Sony KDL-32V4000: instruction

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Introduction

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters

please refer to the addresses given in separate

Disposal of the TV set

service or guarantee documents.

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable

Notice for Digital TV function

in the European Union and other

European countries with separate

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only

collection systems)

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

This symbol on the product or on its

digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you

packaging indicates that this product

have access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2) cable

shall not be treated as household waste.

service. Please confirm with your local dealer if you

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection

can receive a DVB-T signal where you live or ask your

point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

cable provider if their DVB-C cable service is suitable

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of

for integrated operation with this TV.

correctly, you will help prevent potential negative

• The cable provider may charge an additional fee for

consequences for the environment and human health,

such a service and you may be required to agree to their

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

terms and conditions of business.

handling of this product. The recycling of materials will

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C

help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed

specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital

information about recycling of this product, please contact

terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot

your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal

be guaranteed.

service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in

some countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not

Disposal of waste batteries

operate correctly with all providers.

(applicable in the European Union

• For more information about DVB-C functionality

and other European countries with

please see our cable support site:

separate collection systems)

http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC

/

This symbol on the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the battery

Trademark information

provided with this product shall not be

treated as household waste. By ensuring

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

these batteries are disposed of correctly,

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

you will help prevent potentially negative consequences

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

for the environment and human health which could

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of

BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound,

the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to

Inc.

conserve natural resources. In case of products that for

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks

permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this

of Dolby Laboratories.

battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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.

DIGITAL

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.

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• 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.

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Checking the accessories ................................................................................................. 4

Safety information ............................................................................................................. 8

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

Overview of the remote ................................................................................................ 10

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ................................................................ 11

Watching TV

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

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

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

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment....................................................................................... 16

Viewing pictures from connected equipment .................................................................. 17

Using “Control for HDMI”................................................................................................. 18

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus .............................................................................................. 19

Picture Adjustment menu ................................................................................................ 20

Sound Adjustment menu................................................................................................. 21

Features menu ................................................................................................................ 22

Set-up menu.................................................................................................................... 23

Digital Set-up menu ............................................................................................... 26

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Additional Information

Specifications ..................................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 30

: 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

2

Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to

1: Checking the

interfere with cables.

accessories

Remote RM-ED009 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Stand (1)

Screws for stand (3)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

3

Fix the stand to the TV using the supplied

screws.

2: Attaching the stand

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

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If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque

at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm)

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3: Connecting an

4: Preventing the TV

Start-up Guide

aerial/ VCR/ DVD

from toppling over

recorder

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

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onnecting an aerial/cable

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Coaxial cable

Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder

Coaxial cable

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Scart lead

Coaxial cable

VCR/ DVD recorder

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4

Press

F

/

f

to select the country/region in which

6:

Selecting the

you will operate the TV, then press .

Auto Start Up

language, country/region

Language

Country

Location

and location

Back:

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.

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Press

F

/

f

to select the location type in which

you will operate the TV, then press .

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Sony recommends you to select “Home” for power

saving.

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

Home

Shop

3,4,5

Back:

Select:

Confirm:

This option selects the initial picture mode

appropiate for the typical lighting condition in

these enviroments.

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

2

Press

1

on the TV.

7: Auto-tuning the TV

When you switch on the TV for the first time,

1

Press .

the Language menu appears on the screen.

3

Press

F

/

f

to select the language displayed on

the menu screens, then press

.

Do you want to start automatic tuning?

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Location

Back:

Start:

Cancel:

MENU

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

Select:

Confirm:

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.

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If a message appears for you to confirm the

aerial connection

No digital or analogue channels were found.

Detaching the Table-

Start-up Guide

Check all the aerial/cable connection and then

press to start auto-tuning again.

Top Stand from the TV

3

When the Programme Sorting menu appears on

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the screen, follow the steps of “Programme

Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other

than to wall-mount the TV.

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.

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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

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Press

G

/

g

/

f

to select “Start”.

The TV starts searching for channels. Do not

press any buttons on the TV or remote.

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Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no

channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full

Scan”.

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Ventilation

s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

Safety information

cabinet.

s Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount

Installation/Set-up

bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions

Installed on the wall

below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage

30 cm

and/or injuries.

Installation

10 cm

10 cm

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

10 cm

Sony accessories, including:

Leave at least this space around the set.

- KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/

KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/

KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx:

Installed with stand

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500

30 cm

- KDL-26S40xx/ KDL-26U40xx/ KDL-26V40xx/

KDL-26V42xx:

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL100

10 cm 10 cm

6 cm

- 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

Leave at least this space around the set.

supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm

in length when measured from the attaching surface of the

s To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt

mounting hook.

or dust:

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the

– Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,

Wall-mount bracket model.

or sideways.

Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal

– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.

damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

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

8 mm - 12 mm

items such as newspapers, etc.

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Air circulation is blocked.

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount

bracket)

Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

Wall Wall

Transporting

s Before transporting the TV

set, disconnect all cables.

s Two or three people are

needed to transport a large TV

set.

Mains lead

s When transporting the TV set

by hand, hold it as shown on

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any

the right. Do not put stress on

risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

the LCD panel.

– Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.

s When lifting or moving the

– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

TV set, hold it firmly from the

– Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

bottom.

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

s When transporting the TV set,

safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

do not subject it to jolts or

– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

excessive vibration.

working on or moving the TV set.

s When transporting the TV set

Be sure to hold the bottom of

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

for repair or when moving,

the panel, not the front part.

– Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is

pack it using the original

Do not handle with dent

covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may

carton and packing material.

area.

deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

Do not handle with the

transparent bottom part.

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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

Precautions

core conductors may be exposed or broken.

s Do not modify the mains lead.

s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

Viewing the TV

s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the

s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light

mains lead.

or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

LCD Screen

Prohibited Usage

s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or

black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or

situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may

green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a

malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or

structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

injuries.

s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top

Location:

of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other

may be damaged.

vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations,

s If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the

near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate

a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

Environment:

s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near

s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.

flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed

This is not a malfunction.

to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.

vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain

Situation:

mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for

disposal.

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or

with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/

Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during

cabinet of the TV set

lightning storms.

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from

mains socket before cleaning.

Broken pieces:

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

s Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may

observe the following precautions.

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

s To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently

s If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you

with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth

have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may

slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

result.

s Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,

When not in use

thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining

s If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set

prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in

should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and

damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

safety reasons.

s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is

s As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV

recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect

s When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as

the TV set completely.

to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table

s However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV

stand.

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting

For children

electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture

distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

s Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

s Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that

Batteries

they are not mistakenly swallowed.

s Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

s Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and

If the following problems occur...

new batteries.

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any

s Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

of the following problems occur.

Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please

consult your local authority.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by

s Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill

qualified service personnel.

liquid of any kind onto it.

When:

s Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place

– Mains lead is damaged.

subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

– 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.

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Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.

Audio system

DVD player

PC (HDMI output)

Blu-ray disc player

1 2 3

Digital video

camera

COMPONENT IN

AV1

AV2

DVD

S

player

with

component

PC

output

Hi-Fi audio

equipment

Video game

equipment

DVD player

Decoder

S VHS/ Hi8

DVD recorder

VCR

Decoder

CAM card

For service

use only

AV3

DVC camcorder

MONO

Headphones

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* ~

• Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing

Viewing pictures from

the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony

HDMI cable.

connected equipment

• When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is

connected, communication with the connected

equipment is supported. Refer to page 18 to set up this

communication.

Switch on the connected equipment, then

Symbol on the

Description

perform one of the following operation.

screen

For equipment connected to the scart sockets using

COMP To see the equipment connected to

a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

7.

Start playback on the connected equipment.

PC To see the equipment connected to

The picture from the connected equipment appears

8.

on the screen.

z

For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder

It is recommended to use a PC

cable with ferrites, such as the

In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number

"Connector, D-sub 15" (ref. 1-

buttons, to select the video channel.

793-504-11, available in Sony

Using Optional Equipment

Service Centre) or equivalent.

For other connected equipment

Press / to display the connected equipment

To connect Do this

list. Press

F/f to select the desired input source,

then press . (The highlighted item is selected if 2

Headphones 9 Connect to the i socket to listen to

seconds pass without any operation after pressing

sound from the TV on headphones.

F/f.)

Conditional

To use Pay Per View services.

When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV

Access Module

For details, refer to the instruction

Preset” menu under the “Set-up” menu (page 24),

(CAM)

0

manual supplied with your CAM.

that input does not appear in the list.

To use the CAM, remove the rubber

Symbol on the

Description

cover from the CAM slot. Switch

screen

off the TV when inserting your

CAM into the CAM slot. When you

AV1/

To see the equipment connected to

do not use the CAM, we recommend

AV1

1.

that you replace the cover on the

AV2/

To see the equipment connected to

CAM slot.

AV2/

2.

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AV2

CAM is not supported in all countries.

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Please check with your authorized

SmartLink is a direct link between

dealer.

the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder.

Hi-Fi audio

Connect to the audio output sockets

AV3 To see the equipment connected to

equipment qa

to listen to the sound from the

3.

TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.

HDMI 1* To see the equipment connected to

4.

Additional operations

HDMI 2* To see the equipment connected to

To Do this

5.

Return to normal TV

Press DIGITAL or

mode

HDMI 3* To see the equipment connected

ANALOG.

to

6.

Access the Digital

Press .

If the equipment has a DVI socket,

Favourites (in digital

For details, see page 15.

connect the DVI socket to the

mode only)

HDMI IN socket through a DVI-

Change the volume of

Press

2 +/-.

HDMI adaptor interface (not

the connected “Control

supplied), and connect the

for HDMI” compatible

equipment’s audio out socket to the

audio system

audio in HDMI IN socket (page 24).

Mute the sound of the

Press

%.

connected “Control for

Press again to restore.

HDMI” compatible

audio system

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Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options

when viewing pictures from connected equipment.

Using “Control for

Options Description

HDMI”

Close Closes the Tools menu.

The “Control for HDMI” function allows

Picture Mode (except

See page 20.

equipment to control each other using HDMI CEC

PC input mode)

(Consumer Electronics Control) specified by

HDMI.

Display Mode (in PC

See page 20.

You can perform interlocked control operations

input mode only)

between Sony “Control for HDMI” compatible

Sound Effect See page 21.

equipment such as a TV, DVD recorder with hard

disk and audio system by connecting the equipment

Speaker See page 21.

with HDMI cables.

Be sure to correctly connect and set the compatible

PIP (in PC input

See page 18.

equipment to use the “Control for HDMI” function.

mode only)

H Centre (in PC input

See page 22.

To connect the “Control for HDMI”

mode only)

compatible equipment

Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with

V Lines (in PC input

See page 22.

mode only)

an HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system,

in addition to the HDMI cable, be sure to also

Sleep Timer (except

See page 23.

connect the audio output socket

of the TV and

PC input mode)

the audio system. For details, see page 16.

Power Saving See page 22.

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

To view two pictures simultaneously

Set-up (page 24) for the TV side settings. See the

– PIP (Picture in Picture)

operating instructions of the connected equipment

You can view two pictures (PC input and TV

for setting details.

programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Connect a PC (page 16), and make sure that images

“Control for HDMI” functions

from a PC appear on the screen.

• Turns the connected equipment off interlocked

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with the TV.

You cannot display resolutions higher than WXGA (1280

• Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected

× 768 pixels).

equipment and automatically switches the input

1 Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.

to the equipment when the equipment starts to

play.

2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .

• If you turn on a connected audio system while the

The picture from the connected PC is displayed

TV is on, the input switches to the audio from the

with full size and the TV programme is displayed

audio system.

on the right corner.

• Adjusts the volume and mutes the sound of a

You can use

F/f/G/g to move the TV

connected audio system.

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.

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5 External Inputs

Using MENU Functions

Selects equipment connected to your TV.

• To watch the desired external input, select

the input source, then press .

Navigating through

6 Settings

Displays the Settings menu where most of the

advanced settings and adjustments are

menus

performed.

1 Press F/f to select a menu icon, then

“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient

press .

features of this TV. You can easily select channels

or inputs sources and change the settings for your

2 Press

F/f/G/g to select an option or

TV.

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.

2

Using MENU Functions

1

1 Press MENU.

2 Press F/f to select an option, then press .

To exit the menu, press MENU.

Digital Favourites

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

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.

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Picture Adjustment menu

Picture 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.

Display Mode

Selects the display mode for PC input source.

“Video”: For video images.

(only in PC mode)

“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

Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most suitable settings

judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for

Enhancer

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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“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”.

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