Sony KDL-40V29xx, KDL-40T35xx Operating Manual

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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.

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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 with the same rating of 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 the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 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.

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.

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.

Introduction

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

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.

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.

•TruSurround XT, SRS and (z) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

•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 KDL40T35xx unless otherwise stated.

•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) .............................................	15
Using the Favourite list ..................................................................................................	17
Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................	18
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................	19
Picture menu ...........................................................................................................................	20
Sound menu............................................................................................................................	22
Screen menu...........................................................................................................................	24
Set-up menu............................................................................................................................	25
PC Settings menu ...................................................................................................................	28
Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only) .......................................................................	29
Digital Set-up menu ......................................................................................................	32
Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................	34
Additional Information
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................	37
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................	39
	: for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the accessories

Remote RM-ED008 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Mains lead (Type BF) (1)

Coaxial cable (1)

Cable holder (1)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and slide to open.

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

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

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Sony KDL-40V29xx, KDL-40T35xx Operating Manual

2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR

Connecting an aerial only

Coaxial cable (supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

Connecting an aerial and VCR

3: Preventing the TV from toppling over

Guide up-Start

Mains lead

(supplied)

Coaxial cable (supplied)

Scart lead (not supplied)

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

VCR

4: Bundling the cables

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5: Selecting the language and country/ region

2	1

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

3,4

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220240V 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 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.

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

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”.

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6: Auto-tuning the TV

The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels.

1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 5) 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, this procedure is not required. Go to step 2.

2 Press G/g to select “OK”, then press .

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.

3 When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 29).

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.

Note

When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 under “5: Selecting the language and country/region”, the time must be set from “Clock Set” in the “Set-up” menu (page 26) after performing step 4.

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:

– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

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							10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Installed with stand

30 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

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:

–Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type mains plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing connection.

–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.

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•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:

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

Switches the TV on and off from standby mode.

2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 23)

3 Coloured buttons

• In digital mode (page 15, 17): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus.

• In Analogue Text mode (page 13): 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 format.

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

5 F/f/G/g/ (page 12, 19) 6 TOOLS (page 14, 18, 36)

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

7 MENU (page 19)

8 DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12)

9 Number buttons

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

• In Analogue 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 12)

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

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

qs 2 +/- – Volume qd % – Mute (page 12) qf /– Text (page 13)

qg ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12)

qh / RETURN

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qj – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 15)

qk – Picture freeze (page 13)

Freezes the TV picture.

ql – Screen mode (page 13)

Changes the screen format when repeatedly pressed (displays the current screen format when pressed only once).

w; / – Input select / Text hold

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

•In Analogue Text mode: Holds the current page.

Tip

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

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators

(page 19)

– Input select/OK

• In TV mode (page 18): 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 +/-/

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

• In TV menu: Moves through the options left

(

) or right (

4 PROG +/-/ /

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

(-) channel.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options up

(

) or down (

5 1 – Power

Switches the TV on or off.

– Timer REC programme/Picture Off/

Timer indicator

• Lights up in orange when the Timer recording

is set (page 15, 16).

• Lights up in green when the picture is

switched off (page 26).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set

(page 25).

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/Light sensor

(page 26)

• Receives IR signals from the remote.

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

Note

Make sure that the TV is completely switched 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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Watching TV

2 2

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.

To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits within two seconds.

To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15.

In digital mode

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

:Interactive service is available (Digital Text)

: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

Additional operations

To	Do this

Turn off the TV	Press "/1.
temporarily
(Standby mode)

Turn on the TV	Press %. Press 2 +/- to set the
from Standby mode	volume level.
without sound

Turn off the TV	Press 1 on the TV (top side).
	Note
	To disconnect the TV completely,
	pull the plug from the mains.

Adjust the volume	Press 2 + (increase)/
	- (decrease).

Mute the sound	Press %. Press again to restore.

Access the	Press . To select an analogue
Programme index	channel, press F/f, then press
table (in analogue	.
mode only)	To access the Input signal index
	table, see page 18.

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To access Digital Text

Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text.

Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /.

When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text, follow the instructions on the screen.

To exit Digital Text, press RETURN. To move around, press F/f/G/g.

To select items, press and the number buttons. To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.

To access Analogue Text

In analogue mode, 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 /.

Tips

•Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text errors may occur.

•Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For information on the use of the service, select the index page.

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

To freeze the picture

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

1 Press .

The frozen picture is displayed on the left of the screen. You can watch a moving picture on the right.

2 Press again to return to normal TV mode.

Note

This function is not available for a PC input source.

To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast

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

Smart*

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

4:3

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

Wide

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

Zoom*

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

14:9*

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

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

Tips

•Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 24).

•You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting Smart (50 Hz), Zoom or 14:9. Press F/f to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles).

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

•Select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust for 720p or 1080i source pictures with edge portions cut off.

Continued

TV Watching

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+ 28 hidden pages