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Introduction Trademark information Thank you for choosing this Sony product. • is a registered trademark of the DVB Project Before operating the TV, please read this manual • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information......................9 Precautions........................11 Overview of the remote ....................12 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ..............13 Watching TV Watching TV ........................14 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ........16 Using the Digital Favourite list ................17 Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment ..................18 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..............20...
Start-up Guide KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL- 1: Checking the 32P35xx/KDL-26S55xx/KDL-26P55xx Accessory bag Screws accessories Remote RM-ED017 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL- 32P35xx/KDL-26S55xx/KDL-26P55xx (4), KDL-22S55xx/KDL-22P55xx (3)) Table-Top To insert batteries into the remote Stand Push and slide to open. TV unit KDL-22S55xx/KDL-22P55xx Accessory bag...
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KDL-22S55xx/KDL-22P55xx 3: Connecting an Rear of TV aerial/VCR/DVD recorder • This product has been tested and found to compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet). • When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrated Connecting an aerial only and hold it securely, see page 9.
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Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with HDMI 4: Preventing the TV KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL- from toppling over 32P35xx/KDL-26S55xx/KDL-26P55xx Coaxial cable HDMI cable Coaxial cable Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M4 × 14 mm, not VCR/DVD recorder supplied) and a nut (M4, not supplied) from the bottom of the Table-Top Stand...
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6: Adjusting the • When you turn on the TV, the power indicator light up in green. viewing angle of the TV Press to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press KDL-22S55xx/KDL-22P55xx only Auto Start-up This TV can be adjusted within the angle shown below. Language English Country...
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Press MENU to exit. 8: Auto-tuning the TV The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR Detaching the Table- connected to the TV (page 5) and start play back.
TV set or cause it to fall, etc. • Leave space around the TV set as shown below. 8 mm-12 mm • It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall- mount bracket in order to provide adequate air- circulation.
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• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until and/or injuries: you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric – Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other shock may result. suppliers. – Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
Disposal of the TV set Precautions Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries Viewing the TV with separate collection systems) • View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in This symbol on the product or on its poor light or during long period of time, strains your packaging indicates that this product shall...
Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 AUDIO DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO Press to change the dual sound mode (page 25). 3 SCENE – Scene Select (page 15) GUIDE 4 Coloured buttons (page 15, 17) –...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 1 – Power Turns the TV on or off. • To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug PROG from the mains. • When you turn on the TV, the power indicator lights in green.
Watching TV Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn on Watching TV 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. Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
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To access Text Wide Stretches a 4:3 picture Press /. Each time you press /, the display horizontally, to fill a changes cyclically as follows: 16:9 screen. Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or Zoom* Displays...
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) In digital mode, press GUIDE. Fri 3 Nov 15:39 Today 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 Perform the desired operation as shown BBC ONE BBC TWO in the following table or displayed on the ITV 1 Channel 4 screen.
Using the Digital Favourite list The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to Favourite Set-up Enter Programme number four lists of your favourite programmes. Favourites 1 In digital mode, press SETenVEO Tienda en VEO Perform the desired operation as shown 3/24 NET TV K3/300...
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL-32P35xx/KDL-26S55xx/KDL-26P55xx DVD player DVD player with PC (HDMI output) component Blu-ray disc player output Digital video camera COMPONENT PC IN Hi-Fi audio...
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KDL-22S55xx/KDL-22P55xx DVD player DVD player with PC (HDMI output) component Blu-ray disc player output Digital video camera COMPONENT PC IN Hi-Fi audio equipment Video game equipment DVD player Decoder CAM card DVD recorder Decoder Digital video camera/Digital camera/USB storage PC/Digital video camera Video game equipment/...
PC or digital video • Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing camera. the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported.
Options Description The data on the USB device may be damaged. • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, Close Closes the Tools menu. data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any Picture Mode (except See page 24.
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can control them together. Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, and make the necessary settings.
Using MENU Functions 5 External Inputs Navigating through Selects equipment connected to your TV. • To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then press menus 6 Photo / Music Displays the “Photo / Music” menu (page 21). “MENU”...
Settings Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. “Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre- like environment.
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Reset Resets all “Picture Adjustment” settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC mode) to the factory settings. • “Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display Mode” is set to “Text”. Sound Adjustment Sound Effect Selects the sound mode.
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Power Saving Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. “Standard”: Default settings. “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV. “Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture off.
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Set-up Auto Start-up Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 8).
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Sound Offset Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV. Manual Programme Changes the available analogue channel setting. Press F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press Preset (Only in analogue System mode) Presets programme channels manually.
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Digital Set-up Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters. Press Programme List Edit Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the TV.
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3 Press RETURN. PIN Code To set your PIN for the first time 1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code. 2 Press RETURN. To change your PIN 1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code. 2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any...
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TV installation dimensions table KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL-32P35xx Screen centre point KDL-26S55xx/KDL-26P55xx/KDL-22S55xx/KDL-22P55xx Screen centre point Unit: cm Length for each mounting angle Screen centre Display dimensions dimension Model Name Angle (0°) Angle (20°) KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL- 80.7 50.8 17.2 15.4 48.5 46.6 32P35xx KDL-26S55xx/KDL-26P55xx 67.9 43.5 11.4 33.4...
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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” (page 34) for its weight. Screw and Hook locations diagram/table KDL-32S55xx/KDL-32P55xx/KDL-32P35xx Model Name Screw location Hook location...
Specifications Model name KDL-32S55xx/ KDL-26S55xx/ KDL-22S55xx/ KDL-32P55xx/ KDL-26P55xx KDL-22P55xx KDL-32P35xx System Panel System LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV System Depending on your country/region selection Analogue: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML Channel Coverage Analogue:48.25 - 855.25 MHz...
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN , HDMI IN 1, 2 and 3* Horizontal Vertical Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency Standard frequency (Hz) (kHz) 31.5 SVGA 37.9 VESA Guidelines 1024 48.4 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1280 47.4 VESA WXGA 1280 47.8...
Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn it off, sockets and check if each sockets are firmly seated in disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or their respective sockets. Sony service centre. Sound When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.
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Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for replacement of electronic parts. Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within this TV’s instructions manual. For useful information about Sony products...