Sony KDL-32L5000, KDL-26L5000 User Manual

LCD Digital
Color TV

Sony Customer Support

U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: www.sony.ca/support

Operating Instructions

KDL-32L5000
KDL-26L5000

© 2009 Sony Corporation

United States

1.800.222.SONY

Sony will work to resolve
your questions more quickly than your retailer.

Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store

Canada

1.877.899.SONY

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 extension cord, receptacle or
other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted.

❑ Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC.

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.

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 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

“BRAVIA”, , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or
registered marks of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified
in the “Home” mode.
It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint
program of these government agencies, designed
to promote energy efficient products and
practices.

❑ When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to meet

ENERGY STAR requirements.

❑ Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of

this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can slightly

change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption
may increase which possibly could exc eed the limits required for the
ENERGY STAR qualification.

Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information

Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with
your TV model.

Sony TV Model No.

KDL-26L5000 KDL-32L5000

Sony
Wall-Mount
Bracket Model

SU-WL100 SU-WL500

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.

• 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.

This manual is for the 26 and 32 class BRAVIA KDL-L5000 series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 32 class has a 31.5
inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).

2

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

TV Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

®

Getting Started

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

Locating Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Bundling the Connecting Cables. . . . . . . . . . 13

When Installing the TV Against a Wall 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 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

HDMI IN 1/2/3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting . . . . . . .38

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Important Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

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

3

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

®

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

Thank you for choosing this Sony
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.

BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the

®

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
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 or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

4

The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup

Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a
source of HD programming, 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.

TV Feature Highlights

Yo u r BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:

➢ BRAVIA Sync: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony

equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 21).

Introducing Your New BRAVIA®

➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV

program simultaneously (page 22).

➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy

access (page 22).

➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the

signal resolution (page 23).

➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment

(page 24).

5

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV

The TV is packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount the 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. 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.

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

• Placement of the hands carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.

• 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 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 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 a stable 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.

6

Locating Inputs and Outputs

Side Panel Rear Panel

SERVICE

ONLY

1

2

IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R
2
VIDEO IN

Item Description

1 SERVICE This port is for service only.
2 HDMI IN 1/2/3

L-AUDIO-R

3 VIDEO IN 2

S VIDEO
VIDEO/L
(MONO)­AUDIO-R

4 PC IN

(RGB/AUDIO)

5 DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (OPTICAL)

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

2

3

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all­digital 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 AUDIO (L/R).

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video
and S VIDEO are connected, 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.

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 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-HD15 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.

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

4

AUDIO

PC IN

VIDEO IN

Y

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

1 2

COMPONENT IN

(1080p/1080i/

720p/480p/480i)

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

OUT
(FIX)

67

RGB

8

5

9

L

AUDIO

R

1

3

IN

0

CABLE/ANTENNA

2

Getting Started

(Continued)

7

Item Description

6

VIDEO IN 1/
COMPONENT
IN 1
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
L (MONO)­AUDIO-R

7

COMPONENT
IN 2
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R

8 AUDIO OUT

(FIX) L/R

9 AC power cord Plug the cord into the nearest wall outlet.
0 CABLE/

ANTENNA

This input port can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a
component video input (COMPONENT 1). For composite use, connect the yellow
jack to Y/Video for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For
component connection, use Y, P
(mono) and R for audio signal.
This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT 1
when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT 1 is connected.
To set to auto detection, press MENU and go to the Setup settings. Select the
Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto.

Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite
video.
Audio connection is required for the COMPONENT IN ports, connect audio (L/R).

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.

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

, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L

B

• 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. This TV displays all
picture format types in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.

8

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

Getting Started

Cable

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).

A

B

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

(Continued)

9

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

PC IN

Y

PC IN

Y

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

OUT
(FIX)

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

OUT
(FIX)

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

HD cable box/
HD satellite box

L

AUDIO

R

1

3

IN

HDMI cable

CATV/Satellite

DVI-to-HDMI cable

antenna cable

HD cable box/
HD satellite box

L

AUDIO

R

1

3

IN

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

1 2

COMPONENT IN

(1080p/1080i/

720p/480p/480i)

Shown with DVI Connection

Rear of TV

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

1 2

COMPONENT IN

(1080p/1080i/

720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Audio 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 (L/R) of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 7.

10

Shown with Component Connection

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

P

(red)

R

P

(blue)

B

Y (green)

Rear of TV

AUDIO

PC IN

VIDEO IN

Y

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

1 2

COMPONENT IN

(1080p/1080i/

720p/480p/480i)

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

OUT
(FIX)

HD cable box/
HD satellite box

L

AUDIO

R

1

3

IN

Component video cable

Audio cable

PC

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.)

Getting Started

HD15-HD15 cable
(analog RGB)

Rear of TV

PC IN

Y

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

OUT
(FIX)

L

AUDIO

R

1

3

IN

Audio cable
(stereo mini plugs)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

1 2

COMPONENT IN

(1080p/1080i/

720p/480p/480i)

• 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 from the PC for more than 30 seconds (see page 34).

11

Connecting Other Equipment

AUDI O

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

P

B

P

R

L

(MONO)

AUDI O

R

1 2

COMPONENT IN

(1080p/1080i/

720p/480p/480i)

Personal
computer

PC IN

Y

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

OUT
(FIX)

Blu-ray
Disc Player/
“PS3”

AUDIO

1

3

DVD
player

L

R

IN

satellite
receiver

CABLE/ANTENNA

Digital
cable box

Audio
system

SERVICE

2

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R
2
VIDEO IN

ONLY

IN

Digital

CABLE/ANTENNA

VCR/Game
system

Digital
recorder

Analog audio
equipment

Digital audio equipment

(A/V Receiver/
HomeTheater)

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

12

Camcorder

Bundling the Connecting Cables

Untie the AC power cord from the plastic cable band and connect the AC power cord to the nearest
wall outlet when all the necessary connection is completed. Use the same plastic cable band to
bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.

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).

Getting Started

Installed with stand

11

4 inches
(10 cm)

7

/

8

(30 cm)

inches

4 inches
(10 cm)

3

inches

2

/

8

(6 cm)

Installed on the wall

4 inches
(10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

11

7

inches

/

8

(30 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

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

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

4 inches
(10 cm)

Leave at least
this much space
around the set.

13

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).

1 Secure 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.

14

Angle braces

Stand

2 Secure the TV to the stand.

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

• M4 × 14 mm anchor bolt and M4 nut (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.

Getting Started

Anchor bolt

Nut

Screw hole
on the Table­Top Stand

Screw

3 Anchor the TV to the wall.

Use the hardware listed below (not supplied).

• Two anchor bolts, size M4 × 10-12 mm (model KDL-26L5000) or M6 × 10-12 mm (model
KDL-32L5000). 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).

Wall-anchor

Wall-mount
holes

Anchor bolts

Rope or
chain

• 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

• Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection,
follow all three measures recommended above.

• If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.

15

Running Initial Setup

TOOLS

WIDE INPUT

During initial setup, you will perform the following:

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

• Choose your viewing environment

• Signal source connection check

• 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.

Initial Setup

Please select your language:

English

Español

Français

Select

1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will

appear.

2 Use 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.

3 Auto 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.

• When prompted to select Retail or Home, be sure to select
Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode.

• Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Auto
Program can be done at later time. To run Auto Program at
later time, press MENU and select the 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 9.

• Select your preferred aspect ratio for the screen display. Press
press

MENU

and set the

Auto Wide

to On under the

WIDE

Screen

Initial Setup

Please select the type of use for this TV.

“Retail” optimizes the picture for store display.

“Home” optimizes the picture for normal home use

and is Energy Star compliant.

Retail

Home

Select

to select the

Wide Mode

settings; for more details, see page 23.

or

16

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

• 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.

Push to
open

Operating the TV

17

Remote Control Button Description

Button Description

1
2

3

4
5

6
7

CCDISPLAY POWER

WIDE INPUT

TOOLS

1 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.

2 CC Press to turn On, turn On when Muting or Off the

Closed Captions (CC).

3 BRAVIA

Sync

These buttons are used to control the equipment
connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI
function (not available on all Control for HDMI
equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control
may also operate BRAVIA Sync equipment.

m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast
rewind mode.

N PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
X PAUSE: Press to pause playback.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast

forward mode.

SYNC MENU: Press once to display the Sync’d
HDMI Devices (while a Control for HDMI device is

not selected). Select the HDMI device and then press
SYNC MENU to display the menu of connected
equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI
equipment).

x STOP: Press to stop playback.

THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater
Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-

like experience and the audio will be switched to the
audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA
Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system
must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV
(see page 21 for details).

4

FAVORITE S

Press once to display the stored Favorites list. You
can store up to 10 channels and/or external inputs in
your Favorites list.

5 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide

Mode settings. See page 23.

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

screen when displaying menu items and settings.

7 MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and

settings. See “Using the Menus” on page 25.

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

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8

9

0

CCDISPLAY POWER

WIDE INPUT

TOOLS

Button Description

8 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after

qs

two seconds. Press ENT to change channels
immediately.

9 Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels.

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

2

1

0 VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume.
qa MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

qd

restore the sound.

qs POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
qd INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV

qf
qg

mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.
See page 24.

qf V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to

select/confirm an item.

qg

TOOLS

Press to display a list of convenient functions and
menu shortcuts. The TOOLS menu items vary based
on current input and content.

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

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

qj JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.

The TV alternates between the current channel and the
last channel that was selected.

JUMP JUMP

qh

Operating the TV

qa

qj

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TV Controls and Indicators

PIC OFF / TIMER

STANDBY

0

POWER

POWER

5

CHANNEL

6

VOLUME

7

INPUT

8

1 2 3 4

MENU

Item Description

1 (IR) Infrared

Receiver

2 PIC OFF/

TIMER LED

3 STANDBY

LED

4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
5 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
6 – CHANNEL + Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down

7 – VOLUME +
8

INPUT

9 MENU
0 Speaker Outputs audio signal.

• Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs menu is

displayed.

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

• The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.

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

Receives IR signal from the remote control.

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

Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode.

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

Press to adjust the volume. In the

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).

menu

screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

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Using Features

Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI

The BRAVIA Sync function allows this TV to
communicate with other Sony equipment
supporting the Control for HDMI function.

To connect Sony equipment with
Control for HDMI

Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo
for connection. See the HDMI connection
shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with
the TV documentation.

Setting the Control for HDMI

The Control for HDMI function must be set
up in order for the TV to communicate with
other Control for HDMI enabled equipment.
See page 36 for information on how to set up
this TV’s Control for HDMI function. For
other equipment, refer to its operating
instructions.

Available options using Control for
HDMI

The following operations are available after
you connect the supported Sony equipment
with Control for HDMI 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 HDMI input.

• The connected equipment is turned on by
One-Touch-Play.

• Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync
buttons, see page 18.

When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA
Sync is connected, the following additional
operations are possible:

• Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is
turned on.

• Automatically switching to the audio output
of the A/V receiver’s attached speakers.

• Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V
receiver with the TV’s remote control.

Using Features

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Using PIP Feature

You can watch TV while working on your PC.
PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input

signal and TV channels. The
CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected
to use this feature. (Closed Captions (CC)
is not available with PIP mode.)

Sub Window
(Location of the

Main
Window
(PC)

To Enter PIP

PIP Supported Inputs

In main window In sub window

PC
HDMI IN 1/2/3

(PC timing)

TV channel
(CABLE/ANTENNA)

1 Press TOOLS while in the PC mode.
2 Select PIP from the TOOLS menu.
3 The sub window will appear with last

viewed TV channel and automatically
switches to TV audio.

To Change Channels

You can change the channel of the sub window
by pressing
using the
to switch to the previously viewed channel.

CH +/–

, entering the channel number

0-9

numeric buttons, or pressing

Sub Window
can be moved
by pressing

V/v/B/b.)

JUMP

Favorites

Your favorite channels and external inputs can
be easily accessed by pressing the
FAVORITES button once they are added to
the list.

Favorites

Add to Favorites

Cable 4.61

Antenna 12

Componente 3

Antenna 24.6

Cable 34
Cable 36.1
HDMI 1
HDMI 3

Antenna 52.5

Cable 88.6

Adding to Favorites

While tuned to the channel you want to watch
or viewing connected equipment, press

FAVOR I T ES 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.

ABC

BBCNEWS

DVD

BBO

ESPN HD
STAR Ch
BD
Recorder

NHKHi

NHK BS2

To Exit from PIP

1 Press TOOLS.
2 Press V/v to highlight Exit PIP and press

to exit to full PC screen.

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• Your Favorites list will be cleared each
time you run the Auto Program.

Wide Mode

The Wide Mode feature allows you to select
the screen display to 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 MENU then go to 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.

4:3 Original source

Standard­definition source

16:9 Original source

High-definition source

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.

Screen

PC Settings

Wide Mode

Auto Adjustment

Phase

Pitch

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

To change the Wide Screen Mode for
PC Timing

Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the
available modes while in the PC input mode.

Incoming PC signal

800 × 600

Normal

PC

0

0

0

0

Using Features

mm

Wide Zoom Wide Zoom

Normal Normal

This mode is not available.

Full Full

Zoom Zoom

Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources

only.

m

Normal

Full 1

Full 2

•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.

• Change the screen mode to
accommodate for the display of the
main window in PIP feature.

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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

1 Press MENU then go to Setup settings.

Select the Label Video Inputs option.
Press V/v to highlight the video input
(Video 1-2, Component 1-2, HDMI
1-3, PC) to which you want to assign a
label; press to select the input of your
choice.

2 Press V/v to highlight one of the

displayed labels that corresponds to your
connected equipment, then press .

3 If 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.

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Using the Menus

TOOLS

WIDE INP UT

The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings for you to customize the settings.

Navigating through TV Menus

1 Press on the remote control to display the menu

options.

2

3

,

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

settings.

3 Press to select or confirm.
4 Press to exit.

1, 4

Picture Settings:

Adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference.

Sound Settings:

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 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
assigned to them.

Parental Lock Settings:

Set the password and limit access to programming based on rating levels. You can also
block channels and inputs.

Setup Settings:

Modify and customize a variety of general setting options.

Using the Menus

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Using the Picture Settings

Option Description

Picture Mode

Customized picture
viewing

Reset Resets the current Picture Mode settings to the default values.
Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
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

Temperatu re

White adjustment

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise level. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.
Advanced

Settings

CineMotion Select Auto to activate CineMotion to automatically detect film-based content and

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard

Cinema Select for viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a

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.

Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default values.
Black

Corrector
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail.

apply an inverse 3-2 pull-down process to improve film content.
Select Off to disable the function.

Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home
entertainment.

theater-like environment.

Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Select from
High, Medium, Low and Off.

• You can also access Picture Mode by using the TOOLS button.

• Advanced Settings is not available when the Picture Mode is set to Vivid.

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Using the Sound Settings

Option Description

Sound Mode

Customized
sound listening

Reset Resets the current Sound Mode settings to the default values.
Trebl e Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.

MTS Audio

Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and mono
programs

Alternate Audio

Digital channels only

Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers.

Dynamic Enhances treble and bass.
Standard Standard sound optimized for home use.
Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog.

Select Off to disable this function.
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.

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.

Audio System Select to use an external audio system for the TV sound. By

selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.

Using the Menus

• MTS Audio is only available for analog programs.

• Alternate Audio is not available if the program is not broadcast with alternate audio streams.

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

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
Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the

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

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

4:3 Default

Select the default
Screen Mode to use
for 4:3 sources

Display Area Normal

Horizontal
Center

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide

Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the

Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Full
Zoom

Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the

-1/-2

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

Zoom

and

Zoom and Zoom.)

Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3.

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.

content.

Wide Mode from the Wide Mode option when this function is
selected to Off.

original image as possible.

Select to 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.

channel or input is changed.

Displays the recommended picture area.

Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

Wide Zoom

.)

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

• If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current
channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the
4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and
inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

• 4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.

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Option Description

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.
You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures
simultaneously from TOOLS button (see page 22).

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

Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.
Horizontal

Center
Ver tical

Center

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.

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

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

Using the Menus

• For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 37.

• 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 (see page 22).

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.

1 Select Auto Program.
2 Select OK to start Auto Program.

Add Digital
Channels

Show/Hide
Channels

Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.

1 Select Add Digital Channels.
2 Select OK to add digital channels.

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

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

show or hide. Then press to select it.

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

select it.

1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the

channel number that you want to assign a label.

2 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move

to the next character. Repeat the previous steps to add up to seven characters to the
label. When finished, press .

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

• Running Auto Program will clear 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 Parental Lock Settings

Option Description

Enter Password

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

Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing.

Downloadable
U.S. Rating

(Available only
in U.S.A.
where advanced
ratings exist)

Unrated

(Available only
when Country is
set to U.S.A.)

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

External Input
Block

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.

Select to change your password.

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 33).

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y

You th 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.

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.

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

To View a Blocked Channel

Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings.

To View a Blocked External Input
Press ENT when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password.

Using the Menus

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

password, see “Lost password” on page 42.

• 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 (see page 31).

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and general audience.

PG Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.
R Restricted 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.
D Suggestive dialogue.
L Strong language.
S Sexual situations.
V Violence.

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

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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

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

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.
G General 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.

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

Using the Menus

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Using the Setup Settings

Option Description

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

Idle TV Standby

PC Power
Management

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.

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

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

Digital CC
Options

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.

Select to automatically power off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no buttons
are pressed on the remote control or the TV. Select

Select On to allow the TV to automatically enter standby mode when there is
no signal input for 30 seconds. The STANDBY LED on the front panel
illuminates with the On option. Select

PC Power Management

On when
Muting

Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off.

CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4

Text1, Text2,
Text3, Text4

Service 1-6 or CC1-4.

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:

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

muted.

Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects
of a program. (Should be set to

Displays network/station information presented using
either half or the whole screen (if available).

Character
Size

Character
Style

Character
Color

Character
Opacity

Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline,

Edge Color Color 1-8
Background

Color
Background

Opacity

option is not available with PC-HDMI connection.

Off

Small, Standard, Large

Style 1-7

Color 1-8

Solid, Translucent

Left Shadow, Right Shadow

Color 1-8

Solid, Translucent

Off

to disable this function.

to disable this function.

CC1

for most programs.)

• PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant.

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

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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.
Info
Banner

Label Video
Inputs

Displays the information related to the input signal you are watching.

Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display

detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you are viewing the

TV. This information will appear if it is available from the broadcaster.

Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are changed

or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed.

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.

1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-2, Component 1-2, HDMI 1-3, PC)

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

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

Video/
Component 1
Selection

Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the Video 1 or Component 1

when Video 1 or Component 1 is connected.

Using the Menus

• You can assign following labels for each input (except PC IN):

–, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC, Skip

•“–” 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.

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Option Description

HDMI Settings

Picture
Adjustments
Lock

Product
Support

HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment
equipped with Control for HDMI function.

Control for HDMI

Device Auto
Power Off

TV Auto Power OnSelect On to control your TV’s power on from your connected

Device List Displays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI function

• Press TOOLS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is connected to display
the Device Control options. The Device Control option provides access to the Menu,
Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV remote control.

• Some equipment with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature.

Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to items grayed out.
Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings.

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

Signal
Diagnostics

On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment

that supports Control for HDMI function.
Select On to have your connected equipment with Control for HDMI
function to power off automatically when the TV is turned off.
Select Off to disable this function. This feature is available when
Control for HDMI is On.

equipment with Control for HDMI function. Select Off to disable this
function. This feature is available when Control for HDMI is On.

connected to the TV.

convenience. TV specific information such as Model Name, Serial
Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings (if available from
the TV) are displayed here.
Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.

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Other Information

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3

After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.

Resolution

Signals Horizontal

(Pixel)

VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA

XGA

WXGA

800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

1,024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

1,280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA

1,280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA

1,360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA

× Vertical

(Line)

Horizontal
frequency (kHz)

Ver ti cal
frequency (Hz)

Standard

• 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 applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC
timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function.

Other Information

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Preparing the TV for Wall-Mounting

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before
mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV.
Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
2 Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.
3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook.
4 Start removing the screws behind the TV (See

illustration). Do not remove any other screws from
the TV.

5 When screws are removed, lift the TV off the stand.

Make sure that you carry out this task with at least
two people. Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself.

Table-Top
Stand

For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model
for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the
strength of the 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-WL100: KDL-26L5000
SU-WL500: KDL-32L5000

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.

8-12 mm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket)

Mounting Hook

Rear of the TV set

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

• Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to
reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.

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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

For Canadian Support:

http://www.sony.ca/support

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:

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

will turn itself off, then back on again.)

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

WARNING: 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 34).
Cannot receive any

channels

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

Cannot receive or select
channels

The TV turns off
automatically

No picture from some video
sources

or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

• 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.

in the TV’s memory (see pages 16 and 30).

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

in the TV’s memory (see pages 16 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.

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

• Check PC Power Management in the Eco settings (see page 34).

• Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings.

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

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

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Condition Explanation/Solution

Poor picture

Picture quality not as good
as viewed at the store

Broadcast HD formats have
poor quality

Double images or ghosts • Check cable/antenna connections.

Only snow and noise appear
on the screen

Dotted lines or stripes • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-

No color / Dark picture /
Color is not correct / The
picture is too bright

Noisy picture • Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable

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

• Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.

• Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider. Many HD
channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard­definition broadcasts. The picture is affected by the quality of the signal
received, which varies between channel and program.

• Check the antenna location and direction.

• 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.)

dryers.

• If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or
try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead.

• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 26).

• If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the
black level.

(not supplied).

• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

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

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.

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

No audio or low audio with
Home Theater System

No color / Irregular picture • Verify that the Video/Component 1 Selection (page 35) is set to the

•Press

MUTING

19).

•Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 27). If
it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers
regardless of the TV’s volume control.

• 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 TOOLS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the
Alternate Audio language (see page 27).

(not supplied).

• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

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

•Press THEATER for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page

21).

•Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 27).

current input type in use. We suggest leaving this setting to Auto.

or

VOL +

so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page

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Condition Explanation/Solution

BRAVIA Sync

Cannot find connected
BRAVIA Sync HDMI
device

Second A/V receiver is not
listed on the Device List

• Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the

optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 21).

• Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control

for HDMI functions at one time (see page 36).

PC Input

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

Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 37).

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

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

37.

• 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 PC Power Management is activated (see page 34).

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

• Adjust Pitch and Phase.

General

TV screen feels warm • Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD

Wide Mode changes
automatically

Suddenly the picture gets
smaller

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

panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This
is normal operation and not a cause for concern.

• 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 settings (see page 28).

•Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 28).

• 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

content information is regulated by the channel signal provider. You can
manually change the
will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change
the

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.

will not expand the picture during these content changes since the

Wide Mode

Wide Mode

again.

if you prefer (see page 23). This setting

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Condition Explanation/Solution

Black bands appear at the
edges of the screen

Certain programs on DVD
or other digital sources
display a loss of detail,
especially during fast­motion or dark scenes

Remote control does not
operate

Some digital cable channels
are not being displayed

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

How to reset the TV to
factory settings

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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).

the following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 31).

• Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press
POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)
Release V.
WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including
the Parental Lock setting.

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Important Notices

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model: KDL-26L5000/KDL-32L5000
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.

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.

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.
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.

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 Electronic
Industries Alliance (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.

Other Information

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Specifications

Model KDL-26L5000 KDL-32L5000
System

Television system NTSC: American TV standard

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

Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Speaker output 8 W + 8 W 10 W + 10 W

Input/Output jacks

CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
VIDEO IN 1/2 S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 2 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /

COMPONENT IN 1/2 YP

HDMI IN 1/2/3

AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms (typical)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

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
in standby All models less than 0.5 W

Screen size
(inches measured diagonally)

Display resolution 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Speaker/Full range (2) (mm)

Dimensions with stand (mm)

without stand (mm)

wall-mount hole pattern (mm)
wall-mount screw size (mm)

Mass with stand (kg)

Supplied accessories

Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: see page 2

• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(inches)

(inches)

without stand (kg)

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)

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

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

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

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

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

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
AUDIO (HDMI IN 1 only): 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
PC Input (see page 37)

PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal

See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3 on page 37.

75 W 135 W

26 31.5

40 × 100

5

/8 × 4

1

679 × 485 × 222

(inches)

(lb.)

(lb.)

Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide
(1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top Stand (1) /
Screws (4)

3

/4

× 19 1/8

26

679 × 435 × 93

3

26

(length: refer to diagram on page 38)

× 8 3/4

/4

× 17 1/4

× 3 3/4

200 × 100 200 × 200

M4

10.0

22.1

8.7

19.3

(length: refer to diagram on page 38)

(32 class)

34 × 160

1 3/8 × 6 1/3

807 × 557 × 222

7

/8

× 22 × 8 3/4

31

807 × 508 × 94

7

/8

× 20 × 3 3/4

31

M6

12.7

28.0

11.4

25.3

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Index

0-9 buttons 19
4:3 Default 28

A

AC power cord 8
Add Digital Channels 30
Advanced Settings 26
Alternate Audio 27
AUDIO OUT jack, described 8
Auto Adjustment 29
Auto Program 16, 30
Auto Wide 28

B

Backlight 26
Balance 27
Bass 27
BRAVIA Sync buttons 18
Brightness 26

C

CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8
CC button 18
CH +/– button 19, 20
Change Password 31
Channel Block 31
CineMotion 26
Closed Captions (CC) 34
Color 26
Color Temperature 26
COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 8
Country 31

D

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 7
Display Area 28
DISPLAY button 18
Downloadable U.S. Rating 31

E

Eco 34
English Rating 33
ENT button 19
Enter Password 31
External Input 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 (IR) 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 Rating 32
MTS Audio 27
MUTING button 19

N

Noise Reduction 26

P

PC IN 7
PC Settings 29
Phase 29
PIC OFF/TIMER 20
Picture 26
Picture Adjustments Lock 36
Picture Mode 26
PIP 22
Pitch 29
POWER button 19, 20
POWER LED 20
Product Support 36

R

Rating 31
Reset 26, 27, 42
RETURN button 18

S

SERVICE 7
Settings

Sharpness 26
Show/Hide Channels 30
Sleep Timer 35
Sound Mode 27
Speaker 27
STANDBY LED 20
Steady Sound 27

30

Channel
Parental Lock 31
Picture 26
Screen 28
Setup 34
Sound 27

T

TOOLS 19
Treble 27
Troubleshooting 39–42
TV Rating 32

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Other Information

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U

U.S.A. Rating 33
Unrated 31

V

Vertical Center 28, 29
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 7, 8
Video/Component 1 Selection 35
Viewing Blocked Programs 33
VOL +/– button 19, 20

W

WIDE button 18
Wide Mode 28, 29

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On-line Registration Available

Be sure to register your TV.

United States

http://productregistration.sony.com

Canada

http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration

Printed in China

4-132-223-11(1)