Sony TV VCR Combo KDL 32S20L1 User Manual

2-693-550-11(1)  
LCD Digital Color TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1  
© 2006 Sony Corporation  
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If the TV is transported directly from a  
cold to a warm location, or if the room  
temperature changes suddenly, the picture  
may be blurred or show poor color due to  
moisture condensation. In this case,  
WARNING  
NOTIFICATION  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do  
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in  
please wait a few hours to let the moisture  
evaporate before turning on the TV.  
CAUTION  
To obtain the best picture, do not expose  
the screen to direct illumination or direct  
sunlight. It is recommended to use spot  
lighting directed down from the ceiling or  
to cover the windows that face the screen  
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to  
install the TV in a room where the floor  
and walls are not of a reflective material.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the  
CAUTION  
Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with  
the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
product’s enclosure that  
may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a  
risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
Sony Appliance Model No.  
KDL-32S20L1  
KDL-40S20L1  
Sony Wall-Mount  
Bracket Model No.  
SU-PW2  
SU-WL51  
SU-WL31  
This symbol is intended to  
alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the  
Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET  
may cause instability and possibly result in  
injury.  
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Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are  
cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could  
void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
To Customers  
appliance.  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing the  
specified product. Be sure to subcontract the  
installation to Sony dealers or licensed  
contractors and pay adequate attention to safety  
during the installation.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
CAUTION  
Safety  
For Customers in the United  
States  
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this  
product may be regulated if sold in the United  
States. For disposal or recycling information,  
please contact your local authorities or the  
Electronics Industries Alliance  
To prevent electric shock, do not use this  
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can  
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
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Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC.  
Use the AC power cord specified by Sony  
and suitable for the voltage where you use  
it.  
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The plug is designed, for safety purposes,  
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If  
you are unable to insert the plug fully into  
the outlet, contact your dealer.  
If any liquid or solid object should fall  
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV  
immediately and have it checked by  
qualified service personnel before  
operating it further.  
Note on Caption Vision  
This TV provides display of TV closed  
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the  
FCC rules.  
(http://www.eiae.org).  
Note  
This television includes a QAM demodulator  
which should allow you to receive unscrambled  
digital cable television programming via  
subscription service to a cable service provider.  
Availability of digital cable television  
programming in your area depends on the type  
of programming and signal provided by your  
cable service provider.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model: KDL-32S20L1/KDL-40S20L1  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230  
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If you will not be using the TV for several  
days, disconnect the power by pulling the  
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.  
For details concerning safety precautions,  
page 4.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Installing  
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The TV should be installed near an easily  
accessible power outlet.  
To prevent internal heat buildup, do not  
block the ventilation openings.  
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid  
place, or in a place subject to excessive  
dust or mechanical vibration.  
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Avoid operating the TV at temperatures  
below 41°F (5°C).  
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Trademark Information  
TruSurround XT, SRS and (  
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs,  
Inc.  
) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
Important  
Safety  
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US  
patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered  
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
Instructions  
Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in  
the U.S.A and other countries.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
“BRAVIA” and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has  
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determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
This TV incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
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grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
USE  
For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC  
power cord plug (Class 1 unit)  
This TV must be connected to an AC power socket  
outlet with a protective earthing connection.  
Antenna Grounding According to the National  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70  
AC power cord  
Antenna lead-in wire  
Ground clamps  
If you damage the AC power cord, it may result in a fire or an electric  
shock. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer  
or Sony service center to exchange it.  
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Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or  
abuse.  
Antenna discharge unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
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Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may  
be bared and cut, and cause a short-circuit, resulting in a fire or an  
electric shock.  
Do not convert or damage the power cord.  
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over  
the power cord.  
Electric service  
equipment  
Grounding conductors  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
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Ground clamps  
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Do not pull the power cord.  
Do not move the TV with the power cord  
plugged in.  
Keep the power cord away from heat sources.  
Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting  
the power cord.  
Power service grounding  
electrode system  
(NEC Art 250 Part H)  
NEC: National Electrical Code  
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BATTERIES  
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Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.  
Wall outlet  
Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type.  
Do not use a poor fitting outlet.  
Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it may  
cause arcing and result in a fire.  
Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.  
Disposal of used batteries  
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your  
local laws or regulations.  
Wiring  
For your safety, unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables.  
Cable wiring  
CLEANING  
Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV.  
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Clean the AC power plug regularly.  
If the plug is covered with dust and it picks  
up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate  
and result in a fire. Unplug the AC power  
plug and clean it regularly.  
Electric shock  
Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet  
hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the  
TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.  
Lightning  
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Unplug the AC power cord when  
cleaning this TV. If not, it may result in  
electric shock.  
For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver  
due to lightning and power line surges.  
Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry  
soft cloth. To remove dust from the  
screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.  
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened  
with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use strong  
solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning.  
If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction  
provided on the package.  
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ANTENNA  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An  
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead  
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come  
in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
MAGNETIC INFLUENCE  
This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a  
magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from  
the speaker.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,  
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM  
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT  
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
SOUND  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is con-  
tinuous or frequent while the TV is operating,  
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service  
technician. It is normal for some TVs to make occa-  
sional snapping or popping sounds, particularly  
when being turned on or off.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the USA and Section  
54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with  
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of  
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Objects and ventilation holes  
VENTILATION  
Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the  
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points  
or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric  
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.  
The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation.  
To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating,  
these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.  
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may  
gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation,  
observe the following:  
Do not place any objects on the TV.  
The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing  
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall  
be placed on the TV.  
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Do not install the TV face up or down or  
sideways.  
Do not install the TV turned over or upside  
down.  
Never cover the slots and openings with a  
cloth or other materials.  
MOISTURE  
Moisture and flammable objects  
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Do not use power-line operated sets near water  
— for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,  
or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a  
fire or an electric shock.  
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Never block the slots and openings by  
placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other  
similar surface.  
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Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid of  
any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid object  
does fall through, do not operate the TV. It may  
result in electric shock or damage to the TV.  
Have it checked immediately by qualified  
personnel.  
Never place the TV in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles)  
away from the TV.  
CARRYING THE TV  
When installing the TV on a wall, allow this much space:  
Carry the TV in the specified manner  
5.7 cm  
30 cm  
1
Carrying the TV requires at least two people.  
(2 / inches)  
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4
(11 / inches)  
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If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the  
specified number of persons, it may drop and serious injury may result.  
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
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Carry the TV with the specified number of people.  
Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom  
frames of the TV as illustrated.  
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Hold the TV securely when carrying it.  
As the glass surface of the TV has a special  
coating, be careful to avoid touching the glass  
surface as much as possible.  
10 cm (4 inches)  
When installing the TV using a stand, allow this much space:  
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When transporting, do not subject the TV to shocks or vibration, or  
excessive force.  
When lifting or moving the TV, be sure to hold the panel firmly as  
illustrated. Place your palm directly under the panel, from the rear  
of the TV.  
30 cm  
7
(11 / inches)  
8
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
10 cm  
(4 inches)  
15 cm  
(6 inches)  
Never install the TV as follows:  
Air circulation is blocked.  
Air circulation is blocked.  
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Placing on a stable surface  
INSTALLATION  
When installing or removing, using the  
Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified  
contractors. Wall mount installation requires  
the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. If not  
properly secured during installation or  
removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the  
TV may fall and cause serious injury. Please  
use a qualified contractor when installing or removing.  
If you place the TV on an unstable surface, the TV may  
fall and cause injury or damage.  
Fall  
Do not hang anything on the TV.  
The TV may fall from the stand or wall-mount, causing  
damage or serious injury.  
Placement for viewing  
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the  
screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long  
or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Optional wall mount  
Observe the following when installing the TV using a  
wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it  
may fall and cause injury.  
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Be sure to follow the operating instructions  
supplied with the wall-mount bracket when  
installing the TV.  
Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the wall-mount bracket.  
Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious  
injury.  
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT  
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Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries  
very easily at night. Therefore, closing the windows or using  
headphones is suggested.  
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive  
levels, as hearing damage may result.  
Outdoor use  
Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to  
rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the TV  
is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV may heat up and  
cause damage to the TV.  
LCD SCREEN  
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Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology  
and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright  
points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the  
LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not  
a malfunction.  
Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sun light. Doing so  
may damage the LCD panel.  
Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the  
TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.  
If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or  
the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These  
phenomenon improve as the temperature rises.  
Vehicle  
Do not install this TV in a vehicle.  
Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down  
and cause injury.  
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Ship and vessel  
Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is  
exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the  
TV.  
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Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously.  
It should disappear after a few moments.  
The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Corrosion  
If you use this TV near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the  
TV and cause internal damage or fire.  
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Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen.  
Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.  
It may also shorten the life of the TV.  
Oils  
Do not install this TV in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust  
absorbing oil may enter and damage the TV.  
Broken pieces  
Do not throw anything at the TV.  
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.  
Medical institution  
Do not place this TV in a place where medical  
equipment is in use.  
Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal  
leakage  
It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.  
If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or  
scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline  
liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/skin irritation  
may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get  
into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse  
the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.  
Preventing the TV from toppling over  
Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury.  
To prevent the TV from toppling over, secure the TV to a wall or pillar.  
Installing on a level surface  
If you install the TV on an inclined surface, the TV may  
fall or drop and cause injury or damage.  
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SERVICING  
Damage requiring service  
If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you unplug the  
AC power cord.  
Otherwise electric shock may result.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening  
the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician certifies in writing that he/she has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that  
have the same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an  
electric shock or other hazards.  
Safety check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV, ask  
the service technician to perform routine safety checks  
(as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the  
TV is in safe operating condition, and to so certify.  
Should the TV not be repairable, ask a qualified service technician to  
dispose of the TV.  
DISPOSAL OF THE TV  
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Do not dispose of the TV with general household waste.  
The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The fluorescent  
tube used in this display also contains mercury. Follow your local  
ordinances and regulations for disposal.  
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Contents  
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Installing the TV .............................................................................................................16  
Other Information  
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Getting Started  
TM  
Welcome to the World of  
Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This  
manual is for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. Be sure to check the  
supplied accesories against the list on page 46.  
Connecting the TV  
To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select  
the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see  
connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to  
receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be  
easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If  
you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as  
possible.  
You can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV (see page 14).  
For multiple equipment connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.  
Cable System or  
VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)  
75-ohm coaxial  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF input  
cable (supplied)  
From Cable settings in Setup settings, select Cable On or Cable Off for your type  
of input signal.  
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Getting Started  
Cable Box/Digital  
Cable Box  
Use this hookup if  
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You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded  
signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and  
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You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to  
your TV.  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable (supplied)  
Cable  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF input  
z To change channels using  
the cable box, set your TV  
to channel 3 or 4  
depending on the cable  
box channel output.  
Auto Scan will fix the  
channel automatically.  
IN  
jack  
OUT  
jack  
Also, set Cable to On in the Cable settings in Setup settings (see page  
34).  
Cable System and  
VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
If you want to watch both antenna (over-the-air) and cable broadcast signals,  
you’ll need to use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied), as shown  
below.  
Use the A-B selector to switch between the  
A/B  
RF Switch  
Cable  
Rear of TV  
over-the-air signals and the cable signals. Then  
VHF/UHF input  
set the Cable setting in the Setup settings to On  
A
or Off, as described on page 34.  
B
Antenna  
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Getting Started  
Satellite Receiver  
and Cable/Antenna  
Satellite  
antenna  
cable  
Satellite Receiver  
CATV/Antenna  
cable (supplied)  
VHF/UHF  
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
S VIDEO  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
3
5
4
Y
S VIDEO  
OPTICAL OUT  
PB  
VIDEO  
(yellow)  
S VIDEO cable  
A/V cable  
VIDEO  
PR  
L
(VAR/FIX)  
AUDIO OUT  
L
(MONO)  
AUDIO-L  
(white)  
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
R
Rear of TV  
If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO  
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.  
Run the Initial Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel  
List” on page 18 after completing your connections.  
VCR, Cable and  
Antenna  
VCR  
CATV cable  
Antenna cable  
(supplied)  
VHF/UHF  
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
3
5
4
Y
S VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
OPTICAL OUT  
PB  
VIDEO  
(yellow)  
S VIDEO cable  
A/V cable  
VIDEO  
PR  
L
(VAR/FIX)  
AUDIO OUT  
L
(MONO
AUDIO-L (white)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
R
Rear of TV  
If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)  
instead of the S VIDEO cable.  
Run the Initial Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel  
List” on page 18 after completing your connections.  
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When Connecting to Optional Equipment  
Left side  
Rear  
7
6
VIDEO 2  
IN  
4
5
RGB  
1
2
R-AUDIO-L  
S VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
PC IN  
L (MONO)  
R
AUDIO  
0
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
S VIDEO  
3
qa  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
3
1
5
4
Y
OPTICAL OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
6
7
PB  
VHF/UHF  
9
8
VIDEO  
PR  
L
AUDIO OUT  
L
(MONO)  
qs  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
Item  
Description  
1 VIDEO 2 IN  
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has  
S VIDEO  
S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). (See Auto YC on page  
2
VIDEO 2 IN  
VIDEO/  
Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video  
equipment such as video game equipment.  
L (MONO)-  
R AUDIO  
If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)  
audio input jack.  
3 Headphones  
Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug  
adapter (not supplied).  
jack  
4 PC IN 7  
Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog  
RGB, supplied). Can also be connected to other Analog RGB devices.  
(RGB/AUDIO)  
See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 45 for the signals that can be displayed.  
For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter  
(not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before  
connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.  
If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch of the PC  
Settings on page 36.  
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Item  
Description  
5 HDMI IN 6  
HDMI/  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital  
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such  
as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition  
video, plus digital audio.  
R-AUDIO-L  
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN  
(with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R)  
jacks of HDMI IN. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)  
HDMI-to-DVI cable  
HDMI adapter  
Audio cable  
Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input  
instead when connecting a PC.  
6 VIDEO IN 1  
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has  
S VIDEO  
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (7).  
7 VIDEO IN 1/3  
VIDEO/  
Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR  
or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left  
side panel of the TV.  
L(MONO)-  
AUDIO-R  
8 AUDIO OUT  
Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use  
these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.  
(VAR/FIX)  
9 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby digital  
*
(PCM/DOLBY  
DIGITAL)  
compatible. (OPTICAL OUT is only available for digital channels.)  
0 HD/DVD IN 4/5 Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (YPBP ) and audio  
R
(1080i/720p/  
480p/480i)/  
L-AUDIO-R  
(L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the  
composite video (7) connections.  
qa AC IN  
qs VHF/UHF  
Connects the supplied AC power cord.  
RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Component video (YP P ) or HDMI connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.  
B
R
Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.  
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Installing the TV  
Preventing the TV  
from Toppling Over  
Attaching the Support Belt  
1
2
3
Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw  
(supplied).  
Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied)  
using a coin, etc.  
Adjust the length by pulling the support belt towards you while holding  
the TV stand.  
Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and  
causing injury.  
The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV  
stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough,  
prepare commercial screws to fit to the TV stand. Use commercial  
screws of 3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches) diameter. Consult your dealer  
about the types of screw.  
When Installing on a Wall  
Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3) when  
installing the TV on a wall. Refer to the Instruction Guide supplied with the  
Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately).  
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Getting Started  
Bundling the  
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.  
Connecting Cables  
1
2
3
Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.  
Adjusting the  
Viewing Angle of the  
TV  
This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.  
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)  
Top view  
15°  
15°  
15°  
15°  
Front  
When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand  
to avoid slipping or tipping the TV.  
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Getting Started  
Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup  
After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which  
automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears  
when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the  
channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program  
option in the Analog and Digital Setup settings (see pages 37 and 38).  
POWER  
1
Press  
to turn on the TV.  
The Initial Setup screen appears.  
2
3
Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press  
.
The message “First please connect cable/antenna. Do you want to start  
Auto Program?” appears.  
Press B/b to highlight “OK” then press  
.
The message “Auto Program” appears. Then the message “Continue  
programming digital channels?” appears. This may require 50+ minutes  
for completion.  
4
Press B/b to highlight “OK” then press  
.
If you selected “Cancel” during the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup  
message will appear each time you turn on the TV as a reminder until  
you complete the Auto Program.  
To run Auto Program again at a later time  
Use the Auto Program feature as described on pages 37 and 38.  
To add individual digital channels  
Use the Digital Channels feature as described on page 38.  
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Basic Operations  
Remote Control  
Button  
Description  
1 TV/VIDEO  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.  
See page 32 on setting up the video input labels,  
including the Skip function.  
1
2
3
2 SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes  
(Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain  
on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP  
repeatedly until Sleep Off appears.  
4
5
3 FREEZE  
Press once to display a frozen image of the current program in  
a window. Press again to show only the frozen image. Press  
again to return to the program.  
Freeze  
Current program  
Frozen picture  
Move the sub screen with V v B b.  
With Freeze function active, some functions are  
unavailable, such as MENU.  
4 PICTURE  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:  
Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also  
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see “Using the  
5 GUIDE  
Press to display the Guide when you are watching digital  
channels (if it is available from the station).  
(Digital  
channels only)  
Using the Guide  
The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel  
list. The Guide also provides information about the current  
program being shown on each channel.  
z The 5 button and CH +  
have a tactile dot. Use  
them as a reference when  
operating the TV.  
Make Way for Ducks!  
C23.1  
Information  
banner  
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two  
FAM  
wayward ducks on  
a
unique mission.  
CC  
Alt. Audio  
TV-G  
Time remaining: 1:26  
1
ABC  
DISC  
FAM  
10  
23.1  
36  
Channel  
list  
Audio  
Audio  
1
2
Englsih  
English  
Alternate Audio  
TLC  
65  
HIST  
SHOW  
68  
Program  
options  
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Basic Operations  
Button  
Description  
Program information in the guide is provided by the  
broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include  
only the channel number, without a program title or  
description.  
qs  
Using the Program Options Setting  
The Program Options setting allows you to customize the  
program settings on the currently tuned channel.  
Each program has a main video and audio  
stream (the video or audio that you see or hear  
when the channel is first tuned), and may have  
alternate streams. This option allows you to  
select from the alternate audio streams, when the  
broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream  
(for instance, the audio may contain a different  
language).  
Alternate  
Audio  
(When  
6
7
8
available)  
6 RETURN  
Press to go back to the previous screen when displaying  
MENU items and settings.  
9
7 MENU  
Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings.  
0
qa  
8 DIGITAL/  
Press to switch between analog and digital channels.  
ANALOG  
To enjoy the digital features of this TV, press  
DIGITAL/ANALOG.  
9
Use with 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels. For  
example, to enter 2.1, press 2 ,  
,
1
and ENT.  
0 VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
qa MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore  
the sound.  
qs POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
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Button  
Description  
qd WIDE  
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:  
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings  
can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 29.  
(see page 29 for details)  
Changing the Wide Screen Mode  
qd  
4:3 Original source  
Standard definition source  
16:9 Original source  
High definition source  
qf  
qg  
m
m
qh  
Wide Zoom  
Wide Zoom  
qj  
Normal  
Full  
Normal  
qk  
ql  
This mode is not available  
Full  
Zoom  
Zoom  
qa  
When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal,  
Normal cannot be selected.  
qf DISPLAY  
Press once to display the current channel number, channel  
label, time and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen  
display) will turn off after a few seconds or press again to  
immediately turn off the display.  
qg V/v/B/b  
Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press  
select/confirm an item.  
to  
qh TOOLS  
Press to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your  
current input: Analog TV, Digital TV, or External Inputs (with  
the exception of PC input). (See page 26, 28, 31, 36 and 37.)  
qj JUMP  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV  
alternates between the current channel and the last channel that  
was selected.  
qk 0 - 9 ENT  
Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two  
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.  
ql CH +/–  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through  
channels, press and hold down either +/–.  
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E  
on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery  
compartment.  
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Basic Operations  
TV Controls  
1
2
3
4
5
MENU  
TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
POWER  
0
PIC OFF/TIMER  
STANDBY  
POWER  
6
7
8
9
Item  
Description  
1 MENU  
Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page  
2
Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video  
Inputs, then the input will not appear.  
TV/VIDEO  
In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.  
3
Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.  
– VOLUME +  
4
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either  
– CHANNEL + /+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.  
5 POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
6 (IR) Infrared  
Receiver/  
Receives IR signals from the remote control.  
Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 33 for details).  
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
Light Sensor  
7 PIC OFF/  
Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the  
timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For  
TIMER LED  
8 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. If the LED blinks in red  
continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on  
9 POWER LED  
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.  
Outputs audio signal.  
0 Speaker  
The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.  
Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord.  
Unplugging the power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the Power LED to  
remain lit for up to 20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction.  
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Using the Menus  
Overview of MENU  
MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively  
with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.  
When you press the MENU button, you can easily perform basic TV functions such as: switching between external  
inputs, viewing your favorite analog/digital stations, switching between analog and digital channels, and changing or  
customizing your TV settings.  
MENU  
External Inputs  
1
Press MENU on the remote.  
MENU control panel appears.  
Press V/v to highlight the item.  
Analog Favorites  
Digital Favorites  
Analog  
2
3
Press  
to select an option.  
Digital  
2, 3  
Press MENU to exit.  
Settings  
Select from connected equipment  
1
Select:  
Set:  
Exit: MENU  
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Using the Menus  
MENU  
Allows you to  
The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs  
connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label  
Video Inputs in the Setup settings. (see page 32)  
External Inputs  
Return  
Video 1 VCR  
Video 2 GAME  
Video 3  
Video 4  
Video 5  
Video 6  
Video 7  
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control  
panel and press  
External Inputs  
.
Edit Video Labels  
Press  
V
/v  
to highlight the desired external input  
.
and press  
MENU  
Exit:  
Select:  
Set:  
The Analog Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list  
Analog Favorites  
of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.  
Return  
1
Highlight Analog Favorites on the MENU control panel  
and press  
Press V/v to highlight the desired channel and press  
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels,  
highlight Add to Favorites and press  
Add to Favorites  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
28 : -----  
60 : -----  
28 : -----  
65 : -----  
68 : -----  
28 : -----  
-- : -----  
-- : -----  
.
Analog Favorites  
2
.
.
When the Favorite Channels list is full, remove a channel  
from your list using Favorite Channels in the Analog Setup (see  
page 37) settings and try again. Favorite Channels can be  
accessed directly from Edit Favorites.  
Edit Favorites  
MENU  
Exit: MENU  
Select:  
Set:  
The Digital Favorites feature lets you create a list of up to 16  
Favorite Channels  
Add to Favorites  
Edit Favorites  
Exit  
favorite channels. To create your favorite list:  
1
Highlight Digital Favorites on the MENU control panel  
and press  
Highlight Add to Favorites and press  
.
Digital Favorites  
2
to add the  
current channel to the list of Favorite Channels.  
When the Favorite Channels list is full, remove a channel  
from your list using Favorite Channels in the Digital Setup  
(see page 38) settings and try again. Favorite Channels can  
be accessed directly from Edit Favorites.  
The Analog feature takes you to the most recently viewed analog channel. When tuned to the  
channel, Channel number will be displayed.  
Highlight Analog on the MENU control panel and press  
.
Analog  
Digital  
The Digital feature takes you to the most recently viewed digital channel. When tuned to the  
channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed.  
Highlight Digital on the MENU control panel and press  
.
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Using the Menus  
MENU  
Allows you to  
The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can be performed  
from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts from page 26.  
Navigating Through Settings  
Settings  
The Settings screen provides access to the features:  
1
2
3
4
Press MENU.  
Select  
Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital Setup.  
Press to select an option.  
.
To exit Settings, press MENU.  
The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are  
grayed out.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Picture Settings  
Option  
Description  
Target Inputs  
Determines whether to apply Picture Settings to current input only, or to all inputs.  
All Inputs  
Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.  
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)  
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”  
Current Input  
Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is  
showing Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)  
Picture  
Vivid  
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.  
Mode  
Customized picture  
viewing  
Standard  
Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home  
entertainment.  
Custom  
Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
Picture Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote  
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.  
Reset  
Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.  
Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.  
Backlight  
Picture  
Brightness  
Color  
Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.  
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.  
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.  
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.  
Hue  
Color Temperature  
White adjustment  
Cool  
Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.  
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.  
Neutral  
Warm 1,2  
Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when  
Picture Mode is set to Custom.  
Sharpness  
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF input. Select  
from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.  
Auto is only available when you are watching analog channels. It is not available  
when Target Input is set to All Inputs.  
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Using the Menus  
Option  
Description  
Reset  
Advanced Settings  
Only available in  
“Custom Picture Mode”  
Resets all the advanced settings to the default settings.  
Black Corrector  
Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.  
Contrast  
Automatically optimizes the contrast. This setting is especially  
effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture.  
Enhancer  
Gamma  
Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.  
Emphasizes white and light colors.  
Clear White  
Live Color  
Makes colors more vivid.  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video.  
Only effective for Digital TV channels.  
If the function is set to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the pictures.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Sound Settings  
Option  
Description  
Target Inputs  
Determines whether to apply Sound Settings to current input only, or to all inputs.  
All Inputs  
Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.  
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)  
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”  
Current Input  
Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing  
Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)  
Sound Mode  
Customized  
sound listening  
Dynamic  
Standard  
Custom  
Select to enhance treble and bass.  
Suitable for spoken dialog.  
Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
Sound Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote  
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.  
Reset  
Treble  
Bass  
Balance  
Steady Sound  
Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values, except MTS.  
Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.  
On  
Off  
Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.  
Select to turn off Steady Sound.  
Surround  
BBE  
TruSurround XT Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).  
Simulated Stereo Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.  
Off  
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.  
Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from  
High, Low, and Off.  
MTS  
Stereo  
Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.  
Enjoy stereo, bilingual  
and mono programs  
Auto SAP  
Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a  
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in  
Stereo mode.  
Mono  
Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo  
broadcasts.  
MTS is only available for analog programs.  
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Using the Menus  
Using the Screen Settings  
Option  
Description  
Target Inputs  
Determines whether to apply Screen Settings to current input only, or to all inputs.  
All Inputs  
Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.  
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)  
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”  
Current Input  
Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing  
Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)  
Wide Mode  
Wide Zoom  
Normal  
Select to fill screen with minimum distortion.  
Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is  
4:3.  
Normal is not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i sources.  
Full  
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the  
original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the original  
source is 16:9 (High definition source), select this mode to display 16:9  
picture in original size.  
Zoom  
On  
Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.  
Auto Wide  
Select to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode that  
is best for the current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing  
to you, select Off.  
Off  
Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the  
Wide Mode option.  
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Using the Menus  
Option  
Description  
4:3 Default  
Wide Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the  
original image as much as possible.  
Select the default  
Screen Mode to use for  
4:3 sources  
Normal  
Off  
Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.  
Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the  
channel or input is changed.  
If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for  
the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is  
automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the  
current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default  
to Off.  
Display Area  
Select Normal to return to the default display area. Select -1 or -2 to enlarge the picture so  
that the edges are outside the visible portion of the screen.  
Horizontal Center  
Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.  
Press B/b and press  
to choose a correction between Min, 4 to +4 and Max.  
Horizontal Center feature is useful if TV is connected to game equipment.  
Vertical Center  
Vertical Size  
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Available only in Zoom mode.  
Press V/v and press  
to choose a correction between Min, 4 to +4 and Max.  
Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and  
Zoom modes.)  
Press V/v and press  
to choose a correction between Min, 4 to +4 and Max.  
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Using the Setup Settings  
Option  
Description  
Language  
Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français.  
Caption Vision  
Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with  
closed captioning). Some caption modes for digital channels are only accessible from the Digital  
Setup setting. For details, see page 39.  
Off  
Caption Vision is turned off.  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.  
(Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)  
Text1,Text2,  
Text3,Text4  
Displays network/station information presented using either half or the  
whole screen (if available).  
Caption Vision can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote  
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs (with the exception of PC  
input).  
Info Banner  
Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name and the remaining time (if the  
broadcaster offers this service). Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed or the  
DISPLAY button is pressed.  
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Option  
Description  
Parental Lock  
The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their  
content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first  
time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.  
Lock  
Off  
Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are  
blocked from viewing.  
Child  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
U.S.: 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 ratings manually.  
U.S.: See page 34 for details.  
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select  
Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more  
specific ratings, select Custom.  
Change Password Select to change your password.  
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If  
Select Country  
U.S.A.  
Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see page 34).  
Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 35).  
Canada  
Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For  
example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label  
DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the Video Label  
you assigned to that input appears on screen.  
1
Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.  
Then press to select the input.  
Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press  
2
to select the label.  
You can select from the following labels for each input:  
Video 1-6  
, RECEIVER, SATELLITE, CABLE BOX, VCR, DVD, DVR, HD,  
GAME, CAMCORDER, Edit:, Skip  
Video 7  
, PC, Edit:, Skip  
Edit: allows you to create a custom five character label.  
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.  
The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.  
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Option  
Description  
Auto YC  
When connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you can select the jack from which the TV  
receives the input signal. The TV is by default set to receive S VIDEO input signals.  
1
2
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears.  
After selecting the Auto YC option, to watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input  
jack:  
Press V/v to highlight On, then press  
.
To watch the pictures input from the VIDEO input jack:  
Press V/v to highlight Off, then press  
.
Timer Settings  
Sleep Timer  
Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or  
120 min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off  
automatically.  
Timer  
You can use the Timer to turn the TV on, turn it off, or tune it to a specific  
channel at a scheduled time.  
Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time.  
1
Press  
V
/
v
to highlight one of the following options, then press  
.
Set: Select to set the timer by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and Volume  
Setup.  
Off: Select to turn off the timer. (Your previous settings are saved.)  
2
If you selected Set in step 1, press V/v/B/b to set the day(s), hour,  
minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or  
Digital), and volume.  
When Digital is selected, the last digital channel you viewed will  
automatically show when the TV is turned on.  
3
Press MENU to exit Settings.  
To return to the Timer Settings after programming the Timer or Current Time, press  
B.  
Timer will be set to Off when:  
- Auto Program for analog channels is executed.  
- the AC power cord is disconnected and then reconnected to turn the TV on and  
the Current Time is displayed as --:-- --.  
Current Time  
Select to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).  
1
2
3
Press  
to select Current Time.  
Press V/v/B/b to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).  
Press MENU to exit Settings.  
Power Saving  
Light Sensor  
Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also  
enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.  
Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor measures  
the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based  
on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.  
Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On.  
Quiet Power On  
Select to have the TV volume start at the minimum volume and gradually change to the set level  
when you turn it on.  
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Option  
Description  
Speaker  
On  
Off  
Select to turn on the TV speakers.  
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through  
your external audio receiver and speakers.  
Audio Out  
Easy control of  
volume adjustments  
Variable  
Fixed  
When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output from your audio system can be  
controlled by the TV’s remote control.  
When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your  
audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio  
settings) through your audio system.  
Cable  
On  
Off  
Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider.  
Select if you are using an antenna.  
You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.  
Information  
Select to display the equipment information of your TV.  
US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options  
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 32).  
Option  
Description  
Movie Rating  
G
PG  
All children and general audience.  
Parental guidance suggested.  
PG-13  
R
Parental guidance for children under 13.  
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under  
17.  
NC-17 and X  
Age-Based Ratings  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
No one 17 or under allowed.  
TV Rating  
Block programs by  
their rating, content or  
both  
All children.  
Directed to children age 7 and older.  
General audience.  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Parental guidance suggested.  
Parents strongly cautioned.  
Mature audience only.  
Content-Based Ratings  
FV  
D
L
Fantasy violence.  
Suggestive dialogue.  
Strong language.  
S
Sexual situations.  
V
Violence.  
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.  
Unrated  
Allow  
Block  
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Block programs or  
movies that are  
broadcast without a  
rating  
If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs  
may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency  
broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements,  
religious programs and weather.  
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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options  
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 32).  
Option  
Description  
English Rating  
C
All children.  
C8+  
G
Children 8 years and older.  
General programming.  
PG  
Parental guidance.  
14+  
Viewers 14 and older.  
18+  
Adult programming.  
French Rating  
U.S.A. Rating  
G
General programming.  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for young children.  
Not recommended for ages under 13.  
Not recommended for ages under 16.  
Programming restricted to adults.  
See “US Models” on page 34 for details.  
Viewing Blocked Programs  
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program,  
then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental  
Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.  
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Using the PC Settings  
Option  
Description  
Normal  
Full1  
Wide Mode  
Select to display in the original image size.  
Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original  
aspect ratio.  
Full2  
Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.  
Reset  
Resets the current setting to its default setting.  
Auto Adjustment  
Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV  
receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work  
well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.  
Auto Adjustment for PC can also be set using the TOOLS button on the remote  
control.  
Phase  
Pitch  
Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.  
Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.  
For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 45.  
Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.  
Horizontal Center  
Vertical Center  
Press B/b and press  
to choose a correction between Min, 49 to +49 and Max.  
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.  
Press V/v and press  
to choose a correction between Min, 49 to +49 and Max.  
Power Management  
On  
Select to automatically switch to the power saving mode when there is  
no signal input for 30 seconds.  
Off  
Select to turn off Power Management.  
Power Management is not VESA-compliant.  
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Using the Analog Setup Settings  
Option  
Description  
Favorite Channels  
Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.  
1
Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) which you want to make your  
Favorite Channel, then press to select it.  
Press to scroll through the channels until you find the channel that you would like to  
add and then press to select it.  
To add other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2  
2
V/v  
.
To select Favorite Channel numbers that you specified, see page 24.  
Favorite Channels for Analog TV can also be set using the TOOLS button on  
the remote control.  
Auto Program  
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.  
1
2
Select Auto Program.  
Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, the Show/Hide  
Channels screen will appear. (See below)  
Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– buttons.  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or  
hide. Then press to select it.  
2
Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden.  
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.  
Label Channels  
Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press  
number that you want to assign a label.  
to select the channel  
2
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the  
next character. Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label. Press b to highlight OK  
and press  
to set.  
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
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Using the Digital Setup Settings  
Highlight Digital  
Setup and press  
.
The Digital Setup option  
appears.  
Option  
Description  
Digital Channels  
Favorite  
Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.  
Channels  
1
Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) which  
you want to make your Favorite Channel.  
2
Enter the number you wish to assign to the channel. Reset will  
remove the existing Favorite Channel and Surf will take you to the  
Favorite Channel list.  
To select other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.  
Select to add digital channels.  
Digital Channels Add  
Auto Program  
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable  
digital channels.  
1
2
Select Auto Program then Start.  
Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done,  
select OK.  
Show/Hide  
Channels  
Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH  
+/– buttons.  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel  
you want to show or hide.  
2
Press  
to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden.  
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.  
Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel  
numbers.  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press  
to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.  
2
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.).  
Press b to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7  
characters to the label. Then press  
to set it.  
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
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Option  
Description  
Digital Setup  
Caption Vision  
Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes for digital  
channels. To set Caption Vision for analog channels, see page 31.  
On  
Caption Vision is turned on.  
Off  
Caption Vision is turned off.  
Program  
Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision  
options. See “Programming Caption Vision” below.  
A/V Sync  
Off/1/2/3  
Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video  
synchronization when you have external equipment  
connected to OPTICAL OUT of the TV. Select Off  
(default setting) to make no adjustments. Select 1, 2 or  
3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your  
connected external equipment are synchronized.  
Diagnostics  
Display diagnostics information about the TV. This can be useful in pro-  
viding information to an authorized technician or repair person.  
Parental Lock  
The Parental Lock option in the Digital Setup settings allows you to set up the TV to block  
digital programs that contain digital ratings.  
This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your TV  
and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in the Setup settings (see page 31).  
Password  
If the password has not been set, or to change the password, use  
Change Password option in the Setup settings (see page 32).  
Digital Rating  
Off  
Turn Parental Lock off. No programs that contain  
downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.  
Custom...  
Clear All  
Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.  
Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.  
This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and  
the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a  
channel that contains downloadable ratings.  
Programming Caption Vision  
If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision, you can change the following settings:  
Option  
Description  
Basic  
Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
See Caption Vison in the Setup setting on page 31.  
Text1, Text2,  
Text3, Text4  
See Caption Vison in the Setup setting on page 31.  
Digital CC  
Advanced  
Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital  
EIA-708).  
Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the  
available options.  
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Option  
Description  
Advanced Settings  
Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select  
from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom.  
Custom...  
Allows you to customize the following settings:  
Character Size  
Character Style  
Character Color  
Character Opacity  
Edge Color  
Small, Standard, Large  
Style 1-7  
Color 1-8  
Solid, Translucent  
Color 1-8  
Edge Type  
None, Raised, Depressed, Outline,  
Left Shadow, Right Shadow  
Background Color  
Background Opacity  
Window Color  
None, Color 1-8  
Solid, Translucent  
None, Color 1-8  
Solid, Translucent  
Window Opacity  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your  
Sony TV, please visit our website or call 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.  
No picture.  
Check Power Saving settings (page 33).  
Cannot receive any channels.  
Make sure the power cord is connected securely.  
Turn on the power of the TV.  
Check antenna/cable connections.  
TV is locked to one channel.  
Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the  
Cannot receive or select channels. Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the  
To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Setup settings  
is set to On (page 34). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make  
sure Cable is set to Off.  
The TV turns off automatically.  
Check if the Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer.  
Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 36)  
No picture from some video  
sources.  
Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.  
If you connect video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set Auto YC to  
On in the Setup settings (page 33).  
Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the External  
Inputs list.  
Poor picture.  
Double images or ghosts.  
Check antenna/cable connections.  
Check the antenna location and direction.  
Only snow and noise appear on the Check if the antenna is broken or bent.  
screen.  
Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in  
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)  
Dotted lines or stripes.  
Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.  
If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using  
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.  
No color/Dark picture/Color is not Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 19).  
correct/The picture is too bright.  
Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 26).  
If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black  
level.  
Noisy picture.  
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial  
cable.  
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.  
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.  
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Problem  
Possible Remedies  
No sound/Noisy sound  
Good picture, no sound.  
Check the volume control.  
Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen  
Disconnect your headphones.  
Set Speaker to On in the Setup settings (page 34). If it is set to Off, sound is  
not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.  
Audio noise.  
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial  
cable.  
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.  
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.  
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 is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected  
with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 30).  
Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 29).  
You have selected a text option in the Setup/Digital Setup setting and no text is  
available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature,  
set the Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed  
captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.  
“Black box” on screen.  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the screen.  
Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9  
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these  
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,  
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program  
provider).  
The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your  
TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or  
dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen  
and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded  
programs.  
Certain programs on DVD or other  
digital sources display a loss of  
detail, especially during fast-motion  
or dark scenes.  
Remote control does not operate.  
Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.  
Florescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning  
off the florescent lamps.  
Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.  
Some digital cable channels are not  
being displayed.  
Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable  
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.  
The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels  
Select the Parental Lock settings on the settings screen, then enter the following  
master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and  
allows you to enter a new password (page 32).  
Lost password.  
How to reset the TV to factory  
settings.  
Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press  
the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)  
Release the V button.  
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including  
Parental Lock setting.  
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Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-32S20L1  
This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold  
separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be  
removed from the TV.  
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-  
mount the TV.  
Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:  
1
2
3
Disconnect all the cables from the TV.  
Sony Wall-Mount  
Bracket Model  
SU-WL31  
Cover a level and stable surface with a thick and soft cloth.  
Gently lay the TV, face down, onto the cloth. Make sure the Table-Top  
Stand is hanging over the edge.  
(KDL-32S20L1)  
4
5
Rotate the cable holder 90 degrees, and pull it out completely. [See  
illustration A]  
Remove the screws and detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV. [See  
illustration B] Be sure to hold the Table-Top Stand firmly while  
removing the last screw.  
6
Do not remove any other screws from the TV.  
For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-  
Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in  
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for  
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons,  
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model  
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be  
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.  
Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe  
place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the  
screws away from small children.  
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Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S20L1  
This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold  
separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be  
removed from the TV.  
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-  
mount the TV.  
Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:  
SonyWall-Mount  
Bracket Models  
SU-WL51 and  
SU-PW2  
1
2
Disconnect all the cables from the TV.  
Start removing the screws from the ones on top. (See illustration below)  
Do not remove any other screws from the TV.  
3
When screws are removed, lift the TV out. Make sure that you carry out  
this task with two people. Do not attempt to lift the TV by your self.  
(KDL-40S20L1)  
For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-  
Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in  
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for  
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons,  
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model  
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be  
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.  
Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe  
place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the  
screws away from small children.  
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Other Information  
PC Input Signal Reference Chart  
Resolution  
Signals  
Horizontal frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical  
frequency (Hz)  
Standard  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
640  
640  
720  
800  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1360  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
480  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
VGA  
×
31.5  
37.5  
31.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
47.4  
47.8  
47.7  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
60  
VGA  
VESA  
VGA-T  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
SVGA  
XGA  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
WXGA  
This TV's PC Input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
This TV's PC Input does not support interlaced signals.  
For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical  
frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency will be  
selected automatically.  
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Other Information  
Specifications  
For All Models  
Television system:  
NTSC  
AUDIO OUT:  
American TV standard  
ATSC compliant 8VSB  
ANSI/SCTE 07 2000  
(Does not include CableCARD  
functionality)  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial)  
QAM on cable  
More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)  
More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)  
PC IN 7:  
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive  
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 45  
Analog  
Digital  
Channel coverage:  
Terrestrial  
2-69  
2-69  
1-135  
PC AUDIO INPUT:  
Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm  
Cable  
Antenna:  
1-125  
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
Headphones:  
Stereo mini jack  
Panel System:  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
Impedance: 16 ohms  
Power Requirement:  
120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Display resolution (horizontal × vertical):  
1,366 dots × 768 lines  
VIDEO IN 1/2/3:  
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1/2 only):  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
Supplied accessories:  
Remote control RM-YD005 (1)  
Size AA batteries (2)  
75-ohm coaxial cable (1)  
AC power cord (1)  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
VIDEO:  
AUDIO:  
HD15-HD15 cable (1)  
Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1)  
Cable holder (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
Warranty Card (1)  
HD/DVD IN 4/5:  
YP P (Component Video):  
B
R
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,  
sync negative  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Online Registration Card (U.S.A. only) (1)  
Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
AUDIO:  
Optional accessories:  
Headphones plug adapter  
Connecting cables  
HDMI IN 6:  
HDMI:  
Wall-Mount Bracket:  
SU-PW2 (KDL-40S20L1)  
SU-WL31 (KDL-32S20L1)  
SU-WL51 (KDL-40S20L1)  
Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i  
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and  
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits  
AUDIO:  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.  
KDL-40S20L1  
KDL-32S20L1  
By Model  
40  
32  
Screen size (in inches)  
Speaker/Full range (2)  
(in mm)  
55 × 150  
2 1/4 × 6  
200 W  
42 × 150  
1 11/16 × 6  
150 W  
(in inches)  
Power consumption (in use)  
(in standby)  
All models less than 0.1 W  
Dimensions  
with stand (in mm)  
with stand (in inches)  
without stand (in mm)  
without stand (in inches)  
Mass  
988 × 716 × 334  
39 × 28 1/4 × 13 1/4  
988 × 664 × 103  
792 × 593 × 219  
31 1/4 × 23 3/8 × 8 5/8  
792 × 546 × 99  
39 × 26 1/4 × 4 1/8  
31 1/4 × 21 1/2 × 4  
with stand (in kg.)  
with stand (in lb.)  
without stand (in kg.)  
without stand (in lb.)  
27.0  
59.5  
17.0  
37.44  
15.0  
33  
21.0  
46.19  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
4:3 Default 30  
Horizontal Center 30, 36  
S
Hue 26  
S VIDEO jack, described 14, 15  
Setting up channels 18  
Settings  
A
I
A/V Sync 39  
AC IN 15  
Info Banner 31  
Analog Setup 37  
Digital Setup 38  
Advanced Settings 27  
Alternate Audio 20  
Audio Out 34  
Information 34  
Infrared Receiver (IR) 22  
Installing the TV on a wall 43, 44  
Picture 26  
AUDIO OUT jack, described 15  
Auto Adjustment 36  
Auto Program 18, 37, 38  
Auto SAP, MTS setting 28  
Auto Wide 29  
Screen 29  
J, K  
Setup 31  
JUMP button 21  
Sound 28  
Sharpness 26  
L
Show/Hide Channels 37, 38  
SLEEP button 19  
Sound Mode 28  
Speaker 34  
Auto YC 33  
Label Channels 37, 38  
Label Video Inputs 32  
Language 31  
B
Backlight 26  
Balance 28  
Bass 28  
Light Sensor  
STANDBY LED 22  
Steady Sound 28  
Stereo, MTS setting 28  
Support Belt 16  
Surround 28  
Described 22  
Setting 33  
BBE 28  
Bilingual audio 28  
Brightness 26  
M
Swivel 17  
MENU  
Analog 24  
C
T, U  
Analog Favorites 24  
Digital 24  
Cable  
Target Inputs 26, 28, 29  
TIMER LED 22  
with VCR, connecting 13  
Caption Vision 31, 39  
CH+/– button 21, 22  
Channels  
Digital Favorites 24  
Settings 25  
Timer Settings 33  
TOOLS button 21  
Treble 28  
MENU button 20, 22  
Mono, MTS setting 28  
Movie Rating 34  
MTS 28  
Creating labels 37, 38  
Troubleshooting 41, 42  
TruSurround XT 28  
Turning on/off the TV 22  
TV Rating 34  
Setting up 18  
Closed caption modes 31  
Color 26  
MUTING button 20  
Color Temperature 26  
Current Time 33  
N
TV/VIDEO button 19  
Unrated 34  
Noise Reduction 26  
US Models 34  
D
O
Diagnostics 39  
V
OPTICAL OUT 15  
Digital Channels 38  
Digital Setup 39  
VCR  
P, Q  
With cable, connecting 13  
Vertical Center 30, 36  
Vertical Size 30  
DIGITAL/ANALOG button 20  
Display Area 30  
Parental Lock 32, 39  
PC IN 14  
DISPLAY button 21  
Dynamic, Sound Mode 28  
VHF/UHF input, described 15  
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described  
14, 15  
Phase 36  
PIC OFF LED 22  
Picture 26  
E
Viewing Blocked Programs 35  
VOL+/– button 20, 22  
PICTURE button 19  
Picture Mode 26  
Pitch 36  
English Rating 35  
ENT button 21  
W, X, Y  
POWER button 20, 22  
POWER LED 22  
Power Management 36  
Power Saving 33  
Preparation 43, 44  
Problems, troubleshooting 41, 42  
Program Options 20  
Quiet Power On 33  
F
WIDE button 21  
Favorite Channels 37, 38  
FREEZE button 19  
French Rating 35  
Wide Mode 29, 36  
G
GUIDE button 19  
H
R
HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/480p/  
480i), described 15  
Reset 26, 28, 36, 42  
RETURN button 20  
HDMI IN jack, described 15  
Headphones jack, described 14  
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