Sony KDL-32R300B User manual
Sony KDL-32R300B is a 32-inch LCD TV with a variety of features, including built-in digital and analogue tuners, a USB media player, and the ability to display photos as a slideshow. It also offers features like digital EPG, scene select and wide mode, allowing you to customize your viewing experience. This TV is perfect for watching TV programmes, listening to FM radio, and enjoying media from your USB storage devices.
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KDL-40R350B / 32R304B / 32R300B
Television
Operating Instructions
Parts and Controls
Watching TV
Navigating through Home Menu
Viewing Pictures from Connected
Equipment
Additional Information
Television
Operating Instructions
Parts and Controls
Watching TV
Navigating through Home Menu
Viewing Pictures from Connected
Equipment
Additional Information
2GB
Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts and Controls
TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Watching TV
Changing the Viewing Style . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing the Wide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Scene Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Navigating through Home
Menu
Digital Programme List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Digital EPG
(Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . 10
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the TV as a Photo Frame . . . . . . . . . . 11
Listening to FM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playback Photo/Music/Video via USB . . . . 12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Viewing Pictures from
Connected Equipment
Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Audio and Video Equipment . . . . 22
Additional Information
Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts and Controls
TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Watching TV
Changing the Viewing Style . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing the Wide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Scene Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Navigating through Home
Menu
Digital Programme List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Digital EPG
(Electronic Programme Guide) . . . . . . . . 10
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the TV as a Photo Frame . . . . . . . . . . 11
Listening to FM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playback Photo/Music/Video via USB . . . . 12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Viewing Pictures from
Connected Equipment
Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Audio and Video Equipment . . . . 22
Additional Information
Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3GB
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Note
• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information”
(page 3).
• Instructions about “Installing the TV to the Wall” are included
within this TV’s instructions manual.
• Images and illustrations used in Quick Start Guide and this
manual are for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance.
Location of the identification label
Labels for Model No. and Power Supply rating are located on the
rear of the TV.
Labels for AC adapter Model No. and Serial No. are located on the
bottom of AC adapter.
WARNING
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions
below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage
and/or injuries.
Installation
• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC
power outlet (mains socket).
• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling
down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.
• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
Sony accessories, including: Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
when attaching the Mounting Hooks to the TV set. The supplied
screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured
from the attaching surface of the Mounting Hook.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
Transporting
• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.
• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below.
Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the
screen.
• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.
• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack
it using the original carton and packing material.
Ventilation
• Never insert anything in the cabinet.
• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Installed on the wall
Installed with stand
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or
dust:
Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or
sideways.
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items
such as newspapers, etc.
Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Safety Information
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
8 ~ 12 mm
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
6 cm
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall Wall
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Note
• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information”
(page 3).
• Instructions about “Installing the TV to the Wall” are included
within this TV’s instructions manual.
• Images and illustrations used in Quick Start Guide and this
manual are for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance.
Location of the identification label
Labels for Model No. and Power Supply rating are located on the
rear of the TV.
Labels for AC adapter Model No. and Serial No. are located on the
bottom of AC adapter.
WARNING
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions
below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage
and/or injuries.
Installation
• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC
power outlet (mains socket).
• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling
down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.
• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
Sony accessories, including: Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
when attaching the Mounting Hooks to the TV set. The supplied
screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured
from the attaching surface of the Mounting Hook.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
Transporting
• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.
• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below.
Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the
screen.
• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.
• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack
it using the original carton and packing material.
Ventilation
• Never insert anything in the cabinet.
• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Installed on the wall
Installed with stand
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or
dust:
Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or
sideways.
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items
such as newspapers, etc.
Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Safety Information
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
8 ~ 12 mm
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
6 cm
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall Wall
4GB
AC power cord (mains lead)
Handle the AC power cord (mains lead) and outlet (mains socket)
as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or
damage and/or injuries:
The shape of AC power plug (mains plug), which is supplied
with the TV set, varies depending on the regions. Be sure to
connect the appropriate supplied AC power cord (mains lead)
with the plug that fits into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
Use only Sony supplied AC power cords (mains lead), not those
of other brands.
Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
Operate the TV set on a 100–240 V AC supply only.
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord
(mains lead) for your safety and take care not to catch your feet
on the cables.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC power
outlet (mains socket) before working on or moving the TV set.
Keep the AC power cord (mains lead) away from heat sources.
Unplug the AC power plug (mains plug) and clean it regularly. If
the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its
insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Note
• Do not use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) on any
other equipment.
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord (mains lead)
excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
• Do not modify the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not pull on the AC power cord (mains lead) itself when
disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not connect too many appliances to the same AC power
outlet (mains socket).
• Do not use a poor fitting AC power outlet (mains socket).
NOTE ON AC ADAPTER
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Please ensure that the AC power outlet (mains socket) is
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and AC power cord
(mains lead). Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.
• Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible AC power outlet
(mains socket).
• Do not coil the AC power cord (mains
lead) around the AC adapter. The core
wire may be cut and/or it may cause a
malfunction of the TV.
• Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
• If you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnect it
from the AC power outlet (mains socket) immediately.
• The set is not disconnected from the AC source as long as it is
connected to the AC power outlet (mains socket), even if the set
itself has been turned off.
• As the AC adapter will become warm when it is used for a long
time, you may feel hot when touching it by hand.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or
injuries.
Location:
• Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable
locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
• If the TV is placed in the changing room of
a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be
damaged by airborne sulphur, etc.
• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or sunlight.
• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden
room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation.
This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor colour.
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely
before powering the TV on.
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects
may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration,
near flammable objects (candles, etc.). The TV set shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Do not place the TV in a humid or
dusty space, or in a room with oily
smoke or steam (near cooking tables
or humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or
warping may result.
Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature,
such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in such conditions which can cause
deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.
Situation:
• Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed,
or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV set from AC power outlet (mains socket) and
antenna during lightning storms.
• Do not install the TV so that it sticks out
into an open space. Injury or damage
from a person or object bumping into
the TV may result.
Broken pieces:
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break
by the impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have
unplugged the AC power cord (mains lead). Otherwise electric
shock may result.
When not in use
• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the AC power (mains) for
environmental and safety reasons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected from the AC power (mains)
when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the AC
power outlet (mains socket) to disconnect the TV set
completely.
• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord (mains lead)
immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
When:
AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged.
Poor fitting of AC power outlet (mains socket).
TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something
thrown at it.
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
AC power cord (mains lead)
Handle the AC power cord (mains lead) and outlet (mains socket)
as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or
damage and/or injuries:
The shape of AC power plug (mains plug), which is supplied
with the TV set, varies depending on the regions. Be sure to
connect the appropriate supplied AC power cord (mains lead)
with the plug that fits into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
Use only Sony supplied AC power cords (mains lead), not those
of other brands.
Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
Operate the TV set on a 100–240 V AC supply only.
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord
(mains lead) for your safety and take care not to catch your feet
on the cables.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC power
outlet (mains socket) before working on or moving the TV set.
Keep the AC power cord (mains lead) away from heat sources.
Unplug the AC power plug (mains plug) and clean it regularly. If
the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its
insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Note
• Do not use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) on any
other equipment.
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord (mains lead)
excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
• Do not modify the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not pull on the AC power cord (mains lead) itself when
disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not connect too many appliances to the same AC power
outlet (mains socket).
• Do not use a poor fitting AC power outlet (mains socket).
NOTE ON AC ADAPTER
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Please ensure that the AC power outlet (mains socket) is
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and AC power cord
(mains lead). Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.
• Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible AC power outlet
(mains socket).
• Do not coil the AC power cord (mains
lead) around the AC adapter. The core
wire may be cut and/or it may cause a
malfunction of the TV.
• Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
• If you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnect it
from the AC power outlet (mains socket) immediately.
• The set is not disconnected from the AC source as long as it is
connected to the AC power outlet (mains socket), even if the set
itself has been turned off.
• As the AC adapter will become warm when it is used for a long
time, you may feel hot when touching it by hand.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or
injuries.
Location:
• Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable
locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
• If the TV is placed in the changing room of
a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be
damaged by airborne sulphur, etc.
• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or sunlight.
• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden
room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation.
This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor colour.
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely
before powering the TV on.
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects
may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration,
near flammable objects (candles, etc.). The TV set shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Do not place the TV in a humid or
dusty space, or in a room with oily
smoke or steam (near cooking tables
or humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or
warping may result.
Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature,
such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in such conditions which can cause
deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.
Situation:
• Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed,
or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV set from AC power outlet (mains socket) and
antenna during lightning storms.
• Do not install the TV so that it sticks out
into an open space. Injury or damage
from a person or object bumping into
the TV may result.
Broken pieces:
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break
by the impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have
unplugged the AC power cord (mains lead). Otherwise electric
shock may result.
When not in use
• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the AC power (mains) for
environmental and safety reasons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected from the AC power (mains)
when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the AC
power outlet (mains socket) to disconnect the TV set
completely.
• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord (mains lead)
immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
When:
AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged.
Poor fitting of AC power outlet (mains socket).
TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something
thrown at it.
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
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Key Features
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Digital & Analogue Tuner
- USB Media Player
- Photo Frame Mode
- FM Radio
- Scene Select
- Wide Mode
- Digital EPG
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Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I switch between digital and analogue TV channels?
Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button on the remote control.
Can I play music from a USB drive?
Yes, you can play music from a USB drive by connecting it to the TV and selecting the [Music] option in the [Media] menu.
What are the available picture modes?
You can adjust the picture mode through the [Picture] menu, where you can select from options like [Standard], [Cinema], [Vivid], and more. You can customize your viewing experience by adjusting settings like brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness.
How do I set up FM radio stations?
Press HOME and select [Settings] [System Settings] [Channel Set-Up] [FM Radio Set-Up] [Auto Tuning] to preset radio stations.
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