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LCD Colour TV

Operating Instructions

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Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety

information” section of this manual.

Retain this manual for future reference.

Инструкция по эксплуатации

RU

Перед включением телевизора прочтите раздел “Сведения

по безопасности” этого руководства.

Сохраняйте данное руководство для справок в будущем.

Instrukcja obsługi

PL

Przed rozpoczęciem eksploatacji telewizora należy zapoznać

się z treścią rozdziału „Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa”

niniejszej instrukcji.

Zachować instrukcję do wykorzystania w przyszłości.

KLV-40U25xx

KLV-32U25xx

KLV-26U25xx

For useful information about Sony products

Для получения полезной информации о продукции Сони

Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony

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Trademark information

Introduction

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

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

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Disposal of the TV set

Dolby Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Electronic Equipment

HDMI Licensing, LLC.

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

• The illustrations used in this manual are of the

KLV-32U2520 unless otherwise state.

countries with separate

collection systems)

• The "xx" that appears on the model name, corresponds to

This symbol on the product or on

two numeric digits related to colour variation.

its packaging indicates that this

product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall

be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment and

human health, which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more

detailed information about recycling of this product, please

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information .....................................................................................................................7

Precautions ...............................................................................................................................8

Overview of the remote ..........................................................................................................9

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................10

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................................................................................................10

Using MENU Functions

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Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................12

Picture Adjustment menu ........................................................................................................13

Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................14

Features menu ........................................................................................................................15

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................16

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................18

Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................20

Additional Information

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................22

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the

2: Connecting an aerial/

accessories

VCR

Connecting an aerial only

Remote RM-EA006 (1)

Coaxial cable

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

(not supplied)

Cable holder (1) (only for KLV-40U25xx)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

Connecting an aerial and VCR

Notes

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old

and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries.

Please consult your local authority.

• 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, a

place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

Scart lead (not supplied)

RF lead

(not supplied)

VCR

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Start-up Guide

3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV

from toppling over

2

3

1

(only for KLV-40U25xx)

5:

Selecting the language

and country/region

2

1

2

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.

Continued

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3 Press F/f to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

6: Auto-tuning the TV

.

After selecting the language and country/region, a

Auto Start Up

message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears

Language

Country

on the screen.

The TV will now search for and store all available TV

channels.

Select:

Confirm:

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

which you will operate the TV, then press

.

1

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

3

1 Press .

Select:

Confirm:

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

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

a country/region.

The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning

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

Back:

Start:

Cancel:

MENU

the TV”.

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 channels were found. Check all the aerial

connections and press to start auto-tuning

again.

2 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of

“Programme Sorting” (page 16).

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

channels are stored on the TV, go to step 3.

3 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available

channels.

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Installed with stand

Safety information

30 cm

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the

instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire,

electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.

Installation

Leave at least this space around the set.

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

mains socket.

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

dirt or dust:

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall

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

installations.

backwards, or sideways.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you

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

use Sony accessories, including:

closet.

– KLV-40U25xx:

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

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51

or items such as newspapers, etc.

– KLV-32U25xx/KLV-26U25xx:

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31

Air circulation

Air circulation

Transporting

is blocked.

is blocked.

• Before transporting the TV set,

disconnect all cables.

• Two or three people are needed to

transport a large TV set.

• When transporting the TV set by

hand, hold it as shown on the right.

Wall

Wall

• When lifting or moving the TV set,

hold it firmly from the bottom. Do

not put stress on the LCD panel and

the frame around the screen.

• When transporting the TV set, do

not subject it to jolts or excessive

vibration.

• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving,

pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Mains lead

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order

cabinet.

to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

and/or injuries:

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-

– Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands.

mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

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

Installed on the wall

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

for your safety and care not to catch your feet on the

30 cm

cables.

– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

working on or moving the TV set.

10 cm

10 cm

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

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

is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its

insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

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Notes

When:

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

– Mains lead is damaged.

equipment.

– Poor fitting of mains socket.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively.

– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having

The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

something thrown at it.

• Do not modify the mains lead.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

cabinet.

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting

the mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains

socket.

Precautions

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

Prohibited Usage

Viewing the TV

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

Do not install/use the TV set in locations,

light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

environments or situations such as those listed below,

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

or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire,

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

LCD Screen

Location:

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

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

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

other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, near

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

flammable objects (candles, etc).

or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This

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

Environment:

malfunction.

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

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

insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical

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

vibration; unstable locations; near water, rain, moisture or

screen may be damaged.

smoke.

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

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

Situation:

indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the

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

temperature rises.

removed, or with attachments not recommended by the

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

aerial during lightning storms.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in

use. This is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal

Broken pieces:

and mercury. The fluorescent tubes used in this TV set

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

also contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

regulations for disposal.

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

have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of

may result.

the TV set

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

When not in use

from mains socket before cleaning.

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

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

set should be disconnected from the mains for

observe the following precautions.

environmental and safety reasons.

• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe

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

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

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

soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent

disconnect the TV set completely.

solution.

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

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,

For children

benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or

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

maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl

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

materials may result in damage to the screen surface and

they are not mistakenly swallowed.

cabinet material.

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

If the following problems occur...

as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead

its table stand

immediately if any of the following problems occur.

Optional Equipment

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting

checked by qualified service personnel.

electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise

picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

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Overview of the remote

1 "/1 – TV standby

Switches the TV on and off from standby mode.

Note

To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains.

2 – Screen mode (page 11)

3 Coloured buttons

In Text mode (page 11): Used for Fastext.

4 / – Info / Text reveal

• In TV mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen

mode.

• In Text mode (page 11): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).

5 F/f/G/g/ (page12)

6 Picture Freeze (page 11)

In TV mode: Freezes the TV picture.

7 MENU (page 12)

8 Number buttons

• In TV mode: Selects channels. To select channel numbers 10 and above using

the number buttons, enter the second and third digits within two seconds.

• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.

9 – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

0 PROG +/- (page 10)

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In Text mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) page.

qa 2 +/- – Volume

qs % – Mute

qd

/ – Text (page 11)

qf

PIP in PC Mode (page 11)

Displays a small picture (PIP).

qg – Return to normal TV mode

qh – Picture mode (page 13)

qj 9 – Sound effect (page 14)

qk – Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode (page 18): Selects the input source from equipment connected to

the TV sockets.

• In Text mode (page 11): Holds the current page.

Tip

The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

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Sleep Timer

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

mode.

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

amber.

Tips

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

• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one minute

before the TV switches to standby mode.

Set-up menu

Set Up

You can select the options listed below on the

Auto Start Up

Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see

Language

English

“Navigating through menus” (page 12).

Country

-

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

AV Preset

Sound Offset

Manual Programme Preset

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Auto Start-up

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

tune in all available channels.

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Country

Selects the country/region where you operate the TV.

Tip

The country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-”

instead of a country/region.

Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available channels.

Programme Sorting

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

1 Press

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

then press

g.

2 Press

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

AV Preset

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

1 Press

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

2 Press

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

• AV1 (or AV2/ AV3/ AV4/ PC/ HDMI 1/HDMI 2), VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, GAME,

CAM, SAT

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

• “Edit”: Creates your own label (Not available for PC,

HDMI 1, HDMI 2).

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

press F/f to select the input source.

Sound Offset

Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.

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Manual Programme

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press F/f to

select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press .

Preset

System

Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press

F/f to select “System”, then press .

2 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

Note

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 5), this option may not be

available.

Channel

1 Press

F/f to select “Channel”, then press .

2 Press

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

Using MENU Functions

channels), then press

g.

3 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.

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

5 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.

AFT

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

slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

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”.

Skip

Skips unused 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 5), this option may not be

available.

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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

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

Connect to the S video socket

camcorder A

4 or the video socket 4,

and the audio sockets 4. To

avoid picture noise, do not connect

the camcorder to the video socket

4 and the S video socket

4 at the same time. If you

connect mono equipment, connect

to the L socket 4, and set

“Dual Sound” to “A” (page 14).

Headphones B Connect to the i socket to listen to

sound from the TV on headphones.

Additional operations

To Do this

Access the Input

Press to access the Input signal

signal index table

index table. (Then, only in TV

mode, press

g.) To select an input

source, press

F/f, then press .

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

camcorder

Headphones

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Connecting to the TV (rear)

PC

To connect Do this

DVD

PC C Connect to the PC /

player

sockets. It is recommended to use

Digital

satellite

a PC cable with ferrites.

receiver

Digital satellite

Connect to the HDMI IN 6 or 7

receiver or DVD

socket if the equipment has a

player D, E

HDMI socket. The digital video

and audio signals are input from

the equipment. If the equipment

DVD

has a DVI socket, connect the DVI

player

socket to the HDMI IN 7 socket

Digital

satellite

through a DVI - HDMI adaptor

receiver

interface (not supplied), and

connect the equipment’s audio out

sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 7

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.

Using Optional Equipment

DVD player with

Connect to the component sockets

component output

and the audio sockets / 3.

DVD player

with component output

F

Video game

Connect to the scart socket /

equipment, DVD

1. When you connect the

player or decoder

decoder, the scrambled signal from

G

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

SMARTLINK H

link between the TV and a VCR/

DVD recorder.

Hi-Fi audio

Connect to the audio output

equipment I

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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To Do this

Viewing pictures from

Access the Input

Press to access the Input signal

signal index table

index table. (Then, only in

TV

mode, press

g.) To select an input

connected equipment

source, press

F/f, then press .

Switch on the connected equipment, then

perform one of the following operation.

For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a

fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

Start playback on the connected equipment.

The picture from the connected equipment appears on

the screen.

For an auto-tuned VCR (page 4)

In TV mode, press PROG +/-, or the number 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.

AV3:

Component input signal through the Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR

sockets / 3, and audio input signal through the

L, R sockets / 3.

AV4/ AV4:

Video input signal through the video socket 4, and

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

sockets 4. appears only if the equipment is

connected to the S video socket 4 instead of the

video socket 4, and S video input signal is input

through the S video socket 4.

5:

RGB input signal through the PC connectors 5, and

audio input signal through the socket .

AV6/ AV7:

Digital audio/video signal is input through the HDMI IN

6, 7 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the

equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio

out socket.

Additional operations

To Do this

Return to the normal

Press .

TV operation

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