Sony KDL-26 S4000: instruction
Class: Televisions and Digital TV
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Manual for Sony KDL-26 S4000
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LCD Digital Colour TV
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LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
Инструкция по эксплуатации
Instrukcja obsługi
Návod k použití
Návod na obsluhu
Kezelési utasítás
KDL-37S40xx
KDL-32S40xx
KDL-26S40xx
KDL-37U40xx
KDL-32U40xx
KDL-26U40xx
KDL-37V40xx
KDL-37V42xx
KDL-32V40xx
KDL-32V42xx
KDL-26V40xx
KDL-26V42xx
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Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring
these batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources. In case of products that for
safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product or battery,
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.
• Any functions related to Digital TV (
) will only
work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2)
digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you
have access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2) 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 operation with this TV.
• The cable provider may charge an additional fee for
such a service and you may be required to agree to their
terms and conditions of business.
• Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C
specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital
terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot
be guaranteed.
• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in
some countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not
operate correctly with all providers.
• For more information about DVB-C functionality
please see our cable support site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
•
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.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• 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
KDL-32V4000 unless otherwise state.
• The "x" that appear on the model name, correspond to
numeric digits related to colour variation.
Introduction
Disposal of the TV set
Notice for Digital TV function
Trademark information
D I G I T A L
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Table of Contents
Checking the accessories ................................................................................................. 4
Safety information ............................................................................................................. 8
Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 9
Overview of the remote ................................................................................................ 10
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ................................................................ 11
Watching TV.................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
..................................... 14
Using the Digital Favourite list
............................................................................... 15
Connecting optional equipment....................................................................................... 16
Viewing pictures from connected equipment .................................................................. 17
Using “Control for HDMI”................................................................................................. 18
Navigating through menus .............................................................................................. 19
Picture Adjustment menu ................................................................................................ 20
Sound Adjustment menu................................................................................................. 21
Features menu ................................................................................................................ 22
Set-up menu.................................................................................................................... 23
Digital Set-up menu ............................................................................................... 26
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 30
Start-up Guide
4
Watching TV
Using Optional Equipment
Using MENU Functions
Additional Information
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: for digital channels only
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the
accessories
Remote RM-ED009 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Stand (1)
Screws for stand (3)
To insert batteries into the remote
2: 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 stand to the TV using the supplied
screws.
~
If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque
at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm)
Push and lift the cover to open.
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Start-up Guide
3: Connecting an
aerial/ VCR/ DVD
recorder
4: Preventing the TV
from toppling over
1
Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not
supplied) in the TV stand.
2
Install a machine screw (M6 x 12, not supplied)
into the screw hole of the TV.
3
Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with
a strong cord.
5: Bundling the cables
Connecting an aerial/cable
Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder
Coaxial cable
Scart lead
VCR/ DVD recorder
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
Terrestrial signal
or cable
Terrestrial signal
or cable
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6: Selecting the
language, country/region
and location
1
Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
2
Press
1
on the TV.
When you switch on the TV for the first time,
the Language menu appears on the screen.
3
Press
F
/
f
to select the language displayed on
the menu screens, then press
.
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.
5
Press
F
/
f
to select the location type in which
you will operate the TV, then press .
~
Sony recommends you to select “Home” for power
saving.
This option selects the initial picture mode
appropiate for the typical lighting condition in
these enviroments.
7: Auto-tuning the TV
1
Press .
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, then
press .
If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting
the scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for
Cable connection” (page 7).
The TV starts searching for all available digital
channels, followed by all available analogue
channels. This may take some time, so do not
press any buttons on the TV or remote while
proceeding.
3,4,5
Auto Start Up
Language
Country
Location
Select:
Confirm:
Auto Start Up
Language
Country
Location
Select:
Confirm:
Back:
Auto Start Up
Language
Country
Location
Select:
Confirm:
Back:
Home
Shop
Back:
Start:
Cancel:
MENU
Do you want to start automatic tuning?
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Start-up Guide
If a message appears for you to confirm the
aerial connection
No digital or analogue channels were found.
Check all the aerial/cable connection and then
press to start auto-tuning again.
3
When the Programme Sorting menu appears on
the screen, follow the steps of “Programme
Sorting” (page 23)
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.
~
When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or
when selecting a region in which there are no digital
broadcasts the time must be set after performing step 3.
To tune the TV for Cable connection
1
Press .
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Scan Type”, then press
g
to select “Quick Scan” or “Full Scan”, then press
.
"Quick Scan" :
channels are tuned according
to the cable operator information within the
broadcast signal.
Recommended setting for "Frequency",
"Network ID" and "Symbol Rate" is "Auto".
This option is recommended for fast tuning
when supported by your cable operator.
If the "Quick Scan" does not tune, please use the
"Full Scan" method below.
"Full Scan" :
All available channels are tuned
and stored. This procedure may take some time.
This option is recommended when "Quick
Scan" is not supported by your cable provider.
For further information about supported cable
providers, refer to support web site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC
3
Press
G
/
g
/
f
to select “Start”.
The TV starts searching for channels. Do not
press any buttons on the TV or remote.
~
Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no
channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full
Scan”.
Detaching the Table-
Top Stand from the TV
~
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other
than to wall-mount the TV.
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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
s
The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains
socket.
s
Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
s
Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
s
For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
Sony accessories, including:
-
KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/
KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/
KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx
:
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500
-
KDL-26S40xx/ KDL-26U40xx/ KDL-26V40xx/
KDL-26V42xx:
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL100
-
KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/
KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/
KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx
:
TV stand SU-FL300M
s
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
s
Before transporting the TV
set, disconnect all cables.
s
Two or three people are
needed to transport a large TV
set.
s
When transporting the TV set
by hand, hold it as shown on
the right. Do not put stress on
the LCD panel.
s
When lifting or moving the
TV set, hold it firmly from the
bottom.
s
When transporting the TV set,
do not subject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.
s
When transporting the TV set
for repair or when moving,
pack it using the original
carton and packing material.
Ventilation
s
Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.
s
Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
s
It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount
bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Installed on the wall
Installed with stand
s
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.
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear of TV set
Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount
bracket)
8 mm - 12 mm
Be sure to hold the bottom of
the panel, not the front part.
Do not handle with dent
area.
Do not handle with the
transparent bottom part.
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
Wall
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Notes
s
Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
s
Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The
core conductors may be exposed or broken.
s
Do not modify the mains lead.
s
Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
s
Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the
mains lead.
s
Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
s
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:
s
Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may
break by the impact and cause serious injury.
s
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
s
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.
s
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.
s
However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
For children
s
Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
s
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
s
View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
s
When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
s
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.
s
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.
s
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.
s
Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
s
The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.
This is not a malfunction.
s
The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
Some 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.
s
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.
s
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.
s
Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
s
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.
Batteries
s
Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
s
Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and
new batteries.
s
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please
consult your local authority.
s
Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill
liquid of any kind onto it.
s
Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place
subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
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Overview of the remote
1
"/1
– TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2
A/B – Dual Sound (page 21)
3
Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 15)
4
/ – Input select / Text hold
• In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV
sockets (page 17).
• In Text mode (page 13): Holds the current page.
5
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
/
6
TOOLS (page 13, 18)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make
adjustments according to the source and screen format.
7
MENU (page 19)
8
THEATRE
You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on,
the optimum audio output (if the TV is connected with an audio system using
an HDMI cable) and picture quality for film videos are automatically set.
9
Number buttons
• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter
the second and third digit quickly.
• In 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 +/-/ /
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
• In Text mode (page 13): Selects the next (
) or previous ( ) page.
qs
%
– Mute the sound
qd
2
+/- – Volume
qf
/
– Text (page 13)
qg
DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12)
qh
ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12)
qj
– RETURN
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qk
– EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 14)
ql
– Picture freeze (page 13)
Freezes the TV picture.
w;
– Screen mode (page 13)
wa
/ – Info / Text reveal
• In digital mode: Displays or removes details of the programme currently
being watched.
• In analogue mode: Displays or removes information such as current
channel number and screen format.
• In Text mode (page 13): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a
quiz).
z
• The number 5,
PROG +
and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as
references when operating the TV.
• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off.
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1
MENU (page 19)
2
/ – Input select / OK
• In TV mode: Selects the input source from
equipment connected to the TV sockets
(page 17).
• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and
confirms the setting.
3
2
+/-
• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the
volume.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options right
(
) or left (
).
4
PROG +/-/ /
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-)
channel.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( )
or down ( ).
5
1
– Power
Turns the TV on or off.
~
To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from
the mains.
6
– Picture Off / Timer indicator
• Lights up in green when the picture is switched
off (page 22).
• Lights up in orange when the timer is set
(page 23).
7
1
– Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
8
"
– Power / Timer REC programme indicator
• Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
• Lights up in orange when the timer recording is
set (page 14).
• Lights up in red during the timer recording.
9
Remote control sensor
• Receives IR signals from the remote.
• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its
function may be affected.
~
Make sure that the TV is completely turned 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.
(only for KDL-37/32/26S40xx,
KDL-37/32/26U40xx)
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Watching TV
1
Press
1
on the TV 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 14.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the banner.
Additional operations
Watching TV
3
2
2
3
: 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
c
: Current programme is being recorded
To
Do this
Turn on the TV
from Standby mode
without sound
Press
%
. Press
2
+/- to set
the volume level.
Adjust the volume
Press
2
+ (increase)/
- (decrease).
Access the
Programme index
table (in analogue
mode only)
Press
. To select an
analogue channel, press
F
/
f
,
then press
.
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Watching TV
To access Text
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
/
.
z
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.
Picture Freeze
Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a
telephone number or recipe).
1
Press
on the remote control.
2
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to adjust the position of the
window.
3
Press
to remove the window.
4
Press
again to return to normal TV mode.
z
Not available for
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, COMP
and PC input.
To change the screen format manually to
suit the broadcast
Press
repeatedly to select the desired screen
format.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut
off.
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• HD signal source pictures can only be displayed in
“Wide” mode .
• You cannot use this function while the digital banner is
displayed.
• 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 “V-Size” using the “Screen”
menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible.
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• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will
automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast
(page 22).
• You can adjust the position of the picture when
selecting “Smart” (50Hz), “14:9” or “Zoom”. Press
F
/
f
to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
Using the Tools menu
Press
TOOLS
to display the following options
when viewing a TV programme.
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.
Options
Description
Close
Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode
See page 20.
Sound Effect
See page 21.
Speaker
See page 21.
Audio Language (in
digital mode only)
See page 26.
Subtitle Setting (in
digital mode only)
See page 26.
Sleep Timer
See page 23.
Power Saving
See page 22.
System Information (in
digital mode only)
Displays the system
information screen.
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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG)
*
1
In digital mode, press .
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
Select:
+/- 1 day on/off:
Options:
All Categories
To
Do this
Watch a programme
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the programme, then press .
Turn off the EPG
Press
.
Sort the programme information by
category
– Category list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select a category, then press .
Set a programme to be recorded
– Timer REC
1
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the future programme you want to
record, then press
/
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Timer REC”.
3
Press to set the TV and your VCR/DVD recorder timers.
A
c
symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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To record the programme you are currently watching, press
/
.
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
– Reminder
1
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the future programme you want to
display, then press
/
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Reminder”, then press .
A
c
symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself
on when the programme is about to start.
Set the time and date of a programme
you want to record
– Manual timer REC
1
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the future programme you want to
record, then press
/
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Manual timer REC”, then press .
3
Press
F
/
f
to select the date, then press
g
.
4
Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
5
Press
F
/
f
to select the programme, then press .
6
Press to set the TV and your VCR/DVD recorder timers.
A
c
symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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To record the programme you are currently watching, press
/
.
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Watching TV
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• You can set the timer record function on the TV to automatically operate the recorder only when the connected recorder is
compatible with SmartLink. However, this feature may not operate with certain types of recorder, even though it is stated
that the recorder is SmartLink compatible. For details please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your recorder.
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording
may be cancelled.
• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For
details, see “Parental Lock” on page 27.
• If the TV is unplugged or there is a power cut, some programmed events may be cancelled.
Using the Digital Favourite list
*
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to
four lists of your favourite programmes.
1
Press
MENU
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Digital Favourites”,
then press .
3
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Cancel a recording/reminder
– Timer list
1
Press
/
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Timer list”, then press .
3
Press
F
/
f
to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press .
4
Press
F
/
f
to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.
5
Press
G
/
g
to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
To
Do this
Favourites 1
Favourites 2
Favourite Set-up Enter Programme number - - -
TV3
33
3/24
K3/300
TVE 1
TVE 2
24H TVE
CLAN TVE
TELEDEPORTE
VEO
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
SETenVEO
Tienda en VEO
NET TV
CUATRO
CNN+
40 LATINO
la Sexta
Telecinco
T5 Estrellas
T5 Sport
Back:
RETURN
Store favourite:
Digital Favourite list
To
Do this
Create your Favourite list for the first
time
1
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the channel you want to add, then press
.
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a
symbol.
2
Press yellow key to select “Favourites 2”, “Favourites 3” or
“Favourites 4”.
Watch a channel
1
Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select the channel, then press .
Turn off the Favourite list
Press
RETURN
.
Add or remove channels in the currently
edited Favourite list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit.
3
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the channel you want to add or remove,
then press .
Remove all channels from the current
Favourite list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to
edit.
3
Press the blue button.
4
Press
G
/
g
to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
Using Optional Equipment
1 2 3
COMPONENT IN
AV1
AV2
AV3
MONO
S
For service
use only
DVC camcorder
Headphones
DVD
player
with
component
output
DVD recorder
Decoder
VCR
Video game
equipment
DVD player
Decoder
PC
Hi-Fi audio
equipment
CAM card
Audio system
Digital video
camera
DVD player
S VHS/ Hi8
Blu-ray disc player
PC (HDMI output)
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Using Optional Equipment
Viewing pictures from
connected equipment
Switch on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
For equipment connected to the scart sockets using
a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment appears
on the screen.
For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder
In analogue mode, press
PROG +/-
, or the number
buttons, to select the video channel.
For other connected equipment
Press
/
to display the connected equipment
list. Press
F
/
f
to select the desired input source,
then press . (The highlighted item is selected if 2
seconds pass without any operation after pressing
F
/
f
.)
When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV
Preset” menu under the “Set-up” menu (page 24),
that input does not appear in the list.
Additional operations
Symbol on the
screen
Description
AV1/
AV1
To see the equipment connected to
1
.
AV2/
AV2/
AV2
To see the equipment connected to
2
.
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SmartLink is a direct link between
the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder.
AV3
To see the equipment connected to
3
.
HDMI 1*
To see the equipment connected to
4
.
HDMI 2*
To see the equipment connected to
5
.
HDMI 3*
To see the equipment connected
to
6
.
If the equipment has a DVI socket,
connect the DVI socket to the
HDMI IN socket through a DVI-
HDMI adaptor interface (not
supplied), and connect the
equipment’s audio out socket to the
audio in HDMI IN socket (page 24).
*
~
• Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing
the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony
HDMI cable.
• When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is
connected, communication with the connected
equipment is supported. Refer to page 18 to set up this
communication.
Symbol on the
screen
Description
COMP
To see the equipment connected to
7
.
PC
To see the equipment connected to
8
.
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It is recommended to use a PC
cable with ferrites, such as the
"Connector, D-sub 15" (ref. 1-
793-504-11, available in Sony
Service Centre) or equivalent.
To connect
Do this
Headphones
9
Connect to the
i
socket to listen to
sound from the TV on headphones.
Conditional
Access Module
(CAM)
0
To use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, remove the rubber
cover from the CAM slot. Switch
off the TV when inserting your
CAM into the CAM slot. When you
do not use the CAM, we recommend
that you replace the cover on the
CAM slot.
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CAM is not supported in all countries.
Please check with your authorized
dealer.
Hi-Fi audio
equipment
qa
Connect to the audio output sockets
to listen to the sound from the
TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
To
Do this
Return to normal TV
mode
Press DIGITAL or
ANALOG.
Access the Digital
Favourites (in digital
mode only)
Press .
For details, see page 15.
Change the volume of
the connected “Control
for HDMI” compatible
audio system
Press
2
+/-.
Mute the sound of the
connected “Control for
HDMI” compatible
audio system
Press
%
.
Press again to restore.
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Using the Tools menu
Press
TOOLS
to display the following options
when viewing pictures from connected equipment.
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect a PC (page 16), and make sure that images
from a PC appear on the screen.
~
You cannot display resolutions higher than WXGA (1280
× 768 pixels).
1
Press
TOOLS
to display the Tools menu.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “PIP”, then press .
The picture from the connected PC is displayed
with full size and the TV programme is displayed
on the right corner.
You can use
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to move the TV
programme screen position.
3
Press number buttons or
PROG +/-
to select
the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press
RETURN
.
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You can switch the audible picture by selecting “PC
Sound/TV Sound” from the Tools menu.
Using “Control for
HDMI”
The “Control for HDMI” function allows
equipment to control each other using HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Control) specified by
HDMI.
You can perform interlocked control operations
between Sony “Control for HDMI” compatible
equipment such as a TV, DVD recorder with hard
disk and audio system by connecting the equipment
with HDMI cables.
Be sure to correctly connect and set the compatible
equipment to use the “Control for HDMI” function.
To connect the “Control for HDMI”
compatible equipment
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with
an HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system,
in addition to the HDMI cable, be sure to also
connect the audio output socket
of the TV and
the audio system. For details, see page 16.
To make the “Control for HDMI” settings
“Control for HDMI” must be set on both the TV
side and the connected equipment side. See HDMI
Set-up (page 24) for the TV side settings. See the
operating instructions of the connected equipment
for setting details.
“Control for HDMI” functions
• Turns the connected equipment off interlocked
with the TV.
• Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected
equipment and automatically switches the input
to the equipment when the equipment starts to
play.
• If you turn on a connected audio system while the
TV is on, the input switches to the audio from the
audio system.
• Adjusts the volume and mutes the sound of a
connected audio system.
Options
Description
Close
Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode (except
PC input mode)
See page 20.
Display Mode (in PC
input mode only)
See page 20.
Sound Effect
See page 21.
Speaker
See page 21.
PIP (in PC input
mode only)
See page 18.
H Centre (in PC input
mode only)
See page 22.
V Lines (in PC input
mode only)
See page 22.
Sleep Timer (except
PC input mode)
See page 23.
Power Saving
See page 22.
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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 inputs sources and change the settings for your
TV.
1
Press
MENU
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select an option, then press .
To exit the menu, press
MENU
.
1 Digital Favourites
*
Displays the Favourite list. For details about
settings, see page 15.
2 Analogue
Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.
3 Digital
*
Returns to the last viewed digital channel.
4 Digital EPG
*
Displays the Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG).
For details about settings, see page 14.
5 External Inputs
Selects equipment connected to your TV.
• To watch the desired external input, select
the input source, then press .
6 Settings
Displays the Settings menu where most of the
advanced settings and adjustments are
performed.
1
Press
F
/
f
to select a menu icon, then
press .
2
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select an option or
adjust a setting, then press
.
For details about settings, see page 20 to 27.
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The options you can adjust vary depending on the
situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or
not displayed.
* This function may not be available in some
countries/regions.
Using MENU Functions
2
1
Select:
Enter:
Exit:
MENU
Digital Favourites
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Picture Adjustment menu
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“Brightness”, “Colour”, “Sharpness” and “Adv. Contrast Enhancer” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”
or when “Display Mode” is set to “text”.
Picture Mode
Display Mode
(only in PC mode)
Selects the picture mode except for PC input source.
“Vivid”:
(“Shop”, see page 6). For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”:
(“Home”, see page 6). For standard picture. Recommended for
home entertainment.
“Cinema”:
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a the-
atre-like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration with
Sony Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by their
creators.
Selects the display mode for PC input source.
“Video”:
For video images.
“Text”:
For text, charts or tables.
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.
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“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.
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“Warm” can not be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
“Auto”:
Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode only).
“High/Mid/Low”:
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”:
Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
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“Auto” is not available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, COMP and PC mode.
Adv. Contrast
Enhancer
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most suitable settings
judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for
dark images scenes. It will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture
scenes.
Reset
Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in
PC mode) to the factory settings.
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