Sony Kdl 32ex402 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Additional operation
Using the OPTIONS menu
Press OPTIONS to display the following options 
when viewing pictures from connected equipment.
Playing Back Photo/Music/
Video via USB
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a 
Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a 
USB cable or USB storage device on your TV.
1Connect a supported USB device to the TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press G /g to select “Photo”, “Music”, or 
“Video”.
4Press F /f to select a USB device, then 
press .
The file or folder list appears.
5Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder, 
then press  .
When you select a folder, select a file, then press  .
Playback starts.
~• You can register the background music to be played  during a slideshow using   Photo by pressing 
OPTIONS, then select “Slideshow Music”.
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using “Photo”  because images may be enlarg ed depending on the file. 
Also, images may not fill th e entire screen depending on 
the image size and aspect ratio.
• Some photo files may take some time to be displayed  when using “Photo”.
• The file name and folder name support the UTF-8  character set.
• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device,  observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device.
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
– Do not remove the USB device.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of,  data on the recording media du e to a malfunction of any 
connected devices or the TV.
• USB playback is supported for the following photo file  formats:
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension “.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the  camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or “Mass 
Storage”. For more information about USB connection 
mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your digital 
camera.
• USB playback is supported for the following music file  formats:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have not been copyrighted)
• USB playback is supported for the following video file  format:
– MPEG1 (files with the extension “.mpg”)
– MP4 (files with th e extension “.mp4”)
– DivX (files with the extension “.avi”)
• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT16 and FAT32 file  systems.
• BRAVIA TV supports DivX
®.
To Do this
Return to normal 
TV mode Press 
DIGITAL/ANALOG. 
Options Description
Picture   See page 24.
Sound See  page 25.
Speaker See page 25.
Horizontal Shift (in 
PC input mode only) See page 27.
Vertical Shift (in PC 
input mode only) See page 27.
Sleep Timer (except 
PC input mode) See page 26.
Power Saving See page 26.
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• Up to 300 files per folder are supported.
• Depending on the exact file specifications, some files, including those modified on a PC, cannot be played even 
if the file format is supported.
• Check the website below fo r updated information about 
compatible USB devices. 
http://support.sony-euro pe.com/TV/compatibility/
To display a photograph 
–  Picture Frame
You can display a photograph on the screen 
for a selected period of time. After that period, 
the TV automatically switches itself into 
standby mode.
1Select a photograph.
You can select a photograph from the 
connected USB device.
2Press OPTIONS on the selected 
photograph and then select  Picture Frame 
Image
.
3Press  RETURN repeatedly to return 
to the Home Menu.
4Press G /g to select “Photo”, then select 
“Picture Frame” and press  .
The TV is switched to Picture Frame 
mode, and the selected photograph is 
displayed on the screen.
To set the duration of displaying a 
photograph
Press  OPTIONS , then select “Duration” 
and press  . Then, select the duration, and 
press .
The counter appear s on the screen.
Slideshow with music
You can select the background music to be 
played during a slideshow.
Press OPTIONS , then select “Add to list” 
and press  .
Use “Remove from list”  to remove music 
files from the list and “Slideshow Music” 
to browse or change the order of music 
files. 
To return to the XMB™
Press  RETURN .
~• If the photograph is selected  from a USB device, it must 
remain connected to the TV.
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV automatically will  switch into standby mode.
Using BRAVIA Sync with 
Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function enables the 
TV to communicate with the connected 
equipment that is compatible with the 
function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control).
For example, by connec ting Sony equipment 
that is compatible with Control for HDMI (with 
HDMI cables), you can control them together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, 
and make the necessary settings.
Control for HDMI
• Automatically turns the connected equipment  off when you switch the TV to standby mode 
using the remote.
• Automatically turns the TV on and switches 
the input to the connected equipment when the 
equipment starts to play.
• If you turn on a connected audio system while 
the TV is on, the sound output switches from 
the TV speaker to the audio system.
• Adjusts the volume ( 2 +/–) and mutes the 
sound ( %) of a connected audio system.
• You can operate the connected Sony  equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo 
by the TV remote by pressing:
–m /N /M /. /x/>  to operate the 
connected equipment directly.
– SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected 
HDMI equipment on the screen. 
After displaying the menu, you can operate the 
menu screen by using  F/f /G/g,  , colour buttons, 
and 
 RETURN.
– Select “Device Control”, then select the desired  option to operat e the equipment.
– Refer to the instruction  manual of the equipment 
for available control.
– Select “TV Control” to open 
XMB™ or TV 
options menu.
• If “Control for HDMI” of the TV is set to “On”,  “Control for HDMI” of the connected equipment 
is also automatically switched to “On”.
To connect the equipment that is 
compatible with Control for HDMI
Connect the compatible  equipment and the TV 
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an 
audio system, be sure to also connect the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of 
the TV and the audio system using an optical 
audio cable (page 19).
To make the Control for HDMI settings
The Control for HDMI settings must be set on 
both the TV side and connected equipment 
side. See “HDMI Set-up” page 28 for the TV 
side settings. For settings on the connected 
equipment, refer to the operating instructions 
for that equipment.
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Using MENU Functions
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the 
TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA 
TV.
1Press HOME  to display the XMB™.
2Press  G/g  to select the category.
3Press  F/f  to select the item, then press  .
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
5Press  RETURN to exit.
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• The options you can adjust va ry depending on the situation.
• Unavailable options are gr eyed out or not displayed.
Media category iconDescription
Settings You can make advanced settings  and adjustments (page 24).
Photo You can enjoy photo files via USB devices (page 21).
Music You can enjoy music files via USB devices (page 21).
Video You can enjoy video files via USB devices (page 21).
Digital You can select a digital channel, Digital Favourite list (page 18) and 
the Digital Electronic Progr amme Guide (EPG) (page 17).
Analogue You can select an analogue cha nnel or Analogue Favourite list 
(page 18).
External Inputs You can select equipment connected to the TV.
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 28).
Category Object Bar Media Category Bar
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Settings
System Update
System UpdateYou can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the 
website below.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ 
Instruction Manual
Instruction ManualDisplays contents of Instruction Manual on  the screen.
Use coloured buttons to move through the screens.
Press 
F/f/G/g to select  , then press   to go to related item or access real 
application.
Picture
Picture ModeSelects the picture mode.
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture  contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard pict ure. Recommended for home entertainment.
~• Picture Mode is set depending on Scene Select settings.
• Vivid and Standard are available when G eneral is selected in Scene Select mode.
BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight.
~• Reducing the brightness of the screen,  the power consumption will be reduced.
ContrastIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the  green tones and red tones.
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• “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm”:  Gives the white colours a red tint. 
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• “Warm” can not be selected when  you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”.
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~• “Noise Reduction” and “MPEG Noise Reduction” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Photo”.
• “Advanced Settings” is not available when “Picture Mo de” is set to “Vivid” or for USB (Photo/Music) input.
Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
“High/Medium/Low”:  Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”:  Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces the picture noise  in MPEG-compressed video.
Advanced SettingsCustomizes the Picture function in more detail.
“Adv. Contrast Enhancer”:  Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to 
the most suitable settings judging from the br ightness of the screen. This setting is 
especially effective for dark images scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction 
of the darker picture scenes.
“Auto Light Limiter”:  Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is 
white.
“Live Colour”:  Makes colours more vivid.
ResetResets all “Picture” settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.
Sound
Sound EffectSelects the sound mode.
“Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presen ce for better intelligibility and 
musical realism.
“Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence.
“Clear Voice”:  Makes voice sound clearer.
SurroundSelects the surround mode.
“Surround”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
“Off”:  For normal stereo or mono reception.
Tr e b l eAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasizes left or right speaker balance.
ResetResets all the “Sound” settings  to the factory settings.
Dual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker fo r a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
“Stereo” , “Mono”:  For a stereo broadcast.
“A”/“B”/“Mono”:  For a bilingual broadcast, sele ct “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” fo r a mono channel, if available.
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• If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when vol ume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
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~• “Sound Effect”, “Surround”, “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Reset” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” 
is set to “Audio System”. 
Volume OffsetSets an independent volume level to  each equipment connected to the TV.
SpeakerTurns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound 
through the TV speakers.
“Audio System”:  The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound 
only through your external audio equipment  connected to the audio output sockets.
PC Audio InputSelects the sound from the connected equipment HDMI 1 (DVI-HDMI) or PC 
(page 20).
Advanced Settings“Dynamic Range”:  Compensates for differences  in the audio level between 
different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio).
~• The effect may not function or may vary  depending on the programme regardless of the 
“Dynamic Range” setting.
“Optical Out”:  Sets the audio signal that is  output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 
(OPTICAL) jack of the TV. Set to “Auto” , when connecting equipment compatible 
with Dolby Digital. Set to  “PCM”, when connecting equipment not compatible with 
Dolby Digital.
“Downmix Mode”: Set the dowmix method of multi- channel to two-channel sound.
• “Surround”: Select to get best surround performance, or while using external products with 
Pro Logic.
• “Stereo”: Select to get a stereo output.
Eco
Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduc e the power consumption of the TV.
“Standard”:  Default settings.
“Reduce”:  Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
“Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can  listen to the sound with the picture 
off.
Sleep TimerSets a period of time after which the TV  automatically switches itself into standby 
mode. 
When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the   (Sleep Timer) indicator on the TV front 
panel lights up in orange.
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• When you turn off the TV and turn it on  again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute before  the TV switches to standby 
mode.
Idle TV StandbySelects the time (“1h”, “2h” or “4h”) to set the TV into standby mode automatically, 
if you do not operate the TV for the specified period of time.
PC Power 
ManagementWhen this is set to “On,” turns to standby  mode if no PC signal is received. Only 
available in PC input.
Light sensorAutomatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the 
room.
~• Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. Check the position of 
the sensor (page 14).
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~• Energy efficiency reduces power consumption and thus saves money by reducing electricity bills. 
ResetResets all the “Eco” settings to the factory settings.
Screen 
Screen Format
Screen Format
(only in PC mode)
Screen Format 
(only in USB (Video) 
mode)Changes the screen format. For details about the screen format, see page 16.
“Normal”:  Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full 1”:  Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, while maintaining its 
original proportion.
“Full 2”:  Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
“Normal”:  Displays the picture in its original size.
“Zoom”: Enlarges the picture.
4:3 DefaultSets the default screen fo rmat for 4:3 broadcasts.
RGB CentreAdjusts the horizontal picture position so  that the picture is in the middle of the 
screen.
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• This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scarts connectors 
/ AV1 or  / AV2 on the rear of the TV.
PC AdjustmentCustomizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.
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• This option is only available  if a PC signal is received.
“Phase”: Adjusts the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.
“Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.
“Horizontal Shift”:  Moves the screen to the left or to the right.
“Vertical Shift”:  Moves the screen up or down.
“Reset”:  Resets to the factory settings.
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area.
“Full Pixel”  (except for KDL-32BX3xx,  32EX3xx, 26EX3xx, 22EX3xx) : Displays 
pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off.
“Normal”:  Displays pictures in their recommended size.
“+1”: Displays pictures in their original size.
~• These options may change depe nding on the input displayed.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture  when “Screen Format” is set to  “Zoom”, 
“14:9” or “Subtitle”.
Vertical SizeAdjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.
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Set-up
Auto Start-upStarts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune 
in all available digi tal and analogue channels. Usually , you do not need to do this 
operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and 
channels already tuned when  the TV was first installed. However, this option allows 
you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house).
LanguageSelects the language in whic h the menus are displayed.
AV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected  to the side and rear sockets. The name 
will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected.
1 Press 
F/f to select the desired in put source, then press  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the desired  option below, then press  .
•AV1 (or AV2/AV3/HDMI1/ HDMI2/HDMI3/HDMI4/Compo nent/PC), VIDEO, DVD, 
CABLE, GAME, CAM, SAT
: Uses one of the preset la bels to assign a name to 
connected equipment.
• “Edit”: Creates your own label.
1 Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank 
space), then press 
g.
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
2 Repeat the procedure in step 1 un til the name is completed, then 
press .
HDMI Set-upAllows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control 
for HDMI function, and connected to th e HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that 
communication settings must also be  made on the connected equipment.
“Control for HDMI”:  Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the 
connected equipment that is co mpatible with control for HDMI.
“Auto Devices Off”:  When this is set to “On”, th e connected equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you switch the TV to standby 
mode using the remote.
“Auto TV On”:  When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on the 
connected equipment that is co mpatible with control for HDMI.
“Device Control Keys”:  If it is set to “Tuning Keys”,  you can select a channel tuned 
by connected equipment and if it is set to  “Menu Keys” you can navigate through the 
menus of the connected e quipment using the remote.
“Device List Update”:  Creates or updates the “HDM I Device List”. Up to 11 
compatible equipment items can be connec ted, and up to 5 equipment items can be 
connected to a single socket. Be sure to  update the “HDMI Device List” when you 
change the connecti ons or settings.
“HDMI Device List”:  Displays a list of connected  equipment that is compatible 
with control for HDMI.
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Analogue Set-up“Auto Tuning (Only in analogue mode)”: Tunes in all the available analogue 
channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are 
already tuned when the TV was first instal led. However, this option allows you to 
repeat the process (e.g., to  retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been  launched by broadcasters).
“Manual Programme Preset  (Only in analogue mode)”: Changes the available 
analogue channel setting.
Press F /f
 to select the progra mme number you want to modify. Then, press  .
System
Presets programme channels manually.
1Press 
F/f to select “System”, then press  .
2 Press 
F/f to select one of  the following TV broadcast systems, then 
press 
G.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
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• Depending on the country/region selected for “Country”, this option may not be available.
Channel
1 Press 
F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
2 Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press 
g.
3 Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know t he channel number (frequency)
Press F/f  to search for the next available chan nel. When a channel has been found, 
the search will stop. To  continue searching, press  F/f .
If you know the ch annel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or 
your VCR channel number.
4Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
Label
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five le tters or numbers, to the selected channel.
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channe ls in the case of distortion in mono 
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or 
intermittent sound muting when  watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion,  we recommend that you leave this 
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
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• “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you  press PROG +/- to select channels. (You 
can still select a skipped ch annel using the number buttons.)
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
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“Programme Sorting (Only in analogue mode)”: Changes the order in which the 
analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1 Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, 
then press 
g.
2 Press 
F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
“Intelligent Picture”:
• “On with Indicator”: Automa tically reduces the picture noise. The signal level bar is 
displayed when the channel is changed or the  display is changed from an input screen to a 
TV programme.
• “On”: Automatically re duces the picture noise.
• “Off”: Turns off the “Int elligent Picture” feature.
Digital Set-up“Digital Tuning”
•“Digital Auto Tuning”: 
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV af ter moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been la unched by broadcasters. Press  .
• “Programme List Edit”:
Removes any unwanted digital channels  stored on the TV, and changes the order 
of the digital channels stored on the TV.
1 Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 
position.
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the 
broadcast you want.
2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then press  .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.
3Press  RETURN.
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• When “Cable” is selected this function ma y not be available in some countries. 
•“Digital Manual Tuning”:
Tunes the digital channels manually.
1 Press the number button to select  the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2 When the available channels are found, press
  to store programmes.
Repeat the above procedure to  manually tune other channels.
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• Not available for Cable connection.
“Subtitle Set-up”
•“Subtitle Setting”:  When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids 
may also be displayed with the subtit les (if TV channels broadcast such 
information).
• “Primary Preferred Language”:  Selects preferred language which subtitles are 
displayed in.
• “Secondary Preferred Language”:  Selects secondary preferred language which 
subtitles are displayed in.
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