Sony KDL-40WE5, KDL-46WE5 Operating Manual

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Operating Instructions

KDL-46WE5

KDL-40WE5

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 oper ation 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/

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 Digital Living Network Alliance.

GUIDE Plus+™ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE Plus+™ SYSTEM.

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.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety Information............................................................................................................................ 8

Precautions.......................................................................................................................................9

Remote and TV Controls/Indicators.............................................................................................10

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................ .. .................................. ... ................................................. 15

Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual ......................................................................................................................... 16

Navigating through the Instruction Manual ................................................................................ 16

Additional Information

Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)........................................................................ 17

Specifications.................................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 21

Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 8). Retain this manual for future reference.

Start-up Guide

Push and lift the cover to open.

Before Use

To check the accessories

Mains lead (Type C-6)* (1)

Stand (1) and screws (4)

RM-ED016 / RM-ED016W Remote (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

* Do not remove the ferrite cores.

To insert batteries into the remote

1: Attaching the stand

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care

not to interfere with cables.

3 Fix the TV to the stand according to the

arrow marks that guide the screw holes using the supplied screws.

• 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)

Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)

Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART

3: Preventing the TV from toppling over

Start-up Guide

Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,

not supplied) in the TV stand.

2 Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3 Tie the wood screw and the machine

screw with a strong cord.

4: Bundling the cables

• Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord together with other cables.

5: Performing the initial Set-up

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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/

Programme Sorting: Changes the order

of analogue channels stored in the TV.

1 Press F/f to select the channel you

want to move to a new position, then press .

2 Press F/f to select the new position

for the channel, then press .

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket. 2 Switch ENERGY SAVING SWITCH on

(page 10).

3 Press 1 on the TV.

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.

Eco Preset: When you select “Yes”, the

“Eco” settings are changed into recommended values to reduce power consumption.

To Set-up GUIDE Plus+™ System

(only when GUIDE Plus+™ System is available)*

* Conditions for setting up this feature:

– you can receive digital broadcasting. – when “Antenna” is selected in “5: Performing

the initial Set-up”.

1 Enter postal code of region you live using

F/f/G/g/.

• Enter from the left, when the postal code is fewer than seven digits.

2 Select language for GUIDE Plus+.

Top view

Front

This step will be skipped if any one of the following languages is selected in “5: Performing the initial Set-up”: “English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”, “Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands”.

3 GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.

The initial download may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding. Once you have received the first download of TV listings data, all future downloads will be done automatically.

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV

• 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

Safety

Mounting Hook Hook attachment on rear

of TV set

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount bracket)

8 mm - 12 mm

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

30 cm

10 cm

6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

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

insert anything in the cabinet.

below.

a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

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.

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 at all time.

• 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.

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