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...of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains may be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on the package. • Never use this TV. This manual is ENERGY STAR® ...32 class, and 37 inch BRAVIA KDL-L5000 series models with a solution of mild soap and warm water. • If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on 120-240 V AC. Sony TV Model No. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with screen...
...of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains may be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on the package. • Never use this TV. This manual is ENERGY STAR® ...32 class, and 37 inch BRAVIA KDL-L5000 series models with a solution of mild soap and warm water. • If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on 120-240 V AC. Sony TV Model No. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with screen...
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...22 Wide Mode 23 Wide Mode with PC 23 Inputs 24 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Using the Picture Settings 26 Using the Sound Settings 27 Using the Screen Settings 28 Using the Channel Settings 30 Using the Parental Lock Settings 31 Using the ...and HDMI IN 1/2/3 37 Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting 38 Troubleshooting 39 Important Notices 43 Specifications 44 Index 45 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/...
...22 Wide Mode 23 Wide Mode with PC 23 Inputs 24 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Using the Picture Settings 26 Using the Sound Settings 27 Using the Screen Settings 28 Using the Channel Settings 30 Using the Parental Lock Settings 31 Using the ...and HDMI IN 1/2/3 37 Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting 38 Troubleshooting 39 Important Notices 43 Specifications 44 Index 45 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/...
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...Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. When you will notice a big difference in Picture): You can enjoy crisp, clear ...images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your TV to automatically adjust the screen...
...Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. When you will notice a big difference in Picture): You can enjoy crisp, clear ...images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your TV to automatically adjust the screen...
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... complete the task. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model is packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of people... occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering on securing the TV and items listed above, see page 13). • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. • ...
... complete the task. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model is packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of people... occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering on securing the TV and items listed above, see page 13). • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. • ...
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... of use and is Energy Star compliant. "Retail" optimizes the picture for this TV. for the screen display. Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment •...; Scan for normal home use for store display. The Initial Setup screen will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to the TV (you to On under Channel settings. "Home" optimizes the picture for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the...
... of use and is Energy Star compliant. "Retail" optimizes the picture for this TV. for the screen display. Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment •...; Scan for normal home use for store display. The Initial Setup screen will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to the TV (you to On under Channel settings. "Home" optimizes the picture for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the...
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... Closed Captions (CC). See page 23. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with channel/program ...information you are used to control the equipment connected to play a program in your TV (see page 21 ...inputs in fast forward mode. THEATER: Press to stop playback. The picture settings will time out in fast rewind mode. You can store up to exit.
... Closed Captions (CC). See page 23. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with channel/program ...information you are used to control the equipment connected to play a program in your TV (see page 21 ...inputs in fast forward mode. THEATER: Press to stop playback. The picture settings will time out in fast rewind mode. You can store up to exit.
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...see page 35. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is set to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on and off before unplugging the power cord... up in orange when the sleep timer is completely switched off the TV. 6 - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 9 MENU Press to Picture Off. 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is set . CHANNEL + Press to adjust the volume. Use it...
...see page 35. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is set to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on and off before unplugging the power cord... up in orange when the sleep timer is completely switched off the TV. 6 - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 9 MENU Press to Picture Off. 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is set . CHANNEL + Press to adjust the volume. Use it...
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...To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ANTENNA) 1 Press TOOLS while in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. PIP (picture in the PC mode. 2 Select PIP from PIP 1 Press TOOLS. 2 Press V/v to highlight ...Exit PIP and press to exit to full PC screen. The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be cleared each time you want to watch TV while working...
...To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ANTENNA) 1 Press TOOLS while in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. PIP (picture in the PC mode. 2 Select PIP from PIP 1 Press TOOLS. 2 Press V/v to highlight ...Exit PIP and press to exit to full PC screen. The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be cleared each time you want to watch TV while working...
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... 480i or 480p sources only. • Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. • Change the screen mode to the signals your preference. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom m Normal ... sides of the main window in the PC input mode. Using Features Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you may see the picture fill the full screen. Select Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press MENU then go to On. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you...
... 480i or 480p sources only. • Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. • Change the screen mode to the signals your preference. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom m Normal ... sides of the main window in the PC input mode. Using Features Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you may see the picture fill the full screen. Select Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press MENU then go to On. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you...
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... Menus The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings for you see and the labels assigned to them. Picture Settings: Adjust the picture on rating levels. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display ...the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to programming based on your TV to fit your audio preference. Parental Lock Settings: Set the password and limit access to navigate on the screen...
... Menus The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings for you see and the labels assigned to them. Picture Settings: Adjust the picture on rating levels. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display ...the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to programming based on your TV to fit your audio preference. Parental Lock Settings: Set the password and limit access to navigate on the screen...
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...available when you are disturbing to display 4:3 picture in its original size. Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to continue using the current ... from the Wide Mode option when this mode to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the picture. Normal Select to you change Wide Mode setting based on the content. Off If frequent screen changes are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If...
...available when you are disturbing to display 4:3 picture in its original size. Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to continue using the current ... from the Wide Mode option when this mode to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the picture. Normal Select to you change Wide Mode setting based on the content. Off If frequent screen changes are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If...
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...connected to HDMI input. 29 Option PC Settings Description When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen appears instead of the Adjustment picture when the TV receives an input signal from TOOLS button (see page 37. • Auto Adjustment, ...Phase and Pitch are not available with certain input signals. Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Wide Mode Normal Select ...
...connected to HDMI input. 29 Option PC Settings Description When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen appears instead of the Adjustment picture when the TV receives an input signal from TOOLS button (see page 37. • Auto Adjustment, ...Phase and Pitch are not available with certain input signals. Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Wide Mode Normal Select ...
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.... By selecting the High option, you will not disable this function. Allows you to adjust your TV's power consumption. Custom Allows you to select from High, Low, Off, Picture Off to customize the following settings: Character Size Small, Standard, Large Character Style Style 1-7 Character ... turned off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no signal input for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available). On when Muting Closed Captions (CC) is available, select from the...
.... By selecting the High option, you will not disable this function. Allows you to adjust your TV's power consumption. Custom Allows you to select from High, Low, Off, Picture Off to customize the following settings: Character Size Small, Standard, Large Character Style Style 1-7 Character ... turned off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no signal input for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available). On when Muting Closed Captions (CC) is available, select from the...
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... to control your TV's power on this screen for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. This feature is available when Control for HDMI Power Off function to power off automatically when the TV is available when Control for HDMI function. TV specific information such ...equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI is available on from the TV) are displayed here. Device List Displays a list of the Picture settings. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to disable this ...
... to control your TV's power on this screen for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. This feature is available when Control for HDMI Power Off function to power off automatically when the TV is available when Control for HDMI function. TV specific information such ...equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI is available on from the TV) are displayed here. Device List Displays a list of the Picture settings. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to disable this ...
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...; When tuned to a digital channel with • Press THEATER for that "Muting" disappears from noise sources such as good • Picture quality depends on the screen • Check if the antenna has reached the end of standard- Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna is ...set to TV Speakers in a blurry picture or poor color. Broadcast HD formats have • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions...
...; When tuned to a digital channel with • Press THEATER for that "Muting" disappears from noise sources such as good • Picture quality depends on the screen • Check if the antenna has reached the end of standard- Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna is ...set to TV Speakers in a blurry picture or poor color. Broadcast HD formats have • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions...
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... you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is one of the formats listed on page 37. • Turn the PC off this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will remain in effect until you were trying...Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller "Black box" on screen Explanation/Solution • Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up PC timing...
... you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is one of the formats listed on page 37. • Turn the PC off this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will remain in effect until you were trying...Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller "Black box" on screen Explanation/Solution • Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up PC timing...
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.... • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the top and bottom of the screen. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital ... set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see image on left). • Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster (see page 30). • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter...
.... • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the top and bottom of the screen. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital ... set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see image on left). • Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster (see page 30). • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter...
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... 19, 20 Installing the TV on a wall 38 J JUMP button 19 L Label Channels 30 Language 35 M MENU button 18, 20 Movie Rating 32 MTS Audio 27 MUTING button 19 N Noise Reduction 26 P PC IN 7 PC Settings 29 Phase 29 PIC OFF/TIMER 20 Picture 26 Picture Adjustments Lock 36 Picture Mode 26 PIP 22 Pitch... 19, 20 POWER LED 20 Product Support 36 R Rating 31 Reset 26, 27, 42 RETURN button 18 S SERVICE 7 Settings Channel 30 Parental Lock 31 Picture 26 Screen 28 Setup 34 Sound 27 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 30 Sleep Timer 35 Sound Mode 27 Speaker 27 STANDBY LED 20 Steady Sound 27...
... 19, 20 Installing the TV on a wall 38 J JUMP button 19 L Label Channels 30 Language 35 M MENU button 18, 20 Movie Rating 32 MTS Audio 27 MUTING button 19 N Noise Reduction 26 P PC IN 7 PC Settings 29 Phase 29 PIC OFF/TIMER 20 Picture 26 Picture Adjustments Lock 36 Picture Mode 26 PIP 22 Pitch... 19, 20 POWER LED 20 Product Support 36 R Rating 31 Reset 26, 27, 42 RETURN button 18 S SERVICE 7 Settings Channel 30 Parental Lock 31 Picture 26 Screen 28 Setup 34 Sound 27 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 30 Sleep Timer 35 Sound Mode 27 Speaker 27 STANDBY LED 20 Steady Sound 27...