Brand: SONY
Category: TV
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KLV-L32MRX1
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:57 p.m.
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Overview of the Media Receiver
This section covers the basic functions and indicators of the media receiver unit, including the power switch, timer indicator, standby indicator, Memory Stick recording indicator, and TV indicator. It also details the function of various buttons such as the "Memory Stick" access button, TV mode button, selecting input source button, and volume control buttons. The section also explains how to connect various equipment to the display unit using interface cables and mains leads.
Connecting the Display Unit to the Media Receiver Unit
Illustrates the process of connecting the display unit to the media receiver unit using the supplied interface cable and mains lead. It emphasizes the importance of completing all connections before plugging into the mains.
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning
Describes the initial setup process when turning on the TV for the first time, including selecting the menu language, country, setting the clock, and automatically tuning channels. It details the use of the remote control buttons for navigation and confirmation.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible solution |
|---|---|
| No picture (screen is dark) and no sound. | Check the aerial connection. Connect the display unit and media receiver unit to the mains, and press the power switch on the front of media receiver unit. Connect the display unit to the media receiver unit using the supplied display interface cable. If the (power on/standby) indicator is on, press TV / on the remote control. |
| The TV turns off automatically. (The TV enters the standby mode.) | Check if the Sleep Timer is activated (page 30). Check if Auto Shutoff is activated (page 30). |
| No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the Scart connector. | Check that the optional equipment is on and press the button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen (page 52). Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV. |
| Poor picture/Unstable picture. | Check aerial/cable connections. Check the aerial location and direction. |
| Double images or ghosting. | Check if the aerial is broken or bent. Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside) |
| Only snow and noise appears on the screen. | Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers. |
| Dotted lines or stripes. | Using the menu system, select the "Picture Adjustment" menu and select "Reset" to return to the factory settings (page 23). If you set the Power Saving function to "Reduce," picture colours may become dimmer (page 26). |
| No colour on colour programmes. | The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen, do not indicate a malfunction. |
| Some tiny black points and/or bright points on the screen. | Using the menu system, select the "Picture Adjustment" menu and select "Picture Mode" Then select the desired picture mode (page 22). |
| The picture is too bright. | Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable. Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cords. Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may occur. |
| Picture (stripe) noise. | The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. The accumulated dust may make the cooling function of the built-in fan less effective. To prevent this, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. |
| Poor picture (white saturation) when viewing a signal from Scart connector 3/. | If the item you want to select appears in a pale colour, you cannot select it. |
| The TV fan noise gets louder. | Changes in room temperature sometimes causes the TV cabinet to expand or contract, which can make slight noises. This does not indicate a malfunction. |
| Cannot operate the menu. | The TV's fan setting is working. This does not indicate a malfunction. |
| Strange sound. | An electrical circuit inside the TV is activated when the TV is turned on. This does not indicate a malfunction. |
| The TV cabinet creaks. | There might be a surge sound when turning on the TV. This does not indicate a malfunction. |
| The TV whirs. | Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set correctly for the device you are using (VCR, TV, DVD or AUX). If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the Media Selector has been set correctly, enter the necessary code set as explained in "Remote Control Configuration for VCR or DVD" on page 47. |
| The TV ticks. | Replace the batteries. |
| The TV buzzes. | PAP navigation is only possible in TV mode, please check that Media Selector is set to TV. |
| Remote control does not function. | Contact your nearest Sony service centre. |