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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
LCD TV
Getting Started
Operating Instructions
Operating the TV
Using Features
Using the Menus
Other Information
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KDL-32BX330 / 32BX331
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Cleaning Owner’s Record When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of any chance of electric shock. the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. � Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. � Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Model Name � If using a chemi
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Contents ® Introducing Your New BRAVIA Using Features ® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA . . . . . . . .4 Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Experiencing Stunning HD with Your Wide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 BRAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Wide Mode with PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Experie
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® Introducing Your New BRAVIA ® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA ® Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA high-definition television. Use the documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV. Safety Booklet Quick Setup Guide Contains precautionary Provides TV setup information with sample measures to keep you and connection diagrams. your TV safe. Read this information prior to setting up your TV. Operating Instructions Provides the most detailed information to operate your TV. E
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® Introducing Your New BRAVIA The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment. You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here. When you compare a high-definition signal to a stan
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Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: � Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. � Carry the TV with
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Getting Started Attaching the Table-Top Stand 1 Release the AC power cord from the TV. 2 Place the TV with its screen facing up on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. Use the supplied three screws to attach the Table-Top Stand to the TV. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three people (see page 6 for details). Thick and soft cloth Screw (+PSW 5 x 16) (Supplied) � To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the three screws guided by th
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Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment. Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable
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Getting Started Item Description 1 4 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 5 AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jack of your analog audio equipment. You can use these (FIX) outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 6 CABLE/ RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. ANTENNA 7 USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo and music files (for KDL-32BX330), photo f
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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
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Getting Started 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 CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna
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Shown with Component Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) P (red) R P (blue) B Component video cable Y (green) 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 of PC IN. For details, see page 8. 12
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Getting Started 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.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) � Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 8). 13
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Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD Digital satellite Digital Audio “PS3” player receiver cable box system Personal computer VCR/Game system/ Camcorder Digital audio Analog CABLE/ USB equipment audio ANTENNA or (A/V equipment Receiver/ (A/V Digital Home Receiver/ recorder Theater) Home Theater) � Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 14
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Getting Started When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed with stand Installed on the wall 7 7 11 /8 inches 11 / inches 8 (30 cm) (30 cm) 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches (10 cm) (10 cm) (10 cm) (10 cm) 3 inches 2 / 8 (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at lea
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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. ❑ 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 dra
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Getting Started Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: � Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text � Choose your viewing environment � 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: 1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear. English Español 2 Use the remote con
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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. Push to open 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 remot
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Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 23. 2 CC Press to cycle through the available settings for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 3 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. See page 22. 4 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and
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Button Description 0 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. "/1 qa 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. qs V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to select/confirm an item. qd OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on current input and content. qf JUMP Press to jump back and forth betwee
