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... Department of the TV. Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug with screen size measured diagonally. KDL-22L5000 KDL-26L5000 KDL-32L5000 KDL-37L5000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. This manual is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is for the 22 class, 26, 32 class, and 37 inch BRAVIA KDL-L5000 series models with an extension cord, receptacle or other...
... Department of the TV. Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with your Sony dealer regarding this polarized AC plug with screen size measured diagonally. KDL-22L5000 KDL-26L5000 KDL-32L5000 KDL-37L5000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. This manual is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is for the 22 class, 26, 32 class, and 37 inch BRAVIA KDL-L5000 series models with an extension cord, receptacle or other...
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... Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV 8 Connecting the TV 9 Connecting Other Equipment 12 Bundling the Connecting Cables 13 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 13 Securing the TV 14 Running Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Button Description 18 TV Controls and Indicators 20 Using Features Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI 21 Using PIP Feature 22 Favorites 22 Wide Mode 23 Wide Mode with PC 23 Inputs...
... Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV 8 Connecting the TV 9 Connecting Other Equipment 12 Bundling the Connecting Cables 13 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 13 Securing the TV 14 Running Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 17 Remote Control Button Description 18 TV Controls and Indicators 20 Using Features Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI 21 Using PIP Feature 22 Favorites 22 Wide Mode 23 Wide Mode with PC 23 Inputs...
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...-definition television. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you see on upgrading to HD programming. 4 Experiencing Stunning HD with sample connection diagrams and TV features. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment...
...-definition television. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you see on upgrading to HD programming. 4 Experiencing Stunning HD with sample connection diagrams and TV features. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment...
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... a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 24). 5 If black bars appear as shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access (page 22). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming, and a proper connection setup. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many...
... a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 24). 5 If black bars appear as shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access (page 22). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming, and a proper connection setup. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many...
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... powering on securing the TV and items listed above, see page 13). • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to show poor picture and/or poor color. KDL-26L5000/KDL-32L5000/KDL-37L5000 KDL-22L5000 • Adequate ventilation is packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Use a Philips screwdriver and the supplied screws to the TV unit. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model...
... powering on securing the TV and items listed above, see page 13). • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to show poor picture and/or poor color. KDL-26L5000/KDL-32L5000/KDL-37L5000 KDL-22L5000 • Adequate ventilation is packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Use a Philips screwdriver and the supplied screws to the TV unit. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model...
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...AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 VIDEO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO IN Y PB RGB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PR L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) L AUDIO R 3 IN 5 9 0 6 78 2 CABLE/ANTENNA Item Description 1 SERVICE This port is for service only. 2 HDMI IN 1/2/3 L-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this TV. 5 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio equipment that is used, connect the adapter to -HDMI cable or adapter...
...AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 VIDEO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO IN Y PB RGB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PR L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) L AUDIO R 3 IN 5 9 0 6 78 2 CABLE/ANTENNA Item Description 1 SERVICE This port is for service only. 2 HDMI IN 1/2/3 L-AUDIO-R HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this TV. 5 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio equipment that is used, connect the adapter to -HDMI cable or adapter...
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... to one anchor bolt). • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the wall. Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M4 × 14 mm anchor bolt and M4 nut (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the TableTop Stand Nut* Screw * Model KDL-37L5000 does not...
... to one anchor bolt). • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the wall. Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M4 × 14 mm anchor bolt and M4 nut (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the TableTop Stand Nut* Screw * Model KDL-37L5000 does not...
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... picture settings will be set for HDMI equipment). Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS Button Description 1 DISPLAY 2 CC 3 BRAVIA Sync Press once to play a program at a normal speed. X PAUSE: Press to play a program in your TV (see page 21 for HDMI equipment). m (fast reverse): Press to pause playback. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 18 You can store up to 10 channels and/or external inputs in fast forward mode...
... picture settings will be set for HDMI equipment). Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS Button Description 1 DISPLAY 2 CC 3 BRAVIA Sync Press once to play a program at a normal speed. X PAUSE: Press to play a program in your TV (see page 21 for HDMI equipment). m (fast reverse): Press to pause playback. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 18 You can store up to 10 channels and/or external inputs in fast forward mode...
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... buttons. 7 - Use it as up in green when the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up in PC power saving mode. 4 POWER LED Lights up /down either CH -/+. Press repeatedly to display the list of external inputs menu is turned on page 25). 0 Speaker Outputs audio signal. • Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs. Receiver 2 PIC OFF/ Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set to Picture Off. 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red...
... buttons. 7 - Use it as up in green when the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up in PC power saving mode. 4 POWER LED Lights up /down either CH -/+. Press repeatedly to display the list of external inputs menu is turned on page 25). 0 Speaker Outputs audio signal. • Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs. Receiver 2 PIC OFF/ Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set to Picture Off. 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red...
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...; Turning on . • Automatically switching to its operating instructions. See the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with other equipment, refer to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV's remote control. 21 To connect Sony equipment with BRAVIA Sync buttons...
...; Turning on . • Automatically switching to its operating instructions. See the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with other equipment, refer to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV's remote control. 21 To connect Sony equipment with BRAVIA Sync buttons...
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... the Sub Window can change the channel of the list. PIP (picture in the PC mode. 2 Select PIP from the TOOLS menu. 3 The sub window will be cleared each time you continue to Favorites, then press . The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to use this feature. (Closed Captions (CC) is not available with last viewed TV channel and automatically switches to TV audio. When you run the Auto Program. 22 Highlight Add to...
... the Sub Window can change the channel of the list. PIP (picture in the PC mode. 2 Select PIP from the TOOLS menu. 3 The sub window will be cleared each time you continue to Favorites, then press . The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to use this feature. (Closed Captions (CC) is not available with last viewed TV channel and automatically switches to TV audio. When you run the Auto Program. 22 Highlight Add to...
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... TV to your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. Screen Settings: Adjust the size and shape of the images you see and the labels assigned to programming based on the menu or adjust the settings. Parental Lock Settings: Set the password and limit access to them. Channel Settings: Navigate your connected audio equipment. You can also block channels and inputs. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu...
... TV to your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. Screen Settings: Adjust the size and shape of the images you see and the labels assigned to programming based on the menu or adjust the settings. Parental Lock Settings: Set the password and limit access to them. Channel Settings: Navigate your connected audio equipment. You can also block channels and inputs. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu...
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The STANDBY LED on the remote control or the TV. Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no signal input for 30 seconds. Digital CC Options Allows you will not disable this function. By selecting the High option, you to make additional settings for digital closed caption modes (for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the...
The STANDBY LED on the remote control or the TV. Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 3h when no signal input for 30 seconds. Digital CC Options Allows you will not disable this function. By selecting the High option, you to make additional settings for digital closed caption modes (for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the...
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... the TV's weight. Use of screws other than those supplied may result in length when measured from the attaching surface of your TV. Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Do not attempt to 12 mm in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks...
... the TV's weight. Use of screws other than those supplied may result in length when measured from the attaching surface of your TV. Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Do not attempt to 12 mm in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks...
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... MUTING button on the power of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. No picture from the TV, you may have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of the cables; Troubleshooting Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com...
... MUTING button on the power of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. No picture from the TV, you may have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of the cables; Troubleshooting Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com...
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... TV's volume control. • When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) may not provide an audio signal. • When tuned to a digital channel with • Press THEATER for that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). • Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (page 19). • Set Speakers to Audio System in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your preferred Alternate Audio language. No audio or low audio...
... TV's volume control. • When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) may not provide an audio signal. • When tuned to a digital channel with • Press THEATER for that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). • Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (page 19). • Set Speakers to Audio System in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your preferred Alternate Audio language. No audio or low audio...
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... the provider broadcasts their content. Condition BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller "Black box" on screen Explanation/Solution • Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page...
... the provider broadcasts their content. Condition BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller "Black box" on screen Explanation/Solution • Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page...
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... the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. Condition Black bands appear at the edges of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fastmotion or dark scenes Remote control does not operate Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Lost password How to reset the TV to factory settings Explanation/Solution • Some wide screen programs are filmed in HD formats...
... the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. Condition Black bands appear at the edges of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fastmotion or dark scenes Remote control does not operate Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Lost password How to reset the TV to factory settings Explanation/Solution • Some wide screen programs are filmed in HD formats...
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... for KDL-22L5000) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: see page 2 • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to diagram on page 38) Mass with stand (kg) 6.9 10.0 12.7 16.1 (lb.) 15.2 22.1 28.0 35.5 without stand (kg) 6.1 8.7 11.4 14.3 (lb.) 13.5 19.3 25.3 31.5 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty...
... for KDL-22L5000) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: see page 2 • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to diagram on page 38) Mass with stand (kg) 6.9 10.0 12.7 16.1 (lb.) 15.2 22.1 28.0 35.5 without stand (kg) 6.1 8.7 11.4 14.3 (lb.) 13.5 19.3 25.3 31.5 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty...
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... Picture 26 Picture Adjustments Lock 36 Picture Mode 26 PIP 22 Pitch 29 POWER button 19, 20 POWER LED 20 Product Support 36 R Rating 31 Reset 26, 27, 42 RETURN button 18 S SERVICE 7 Settings Channel 30 Parental Lock 31 Picture 26 Screen 28 Setup 34 Sound 27 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 30 Sleep Timer 35 Sound Mode 27 Speaker 27 STANDBY LED 20 Steady Sound 27 T TOOLS 19 Treble 27 Troubleshooting 39-42 TV Rating 32 (Continued) 45 Other Information button 19, 20 Change Password 31 Channel...
... Picture 26 Picture Adjustments Lock 36 Picture Mode 26 PIP 22 Pitch 29 POWER button 19, 20 POWER LED 20 Product Support 36 R Rating 31 Reset 26, 27, 42 RETURN button 18 S SERVICE 7 Settings Channel 30 Parental Lock 31 Picture 26 Screen 28 Setup 34 Sound 27 Sharpness 26 Show/Hide Channels 30 Sleep Timer 35 Sound Mode 27 Speaker 27 STANDBY LED 20 Steady Sound 27 T TOOLS 19 Treble 27 Troubleshooting 39-42 TV Rating 32 (Continued) 45 Other Information button 19, 20 Change Password 31 Channel...