Operating Instructions
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... is intended to alert the user to persons. Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. The TV shall not be blurred or show poor color due to the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. "XMB", "XrossMediaBar" and "PS3" are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. s Use the AC power cord specified by one way. Be...
... is intended to alert the user to persons. Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. The TV shall not be blurred or show poor color due to the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. "XMB", "XrossMediaBar" and "PS3" are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. s Use the AC power cord specified by one way. Be...
Operating Instructions
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... Features Adjust TV Settings 28 Watching TV 28 Access the equipment connected to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other Information Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 45 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume...
... Features Adjust TV Settings 28 Watching TV 28 Access the equipment connected to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other Information Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 45 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume...
Operating Instructions
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... 54 of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it securely. Keep any items susceptible to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding...
... 54 of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it securely. Keep any items susceptible to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding...
Operating Instructions
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... control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 30 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu...
... control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 30 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu...
Operating Instructions
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... removed from small children. • For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV. Level surface covered with a soft cloth Table-Top Stand Level surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. Preparation for Wall-Mounting This TV can be installed on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Models: KDL-26S3000/KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 Remove 3 designated screws...
... removed from small children. • For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV. Level surface covered with a soft cloth Table-Top Stand Level surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. Preparation for Wall-Mounting This TV can be installed on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Models: KDL-26S3000/KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 Remove 3 designated screws...
Operating Instructions
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... use only an HDMI cable that is necessary to other analog RGB equipment. Connects to the optical audio input of your VCR or other video equipment that connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 15 Connects the supplied AC power cord. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Connects to your digital audio equipment that bears the HDMI logo. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). (See Auto S Video on page 39.) 5 VIDEO...
... use only an HDMI cable that is necessary to other analog RGB equipment. Connects to the optical audio input of your VCR or other video equipment that connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 15 Connects the supplied AC power cord. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Connects to your digital audio equipment that bears the HDMI logo. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). (See Auto S Video on page 39.) 5 VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... is supported. To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other equipment, refer to turn the HDMI Control On. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with HDMI Control capability is turned on. • Automatically switching to operate...
... is supported. To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other equipment, refer to turn the HDMI Control On. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with HDMI Control capability is turned on. • Automatically switching to operate...
Operating Instructions
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... Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on . • The Auto Program may want to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. You may be prompted to select the language of available analog and digital channels if you to the next screen. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as default audio...
... Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on . • The Auto Program may want to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. You may be prompted to select the language of available analog and digital channels if you to the next screen. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as default audio...
Operating Instructions
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... Picture settings. the channel changes after two seconds. Getting Started Button 3 FREEZE Description Press once to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press again to fill the screen with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from Favorites", then press . Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video...
... Picture settings. the channel changes after two seconds. Getting Started Button 3 FREEZE Description Press once to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press again to fill the screen with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from Favorites", then press . Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video...
Operating Instructions
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... to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is available for 4:3 sources Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. When you , select Off. Adjust after Pitch to correct the centering then press . Allows you to Off. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the V/v buttons. Press B/b to fine tune overall sharpness. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in...
... to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is available for 4:3 sources Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. When you , select Off. Adjust after Pitch to correct the centering then press . Allows you to Off. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the V/v buttons. Press B/b to fine tune overall sharpness. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in...
Operating Instructions
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... to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can change your password by pressing the CC button on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. Digital CC Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Password Country Use 0-9 button on the remote control. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays...
... to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can change your password by pressing the CC button on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. Digital CC Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Password Country Use 0-9 button on the remote control. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays...
Operating Instructions
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... displaying all receivable channels, you run the Initial Setup. Reduces the power consumption by this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will not completely disable the banner display. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the front panel will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to standby mode. The STANDBY LED on the picture settings and the ambient room light...
... displaying all receivable channels, you run the Initial Setup. Reduces the power consumption by this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will not completely disable the banner display. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the front panel will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to standby mode. The STANDBY LED on the picture settings and the ambient room light...
Operating Instructions
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... ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. not correct/The picture is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 40). See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for your desired input from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure Cable is set to one of the images is set to add receivable channels that Cable in the TV...
... ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. not correct/The picture is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 40). See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for your desired input from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure Cable is set to one of the images is set to add receivable channels that Cable in the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... to use an undamaged antenna cable. Audio noise • Make sure that the audio output setting of the connected equipment is set to other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which may be small with a black border. General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings (see page 40). To turn off this feature, set up PC timing...
... to use an undamaged antenna cable. Audio noise • Make sure that the audio output setting of the connected equipment is set to other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which may be small with a black border. General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings (see page 40). To turn off this feature, set up PC timing...
Operating Instructions
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... Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for all models excluding KDL-26S3000) • Optional accessories availability depends on page 18. Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD018 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without stand 11.0 kg 25 lb. 14.5 kg 32 lb. 21.0 kg 47 lb. 27.5 kg 61 lb. PC AUDIO INPUT...
... Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for all models excluding KDL-26S3000) • Optional accessories availability depends on page 18. Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD018 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without stand 11.0 kg 25 lb. 14.5 kg 32 lb. 21.0 kg 47 lb. 27.5 kg 61 lb. PC AUDIO INPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... Setting up channels 21 Settings Audio Options 34 Channel 35 Clock/Timers 30 Closed Captions (CC) 36 External Inputs 39 General 40 HDMI Settings 39 Initial Setup 40 Parental Lock 36 Picture 30 Product Support 30 Screen 32 Sound 32 Video Options 34 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 35 Signal Diagnostics 30 SLEEP button 22 Sleep Timer 30 Sound Booster 32 Sound Mode 32 Speaker 26 Speakers 34 STANDBY LED 26 Steady Sound 32 Surround 32 T Timer 30 Timer Settings 30 Treble 32 Troubleshooting 41-43 TV Auto Power On 39 TV Rating 38 U U.S.A. button 24 Volume Offset 32 W WIDE button...
... Setting up channels 21 Settings Audio Options 34 Channel 35 Clock/Timers 30 Closed Captions (CC) 36 External Inputs 39 General 40 HDMI Settings 39 Initial Setup 40 Parental Lock 36 Picture 30 Product Support 30 Screen 32 Sound 32 Video Options 34 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 35 Signal Diagnostics 30 SLEEP button 22 Sleep Timer 30 Sound Booster 32 Sound Mode 32 Speaker 26 Speakers 34 STANDBY LED 26 Steady Sound 32 Surround 32 T Timer 30 Timer Settings 30 Treble 32 Troubleshooting 41-43 TV Auto Power On 39 TV Rating 38 U U.S.A. button 24 Volume Offset 32 W WIDE button...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... instruction, installation, set forth below. This Limited Warranty does not cover SONY products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set up adjustments or signal reception issues; (iv) limitations of technology, or (v) modification of or to the software. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with respect to any part of the SONY product, include the antenna. This Limited Warranty...
... instruction, installation, set forth below. This Limited Warranty does not cover SONY products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set up adjustments or signal reception issues; (iv) limitations of technology, or (v) modification of or to the software. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with respect to any part of the SONY product, include the antenna. This Limited Warranty...
Quick Setup Guide
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... your remote control to display on -screen instructions to your PC, you are not using an HD15 connection, adjust TV's Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness. ■ Refer to complete setup and begin viewing your BRAVIA™, but a 4:3 image must be as high as default audio for more information. Channels Found Analog: 58 Digital: 0 Searching... 4 Follow on -screen the TV mode or External Inputs selection menu; or connecting to your BRAVIA™ Operating Instruction Manual for connecting HDTV. Adjust Screen...
... your remote control to display on -screen instructions to your PC, you are not using an HD15 connection, adjust TV's Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness. ■ Refer to complete setup and begin viewing your BRAVIA™, but a 4:3 image must be as high as default audio for more information. Channels Found Analog: 58 Digital: 0 Searching... 4 Follow on -screen the TV mode or External Inputs selection menu; or connecting to your BRAVIA™ Operating Instruction Manual for connecting HDTV. Adjust Screen...
Marketing Specifications (White model)
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... coupled with QAM BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor Digital audio amplifier 16:9 HD Resolution Panel (1366x768) Light sensor backlighting control 64x 10-BIT Key Technologies BRAVIA Engine™ Video Processing System BRAVIA® S-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. One-Push Theatre Settings, which provides optimal picture and sound settings for movies and OnePush System Shut Down for turning off walls and back to...
... coupled with QAM BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor Digital audio amplifier 16:9 HD Resolution Panel (1366x768) Light sensor backlighting control 64x 10-BIT Key Technologies BRAVIA Engine™ Video Processing System BRAVIA® S-Series LCD televisions use Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor for crisp and clear images. One-Push Theatre Settings, which provides optimal picture and sound settings for movies and OnePush System Shut Down for turning off walls and back to...
Marketing Specifications (White model)
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... Audio Effect Convenience Favorite Channel: Yes Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Clock: Yes Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off Input Skip: Yes Remote Control: Yes Label Inputs: Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes On/Off Timer: Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes (One-Button Home Theater Control (HDMI-CEC)) Show/Hide Channels: Yes Parental Control: Yes On-Screen Display: Menu LightSensor™ Technology: Yes Freeze: Yes Channel Labels: Yes Specifications General Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV Display Viewing...
... Audio Effect Convenience Favorite Channel: Yes Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Clock: Yes Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off Input Skip: Yes Remote Control: Yes Label Inputs: Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes On/Off Timer: Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes (One-Button Home Theater Control (HDMI-CEC)) Show/Hide Channels: Yes Parental Control: Yes On-Screen Display: Menu LightSensor™ Technology: Yes Freeze: Yes Channel Labels: Yes Specifications General Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV Display Viewing...