010COV.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:36 AM 3-097-662-12(1) U 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 25, 2007 10:34 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 10 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 10 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
010COV.book Page 3 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote .....................................................................................................
010COV.book Page 4 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED007 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40P25xx) 2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR Connecting an aerial only Coaxial cable (not supplied) 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. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over Start-up Guide 3: Bundling the cables 2 3 1 (only for KDL-40P25xx) 5: Selecting the language and country/region 2 1 2 3,4 1 2 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz). Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.
010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM 3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press . After selecting the language and country/region, a message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears on the screen. The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels. Auto Start Up Language Country Select: 4 6: Auto-tuning the TV Confirm: Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press .
010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 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 25, 2007 10:34 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 25, 2007 10:34 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 25, 2007 10:34 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 25, 2007 10:34 AM 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. – Screen mode (page 13) 2 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 14, 15): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. • In Text mode (page 13): Used for Fastext.
010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Overview of the TV buttons and indicators Watching TV Watching TV 1 2 2 3 1 MENU (page 16) 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 23): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 3 2 +/-/G/g • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the options left (G) or right (g).
010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : : : : : : : : Additional operations To Do this Access the Programme index table (in analogue mode only) Press . To select an analogue channel, press F/f, then press . Press to cancel. Tip The sound is output from the small picture.
010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 1 2 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it.
010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM To Do this Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list 1 2 3 Press . Press F/f to select “Timer list”. Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then press . A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme. 4 Press g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm. You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”.
010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 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. Digital Favourites 2,3 1 Select: 2 3 Enter: Exit: MENU Press F/f to select an option. Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU.
010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Picture Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Backlight Custom 5 Contrast Brightness Max 50 Colour Hue Sharpness 50 0 15 Colour Tone Reset Warm Noise Reduction Back: Select: Auto Exit: Enter: MENU Selects the picture mode. • “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Sound Adjustment Sound Effect Treble Bass Balance Standard 50 50 0 Reset Mono On On Dual Sound Auto Volume TV Speakers Back: Select: Sound Effect Exit: Enter: MENU Selects the sound mode.
010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Features menu You can select the options listed below on the Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Features Screen Power Saving Standard Adv. Contrast Enhancer AV2 Output On TV 0 RGB Center PC Adjustment Timer Back: Select: Screen Exit: Enter: MENU Tips • Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the format of the screen by pressing repeatedly.
010COV.book Page 20 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Timer Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV. • Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange. Tips • If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. • “Sleep timer will end soon.
010COV.book Page 21 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Sound Offset Manual Programme Preset Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV. Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press . 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.
010COV.book Page 22 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Digital Set-up menu You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Set Up System Information Auto Start Up Language Country English - Auto Tuning Programme Sorting AV Preset Sound Offset Manual Programme Preset Digital Set Up Back: Select: Digital Tuning Exit: Enter: MENU Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu.
010COV.book Page 23 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 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 24 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Connecting to the TV (rear) PC DVD player Digital satellite receiver 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 6 or 7 socket if the equipment has a HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input from the equipment.
010COV.book Page 25 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Viewing pictures from connected equipment To Do this Access the Input signal index table Press to access the Input signal index table. (Then, only in analogue mode, press g.) To select an input 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.
010COV.book Page 26 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-40P25xx: 40 inches KDL-32P25xx: 32 inches KDL-26P25xx: 26 inches Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Consumption: KDL-40P25xx: 190 W or less KDL-32P25xx: 115 W or less KDL-26P25xx: 100 W or less Standby Power Consumption*: KDL-40P25xx: 0.
010COV.book Page 27 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM PC Input Signal Reference Chart Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical Standard frequency (Hz) VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA 1280 768 47.8 60 VESA • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
010COV.book Page 28 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Problem Cause/Remedy Picture noise when viewing a TV channel • Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 21). Some tiny black points and/or bright points on the screen • The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
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