Sony KDL-37P30xx, KDL-37U30, KDL-37U30xx, KDL-40P30, KDL-40U30 User Manual

3-273-475-12(1)

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LCD Digital Colour TV

Operating Instructions

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

KDL-40P30xx

KDL-40U30xx

KDL-37P30xx

KDL-37U30xx

KDL-32P30xx

KDL-32U30xx

KDL-26P30xx

KDL-26U30xx

KDL-40P30xx

KDL-40U30xx

KDL-26S30xx

KDL-26T28xx

KDL-37P30xx

KDL-37U30xx

KDL-26S28xx

KDL-26T26xx

KDL-32P30xx

KDL-32U30xx

KDL-26P30xx

KDL-26U30xx

KDL-26S30xx

KDL-26T28xx

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KDL-26S28xx

KDL-26T26xx

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© 2008 Sony Corporation

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 10 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used.

When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 10 AMP FUSE otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

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

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.

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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.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 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

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.

D I G I T A L

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•The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL-26S28xx unless otherwise state.

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

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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide	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 .......................................................................................	16

Using Optional Equipment

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Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................	17
Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................	18
Using HDMI control .................................................................................................................	19
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................	20
Picture Adjustment menu ........................................................................................................	21
Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................	23
Features menu ........................................................................................................................	25
Set-up menu............................................................................................................................	27
Digital Set-up menu .......................................................................................................	30
Additional Information
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................	32
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................	34
	: for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the accessories

Remote RM-ED009 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Stand (1)

Screws for stand (3)

Screws for stand (4) (KDL-40P30xx, KDL-37P30xx, KDL-40U30xx, KDL-37U30xx)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

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•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 batteries. 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.

2: Attaching the stand

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand.

Stand

2 Release the protection bag and take out the TV set.

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

4 Take out the screws from the accessory bag.

KDL-32P30xx

KDL-26P30xx

KDL-32U30xx

KDL-26U30xx

KDL-26S30xx

KDL-26S28xx

KDL-26T28xx

KDL-26T26xx

KDL-40P30xx

KDL-37P30xx

KDL-40U30xx

KDL-37U30xx

5 Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied screws.

KDL-32P30xx

KDL-26P30xx

KDL-32U30xx

KDL-26U30xx

KDL-40P30xx KDL-26S30xx

KDL-37P30xx KDL-26S28xx

KDL-40U30xx KDL-26T28xx

KDL-37U30xx KDL-26T26xx

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If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 2 N·m (20 kgf·cm)

	3: Connecting an aerial/
											up-Start
	VCR/ DVD recorder
											Guide
	Connecting an aerial only
	Coaxial cable

Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder

Coaxial cable

Scart lead

Coaxial cable

VCR

Continued

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4: Preventing the TV	6: Selecting the language,
from toppling over	country/region and
	location

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand.

2 Install a machine screw (M5 x 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

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

5: Bundling the cables

3,4,5

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.

3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press .

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

Select: Confirm:

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

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

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.

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

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location		Home
		Shop

Back: Select: Confirm:

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

7: Auto-tuning the TV

1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 4) and start play back.

The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto-tuning.

If no VCR is connected to the TV, skip this step.

2 Press .

Do you want to start automatic tuning?

Back:

Start:

Cancel: MENU

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.

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connection

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

3 When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 27).

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

4 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

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When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 (page 7), the time must be set after performing step 4.

Detaching the TableTop Stand from the TV

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

KDL-40P30xx	KDL-32P30xx
KDL-37P30xx	KDL-26P30xx
KDL-40U30xx	KDL-32U30xx
KDL-37U30xx	KDL-26U30xx
	KDL-26S30xx
	KDL-26S28xx
	KDL-26T28xx
	KDL-26T26xx

Guide up-Start

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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-40P30xx/ KDL-37P30xx/ KDL-32P30xx/ KDL-40U30xx/ KDL-37U30xx/ KDL-32U30xx:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500.

–KDL-26P30xx/ KDL-26U30xx/ KDL-26S30xx/ KDL-26S28xx/ KDL-26T28xx/ KDL-26T26xx:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL100.

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							10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm

10 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	Air circulation
is blocked.	is blocked.

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 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.

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.

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

•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:

•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.

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

•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.

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Overview of the remote

1 "/1 – TV standby

Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.

2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 23)

3 Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 16)

4 / – Input select / Text hold

•In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 18).

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

5 F/f/G/g/

6 TOOLS (page 13, 19)

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

7 MENU (page 20)

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 brief details of the programme currently being watched.

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

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

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•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.

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators

1	(page 20)
2	/ – Input select / OK

• In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 18).

• 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.

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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 25).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set (page 26).

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.

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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.

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