Sony BRAVIA KDL-26P25: instruction

3-097-662-42(1)

K

LCD Digital Colour TV

Operating Instructions

GB

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety

information” section of this manual.

Retain this manual for future reference.

Инструкция по эксплуатации

RU

Перед включением телевизора прочтите раздел “Сведения

по безопасности” этого руководства.

Сохраняйте данное руководство для справок в будущем.

Instrukcja obsługi

PL

Przed rozpoczęciem eksploatacji telewizora należy zapoznać

się z treścią rozdziału „Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa”

niniejszej instrukcji.

Zachować instrukcję do wykorzystania w przyszłości.

KDL-40P25xx

KDL-32P25xx

KDL-26P25xx

For useful information about Sony products

Для получения полезной информации о продукции Сони

Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony

© 2006 Sony Corporation

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Trademark information

Introduction

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Notice for Digital TV function

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with

HDMI Licensing, LLC.

your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where

you live.

• The illustrations used in this manual are of the

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications,

KDL-32P2520 unless otherwise state.

compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial

broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

• The "xx" that appears on the model name, corresponds to

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some

two numeric digits related to colour variation.

countries.

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information.....................................................................................................................7

Precautions.............................................................................................................................10

Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators........................................................................12

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................................................................................................12

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .............................................14

Using the Favourite list .................................................................................................15

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Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus......................................................................................................16

Picture Adjustment menu........................................................................................................17

Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................18

Features menu........................................................................................................................19

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................20

Digital Set-up menu ......................................................................................................22

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................23

Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................25

Additional Information

Specifications..........................................................................................................................26

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................27

: for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the

2: Connecting an aerial/

accessories

VCR

Remote RM-ED007 (1)

Connecting an aerial only

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40P25xx)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

Aerial adaptador (1) (only for KDL-26P25xx)

(only for KDL-26P25xx)

Connecting an aerial and VCR

To insert batteries into the remote

(only for

Notes

KDL-26P25xx)

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery.

Please consult your local authority.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old

and new batteries.

• 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, or

in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room.

Scart lead (not supplied)

RF lead

(not supplied)

VCR

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Start-up Guide

3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV

from toppling over

2

3

1

(only for KDL-40P25xx)

5:

Selecting the language

and country/region

2

1

2

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

1 (standby)

indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on

the remote to switch on the TV.

Continued

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3 Press F/f to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

6: Auto-tuning the TV

.

After selecting the language and country/region, a

Auto Start Up

message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears

Language

Country

on the screen.

The TV will now search for and store all available TV

channels.

Select:

Confirm:

4 Press F/f to select the country/region in

which you will operate the TV, then press

.

Auto Start Up

Language

1

Country

3

1 Press .

Select:

Confirm:

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

Back:

Start:

Cancel:

MENU

the TV”.

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.

2 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of

“Programme Sorting” (page 20).

If you do not wish to change the order in which the

analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step

3.

3 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available

channels.

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• The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the

TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set

Safety information

completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some

TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left

in standby to work correctly.

Mains lead

• Observe the followings

Carrying

to prevent the mains

• Before carrying the TV set,

lead being damaged.

disconnect all the cables from the

If the mains lead is

TV set.

damaged, it may result

• Carrying the large size TV set

in a fire or an electric

requires two or more people.

shock.

• When you carry the TV set by hand,

– Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set.

hold the TV set as illustrated on the

– When you disconnect the mains

right. When lifting the TV set or

lead, disconnect it from the

moving the panel of the TV set, hold it

mains socket first.

firmly from the bottom. If you do not

– Be sure to grasp the plug when

do so, the TV set may fall and be

disconnecting the mains lead.

damaged or cause serious injury.

Do not pull on the mains lead

• When transporting it, do not

itself.

subject the TV set to jolts or

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

excessive vibration. The TV set

mains lead excessively. The core

may fall and be damaged or cause

conductors may be exposed or

serious injury.

broken.

• If the TV set has been dropped or

– Do not modify the mains lead.

damaged, have it checked

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

immediately by qualified service

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

personnel.

• If you damage the mains lead, stop using it and ask your

• When you carry the TV set in for repair or when you move

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

it, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

Placement

equipment.

• Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands.

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

mains socket.

Mains socket

• Place the TV set on a stable, level

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert

surface. Do not hang anything on the

the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor

TV set. If you do, the TV set may fall

fit may cause arcing and result in a fire.

from the stand, causing damage or

Contact your electrician to have the mains

serious injury.

socket changed.

• Do not install the TV set in places

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set

Cleaning the mains plug

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

TV set to malfunction.

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

• Do not install the TV set in a place exposed to direct air

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

conditioning. If the TV set is installed in such a location,

Overloading

moisture may condense inside and may cause a

This TV set is designed to operate

malfunction.

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

Take care not to connect too many

humid or excessively dusty places.

appliances to the same mains

• Do not install the TV set where

socket as this could result in fire or

insects may enter.

electric shock.

• Do not install the TV set where it

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

When not in use

• Do not install the TV set in a location where it may

• If you will not be using the TV

protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might

set for several days, the TV set

bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury.

should be disconnected from

• Do not allow children to climb on

the mains for environmental

the TV set.

and safety reasons.

• If you use the TV set near the

seashore, salt may corrode metal

parts of the TV set and cause

internal damage or fire.

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Ventilation

Optional accessories

• Never cover the ventilation

Observe the following when

holes or insert anything in the

installing the TV set using a stand

cabinet. It may cause

or wall-mount bracket. If you do

overheating and result in a fire.

not do so, the TV set may fall and

• Unless proper ventilation is

cause serious injury.

provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For

– KDL-40P25xx:

proper ventilation, observe the following:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

– Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways.

– KDL-32P25xx/KDL-26P25xx:

– Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down.

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

– Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet.

• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed.

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

– Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

items such as newspapers, etc.

• If the TV set is to be installed on a wall, have the

installation carried out by qualified service personnel.

• Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and causing

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions

overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.

set.

• Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.

Installed on the wall

Wiring

30 cm

• When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for

your safety.

• Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may

10 cm

10 cm

damage the TV set.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV set in a place

where medical equipment is in

use. It may cause a malfunction of

medical instruments.

10 cm

Outdoor use

Leave at least this space around the set.

• Do not install this TV set

outdoors. If the TV set is

exposed to rain, it may result in a

Installed with stand

fire or an electrical shock.

• If this TV set is exposed to direct

30 cm

sunlight, the TV set may heat up

and it may damage the TV set.

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

Vehicle, Ships and other

vessels

• Do not install this TV set in a

vehicle. The motion of the

vehicle may cause the TV set

to fall down and cause injury.

Leave at least this space around the set.

• Do not install this TV set on a

ship or other vessel. If the TV

• Never install the TV set as follows:

set is exposed to seawater, it

may cause a fire or damage

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

the TV set.

blocked.

blocked.

Water and moisture

• Do not use this TV set near water

– for example, near a bathtub or

shower room. Also do not expose

Wall Wall

to rain, moisture or smoke. This

may result in a fire or an electric

shock.

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• Do not touch the mains lead and the

TV set with wet hands. Doing so

may cause an electric shock or

damage to the TV set.

Moisture and flammable objects

• Do not place any objects on the TV

set. The TV set shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and that no

objects filled with liquid, such as

vases, shall be placed on the TV set.

• To prevent fire, keep flammable

objects or naked lights (e.g. candles)

away from the TV set.

• If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in

the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in an

electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked

immediately by qualified service personnel.

Lightning storms

For your own safety, do not touch any

part of the TV set, mains lead, or

aerial lead 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.

Servicing

Dangerously high Voltage are

present inside the TV set.

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust

the TV set to qualified service

personnel only.

Small accessories removal and fittable

Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.

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Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus

“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external

inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”.

1 Press MENU to display the menu.

Digital Favourites

2,3

1

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

2 Press F/f to select an option.

3 Press to confirm a selected option.

To exit the menu, press MENU.

Menu Description

Digital Favourites

Launches the Favourite list. For details about settings, see page 15.

(in digital mode only)

Programme List

Allows you to select TV programs from a list of channel labels.

(in analogue mode

• To watch the desired channel, select the channel, then press .

only)

• To assign a label to a program, see page 21.

Analogue

Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.

(in digital mode only)

Digital

Returns to the last viewed digital channel.

(in digital mode only)

Digital EPG

Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).

For details about settings, see page 13.

(in digital mode only)

External Inputs

Selects equipment connected to your TV.

• To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then

press .

• To assign a label to an external input, see page 20.

Settings

Opens the Settings menu screen where most of advanced settings and

adjustments are performed. Select a menu icon, select an option and make the

desired change or adjustment using

F/f/G/g.

For details about settings, see page 17 to 22.

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Picture Adjustment menu

You can select the options listed below on the

Picture Adjustment

Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Picture Mode

Custom

see “Navigating through menus” (page 16).

Backlight

5

Contrast

Max

Brightness

50

Colour

50

Hue

0

Sharpness

15

Colour Tone

Warm

Reset

Noise Reduction

Auto

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Picture Mode

Selects the picture mode.

• “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

• “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.

• “Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.

Using MENU Functions

Backlight

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

Contrast

Increases or decreases picture contrast.

Brightness

Brightens or darkens the picture.

Colour

Increases or decreases colour intensity.

Hue

Increases or decreases the green tones.

Tip

“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Sharpness

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Colour Tone

Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

• “Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.

• “Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.

• “Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint.

Tip

“Warm” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”.

Reset

Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.

Noise Reduction

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

• “Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.

• “High/Mid/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.

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Sound Adjustment menu

You can select the options listed below on the

Sound Adjustment

Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Sound Effect

Standard

Tr ebl e

50

see “Navigating through menus” (page 16).

Bass

50

Balance

0

Reset

Dual Sound

Mono

Auto Volume

On

TV Speakers

On

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Sound Effect Selects the sound mode.

• “Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition

Sound System.”

• “Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical

realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.”

• “BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi-Fi

sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width depth and height of

sound image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA Sound is

compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and

electronic games.

”

• “Dolby Virtual

: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a multi

channel system.

• “Off”: Flat response.

Tips

• You can change sound effect by pressing 9 repeatedly.

• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” changes to “Standard”.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Reset

Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings.

Dual Sound

Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

• “Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.

• “A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”

for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

Tip

If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.

Auto Volume

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend

to be louder than programmes).

TV Speakers

Turns off the TV speakers e.g. to listen to the sound through external audio

equipment connected to the TV.

• “On”: the sound is output from the TV speakers.

• “One Time Off”: the TV speakers are temporarily turned off allowing you to listen

to the sound from external audio equipment.

• “Permanent Off”: the TV speakers are permanently turned off allowing you to

listen to the sound from external audio equipment.

Tips

• To turn on the TV speakers again, change to on.

• The “One Time Off” option automatically returns to “On” when the TV set is switched off.

• “Sound Adjustment” options are not available if “One Time Off” or “Permanent Off” have

been selected.

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Features menu

You can select the options listed below on the

Features

Features menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Screen

Power Saving

Standard

see “Navigating through menus” (page 16).

Adv. Contrast Enhancer

On

AV2 Output

TV

RGB Center

0

PC Adjustment

Timer

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Screen

Changes the screen format.

• “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the

broadcast signal.

• “Screen Format”: For details about the screen format, see page 13

Using MENU Functions

• “Vertical Size”: Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when the screen format is

set to Smart.

Tips

• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the

format of the screen by pressing repeatedly.

• “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.

Power Saving

Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.

• “Standard”: Default settings.

• “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.

• “Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture

off.

Adv. Contrast

Automatically adjusts "Backlight" to the most suitable settings judging from the

brightness of the picture. It will increase the contrast distinction of the picture.

Enhancer

AV2 Output

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the

TV. If you connect a VCR to the / 2 socket, you can then record from the

equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

• “TV”: Outputs a broadcast.

“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the

/ 3, HDMI IN 6, HDMI IN 7 and PC sockets).

RGB Center

Adjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the

screen.

Tip

This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scarts connectors

1/ 1

or 2/ 2 on the rear of the TV.

PC Adjustment

Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.

Tip

This option is only available if you are in PC Mode.

• “Phase”: Adjust the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.

• “Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.

• “H Center”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.

• “V Lines”: Corrects the picture lines while viewing an RGB input signal from the

PC connector.

• “Power saving”: Turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received.

• “Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.

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Timer

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

•Sleep Timer

Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby

mode.

When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front)

lights up in orange.

Tips

• If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.

• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one minute

before the TV switches to standby mode.

• Clock Set

Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital

channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of

the broadcasted signal.

•Timer

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

“Timer Mode”: Selects the desired period.

“On Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV.

“Off Time”: Sets the time to turn off the TV.

Set-up menu

Set Up

You can select the options listed below on the

System Information

Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see

Auto Start Up

“Navigating through menus” (page 16).

Language

English

Country

-

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

AV Preset

Sound Offset

Manual Programme Preset

Digital Set Up

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

System Information

Displays the current software version and the signal level.

Auto Start-up

Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and

tune in all available digital and analogue channels.

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Country

Selects the country/region where you operate the TV.

Tip

The country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-”

instead of a country/region.

Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

Programme Sorting

Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.

1 Press

F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position,

then press

g.

2 Press

F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press .

AV Preset

Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets.

1 Press

F/f to select the desired input source, then press .

2 Press

F/f to select the desired option below, then press .

• AV1 (or AV2/ AV3/ AV4/ PC/ HDMI 1/HDMI 2), VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, GAME,

CAM, SAT

: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.

• “Edit”: Creates your own label.

• “Skip”: Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when you

press F/f to select the input source.

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