2-693-550-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32S20L1 KDL-40S20L1 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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WARNING NOTIFICATION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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.
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USE For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit) This TV must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 AC power cord Antenna lead-in wire If you damage the AC power cord, it may result in a fire or an electric shock.
VENTILATION Objects and ventilation holes The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.
INSTALLATION Placing on a stable surface When installing or removing, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. Please use a qualified contractor when installing or removing. If you place the TV on an unstable surface, the TV may fall and cause injury or damage.
SERVICING Damage requiring service If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of .............................................................................11 Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................11 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System............................................................11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .....................................................................................
Getting Started Getting Started TM Welcome to the World of Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This manual is for model KDL-32S20L1 and KDL40S20L1. Be sure to check the supplied accesories against the list on page 46. Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 21).
Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box Use this hookup if s You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and s You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. Cable z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. Auto Scan will fix the channel automatically.
Getting Started Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Satellite antenna cable Satellite Receiver CATV/Antenna cable (supplied) S VIDEO S VIDEO cable A/V cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VHF/UHF VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 3 5 4 Y OPTICAL OUT PB VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R AUDIO OUT(VAR/FIX) Rear of TV If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side Rear 7 VIDEO 2 IN 1 4 6 RGB R-AUDIO-L S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO L (MONO) 2 IN PC IN 5 0 R AUDIO 3 HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN 6 7 1 S VIDEO (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 3 5 4 qa Y OPTICAL OUT 9 PB VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO R AUDIO R VHF/UHF AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 8 qs Item Description 1 VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO.
Getting Started Description 5 HDMI IN 6 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
Getting Started Installing 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 with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt towards you while holding the TV stand. Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury.
Getting Started Getting Started Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 3 Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view 15° 15° 15° 15° Front When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the TV.
Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Analog and Digital Setup settings (see pages 37 and 38). 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
Basic Operations Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 2 SLEEP 3 FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. See page 32 on setting up the video input labels, including the Skip function. Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Sleep Off appears. Press once to display a frozen image of the current program in a window.
Basic Operations Button Description Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description. qs Using the Program Options Setting 6 7 8 6 RETURN 9 0 qa 7 MENU 8 DIGITAL/ ANALOG 9 0 VOL +/– qa MUTING qs POWER 20 The Program Options setting allows you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel.
Basic Operations Button qd WIDE Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 29.
Basic Operations TV Controls 1 2 3 4 5 VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU TV/VIDEO 0 PIC OFF/TIMER 6 7 STANDBY 8 POWER 9 Item Description 1 MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 23). Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video Inputs, then the input will not appear. In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting. Press to adjust the volume.
Using the Menus Overview of MENU Using the Menus MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
Using the Menus MENU Allows you to The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings. (see page 32) External Inputs 1 Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control panel and press . 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired external input and press External Inputs Return Video 1 VCR Video 2 GAME Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Edit Video Labels .
Using the Menus MENU Allows you to The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts from page 26. Navigating Through Settings Settings 25 Using the Menus The Settings screen provides access to the features: 1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital Setup. 4 Press to select an option. To exit Settings, press MENU.
Using the Menus Using the Picture Settings Option Description Target Inputs Determines whether to apply Picture Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. All Inputs Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7) “All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.” Current Input Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Using the Menus Option Description 27 Using the Menus Advanced Settings Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default settings. Only available in Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. “Custom Picture Mode” Contrast Automatically optimizes the contrast. This setting is especially Enhancer effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture. Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Option Target Inputs Description Determines whether to apply Sound Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. All Inputs Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7) “All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.” Current Input Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Using the Menus Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Option Description Target Inputs Determines whether to apply Screen Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. All Inputs Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7) “All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.” Current Input Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Using the Menus Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default Screen Mode to use for Normal 4:3 sources Off Display Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size 30 Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size. Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Settings Using the Menus Option Description Language Caption Vision Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français. Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). Some caption modes for digital channels are only accessible from the Digital Setup setting. For details, see page 39. Off Caption Vision is turned off.
Using the Menus Option Description Parental Lock The Parental Lock settings allows 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. Lock Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.
Using the Menus Description When connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you can select the jack from which the TV receives the input signal. The TV is by default set to receive S VIDEO input signals. 1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears. 2 After selecting the Auto YC option, to watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to highlight On, then press . To watch the pictures input from the VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to highlight Off, then press .
Using the Menus Option Description Speaker On Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers. Audio Out Variable When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output from your audio system can be Easy control of controlled by the TV’s remote control. volume adjustments Fixed When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output of the TV is fixed.
Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 32). Description C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. 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.
Using the Menus Using the PC Settings Option Description Wide Mode Normal Full1 Reset Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Power Management 36 Select to display in the original image size. Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area. Resets the current setting to its default setting.
Using the Menus Using the Analog Setup Settings Using the Menus Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels. 1 Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) which you want to make your Favorite Channel, then press to select it. 2 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel that you would like to add and then press to select it. To add other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.
Using the Menus Using the Digital Setup Settings Highlight Digital Setup and press . The Digital Setup option appears. Option Description Digital Channels Favorite Channels 38 Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels. 1 Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) which you want to make your Favorite Channel. 2 Enter the number you wish to assign to the channel. Reset will remove the existing Favorite Channel and Surf will take you to the Favorite Channel list.
Using the Menus Option Description Digital Setup Caption Vision Programming Caption Vision If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision, you can change the following settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, See Caption Vison in the Setup setting on page 31. CC3, CC4 Text1, Text2, See Caption Vison in the Setup setting on page 31.
Using the Menus Option Description Advanced Settings Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom. Allows you to customize the following settings: Custom...
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/TVsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem No picture. No picture. Cannot receive any channels. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ ❑ The TV turns off automatically.
Other Information Problem No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Possible Remedies ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Audio noise. ❑ Wide Mode changes automatically. ❑ ❑ ❑ “Black box” on screen. ❑ ❑ Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. ❑ Certain programs on DVD or other ❑ digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. Remote control does not operate. Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Lost password.
Other Information Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-32S20L1 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. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model SU-WL31 (KDL-32S20L1) 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
Other Information Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S20L1 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. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Models SU-WL51 and SU-PW2 (KDL-40S20L1) 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal (Pixel) 640 640 720 800 800 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1360 × × × × × × × × × × × × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 47.
Other Information Specifications For All Models Television system: NTSC ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) QAM on cable AUDIO OUT: American TV standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Analog Digital Channel coverage: Terrestrial 2-69 2-69 Cable 1-125 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF 500 mVrms (100% modulation) More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable) More than 500 mVrms (Fixed) Panel System: Headphones: LCD (Liquid Crystal Disp
Index 4:3 Default 30 A A/V Sync 39 AC IN 15 Advanced Settings 27 Alternate Audio 20 Audio Out 34 AUDIO OUT jack, described 15 Auto Adjustment 36 Auto Program 18, 37, 38 Auto SAP, MTS setting 28 Auto Wide 29 Auto YC 33 B Backlight 26 Balance 28 Bass 28 BBE 28 Bilingual audio 28 Brightness 26 C Cable with VCR, connecting 13 Caption Vision 31, 39 CH+/– button 21, 22 Channels Creating labels 37, 38 Setting up 18 Closed caption modes 31 Color 26 Color Temperature 26 Current Time 33 D Diagnostics 39 Digital C
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