Sony KDL- 32ML 13fi Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. KDL 26M3000 KDL 26ML130 KDL 32M3000 KDL 32ML130 KDL 37M3000 BRAVIA 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the 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 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this TV to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such s vases on the TV CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted2. VHF UHF CABLE VCR Game system Lo A T Digital Analog audio equipment Digital audio recorder A V Receiver Home Theater equipment fa Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV Camcorder 19 peuels buen E 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV you need to run Initial Setup which automatically sets up available channels The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time If you do not want to set up the channels at this time you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu see page 30 POWER 1 Press O to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears 2 Press to highlight the desired language then press B 3 The message First please connect cable or antenna and Start auto program now appears make sure you already connected Cable or Antenna then select Yes to start Auto Program If you want to start Auto Program later press No fo elf you have Cable and Antenna available please connect Cable first 4 The scanning of channels will start If you want to stop and run Auto Program later press Cancel 5 When Auto Program is complete press to continue MU U 6 If the Initial Setup programming found Cable channels you will be able to scan Antenna channels as well Connect the Antenna you can use an A B R
3. Advanced Advanced settings Info Banner Allows you to select basic closed caption options EIA 608 CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Texti Text2 Text3 Text4 Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program should be set to CCI for most programs Displays network station information presented using either half of the whole screen if available snuejy AL eui Buisn l Or Advanced digital EIA 708 Allows you to select advanced digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Allows you to make additional settings for digital EIA 708 closed captions options Select from As Broadcast or you can customize If you want to customize the following settings select an option with e and return with O button Character Style Character Color Character Size Edge color Background Color Window Color Character Opacity Character Align Edge Type Background Opacity Window Opacity Select from 7 available styles 35 available colors Small Standard Large 35 a av ailable colors 35 available colors 3s PIE S Solid Translucent Transparent Flashing Left Right Center None Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadow Right Shadow Solid Translucent Transparent Flashing Solid Translucent Transparent Flashing Set On or Off When On di
4. 80 cm E me inches E i2 Warte inches 10 Id oem 3 i i ecm cm 4 inches 10 cm Leave at least iem je space around the set Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects 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 fire or an electric shock Do not place any objects on the TV MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects O Do not use power line operated TV sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc It may result in a fire or an electric shock Air circulation is blocked Do not let this TV get wet Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV If any liquid or solid object 7 E does fall through do not operate the TV It may Y m result in electric shock or damage to the TV 2 Have it checked immediately by qualified IM personnel To prevent fire keep flammable objects or open flame e g candles away from the TV Do not place any objects on the TV EON The TV must not be exposed to dripping or x splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the TV nu CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury be sure to follow these guidelines U Befor
5. Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Check the volume control Press S or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen page 22 Disconnect your headphones Set Speaker to On in the Sound menu page 28 If it is set to Off sound is not output from the TV s speakers regardless of the TV s volume control Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable If you connected an audio device it is necessary to have a video connection Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV in the PC IN not supplied HD15 cable Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 18 Turn the PC Off Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC Plug and play will auto detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing Adjust the resolution see page 18 Adjust Phase see page 29 uomneunoju 18410 Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the
6. 00 00 Broken pieces AAA Do not throw anything at the TV pl The screen glass may break by the impact and cause ZAS serious injury ra Ifthe surface of the TV cracks do not touch it until E you have unplugged the AC power cord Otherwise electric shock may result Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged crystalline liquid leakage may occur or scattered broken glass may result Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid which is toxic with bare hands as cuts poisoning or skin irritation nay occur Also do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth Should either contact your eyes or mouth rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor SERVICING i u i RU Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening SF 1 A the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other Ir hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire an electric shock or other hazards Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified b
7. select External Inputs the External inputs list will appear then select PC input TOOLS p from the remote control only To change channels in the Sub Window Press CH to change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0 numeric buttons snueyy AL eui Buisn To Exit from PC PIP PC input 1 Press MENU and select External Inputs on Applications menu 2 From External Inputs list select TV input to return to TV Channels To exit from PC PIP you can also select from Applications menu the Favorites channels list and select the channel of your preference or just press to view your Favorites channels list When the PC input signal is selected with the Sub Window active you can just see TV Channels other external inputs are not available for this view like VCR DVD Closed Captions CC is not available in the Sub Window Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window a padlock will appear on the blocked channels 27 Using the Picture Menu ZEE COO Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hug eem Color Temp Color Temperature Noise Reduction Sharpness Press to brighten or darken the backlight then press O CG to set Ves nio Select a mode Vivid for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard for standard picture settings is recommended for home entertainment or Cinema for viewing film
8. 0 9 and press to select it To move to the next character press s 4 9 Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label Then select _ Enter to set it To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 2 To delete a character press To have a space between characters press To exit press Allows to confirm the current channel performance indicator ta Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels regardless of the programs Password is necessary in setting up blocking Use 9 on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time you create a password confirm the password by entering it again To View Blocked Programs Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactive the Parental Lock settings turn off and on the TV Rating Digital Rating Available only in U S A where Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom Turn Parental No programs are blocked from viewing based on their rating Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G Canada C TV Y Maximum ratings permited are U S TV PG PG Canada C84 PG 8 ans TV PG Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Select to set ratings manually U S See page 33 for details Canada See page 34 for details snueyy AL eui Buisn If you are not familiar w
9. based content Most suitable for v iewing in a theater like env ironment Resets the current Picture Mode setting to factory default values j Press to increase or decrease picture contrast then press G O to set Press 4 9 to brighten or darken the picture then press to set Press 4 8 to increase or decrease color intensity then press Oi to set Press Mad to increase or decrease the green tones then press o to set Select an option Cool to give the white colors a bluish tint Neutral to give the white colors a neutral tint or Warm 1 2 to give the white colors a reddish tint Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp clean edge Select from Off Low Medium or High Press to sharpen or soften the picture then press to set Using the Sound Menu Benito Treble Bass Balance Speaker MTS Alternate Audio Audio selection for current program Reset 28 des OO Press to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds then press to set Press 4 8 to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds then press to set Press 4 8 to emphasize leftor right speaker balance then press 10 to set Select to turn On or Off the internal speakers Mono Select
10. or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C m If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV Li To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face 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 TV s only with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET Sony TV Model No KDL 26M3000 KDL 32M3000 KDL 26ML130 KDL 32ML130 KDL 37M3000 Sony Wal Mount qa Bracket Model No SHEETS lia Use with other WALL MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and possibly result in injury see page 12 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Note This television includes QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via s
11. 23 Change Password 32 Channel Block 32 Clock Timer 26 Closed Caption CC 26 Color 28 Color Temp Color Temperature 28 COMPONENT IN jack 10801 720p 480p 480i described 15 D Diagnostics 30 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Coaxial described 15 Digital Rating 31 DISPLA Y button 23 E English Rating 34 ENT button 23 External Input Block 32 External inputs 26 F Favorite Channels 30 Favorites 26 French Rating 34 G GUIDE button 22 H HDMI IN jack described 14 Hape jack described 13 Hue 28 42 l Infrared Receiver IR 24 INPUT 24 Installing the TV on a wall 12 J JUMP button 23 L Label Channels 30 Light Sensor Described 24 M Menu Applications 26 Channel 30 Parental Lock 31 Picture 28 Screen 29 Setup 35 Sound 28 MENU button 22 24 Movie Rating 33 MTS 28 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 28 P Parental Lock 26 31 PCIN 15 PC PIP 27 Phase 29 Picture 28 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 28 POWER button 22 24 POWER LED 24 R Rating 31 Reset 28 40 RETURN button 22 S S VIDEO jack described 14 Select Country 32 SERVICE ONLY 15 Setting up channels 20 Sharpness 28 Show Hide Channels 30 SLEEP button 21 Speaker 28 T TIMER LED 24 TOOLS button 23 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 38 39 40 Turning on off the TV 24 TV Rating 33 TV VIDEO button 21 U U S A Rating 34 Unrated 31 US Models 33 V Vertical Center 29 Vertical Size 29 VHF UHF input de
12. KDL 37M3000 Remove 4 designated screws only Level surface covered with a Soft cloth Table Top Stand J 2 Locating outputs and inputs Left side ocd 0 e item Description 1 Headphones Connects to your headphones If your headphones do not match the jack use a suitable plug jack adapter not supplied While headphones are connected the TV speakers are muted VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment L MONO Va R AUDIO an you have mono equipment connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack 13 peueis Dues 1 Rear VHF UHF CABLE item HDMI IN 1 2 R AUDIO L HDMI to DVI cala ES VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 5 VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 14 Description HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such as DVD player a set top box A V receiver and Blu ray disc player as well as PC HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio f the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector use a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input
13. Setup Guide enclosed separately illustrates how to connect other optional equipment Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp clear images smooth movement and high impact visuals from 1080i HD signals When you compare a high definition signal to a standard analog signal you will notice a big difference The 1080i HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal High definition and standard definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios the width to height ratio of the image HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard definition TV 16 9 high definition source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16 9 The 16 9 fills your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp clear vivid picture 4 3 standard definition source Most standard definition signals use a boxy 4 3 aspect ratio When a 4 3 image is displayed on an HDTV you will see black bars on the sides The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4 3 image to fit the entire screen see pages 23 and 29 This TV supports signals up to 10801 Getting Started 1 Installing the TV fa The Table Top Stand for this product is packaged separately for models KDL 26M3000 KDL 26ML130 KDL 37M3000 To install the TV unit to the Table Top Stand before the connect
14. and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO L R jacks below the HDMI IN 2 DVI connector is for video signals only the Audio jacks provide support for the audio j ort to DVI Banta Audio cable zy For better PC view use the PC IN RGB IN input HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i 480p 720p and 1080i formats Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1 366 dots x 768 lines Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video 5 S VIDEO does not provide sound you need to connect the audio cables Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your AIV equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment A third composite video and audio VIDEO IN 2 input is located on the left side panel of the TV item Description 6 COMPONENT Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video YPBPR and audio IN 1080i 720p L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 4 or the 480p 480i composite video B connections L AUDIO R 7 AUDIO OUT Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use FIX these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM D
15. any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker SOUND 9 1 POP AL If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is con t y gt D PA 5 tinuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TVs to make occa Le sional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off VENTILATION The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Unless proper ventilation is provided the TV may gather dust and get dirty For proper ventilation observe the following U Do not install the TV face up or down or sideways 1 Do not install the TV turned over or upside down DI Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials U Never block the slots and openings by placing the TV on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface n Never place the TV ina confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Leave some space around the TV set as shown below Otherwise air circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set Installed on the wall 117 s inches 4inches ony Leave at least this much space around the set
16. for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode This Audio feature for current program lets you select from 8 options of alternate audio if it is available You can select from English Espanol Spanish Francais French or Audio 4 5 6 7 8 audio available options Alternate Audio is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have altenate audio streams Resets the current Sound settings to factory default values Using the Screen Menu Wide Mode 4 3 Default Auto Wide Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the picture uniformly Normal Select to display 43 pictures in original size when the original source is 4 3 3 Normali is not available when you are watching 10801 or 720pi in High Definition source Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 standard definition source When the original source is 16 9 High definition source select this mode to display 16 9 picture in original size Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio elf yo
17. functionality Analog terrestrial 2 69 Digital terrestrial 2 69 Analog Cable 1 125 Digital Cable 1 135 Panel system LCD Liquid Crystal Display Panel DW IOW Input Output jacks Antenna VIDEO IN 1 2 3 Channel coverage 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN VIDEO I only Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO 500 mVrms 10056 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms YPBPR Component Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Signal format 480i 480p 720p 10801 AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 10801 Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms 100 modulation More than 500 mVrms Fixed PC IN D sub 15 pin analog RGB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 18 Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms 47 kilohms COMPONENT IN 1 2 HDMI IN 1 2 PC AUDIO INPUT Headphones Power and others 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption in use 135 W 170 W 180 W Stereo mini jack Impedance 2 16 ohms All models less than W 1 366 dots x 768 lines in standby Screen size inches measured diagonally Display resolution horizont
18. over an antenna make sure Cable is set to Off Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 30 Check if Sleep is activated or confirm the Duration setting of Timer page 36 If there is no signal the TV will turn off automatically Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV Press TY on the remote control page 21 Press MENU on the remote control Select your desired input from the External Inputs list Check antenna cable connections Check the antenna location and direction Check if the antenna is broken or bent Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 3 5 years in normal use l 2 years at the seaside Dotted lines or stripes No color Dark picture Color is not correct The picture is too bright 38 Ow Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars motorcycles or hair dryers If using 300 ohm twin lead move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead Press SF to select the desired picture mode page 21 Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu page 28 Condition Explanation Solution Noisy picture No sound Noisy sound Good picture no sound Audio noise No sound PC Input No Picture No Signal Poor picture General d ODO 0 CODO DO D DO Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied
19. the Picture menu see page 28 XY The 5 and CH buttons have atactile dot Use them asa reference when operating the TV 21 TV VIDEO Press to display the External Inputs list go through the list See page 26 on Applications menu the External Inputs suoneiedo oiseg i 22 7 Q Use with 9 and 8 VOL Pressto adjust the volume 9 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to Press to display the Guide when you are watching digital For all channels if it is available from the station channels Using the Guide including A M A Br The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel Digital Analog 4 VAN DUE AT ai hannel list also provides information about the current program channels being shown on each channel Un i Information ea banner Channel list Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description 5j RETURN Press to go back to the previ ious screen when displaying MENU items and settings 6 MENU Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings See Using the TV Menus on page 25 buttons to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press B O O and e restore the sound fol POWER Press to turn On and Off the TV Button Description p VI WIDE Press repeatedly to
20. the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On 37 snueyy AL eui Buisn l Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions service needs http www sony com tvsupport or required technical assistance related to the use 1 800 222 SONY 7669 for US Support of your Sony TV please visit our website or call 1 877 899 SONY 7669 for Canadian Support one of the following numbers Condition Explanation Solution No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Double images or ghosts Only snow and noise appear on the screen m DODD O D DOUDOU O DO O O Confirm your external inputs list and make sure you select TV Cable Antenna channels See page 26 for more details Perform Auto program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 30 Make sure the power cord is connected securely Turn on the power of the TV Check antenna cable connections Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 30 Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 30 To receive or select cable channels make sure that Cable in Channel settings is set to On To receive or select UHF channels
21. to prevent blade exposure Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDL 26M3000 KDL 26ML 130 KDL 32M3000 KDL 32ML 130 KDL 37M3000 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 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 NOTIFICATION 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 limit designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Thisequipment 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 r dio 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
22. 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen menu is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with C on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen menu page 29 Turn off the Auto Wide option in the Screen menu page 29 The picture gets smaller during the commercials this is due to the method the provider broadcasts their contents When HD content channels switch to SD definition content commercials the picture may be small with a black border You have selected a text option and no text is available See page 35 To turn off this feature set the Closed Captions option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Textt 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen to select full size see page 29 The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen and ability to show very fine
23. F switch not supplied and change the switch to Antenna then start Auto Program to search antenna channels If the Initial Setup programming found Antenna channels the Auto Program process will finish If you want to scan Cable channels you can do it later using the Channel menu see page 30 To run Auto Program again at a later time QO Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 30 To Display the Picture in your Preferred Aspect Ratio Q Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 29 s You may want to set up convenient features such as Favorites see page 26 Show Hide Channels see page 30 Label Channels see page 30 when Auto Program is completed 20 Basic Operations Remote Control and TV Controls Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Slide to open sus E Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching and B on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control Button Description and select the desired input fa 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes Off 15 30 60 or 120 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off To cancel Sleep press o repeatedly until Sleep Off appears 8 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes Vivid Standard Cinema The picture modes can be also accessed in
24. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into n outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Pursuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety Operate the TV only on 120 V AC Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further If you will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord When disconnecting AC power cord the power cord should easily accessible for disconnection For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safety Instructions on page 4 Installing The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place
25. Lock settings turn off andon the TV Allows you to block individual video inputs Press 4 4 to scroll through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow Select to change your passw ord Use 9 9 buttons to select a four digit password to confirm password enter it again You need your password for any future access into the Parental lock settings If you lose your password see Lost Password on page 40 U S A Select to use U S A ratings Canada Select to use Canadian ratings Custom Rating System Chart 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 o Optio Descriptio Movie Rating G All children and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted view ing parental guidance i is a for children under 17 NC 17andX Noone 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings b Block programs by TV Y All children their rating content or TV Y7 5 Directed to children age 7 and older BEEN UO both WG General audience oo TV PG Parental Tin enel Content Based Ratings d FV Fantasy violence m D Suggestive dialogue L Strong language EE ee em ELITE A NE RNC E NOT ene ER V Violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings 33 snueyy AL eui Buisn l Can
26. a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth Make sure the Table Top Stand is hanging over the edge 3 Remove the screws as shown in the illustration for your model and pull the Table Top Stand out 4 Do not remove any other screws from the TV Sony Wal Mount q Bracket Model No SU WL100 fo Be sure to store the removed screws and Table Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the Table Top Stand Keep the screws away from small children For bracket installation refer to the Wall Mount insert supplied in the accesories and the instruction guide provided by the Wall Mount Bracket model for your TV Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV s weight For product protection and safety reasons Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor Use the following Sony TV s only with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET TESTMENT KDL 26M3000 KDL 32M3000 KDL 26ML130 KDL 32ML130 KDL 37M3000 SU WLS500 Use with other WALL MOUNT BRACKET may cause Model KDL 26M3000 KDL 26ML130 KDL 32M3000 KDL 32ML130 Remove 3 designated screws only Level surface covered with a soft cloth Table Top Stand instability and possibly result in injury Model
27. adian Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada select Canada in the Select Country setting see page 32 English Rating C All children C84 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 85555558 144 Viewers 14 and older 184 Adult programming B French Rating G General programming ae 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults 00000000 U S A Rating See TV Rating under U S A for details on page 3 34 Bg Using the Setup Menu Opia os ONO Closed Captions CC Allows you to select from several closed captions modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning Select Off to turn off Closed Captions On to turn on Closed Captions or Program to program Closed Captions Programming Closed Captions If you select the Program option under Closed Captions you can change the following settings Basic Digital CC
28. al x vertical Speaker Full range 2 146 x 35 mm 5 4 x 1 g inches Dimensions W x H x D with stand mm 662 x 515 x 214 796 x 590 x 214 918 x 655 x 265 inches 26 1x 20 x8 1 314x233 V x 8 15 36 4x 25 f x 101 without stand mm 662 x 468 x 108 796 x 544 x 100 918 x 609 x 108 inches 26 x 18 x4 ls 3154 x21 5x4 36 V4 x 24x 4 wall mount hole 200 x 100 200 x 200 300 x 200 pattern mm Mass with stand 13 kg 16 kg 22 kg 29 Ib 36 Ib 49 lb without stand 11 kg 14 kg 18 5 kg 25 Ib 3 lb 41 Ib Supplied accessories Optional accessories Remote control RM YD021 1 Size AA batteries 2 Support belt 1 Securing screw 1 Wood screw 1 Cable holder 1 attached to the Table Top Stand Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Online Registration Card U S A and Canada only 1 Wall Mount Installation Instructions 1 Headphones plug adapter Connecting cables Wall Mount Bracket SU WL100 KDL 26M3000 and KDL 26ML 130 SU WL500 KDL 32M3000 KDL 32ML 130 and KDL 37M 3000 75 ohm coaxial cable 1 HDIS HD15 cable 1 fe Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 41 uoneunoju 48410 Index 4 3 Default 29 A AUDIO OUT jack described 15 Auto Program 30 Auto Wide 29 B Backlight 28 Balance 28 Bass 28 Brightness 28 C Cable 30 Cable holder 11 Canadian Models 34 CH4 button
29. ble Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box UNE OUT Y green PR red PB blue Component video cable e Audio cable AUDIO L white AUDIO R red 17 Use the TV as a monitor for your PC Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide Rear of TV Audio cable stereo mini plugs go Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio cable page 15 PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync e This TV s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals For the best picture quality it is recommended to use the signals boldfaced in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary 18 Other Equipment Blu ray Digital Disc Player DVD satellite Digital Audio Personal PS3 player receiver cable box system computer Headphones VIDEO IN jfsvipeoj U VHF UHF CABLE
30. ce grounding electrode system NEC National Electrical Code NEC Art 250 Part H BATTERIES n Do not dispose of batteries in a fire n Do not short circuit disassemble or overheat the batteries D Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Disposal of used batteries To preserve our environment dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug DA Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly If e the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture its insulation may deteriorate and result in a fire Cleaning the screen surface cabinet of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV If not it may result in electric shock Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If using a chemically pretreated cloth please follow the instruction provided on the package The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time To ensure proper ventilation we recommend removing the dust periodically once a month using a vacuum cleaner MAGNETIC INFLUENCE This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field Keep
31. ct a favorite channel from the list press to go through the list and to select the channel To access quickly to Favorites channel list press when there is no menu on the screen On Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider Off Select if you are using an antenna antenna installations Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Di gital and Analogs fa Before start Auto Program be sure to change to On or Off on Cable option in the Channel menu When it is On the TV will search Cable channels and when it is Off the TV will search air signals with an Antenna connection f you are using an A B RF switch not supplied to switch between Cable or Antenna connection be sure to select the correct Cable option to Cable On or Cable Off in the Channel Menu 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Program When Auto Program is done select OK Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH 4 button Press 4 4 to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide 2 Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 2 Allows you to assign labels to channel numbers 1 Press 4 4 to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press amp to move through the label characters A Z
32. cur if the TV set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Small accessories Keep small accessories out of children s reach ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in the USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna grounding according to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 iwa Antenna lead in wire a N Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground clamps Power servi
33. detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs 39 Condition Explanation Solution Remote control does not operate Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Lost password How to reset the TV to factory settings 40 Q Q Q Q m Q a Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting see page 30 Select the Parental Lock menu then enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password page 31 Turn on the TV While holding down the 4 button on the remote control press the POWER button on the TV Release the 4 button WARNING The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting Specifications KDL 26M3000 KDL 32M3000 KDL 26ML130 KDL 32ML 130 System Television system KDL 37M3000 NTSC American TV standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant SVSB QAM on cable ANSI SCTE 07 2000 Does not include CableCARD
34. e carrying the TV set disconnect all cables o Carrying the large size 32 37 inches TV requires two or more people U When you carry the TV place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen When lifting the TV set or moving the panel hold it firmly from the bottom Place your palm directly under the panel When carrying the TV set do not subject it to shocks or vibration or excessive force INSTALLATION Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall Mount Bracket When installing or removing the TV using the Wall Mount Bracket be sure to use qualified contractors If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall Mount Bracket the TV may fall and cause serious injury Optional wall mount Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall mount bracket If the TV is not secured properly it may fall and cause injury Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the wall mount bracket when installing the TV D Besure to attach the brackets supplied with the wall mount bracket a Do not hang the TV from the ceiling It may fall and cause serious injury Placement for viewing It is 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
35. en the cable and over the air antenna programming s shown A B RF Switch Rear of TV VHF UHF CABLE input TTV A Antenna Be sure to set Cable setting to Cable On or Cable Off in Channel menu for the tvpe of input signal vou choose see page 30 for more details 16 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service For the best possible picture connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input on the back of your TV Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of TV Tim l 4 CATV Satellite g HDMI cable i antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV CATV Satellite antenna cable Homi DVI to HDMI cable peuels buen E HD cable box HD satellite box AUDIO L Q m white AUDIO R red Audio cable If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector use a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN or HDMI IN 2 input and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO L R jacks below the HDMI IN 2 DVI connector is for video signals only the Audio jacks provide support for the audio Shown with Component Connection CATV Satellite antenna ca
36. fatigue To obtain a clear picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight If possible use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling ac Placement The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet Observe the following in placing the TV Otherwise the TV may fall from the stand or wall mount causing damage or serious injury n Place the TV on a stable level surface pu Do not hang anything on the TV Do not allow children to climb on the TV Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperatures such as in direct sunlight near a radiator or near a heating vent If the TV is exposed to extreme temperature the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the enclosure or cause the TV to malfunction Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning If the TV is installed in such a location moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction Never place the TV in hot oily humid or excessively dusty places n Do not install the TV where insects may enter ji Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration 1 Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude such as on or behind a pillar or where you might bump your head on it Otherwise it may result in injury Outdoor use Do not install this TY outdoors If the TV is exposed to rain it may result in a fire or an electric shock Do n
37. ion and setup refer to the Table Top Stand instructions supplied with the TV set Preventing the TV from Toppling Over Table Top Stand 1 Screw the support belt supplied to the TV stand not supplied with a wood screw supplied 2 Attach the support belt to the Table Top Stand with the securing screw supplied using a coin etc 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the Table Top Stand fo Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV stand In this case or when the securing strength is not enough use commercial screws 1 8 to 3 16 inch 3 to 4 mm diameter to fit to the TV stand Consult your dealer about the types of screw s Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables 11 peueis Dunes 1 Preparation for Wall Mounting 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 fa Do not remove the Table Top Stand for any reason other than to wall mount the TV Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table Top Stand 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV 2 Gently lay the TV face down onto
38. ion technology and has effective pixels of 99 99 or more black dots or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction U The LCD screen is made with high precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality this TV s backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV However uneven brightness may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or blank screen This condition is normal and not a malfunction of the TV Changing the Picture mode Backlight setting or enabling the Light Sensor will improve this condition U Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sun light Doing so may damage the LCD panel Do not push or scratch the LCD screen or place objects on top of the TV The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged Ifthe TV is used in a cold place a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark This does not indicate a failure These phenomenon improve as the temperature rises Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously It should disappear after a few moments The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use This is not a malfunction Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material Bou
39. ith the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more specific ratings select Custom Off Custom advanced ratings exist Clear All Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating Turn Digital Rating off No programs containing digital ratings a are blocked from viewing Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings Select to clear the downloaded ratings To cancel just select Cancel Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a ratin E Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked programs broadcast from another country emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 31 Opt Channel Block External Input Block Change Password Select Country 32 This option allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password To block a Channel Press to go through the channels and press to Block or Allow channels To View a Blocked Channel Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactive the Parental
40. n through channels Ly The CHANNEL button has a tactile dot Use it as a reference when operating the TV 23 Indicators e VOLUME 4 CHANNEL POWER TIMER LED POWER LED IR Infrared Receiver 24 Light Sensor Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Press to displav the MENU with TV functions and settings see Using the TV Menus on page 25 Press to display the External Inputs list go through the list and select your desired input In the MENU screen this button serves as confirming the selection or setting Press to adjust the volume In the MENU screen these buttons serve as left right buttons Press to scan through channels In the MENU screen these buttons serve as up down buttons Press to turn on and off the TV Lights up in amber when the timer is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 36 If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate the TV needs servicing see contacting Sony information on the back cover Receives IR signals from the remote control Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly see page 37 for details Do not put anything near the sensor as its function may be affected Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord Unplugging the power c
41. nited States connection diagrams http productregistration sonv com http www sonv com tvsupport http www SonyStyle ca registration D Customer Support Canada Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions 5 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other 7 ex apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to av
42. nting 12 Using the Applications Menu 2 Locating outputs and inputs ne 13 Using the Picture Menu E A pe tret 18 Usina the S dM Rear 5 EN g 14 SINJ eto ENH ee L tina the TV de Using the Screen Menu A DOS IER SEA UR Using the Channel Menu eee Cable system and or VHF UHF 16 Usina the P sal ick m HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 16 Fdo ao gt RENT Bess 18 sing the Setup Menu 35 Other Equipment 19 Othe A atio 4 Setting Up the Channel List TroubleshootiN9 oconcninnnnccacennaanaccaranenos 38 a A 20 Specifications esee ennt 41 A T 42 Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Inc registered in the U S A and other countries DOLBY HDMI DIV HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION q o E gt r Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This TV incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC ENERGY STAR Blu ray is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA fq and PS3 are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation M Quick Setup Guide separate volume On line Registration Provides a variety of optional equipment U
43. oid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped NEU USE AC power cord Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord from being damaged If the AC power cord is damaged it may result in a fire or an electric shock Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony Service center to exchange it U Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse U Do not pinch bend or twist the cord excessively The core lines may be bared and cut and causing a short circuit resulting in a fire or an electric shock Do not convert or damage the power cord Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord Do not pull the power cord Do not move the TV with the power cord plugged in Keep the power cord away from heat sources Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord 00 00 00 Wall outlet Do not use a poor fitting outlet Insert the plug fully into the outlet If it is loose it may cause arcing and result in a fire Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed Wi
44. olby Digital OUT COAXIAL compatible 9j PCIN Connect to a personal computer s video output connector using HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB AUDIO RGB not supplied See PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 18 for the signals that can be displayed Van For some Apple Macintosh computers it may be necessary to use an adapter not supplied If this is the case connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15 HD15 cable 10 SERVICE ONLY This USB port is for service only gt 11 VHF UHF RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF UHF antenna CABLE fn Component video Y PBPR or HDMI connection are necessary to view 4801 480p 720p and 10801 formats Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 1 366 dots x 768 lines 15 peueis Dues 1 3 Connecting the TV Cable system and or VHF UHF o Cable or VHF UHF or VHF only Rear of TV B VHE UHF CABLE input 75 ohm coaxial cable j not supplied TID t is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna cable input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal degradation Cable and VHF UHF or VHF only If you want to watch both cable and antenna over the air programming you will need to use an optional A B RF Switch not supplied to switch betwe
45. ord while the TV is turned on may cause the Power LED to remain lit for up to 20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction Using the TV Menus MENU provides one button access for controlling vour TV It enables vou to perform a varietv of tasks intuitivelv with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press menu on the remote control to display on screen the Menu options TWAMDEO SLEEP POWER ope PICTURE WIDE p 2 To highlight a Menu option press then press 4 to go through the menus 3 To select an option press or 4 Press 4 to select or adjust your desired option then press 5 To exit press menu snueyy AL eui Buisn Menu Descriptions The Applications menu lets you select External Inputs Favorites and have shortcuts to Wide Mode The Channel menu is used to provide maintenance to the channel options select from menu Favorite Ey Applications Clock Timers Parental Lock and Channel Channels Cable Add Channels Closed Captions CC also you can Auto Program Show Hide select PC PIP function from this menu Channels Label Channels or Diagnostics The Picture Menu is used to fine tune 8 the image quality allows you to Q customize several parameters for The Parental Lock feature allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating Picture optimal
46. ot expose the TV to direct sunlight it may heat up and become damaged Vehicle ships and other vessels Do not install this TV in a vehicle Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down and cause injury f Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel If the TV is exposed to seawater it may cause a fire or damage the TV and also shorten the life of the TV Corrosion If you use this TV near the seashore salt may corrode metal parts of the TV and cause internal damage or fire it may also shorten the life of the TV Oils Do not install this TV in restaurants where oily vapors occur Dust absorbing oil may enter and damage the TV Medical institution Do not place this TV in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause a malfunction of medical equipment Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury To prevent the TV from toppling over secure the TV to a wall or stand Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards VOLUME ADJUSTMENT n Adjustthe volume so as not to trouble your neighbors Sound carries very easily at night Therefore closing the windows or using headphones is suggested n When using headphones adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels as hearing damage may result LCD SCREEN CI Although the LCD screen is made with high precis
47. press to select a channel from your Favorites list You can also select directly the external inputs list by pressing Pad without having to navigate through the Menu 7 This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to 8 favorite channels 1 Press 4 4 to select the option Add to Favorites to add the current channel to your Favorites list and press O 2 Toexit press MENU e You can also use Q button ofthe remote control to see your Favorites channel list This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu for adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option see page 29 This option is a shortcut to adjust Clock Timers on Setup menu see page 36 This option is a shortcut to the Parental Lock menu it allows you to enter a password to block channels see page 31 Closed Captions CC This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions CC screen on Setup menu see page 35 l 26 ODO Wes DIG PC PIP This PIP Picture In Picture feature provides PC input signal and TV channels allows you to view two pictures simultaneously When you select this feature from Applications menu the PC PIP will appear with a Sub Window to see TV channels at the same time Sub Window TV Channel Main Window PC To turn Off or On the Sub Window on the screen press when you select PC input You can also select PC input from the External Inputs list Press MENU
48. ring When connecting cables be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety Take care not to catch your feet on the cables it may damage the TV set Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand If you plug unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet with a wet hand it may cause electric shock Lightning storms For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and power line surges When not in use if you will not be using the TV set for several days the TV set should be disconnected from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety reasons The TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when the TV set is switched off To disconnect the TV set completely pull the plug from the AC power outlet However some TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly The instructions in this manual will inform you if this applies Overloading This TV set is designed to operate on a 120 V AC supply only Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same AC power outlet as this could result in a fire or an electric shock Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close to the TV set Picture distortion and or noisy sound may oc
49. scribed 15 MEAS L R jacks described VOL button 22 24 WwW WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 26 29 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you e Have questions on the use of your television after reading your operating instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http www sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative United States Canada 1 800 222 SONV 7669 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store 3213437141 http Awww sony net Printed in U S A
50. splays the program name and the remaining time if the broadcaster offers this service Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed If you don t want to display the Info Banner select Off 35 CTC Label Video Inputs Clock Timers Language 36 Des ORO Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input Then when you press Ei to change inputs the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen 1 Press 4 9 to highlight the input from 1 to 8 to which you want to assign a label then press to select it 2 Press to highlight one of the displayed labels then press to select it You can select from the following labels for each input DYD VCR Blu Ray Cable Box Satellite DVR Game Camcorder Skip your TV skips the input you selected when you press the O button on the remote control A The skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected Sleep Set the time in minutes Off 15 30 60 or 120 minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer You can use the Timer to tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time Select Off Select to turn off the timer your previous settings are saved On to turn on the timer your previous se
51. step through the Wide Mode settings dr a Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom The Wide Mode l o settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu see page 29 a Changing the Wide Screen Mode see page 29 for details E Lee RER a Wide Mode i Wide Mode 8 4 3 16 9 4801 480p i 1080i 720p o Standard definition source High definition source i 3 7 3 i 7 q 7 KA Edd Wide Zoom Wide Zoom Normal Normal i A N J Not Applicable Full Full us v Zoom C3 o Fa When the TV receives a 720p or 10801 signal Normal cannot be selected id DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number channel label remaining time Wide Mode and current time The on screen display OSD will turn off after a few seconds H3 4 O Press 4 to move the on screen cursor Press to select confirm an item You can also use this button to see your Favorites channels list 14 TOOLS This function is only available when PC input is active Press O to view a channel at the same time as a Picture in Picture screen see page 27 for details 15 JUMP Press to alternate between two channels The TV will alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned to with the buttons and O on the remote control ia 0 9 ENT Press to select a channel the channel changes after few seconds Press to change channels immediately 17 CH Press to sca
52. ttings are saved or Program to set the timer by Time Days Duration Channel and Volume Setup that you want to tune to a specific channel at scheduled time If you select Program press change the values or move through the options to set the hour minutes AM PM days duration and volume setup To set a channel press O 6 numeric values and if the channel is digital on the remote control To replace a channel press on the remote control then press to go back to the channel selection and enter a new channel number You can program External inputs as well instead of a channel Press E on the remote control to go through the external inputs and select the desired input that you want to program Z Timer feature will be not available until you set the Current time Current Time Select to set the current time day hour minutes and AM PM 1 Press to select Current Time 2 Press 4 4 to set day hour minutes and AM PM 3 Press MENU to exit Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espa ol Light Sensor Select On to enable the automatic picture screen brightness control The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions Be sure not to put anything around the sensor as its function may be affected n low light the range of
53. u press OS of the remote control you can also select these modes directly Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources snueyy AL eui Buisn t Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the riginal i image as much as possible with minimal di st tion Normal Select to display the 4 3 picture in its original size Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the ori iginal source is 4 3 standard definition source Zoom gt Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Off Totum Off automatic size for4 3 00 On Select to have the screen ern change to the screen mode based upon program s content If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option Allows you to move the position ofthe picture up and down Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Adjust to fine tune overall sharpness Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input 29 G Using the Channel Menu DTO es Dio Favorite Channels Auto Program Show Hide Channels Label Channels 30 Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite channels 1 Press 4 9 to select the option Add to Favorites to add the current channel to your Favorites list and press 2 Toexit press MENU To sele
54. ubscription 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 For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Ty inersfinns elcome to 2 orid of GRA 4 Remote Control and TV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience ontrols Indicators E EO 21 Set Sound Source and Setup 9 Inserting Batteries into the l Remote control 21 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 9 Remote Control 21 1 e artea Ihclicatore oc eem ces 24 1 Installing the TV Liu 11 SINC ie Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 11 Navigating through TV Menus 25 Bundling the Connecting Cables 11 Menu Descriptions Preparation for Wall Mou
55. viewing select from menu Parental Lock levels use 0 8 on the remote control Picture Mode Reset Backlight to enter a four digit password The first Picture Brightness Color Hue time you create a password confirm the Color Temp Color Temperature password by entering it again Noise Reduction or Sharpness The Sound Menu allows you to fine The Setup Menu provides you additional tune and change audio select from features like Closed Captions CC menu Treble Bass Balance Info Banner Label Video Inputs Speaker MTS Alternate Audio or Setup Clock Timers Language or Light Reset Sensor The Screen menu allows you to change the proportions of the screen select Wide Mode 4 3 Default Auto Screen Wide Vertical Center Vertical Size or Phase 25 COTO External inputs Favorites Wide Mode Clock Timers Parental Lock Using the Applications Menu os ONO This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV 1 Press 4 9 to choose a external input from the list of 9 inputs 2 To select press 3 To exit from External inputs list press MENU To change external inputs again repeat steps 1 2 To go back to channels press CH to go through the channels repeat steps 1 2 and select TV or
56. ythe manufacturer to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition and to so certify hers Should the TV not be repairable ask a qualified service technician t to dispose of the TV For Customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA high definition television The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV you need access to HD programming Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna HD cable subscription HD satellite subscription Blu ray Disc M player or other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming To learn more about HDTV visit http www sonv com HDTV P m 7 el NIN a The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup Along with vour BRAVIA TV set a complete HD svstem requires an HD sound svstem a source of HD programming and proper setup connections This manual explains basic setup connections see page 16 The Quick
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