Sony KDL-32U2530 User Manual [ru]

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LCD Digital Colour TV

KDL-40U25xx KDL-32U25xx KDL-26U25xx

Operating Instructions

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

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Перед включением телевизора прочтите раздел “Сведения по безопасности” этого руководства. Сохраняйте данное руководство для справок в будущем.

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For useful information about Sony products

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Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony

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.

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.

• The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL-32U2520 unless otherwise state.

• The "xx" that appears on the model name, corresponds to two numeric digits related to colour variation.

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 broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where you live.

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

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some countries.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information .....................................................................................................................7

Precautions ...............................................................................................................................8

Overview of the remote ..........................................................................................................9

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................10

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................................................................................................10

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .............................................12

Using the Favourite list ..................................................................................................13

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................14

Picture Adjustment menu ........................................................................................................15

Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................16

Features menu ........................................................................................................................17

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................18

Digital Set-up menu .......................................................................................................20

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................21

Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................23

Additional Information

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................25

: for digital channels only

Start-up Guide

1: Checking the accessories

Remote RM-ED007 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40U25xx)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR

Connecting an aerial only

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

Connecting an aerial and VCR

Notes

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. Please consult your local authority.

• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

Scart lead (not supplied)

RF lead

(not supplied)

VCR

3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV

from toppling over

Start-up Guide

(only for KDL-40U25xx)

Selecting the language

and country/region

3,4

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

2 Press 1 on the TV (top side).

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. When the TV is in standby mode (the indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.

1 (standby)

Continued

3 Press F/f to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

6: Auto-tuning the TV

After selecting the language and country/region, a message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears on the screen. The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels.

Select:

Confirm:

4 Press F/f to select the country/region in

which you will operate the TV, then press

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Select:

If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region. The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto-tuning the TV”.

Confirm:

1 Press .

Back:

Start:

The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, please be patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connections

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

Cancel:

2 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 18).

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

3 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

Installed with stand

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

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including: – KDL-40U25xx:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

– KDL-32U25xx/KDL-26U25xx:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

Transporting

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.

• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown on the right. Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen.

• When lifting or moving the TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.

• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wallmount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

30 cm

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

• 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.

Wall

Air circulation is blocked.

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 Sony mains leads, not those of other brands. – 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.

Leave at least this space around the set.

10 cm

Continued

Notes

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

• Do not modify the mains lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

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

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:

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.

• 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.

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the 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.

Viewing the TV

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Overview of the remote

1 "/1 – TV standby

Switches the TV on and off from standby mode.

Note

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

2 – Screen mode (page 11) 3 Coloured buttons

• In digital mode (page 12, 13): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus.

• In Text mode (page 11): Used for Fastext.

4 / – Info / Text reveal

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

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

• In Text mode (page 11): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).

5 F/f/G/g/ (page14) 6 Picture Freeze (page 11)/

• In TV mode: Freezes the TV picture.

• In PC mode: Displays a small picture (PIP).

7 MENU (page 14) 8 DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 10) 9 Number buttons

• In TV mode: Selects channels. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits within two seconds.

• 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 +/- (page 10)

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

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

qs 2 +/- – Volume qd % – Mute qf

/ – Text (page 11)

qg ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 10) qh / RETURN

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qj – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 12) qk – Picture mode (page 15) ql 9 – Sound effect (page 16) w; – Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode (page 21): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

• In Text mode (page 11): Holds the current page.

PIP in PC Mode (page 11)

Tip

The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

Overview of the TV

Watching TV

buttons and indicators

1 MENU (page 14) 2 / – Input select/OK

• In TV mode (page 21): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

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

3 2 +/-/G/g

• Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.

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

4 PROG +/-/F/f

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

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

5 1 – Power

Switches the TV on or off.

Note

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 17).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set (page 18).

• Lights up in red when digital REC starts in standby mode.

7 1 – Standby indicator

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

8 " – Power indicator

Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.

9 Remote control sensor

g).

f).

F) or

Watching TV

1 Press 1 on the TV (top side) 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.

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to

select a TV channel.

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

: Current programme is being recorded

3 Press to cancel.

Tip

The sound is output from the small picture.

To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast

Press repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, Zoom, or 14:9.

Smart*

Watching TV

Additional operations

To Do this

Access the Programme index table (in analogue mode only)

Press . To select an analogue channel, press

F/f, then press

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 / .

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.

Tip

Not available for AV3, AV5, AV6 and

AV7.

PIP in PC Mode (Picture in Picture)

In PC mode, displays a small picture of the last channel selected.

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

window.

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.

Tips

• Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 17).

• You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting Smart, 14:9, or Zoom. Press (e.g., to read subtitles).

F/f to move up or down

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

1 In digital mode, press to display the

Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).

2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in

the following table.

Note

Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it.

To Do this

Watch a current programme Press while the current programme is selected.

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

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

Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list

1 Press the blue button. 2 Press

3 Press .

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

2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.

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

2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press to automatically display the selected programme

Note

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

1 Press . 2 Press 3 Press 4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3. 5 Press

1 Press . 2 Press 3 Press

4 Press g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

F/f/G/g to select a category. The category name is

displayed on the side.

The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the current programmes from the category selected.

record.

F/f to select “Timer REC”.

A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

display.

F/f to select “Reminder”.

when the programme starts.

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information.

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

F/f to select the programme, then press to set the

TV and your VCR timers.

A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

F/f to select “Timer list”. F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then

press .

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

Tip

You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”.

Notes

• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for SMARTLINK compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SMARTLINK compatible, a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer.

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

• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for pin code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock” on page 20.

Using the Favourite list

The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify.

To Do this

Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list

when you select “Digital Favourites” in the “MENU” for the first time.

1 Press to select “Yes”. 2 Press 3 Press .

F/f to select the channel you want to add.

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

Watching TV

Add or remove channels in the Favourite list

Remove all channels from the Favourite list

1 Press the blue button.

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

2 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove. 3 Press . 4 Press the blue button to return to the Favourite list.

1 Press the blue button. 2 Press the yellow button.

A display appears to confirm that you want to delete all channels from the Favourite list.

3 Press G to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus

“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

Digital Favourites

2,3

Exit:

Menu Description

Digital Favourites (in digital mode only)

Launches the Favourite list. For details about settings, see page 13.

Select:

Enter:

2 Press F/f to select an option. 3 Press to confirm a selected option.

To exit the menu, press MENU.

Programme List (in analogue mode

only)

Analogue (in digital mode only)

Digital (in digital mode only)

Digital EPG (in digital mode only)

External Inputs

Settings

Allows you to select TV programs from a list of channel labels.

• To watch the desired channel, select the channel, then press .

• To assign a label to a program, see page 19.

Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.

Returns to the last viewed digital channel.

Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). For details about settings, see page 12.

Selects equipment connected to your TV.

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

• To assign a label to an external input, see page 18.

Opens the Settings menu screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed. Select a menu icon, select an option and make the desired change or adjustment using For details about settings, see page 15 to 20.

F/f/G/g.

Picture Adjustment menu

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode

Backlight

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Hue

Sharpness

Colour Tone

Reset

Noise Reduction

Back:

Select:

Picture Mode

Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Hue

Sharpness Colour Tone

Reset Noise Reduction

You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 14).

Enter:

Custom

Max

Warm

Auto

Exit:

Selects the picture mode.

• “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

• “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.

• “Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.

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.

Tip

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

Sharpens or softens the picture.

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.

Tip

“Warm” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”.

Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.

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

• “Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.

• “High/Mid/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.

Using MENU Functions

Sound Adjustment menu

Sound Adjustment

Sound Effect

Tre ble

Bass

Balance

Reset

Dual Sound

Auto Volume

TV Speakers

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Standard

Mono

Exit:

Sound Effect 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 Hi-Fi 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

Treble Bass Balance Reset Dual Sound

Auto Volume

TV Speakers

electronic games.

• “Dolby Virtual channel system.

• “Off”: Flat response.

Tips

• You can change sound effect by pressing 9 repeatedly.

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

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.

Tip

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

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

Turns off the TV speakers e.g. to listen to the sound through external audio equipment connected to the TV.

• “On”: the sound is output from the TV speakers.

• “One Time Off”: the TV speakers are temporarily turned off allowing you to listen to the sound from external audio equipment.

• “Permanent Off”: the TV speakers are permanently turned off allowing you to

listen to the sound from external audio equipment.

Tips

• To turn on the TV speakers again, change to on.

• The “One Time Off” option automatically returns to “On” when the TV set is switched off.

• “Sound Adjustment” options are not available if “One Time Off” or “Permanent Off” have

been selected.

”

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

You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 14).

Features menu

Featur es

Screen

Power Saving

Adv. Contrast Enhancer

AV2 Output

RGB Center

PC Adjustment

Timer

Back:

Select:

Screen

Power Saving

Adv. Contrast Enhancer

AV2 Output

RGB Center

PC Adjustment

You can select the options listed below on the Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 14).

Enter:

Standard

Exit:

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 11

• “Vertical Size”: Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when the screen format is set to Smart.

Tips

• 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.

Automatically adjusts "Backlight" to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the picture. It will increase the contrast distinction of the picture.

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the TV. If you connect a VCR to the / 2 socket, you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

• “TV”: Outputs a broadcast.

“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the

/ 3, HDMI IN 6, HDMI IN 7 and PC sockets).

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

Tip

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

or 2/ 2 on the rear of the TV.

1/ 1

Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.

Tip

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 Center”: 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.

Using MENU Functions

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.

Tips

• 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.

Set Up

System Information

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

AV Preset

Sound Offset

Manual Programme Preset

Digital Set Up

Back:

Select:

System Information Auto Start-up

Language Country

Auto Tuning Programme Sorting

AV Preset

You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 14).

Enter:

English

Exit:

Displays the current software version and the signal level.

Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels.

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Selects the country/region where you operate the TV. Tip

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

Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

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 .

Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets.

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/ AV4/ PC/ HDMI 1/HDMI 2), VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, GAME,

CAM, SAT

: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.

• “Edit”: Creates your own label. (Not available for PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2)

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

Sound Offset Manual Programme

Preset

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

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press .

System

Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press 2 Press

Note

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 5), this option may not be available.

Channel 1 Press

2 Press

3 Tune the channels as follows:

4 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press . 5 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.

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”.

Notes

• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.

• “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.

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

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

channels), then press

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

If you know the channel number (frequency)

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

F/f.

f to select “OK”, then press .

Using MENU Functions

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 / 1, or to scart connector / 2 via a VCR.

Note

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 5), this option may not be available.

Digital Set-up menu

Set Up

System Information

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

AV Preset

Sound Offset

Manual Programme Preset

Digital Set Up

Back:

Select:

Digital Tuning

English

Enter:

Exit:

Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu.

Digital Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available digital channels.

Programme List Edit

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

Digital Manual Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually.

Digital Set Up Displays the “Digital Set Up” menu.

Subtitle Setting

Displays digital subtitles on the screen.

Subtitle Language

Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Audio Language

Selects the language used for a programme.

Audio Type

Increases the sound level when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected.

Parental Lock

Sets an age restriction for programmes.

PIN Code

Sets a PIN code for the first time, or allows you to change your PIN code.

Tip

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Technical Set-up

Displays the Technical Set-up menu. “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 select the correct time zone for your country.

CA Module Set-up

Allows you to access a Pay Per View service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 21 for the location of the (PCMCIA) socket.

You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 14).

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment

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

Connecting to the TV (side)

To connect Do this

Conditional Access Module (CAM) A

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.

S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder

S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder B

Headphones C Connect to the i socket to listen to

Connect to the S video socket

4 or the video socket 4, and the audio sockets 4. To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the video socket

4 and the S video socket

4 at the same time. If you connect mono equipment, connect to the L socket 4, and set “Dual Sound” to “A” (page 16).

sound from the TV on headphones.

Additional operations

To Do this

Access the Input signal index table

Press to access the Input signal index table. (Then, only in analogue mode, press select an input source, press then press .

g.) To

F/f,

Using Optional Equipment

Headphones

Connecting to the TV (rear)

DVD player with component output

DVD

player Digital

satellite

receiver

DVD

player Digital

satellite

receiver

To connect Do this

PC D Connect to the PC /

sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites.

Digital satellite receiver or DVD player E, F

DVD player with component output

Video game equipment, DVD player or decoder

Connect to the HDMI IN 6 or 7 socket if the equipment has a HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input from the equipment. If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 7 socket through a DVI - HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 7 sockets.

Notes

• The HDMI sockets only support

the following video inputs: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. To connect a PC, please use the PC

socket.

• Be sure to use only an HDMI

cable that bears the HDMI logo.

Connect to the component sockets and the audio sockets / 3.

Connect to the scart socket /

1. When you connect the decoder, the scrambled signal from the TV tuner is output to the decoder, then the unscrambled signal is output from the decoder.

Video game equipment

DVD player

Decoder

DVD recorder

VCR

Decoder

Hi-Fi

DVD recorder or VCR that supports

SMARTLINK I

Hi-Fi audio equipment J

Connect to the scart socket /

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

Connect to the audio output sockets to listen to the sound from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.

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 (page 4)

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

For other connected equipment

Press / repeatedly until the correct input symbol (see below) appears on the screen.

AV1/ AV1, AV2/ AV2: Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart socket / 1 or 2. appears only if an RGB source has been connected.

AV3: Component input signal through the Y, P sockets / 3, and audio input signal through the L, R sockets / 3.

B/CB, PR/CR

To Do this

Access the Input signal index table

Press to access the Input signal index table. (Then, only in analogue mode, press select an input source, press then press .

g.) To

F/f,

Using Optional Equipment

AV4/ AV4: Video input signal through the video socket 4, and audio input signal through the L (MONO), R audio sockets 4. appears only if the equipment is connected to the S video socket 4 instead of the video socket 4, and S video input signal is input through the S video socket 4.

5: RGB input signal through the PC connectors 5, and audio input signal through the socket .

AV6/ AV7: Digital audio/video signal is input through the HDMI IN 6, 7 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio out socket.

Additional operations

To Do this

Return to the normal TV operation

Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.

Additional Information

Specifications

Display Unit

Power Requirements:

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

Screen Size:

KDL-40U25xx: 40 inches KDL-32U25xx: 32 inches KDL-26U25xx: 26 inches

Display Resolution:

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

Power Consumption:

KDL-40U25xx: 190 W or less KDL-32U25xx: 115 W or less KDL-26U25xx: 100 W or less

Standby Power Consumption*:

KDL-40U25xx: 0.8 W or less KDL-32U25xx: 1 W or less KDL-26U25xx: 1 W or less * Specified standby power is reached after the TV

finishes necessary internal processes.

Dimensions (w × h × d):

KDL-40U25xx:

Approx. 988 × 687 × 270 mm (with stand) Approx. 988 × 653 × 128 mm (without stand)

KDL-32U25xx:

Approx. 797 × 580 × 220 mm (with stand) Approx. 797 × 548 × 125 mm (without stand)

KDL-26U25xx:

Approx. 663 × 503 × 220 mm (with stand) Approx. 663 × 472 × 128 mm (without stand)

Mass:

KDL-40U25xx:

Approx. 24,0 kg (with stand) Approx. 21,0 kg (without stand)

KDL-32U25xx:

Approx. 15,0 kg (with stand) Approx. 13,0 kg (without stand)

KDL-26U25xx:

Approx. 12,0 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:

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

Digital: DVB-T

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: VHF: E2–E12

UHF: E21–E69 CATV: S1–S20

HYPER: S21–S41 D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69 L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69 I: UHF B21–B69

Digital: VHF/UHF

Terminals

/1 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video output.

/ 2 (SMARTLINK) 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video output, and SMARTLINK interface.

3 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

P 3 Audio input (phono jacks) 500 mVrms Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

4 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

4 Video input (phono jack)

4 Audio input (phono jacks)

Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

PC PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 22)

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)

HDMI IN 6, 7

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

32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits

Analogue audio (phono jacks):

500 mVrms, Impedance 47 kilohms (HDMI IN 7 only)

i Headphones jack

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

Sound Output

KDL-40U25xx: 10 W + 10 W (RMS) KDL-32U25xx: 10 W + 10 W (RMS) KDL-26U25xx: 10 W + 10 W (RMS)

Supplied Accessories

Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.

Optional Accessories

• Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-40U25xx) SU-WL31 (for KDL-32U25xx / KDL-26U25xx)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

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”.

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard

Troubleshooting

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

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

1 Measure how long the 1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.

For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.

2 Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or

Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).

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

Problem Cause/Remedy

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound

No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the scarts or HDMI IN socket

Double images or ghosting

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes)

• Check the aerial connection.

• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (top side).

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

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press / repeatedly until the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

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

• When connecting any equipment to the HDMI IN 6, 7 socket or when changing the resolution, some dots can appear blinking on the screen for a few seconds. HDMI signal decoding is in progress and it does not indicate a malfunction.

• Check aerial/cable connections.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

• 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).

• 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 connection.

• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.

Additional Information

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