LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions KDL-52EX1 KDL-46EX1 KDL-40EX1 For useful information about Sony products 4-115-568-11(1) Printed in Spain © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-115-568-11(1)
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 with the same rating of 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 the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety Information .......................................................................................................................... 12 Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Remote and Unit Controls/Indicators ........................................................................................... 15 Watching TV Watching TV..........................
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the unit and accessories Monitor (1) 2: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) to the media receiver Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI 3: Preventing the monitor from toppling over Start-up Guide IN Media receiver HDMI cable Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) ~ • You can also connect equipment to the HDMI input on the left side of the monitor. 1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the monitor stand. 2 Install a machine screw (M6 x 12-15, not supplied) into the screw hole of the monitor.
4: Connecting the mains lead ~ • Make sure to secure the mains lead. • To ensure compliance with current EMC legislation, ensure the following conditions are met. • Fix the mains lead holder (supplied) after checking the mains lead is in the groove of the mains lead holder (supplied) to avoid scratching the mains lead. Inserting batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open.
POWER button ~ • If the remote does not work, press F/f/G/g/ the media receiver (page 18) to select the language. . Start-up Guide 2 Select “OK” then press on Monitor 2 Check the LINK indicator on the media receiver. If wireless communication between the media receiver and monitor is established, this indicator lights up. LINK indicator Next, the Media Receiver Initial Set-up will start. Please make sure the Media Receiver is on.
6 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, then press . If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the scan type appears. See “To tune the unit for Cable connection” (page 8). The unit starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the unit or remote while proceeding.
4 Press F/f to select “IR Blaster Set-up”, 6: Operating optional equipment using the remote then press . The “IR Blaster Set-up” screen appears. Turn the power of the media receiver off before connecting the IR Blaster. Attach the IR Blaster near the remote sensor (IR) of the equipment.
Using optional equipment For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. Some buttons may not work depending on the connected equipment. Item Description 1 BD/DVD operating buttons • ./>: Goes to the beginning of the previous/ next title/chapter/scene/ track. • / : Replays the scene/ briefly fast forwards the scene. • m/M: Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. • N: Plays a disc at normal speed. • X: Pauses the playback.
Attaching the Stand for Media Receiver Disconnect the mains lead from the monitor before detaching the Table-Top Stand. The media receiver can also be used vertically with the supplied stand. ~ 1 Match the lug on the centre of the stand • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the monitor. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than listed below. – To wall-mount the monitor. Do not remove the plastic cover on the Table-Top Stand.
Safety Information Ventilation s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Monitor Installed on the wall 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.
Air circulation is blocked. Wall Air circulation is blocked. Wall When not in use s If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons. s As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect the TV set completely. s However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.
Precautions Viewing the TV s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. LCD Screen s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen.
Remote and Unit Controls/Indicators Remote As the unit and the supplied remote communicate by radio frequency, you can operate the unit without aiming the remote at the unit. TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 MONITOR HDMI AV1 AV2 EXT COMPONENT SYNC MENU THEATRE DIGITAL/ ANALOG AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 Button Description 1 TV "/1 (TV standby) Press to turn the unit on and off from standby mode. 2 EXT Press to operate equipment with the IR Blaster attached, by the remote (page 10).
TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 MONITOR HDMI AV1 AV2 DIGITAL/ ANALOG Description 9 HOME Press to display the media receiver Home menu in the media receiver mode (page 29), or monitor Home menu in the monitor mode (page 38). 0 Coloured buttons When the coloured buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation (page 21, 22, 23). qz Number buttons In TV mode: Press to select channels.
wj wf wh wg wd ws TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 MONITOR HDMI AV1 AV2 EXT COMPONENT Button Description wa ANALOG/ DIGITAL Press to display the analogue or digital channel that was last viewed. ws THEATRE You can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio output (if the unit is connected with an audio system using an HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-based contents are automatically set. z • If you turn the unit off, Theatre Mode is also turned off.
Media Receiver Buttons and Unit Indicators Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Media Receiver 2 PROG LINK HOME PROG LINK HOME 7 6 8 9 0 qa qs Item Description 1 Remote control sensor Receives IR signals from the remote (if using an IR remote, not supplied). Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. 2 1 (Power) Turns the unit on or off. ~ • To disconnect the unit completely, pull the plug from the mains.
Item 5 Description (Picture Off indicator) Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 43). 6 1 (Standby indicator) Lights up in red when the unit is in standby mode. 7 " (Power indicator) Lights up in green when the unit is turned on. 8 LINK indicator Lights up when the wireless connection between the media receiver and monitor is stable. 9 Displays the media receiver Home menu in the media receiver mode (page 29), or monitor Home menu in the monitor mode (page 38).
Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the media receiver or monitor Watching TV to switch on. ~ 1 • When either unit is switched on, the other is also switched on in tandem. When the unit is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the unit (front) is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch on the unit. 2 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to toggle between digital mode and analogue mode. The channels available vary depending on the mode. 1 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to select a TV channel.
To access Text ~ Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/–. To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / . • Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in “Smart” mode.
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) All Categories 11: 30 001 BBC ONE Homes Under the Hammer 002 BBC TWO Ready Steady Cook 003 Dancing On Ice Exclusive ITV1 004 Channel 4 12: 00 House Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders 007 BBC THREE BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P... 010 SKY THREE The Jeremy Kyle... Law and Order: Special Victims U... ER Past Neighbours Afterlife the following table or displayed on the screen. Real Crime: The Truth About the...
Using the Digital Favourite list Favourite Set-up Digital Enter Programme Number: Favourites 1 001 BBC ONE 011 002 BBC TWO 012 abc1 003 ITV1 013 QVC 004 Channel 4 014 UKTV Gold 005 Five 015 The HITS 006 BBC Three 016 007 ITV2 017 ftn 008 Sky Sports 018 TMF 009 UKTV History 019 E4 010 Channel 4+1 020 Next 1 In digital mode, press . 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in More 4 the following table or displayed on the screen.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your unit. Connecting cables are not supplied.
Connect to 1 2 / Input symbol on screen AV2 / COMPONENT IN 3 / AV1 Description AV2 When connecting mono equipment, connect to the socket. Component The component video sockets support the following video inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. AV1 When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the signals before outputting them. 4 L Use an optical audio cable.
Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment 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/ DVD recorder In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the number buttons, to select the video channel. For equipment connected to MONITOR HDMI socket Press MONITOR HDMI.
Using USB Photo Viewer You can enjoy photo files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage media on your unit. 1 Connect a supported USB device to the media receiver. 2 Press HOME. 3 Press G/g to select “Photo”, then press F/ f to select “USB Photo Viewer” and press . The thumbnail screen appears. then press . When you select a folder, select a file, then press . Playback starts. 5 Press RETURN to go back to the thumbnail screen.
To make the control for HDMI settings Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The control for HDMI function enables the unit to communicate with the connected equipment that is compatible with the function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can control them together. Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, and make the necessary settings.
Using MENU Functions Navigating through Media Receiver Home Menu (XMB™) For setting the menu of the media receiver, switch to the media receiver mode by pressing one of the function buttons (page 10). The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the monitor screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your media receiver. 1 Press HOME. The media receiver Home menu appears on the screen.
Settings Picture See the “Picture” setting for monitor (page 39). Sound See the “Sound” setting for monitor (page 41). Features Quick Start The unit turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 38 watt higher than usual. Timer Settings Sets the timer to turn on/off the unit. Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the unit automatically switches itself into standby mode.
Media Receiver Set-up Auto Start-up Screen Settings Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country and location, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country will have been selected and channels already tuned when the unit was first installed (page 7). However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g.
AV Set-up Dual Sound AV Preset Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the media receiver. 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 . -, CABLE, SAT, Uses one of the preset labels to assign a VCR, DVD/BD, name to connected equipment.
HDMI Set-up This is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment side. Control for HDMI This sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment and the unit. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual.
Programme Sorting Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the unit. 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 . Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “Label/AFT/Audio Filter/LNA/Skip”, press PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 32). Programme/ Presets programme channels manually.
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.” ~ LNA Skip Confirm • You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting Audio Set-up Subtitle Language Audio Type When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). Allows you to select the language of the subtitles. Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected. Audio Language Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
Software Download Enables the unit to automatically receive software updates free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). We recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option to “Off.” ~ • For the software upgrade to be able to take place the unit should be left in standby mode from time to time. System Information Displays the current software version and the signal level.
Navigating through Monitor Home Menu For setting the menu of the monitor, switch to the monitor mode by pressing MONITOR HDMI on the remote. 1 Press HOME. The monitor Home menu appears on the screen. Monitor Menu Picture Sound Screen HDMI Set-up Monitor Set-up PC Settings 2 Press F/f to select the item, then press 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 4 Press HOME to exit. . ~ • The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. • Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
Picture Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing in the home. Photo-Original For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used when imaging developed photographs. Photo-Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings. Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Contrast Brightness Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. Auto Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode only). High/Medium/ Low MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Modifies the effect of the noise reduction. Off Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature. Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail.
Film Mode Provides an improved picture quality which is optimised for film when playing DVD images taken on film. Auto 1/Auto 2 “Auto 1” provides smoother picture movement than the original film-based content. “Auto 2” provides the original film-based content as is. Off Turns off the “Film Mode” feature. ~ • If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be automatically turned off even if “Auto 1/Auto 2” is selected.
Auto Volume Volume Offset Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be louder than programmes). Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs. ~ • Some options are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System” or headphones are connected. Screen Screen Format See “To change the screen format manually” on page 21. Auto Format Automatically changes the screen format according to the input signal.
Monitor Set-up Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Select from “Off”, “Low”, “High” and “Picture Off”. Light Sensor On Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. Off Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature. ~ • Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 18 for the location of the light sensor.
Additional Information Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) To Customers: For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your monitor be performed by Sony dealers or licenced contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself. To Sony Dealers and Contractors: Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.
320 Monitor installation dimensions table Screen centre point Unit: mm Display dimensions Model Name Screen centre dimension Length for each mounting angle Angle (0°) Angle (20°) A B C D E F G H KDL-52EX1 1,312 806 80 486 114 351 765 508 KDL-46EX1 1,156 709 107 464 110 321 674 486 KDL-40EX1 1,024 635 144 464 110 296 604 486 Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
Specifications Media receiver Model name MBT-W1 System TV system Analogue: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, SECAM NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, MP@L3.
Monitor Model name LDM-E521 LDM-E461 LDM-E401 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Sound output 8W+8W Input/Output jacks MONITOR HDMI IN Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits PC Input (see page 48) Power and others Power requirements 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen size (measured diagonally) 52 inches (Approx. 132.2 cm) 46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm) 40 inches (Approx. 101.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC Resolution Signals VGA Horizontal (Pixel) × Vertical (Line) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Standard 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 60.0 75 VESA 1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA VESA WXGA SXGA 1280 × 768 47.
Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break. For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. 2 Press 1 on the unit to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
Condition Explanation/Solution Channels 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 TV service. • Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound). • Contact the broadcaster for transmission details. Digital channels are not • Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided displayed in your area.
LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions KDL-52EX1 KDL-46EX1 KDL-40EX1 For useful information about Sony products 4-115-568-11(1) Printed in Spain © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-115-568-11(1)
