Sony KD-28DL11U, KD-28DX51U, KD-32DC11U, KD-32DX51U Operating Instructions Manual

2-318-615-12

Trinitron Integrated Digital Television

Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the ‘Safety Information’ section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

KD-28DL11U KD-28DX51U KD-32DC11U KD-32DX51U

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Before operating the TV, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

All instructions in this manual refer to buttons on the supplied remote control unless stated otherwise.

The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the TV. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.

Model No. KD-28DL11 / KD-28DX51U / KD-32DC11U / KD-32DX51U

Serial No. ______________

(KD-28DL11U shown for illustration purposes.)

MODEL NO.

TRINITRON DIGITAL TV

220-240V 50Hz

SER.NO.

Serial No.

Please note: The information in this manual was correct at the time of going to print. However, some minor changes may have been made late in the product’s development. All illustrations in this manual have been created during the product’s development and may differ slightly to the finished product.

MADE IN U.K.

CAUTION- TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DON'T REMOVE COVER. FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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BEAB

Approved

KD-28DL11U

Table of Contents

Safety Information

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disposal of the TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Checking the accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Inserting batteries into the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting an aerial and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Switching on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Automatically tuning the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Switching between digital and analogue mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Operation

Overview of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Overview of the TV buttons (KD-28DL11U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Overview of the TV buttons (KD-32DC11U). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview of the TV buttons (KD-28DX51U / KD-32DX51U) . . . . . . . . 13

Everyday use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Digital Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Analogue Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Advanced Operation

The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the TV menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Picture Adjustment menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Sound Adjustment menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Detail Adjustment menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Set Up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manual Programme Preset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Detail Set Up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Digital Set-up menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Technical Set-up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Digital Tuning menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting Other Equipment

Overview of the rear sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Overview of the front sockets (KD-28DL11U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Overview of the front sockets (KD-32DC11U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Overview of the front sockets (KD-28DX51U / KD-32DX51U) . . . . . . . 32

Connecting other equipment to the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing pictures from a connected VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing pictures from equipment connected to the rear sockets . . . . . 33

Viewing pictures from equipment connected to the front sockets . . . . 33

Additional Information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

How to lift the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

Table of Contents

Safety Information

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP fuse at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre.

How to replace the Fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

ASA

FUSE

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlet in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

• To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Disposal of the TV set

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

4 Safety Information

Safety Information

Due to the unique design of this TV, highly recommend you use their designated stand

SU-CL2 for KD-28DL11U, SU-28XL1 for KD-28DX51U, SU-32CS1 for KD-32DC11U or SU-32XL1 for KD-32DX51U.

This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV. Refer to qualified service personnel only.

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV is not left if standby when unused. Disconnect from the mains. However, some TVs may have features which need the TV to be left in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this manual will inform you if this applies.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during lightning storms.

Never push objects of any kind into the set as this could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV. For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10cm all around the set.

Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray. As a safety precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning it.

Place the TV on a secure stable stand. Never attempt to move the TV and stand together always move the TV and stand separately. Do not place the TV on its side or face up. Do not allow children to climb on to it.

Never place the TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.

Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead itself.

Unplug the power lead before moving the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick steps or excessive force. If the set has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.

Do not place any objects on the TV. To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV.

Take care not to place heavy objects on the power lead as this could result in damage. We recommend you wind any excess lead around the holders provided on the rear of the TV.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV with items such as curtains or newspapers etc.

Safety Information

Getting Started

Follow steps 1 - 6 to install the TV and view programmes

Checking the supplied accessories

Check that you have the following items:

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Inserting batteries into the remote control

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Always remember to:

• observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries,

• dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

6 Getting Started

Rear of TV.

Supplied RF Lead

Connecting an aerial and VCR

Connecting a VCR

Connect your aerial lead to the socket labelled

DIGITAL on the rear of the TV.

Connect an RF lead from the socket labelled on

the rear of the TV to the socket labelled IN* on your VCR.

Connect the supplied RF lead from the socket

labelled OUT* on your VCR to the socket labelled

ANALOGUE on the rear of the TV.

Connect a fully wired 21-pin scart lead from the

socket labelled i2/r on the rear of the TV to socket labelled TV on your VCR**.

Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR and press

the ‘PLAY’ button. This enables the TV to locate and store the video channel during the ‘Automatically tuning the TV’ procedure.

Basic Operation

Rear of TV.

Supplied RF Lead

Rear of VCR

z *Socket names may vary depending on make and model

of VCR. Refer to your VCR instruction manual for details.

**If your VCR does not have a scart socket, follow the connecting instructions above ignoring the scart lead connection.

Connecting an aerial only

Connect your aerial lead to the socket labelled

DIGITAL on the rear of the TV.

Connect the supplied RF lead from the sockets

labelled and

ANALOGUE on the rear of the TV.

Basic Operation

Getting Started

Switching on the TV

Connect the TV plug to your mains socket (220 - 240V AV, 50Hz)

Push in the On/Off button (labelled !) on the front of the TV.

z If the red standby mode indicator on the front of the TV is lit, press the TV I/1

button on the remote control to switch on the set. Please be patient as the picture may take a few moments to appear on the TV screen.

KD-28DL11U KD-28DX51U / KD-32DX51U

On/Off button

KD-32DC11U

On/Off button

Automatically tuning the TV

When you switch on the TV for the first time a language menu appear on

screen with the word ‘English’ highlighted. Press the V or v button to

The ‘Picture Rotation’ menu.

If picture slants, please

adjust picture rotation

Not necessary

Adjust now

highlight the language you require. Press the OK button to confirm. From now on all menus will appear in your chosen language.

The ‘Picture Rotation’ menu appears on the screen asking you to check

if the picture is slanted. (Sometimes the Earth’s natural magnetism can cause the screen to look slanted.)

a) If no correction is required, press the V or v button to highlight ‘Not

necessary’. Press the OK button to continue.

The ‘Autotune’ prompt.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning?

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b) If some correction is required, press the V or v button to highlight

‘Adjust now’. Press the OK button to continue. Press the V or v button to correct the slant. Press the OK button to store.

The autotune prompt appears. Press the OK button to select ‘Yes’. The

autotune procedure begins.

The digital autotune display appears on screen and the TV starts to

search for all the available digital channels. This may take some time, please be patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or remote control.

If no digital or analogue channels are found, a message appears asking you to confirm that the aerial is connected correctly. Check all the aerial connections and press the OK button to start the autotune procedure again.

When the digital autotune is complete, the analogue autotune starts to search for all the available analogue channels.

Once all available digital and analogue channels have been stored, the TV returns to normal operation, displaying the digital channel stored on channel number 1. If no digital channels are found, the analogue channel stored on channel 1 is displayed.

The TV has now tuned

in all the available channels

8 Getting Started

Switching between digital and analogue mode

The digital mode banner.

Getting Started

Press the a button to switch to analogue mode.

In analogue mode, the channel number appears in green lettering when the channel is changed.

Press the DIGITAL button to switch to digital mode.

In digital mode, an information banner appears briefly on screen when the channel is changed.

The banner may contain some of the following icons to provide information on the current programme*.

Information icons

Interactive service is available (MHEG or MHP Digital Text).

Interactive service is currently disabled (MHEG or MHP Digital Text).

Radio Service.

Scrambled/Subscription service.

Multiple audio languages available.

Subtitles available.

Hard of Hearing subtitles available.

Recommended minimum age for current programme (from 4 to 18 years).

Parental Lock.

Current programme is being recorded.

Getting Started

Basic Operation

Overview of the remote control

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DIGITAL - Digital mode button

In analogue mode: Press to switch to digital mode. In digital mode: Press to remove any interactive prompts from the TV screen.

TV I/1 - TV Standby button

Press to switch off the TV temporarily. The red standby indicator on the front of the TV is lit. Press again to return to normal operation.

- Screen Mode button

Press to change the screen mode. Refer to page 15.

a - Analogue mode

In digital mode: Press to switch to analogue mode.

/ - Input Select/Text Hold button In TV mode: Press to view signals from equipment connected to the TV sockets. Refer to page 33. In analogue text mode: Press to hold the current page. Refer to page 18.

Numbered buttons

In TV mode: Press to select the required channel number. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second digit within two seconds. In analogue text mode: Press to enter the three digital page number. Refer to page 18.

/ - INFO/Text Reveal button In digital TV mode: Press to display brief details for the programme currently being viewed. In analogue TV mode: Press to display information such as current channel number and screen mode. Press again to cancel. In analogue text mode: Press to reveal concealed information (e.g. answers to a quiz). Refer to page 18.

- Previous channel button In TV mode: Press to return to the previous channel watched (provided that the channel was watched for more than five seconds).

Coloured buttons

In digital menu systems: Press to select the options at the bottom of the screen in the Favourite and EPG digital menus. In analogue text mode: Press to use Fastext. Refer to page 18.

- EPG button

In digital TV mode: Press to access the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Refer to page 19.

/ - Text button

In analogue TV mode and digital TV mode: Press to access analogue/digital text. Refer to pages 17 and 18.

V, v, B and b buttons

In TV menu system: Press to move through the options. Refer to page 22.

OK button

In TV menu system: Press to confirm a selection. Refer to page 22. In analogue TV mode: Press to access the Programme Index table. Press the V or v button to highlight an analogue channel. Press the b button to display the chosen channel.

/ INTERACTIVE BACK button

In digital mode: Press to exit digital text/digital interactive services.

button

Press to access the Favourite list. Refer to page 21.

MENU button

Press to access the TV menu system. Refer to page 22.

2 +/- Volume buttons

Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the TV volume.

PROG +/- buttons

In TV mode: Press to view the next (+) or previous (-) channel. In analogue text mode: Press to view the next (+) or previous (-) page. Refer to page 18.

% - Mute button Press to mute the TV sound. Press again to restore.

10 Basic Operation

Overview of the TV buttons (KD-28DL11U)

Basic Operation

Lift up the flap to reveal the TV buttons and front sockets

1 3 52 4

t - Video Input button

Press to view pictures from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

- Autotune button

Press to repeat the automatic tuning process.

2 +/- buttons

Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the TV volume.

PROG +/- buttons

In TV mode: Press to view the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

! - On/Off button

Press to switch the TV on or off.

Basic Operation

Overview of the TV buttons (KD-32DC11U)

Open the door on the side of the TV to reveal the TV buttons and front sockets

12 Basic Operation

! - On/Off button

Press to switch the TV on or off.

PROG +/- buttons

In TV mode: Press to view the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

2 +/- buttons

Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the TV volume.

t - Video Input button

Press to view pictures from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

- Autotune button

Press to repeat the automatic tuning process.

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