Sony KDL-46S2530 – page 2

Manual for Sony KDL-46S2530

Table of contents

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Sharpness

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Noise Reduction

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

“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.

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

“Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature.

Advanced Settings

Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to

“Custom”, you can set/change these settings.

“Reset”: Resets all the advanced video settings to the factory settings.

“Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

“Adv. Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically adjusts “Contrast” to the most suitable

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

for dark images, increasing vibrancy in the picture.

“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.

“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.

“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid and reproduce clear skin tones.

Using MENU Functions

Tip

This function is only available when "Colour Space" is set to "Wide".

“Colour Space”: Changes colour range (only for KDL-46S2510, KDL-46S2530,

KDL-40S2510, KDL-40S2530).

“MPEG Noise Reduction”: Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video

(in digital mode only).

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Sound menu

You can select the options listed below on the Sound

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

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound 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.

Sound Mode

Selects the sound mode.

“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.

“Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.

“Custom”: Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.

Reset

Resets the sound settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound” and “i Speaker

Link” to the factory settings.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Auto Volume

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

to be louder than programmes).

Volume Offset

Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target

Inputs” is set to “Viewing Only”.

Surround

Selects the surround mode.

“TruSurround XT”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).

“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE

Gives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers using the

“BBE High Definition Sound System”.

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Dual Sound

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

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

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

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

Tip

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

i Speaker Link

Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when headphones are connected.

“On”: Sound is output only from headphones.

(headphone speaker

“Off”: Sound is output from both the TV and headphones.

link)

Tip

“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Surround” and “BBE” cannot be used for headphones and audio output sockets.

Using MENU Functions

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Screen menu

You can select the options listed below on the Screen

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

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

Selects whether to apply settings made in the Screen 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.

Screen Format

For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen mode manually to suit

the broadcast” (page 14).

Auto Format

Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. To keep

your setting, select “Off”.

Tips

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

format of the screen by pressing repeatedly.

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

4:3 Default

Selects the default screen mode for use with 4:3 broadcasts.

“Smart”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect.

“4:3”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportions.

“Off”: Keeps the current “Screen Format” setting when the channel or input is

changed.

Tip

This option is available only if “Auto Format” is set to “On”.

Display Area

Adjusts the screen area displaying the picture.

“Normal”: Displays the picture in the original size.

“–1”/“–2”: Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

Horizontal Shift

Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture for each screen format.

Vertical Shift

Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when the screen format is set to Smart (50

Hz), Zoom or 14:9.

Vertical Size

Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when the screen format is set to Smart, Zoom

or 14:9.

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Set-up menu

You can select the options listed below on the Set-up

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

through menus” (page 19).

Using MENU Functions

Auto Start-up

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

tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do

this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and

channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 5, 6). However, this

option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house,

or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

AV Preset

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

will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip

an input source that is not connected to any equipment.

1 Press

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

2 Press

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

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

equipment.

“Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels”

(page 28).

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

to select the input source.

Auto S Video

Selects the input signal from S video sockets 6 when / 6 sockets are both

connected.

Timer Settings

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer

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

mode.

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

up in orange.

Tips

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

“TV will soon turn off by sleep timer.” appears on the screen one minute before the TV

switches to standby mode.

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On Timer

Sets the timer to turn on the TV.

“Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer.

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

“Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to

standby mode again.

“Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume for when the timer turns on the TV.

Clock Set

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

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

broadcasted signal.

Power Saving

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

When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the (Picture Off)

indicator on the TV (front) lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.

Light Sensor

Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the

room.

AV2 Output

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

TV. If you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the / 2 socket,

you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

“TV”: Outputs a broadcast.

“AV1”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 1 socket.

“AV6”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 6 socket.

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

/ 3, HDMI IN 4/5 and PC sockets).

Quiet Power On

Sets the volume control at a low level when the TV is first turned on, gradually

increasing the sound to a preset level.

Speaker

Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers.

“On”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through

TV’s speakers.

“Off”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only

through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.

Colour System

Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43”,

or “PAL60”) according to the input signal from the input source.

Product Information

Displays your TV’s system information.

All Reset

Resets all the Set-up settings to the factory settings and then launches the Auto Start-

up screen.

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PC Settings menu

You can select the options listed below on the PC

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

“Navigating through menus” (page 19).

Using MENU Functions

Screen Format

Selects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC.

“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.

“Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal-

to-vertical aspect ratio.

“Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.

Reset

Resets the PC settings except “Screen Format” and “Power Management” to the

factory settings.

Auto Adjustment

Automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the TV

receives an input signal from the connected PC.

Tip

Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust

“Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.

Phase

Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.

Pitch

Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.

Horizontal Shift

Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture for each screen format.

Vertical Shift

Adjusts the vertical position of the picture for each screen format.

Power Management

Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds.

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Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only)

You can change/set the analogue settings using the

Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in

“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus”

(page 19).

1 Digit Direct

When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one

preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.

Note

When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering

two digits using the remote.

Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned

when the TV was first installed (page 5, 6). However, this option allows you to

repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new

channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Programme Sorting

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

1 Press

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

then press .

2 Press

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

Programme Labels

Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will

be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels

are usually taken automatically from Text (if available).)

1 Press

F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press .

2 Press

F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space),

then press

g.

If you input a wrong character

Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct

character.

To delete all the characters

Select “Reset”, then press .

3 Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is complete.

4 Select “OK”, then press .

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Manual Programme

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press PROG +/-

to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme

Preset

number that is set to skip (page 30).

Programme

/System/Channel

Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press

F/f to select “Programme”, then press .

2 Press

F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune

(if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.

3 Press

F/f to select “System”, then press .

4 Press

F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then

press

G.

B/G: For western European countries/regions

D/K: For eastern European countries/regions

L: For France

I: For the United Kingdom

5 Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press .

Using MENU Functions

6 Press

F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial

channels), then press

g.

7 Tune the channels as follows:

If you do not know the channel number (frequency)

Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found,

the search will stop. To continue searching, press

F/f.

If you know the channel number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or

your VCR channel number.

8 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press .

9 Press

f to select “OK”, then press .

Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.

Label

Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.

This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected.

To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 28).

AFT

Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a

slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the

fine tuning is performed automatically.

Audio Filter

Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono

broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or

intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.

If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this

option set to the factory setting “Off”.

Notes

You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.

“Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.

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Skip

Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You

can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)

Decoder

Views and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected

directly to scart connector / 1, or to scart connector / 2 via a VCR.

Note

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), this option may not be

available.

Confirm

Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.

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Digital Set-up menu

You can change/set the digital settings using the

Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press

to display the following menus. To select options

in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus”

(page 19).

Using MENU Functions

Digital Tuning

Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu.

Digital Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available digital channels.

Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned

when the TV was first installed (page 6). However, this option allows you to repeat

the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels

that have been launched by broadcasters).

Programme List Edit

Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of

the digital channels stored on the TV.

1 Press

F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new

position.

If you know the programme number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of the broadcast

you want.

2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:

To remove the digital channel

Press . A message that confirms whether the selected digital channel is to be

deleted appears. Press

G to select “Yes”, then press .

To change the order of the digital channels

Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.

Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to move other channels if required.

3 Press RETURN.

Digital Manual Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually.

1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to

manually tune, then press

F/f to tune the channel.

2 When the available channels are found, press

F/f to select the channel

you want to store, then press .

3 Press

F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the

new channel, then press .

Repeat the procedure above to tune other channels manually.

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Digital Set-up

Displays the “Digital Set-up” menu.

Subtitle Setting

*

Displays digital subtitles on the screen.

When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed

with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).

Subtitle Language

*

Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Audio Language

*

Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast

several audio languages for a programme.

Audio Type

*

Increases the sound level when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected.

Parental Lock

*

Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age

restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.

1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the

instruction of “PIN Code” below.

2 Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted

watching), then press .

3 Press RETURN.

PIN Code

*

Sets a PIN code for the first time, or allows you to change your PIN code.

1 Enter a PIN as follows:

If you have previously set a PIN

Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN.

If you have not set a PIN

Press the number buttons to enter the factory setting PIN of 9999.

2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

A message appears to inform you that the new PIN has been accepted.

3 Press RETURN.

Tip

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Technical Set-up

Displays the Technical Set-up menu.

“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as

they become available.

“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates,

free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is

set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option

to “Off”.

“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.

“Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the

same as the default time zone setting for your country.

CA Module Set-up

Allows you to access a Pay Per View service once you obtain a Conditional Access

Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 33 for the location of the (PCMCIA)

socket.

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

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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.

Connecting to the TV (side)

To connect Do this

Conditional Access

To use Pay Per View services.

Module (CAM) A

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.

Note

CAM is not supported in all

countries. Please check with your

authorized dealer.

Using Optional Equipment

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

Connect to the S video socket

camcorder B

6 or the video socket 6,

and the audio sockets 6. To

avoid picture noise, do not connect

the camcorder to the video socket

6 and the S video socket

6 at the same time. If you

connect mono equipment, connect

to the L socket 6.

Headphones C Connect to the i socket to listen to

sound from the TV on headphones.

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

camcorder

Headphones

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Connecting to the TV (rear)

To connect Do this

PC D Connect to the PC /

PC

sockets. It is recommended to use

a PC cable with ferrites.

Digital satellite

Connect to the HDMI IN 4 or 5

receiver or DVD

socket if the equipment has a

player E, F

HDMI socket. The digital video

and audio signals are input from

DVD player

the equipment. If the equipment

has a DVI socket, connect the DVI

socket to the HDMI IN 4 socket

through a DVI - HDMI adaptor

Digital satellite receiver

interface (not supplied), and

connect the equipment’s audio out

sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 4

sockets.

Notes

The HDMI sockets only support

the following video inputs: 480i,

480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i.

To connect a PC, please use the PC

socket.

Be sure to use only an HDMI cable

that bears the HDMI logo.

DVD player

DVD player with

Connect to the component sockets

with component output

component output

and the audio sockets / 3.

G

Video game

Connect to the scart socket /

equipment, DVD

1. When you connect the

player or decoder

decoder, the scrambled signal from

H

the TV tuner is output to the

decoder, then the unscrambled

signal is output from the decoder.

DVD recorder or

Connect to the scart socket /

VCR that supports

2. SmartLink is a direct link

SmartLink I

between the TV and a VCR/DVD

recorder.

Hi-Fi audio

Connect to the audio output

equipment J

sockets to listen to the sound

from the TV on Hi-Fi audio

equipment.

DVD recorder

Hi-Fi

VCR

Decoder

Video game equipment

DVD player

Decoder

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Using the Tools menu in PC input mode

Press TOOLS to display the following options when

viewing pictures input from the connected PC.

Options Description

Power Saving See page 26.

Picture Mode See page 20.

Sound Mode See page 22.

Auto Adjustment See page 27.

Horizontal Shift See page 27.

Vertical Shift See page 27.

Auto Clock Set (in

Allows you to switch to digital

analogue mode only)

mode and obtain the time.

i Volume

Adjusts the volume of the

headphones.

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Additional Information

Channel Coverage

Specifications

Analogue: VHF: E2–E12

UHF: E21–E69

Display Unit

CATV: S1–S20

Power Requirements:

HYPER: S21–S41

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69

Screen Size:

L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69

KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530:

I: UHF B21–B69

46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally)

Digital: VHF/UHF

KDL-40S2510/KDL-40S2530:

40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally)

Terminals

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

/1

32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured diagonally)

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

Display Resolution:

audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video

1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)

output.

Power Consumption:

/ 2 (SmartLink)

KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530: 220 W

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

KDL-40S2510/KDL-40S2530: 180 W

audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video

KDL-32S2510/KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530: 125 W

output, and SmartLink interface.

Standby Power Consumption*:

3

0.3 W

Supported formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

* Specified standby power is reached after the TV

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync

finishes necessary internal processes.

P

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Dimensions (w × h × d):

P

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530:

3

Approx. 1,120 × 805 × 334 mm (with stand)

Audio input (phono jacks)

Approx. 1,120 × 755 × 116 mm (without stand)

500 mVrms

KDL-40S2510/KDL-40S2530:

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

Approx. 988 × 716 × 334 mm (with stand)

HDMI IN 4, 5

Approx. 988 × 664 × 103 mm (without stand)

Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

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

Audio: Two channel linear PCM

Approx. 792 × 593 × 219 mm (with stand)

32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits

Approx. 792 × 546 × 99 mm (without stand)

Analogue audio (phono jacks):

Mass:

500 mVrms, Impedance 47 kilohms

KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530:

(HDMI IN 4 only)

Approx. 34 kg (with stand)

6 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

Approx. 28 kg (without stand)

6 Video input (phono jack)

KDL-40S2510/KDL-40S2530:

6 Audio input (phono jacks)

Approx. 27 kg (with stand)

Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

Approx. 21 kg (without stand)

PC PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 37)

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

G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

Approx. 17 kg (with stand)

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

Approx. 15 kg (without stand)

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

HD: 1-5 Vp-p

Panel System

VD: 1-5 Vp-p

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

PC audio input (minijack)

TV System

i Headphones jack

Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

B/G/H, D/K, L, I

Digital: DVB-T

Colour/Video System

Analogue: PAL, SECAM

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML

Aerial

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

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Sound Output

Optional Accessories

10 W + 10 W

Wall-Mount Bracket

SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530

Supplied Accessories

KDL-40S2510/KDL-40S2530:)

Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.

SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2510/KDL-32S2520/

KDL-32S2530)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Horizontal

Vertical

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

frequency

Standard

frequency (Hz)

(kHz)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

640 480 37.5 75 VESA

720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

800 600 46.9 75 VESA

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

1024 768 56.5 70 VESA

1024 768 60 75 VESA

WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA

1280 768 47.8 60 VESA

1360 768 47.7 60 VESA

This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

Additional Information

This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.

This TV’s PC input supports the boldfaced signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.

For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug

and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.

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Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

1 Measure how long the 1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.

For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.

2 Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or

Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).

When it is not flashing

1 Check the items in the tables below.

2 If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Picture

Problem Cause/Remedy

No picture (screen is dark) and

Check the aerial connection.

no sound

Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (top side).

•If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.

No picture or no menu

Check that the optional equipment is on and press / repeatedly until

information from equipment

the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

connected to the scart

Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

connector

Double images or ghosting

Check aerial/cable connections.

Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear

Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

on the screen

Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five

years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Distorted picture (dotted lines

Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles,

or stripes)

hair-dryers or optical equipment.

When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional

equipment and the TV.

Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.

Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.

Picture noise when viewing a

Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Analogue Set-up” menu and

TV channel

adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception

(page 29).

Some tiny black points and/or

The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or

bright points on the screen

bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.

No colour on programmes

Select “Reset” in the “Picture” menu to return to the factory settings

(page 20).

No colour or irregular colour

Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 3.

when viewing a signal from the

Make sure that the Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR jacks of 3 are firmly seated in their

Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR jacks of 3

respective sockets.

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Sound

Problem Cause/Remedy

No sound, but good picture

•Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).

Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Set-up” menu (page 26).

Noisy sound

See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38.

Channels

Problem Cause/Remedy

The desired channel cannot be

Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/

selected

analogue channel.

Some channels are blank

Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View

service.

Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).

Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

Digital channel is not displayed

Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in

your area.

Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

General

Problem Cause/Remedy

The TV turns off automatically

Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration” setting of

(the TV enters standby mode)

“On Timer” (page 25).

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for

10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.

Additional Information

The TV turns on automatically

Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 26).

Some input sources cannot be

Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input

selected

source (page 25).

The remote does not function

Replace the batteries.

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Index

Numerics

D

Product Information

26

1 Digit Direct 28

Digital Auto Tuning 31

Programme index table

13

14:9

14

Digital Manual Tuning

31

Programme Labels

28

4:3 Default

24

Digital Set-up

32

Programme List Edit

31

4:3

14

Digital Set-up menu

31

Programme Sorting

28

Digital Tuning

31

A

Q

Display Area

24

Adv. Contrast Enhancer 21

Quiet Power On 26

Dual Sound

23

Advanced Settings

21

R

Aerial, connecting

4

E

Reminder 16

AFT

29

EPG (Digital Electronic Programme

Remote control

All Reset

26

Guide)

15

inserting batteries

4

Analogue Set-up menu

28

Equipment labels

25

overview

11

Audio Filter

29

F

sensor

12

Audio Language

32

Reset

Audio Type

32

Fastext 14

Auto Adjustment

27

Favourite list

17

PC settings

27

picture

20

Auto Clock Set

14, 18, 35

G

sound

22

Auto Format

24

Gamma 21

Auto S Video

25

S

Auto Start-up

25

H

Screen Format 24, 27

Auto Tuning

Headphones

Screen menu

24

analogue and digital channels

6

connecting

33

Screen mode

14

analogue channels only

28

Speaker Link

23

Set-up menu

25

digital channels only

31

Horizontal Shift

24, 27

Sharpness

21

Auto Volume

22

Hue

20

Skip

25, 30

AV Preset

25

I

Sleep Timer

25

AV2 Output

26

Input signal index table 18

Smart

14

Sound menu

22

B

L

Sound Mode

22

Backlight 20

Label 29

Speaker

26

Balance

22

Language

5, 25

Specifications

36

Bass

22

Light Sensor

26

Standby (1) indicator

12

Batteries, inserting into the remote

4

Live Colour

21

Subtitle Language

32

BBE

22

Subtitle Setting

32

Black Corrector

21

M

Surround

22

Brightness

20

Manual Programme Preset 29

Manual timer REC

16

T

C

MENU

19

Target Inputs

CA Module Set-up 32

MPEG Noise Reduction

21

picture

20

Category list

15

screen

24

Channels

N

sound

22

auto-tuning

6

Noise Reduction 21

Technical Set-up

32

selecting

13

O

Text

14

Skip

30

Clear White

On Timer 26

Timer ( ) indicator

12

21

Timer list

16

Clock Set

26

P

Timer REC

15

Colour

20

Parental Lock 32

Timer Settings

25

Colour System

26

PC Settings menu

27

Tools

14, 18, 35

Colour Temperature

20

Phase

27

Treble

22

Confirm

30

Picture menu

20

Connecting

Picture Mode

20

V

an aerial/VCR

4

Picture Off ( ) indicator

12

VCR

optional equipment

33

PIN Code

32

connecting

4

Contrast

20

Pitch

27

recording

15

Country

5

Power (") indicator

12

Vertical Shift

24, 27

Power (1) switch

12

Vertical Size

24

Power Management

27

Volume Offset

22

Power Saving

26

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