Sony Klv 32ex400 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
PC input signal reference chart for  PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This affects the “Screen” 
menu settings. 
** You cannot display resolutions higher than your TV’s display resolution (page 31 and back cover).
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 If input signal is not shown in above chart, then this signal may not be displayed properly or cannot be displayed according 
to your settings. 
z For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical 
frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected 
automatically.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom” 
or “Zoom”.
PC Settings
“Wide Mode”
Selects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC, see page 11.
“Reset”
Resets all the “PC Settings” except “Wide Mode” to the factory settings.
“Auto Adjustment”
Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the TV 
receives an input signal from the connected PC.
z “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually 
adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
“Phase”
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
“Pitch”
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
“Horizontal Shift”
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
“Vertical Shift”
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Resolution Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Ver t ical 
frequency 
(Hz)Standard
Signals Horizontal (Pixel)
 × Vertical (Line)
VGA640
×480 31.5 60 VESA
640
×480 37.5 75 VESA
720
×400 31.5 70 VESA
SVGA800
×600 37.9 60 VESA
800
×600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA1024
×768 48.4 60 VESA
1024
×768 56.5 70 VESA
1024
×768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA1280
×720 45.0 60 EIA
1280
×768 47.4 60 VESA
1280
×768 47.8 60 VESA
1280
×960 60.0 60 VESA
1360
×768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA**1280
×1024 64.0 60 VESA
HDTV**1920
×1080 66.6 60 VESA*
1920
×1080 67.5 60 EIA*
 
						

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 Channel Set-up
1 Digit DirectWhen “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select a channel using one preset number 
button (0-9) on the remote.
 When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above 
entering next digit using the remote.
Auto TuningTunes in all the available channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving 
house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
Programme SortingChanges the order in which the channels are stored on the TV.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice up to seven letters or numbers.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2Press 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.
To delete all the characters
Select “Reset”, then press  .
3Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is completed, then press  .
Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Colour System”/“Signal 
Booster”, press PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You 
cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 23).
“Programme”/“TV System”/“VHF/UHF”
Presets programme channels manually.
1Select “Programme”, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a 
VCR, select channel 0), then press RETURN.
3Press F/f to select “TV System”, then press  .
4Press F/f to select your TV broadcast systems, then press  .
5Press F/f to go to the frequency range indication (“VHF Low”, “VHF High” or 
“UHF”), then press  .
6Tune the channels as follows:
Press 
G/g to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, 
the search will stop. To continue searching, press 
G/g.
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
“Label”
Assigns a name of your choice, up to seven letters or numbers, to the selected channel.
To input characters:
1Press 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.
2Repeat the procedure in step 1 until the name is completed, then press  .
“AFT”
Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually. When “On” is selected, the fine 
tuning is performed automatically.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
“Audio Filter”
Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion occurs in mono broadcasts 
in TV system “B/G”, “I” and “D/K”.
 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “High” is selected.
“Skip”
Skips unused channels when you press PROG +/– to select channels. (You can still 
select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
“Colour System”
Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43” or 
“PAL60”) according to the channel. 
“Signal Booster” (Intelligent Signal Booster)
Improves the picture quality if the TV signal is too strong or weak.
Press 
F/f to select either “Off” if the signal is too strong (picture distorted; picture with 
lines; signal interference) or “Auto” if the signal is weak (snowy picture), then press  .
“Signal Level”
Displays the signal level for programme currently being watched.
red
(weak)amber
(average)green
(good)
 Parental Lock
PIN CodeAllows you to set up TV to block channel or external input. Use 0-9 on the remote to 
enter a four-digit PIN code.
Change PIN CodeSelects to change your PIN code.
Programme BlockBlocks an individual channel from being watched.
To view a blocked channel, select “Unblocked”.
External Input LockLocks an external input from being watched.
To view a blocked external input, select “Unblocked”.
 Entering the correct PIN code for blocked channel or external input will temporarily deactivates the “Parental Lock” feature. 
To reactivate the “Parental Lock” settings, turn off and on the TV. 
z If you lost your PIN code, see page 30.
 Set-up
USB Auto StartAutomatically enter photo thumbnail view when the TV is turned on and a digital still 
camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on.
FavouritesAllows you to set your favourite channels and/or external input by assigning the desired 
channel numbers and/or external input.
To watch a channel or external input
Press F/f to select the channel number or external input, then press  .
To turn off the Favourite list
Press RETURN to return to the previous screen.
Add a current channel or external input to the Favourite list
Press F/f to select “Add to Favourites”, then press  .
 When you continue to add items beyond the 10th item, the bottom item in the list will be 
automatically removed from the Favourite list.
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Timer Settings
Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
“Sleep Timer”
Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of time.
z If you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
“On Timer”
Sets the TV to automatically turn on from standby mode.
“Clock Set”
Allows you to adjust the clock manually.
 “Clock Set” will automatically reset when you turn off the AC power.
 When the “Sleep Timer” or “On Timer” is activated, the   (Timer) indicator on the TV 
front panel lights up in amber.
AV Set-up
“Video Labels”
Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear jacks. The name will 
be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected.
1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press  .
Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected 
equipment.
“Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 3 of  “Programme Labels” 
(page 22).
“Skip”: Skips an unnecessary input source.
“Colour System”
Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43” or 
“PAL60”) according to the composite video signal from the input source.
“Video 1 Input/Output”
Switches the video jack 
1 and audio jack 1 between input and output modes.
When set to “Output”, outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals 
from the  / , HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 or 4 and  /  PC IN jacks).
“Video 3/Component Input”
Select “Auto” to have the TV detect and switch between the component video jack   
or the video jack  3 when component video jack   or video jack  3 is 
connected.
 You cannot use the component video jack   and the video jack  3 at the same time.
HDMI Set-upAllows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the Control for 
HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI jacks 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 compatible with Control for HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are 
available.
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI is connected, 
this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for 
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.
“Auto Devices Off”
When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is compatible with Control for 
HDMI turns off when you turn off the TV by remote.
“Auto TV On”
When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on the connected equipment 
that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
“HDMI Device List”
Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
Selects “Enable” to update the “HDMI Device List”.
“Device Control Keys”
Select button functions of the TV’s remote control to operate the connected equipment.
“Normal”: For basic operations, such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or right, 
etc).
“Tuning Keys”: For basic operations and operation of channel-related buttons, such as 
PROG +/– or number buttons (0-9), etc. Useful when you control a tuner or set-top 
box, etc; via the remote control.
“Menu Keys”: For basic operations and operation of the MENU/TOOLS buttons. 
Useful when you select menus of a BD player, etc; via the remote control.
“Tuning and Menu Keys”: For basic operations and operation of channel-related 
buttons and MENU/TOOLS buttons.
 You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the operations of an 
audio system that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
 Some equipment with “Control for HDMI” does not support the “Device Control” feature.
Auto Start-upStarts the initial set-up procedure (page 6). This option allows you to retune the TV after 
moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Product InformationDisplays your TV’s product information.
Factory SettingsResets all settings to factory settings. After completing this process, the initial set-up 
screen is displayed.
 Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any 
buttons.
 Eco
Power SavingReduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Idle TV StandbyTurns the TV off after it has been kept idle for the preset length of time.
PC Power 
ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode when the TV receives no signal from the PC input 
source for 30 seconds.
 
						

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Additional Information
Installing the accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be performed by 
Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.
Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500, SU-WL50B or SU-WL100 (sold separately).
 Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the installation.
 Refer to “Detaching the stand from the TV” (page 7).
 Place the TV on the stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Unit: mm
Sufficient expertise is required for installing these products, especially to determine the strength of the wall for 
withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products to the wall to Sony dealers or 
licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or 
injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
TV installation dimensions table
20151
050
20151
050
Square holeSU-WL500:
Mounting HookScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Mounting HookScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Mounting HookScrew
(+PSW
4 × 12)SU-WL50B: SU-WL100:
125
SU-WL100:
Screen centre point
Model name
Display 
dimensionsScreen centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
AB CDEFGH
KLV-26EX300672 423 97 315 160 262 402 323
KLV-26NX400683 436 97 318 156 264 413 328
KLV-22EX300551 367 133 329 143 222 348 328
 
						

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Additional InformationUnit: mm
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
WARNING
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the 
TV. Refer to “Specifications” for its weight.
b
bac
a c
Screen centre point SU-WL500:
SU-WL50B:Screen centre point
Model name
Display 
dimensionsScreen centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
ABCDEFGHSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-WL500 only
KLV-55EX5001324 795 25 78 428 481 165 166 413 752 466
KLV-46EX5001127 676 84 137 426 478 161 162 369 640 463
KLV-46EX4001127 674 84 137 424 478 162 162 369 640 464
KLV-40EX600952 581 133 160 431 459 120 121 297 546 454
KLV-40EX500992 599 122 175 426 479 159 160 341 567 463
KLV-40EX400992 598 122 175 425 478 160 161 341 567 463
KLV-40NX5001023 628 122 175 439 492 160 160 349 591 479
KLV-32EX600764 475 185 213 431 459 120 121 260 473 454
KLV-32EX500800 497 172 200 497 454 156 157 303 470 461
KLV-32EX400/
KLV-32EX300800 497 172 200 426 454 157 158 303 470 461
KLV-32NX500825 517 172 200 432 429 156 157 309 488 471
KLV-32NX400825 517 172 – 432 – 156 – 309 488 471
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Screw and hook locations diagram/table
Model nameScrew locationHook location
SU-WL500SU-WL50BSU-WL500SU-WL50B
KLV-55EX500 d, g d, i a
KLV-46/40EX500/
KLV-46/40EX400/
KLV-40NX500d, g d, i b
KLV-40EX600 e, j b
KLV-32EX600 f, j c
KLV-32EX500/
KLV-32EX400/
KLV-32EX300/
KLV-32NX500e, g e, h c
KLV-32NX400 e, g – c–
SU-WL100
KLV-26EX300/KLV-26NX400 a
KLV-22EX300b
b a
ba
cb a
c
b
c
b
a a
c
abccba
Screw location - When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.
SU-WL500
Hook location - When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
SU-WL500
Base Bracket
Hook SU-WL50B
SU-WL50B SU-WL100
 
						

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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is 
flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many times the 1 (standby) 
indicator flashes between each three second 
break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then 
there is a three second break, followed by another three 
flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect 
the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or 
Sony service centre of how the indicator 
flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1Check the items listed below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV 
serviced by qualified service personnel.
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
 Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the AC power outlet, and press 1 on 
the TV.
1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from equipment 
connected to the video input jack appears on the 
screen
 Press   to display the connected equipment list, then 
select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and 
the TV.
Double images or ghosting
 Check the antenna/cable connection, location or direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
 Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
 Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable 
life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at 
the seaside).
Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes)
 Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as 
cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optional equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space 
between the optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting 
cables.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel
 Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better 
picture reception (page 22).Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear 
on the screen
 The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny 
black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do 
not indicate a malfunction.
Picture contours are distorted
 Select “Standard” or “Off” in “Motionflow” (page 18) 
(For KLV-55/46/40/32EX500).
 Change the current setting of “Cinema Drive” to other 
settings (page 18).
No colour on programmes
 Select “Reset” (page 18).
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a signal 
from the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  /
 Check the connection of the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of 
/  and check if each jacks are firmly seated in their 
respective jacks.
No picture from the connected equipment appears 
on the screen
 Turn the connected equipment on.
 Check the cable connection.
 Press   to display the connected equipment list, then 
select the desired input.
 Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device 
in the digital still camera.
 Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage 
device that has been formatted according to the instruction 
manual supplied with the digital still camera.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, 
operations differ depending on the features of the USB 
device and the video being played.
Cannot select the connected equipment on the 
menu or cannot switch the input
 Check the cable connection.
No sound, but good picture
 Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 20).
No sound or noisy sound
 Check if the TV system setting is appropriate (page 22).
Some channels are blank
 The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. 
Subscribe to a pay TV service.
 The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Picture
Sound
Channels
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4-167-239-13(1) The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters 
standby mode)
 Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the 
“Duration” setting of “On Timer” (page 24).
 Check if the “Idle TV Standby” is activated (page 25).
The TV turns on automatically
 Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 24).
Some input sources cannot be selected
 Select “Video Labels” and cancel “Skip” of the input 
source (page 24).
The remote does not function
 Replace the batteries.
HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI Device 
List”
 Check that your equipment is compatible with Control for 
HDMI.
Cannot select “Off” in “Control for HDMI”
 If you have connected any audio system that is compatible 
with Control for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this 
menu. To change the audio output to the TV speaker, 
select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 20).
Lost password
 Select the “PIN Code” settings on the “Parental Lock” 
settings, then enter the following master password: 9999. 
This password clears your previous password and allows 
you to enter a new password (page 23).
General