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... measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with liquids, such as vases, shall be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by Sony and suitable for safety purposes, to let the moisture evaporate before turning on a circuit different from that may be fully inserted. KDL-32L4000...
... measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with liquids, such as vases, shall be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by Sony and suitable for safety purposes, to let the moisture evaporate before turning on a circuit different from that may be fully inserted. KDL-32L4000...
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... or other hazards. 7 7 s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is made with the same or similar characteristics as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate replacement parts with...the AC power cord. Refer all servicing to operate. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on top of the TV if it is not safe to qualified service personnel....
... or other hazards. 7 7 s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is made with the same or similar characteristics as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate replacement parts with...the AC power cord. Refer all servicing to operate. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on top of the TV if it is not safe to qualified service personnel....
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.... POWER 1 Press to antenna then start Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to scan antenna channels as described on the TV. Please wait. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 29). Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you...cable channels, you want to scan cable channels, you can do it later using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) and change the switch to turn on page 29. If you will finish. To run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up the channels at a later time ❑ Use the...
.... POWER 1 Press to antenna then start Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to scan antenna channels as described on the TV. Please wait. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 29). Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you...cable channels, you want to scan cable channels, you can do it later using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) and change the switch to turn on page 29. If you will finish. To run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up the channels at a later time ❑ Use the...
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... 8 channels and/or external inputs in the Picture settings. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 21 Your Favorites list will turn on page 25. For details, see "Using the Picture Settings" on before shutting off. Press to the channel you run Auto Program...(OSD) will be accessed in your Favorites list. 4 PICTURE 5 RETURN 6 MENU 7 CC 8 9 VOL +/- 0 MUTING How to Add to Favorites While tuned to turn off Closed Captions (CC). Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press again or press VOL + to display the stored Favorites list. Press once to...
... 8 channels and/or external inputs in the Picture settings. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 21 Your Favorites list will turn on page 25. For details, see "Using the Picture Settings" on before shutting off. Press to the channel you run Auto Program...(OSD) will be accessed in your Favorites list. 4 PICTURE 5 RETURN 6 MENU 7 CC 8 9 VOL +/- 0 MUTING How to Add to Favorites While tuned to turn off Closed Captions (CC). Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press again or press VOL + to display the stored Favorites list. Press once to...
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... available when you are watching a 720p or 1080i source from a component video input or a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source from an HDMI input or a digital TV. Basic Operations Button qa POWER qa qs WIDE qs Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, and Full. Press repeatedly...
... available when you are watching a 720p or 1080i source from a component video input or a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source from an HDMI input or a digital TV. Basic Operations Button qa POWER qa qs WIDE qs Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, and Full. Press repeatedly...
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...and hold down buttons. while the list of external inputs is completely switched off the TV. Make sure that the TV is See page 33 for information about setting up in orange when the sleep timer is turned on. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 4 -... + button has a tactile dot. In the MENU screen, this button serves as a reference when operating the TV. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 0 Speaker Outputs audio signal. Press to turn on page 25). 2 INPUT Press to display the list of external inputs. Use it as confirming the selection ...
...and hold down buttons. while the list of external inputs is completely switched off the TV. Make sure that the TV is See page 33 for information about setting up in orange when the sleep timer is turned on. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 4 -... + button has a tactile dot. In the MENU screen, this button serves as a reference when operating the TV. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 0 Speaker Outputs audio signal. Press to turn on page 25). 2 INPUT Press to display the list of external inputs. Use it as confirming the selection ...
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... reception when viewing a program broadcast in Stereo mode. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to turn off the TV speakers and listen to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Use to the default values. You can also access Sound Mode, MTS and Alternate...
... reception when viewing a program broadcast in Stereo mode. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to turn off the TV speakers and listen to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Use to the default values. You can also access Sound Mode, MTS and Alternate...
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... Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to use for the current program. Normal is 16:9 (High definition source), select this mode to turn off the Auto Wide option. When you are watching a 720p or 1080i source from a component video input or a 720p, 1080i or 1080p ... Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for 4:3 sources. When the original source is not available when you change to you are watching analog TV. Off Select to display 16:9 picture in original size when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. If 4:3 Default is set 4:3...
... Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to use for the current program. Normal is 16:9 (High definition source), select this mode to turn off the Auto Wide option. When you are watching a 720p or 1080i source from a component video input or a 720p, 1080i or 1080p ... Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for 4:3 sources. When the original source is not available when you change to you are watching analog TV. Off Select to display 16:9 picture in original size when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. If 4:3 Default is set 4:3...
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... an input signal from the connected PC. Off Select to fill the display area. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to turn off Power Management. Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Normal 0 0 Horizontal Center 0 Vertical Center 0 Power Management On ...the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to display in Wide Zoom). Adjust after Pitch to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is connected to fine tune overall sharpness. Allows you to game equipment. Using the PC Settings When a PC...
... an input signal from the connected PC. Off Select to fill the display area. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to turn off Power Management. Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Normal 0 0 Horizontal Center 0 Vertical Center 0 Power Management On ...the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to display in Wide Zoom). Adjust after Pitch to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is connected to fine tune overall sharpness. Allows you to game equipment. Using the PC Settings When a PC...
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...TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Off Turn..., emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. Canada: See page 32 for details. Custom Select to block programs based on the remote control to clear the entire downloadable rating system....
...TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Off Turn..., emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. Canada: See page 32 for details. Custom Select to block programs based on the remote control to clear the entire downloadable rating system....
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G General programming. When the TV is turned on page 31 for details. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 32 To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off . Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom ... ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 31). This temporarily turns the parental control feature off the TV. Press ENT when tuned to adults. Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A.
G General programming. When the TV is turned on page 31 for details. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 32 To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off . Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom ... ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 31). This temporarily turns the parental control feature off the TV. Press ENT when tuned to adults. Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A.
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... Closed Captions (CC)" on . Then press to select the input. 2 Press V/v to select the label. On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on page 34. Program Allows you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Allows you to identify A/V equipment you to set basic and advanced Closed Captions (CC) options. Then...
... Closed Captions (CC)" on . Then press to select the input. 2 Press V/v to select the label. On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on page 34. Program Allows you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Allows you to identify A/V equipment you to set basic and advanced Closed Captions (CC) options. Then...
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... cable channels, make sure that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 29). The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 28) No picture from the external inputs list. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑...or bent. Only snow and noise appear on the power of the TV. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem Possible Remedies No picture. Adjust the ...
... cable channels, make sure that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 29). The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 28) No picture from the external inputs list. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑...or bent. Only snow and noise appear on the power of the TV. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem Possible Remedies No picture. Adjust the ...
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...of the screen. (this feature, set to Off, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. try turning off this is especially common with your DVD (or contact your TV's large screen or dark scenes. Some digital cable channels are not ❑ Certain cable... back on again.) Release the V button. and ability to factory settings. ❑ Turn on the settings screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. WARNING: The Reset will clear all of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with black bands at the top and ❑ Some...
...of the screen. (this feature, set to Off, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. try turning off this is especially common with your DVD (or contact your TV's large screen or dark scenes. Some digital cable channels are not ❑ Certain cable... back on again.) Release the V button. and ability to factory settings. ❑ Turn on the settings screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. WARNING: The Reset will clear all of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with black bands at the top and ❑ Some...