Sony KDL-32BX330 - Manual

5 In troduc ing Your New BRAVIA ® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set , a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup . Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately...

6 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to compl...

7 G e tting Started Attaching the Table-Top Stand 1 Release the AC power cord from the TV. 2 Place the TV with its screen facing up on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. Use the supplied three screws to attach the Table-Top Stand to the TV. Make sure that you carry out t...

8 Locating Inputs and Outputs Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1/2 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 enhance...

9 G e tting Started * 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* 1 Digital compatible. 5 AUDIO OUT (FIX) Conn...

10 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and ...

11 G e tting Started HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with ...

12 Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Component video cable Audio cable P R (red) P B (blue) Y (green) HD cable box/HD satellite box • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1...

13 G e tting Started PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ...

14 Connecting Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/“PS3” DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Digital recorder USB CABLE/ANTENNA VCR/Game system/Camcorder or Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home...

15 G e tting Started When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). (30 cm) 11 7 / 8 inches (6 cm) inches 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches(10 ...

16 Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on furnit...

17 G e tting Started Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text• Choose your viewing environment• Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup . Refer t...

18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Guidelines to follow Push to open • Point your remote control dir...

19 O p era ting t h e T V Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 23. 2 CC Press to cycle through the available settings for Closed Captions (CC) : On , Off , and On...

20 Button Description 0 POWER " / 1 Press to turn on and off the TV. qa DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you are watching. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. qs V / v / B / b Press V / v / B / b to move focus/highlight. Pres...

21 O p era ting t h e T V TV Controls and Indicators Item Description 1 HOME Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see “Using the Menus” on page 25). 2 t (Input) Press to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. In the menu screen, this butt...

22 Using Features Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the HOME button once they are added to the list. 1 Press HOME and select the Channel settings. 2 Select Favorites , then press . The favorites list appears. 3 Press V / v to select a channel or input, ...

23 Using Fea tures Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings. When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected, you can change the PC Screen settings. To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in the...

25 Usin g the Me nus Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2 Press V / v / B / b to navigate on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press to select or confirm. 4 Press to ex...

26 Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Custom Select to store your preferred settings. Video This option is a...

27 Usin g the Me nus Using the Sound Settings Option Description Sound Mode Customized sound listening Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Custom Select to store your preferred settings. Reset Resets the current Sound settings to their defaults, except M...

28 Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (Sta...

29 Usin g the Me nus Using the Channel Settings Option Description Favorites Select favorite channels and external inputs (page 22). Signal Type Cable Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider. Antenna Select if you are using an antenna. Auto Program Automatically sets up the ...

30 Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter password The Parental Lock settings allow 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 ...

31 Usin g the Me nus US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 30). Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audience. PG Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental guidance for...

32 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 30). Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the passwo...

33 Usin g the Me nus Using the Setup Settings Option Description Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on. Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off. On when Muti...

35 O ther Inform ation Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. * The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This a...

36 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of the box as packaged. Some larger size TV may require removing the Table-Top Stand; refer to the instructions provided with the TV.Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making ca...

37 O ther Inform ation Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket To Customers Your TV can be wall-mounted using SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Please provide this installation information as well as the instruction supplied with SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket to your installer. To Sony Dealers ...

39 O ther Inform ation Step 4: Preparing the TV for wall mount installation Follow the steps below to prepare for installing the TV. 1 Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV. Determine the screw locations and secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV. Refer to the “Screw and Hook Locat...

41 O ther Inform ation 2 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. Step 5: Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. ~ • When you put the TV back on the Table-Top Stand, reverse the above steps.• When moving the TV, do not squeeze the ...

42 Troubleshooting Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of the cables; refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you re...

43 O ther Inform ation Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the store • Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal. Broadcast HD formats have poor quality • Content and signal quality are contr...

45 O ther Inform ation Remote control does not operate • To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on the TV. • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • K...

46 Important Notices For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Related Information 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 pro...

47 O ther Inform ation Specifications • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Model name KDL-32BX330 KDL-32BX331 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSBQAM on c...

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