010COV.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 9, 2007 4:57 PM 2-893-779-12(1) LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 13 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
010COV.book Page 3 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................
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010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 5: Selecting the language and country/ region Start-up Guide 3: Bundling the cables 1 2 2 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 3,4 3,4 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220240V 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.
010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press . 1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 4) and start play back. The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto-tuning. If no VCR is connected to the TV, this procedure is not required. Go to step 2.
010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Safety information Mains lead • Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. – Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set. – When you disconnect the mains lead, disconnect it from the mains socket first. – Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead. Do not pull on the mains lead itself.
010COV.book Page 8 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Ventilation Optional accessories • Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in a fire. • Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: – Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways. – Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. – Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet.
010COV.book Page 9 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM • Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or damage to the TV set. Moisture and flammable objects • Do not place any objects on the TV set. The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set. • To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV set.
010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Precautions Viewing the TV • To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical length away from the TV set. • To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling. • View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
010COV.book Page 11 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 24) 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 16, 18): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. • In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Used for Fastext. 4 / – Info / Text reveal • In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched.
010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Overview of the TV buttons and indicators (page 20) 1 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 2 +/-/ / • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the options left ( ) or right ( ). 4 PROG +/-/ / • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Watching TV Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel.
010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM To access Digital Text Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text, follow the instructions on the screen. To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.
010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Tips Watching TV • Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 25). • You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting Smart (50 Hz), Zoom or 14:9. Press F/f to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles). • Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart mode.
010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.
010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM To Do this Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder 1 2 3 4 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to display. Press . Press F/f to select “Reminder”. Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. Set the time and date of a programme you want to record – Manual timer REC 1 2 3 4 5 Press . Press F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press .
010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Favourite list * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.
010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Using the Tools menu Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6) In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number buttons, to select the video channel. Options Description Power Saving See page 27. Picture Mode See page 21. Sound Mode See page 23.
010COV.book Page 20 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 3 Press F/f to select an option. 2,3 1 Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU.
010COV.book Page 21 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Selects whether to apply settings made in the Picture menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
010COV.book Page 22 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 (Analogue mode only). “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.
010COV.book Page 23 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). 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.
010COV.book Page 24 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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”.
010COV.book Page 25 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). 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.
010COV.book Page 26 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 20). 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.
010COV.book Page 27 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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.
010COV.book Page 28 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 20). 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 horizontalto-vertical aspect ratio. “Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
010COV.book Page 29 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 20). 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.
010COV.book Page 30 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to skip (see below). 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.
010COV.book Page 31 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 20). Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels.
010COV.book Page 32 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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.
010COV.book Page 33 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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.
010COV.book Page 34 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Connecting to the TV (rear) To connect Do this PC D Connect to the PC / sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites. Digital satellite receiver or DVD player E, F Connect to the HDMI IN 4 or 5 socket if the equipment has a HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input from the equipment.
010COV.book Page 35 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 27. Picture Mode See page 21. Sound Mode See page 23. Auto Adjustment See page 28. Horizontal Shift See page 28. Vertical Shift See page 28. Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obtain the time.
010COV.book Page 36 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Additional Information Specifications Aerial Display Unit Channel Coverage Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-46V2500: 46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally) KDL-40V2500: 40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) KDL-32V2500: 32 inches (Approx. 80.
010COV.book Page 37 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Sound Output Optional Accessories 10 W + 10 W Supplied Accessories Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-46V2500/KDL-40V2500) SU-WL31 (for KDL-32V2500) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PC Input Signal Reference Chart Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical Standard frequency (Hz) 640 480 31.
010COV.book Page 38 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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.
010COV.book Page 39 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM 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 27). Noisy sound • See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38. Channels Problem Cause/Remedy The desired channel cannot be selected • Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/ analogue channel. Some channels are blank • Scrambled/Subscription only channel.
010COV.book Page 40 Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:55 AM Index Numerics D 1 Digit Direct 29 14:9 14 4:3 Default 25 4:3 14 Digital Auto Tuning 31 Digital Manual Tuning 31 Digital Set-up 32 Digital Set-up menu 31 Digital Text 14 Digital Tuning 31 Display Area 25 Dual Sound 24 A Adv.
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