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Question posted by andyma3 on January 26th, 2011

Playback Not Available

I have a Bravia KLV-40S550A. I have been trying to play video off my external Hard drive. I am using MPEG-1 format. Problem is some will play for a short while and others for second and the message on the screen is "Playback not available" How do i fix this?

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Operating Instructions - Page 1

KLV-52V550A KLV-46V550A KLV-40V550A/40V530A KLV-40S550A KLV-32V550A/32V530A © 2009 Sony Corporation LCD Colour TV Operating Instructions 4-135-850-12(1)
Operating Instructions - Page 2

...furniture and the television to certain features, settings and functionalies of the KLV-40V550A unless otherwise ...Using cabinets or stands recommended by DynaComware. To reset the TV to falling. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If a television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. • Not placing the television on furniture to reach the television or its controls. 2 GB "BRAVIA...
Operating Instructions - Page 3

...Table of Contents Usin Start-up Guide 4 Safety Information ...8 Precautions ...9 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators 10 Watching TV Watching TV ...15 Using the Favourite List ...17 Usin Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment 18 Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment 20 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB 21 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for future reference. 3 GB
Operating Instructions - Page 6

.../46/40/32V550A/ KLV-40/32V530A) KLV-52V550A/46V550A/ 40V550A/KLV-40V530A 5: Performing the initial set-up * The shapes of the actual rear panel, and the mains lead/AC power cord may already be connected, depending on the screen. Programme Sorting: If you select "Yes", the "Eco" settings are changed into recommended values to use the TV...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

... any reason other than listed below . Front 7 GB Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV ~ • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV (For KLV-52/46/40/32V550A/ KLV-40/32V530A only) This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below . -
Operating Instructions - Page 8

...TV set. • When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it to fall, etc. 8 mm - 12 mm KLV-52/46/40/32V550A/ KLV-40/32V530A KLV-40S550A...circulation is supplied with the TV set, varies depending on the LCD panel and the frame around the TV set should be sure ... not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord excessively. Use of the screws differ depending on any other than those supplied may...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

... and cabinet get warm when this TV set . When not in use • If you have it might be using headphones, adjust the volume so as vases, shall be damaged. • If this TV set is in use . To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following problems occur... Optional Equipment Keep optional components...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

... remote have a tactile dot. Press f/g to pause/start the playback. When playing a music/video file: Press to select the next file. Press to pause/ start playback from the mains/AC power. Displays two pictures simultaneously (page 20). When playing a photo file: Press to display the TV Home Menu (page 23). Press and hold G/g to fast forward...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

When playing a photo/music/video file: Press to stop the playback (the display returns to the file or folder list). 7 PROG +/-/ / In TV mode: Press to mute the sound. In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or ...) Press to display clock information. hold the current page. Use the "Device Control" menu to a quiz). answers to operate equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI....
Operating Instructions - Page 13

... automatically set Theatre Mode to a TV display when displaying external input. (Continued) 13 GB THEATRE: You can operate the BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is pressed. AUDIO Press to the TV. wa BRAVIA Sync m/N/X/M/x: You can set . ~ • If you change the dual sound mode (page 27). w; While...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

...(page 27) is set to "On", the TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the input from an external equipment. • If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are stretched to read subtitles). ~ ... the vertical position of the picture may be visible. Zoom* Displays the cinemascopic (letter box format) picture in the correct proportion. * Parts of the top and bottom of the picture. ...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Hi-Fi audio equipment Not available for KLV-40/ 32V530A Digital still camera Camcorder USB storage media Camcorder Headphones Home theatre system Video game equipment DVD player VCR DVD player with component output PC * This terminal will be labeled as...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

...: - Do not remove the USB device. For more information about compatible USB devices. Photo Playback Auto Start The TV automatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on the USB device, observe the following video file format: - Using Optional Equipment Playing back Photo/Music/ Video via USB". 2 Press OPTIONS while the selected photograph is displayed, select "File options...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... an audio system, be set on both the TV side and connected equipment side. N/x/X/m/M to operate the equipment. - Using BRAVIA Sync with the function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for available control. • If "Control for HDMI" of the TV is set to "On", "Control for HDMI...
Operating Instructions - Page 27

... channel, if available. ~ • For other audio formats, the original audio is set "Dual Sound" to "Stereo", "Main", or "Sub". Common Applies common settings to all inputs in movie theatres. Cinema Delivers surround effects just like effect to mono programmes. Reproducing the sound with just the two internal TV speakers. input (e.g. Using Menu Functions Surround...
Operating Instructions - Page 29

...is set . Audio Settings Speaker Audio Out Headphone Settings TV Speaker Audio System Variable Fixed i Speaker Link i Volume i Dual Sound Turns on the connected equipment that will appear when...Label Inputs Uses preset labels to assign a name to the external inputs. Using Menu Functions Set-up USB Auto Start Quick Start Video Labels Automatically starts photo playback when the TV is ...
Operating Instructions - Page 30

... HDMI. HDMI Set-up You can select a channel using the TV. Auto Start-up Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control for HDMI function... set to "On", the following functions are available. Auto S Video Sets the input signal from the / 1 or 2, HDMI IN1, 2, 3, or 4 (HDMI IN 4: KLV-52/46/40/ 32V550A/KLV-40S550A only), and / PC IN sockets/jacks)....
Operating Instructions - Page 31

... . 2 Press F/f to select the programme number you want to block, then press . 2 Press F/f to "Skip" (page 32). Using Menu Functions Favourite Set-up to search for the next available channel. You can retune the TV after moving house, or to set to select "Block", then press . Blocks an individual channel from an input...
Operating Instructions - Page 36

... Power consumption Indicated on the rear of the TV. Specifications Model name KLV-32V550A KLV-40S550A KLV-40V550A KLV-32V530A KLV-40V530A KLV-46V550A KLV-52V550A System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system B/G, I, D/K, M Colour/video system PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Channel coverage B/G: VHF: E2 to E12 / UHF...
Operating Instructions - Page 37

...TV's PC input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. PC input signal reference chart for PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 (HDMI IN 4: KLV-52/46/40/ 32V550A/KLV-40S550A...EIA* * 1080p timing when applied to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency ...

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