Sony KDL-37S40xx, KDL-32S40xx, KDL-26S40xx, KDL-37U40xx, KDL-32U40xx Operating Instructions

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LCD Digital Colour TV

Operating Instructions

KDL-37S40xx KDL-37V40xx

KDL-32S40xx KDL-37V42xx

KDL-26S40xx KDL-32V40xx

KDL-37U40xx KDL-32V42xx

KDL-32U40xx KDL-26V40xx

KDL-26U40xx KDL-26V42xx

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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.

Please refer to the illustration that actually equipped with the product.

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, 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.

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.

D I G I T A L

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•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.

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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		GB
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.

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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)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

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

3 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.

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

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3: Connecting an	4: Preventing the TV
aerial/ VCR/ DVD	from toppling over
recorder
Connecting an aerial/cable Terrestrial signal
or cable
Coaxial cable

Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder

Guide up-Start

Coaxial cable

Terrestrial signal or cable

Scart lead

Coaxial cable

VCR/ DVD recorder

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

2 Install a machine screw (M6 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

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6: Selecting the language, country/region and location

3,4,5

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

2 Press 1 on the TV.

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:

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 .

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

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 Press .

Do you want to start automatic tuning?

Back:

Start:

Cancel: MENU

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

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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.

3 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.

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 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

3 Press G/g/f to select “Start”.

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

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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

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

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

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

sPlace the TV set on a stable, level surface.

sOnly qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

sFor 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

sBe 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

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount

bracket) Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

Transporting

sBefore transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

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

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

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

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

sWhen 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.

Ventilation

sNever cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

sLeave space around the TV set as shown below.

sIt 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							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.

sTo 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

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.

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Notes

sDo not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

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

sDo not modify the mains lead.

sDo not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

sDo not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead.

sDo not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

sDo 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:

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

sIf 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

sIf 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.

sAs 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.

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

For children

sDo not allow children to climb on the TV set.

sKeep 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

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

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

LCD Screen

sAlthough 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.

sDo 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.

sIf 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.

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

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

sThe 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.

sTo 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.

sNever 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.

sPeriodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

sWhen 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

sObserve the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

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

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

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

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

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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 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 12): 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 12): Selects the next () or previous () page.

qs % – Mute the sound qd 2 +/- – Volume qf /– Text (page 12)

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 12): 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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