Sony KDL-32S20L1 Operating Instructions

Sony KDL-32S20L1 - 32" Bravia Lcd Digital Color Tv Manual

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    2-693-550-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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    product. Model No. Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your Sony® TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/TVsupport
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    the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material. CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET. Sony Appliance Model No. KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket
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    specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
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    , it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The
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    of any kind into the TV through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a such as vases, shall be placed on the TV. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use power-line operated sets near water - for example, near a bathtub
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    recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. Optional wall mount Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured
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    certify. Should the TV not be repairable, ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV. DISPOSAL OF THE TV s Do not dispose of the TV with general household waste. s The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The fluorescent tube used in this display also contains mercury. Follow
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    Settings 29 Using the Setup Settings 31 Using the PC Settings...36 Using the Analog Setup Settings 37 Using the Digital Setup Settings 38 Other Information Troubleshooting...41 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-32S20L1 43 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S20L1 44 PC Input Signal
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    Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This manual is for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. Be sure to check the supplied accesories against the list on page 46. Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct
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    or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and s You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Rear of TV VHF/UHF input IN OUT jack jack Also, set Cable to On in the Cable settings in Setup settings (see
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    L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT(VAR/FIX) Rear of TV If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. Run the Initial Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 18 after completing your connections
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    (not supplied). Connect to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, supplied). Can also be connected to other Analog RGB devices. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 45 for the signals that can be displayed. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may
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    Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. If the equipment has a DVI
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    fit to the TV stand. Use commercial screws of 3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches) diameter. Consult your dealer about the types of screw. When Installing on a Wall Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3) when installing the TV on a wall. Refer to the Instruction Guide supplied with
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    bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view 15° 15° 15° 15° Front When adjusting the angle, hold the stand
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    up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Analog and Digital Setup settings (see pages 37 and 38). POWER 1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press . The message
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    Operations Basic Operations Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. See page 32 on setting up the video input labels, including the Skip function. Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off
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    MENU 8 DIGITAL/ ANALOG 9 0 VOL +/- qa MUTING qs POWER Description Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may back to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings. See "Overview of
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    When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. Press once to display the current channel number, channel label, time and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen display) will turn e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. 21
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    33. Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on page 2). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Outputs audio signal. The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use
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    your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control and digital channels, and changing or customizing your TV settings. 1 Press MENU on the remote. MENU control panel appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the
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    TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings. (see page 32) 1 Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control panel tuned to the channel, Channel number will be displayed. Highlight Analog on the MENU control panel and press . Analog The Digital feature takes you
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    Using the Menus Allows you to The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts from page 26. Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features: 1 Press
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    . Picture Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values. Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight. Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Adjust
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    Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. MPEG Noise Reduction Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video. Only effective for Digital TV channels. If the function is set to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the pictures. Using the Menus 27
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    (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Standard Suitable for spoken dialog. Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings. Sound Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote
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    will be applied to only the "Current Input" (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Wide Zoom Select to fill screen with minimum distortion. Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3. Normal is not available
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    4:3 sources Off Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size. Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed. If 4:3 Default is
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    Description Select to display all on-screen settings in your language remote control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs (with the exception of PC input). Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name and the remaining time (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays
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    the Menus Option Parental Lock Description The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering
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    Option Auto YC Timer Settings Power Saving Light Sensor Quiet Power On Description When connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you can select the jack from which the TV receives the input signal. The TV is by default set to receive S VIDEO input signals. 1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the
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    . Information Select to display the equipment information of your TV. US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating
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    Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 32 reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. Using the
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    display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Auto Adjustment for PC can also be set using the TOOLS button on the remote
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    using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, the Show/Hide Channels screen will appear. (See below) Allows you to show or hide channels
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    to add digital channels. Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable digital channels. 1 Select hidden. To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2. Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons. Label Channels Allows
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    that the video and audio from your connected external equipment are synchronized. Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the TV. This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person. The Parental Lock option in the Digital Setup settings allows you
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    closed caption options. Select from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom. Custom... Allows you to customize the following settings: Character Size Small, Standard, Large Character Style Style 1-7 Character Color Color 1-8 Character Opacity Solid, Translucent Edge Color Color
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    Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/TVsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669
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    broadcasts and DVDs may cause your digital sources display a loss of TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts 32). How to reset the TV to factory settings. ❑ Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV
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    on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV. Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model SU-WL31 (KDL-32S20L1) Follow the simple steps
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    the KDL-40S20L1 This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV. Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Models SU
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    Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA This TV's PC Input does not support interlaced signals. For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and
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    cables Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-PW2 (KDL-40S20L1) SU-WL31 (KDL-32S20L1) SU-WL51 (KDL-40S20L1) Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. By Model Screen size (in inches) Speaker/Full range (2) (in mm) (in inches) Power consumption (in use) (in standby) Dimensions with stand (in mm
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    Sound 28 Stereo, MTS setting 28 Support Belt 16 Surround 28 Swivel 17 T, U Target Inputs 26, 28, 29 TIMER LED 22 Timer Settings 33 TOOLS button 21 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 41, 42 TruSurround XT 28 Turning on/off the TV 22 TV Rating 34 TV/VIDEO button 19 Unrated 34 US Models 34 V VCR With cable
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© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-693-550-
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LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-32S20L1
KDL-40S20L1