Sony XBR65A9G User guide

4-748-690-11(1)

Television

Téléviseur

Reference Guide

US

Manuel de référence

FR

Sony Customer Support

U.S.A.:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

Canada:

http://www.sony.ca/support

United States Canada

1.800.222.SONY 1.877.899.SONY

Please Do Not Return the Product to

the Store

Service à la clientèle Sony

Canada :

http://www.sony.ca/support

États-Unis :

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

Canada États-Unis

1.877.899.SONY 1.800.222.SONY

Ne retournez pas le produit au magasin

XBR-77A9G / 65A9G / 55A9G

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Protecting the TV Screen (OLED TV) . . . 7

Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control Parts Description. . . . . 9

Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . .14

Using the optional Wall-Mount

Bracket (SU-WL855 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the optional Wall-Mount

Bracket (Except SU-WL855) . . . . . . . . . 16

Detaching the Table-Top Stand

from the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing the TV against a wall or

enclosed area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubles and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

thoroughly

and retain it for future reference.

Note

• Images and illustrations used in the Setup Guide and this

manual are for reference only and may differ from the

actual product.

Location of the identification label

Labels for the TV Model No. and Power Supply rating are

located on the rear of the TV. They can be found by

removing the stand cover .

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use

this AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other

outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted.

• Operate the TV only on 110 V - 240 V AC (U.S.A./Canada

12

0 V AC)

Note

This television includes a QAM demodulator which should

allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television

programming via subscription service to a cable service

provider. Availability of digital cable television

programming in your area depends on the type of

programming and signal provided by your cable service

provider.

To attach the Table-

Top Stand, refer to the

Setup Guide.

The 77" class has a 76.7 inch (194.7 cm) viewable image

size, the 65” class has a 64.5 inch (163.9 cm) viewable

image size and the 55” class has a 54.6 inch (138.8 cm)

viewable image size (measured diagonally).

Help

Find more troubleshooting and other useful information

directly from your TV. Press HELP on the remote control

to display a list of topics, or to search by keyword.

Help Guide (Manual)

For more detailed information, select [Help Guide] from

the Help menu on your TV. You can also check the Help

Guide from your PC or smartphone (information

provided on the back cover of this manual).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the side

and/or rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the

spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

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FCC Related Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

re

ceiver.

• Conne

ct the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from tha

t to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV t

echnician

for help.

Safety and Regulatory

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/

receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference, including

int

erference that

may cause undesired operation of the

device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this

device is intended to be operate

d indoors and away from

windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its

transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to

licensing.

5 GHz bands are restricted to indoor operations only.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure

limits set forth fo

r an uncontrolled environment and meets

the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and

RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This

e

quipment should be insta

lled and operated keeping the

radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body

(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or

operating with any o

ther antenna or transmitter except

Grant condition.

High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.

prior

ity users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-

5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference

and/or damage to LE-LA

N devices.

WARNING

Stability Hazard

The television set may fall, causing serious personal injury

or death.

Never place a television set in an unstable location. A

television set may

fall, causing serious personal injury or

death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be

avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the

m

anufacturer of th

e television set.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the television

set.

• Ensuring th

e television set is not overhanging the edge of

the supporting furnit

ure.

• Not placing the television set on tall furniture (for

example, cupboards or

bookcases) without anchoring

both the furniture and the television set to a suitable

support.

• Not placing the television set on cloth or other materials

tha

t may be located be

tween the television set and

supporting furniture.

• Educating children about the dan

gers of climbing on

furnitur

e to reach the television set or its controls.

If your existing television set is being retained and

relocated, th

e same considerations as above should be

applied.

Compatible Wall-Mount Bracket

Information

Use the following Sony Wall-Mount Bracket with your TV

model.

Use with other Wall-Mount Brackets* may cause instability

and could result in proper

ty damage or injury.

* For instructions on using the Wall-Mount bracket with

your TV please go to http://esupport.sony

.com

for your

TV model and download “Wall-Mount Bracket”.

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for TV installations. Be sure

to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed

contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the

installation.

Before setting up your TV

Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top

Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. See

page 14 (Installing the TV to the Wall) if you want to mount

the TV to a wall. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall,

you

will need to at

tach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a

Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) and the supplied screws

to complete the task, refer to the Setup Guide.

Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:

• Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.

• Carry the TV with the adequat

e number of people; larger

si

ze TVs require two or more people.

• Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very

important for saf

ety and to avoid damage.

Safety Information

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: XBR-77A9G/XBR-65A9G/XBR-55A9G

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16535 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any

changes or modifications no

t expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Sony TV Model No.

XBR-77A9G/65A9G/55A9G

Sony Wall-Mount

Bracket Model

No.

SU-WL855

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• When handling or

mounting the TV set, do

not lay down the TV.

• Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 19.

• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct

illum

ination or

sunlight.

• Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and

floor materials.

• Avoid

moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area.

Sudden room temperat

ure changes may cause moisture

condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor

picture and/or poor color. Should this occur, allow

moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV

on.

Securing the TV

Sony strongly recommends taking

measures to prevent the TV from

toppling over.

Unsecured T

Vs may topple and result in

property damage, serious bod

ily injury or

even death.

Preventing the TV from Toppling

• Secure the TV to a wall and/or Stand.

• Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV

sets.

• Avoid placing or h

anging items on the TV.

• Never install the TV on:

 slipper

y, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.

 furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a

chest of drawers.

•

Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or

knocked over.

• Install the

TV so that the TV’s Table-Top Stand does not

protrude out

from the Stand (not supplied). If the TV’s

Table-Top Stand protrudes out from the Stand, it may

cause TV set to topple over, fall down, and cause personal

injury or damage to the TV.

• Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that

they are not accessible t

o curious children.

Recommended Measures to Secure the

TV

Consider the following measures when securing your TV to

a Stand (not supplied).

1 Secure the Stand for the TV.

Make sure the Stand can adequately support the weight

of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure

the Stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate

hardware to:

• Attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

• Attach the other side to the Stand.

2 Secure the TV to the Stand.

Use the optional hardware listed as follows (not

supplied):

• M4 machine screw (screwed into the TV’s stand base).

• A screw or similar (attach it to the Stand).

• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of

the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the

rope or chain.

Angle brace

(not supplied)

Stand

Rope or chain

(not supplied)

Screw

(not supplied)

M4 machine screw

(not supplied)

Screw hole on the stand base

1.5 N∙m

{15 kgf∙cm}

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The length of the M4 machine screw differs depending

on the rope or chain diameter. Please refer to below

illustration.

3 Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts, wall anchor and

chain (or rope).

Please refer to below illustration for M6 eye bolt length.

Note

• Your TV is shipped with screws attached to the rear of the

TV depending on the TV model. (They are fastened in the

screw holes for wall mounting.) Be sure to remove the

upper two screws prior to anchoring the TV to a wall.

• Securing the TV to the Stand without securing the TV and

the S

tand to the wall provides minimu

m protection

against the TV toppling over. For further protection, be

sure to follow the three measures recommended.

How to care for your BRAVIA TV

Safety is very important. Please read and follow the safety

documentation (Safety Booklet) separately provided.

Unplug the TV and other

connected equipment fr

om

the wall outlet before you

begin cleaning your TV.

• Wipe the screen gently with

a s

oft cloth.

• S

tubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly

moistened with a solution o

f mild soap and warm water.

• If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the

instruction provided on the pack

age.

• Never spray water or detergent

directly on the TV se

t. It may drip to

the bottom of the screen or

exterior parts and enter the TV set,

and may cause damage to the TV

set.

• Never use strong solvents such as

a t

hinner, alco

hol or benzine for cleaning.

• Do not plug in the TV into the wall outlet until the

moisture from cleani

ng has evaporated.

The TV should also be placed on a stable surface to prevent

it from toppling over (see page 4). If

you have young

children or pets at home, check regularly to ensure the TV is

securely fastened.

6 mm - 7 mm

Screw (M4)

Rope or chain

TV’s stand base

M6 eye bolts (not supplied)

Wall-mount holes

Rope or

chain

(not

supplied)

Wall-anchor

(not supplied)

9 mm - 13 mm

TV’s rear cover

M6 eye bolt

Precautions

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Note

• For details of supported formats, refer to the “Specifications” in this manual.

• For supported PC formats, refer to the Help Guide.

The BRAVIA® 4K TV Experience

Thank you for choosing Sony! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the “4K TV Experience”. This document will help you

get the most out of your TV. Please take a moment to register your TV at:

U.S.A.: http://productregistration.sony.com

Canada: http://www.sony.ca/registration

Four Steps to a 4K TV Experience

Set, Source, Sound, and Setup.

1

Set

Now that you have made the best selection in OLED TV technology, be sure to remove all of the accessories from the

packaging before setting up your TV.

2

Source

To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.

• Upgrade your signal or content source to high-definition (4K) by contacting your HD service provider.

• Bring the astonishing resolution of your Sony 4K Ultra HD TV to life with Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player. (The

availability depends on region)

• Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna connected directly to the back of your TV.

Visit http://www.antennaweb.org for more information on antenna selection and setup.

• Discover the wealth of entertainment now available on super-high resolution Blu-ray Disc™ player and other Sony HD

equipment.

3

Sound

Complete the high-definition experience with a BRAVIA Sync™ surround sound system or A/V receiver from Sony.

4

Setup

Install your TV and connect your sources. See page 11 for sample connection diagrams. To help assure the highest quality

for your HD experience, use Premium High Speed HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables.

To learn more about 4K TV, visit:

U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV

Canada: http://www.sony.ca/hdtv

This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 3,840 dots × 2,160 lines.

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Precautions to Protect the Screen from

Damage

Image retention

OLED TV‘s are susceptible to image retention (burn-in) due

to the characteristics of the materials used. Image retention

may occur if images are displayed in the same location on

the screen repeatedly or over extended periods of time.

This is not a malfunction of the TV. Avoid displaying images

that may cause image retention.

The following are examples of images that

may cause image retention:

• Content with black bars either on the top and bottom

and/or the left and right sides of the screen. (for example,

Letterboxed, 4:3 screen, Standard definition)

• Static images such as photos.

• Video games that might have static content in some part

of the

screen.

• On-screen menus,

program guides, channel logos etc.

• Static content from applications.

• On-screen tickers, such as those used for news and

he

adlines.

To reduce the risk of image retention:

• Sony recommends that you turn off the TV normally by

pressing the power button on the remote control or the

TV.

• Fill the screen by changing [Wide mode] to eliminate the

black

bars. Select [Wi

de mode] other than [Normal].

• Turn off the OSD (On Screen Display) by pressing the

DISPLAY button, and turn off

the menus from connected

equipment. For details, refer to the instruction manuals

for the connected equipment.

• Avoid displaying static images with bright colors

(includin

g white), clocks or logo

s on any portion of the

screen.

• Set the picture settings based on the ambient conditions.

T

he Standard Picture is r

ecommended for home use and

when viewing content that often displays the station

logos, etc.

The TV has following features to help reduce/prevent

im

age retention.

Panel refresh

Panel refresh will automatically run to adjust the uniformity

of the TV screen after it has been in use for long periods of

time. Panel refresh can also be performed manually and

should only be used if image retention is very noticeable or

you see the following message: [Panel refresh did not

finish…]

Caution:

• The Panel refresh function may affect the panel. As a

reference, perform the Panel refresh only once a year, do

not perform it more than once a year as it may affect the

usable life of the panel.

• Panel refresh takes about one hour to complete.

• A white line may be displayed on the screen during the

P

anel refresh, this is not a m

alfunction of the TV.

• Panel refresh will only work when the room temperature

is between 50 ºF and 104 ºF

(10 ºC and 40 ºC).

Pixel shift

Automatically moves the image on the screen to prevent

image retention.

Other feature

The screen brightness is automatically reduced when

displaying still images, clocks, bright colors or logos etc.

Protecting the TV Screen (OLED TV)

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Parts and Controls

 (Power) / + / –

When the TV is off,

Press  to power on.

When the TV is on,

Press and hold  to power off.

Press  repeatedly to change the

function, then press + or – button to:

•Adjust the volume.

• Select the channel.

• Select the input source of TV.

 Remote Control sensor*

1

/

Light sensor*

1

/ Illumination LED

The illumination LED lights up or blinks

according to the status of the TV.

For more information, refer to the Help

Guide.

 Built-in MIC*

2

*

3

Use the hands-free built-in microphone

for the Google Assistant or voice

search. To enable the built-in MIC,

follow the on-screen instructions when

you press the button.

 Built-in MIC LED

The built-in MIC LED lights up in amber

when the built-in MIC is enabled. The

built-in MIC LED can be disabled.*

3

*1 Do not place anything near the sensor.

*2 The Google Assistant or voice search requires

an Internet connection. The Google Assistant

or voice search with the built-in MIC is available

only on limited region/country/language.

Standby power consumption will increase

because the built-in MIC is always listening

when the Google Assistant or voice search with

the built-in MIC is enabled.

*3 For more information, see the Online Help

Guide (page 2).

Controls and Indicators

ȩ

ȬȫȪ

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Using Remote Control

 (TV standby)

Turn on or turn off the TV (standby

mode).

 Number buttons

Use with the 0-9 buttons to select

digital channels.

APPS

Display a list of installed apps.

 Google Play

Access the “Google Play” online service.

NETFLIX (Only on limited region/

country/TV model)

Access the “NETFLIX” online service.

Color buttons

Execute corresponding function at that

time.

Remote Control Parts Description

The remote control shape, location, availability and function of remote control buttons may

vary depending on your region/country/TV model.

MIC

Ȫ

ȫ

Ȭ

ȭ

Ȯ

ȩ

(The Google Assistant) /

(Microphone)

Use the Google Assistant*

1

*

2

or

voice search*

2

. (e.g., Search

various content by voice.)

//// (Navigation

D-Pad)

On screen menu navigation

and selection.

TV

Switch to a TV channel or input

and display the TV menu.

*1 Only on limited region/country/language.

*2 The Google Assistant or voice search requires

an Internet connection.

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 GUIDE

Display the digital program guide, or

EPG of cable/satellite box after setting

[Cable/Satellite box setup].

DVR

Display the DVR's list of recorded

programs after setting [Cable/Satellite

box setup].

INPUT

Display and select the input source, etc.

(Quick settings)

Display Quick Settings.

BACK

Return to the previous screen.

HOME

Display the TV Home Menu.

 VOL +/– (Volume)

Adjust the volume.

JUMP

Jump back and forth between two

channels or inputs. The TV alternates

between the current channel or input

and the last channel or input that was

selected.

MUTE

Mute the sound. Press again to restore

the sound.

Hint

• The accessibility shortcut service can be

turned on or off by pressing and holding

MUTE.

CH +/– (Channel)

Select the channel.

 AUDIO

Select the sound of multilingual source

or dual sound for the program currently

being viewed (depend on program

source).

SUBTITLE/CC

Turn subtitles on or off (when the

feature is available).

HELP

Display the Help menu. Help Guide can

be accessed from here.

///

Operate media contents on the TV and

connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible

device.

 REC

Record the current program with the

DVR after setting [Cable/Satellite box

setup].

DISPLAY

Display information about the channel/

program/input you are viewing.

Note

• For more information about [Cable/Satellite box

setup], refer to the Help Guide.

Guidelines for IR Remote Control

• Point your remote control directly at

the IR sensor located on your TV.

• Make sure that no objects are blocking

the path between the remote

control

and the IR sensor on your TV.

• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with

your remote co

ntrol; try turning off the

fluorescent lamps.

• If you are having problems with the

r

emote control

, reinsert or replace your

batteries and make sure that they are

correctly inserted.

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Connection Diagram

For more information on connections, refer to the Help Guide by pressing HELP on the

remote control.

Note

• When connecting the cable to the Cable/Antenna input, finger tighten only, over tightening the

connection can damage the TV.

VCR/Video game equipment/

DVD player/Camcorder

Audio

System

with

Optical

Audio

Input

Home

Controller

Cable/

Antenna

Router

Headphone

AV Receiver

Audio

System

with

eARC/

ARC/HDMI

Device

< 7 mm

Digital still

camera/

Camcorder/

USB storage

media

Digital still camera/

Camcorder/USB storage

media

HDMI Device

Home Controller

HDMI

Device

HDMI

Device

< 1.5 mm

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 CENTER SPEAKER IN

• To use your TV speakers as the center

speaker, connect the output of your

AV receiver to the CENTER SPEAKER IN

on your TV.

• Before connecting cables, disconnect

the AC power cord of both TV and AV

receiver.

• Make sure the [Speakers] is set to

[Audio system].

To

prevent hiss when not connecting

the CENTER SPEAKER IN to an AV

receiver, disable [TV center speaker

mode]. For details, refer to the Help

Guide.

 REMOTE RS-232C

REMOTE IR IN

• These jacks are for receiving the

external control signal. Enables

extended control of the TV using RS-

232C via the RS-232C and IR IN jacks.

RS-232C: connect to the RS-232C

terminal of the home controller.

IR IN: connect to the IR out terminal

of the home controller.

• Take care to not connect to

headphones or an external audio

system.

/ VIDEO IN

• For a composite connection, use an

Analog Extension Cable (not

supplied).

•

 (Headphone)

• Supports 3-pole stereo mini jack only.

• You cannot output sound from both

the headphone and the TV speakers

at the same time.

 USB 1/2, USB 3

• Connecting a large USB device may

interfere with other connected

devices beside it.

• When connecting a large USB device,

connect to the USB 1 port.

 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4

• HDMI interface can transfer the digital

video and audio on a single cable.

•

• To enjoy high quality 4K 60p

contents, connect a Premium High

Speed HDMI cable and set the [HDMI

signal format] to [Enhanced format].

Do this setting individually for each

connected HDMI IN terminal. For

details of supported formats, refer to

the “Specifications“ in this manual

(page 21-22).

• HDMI IN 3 eARC/ARC (Enhanced

Audio Return Channel/Audio

Return Channel)

Connect your audio system to the

HDMI IN 3 to route TV audio to your

audio system. An audio system that

supports HDMI eARC/ARC can send

video to the TV, and receive audio

from the TV via the same HDMI cable.

If your audio system does not support

HDMI eARC/ARC, an additional

connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL) is necessary.

• Use the HDMI cable with Ethernet to

connect audio system with eARC.

10 mm

3.5 mm

1234

1: L

2: Video

3: Ground

4: R

< 12 mm

< 21 mm

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NoNottee

• You cannot attach the side cover while the

cables are connected to side terminal.

• Be sure to store the side cover in a safe place for

fu

ture use.

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Installing the TV to the Wall

To Customers:

For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends th

at installation of

your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it

yourself.

To Sony Dealers and Contractors:

Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination

of this product.

Wall-Mount Bracket Installation Information

This TV’s instruction manual only provides the steps to prepare the TV for Wall-Mount

installation before it is installed on the wall.

For instructions on Wall-Mount Bracket installation, see the Installation Information (Wall-

Mount Bracket) on the Sony Customer Support website for your TV model at the following

address.

https://www.sony.com/am/support

Preparing for Wall-Mount Installation

You can use the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL855 (not supplied) to install the TV to the wall.

Make sure to attach the Table-Top Stand before installing the TV to the wall by referring to the

Setup Guide.

• Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections.

• Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model.

Sufficient ex

pertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the

strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight.

• Be sure to entrust the attachment of this pr

oduct to the wall

to Sony dealers or

licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.

Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper

installation.

• The screws for Wall-Mount Bracket are not supplied.

• The length of the screw for Wall-Mount Brack

et differs dependin

g on the Wall-Mount

Bracket thickness. Please refer to below illustration.

• Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are

r

eady to attach the T

able-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.

Note

• Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety information.

Using the optional Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL855 only)

Wall-Mount Bracket

Screw (M6)

9 mm - 13 mm

TV’s rear cover

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Remove the screws from the rear of the TV.

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This TV’s instruction manual only provides the steps to prepare the TV for Wall-Mount

installation before it is installed on the wall.

Your TV can be mounted to a wall using a suitable Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied). If the

Table-Top Stand is a

ttached to the TV, the TV may require detaching the Table-Top Stand; see

page 18 (Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV).

Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections.

For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of

your TV on the wall be performed by qualified professionals. Do not attempt to install it

yourself.

• Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model.

Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the

strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight.

• The screws for Wall-Mount Bracket are not supplied.

• The length of the screw for Wall-Mount Bracket differs dependin

g on the Wall-Mount

Bracket thickness. Please refer to below illustration.

• Refer to the following table for wall-mount hole pattern.

• Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready

to attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.

Note

• Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety information.

• For more detailed information, visit Sony Customer Support w

ebsite.

Using the optional Wall-Mount Bracket (Except SU-WL855)

Wall-Mount Bracket

Screw (M6)

9 mm - 13 mm

TV’s rear cover

Model Name

Wall-mount hole pattern

x

XBR-77A9G

XBR-65A9G

XB

R-55A9G

300 x 300 mm

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1 Remove the stand cover and terminal covers.

2 Remove the screws from the rear of the TV.

3 Attach the Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) using the screws (not supplied).

Note

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.

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Wall-Mount Bracket

(not supplied)

Screw (not supplied)

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To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws .

Note

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to install corresponding accessories on the

TV.

• Be sure the TV is vertical before turning on. To avoid uneven picture uniformity do not power on the TV

w

ith the panel facing

down.

• When attaching the Table-Top Stand again, be sure t

o fasten the screws (

previously removed) to the

original holes on the rear of the TV.

Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV

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Installing the TV against a wall or enclosed area

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything into the cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

Installed with stand

Installed on the wall

Note

• Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause a

fire.

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

2

3

/

8

inches

(6 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

11

7

/

8

inches

(30 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

4 inches (10 cm)

11

7

/

8

inches

(30 cm)

13

/

32

inches

(1 cm)

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Air circulation

Do not block the air circulation area.

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Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting for issues like:

black screen, no sound, frozen picture, TV

does not respond, or network is lost, do the

following steps.

1 Restart your TV by pressing the power

button on the remote control until a

message appears. The TV will restart. If

the TV does not recover, try unplugging

the AC power cord. Then press the power

button on the TV and wait for two

minutes, and plug in the AC power cord.

2 Refer to the Help menu by pressing HELP

on the remote control.

3 Connect your TV to the Internet and

perform a software update. Sony

recommends you to keep your TV

software updated. Software updates

provide new features and performance

improvements.

4 Visit Sony support website (information

provided on the front cover of this

manual).

5 Perform the factory data reset. Refer to

“How to reset the TV to factory settings”

(page 20).

When you plug in the TV, the TV may not

be able to turn on for a while even if you

press the power button on the remote

control or the TV.

It takes time to initialize the system. Wait

for about one minute, then operate it

again.

How to reset the TV to factory settings

WARNING: The reset will clear all of your

customized settings including the parental

lock setting.

 Turn on the TV. You can reset the TV to

factory settings by selecting [Factory data

reset]. How to select [Factory data reset],

refer to the Help Guide.

 To force factory data reset, unplug the AC

power cord. Press and hold both  and –

buttons on the TV, then plug in the AC

power cord. Release both buttons when

the illumination LED blinks in green.

 For security purposes, be sure to remove

all personal and account information

before discarding, selling or passing your

TV to someone else by: unlinking/

unregistering, signing out of and

deactivating all network services as well

as factory reset the TV.

Troubles and Solutions

When the illumination LED is flashing in

red.

 Count how many times it flashes (interval

time is three seconds).

Reboot the TV by disconnecting the AC

power cord from th

e TV until the illumination

LED stopped flashing in red, then turn on the

TV.

If the problem persists, disconnect the AC

power cord, a

nd contact Sony Customer

Support (information provided on the front

cover of this manual) with the number of

times the illumination LED flashes.

There is no picture (screen is dark) and no

sound.

 Check the cable/antenna connection.

 Connect the TV to the AC power, and press

the power button on the TV or the remote

control.

Some programs cannot be tuned.

 Check the cable/antenna connection.

The remote control does not function.

 Replace the batteries.

The parental lock password has been

forgotten.

 Enter 4357 for the PIN and enter the new PIN.

The restricted profile password has been

forgotten.

 Perform the force factory data reset. Refer to

“How to reset the TV to factory settings”

(page 20).

The TV and its surroundings become

warm.

 When the TV is used for an extended period

of time, the TV and its surroundings may

become warm to the touch. This is not a

malfunction of the TV.

The screen becomes darker while

watching TV.

 If the whole image or part of the image

remains still, the screen brightness will be

gradually reduced to prevent image

retention. This is not a malfunction of the TV.

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