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Trademark information

Introduction

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

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

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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• TruSurround XT, SRS and (

z) symbol are trademarks of

SRS Labs, Inc.

Notice for Digital TV function

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license

from SRS Labs, Inc.

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only

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

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

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

HDMI Licensing, LLC.

you live.

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications,

compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial

• The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL-

broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

32S2510 unless otherwise state.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some

countries.

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Table of Contents

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............................................................................................................................13

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .............................................15

Using the Favourite list ..................................................................................................17

Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................18

Using MENU Functions

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

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

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Sound menu............................................................................................................................22

Screen menu...........................................................................................................................24

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................25

PC Settings menu...................................................................................................................27

Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only).......................................................................28

Digital Set-up menu .......................................................................................................31

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................33

Additional Information

Specifications..........................................................................................................................36

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................38

Index .......................................................................................................................................40

: for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the

2: Connecting an aerial/

accessories

VCR

Remote RM-ED008 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Mains lead (Type C-6) (1)

Coaxial cable (1)

Cable holder (1)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

Notes

• 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.

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onnecting an aerial only

Coaxial cable

(supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

Connecting an aerial and VCR

Mains lead

(supplied)

RF lead

(not supplied)

Scart lead (not supplied)

VCR

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3: Bundling the cables

5: Selecting the

Start-up Guide

language and country/

region

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2

4: Preventing the TV

from toppling over

3,4

3,4

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-

240V AC, 50Hz).

2 Press 1 on the TV (top side).

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the

Language menu appears on the screen.

When the TV is in standby mode (the

1 (standby)

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

the remote to switch on the TV.

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3

1

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3 Press F/f to select the language

1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert

displayed on the menu screens, then press

a pre-recorded tape into the VCR

.

connected to the TV (page 4) and start play

back.

The video channel will be located and stored on

the TV during auto-tuning.

If no VCR is connected to the TV, this procedure

is not required. Go to step 2.

2 Select “OK”, then press .

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

which you will operate the TV, then press

The TV starts searching for all available digital

.

channels, followed by all available analogue

channels. This may take some time, please be

patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or

remote.

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial

connections

No digital or analogue channels were found.

Check all the aerial connections and press to

start auto-tuning again.

3 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of

“Programme Sorting” (page 28).

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

If the country/region in which you want to use the

analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step

TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of

4.

a country/region.

The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning

4 Press MENU to exit.

appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto-tuning

The TV has now tuned in all the available

the TV”.

channels.

6: Auto-tuning the TV

The TV will now search for and store all available TV

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

Mains lead

in standby to work correctly.

• Observe the followings

Carrying

to prevent the mains

• Before carrying the TV set, disconnect all the cables from

lead being damaged.

the TV set.

If the mains lead is

• Carrying the large size TV set requires two or more

damaged, it may result

people.

in a fire or an electric

• When you carry the TV set by hand,

shock.

hold the TV set as illustrated on the

– Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set.

right. When lifting the TV set or

– When you disconnect the mains

moving the panel of the TV set, hold it

lead, disconnect it from the

firmly from the bottom. If you do not

mains socket first.

do so, the TV set may fall and be

– Be sure to grasp the plug when

damaged or cause serious injury.

disconnecting the mains lead.

• When transporting it, do not

Do not pull on the mains lead

subject the TV set to jolts or

itself.

excessive vibration. The TV set

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

may fall and be damaged or cause

mains lead excessively. The core

serious injury.

conductors may be exposed or

• If the TV set has been dropped or

broken.

damaged, have it checked

– Do not modify the mains lead.

immediately by qualified service

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

personnel.

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

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

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

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

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

Placement

equipment.

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

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

mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level

Mains socket

surface. Do not hang anything on the

• The TV set with a three-wire grounding

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

type mains plug must be connected to a

from the stand, causing damage or

mains socket with a protective earthing

serious injury.

connection.

• Do not install the TV set in places

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

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

A poor fit may cause arcing and result in

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

a fire. Contact your electrician to have the

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

mains socket changed.

TV set to malfunction.

Cleaning the mains plug

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

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

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

moisture may condense inside and may cause a

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

malfunction.

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

humid or excessively dusty places.

Overloading

• Do not install the TV set where

insects may enter.

This TV set is designed to operate

• Do not install the TV set where it

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

Take care not to connect too many

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

appliances to the same mains

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

socket as this could result in fire or

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

electric shock.

• Do not allow children to climb on

When not in use

the TV set.

• If you will not be using the TV

• If you use the TV set near the

set for several days, the TV set

seashore, salt may corrode metal

should be disconnected from

parts of the TV set and cause

the mains for environmental

internal damage or fire.

and safety reasons.

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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

• It is strongly recommended that

proper ventilation, observe the following:

you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:

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

– KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530/KDL-40S2510/

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

KDL-40S2530:

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

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

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

– KDL-32S2510/KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530:

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

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

items such as newspapers, etc.

• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

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

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and causing

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

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

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

set.

installation carried out by qualified service personnel.

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

Installed on the wall

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.

30 cm

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

Wiring

10 cm

10 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

damage the TV set.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV set in a place

10 cm

where medical equipment is in

Leave at least this space around the set.

use. It may cause a malfunction of

medical instruments.

Outdoor use

Installed with stand

• Do not install this TV set

30 cm

outdoors. If the TV set is

exposed to rain, it may result in a

fire or an electrical shock.

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

• If this TV set is exposed to direct

sunlight, the TV set may heat up

and it may damage the TV set.

Vehicle, Ships and other

vessels

Leave at least this space around the set.

• Do not install this TV set in a

vehicle. The motion of the

• Never install the TV set as follows:

vehicle may cause the TV set

to fall down and cause injury.

• Do not install this TV set on a

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

blocked.

blocked.

ship or other vessel. If the TV

set is exposed to seawater, it

may cause a fire or damage

the TV set.

Water and moisture

Wall Wall

• Do not use this TV set near water

– for example, near a bathtub or

shower room. Also do not expose

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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To Do this

Set a programme to be displayed

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

automatically on the screen when it starts

display.

– Reminder

2 Press .

3 Press

F/f to select “Reminder”.

4 Press to automatically display the selected programme

when the programme starts.

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information.

Note

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

1 Press .

want to record – Manual timer REC

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 to set the

TV and your VCR timers.

A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The

indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

Notes

• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible

VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to

remind you to set your VCR timer.

• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not

switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.

• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for pin

code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock” on

page 32.

Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list

1 Press .

2 Press

F/f to select “Timer list”.

3 Press

F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then

press .

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.

4 Press g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

Tip

You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 19).

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Using the Favourite list *

The Favourite feature allows you to select programs

from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display

the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus”

(page 19).

Watching TV

Favourite list

* Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.

To Do this

Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list

when you select “Digital Favourites” in the “MENU” for the first time.

1 Press to select “Yes”.

2 Press

F/f to select the channel you want to add.

If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to

directly select a channel.

3 Press .

Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a

symbol.

Turn off the Favourite list Press RETURN.

Watch a channel Press while selecting a channel.

Add or remove channels in the Favourite

1 Press the blue button.

list

Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a

symbol.

2 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove.

If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to

directly select a channel.

3 Press .

4 Press the blue button to return to the Favourite list.

Remove all channels from the Favourite list

1 Press the blue button.

2 Press the yellow button.

A display appears to confirm that you want to delete all channels from the

Favourite list.

3 Press G to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

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Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when

Viewing pictures from

viewing pictures from connected equipment other

than PC.

connected equipment

Options Description

Switch on the connected equipment, then

Power Saving See page 26.

perform one of the following operation.

Picture Mode See page 20.

For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a

Sound Mode See page 22.

fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

Start playback on the connected equipment.

Auto Clock Set (in

Allows you to switch to digital

The picture from the connected equipment appears on

analogue mode only)

mode and obtain the time.

the screen.

Sleep Timer See page 25.

For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6)

i Volume

Adjusts the volume of the

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

headphones.

buttons, to select the video channel.

For other connected equipment

Press / repeatedly until the correct input

symbol (see below) appears on the screen.

AV1/ AV1, AV2/ AV2:

Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart

socket / 1 or 2. appears only if an RGB

source has been connected.

AV 3:

Component input signal through the Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR

sockets / 3, and audio input signal through the

L, R sockets / 3.

AV 4/ AV5:

Digital audio/video signal is input through the HDMI IN

4/5 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the

equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio

out socket.

AV 6/ AV 6:

Video input signal through the video socket 6, and

audio input signal through the L (MONO), R audio

sockets 6. appears only if the equipment is

connected to the S video socket 6 instead of the

video socket 6, and S video input signal is input

through the S video socket 6.

Additional operations

To Do this

Return to the normal

Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.

TV operation

Access the Input

Press to access the Input signal

signal index table

index table. (Then, only in

analogue mode, press

g.) To

select an input source, press

F/f,

then press .

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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.

2,3

Using MENU Functions

1

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 17.

(only in areas with

digital broadcasting)

Analogue

Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.

(only in areas with

digital broadcasting)

Digital

Returns to the last viewed digital channel.

(only in areas with

digital broadcasting)

Digital EPG

Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).

(only in areas with

For details about settings, see page 15.

digital broadcasting)

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 25.

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 20 to 32.

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Picture menu

You can select the options listed below on the Picture

menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

Selects whether to apply settings made in the Picture menu to all inputs, or only to

the input currently being watched.

“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.

“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.

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.

Reset

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

Backlight

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

Tip

"Backlight" is not available when you set "Power Saving" to "High"(page 26).

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).

Colour Temperature

Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

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

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

“Warm1”/“Warm2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm2” gives a redder tint

than “Warm1”.

Tip

“Warm1” and “Warm2” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”.

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