Quick Setup Guide
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...Aspect Ratio High Definition and Standard Definition signals are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to scan antenna channels as sound system and cable or satellite box. ■ Turn off and unplug...). LCD Digital Color TV Quick Setup Guide 4-183-343-11(1) KDL-32BX300 / 22BX300 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to most HD signals) looks perfect on your BRAVIA is...
...Aspect Ratio High Definition and Standard Definition signals are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to scan antenna channels as sound system and cable or satellite box. ■ Turn off and unplug...). LCD Digital Color TV Quick Setup Guide 4-183-343-11(1) KDL-32BX300 / 22BX300 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to most HD signals) looks perfect on your BRAVIA is...
Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... cord. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in order to avoid excessive audio levels from the apparatus. 11) Only use qualified contractors. If the provided plug does..., etc. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on or roll over , or knocked down or on each side. Safety check ☐ Upon completion of drawers. ☐ Care should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get ...
... cord. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in order to avoid excessive audio levels from the apparatus. 11) Only use qualified contractors. If the provided plug does..., etc. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on or roll over , or knocked down or on each side. Safety check ☐ Upon completion of drawers. ☐ Care should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get ...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SONY BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL PURCHASERS...iii) accidental damage, including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to state. Limitations: This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in the United... has been altered or removed from state to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship...
...ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SONY BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL PURCHASERS...iii) accidental damage, including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to state. Limitations: This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in the United... has been altered or removed from state to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony. All other trademarks are approximate and may vary. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of their respective owners. KDL-32BX300 Features General Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack Display Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD Video Video Processing: BRAVIA...BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes Parental Control: Yes BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control) On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes Channel Labels: Yes Program Block: Yes Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting...
...Sony. All other trademarks are approximate and may vary. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of their respective owners. KDL-32BX300 Features General Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack Display Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD Video Video Processing: BRAVIA...BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes Parental Control: Yes BRAVIA® Sync™ Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control) On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes Channel Labels: Yes Program Block: Yes Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting...
Operating Instructions
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...Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. "BRAVIA", , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Your BRAVIA TV is a trademark. Changes to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD...qualification in the "Home" mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark of mild soap and...and "PS3" is a joint program of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of these numbers in the U.S. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed with...
...Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. "BRAVIA", , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Your BRAVIA TV is a trademark. Changes to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD...qualification in the "Home" mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark of mild soap and...and "PS3" is a joint program of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of these numbers in the U.S. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed with...
Operating Instructions
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...BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . .23 Favorites 24 Wide Mode 24 Wide Mode with PC 25 Inputs 25 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 26 Using the Picture Settings 27 Using the Sound Settings 29 Using the Screen Settings 31 Using the Channel Settings 33 Using the Parental Lock Settings...43 Troubleshooting 51 Important Notices 55 Specifications 56 Index 57 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3
...BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . .23 Favorites 24 Wide Mode 24 Wide Mode with PC 25 Inputs 25 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 26 Using the Picture Settings 27 Using the Sound Settings 29 Using the Screen Settings 31 Using the Channel Settings 33 Using the Parental Lock Settings...43 Troubleshooting 51 Important Notices 55 Specifications 56 Index 57 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3
Operating Instructions
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..., smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the remote control to fill the screen. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide...and a proper connection setup. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as shown here. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23)....
..., smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the remote control to fill the screen. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide...and a proper connection setup. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as shown here. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23)....
Operating Instructions
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...the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. Should this occur, allow moisture to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with the TV. Look for safety and to avoid damage. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: •... larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is packaged with the adequate number of people; KDL-32BX300 KDL-22BX300 • Ensure your TV to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task...
...the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. Should this occur, allow moisture to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with the TV. Look for safety and to avoid damage. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: •... larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is packaged with the adequate number of people; KDL-32BX300 KDL-22BX300 • Ensure your TV to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task...
Operating Instructions
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... Auto. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 3 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of digital audio equipment that is connected. For composite use, connect the... VIDEO or COMPONENT 1 is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 2 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to auto detection, press MENU, then select the Setup settings.
... Auto. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 3 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of digital audio equipment that is connected. For composite use, connect the... VIDEO or COMPONENT 1 is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 2 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to auto detection, press MENU, then select the Setup settings.
Operating Instructions
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...of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Cable Antenna A/B ...RF Switch A B Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture...
...of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Cable Antenna A/B ...RF Switch A B Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture...
Operating Instructions
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... • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for the screen display. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and then set Auto Wide to navigate through the Initial Setup. button: Allows you can be sure to select Home for available channels from the signal source ...directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the TV. "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. "Retail" optimizes the...
... • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for the screen display. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and then set Auto Wide to navigate through the Initial Setup. button: Allows you can be sure to select Home for available channels from the signal source ...directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the TV. "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. "Retail" optimizes the...
Operating Instructions
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... can store up to your Favorites list. • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. The picture settings will be set for details). SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to live TV cache...at a normal speed. x STOP: Press to stop playback. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. like experience and the audio will be switched to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the beginning of External Inputs...
... can store up to your Favorites list. • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. The picture settings will be set for details). SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to live TV cache...at a normal speed. x STOP: Press to stop playback. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. like experience and the audio will be switched to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the beginning of External Inputs...
Operating Instructions
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...when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to On, Cinema is automatically set Theater Mode to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo. 5 Music: Lets you set to Dynamic. • When... Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items...
...when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to On, Cinema is automatically set Theater Mode to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo. 5 Music: Lets you set to Dynamic. • When... Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items...
Operating Instructions
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...power cord. 22 Receiver 2 (Picture Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in red when the TV is turned on page 26). CHANNEL + Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 38. •...Menus" on . 5 POWER Press to toggle through channels. VOLUME + Press to display the list of external inputs menu is displayed. • For more information about setting up in green when the Power Saving is completely switched off the TV. 6 - TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 0 INPUT 8 1 2...
...power cord. 22 Receiver 2 (Picture Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in red when the TV is turned on page 26). CHANNEL + Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 38. •...Menus" on . 5 POWER Press to toggle through channels. VOLUME + Press to display the list of external inputs menu is displayed. • For more information about setting up in green when the Power Saving is completely switched off the TV. 6 - TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 0 INPUT 8 1 2...
Operating Instructions
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...channels and external inputs can be easily accessed by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard- ...to Auto Wide. You can set your TV to select the screen display of the screen. Select Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press MENU, then select the Screen settings. Highlight Add to On. Full • Your Favorites list will see black bars around the picture or just on the both...
...channels and external inputs can be easily accessed by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard- ...to Auto Wide. You can set your TV to select the screen display of the screen. Select Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press MENU, then select the Screen settings. Highlight Add to On. Full • Your Favorites list will see black bars around the picture or just on the both...
Operating Instructions
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... with PC Wide Mode is also available for viewing including the TV mode. Screen PC PC Settings Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Normal 0 0 0 0 Set To change the PC Screen settings. The Skip labeled input is grayed out in the PC input mode. To Label an Input..., then press . 3 If you have an open input where no equipment is selected, you press the INPUT button. The inputs list consists of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 25 Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-2, Video, Component 1-2, PC) to...
... with PC Wide Mode is also available for viewing including the TV mode. Screen PC PC Settings Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Normal 0 0 0 0 Set To change the PC Screen settings. The Skip labeled input is grayed out in the PC input mode. To Label an Input..., then press . 3 If you have an open input where no equipment is selected, you press the INPUT button. The inputs list consists of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 25 Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-2, Video, Component 1-2, PC) to...
Operating Instructions
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... to suit your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. Picture: adjust the picture on the screen. Setup: modify and customize a variety of TV settings. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the necessary configurations to them. The following icons contain all of the images you...
... to suit your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. Picture: adjust the picture on the screen. Setup: modify and customize a variety of TV settings. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the necessary configurations to them. The following icons contain all of the images you...
Operating Instructions
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... their defaults, except Picture Mode. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for home entertainment. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to give the white colors a neutral tint. Hue Adjust to reduce the picture noise in the Scene Select settings (see page 20...give the white colors a reddish tint. Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in MPEG-compressed videos. Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.
... their defaults, except Picture Mode. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for home entertainment. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to give the white colors a neutral tint. Hue Adjust to reduce the picture noise in the Scene Select settings (see page 20...give the white colors a reddish tint. Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in MPEG-compressed videos. Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.
Operating Instructions
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...are displayed here. The Device Control option provides access to the Menu, Options and Content List of the Picture settings. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is connected to any of your connected equipment with your connected equipment with Control for HDMI Power...Power Select On to On. Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with Control for HDMI function connected to display the diagnostics information for the current signal. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be setup on the connected...
...are displayed here. The Device Control option provides access to the Menu, Options and Content List of the Picture settings. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is connected to any of your connected equipment with your connected equipment with Control for HDMI Power...Power Select On to On. Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with Control for HDMI function connected to display the diagnostics information for the current signal. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be setup on the connected...
Operating Instructions
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... excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 27). • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or...that the antenna is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of standarddefinition broadcasts. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 30). • Verify that signal. • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions of the...
... excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 27). • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or...that the antenna is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of standarddefinition broadcasts. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 30). • Verify that signal. • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions of the...