Sony KD-50X81J 1080p UHD Google TV Reference Guide

Sony KD-50X81J 1080p UHD Google 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 the HELP button on the remote control and select Help
• You can refer to the Help Guide with your smartphone.
  https://rd1.sony.net/help/tv/iaep1/h_aep/

Setting menus are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT – Read the End User Software Licence Agreement before using your Sony product.
Using your product indicates your acceptance of the End User Software Licence Agreement. The software license agreement between you and Sony is available online at the Sony website (https://www.sony.net/tv-software-licenses/) or 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.
• Images and illustrations used in the Setup Guide and this manual are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
  The “x”/“xx” that appears in the model name corresponds to a numeric digit, related to design, color, or TV system.

Location of the identification label
Labels for the TV Model No., Production Date (year/month)* and Power Supply rating are located on the rear of the TV or package.

• Only on limited region/country/TV model.

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 or damage and/or injuries.

Installation

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible 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 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 LCD 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. (Microphone) / (Google Assistant): Use Google Assistant12 or voice search2. For hints on how to control your TV, press
   the microphone button on the remote control and say “voice hints”.1
   On-screen menu navigation and selection.
   TV: Display the TV channel list or switch to input.

2. (Power) Number buttons
   / (Info/Text reveal): Display information.
   (Text): Display text information.

3. YouTube™ / NETFLIX / Disney+ / Prime Video / Colour buttons
   

4. GUIDE/ : Display the digital programme guide of TV or TV box3.
   REC LIST: Display the Rec list of USB HDD4/ DVR*3.
   (Input select): Display and select the input source, etc.
   (Quick settings): Display Quick Settings.
   BACK/ HOME

5. +/– (Volume)
   (Jump)
   *(Mute)5**
   CH +/–/ / : Select the channel, or next ( ) / previous ( ) page.

6. AUDIO: Select the sound of a multilingual
   source or dual sound (depending on program source).
   (Subtitle setting)
   HELP: Display the Help menu.

REC: Record the currently viewed program on USB HDD4/DVR3.
EXIT

7. (Power)
8. Remote Control sensor / Light sensor / LED
9. Only on limited regions/countries/TV model/languages.
10. Google Assistant or voice search requires an Internet connection.
11.  [TV box setup] setting is required.
12. Not available in Italy.
13. Accessibility shortcut is available by pressing and holding (Mute).

For more information, refer to the Help Guide. 

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 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.eu/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 on limited region/country/TV model.

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 for about five seconds. The TV will restart. If the TV does not recover, try unplugging the mains lead then press the power button on the TV and release it. Wait for two minutes, and plug in the 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 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 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.
   The remote control does not function.

   • Replace the batteries.
     The parental lock password has been forgotten.

   • Enter 9999 for the PIN and enter the new PIN.

For more information on troubleshooting, refer to the Help Guide.

Specifications

System

• Panel system: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED Backlight
• TV system: Depend on your country/area selection/TV model
• Analogue: B/G, D/K, I
• Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C/DVB-T2
• Satellite: DVB-S/DVB-S2
• Color system: PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58 (Video only)/NTSC4.43 (Video only)
• Channel coverage: Depends on your country/ area selection/TV model
• Analogue: UHF/VHF/Cable
• Digital: UHF/VHF/Cable
• Satellite: IF Frequency 950-2150 MHz
• 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

• Satellite antenna: Female F Type Connector, 75 ohm. DiSEqC 1.0, LNB 13 V/18 V & 22 kHz tone, Single Cable Distribution EN50494.

• AV 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 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
(HDD REC)*5 USB device port ( USB HDD device for REC feature) USB port 1 supports High-Speed USB (USB 2.0) USB port 2 supports Super Speed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
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.)

Power, Product Fiche and others

• Power requirements 220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Energy Efficiency Class*6 (Except Egypt)
• KD-50X8xJ: A
• Screen size (measured diagonally) (Approx.) (Except Egypt)
• KD-50X8xJ: 125.7 cm / 50 inches
• *Power consumption6** In [Standard] mode (Except Egypt)
• KD-50X8xJ: 97 W

*Annual energy consumption6* (Except Egypt)7

• KD-50X8xJ: 135 kWh per year Standby power consumption68*9
• Europe: 0.50 W (25 W in software/EPG update mode),
• Others: 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) (cm) with Table‐Top Stand
• KD‐50X82J: 112.6 × 71.9 × 30.0
• KD‐50X81J / 50X80J: 112.6 × 71.8 × 28.6 without Table-Top Stand
• KD-50X8xJ: 112.6 × 65.3 × 7.0

Stand width (Approx.) (cm)

Standard position:

• KD‐50X82J / 43X82J: 63.1
• KD-50X81J / 50X80J / 43X81J / 43X80J: 66.5

Narrow position: Mass (Approx.) (kg) with Table-Top Stand

• KD‐50X82J: 15.9
• KD‐50X81J / 50X80J: 12.9 without Table-Top Stand
• KD-50X8xJ: 12.3

Others

Optional accessories

• Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL850
• Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL450
• 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. Function not available in Italy.
6. This information is for EU and other countries whose relevant regulation is based on EU energy labeling regulation.
7. Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.
8. Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
9. 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.

Notes on Digital TV function

• Digital TV (DVB terrestrial, satellite, and cable), interactive services, and network functions may not be available in all countries or areas. Some functions might not be enabled or might not operate correctly with some providers and network environments. Some TV service providers may charge a fee for their services.
• This TV supports digital broadcasting using MPEG-2, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, and H.265/HEVC codecs, but compatibility with all operator/service signals, which may change over time, cannot be guaranteed.

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 © 1992-2020 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 and related logos 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.
• DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT. This TV supports DiSEqC 1.0. This TV is not intended for controlling motorized antennas.
• TUXERA is a registered trademark of Tuxera Inc. in the US and other countries.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FAQ’s

What is the resolution of the Sony KD-50X81J?

The Sony KD-50X81J has a resolution of 1080p, which is also referred to as Full HD.

What is Google TV?

Google TV is a smart TV platform developed by Google. It provides access to various streaming services, apps, and content, allowing you to browse and enjoy a wide range of entertainment options on your TV.

Can I access streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video on the KD- 50X81J?

Yes, the Sony KD-50X81J comes with built-in support for popular streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and many others.

Does the KD-50X81J support HDR (High Dynamic Range)?

Yes, the KD-50X81J supports HDR content, enhancing the contrast and color performance for a more immersive viewing experience.

What are the connectivity options available on the KD-50X81J?

The KD-50X81J offers a variety of connectivity options, including HDMI ports, USB ports, Ethernet (LAN) port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more, allowing you to connect external devices and access online content.

Does the KD-50X81J have voice control features?

Yes, the KD-50X81J includes built-in voice control capabilities. You can use the Google Assistant or compatible voice-enabled remote control to navigate and control the TV using voice commands.

Can I mirror my smartphone or tablet screen on the KD-50X81J?

Yes, the KD-50X81J supports screen mirroring or casting, allowing you to mirror the screen of compatible smartphones or tablets onto the TV.

Does the KD-50X81J have a built-in tuner for over-the-air broadcasts?

Yes, the KD-50X81J includes a built-in tuner, so you can connect an antenna and enjoy over-the-air broadcasts without the need for an external set-top box.

What operating system does the KD-50X81J use?

The KD-50X81J runs on the Google TV operating system, which provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for accessing apps, content, and settings.

Can I install additional apps on the KD-50X81J?

Yes, you can download and install a wide range of apps from the Google Play Store on the KD-50X81J, expanding its functionality and entertainment options.

Does the KD-50X81J support gaming?

Yes, the KD-50X81J supports gaming. You can connect gaming consoles or play games from the Google Play Store, providing an immersive gaming experience on the TV.

What is the screen size of the KD-50X81J?

The KD-50X81J has a screen size of 50 inches, measured diagonally.

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