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WARNING • Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV. • TV operating voltage: 220–240 V AC. • Do not plug in the power cord until you have completed making all other connections; otherwise a minimum leakage current might flow through the antenna and other terminals to ground.
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Do not place any objects on the TV. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Do not plug in too many appliances to the same apparatus.
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The features you will enjoy include: Your TV also offers the following features: • “DRC-MF” for viewing higher quality • Initial Setup function for on-screen language pictures (page 21) selection, picture position adjustment and • “Picture Mode”/“Sound Mode”/ automatic channel presetting. (page 9) “Surround”...
Table of Contents WARNING Using Your New TV Getting Started ..................... 6 Step 1 Secure the TV ................6 Step 2 Connect the antenna ..............7 Step 3 Insert the batteries into the remote .......... 8 Step 4 Set up your TV automatically ..........9 Connecting optional components ............
Using Your New TV Using Your New TV Getting Started Step 1 Secure the TV To prevent the TV from falling, use the supplied screws, clamps and band to secure the TV. 20 mm 3.8 mm clamps band screws Screw the band to the TV stand and to the provided hole at the rear of your TV.
Step 2 Connect the antenna If you wish to connect a VCR, see the “Connect a VCR” diagram on page 8. Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) : Signal flow For optimum Performance To connect the TV to the antenna or the VCR, use a coaxial cable. Note that one end of the cable has a male plug fitted while the other end is fitted with a female socket.
Getting Started (continued) Connect a VCR To play a video tape, press t (see page 18). To 8 (antenna) Antenna cable (not supplied) Rear of TV To antenna output S video cable SYNC (not supplied) AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO IN (S video To S VIDEO OUT...
Step 4 Set up your TV automatically When you first turned on the TV, the “Picture Rotation” and “Picture V-Position” menus will appear in the process of “Initial Setup”. These menus allow you to adjust the inclination of picture, shift of the picture vertical position, and color patches caused by the earth’s magnetic field.
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Getting Started (continued) If the upper and lower bars are slanted, move P i c t u r e V - P o s i t i o n left or right so that they become horizontal, then Select : C o n f i r m : E n d : press...
Connecting optional components You can connect optional audio/video components, such as a VCR, a DTV (Digital Television) receiver, multi disc player, camcorder, video game, or stereo system. To watch and operate the connected equipment, see pages 18 and 31. Connecting a camcorder/video game equipment using t 4 (video input 4) jacks Front of TV L(MONO)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting audio/video equipment using the T (monitor output) jacks Rear of TV Antenna cable (not supplied) 120W MAX 8Ω To antenna SYNC output (MONO) Audio system audio inputs To T (yellow) To video (monitor and audio -L (MONO) output) inputs...
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Connecting a DVD player to (component video input) 1 or 2 jacks Rear of TV Component video cable 1 or 2 (not supplied) (component video input) To component video output Audio cable (not supplied) To audio outputs R-AUDIO-L VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE OUT -L (white)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting a DVD player to t (video input) 1, 2 or 3 jacks To video and audio outputs Rear of TV Audio/Video cable (not supplied) (MONO) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE OUT To t 1, 2, or 3 (video input) : Signal flow (yellow)
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Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver to 1 or 2 (component video input) jacks Rear of TV Component video cable 1 or 2 (not supplied) (Component video input) To component video output Digital TV receiver SYNC To audio outputs Audio cable (not supplied) -L (white) -R (red)
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Connecting optional components (continued) Connecting an amplifier If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the TV’s audio system, you can use the TV’s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system. Using the speaker cords supplied with the amplifier, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier to the (center speaker input) terminals on the TV.
Watching the TV VIDEO This section explains various functions and operations used while watching the TV. Most operations can be done using DRC-MF the remote. V CENTER HD/DVD HD/DVD Number buttons L(MONO) AUTO PROR PROG MENU JUMP JUMP PROG PROG +/–...
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Watching the TV (continued) To select a TV program quickly 1 Press and hold PROG +/–. 2 Release PROG +/– when the desired program number appears. Note • When you select a TV program quickly, the picture may be disrupted. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Setting the Wake Up timer Press until the desired Wake Up Timer:10M period of time appears. After 10 minutes The Wake Up timer starts immediately after you have set it. Wake Up Timer:Off Wake Up Timer:12H00M No Wake Up Timer After 12 hours Select the TV channel or video mode you want to wake up to.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes JUMP PROG You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Personal” option. OPTION RESET Selecting the picture mode Press repeatedly until Dynamic Standard the desired picture mode is selected.
• The DRC-MF mode is not selectable when the “Game Mode” is turned “On”. The mode is not available for HD (high-definition) or progressive input signal. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Advanced Operations...
Using wide screen mode VIDEO The wide screen mode feature allows DRC-MF you to watch the picture filling the 16:9 V CENTER V CENTER screen of the TV. HD/DVD JUMP PROG OPTION RESET Watching the picture in wide screen mode automatically —...
AUTO WIDE When receiving ... The picture changes to ... functions to select ... enlarge the 4:3 normal 4:3 picture, with aspect ratio Wide the upper and picture with an Zoom* lower parts ID-1 or S1 condensed to fit signal or a the 16:9 screen.
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Using wide screen mode (continued) Watching the picture in wide screen mode manually You can select the desired wide screen mode manually. Press repeatedly until the mode indication you Wide Zoom Normal want is displayed on the screen. For details on each mode, Zoom Full see “Watching the picture...
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Adjusting the position of the picture You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when – the upper or lower part of the picture cannot be seen in “Wide Zoom” mode. – you want to adjust the vertical position of the picture in the screen for “Zoom”...
Listening with surround sound The surround feature enables you to JUMP enjoy the sound effects of a concert hall or movie theater. PROG OPTION RESET Press repeatedly until you receive the desired Surround: TruSurround surround sound. Surround: Off Surround: Simulated Select “TruSurround”* listen to the surround sound that spreads out to the rear of a room.
Enjoying stereo or bilingual VIDEO programs DRC-MF V CENTER You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 (German) stereo systems. HD/DVD Press A/B repeatedly until you receive the sound you NICAM want. When receiving a NICAM program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) NICAM stereo...
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Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs (continued) When receiving an A2 (German) program Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) A2 (German) stereo Stereo Mono (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) A2 (German) bilingual Main (Sub sound) (Main sound) Receiving area for NICAM and A2 (German) programs System Receiving area NICAM...
Viewing Teletext VIDEO Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various DRC-MF information, such as stock market V CENTER reports and news. HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP (red, green, PROG yellow, blue) PROG +/– OPTION RESET Displaying Teletext...
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Viewing Teletext (continued) Additional Teletext tasks Do this Press display a Teletext page on the TV Each time you press , the screen changes as picture follows: Teletext t Teletext and TV t TV. Press check the contents of a Teletext service An overview of the Teletext contents, including page numbers, appears on the screen.
Operating optional VIDEO VIDEO I/1 components DRC-MF V CENTER You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony video equipment such as Beta, 8 mm, VHS or DVD. HD/DVD Number buttons 1-7 JUMP Number button 0 PROG OPTION RESET OPTION...
Operating optional components (continued) Note • If the equipment does not have a certain function, the corresponding button on the remote will not operate. Operating video equipment Press VIDEO @/1, or while keeping OPTION pressed, press (N) or move (X), down (x), left (.) or right (>) (see the chart below). VIDEO OPTION OPTION...
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Operating an MDP using the remote Press/Move turn on/off VIDEO ?/1 play N while keeping OPTION pressed. stop x while keeping OPTION pressed. pause X while keeping OPTION pressed. Press again to resume normal playback. search the picture forward > or . during playback while keeping or backward OPTION pressed.
Using the TV’s center speaker CENTER VIDEO DRC-MF You can use the TV’s speakers as the V CENTER center speaker of your audio system and control its sound volume from the remote of the TV. Note • For the speaker connection, see HD/DVD “Connecting an amplifier”...
Adjusting Your Setup (MENU) Introducing the menu system The MENU button lets you open a menu and change the settings of your TV. The following is an overview of the menu system. Name of the current menu Menu level 1 Return icon Picture icon S e t u p...
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Introducing the menu system (continued) Level 1 Level 2/Level 3 Level 3/Level 4/Function “Wide Screen” Selects the wide screen mode: “Wide Mode” “Wide Zoom” t “Normal” t “Full” t “Zoom” Selects an optimum wide screen mode automatically. “Auto Wide” Changes the picture to “Wide Zoom” or “Normal” when “4:3 Default”...
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Level 1 Level 3/Level 4/Function Level 2/Level 3 “Setup” “Label” Selects one of the prefixed labels or assign your own label in “Edit” position. “Video 1” t “VCR” t “SAT” t “Game” t “Edit” “Color System” Selects the color system: “Auto”...
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Introducing the menu system (continued) How to use the menu Press MENU to VIDEO P i c t u r e display the menu. D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 P i c t u r e M o d e : P e r s o n a l P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t 3 D - N R :...
Changing the “Picture” setting VIDEO The “Picture” menu allows you to: DRC-MF adjust the picture setting, view higher V CENTER quality pictures and reduce picture noise. MENU HD/DVD Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 P i c t u r e M o d e : P e r s o n a l...
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Changing the “Picture” setting (continued) Select “Picture Adjustment” adjust the picture quality when “Picture Mode” is set to “Personal”. P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t P i c t u r e B r i g h t n e s s C o l o r H u e...
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Adjusting the “Picture Adjustment” options You can access the “Picture Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Display the “Picture” menu and select “Personal” for “Picture Mode”. Move up or down to P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t select “Picture P i c t u r e B r i g h t n e s s...
Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust VIDEO the sound setting and adjust the volume automatically. You can also listen to the sound with surround effect. DRC-MF V CENTER MENU HD/DVD Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 P i c t u r e M o d e :...
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Select “Balance” adjust the balance between the left and right speaker volume. Move down or left to increase the left speaker’s volume, up or right to increase the right speaker’s volume, then press “Intelligent Volume” adjust the volume of all TV programs and video inputs automatically.
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Changing the “Sound” setting (continued) Adjusting the “Sound Adjustment” options You can access the “Sound Adjustment” menu only when you have selected “Personal” for “Sound Mode”. Display the “Sound” menu and select “Personal” for “Sound Mode”. Move up or down to S o u n d A d j u s t m e n t select “Sound T r e b l e...
Changing the “Wide Screen” setting VIDEO The “Wide Screen” menu allows DRC-MF you to watch the picture filling V CENTER the 16:9 screen of the TV. MENU HD/DVD Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 P i c t u r e M o d e : P e r s o n a l...
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Changing the “Wide Screen” setting (continued) Select “V Center” adjust the vertical position of the picture within the screen in “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom” mode. Move up or down to move the picture, then press “V Size” adjust the vertical size of the picture within the screen in “Wide Zoom”...
Changing the “Setup” setting VIDEO The “Setup” menu allows you to adjust DRC-MF the setup of your TV. For example, you V CENTER can change the menu language, preset channels, etc. MENU HD/DVD Number buttons JUMP Press MENU. P i c t u r e D R C - M F : D R C 1 2 5 0 P i c t u r e M o d e :...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Select “Picture Position” adjust the position of the picture if it is not aligned with the TV screen. P i c t u r e P o s i t i o n P i c t u r e R o t a t i o n P i c t u r e V - P o s i t i o n S e l e c t : C o n f i r m :...
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Select “S Input” select the S video input mode. Move up or down to select “Auto” to receive the S video signal automatically when the signals are input through both the video input) and (video input) jacks of the same video input channel, then press To deactivate the S video input, select “Off”, then press Notes...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Adjusting the alignment of the picture The picture may be out of alignment with the TV screen due to the influence of the earth’s magnetic field. You can adjust the position of the picture if it is not aligned. After selecting “Picture Position”, move up or...
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Presetting channels manually M a n u a l P r o g r a m After selecting “Channel Setup”, move up or P r o g r a m : T V S y s t e m : B / G down to select “Manual V H F L o w...
Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you may be able to improve them by using the “Fine” tuning feature. M a n u a l P r o g r a m (1) Move up or down P r o g r a m :...
Changing the order of the preset channels (“Program Edit”) After performing “Auto Program” or “Manual Program”, you can change the preset channel assigned to each program number to preference. After selecting “Program P r o g r a m Edit Edit”under “Channel P r o g r a m : Setup”, make sure...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Skipping unwanted or unused channels (“Skip”) After performing automatic channel presetting, you can erase unwanted or unused channels. After selecting “Manual M a n u a l P r o g r a m Program” under “Channel P r o g r a m : Setup”, make sure T V S y s t e m :...
Assigning labels to the preset channels (“Program Label”) You can assign a label (such as station name) of up to 5 characters to each preset channel. After selecting “Program P r o g r a m L a b e l Label”under “Channel P r o g r a m : L a b e l :...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) Blocking channels (“Program Block”) After selecting “Program P r o g r a m B l o c k Block” under “Channel P r o g r a m : B l o c k : O f f Setup”, make sure “Program”...
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Assigning labels to the connected audio/video equipment (“Video Label”) You can assign one of the prefixed labels (such as VCR, SAT, etc.) or your favorite label to the audio/video equipment connected to the video inputs of the TV. To assign a prefixed label After selecting “Video V i d e o L a b e l Label”, make sure “Video...
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Changing the “Setup” setting (continued) To assign your favorite label 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 57 and select “Edit” in step 4, then press 2 Move up or down to scroll through the label characters (A to Z, 0 to 9, etc.), then press to confirm the highlighted character.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any problem while viewing your TV, please check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Possible cause Solutions Symptom Page • Check the antenna cable and Snowy picture • The connection is...
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– • The antenna direction • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact needs adjustment. a Sony dealer for advice. – • Use of a booster is • Turn off or disconnect the booster if inappropriate. it is in use.
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• Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a – • The antenna direction Sony dealer for advice. needs adjustment. The sound switches between stereo and • Press A/B until a better sound is heard. • The broadcast signal...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Possible cause Solutions Page Symptom • During a transition The wide screen between two programs, mode changes the TV detects the spontaneously optimum wide screen — when “Auto Wide” mode. During this is “On”. period, an irregular wide screen mode may appear.
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Page Possible cause Solutions Symptom • This is the same Static discharge is static discharge that felt when touching is felt when the TV cabinet. touching metal door handles or car doors especially when the — air is dry, for example in winter.
Count the number of times the 1 indicator flashes. Press ! (main power) to turn off your TV. Inform your nearest Sony service center about the number of times the 1 indicator flashed. Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the rear of your TV.
Identifying parts and controls Front and inside the drop-down panel Front panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG PROG MENU Inside the drop-down panel L(MONO) AUTO PROG PROG MENU Button/connector Function Page Turn off completely or turn on the TV. PROG +/– Select program number. +/–...
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Identifying parts and controls (continued) Rear 120W MAX 8Ω SYNC (MONO) Connector Function Page Connect to S video output of video equipment. Connect to video/audio outputs of video equipment. Connect to video/audio inputs of audio/video equipment. Connect to component video outputs on a DVD player.
Remote control The names/symbols of buttons on the remote are indicated in different colors to represent the available functions. VIDEO Label color Button function White For general TV operations Green For Teletext operations DRC-MF Yellow For TWIN picture operations* V CENTER Pink For optional components operations Button...
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Identifying parts and controls (continued) Button Page Function VIDEO ?/1 • Power. • Use with the number buttons to set up the remote. DRC-MF Select DRC-MF mode. VIDEO CENTER SP Select TV’s center speaker mode. • Select stereo/bilingual mode. 27 DRC-MF •...
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Specifications KV-HX32 M31 Power requirements 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (W) Indicated on the rear of the TV. Television system B/G, I, D/K, M Color system PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58 Available language for English, Farsi, French...