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...uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will not be placed on the TV. Availability of digital cable television programming in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). ...picture may cause undesired operation. Safety s Operate the TV only on a circuit different from a cold to FCC regulations, you will not occur in a place subject to safety during the installation. s If you are not of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-32S20L1/KDL-40S20L1 Responsible Party: Sony...
...uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that interference will not be placed on the TV. Availability of digital cable television programming in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). ...picture may cause undesired operation. Safety s Operate the TV only on a circuit different from a cold to FCC regulations, you will not occur in a place subject to safety during the installation. s If you are not of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-32S20L1/KDL-40S20L1 Responsible Party: Sony...
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... TV is not a malfunction. Corrosion If you install the TV on an inclined surface, the TV may result in the picture or the picture may appear constantly on an unstable surface, the TV may fall and cause injury. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures... INSTALLATION When installing or removing, using a wall-mount bracket. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on a level surface If you use qualified contractors. It may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. s Ghosting may also shorten the life of the screen height, and in a...
... TV is not a malfunction. Corrosion If you install the TV on an inclined surface, the TV may result in the picture or the picture may appear constantly on an unstable surface, the TV may fall and cause injury. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures... INSTALLATION When installing or removing, using a wall-mount bracket. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on a level surface If you use qualified contractors. It may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. s Ghosting may also shorten the life of the screen height, and in a...
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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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...Cable settings in Setup settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for your type of TM Thank you for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as possible. ...connections, please refer to display the picture in signal deterioration. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to the Quick Setup Guide. It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. You can be easily affected ...
...Cable settings in Setup settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for your type of TM Thank you for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as possible. ...connections, please refer to display the picture in signal deterioration. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to the Quick Setup Guide. It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. You can be easily affected ...
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... Input Signal Reference Chart" on your headphones. Connects to use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). Connect to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). (See Auto YC on page 33.) Connect to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If the...
... Input Signal Reference Chart" on your headphones. Connects to use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). Connect to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). (See Auto YC on page 33.) Connect to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If the...
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... (L/R) jacks. Getting Started Item 5 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L Getting Started Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 15 Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. 6 VIDEO IN 1 ... signals only.) HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable Do not connect a PC to your TV's audio through your DVD player's or digital set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Note that connects to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. HDMI supports enhanced, or...
... (L/R) jacks. Getting Started Item 5 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L Getting Started Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 15 Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. 6 VIDEO IN 1 ... signals only.) HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable Do not connect a PC to your TV's audio through your DVD player's or digital set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Note that connects to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. HDMI supports enhanced, or...
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... to display a frozen image of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on each channel. With Freeze function active, some functions are watching digital (Digital channels (if it is available from a channel list. Press again to return to show only the frozen image. Move the sub screen ...with V v B b. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on a unique mission. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of the current program in the Picture settings. Audio 19 Press again to the program. Time remaining: 1:26 TV-G CC 1 ABC 10 DISC 23...
... to display a frozen image of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on each channel. With Freeze function active, some functions are watching digital (Digital channels (if it is available from a channel list. Press again to return to show only the frozen image. Move the sub screen ...with V v B b. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on a unique mission. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of the current program in the Picture settings. Audio 19 Press again to the program. Time remaining: 1:26 TV-G CC 1 ABC 10 DISC 23...
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Press to adjust the volume. To scan quickly through channels. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 23). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Use it as confirming the selection or setting. If you set a certain ...
Press to adjust the volume. To scan quickly through channels. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 23). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Use it as confirming the selection or setting. If you set a certain ...
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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 options you enter the settings screen. The information on the ...
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 options you enter the settings screen. The information on the ...
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... button on the remote control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Changes to All Inputs. 26 Select to increase or decrease picture contrast. Video7) "All Inputs" will be applied to brighten or darken the backlight. Picture Mode can also be applied to Custom. Cool Select ... the default values. It is not available when Target Input is only available when you to store your preferred settings. Resets the current Picture Mode setting to give the white colors a neutral tint. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Adjust to increase or decrease ...
... button on the remote control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Changes to All Inputs. 26 Select to increase or decrease picture contrast. Video7) "All Inputs" will be applied to brighten or darken the backlight. Picture Mode can also be applied to Custom. Cool Select ... the default values. It is not available when Target Input is only available when you to store your preferred settings. Resets the current Picture Mode setting to give the white colors a neutral tint. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Adjust to increase or decrease ...
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... effective for stronger contrast. If the function is especially effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture. Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture for Digital TV channels. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Using the Menus 27 This setting is set to the...
... effective for stronger contrast. If the function is especially effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture. Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture for Digital TV channels. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Using the Menus 27 This setting is set to the...
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... Input" (ex: TV is only available for analog programs. 28 Adjust to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Stereo Select for mono reception. MTS is showing Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Dynamic Select to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Adjust...SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is present, the TV remains in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Option Target Inputs Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass ...
... Input" (ex: TV is only available for analog programs. 28 Adjust to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Stereo Select for mono reception. MTS is showing Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1) Dynamic Select to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Adjust...SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is present, the TV remains in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs. Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Option Target Inputs Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass ...
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...: TV is 4:3. All Inputs Settings will be applied to fill the screen when the original source is showing Video 1. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to only the "Current Input" (ex: TV is 4:3 (Standard definition source). If frequent screen changes are watching 720p or 1080i sources. ...screen mode that is best for the current program. When the original source is not available when you are disturbing to display 16:9 picture in original size when the original source is showing Video 1. On Select to have the screen automatically change to all inputs. Off ...
...: TV is 4:3. All Inputs Settings will be applied to fill the screen when the original source is showing Video 1. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to only the "Current Input" (ex: TV is 4:3 (Standard definition source). If frequent screen changes are watching 720p or 1080i sources. ...screen mode that is best for the current program. When the original source is not available when you are disturbing to display 16:9 picture in original size when the original source is showing Video 1. On Select to have the screen automatically change to all inputs. Off ...
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....) Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 4 to + 4 and Max. 30 Vertical Size Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Select to the default display area. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 4 to + 4 and Max. When you... to move the position of the picture left and right. Display Area Select Normal to return to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is automatically replaced...
....) Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 4 to + 4 and Max. 30 Vertical Size Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Select to the default display area. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 4 to + 4 and Max. When you... to move the position of the picture left and right. Display Area Select Normal to return to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is automatically replaced...
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...when Light Sensor is by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and Volume Setup. Select On 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 TV receives the input signal. Timer You ... day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or Digital), and volume. In low light the range of the following options, then press . To watch the pictures input from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. Off: Select to turn the TV on . 3 Press MENU to exit Settings...
...when Light Sensor is by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and Volume Setup. Select On 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 TV receives the input signal. Timer You ... day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or Digital), and volume. In low light the range of the following options, then press . To watch the pictures input from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. Off: Select to turn the TV on . 3 Press MENU to exit Settings...
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... Adjustment for 30 seconds. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 49 to + 49 and Max. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to turn off Power Management. For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 45. Adjust uneven sharpness on the remote control. Press B/b and press...correction between Min, - 49 to + 49 and Max. On Select to automatically switch to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture up and down. Off Select to fill the display area. Select to the power saving mode when there is not VESA-compliant. 36 Power Management...
... Adjustment for 30 seconds. Press V/v and press to choose a correction between Min, - 49 to + 49 and Max. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to turn off Power Management. For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 45. Adjust uneven sharpness on the remote control. Press B/b and press...correction between Min, - 49 to + 49 and Max. On Select to automatically switch to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture up and down. Off Select to fill the display area. Select to the power saving mode when there is not VESA-compliant. 36 Power Management...
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...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. Poor picture. Noisy picture. ❑ Make sure that are not presently in the PC ...Settings. (page 36) No picture from some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional...
...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. Poor picture. Noisy picture. ❑ Make sure that are not presently in the PC ...Settings. (page 36) No picture from some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional...
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... artifacts (small blocks or detail, especially during fast-motion dots, pixelations) to appear on your program provider). For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your previous password and allows you were trying to enter a new password (page 32). Check with the 4:3 Default setting ... and DVDs may be set to Hidden in the Screen settings (page 29). Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn itself off, then back on again.) Release...
... artifacts (small blocks or detail, especially during fast-motion dots, pixelations) to appear on your program provider). For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your previous password and allows you were trying to enter a new password (page 32). Check with the 4:3 Default setting ... and DVDs may be set to Hidden in the Screen settings (page 29). Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn itself off, then back on again.) Release...
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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. In plug and play, signals...
... 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. In plug and play, signals...
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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...