Sony Flat Panel Television 3 298 969 111 User Manual

LCD Digital Colour TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx  
KDL-46V4000/46V42xx  
KDL-40V4000/40V42xx  
KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx  
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Table of Contents  
: for digital channels only  
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 9). Retain this manual for future reference.  
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Start-up Guide  
1: Checking the accessories  
Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)  
Stand (1) and screws (4)  
Remote RM-ED013 (1)  
2: Attaching the stand  
(except for KDL-52V4000/  
52V42xx)  
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)  
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.  
To insert batteries into the remote  
Push and lift the cover to open.  
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• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening  
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).  
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Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.  
DVD recorder) with HDMI  
3: Connecting an aerial/Set  
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD  
recorder)  
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.  
DVD recorder) with SCART  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
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4: Preventing the TV from  
toppling over  
5: Bundling the cables  
6: Performing the initial  
set-up  
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Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,  
not supplied) in the TV stand.  
Install a machine screw (M5 × 12, not  
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.  
Tie the wood screw and the machine  
screw with a strong cord.  
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If you want to change the order of  
analogue channels, follow the steps in  
If your TV cannot receive digital  
broadcasts, the “Clock Set” menu appears  
on the screen (page 28).  
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Select “Home”.  
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Make sure that the aerial is connected.  
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When you select “Cable”, we recommend  
that you select “Quick Scan” for quick  
tuning. Set “Frequency” and “Network  
ID” according to the information supplied  
from your cable provider. If no channel is  
found using “Quick Scan”, try “Full  
Scan”(though it may take some time).  
For a list of compatible cable providers,  
refer to the support web site:  
DVBC/  
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Adjusting the viewing angle  
of the TV (except for KDL-  
40U40xx)  
This TV can be adjusted within the angles  
shown below.  
Detaching the Table-Top  
Stand from the TV  
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks  
of the TV.  
• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason  
other than to wall-mount the TV.  
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)  
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx/46V4000/46V42xx/  
40V4000/40V42xx  
Top view  
Front  
KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx  
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Ventilation  
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Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the  
cabinet.  
Leave space around the TV set as shown below.  
It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount  
bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.  
Safety  
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Information  
Installed on the wall  
30 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.  
10 cm  
10 cm  
Installation  
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The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains  
socket.  
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Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.  
Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall  
installations.  
10 cm  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
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For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use  
Sony accessories, including:  
Installed with stand  
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx:  
30 cm  
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500  
KDL-46V4000/46V42xx/40V4000/40V42xx/40S40xx/  
40U40xx:  
10 cm  
10 cm  
6 cm  
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500  
TV stand SU-FL300M  
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Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-mount bracket  
when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied  
screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length  
when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting  
hook.  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the  
Wall-mount bracket model.  
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal  
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.  
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To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt  
or dust:  
Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,  
or sideways.  
8 mm - 12 mm  
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.  
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or  
items such as newspapers, etc.  
Do not install the TV set as shown below.  
Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount  
bracket)  
Air circulation is blocked.  
Mounting Hook  
Hook attachment on rear of TV set  
Transporting  
Wall  
Wall  
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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. Do not put stress on  
the LCD panel.  
Mains lead  
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When lifting or moving the TV  
set, hold it firmly from the  
bottom.  
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  
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any  
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:  
Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands.  
Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.  
Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only.  
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your  
safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.  
Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before  
working on or moving the TV set.  
Be sure to hold the bottom of  
the panel, not the front part.  
Do not handle with dent  
area.  
Do not handle with the  
transparent bottom part.  
carton and packing material.  
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.  
Notes  
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Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.  
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Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The  
core conductors may be exposed or broken.  
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Do not modify the mains lead.  
Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.  
Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the  
mains lead.  
Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.  
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.  
Precautions  
Viewing the TV  
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View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light  
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.  
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid  
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.  
Prohibited Usage  
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or  
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction  
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.  
LCD Screen  
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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. This is a  
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.  
Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of  
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may  
be damaged.  
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 indicate  
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.  
Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed  
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.  
The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Location:  
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other  
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations,  
near water, rain, moisture or smoke.  
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Environment:  
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may  
enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near  
flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed  
to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the TV.  
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Situation:  
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or  
with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.  
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during  
lightning storms.  
The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.  
Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain  
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for  
disposal.  
Broken pieces:  
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/  
cabinet of the TV set  
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Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may  
break by the impact and cause serious injury.  
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from  
mains socket before cleaning.  
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If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have  
unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.  
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,  
observe the following precautions.  
When not in use  
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To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently  
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.  
Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,  
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,  
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining  
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in  
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.  
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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.  
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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.  
However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV  
set to be left in standby to work correctly.  
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When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to  
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table  
stand.  
For children  
Optional Equipment  
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting  
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture  
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.  
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Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.  
Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they  
are not mistakenly swallowed.  
Batteries  
If the following problems occur...  
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Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.  
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any  
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Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and  
new batteries.  
of the following problems occur.  
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by  
qualified service personnel.  
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Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.  
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please  
consult your local authority.  
When:  
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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.  
Mains lead is damaged.  
Poor fitting of mains socket.  
TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something  
thrown at it.  
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.  
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Disposal of the TV set  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on 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.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be  
treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed  
of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.  
The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data  
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an  
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified  
service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated  
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how  
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over  
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste  
batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this  
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased  
the product.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to  
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee  
documents.  
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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators  
Remote control and TV controls  
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Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote  
control.  
* In TV menu, these buttons will work as F/f/G/g/  
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• The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot.  
Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.  
Button  
Description  
1 "/1 (TV  
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby  
mode.  
standby)  
2 1 (Power)  
Press to turn the TV on or off.  
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• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the  
TV, then unplug the mains lead from the mains.  
3 F/f/G/g/  
Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.  
Press  
to select/confirm the highlighted item.  
4 MENU  
Press to display the TV menu (page 25).  
5 RETURN /  
Press to return to the previous screen of the  
displayed menu.  
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6 PROG +/–/  
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or  
previous (–) channel.  
/
In Analogue Text mode: Press to select the next  
(
) or previous ( ) page.  
7 2 +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
(Volume)  
8 % (Mute)  
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the  
sound.  
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV  
without sound, press this button.  
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(Input In TV mode: Press to display a list of equipment  
connected to the TV (page 23).  
In Analogue Text mode: Press to hold the current  
page.  
select/Text  
hold)  
0 TOOLS  
Press to display a list that contains “PAP”  
(page 23), “PIP” (page 23), “Device Control”, or  
shortcuts to some setting menus (page 26). Use  
the “Device Control” menu to operate equipment  
that is compatible with control for HDMI.  
The listed options vary depending on the input  
source and screen format.  
qa / (Text)  
Press to display text information (page 16).  
qs  
/
(Info/  
In digital mode: Displays details of the  
programme currently being viewed.  
Text reveal)  
In analogue mode: Displays information such as  
current channel number and screen format.  
In Analogue Text mode (page 17): Reveals  
hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).  
qd GUIDE /  
Press to display the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 18).  
(EPG)  
qf  
(Favourite) Press to display the Digital Favourite List that  
you have specified (page 20).  
qg Coloured  
When the coloured buttons are available, an  
operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the  
operation guide to perform a selected operation  
(page 17, 18, 20).  
buttons  
qh DIGITAL  
Press to display the digital channel that was last  
viewed.  
qj ANALOG  
Press to display the analogue channel that was  
last viewed.  
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qk Number  
In TV mode: Press to select channels. For  
channel numbers 10 and above, press the second  
and third digits in quick succession.  
In Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page  
number.  
buttons  
ql  
w;  
wa  
(Previous Press to return to the channel that was last viewed  
(for more than five seconds).  
channel)  
(Screen  
mode)  
(Subtitle  
setting)  
Press to change the screen format (page 17).  
Press to display the “Subtitle Setting” menu  
(page 33) (in digital mode only).  
ws AUDIO  
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound  
In digital mode: Press to display the “Audio  
Language” menu (page 33).  
wd BRAVIA  
m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the  
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is  
connected to the TV.  
Sync  
SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of connected  
HDMI equipment. While viewing other input  
screens or TV programmes, “HDMI Device  
Selection” is displayed when the button is  
pressed.  
THEATRE: You can set Theatre Mode on or off.  
When Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum  
audio output (if the TV is connected with an  
audio system using an HDMI cable) and picture  
quality for film-based contents are automatically  
set.  
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also  
turned off.  
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• Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only  
available with the connected Sony equipment  
that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is  
compatible with control for HDMI.  
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Indicators  
Indicator  
Description  
1
— Picture  
Off / Timer  
Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 28).  
Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 28).  
2 1 — Standby  
3 " — Power/  
Timer REC  
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.  
Lights up in green when the TV is on.  
Lights up in orange when you have set the timer recording (page 18).  
Lights up in red during timer recording.  
4 Remote control  
Receives IR signals from the remote.  
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not operate properly.  
sensor  
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• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead  
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.  
About the operation guide on the TV screen  
Operation Guide  
Example: Press  
or RETURN (see 3 or 5 on page 12).  
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.  
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Watching TV  
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Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select a TV channel.  
Watching TV  
To select channel numbers 10 and above  
using the number buttons, enter the  
second and third digits in quick  
succession.  
To select a digital programme using the  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide  
(EPG), see page 18.  
In digital mode  
An information banner appears briefly.  
The following icons may be indicated on  
the banner.  
BRAVIA Sync  
:
Interactive service is available  
(Digital Text)  
SYNC MENU  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
GUIDE  
THEATRE  
AUDIO  
: Radio service  
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: Scrambled/Subscription service  
Multiple audio languages available  
: Subtitles available  
:
RETURN  
TOOLS  
: Subtitles available for the hearing  
impaired  
: Recommended minimum age for  
current programme (ages from 4 to  
18)  
:
Parental lock  
c (in red):  
Current programme is being recorded  
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Additional operations  
To  
Do this  
Access the  
Press  
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Programme index  
table (in analogue  
mode only)  
To select an analogue  
channel, press F/f,  
then press  
.
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2
Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.  
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1  
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel  
is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on  
the TV.  
Access the Digital  
Favourites (in  
digital mode only)  
Press  
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For details, see page 20.  
To access Digital Text  
Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,  
or press ANALOG to switch to analogue  
mode.  
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 /.  
The available channels vary depending on  
the mode.  
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated  
Digital Text channel, select this channel to  
access Digital Text.  
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To navigate through Digital Text, follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.  
To move around, press F/f/G/g.  
To select items, press and the number  
buttons.  
Zoom*  
Displays  
cinemascopic  
(letter box format)  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportion.  
To access shortcuts, press the coloured  
buttons.  
14:9*  
Displays 14:9  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportion.  
As a result, black  
border areas are  
visible on the  
screen.  
To access Analogue Text  
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you  
press /, the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Text t Text and TV picture t No Text (exit  
the Text service)  
To select a page, press the number buttons or  
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.  
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press  
F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read  
subtitles).  
/
.
To hold a page, press  
.
To reveal hidden information, press  
.
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• When you select “Smart”, some characters and/or  
letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may  
not be visible. In such a case, adjust “Vertical  
Size” in the “Screen Settings” menu (page 29).  
You cannot select “4:3” or “14:9” for HD signal  
source pictures.  
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of  
the Text page, you can access pages quickly and  
easily (Fast Text). Press the corresponding  
coloured button to access the page.  
To change the screen format manually  
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Press  
repeatedly to select the desired screen  
• When “Auto Format” (page 29) is set to “On”, the  
TV automatically selects the best mode to suit the  
broadcast.  
• If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are  
displayed with black borders on the screen edges,  
select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust the pictures.  
format.  
Smart*  
Displays  
conventional 4:3  
broadcasts with an  
imitation wide  
screen effect. The  
4:3 picture is  
stretched to fill the  
screen.  
4:3  
Displays  
conventional 4:3  
broadcasts (e.g.  
non-wide screen  
TV) in the correct  
proportion.  
Wide  
Displays wide  
screen (16:9)  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportion.  
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
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In digital mode, press GUIDE.  
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
* This function may not be available in some countries/  
areas.  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
To  
Do this  
View a programme  
Turn off the EPG  
Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press  
Press GUIDE.  
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Sort programme information by  
category  
– Category list  
1
2
Press the blue button.  
Press F/f/G/g to select a category, then press  
The categories available include:  
.
“All Categories”: Contains all available channels.  
Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels  
corresponding to the selected category.  
Set a programme to be recorded  
– Timer REC  
1
Press F/f/G/g to select the programme you want to record, then  
press  
.
2
3
Press F/f to select “Timer REC”.  
Press to set the timers on the TV and recorder.  
A c symbol (in red) appears next to the programme’s  
information. The  
in orange.  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up  
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You can perform the above procedure even if the programme you  
want to record has already started.  
Set a programme to be displayed  
automatically on the screen when it  
starts  
1
2
Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to display,  
then press  
Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press  
.
.
– Reminder  
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.  
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• If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically  
turn on when the programme starts.  
Set the time and date of a programme 1 Press  
.
you want to record  
2
3
4
5
6
Press F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press  
.
– Manual timer REC  
Press F/f to select the date, then press g.  
Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.  
Press F/f to select the programme, then press  
Press to set the timers on the TV and recorder.  
The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.  
.
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Do this  
Cancel a recording/reminder  
– Timer list  
1
2
3
Press  
.
Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press  
.
Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then  
press  
Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press  
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the  
programme.  
.
4
.
5
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press  
.
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You can set recorder timer recordings on the TV only when the connected recorder is compatible with  
SmartLink.  
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely,  
or the recording will be cancelled.  
• If an age restriction has been set to programmes, a message asking for a PIN code appears on the screen. For  
details, see “Parental Lock” on page 34.  
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Using the Digital Favourite List  
*
You can specify up to four of your favourite  
channel lists.  
1
2
In digital mode, press  
.
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
Digital Favourite List  
* This function may not be available in some countries/  
areas.  
To  
Do this  
Create a Favourite list for the first  
time  
1
2
3
Press to select “Yes”.  
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.  
Press F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press  
symbol appears next to channels that you have stored in  
.
A
the Favourite list.  
Watch a channel  
1
2
Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.  
Press F/f to select a channel, then press  
.
Add or remove channels in a  
Favourite list  
1
2
3
Press the blue button.  
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.  
Press F/f to select the channel to add or remove, then press  
.
Remove all channels from a Favourite 1 Press the blue button.  
list  
2
3
4
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.  
Press the blue button.  
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press  
.
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Using Optional Equipment  
Connecting Optional Equipment  
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.  
For service use only  
Connect to  
Input symbol on  
screen  
Description  
1
/
AV1  
/
AV1  
When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled  
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the  
signals before outputting them.  
2
3
/
AV2  
SmartLink provides a direct link between the TV and a  
recorder (e.g. DVD recorder).  
AV2  
/
Component  
The component video sockets support the following video  
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.  
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Connect to  
Input symbol on  
screen  
Description  
4 HDMI IN 1 or 2  
9 HDMI IN 3  
HDMI 1 or  
HDMI 2  
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected  
equipment.  
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the  
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 30 to set up  
this communication.  
HDMI 3  
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to  
the HDMI IN 2 socket through a DVI - HDMI adaptor  
interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio  
out sockets to the audio in sockets in the HDMI IN 2 sockets.  
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• The HDMI sockets support the following video inputs only:  
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.  
For PC video inputs, see page 36.  
• Be sure to use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.  
• When connecting an audio system that is compatible with  
control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket.  
5
/
PC IN  
PC  
It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites like the  
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, available in Sony  
Service Centre), or equivalent.  
6 DIGITAL  
Use an optical audio cable.  
AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
(except for KDL-  
40S40xx/40U40xx)  
7
You can listen to TV sound on the connected Hi-Fi audio  
equipment.  
8
CAM  
Provides access to pay TV services. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with your CAM.  
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM  
slot, then turn off the TV and insert your CAM card into the  
slot. When you are not using the CAM, we recommend that  
you keep the “dummy” card in the CAM slot.  
(Conditional  
Access Module)  
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• CAM is not supported in some countries/areas. Check with  
your authorised dealer.  
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AV3, and  
AV3  
AV3  
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the  
socket.  
AV3 L  
qa i Headphones  
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.  
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Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select the TV channel.  
Viewing Pictures from  
Connected Equipment  
Turn on the connected equipment, and perform  
one of the following operations.  
To return to single picture mode  
Press or RETURN.  
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• The picture framed in green is audible. You can  
switch the audible picture by pressing G/g.  
For equipment connected to the scart  
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead  
To view two pictures simultaneously  
– PIP (Picture in Picture)  
Start playback on the connected equipment.  
The picture from the connected equipment  
appears on the screen.  
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV  
programme) on the screen simultaneously.  
Connect a PC (page 21), and make sure that  
images from the PC appear on the screen.  
For an auto-tuned recorder  
In analogue mode, press PROG +/– or the  
number buttons, to select the video channel.  
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• “Power Management” (page 29) is not available in  
PIP mode.  
For other connected equipment  
Press  
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired  
input source, then press  
The highlighted item is automatically selected  
if you do not perform any operation for two  
seconds after pressing F/f.  
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the  
AV Preset” menu (page 30), that input source  
does not appear in the list.  
to display a list of connected  
1
2
Press TOOLS.  
Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press  
.
.
The picture from the connected PC is  
displayed in full size, and the TV  
programme is displayed in the small  
screen.  
You can use F/f/G/g to change the  
position of the TV programme screen.  
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select a TV channel.  
z
• To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL or  
ANALOG.  
To return to single picture mode  
Press RETURN.  
To view two pictures simultaneously  
PAP (Picture and Picture)  
z
You can switch the audible picture by selecting  
“Audio Swap” from the Tools menu.  
You can view two pictures (external input and  
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.  
Connect an optional equipment (page 21), and  
make sure that images from the equipment  
appear on the screen (page 23).  
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• This function is not available for a PC input  
source.  
You cannot change the size of the pictures.  
You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV  
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or  
AV3 video in the external inputs picture. The TV  
outputs the analogue TV’s sound.  
1
2
Press TOOLS.  
Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press  
.
The picture from the connected equipment  
is displayed on the left, and the TV  
programme is displayed on the right.  
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To make the control for HDMI settings  
Using BRAVIA Sync  
(Control for HDMI)  
The control for HDMI settings must be set on  
both the TV side and connected equipment  
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 30 for the  
TV side settings. For settings on the connected  
equipment, refer to the operating instructions  
for that equipment.  
The control for HDMI function enables the TV  
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.  
Control for HDMI  
Automatically turns the connected  
equipment off when you switch the TV to  
standby mode using the remote.  
Automatically turns the TV on and  
switches the input to the connected  
equipment when the equipment starts to  
play.  
If you turn on a connected audio system  
while the TV is on, the sound output  
switches from the TV speaker to the audio  
system.  
Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the  
sound (%) of a connected audio system.  
You can operate the connected Sony  
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo  
by the TV remote by pressing:  
N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected  
equipment directly.  
SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected  
HDMI equipment on the screen.  
After displaying the menu, you can operate the  
menu screen by using F/f/G/g and  
.
TOOLS to display “Device Control”, then select  
options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content  
List” to operate the equipment.  
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for  
available control.  
To connect the equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI  
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV  
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an  
audio system, be sure to also connect the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket of  
the TV and the audio system using an optical  
audio cable (except for KDL-40S40xx/  
40U40xx). For details, see page 21.  
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Using Menu Functions  
• To select the equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI,  
select “HDMI Device Selection”.  
Navigating through menus  
Menu functions allow you to enjoy various  
convenient features of this TV. You can easily  
select channels or input sources, and change  
the settings for your TV.  
6 Settings  
Displays the “Settings” menu where  
most of the advanced settings and  
adjustments are performed.  
1 Press F/f to select a menu item, then  
press  
.
2 Press F/f/G/g to select an option or  
adjust a setting, then press  
.
For details about settings, see pages 26 to  
34.  
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2
1
• The options you can adjust vary  
depending on the situation. Unavailable  
options are greyed out or not displayed.  
*This function may not be available in some  
countries/areas.  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Press F/f to select an option, then press  
.
To exit the menu, press MENU.  
1 Digital Favourites*  
Displays the Favourite list (page 20).  
2 Analogue  
Returns to the last viewed analogue  
channel.  
3 Digital*  
Returns to the last viewed digital  
channel.  
4 Digital EPG*  
Displays the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 18).  
5 External Inputs  
Displays a list of equipment connected to  
the TV.  
• To view pictures from an external  
input, select the input source, then  
press  
.
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TV Settings Menu  
Picture  
Picture Mode  
Sets a picture mode when displaying an input other than a PC. The options for  
“Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28).  
Vivid (“Shop”, see Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.  
page 7)  
Standard  
(“Home”, see  
page 7)  
For standard pictures. Recommended for home  
entertainment.  
Cinema  
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing  
the TV in a theatre-like environment.  
Photo  
Sets the optimum picture quality for photographs.  
Display Mode  
Reset  
Sets a display mode when displaying a PC input.  
Video  
Text  
For video images.  
For text, charts or tables.  
Resets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Picture Mode”  
and “Display Mode”.  
Backlight  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Colour  
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.  
Increases or decreases picture contrast.  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Increases or decreases colour intensity.  
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.  
Hue  
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• “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal (e.g. U.S.A. video tapes).  
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.  
Cool  
Gives white colours a blue tint.  
Gives white colours a neutral tint.  
Neutral  
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint  
than “Warm 1”.  
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• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.  
Sharpness  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures) when the broadcast signal is  
weak.  
Auto  
Automatically reduces picture noise (in analogue TV mode  
only).  
High/Medium/  
Low  
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.  
Off  
Turns off the “Noise Reduction”.  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos.  
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Advanced Settings  
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available  
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.  
Adv. Contrast  
Enhancer  
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most  
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.  
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes,  
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture  
scenes.  
Live Colour  
Makes colours more vivid.  
Sound  
Sound Effect  
Sets the sound mode.  
Dynamic  
Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility  
and musical realism by using the “BBE High definition  
Sound System”.  
Standard  
Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE  
High definition Sound System”.  
Clear Voice  
Makes voice sound clearer.  
Dolby Virtual  
Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect  
produced by a multi channel system.  
BBE ViVA  
BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D  
image with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved  
by BBE while the width depth and height of sound image are  
expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE  
ViVA Sound is compatible with all TV programs including  
news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.  
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• If “Auto Volume” is set to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” is  
automatically changed to “Standard”.  
Reset  
Resets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound”.  
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.  
Treble  
Bass  
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.  
Balance  
Auto Volume  
Emphasises the left or right speaker.  
Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend  
to be louder than programmes).  
Volume Offset  
Dual Sound  
Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.  
Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.  
Stereo/Mono  
A/B/Mono  
For stereo broadcasts.  
For bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”  
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if  
available.  
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• For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A”, or  
“B”.  
• When you connect an external equipment to the HDMI socket, “Dual Sound” is  
automatically set to “Stereo” (except when using the audio in sockets).  
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Features  
Quick Start  
The TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby  
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual.  
Power Saving  
Reduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.  
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the  
(Picture Off)  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.  
Film Mode  
Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on  
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.  
Auto  
Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-  
based content. Use this setting for standard use.  
Off  
Turns off the “Film Mode”.  
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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” is  
automatically turned off even if “Auto” is selected.  
Video/Photo  
Sets the image quality setting most suited to the input source (video or photograph  
data).  
Video-A  
Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source,  
video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony  
HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A”  
mode.  
Video  
Photo  
Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.  
Produces suitable image quality for still images.  
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• If the connected equipment does not support Video-A mode, the setting is  
automatically set to “Video”, even if you select “Video-A”.  
• “Video/Photo” is available only for HDMI or component input source (1080p and  
1080i).  
Timer Settings  
Sleep Timer  
Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a  
certain amount of time.  
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the  
(Timer) indicator  
on the TV front panel lights up in orange.  
z
• When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep  
Timer” is reset to “Off”.  
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute  
before the TV switches to standby mode.  
On Timer  
Settings  
On Timer  
Timer Mode  
Time  
Sets the TV to automatically turn on from  
standby mode.  
Set the day you want the timer to turn on  
the TV.  
Set the time you want the timer to turn on  
the TV.  
Duration  
Set how long you want the TV to stay on  
before switching to standby mode again.  
Clock Set  
Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is  
receiving digital channels, you cannot adjust the clock  
manually, because the clock automatically receives the time  
code from the broadcast signal.  
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Set-up  
Auto Start-up  
You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV  
(page 6), and select the language, country/area and tune in all available channels  
again.  
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need  
to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched  
channels.  
Language  
Sets the language displayed on the menu screens.  
Screen Settings  
Auto Format  
Automatically changes the screen format to match the  
broadcast signal. If you want to use the setting that you  
specified in “Screen Format”, select “Off”.  
Display Area  
Adjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources  
when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide”.  
Auto  
During digital broadcasts, displays  
pictures in accordance with the settings  
recommended by the broadcast station.  
Full Pixel  
Normal  
Displays the original picture area.  
Displays pictures in their recommended  
size.  
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Vertical Shift  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen  
Format” is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.  
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• “Vertical Shift” is not available when “Display Area” is set  
to “Full Pixel”.  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format”  
is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.  
PC Settings  
Screen Format Sets a screen format for displaying pictures from your PC.  
Full 1  
Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical  
display area, while maintaining its  
original proportion.  
Full 2  
Enlarges the picture to fill the display  
area.  
Reset  
Resets all PC screen settings to factory settings.  
Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the  
picture when the TV receives an input signal from the  
connected PC.  
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• “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input  
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase” and  
“Horizontal Shift”.  
Phase  
Pitch  
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.  
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical  
stripes.  
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Power  
Management  
Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for  
30 seconds.  
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AV Set-up  
AV Preset  
Assigns a name to equipment connected to the side and rear  
sockets. The name appears briefly on the screen when you  
select the equipment. You can skip input sources from  
connected equipment that you do not want displayed on the  
screen.  
1
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  
.
2
Press F/f to select the desired option, then press  
.
Equipment  
labels  
Uses preset labels to assign a name to  
connected equipment.  
Edit:  
Allows you to create your own label.  
Press F/f to select the desired letter or  
number, then press g. Repeat this step  
until you complete the name, then select  
“OK” and press  
.
Skip  
Skips unnecessary input sources.  
AV2 Input  
Sets a signal to be input from the  
Usually, set to “Auto”.  
/
/
AV2 socket.  
However, depending on the connected equipment, the signal  
may not be correctly detected even though “Auto” is selected.  
If the video from the equipment connected to the  
AV2 socket is not displayed correctly, select  
/
/
“Composite”, “S Video”, or “RGB” for the signal of the  
connected equipment.  
AV2 Output  
Sets a signal to be output to the  
you connect a recorder or other recording equipment to the  
AV2 socket, you can record the output signal  
from other equipment connected to the TV.  
/
/
AV2 socket. If  
/
/
TV  
Outputs TV broadcasts.  
Auto  
Outputs whatever is being viewed on the  
screen (except signals from the  
/
COMPONENT IN, HDMI IN 1,  
HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3, and  
IN sockets).  
/
PC  
Speaker  
TV Speaker  
Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound  
from the TV speakers.  
Audio System Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the  
TV’s sound from external audio  
equipment connected to the audio output  
sockets on the TV.  
You can also turn on the connected  
equipment that is compatible with control  
for HDMI, after making the appropriate  
settings of control for HDMI.  
Audio Out  
Variable  
Fixed  
Allows you to use the TV’s remote to  
control audio output from an audio  
system connected to the TV.  
The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use  
your audio receiver’s volume control to  
adjust the volume (and other audio  
settings) through your audio system.  
HDMI Set-up  
Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control  
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that  
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.  
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Control for HDMI Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the  
connected equipment that is compatible with control for  
HDMI. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be  
performed.  
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control  
for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the  
connected equipment automatically when the “Control for  
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.  
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you switch  
the TV to standby mode using the remote.  
Auto TV On  
When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on  
the connected equipment that is compatible with control for  
HDMI.  
Device List  
Update  
Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11  
compatible equipment items can be connected, and up to 5  
equipment items can be connected to a single socket. Be sure  
to update the “HDMI Device List” when you change the  
connections or settings. If the specific Sony equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI is connected, this setting  
is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the  
“Device List Update” is executed on the TV.  
HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible  
with control for HDMI.  
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You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the  
operations of an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI.  
Product Information Displays product information of the TV.  
All Reset  
Resets all settings to factory settings and displays the “Auto Start-up” screen.  
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• Do not turn off the TV or press any buttons during “All Reset” (takes about 30  
seconds).  
• Settings for the Digital Favourites lists, country/area, language, and auto tuned  
channels will also be reset to factory settings.  
Analogue Set-up  
Auto Tuning  
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.  
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched  
channels.  
Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.  
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 the channel, then press  
.
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Manual Programme Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a  
Preset  
recorder, select channel 00), then press  
.
System/Channel  
1
2
Press F/f to select “System”, then press  
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast  
systems, then press RETURN.  
.
B/G: For western European countries/areas  
I: For the United Kingdom  
D/K: For eastern European countries/areas  
L: For France  
3
4
Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  
Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for  
terrestrial channels), then press g.  
.
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• “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for  
“Country” (page 7).  
5
Tune the channels as follows:  
If you do not know the channel number  
(frequency)  
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. The  
search stops when a channel is found. 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 to tune, or the channel number of  
your recorder.  
6
Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press  
.
Repeat the above procedure to preset other channels  
manually.  
Label  
AFT  
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers,  
to the selected channel. This name appears briefly on the  
screen when you select the channel.  
Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you  
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture  
quality.  
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15.  
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made  
automatically.  
Audio Filter  
Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion  
occurs in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard  
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent  
sound muting in mono programmes.  
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend  
that you leave this option to “Off” (factory setting).  
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You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or  
“High” is selected.  
• “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.  
LNA  
Skip  
Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)  
when the broadcast signal is very weak.  
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even  
if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).  
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/–  
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed  
to skip, use the corresponding number buttons.  
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Decoder  
Confirm  
Allows you to view and record the scrambled channel when  
using a decoder connected directly to scart connector  
AV1, or AV2 via a recorder.  
/
/
/
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• This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is  
selected for “Country” (page 7).  
Saves changes you have made to the “Manual Programme  
Preset” settings.  
Digital Set-up  
Digital Tuning  
Digital Auto  
Tuning  
Tunes in the available digital channels.  
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for  
newly launched channels.  
Programme List Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels  
Edit  
stored in the TV.  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or  
move to a new position.  
You can also select a channel by pressing the number  
buttons to enter its three-digit channel number.  
2
Remove or change the order of the digital channels as  
follows:  
To remove the digital channel  
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G  
to select “Yes”, then press  
.
To change the order of the digital channels  
Press g, then press F/f or number buttons to select the  
new position for the channel and press G.  
3
Press RETURN.  
Digital Manual  
Tuning  
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available  
when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.  
1
2
3
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number  
you want to tune, then press F/f.  
When the available channels are found, press F/f to  
select the channel you want to store, then press  
Press F/f to select the channel number where you want  
to store the new channel, then press  
.
.
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.  
Digital Set-up  
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting When set to “For Hard Of Hearing”,  
visual aids for the hearing impaired are  
displayed with the subtitles (when such  
visual aids are available).  
Subtitle  
Language  
Allows you to select the language of the  
subtitles.  
Audio Set-up  
Audio Type  
Switches to broadcast for the hearing  
impaired when you select “For Hard Of  
Hearing”.  
Audio  
Language  
Sets the language to be used for a  
programme. Some digital channels may  
broadcast several audio languages for a  
programme.  
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Audio  
Description  
Provides audio description (narration) of  
visual information, when such  
information is available.  
Mixing Level  
Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio  
Description output levels.  
Radio Display  
Parental Lock  
Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio  
broadcast. You can select the screen wallpaper colour, or  
display a random colour. To cancel the screen wallpaper  
display temporarily, press any button.  
Sets an age restriction to viewing or recording programmes.  
To view or record any programme rated for ages above the  
age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.  
1
Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.  
If you have not already set a PIN code, a PIN code entry  
screen appears. Follow the instructions in “PIN Code”  
below.  
2
3
Press F/f to select an age restriction or “None” (for  
unrestricted watching), then press  
.
Press RETURN.  
PIN Code  
To set a PIN for the first time  
1
2
Press the number buttons to enter a PIN code.  
Press RETURN.  
To change your PIN  
1
Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.  
Press the number buttons to enter a new PIN code.  
Press RETURN.  
2
3
z
• PIN code 9999 is always accepted.  
Technical Set-up Auto Service  
Update  
Enables the TV to detect and store new  
digital services as they become available.  
Software  
Download  
Enables the TV to automatically receive  
free software updates through your  
existing aerial/cable (when issued). We  
recommend that you leave the setting to  
“On” at all times.  
System  
Information  
Displays the current software version and  
the signal level.  
Time Zone  
Allows you to manually select the time  
zone you are in, if it is not the same as the  
default time zone setting for your  
country/area.  
Auto DST  
Sets whether or not to automatically  
switch between summer time and winter  
time.  
Off: Displays the time according to the  
time difference set in “Time Zone”.  
On: Automatically switches between  
summer time and winter time according  
to the calendar.  
CA Module Set- Provides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a  
up Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See  
page 22 for the location of the (PCMCIA) socket.  
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Additional Information  
Specifications  
Model name  
KDL-40S40xx/  
40U40xx  
KDL-40V4000/  
40V42xx  
KDL-46V4000/  
46V42xx  
KDL-52V4000/  
52V42xx  
System  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
Panel system  
TV system  
Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I  
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C  
Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only video input)  
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL  
Colour/video system  
Channel coverage  
Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41  
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69  
Digital: VHF/UHF  
10 W + 10 W  
Sound output  
Input/Output jacks  
Aerial/cable  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/  
video output.  
/
AV1  
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, S video input,  
selectable audio/video output, and SmartLink interface.  
/
/
AV2  
(SmartLink)  
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT IN  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
COMPONENT IN  
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3  
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  
Analogue audio input (phono jacks) (HDMI IN 2 only)  
PC Input (see page 36)  
Video input (phono jack)  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
Digital optical jack  
AV3  
AV3  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL) (except for KDL-  
40S40xx/40U40xx)  
Audio output (phono jacks)  
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 36)  
PC IN  
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p  
PC audio input (minijack)  
Headphones jack  
i
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot  
Power and others  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power requirements  
40 inches (Approx.  
101.6 cm)  
40 inches (Approx.  
101.6 cm)  
46 inches (Approx.  
116.8 cm)  
52 inches (Approx.  
132.2 cm)  
Screen size (measured  
diagonally)  
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)  
Display resolution  
175 W  
175 W  
215 W  
238 W  
222 W  
249 W  
Power  
in “Home”/  
consumption “Standard”  
mode  
197 W  
0.19 W  
197 W  
in “Shop”/  
“Vivid” mode  
Standby power consumption*  
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Model name  
KDL-40S40xx/  
40U40xx  
KDL-40V4000/  
40V42xx  
KDL-46V4000/  
46V42xx  
KDL-52V4000/  
52V42xx  
99.7 × 69.1 × 27.9 cm  
99.7 × 64.4 × 11.0 cm  
23.0 kg  
98.6 × 68.4 × 27.9 cm  
98.6 × 64.6 × 11.0 cm  
21.5 kg  
112.0 × 78.2 × 30.7 cm 126.2 × 87.1 × 34.7 cm  
Dimensions with Table-Top  
(Approx.)  
Stand  
(w × h × d)  
112.0 × 74.2 × 11.5 cm 126.2 × 82.9 × 11.9 cm  
without Table-  
Top Stand  
29.0 kg  
25.0 kg  
38.0 kg  
32.0 kg  
Mass  
(Approx.)  
with Table-Top  
Stand  
20.0 kg  
18.5 kg  
without Table-  
Top Stand  
SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket/SU-FL300M TV stand  
Supplied accessories  
Optional accessories  
SU-WL500 Wall-  
Mount Bracket  
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
PC input signal reference chart for  
PC  
Resolution  
Horizontal  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Standard  
Signals  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
640  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
VGA  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
480  
31.5  
37.5  
31.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
47.4  
47.8  
60.3  
47.7  
64.0  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
75  
60  
60  
VESA  
VESA  
640  
720  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
1024  
VGA-T  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
VESA  
WXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
SXGA  
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• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.  
• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you  
will see the message “NO SYNC”.  
PC input signal reference chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3  
Resolution  
Horizontal  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Standard  
VESA  
Signals  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
640  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
VGA  
×
×
×
×
×
×
480  
31.5  
37.9  
48.4  
47.4  
47.8  
64.0  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
600  
768  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
WXGA  
WXGA  
SXGA  
768  
768  
VESA  
1024  
VESA  
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Troubleshooting  
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.  
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing  
The self-diagnosis function is activated.  
1
Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.  
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three  
times.  
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony  
service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).  
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing  
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.  
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.  
Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Picture  
There is no picture (screen is • Check the aerial/cable connection.  
dark) and no sound.  
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV.  
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.  
No picture or menu  
information from equipment  
connected to the scart  
connector appears on the  
screen.  
• Press to display the list of connected equipment, then select the  
desired input.  
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.  
Ghosting occurs, or double  
images appear.  
• Check the aerial/cable connection.  
• Check the aerial location and direction.  
Only snow and noise appear • Check if the aerial is broken or bent.  
on the screen. • Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to  
five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the seaside).  
The picture is distorted (dotted • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars,  
lines or stripes appear).  
motorcycles, hair-dryers, or optical equipment.  
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the  
optional equipment and the TV.  
• Check the aerial/cable connection.  
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.  
There is picture or sound noise • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture  
when viewing a TV channel.  
reception (page 32).  
Tiny black points and/or  
bright points appear on the  
screen.  
• The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points  
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.  
The picture contours are  
distorted.  
• Select “Auto” in “Film Mode” (page 28).  
The picture is not displayed in • Select “Reset” (page 26).  
colour.  
The picture from equipment • Check the connection of the  
COMPONENT IN sockets and check if  
connected to the  
the sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.  
COMPONENT IN  
sockets is not displayed in  
colour, or is displayed in  
irregular colours.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Sound  
The picture is good, but there • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).  
is no sound. • Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 30).  
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.  
Channels  
You cannot select your desired • Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired  
channel.  
digital/analogue channel.  
Some channels are blank.  
• The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a  
pay TV service.  
• The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).  
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.  
You cannot view digital  
channels.  
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided  
in your area.  
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.  
General  
The TV turns off  
automatically (the TV enters  
standby mode).  
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”  
setting of “On Timer Settings” (page 28).  
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for  
10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.  
The TV turns on  
automatically.  
• Check if the “On Timer Settings” is activated (page 28).  
Some input sources cannot be • Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source  
selected. (page 30).  
The remote does not function. • Replace the batteries.  
You cannot add a channel to • Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.  
the Favourite list.  
HDMI equipment does not  
appear on “HDMI Device  
List”.  
• Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI.  
You cannot select “Off” in  
“Control for HDMI”.  
• If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control  
for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change  
the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the  
“Speaker” menu (page 30).  
Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information.  
cable.  
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