Sony Kdl 32bx420 Operating Instructions

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Using the Menus
Using the Sound Settings
OptionDescription
Sound Mode
Customized 
sound listeningSets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and 
photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select settings.
DynamicEnhances treble and bass.
StandardStandard sound optimized for home use.
Clear VoiceSuitable for spoken dialog.
CustomSelect to store your preferred settings.
ResetResets the current Sound settings to their defaults, except MTS Audio, Alternate 
Audio and Speakers.
Tr e b l eAdjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
Equalizer Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve. Select Reset to reset the 
Equalizer settings to the default values. (Available when Sound Mode is set to 
Custom.)
BalanceAdjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
SurroundAllows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV 
program (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game. The available options depend on the 
scene select setting.
On/OffSelect On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the 
Surround option and to create a virtual surround sound using the 2ch 
speaker.
Cinema/OffProvides surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems 
found in movie theaters.
Music/OffProvides surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded 
by sound as in a music hall.
Sports/OffProvides surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a 
live sports contest.
Game/OffProvides surround effects that enhance game sound.
Volume OffsetAdjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials. 
Select Off to disable this function.
MTS Audio
Enjoy stereo, 
bilingual and mono 
programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in 
stereo. 
Auto SAPSelect to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs 
when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV 
remains in Stereo mode.
MonoSelect for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo 
broadcasts.
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Alternate Audio
Digital channels only
Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The 
program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate 
audio streams.
Speakers TV SpeakersSelect to use the TV speakers.
Audio SystemSelect to use an external audio system for the TV sound. By 
selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.
OptionDescription
MTS Audio is only available for analog programs.
Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams.
 You can also access Sound Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS 
button on the remote control.
 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Screen Settings
OptionDescription
Wide Mode Wide ZoomFills the screen with minimum distortion.
Normal
Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the 
original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the original 
source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to display the 
16:9 picture in its original size.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.
Auto Wide OnSelect On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on the 
content.
OffIf frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off. Choose one 
of the Wide Mode options when this function is set to Off.
4:3 Default
Select the default 
Screen Mode to use 
for 4:3 sourcesWide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the 
original image as possible.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Full
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display area.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect 
ratio that fills the wide screen.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the 
channel or input is changed.
Auto Display 
AreaAutomatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate display area.
Display Area Full Pixel
Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off 
(available depending on the TV model).
+1Displays pictures in their original size.
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended size.
-1Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible display area.
Horizontal 
Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. (Available in Wide Zoom 
and 
Zoom.)
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide 
Zoom and Zoom.)
Normal is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source.
 If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current 
channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 
4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and 
inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.
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OptionDescription
PC SettingsWhen a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen 
appears instead of the Screen settings.
You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures 
simultaneously from OPTIONS button (page 24).
Wide Mode NormalSelect to display in the original image size.
Full 1Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, 
keeping its original aspect ratio.
Full 2Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
ResetResets all PC settings to the default values.
Auto 
AdjustmentSelect to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the 
picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 
Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input 
signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.
PhaseAdjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
PitchAdjust uneven sharpness on screen.
Horizontal 
CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Ve r t i c al  
CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. 
 For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 44.
Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input.
 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Channel Settings
OptionDescription
FavoritesSelect favorite channels and external inputs (page 25).
Signal Type CableSelect if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider.
AntennaSelect if you are using an antenna.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start Auto Program.
Add Digital 
Channels
1Select Add Digital Channels.
2Select OK to add digital channels.
Show/Hide 
ChannelsAllows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– buttons.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to 
show or hide. Then press   to select it.
2Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. Then press   to 
select it.
Label ChannelsAllows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press   to select the 
channel number that you want to assign a label.
2Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move 
to the next character. Repeat the previous steps to add up to seven characters to the 
label. When finished, press  .
Analog Fine 
Tu n eAllows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that a slight 
tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Select Auto to adjust to the most 
appropriate analog channel.
 You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.
 Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list.
 Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0-9 and   buttons.
 You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program.
 
						

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OptionDescription
Enter passwordThe Parental Lock settings allow 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.
Change PasswordSelect to change your password.
Country U.S.A.Select to use U.S.A. ratings (page 37).
CanadaSelect to use Canadian ratings (page 38).
Rating OffTur n  Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
YouthMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
CustomSelect to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 37 for details.
Canada: See page 38 for details.
Downloadable 
U.S. Rating
(Available only 
in U.S.A. 
where advanced 
ratings exist)OffTur n  Downloadable U.S. Rating off. No programs that contain 
downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.
CustomSelect to block programs based on downloadable ratings.
Clear AllSelect to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
Unrated
(Available only 
when Country is 
set to U.S.A.)AllowAllows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.
BlockBlocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.
Channel BlockAllows you to block channels regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press   when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
External Input 
BlockAllows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked External Input
Press   when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password.
 You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your 
password, see “Lost password” on page 57.
 Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U.S. Rating menu and the menu will 
no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.
 If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: 
programs broadcasted from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, 
news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
 
						

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Using the Menus
US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 36). 
OptionDescription
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience.
PGParental guidance suggested.
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13.
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children 
under 17.
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs by 
their rating, content 
or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children.
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-GGeneral audience.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MAMature audience only.
Content-Based Ratings
FVFantasy violence.
DSuggestive dialogue.
LStrong language.
SSexual situations.
VVio l e nc e .
 To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 36). 
Viewing Blocked Programs
You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press   when tuned to a blocked 
program, then enter the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. To 
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your 
Parental Lock settings are reactivated.
OptionDescription
English Rating CAll children.
C8+Children 8 years and older.
GGeneral programming.
PGParental guidance.
14+Viewers 14 and older.
18+Adult programming.
French Rating GGeneral programming.
8 ans+Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. RatingSee “US Models” on page 37 for details.
 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Setup Settings
OptionDescription
USB Auto 
StartSelect On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still 
camera or other device containing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on.
Closed 
Captions 
(CC)Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast 
with closed captioning).
CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on.
Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off.
On when 
MutingClosed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is 
muted.
Analog CCAllows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2, 
CC3, CC4
Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects 
of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)
Text1, Text2, 
Text3, Text4Displays network/station information presented using 
either half or the whole screen (if available).
Digital CCWhen the digital closed caption service is available, select from the 
Service 1-6 or CC1-4.
Digital CC
OptionsAllows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption 
options. Select As Broadcast or Custom. The Custom option is 
available on the Digital CC setting.
CustomAllows you to customize the following settings:
Character 
SizeSmall, Standard, Large 
Character 
StyleStyle 1-7
Character 
ColorColor 1-8
Character 
OpacitySolid, Translucent
Edge TypeNone, Raised, Depressed, Outline, 
Left Shadow, Right Shadow
Edge ColorColor 1-8
Background 
ColorColor 1-8
Background 
OpacitySolid, Translucent
 You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by pressing the 
CC button on the remote control.
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OptionDescription
Sleep TimerSet the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you would like the TV to 
remain on before shutting off automatically. 
LanguageSelect to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, 
Français.
Info 
BannerDisplays the information related to the input signal you are watching. 
Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display 
detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you are viewing the 
TV. This information will appear if it is available from the broadcaster. 
Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are changed 
or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. 
AV Setup Label Video
InputsAllows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as 
a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to 
the COMPONENT IN jack, you can select the label DVD for the 
Component input. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the 
video label you assigned to that input appears on screen.
1Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI, Video 1-2, 
Component, PC) to which you want to assign a label. Then press 
 to select the input.
2Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press   
to select the label.
Video1/
Component 
Selection Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the Video 1 or 
Component when Video 1 or Component is connected.
 You can assign following labels for each input:
–, Cable, Receiver, Satellite, VCR, DVD/BD, DVR, Audio System, Home Theater, 
Game, Camcorder, Digital Camera, PC, Edit, Skip (except PC IN)
–, Edit, Skip (for PC IN)
–” indicates that no labels are assigned.
 If you select Edit, you can edit video labels. Follow the same steps for Label Channels on page 
35.
 If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the INPUT button.
 The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.