Sony KDL 32BX310 User Manual Operating Instructions KDL32BX310

User Manual: Sony KDL-32BX310 Operating Instructions

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LCD

Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

Introducing Your New BRAVIA®

Getting Started

Operating the TV

Using Features

Using the Menus

Other Information

Sony Customer Support

U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport

Canada: www.sony.ca/support

United States

1.800.222.SONY

Canada

1.877.899.SONY

Please Do Not Return

the Product to the Store

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For Your Convenience

Online

Registration:

Be sure to register your TV.

United States

Canada

http://productregistration.sony.com

http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration

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CAUTION

To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use

this AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other

outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted.

❑Operating on 120 V AC.

❑Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F

(5°C).

Licensing Information

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC

in the United States and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and

the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

“BRAVIA” and and are trademarks or registered

marks of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Cleaning

When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid

any chance of electric shock.

• Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.

• Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly

moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.

• If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the

instruction provided on the package.

• Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or

benzine for cleaning.

• See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional

information.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of

the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.

Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).

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Customer Support

United States

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

Canada

http://www.sony.ca/support

On-line Registration

United States

http://productregistration.sony.com

Canada

http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration

Contents

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® . . . . . . . .4

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your

BRAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Four Steps to a Stunning HD

Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Attaching the Table-Top Stand . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Locating Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .14

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or

Enclosed Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Securing the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Running Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Operating the TV

Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Remote Control Button Description . . . . . . .20

TV Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using Features

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Wide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Wide Mode with PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playing back Photo via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the Menus

Navigating through TV Menus . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using the Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using the Parental Lock Settings . . . . . . . . .31

Using the Setup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Other Information

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for

PC and HDMI IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using a Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . .38

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Important Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA®

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

Thank you for choosing this Sony

BRAVIA

high-definition television. Use the

documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA

The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA

TV is only as good as the quality of the

signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new

BRAVIA

TV, you need

access to HD programming. Your

BRAVIA

TV can receive and display HD programming

from:

• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna

• HD cable subscription

• HD satellite subscription

• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment

Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD

programming.

Safety Booklet

Contains precautionary

measures to keep you and

your TV safe. Read this

information prior to setting up

your TV.

Quick Setup Guide

Provides TV setup information with sample

connection diagrams.

Operating Instructions

Provides the most detailed

information to operate your

TV.

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Introducing 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, for connecting optional equipment.

You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth

movement, and high-impact visuals from

1080 HD signals as shown here.

When you compare a high-definition signal

to a standard analog signal, you will notice

a big difference in picture quality. If black

bars appear as shown here, press WIDE

on the remote control to fill the screen.

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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 complete the task. Look for

the attachment instructions provided with the TV.

Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:

• Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.

• Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.

• Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid

damage.

• Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15.

• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.

• Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.

• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may

cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color.

Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on.

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Attaching the Table-Top Stand

1Release the AC power cord from the TV.

2Place 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 this task with at least two or three people (see page 6 for details).

Thick and soft cloth

Screw (+PSW 5 x 16)

(Supplied)

• To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the three screws guided by the allow mark

on the Table-Top Stand. Do not remove any other screws.

Two of removed screws are needed to install the Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 40 for details).

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Locating Inputs and Outputs

Item Description

1HDMI 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

enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Be sure to use only an HDMI

cable that bears the HDMI logo.

Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment. Use a DVI-to-HDMI

cable or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an

additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO

IN of PC IN.

2PC IN (RGB) Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector. Can also be

connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart”

on page 36 for the signals that can be displayed.

For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not

supplied). If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to the computer before

connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.

You may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC’s resolution and timing. See

page 13 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV.

VIDEO IN/

COMPONENT

IN/R-AUDIO-L

(MONO)

This input port can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO) or as a component

video input (COMPONENT). For composite use, connect the yellow jack to Y for

video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component connection,

use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L (mono) and R for audio

signal.

This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO and COMPONENT when

VIDEO or COMPONENT is connected.

Rear Panel

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*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

4DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (OPTICAL)

Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby*1

Digital compatible.

5CABLE/

ANTENNA

RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

6USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo files.

Item Description

• An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI connection.

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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

8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna

programming, as indicated below.

75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm

coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected

by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

Cable

Antenna

A/B RF Switch

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

• Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings

for your input signal (page 30).

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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 audio) input located on the back of your TV.

Shown with HDMI Connection

Shown with DVI Connection

Rear of TV

HDMI cable

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

Rear of TV DVI-to-HDMI cable

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite

antenna cable

Audio cable

(stereo mini plugs)

(Continued)

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Shown with Component Connection

Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Component video cable

Audio cable

PR (red)

PB (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 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO

IN of PC IN. For details, see page 8.

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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)

• Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and

audio cable (page 8).

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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

USBCABLE/

ANTENNA

VCR/Game

system/

Camcorder

• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.

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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 cm) 23/8

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Installed with stand

inches

11 7/8

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

(30 cm)

Installed on the wall

Leave at least

this much space

around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

• Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause

a fire.

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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 and/or stand.

❑Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets.

❑Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV.

❑Never install the TV on:

• slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.

• furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

❑Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over.

❑Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand (not supplied).

1Secure the stand for the TV.

Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces

(not supplied) to secure the stand.

For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

• attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

• attach the other side to the TV stand.

Angle braces

Stand

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2Secure the TV to the stand.

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

• M4 machine screw (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand).

• A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand).

• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no

excess slack in the rope or chain.

An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.

The length of the M4 machine screw differs

depending on the rope or chain diameter.

Please refer to right illustration.

3Anchor the TV to the wall.

Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope).

Screw hole on the

Table-Top Stand

M4 machine screw

(not supplied)

Screw

(not supplied)

Rope or chain

(not supplied)

5-6 mm

Screw M4

Rope or chain

TV’s Table-Top Stand

Anchor bolts

(not supplied)

Wall-anchor

(not supplied)

Rope or chain

(not supplied)

Wall-mount holes

• Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV

model name.

For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories

For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669

• Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to the wall provides minimum

protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, be sure to follow the three

measures recommended.

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Running Initial Setup

During initial setup, you will perform the following:

• Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text

• Scan for digital and analog channels

Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick Setup

Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams.

3Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to

the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the

Auto Program.

1Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will

appear.

2Use the remote control buttons described below to

navigate through the Initial Setup.

V/v/B/b buttons:

Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable.

button:

Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.

ConfirmConfirm

Please select your language:

English

Español

Français

Initial Setup

ConfirmConfirm

• Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Auto Program can be done at later

time. To run Auto Program at a later time, press HOME and select Auto Program under

Channel settings.

• Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not

supplied)); for more details see page 10.

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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 directly at the IR sensor

located on your TV.

• Make sure that no objects are blocking the path

between the remote control and the IR sensor on your

TV.

• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote

control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.

• If you are having problems with the remote control,

reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that

they are correctly inserted.

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Remote Control Button Description

Button Description

1INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV

mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.

See page 24.

2CC Press to cycle through the available settings for

Closed Captions (CC)

Off

, and

On when

Muting

3WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide

Mode settings. See page 23.

4RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the

screen when displaying menu items and settings.

5HOME/

Press to display the menu with TV functions and

settings. See “Using the Menus” on page 26.

60-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel. Press

ENT

to change

channels immediately.

7Use with 0-9 to select digital channels.

For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and .

8MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

restore the sound.

9VOL (2)

+/–

Press to adjust the volume.

2 1

•The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.

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Operating the TV

Button Description

0POWER

"/1Press 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/bPress V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to

select/confirm an item.

OPTIONS

Press to display a list of convenient functions and

menu shortcuts. The

OPTIONS

menu items vary

based on current input and content.

qf JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels

and external inputs. The TV alternates between the

current/last channel or external input selected.

qg CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly

through channels, press and hold down either CH +/–.

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TV Controls and Indicators

Item Description

1HOME

Press to display

with TV functions and settings (see “Using the Menus” on page 26).

t (Input)

Press to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.

In the menu screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.

3– 2 +

Press to adjust the volume. In the

screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

4– CH + Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down

either CH –/+. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

51 (Power) Press to turn on and off the TV.

6" (Power) LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

71 (Standby)

LED

Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

8 (Picture

Off)/

(Timer) LED

Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set.

Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off.

9(IR) Infrared

Receiver

Receives IR signal from the remote control. Do not put anything over the sensor, doing

so may affect its function.

0Speaker Outputs audio signal.

• For more information about setting up the external inputs labels and the Skip feature, see page 35.

• Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord.

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Using Features

Favorites

Your favorite channels and external inputs can

be accessed by pressing the HOME button

once they are added to the list.

1Press HOME and select the Channel

settings.

2Select Favorites, then press .

The favorites list appears.

3Press V/v to select a channel or input, then

press .

Adding to Favorites

While tuned to the channel you want to watch

or viewing connected equipment, press HOME

and select Favorites in the Channel settings

to display the list. Highlight Add to

Favorites, then press . Your newly added

item will be listed at the top of the list. When

you continue to add items beyond the 10th

item, the item listed at the bottom of the list

will be automatically removed from the list.

Wide Mode

The Wide Mode feature allows you to select

the screen display of your preference. Based

on the original signal source, you may see

black bars around the picture or just on the

both sides of the screen. Sometimes you will

see the picture fill the full screen. This is due to

the signals your TV receives.

You can manually select available Wide

Mode settings as you watch your TV by

pressing the WIDE button on your remote

control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide.

To set Auto Wide

Press HOME and select the Screen settings.

Select Auto Wide and set to On.

To change the Wide Screen Mode

Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the

available modes.

Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources

only.

Favorites

Add to Favorites

Cable 4.61 ABC

Antenna 12 BBCNEWS

Component 3 DVD

Antenna 24.6 BBO

Cable 34 ESPN HD

Cable 36.1 STAR Ch

HDMI 1 BD

HDMI 2 Recorder

Antenna 52.5 NHKHi

Cable 88.6 NHK BS2

Set

• Favorite channels and external inputs

can also be added using the OPTIONS

button on the remote control.

•Your Favorites list will be cleared each

time you run the Auto Program.

4:3 Original source

16:9 Original source

Standard-

definition source

High-definition source

Wide Zoom Wide Zoom

Normal Normal

This mode is not available.

Full Full

Zoom Zoom

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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 PC input mode.

Inputs

Press INPUT to display the Input menu and

toggle through the external inputs to select

your video signal for viewing including the TV

mode. The inputs list consists of TV mode and

other equipment connected to the TV.

You can label your external inputs to identify

them easily.

To Label an Input

1Press HOME and select the Setup

settings. Select the Label Video Inputs

option. Press V/v to highlight the video

input (HDMI, Video, Component, PC)

to which you want to assign a label; press

to select the input of your choice.

2Press V/v to highlight one of the

displayed labels that corresponds to your

connected equipment, then press .

3If you have an open input where no

equipment is connected, you can label it as

Skip. When you assign Skip, your TV

will skip over this input when you press

the INPUT button. The Skip labeled input

is grayed out in the input list.

Incoming PC signal

Normal

Full 1

Full 2

SetSet

Screen PC

Wide Mode

Auto Adjustment

Phase

Pitch

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

Normal

PC Settings

800 × 600

•Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust

the display position and phase of the

picture when the TV receives an input

signal from the connected PC.

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Using Features

Playing back Photo via USB

You can enjoy photo files stored in a Sony

digital still camera or camcorder through a

USB cable or USB storage device on your TV.

1Connect a supported USB device to the

TV.

2The file or the folder list automatically

appears.

You can show the file or the folder list by

selecting USB in the Input menu if the

TV is in the other input after connecting

the digital still camera or other device to

the USB port.

3Press V/v/B/b to select a file or folder,

then press .

When you select a folder, select a file,

then press .

Playback starts.

Notes when playing back files

• While the TV is accessing the data on the

USB device, observe the following:

– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB

device.

– Do not disconnect the USB cable.

– Do not remove the USB device.

The data on the USB device may be

damaged.

• Sony will not be held liable for any damage

to, or loss of, data on the recording media due

to a malfunction of any connected devices or

the TV.

• USB playback is supported for the following

photo file formats:

– JPEG (JPEG format files with the

extension “.jpg” and conforming to DCF

2.0 or Exif 2.21)

• Playback may not start automatically when

some digital still cameras (such as cameras

with internal memory) are connected.

• The file name and folder name support only

English.

• When you connect a Sony digital still

camera, set the camera’s USB connection

mode to “Auto” or “Mass Storage.” For more

information about USB connection mode,

refer to the instructions supplied with your

digital camera.

• Use a USB storage device that is compliant

with USB Mass Storage Class standards.

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Using the Menus

The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings.

Navigating through TV Menus

1Press on the remote control to display the menu

options.

2Press V/v/B/b to navigate on the menu or adjust the

settings.

3Press to select or confirm.

4Press to exit.

The following icons contain all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings.

The options you can select may vary. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed.

Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference.

Sound: customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference. You can also change

the settings to output the sound to your connected audio equipment.

Screen: adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen.

Channel: navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as

autoprogram channels. You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned

to them.

Parental Lock: set the password and limit access to programming based on rating levels.

You can also block channels and inputs.

Setup: modify and customize a variety of general setting options.

2,3

1,4

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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 available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to

enhance the video shown on the screen.

Text

This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to

enhance the text shown on the screen.

Reset Resets the current Picture settings to their defaults, except Picture Mode.

Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Color

Temperature

White adjustment

Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1/Warm

Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Warm 2 gives a redder

tint than Warm 1.

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise level. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.

Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.

Adv. Contrast

Enhancer

Automatically adjusts contrast to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness

of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark scenes, and will increase the

contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. Select from High, Medium, Low and

Off.

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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 MTS Audio and

Alternate Audio.

Equalizer Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve. Select Reset to reset the

Equalizer settings to the default values. (Available when Sound Mode is set to

Custom.)

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.

Select Off to disable this function.

MTS Audio

Enjoy stereo,

bilingual and mono

programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in

stereo.

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.

Alternate Audio

Digital channels only

Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The

program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate

audio streams.

•MTS Audio is only available for analog programs.

•Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams.

• You can also access Sound Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS

button on the remote control.

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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 (Standard definition source). When the original

source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to display the

16:9 picture in its original size.

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.

Auto Wide On Select On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on the

content.

Off If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off. Choose one

of the Wide Mode options when this function is set to Off.

PC Settings When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen

appears instead of the Screen settings.

Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size.

Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area,

keeping its original aspect ratio.

Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.

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.

Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.

Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.

Horizontal

Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.

Vertical

Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.

•Normal is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source.

• For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 36.

•Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input.

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Using the Channel Settings

Option Description

Favorites Select favorite channels and external inputs (page 23).

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 channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.

1Select Auto Program.

2Select OK to start Auto Program.

Show/Hide

Channels

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– buttons.

1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to

show or hide. Then press to select it.

2Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. Then press to

select it.

• You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.

• Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list.

• Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0-9 and buttons.

• You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program.

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Using the Menus

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 password by entering it again.

Change Password

Select to change your password.

Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (page 32).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (page 33).

Rating 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 32 for details.

Canada: See page 33 for details.

Downloadable

U.S. Rating

(Available only

in U.S.A.

where advanced

ratings exist)

Off Turn Downloadable U.S. Rating off. No programs that contain

downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.

Custom Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.

Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.

Unrated

(Available only

when Country is

set to U.S.A.)

Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.

Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings.

To View a Blocked Channel

Press when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.

• You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your

password, see “Lost password” on page 46.

• Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U.S. Rating menu and the menu will

no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.

• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked:

programs broadcasted from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports,

news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

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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 31).

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and general audience.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.

RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children

under 17.

NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.

TV Rating

Block programs by

their rating, content

or both

Age-Based Ratings

TV-Y All children.

TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.

TV-G General audience.

TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature audience only.

Content-Based Ratings

FV Fantasy violence.

DSuggestive dialogue.

LStrong language.

SSexual situations.

VViolence.

• To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

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Using the Menus

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 31).

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press when tuned to a blocked

program, then enter the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. To

reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your

Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

GGeneral programming.

PG Parental guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.

13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

U.S.A. Rating See “US Models” on page 32 for details.

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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

Muting

Closed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is

muted.

Analog CC Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.

CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialogue 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).

Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is available, select from the

Service 1-6 or CC1-4.

Digital CC

Options

Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption

options. Select As Broadcast or Custom. The Custom option is

available on the Digital CC setting.

Custom Allows you to customize the following settings:

Character

Size

Small, Standard, Large

Character

Style

Style 1-7

Character

Color

Color 1-8

Character

Opacity

Solid, Translucent

Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline,

Left Shadow, Right Shadow

Edge Color Color 1-8

Background

Color

Color 1-8

Background

Opacity

Solid, Translucent

• You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by pressing the

CC button on the remote control.

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Using the Menus

Option Description

Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you would like the TV to

remain on before shutting off automatically.

Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español,

Français.

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 COMPONENT IN jack, you can

select the label DVD for the Component input. Then when you press INPUT to change

inputs, the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI, Video, Component, PC) to which

you want to assign a label. Then press to select the input.

2Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press to select the label.

Power Saving Select from Off, Low, High, Picture Off to adjust your TV’s power consumption. By

selecting the High option, you will reduce the power consumption more than the other

available settings.

While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/– or MUTING buttons will not disable this

function. Press other buttons to disable it.

Auto Shut Off Select On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain

period of time. Select Off to disable this function.

Product

Support

Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this screen for your

convenience. TV specific information such as Model Name, Serial

Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings (if available from

the TV) are displayed here.

Signal

Diagnostics

Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.

Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all

receivable channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Some

settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial

Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting

section on page 46.

• You can assign following labels for each input:

–, Cable, Receiver, Satellite, VCR, DVD/BD, DVR, Audio System, Home Theater,

Game, Camcorder, Digital Camera, PC, Skip (except PC IN)

–, Skip (for PC IN)

•“–” indicates that no labels are assigned.

• If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the INPUT button.

• The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.

• Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.

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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 affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings.

Resolution Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Standard

Signals Horizontal

(Pixel)

×Vertical

(Line)

VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

XGA 1,024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

WXGA 1,280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA

1,280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA

1,360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA

• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

• This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.

• Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television.

• In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC

reboot may be necessary.)

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Other Information

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 cable connections.

For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-

Mount Bracket designed for your TV and the installation should be performed by a Sony

dealer or licensed contractor.

• Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model. Sufficient

expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for

withstanding the TV’s weight.

• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting

hooks to the TV set.

The supplied screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured from the attaching

surface of the mounting hook.

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall-mount bracket model. Use of

screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall,

etc.

• Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to

attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.

8-12 mm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket)

Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

• Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety information.

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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 and Licensed Contractors

To avoid injury and property damage, read these instructions carefully. Periodic inspection and

maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted.

Note when installing

When using the SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket, the space between the wall and the TV will be 6

cm (2 3/8 inches). Use this space to route cables to the TV.

6 cm (2 3/8 inches)

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For SU-WL500

Step 1: Checking the parts required for the installation

Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and check the contents for all required parts along with the

Instructions.

Step 2: Deciding on the installation location

Decide where you want to install your TV. Refer to the TV installation dimensions table.

Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.

Dimension Table

Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.

CAUTION

The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four

times that of the TV. Refer to your TV’s operating instructions for its weight.

Step 3: Installing the Base Bracket on the wall

Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.

Unit: mm

(inches)

Dimensions

Screen

center

dimensions

Length for each mounting angle Weight

Angle (0°) Angle (20°)

TV Model AB C DEFGH

×4

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772

(30 1/2)

484

(19 1/8)

166

(6 5/8)

419

(16 1/2)

142

(5 5/8)

287

(11 3/8)

457

(18)

453

(17 7/8)

6.1 kg

(13.5 lb.)

24.4 kg

(53.8 lb.)

Screen center point

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Step 4: Preparing the TV for wall mount installation

Follow the steps below to prepare for installing the TV.

1Secure 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 Locations Diagram/Table” (see page 42).

1Secure the Attachment Parts to the rear of the TV using the two screws. Screws (+PSW 5 ×

16) are common for attaching the Table-Top Stand.

Thick and soft cloth

Screw

(+PSW 5 × 16)

(supplied)

Attachment Parts (supplied)

• When installing the TV on the wall, one screw will be remained.

Be sure to store it in safe place, keeping it away from children.

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2Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV using the four screws supplied with the

Wall-Mount Bracket.

3Be sure to tighten the screws with equal torque strength.

Screw

(+PSW 6 × 16)

Mounting Hook

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2Adjust 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 bottom of the front panel too tight.

• Remove the screws or install the Mounting Hook on a stable and level surface.

TV Model Screw location Hook location

KDL-32BX310 d, g c

Screw location

When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV.

Hook location

When installing the TV onto Base Bracket.

Wall

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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 read this operating instructions manual, contact the following:

For US Support:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

For Canadian Support:

http://www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

Things to consider

• Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button. You may be watching the wrong input.

• If you cannot hear sound from the TV, you may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on your

remote control; press the MUTING button again or press VOL + to deactivate muting.

• If the remote control is not functioning properly, the batteries may be installed incorrectly or may be low or

an object or light may be interfering with the remote control.

• To reset the TV to factory default settings:

1Turn on the TV.

2Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the 1 button on the TV set. (The TV will turn

itself off, then back on again.)

3Release the V button when the TV is turn on.

IMPORTANT: The factory reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock

setting.

When the Password is lost or cannot remember, enter the master password: 4357. This password clears your

previous password and allows you to enter a new password.

Condition Explanation/Solution

No picture

No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 35).

Cannot receive any

channels

• Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

• Turn on the power of the TV.

• Check cable/antenna connections.

• Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source.

TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present

in the TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 30).

Cannot receive or select

channels

• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present

in the TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 30).

• To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Signal Type in the

Channel settings is set to Cable (see page 30). To receive or select

UHF channels over an antenna, make sure Signal Type is set to

Antenna.

The TV turns off

automatically

•Check if Sleep Timer is activated (see page 35).

• Check the Auto Shut Off settings (see page 35).

No picture from some video

sources

• Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.

• Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 24).

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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 controls by the signal provider. Many HD

channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard-

definition broadcasts. The picture is affected by the quality of the signal

received, which varies between channel and program.

Double images or ghosts • Check cable/antenna connections.

• Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear

on the screen

• Check if the antenna is broken or bent.

• 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 correct / The

picture is too bright

• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 27).

• 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 a 75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied).

• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

Blurry picture / Poor color • Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change

in room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a

blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours

before powering on again.

No sound / Noisy sound

No sound but good picture • Check the volume control.

•Press

MUTING

VOL +

so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (see

page 20).

• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not provide an audio signal.

• When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio, the broadcaster

may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language.

Press OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the

Alternate Audio language (see page 28).

Audio noise • Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied).

• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

Condition Explanation/Solution

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PC Input

No picture / No signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN

(with an HD15 cable) or with the HDMI IN.

• Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page

36.

• Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug-and-

play will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing.

• Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode.

Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 36).

•Adjust Pitch and Phase.

General

TV screen/the rear of the

TV feels warm

• Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD

panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This

is normal operation and not a cause for concern.

Wide Mode changes

automatically

• Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 29).

Suddenly the picture gets

smaller

• The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the method in

which the provider broadcasts their content. When HD content channels

switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be small with a

black border.

•Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes

since the content information is regulated by the channel signal provider.

You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer (see page 23).

This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or

manually change the Wide Mode again.

“Black box” on screen • You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 34). To

turn off this feature, set the CC Display option to Off. If you were

trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

Black bands appear at the

edges 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/Blu-ray (or contact your program provider).

• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the

screen.

• Programs broadcast in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content

will commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen

which are added by the broadcaster (see image on left).

•Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the

sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually

change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom, or Zoom to fill the screen,

which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or

manually change the Wide Mode again.

Certain programs on DVD

or other digital sources

display a loss of detail,

especially during fast-

motion or dark scenes

• This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by

certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which 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. These signal compressions are

more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV.

Condition Explanation/Solution

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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.

• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.

• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try

turning off the fluorescent lamps.

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 setting (see page 30).

Some photo files are not

displaying from my USB

equipment

• The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1,000 for USB

connected equipment. This limit includes non-supported files or just

folders. Files or folders are populated based on their time stamps. Photo

files or folders exceeding the limit will not be displayed.

Photo images appear small

in the screen

• Set display size to expanded.

• Whether or not photo images can or cannot be displayed in full-screen

depends on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file.

Photo images or folders

take time to display

• Depending on the image dimension, file size, and number of files in a

folder, some photo images or folders take time to display.

• The first time a camera is connected to the TV via USB cable, it may take

up to a couple of minutes for the photos to display.

Lost password • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter

the following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous

password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 31).

How to reset the TV to

factory settings

• Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press 1 on

the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.

IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your customized settings

including the Parental Lock setting.

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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 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 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:

❑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.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual

must be used with this equipment in order to comply with

the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part

15 of FCC Rules.

Compatible Wall-Mount Bracket Information

Use SU-WL500 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket with your TV

model.

Use with other Wall-Mount Brackets may cause instability

and could result in property damages or injury.

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.

For Customers in the United States

The lamp in this product contains mercury.

Disposal of these materials may be regulated

due to environmental considerations. For

disposal or recycling information, please

contact your local authorities or the

Telecommunications Industry Association

(www.eiae.org).

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for TV installations. Be

sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or

licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety

during the installation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: KDL-32BX310

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

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.

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.

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Specifications

• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

System

Television system NTSC: American TV standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB

QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)

Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69

Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135

Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Speaker output 6 W + 6 W

Input/Output jacks

CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs

VIDEO IN VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

COMPONENT IN YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p

Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24bits, Dolby Digital

PC Input (see page 36)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL)

PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal

PC IN D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive

See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN on page 36.

PC/HDMI IN 1 AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms, (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

USB JPEG

Power and others

Power requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 84 W

in use

in standby Less than 0.3 W with 120 V AC

Screen size

(inches measured diagonally)

31.5

(32 class)

Display resolution 1,388 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)

Speaker/Full range (2) (mm)

(inches)

30 × 100

(1 1/5 × 4)

Dimensions with stand (mm)

(inches)

772 × 526 × 207

30 1/2 × 20 3/4 × 8 1/4

without stand (mm)

(inches)

772 × 484 × 82

30 1/2 × 19 1/8 × 3 1/4

wall-mount hole pattern (mm)

200 × 300

wall-mount screw size (mm) M6 (length: refer to diagram on page 37)

Mass with stand (kg)

(lb.)

6.6

14.6

without stand (kg)

(lb.)

6.1

13.5

Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD072 (1)/Size AA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide

(1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation

guide (1)/Table-Top Stand (1)/Screw (3)/Attachment Parts (2)

Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500

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Index

0-9 buttons 20

Adv. Contrast Enhancer 27

Alternate Audio 28

Auto Program 18, 30

Auto Shut Off 35

Auto Wide 29

Balance 28

Brightness 27

CABLE/ANTENNA 9

CC button 20

CH +/– button 21, 22

Change Password 31

Channel Block 31

Closed Captions (CC) 34

Color 27

Color Temperature 27

COMPONENT IN 8

Country 31

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

DISPLAY button 21

Downloadable U.S. Rating 31

English Rating 33

ENT button 20

Enter password 31

Equalizer 28

Favorites 30

French Rating 33

HDMI IN 8

HOME/MENU button 20, 22

Horizontal Center 29

Hue 27

Infrared Receiver (IR) 22

Initial Setup 35

INPUT button 20, 22

Installing the TV on a wall 37, 38

JUMP button 21

Label Video Inputs 35

Language 35

Light sensor 22

Live Color 27

Movie Rating 32

MTS Audio 28

MUTING button 20

Noise Reduction 27

OPTIONS button 21

PC IN 8

PC Settings 29

Photo 25

Picture 27

Picture Mode 27

Picture Off ( ) LED 22

Power (1) button 22

POWER ("/1) button 21

POWER (") LED 22

Power Saving 35

Product Support 35

Rating 31

Reset 27, 28

RETURN button 20

Settings

Channel 30

Parental Lock 31

Picture 27

Screen 29

Setup 34

Sound 28

Sharpness 27

Show/Hide Channels 30

Signal Type 30

Sleep Timer 35

Sound Mode 28

Speaker 22

Standby (1) LED 22

Steady Sound 28

Timer ( ) LED 22

Troubleshooting 43–46

TV Rating 32

U.S.A. Rating 33

Unrated 31

USB 9

VIDEO IN/AUDIO (L/R) 8

Viewing Blocked Programs 33

VOL (2) +/– button 20, 22

WIDE button 20

Wide Mode 29

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