Sony KDL-26S, KDL-32S, KDL-37S User Manual

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LCD Digital Colour TV

Operating Instructions

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Instrukcja obsługi

Návod k použití

Návod na obsluhu

Kezelési utasítás

KDL-37S40xx

KDL-32S40xx

KDL-26S40xx

KDL-37U40xx

KDL-32U40xx

KDL-26U40xx

KDL-37V40xx

KDL-37V42xx

KDL-32V40xx

KDL-32V42xx

KDL-26V40xx

KDL-26V42xx

LCD Digital Colour TV

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the battery

provided with this product shall not be

treated as household waste. By ensuring

these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Notice for Digital TV function

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you have access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2) cable service. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where you live or ask your cable provider if their DVB-C cable service is suitable for integrated operation with this TV.

• The cable provider may charge an additional fee for such a service and you may be required to agree to their terms and conditions of business.

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly with all providers.

• For more information about DVB-C functionality please see our cable support site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC

Trademark information

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

DIGITAL

• The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL-32V4000 unless otherwise state.

• The "x" that appear on the model name, correspond to numeric digits related to colour variation.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Checking the accessories ................................................................................................. 4

Safety information ............................................................................................................. 8

Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 9

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

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ................................................................ 11

Watching TV

Watching TV.................................................................................................................... 12

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..................................... 14

Using the Digital Favourite list ............................................................................... 15

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment....................................................................................... 16

Viewing pictures from connected equipment .................................................................. 17

Using “Control for HDMI”................................................................................................. 18

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus .............................................................................................. 19

Picture Adjustment menu ................................................................................................ 20

Sound Adjustment menu................................................................................................. 21

Features menu ................................................................................................................ 22

Set-up menu.................................................................................................................... 23

Digital Set-up menu ............................................................................................... 26

Additional Information

Specifications ..................................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 30

: for digital channels only

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

Start-up Guide

1: Checking the accessories

Remote RM-ED009 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (3)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to interfere with cables.

Fix the stand to the TV using the supplied screws.

2: Attaching the stand

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm)

3: Connecting an

4: Preventing the TV

Start-up Guide

aerial/ VCR/ DVD

from toppling over

recorder

onnecting an aerial/cable

Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Coaxial cable

Scart lead

Coaxial cable

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Coaxial cable

VCR/ DVD recorder

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not

supplied) in the TV stand.

Install a machine screw (M6 x 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord.

5: Bundling the cables

Selecting the language, country/region and location

Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press .

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

3,4,5

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

Press 1 on the TV.

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.

Press

F/f

to select the language displayed on

the menu screens, then press

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

Select:

Confirm:

Back:

Select:

Confirm:

If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region.

Press F/f to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press .

Sony recommends you to select “Home” for power saving.

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

Back:

Select:

Confirm:

Home

Shop

This option selects the initial picture mode appropiate for the typical lighting condition in these enviroments.

7: Auto-tuning the TV

Press .

Do you want to start automatic tuning?

Back:

Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, then

Start:

press .

If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for Cable connection” (page 7). The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.

Cancel:

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connection

No digital or analogue channels were found. Check all the aerial/cable connection and then press to start auto-tuning again.

When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 23)

If you do not change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4.

Press

to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts the time must be set after performing step 3.

To tune the TV for Cable connection

1 Press . 2

Press F/f to select “Scan Type”, then press g to select “Quick Scan” or “Full Scan”, then press

"Quick Scan" : channels are tuned according to the cable operator information within the broadcast signal. Recommended setting for "Frequency", "Network ID" and "Symbol Rate" is "Auto". This option is recommended for fast tuning when supported by your cable operator. If the "Quick Scan" does not tune, please use the "Full Scan" method below. "Full Scan" : All available channels are tuned and stored. This procedure may take some time. This option is recommended when "Quick Scan" is not supported by your cable provider. For further information about supported cable providers, refer to support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC

Press G/g/f to select “Start”.

The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.

Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full Scan”.

Detaching the TableTop Stand from the TV

Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV.

Start-up Guide

Safety information

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

s The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains

socket.

s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface. s Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall

installations.

s For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use

Sony accessories, including:

- KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/

KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/

KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx:

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500

- KDL-26S40xx/ KDL-26U40xx/ KDL-26V40xx/

KDL-26V42xx:

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL100

- KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/

KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/

KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx:

TV stand SU-FL300M

s 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 so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length 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.

8 mm - 12 mm

Ventilation

s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

cabinet.

s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount

bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

10 cm

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

s 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.

Air circulation is blocked.

6 cm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount bracket)

Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

Transporting

s Before transporting the TV

set, disconnect all cables.

s Two or three people are

needed to transport a large TV set.

s When transporting the TV set

by hand, hold it as shown on the right. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.

s When lifting or moving the

TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.

s When transporting the TV set,

do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

s When transporting the TV set

for repair or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, not the front part. Do not handle with dent area. Do not handle with the transparent bottom part.

Wall Wall

Mains lead

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

– Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers. – Insert the plug fully into the mains socket. – Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only. – When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your

safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

working on or moving the TV set.

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources. – Unplug the 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.

Notes

s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The

core conductors may be exposed or broken.

s Do not modify the mains lead. s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the

mains lead.

s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket. s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

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.

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.

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 mains socket and aerial during lightning storms.

Broken pieces:

s Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

s If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you

have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

s If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set

should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.

s As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV

set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect the TV set completely.

s However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

s Do not allow children to climb on the TV set. s 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 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:

– Mains lead is damaged. – Poor fitting of 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.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light

or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top

of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be damaged.

s If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the

picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.

This is not a malfunction.

s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.

Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from mains socket before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.

s To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently

with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

s Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is

recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

s When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as

to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table stand.

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

Batteries

s Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. s Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and

new batteries.

s Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult your local authority.

s Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill

liquid of any kind onto it.

s Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place

subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

Overview of the remote

1 "/1 – TV standby

Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.

2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 21) 3 Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 15) 4 / – Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17).

• In Text mode (page 13): Holds the current page.

5 F/f/G/g/ 6 TOOLS (page 13, 18)

Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format.

7 MENU (page 19) 8 THEATRE

You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio output (if the TV is connected with an audio system using an HDMI cable) and picture quality for film videos are automatically set.

9 Number buttons

• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second and third digit quickly.

• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.

0 – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

qa PROG +/-/ /

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In Text mode (page 13): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.

qs % – Mute the sound qd 2 +/- – Volume qf / – Text (page 13) qg DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12) qh ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12) qj – RETURN

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qk – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 14) ql – Picture freeze (page 13)

Freezes the TV picture.

w; – Screen mode (page 13) wa / – Info / Text reveal

• In digital mode: Displays or removes details of the programme currently being watched.

• In analogue mode: Displays or removes information such as current channel number and screen format.

• In Text mode (page 13): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

• The number 5, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off.

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators

1 MENU (page 19) 2 / – Input select / OK

• In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17).

• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.

3 2 +/-

• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ).

4 PROG +/-/ /

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).

5 1 – Power

Turns the TV on or off.

To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains.

6 – Picture Off / Timer indicator

• Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 22).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set

(only for KDL-37/32/26S40xx, KDL-37/32/26U40xx)

(page 23).

7 1 – Standby indicator

Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

8 " – Power / Timer REC programme indicator

• Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

• Lights up in orange when the timer recording is set (page 14).

• Lights up in red during the timer recording.

9 Remote control sensor

• Receives IR signals from the remote.

• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.

Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.

Watching TV

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to

select a TV channel.

To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 14.

In digital mode

An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner.

: Radio service : Scrambled/Subscription service

: Multiple audio languages available

: Subtitles available : Subtitles available for the hearing impaired : Recommended minimum age for current

programme (from 4 to 18 years)

: Parental Lock

c: Current programme is being recorded

Additional operations

To Do this

Turn on the TV from Standby mode without sound

Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/

Access the Programme index table (in analogue mode only)

Press %. Press 2 +/- to set the volume level.

- (decrease). Press . To select an

analogue channel, press then press .

F/f,

1 Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV.

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.

2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or

ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on the mode.

To access Text

Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: 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 PROG +/-. To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / .

When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page.

Picture Freeze

Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a telephone number or recipe).

1 Press on the remote control. 2 Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the

window.

3 Press to remove the window. 4 Press again to return to normal TV mode.

Not available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, COMP and PC input.

To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast

Press repeatedly to select the desired screen format.

Smart*

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is stretched to fill the screen.

4:3

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts (e.g. non-wide screen TV) in the correct proportions.

Wide

Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

Zoom*

Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

14:9*

Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut

off.

• HD signal source pictures can only be displayed in “Wide” mode .

• You cannot use this function while the digital banner is displayed.

• Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart mode. In such a case, you can select “V-Size” using the “Screen” menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible.

• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 22).

• You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting “Smart” (50Hz), “14:9” or “Zoom”. Press

f to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).

Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme.

Options Description

Close Closes the Tools menu.

Picture Mode See page 20.

Sound Effect See page 21.

Speaker See page 21.

Audio Language (in digital mode only)

Subtitle Setting (in digital mode only)

Sleep Timer See page 23.

Power Saving See page 22.

System Information (in digital mode only)

See page 26.

Displays the system information screen.

Watching TV

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) *

All Categories

1 In digital mode, press . 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in

the following table or displayed on the screen.

Select:

Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

To Do this

Watch a programme Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press .

Turn off the EPG Press .

Sort the programme information by category – Category list

Set a programme to be recorded – Timer REC

Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder

+/- 1 day on/off:

Options:

1 Press the blue button.

F/f to select a category, then press .

2 Press

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

record, then press

2 Press

F/f to select “Timer REC”.

3 Press to set the TV and your VCR/DVD recorder timers.

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

To record the programme you are currently watching, press / .

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

display, then press

F/f to select “Reminder”, then press .

2 Press

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on when the programme is about to start.

/ .

Set the time and date of a programme you want to record – Manual timer REC

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

record, then press

2 Press

F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press . F/f to select the date, then press g.

3 Press 4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3. 5 Press

F/f to select the programme, then press .

6 Press to set the TV and your VCR/DVD recorder timers.

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

To record the programme you are currently watching, press / .

/ .

To Do this

Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list

1 Press / .

F/f to select “Timer list”, then press .

2 Press 3 Press

F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then

press .

F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .

4 Press

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.

5 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

• You can set the timer record function on the TV to automatically operate the recorder only when the connected recorder is compatible with SmartLink. However, this feature may not operate with certain types of recorder, even though it is stated that the recorder is SmartLink compatible. For details please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your recorder.

• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.

• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For details, see “Parental Lock” on page 27.

• If the TV is unplugged or there is a power cut, some programmed events may be cancelled.

Using the Digital Favourite list *

Watching TV

Favourite Set-up Enter Programme number - - Favourites 1

TV3

3/24

K3/300

TVE 1

TVE 2

24H TVE

CLAN TVE

TELEDEPORTE

VEO

Store favourite:

011

012

013

014

015

016

017

018

019

020

Favourites 2

Back:

SETenVEO

Tienda en VEO

NET TV

CUATRO

CNN+

40 LATINO

la Sexta

Telec inco

T5 Estrellas

T5 Sport

RETURN

Digital Favourite list

* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

To Do this

Create your Favourite list for the first time

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add, then press

Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a symbol.

2 Press yellow key to select “Favourites 2”, “Favourites 3” or

“Favourites 4”.

Watch a channel

Turn off the Favourite list

Add or remove channels in the currently edited Favourite list

1 Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists. 2 Press

F/f to select the channel, then press .

Press RETURN.

1 Press the blue button. 2 Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit. 3 Press

F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or remove,

then press .

The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite programmes.

1 Press MENU. 2 Press F/f to select “Digital Favourites”,

then press .

3 Perform the desired operation as shown in

the following table or displayed on the screen.

Remove all channels from the current Favourite list

1 Press the blue button. 2 Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to

edit.

3 Press the blue button. 4 Press

G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.

Audio system

DVD player

PC (HDMI output)

Blu-ray disc player

Digital video

camera

1 2 3

COMPONENT IN

AV2

AV1

DVD player with component output

Hi-Fi audio equipment

Video game

equipment

DVD player

Decoder

S VHS/ Hi8

DVD recorder

VCR

Decoder

CAM card

For service use only

AV3

DVC camcorder

MONO

Headphones

Viewing pictures from connected equipment

Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation.

For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.

For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder

In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number buttons, to select the video channel.

For other connected equipment

Press / to display the connected equipment list. Press then press . (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass without any operation after pressing

F/f.)

When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV Preset” menu under the “Set-up” menu (page 24), that input does not appear in the list.

Symbol on the screen

F/f to select the desired input source,

Description

AV1/ AV1

AV2/ AV2/

AV2

AV3 To see the equipment connected to

HDMI 1* To see the equipment connected to

HDMI 2* To see the equipment connected to

HDMI 3* To see the equipment connected

To see the equipment connected to

SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder.

to If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN socket through a DVIHDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out socket to the audio in HDMI IN socket (page 24).

* ~

• Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 18 to set up this communication.

Symbol on the screen

COMP To see the equipment connected to

Description

PC To see the equipment connected to

It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the "Connector, D-sub 15" (ref. 1793-504-11, available in Sony Service Centre) or equivalent.

To connect Do this

Headphones 9 Connect to the i socket to listen to

sound from the TV on headphones.

Conditional Access Module

(CAM)

Hi-Fi audio equipment qa

To use Pay Per View services. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your CAM. To use the CAM, remove the rubber cover from the CAM slot. Switch off the TV when inserting your CAM into the CAM slot. When you do not use the CAM, we recommend that you replace the cover on the CAM slot.

CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with your authorized dealer.

Connect to the audio output sockets

to listen to the sound from the

TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.

Additional operations

To Do this

Return to normal TV mode

Access the Digital Favourites (in digital mode only)

Change the volume of the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible audio system

Mute the sound of the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible audio system

Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.

Press . For details, see page 15.

Press

2 +/-.

Press

Press again to restore.

Using Optional Equipment

Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment.

Using “Control for

Options Description

Close Closes the Tools menu.

Picture Mode (except PC input mode)

Display Mode (in PC input mode only)

Sound Effect See page 21.

Speaker See page 21.

PIP (in PC input mode only)

H Centre (in PC input mode only)

V Lines (in PC input mode only)

Sleep Timer (except PC input mode)

Power Saving See page 22.

See page 20.

See page 18.

See page 22.

See page 23.

To view two pictures simultaneously – PIP (Picture in Picture)

You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. Connect a PC (page 16), and make sure that images from a PC appear on the screen.

You cannot display resolutions higher than WXGA (1280 × 768 pixels).

1 Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu. 2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .

The picture from the connected PC is displayed with full size and the TV programme is displayed on the right corner. You can use programme screen position.

F/f/G/g to move the TV

3 Press number buttons or PROG +/- to select

the TV channel.

To return to single picture mode Press RETURN.

You can switch the audible picture by selecting “PC Sound/TV Sound” from the Tools menu.

HDMI”

The “Control for HDMI” function allows equipment to control each other using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specified by HDMI. You can perform interlocked control operations between Sony “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment such as a TV, DVD recorder with hard disk and audio system by connecting the equipment with HDMI cables. Be sure to correctly connect and set the compatible equipment to use the “Control for HDMI” function.

To connect the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment

Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with an HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system, in addition to the HDMI cable, be sure to also connect the audio output socket the audio system. For details, see page 16.

To make the “Control for HDMI” settings

“Control for HDMI” must be set on both the TV side and the connected equipment side. See HDMI Set-up (page 24) for the TV side settings. See the operating instructions of the connected equipment for setting details.

“Control for HDMI” functions

• Turns the connected equipment off interlocked with the TV.

• Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected equipment and automatically switches the input to the equipment when the equipment starts to play.

• If you turn on a connected audio system while the TV is on, the input switches to the audio from the audio system.

• Adjusts the volume and mutes the sound of a connected audio system.

of the TV and

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus

“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.

5 External Inputs

Selects equipment connected to your TV.

• To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then press .

6 Settings

Displays the Settings menu where most of the advanced settings and adjustments are performed.

1 Press F/f to select a menu icon, then

press .

2 Press

F/f/G/g to select an option or

adjust a setting, then press .

For details about settings, see page 20 to 27.

The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.

* This function may not be available in some

countries/regions.

Using MENU Functions

1 Press MENU. 2 Press F/f to select an option, then press .

To exit the menu, press MENU.

Digital Favourites

Select:

1 Digital Favourites*

Displays the Favourite list. For details about settings, see page 15.

2 Analogue

Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.

3 Digital*

Returns to the last viewed digital channel.

4 Digital EPG*

Displays the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). For details about settings, see page 14.

Enter:

Exit:

Picture Adjustment menu

Picture Mode

Display Mode

(only in PC mode)

Backlight

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Hue

Sharpness

Selects the picture mode except for PC input source.

“Vivid”: (“Shop”, see page 6). For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: (“Home”, see page 6). For standard picture. Recommended for

home entertainment. “Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by their creators.

Selects the display mode for PC input source.

“Video”: For video images. “Text”: For text, charts or tables.

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

Increases or decreases picture contrast.

Brightens or darkens the picture.

Increases or decreases colour intensity.

Increases or decreases the green tones.

“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Colour Tone

Noise Reduction

Adv. Contrast Enhancer

Reset

“Brightness”, “Colour”, “Sharpness” and “Adv. Contrast Enhancer” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display Mode” is set to “text”.

Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint. “Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint. “Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint.

“Warm” can not be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”.

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode only). “High/Mid/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction. “Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.

“Auto” is not available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, COMP and PC mode.

Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes. It will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.

Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC mode) to the factory settings.

Sound Adjustment menu

Sound Effect

Treble

Bass

Balance

Reset

Dual Sound

Selects the sound mode.

“

Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition

Sound System.” “Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.” “BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with HiFi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width depth and height of sound image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA Sound is compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.

“Dolby Virtual

multi channel system.

“Off”: Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.

• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” changes to “Standard”.

• If headphones are connected, “Sound Effect” changes to “Off”.

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings.

Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

“Stereo”/ “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast. “A”/ “B”/ “Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1,

“B” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.

”

: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a

Using MENU Functions

Auto Volume

Speaker

“Sound Effect”, “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System”.

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be louder than programmes).

Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers. “TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the TV speakers. “Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets. When connected with a “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment, you can turn the connected equipment on interlocked with the TV. This setting must be made after connecting the equipment.

Features menu

Screen

Power Saving

AV2 Output

RGB Centre

Changes the screen format. “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. “Screen Format”: For details about the screen format, see page 13 “V-Size”: Adjust the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.

• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the format of the screen by pressing repeatedly.

• “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.

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.

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / the rear of the TV. If you connect a VCR/ DVD recorder to the

socket, you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets

AV2

of the TV.

“TV”: Outputs a broadcast. “Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen. Not available for

HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, COMP and PC.

Adjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the screen.

This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scarts connectors

AV1

or /

/ AV2

on the rear of the TV.

/ AV2

PC Adjustment

Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.

This option is only available if you are in PC Mode.

“Phase”: Adjust the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear. “Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally. “H Centre”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right. “V Lines”: Corrects the picture lines while viewing an RGB input signal from

the PC connector.

“Power saving”: Turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received. “Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.

Timer

Set-up menu

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer

Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange.

• If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.

• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one minute

before the TV switches to standby mode.

Clock Set

Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted signal.

Timer

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

“Timer Mode”: Selects the desired period. “On Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV. “Off Time”: Sets the time to turn off the TV.

If the TV is unplugged or there is a power cut, some programmed events may be cancelled.

Using MENU Functions

Auto Start Up

Language

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Starts the “first time operation menu” 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 6). However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Tunes in all the available analogue channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6). However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.

1 Press

2 Press

F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then

press

F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press .

Continued

AV Preset

Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source that is not connected to any equipment.

1 Press 2 Press

F/f to select the desired input source, then press .

F/f to select the desired option below, then press .

• AV1 (or AV2/ AV3/ HDMI 1/ HDMI 2/ HDMI 3/ COMP/ PC), VIDEO, DVD,

CABLE, GAME, CAM, SAT

connected equipment.

• “Edit:”: Creates your own label.

1 Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank

space), then press If you input a wrong character:

Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct character.

2 Repeat the procedure in step 1 until the name is completed. 3 Select “OK”, then press .

• “Skip”: Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when you press F/f to select the input source.

: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to

HDMI Set-up

Sound Offset

PC Audio Input

Manual Programme Preset

This is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment side. “Control for HDMI”: This sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment and the TV. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. “Auto Devices Off”: When this is set to “On”, the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment turn on and off interlocked with the TV. “Auto TV On”: When this is set to “On” and if the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is turned on, the TV automatically turns on, and the displays the HDMI input from the connected equipment. “Device List Update”: Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11 “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment can be connected, and up to 5 equipment can be connected to a single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List” when you change the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connections or settings. Select them manually one by one until getting a correct picture for several seconds. “HDMI Device List”: Displays the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible equipments.

Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.

Selects the sound from the connected equipment HDMI 3 (DVI-HDMI) or PC (page 17).

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“LNA”/“Skip”/“Decoder”,

F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then,

press press .

System

Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press 2 Press

F/f to select “System”, then press . F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then press

B/G: For western European countries/regions D/K: For eastern European countries/regions

L: For France I: For the United Kingdom

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), this option may not be available.

Channel 1 Press

2 Press

F/f to select “Channel”, then press . F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial

channels), then press

3 Tune the channels as follows:

If you do not know the channel number (frequency)

Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, the search will stop. To continue searching, press

F/f.

If you know the channel number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or your VCR/ DVD recorder channel number.

4 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press .

Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.

Label

Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel. This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. To input characters, follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit:” (page 24).

AFT

Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

Audio Filter

Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes. If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”.

You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected. “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.

LNA

Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the case of very weak broadcast signals (noisy picture). If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).

Skip

Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)

Decoder

Views and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected directly to scart connector

/ / AV2 via a VCR/ DVD recorder.

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), this option may not be available.

/ AV1, or to scart connector

Using MENU Functions

Confirm

Saves changes made to the “

“Auto Tuning”, “Programme Sorting” and “Manual Programme Preset” are only available in analogue mode.

Manual Programme Preset” settings.

Digital Set-up menu

Some functions may not be available in some countries/regions.

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). For details, see “Autotuning the TV” on page 6.

Programme List Edit

Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the TV.

F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new

1 Press

position.

Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the broadcast you want.

2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:

To remove the digital channel

Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then press

To change the order of the digital channels

Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.

3 Press RETURN.

Digital Manual Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually. 1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to manually

tune, then press

2 When the available channels are found, press

want to store, then press

3 Press

F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the new

channel, then press

Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.

F/f to tune the channel.

F/f to select the channel you

Digital Set-up

Subtitle Set-up

“Subtitle Setting”:

may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). “Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Audio Set-up

“Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected. “Audio Language”: Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme. “Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information if TV channels broadcast such information. “Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.

This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On”.

Banner Mode

“Basic”: Displays programme information with a digital banner. “Full”: Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays

detailed programme information below that banner.

When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids

Radio Display

The screen wallpaper is displayed when listening to a radio broadcast after 20 seconds without pressing any button. You can select the screen wallpaper colour, or display a random colour. To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.

Parental Lock

Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.

1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the instructions of “PIN Code” below.

2 Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted

watching), then press .

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. 3 Press RETURN.

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Technical Set-up

“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as they become available. “Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates, free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option to “Off”. “System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level. “Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/region. “Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and winter time.

• “On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the calendar.

• “Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time Zone”.

CA Module Set-up

Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 16 for the location of the (PCMCIA) socket.

Using MENU Functions

Additional Information

Specifications

Display Unit

Power Requirements:

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

Screen Size:

KDL-37xxxxx: 37 inches KDL-32xxxxx: 32 inches KDL-26xxxxx: 26 inches

Display Resolution:

1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption*:

KDL-37S4xxx/ KDL-37U4xxx/ KDL-37V4xxx: 123 W (Home / Standard mode) 155 W (Shop / Vivid mode) KDL-32S4xxx/ KDL-32U4xxx/ KDL-32V4xxx: 101 W (Home / Standard mode) 129 W (Shop / Vivid mode) KDL-26S4xxx/ KDL-26U4xxx/ KDL-26V4xxx: 69 W (Home / Standard mode) 87 W (Shop / Vivid mode) * For details about “Home mode” or “Shop mode” see

page 6.

Standby Power Consumption*:

KDL-37S4xxx/ KDL-37U4xxx/ KDL-37V4xxx:

0.6 W or less KDL-32S4xxx/ KDL-26S4xxx/ KDL-32U4xxx/ KDL-26U4xxx/ KDL-32V4xxx/ KDL-26V4xxx:

0.7 W or less * Specified standby power is reached after the TV

finishes necessary internal processes.

Dimensions (w × h × d):

KDL-37S4xxx/ KDL-37U4xxx: Approx: 93.1 x 65.5 x 27.9 cm (with stand) Approx: 93.1 x 60.9 x 11.0 cm (without stand) KDL-37V4xxx: Approx: 92.0 x 64.9 x 27.9 cm (with stand) Approx: 92.0 x 61.0 x 11.0 cm (without stand) KDL-32S4xxx/ KDL-32U4xxx: Approx: 80.9 x 58.4 x 24.2 cm (with stand) Approx: 80.9 x 54.2 x 9.9 cm (without stand) KDL-32V4xxx: Approx: 79.4 x 57.7 x 24.2 cm (with stand) Approx: 79.4 x 54.0 x 9.9 cm (without stand) KDL-26S4xxx/ KDL-26U4xxx: Approx: 67.5 x 51.1 x 24.2 cm (with stand) Approx: 67.5 x 46.6 x 9.7 cm (without stand) KDL-26V4xxx: Approx: 65.9 x 50.5 x 24.2 cm (with stand) Approx: 65.9 x 46.6 x 9.5 cm (without stand)

Mass:

KDL-37S4xxx/ KDL-37U4xxx/ KDL-37V4xxx: Approx: 20.5 kg (with stand) Approx: 17.5 kg (without stand) KDL-32S4xxx/ KDL-32U4xxx/ KDL-32V4xxx: Approx: 15.5 kg (with stand) Approx: 13.0 kg (without stand) KDL-26S4xxx/ KDL-26U4xxx/ KDL-26V4xxx: Approx: 12.5 kg (with stand) Approx: 10.0 kg (without stand)

Panel System

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

TV System

Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:

Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C

B/G/H, D/K, L, I

Colour/Video System

Analogue: PAL, SECAM

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML

Aerial

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Channel Coverage

Analogue: 48.25 - 855.25 MHz Digital: VHF/UHF

Terminals

/AV1 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video output.

/ / AV2 (SMARTLINK) 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video output, and SMARTLINK interface. AV3 Video input (phono jack)

AV3 Audio input (phono jacks)

Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

HDMI IN 1, 2, 3

Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i Audio: Two channel linear PCM

32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits PC (see table) Analogue audio (minijack):

500 mVrms, Impedance 47 kilohms

(HDMI IN 3 only)

COMPONENT IN Supported formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Audio input (phono jacks) 500 mVrms Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

PC PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 16)

G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green HD: 1-5 Vp-p VD: 1-5 Vp-p

PC audio input (minijack)

i Headphones jack

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

Sound Output

10 W + 10 W (RMS)

Optional Accessories

- KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/ KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/ KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx:

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500

- KDL-26S40xx/ KDL-26U40xx/ KDL-26V40xx/

KDL-26V42xx:

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL100

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC

- KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/ KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/ KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx:

TV stand SU-FL300M

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Horizontal

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

frequency (kHz)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA

WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA

1280 768 47.8 60 VESA

• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.

• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you will see the message “NO SYNC”.

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard

Guidelines

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3

Horizontal

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

frequency (kHz)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard

Guidelines

Additional Information

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA

Guidelines

WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA

WXGA 1280 768 47.8 60 VESA

WXGA 1360 768 47.7 60 VESA

Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Count how many

between each two second break.

For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc.

2 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn it

off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).

When it is not flashing

1 Check the items in the tables below. 2 If the problem still persists, have your TV

serviced by qualified service personnel.

Picture

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge of the TV.

• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.

No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the scart connector

•Press then select the desired input.

• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

Double images or ghosting (only in analogue mode)

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen (only in analogue mode)

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel (only in analogue mode)

• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 25).

Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear on the screen

• 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.

No colour on programmes

• Select “Reset” (page 20).

No colour or irregular colour when viewing a signal from the sockets

• Check the connection of the IN sockets and check if each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.

Picture freezes or contains blocks on the screen

• Check signal level signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/ cable connection.

/ to display the connected equipment list,

1 (standby) indicator flashes

/ COMPONENT IN

/ COMPONENT

(page 27)

. If signal bar is red (no

• Remove the connected USB device. It can be damaged or not supported by the TV. Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB devices: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/

Sound

No sound, but good picture

• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).

• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 21).

Channels

The desired channel cannot be selected

• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/analogue channel.

Some channels are blank

• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the pay TV service.

• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).

• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

Digital channels are not displayed

• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in your area.

• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

General

Distorted picture and/or sound

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional equipment and the TV.

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.

The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters standby mode)

• Check if the “Sleep Timer” or the “Off Time” are activated (page 23).

• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.

The TV turns on automatically

• Check if the “On Time” is activated (page 23).

Some input sources cannot be selected

• Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 24).

The remote does not function

• Replace the batteries.

A channel cannot be added to the Favourite list

• Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.

HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI Device List”

• Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment.

Not all channels are tuned

• Check support web site for cable provide information. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

You cannot select “Off” in “Control for HDMI”.

• If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment is connected to the TV, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 21).

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