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Hi what do I need
You will need to buy a digital converter box!
You can get one online or at a wal-mart or radio shack!
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The ticker tape or lower banner
It sounds like the TV is in overscan mode, thus chopping off part of the screen. Check your manual to see how you can change this mode. The mode also might be in 'Zoom', thus chopping off part of your picture
Dark picture image, dosen't respond to briteness control
are you able to see the picture in a dark room ? does it appear bright enough then ? if so the lights behind your screen have dimmed or gone out completely. this may just be the power supply for the lights or your lcd panel may need to be replaced
IS MY TV DIGITAL?
yes you will. either install an outside antenna or get a good amplified indoor antenna. try your old antenna first, but when your picture freezes or it says something like " weak signal " you will need that new antenna
HDMI input problem
either its hooked up wrong..in the wrong slots, or its not plugged in all the way, those are two of the most common problems
Connecting RCA plug to speaker wires
You can connect the RCA plugs to the speakers. But, as for using the red/white Audio outputs you may need an amplifier, those connections are used when going into a dvd or vcr that boosts the signal in their own environment. If you have a connection for headphones on the TV you might have better luck there for the speakers.
Want external speakers for Sony TV Model KLV-S32A10
This is really easy. A pair of simple bookshelf speakers will do nicely. Simple speaker wire can be run to them, to extend whatever cable they have. If it's only screw terminals they have, so much the better.
You'll have to attach RCA plugs to the ends going to the TV, but that's easy.
Digital boxes
This model only has an analog tuner, so you will require either a converter box or hi-def tuner after the transition.
Digital ready?
Deacon J,
You will need a digital converter box OR high definition tuner for the transition. What's the difference? A converter box will only output a standard definition signal, either on channel 3 or by composite or S video cables. A high definition tuner will allow you to watch the new digital broadcasts in hi-def, assuming they are transmitted in hi definition. The converter boxes are the cheaper option and you can get a coupon from the government for a $40 rebate on the box, but I would opt for the hi-def tuner fo the better picture quality.CNET has a good write up on the transition here:
http://www.cnet.com/1990-7874_1-5108580-3.html
I did some looking and about the cheapest hi-def tuner I could find was $150, which is 3 times what a converter box would cost. I would expect the cost to fall on the tuners over time. Perhaps a converter box may be a good solution until the prices fall, if they do. The problem is that not many companies are making the tuners, as most TV's already have a hi-def tuner built in, so there isn't a big market for the add-on tuners. I hope this answers your questions.
Broken remote
There is a power button on top of the tv. There are 6 buttons on the top of the tv and the power button is the one on the right. They are located about the center of the TV.
Input 5 not playing audio via HDMI or stereo
HDMI can be problematic. Follow these steps in order for the best success with HDMI.
1) With all devices off, turn the TV/monitor on first and wait for it to come on.
2) Select the HDMI input.
3) Turn on the next HDMI device (stereo amp if it comes before the video device, or the video device itself and let it come on.
4) Play the video.
Some video devices may need the audio output to be set to PCM or 48k/96k datastream to work correctly.
If this doesn't help, you may have a compatibility issue with your HDMI device. Usually it is the fault of the player/video receiver and rarely the display/TV. All the TV/monitor does is query the source device as to what type it is and the resolutions it's supports.
Sony KLV-S32A10
the part number for the B board is A1148426A, there is a newer version A1148426E, I checked the internet and I found one here:
http://www.shopjimmy.com/showparts.cfm?item=378903&ps=3789&pn=3
This part is a "pull", meaning it was used at some time and removed from a unit that was likely damaged and not worth repairing. At around $70, it's a bargain; the going rate is around $170-180. If you are handy with tools and take your time you should be able to replace it yourself. Good luck and be sure to rate this oslution.
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Snowy, reddish, weird picture
If the menu and OSD are OK, that probably eliminates the panel and TCON board. That still leaves the A3U board which does all the switching and intial processing of the video signal and the B board which does final video process and panel drive. The is one simple way of narrowing it down: hook up a PC to the 15 pin VGA connector (make sure the PC is set for a 60 hertz refresh rate). If you can see the problem when using the computer input, it is most likely the B board. The B board is the most likely cause of video distortion problems. Please be sure to rate this solution. Thanks!
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