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... trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a joint program of the TV. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on the package. • Never use this polarized AC...sure to unplug the power cord to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of Sony Corporation. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a joint program of the TV. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on the package. • Never use this polarized AC...sure to unplug the power cord to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of Sony Corporation. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure...
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... Menus Navigating through TV Menus 28 Using the Picture Settings 29 Using the Sound Settings 31 Using the Screen Settings 33 Using the Channel Settings 35 Using the Parental Lock Settings 36 Using the Setup Settings 39 Using the Eco Settings 43 Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart ... Bracket 46 Troubleshooting 54 Important Notices 58 Specifications 59 Index 61 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
... Menus Navigating through TV Menus 28 Using the Picture Settings 29 Using the Sound Settings 31 Using the Screen Settings 33 Using the Channel Settings 35 Using the Parental Lock Settings 36 Using the Setup Settings 39 Using the Eco Settings 43 Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart ... Bracket 46 Troubleshooting 54 Important Notices 58 Specifications 59 Index 61 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
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...features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are at your finger tips for easy access (page... clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 27). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. 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). ...
...features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are at your finger tips for easy access (page... clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 27). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. 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). ...
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... changes may cause the TV to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 6 Should this occur, allow moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to avoid damage. Be sure... can mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 14. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with the TV. KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 • Ensure your TV to a warm area. larger size TVs require two...
... changes may cause the TV to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 6 Should this occur, allow moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to avoid damage. Be sure... can mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 14. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with the TV. KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 • Ensure your TV to a warm area. larger size TVs require two...
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...air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/... Rear 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). Getting Started Connecting the TV ...
...air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/... Rear 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). Getting Started Connecting the TV ...
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...then select Auto Program under Channel settings. • Connect either your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. Retail Home Confirm RETURN Back 17 "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for ...Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons:...
...then select Auto Program under Channel settings. • Connect either your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. Retail Home Confirm RETURN Back 17 "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for ...Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons:...
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...scene. Button Description 4 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture and sound just like 4 in a theater. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music,...game-playing experience with 7 clearer detailed pictures. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 6 HOME/ MENU Press to ...
...scene. Button Description 4 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture and sound just like 4 in a theater. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music,...game-playing experience with 7 clearer detailed pictures. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 6 HOME/ MENU Press to ...
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...CH + Press to display the list of external inputs. Use it as confirming the selection or setting. Press repeatedly to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to toggle through the inputs. Do not put (IR) Infrared anything over the sensor, doing so... function. Off)/ Lights up /down either CH -/+. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up in orange when the sleep timer/Picture Frame is set . TV Controls and Indicators Item Description 1 Light sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly.
...CH + Press to display the list of external inputs. Use it as confirming the selection or setting. Press repeatedly to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to toggle through the inputs. Do not put (IR) Infrared anything over the sensor, doing so... function. Off)/ Lights up /down either CH -/+. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up in orange when the sleep timer/Picture Frame is set . TV Controls and Indicators Item Description 1 Light sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly.
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...will be automatically removed from the list. Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture fill the full screen. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press HOME and select Favorites to select the screen display of...Using Features Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard- Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel...
...will be automatically removed from the list. Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture fill the full screen. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press HOME and select Favorites to select the screen display of...Using Features Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard- Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel...
Operating Instructions
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... in AV Setup. The Skip labeled input is connected, you can label it as Skip. To Label an Input 1 Press HOME and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the available modes while... the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the external inputs to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 26 When you assign Skip, your external inputs to the TV and PC input...
... in AV Setup. The Skip labeled input is connected, you can label it as Skip. To Label an Input 1 Press HOME and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the available modes while... the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the external inputs to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 26 When you assign Skip, your external inputs to the TV and PC input...
Operating Instructions
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... press . The file or folder list appears. 4 Press V/v/B/b to select a file or folder, then press . When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to "Auto" or "Mass Storage." Picture Frame: Allows you to make adjustments for a selected period of any damage to, or loss of, data on the...
... press . The file or folder list appears. 4 Press V/v/B/b to select a file or folder, then press . When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to "Auto" or "Mass Storage." Picture Frame: Allows you to make adjustments for a selected period of any damage to, or loss of, data on the...
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...to exit. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to programming based on rating levels. Picture: adjust the picture on your connected audio equipment. Channel: navigate your TV settings. Setup: modify and customize a variety of the images you can also customize the channels you...icons organize your viewing preference. game console, DVD player). Screen: adjust the size and shape of general setting options. Be sure to fit your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu 2,...
...to exit. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to programming based on rating levels. Picture: adjust the picture on your connected audio equipment. Channel: navigate your TV settings. Setup: modify and customize a variety of the images you can also customize the channels you...icons organize your viewing preference. game console, DVD player). Screen: adjust the size and shape of general setting options. Be sure to fit your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu 2,...
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... in MPEG-compressed videos. Photo For standard viewing of photographs. Sports Optimizes picture quality for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to increase or decrease picture contrast. Picture Adjust to their defaults, except Picture Mode. Hue Adjust to reduce the picture noise level. Noise Reduction Select to increase or decrease the green tones...
... in MPEG-compressed videos. Photo For standard viewing of photographs. Sports Optimizes picture quality for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to increase or decrease picture contrast. Picture Adjust to their defaults, except Picture Mode. Hue Adjust to reduce the picture noise level. Noise Reduction Select to increase or decrease the green tones...
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... to the default values. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. • Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode. 30 Option Advanced Settings Description Reset Resets the advanced settings to the most suitable settings judging from High, Medium, Low and Off. Select from the brightness of the...
... to the default values. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. • Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode. 30 Option Advanced Settings Description Reset Resets the advanced settings to the most suitable settings judging from High, Medium, Low and Off. Select from the brightness of the...
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... is not available if Auto Wide is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is changed , set to an equal aspect ratio that the edges are outside the visible display area. Screen Mode to use... watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this function is set to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this mode to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as ...
... is not available if Auto Wide is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is changed , set to an equal aspect ratio that the edges are outside the visible display area. Screen Mode to use... watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this function is set to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this mode to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as ...
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...applied automatically to control your connected On equipment with the Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI Links the operations of the Picture settings. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to the Home (Menu), Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV...TV and the equipment. Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with Control for HDMI function. Useful when you select menus of the HOME/OPTIONS buttons. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is On. or 0-9, etc. This feature is...
...applied automatically to control your connected On equipment with the Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI Links the operations of the Picture settings. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to the Home (Menu), Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV...TV and the equipment. Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with Control for HDMI function. Useful when you select menus of the HOME/OPTIONS buttons. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is On. or 0-9, etc. This feature is...
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... on the remote control or the TV. Press other available settings. Light Sensor Optimizes the picture settings according to the default values. Using the Eco Settings Option Description Reset Resets the current Eco settings to the ambient lighting. While Picture Off is detected for a certain period of time. Idle... Off to automatically power off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 4h when no input signal is set, pressing VOL +/- Power Saving Select from Off, Low, High, Picture Off to disable this function. Select Off to adjust your TV's power consumption. Using the Menus 43...
... on the remote control or the TV. Press other available settings. Light Sensor Optimizes the picture settings according to the default values. Using the Eco Settings Option Description Reset Resets the current Eco settings to the ambient lighting. While Picture Off is detected for a certain period of time. Idle... Off to automatically power off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 4h when no input signal is set, pressing VOL +/- Power Saving Select from Off, Low, High, Picture Off to disable this function. Select Off to adjust your TV's power consumption. Using the Menus 43...
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For KDL-32BX321/KDL-32BX320/KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 800 × 1,024 × 1,280 × 1,280 × 1,360 × Vertical (Line) 480 ... the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI...
For KDL-32BX321/KDL-32BX320/KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 800 × 1,024 × 1,280 × 1,280 × 1,360 × Vertical (Line) 480 ... the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI...
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Press OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in the Picture settings (see page 29). • If you set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. • When using HDMI ... the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in a blurry picture or poor color. We suggest leaving this setting to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. • Make sure that signal. • Content...
Press OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in the Picture settings (see page 29). • If you set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. • When using HDMI ... the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in a blurry picture or poor color. We suggest leaving this setting to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. • Make sure that signal. • Content...
Quick Setup Guide
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... online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.) http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration (from Canada) ■ Make sure you need to choose the correct input using a cable or satellite box), you can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you ... 16:9 aspect ratio (common to most from packaging. ■ Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in China KDL-46BX421 / 46BX420 / 40BX421 / 40BX420 / 32BX421 / 32BX420 KDL-32BX321 / 32BX320 / 22BX321 / 22BX320 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Start auto program now? To learn more ...
... online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.) http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration (from Canada) ■ Make sure you need to choose the correct input using a cable or satellite box), you can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you ... 16:9 aspect ratio (common to most from packaging. ■ Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in China KDL-46BX421 / 46BX420 / 40BX421 / 40BX420 / 32BX421 / 32BX420 KDL-32BX321 / 32BX320 / 22BX321 / 22BX320 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Start auto program now? To learn more ...