Sony BRAVIA KLV-32S550AE Operation Manual

LCD Colour TV

Operating Instructions

KLV-37S550A

KLV-32S550A

KLV-32S530A

KLV-26S550A

Introduction Trademark information

Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

The illustrations used in this manual are of the KLV-32S550A unless otherwise stated.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Notes for Australia and New Zealand model

This product is ENERGY RATING qualified in the “Home” mode. ENERGY RATING is a programme designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.

• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY RATING requirements while maintaining optimum picture quality.

• Changes to certain features, settings and functionalities of this TV (e.g. Picture/Sound and Eco settings) can slightly change the power consumption.

Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may vary which possibly could exceed the stated energy rating. To reset the TV to ENERGY RATING qualified settings, select “Home” mode from the initial set-up procedure in “Factory Settings” under the “Set-up” menu.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide

Checking the accessories .................................. 4

1: Attaching the stand......................................... 4

2: Connecting an antenna/cable/VCR ................ 4

3: Preventing the TV from toppling over ............. 5

4: Bundling the cables ........................................ 5

5: Performing the initial set-up............................ 5

Selecting the language, country/region and

location .............................................................. 5

Auto-tuning the TV ............................................. 6

Watching TV....................................................... 6

Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV...... 6

Safety information .............................................. 7

Precautions ........................................................ 8

Overview of the remote ...................................... 9

Using the Tools menu......................................10

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators....... 11

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment ........................ 12

Viewing pictures from the connected

equipment......................................................... 13

Viewing Twin Picture ........................................ 14

Viewing PIP (Picture in Picture)........................ 14

Additional Information

Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount

Bracket).............................................................24

TV installation dimensions table...................... 25

Screw and Hook locations diagram/table....... 26

Troubleshooting ................................................27

Specifications ......................................Back cover

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus ............................... 15

Listening to the FM Radio ................................ 15

Using the Favourite List.................................... 16

Settings adjustment.......................................... 17

Picture menu ................................................... 17

Sound menu ....................................................18

Screen menu ................................................... 19

Set-up menu .................................................... 19

PC Settings menu............................................ 20

Channel Set-up menu......................................21

Eco menu ........................................................ 23

Before operating the TV, please read “Safety information” (page 7). Retain this manual for future reference.

Start-up Guide

Checking the accessories

Stand (1) and screws (4) Remote RM-GA016 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

1: Attaching the stand

B KLV-37S550A

2: Connecting an antenna/ cable/VCR

Connecting an antenna/cable

TV, CATV,

Satellite

If cannot

receive FM

signal

Antenna

selector

TV signal

Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR

signal

Antenna cable

(not supplied)

B KLV-32S550A/KLV-32S530A/KLV-26S550A

• This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place the TV onto the stand.

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5N·m (15kgf·cm).

• Ensure the AC power cord is away from screw holes during stand installation to avoid damage to the AC power cord.

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

VCR

Antenna cable (not supplied)

3: Preventing the TV from toppling over

For KLV-37S550A: For KLV-32S550A/

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not

supplied) in the TV stand.

2 Install a machine screw (M4 × 14, not

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

For KLV-32S550A/KLV-32S530A/ KLV-26S550A: Attach a nut (M4, not supplied) from the bottom of the Table-Top Stand to the screw securely.

3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw

with a strong cord.

z • An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the

TV. Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre to purchase a kit. Have your TV model name ready for reference.

KLV-32S530A/ KLV-26S550A:

4: Bundling the cables

• Do not bundle the AC power cord together with other cables.

5: Performing the initial set-up

3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1 Connect the TV to your AC power outlet

(110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) (New Zealand and Tunisia only: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).

2 Press 1 on the TV.

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV front panel is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV. When you turn on the TV for the first time, the

“Language” menu appears on the screen.

Selecting the language, country/ region and location

Follow the instructions on the screen.

3 Press F/f to select the language displayed

on the menu screens, then press .

Start-up Guide

4 Press F/f to select the country/region, then

press .

5 Press F/f to select “Home”, then press .

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Auto-tuning the TV

6 Press G/g to select “OK”, then press .

The TV starts searching for all available channels.

If a message appears for you to confirm the antenna connection

No programmes found. Please connect antenna (aerial) and select “Confirm” to start auto-tuning again. If 200 channels are found, auto-tuning is stopped.

7 When the “Programme Sorting” menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 21).

If you do not want to change the order in which the channels are stored on the TV, go to step 8.

8 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

9 Press G/g to select the desired setting in

“Display this menu next time?” dialogue, then press

z •If “Yes” is selected and the TV is turned off by

pressing 1 on the TV, or is disconnected from the AC power outlet, the initial set-up procedure restarts the next time the TV is turned on.

to exit.

Watching TV

1 Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV. 2 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to

select a TV channel.

3 Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.

Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV.

B KLV-37S550A

B KLV-32S550A/KLV-32S530A/KLV-26S550A

Safety information

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.

Installation

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including: – KLV-37S550A/KLV-32S550A/

KLV-32S530A: Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500 or SU-WL50B

– KLV-26S550A:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL100

• 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 so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length 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.

8mm - 12mm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount bracket)

Mounting Hook Hook attachment on rear of

TV set

Transporting

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

• Two or more people are needed to transport a large TV set.

• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.

• When lifting or moving the TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.

• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

10 cm

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or dust: – Do not lay the TV set flat, install

upside down, backwards, or sideways.

– Do no t place the TV set on a shelf, rug,

bed or in a closet.

– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth,

such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.

– Do not install the TV set as shown

below.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

10 cm

6 cm

Wall

AC power cord

Handle the AC power cord and outlet as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries: – Use only Sony supplied AC power cords,

not those of other brands.

– Insert the plug fully into the AC power

outlet.

– Operate the TV set on a 110-240 V AC

supply only (New Zealand and Tunisia only: 220-240 V AC).

– When wiring cables, be sure to unp lug the

AC power cord for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

– Disconnect the AC power cord from the

AC power outlet before working on or moving the TV set.

– Keep the AC power cord away from heat

sources.

– Unplug the AC power plug and clean it

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

Notes

• Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipment.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

• Do not modify the AC power cord.

• Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord.

• Do not pull on the AC power cord itself when disconnecting the AC power cord.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same AC power outlet.

• Do not use a poor fitting AC power outlet.

Prohibited Usage

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

Location:

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

Environment:

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Situation:

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from AC power outlet and antenna during lightning storms.

Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, not the front part.

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Broken pieces:

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the AC power for environmental and safety reasons.

• As the TV set is not disconnected from the AC power when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the AC power outlet to disconnect the TV set completely.

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC

power cord immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel.

When:

– AC power cord is damaged. – Poor fitting of AC power outlet. – TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit

or having something thrown at it.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through

openings in the cabinet.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black d ots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be damaged.

• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. Mercury is sometimes contained depending on the kind of fluorescent tubes. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the TV set from AC power outlet before cleaning. To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.

• To remove dust from the screen surface/ cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table stand.

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

Batteries

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult your local authority.

• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the television.

• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

• Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.

• Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture.

• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol is on the remote control.

Overview of the remote

1 "/1 – TV standby

Press to turn the TV on or to switch to standby mode.

2 AUDIO – Dual Sound (page 18) 3 SCENE – Scene Select mode

Press to display the “Scene Select” menu. When you select the desired scene option, the optimum sound and picture quality for selected scene are automatically set. Sports: Delivers picture scenes that let you experience realistic picture and sound like those in a stadium. Game: Delivers picture scenes that let you enjoy your game-playing experience to the fullest with superb picture and sound quality. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes just like those in a theatre-like atmosphere with dynamic sound. Music: Delivers sound effects that let you experience dynamic and clear sound like that at a concert. General: Current user settings.

4 Coloured buttons

In Text mode: Accesses the corresponding coloured Fastext menu quickly and easily. The Fastext feature can be used only when the Fastext broadcast is available.

5 / – Info / Text reveal

• Displays information. Press once to display current channel number, scene mode and screen mode. Press again to remove the display from the screen.

• In Text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

6 F/f/G/g/ – Item select / OK

• Selects or adjusts items.

• Confirms selected items.

7 TOOLS (page 10) 8 MENU

Displays or cancels the menu.

9 Number buttons

• Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the next digit

z • The number 5, PROG + and

AUDIO buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

quickly (page 21).

• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.

q; – Favourite list

Display the Favourite list that you have specified (page 16).

qa – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

qs PROG +/–/ /

• Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In Text mode: Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.

qd 2 +/– – Volume

Adjusts volume.

qf % – Mute

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

z • In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV without sound, press this button.

qg / – Text

In Text mode: Displays Text broadcast. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service)

qh RETURN

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qj – Twin Picture / PIP (page 14) qk a – TV mode

Exit Text mode, or switches to a TV display when displaying external input.

ql / – Input select / Text hold

• Displays the connected equipment list and selects the input source (page 13).

• In Text mode: Holds the current page.

w; – Wide Mode

Changes the picture size. Press repeatedly to select the desired wide mode.

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