LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions KDL-37S40xx KDL-37V40xx KDL-32S40xx KDL-37V42xx KDL-26S40xx KDL-32V40xx KDL-37U40xx KDL-32V42xx KDL-32U40xx KDL-26V40xx KDL-26U40xx KDL-26V42xx For useful information about Sony products 4-114-592-11(1) U Printed in Slovak Republic 000COV_0mm(110)m.
010COV.book Page 2 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 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 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Checking the accessories ................................................................................................. 4 Safety information ............................................................................................................. 8 Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 9 Overview of the remote ............
010COV.book Page 4 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories 2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to interfere with cables. Remote RM-ED009 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (3) To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open. 3 Fix the stand to the TV using the supplied screws. 2: Attaching the stand 1 Open the carton box and take out the stand and the screws.
010COV.book Page 5 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Connecting an aerial/cable 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over Start-up Guide 3: Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder Terrestrial signal or cable Coaxial cable Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder 1 2 3 Coaxial cable Terrestrial signal or cable Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M6 x 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
010COV.book Page 6 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 6: Selecting the language, country/region and location 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . Auto Start Up Language Country Location Back: 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. 5 Press F/f to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press .
010COV.book Page 7 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 3 When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 23) Detaching the TableTop Stand from the TV ~ Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. If you do not change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4. 4 Press MENU to exit. The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.
010COV.book Page 8 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Ventilation Safety information Installation/Set-up 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. Installed on the wall 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.
010COV.book Page 9 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Notes s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken. s Do not modify the mains lead. s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead. s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket. s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
010COV.book Page 10 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 21) 3 Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 15) / 4 – Input select / Text hold • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17). • In Text mode (page 12): Holds the current page.
010COV.book Page 11 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 MENU (page 19) / 2 – Input select / OK • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17). • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting. 3 2 +/• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ). 4 PROG +/-/ / • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
010COV.book Page 12 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Watching TV Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 14. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner.
010COV.book Page 13 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM To access Analogue Text Picture Freeze Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a telephone number or recipe). 1 2 3 4 Press on the remote control. Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the window. Press to remove the window. Press again to return to normal TV mode. z Not available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, COMP and PC input. To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast Press format.
010COV.book Page 14 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 2 All Categories Select: +/- 1 day on/off: In digital mode, press . Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Options: Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
010COV.book Page 15 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM To Do this Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list 1 Press / . 2 Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press . 3 Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then press . 4 Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press . A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme. 5 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
010COV.book Page 16 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
010COV.book Page 17 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. * ~ • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 18 to set up this communication.
010COV.book Page 18 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment. Options Description Close Closes the Tools menu. The “Control for HDMI” function allows equipment to control each other using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specified by HDMI.
010COV.book Page 19 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 5 Using MENU Functions External Inputs Selects equipment connected to your TV. • To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then press . Navigating through menus 6 Settings Displays the Settings menu where most of the advanced settings and adjustments are performed. “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
010COV.book Page 20 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Picture Adjustment menu Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Vivid”: (“Shop”, see page 6). For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: (“Home”, see page 6). For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. “Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-like environment.
010COV.book Page 21 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Sound Adjustment menu Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. “Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound System.” “Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.” “BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with HiFi sound.
010COV.book Page 22 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Features menu Screen Changes the screen format. “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. “Screen Format”: For details about the screen format, see page 13 “V-Size”: Adjust the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”. z • 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 23 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 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. z • 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.
010COV.book Page 24 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 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 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 .
010COV.book Page 25 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM L: For France I: For the United Kingdom ~ Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), 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 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.
010COV.book Page 26 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Digital Set-up menu ~ Some functions may not be available in some countries/regions. Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters). For details, see “Autotuning the TV” on page 6.
010COV.book Page 27 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Radio Display The screen wallpaper is displayed when listening to a radio broadcast after 20 seconds without pressing any button. You can select the screen wallpaper colour, or display a random colour. To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button. Parental Lock Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.
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010COV.book Page 29 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM Sound Output - KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/ KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/ KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx: TV stand SU-FL300M 10 W + 10 W (RMS) Optional Accessories - KDL-37S40xx/ KDL-32S40xx/ KDL-37U40xx/ KDL-32U40xx/ KDL-37V40xx/ KDL-37V42xx/ KDL-32V40xx/ KDL-32V42xx: Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 - KDL-26S40xx/ KDL-26U40xx/ KDL-26V40xx/ KDL-26V42xx: Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL100 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
010COV.book Page 30 Friday, July 4, 2008 12:56 PM 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.
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