Sony KLV-L32M1, KE-P42M1 User Manual

LCD Colour TV PDP Colour TV

Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

2-148-999-52(1)

KLV-L32M1 KE-P42M1

 2004 Sony Corporation

Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug comply ing with BS1363 is fitted to this e qui pment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplie d nee d t o be re pl aced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by AS T A or BSI t o BS 1362 (i.e. marked with

or ) must be used.

When an alternative type of plug i s used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circu it shoul d be prot ected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this eq ui pm ent has a detachable fuse co ve r, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you cha nge the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cove r. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartm en t with a blade screwdriv er , and replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for t he soc ke t outlets in your home, it should be cu t off and an appropriate plug fitted i n accordance with the following instructions:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the ma in s lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mar kings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol low s: The wire which is coloured gr een-and-yellow must be conn ected to the terminal in th e pl u g whi ch is mar k ed by th e letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or g reen-and-yellow . The wire which is coloured blue m us t be connected to th e terminal which is marked with the lette r N or coloured blac k. The wire whic h is coloured brown must be connec ted to the ter minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

WARNING

• To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed .

• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

• Dangerously high volta ge s ar e present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer serv ic in g to qualified personnel onl y.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony LCD/PDP Colour Television. Before operating the TV, please r ea d this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Symbols used in the manual

........Important information.

........Information on a feature.

, 2.......... Sequence of instructions.

......Shade d buttons on the remote control show you the

buttons you have to press to follow the seque nc e of instructions.

.........Informs you of the result of instructions followed.

The illustrations used in this manual are of the KLV-L32M1 unless otherwise stated.

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................................................4

Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................13

Safety Information ...............................................................13

Precautions ........................................................................... 18

Overview

Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators ........................21

Overview of the Remote Control Buttons ...........................23

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ........................25

Connecting an Aerial and a VCR ........................................26

Preventing the TV from Falling Down ................................29

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Tuning the TV Automatically ... 30

Menu System

Introducing and Using the Menu System ............................32

Picture Adjustment ..............................................................33

Sound Adjustment ...............................................................34

Screen Control .....................................................................36

Features ................................................................................ 38

Set Up ..................................................................................40

Other Functions

Sleep Timer Function ...........................................................44

Picture Off Function (KE-P42M1 only) ..............................44

Screen Memo Function ................................ ..................... ...45

Teletext ................................................................................46

NexTView ............................................................................47

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment .........................................50

Using Optional Equipment ..................................................57

Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ....................58

Specifications .......................................................................60

Troubleshooting ...................................................................61

Television Channel Number Guide

for the United Kingdom ................................................64

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing this Sony product.

After following this step by step guide you will be able to:

– Insert batteries into the remote control. – Connect an aerial, VCR, and mains lead to your TV. – Select the language of the menu screens. – Select the count ry/ region in which you want to operate your TV. – Tune your TV. – Change the broadcast cha nnels into a different order.

Remote Control RM-Y1102 (KLV-L32M1) (1) or RM-Y1002 (KE-P42M 1) (1):

Mains Lead (Type BF) (1):

KLV-L32M1

KE-P42M1

Checking the Accessories Supplied

Refer to “NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM” on page 2 when using this mains le ad.

Size AA Batteries

(R6 Type) (2):

Coaxia l Cable (1):

Do not remove ferrite cores.

Cleaning Cloth (KE-P42M1 only) (1) Clamp screws (2) Plug Holder

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

• Make sure you insert the supp lied batteries observing the correct pol a rit y.

• Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environment al ly frie ndl y w a y.

• Do not use different types of bat teries together or mix old and new batte ri es.

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Connecting an Aerial, VCR, and Mains Lead to the

Connecting an aerial

• Use the supplied mains lead.

• Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection.

Do not connect to the mains before al l connections are complete.

KLV-L32M1

KE-P42M1

Connect the s up plied mains lead.

Connect th e s u pplied coaxial cable.

Connect the supplied coaxial cable.

Connect the supplied mains lead.

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Connecting a VCR with an aerial

KLV-L32M1

Connect the supplied mains lead.

(SMARTLINK)

KE-P42M1

VCR

OUT IN

Scart lead is optional.

Quick Start Guide

Connect the supplied mains lead.

VCR

OUT IN

(SMARTLINK)

Scart lead is optional.

• For more details regarding VC R connection, refer to “Conne c ti ng Optional Equipment” on page 50.

• Note that some Scart leads may not fit into the connector on the TV.

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Quick Start Guide

Bundle the mains lead and the coaxial cable and secure them with the clips on the TV.

Bundling the Cables (KLV-L32M1 only)

You can store the cables in the back of the TV.

When you install the c oaxi al cabl e, loo p it as sh own in th e

illustration.

Clips

1 Attach the mains plug holder (supplied) to the mains lead.

2 Clip on the AC IN jack unti l you hear a click.

Securing the mains plug (KE-P42M1 only)

You must secure the mains plug to the TV’s AC IN jack.

To unplug the mains lead pull down the plug holder while

pushing on both sides of the holder, then pull out the plug.

AC IN (power supply input) jack o f th e TV

Mains lead (supplied)

Plug holder (supplied)

Quick Start Guide

1 Connect the TV to the mains (220–240 V AC, 50 Hz).

2 Press the (Power) switch on the TV to switch it on.

Switching On the TV

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Selecting the Language of the Menu Screens and

This TV works with menu screens. By following the instructions below, you can select the desired language of the menu screens, and the country/region in which you want to oper at e t h e TV.

the Country/Region

Language

Select Language

English Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Türkçe

Ελληνικά

Español Português

Polski

Česky

Magyar

Русский Бьлгарски

Suomi Dansk Svenska Norsk

automatically on the screen (Auto Startup).

1 Press / / or on the r emote contr ol to select the

language, then press OK to confirm your s election. From now on, all the menus wil l ap pear in the selected language.

2 The Country menu appears automatically on the screen.

Press or to select the country/ re gion in which you will operate the TV, then press OK to confirm your selection.

The first tim e you switch o n th e TV, the Language menu appears

Country

Select Country

– United Kingdom Ireland Nederland België/Belgique Luxembourg France Italia Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Deutschland Österreich

If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the lis t, select “–” in stead of a coun try/regio n.

The Auto Tuning menu appears automatically on the screen.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning ?

Yes No

To perform Auto Startup later, press 0 on the re ar pa nel of the TV.

Quick Start Guide

KLV-L32M1

(SMARTLINK)

KE-P42M1

PB/ C

PR/ C

L/G/ S/I

R/D/ D/D

CENTRE SPEAKER

L/G/S/I

R/D/D/D

180W (6 ) MAX

Tuning the TV Automatically

You must tune the TV to receive ch annels (TV Bro adcast). If you follow the inst ructions below, the TV automa tically sea rches and stores all available broadcast channels.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning ?

Yes No

Auto Tuning

Programme : System : Channel :

Programme Sorting

Select Channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

01 I C23

Searching...

Exit:

1 Press OK to select Yes. 2 The TV starts searching and storing all av ai la ble broadcast

channels.

• This procedure could take so m e minutes. Please be patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the auto tuning will not be completed prope r ly.

• If no channels are found during the auto tuning process, a new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you to connect the aerial. Please connect the aerial (see page 6) and press OK. The auto tuning process will start again.

When the auto tuning is finished , the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the screen.

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Changing the Programme Order of the Broadcast

By following the instructions below, you can rearrange the order in which the broadcast channels appear on the scr ee n.

Channels

A) If you want to keep the broadcast channels in th e tun ed order

Programme Sorting

Select Channel

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

B) If you want to store the broadcast channels in a different order

Programme Sorting

Select Channel

Press MENU to exit and ret ur n to the normal TV screen.

TVE TVE2 TV3 C33 C27 C58 S02 S06 S08 S12 S14

Exit:

1 Press or to select the programme number with the channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Exit:

you want to rearrange, then pre ss .

2 Pre ss or to select the new programme numbe r posi tion for

your selected channel, then press .

The selected channel now m ove s to its ne w prog ramme position and the other channel s move accordingly.

Programme Sorting

Select new position

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

01 TVE

Exit:

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 if you want to cha nge the orde r of the other

channels.

4 Press MENU to exit and return to the normal TV screen.

Quick Start Guide

Your TV is now ready for use.

Operating Instructions

Safety Information

For Safety

Mains lead

Unplug the mains lead when moving the unit. Do not move the unit with the mains lead plugged in. It may damage the mains lead and result in fire or electric shock. If the unit has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qual ified service personnel.

Installation

Installation of the unit on the wall should be carried out by qualifie d servicemen. Improper installation may render the unit unsafe.

Medical in stitutions

Do not place this unit in a pla ce where medical equipment is in use. It m ay cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Carrying

• Before carr ying the unit, disconnect all the cables from th e unit.

• When you carry the unit by hand, hold the unit as illustrated on the right. As the rear cover comes off easil y, the unit may fall and be damaged or cause serious injur y.

• When transporting it, do not subject the unit to shocks or excessive vibration. The unit may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury.

• When you carry the unit in for repair or when you move it, pack it using the original carton and pac king material.

• Carry ing the unit requires two or more people .

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Safety Information

Installation and Moving

Ventilation

Never cover the ventilation holes in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:

• Do not in sta ll the unit turned backwards or sideways.

• Do not in sta ll the unit turned over or upside down .

• Do not in sta ll the unit on a shelf or in a closet.

• Do not place the unit on a rug or bed.

• Do not cover the unit with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.

Vehicle or ceiling

Do not install this unit in a vehicle. The motion of the vehicle may cause the unit to fall down and cause injury. Do not hang this unit from the ceiling.

Water and moisture

Do not use this unit near water – for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain, moisture or smoke. This may result in fire or electr i c shock. Do not use this unit where insect s may ent e r.

Optional accessories

Observe the following wh e n installing the unit using a stand or wall-mount bracket. If you do not do so, the unit may fall and cause se ri ous injury.

• Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with your stand or wall-mount bracket when installing the unit.

• Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your sta nd.

Outdoor use

Do not install this unit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain, it may res ult in fire or electric shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and this may result in damage to the unit.

Ships and other vessels

Do not install this unit on a ship or other vessel. If the unit is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or dama ge the unit.

To prevent t h e un it from fallin g

Place the unit on a secure, stable stand. Do not hang anything on the unit. If you do, the unit may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury. Do not allow children to climb on the unit.

Safety Information

Power Sources

Overloading

This unit is designed to operate on a 220– 240 V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same mains socket as this c ould res ult in fi re or electric shock.

Mains

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Ins ert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the mains socket changed.

Moisture

Do not touch the mains lead with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the mains le ad with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightnin g s torms

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the unit, mains lead , or aer ial lead during lightning storms.

Use

Damage requiring service

If the surface of the unit cracks, do not touc h it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

Mains lead protect ion

Pull out the mains lead by the plug. Do not pull on the mains lead itself.

Wiring

Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables . Be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety, when hook ing up.

Cleaning

Clean the mains plug regularly. If the pl ug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriora te and result in fire. Unplug the mains plug and clean it regula rly.

Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable is inserted in these holes, it m ay resul t in fire or electri c shock.

Servicing

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust th e unit to qualified service personnel only.

Moisture and flammable objects

• Do not let this unit get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in the cabinet, do not operate the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.

• To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or nake d lig h ts ( e.g . candles) away from the unit.

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Safety Information

Additional Safety Information

Electric shock

Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Doing so may caus e elect r ic shock or damage the unit.

Broken glass

Do not throw anything at the unit. The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury.

Protruding location

Do not install the unit in locations whe re it m ay protrude. If you install the unit in the following locations, it may result in injury.

• Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as on or behind a pillar.

• Do not install the unit in a location where you might bump your head on it.

Placement

Never place the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not inst all the unit where insects may enter. Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

Accessories

Secure the unit properly. If the unit is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. Take measures to prevent this by using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall in the specified manner, referring to the operating instructions supplied with your stand.

Disposal of the unit (KLV-L32M1 only)

• Do not dispose of the unit with general household waste.

• The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this unit also co nta ins me rcury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Oils

Do not install this unit in restaurants that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter the unit and damage the u nit.

Corrosion

If you use this unit near the seashore , sa lt may cor r ode me ta l pa r ts of the unit and cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the life of the unit. Steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the unit is located.

Cleaning

Unplug the mains lead when cleaning this unit. If you do not do so, it may result in electric shock.

Recommended place for the unit

Place the unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the unit may fall and cause injury.

Safety Information

LCD Screen (KLV-L3 2 M 1 on ly)

• 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 scr een . T his is a stru ct u ral property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

• Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surface.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this unit. The image may be uneven or the LCD pan el ma y be damaged.

• If th is unit is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may be co me d ark . This does not indicate a failure . These phen o mena disappear as the temperature rise s.

• Ghos ting may occur when still pictures are di spla ye d continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this unit is in use. This is not a malfunction.

Fluorescent lamp (KLV-L32 M 1 onl y)

This unit uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flic ke r s, or doe s not appe a r, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be re pla c ed . For replacement, consult qualified service personnel.

Heat

Do not touch the surface of th e unit. It remains hot, even a ft er the unit has been turned off for some time.

Cleaning the screen surface

The screen surface is finished with a special coating to prevent strong light reflections. Be sure to obse r ve the following precautions to avoid damaging the f ini sh.

• To remove dust from the screen surface, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution. You can wash and repeatedly use the soft cloth.

• Neve r use an y type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or strong solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.

Mains lead

If you damage the mains lead, it may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core lines may be exposed or cut, causing a shortcircuit which may induce fire or electric shock.

• Do not conve r t or dam a ge th e m ain s lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. Do not pull the ma ins lead.

• Kee p the mains lead away from heat sources.

• Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting th e ma i n s le ad .

If the mains lead is damaged, stop usi ng it a nd a sk your de al e r or Sony service centre to excha nge it.

When not in use

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the unit be switched off when not in use – not left in standby mode. Disconnect it from the mains.

Cable wiring

Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damag e the unit.

Installation

Do not install optional components too close to the unit. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the unit. If a VCR is installed in front of the unit or beside the unit, the picture may become distorted.

Safety Information

Precautions

Precautions concerning ventilation

Leave space around th e unit. Otherwise, adequa te ai r-circulation may be blocked causing overheatin g, w hic h m ay cause fire or damage to the unit.

When installing the unit on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

When installing the unit using a stand

30 cm

10 cm

Never install the unit as f o llows:

Air circulation is blocked.

10 cm

Leave at leas t this much space.

10 cm

Leave at least this much space.

Air circulation is blocked.

Precautions

Wall

Viewing the TV comfort ably

• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical length away from the TV.

• View the TV in moderate light , as vie wing the TV in poor light taxes your ey es. Wa tching the screen continuously fo r long periods of time can also tax your eyes.

Installing the unit

Use the specified wall-mount bracket or stand.

• Do not install the unit in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the unit is exposed to extr eme temperature, the unit may heat up and this ma y ca use deformation of the casi ng or cause the unit to malfunction.

• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains when the unit is switched off. To disconnect the unit completely, pull the plug from the mains.

Volume adjustment

• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive le vel s , as hearing damage may result.

Handling the remote control

• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or ste p on it, or sp ill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remot e control in a location nea r a heat source, or in a place sub je ct to di rect sunlight, or in a damp ro om.

Handling an d cleaning the sc reen surface of t h e unit

To avoid screen degradation, follow the advice given below. Do not push on the screen or scratch it with hard objects, or throw anything at it. The screen may be dam ag ed .

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead befo re cleaning the unit.

• Do not touch the display pane l af te r ope rating the unit continuously for a lo ng pe riod as the display panel becomes hot.

• We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little as possible.

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Using such materials may result in damage to the screen surface.

Cleaning the cabinet

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead before cleaning the cabinet .

• Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth.

• Note that material deteri ora ti on or sc reen coating degradation m ay occur if the unit is exposed to a volat il e solve nt , suc h as alcohol, thinner, benzine or insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.

• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

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