Sony Kdl 32v5500 Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
TV Settings Menu
Used to update the TV’s system software in the future.
System Update
Clock/Timers
Sleep TimerSets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of 
time.
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the   (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.”
On TimerSets the TV to automatically turn on from standby mode.
Auto Clock UpdateSwitches to digital...

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Name of current 
input (e.g. Video 
1)Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
Picture ModeSets a picture mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the 
“Scene Select” settings.
VividEnhances picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard pictures. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomAllows you to store your preferred settings.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing 
the TV in a theatre-like environment.
Photo-VividFor viewing...

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Cinema DriveProvides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on 
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
Auto 1Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-
based content. Use this setting for standard use.
Auto 2Provides the original film-based content as is.
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 If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Cinema Drive” is 
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected.
Advanced SettingsAllows you to...

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Volume OffsetAdjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target 
Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. Video 1).
SurroundAllows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV 
programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game.
The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings.
S-FORCE Front 
SurroundDelivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual 
multi-ch surround audio with just the two...

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4:3 DefaultSets the default Wide Mode for 4:3 broadcasts.
Wide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the 
original image as much as possible.
NormalDisplays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct 
proportion.
OffUses the setting that you specified in “Wide Mode.”
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area.
AutoAutomatically switches to the most appropriate display area.
Full PixelDisplays pictures in their original size when parts of the 
picture...

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Audio Settings
Speaker TV SpeakerTurns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.
Audio SystemTurns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from 
external audio equipment connected to the audio output 
sockets/jacks on the TV.
Audio Out VariableWhen using an external audio system, volume output from 
audio out can be controlled using the TV’s remote.
FixedThe audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio 
receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other 
audio settings)...

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Using Menu Functions
Video LabelsAssigns an icon or name to equipment connected to the side and rear sockets/jacks. 
The icon and name appear briefly on the screen when you select the equipment. 
1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  .
Skip InputsFor each input, sets whether or not to display on the Home 
Menu or in a list of inputs that will appear when you press 
.
Auto
Displays the icon and name only when the equipment is 
connected.
Always Display
Always displays the icon...

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Auto Start-upYou can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and 
select the language and country/area, the region (Australian model only), or tune in 
all available channels again.
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need 
to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched 
channels.
LanguageSets the language displayed on the menu screens.
Product InformationDisplays product information of the TV.
Factory...

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OffTurns off the “Intelligent Picture” feature.
Manual Programme 
PresetTo preset a channel, press PROG +/– to select the programme number, before 
selecting “Label,” “AFT,” “Audio Filter,” “Skip,” “LNA” or “Colour System.” You 
cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 39).
Programme/
TV System/
FrequencyPresets programme channels manually.
1Press F/f to select “Programme,” then press  .
2Press F/f to select the programme number you want to 
manually tune...

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Preferred 
LanguageSets the language to be used for a programme. Some digital 
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a 
programme.
Audio 
Description Provides audio description (narration) of visual information, 
when such information is available.
Mixing Level Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output 
levels.
Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between 
different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio).
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• The function may have no effect or the...