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Sony KDL-32EX555 User Manual

Sony KDL-32EX555
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
(DLNA)
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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KDL-40NX655/32NX655
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Sony KDL-32EX555 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size32 inches
Resolution1366 x 768
Display TypeLCD
HDMI Ports4
USB Ports2
Wi-FiYes
Ethernet PortYes
Smart TVYes
Refresh Rate50 Hz
3D CapableNo
Backlight TypeLED

Summary

Basic Operations

How to use remote

Explains operation of the TV using the remote control and its buttons.

Home Menu screen

Describes the Home Menu, its categories, and navigation.

Picture adjustment

Covers adjusting picture settings for optimal viewing.

Enjoy Internet on TV

Guides on accessing and using internet services on the TV.

How to use i-Manual

Instructions on navigating and searching within the i-Manual.

Useful OPTIONS button

Explains quick access to functions via the OPTIONS button.

Watch Twin Picture

Details on viewing two pictures simultaneously.

Watch connected device

Instructions for viewing content from connected external devices.

Parts Description

TV Controls and Indicators

Identifies and explains the TV's controls and indicators.

Terminals

Details the various input and output terminals available on the TV.

Remote Control

Describes the different parts and functions of the TV's remote control.

Watching TV

Selecting Channels

Guides on how to select TV channels.

Selecting channels from the Home Menu

How to select channels using the Home Menu.

Selecting channels by the number buttons

How to select channels using number buttons.

DTVi (Ginga) Interactivity

Information on the DTVi (Ginga) interactive service.

Using Program Guide

How to access and use the electronic program guide.

Watching Twin Picture

Details on viewing two programs simultaneously.

Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)

How to display a second picture in an inset window.

Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)

How to watch two pictures side-by-side.

Changing Display/Audio

Options for adjusting display and audio settings.

Display information

How to show current channel/program information.

Subtitles/Closed captions

How to turn subtitles/captions on or off.

Screen format/Wide Mode

Adjusting aspect ratio and display modes.

Audio (for analog mode)

Settings for audio output on analog TV broadcasts.

Using Other Devices

BD/DVD Player

Connecting and using BD/DVD players with the TV.

HDMI connection

How to connect devices via HDMI for optimal picture quality.

Component video connection

Connecting devices using component video cables.

Composite connection

Connecting devices using composite video/audio cables.

Digital Still Camera/Camcorder

Connecting cameras and camcorders.

USB Device

Connecting and using USB storage devices.

PC

Connecting and using a PC with the TV.

Audio System

Connecting and using external audio systems.

HDMI connection

How to connect audio systems via HDMI.

Optical audio connection

Connecting audio systems using optical audio cables.

Audio cable connection

Connecting audio systems using standard audio cables.

Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices

Setting “BRAVIA” Sync

How to enable and configure the BRAVIA Sync feature.

Using the Sync Menu

Navigating the BRAVIA Sync menu for device control.

Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device

Customizing TV buttons to control connected HDMI devices.

Displaying the HDMI Device List

Viewing a list of connected HDMI devices compatible with BRAVIA Sync.

Useful Functions

Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment

Automatic adjustment of picture and sound settings.

Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content

Choosing preset picture/sound modes for different content types.

Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light

Enabling auto brightness adjustment based on room light.

Adding to Favorites

How to add frequently used items to Favorites for quick access.

Saving Power Consumption

Options to reduce power consumption.

Saving power by picture brightness

Reducing power consumption by adjusting picture brightness.

Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time

Setting the TV to turn off automatically when idle.

Turning the TV off by monitoring PC input signal

Setting the TV to turn off if no PC signal is detected.

Using Clock/Timers

Setting timers for the TV.

Setting the current time manually

Manually setting the TV's current time.

Setting the on timer

Setting the TV to turn on at a specific time.

Setting the sleep timer

Setting the TV to turn off automatically after a preset period.

Using TV as Picture Frame

Using the TV to display photos as a picture frame.

Setting Parental Control

Setting up parental controls and passwords.

Setting parental lock password

How to set a 4-digit password for parental lock.

Setting viewing restriction

Setting restrictions based on program ratings.

Blocking specific channels

How to block specific TV channels.

Using Internet

Connecting to the Internet

Steps to establish an internet connection.

Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)

How to connect via built-in Wi-Fi.

Wired connection (with a LAN cable)

How to connect via a wired LAN cable.

Browsing Websites

How to browse websites using the TV's internet browser.

Watching Internet Video

How to stream and watch videos from the internet.

Using Internet Widgets

How to use downloadable applications (widgets) for interactive content.

Using Skype

Setting up and using Skype for video calls.

Performing initial setup

Initial setup steps for internet-related features.

Making a call

How to make video and voice calls using Skype.

Current Music Information Search

Searching for information about music heard on TV.

Music/Video Keyword Search

Searching for music/videos using keywords.

Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode

Connecting devices directly via Wi-Fi Direct.

Viewing Photomap

Displaying photos with location maps.

Using Home Network (DLNA)

Playing Content on a PC

Playing media files stored on a PC on the TV.

Home Network Settings

Configuring settings for the home network.

Enabling the renderer function

Enabling the TV to play media from controllers.

Checking registered remote devices

Viewing and managing registered remote devices.

Allowing/blocking access from controller

Controlling access permission for specified controllers.

Making advanced renderer settings

Adjusting advanced settings for the renderer function.

Selecting servers to display

Choosing which media servers to display in the Home Menu.

Checking server connection

Verifying the connection status of media servers.

Playing Content with Renderer Function

Playing media using the renderer function.

Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control

Controlling the TV using a smartphone or PC.

Configuring Various Settings

Picture/Screen Settings

Adjusting picture and screen display settings.

Selecting picture mode

Choosing preferred picture modes for optimal viewing.

Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color)

Fine-tuning picture elements like brightness and color.

Setting screen size/position

Adjusting the screen's size and position.

Sound Settings

Adjusting various sound settings.

Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance)

Fine-tuning sound elements like bass, treble, and balance.

Setting sound according to TV position

Optimizing sound based on the TV's placement.

Channel Settings

Configuring TV channel settings.

Checking digital signal information

Viewing information about the digital TV signal.

Checking analog signal information

Viewing information about the analog TV signal.

Selecting the cable/antenna signal

Choosing between cable and antenna signals.

Tuning channels automatically

Performing automatic channel tuning.

Adding digital channels

Adding new digital channels.

Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons

Customizing channel surfing with +/- buttons.

Editing analog channel labels

Renaming analog channels.

Fine adjusting analog channels

Fine-tuning analog channel reception.

Reducing digital signal noise

Reducing noise in digital TV signals.

Setting the digital channel tuning mode

Selecting the mode for digital channel tuning.

Program Information & Service Settings

Settings for program information and services.

Setting the information banner

Configuring the display of the information banner.

Setting closed captions

Enabling or disabling closed captions.

Setting interactive applications

Configuring interactive application settings.

General Settings

General configuration options for the TV.

Turning off the key tone of remote control operations

Disabling the audible key tone for remote operations.

Turning off start-up logo

Disabling the display of the start-up logo.

Setting menu language

Changing the language of the TV menus.

External Sound Output Settings

Configuring external sound output.

Selecting speakers to output sound

Choosing where audio output originates.

Outputting sound from headphones

Directing sound output to headphones.

Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control

Using TV remote to control external audio system volume.

Setting headphone speaker link

Linking headphone output to TV speakers.

Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input

Selecting audio source for HDMI/DVI inputs.

External Input Settings

Configuring settings for external inputs.

Managing external inputs

Managing connected external input devices.

Switching the video input

Changing the active video input source.

Making advanced settings of video input

Advanced configuration for video inputs.

Running initial setup

Re-running the initial TV setup process.

Support

Accessing support information and contact details.

Checking Sony contact information

Finding Sony contact information for support.

Uploading operation history

Uploading TV operation history for diagnostics.

Software Update

Updating the TV's software.

Updating broadcast/service software

Updating broadcast and service software.

Updating TV’s software

Updating the TV's system software.

Troubleshooting

Power Symptoms

Addresses issues related to the TV turning on or off unexpectedly.

Picture/Screen Symptoms

Troubleshooting problems with picture quality and display.

Broadcast Reception Symptoms

Solutions for issues with receiving broadcast signals.

Sound Symptoms

Troubleshooting audio problems.

Connected Device Symptoms

Resolving issues with connected external devices.

Network/Application Symptoms

Troubleshooting network and application-related problems.

Home Network Symptoms

Diagnosing problems with home network connections.

Remote Control Symptoms

Troubleshooting issues with the remote control.

How to Use Bookmarks

How to use Bookmarks

Instructions on saving and accessing frequently viewed pages.

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