Sony KDL-46X3500 – page 2
Manual for Sony KDL-46X3500
Table of contents
Connect to Input symbol on
Description
screen
A / 1 AV1 or AV1 When you connect the decoder, the scrambled signal from the
TV tuner is output to the decoder, then the unscrambled signal
is output from the decoder.
B / 2 AV2 or AV2 SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD
recorder.
C / 3 or
AV3 or AV4
/4
D DIGITAL OUT
Use an Optical audio cable.
(OPTICAL)
E You can listen to the sound from the TV on Hi-Fi audio
equipment.
F PC IN / PC It is recommended to use the supplied PC cable with ferrite
cores.
Using Optional Equipment
G HDMI IN 5 or 6
AV5, AV6 or
The digital video and audio signals are input from the
K HDMI IN 8
AV 8
equipment.
In addition, when HDMI control compatible equipment is
connected, communication with the connected equipment is
supported. Refer to page 38 to set up this communication.
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to
the HDMI IN 5 socket through a DVI - HDMI adaptor interface
(not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out sockets
to the audio in the HDMI IN 5 sockets.
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• The HDMI sockets only support the following video inputs: 480i,
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p. For PC
video inputs, see page 47.
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
• When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system, be
sure to also connect to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) socket.
H CAM
To use pay TV services. For details, refer to the instruction
(Conditional Access
manual supplied with your CAM.
Module)
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM
slot. Turn off the TV when inserting your CAM into the CAM
slot. When you do not use the CAM, we recommend that the
“dummy” card be inserted and kept in the CAM slot.
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CAM is not supported in some countries/regions. Check with your
authorized dealer.
I Headphones You can listen to sound from the TV on headphones.
J 7 or 7, and
AV7 or AV7 To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the
7
video 7 socket and the S video 7 socket at the same
time. If you connect mono equipment, connect to the 7 L
socket.
L USB You can view photographs on a Sony digital still camera,
camcorder or USB storage media connected to the TV. For
details, see page 26.
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Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when
Viewing pictures from
viewing pictures from connected equipment.
the connected
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
equipment
Picture Mode See page 28.
Sound Mode See page 30.
Turn on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
Motion Enhancer See page 34.
Speaker See page 36.
For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead (page 20)
PAP (except PC input
See page 22.
Start playback on the connected equipment.
mode)
The picture from the connected equipment appears on
the screen.
PIP (in PC input
See page 23.
mode only)
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7)
Auto Adjustment (in
See page 33.
In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the number
PC input mode only)
buttons, to select the video channel.
Horizontal Shift (in
See page 33.
For other connected equipment (page 20)
PC input mode only)
Press / to display the connected equipment list.
Press
F/f to select the desired input source, then press
i Volume See page 36.
. (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass
Sleep Timer (except
See page 37.
without any operation after pressing
F/f.)
PC input mode)
When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV
Preset” menu under the “Set-up” menu (page 37), that
Power Saving See page 38.
input does not appear in the list.
Auto Clock Set Allows you to switch to digital
mode and obtain the time.
Additional operations
To Do this
To view two pictures simultaneously
Return to normal TV
Press DIGITAL/ANALOG.
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
mode
You can view two pictures (external input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Access the Input signal
Press to access the Input
Connect the optional equipment (page 20), and make
index table (except
signal index table. To select an
sure that images from the equipment appear on the
analogue mode)
input source, press
F/f, then
screen (page 22).
press .
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Change the volume of
Press
2 +/–.
• This function is not available for a PC input source.
the connected HDMI
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
control compatible
1 Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.
audio system
2 Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .
Mute the sound of the
Press
%.
connected HDMI
Press again to restore.
The picture from connected equipment is
control compatible
displayed on the left and the TV programme is
audio system
displayed on the right.
3 Press number buttons or PROG +/– to
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press or RETURN.
z
The picture framed in green is audible. You can switch the
audible picture by pressing
G/g.
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To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
Using the remote
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect a PC (page 20), and make sure that images
Buttons for using optional equipment
from a PC appear on the screen.
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
Using Optional Equipment
Press RETURN.
z
You can switch the audible picture by selecting “TV Sound /
PC Sound” from the Tools menu.
1 "/1
Turns on or off the optional equipment selected from
the function buttons.
2 Function buttons
Enables you to operate the corresponding equipment.
For details, see “Programming the remote” on
page 24.
3 BD/DVD operating buttons
• . : Replays the current programme from the
previous chapter mark (if any).
• > : Advances forward to the next chapter mark
(if any).
• : Replays the current programme for a set
period of time.
• : Advances forward a set period of time.
• m : Plays a programme in fast reverse mode.
• M : Plays a programme in fast forward mode.
• H : Plays a programme at a normal speed.
• X : Pauses playback.
• x : Stops the playback.
Continued
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4 DVD record buttons
1 Press and hold the BD, DVD or AMP
• z REC: Starts recording.
function button you want to programme on
• X REC PAUSE: Pauses the recording.
the remote, then press / , keeping the
• x REC STOP: Stops the recording.
function button pressed down.
5 F1/F2
The selected function button (BD, DVD or AMP)
• Selects a disc when using a DVD changer.
will flash.
• Selects a function when using a combination unit
(e.g. a BD/DVD).
2 Press the number buttons to enter the
For details, see the operating instructions supplied
three-digit manufacturer’s code number
with the DVD changer or combination unit.
when the button flashes.
6 BD/DVD MENU
If code is not entered within 10 seconds, you must
Displays the DVD disc menu. For details, see the
perform the step 1 again.
operating instructions supplied with the connected
equipment.
3 Press .
When the programming is correct, the selected
7 BD/DVD TOP MENU
function button will flash twice, and when not, it
Displays the top menu of the DVD disc. For details,
will flash five times.
see the operating instructions supplied with the
connected equipment.
4 Turn on your equipment and check that the
z
following main functions work.
The H button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
H (playback), x (stop), m (rewind), M (fast
reference when operating other equipment.
forward), channel selection for both BDs and
DVDs, TOP MENU/MENU and
F/f/G/g only
for DVDs.
If your equipment is not working, or some of the
Programming the remote
functions do not work
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, most Sony
Enter the correct code or try the next code listed
BDs, DVDs and AMPs (Home Theatre, etc.).
for the brand. However, not all models of every
To control BDs and DVDs of other manufacturers
brand may be covered.
(and some other Sony BD, DVD and AMP models),
To return to normal TV operation
do the following procedure to programme the remote.
Press the TV function button.
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Before you start, look up the three-digit code for your brand
of BD, DVD or AMP from the “Manufacturer’s codes” on
Manufacturer’s codes
page 24.
DVD brand list
DVD Player
1
Brand Code
SONY 001, 029, 030, 036 – 044, 053 – 055
2
AIWA 021
AKAI 032
DENON 018, 027, 020, 002
GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
HITACHI 025, 026, 015, 004, 035
1
3
JVC 006, 017
KENWOOD 008
LG 015, 014, 034
LOEWE 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
MATSUI 013, 016
ONKYO 022, 033
PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002, 045 – 047
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Brand Code
Brand Code
PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031
SHARP 324
PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052
THOMSON 319, 350, 365
SAMSUNG 011, 014
TOSHIBA 337
SANYO 007
AUX Sony systems brand list
SHARP 019, 027
DAV Home Theatre System
THOMSON 012
Brand Code
TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049
SONY (DAV) 401 – 404
YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002
AV receiver
BD (Blu-ray Disc) Player
Brand Code
Brand Code
SONY 451 – 454
Using Optional Equipment
SONY 101 – 103
Digital terrestrial receiver
DVD/VCR Player
Brand Code
Brand Code
SONY 501 – 503
SONY 251
DVD recorder
Brand Code
SONY 201 – 203
VCR brand list
Brand Code
SONY 301 – 310, 362
AIWA 325, 331, 351
AKAI 326, 329, 330
DAEWOO 342, 343
GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366
HITACHI 327, 333, 334
JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348, 349
LG 332, 338
LOEWE 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI 356, 357
ORION 328
PANASONIC
321, 323
PHILIPS 311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363,
364
SAMSUNG 339 – 341, 345
SANYO 335, 336
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Using USB photo viewer
Using HDMI control
You can view photographs (in JPEG format) stored in
The HDMI control function allows equipment to
a Sony digital still camera, camcorder or USB storage
control each other using HDMI CEC (Consumer
media on your TV.
Electronics Control) specified by HDMI.
You can connect Sony HDMI control compatible
1 Connect a supported USB device to the
equipment such as TVs, hard disk DVD recorders and
TV.
audio systems (with HDMI cables) to let them work
integratedly.
2 Press MENU.
Be sure to correctly connect and set the compatible
3 Press F/f to select “Photo”, then press .
equipment to use the HDMI control function.
The thumbnail screen appears.
4 Press F/f/G/g to select the photograph or
To connect the HDMI control compatible
folder you want to view, and then press .
equipment
If you want to view a slide show, press G/f to
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with an
select “Slide Show”, then press .
HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system, in
addition to the HDMI cable, be sure to also connect
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) socket of the TV and
Advanced operations
the audio system using an optical audio cable. For
Press G/f to select an option, then press .
details, see page 20.
Options Description
Device Selection Select the device if multiple
To make the HDMI control settings
devices are connected.
HDMI control must be set on both the TV side and the
connected equipment side. See “HDMI Set-up” on
Picture Settings You can make “Backlight”
page 38 for the TV side settings. See the operating
(page 28), “Contrast” (page 28)
instructions of the connected equipment for setting
and “Colour Temperature”
details.
settings.
Set-up You can make advanced settings
for the slide show and set the
HDMI control functions
display sequence for the
• Turns the connected equipment automatically off
thumbnails.
when you turn the TV off.
• Turns the TV on and automatically switches the
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input to the connected equipment when the
• USB photo viewer only supports DCF-compliant JPEG
photographs.
equipment starts to play.
• Set the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or “Mass
• If you turn on a connected audio system while the
Storage” mode when you are connecting Sony digital still
TV is on, the sound output switches from the TV
camera. For more information about USB connection
speaker to the audio system.
mode, see the instructions supplied with the device that
• Adjusts the volume and mutes the sound of a
you use.
connected audio system.
• Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device, or
disconnect the USB cable or remove the recording media
while the data on the recording media is being accessed.
The data on the recording media may be damaged.
• Using unsupported USB device is not guaranteed and may
cause malfunctions.
• Sony cannot be held liable for any damage to or loss of
data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any
connected devices or the TV.
• Check the website below for the up to date information
about compatible USB devices.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
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4 Digital EPG*
Using Menu Functions
Displays the Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG) (page 17).
5 External Inputs
Navigating through
Selects equipment connected to your TV.
• To watch the desired external input, select the
input source, then press .
menus
• To assign a label to an external input, select
“Edit AV Labels” (page 37).
Menu functions allow you to enjoy various convenient
• To select the connected HDMI control
features of this TV. You can easily select channels or
compatible equipment, select “HDMI Device
inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
Selection”.
6 Photo
The thumbnail screen appears (page 26).
7 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 pages 28 to 45.
2
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The options you can adjust vary depending on the
situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not
2
Using Menu Functions
displayed.
1
* This function may not be available in some countries/
regions.
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 (page 19).
2 Analogue
Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.
3 Digital*
Returns to the last viewed digital channel.
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Picture menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Picture” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 27).
Target Inputs
For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to
set each item separately.
“Common”: Applies common settings whose adjustments are shared with other
inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Current input name (e.g. AV1): Allows you to set each option separately for the
current input.
z
Set each input to “Common” if you require the same settings to apply to each input.
Picture Mode
Selects the picture mode. The options for “Picture Mode” may differ depending on
the “Video/Photo” setting (page 34).
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-
like environment.
“Photo”: Sets the optimum picture quality for photographs.
“Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Reset
Resets all the “Picture” settings except “Target Inputs”, “Picture Mode” and
“Advanced Settings” to the factory settings.
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 and red tones.
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“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g. U.S.A. video tapes).
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Colour Temperature
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm 1”/“Warm 2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder
tint than “Warm 1”.
z
“Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
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 (in analogue TV mode or
composite signals only).
“High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
MPEG Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.
DRC Mode
Produces a high-resolution picture for high-density sources (e.g., Blu-ray disc
player, DVD player, satellite receiver).
“Mode 1”: Recommended mode.
“Mode 2”: Only available for 1080i format. “Mode 2” is especially effective when
original standard-definition signals have been up-converted to 1080i format.
“Off”: Turns off the “DRC Mode” feature.
Using Menu Functions
DRC Palette
Customizes the level of detail (“Reality”) and smoothness (“Clarity”) for each input
signal. For example, you can create a custom setting for your cable input’s picture,
and create another for your DVD player’s pictures.
The “DRC Palette” appears. Press
F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the marker (z).
As you move the z higher along the “Reality” axis, the picture becomes more
detailed. As you move the z to the right along the “Clarity” axis, the picture
becomes smoother.
Advanced Settings
Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to
“Vivid”, you cannot set/change these settings.
“Reset”: Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.
“Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
“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.
“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.
“Colour Space”: Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces the
vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard colour.
“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.
“White Balance”: Adjusts the colour temperature colour by colour.
“Detail Enhancer”: Enhances the details of the picture.
“Edge Enhancer”: Enhances the outline of the picture.
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Sound menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Sound” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 27).
Target Inputs
For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to
set each item separately.
“Common”: Applies common settings whose adjustments are shared with other
inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Current input name (e.g. AV1): Allows you to set each option separately for the
current input.
z
Set each input to “Common” if you require the same settings to apply to each input.
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 all the “Sound” settings except “Target Inputs”, “Sound Mode” and “Dual
Sound” 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 the current input name (e.g. AV1).
Surround
“S-FORCE Front Surround”: Available for normal stereo broadcast and 5.1ch
digital broadcast surround audio, and the audio input from connected equipment.
“Off”: Converts and reproduces 5.1ch and other digital broadcast surround audio as
normal stereo audio (2ch). Reproduces the original audio of other broadcasts as is.
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Voice Zoom
Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer
is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if you
are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice
of the commentator.
Sound Booster
Gives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers.
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.
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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
However, when the external equipment connected to the HDMI socket is selected, this is fixed
to “Stereo” (except when using the audio in sockets).
Using Menu Functions
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Screen menu (except for PC input)
You can select the options listed below on the
“Screen” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 27).
Target Inputs
For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to
set each item separately.
“Common”: Applies common settings whose adjustments are shared with other
inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Current input name (e.g. AV1): Allows you to set each option separately for the
current input.
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The selectable items are “Screen Format”, “Display Area”, “Vertical Shift” and “Vertical
Size”.
z
Set each input to “Common” if you require the same settings to apply to each input.
Screen Format
For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen format manually to
suit the broadcast” on page 16.
Auto Format
Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. To keep
your setting, select “Off”.
4:3 Default
Selects the default screen format 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.
Display Area
Adjusts the screen area for displaying the picture.
“Full Pixel”: Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in the original size
when parts of the picture are cut off.
“+1”: Displays the original picture area. This setting can be selected for HDMI video
input signals, except for 1080i or 1080p signals.
“Normal”: Displays the recommended picture area.
“-1”/“-2”: Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.
Horizontal Shift
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”,
“Zoom” or “14:9”.
Vertical Size
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.
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Screen menu (for PC input)
When you select the PC input, you can select the
options listed below on the “Screen” menu. To select
options in “Settings”, refer to “Navigating through
menus” (page 27).
Auto Adjustment
Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the
TV receives an input signal from the connected PC.
z
“Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually
adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
Reset
Resets the PC screen settings to the factory settings.
Using Menu Functions
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.
Vertical Shift
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Screen Format
Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full 1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, keeping its original
horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio.
“Full 2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
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Video Settings menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Video
Settings” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 27).
Motion Enhancer
Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
“High”: Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based contents.
“Standard”: Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard use.
“Off”: Use this setting when the “High” and “Standard” settings result in noise.
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Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have changed the
setting.
Film Mode
Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
“Auto 1”: Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-based
content. Use this setting for standard use.
“Auto 2”: Provides the original film-based content as is.
“Off”: Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.
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If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be automatically
turned off even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected.
Game/Text Mode
Provides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that
are input from video game equipment and PCs. Set to “On” for the sharp display of
fine lines or characters.
Video/Photo
Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input
source (video or photograph data).
“Video-A”: Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data
or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable equipment
that supports “Video-A” mode.
“Video”: Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
“Photo”: Produces suitable image quality for still images.
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The setting is fixed to “Video” when Video-A mode is not supported on the connected
equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.
x.v.Colour
Displays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching the
colour space of source.
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The setting is fixed to “Normal” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if “x.v.Colour”
is selected.
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Photo Colour Space
Selects the option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to match the output colour space
within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI or component
input jacks.
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• Select “sYCC” when using the equipment that supports “x.v.Colour”.
• The setting is fixed to “sRGB” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if “sYCC” is
selected.
Colour Matrix
Usually used in the factory setting (AV1/2/7 (Composite and S video input signal) is
set to “ITU601”, and AV3/4/5/6/8 (Component input signal) is set to “Auto”). If the
colour tone of the picture from the input source does not match the colour standard
and looks unnatural, select either “ITU601” or “ITU709”, which normalizes the
colour tone.
RGB Dynamic Range
Produces natural colour by changing the luminance tone reproduction of HDMI
input colour signals (RGB). Set to “Auto” for standard use. Change the settings only
when the luminance tone of the display is unnatural.
Colour System
Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58” or
“NTSC4.43”) according to the input signal from the input source.
Using Menu Functions
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Audio Settings menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Audio
Settings” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 27).
Variable
Speaker
Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound
through the TV speakers.
“Audio System”: 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.
When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, you can turn on the
equipment whose operations are linked to the TV. This setting must be made after
connecting the equipment.
Headphone Settings
i Speaker Link
Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when headphones are connected.
“On”: Sound is output only from headphones.
“Off”: Sound is output from both the TV and headphones.
i Volume
Adjusts the volume of the headphones when “i Speaker Link” is set to “Off”.
i Dual Sound
Selects the sound from the headphone for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Audio Out
“Variable”: The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV’s
remote.
“Fixed”: The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s volume
control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.
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Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Set-
up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to
“Navigating through menus” (page 27).
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 “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel
lights up in orange.
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• If you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby
Using Menu Functions
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On Timer
Sets the timer to turn on the TV from standby mode.
“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 broadcast
signal.
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
input signals from connected equipment that you do not want displayed on the
screen.
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 40).
“Skip”: Skips an unnecessary input source.
Auto S Video
Selects the input signal from S video sockets 7 when / 7 sockets are both
connected.
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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.
“AV7”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
/ 7 socket.
“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the
/ 3, / 4, HDMI IN 5, HDMI IN 6, HDMI IN 8 and PC IN /
sockets).
HDMI Set-up
This is used to set the HDMI control compatible equipment connected to the HDMI
sockets. Note that the link setting must also be made on the side of the HDMI control
compatible equipment that is connected.
HDMI Control
Sets whether or not to link the operations of the HDMI control compatible equipment
and the TV. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed.
Auto Devices Off
When this is set to “On”, any connected HDMI control compatible equipment will
be turned off with the TV.
Auto TV On
When this is set to “On”, and if the connected HDMI control compatible equipment
is turned on, the TV automatically turns on, and then displays the HDMI input from
the connected equipment.
HDMI Device List
Displays the connected HDMI control compatible equipment.
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You cannot use “HDMI Control” if the TV operations are linked to the operations of an audio
system that is compatible with HDMI control.
Auto Start-up
Starts the initial set-up 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 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).
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 panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Light Sensor
“On”: Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in
the room.
“Off”: Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
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Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 14 for
further information on the sensor.
Logo Illumination
Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.
PC Power Management
Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds in the PC
input.
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Language
Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Product Information
Displays your TV’s product information.
All Reset
Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up”
screen.
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• Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any
buttons.
• All settings, including Digital Favourite list, country/region, language, auto tuned channels,
etc. will be reset.
Using Menu Functions
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Analogue Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Analogue Set-up” menu. To select options in
“Settings”, refer to “Navigating through menus”
(page 27).
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.
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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.
This option allows you 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 completed.
4 Select “OK”, then press .
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