Sony KDL-32L504 - 32" Class Bravia L Series Lcd Tv, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...s a 31 5 inch viewable imagc size measured diagonally 2 Your BRAVIA TV is ENERG Y STAR qualified in the Home mode h meets 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 functional...

Page 3: ...ntrol 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 ...

Page 4: ... 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 H...

Page 5: ... connection setup Refer to the Quick Setup Guide enclosed separately for connecting optional equipment 5 tXJ S b 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...

Page 6: ...uate 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 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 all...

Page 7: ...S VIDEO 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 2 with AUDIO L mono and R VIDEO IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R PC IN RGS AUDIO rn SERVICE 2 HDMIIN 1 213 L AUDlO R Connects to a personal computer s video and audio output connector Can also be connected to other analog ROB equipment See PC Input Signal Reference...

Page 8: ... L 720p 480p 480i 1 mono and R for audio signal L MONO This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO I and COMPONENT I when VIDEO I or COMPONENT I is connected AUDIO R To set to auto detection press MENU and go to the Setup settings Select the Video Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto l COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite IN 2 v...

Page 9: ...TENNA 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 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 a...

Page 10: ...tion Rear of TV CATV Satellite antenna cable H0 cable box HD satellite box 1 tii T Tf r T _ H_D_MJ_ca_bl_e J Shown with OVI Connection HD cable box HD satellite box CATV Satellite antenna cable 1 1 __ T LI_r _ e_ gj_ r rJ 1 Audio cable 1 DVI to HDMI cable Rear of TV r l L i r rl ill I m r I AUDIO R red 1 0 AUDIO L white y If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output connect the DVI ou...

Page 11: ...shown below This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB t Audio cable stereo mini plugs 1 Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio cable see page 7 The TV enters the standby mode automatically when the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been output...

Page 12: ...e Digital receiver cable box Audio system U O r tI I VCR Game Digital Analog audio Digital audio system recorder equipment equipment AN Receiver HomeTheater CABLE ANTENNA o 1 CABLE ANTENNA SERVICE ONLY Camcorder Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 12 ...

Page 13: ...losed 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 Installed with stand Installed on the wall t1 t S t s Leave at least this much space L _ __ t4 __ I_n _9 _ S __ 19_ J9_f l around the set 2 3 ainches 6 em 1 11 7 ainches 30 em i r f Leave at least this much space around the set Never insta...

Page 14: ... easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers o Install the TV where it cannot be pulled pushed or knocked over o 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 1 Secure the stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequ...

Page 15: ...Screw the bolts into the top most wall mount holes located on the rear of the TV Rope or chain attach to one anchor bolt Wall anchor attach to the wall stud strong enough to support the weight of the TV pass the rope through the wall anchor then attach to the other anchor bolt Anchor bolts Wall anchor l Wall mount holes __ Ropeor chain Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support B...

Page 16: ...hted option and advance to the next creen 3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV s CABLEIANTENNA input Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the Auto Program When prompted to elect Retail or Home be ure to elect Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode Select Cancel to top or cancel the Auto Program The Auto Program can be done a...

Page 17: ...orescent 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 To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching C and 0 on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the rem...

Page 18: ...ces while a Control for HDMI device i not selected Select the HDMI device and then pre SYNC MENU to di play the menu of connected equipment not available on all Control for HDMI equipment STOP Pre to top playback THEATER Pre to tum on and off the Theater Mode The picture ettings will be et for a cinema like experience and the audio will be witched to the audio output of the attached peaker of your...

Page 19: ...d menu shortcut The TOOLS menu item vary ba ed on current input and content Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels pres and hold down either CH Pre to di play the Ii t of External Inputs and TV mode Pre repeatedly to toggle through the inputs See page 24 Press 1 1 1 to move focu highlight Pres 0 to select confirm an item Press to jump back and forth between two channels Th...

Page 20: ... the menu screen these buttons serve as up down buttons Press to adjust the volume In the menu screen these buttons serve as left right buttons 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 Press to display menu with TV functions and settings see Using the Menus on page 25 Outp...

Page 21: ...ction For other equipment refer to its operating instructions Available options using Control for HOMI The following operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HOMI function to your TV Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV The TV will automatically turn on with the respective HOMI input The connected equipment is turne...

Page 22: ...S menu 3 The sub window will appear with last viewed TV channel and automatically witches to TV audio To Change Channels You can change the channel of the ub window by pre ing CH entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons or pressing JUMP to witch to the previously viewed channel To Exit from PIP 1 Press TOOLS 2 Press to highlight Exit PIP and press o to exit to full PC creen 22 Add...

Page 23: ...nnected to the TV and PC input is selected you can change the PC Screen settings To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard High definition source definition source R KJj J J Wide Zoom Wide Zoom 0 Normal Normal R This mode is not available Full Full KJj Zoom Zoom D D 0 Normal is available with 480i or ...

Page 24: ...tings Select the Label Video Inputs option Press 1 to highlight the video input Video 1 2 Component 1 2 HOMI 1 3 PC to which you want to assign a label press G to select the input of your choice 2 Press 1 to highlight one of the displayed labels that corresponds to your connected equipment then press G 3 If you have an open input where no equipment is connected you can label it as Skip When you as...

Page 25: ... your sound settings to suit your audio preference You can also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio equipment Screen Settings Adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen Channel Settings 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 assign...

Page 26: ...crease color intensity Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm Select to give the white colors a reddish tint Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Select to reduce the picture noise level Select from High Medium Low and Off Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default v...

Page 27: ... the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts 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 Sound Mode Customized soulld listening Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound MTS Audio Enjoy stereo bilin...

Page 28: ...enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Normal Displays the recommended picture area 1 2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture Allows you to move the positi...

Page 29: ...Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area Auto Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the Adjustment 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 Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness Adjust uneven sha...

Page 30: ...nels until you find the channel you want to show or hide Then press G to select it 2 Press 1 to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden Then press G to select it Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press 1 to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press 1 to scroll through the l...

Page 31: ... permitted are U S TV PG PG Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Select to set ratings manually U S See page 32 for details Canada See page 33 for details Turn Downloadable U S Rating off No programs that contain downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings Select to clear the entire do...

Page 32: ...guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by TV V All children their rating content TV V7 Directed to children age 7 and older or both 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 D Suggestive dialogue L...

Page 33: ...ung 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 Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your password Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature To reactiv...

Page 34: ... 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 On when Closed Captions CC is turned on when the TV is Muting muted Off Closed Captions CC is turned off Allows you to select basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects CC3 C...

Page 35: ...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 1 Press 1 to highlight the video input Video 1 2 Component 1 2 HDMI1 3 PC to which you want to ...

Page 36: ...t Off to disable this function This feature is available when Control for HDMI is On TV Auto Power Select On to control your TV s power on from your connected On equipment with Control for HDMI function Select Off to disable this function This feature is available when Control for HDMI is On Displays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV Press TOOLS while the equip...

Page 37: ...8 47 4 60 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 j 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 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 The 1080p timing when ...

Page 38: ...e wall for withstanding the TV s weight For product protection and safety reasons Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that the wall mounting of your TV is performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors SU WL500 KDL 32L504 Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set The supp...

Page 39: ...ur 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 Check the Power Saving settings see page 34 Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV s memory see pages 16 and 30...

Page 40: ...de to Low or High it will enhance the black level 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 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...

Page 41: ... operation and not a cause for concern Black box on screen Wide Mode changes automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen setting...

Page 42: ... Wide Mode again 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 To determine if the problem is wi...

Page 43: ...rade Name SONY Model KDL 32L504 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 I This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause ...

Page 44: ...ut see page 37 AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms typical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital optical signal OPTICAL 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 1 2 3 on page 37 PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms Power and others Power requirement 120 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption in use 135W in stand...

Page 45: ...nput Block 31 F Favorites 30 FAVORITES button 18 French Rating 33 H HDMI IN jack described 7 HDMI Settings 36 Horizontal Center 28 29 Hue 26 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver lR 20 INPUT button 19 20 Installing the TV on a wall 38 J JUMP button 19 L Label Channels 30 Language 35 M MENU button 18 20 Movie Ratin 32 MTS Audio c 7 MUTING button 19 N Noise Reduction 26 P PC IN 7 PC Settings 29 Phase 2...

Page 46: ...U U S A Rating 33 Unrated 31 V Vertical Center 28 29 VIDEO AUDIO UR jacks described 7 8 Video Component I Selection 35 Viewing Blocked Programs 33 VOL button 19 20 W WIDE button 18 Wide Mode 28 29 46 ...

Page 47: ... www sony net Printed in China For Your Convenience Be sure to register your TV United States http productregistration sony com 4 159 783 11 1 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111 46 71126 001 ...

Page 48: ...e control Press the INPUT button repeatedly until your selection is highlighted on screen Refer to your Operating Instructions Manual for more information on adjusting or customizing your settings Press the WIDE button on your remote control to display the Wide Mode setting of your preference Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content...

Page 49: ...able Antenna connection Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA TV Connect PC s audio output when using an HD15 connection Press PC s FUNCTION Key Select Output to transmit to TV When using an HD15 connection adjust TV s Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness Refer to your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual for more information AN Receiver Blu ray Disc DVD c Ip Digital Optical Audio J HD Cable Box or J HD ...

Page 50: ... SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE FURTHERMORE SONY AND ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SONY SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE NO ORAL OR WRITIEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE AWARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY CHANGE TH...

Page 51: ...t FAR 52 227 19 and subparagraph c i ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DOD FAR 252 227 7013 and any comparable federal state or local law or regulation Manufacturer is Sony Electronics Inc 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 GOVERNING LAW VENUE JURY TRIAL WAIVER This EULA will be governed by the laws of the State of California United States of America without reg...

Page 52: ...d security it is recommended that you attach to the wall or anchor to the floor all entertainment units TV stands bookcases shelving and bureaus using appropriate hardware such as brackets screws or toggles Place the television on sturdy furniture appropriate for the size of the TV or on a low rise base Push the television as far back as possible Place electrical cords and audio visual cables out ...

Page 53: ...ecodeur 2 Broadcaster The broadcaster controls the quality of the program Some programs are broadcast in High Definition HD while other programs are broadcast in Standard Definition SO even on HD stations HD broadcast Crisp clear picture Does your picture quality seem poor Do you have a cable or satellite box Factors other than your TV can affect picture quality 1 Cable or Satellite Set Top Box ST...

Page 54: ...the TV may cause picture distortion and or noisy sound Additic INSTALLATION The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet o Do not install the TV face up or down upside down or on its side o Do not install the TV in hot oily humid or excessively dusty places o Do not install the TV in places _ O subject to extreme temperature 00 such as in direct sunlight near a radiator or ...

Page 55: ...p the plug and v disconnect from the wall outlet Ii first Do not pull by the cord D Keep the power cord away from heat sources A TV set with a three wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective earthing connection D Do not convert or damage the AC power cord o Consult your electrician to have the outlet changed to suit your TV Subjecting the AC p...

Page 56: ...ed For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product Visit SONY s Web Site www sony com support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 S0NY 7669 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 S0NY 7669 Repair Replacement Warranty This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair replacement part or replacement prod...