Sony Kdl 32v5500 Operating Instructions

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4F/f/G/g/Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor. 
Press   to select/confirm the highlighted item.
When playing a photo file: Press F/G to select 
the previous file. Press f/g to select the next 
file.
When playing a music/video file: Press   to 
pause/start the playback. Press and hold G/g to 
fast forward/fast reverse, then release the 
button at the point where you want to resume 
playback. Press F to start playback from the 
beginning of the current file. Press f to go to 
the next file.
5HOMEPress to display the TV Home Menu (page 30).
6RETURNPress to return to the previous screen of the 
displayed menu.
When playing a photo/music/video file: Press 
to stop the playback. (The display returns to the 
file or folder list.)
7PROG +/–/
/In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or 
previous (–) channel.
In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or 
previous ( ) page.
82 +/– 
(Volume)Press to adjust the volume.
9% (Mute)Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore 
the sound.
z
 In standby mode, if you want to turn on the 
TV without sound, press this button.
0/  (Input 
select/Text 
hold)In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.
qaOPTIONSPress to display a list that contains “Device 
Control” or shortcuts to some setting menus. 
Use the “Device Control” menu to operate 
equipment that is compatible with control for 
HDMI.
The listed options vary depending on the input 
source.
qs/ (Text)Press to display text information (page 16).
qd/  (Info/
Text reveal)Each time you press the button, the display 
changes as follows:
In digital mode: Details of the current 
programme
 t Details of the next programme
In analogue mode: Current channel number 
and Wide Mode
 t Clock information
In Text mode (page 16): Reveals hidden 
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
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qfGUIDE /   
(EPG)Press to display the Digital Electronic 
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17).
For New Zealand model, EPG is available as 
an interactive service if provided by a 
broadcaster.
qg 
(Favourite)Press to display the Favourite List that you 
have specified (page 18).
qhColoured 
buttonsWhen the coloured buttons are available, an 
operation guide appears on the screen.
qjNumber 
buttonsIn TV mode: Press to select channels. For 
channel numbers 10 and above, press the next 
digit quickly.
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.
qk (Wide 
Mode)Press to change the Wide Mode (page 16).
ql (Subtitle 
setting)Press to change the subtitle language (page 39) 
(in digital mode only).
w;SCENEPress to display the “Scene Select” menu.
When you select the desired scene option, the 
optimum sound quality and picture quality for 
the selected scene are automatically set.
Press F/f/G/g to select the scene option, then 
press .
Cinema: Delivers picture scenes just like 
those in a theatre-like atmosphere with 
dynamic sound.
Photo: Delivers picture scenes that 
authentically reproduce the texture and colour 
of a printed photo.
Sports: Delivers picture scenes that let you 
experience realistic picture and sound like 
those in a stadium.
Music: Delivers sound effects that let you 
experience dynamic and clear sound like that at 
a concert.
Game: Delivers picture scenes that let you 
enjoy your game-playing experience to the 
fullest with superb picture and sound quality.
Graphics: Delivers picture scenes that ease 
your prolonged monitor viewing experience 
and reduce fatigue by displaying clearer 
detailed pictures.
General: Use this setting when you do not 
optimise the sound quality and picture quality 
for any scene.
Auto: The optimum sound quality and picture 
quality are automatically set according to the 
input source, though there may not be any 
effect depending on the connected devices.
~
 When you set Theatre Mode (page 13) to on, 
the “Scene Select” setting switches to 
“Cinema” automatically.
 
						

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waAUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual 
sound mode (page 34).
In digital mode: Press to change the 
language to be used for the programme 
currently being viewed (page 40).
wsBRAVIA 
Syncm/N/X/M/x: You can operate the 
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is 
connected to the TV.
SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of 
connected HDMI equipment. While viewing 
other input screens or TV programmes, 
“HDMI Device Selection” is displayed when 
the button is pressed.
THEATRE: You can set Theatre Mode to on or 
off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the 
optimum sound quality (if the TV is connected 
with an audio system using an HDMI cable) 
and picture quality for film-based contents are 
automatically set.
~
 If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also 
turned off.
 When you change the “Scene Select” setting, 
Theatre Mode turns off automatically.
 “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only 
available with the connected Sony equipment 
that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA 
Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with 
control for HDMI.
wdDIGITAL/
ANALOGSwitches between digital and analogue modes.
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Operation Guide
Example: Press   or RETURN (see 4 on page 11 or 6 on page 11).
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at 
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.
Indicators
IndicatorDescription
1Light sensor 
(page 31)Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.
2Remote control 
sensorReceives signals from the remote.
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly.
3   (Picture Off / 
Timer)Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 31).
Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 17, 31).
41 (Standby)Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
5" (Power)Lights up in green when the TV is on.
About the operation guide on the TV screen
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3
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Watching TV
Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel 
is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on 
the TV.
2Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch 
between digital and analogue modes.
The available channels vary depending on 
the mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to 
select a TV channel.
To select a digital programme using the 
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 17 (Australian model and 
Singaporean model only).
In digital mode, an information banner 
appears briefly. Each time you press 
, the banner changes cyclically as 
follows: 
Current programme information t Next 
programme information t No banner
The following icons may be indicated on 
the banner.
: Interactive service is available 
(Digital Text) (New Zealand model 
only)
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing 
impaired
: Multiple audio languages available
c: Reminder (Australian model and 
Singaporean model only)
: Recommended minimum age for 
current programme (ages from 4 to 
18) (Singaporean model only)
: Parental Lock
: Parental rating (Australian model and 
New Zealand model only)
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3
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To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display 
changes cyclically as follows:
Text and TV picture t Te x t  t No Text (exit 
the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or 
/.
To hold a page, press  .
To reveal hidden information, press  .
~
 Text language displays can be either English, 
Persian or French depending on your broadcast 
signal (Singaporean model only).
z
 You can also jump directly to a page by selecting 
the page number displayed on the screen. Press   
and F/f/G/g to select the page number, then press 
.
 When four coloured items appear at the bottom of 
the Text page, you can access pages quickly and 
easily (Fastext). Press the corresponding coloured 
button to access the page.
 Interactive service may be available if provided by 
a broadcaster (New Zealand model only).
To change the Wide Mode manually
Press   repeatedly to select the desired Wide 
Mode.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off. 
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press 
F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read 
subtitles).
~
 When you select “Wide Zoom,” some characters 
and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the 
picture may not be visible. In such a case, adjust 
“Vertical Size” in the “Screen” menu (page 35).
z
 When “Auto Wide” (page 34) is set to “On,” the 
TV will automatically select the best mode to suit 
the input from an external equipment.
 If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are 
displayed with black borders on the screen edges, 
select “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom” to adjust the 
pictures.
Wide Zoom*
Enlarges the centre 
portion of the picture. 
The left and right edges 
of the picture are 
stretched to fill the 16:9 
screen.
Normal
Displays the 4:3 picture 
in its original size. Side 
bars are shown to fill 
the 16:9 screen.
Full
Stretches the 4:3 
picture horizontally, to 
fill the 16:9 screen.
Zoom*
Displays the 
cinemascopic (letter 
box format) picture in 
the correct proportion.
14:9*
Displays the 14:9 
picture in the correct 
proportion. As a result, 
side bars are shown on 
the screen.
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 
(Australian model and Singaporean model only)
1In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
All Categories
Previous Next 30 min view Category
(Singaporean model)
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(Australian model)
ToDo this
View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press  .
Turn off the EPG Press GUIDE.
Sort programme information by 
category
– Category list
1Press the blue button.
2Press F/f to select a category, then press  .
Set a programme to be displayed 
automatically on the screen when it 
starts 
– Reminder
1Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to display, 
then press  .
2Press F/f to select “Reminder,” then press  .
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The 
   indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
~
 If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically 
turn on when the programme starts. 
Cancel a reminder
– Timer list
1Press .
2Press F/f to select “Timer list,” then press  .
3Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then 
press .
4Press   to select “Cancel Timer.”
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the 
programme.
5Press G/g to select “Yes,” then press  .
 
						

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Using the Favourite List
Analogue FavouritesThe Favourite feature lets you select 
programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite 
channels that you specify.
1In analogue mode, press  .
2Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
Digital FavouritesYou can specify up to four of your favourite 
channel lists.
1In digital mode, press  .
2Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
Analogue Favourite List
ToDo this
Watch a channel Press  .
Turn off the Favourite list Press  .
Add a current channel to the 
Favourite listPress F/f to select “Add to Favourites,” then press  .
Remove a channel from the Favourite 
list
1Press F/f to select “Edit Favourites,” then press  .
The “Favourite Set-up” screen appears.
2Press F/f to select the channel number, then press  .
3Press F/f to select “– – –,” then press  .
(New Zealand model and Singaporean model)
Digital Favourite List(Australian model)
ToDo this
Turn off the Favourite list Press RETURN.
 
						

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Watching TV
Add or remove channels in a 
Favourite list1Press the blue button.
Go to step 2 when you add channels for the first time or the 
Favourite list is empty.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
3Press F/f/G/g to select the channel to add or remove, then press 
.
Watch a channel
1Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.
2Press F/f to select a channel, then press  .
Remove all channels from a Favourite 
list
1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
3Press the blue button.
4Press G/g to select “Yes,” then press  .
ToDo this
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Digital still camera
Camcorder USB storage media Camcorder
Headphones
DVD player
Blu-ray disc player Audio system
PC (HDMI-output) PC Hi-Fi audio equipment
Home theatre system 
with digital input Video 
game 
equipment
DVD playerDVD player with 
component output
VCRBroadband router
Camcorder