Sony KDL-32BX310 Operating Instruction

4-297-517-14(1)

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

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United States

1.800.222.SONY

Canada

1.877.899.SONY

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

KDL-32BX310

Online Registration:

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Be sure to register your TV.

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4-297-517-14(1)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

Thank you for choosing this Sony documentation 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.

BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the

Quick Setup Guide

Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams.

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA

The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new access to HD programming. Your 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

BRAVIA

TV can receive and display HD programming

TV is only as good as the quality of the

BRAVIA

TV, you need

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

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.

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

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.

Attaching the Table-Top Stand

1 Release the AC power cord from the TV.

2 Place the TV with its screen facing up on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and

soft cloth. Use the supplied three screws to attach the Table-Top Stand to the TV. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three people (see page 6 for details).

Thick and soft cloth

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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).

Locating Inputs and Outputs

Rear Panel

Item Description

1 HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-

digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports 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.

2 PC 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, P signal. This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO and COMPONENT when VIDEO or COMPONENT is connected.

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

Item Description

4 DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (OPTICAL)

5 CABLE/

ANTENNA

6 USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo files.

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

Laboratories.

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

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

• 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.

Getting Started

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)

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 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.

A/B RF Switch

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).

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

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

Rear of TV

Shown with DVI Connection

Rear of TV

HD cable box/ HD satellite box

HDMI cable

DVI-to-HDMI cable

HD cable box/ HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

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Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)

(Continued)

Shown with Component Connection

Rear of TV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

(red)

(blue)

Y (green)

HD cable box/ HD satellite box

Component video cable

Audio cable

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

• 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.

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).

Getting Started

Connecting Other Equipment

Blu-ray Disc Player/ “PS3”

DVD player

Digital satellite receiver

Digital cable box

Personal computer

Audio system

VCR/Game system/ Camcorder

Digital recorder

Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater)

ANTENNA

• 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).

Installed with stand

4 inches (10 cm)

(30 cm)

inches

4 inches (10 cm)

inches

(6 cm)

Installed on the wall

4 inches (10 cm)

inches

(30 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

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

Air circulation is blocked.

4 inches (10 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Getting Started

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