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Question posted by frankandpatsmith on August 7th, 2013

Channel Scan Button Not Working .hd Inputs Not Working .cable Inputs Ok

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Operating Instructions - Page 1

Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer. Operating Instructions LCD Digital Color TV KDL-52S5100 KDL-46S5100 KDL-40S5100 KDL-32S5100 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Sony will work to the Store
Operating Instructions - Page 2

.... The shielded interface cable recommended in this device...KDL-32S5100/KDL-40S5100/ KDL-46S5100/KDL-52S5100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at temperatures below . Record these materials may be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Note This television...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... 5 The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience. . . . .6 TV Feature Highlights 6 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Connecting Other Equipment 10 Bundling the Connecting Cables 11 Securing the TV 11 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 12 Initial Setup 12 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 13 TV Controls and Indicators 15 Using Features...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your TV. Use the documentation listed below to get the most complete TV operation information available for purchasing this information prior to setting up your cable or satellite provider for the 32 class, 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-S5100 series models with minimal customizations...
Operating Instructions - Page 6

... you get started enjoying your new TV. ➢ BRAVIA Sync: Your BRAVIA TV communicates with HD sources. Detects the amount of light in any light condition. Backlight - The Four Steps to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for HDMI function (page 16). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

... a stable surface or mount it to a warm area. Be sure to a wall right away. For details on securing the TV, see the online Reference Book. • When cable connection is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

...Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 1 VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R 6 2 34 5 CABLE/ANTENNA 7 Side Panel... to select Video 1 under Channel Menu. If you are using component video input (COMPONENT 1), make sure to your TV's audio through your audio equipment...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

...input of the TV. You may be connected to other video equipment that connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. VIDEO IN 2 input is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input... need to adjust the TV settings or your PC's resolution and timing, see page 19 to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left side panel of a digital audio ...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

... injury or even death. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables with other connecting cables. Do not bundle the AC power cord with the supplied cable band as illustrated below. Detailed information available on online Reference Book Secure the Stand for the TV Anchor the TV to the Wall Angle braces Anchor bolts...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... -screen display text. 2 Select HOME or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to run Auto Program. • When prompted to select HOME or Retail, be available. 4 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may not be sure to select HOME for...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press to display information about channel/program or input you are watching when the program time is less than 24 hours. 2 CC Press to On or Off. ~ The TV will show the remaining time of the current selected BRAVIA Sync device. X PAUSE: Press to exit...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

... content. The TOOLS menu items vary based on -screen cursor. Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Press to scan through the inputs, press V/v. Press to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your batteries and make sure...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

... green when the TV is activated to scan through channels. Use it as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see the online Reference Book. To scan quickly through the inputs, press the buttons CHANNEL +/-. When the timer is set . In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

...to communicate with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 13. • Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn off and the... Picture Mode will remain without function. 16 Refer to the online Reference Book for information on , the internal speakers of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

... between them. 3 To tune to Favorites and press . Removing from Favorites and press . • Auto Program will clear your preferred TV channels and External Inputs. Video 1 Channel PC Recently viewed items Saved channel or external input Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed items are watching it...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... Pixel This mode is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in its native resolution. 18 Based... such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is not available. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source,...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

... keep the square like a square in a rectangle shaped screen. Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch between the cable and antenna signal, run Auto Program, Add Digital Channels, or you can also set the settings to set from your TV receives; button or even label channels or inputs. Set the password and limit the access based on your...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

... all of the cables; Release the V button. ❑ Select Product Support option under Setup menu and select OK on the TV set. press the MUTING button again or press VOL+ to prevent it has been created. Do not plug the TV back until the moisture from some video sources, check the Input selection by pressing INPUT button. You may...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... KDL-32S5100 KDL-40S5100 KDL-46S5100 KDL-52S5100 NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel 10 W + 10 W 75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... Other Information 23 button 14, 15 Channels Setting up 12 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 DISPLAY button 13 E ENT button 14 F Favorites 17 FAVORITES button 13 H HDMI IN jack, described 8 I INPUT button 14, 15 J JUMP button 14 M MENU button 13, 15 MUTING button 14 P PC IN 9 PIC OFF/TIMER 15 POWER button 14, 15 POWER LED 15 R RETURN button 13 S STANDBY LED...

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