Sony KLV-40BX400, KLV- 40BX401, KLV- 32BX300, KLV- 32BX301, KLV- 26BX300 Service Manual

LCD Colour TV

Operating Instructions

4-168-830-13(1)

Start-up Guide

Operating the TV

Using Optional Equipment

Using MENU Functions

Additional Information

KLV-40BX400 / 40BX401 / 32BX300 / 32BX301 / 26BX300 / 26BX301 / 22BX300 / 22BX301

Introduction

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-32BX300 unless otherwise stated.

Notice for customers in South Africa

The Euro/South Africa converter plug should be fitted as follows.

1Insert the power supply or CEE7 plug in to the

converter plug.

2 Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the

screw tightly without

damaging the screw head.

3 TEST: Grip the converter plug, and pull the VDE cord

set/transformer to ensure it

is fully secure, if not then increase the torque setting

and further tighten. Re-test.

The converter plug is now ready for use.

Notice for customers in India

Attach the supplied plug adaptor.

Trademark information

•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.

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.

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide
Checking the accessories ..................................	4
1: Attaching the stand.........................................	4
2: Connecting an antenna/cable/VCR ................	5
3: Preventing the TV from toppling over.............	5
4: Performing the initial set-up............................	6
Watching TV.......................................................	6
Detaching the stand from the TV........................	6
Safety information ..............................................	7
Precautions ........................................................	8
Operating the TV
Overview of the remote ......................................	9
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

Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus ...............................		15
Listening to the FM Radio ................................		15
Playing back photo/music/video via USB.........		17
Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI .....		18
Settings adjustment..........................................		19
Picture ............................................................		19
Sound.............................................................		20
Screen............................................................		21
Channel Set-up ..............................................		23
Parental Lock .................................................		24
Set-up.............................................................		25
Eco .................................................................		26
Additional Information
Installing the accessories
(Wall-Mount Bracket) .......................................		27
TV installation dimensions table......................		28
Screw and hook locations diagram/table .......		29
Troubleshooting ...............................................		30
Specifications.....................................	Back cover

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

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Start-up Guide

Checking the accessories

Stand (1) and screws (7) (For KLV-40BX400/ KLV-40BX401/KLV-32/26BX300/KLV-32/26BX301)

Stand (1) and screws (6) (For KLV-22BX300/ KLV-22BX301)

Remote RM-GA019 (1)

Size AAA batteries (R03 type) (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

1: Attaching the stand

• Refer to the supplied stand leaflet for proper attachment for some TV models.

BKLV-40BX400/KLV-40BX401/KLV-32/ 26BX300/KLV-32/26BX301

B KLV-22BX300/KLV-22BX301

• Fix the TV to the stand according to the arrow marks that guide the screw holes using the supplied

screws.

•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 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).

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

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2: Connecting an antenna/ cable/VCR

• Connecting cables are not supplied.

Connecting an antenna/cable

8

Antenna cable

Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR

8

Antenna cable

AV cable

Antenna cable

VCR

3: Preventing the TV from toppling over

Guide up-Start

1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand.

2Install a machine screw (M4 × 16, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord (not supplied).

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.

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4: Performing the initial	Detaching the stand from the
set-up	TV
	• Do not remove the stand for any reason other than to
	wall-mount the TV.
	B KLV-40BX400/KLV-40BX401/KLV-32/
	26BX300/KLV-32/26BX301
Confirm

*The shapes of AC power plug and AC power outlet differ depending on the region.

**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.

3	B KLV-22BX300/KLV-22BX301

Confirm

Follow the instructions on the screen.

“Location”: Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use the TV in the home.

“Programme Sorting”: If you want to change the order of channels, follow the steps in “Programme Sorting” (page 23). Press MENU to exit.

•You can also tune channels manually (page 23).

•Language options vary depending on model.

Watching TV

1Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.

2Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to select a TV channel.

3Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.

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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-40BX400/KLV-40BX401/ KLV-32BX300/KLV-32BX301: Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500 or SU-WL50B

–KLV-26/22BX300/KLV-26/22BX301: 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 as indicated by illustration 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.

Min. ~ 26 TV: 6.5 ~ 10mm

32 TV ~ Max.: 8 ~ 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.

KLV-40BX400/

KLV-40BX401/ KLV-26/22BX300/ KLV-32BX300/ KLV-26/22BX301 KLV-32BX301

•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

10 cm

Leave at least this space around

the set.

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

6 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 not 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 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:

–The shape of AC power plug, which is supplied with the TV set, varies depending on the regions. Be sure to connect the appropriate supplied AC power cord with the plug that fits into the AC power outlet.

–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, South Africa and Tunisia only: 220-240 V AC)

–When wiring cables, be sure to unplug 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.

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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.

About LCD Monitor

Temperature

When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel surrounds become warm. You may feel hot when touching there by the hand.

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.

LCD Screen

•Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots 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. Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain mercury. 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.

•Do not spray water or detergent directly on the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the screen or exterior parts, and may cause a malfunction.

•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.

(Caution about handling the remote control)

Notes

•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.

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Operating the TV

Overview of the remote

z• The number 5, N,

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

1"/1 – TV standby

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

2BRAVIA Sync

N/x/m/M/./>: You can operate the BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is connected to the TV. Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA Sync equipment.

SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from “HDMI Device Selection”.

The following options can be selected from BRAVIA Sync Menu:

“Device Control”: Use the “Device Control” menu to operate equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI. Select options from “Home (Menu)”, “Options” and “Content List” to operate the equipment.

“Speaker”: Selects “TV Speaker” or “Audio System” to output the TV’s sound from the TV speakers or connected audio equipment.

“TV Control”: Use the “TV Control” menu to operate the TV from the “MENU” or “TOOLS” menu.

“Return to TV”: Selects this option to return to TV programme.

THEATRE: You can set Theatre mode to on or off. When Theatre mode is set to on, the optimum sound quality (if the TV is connected with an audio system using an HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-based contents are automatically set.

• If you turn the TV off, Theatre mode is also turned off.

•When you change the “Scene Select” setting, Theatre mode turns off automatically.

•“Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with Control for HDMI.

3 – Wide Mode

Changes the picture size. Press repeatedly to select the desired wide mode (page 10).

4 – Favourite list

Press to display or exit the Favourite list that you have specified. You can store up to 10 channels and/or external inputs in your Favourite list.

5 / – Info / Text reveal

•Displays information. Press once to display information about the programme/ input you are viewing. Press again to remove the display from the screen.

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

6F/f/G/g/ – Item select / Enter

•Selects or adjusts items.

•Confirms selected items.

•When playing a photo file: Press G to select the previous file. Press g to select the next file.

When playing a music/video file: Press to pause/start the playback. Press and hold G/g to fast forward/fast reverse, then release the button at the point where you want to resume playback. Press F to start playback from the beginning of the current file. Press f to go to the next file.

7 TOOLS

Press to display a list that contains shortcuts to some setting menus. The listed options vary depending on the current input and content.

8MENU

Displays or cancels the menu.

9Coloured buttons

When the coloured buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen.

q; Number buttons

•Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the next digit quickly (page 23).

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

qa – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel or input watched (for more than 15 seconds). qs AUDIO – Dual Sound (page 21)

qd PROG +/–//

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

• In Text mode: Selects the next () or previous ( ) page. qf 2 +/– – Volume

Adjusts volume. qg % – Mute

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

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qh / – 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) qj RETURN

•Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

•When playing a photo/music/video file: Press to stop the playback (the display returns to the file or thumbnail view).

qk 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. The options you can select may vary. Unavailable options are greyed out. “Cinema”: Delivers theatre-like picture and dynamic sound.

“Sports”: Delivers realistic picture with surround sound like in a stadium. “Photo”: Delivers picture that reproduces the texture and colour of a printed photo.

“Music”: Delivers dynamic and clear sound effects like at a concert. “Game”: Delivers the best picture and sound quality for fullest game playing enjoyment.

“Graphics”: Delivers clearer detailed pictures to reduce fatigue for prolonged viewing.

“General”: Current user settings.

“Auto”: Delivers optimum picture and sound quality which is automatically set according to input source. There may not be any effect depending on the connected equipments.

• When you set Theatre mode (page 9) to on, the “Scene Select” setting switches to “Cinema” automatically.

ql – Twin Picture / PIP (page 14) w; a – TV mode

Exit Text mode, or switches to a TV display when displaying external input. wa / – Input select / Text hold

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

•In Text mode: Holds the current page.

To change the Wide Mode

For TV, Video, Component or HDMI (except PC input)

Wide Zoom*	Enlarges the centre portion of the
	picture. The left and right edges of
	the picture are stretched to fill the
	16:9 screen.
Normal	Displays the 4:3 picture in its original
	size. Side bars are shown to fill the
	16:9 screen.
Full	Stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally
	to fill the 16:9 screen.
Zoom*	Displays cinemascopic (letter box
	format) broadcasts in the correct
	proportions.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

• You cannot select “Normal” for HD signal source pictures.

PC or HDMI PC Input (PC timing)

Normal					Displays the picture in its original
					pixel size. Bars are shown at the top,
					bottom, and both sides for small
					picture.
Full 1					Stretches the original picture to fill
					the screen vertically, keeping its
					original horizontal-to-vertical aspect
					ratio.
Full 2					Stretches the Full 1 picture
					horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen.

• Some options may not be available depending on the PC input signal.

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