Sony KDL-32L504 Owner's manual

Brand: Sony

Model: KDL-32L504

Category: LCD TVs

Type: Owner's manual

LCD Digital

Color TV

KDL-32L504

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United States

1.800.222.SONY

Please Do Not Return

he Product to the Store

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the real"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,

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use

this polarized AC plug with all extension cord, receptacle or

other outlet unless the blades call be fully inserted.

[] Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC.

Licensing Information

Macintosh is a trademm'k of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:

U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422

U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141

Manufactm'ed under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and

the double=D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

"BRAV1A", BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, and [] are trademarks or

registered marks of Sony Corporation.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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Your BRAV1A TV isENERGY STAR °'2qualified

in the "Home" mode.

It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and

Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint

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program of these government agencies, designed

to promote energy efficient products and

practices.

Changes to certain features, settings, and lhnctionalities of this TV

(i.e. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can increase or change the

power constn'tlption.

Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption

may exceed the limits required fk_rthe ENERGY STAR

qualification in the "Home" mode.

Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information

Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with

your TV model.

SU-WL500

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may cause

instability and could result in property damages or injury.

Cleaning

When cleauiug, be sure to uuplug the power cord to avoid

any chance of electric shock.

• Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.

• Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly

moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.

• If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please 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 BRAV1A KDL-32L504 model.

The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).

Contents

Introducing Your New BRA VIA ®

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA ®......... 4

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your

BRAVIA ........................... 4

The Four Steps to a Stunning HD

Experience ......................... 5

TV Feature Highlights ................... 5

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV ..................... 6

Locating Inputs and Outputs .............. 7

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV ....... 8

Connecting the TV ..................... 9

Connecting Other Equipment ............ 12

Bundling the Connecting Cables .......... 13

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or

Enclosed Area ..................... 13

Securing the TV ...................... 14

Running Initial Setup ................... 16

Operating the TV

Using the Remote Control ............... 17

Remote Control Button Description ....... 18

TV Controls and Indicators .............. 20

Using Features

Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for

HDMI ............................ 21

Using PIP Feature ..................... 22

Favorites ............................ 22

Wide Mode .......................... 23

Wide Mode with PC ................... 23

Inputs .............................. 24

Using the Menus

Navigating through TV Menus ........... 25

Using the Picture Settings ............... 26

Using the Sound Settings ............... 27

Using the Screen Settings .............. 28

Using the Channel Settings ............. 30

Using the Parental Lock Settings ......... 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

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA ®

Welcome to the World of BRA VIA®

Thank 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 detailed

information to operate your

TV.

Quick Setup Guide

Provides TV setup information with sample

connection diagrams and TV features.

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA

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 BRAVlA TV, you need

access to HD programming. Your BRAVlA 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 TM player or other HD compatible external equipment

Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD

programming.

The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup

Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a

source of HD programming, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick Setup

Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment.

You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth

movement, and high-impact visuals from

1080 HD signals as shown here.

When you compare a high-definition signal

to a standard analog signal, you will notice

a big difference in picture quality. If black

bars appear as shown here, press WIDE

on the remote control to fill the screen.

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TV Feature Highlights

Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:

BRAVIA®SynoTM: Allows your BRAVlA TV to communicate with other Sony

equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21).

PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV

program simultaneously (page 22).

Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy

access (page 22).

Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the

signal resolution (page 23).

Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment

(page 24).

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV

The TV is packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount the TV to a wall right

away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Use a

Philips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the 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

• Adequate ventilation is necessary (see page 13).

• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.

• Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.

• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may

cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color.

Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering on the TV.

Locating Inputs and Outputs

Side Panel Rear Panel

[] SERVICE This port is for service only.

L-AUDIO-R digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMl-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. Be sure to use only an HDMI

cable that bears the HDMI logo.

Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment. Use a DVI-to-HDMI

cable or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an

additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to AUDIO (L/R).

[] VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video

S VIDEO and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.

VIDEO/L If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO)

(MONO)- audio input port. Use VIDEO IN 2 with AUDIO L (mono) and R.

AUDIO-R

[] PC IN Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. Can also be

(RGB/AUDIO) connected to other analog RGB equipment. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart"

on page 37 for the signals that can be displayed.

For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not

supplied). If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to the computer before

connecting the HD 15-HD 15 cable.

You may 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.

[] DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio equipment that is

OUT (OPTICAL) PCM/Dolby* Digital compatible.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

(Continued) 7

[] VIDEO IN 11 This input port can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a

COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). For composite use, connect the yellow

IN 1 jack to Y/Video for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For

(10801)11080i1 component connection, use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L

7201)14801)1480i)1 (mono) and R for audio signal.

This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT 1

L (MONO)- when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT 1 is connected.

AUDIO-R

To set to auto detection, press MENU and go to the Setup settings. Select the

Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto.

[] COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite

IN 2 video.

(10801)/1080i/ Audio connection is required for the COMPONENT IN ports, connect audio (L/R).

7201)14801)1480i)1

L-AUDIO-R

[] AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment.

(FIX) L/R You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system.

[] AC power cord Plug the cord into the nearest wall outlet.

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ANTENNA

Connecting the TV

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System

You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your

area) along with standard-definition analog programming.

This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and

8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial cable _ _ Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

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Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna

programming, as indicated below.

A/B RF Switch

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Cable

Antenna _ _ L_ CABLE/ANTENNA

(Continued) 9

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a

high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment

to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input located on the back of your TV.

Shown with HDMI Connection

Rear ofTV

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

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HDMI cable

Shown with DVI Connection

RearofTV

DVI-to-HDMI cable

AUDIO-R (red) _ ?;

AUDIO-L (white)--____

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

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Shown with Component Connection

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AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

PR (red)

PB (blue)

Y (green)

Component video cable

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

Audio cable

Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD 15-HD 15 cable connection as shown

below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate

Quick Setup Guide.)

HD15-HD15 cable

(analog RGB)

Rear of TV

Audio cable

(stereo mini plugs)

Connecting Other Equipment

Blu-ray Digital

Personal Disc Player/ DVD satellite Digital Audio

computer "PS3" player receiver cable box system

VCR/Game Digital

system

Analog audio Digital audio

recorder equipment equipment

(A/V Receiver/HomeTheater)

CABLE/ANTENNA

Camcorder

Bundling the Connecting Cables

Untie the AC power cord from the plastic cable band and connect the AC power cord to the nearest

wall outlet when all the necessary connection is completed. Use the same plastic cable band to

bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.

Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.

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When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area

Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown

below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).

Installed with stand

11 7/8 inches

(30 cm)

L : _ 2 3/8 inches

4 inches i i 4 inches I I I

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Leaveat least this muchspace around the set.

Installed on the wall

(30 cm)

4 inches I ! 4 inches

Leave at least

I _ this much space

_4 inches (10 ore) around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation isblocked. Air circulation is blocked.

Securing the TV

///_ Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over.

Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even

death.

Preventing the TV from Toppling

[] Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.

[] Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets.

[] Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV.

[] Never install the TV on:

• slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.

• furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

[] Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over.

[] Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

Consider tile 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 the stand.

For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

• attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

• attach the other side to the TV stand.

2 Secure the TV to the stand.

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

• M4 x 14 mm anchor bolt and M4 nut (screwed into the TV's Table-Top Stand).

• A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand).

• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no

excess slack in the rope or chain.

An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.

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_'_"_ Nut.................

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3 Anchor the TV to the wall.

Use the hardware listed below (not supplied).

• Two anchor bolts, size M6 x 10-12 mm. Screw the bolts into the top-most wall-mount holes

located on the rear of the TV.

• Rope or chain (attach to one anchor bolt).

• Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass

the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other anchor bolt).

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Wall-anchor

Anchor bolts

Wall-mount

holes

Rope or

chain

Running Initial Setup

During initial setup, you will perform the following:

• Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text

• Choose your viewing environment

• Signal source connection check

• Scan for digital and analog channels

Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick Setup

Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams.

1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will

appear.

2 Use the remote control buttons described below to

navigate through the Initial Setup.

• 1_/_,/,_buttons:

Allowyou to navigate and highlightoptions where applicable.

@ button:

Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.

3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to

the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the

Auto Program.

Operating the TV

Using the Remote Control

To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by

matching O and • on the batteries to the

diagram inside the battery compartment of

the remote control.

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 lamps.

• If you are having problems with the remote control,

reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that

they are correctly inserted.

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Remote Control Button Description

[]

[] DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program

information you are watching. The banner will time

out in a few seconds or press again to exit.

[] CC Press to turn On, turn On when Muting or Off the

Closed Captions (CC).

[] BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the equipment

Sync connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI

function (not available on all Control for HDMI

equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control

may also operate BRAVIA®SyncTM equipment.

(fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast

rewind mode.

PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.

l| PAUSE: Press to pause playback.

(fast forward): Press to play a program in fast

forward mode.

SYNC MENU: Press once to display the Sync'd

HDMI Devices (while a Control for HDMI device is

not selected). Select the HDMI device and then press

SYNC MENU to display the menu of connected

equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI

equipment).

• STOP: Press to stop playback.

THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater

Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-

like 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 TV

(see page 21 for details).

[] FAVORITES Press once to display the stored Favorites list. You

can store up to 10 channels and/or external inputs in

your Favorites list.

[] WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide

Mode settings. See page 23.

[] RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the

screen when displaying menu items and settings.

[] MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and

settings. See "Using the Menus" on page 25.

[] 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after

two seconds. Press ENT to change channels

immediately.

[] @ Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels.

For example, to enter 2.1, press @, C)' C) and ENT.

[] VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume.

[] MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

restore the sound.

[] POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

[] INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV

mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.

See page 24.

[] 4"/,!,/<,/* Press t./!_/<,/* to move focus/highlight. Press @ to

@ select/confirm an item.

[] TOOLS Press to display a list of convenient functions and

menu shortcuts. The TOOLS menu items vary based

on current input and content.

[] CH +/- Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly

through channels, press and hold down either CH +/-.

[] JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.

The TV alternates between the current channel and the

last channel that was selected.

TV Controls and Indicators

[]

PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER

POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

[] (IR) Infrared Receives IR signal from the remote control.

Receiver

[] Pig oFF/ Ligbis up in orange when ihesleepiimer is sei: ....

TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off,

[] STANDBY Lighis upin redwhen your TVis in PCpowersavingmodel........................................................................................................................

LED

[] P6wER LED Lighis up in green when {heTV is iurned on: ..................................

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