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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
Canadian ICES-003. Safety Operate the unit only on 120 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). To Sony Dealers For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products. Trademark Information WOW, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Batteries Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Medical institution Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments. Moisture and flammable objects Do not use plugged sets near water —...
Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the unit using a wall-mount bracket. If the unit is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the unit. Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the wall-mount bracket.
Installing on a level surface If you install the unit on a non-level surface, the unit may fall or drop and cause injury or damage. Placing on a stable surface If you place the unit on an unstable surface, the unit may fall and cause injury or damage.
Using the Sound Settings ... 35 Selecting Sound Options ... 35 Using the Screen Settings ... 36 Selecting Screen Options ... 36 Selecting PC Screen Options ... 38 Using the Setup Settings...40 Selecting Setup Options...40 Other Information Troubleshooting...42 Contacting Sony...43 Specifications...44 Index...45...
Introducing the Unit Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Sony HDTV Ready LCD unit. This manual is for models KLV-32U100M and KLV-40U100M. Package Contents Along with your new unit, the packaging box contains a remote control, size AA batteries. See page 44 for the complete list of supplied accessories.
Installing the Unit Preventing the Unit Attaching the Support Belt from Toppling Over When Mounting on a Wall See the Instruction Guide supplied with the wall-mount bracket on how to mount the unit on the wall. Screw the support belt (supplied) to the unit stand with a wood screw (supplied).
Unit Controls and Connectors Front, Top and Side Panel MENU INPUT Item Description 1 MENU Press to display MENU. Press again to exit MENU. 2 INPUT/ Press repeatedly to cycle through the external equipment connected to the unit’s inputs. Press to select the menu options in the MENU screen.
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Introducing the Unit Item Description 8 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when in the standby mode for PC inputs. 9 POWER LED Lights up in green when the unit is turned on. 0 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Receiver...
Rear Panel VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO Jack Description 1 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO.
Introducing the Unit Bottom Panel AC IN AUDIO IN Jack Description 1 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 2 HDMI IN 4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI/ audio/video interface between this unit and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such R-AUDIO IN-L as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver.
Connecting the Unit To display clear crisp pictures, first you must connect your unit correctly and also need to choose the correct display format (see “Changing the wide screen mode” on page 29). Making Video and Your unit includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your unit, use the inputs that are available on your devices that provide the best video Audio Connections performance, as described below.
Connecting the Unit Satellite Receiver z If you connect the Digital Satellite Receiver with component video cables, see page 20. Satellite Receiver Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the unit This scenario shows a SAT Box connected through the video inputs.
VCR and Cable This scenario shows a VCR with Cable signals connected through the video inputs. The Cable or VCR signals are selected by the VCR through the video inputs. To connect the VCR and cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ...
Connecting the Unit HD Equipment z If your equipment has an HDMI or DVI connector, see page 24. HD Equipment with Component Video Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using a component video cable, connect your equipment’s YP output jacks to the unit’s YP connections.
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Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the HD equipment Press V3 on the remote control. Press INPUT on the top panel repeatedly to select the HD equipment input (Video See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 40. Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the unit...
Connecting the Unit DVD Player For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (YP ) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YP output jacks to the unit’s YP The YP jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, C...
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Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the DVD player Press V3 on the remote control. Press INPUT on the top panel repeatedly to select the DVD player input (Video 3). Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 40.
Connecting the Unit HDMI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the device Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the unit To connect a device with HDMI connector Use an HDMI cable to connect the device’s HDMI output connector to the unit’s HDMI IN connector on the rear panel.
DVI-HDTV-Equipped Device To connect a device with DVI-HDTV connector If the device does not have an HDMI connector, you can connect the unit’s HDMI IN connector to the device’s DVI-HDTV output connector using a DVI to HDMI adapter or cable. DVI-HDTV-Equipped Device Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ...
Connecting the Unit Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the supplied HD15- HD15 cable to connect PC IN of the unit to video output connector of the computer. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied).
Camcorder or Video Game Equipment You can connect a camcorder or video game equipment to your unit’s rear A/V input jacks. To connect a camcorder or video game equipment Use an A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the camcorder or video game equipment AUDIO and S VIDEO output jacks to the unit’s AUDIO and S VIDEO input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 2) on the rear of panel.
Using the Unit Button Descriptions 1 MUTING POWER MUTING DISPLAY 2 DISPLAY MODE SOUND PICTURE WIDE INPUT 3 SOUND 4 PICTURE POWER SAVING MENU 5 INPUT FREEZE SLEEP 6 VOL +/– 7 POWER z The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
Special Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Wide You can change the wide screen mode settings. Screen Mode Changing the wide screen mode z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings. For details, see page 36. Wide Mode : MODE Wide Zoom...
Using the Unit Using the Freeze Function z While the picture is frozen, the sound continues to be output normally. z The wide format signal will be squeezed in the sub screen. Using the Power Saving Function z If you turn off the unit when the Power Saving mode is on, the mode stays on next time you turn on the unit...
Using the Sleep You can set the unit to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of Function time (15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes). z If you turn the unit off, and then turn it on again, Sleep Timer returns to “Sleep Timer : Off.”...
Using the Settings Overview of the Settings The Settings provides you access to the following features: Settings Picture Picture Video 1 Picture Mode: Custom Picture Mode Reset Picture: Brightness: Color: Hue: Color Temperature: Cool Sharpness: Noise Reduction: CineMotion: Auto Select: Enter: Back: Exit:...
Using the Picture Settings To select the Picture settings 2. Press V v to 1. Press MENU highlight Picture MENU To exit the Picture settings, press MENU. Selecting Picture The Picture settings includes the following options: To highlight an option and to change settings, press VvB b. Options Press Option...
Using the Settings Selecting PC Picture Options To display the PC screen: Press V5 on the remote control, or press INPUT repeatedly on the top panel until Video 5 (PC) appears. You can change the settings for the PC input while the unit is displaying the PC screen.
Using the Sound Settings To select the Sound settings 2. Press V v to 1. Press MENU highlight Sound MENU To exit the Sound settings, press MENU. Selecting Sound The Sound settings includes the following options: Options To highlight an option and to change settings, press VvB b. Press Option Sound Mode...
Using the Settings Using the Screen Settings To select the Screen settings 1. Press MENU 2. Press V v to highlight Screen MENU To exit the Screen settings, press MENU. Selecting Screen Options z To change from one Wide Mode option to another, use WIDE on the remote control.
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Option z Auto Wide, 4:3 Default, Display Area and Vertical Display Area Size are not available for PC Input. z Horizontal Center feature Horizontal is useful if unit is Center connected to game equipment. Vertical Center Vertical Size Description Normal Displays a standard size picture.
Using the Settings Selecting PC Screen Options To display the PC screen: Press V5 on the remote control, or press INPUT repeatedly on the top panel until Video 5 (PC) appears. You can change the settings for the PC input while the unit is displaying the PC screen.
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PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Resolution Signals Horizontal (Pixel) SVGA 1024 1024 1024 WXGA 1280 1280 1280 1360 Corresponding to the VGA signal This unit does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. If a signal other than in the above chart is input, it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set.
Using the Settings Using the Setup Settings To select the Setup settings 1. Press MENU 2. Press V v to highlight Setup MENU To exit the Setup settings, press MENU. Selecting Setup Options z The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.
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Option z To change from one Power Saving Power Saving option to another, use POWER SAVING on the remote control. Description Select to view picture without the benefit of Power Saving. Low/High Select to view picture with reduced power consumption. It also enhances the black level.
Other Information Troubleshooting Problem No picture. No picture. The unit turns off automatically. No picture from some video sources. Poor picture. No color/Dark picture/The picture is too bright/Color is not correct Noisy picture. No sound/Noisy sound. Good picture, no sound. Audio noise.
Contacting Sony ® If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony unit, please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or visit http://www.sony.com/TVsupport...
Index 4:3 Default 36 AC IN 16 Auto Adjust 38 Auto Wide 36 Balance 35 Bass 35 Brightness 33, 34 CineMotion 10, 33 Color 33 Color Temperature 33, 34 Connections Camcorder or video game equipment 27 DVD player 22 DVI-HDTV-equipped device HD equipment 20 HDMI-equipped device 24 Personal computer 26...