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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev -1)447765 8121_GBGB01COV.fm 4-477-658- 12 (1) KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) LCD TV Operating Instructions KD-65X8504A / 55X8504A[...]

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    2 GB D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB02REG.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before opera ting the TV, please read this manual thorou ghly and retain it for future referenc e. ~ • Instructions about “Installin g Wall-Mount Bracket” are included within this TV’s instructio[...]

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    3 GB D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB02REG.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Notes for Australia and Ne w Zealand model This product is ENERGY RAT ING qualified in the “Home” mode. ENERGY RATING is a program designed to promote energy efficient product s and practices. • When the TV is initially set up, it is desi gned to meet E[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev -1)44 77658121_GBGB01TOC.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 4 GB About this manual (Operating Instructions) This manual explains how to set up your TV. For more information on h ow to use BRAVIA TV, refer to the “Electronic manual”. Operating Instructions Electronic manual (i-Manual) Explains how to set up your TV su[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4 477658121_GBGB01TOC.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 5 GB Table of Contents Getting Started Checking the accessories ............. .............. .............. ................. .............. . 6 Inserting batteries into the remote control......................... ................. ....... 6 1: Attaching the Table[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 6 GB Getting Started Checking the accessories Remote Cont rol (1) One-touch Remote Cont rol (1) Size AAA batteries (R03 type) (4) Table-To p Stand (1)* Fixing screws fo r Table-Top St and (M5 × 12) (4) Active 3D Glasses (battery i ncluded) (4) Operating Instruct[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Getting Started 7 GB 1: Attaching the Table-Top Stand Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stan d leaflet for proper attachment. 1 Place the TV set on the Table-Top Stand. Arrow direc tion shows front of the Table-Top Stand. 2 Fix the TV to the Ta ble-Top Sta nd using [...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 8 GB 2: Connections ~ • Use an antenna (aerial) cable co nnector no greater than 14 mm in thickn ess. • Use an HDMI cable connector wit hin 12 mm (thickness) × 21 mm (wid th). • Use Sony HDMI cable with “High Speed” indication for HDMI connect ion. •[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Getting Started 9 GB x Connecting an antenna (aerial)/cable and VCR Antenna (aerial) cable (not supplied) Antenna (aerial) cable (not supplied) AV cable (not supplied) VCR Connecting audio/video devices DVD recorder Antenna (aerial) cable (not supplied) AV cable ([...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 10 GB The MHL (Mobile High-Definiti on Link) enables the TV to c ommunicate with a c onnected MHL-compatible device. The TV can charge the connected MHL-compatible device while playing photo/music/vid eo from it. You can use the TV remote control to control the c[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Getting Started 11 GB 4: Bundling the cables Before bundling the cables, remove the cable holder from the AC co ver. Reuse the cable holder to bundle the other cables. ~ • Do not bundl e the AC power cord (mains lead) together with oth er cables. * KD-65X8504A o[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 12 GB The built-in wireless LAN device all ows you to access the Inte rnet and your home network. With this feature, you can connect to a wirel ess LAN and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment. Before setting up the wireless LAN function o[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB03STU.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Getting Started 13 GB 3 Press V / v / B / b to select an item, then press . Follow the instructions on the screen. Programme Sorting: Changes the orde r of analogue chan nels stored in the T V. 1 Press V / v to select the channel you want to mo ve to a ne w p o si[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev -1)447765 8121_GBGB04SAF.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 14 GB Using Your BRAVIA TV Watching TV 1 Turn on the TV. Press =/1 on the TV or remote control to turn on the TV. 2 Select a mode. 3 Select a TV channel or select an input. x To select digital channels Use 0-9 . For channel numbers 10 and above, press the next d[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)447 7658121_GBGB04SAF.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Using Your BRAVIA TV 15 GB This feature lets you experience powe rful 3D ente rtainmen t, such as stereoscopic 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Disc. Refer to the i-Manual as well as the instructi on manual supplied with the 3D Glasses on how to set the 3D settings or wat[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev -1)447765 8121_GBGB04SAF.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 16 GB Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu) You can select the features of your TV from the Home menu. Here is an example on how to select an item and modify the TV settings. 1 Press HOME. 2 Press V / v to select “Settings” category. The conte[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)447 7658121_GBGB04SAF.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Using Your BRAVIA TV 17 GB The categories are available depending on your TV model, region and country. Category list Featured Provides information on ava ilable applications and content. If there is no network connection, or the “Featured Display” se tting i[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev -1)447765 8121_GBGB04SAF.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 18 GB Watching Internet Video This feature serves as a gateway to Internet cont ent, delivering a variety of on-demand entertai nment straight to your TV. You can enjoy vid eo content, inc luding movies and cartoons. You will need to make a broadband In ternet c[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB05OVR.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 19 GB Looking for Instructions Looking for Instructions Looking for instructions in the electronic manual (i-Manual) Operating instru ctions are built into yo ur BRAVIA TV and can be displayed on the screen. To learn more about your TV features, access your i-Manu[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4477658 121_GBGB05OVR.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 20 GB You can save frequently viewed pages for easy access anytime. x To save a page In the page to bookmark, press the yellow button on the remote control. x To access the bookmarked page When displaying the i-Manual, pre ss the green button on the remote contro[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)44 77658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 21 GB Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting When the illuminat ion LED is flashing in red, count how many times it flashes (i nterval time is three seco nds). Press "/1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC po wer cord (mains l [...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4 477658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 22 GB Specifications System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Pane l TV system Analogue: B/G, I, D/K, M, L Digital: DVB-T2 (Depending on your TV model) DVB-T Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 Digital: Refer to the i-Manual Chann[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)44 77658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 23 GB Additional Information Optional accessories a vailability depe nds on countries/reg ion/T V model/stock. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Others Supplied accessories See “Checking the accessories” (page 6). Optional access[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4 477658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 24 GB Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) x To Customers: For product protection and safety reasons, Son y strong ly recommends that installation of your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contract ors. Do not attempt to install it your self.[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)44 77658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 25 GB Additional Information SU-WL50B/SU-WL 400 When installing the TV on the wall, remove the screws from the rear of the TV. Be sure to store th e removed screws in a safe place, keeping them away from children. ~ • Attach the Mountin g Hook using the fo ur s[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4 477658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 26 GB ~ • Attach the Pulleys and Screws (+PSW 6 x 20) to the upper rear of the TV. • Attach the Band and Spacers with Sc rews (+ PSW 6 x 50) to the lowe r rear of the TV. • If using an electri c screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf?[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)44 77658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 27 GB Additional Information x SU-WL400 Hook location When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket. SU-WL50B ( 1 ) TV installation dimensions table b c a e a c d b Screen centre point (Continued)[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4 477658121_GBGB06OPT.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 28 GB SU-WL400 ( 2 ) Unit: mm Figures in the table may diff er slig htly depending on the installation. When your TV is installed on the wall, the up per side of the TV slightly leans forward. The wall that the TV will be insta lled should be capa ble of supporti[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)44 77658121_GBGB07PRE.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 29 GB Additional Information Additional Information Safety Information WARNING Batteries mu st not be ex posed to excessive heat such as sunshine , fire or the like. Installati on/Set-up Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in orde[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (Rev-1)4 477658121_GBGB07PRE.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1 ) 30 GB Prohibited Usage Do not install/use the TV set in l ocations, environments or situations su ch as those listed below, or the TV se t may malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries. Location: • Outdoors (in dir ect sunlight), at[...]

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    D:SONY TVSY130236_F30 (R ev-1)44 77658121_GBGB07PRE.fm KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) 31 GB Additional Information • If this TV set is used in a cold p lace, a smear may occur in the pict ure or the picture may become dark. This does not indica te a failure . These phenomena disappear as t he temperatur e rises. • Ghosting may occur when still[...]

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    © 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-477-658- 12 (1) KD-X8504A 4-477-658- 12 (1) Customer Suppor t: Instructions about “Installing Wall-Mount Brac ket” are included within this TV’ s instructions manual.[...]