Sony KDL-32L504 Operating Instructions

Sony KDL-32L504 - 32" Class Bravia L Series Lcd Tv Manual

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  • Sony KDL-32L504 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    Operating Instructions LCD Digital Color TV KDL-32L504 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport United States 1.800.222.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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    follow the instruction provided on the package. • Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning. • See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional information. This manual is for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL-32L504 model. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size
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    31 Using the Setup Settings 34 Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3 37 Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting 38 Troubleshooting 39 Important Notices 43 Specifications 44 Index 45 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line
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    you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the documentations listed below to get the most out of your TV. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your TV safe. Read this information prior to setting up your TV. Operating Instructions Provides the most
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    WIDE on the remote control to fill the screen. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21). ➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work
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    attachment instruction taped to the TV unit. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • This TV requires two or more people to carry. • Placement of the hands carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage. KDL-32L504
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    /1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) L AUDIO R 3 IN 5 9 0 6 78 2 CABLE/ANTENNA Item Description 1 SERVICE This port is for service only. need to adjust the TV settings or your PC's resolution and timing. See page 11 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV. 5 DIGITAL AUDIO
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    connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI connection. This TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 8
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    of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal
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    cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via 2 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) L AUDIO R 3 IN HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV VIDEO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO IN
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    output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Rear of TV VIDEO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO IN Y PB RGB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PR L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) L AUDIO R 3 IN
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    receiver cable box system SERVICE ONLY VIDEO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO IN Y PB RGB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PR L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 HomeTheater) Camcorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 12
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    (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. Installed on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. Never install the TV set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked
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    accessible to curious children. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure
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    Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above. • If an electric screwdriver is used, set
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    Auto Program can be done at later time. To run Auto Program at later time, press MENU and select the Auto Program under Channel settings. Please select the type of use for this TV. "Retail" optimizes the picture for store display. "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use and is Energy Star
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    open Guidelines to follow • 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 control; try turning off the fluorescent
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    THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinemalike experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your
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    . Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 24. Press V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to select/confirm
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    MENU 9 1 2 3 4 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signal from the remote control. Receiver 2 PIC OFF/ Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set. TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off. 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC
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    See page 36 for information on how to set up this TV's Control for HDMI function. For other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. Available options using Control for HDMI The following operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to
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    You can watch TV while working on your PC. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. The CABLE moved by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ANTENNA) 1 Press TOOLS while
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    . Sometimes you will see the picture fill the full screen. This is due to the signals your TV receives. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide. To set Auto Wide Press MENU then
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    mode. The inputs list consists of TV mode and other equipment connected to the TV. You can label your External Inputs to identify them easily. To Label an Input 1 Press MENU then go to Setup settings. Select the Label Video Inputs option. Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-2, Component
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    Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on the menu or adjust the settings. TOOLS 3 Press to select or confirm. 4 Press 1, 4 to exit. Picture Settings: Adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference. Sound
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    colors a reddish tint. Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise level. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Advanced Settings Reset Black Corrector Resets all the advanced settings to the default values. Enhances black areas of the
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    Mode settings to TV speakers. Using the Menus • MTS Audio is only available for analog programs. • Alternate Audio is not available if the program is not broadcast with alternate audio streams. • You can also access Sound Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the TOOLS button on the remote
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    Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) • Normal is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you
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    Description When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from TOOLS button (see page 22). Wide Mode Normal Select to display
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    external inputs (see page 22). Cable Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider. Antenna Select if you are using an antenna. Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to start Auto Program. 1 Select Add
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    are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set ratings manually. U.S.: See page 32 for details
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    -PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audience only. Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence. D Suggestive dialogue. L Strong language. S Sexual situations. V Violence. • To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. 32
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    32 for details. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV
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    other available settings. While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/- or MUTING buttons will not disable this function. Press other buttons to disable it. Idle TV Standby Select to automatically power off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no buttons are pressed on the remote control or the TV. Select
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    Description Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français. Info Displays the information
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    . Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this screen for your Support convenience. TV specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings (if
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    on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.) *The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and
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    the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that the wall-mounting of your TV is performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. SU-WL500: KDL-32L504 Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied screws are
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    ; refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: US Support: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800
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    has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.) • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 26). • If you set the Power
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    the TV and correctly set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 34). • Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode. • Adjust the resolution (see page 37). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. • Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel
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    resolution of the TV. • To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on the TV. • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Keep the remote control sensor
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    Important Notices Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-32L504 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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    Specifications Model KDL-32L504 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC 11.4 (lb.) 25.3 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and
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    Support 36 R Rating 31 Reset 26, 27, 42 RETURN button 18 S SERVICE 7 Settings Channel 30 Parental Lock 31 Picture 26 Screen 28 Setup 34 Sound 27 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 30 Sleep Timer 35 Sound Mode 27 Speaker 27 STANDBY LED 20 Steady Sound 27 T TOOLS 19 Treble 27 Troubleshooting 39-42 TV
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    U U.S.A. Rating 33 Unrated 31 V Vertical Center 28, 29 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 7, 8 Video/Component 1 Selection 35 Viewing Blocked Programs 33 VOL +/- button 19, 20 W WIDE button 18 Wide Mode 28, 29 46
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    Online Registration: For Your Convenience Be sure to register your TV. United States http://productregistration.sony.com Printed in China 4-159-783-11(1)
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LCD Digital
Color TV
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
United States
1.800.222.SONY
Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store
KDL-32L504