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.
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.
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 (
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.
• 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.
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
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2: Connecting an aerial/
3: Preventing the TV
Start-up Guide
VCR
Connecting an aerial only
Mains lead (supplied)
Connecting an aerial and VCR
from toppling over
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
2
3
1
Mains lead
(supplied)
Scart lead (not
supplied)
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
VCR
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
4: Bundling the cables
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5: Selecting the
language and country/
region
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language
displayed on the menu screens, then press
.
2
1
2
3,4
3,4
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.
When the TV is in standby mode (the
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on
the remote to switch on the TV.
1 (standby)
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.
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4
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.
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.
Start-up Guide
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.
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Installed with stand
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.
30 cm
10 cm10 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
is blocked.
Wall
Air circulation
is blocked.
Wall
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.
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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.
• 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.
– 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.
When:
– Mains lead is damaged.
– Poor fitting of mains socket.
– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having
something thrown at it.
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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).
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
6789
1 (page 19)
2/ – 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.
6 – 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
Watching TV
1
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
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3
3
: Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
: Current programme is being recorded
Additional operations
ToDo this
Turn off the TV
temporarily
(Standby mode)
Press "/1.
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.
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Turn on the TV
from Standby mode
without sound
Turn off the TVPress 1 on the TV (top side).
Adjust the volumePress 2 + (increase)/
Mute the soundPress %. Press again to restore.
Access the
Programme index
table (in analogue
mode only)
Press %. Press 2 +/- to set the
volume level.
Note
To disconnect the TV completely,
pull the plug from the mains.
- (decrease).
Press . To select an analogue
channel, press
.
To access the Input signal index
table, see page 18.
F/f, then press
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
To select items, press and the number buttons.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.
F/f/G/g.
Smart*
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an
imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is
stretched to fill the screen.
4:3
Watching TV
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.
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
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.
F/f to move up or
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