Award to goods or services which meet the environmental
requirements of the EU ecolabelling scheme
ES-CAT/022/002
At Sony we are constantly rethinking and redesigning in order to create innovative digital
entertainment products. And we are also constantly rethinking and re-evaluating our
products, processes and our potential impact on the planet.
Thanks to our results in that direction, this product achieved the European Eco label
award issued by the European Comission. You can get more information in following link:
Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for
replacement of electronic parts.
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40P55xx
KDL-40S55xx
KDL-37P55xx
KDL-37S55xx
Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within
this TV’s instructions manual
For useful information about Sony products
4-141-451-E1(2)
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-141-451-E1(2)
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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide
4
Safety information.............................................................................................................8
Precautions........................................................................................................................9
Overview of the remote ..................................................................................................10
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators..................................................................11
Watching TV
Watching TV ....................................................................................................................12
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
.......................................14
Using the Digital Favourite list
.............................................................................15
Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment ....................................................................................16
Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..............................................................17
Playing Back Photo/Music via USB...............................................................................18
Using control for HDMI...................................................................................................18
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus.............................................................................................19
Settings............................................................................................................................20
Additional Information
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket).........................................................27
Specifications..................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................31
: for digital channels only
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 8). Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the
accessories
2: Attaching the stand
Follow the assembling steps required to place on a
TV stand.
Remote RM-ED017 (1)
1 Open the carton box and take out the
Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) (except for 37 inches)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Stand (1)
stand and the screws.
2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care
not to interfere with cables.
Screws for stand (4)
To insert batteries into the remote
Push and slide to open.
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•
•
Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
Do not use different types of batteries together or mix
old and new batteries.
•
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate disposal of batteries.
Please consult your local authority.
Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it,
or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
3 Fix the TV to the stand according to the
arrow marks
that guide the screw
•
•
holes using the supplied screws.
Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source,
a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
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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 an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with HDMI
3: Connecting an
aerial/VCR/DVD
recorder
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•
This product has been tested and found to compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Connecting an aerial only
Coaxial
cable
Coaxial cable
HDMI cable
Coaxial cable
Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with SCART
VCR/DVD recorder
4: Preventing the TV
from toppling over
AV1
AV2
Coaxial cable
Scart lead
Coaxial cable
3
VCR/DVD recorder
2
1
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•
•
AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV.
AV2 outputs to the current screen (except PC, HDMI,
Component 1080i).
1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,
not supplied) in the TV stand.
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2 Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
2 Press 1 on the side of the TV.
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the
Language menu appears on the screen.
3 Tie the wood screw and the machine
screw with a strong cord.
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•
An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the TV.
Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre to purchase a
kit. Have your TV model name ready for reference.
•
When you turn on the TV, the power indicator light
up in green.
3 Press F/f to select the language
displayed on the menu screens, then
5: Bundling the cables
press
.
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
Auto Start-up
Language
Country
English
Nederlands
Location
Italiano
Deutsch
Select:
Confirm:
4 Press F/f to select the country/region in
which you will operate the TV, then press
.
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•
Do not bundle the mains lead with other connecting cables.
Auto Start-up
6: Selecting the
language, country/region
and location
Language
Country
Location
-
United Kingdom
Ireland
Nederland
Luxembourg
France
Italia
Back:
Select:
Confirm:
If the country/region which you want to use on
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
.
Auto Start-up
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO
Language
Country
GUIDE
Location
Home
Shop
3,4,5
RETURN
TOOLS
MENU
Back:
Select:
Confirm:
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In Shop mode, some settings will be periodically
reset for Shop usage.
4 Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available
channels.
This option selects the initial picture mode
appropriate for the typical lighting condition in
these environments.
Detaching the Table-
7: Auto-tuning the TV
Top Stand from the TV
1 Press
.
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Auto Tuning
•
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other
than to wall-mount the TV.
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?
Back:
Start:
Table-Top
Stand
The TV starts searching for all available digital
channels, followed by all available analogue
channels. This may take some time, so do not
press any buttons on the TV or remote while
proceeding.
If a message appears for you to confirm the
aerial connection
No digital or analogue channels were found.
Check all the aerial connections and press
start auto-tuning again.
to
2 When the Programme Sorting menu
appears on the screen, follow the steps of
“Programme Sorting” (page 23).
If you do not change the order in which the
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to
next step.
3 When the Eco Preset menu appears on
the screen, if you press “Yes,” the “Eco”
settings are changed to recommended
values to reduce power consumption.
Eco Preset
Do you want to use the Eco Preset?
Choosing "YES" will reduce power consumption.
Power Saving
Idle TV Standby
Reduce
3 h
PC Power Management
On
Yes
No
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Installed on the wall
Notes
• Do not use the supplied mains lead on
any other equipment.
30 cm
Safety
Information
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains
lead excessively. The core conductors
may be exposed or broken.
10 cm
10 cm
• 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.
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
Leave at least this space around
the set.
Installation
• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Installed with stand
• The TV set should be installed near an
easily accessible mains socket.
• Place the TV set on a stable, level
surface.
30 cm
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,
environments or situations such as those
listed below, or the TV set may
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
• Only qualified service personnel should
carry out wall installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly
recommended that you use Sony
accessories, including:
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical
shock, damage and/or injuries.
Leave at least this space around
the set.
Location:
–
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500
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.
• 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.
The diameter and length of the screws
differ depending on the Wall-mount
bracket model.
• 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.
–
–
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.
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.
Use of screws other than those supplied
may result in internal damage to the TV
set or cause it to fall, etc.
–
Do not install the TV set as shown
below.
8 mm - 12 mm
Air circulation is blocked.
Situation:
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-mount bracket)
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.
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
Wall
Wall
Transporting
Broken pieces:
• Before
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The
screen glass may break by the impact and
cause serious injury.
transporting the
TVset, disconnect
all cables.
• Two or three
people are needed
to transport a large
TV set.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not
touch it until you have unplugged the
mains lead. Otherwise electric shock
may result.
Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire,
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
• When
–
–
–
–
Use only mains leads supplied by
Sony, not other suppliers.
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.
transporting the
When not in use
• 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.
• 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.
TV set by hand,
hold it as shown
on the right. Do
not put stress on
the LCD panel.
• 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 carton and packing material.
–
Disconnect the mains lead from the
mains socket before working on or
moving the TV set.
For children
• 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.
–
–
Keep the mains lead away from heat
sources.
Ventilation
• 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.
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.
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may result in damage to the screen
surface and cabinet material.
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation
openings is recommended to ensure to
proper ventilation.
• 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.
Disposal of
waste batteries
(applicable in the
European Union
and other
If the following problems
occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains
lead immediately if any of the following
problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to
have it checked by qualified service
personnel.
European
countries with separate
collection systems)
Optional Equipment
When:
Keep optional components or any
equipment emitting electromagnetic
radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may
occur.
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
lead. 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
–
–
–
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.
–
Batteries
• Observe the correct polarity when
inserting batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries
together or mix old and new batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the disposal of
batteries. Please consult your local
authority.
• 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.
Precautions
Viewing the TV
• View the TV in moderate light, as
viewing the TV in poor light or during
long period of time, strains your eyes.
• When using headphones, adjust the
volume so as to avoid excessive levels,
as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
• 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
Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in
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.
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 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
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Handling and cleaning the
screen surface/cabinet of
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected
to the TV set from mains socket before
cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen
coating degradation, observe the following
precautions.
• 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
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Overview of the remote
1 "/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2 AUDIO
Press to change the dual sound mode (page 21).
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO
GUIDE
3 SCENE – Scene Select (page 13)
4 Coloured buttons (page 13, 15)
5
/
– Info/Text reveal
• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being
RETURN
TOOLS
watched.
• In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number
MENU
and screen format.
• In Text mode (page 13): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a
quiz).
6 F/f/G/g/
7 TOOLS (page 13, 18)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make
adjustments according to the source and screen format.
PROG
8 MENU (page 19)
9 Number buttons
• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press
the second and third digit in quick succession.
• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
0
qa
– Digital Favourite list
Press to display the Digital Favourite list that you have specified (page 15).
– Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched.
qs PROG +/-/
/
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
• In Text mode (page 13): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.
qd 2 +/- – Volume
qf % – Mute the sound
qg / – Text (page 13)
qh RETURN /
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qj GUIDE /
– EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 14)
qk ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12)
ql DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12)
w;
wa
– Screen mode (page 13)
– Input select
Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets
(page 17).
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The number 5, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the TV.
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1 1 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
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•
To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug
from the mains.
PROG
•
When you turn on the TV, the power indicator
lights in green.
2 PROG +/-/
/
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-)
channel.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options up (
or down ( ).
)
3 2 +/-/
/
• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the
volume.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options right
(
) or left ( ).
4
5
/
– 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.
(page 19)
6 Remote control sensor
• Receives IR signals from the remote.
• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its
function may be affected.
7
– Picture Off / Sleep Timer indicator
• Lights up in green when the picture is switched
off (page 22).
• Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set
(page 22).
8 1 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
9 " – Power indicator
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
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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.
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Watching TV
1 Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn on
the TV.
Watching 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.
2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,
or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on the
mode.
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using
the number buttons, press the second and third
digits in quick succession.
To select a digital channel using the Digital
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see
page 14.
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO
2
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the banner.
2
GUIDE
:
:
Radio service
Scrambled/Subscription service
Multiple audio languages available
Subtitles available
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:
:
:
:
MENU
Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
:
Parental Lock
3
3
Additional operations
To
Do this
Adjust the volume
Press 2 + (increase)/
PROG
- (decrease).
Access the
Press
analogue channel, press F/f,
then press
. To select an
Programme index
table (in analogue
mode only)
.
Access the Digital
Favourites (in
Press
.
For details, see page 15.
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To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Text tText over the TV picture (mix mode) tNo
Text (exit the Text service)
Wide
Stretches a 4:3 picture
horizontally, to fill a
16:9 screen.
To select a page, press the number buttons or
.
/
Zoom*
14/9*
Displays
cinemascopic (letter
box format)
broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
To reveal hidden information, press
.
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•
When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the
Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to
access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding
coloured button to access the page.
Displays 14:9
broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
As a result, black
border areas are
visible on the screen.
Scene Select mode
Select “General,” “Cinema,” “Sports,” “Game” or
“Photo.” When you set a mode, optimum audio and
picture quality (based on content type) are
automatically set.
Subtitle*
Displays
cinemascopic (letter
box format)
broadcasts with
subtitles on the screen.
1 Press SCENE on the remote control.
2 Press F/f/G/g to select the mode, then
press
.
Auto
General: Current user settings.
•
“Screen Format” is set to “Auto”, automatically changes
the screen format to suit the broadcast signal.
Cinema: Delivers a theatre-like picture and sound.
Sports: Delivers a realistic picture with surround
sound.
•
“Auto” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
Game: Delivers a picture that lets you enjoy game-
playing to the fullest with the best picture and sound
quality.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
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•
Depending on the signal, some screen formats may not
Photo: Delivers a picture that reproduces the
texture and colour of a printed photo.
be selectable.
•
Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom
of the picture may not be visible in “Smart”.
z
z
•
•
If any scene mode is selected, picture mode selection in the
picture menu is not possible - release scene selection first.
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when
selecting “Smart”, “Zoom”, “14/9” or “Subtitle”. Press
F/f to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
•
Not available for
and in “Photo / Music” menu.
PC input,
HDMI PC input
Using the Tools menu
To change the screen format manually to
suit the broadcast
Press TOOLS to display the following options when
viewing a TV programme.
Press
repeatedly to select the desired screen format.
Options
Description
Close
Closes the Tools menu.
Smart*
Displaysconventional
4:3 broadcasts with an
imitation wide screen
effect. The 4:3 picture
is stretched to fill the
screen.
Picture Mode
Sound Effect
Speaker
See page 20.
See page 21.
See page 21.
See page 25.
Audio Language (in
digital mode only)
4/3
Subtitle Setting (in
digital mode only)
See page 25.
Displays
conventional 4:3
broadcasts (e.g. non-
wide screen TV) in
the correct
Sleep Timer
See page 22.
See page 22.
Power Saving
System Information (in Displays the system
digital mode only) information screen.
proportions.
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG)
*
1 In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2 Perform the desired operation as shown
in the following table or displayed on the
screen.
Fri 3 Nov 15:39
Today
001 BBC ONE
002 BBC TWO
003 ITV 1
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
004 Channel 4
005 five
006 ITV 2
007 BBC THREE
009 Teletext
010 BBC FOUR
011 Sky Travel
012 UKTV History
013 More 4
Previous
Select:
Next
Tune:
+1 day
Options:
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To
Do this
Watch a programme
Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press
.
Turn off the EPG
Press GUIDE.
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If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For
details, see “Parental Lock” on page 25.
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Using the Digital Favourite list
*
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to
four lists of your favourite programmes.
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Favourite Set-up
Enter Programme number
Favourites 1
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
TV3
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
SETenVEO
Tienda en VEO
NET TV
1 In digital mode, press
2 Perform the desired operation as shown
in the following table or displayed on the
screen.
.
33
3/24
K3/300
TVE1
CUATRO
CNN+
TVE2
40 LATINO
la Sexta
24H TVE
CLAN TVE
TELEDEPORTE
VEO
Telecinco
T5 Estrellas
T5 Sport
Previous
Next
Favourites 2
Clear List
Back:
Select:
Clear favourite
Digital Favourite list
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To
Do this
Create your Favourite list for the first
time
1 Press to select “Yes”.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add, then
press
.
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a
symbol.
4 Press RETURN to finish setting up.
Watch a channel
1 Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite
lists.
2 Press F/f to select the channel, then press
Press RETURN.
.
Turn off the Favourite list
Add or remove channels in the
currently edited Favourite list
1 Press the blue button.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to
edit.
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or
remove, then press
.
Remove all channels from the current
Favourite list
1 Press the blue button.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to
edit.
3 Press the blue button.
4 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
DVD player
Hi-Fi audio
equipment
with
component
output
A
F
DVD player
PC (HDMI output)
Blu-ray disc player
Digital video camera
B
G
C
PC
D
Video game
equipment
Digital video camera/Digital
camera/USB storage
DVD player
I
H
Decoder
E
DVD recorder
VCR
CAM card
Decoder
PC/Digital
video camera
J
Video game
equipment/
DVC
K
camcorder
L
Headphones
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Symbol on the Description
screen
Viewing pictures from
connected equipment
USB
To see the equipment connected to
I.
To view photographs or listen to the
music on USB storage media
connected to the TV.
Turn on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
AV3
To see the equipment connected to
K.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7)
When connecting mono equipment,
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number
buttons, to select the video channel.
connect to the
AV3 L socket.
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•
Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing
the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony
HDMI cable.
When HDMI control compatible equipment is
connected, communication with the connected
equipment is supported. Refer to page 18 to set up this
communication.
For other connected equipment
Press
to display the connected equipment list.
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then
press . (The highlighted item is selected if two
seconds pass without any operation after pressing F/
f.)
•
For a USB device
See page 18.
To connect Do this
Conditional
To use Pay Per View services.
Symbol on the Description
screen
Access Module For details, refer to the instruction
(CAM) H
manual supplied with your CAM. To
use the CAM, remove the “dummy”
card from the CAM slot. Turn off the
TV when inserting your CAM into
the CAM slot. When you do not use
the CAM, we recommend that the
“dummy” card be inserted and kept in
the CAM slot.
Component To see the equipment connected to
A.
HDMI1,
HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI
HDMI2 or IN 3
HDMI3
To see the equipment connected to
B, C or J.
Digital video and audio signals are
input from the connected equipment.
If the equipment has a DVI socket,
connect the DVI socket to the
HDMI IN 1 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 1
sockets.
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CAM is not supported in some
countries/regions. Check with your
authorised dealer.
Hi-Fi audio
equipment F
Connect to the audio output sockets
to listen to the sound from the
TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
Audio level of the external speakers
can be modified by pressing the
volume buttons on the remote control.
Connect to the HDMI IN 3 socket,
to view photographs or screen
images from a PC or digital video
camera.
Headphones
L
Connect to the i socket to listen to
sound from the TV on headphones.
AV1/
AV2/
To see the equipment connected to
D.
Additional operation
AV1
To
Do this
To see the equipment connected to
AV2 E.
Return to normal
TV mode
Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.
AV2/
PC
To see the equipment connected to
G.
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•
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.
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– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
– Do not remove the USB device.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when
viewing pictures from connected equipment.
•
•
Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of,
data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any
connected devices or the TV.
USB playback is supported for the following photo file
formats:
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension “.jpg”
and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)
When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the
camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or “Mass
Storage.” For more information about USB connection
mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your digital
camera.
USB playback is supported for the following music file
formats:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have not
been copyrighted) and WAV (files with the extension
“.wav”)
USB Photo Viewer supports FAT16 and FAT32 file
systems.
Up to 300 files per folder are supported.
Depending on the exact file specifications, some files,
including those modified on a PC, cannot be played even
if the file format is supported.
Options
Description
Close
Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode (except See page 20.
PC input mode, USB
input mode)
•
•
•
Display Mode (in PC See page 20.
input mode only)
Sound Effect
Speaker
See page 21.
See page 21.
See page 22.
Horizontal Shift (in
PC input mode only)
Vertical Shift (in PC See page 22.
input mode only)
•
•
Sleep Timer (except See page 22.
PC input mode)
•
Check the website below for updated information about
compatible USB devices.
Power Saving
See page 22.
Playing Back Photo/
Music via USB
Using control for HDMI
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.
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony
digital still camera or camcorder through a USB
cable or USB storage media on your TV.
1 Connect a supported USB device to the
TV.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, and
make the necessary settings.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press F/f to select “Photo / Music,” then
To make the control for HDMI settings
press
.
The control for HDMI settings must be set on both
the TV side and connected equipment side. See
“HDMI Set-up” on page 23 for the TV side settings.
For settings on the connected equipment, refer to the
operating instructions for that equipment.
4 Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,
then press
.
When you select a folder, select a file, then press
.
Playback starts.
Control for HDMI functions
~
• Turns the connected equipment off interlocked
with the TV.
• Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected
equipment and automatically switches the input to
the equipment when the equipment starts to play.
•
Picture quality may appear coarse when using “Photo”
because images may be enlarged depending on the file.
Also, images may not fill the entire screen depending on
the image size and aspect ratio.
•
•
•
Some photo files may take some time to be displayed
when using “Photo.”
The file name and folder name support the UTF-8
character set.
While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device,
observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device.
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Using MENU Functions
5 External Inputs
Selects equipment connected to your TV.
• To watch the desired external input, select
Navigating through
menus
“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.
the input source, then press
6 Photo / Music
Displays the “Photo / Music” menu (page 18).
7 Settings
.
Displays the “Settings” menu where most of
the advanced settings and adjustments are
performed.
1 Press F/f to select a menu icon,
then press
.
2 Press F/f/G/gto select an option or
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO
adjust a setting, then press
.
For details about settings, see page 20 to 26.
~
GUIDE
•
The options you can adjust vary depending on
the situation. Unavailable options are greyed
out or not displayed.
2
RETURN
TOOLS
* This function may not be available in some
countries/regions.
MENU
1
1 Press MENU.
2 Press F/fto select an option, then press
.
To exit the menu, press MENU.
MENU
Digital Favourites
Analogue
Digital
Digital EPG
External Inputs
Photo / Music
Settings
Select:
Enter:
Exit:
1 Digital Favourites*
Displays the Favourite list (page 15).
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 14).
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Settings
Picture Adjustment
Selects the picture mode except for PC input source.
Picture Mode
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-
like environment.
“Photo”: For photographs.
Selects the display mode for PC input source.
“Video”: For video images.
“Text”: For text, charts or tables.
“Photo”: For photographs.
Display Mode (only
in PC mode)
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
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Hue
•
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Sharpness
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
Colour Tone
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint.
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“Warm” can not be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”.
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
“High/Medium/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.
MPEG Noise
Reduction
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Resets all “Picture Adjustment” settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode”
(only in PC mode) to the factory settings.
Reset
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•
“Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display
Mode” is set to “Text”.
•
“Noise Reduction” and “MPEG Noise Reduction” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or “Photo” or
when “Display Mode” is set to “Text” or “Photo”.
Sound Adjustment
Selects the sound mode.
Sound Effect
“Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and
musical realism.
“Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence.
“Clear Voice”: Makes voice sound clearer.
Selects the surround mode.
Surround
“Surround”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Treble
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Bass
Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Resets all the “Sound Adjustment” settings to the factory settings.
Balance
Reset
Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
“Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.
Dual Sound
“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.
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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or
“B”.
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend
to be louder than programmes).
Auto Volume
Speaker
Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound
through the TV speakers.
“Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound
only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.
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•
“Sound Effect”, “Surround”, “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Reset” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker”
is set to “Audio System”.
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Eco
Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.
“Standard”: Default settings.
Power Saving
“Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
“Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture
off.
Selects the time (“1h”, “2h” or “3h”) to set the TV into standby mode automatically,
if you do not operate the TV for the specified period of time.
Idle TV Standby
When this is set to “On,” turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received. Only
available in PC input.
PC Power
Management
Resets all the “Eco” settings to the factory settings.
Reset
Features
Changes the screen format. For details about the screen format, see page 13.
Screen Format
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•
“Auto” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Screen Format
(only in PC mode)
Adjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the
screen.
RGB Centre
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•
This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scarts connectors
AV1 or AV2 on the rear of the TV.
/
/
/
/
Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.
PC Adjustment
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•
This option is only available if a PC signal is received.
“Phase”: Adjusts the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.
“Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.
“Horizontal Shift”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.
“Vertical Shift”: Moves the screen up or down.
“Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby
mode.
Sleep Timer
When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Sleep 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.
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Set-up
Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune
in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this
operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and
channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this
option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house).
Auto Start-up
Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Language
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
Auto Tuning
(Only in analogue
mode)
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned
when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this option allows you to repeat
the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels
that have been launched by broadcasters).
Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
Programme Sorting
(Only in analogue
mode)
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position,
then press g.
2
Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press
.
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.
AV Preset
1
2
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press
.
Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press
.
• AV1 (or AV2/AV3/HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3/Component/PC), VIDEO, DVD,
CABLE, GAME, CAM, SAT: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to
connected equipment.
• “Edit”: Creates your own label.
1 Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank
space), then press g.
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct
character.
2 Repeat the procedure in step 1 until the name is completed, then
press
.
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.
“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.
“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.
HDMI Set-up
“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.
“HDMI Device List”: Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible
with control for HDMI.
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Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.
Sound Offset
Selects the sound from the connected equipment HDMI 1 (DVI-HDMI) or PC
(page 17).
PC Audio Input
Changes the available analogue channel setting.
Press F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press
Manual Programme
Preset
.
(Only in analogue
mode)
System
Presets programme channels manually.
1
2
Press F/f to select “System”, then press
.
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then
press G.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
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•
Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), this option may not be
available.
Channel
1
2
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.
Tune the channels as follows:
3
If you do not know the channel number (frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found,
the search will stop. 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 or
your VCR channel number.
4
Press
to jump to “Confirm”, then press
.
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
Label
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or
intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
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•
“Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
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Digital Set-up
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. Press
.
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of
the digital channels stored on the TV.
1 Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new
position.
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the
broadcast you want.
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 to select the new position for the channel and press G.
3 Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually.
1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to
manually tune, then press F/f to tune the channel.
2 When the available channels are found, press
to store programmes.
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
Digital Set-up
Subtitle Set-up
“Subtitle Setting”: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may
also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).
“Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.
Audio Set-up
“Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of
Hearing” is selected.
“Audio Language”: Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
“Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information
if TV channels broadcast such information.
“Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.
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This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On”.
Banner Mode
“Basic”: Displays programme information with a digital banner.
“Full”: Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays detailed
programme information below that banner.
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.
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the
instructions of “PIN Code” below.
2 Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted
watching), then press
.
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3 Press RETURN.
PIN Code
To set your PIN for the first time
1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
2 Press RETURN.
To change your PIN
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
3 Press RETURN.
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•
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.
“System Update”: This TV set is capable of receiving software upgrades via the
broadcast signal. In order to receive upgrades the System Update option in the
Technical Setup menu should be set to “On”. When an upgrade is detected the user
will be informed by a series of on screen displays on how to proceed with the
upgrade. Once the upgrade has been downloaded to the set the user will be required
to install the new software by navigating to the upg file by pressing the right arrow.
Please do not disconnect the set from the mains during the installation procedure.
“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/region.
“Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and
winter time.
•
“On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the
calendar.
•
“Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time Zone”.
CA Module Set-up
Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM)
and a view card. See page 16 for the location of the
(PCMCIA) socket.
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Additional Information
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.
Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 (sold separately).
•
Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the installation.
Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 7).
Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 28).
•
•
•
Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 28).
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•
Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Screw
(+PSW6 × 16)
Square hole
Mounting Hook
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers
or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any
damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
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TV installation dimensions table
Screen centre point
Unit: cm
Length for each mounting angle
Screen centre
dimension
Display dimensions
Model Name
Angle (0)
Angle (20)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
KDL-40S55/P55xx
KDL-37S55/P55xx
99.6
92.7
61.2
57.4
12.2
14
43.3
43.2
15.8
15.6
33.8
32.4
57.5
54.2
47.1
46.8
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
WARNING
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of
the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 29) for its weight.
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
Model Name
Screw location
Hook location
KDL-40S55/P55xx
KDL-37S55/P55xx
d, g
d, g
b
b
* Hook position “a” and “c” cannot be used for the model in the table above.
Screw location
Hook location
a*
b
c*
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Specifications
Model name
KDL-40S55/P55xx
KDL-37S55/P55xx
System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Panel System
TV System
Depending on your country/region selection
Analogue: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T
Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only
video input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Colour/Video System
Channel Coverage
Analogue: 46.25 - 855.25 MHz
Digital: VHF/UHF
10 W + 10 W (RMS)
Sound Output
Input/Output jacks
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
AV1*1
21-pin scart connector including audio/video input, RGB input, and Analogue TV
audio/video output.
/
AV2*2
21-pin scart connector including audio/video input, RGB input, S-Video input, and
audio/video output.
/
/
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
Video: 1080p, 1080p24, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
PC (see page 30)
Analogue audio (minijack) (HDMI 1 only)
Video input (phono jack)
AV3
AV3
Audio input (phono jacks)
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 30)
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, H/V Sync: TTL level
PC audio input (minijack)
Headphones jack
i
USB port
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Power and others
Power Requirements
Screen Size
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
40 inches
(Approx. 101.6 cm
measured diagonally)
37 inches
(Approx. 93.98 cm
measured diagonally)
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Display Resolution
151 W
137 W
Power
consumption
in “Home”/
“Standard” mode
180 W
167 W
in “Shop”/“Vivid”
mode
Standby Power Consumption*3
0.3 W or less
Approx. 99.6 × 66.3 × 25.9 cm
Approx. 99.6 × 61.2 × 10.9 cm
Approx. 19.0 kg
Approx. 92.7 × 62.7 × 25.9 cm
Approx. 92.7 × 57.4 × 9.6 cm
Approx. 16.5 kg
Dimensions
(w × h × d)
(with stand)
(without stand)
(with stand)
Mass
Approx. 17.0 kg
Approx. 14.5 kg
(without stand)
Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Supplied Accessories
Optional Accessories
See “Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)” on page 27.
*1 AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV.
*2 AV2 outputs watching screen (except PC, HDMI, Component 1080i).
*3 Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN
Horizontal
Vertical
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency
(kHz)
Standard
frequency (Hz)
VGA
640
800
480
600
31.5
37.9
48.4
47.4
47.8
47.7
64
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
VGA
VESA Guidelines
VESA Guidelines
VESA
SVGA
XGA
1024
1280
1280
1360
1280
1600
1920
768
WXGA
WXGA
WXGA
SXGA
UXGA
HDTV
768
768
VESA
768
VESA
1024
1200
1080
VESA
75
VESA
67.5
EIA
•
•
•
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.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2 and 3
Horizontal
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
Standard
VGA
640
800
480
600
768
768
768
768
1024
31.5
37.9
48.4
47.4
47.8
47.7
64
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
VGA
VESA Guidelines
VESA Guidelines
VESA
SVGA
XGA
1024
1280
1280
1360
1280
WXGA
WXGA
WXGA
SXGA
VESA
VESA
VESA
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Sound
No sound, but good picture
Troubleshooting
•
•
Press 2 + or % (Mute).
Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 21).
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is
flashing in red.
Channels
The desired channel cannot be selected
Switch between digital and analogue mode and select
the desired digital/analogue channel.
When it is flashing
•
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn it off,
disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or
Sony service centre.
If the red LED flashes 19 times, please switch off the
set and remove the faulty USB device.
If the red LED flashes 20 times, please switch off the
set and remove the faulty CAM device.
Some channels are blank
•
Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the
pay TV service.
•
•
Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not displayed
•
Contact a local installer to find out if digital
transmissions are provided in your area.
Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
When it is not flashing
•
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.
If the problem still persists, have your TV
serviced by qualified service personnel.
General
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters
standby mode)
Check if the “Sleep Timer” (page 22) or “Idle TV
Standby” (page 22) is activated.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
•
•
•
Check the aerial connection.
Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the side of
the TV.
•
If no signal is received and no operation is performed in
the TV mode for 15 minutes, the TV automatically
switches to standby mode.
•
If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from
Distorted picture and/or sound
equipment connected to the scart connector
•
Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as
cars, 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.
•
Press
to display the connected equipment list, then
select the desired input.
•
•
Check the connection between the optional equipment
and the TV.
•
•
Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other
connecting cables.
Double images or ghosting
•
•
Check the aerial connection.
Check the aerial location and direction.
The remote does not function
Replace the batteries.
•
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
•
•
Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI
Device List”
Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable
life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years
at the seaside).
•
Check that your equipment is compatible with control
for HDMI.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV
channel
Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better
picture reception (page 24).
If “Store Display Mode: On” is displayed on the
screen
Your TV is set to “Shop” mode. You need to set “Home”
for “Location” in the “Auto Start-up” procedure again
(page 6).
•
•
Some tiny black points and/or bright points
appear 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.
No colour on programmes
Select “Reset” (page 21).
•
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a
signal from the COMPONENT IN sockets
•
Check the connection of the
COMPONENT IN
sockets and check if each sockets are firmly seated in
their respective sockets.
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