Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV User Guide

Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV

About Manuals

This TV comes with the following manuals. Please retain the manuals for future reference.

Setup Guide

• TV installation and setup.

Reference Guide (this manual) / Safety Documentation

• Safety information, remote control, troubleshooting, wall-mount installation, specification, etc.

Help Guide (On-screen Manual)

• Settings, functions, Internet connection, troubleshooting, etc.
• To open it, press (Input select) on the remote control and select [Help]. If [Help] does not exist, select [Edit] and add [Help].
• You can refer to the Help Guide with your smartphone.

IMPORTANT – Read the End User Software Licence Agreement before using your Sony product. Using your product indicates your acceptance of the End User Software
License Agreement. The software license agreement between you and Sony is available online at the Sony on your product screen. Press (Quick Settings) on the remote control and select [Settings]  [System]  [About]  [Legal information]   [Notices and licenses].

Note

• Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information”.
• Read the supplied safety documentation for additional safety information.
• Instructions about “Installing the TV to the Wall” are included within this TV’s instruction manual.
• Images and illustrations used in the Setup Guide and this manual are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
• Setting menus are subject to change without notice due to software updates. For the latest information, visit the Sony support website.

Location of the identification label

Labels for the TV Model No. and Power Supply ratings are located on the rear of the TV. This television is designed for use in Hong Kong and ensured usage in Hong Kong only.

Safety Information

Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electric shock, damage, and/or injuries.

Installation

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet (mains socket).
• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to prevent it from falling over and causing personal injury or property damage.
• 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 TV stand (not supplied). If the Table-Top Stand protrudes out from the TV stand, it may cause the TV set to topple over, fall down, and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.

Transporting

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
• Two or more people are needed to transport a large TV set.
• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below.
• Do not put stress on the panel and the frame around the screen.
• When lifting or moving the TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.
• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.
• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Topple prevention

Remote Control and TV

The remote control shape, layout, availability, and function of remote control buttons may vary depending on your region/country/ TV model/TV settings*1.

Point 1

• Power TV: Display the TV channel list or switch to input.
• Quick settings: Display Quick Settings.
• Input select: Display and select the input source, etc.
• 123 (Control menu): Display the Control menu.

Point 2

• UP/ DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT: On-screen menu navigation and selection.
• Back
• Home
• Google Assistant/(Microphone): Use Google Assistant23 or voice search*3.

Point 3

• Volume
• Mute *4
• CH + / – Channel
• Guide: Display the digital program guide.

Point 4

• App buttons

Point 5

*BUILT-IN MIC SWITCH2:** Turn on/off the built-in MIC.

Point 6

• Power
• Remote Control sensor / Light sensor / LED
• *Built-in MIC235:** To enable the built-in MIC, press the Google Assistant/ microphone button on the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions.

1. For other remote control models, refer to the online Help Guide for details.
2. Only for limited regions/countries/models/languages.
3. Google Assistant or voice search requires an Internet connection.
4. Accessibility shortcut is available by pressing and holding (Mute).
5. Power consumption will increase when the built-in= MIC is enabled as it is always listening.

For more information, refer to the Help Guide. Press (Input select) on the remote control and select [Help]. If [Help] does not exist, select [Edit] and add [Help].

Installing the TV to the Wall

*Using the optional Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL850 or SU-WL450) (not supplied)**

To Customers
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that the 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
For instructions on Wall-Mount Bracket installation, see the Installation Information (Wall-Mount Bracket) on the product page for your TV model. https://www.sony-asia.com/support

• 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.

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

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall-mount installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including:

  • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL850
  • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450

• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the Wall-Mount Bracket to the TV set. The supplied screws are designed as indicated by
  the illustration when measured from the attaching surface of the Wall-Mount Bracket. The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall- Mount Bracket model. Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

• 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.

• Only for limited regions/countries/models.

Optional Camera and Microphone Unit (not supplied) Cable Management

Troubleshooting

For general troubleshooting for issues like a black screen, no sound, frozen picture, TV does not respond, or the network is lost, do the following steps.

1. Restart your TV by pressing the power button on the remote control for about five seconds. The TV will restart. If the TV does not recover, try unplugging the AC power cord (mains lead) then press the power button on the TV and release it. Wait for two minutes, and plug in the AC power cord (mains lead). Or, press the power button on the TV for about 40 seconds until the TV turns off.

2. Refer to the Help menu shown below.

3. Connect your TV to the Internet and perform a software update. Sony recommends you keep your TV software update. Software updates provide new features and
   performance improvements.

4. Visit the Sony support website (information is provided at the end of this manual).

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.

Specifications

System

• Panel system: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED Backlight
• TV system: Analogue: I, D/K, B/G, M
• Digital: DTMB
• Color system: PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/ NTSC4.43
• Channel coverage: Analogue: UHF/VHF/Cable
• Digital: UHF
• Sound output: 10 W + 10 W
• Wireless technology
• Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth® Version 4.2

Input/Output Jacks

• Antenna (aerial)/cable

• 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
  HDMI 4 AUDIO IN
  Analog audio input (Stereo mini jack)
  VIDEO IN

• Video/Audio input (mini jack)

• HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (HDCP 2.3-compatible)
  Video

  • 4096 × 2160p (50, 60 Hz)12, 4096 × 2160p
  • (24 Hz)1, 3840 × 2160p (50, 60 Hz)2, 3840
  • 2160p (24, 25, 30 Hz), 1080p (30, 50, 60 Hz),
  • 1080/24p, 1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (30, 50,
  • 60 Hz), 720/24p, 576p, 480p, PC Formats*3

• Audio
  In eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)mode
  Refer to the online Help Guide for details.

Except for the eARC mode

• 5.1 channel linear PCM: 32/44.1/48/88.2/
• 96/176.4/192 kHz 16/20/24 bits, Dolby
• Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS
• eARC/ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel/
• Audio Return Channel) (HDMI IN 3 only)*4

In eARC mode
Refer to the online Help Guide for details.

In ARC mode

• Two-channel linear PCM: 48 kHz 16 bits, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM: 48 kHz 16 bits, Dolby Audio, DTS) (Stereo mini jack)

Headphone

• USB port 1 supports High-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
• USB port 2 supports Super Speed USB (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

LAN
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the network, connection speed may differ. The communication rate and quality are not guaranteed.)

REMOTE

• RS-232C, mini jack (This terminal is for service use only.)

Power and others
Power requirements

• 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Screen size (measured diagonally) (Approx.)

• KD-75X80K: 75 inches / 189.3 cm
• KD-65X80K: 65 inches / 163.9 cm
• KD-55X80K: 55 inches / 138.8 cm
• KD-50X80K: 50 inches / 125.7 cm
• KD-43X81K / 43X80K: 43 inches / 108.0 cm

Power consumption

• Indicated on the rear of the TV
• Standby power consumption56 0.5 W
• Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) (pixels) 3840 × 2160
• Output rating 500 mA (for USB 1), 900 mA (for USB 2)

Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d) (mm)
with Table-Top Stand

• KD-75X80K: 1675 × 1041 × 412
• KD-65X80K: 1452 × 906 × 339
• KD-55X80K: 1233 × 783 × 339
• KD-50X80K: 1119 × 716 × 288
• KD-43X81K / 43X80K: 964 × 629 × 288

without Table-Top Stand

• KD-75X80K: 1675 × 962 × 73
• KD-65X80K: 1452 × 836 × 72
• KD-55X80K: 1233 × 713 × 72
• KD-50X80K: 1119 × 649 × 70
• KD-43X81K / 43X80K: 964 × 563 × 69

Mass (Approx.) (kg)
with Table-Top Stand

• KD-75X80K: 33.5
• KD-65X80K: 22.7
• KD-55X80K: 16.9
• KD-50X80K: 13
• KD-43X81K / 43X80K: 10.7

with out Table-Top Stand

• KD-75X80K: 32.2
• KD-65X80K: 21.7
• KD-55X80K: 15.9
• KD-50X80K: 12.4
• KD-43X81K / 43X80K: 10.1

Others

• Optional accessories
• Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL850
• (KD-75X80K / 65X80K / 55X80K only)
• Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL450
• Camera and Microphone Unit: CMU-BC1
• Operating temperature: 0 ºC – 40 ºC
• Operating humidity: 10% – 80% RH (non-condensing)

1. When 4096 × 2160p is input and [Wide mode] is set to [Normal], the resolution is displayed as 3840 × 2160p. To display 4096 × 2160p, set the [Wide mode] setting to [Full 1] or [Full 2].
2. Refer to the on-screen menu to set [HDMI signal format].
3. Refer to the online Help Guide for details.
4. Connect your audio system to the HDMI IN 3 to route TV audio to your audio system.
5. Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
6. Standby power consumption will increase when your TV is connected to the network.

Note

• Optional accessories availability depends on countries/region/TV model/stock.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Subscriptions for services and applications may be required and additional terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply when using Google Assistant

Trademark Information

• The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
• Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 1992-2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
• Gracenote, the Gracenote logo, and the logotype, “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
• Google TV is the name of this device’s software experience and a trademark of Google LLC. Google, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
• For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, Digital Surround, and the DTS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
• Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc.
• TUXERA is a registered trademark of Tuxera Inc. in the US and other countries.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

http://patents.dts.com © 2022 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

FAQ’s

How big is the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV’s screen?

This television has a 43-inch screen.

What is the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV’s resolution?

The TV features a 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution.

What is the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV’s refresh rate?

The television features a 50Hz refresh rate.

Has the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV been upgraded to support High Dynamic Range?

The TV does indeed support HDR10 and HLG.

What is the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV’s operating system?

The TV is powered by Android TV.

Is Wi-Fi incorporated into the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV?

The TV does indeed have built-in WiFi.

What are the Sony KD-43X81K’s 4K Ultra HD TV’s measurements?

The TV is 969 x 569 x 57 mm (W x H x D) without a stand and 969 x 619 x 280 mm with a stand.

What ports does the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV have?

The TV offers Ethernet, Composite Video Input, Digital Audio Output, 4 HDMI Ports, 2 USB Ports, and Headphone Jack.

A remote control for the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV is provided, right?

Yes, remote control is included with the TV.

How much does the Sony KD-43X81K 4K Ultra HD TV cost?

It is important to check with your neighborhood electronics stores or online merchants for the most recent pricing as the price of the TV varies by location and retailer.

What advantages do Sony 4K Ultra HD TV owners receive?

You may enjoy amazing picture quality with crisper, more vibrant images, deeper blacks, and a broader color spectrum when you own a Sony 4K Ultra HD TV. Additionally, it offers a better viewing experience with greater clarity and detail, especially when viewing 4K-optimized content.

What distinguishes 4K content from HD material?

The resolution of regular HD footage is 1920 x 1080, whereas the resolution of 4K content is 3840 x 2160. As a result, 4K material has four times as many pixels as HD content, producing an image that is sharper and more detailed.

Can I watch enough 4K video on my Sony 4K Ultra HD TV?

Yes, there is an expanding selection of 4K content on Sony’s 4K Ultra HD TV. There are many streaming services that provide a large range of 4K material, including films, TV series, and documentaries, such Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

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