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... to FCC regulations, you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that interference will not be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. In this equipment. KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. This symbol is... or an experienced radio/TV technician for safety purposes, to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be determined by one way. SU-WL31 SU-PW2 SU-WL51 Use with other outlet unless the blades can be of ...
... to FCC regulations, you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that interference will not be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. In this equipment. KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. This symbol is... or an experienced radio/TV technician for safety purposes, to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be determined by one way. SU-WL31 SU-PW2 SU-WL51 Use with other outlet unless the blades can be of ...
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...absorbing oil may result. s When using headphones is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. s If the TV is suggested. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomenon improve as ...not to use this TV in a dark room may result. s Ghosting may become dark. Broken pieces Do not throw anything on top of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD...
...absorbing oil may result. s When using headphones is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. s If the TV is suggested. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomenon improve as ...not to use this TV in a dark room may result. s Ghosting may become dark. Broken pieces Do not throw anything on top of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD...
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... Started Welcome to the World of 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 12 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 12 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna 13 VCR, Cable and Antenna ...Picture Settings 26 Using the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the Setup Settings 31 Using the PC Settings...36 Using the Analog Setup Settings 37 Using the Digital Setup Settings 38 Other Information Troubleshooting...41 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-32S20L1 43 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S20L1...
... Started Welcome to the World of 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 12 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 12 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna 13 VCR, Cable and Antenna ...Picture Settings 26 Using the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the Setup Settings 31 Using the PC Settings...36 Using the Analog Setup Settings 37 Using the Digital Setup Settings 38 Other Information Troubleshooting...41 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-32S20L1 43 Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S20L1...
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...equipment to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see page 14). It is for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. You can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in Setup settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. A 300-ohm ...see "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on page 46. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to the Quick Setup Guide. Be sure to receive optimum picture quality signal. Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Rear of...
...equipment to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see page 14). It is for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. You can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in Setup settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. A 300-ohm ...see "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on page 46. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to the Quick Setup Guide. Be sure to receive optimum picture quality signal. Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Rear of...
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.... If your headphones do not match the jack, use an adapter (not supplied). See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 36. 14 If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the... Phase and Pitch of the PC Settings on page 45 for the signals that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). (See Auto YC on page 33.) Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video...
.... If your headphones do not match the jack, use an adapter (not supplied). See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 36. 14 If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the... Phase and Pitch of the PC Settings on page 45 for the signals that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). (See Auto YC on page 33.) Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video...
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...connecting a PC. 6 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to your VCR or other video equipment. Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection is for digital channels.) DIGITAL) 0 HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or ... HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L Getting Started Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 15 You can use these outputs to listen to ...
...connecting a PC. 6 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to your VCR or other video equipment. Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection is for digital channels.) DIGITAL) 0 HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or ... HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L Getting Started Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 15 You can use these outputs to listen to ...
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... Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to the program. Move the sub screen with V v B b. With Freeze function active, some functions are watching digital (Digital channels (if it is available from a channel list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on setting up the video input...off. See page 32 on each channel. Press once to select the channels from the station). Use them as MENU. 4 PICTURE Press repeatedly to show only the frozen image. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of the current program in the...
... Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to the program. Move the sub screen with V v B b. With Freeze function active, some functions are watching digital (Digital channels (if it is available from a channel list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on setting up the video input...off. See page 32 on each channel. Press once to select the channels from the station). Use them as MENU. 4 PICTURE Press repeatedly to show only the frozen image. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of the current program in the...
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... serves as up in green when the TV is turned on may cause the TV to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see "Contacting Sony" on . For details, see page 33 for up in orange when the timer is set . CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light Sensor 7 PIC OFF/ ...POWER 67 8 9 Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is in red continuously, this may be affected. Press to remain lit for details). Lights up in Label Video Inputs, then the input...
... serves as up in green when the TV is turned on may cause the TV to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see "Contacting Sony" on . For details, see page 33 for up in orange when the timer is set . CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light Sensor 7 PIC OFF/ ...POWER 67 8 9 Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is in red continuously, this may be affected. Press to remain lit for details). Lights up in Label Video Inputs, then the input...
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... the settings screen. The information on the situation. Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features: 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital Setup. 4 Press to The Settings feature lets you can be performed from page 26.
... the settings screen. The information on the situation. Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features: 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital Setup. 4 Press to The Settings feature lets you can be performed from page 26.
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... brighten or darken the picture. Adjust to "All Inputs" (ex: TV is showing Video 1. It is not available when Target Input is set to Custom. All Inputs Settings will be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.... Standard Select for standard picture settings. Custom Allows you are watching analog channels. Picture Mode can also be applied to sharpen or soften the picture. Warm 1,2 Select to reduce the noise level of connected ...
... brighten or darken the picture. Adjust to "All Inputs" (ex: TV is showing Video 1. It is not available when Target Input is set to Custom. All Inputs Settings will be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.... Standard Select for standard picture settings. Custom Allows you are watching analog channels. Picture Mode can also be applied to sharpen or soften the picture. Warm 1,2 Select to reduce the noise level of connected ...
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..." Contrast Enhancer Resets all the advanced settings to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the picture. If the function is especially effective for Digital TV channels. This setting is set to the default settings. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Using the Menus... 27 Automatically optimizes the contrast. Only effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture for stronger contrast. Clear...
..." Contrast Enhancer Resets all the advanced settings to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the picture. If the function is especially effective for Digital TV channels. This setting is set to the default settings. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Using the Menus... 27 Automatically optimizes the contrast. Only effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture for stronger contrast. Clear...
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...automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is present, the TV remains in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Dynamic Select to store your preferred settings. Sound Mode can also be accessed using the... is showing Video 1. Select to give sound more impact by "Current Input." Standard Suitable for analog programs. 28 Use to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Changes to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. On Select...
...automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is present, the TV remains in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Dynamic Select to store your preferred settings. Sound Mode can also be accessed using the... is showing Video 1. Select to give sound more impact by "Current Input." Standard Suitable for analog programs. 28 Use to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Changes to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. On Select...
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...settings set by "Current Input." Normal Select to fill the screen when the original source is showing Video 1. Zoom Select to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option. (Continued) 29 If frequent screen changes are disturbing... Select to have the screen automatically change to you are watching 720p or 1080i sources. Changes to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Wide Zoom Select to only the "Current Input" (ex: TV is 4:3 (Standard ...
...settings set by "Current Input." Normal Select to fill the screen when the original source is showing Video 1. Zoom Select to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option. (Continued) 29 If frequent screen changes are disturbing... Select to have the screen automatically change to you are watching 720p or 1080i sources. Changes to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Wide Zoom Select to only the "Current Input" (ex: TV is 4:3 (Standard ...
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... if TV is changed , set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for Normal 4:3 sources Off Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as channels and inputs are outside the visible portion of the... as possible. Using the Menus Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default Screen Mode to use for the current channel. Select to display the 4:3 picture in Zoom mode. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 4 to + 4 and Max. 30 Display Area Select Normal to return to + 4 ...
... if TV is changed , set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for Normal 4:3 sources Off Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as channels and inputs are outside the visible portion of the... as possible. Using the Menus Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default Screen Mode to use for the current channel. Select to display the 4:3 picture in Zoom mode. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 4 to + 4 and Max. 30 Display Area Select Normal to return to + 4 ...
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...Press V/v/B/b to set to exit Settings. This also enhances the black level. Be sure not to exit Settings. To return to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Select from the S VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to reduce the power consumption by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and...set the day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or Digital), and volume. Set: Select to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. The light sensor measures the room brightness which the ...
...Press V/v/B/b to set to exit Settings. This also enhances the black level. Be sure not to exit Settings. To return to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Select from the S VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to reduce the power consumption by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and...set the day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or Digital), and volume. Set: Select to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. The light sensor measures the room brightness which the ...
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In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Press B/b and press to choose a correction between Min, - 49 to move the position of the picture left and right. Allows you to + 49 and Max. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 49 to the power saving mode ... Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Adjust uneven sharpness on the remote control. Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to its original aspect ratio. Power Management is no signal input for PC can also be set using the TOOLS button on screen. Full2 ...
In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Press B/b and press to choose a correction between Min, - 49 to move the position of the picture left and right. Allows you to + 49 and Max. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 49 to the power saving mode ... Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Adjust uneven sharpness on the remote control. Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to its original aspect ratio. Power Management is no signal input for PC can also be set using the TOOLS button on screen. Full2 ...
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... Check if the antenna has reached the end of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/TVsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem Possible Remedies No picture. Noisy picture. ❑ Make sure that are not presently in the TV's memory (pages...Continued) 41 The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check if the Sleep Timer is too bright. ❑ ❑ Press PICTURE to Off. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that the antenna is ...
... Check if the antenna has reached the end of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/TVsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem Possible Remedies No picture. Noisy picture. ❑ Make sure that are not presently in the TV's memory (pages...Continued) 41 The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check if the Sleep Timer is too bright. ❑ ❑ Press PICTURE to Off. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that the antenna is ...
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...channels. The master password clears your previous password and allows you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with theatrical releases). Some digital cable channels are filmed in the Screen settings is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. ❑ Keep the antenna cable ...especially during fast-motion dots, pixelations) to appear on the broadcast of Text1-4. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is normal for more details, check the documentation that the antenna is set to Off, sound is due to your TV...
...channels. The master password clears your previous password and allows you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with theatrical releases). Some digital cable channels are filmed in the Screen settings is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. ❑ Keep the antenna cable ...especially during fast-motion dots, pixelations) to appear on the broadcast of Text1-4. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is normal for more details, check the documentation that the antenna is set to Off, sound is due to your TV...
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... 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 60 This TV's PC Input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
... 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 60 This TV's PC Input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
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... Digital Favorites 24 Settings 25 MENU button 20, 22 Mono, MTS setting 28 Movie Rating 34 MTS 28 MUTING button 20 N Noise Reduction 26 O OPTICAL OUT 15 P, Q Parental Lock 32, 39 PC IN 14 Phase 36 PIC OFF LED 22 Picture 26 PICTURE button 19 Picture Mode 26 Pitch 36 POWER button 20, 22... On 33 R Reset 26, 28, 36, 42 RETURN button 20 S S VIDEO jack, described 14, 15 Setting up channels 18 Settings Analog Setup 37 Digital Setup 38 PC 36 Picture 26 Screen 29 Setup 31 Sound 28 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 37, 38 SLEEP button 19 Sound Mode 28 Speaker 34 STANDBY...
... Digital Favorites 24 Settings 25 MENU button 20, 22 Mono, MTS setting 28 Movie Rating 34 MTS 28 MUTING button 20 N Noise Reduction 26 O OPTICAL OUT 15 P, Q Parental Lock 32, 39 PC IN 14 Phase 36 PIC OFF LED 22 Picture 26 PICTURE button 19 Picture Mode 26 Pitch 36 POWER button 20, 22... On 33 R Reset 26, 28, 36, 42 RETURN button 20 S S VIDEO jack, described 14, 15 Setting up channels 18 Settings Analog Setup 37 Digital Setup 38 PC 36 Picture 26 Screen 29 Setup 31 Sound 28 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 37, 38 SLEEP button 19 Sound Mode 28 Speaker 34 STANDBY...