Sony KLV-S32A10, KLV-S26A10, KLV-S19A10 Owner’s Manual

LCD Color TV

Operating Instructions

KL V-S19A10 KL V-S23A 10

KL V-$26A 10 KL V-$32A 10

Owner's Record

Tile model _md serial numbers _u+elocated at the rear ol tile TV. Record these numbers in tile spaces provided below. Relk:l- to fl_em whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer regarding tiffs product,

Model No.

Serial No.

Contacting Sony

It, alter readin_ these operating instructions, you have _dditional

questions related to the use ol your Sony TV, please call our Custolner

lnlorlnation Selvices Center at I-8(X)-222-SONY (7669) (US

residents only) or 1-877-89%SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only ),

WARNING

To redu,-v tile risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose Ibis itpparatlls to rain or IllOiStllre,

alert the ilser Io tile presence of uninsulaled 'dangerous

voltage" wilhin tile This symbol is intended to

prodllcl S enclosure thai

may be ol sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

alert Ifie ilser [o tile presence ol ilnpoltant operalillg alld

maintenance (servicing) This symbol is intended to

instructions in tile literature accompanying file

appliance.

Tile apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled wilh liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on ll/e apparatus.

CAUTION

To pre_ ent electric shock, do not use Ibis polarized AC plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet unless tile blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

This TV pro_ ides display of TV closed captioning ill accordance with §15.119 of tile

FCC rules.

For Customers in the United States

llyou have any questions about this product,

you may call; Sony Customer hllormalkm

Services Center 1-8t)0-222-7669 or

htlp://www,sony ,coin/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: KLV-S 19A 10/KLV-S 23A 10/

KLV-S26A 10/KLV-S32A 10

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bemardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies wifll part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject m tile lollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmlhl interfi:rence, and (2) this device must accept any interlcrcncc received, including interlcrcnce thai may cause undesired opcralioll.

NOTIFICATION

Tills equipment has been tested and lound to

comply with file limits lor a Class B digital de_ice, pursuant to Part 15 oldie FCC Rules. These limits are designed m provide reasonable

protection against harmlul inlertPrence in a

resklenfial inskdlation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio fi'cquency

energy and, il not installed and used in accordance with the instluctions, may cause

harmfifl immqcrcnce to radio communications.

H()_,Ve_, el" _[llere is llO gllilran tee [h21[ ill[ erlPr_llCe

will not occur ill a particular installation. It fills

equipment does cause harnlflfl interlcrcnce to radio or telcvision reception, which can be determined by turning tile equipment ofland on,

the user is encouraged to tl3, to conect tile interlcrcnce by one or more of tile lollowing

measures:

[] Reorient or relocate tile receiving

antenna.

[] Incrca_ tile separation betweml the

equipment and receiver.

[] Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dillcrcnt lrom lhat to which ll/e receiver is connected.

[] Consuh the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV lechnician lor help.

Yoll arc cautioned Ihal any changes or modificalions nol expressly approved in this inamml could void your aulhorily to operate this equipmmlt.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies wid_

Canadian ICES-003.

Safety

[] Operate tile TV only on 120 V-240 V AC. [] Use tile AC power coM specified by Sony

and suitable lbr tile vollage where yoll ilse it.

[] The plug is designed, lot safi:ty purposes,

1ofit inlo the wall oullcl only one way. If you arc unable to insert file plug fully inlo tile outlet, contact yotlr dealer.

[] If any liquid or solid object should bdl

inside lhe cabinet, unplug the TV imnledialely and have it checked by

qualified smwice personnel belorc operating it lhrther.

[] If you will not be using tile TV fi)r several

days. disconnect the pow-cr by pulling file plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

[] For details concerning salcty precautkms,

see "hnportant Salcly Instructions" <in page 4 and "hnportant Salt:guards" on page 5.

Installing

[] The TV should be installed near an easily

accessible power outlet.

[] To prevent internal heat buildup, do not

block the ventilation openings.

[] Do not install tile TV in a hot or hmnid

place, or in a place subject to excessive dusl or mechanical vibration.

[] Avoid operating tile TV at lemperalurcs

bdow 5°C (41°F).

[] If tile TV is transported directly liom a

cold to a warm location, or if tile room temperature changes suddenly, tile picture

may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case,

please wait a lk:whotlrs lo lel file ii/oisttlrc evaporale belore turning on file TV.

[] To obtain tile best picture, do not expose

the screen to direct illunlinatkm or direct sunlight. It is rccolllnlcllded to ilse spot

lighling direcmd down l?om the ceiling or to cover file windows that lace the screen

with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor

and walls are not of a reflective material.

CAUTION

Use tile lollowing Sony appliance(s) only with the lblk_wing WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.

Use will/olher WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and possibly resuh in

iJ_iury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KLV-SI9AI0 KLV-S23AI0 KLV-S26A 10 KLV-S32AI0

SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO.

SU-WL11 (KLV-SI9A10) SU-WL31 (KLV-S23A 10/KLV-S26A 10/

KLV-S32AI0)

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required lor installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract tile installation to Sony dealers or licen_d conlractors and pay adequale altention lo salcly

during file installalion.

(C(mtim_ed)

For Customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated

if soM in the United States. For disposal or recycling inlormafion, please

contact your local authorities or tile Elecnonics lndusnies Alliance (ht t p://ww w.eiae.org).

To Sony Dealers

For installation ol SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, he sure to read and lbllow tile insmlctions supplied with tho_ optkmld products,

Trademark Information

' PlayStation" is a trademark ol Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. TruSurround, SRS and tile (0)+ symbol are trademarks ot SRS Labs,

lnc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license lrom SRS Labs,

lnc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. undcr USP4638258, 4482866. ' BBE" and BBE symbol arc trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer. lnc.. registered in

tile U.S.A and other countries. Wega, Steady Sound and CineMotkm arc registered trademarks of Sony

Corporatioll+

For KLV-S23A 10/KLV-S26A IO/KLV-S32A 10

As an ENERGY STAR ¢) Parmcr, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR/_ guklelines lor energy elt]ciency.

p!I!NI[_'iNR

H_ml This TV inc°rl)°rates High-Definiti .....

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

ENERGY STAR _) is a U.S. registered mark.

Multinledia Interlace (HDMP M) technology.

Important Safety Instructions

1} Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions. 31 Heed all warnmgs.

41 Follow- all instructions,

51 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth. 71 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8t Do not install near any heat sources ,,, ..... _+,

suchasradiators,heatregisters,

qoves, or other apparatus (uacludtng _]: mnplifiersl that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10}Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convemence receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11'_Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

121Use only with the cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used. use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

131Unplug this apparatus during lighming storms or

when unused for long period._ of time.

14_Refer all ,ervicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to ram or moisture.

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Important

Safoguards

Befol_ using your TV, please read these instructfi lib completely, _md keep rids manual tor/umrc reference

Carefully ob_rve and comply with all warnings, cautions and

instructions placed on the unit or described in the operanng instructions

or service manuah

WARNING

To guard ,gainst in jury, the following b,sic s,lEty precautions shouM be

observed in the installation, use alld Selwicing of the unit.

Use

Power Sources

Tilts unit should be operated only Iicom the type o] p wer source indicated on the inforlllatioll label. _, If you are not sure of the type of electric;d power _@_1_, {.,_4_

suppliedto yourt........ onsult5'ourdealeror _] ! "_/_)

,ocalp..........pany

Grounding or Polarization

This unit is eqLdpped with a polarized AU power cord plug (_l plug having one blade wider than the otheri, or wit]l a throe-wire grounding

type plug (a plug having a third pin tbr grounding). Follow tile klstructions below:

For the unit with a polarized AC power cord plug

This plug will tit into tile power outlet only one way.

This is a satkty feature. If you m'e unable to insert

tile plug lully into tile outlet, try reversing the plug. If tile plug still fails to fit. conracl your electrician to

have a suit;tble outlet installec Do not detk_,t the _ .

s;,fety purpose of the polarized plug by %rcing it in.

Wall outlet

Do not i1se a poor fitting omlet. Insert tile plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, lr

May Callse arcing _lnd result ill tire.

Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.

Wiring

For yore _at_ty, unplug tile AC power cord when wiring cables.

Electric shock

Do not touch tile AC power cord or the unit with a wet hand. 11 you plug/unplug file AC power cord ti'om the unit with a wet hand, it may cause electric

silo&.

Cleaning

I- Clean tile AC power plug regularly.

If tile [?lug is covered with dust and it picks up inolsrure, its filsulation lna} deterior_te

and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly.

[] Unplug file AC power cord when

cleaning this unit. If not, it may result in electric shock.

_i _ ;. splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such ¢% _ ;_,: ¢_"

_}[li_ _ ........AttachmentsShallbe placed on the appar.t .... -_]

[] Clean the cabinet of the TV wifll a dry soft cloth. To remove d ust

fi'om tile semen, wipe it gently with a soft clofll. Stubborn srains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with _ solution of mild soap and wari](l water. Never use strong solvents sucll a_ thinner or benzine tbr cleaning.

[] If using, chemicMly pretreated cloth, please tbllow tile

instruction provided on tile package.

[] If tile picture becon/cs dark after using tile TV tbr a long period of

time. it may be necessar 3 to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel

Overloading

Oonoto erio.,dwaiioutIet .e ten i.........

convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, w-_2-_'>%5___ since this cml resuh in fire or electric shock.

Power

Always turn tile unit off when it is not being used. When tile unit is left unattended and unused for

long periods of it........ plug it fronl tl.... II outlet _'_ '_ ,_j!e_

as a precaution .gainst the possibility of nn {_ <_["_' ,_l

internal malfunction that could create a fh'c _,-Z_J hazard.

Sound

lfa snappfilg or popping sound fi'onl tile TV is

continuous or fi'eqaent while the TV is opermmg, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or selwice

technid an. lr is normal for TV' s to make occasional

snapping or popping sounds, particulm'ly when

being lunled on or oii.

AC Power Cord

It" you damage tile AC power cord, it nlay result in tire or elecmc shock

[] Do not pinch, bend. oJ twist the cord excessively. The corn lines

may be bared and cut. and cause sholl-circuiL resulting m lily or electric sllock.

[] Do not convert or damage the AC power cord [] Do not put anytbing heavy on the AC power cord. Do not pull the

AC I: Jwer cord

[] Keep the AC power cord away fi'om heat bOUl_es. [] Be sure to grasp tile plug when disconnecting tile AC f Jwer cord

If the AC power cord is damaged, stop u_ing it and ask your dealer or

Sony service center to exchallge it.

Batteries

Do not dispose of b_ffteries in a tim. Do not shol] circuit, disasseillble or overheat tile batteries.

Disposal of used batteries

TL pisser ve our environi]fleni, dispose ot ii_,ed batteries accordin_ [o your local laws or regt]lations.

Ventilation holes _J__'//--_l

Never push objects of any kind into tile unit through, v)¢_ _]

tile cabinet slots as they may touch dang ..... +[ [_1 l

voltagepoin,.....llo, outpai s,ll ,tcouldresultin [Ft rl

oilafir_ or electric shthe unit :k. Nex er spill liquid of any kind _[_.. JJJ

Objects and Liquid Entry

Do not place any objects on tile unit. Tile app;m_ms shall not be ex )osed to dri ) )ino or _

Do llOt use z_tRJchlnents not recon/nlended by the

nl*lnui*lclurer= as they nlay C[lUSehazards.

Continued

Medical institution

Do not place this unit ill a ph_ce wllel_ medical

eqmpmcnt i_ in use.

Itmay cause nlal/unction _ f medicM instruments.

Moisture and flammable objects

[] Do no_ use I lugged sets near

wareA -- ior exanlpIe, lie ir a bathtub. F # *

• . • _• • • . • • . . _15 _-I-_ r [] If tile WV is used in a cold plnce a smear Allay Occur In tile plcture

wasnDowi Kltcnell SInK )r lmlnory t iI_ 111 • ' ....

a wet b_en!ellt, or ne .......... l!l.mg pool, I_.l__ These pl ............. inlpr ..... tile tenlperature ri_s.

etc. It may result m fire or e ecmc shock. _ _C,-,-._ " [] Ghosting may occur when still pictures z,re displayed

V- Do not let this unit get wet. Never spill liquid

oI any kind on the unit. If any liquid or solid object does iqll through, do nOToperate the

unit. It ilia} result in electric shock or damage to tile unit. Have it checked inmlediately by qualified personnel,

K] To prevent fire_ keep flammable objects or open flame/e.g.

candles) away f?om the unto

• . _ I_- __ f_; or the picture mz,y become dark. This does not indicate a fluhu'e.

Accessories

Do 1101 place tile unit on all unstable cart. stand, table

or shelf. The unit ma,

parr of tile TV should overhang ally edg_

cart or stand: any overhanging edge is a salkt y hazard

An appliance and curt combination Should be moved with cam. Quick stops, excessive/Prce_ and unevml

surfi, ces may cause the appliance and cart

conlbinatioll lo overturn.

Broken pieces

Do not throw mlytlmw at the unit. The screen glass may break by tim inlpact and cause serious inJul_,.

Cable wiring

Take cal_ nor vo catch your/Eet on the cables. It may damage the unit

Heat

Do not touch tile surface of tile TV. It lmnains hot. even for some time _,fler tile TV is turned off

Volume adjustment

[] Adjust tile volullle s as not to trouble your neAghbors. Sound

carries very easily at night time. TheretL, re. closing the windows or ublng he_ ]phones is suggested.

V- When using headphones, adjust tile volume so as to avoid

excessive levels. _s hearing damage Allay result.

Disposal of the TV

[] Do not dispose tile TV with general househt Mwaste. [] The LUD contains a small amoum of liquid cwstal. Tile

fluorescent robe used in this display contains mercury. Follow ' our local ordinances and re=ulations lPr d],posah

Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage

lfthe LCD _anel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage n/_y occm_ o_

scattered broken glass l/_la}result. Do not touch broken glass or cwstalline liquid which is toxic . with b,ire hands as cuts or polsoning_

skin irritation may occur. Also. do not let glass f?agmenrs or leaked cwstalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your

eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted re'ca thoroughly with water and consult yoLIr doer, ,r. Do 11ol install] tilts unit in restatlranta where oily vapors occur. Dust

"" _" damat_ed.

LCD screen

[] Although tile LCD screen is made with high-precision technolt g3

and has eflEctive pixels of 99.99 _ or more. black dots nlay appear or bright points of light (rod, blue, or green) may appear constantly

on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and i_ not a mMthncfion.

[] Do not expose the LCD screen surface to tile sun. Doing so may

damage the screen suriace,

[] Do not push or scratch tile LCD screen, or place objects on top or

the TV. The image may be tmeven or tile LCD panel may be

continuously. It Allaydis;ippear airer a t)w nlonlenta.

[] The soven mad cabinel get warm when tile TV is in use. This fi not

a malfunction.

[] Avoid spraying insect repellent wfih volatile n/arenM m tile

screen

[] Avoid prolonged contact with rubber oi plastic made nlaterial.

Fluorescent lamp

This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp _,sits light source. If the screvn image becomes dark_ flickers_ or does not appear, tile fluorescent lanlp has run down and should be wplaced. For replacemenL consult qualified

service personnel.

Installation

[] WheAlinstalling or removing tile TV

on tile wall. be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall lnount installation

requires tile use of a wHll-tnoun[ bracket. If the TV is installed or

removed fi'om tile wall by a person Otilerthan a qualified contractor, the unit ma} fall and cause serious injuE if the unit is not installed securely

[] To prevent injury, this apparam_

lllUst be securely attached It) tile stand/wall in accordance with tile

installation Anhtrucrlons.

[] Carrying tile model KLV-S32A10

reqmres Two or lnOl_ people•

Placement for viewing

It is reconmlended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 to 7 tinlcs that of tile screen height, and in moder*_te brignmess. Watching tile TV lbr too

long or in a dark morn will c,rose eye [htigue.

Optional accessories

Obsmwe tile following when installing tile TV using a

wMl-momlt bracket. 1lille TV is not secured properly. it ma) tall and cause injury

[] Be sure to/bllow tile operating instructions

supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the unit

[] Be sure to att ,ch tile brackets supplied with tile

wall-mount bracket

Protruding location

Do not install tile TV it? protruding locations. If you install tile utlit ill tile

following locations, injury may result•

[] Do not install tile unit in a location where tile unit protrudes, such

o: pillars.

[] Do not install tile unit in a location thai may cause injury,

Oils

absorbing oil nlay enter illtO tile unit and dalltage tile I/nit.

Corrosion

Use of this TV near the seasbol_ may sulz]ect the sel m excessive salt

con_sion mid internal damage and result in deterioration of the TV's

pertiomtance. If the _t will be subjected to these conditions, steps should be taken m reduce the humidity and tcmperatme of the area whele the

TV is located.

Ventilation

The slots and openings, ill tile TV am provided tZ_rnecessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of tile unit. and to protect it from

ovm'heating, these slots and openings n/us[ never be blocked _ r covered

Unless proper ventilation is provide& tile ullit may ,/j; gather dust and get dirty. For pt per vellfilation

observe the following:

V- Do not install the unit turned backward o1"

ddewa_

V- Do not install the unit turned wer or upside

down.

[] Never co' er tile slots and openings willl a ._ ,_

cloth or uther materials. _2 _ Air circulation is blocked,

V- Never block tile slots m_d openings by

placing tile Llniton a bed. sofiL rug or other simihtr suriace.

[] Never place tile unit in a confined space, such _2)

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless _2"_i4-_v:-n&),r/-

proper ventilation is providec

E l_ave some space m'ound the unit m3d tile AC

tower adaptor. Otherwise. adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause tire or damage the unit.

When installing the unit on the wa allow this much space.

TT;;;l" _ 4 mcnes

Iocm _ loon-

" " 30cm

_1171a inches'

KLV-S 19A 10 onl When install ng the AC power adaptor, allow this much soace.

/ (4 Inches) ,

.'" (4 InchesjT _

/ ....................1 -;/ / .............. I

, / , (4 Inches) / I " lOcm i ," (4 inches_710 c_7_ /,"

_2............................. .,-

Never install the unit as follows:

Outdoor use

Do not install tills unit outdoors, lfthe unit is exposed to rain. it ma 2 result in fire _.)Ielectric shock. If the unit

is exposed to direct sunlight, tile UmTmay heat up and cause damage to tile umt.

Vehicle and ceiling

Do not install this mm m a vehicle or hang li'om tile

Lolling.

B umping of tile vehicle may cause me um_ TO_idldown

and cause injury,

Ship and vessel

Do not illstal] this unit ill a shi I or vessel• If the Llnit is ->

exposedt ........ ter, itm_y ..... fire ordain age the _k'-Jq I<'g.J.

• .-;z-_"z--Jw*_,_..--4 -

Preventing the TV from toppling "':>/- over

1loom 14 mcnes_

When installing the unit using a stand, allow this much soace

Take lneasul_s to pl_vent tile unit ]'i'om [oppling over and causing illjUr} To prevent tile unit iixJlll toppling over. secure tile unit lo tile wall or pillar.

Installing on a level surface

If you install tile unit on a non-level surface, tile unit may fall or drop mid cause injury or dmnage.

a j

10 CM

lOom .

(4 Inches) , /

Air circulation is blocked,

Continued )

Placing on a stable surface

If you place the unit Oll _.111unslable surthce, the unit tlla_ fall and cause iniury or dalllage

Fall

Do not hang anyddng on tile unit.

rile unit may tall fi'onl tile stand or wall-nlount bracket, causing damage or serious inlury.

AC power cord

Unplug tile AC 1"_wer cord when nloving the unit _-- -- Do llOt move tile unit with the AC power cord I [[

plugged in. It may damage tile AC power co "dand _a"- r_sult in fire or electric shock. _ Do not Mlow anything to rest on or roll over the L_.M_J tl

p....... d, and do not place the unit wher_ the _1

power cord is subiect to wear or _/buse.

Antennas

Service

Damage requiring service

Unplug tile unit fbom the wall outlet and rethr smwicing to qualified

service personnel under tile following conditions:

[] When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

[] If liquid has been NJilled into the unit.

[] If tile surface oi the TV cracks, do not touch it, unpmg tile AC

power cord

[] If tile unit has been exposed ro rain or

water.

[] If tile unit has been subjected to excessive

shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If _.11/outdoor antenna is installed, follow tile precautions below. All [] If tile unit :loes not operate nornlally when

uutdoor antenna system should not be located in tile vicinity of overhead ibllowing the operating instructions. Adjust power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or whel_ it carl come only tho_e controls thar m_ bpeclfted in tile in contact with such power lines or circuits, operating instructions. Improper adj u_mlenT oi

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTE_ [. other controls nla 3 lesult in damage and will EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM oiTen require extensive work by a qu_ lifted

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT

w ITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. opcrarion.

Be sure the antenna sysrenl is grounded so as to provide some prorecu on

againsl voltage surgea m_dbuilt-up static charges.

Section glO of the National Eleca'icM Code NEC' in USA and Section 54of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information witb

respect to proper grounding of file nlast and supporting su'ucmiv. grounding of file lead-in wire to an antenna discharge uniL size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unto connection IV gmueding electrodes, and requirelnents for the grounding dectrode

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

_'_ Antenna lead-in wire

tecllnicil 11to restore the unit to llornlal

[] When the unit exhibits a distinct change An

performance, it indicates need [br smwice.

Servicing

Do not attenlpt to Selwice tile i/rift yoursel_ sillce

opening tile cabinet may expose you to dangerous

voltages or other hazards. Rethr all servicing m _aalified service personnel

Replacement parts

When replacement palls am r_quire& be sure tile service technician certifies ill writing that he!she has used replacement parts specified by tile manufacturer

tll; t have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substituri_ ns nlay result in tire. electric

shock or other hazards.

Safety check

Upon completion of any service or ix:pair s to tile unit, • \ [_-_ .......

checks O,s specified by tl........... fiJctutvr) to ''/_('/_ -_k

deternline fllat tile unit is in sal_ operating condition. {,2/{) @

and to _, ceruiy. Ask a qualified service technician t_

dispose of the unit.

NEC: National Electrical Code

Antenna discharge unit {NEC Section 810-20_

Grounding conductors

NEC Section 810-21 )

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode s)'stem

NEC Art 250 Part H

Lightning

For added protection for this TV during a lightning srorln, or whell it is left unattended and unused tL_r long periods of time. unplug it t]ronl the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

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Welcome .............................................................. 10

Package Contents .......................................... 10

Features ......................................................... 10

Installing the TV .................................................. 11

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......... 11

Bundling the Connecting Cables .................... 12

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV ........... 12

TV Controls and Con hectors ............................. 13

Front and Top Panel ...................................... 13

Side Panel ...................................................... 14

Rear Panel ..................................................... 15

Making Video and Audio Connections ........... 17

Basic Connections ............................................. 18

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna

System ........................................................... 18

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......................... 18

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ........... 19

HD Equipment ................................................ 20

Connecting Optional Equipment ....................... 22

VCR, Cable and Antenna ............................... 22

DVD Player .................................................... 24

HDMI-Equipped Device ................................. 26

DVI-HDTV-Equipped Device .......................... 27

Personal Computer ........................................ 28

Camcorder or "PlayStation". .......................... 29

Setting Up the Channel List ............................... 30

Using Initial Setup .......................................... 30

Button Descriptions ........................................... 32

Programming the Remote Control .................... 34

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote

Control .......................................................... 36

Special Buttons on the Remote Control ........... 38

Using the Wide Screen Mode ........................ 38

Using the Jump Function ............................... 39

Using the Freeze Function ............................. 39

Using the Power Saving Function .................. 39

Using the Sleep Function ............................... 40

Overview of WEGA GATE ................................... 42

Navigating and Select ......................................... 44

Using Favorites in WEGA GATE ........................ 44

Using TV List in WEGA GATE ............................ 45

Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE .............. 45

Using Settings in WEGA GATE .......................... 45

Overview of the Settings .................................... 46

Using the Video Settings ................................... 48

Selecting Video Options ................................. 48

Using the Audio Settings .................................. 49

Selecting Audio Options ................................. 49

Using the Screen Settings ................................. 51

Selecting Screen Options ............................... 51

Using the Channel Settings .............................. 53

Selecting Channel Options ............................. 53

Using the Parent Settings ................................. 55

Selecting Parent Options ................................ 55

US Models: Selecting Custom Rating

Options ........................................................... 56

Viewing Blocked Programs ............................ 56

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating

Options ........................................................... 57

Viewing Blocked Programs ............................ 57

Using the Clock/Timers Settings ...................... 58

Selecting Clock/Timers Options ..................... 58

Using the Setup Settings ................................... 60

Selecting Setup Options ................................. 60

Troubleshooting .................................................. 62

Trouble Symptoms and Remedies ................. 62

Contacting Sony .................................................. 64

Specifications ...................................................... 65

Index .............................................................. 67

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Thank you for purchasing this Sony HDTV Ready LCD TV. This manual is for models KLV-SI9AI0, KLV-S23AI0, KLV-S26AI0 and KLV-S32AI0.

Package Contents Along with your new TV. the packaging box contains a remote control, size

AA batteries. 75-ohm coaxial cable (ferrite core attached), AC power cord, AC power adaptor (KLV-S 19A 10 only), HD 15-HD 15 cable, Support belt,

securing screw, wood screw, Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Leaflet (Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket, KLV-SI9AI0 only) and warranty card. See page 66 for the quantity of each supplied accessory.

Features

Some of the features thatyou will enjoy with your new TV include:

[] WEGA GATE: WEGA GATE is a new feature that allows you to easily

navigate to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, TV channel list, external input list, or settings.

[] CineMotion®: Provides an optimized display by automatically

detecting film content and applying a reverse 3:2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.

[] Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in

wide screen (16:9) mode.

[] Favorite Channels: With the WEGA GATE function, allows you to

select from 8 of your favorite channels.

[] Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output

between programs and commercials.

[] Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p

and 480i), and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) connections.

[] Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming fiom younger viewers.

[] HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high- definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

[] Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to be optimized to

ambient light. The effect fiom the Light Sensor depends on the setting of Picture Mode and Power Saving. The factory setting is Of[.

[] Caption Vision/Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel

Programming Information to be displayed.

Installing the TV

Introducing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Attaching the Support Belt

1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw

(supplied).

2 Attach the support belt to the stand, and screw the belt with a securing

screw (supplied) using a coin, etc.

3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt towards you while holding

the TV stand.

_-j Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and

causing injury.

The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV

stand. In this case or when the secunng strength is not enough

prepare commercial screws to fit to the TV stand. Use commercial

screws of 3 to 4 mm diameter. Consult your dealer about the types of screw.

When Mounting on a Wall

Be sure to use the following optional wall-mount brackets to hang the TV on the wall.

KLV-S 19A 10: SU-WLI 1 KLV-S23A 10/KLV-S26A 10/KLV-S32A 10:SU-WL31

See the Instruction Guide supplied with the wall-mount blacket on how to mount the TV on the wall.

Introducing the TV

Bundling the Connecting Cables

Adjusting the

Viewing Angle of the TV

You can bundle tile connecting cables as illustrated below.

1 Bundle the connecting cables.

KLV-S19A10 KLV-S23A10

KLV-S26A10 KLV-S32A10

2 Route the connecting cables through tile hook.

:S-J Do not bundle the AC power cord fo[ KLV-S23A10, KLV,S26A10 and

KLV-S32A10 in the stand with other connecting cables.

This TV can be adjusted within tile angles shown below.

Adjust the angle back and forth (tilt)

3 ° 8 °

Right view ".._-I_'

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Top view

15° t- 15°

15° 15°

Front

_'3 When adjusting the angle ho!d the stand with one hand [_:_. ' t° avOd slipping O[tipping the s!and:

Front

TV Controls and Connectors

Front and Top Panel

Introducing the TV

[] ENTER Press to confirm the selection or setting. [] WEGA GATE Press to display WEGA GATE. Press again to exit WEGA GATE.

[] TVNIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs.

[] 4--- ÷ Press to adjust the vohune. In the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as left/right

- VOLUME + buttous.

[] _ _ Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either

- CHANNEL + CHANNEL. In the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as up/dov,.'n buttons.

[] POWER Press to turn on and oft'the TV.

[] (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Receiver/Light Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 61 for details).

Sensor Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

[] PIG OFF LED When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated. For details, see page 61. [] TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even

if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 58.

[] POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may

indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on page 2).

[] Speaker Outputs audio signal.

The CHANNE L + button has a tactile dot, Use it as a reference when operating the TV.

Introducing the TV

Side Panel

Left side

/ VDEO 2

Right side

I!a

VUDEO

FL/NONO}

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[] VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the S VIDEO otltptlt jack on yotlr camcorder or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video ([_).

[] VIDEO 2 IN Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video

VIDEO/ equipment.

AUDIO L (MONO)/

AUDIO R

[] Headphones Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug

jack adaptor (not supplied). See page 49 for details.

[] PC IN (RGB IN) Connect to a personal computer's video output connector. Can be connected to other Analog

6 RGB devices Stlch as Video Conferencing or Set-top Boxes.

See "PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart" on page 52 for the signal to be displayed.

[] HDMI IN 5 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital

HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such L-AUDIO-R as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition

video, plus two-channel digital audio. The AUDIO IN (L/R) of HDMI IN is for DVI connection. See page 27 for details.

Rear Panel

Introducing the TV

KLV-S19A10 KLV-S23A10

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DC IN

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KLV-S26A10

KLV-S32A10

(Continued)

Introducing the TV

[] VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna. [] DC IN Connects the supplied AC power adaptor.

(KLV-S19A10)

[] AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord.

(KLV-S23A10/ KLV-S26A10/

KLV-S32A10)

[] VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equiplnent that has

S VIDEO S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video ([_).

[] VIDEO IN 113 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video

VIDEO/ component. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of

L-AUDIO-R the TV.

[] HD/DVD IN 4 Connect to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPL_PR)and audio

(1080i1720p1 (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO ([_) or the 480p1480i)1 composite video ([_]) connections.

L-AUDIO-R

[] PC AUDIO IN Connects to apersonal computer's audio output connector. [] AUDIO OUT Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use

(L/R) these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system.

To display clear crisp pictures, first you must connect your TV correctly and also need to choose the correct display format (see "Changing the wide screen mode" on page 38). It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. [fyou use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as possible from the TV.

Making Video and Audio Connections

Best Video Performance

.S_ When You connect video equipment to both the VIDEO and the S VIDEO input jacks,

Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your devices that provide the best video performance, as described below.

H_mi HDMI No

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

@ @ @ Component video

,_ p_ po (480i/480p/720p/1080i) Yes

woEo@ S VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

..... @ Composite video

RF/Coaxial No

make sure Auto YC in the Setup settings is set to On to view the S VIDEO input (see page 61).

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ConnecUng_e TV

Basic Connections

Cable System or

VHF/UHF Antenna

System

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box

"_° The supplied remote

control can be programmed to operate

your cable box (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 34).

"_° To change channels using

the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4

depending on the cable box channel output.

"_° If you will be controlling all

channel selection through your cable box, consider using the Channel Fix feature to set your TV to channel 3 or 4 (see page

53).

Notes on Using This Connection

Cable or VHF only or VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable __ Rear of TV

VHF/UHF jack

From tile Channel settings, select Cable On o1:Cable Off tbr your type of input signal.

.'S-?A ferrite core is factory attached to the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

Do not detach the ferrite core from the coaxial cable.

,Z'2_The ferrite core is attached to one end of (not the center of) the supplied

75-ohm coaxial cable. When connecting the cable to the TV, insert the end with the ferrite core into the VHF/UHF jack;

Use this hookup it."

[] You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded

signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

[] You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your TV.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the cable

box's [N jack.

2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT

jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack.

Cable cable

t 2

jack jack

IN _ OUT

Cable box

Also, set Cable to On in the Channel settings (see page 53).

7S-ohm coaxial

Rear of TV

_" VHF/UHF jack

Use the cable box/digital cable Tulle the TV to the channel the cable box is set to and then use the cable box to box switch channels.

Set up the remote control to Program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 34.

operate the cable box/digital cable

box Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).

operate the cable box/digital cable

box

C'oi_troi c;;gie box/_iigitai cable gee _Operating a Cabie gox;; on page 361

box functions with the remote

control

Prevent the accidental switching When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set

of TV channels to. You can use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. For

details, see "Using the Channel Settings" on page 53.

Connecting the TV

Satelfite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

"_° If you connect the Digital

Satellite Receiver with component video cables,

see page 20.

." S VIDEO .............. .....

_. Rear of TV

Notes on Using This Connection

This scenario shows a SAT Box connected through the video inputs and the Cable/Antenna connected through the VHF/UHF input. Satellite signals are selected by the SAT Box through the video inputs while TV signal is selected by the TV tuner.

To connect a satellite receiver

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's satellite

input jack.

2 Use an A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver's

AUDIO and S VIDEO output jacks to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3).

3 Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable fiom the antenna to the

TV's VHF/UHF input jack.

4 Run the Initial Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel

List" on page 30.

._lf your Satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, usea

VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

75-ohm coaxial 3 cable

S VIDEO cable .... ....

-* --_I_ ......................

VIDEO _ WDEO}

(ye,ow) ...... .......

_ MONO

AN c_able (white) _ _i _ ::

AUDIO-L ..............)x,Y _, ,_ _ i Au_'o .........

AUDIO-R ......................./ _ :: ,,

(red) I _: :i [ ";::::t};

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Watch the satellite receiver Press WEGA GATE to select the Satellite input (Video 1, 2 or 3) in

Set up the remote control to operate the satellite You must program the remote control. See "Programming the receiver Remote Control" on page 34.

Activate the remote control to operate the Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). satellite receiver

Control satellite receiver functions with the See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 36.

remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment See the instructions t_r setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61.

connected to the TV

the External Inputs list.

or Press TVNIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (Video 1,2 or 3).

ConnecUng_e TV

lid Equipment

"_1"If your equipment has an

HDMI or DVIconnector, see page 26.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using a component video cable, connect your equipment's YP,PR

output jacks to the TV's YP_PI_ input jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections.

S_-3Component video (YPBpR) connection is necessary to view 480p,

720p, and 1080i formats, Note that this TV displays all format types

picture in a resolution of 1,280 dots x 768 lines (KLV-S19A10)

and 1;366 dots x 768 lines (KLV-S23A10, KLV-S26A10 and KLV-

S32A10).

Using an audio cable, connect your equipment's AUDIO output jacks to the TV's AUDIO input jacks.

_ZJ The YPBPR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cab!es must be

connected to provide sound.

Component _,,,,,,,,,,,_ video cable

AUDIO-L

(white)

AUDIO-R

(red)

Rear of TV

Audio cable

HD Equipment with Component Video

_ Some of the HD equipment you can connect to receive the

broadcasting signals are digital cable box, digital satellite receiver

and digital TV receiver.

Connecting the TV

Notes on Using This Connection

Watch the HD equipment Press WEGA GATE to select the HD equipment input (Video 4) in the External

Inputs list.

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input (Video 4).

Set up the remote control to You must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on

operate the HD equipment page 34.

ActJv;_ie the relnote control to................Press SAT/EABLE (FUNCTION) ...............................................................................................................

operate the HD equipment Control HD equipment functions See "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 36.

with the remote control ,._ Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 61. ""1

identify equipment connected to '<

the TV

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