Sony KDL-32L504 - 32" Class Bravia L Series Lcd... User manual

LCD Digital
Color TV
©2009 Sony Corporation
KDL-32L504
BRAVIA
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
United States
1.800.222.S0NY
Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the 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.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use
this polarized AC plug with an extensioncord, receptacle or
other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted.
o Operate the TV only on 120-240 VAC.
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc .. registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
HDMI. the HDMllogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing. LLC.
Fergason Patent Properties. LLC:
U.S.
Patent No. 5.717.422
U.S. Patent No. 6.816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol arc trademarks of Dolby Lahoratories.
Blu-ray
Disc is atrademark.
"BRA VIA". BRAVIA. BRA VIA Sync. and I!iJ are trademarks or
registered marks of Sony Corporation.
"PlayStation" is aregistered trademark and "PS3" is atrademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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DIGITAL I
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
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,This manual is for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL-32L504 model.
i The 32 class has a31.5 inch viewable imagc size (measured diagonally).
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Your BRA VIA TV is ENERG Y ST AR® qualified
in the "Home" mode.
hmeets stricl energy efficiency guidelines set by
the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and
Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is ajoint
program of these government agencies. designed
to promote energy efficient products and
practices.
Changes to certain features. settings. and functionalities of this TV-
(i.e. Picture/Sound. Power Savings) can increase or change the
power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings. the power consumption
may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR
qualification in the "Home" mode.
Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information
Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with
your TV model.
Sony TV Model No.
KDL-32L504
Sony
Wall-Mount
SU-WL500
Bracket Model
No.
Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may cause
instability and could result in property damages or injury.
Cleaning
When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid
any chance of electric shock.
oWipe the LCD screen gently with asoft cloth.
oStubborn stains may be removed with acloth slightly
moistened with asolution of mild soap and warm water.
• If using achemically pretreated cloth, please follow the
instruction provided on the package.
oNever use strong solvents such as athinner, alcohol or
benzine for cleaning.
oSee the supplied Safety Booklet for additional
information.

Contents
Introducing Your New BRA VIA@
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA@ 4
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your
BRAVIA .4
The Four Steps to aStunning HD
Experience 5
TV Feature Highlights 5
Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV 6
Locating Inputs and Outputs 7
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV 8
Connecting the TV 9
Connecting Other Equipment 12
Bundling the Connecting Cables 13
When Installing the TV Against aWall or
Enclosed Area 13
Securing the TV 14
Running Initial Setup 16
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control. 17
Remote Control Button Description 18
TV Controls and Indicators 20
Using Features
Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for
HDMI
21
Using PIP Feature 22
Favorites 22
Wide Mode 23
Wide Mode with PC 23
Inputs 24
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus 25
Using the Picture Settings 26
Using the Sound Settings 27
Using the Screen Settings 28
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
HDMIIN 1/2/3 37
Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting 38
Troubleshooting 39
Important Notices 43
Specifications 44
Index 45
Customer Support
United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
On-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
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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
documentations listed below to get the most out of your
TV.
Safety Booklet
Contains precautionary
measures to keep you and
your TV safe. Read this
information prior to setting up
your
TV.
Operating Instructions
Provides the most detailed
information to operate your
TV.
Quick Setup Guide
Provides TV setup information with sample
connection diagrams and TV features.
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.
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The Four Steps to aStunning HD Experience •
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth
movement, and high-impact visuals from
1080 HD signals as shown here.
When you compareahigh-definition signal
to astandard analog signal, you will notice
abig 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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Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ::
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, acomplete HD system requires an HD sound system, a ~
source of HD programming, and aproper connection setup. Refer to the Quick Setup ~.
Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment.
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TV Feature Highlights
Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:
)0>- BRAVIA@ Sync™: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony
equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21).
)0>- PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV
program simultaneously (page 22).
)0>- Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy
access (page 22).
)0>- Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the
signal resolution (page 23).
)0>- InputSelection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment
(page 24).
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Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV
The TV is packaged with adetached Table-Top Stand so you can mount the TV to awall right
away.
If you are not mounting the TV to awall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Use a
Philips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the attachment
instruction taped to the TV unit.
Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:
•Disconnect all cables when carrying the
TV.
•This TV requires two or more people to carry.
•Placement
of the hands carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.
KDL-32L504
•Adequate ventilation is necessary (see page 13).
•For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
•Avoid installing the TV in aroom with reflective wall and floor materials.
•Avoid moving the TV from acold area to awarm 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 on the
TV.
•For additional safety information, read the supplied Safety and Regulatory Booklet.
•When cable connection is completed, be sure to secure the TV to astable surface or mount it to a
wall. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model is available on page 2
of this manual. For
details on securing the TV and items listed above, see page
14.
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Locating Inputs and Outputs
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Item Description .
This port is for service only.
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 aset-top box, DVD player, and
NV 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 1port when connecting DVI equipment. Use aDVI-to-HDMI
cable
or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using aDVI connection also requires an
additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to AUDIO
(UR).
Connects to the SVIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video
and SVIDEO are connected, SVIDEO signal has priority.
If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV's L(MONO)
audio input port. Use VIDEO IN 2with AUDIO L(mono) and
R.
~ VIDEO IN 2
SVIDEO
VIDEO/L
(MONO)-
AUDIO-R
@] PC IN
(RGS/AUDIO)
rn SERVICE
[2] HDMIIN 1/213
L-AUDlO-R
Connects to apersonal computer's video and audio output connector. Can also be
connected to other analog ROB equipment. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart"
on page 37 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-HD
15 cable.
You may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC's resolution and timing. See
page
11 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV.
ffiJ DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of adigital audio equipment that is
OUT (OPTICAL) PCMlDolby* Digital compatible.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment.
You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system.
Plug the cord into the nearest wall outlet.
RF input that connects to your Cable
or VHFIUHF antenna.
Item Description
[§] VIDEO IN 11 This input port can be used as acomposite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a
COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT I). For composite use, connect the yellow
IN 1jack to Y/Video for video and use audio L(mono) and Rfor audio signal. For
(1080P/1080il component connection, use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L
720p/480p/480i)1 (mono) and Rfor audio signal.
L(MONO)- This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO Iand COMPONENT I
when VIDEO Ior COMPONENT I is connected.
AUDIO-R
To set to auto detection, press MENU and go to the Setup settings. Select the
Video/Component 1Selection option then set to Auto.
[l] COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the SVideo and composite
IN 2video.
(1 080p/1080il Audio connection is required for the COMPONENT IN ports, connect audio (UR).
720 p/480p/480 i)1
L-AUDIO-R
lID AUDIO OUT
(FIX) UR
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[Q] CABLE!
ANTENNA
•An HDMI
or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 48Op, 720p, 1080i
and 1080p video formats. 1080124p is available only with HDMI connection. This TV displays all
picture format types in aresolution
of 1,366 dots x768 lines.
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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 VHFIUHF antenna (ATSC).
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
75-ohm coaxial cable --IIII(W1:]I --eSI Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
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• It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a75-ohm
coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected
by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
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.
AlB RF Switch
cable~·I.I
.~.::EI) Rear of TV
Antenna~. mCABLE/ANTENNA
•Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings
for your input signal (see page 30).
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H0Cable BoxlH0Satellite Box
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to ahigh-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 HOMI Connection
Rear of TV
CATV/Satellite antenna cable
H0 cable box!
HD satellite box
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• If your equipment has aDVI 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
(UR) of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 7.
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