Sony Kdl 32ex500 Operating Instructions

							
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KDL-60/55/46/40/32EX500
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KDL-60/55/46/40/32EX500
4-170-417-11(1)
4-170-417-11(1)
LCD 
Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Getting Started
Operating the TV
Using Features
Using the Menus
Other Information
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: www.sony.ca/support
United States 
1.800.222.SONY
Canada 
1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Returnthe Product to the Store
KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 / 46EX501
KDL-40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 / 32EX400 / 32EX500
KDL-32FA600
 
						

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CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use 
this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or 
other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted. 
❑Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC.
❑Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F 
(5°C).
Licensing InformationMacintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro 
Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and  , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and   
are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of 
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR
® qualified 
in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy 
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency and 
Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these 
government agencies, designed to promote energy 
efficient products and practices. Changes to certain features, 
settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Power 
Savings) can increase or change the power consumption. Depending 
upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the 
limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the “Home” 
mode.
CleaningWhen cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid 
any chance of electric shock.
 Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly 
moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.
 If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the 
instruction provided on the package.
 Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or 
benzine for cleaning.
 See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional 
information.
Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of 
the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. 
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer 
regarding this TV.
Model Name
Serial No.
(KDL-32FA600 only)
The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size and the 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).
 
						

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Customer Support
United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/supportOn-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration
Contents
Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® . . . . . . . . 4
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD 
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TV Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV . . . . . . 10
Connecting the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or 
Enclosed Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Securing the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Running Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Control Button Description  . . . . . . . 20
TV Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Features
BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI  . . . 25
Using PIP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wide Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wide Mode with PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Inputs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. . . 29
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus  . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Screen Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Channel Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Parental Lock Settings  . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Setup Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Eco Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for 
PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3/4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using a Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Important Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
 
						

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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 
documentations listed below to get the most out of your TV.
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the 
signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new 
BRAVIA TV, you need 
access to HD programming. Your 
BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming 
from:
 Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
 HD cable subscription
 HD satellite subscription
 Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment
Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD 
programming.Safety Booklet
Contains precautionary 
measures to keep you and 
your TV safe. Read this 
information prior to setting up 
your TV.Quick Setup Guide
Provides TV setup information with sample 
connection diagrams.
Operating Instructions
Provides the most detailed 
information to operate your 
TV.
 
						

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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.
TV Feature Highlights
Yo u r  BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:
➢ BRAVIA
® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony 
equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25).
➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to 
access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 29).
➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV 
program simultaneously (page 26).
➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy 
access (page 27).
➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the 
signal resolution (page 27).
➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment 
(page 28).
➢ Motionflow: Enhance the smooth picture movements to reduce the blur (page 
31). (This feature is available for models: EX500 and EX501.)
➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture 
and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the 
contents genre you are watching (page 21).
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth 
movement, and high-impact visuals from 
1080 HD signals as shown here. 
When you compare a high-definition signal 
to a standard analog signal, you will notice 
a big difference in picture quality. If black 
bars appear as shown here, press WIDE 
on the remote control to fill the screen.
(Continued)
 
						

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➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the 
ambient light in the room. The sensor detects ambient light levels to adjust the 
brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have 
the best picture quality under your room’s lighting conditions (page 32).
 
						

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Getting Started
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 the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.
 Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid 
damage.
 Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15.
 For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
 Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.
 Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may 
cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. 
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on.
Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model only
 Place your palm directly underneath but do 
not squeeze the panel’s speaker grill area.
 
						

							8 Locating Inputs and Outputs
ItemDescription
1AC INConnect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet.
2DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL)Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby*2 
Digital compatible.
3CABLE/
ANTENNARF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
4
COMPONENT 
IN 2 
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
R-AUDIO-LComponent video provides better picture quality than the composite video.
Audio connection is required for the COMPONENT IN ports, connect audio (L/R). 
5
VIDEO IN 1/ 
COMPONENT 
IN 1 
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
R-AUDIO-L 
(MONO)This input port can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a 
component video input (COMPONENT 1). For composite use, connect the yellow 
jack to Y for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component 
connection, use Y, P
B, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L (mono) 
and R for audio signal. 
This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT 1 
when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT 1 is connected. 
To set to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup 
settings. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto.
*1In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is attached to the TV.
*2Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
VIDEO  INVIDEO
AUDIOL
R
(MONO)
2
2
3
IN
0
qa
9
1 2 11
AUDIO
RL RL
COMPONENT INPC IN
AUDIO OUT
(FIX)
PRPBY
VIDEO  IN
AUDIO RGB
PC/HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
(
MONO)
4
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
RL
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)CABLE/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
SUBWOOFER
(8    )SATELLITE
(8    )
SPEAKERSRLAC IN
234 5 6
7
981*1
Side Panel Rear Panel
 
						

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Getting Started
6PC IN
(RGB/AUDIO)Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector. Can also be 
connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” 
on page 46 for the signals that can be displayed.
For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not 
supplied). If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to the computer before 
connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.
You may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC’s resolution and timing. See 
page 13 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV.
7AU D IO  O U T
(FIX) R/LConnects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. 
You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
8SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER 
(8Ω)
SATELLITE 
(8Ω)R/L
(KDL-32FA600 
only)Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with KDL-32FA600) 
to the TV.
9HDMI IN 1/2/3/4HDMI (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 or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an 
additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to AUDIO of PC IN.
0USBConnects to USB equipment to access photo, music, and video files.
qaVIDEO IN 2 
VIDEO/L 
(MONO)-
AUDIO-R Connects to the composite video output jack of video equipment. 
If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV’s L (MONO) 
audio input port.
ItemDescription
 An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i 
and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI connection.
 
						

							10 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV
For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/
KDL-40EX501
This TV can be adjusted within the angle shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Connecting the TV
5.1 Surround Sound System (KDL-32FA600 only)
Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide for details.
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)
Top view
Front 20°
20°20°
20°
75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
 It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm 
coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected 
by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.