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.
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.
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.
Notes on Digital TV
function
• Any functions related to Digital TV
() will only work in countries or
areas where DVB-T (MPEG-2 and
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) digital terrestrial
signals are broadcast or where you have
access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) 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.
• Your cable provider ma y charge a fee for
their services, or require you to agree to
its terms and conditions of business.
• This TV set complies with DVB-T and
DVB-C specifications, but compatibility
with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and
DVB-C digital cable broadcasts are not
guaranteed.
• Some Digital TV functions may not be
available in some countries/areas and
DVB-C cable may not operate correctly
with some providers.
For a list of compatible cable providers,
refer to the support web site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/
DVBC/
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• The illustrations used in this manual are
of the KDL-40V58xx unless otherwise
state.
• The "x" that appear on the model name,
correspond to numeric digits related to
colour variation.
Trademark information
is a registered trademark of the DVB
Project.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are
trademarks and/or service marks of Digita l
Living Network Alliance.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“BRAVIA” and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“XMB™” and “XrossMediaBar” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT.
FREESAT and the FREESAT logo are
registered trade marks of Freesat (UK) Ltd
and are used under licence.
FREESAT Logo (c) Freesat (UK) Ltd.
The Channel logos are trade marks and
copyright of their respective owners.
arrow marks that guide the screw holes
using the supplied screws.
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• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).
2: Connecting an aerial/Set
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD
recorder)
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
DVD recorder) with SCART
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
DVD recorder) with HDMI
Start-up Guide
• Screw the satellite connector softly with hand, do
not use any tool.
• TV must be switched off when connecting satellite
antenna.
3: Preventing the TV from
toppling over
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1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,
not supplied) in the TV stand.
2Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw and the machine
screw with a strong cord.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
4: Bundling the cables
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• Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord
together with other cables.
5: Performing the initial
Set-up
Satellite Auto Tuning: Confirm that the
tuning settings are the same that your
satellite settings.
Digital Auto Tuning: When you select
“Cable”, we recommend that you select
“Quick Scan” for quick tuning. Set
“Frequency” and “Network ID” according
to the information supplied from your
cable provider. If no channel is found
using “Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan”
(though it may take some time).
For a list of compatible cable providers,
refer to the support web site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/
DVBC/
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• You can also tune channels manually.
Programme Sorting: If you want to
change the order of analogue channels,
follow the steps in “Programme Sorting”.
Eco Preset: When you select “Yes”, the
“Eco” settings are changed into
recommended values to reduce power
consumption.
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket.
2 Press 1 on the TV.
When you switch on the TV for the first
time, the Language menu appears on the
screen.
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Adjusting the viewing angle
of the TV
This TV can be adjusted within the angles
shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Top view
Front
Detaching the Table-Top
Stand from the TV
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks
of the TV.
• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any
reason other than to wall-mount the TV.
Start-up Guide
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Safety
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-mount bracket)
8 mm - 12 mm
30 cm
10 cm10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around
the set.
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
Leave at least this space around
the set.
WallWall
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:
– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with
the Wall-mount bracket when attaching
the mounting hooks to the TV set. The
supplied screws are designed so that they
are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when
measured from the attaching surface of
the mounting hook.
The diameter and length of the screws
differ depending on the Wall-mount
bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied
may result in internal damage to the TV
set or cause it to fall, etc.
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.
• 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
• Leave space around the TV set as shown
• It is strongly recommended that you use
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insert anything in the cabinet.
below.
a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to
provide adequate air-circulation.
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Installed on the wall
Installed with stand
• 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.
Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire,
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
– Use only mains leads supplied by
Sony, not other suppliers.
– Insert the plug fully into the mains
socket.
– Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC
supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug
the mains lead for your safety and take
care not to catch your feet on the
cables.
– Disconnect the mains lead from the
mains socket before working on or
moving the TV set.
– Keep the mains lead away from heat
sources.
– Unplug the mains plug and clean it
regularly. If the plug is covered with
dust and it picks up moisture, its
insulation may deteriorate, which
could result in a fire.
Notes
• 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.
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:
• To prevent the spread of fire,
keep candles or other open
flames away from this product
• Places that are hot, humid, or excessively
at all time.
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. 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.
• 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.
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation
openings is recommended to ensure to
proper ventilation.
• 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.
• This product has been tested and found
to compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC Directive for using connection
cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Batteries
• 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 the 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.
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. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 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.
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