Sony Flat Panel Television 4 146 428 111 User Manual

LCD Digital Colour TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDL-52EX1  
KDL-46EX1  
KDL-40EX1  
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4-146-428-11(1)  
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Table of Contents  
: for digital channels only  
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual.  
Retain this manual for future reference.  
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Start-up Guide  
1: Checking the unit and  
accessories  
2: Connecting an aerial/Set  
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD  
recorder) to the media  
receiver  
Monitor (1)  
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.  
DVD recorder) with SCART  
Media receiver (1)  
Mains lead for monitor (with ferrite core) (1)  
Do not remove the ferrite core.  
Media receiver  
Mains lead for mains adaptor (1)  
Mains adaptor for media receiver (1)  
Mains lead holder (1)  
Scart lead  
Screws (PSW 4×8) (2)  
Remote RMF-ED001W (1)  
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)  
IR Blaster (Y-cable) (2)  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
Stand for media receiver (1)  
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Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.  
DVD recorder) with HDMI  
3: Preventing the monitor  
from toppling over  
IN  
Media receiver  
HDMI cable  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
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• You can also connect equipment to the HDMI  
input on the left side of the monitor.  
1
2
Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,  
not supplied) in the monitor stand.  
Install a machine screw (M6 x 12-15, not  
supplied) into the screw hole of the  
monitor.  
3
Tie the wood screw and the machine  
screw with a strong cord.  
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4: Connecting the mains  
lead  
5: Performing the initial set-  
up  
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Inserting batteries into the remote  
• Make sure to secure the mains lead.  
• To ensure compliance with current EMC  
legislation, ensure the following conditions are  
met.  
Push and lift the cover to open.  
• Fix the mains lead holder (supplied) after  
checking the mains lead is in the groove of the  
mains lead holder (supplied) to avoid scratching  
the mains lead.  
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• Observe the correct polarity when inserting  
batteries.  
AC  
IN  
• 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.  
Ferrite core  
Monitor  
to mains socket  
2
3
Screws (supplied)  
Establishing the wireless  
communication between the unit  
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• This unit can be placed in the same room.  
• Keep about 30 cm to 20 m distance between the  
monitor and media receiver when installing.  
• Keep clear the area between the monitor and  
media receiver. Otherwise the picture may  
deteriorate.  
Mains lead holder  
(supplied)  
• Rearrange the installation position of the monitor  
and media receiver in case of fuzzy picture.  
• Do not place either unit on a metallic rack.  
• Do not use two units or more at the same time in  
an area of radio interference.  
18V  
IN  
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1
Press 1 to turn on the unit power.  
POWER button  
Media receiver  
to mains  
socket  
Media receiver  
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POWER button  
• If the remote does not work, press F/f/G/g/ on  
the media receiver (page 18) to select the  
language. The remote registration screen appears.  
2
Select “OK” then press  
.
Monitor  
2
Check the LINK indicator on the media  
receiver.  
Next, the Media Receiver Initial Set-up will start.  
Please make sure the Media Receiver is on.  
If wireless communication between the  
media receiver and monitor is established,  
this indicator lights up.  
OK  
LINK indicator  
3
Press F/f to select the country in which  
you will operate the unit, then press  
.
LINK  
Country  
Select country  
-
LINK  
United Kingdom  
Ireland  
Nederland  
België/Belgique  
Luxembourg  
France  
Performing the initial set-up  
Italia  
TV  
If the country in which you want to use  
the unit does not appear in the list, select  
“-” instead of a country.  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
AV1  
HDMI 3  
AV2  
EXT  
COMPO-  
MONITOR  
HDMI  
NENT  
4
Press F/f to select the location type in  
which you will operate the unit, then press  
SYNC MENU  
THEATRE  
.
DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
AUDIO  
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• Select “Home” for the best monitor settings  
to use the monitor in the home.  
Location  
1-10  
Select location  
Home  
Shop  
When you switch on the unit for the first  
time, the Language menu appears on the  
screen.  
1
Press F/f/G/g to select the language  
displayed on the menu screens, then press  
5
Select “OK” then press  
.
Auto Tuning  
.
Language  
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?  
English  
Español  
Català  
ББлгарски  
Suomi  
Nederlands  
Français  
Italiano  
Português  
Polski  
Dansk  
OK  
Cancel  
Svenska  
Norsk  
Deutsch  
Česky  
Magyar  
Русский  
Slovenčina  
Română  
Türkçe  
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Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,  
then press  
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• When a digital broadcast channel cannot be  
received, or when selecting a country in which  
there are no digital broadcasts in step 3, the time  
must be set after performing step 7.  
If you select “Cable”, the screen for  
selecting the scan type appears. See “To  
The unit starts searching for all available  
digital channels, followed by all available  
analogue channels. This may take some  
time, so do not press any buttons on the  
unit or remote while proceeding.  
If a message appears for you to confirm  
the aerial connection  
No digital or analogue channels were  
found. Check all the aerial/cable  
connection and then press to start auto-  
tuning again.  
To tune the unit for Cable connection  
1
2
Press  
Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full  
Scan”, then press  
.
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“Quick Scan” : channels are tuned  
according to the cable operator  
information within the broadcast signal.  
Recommended setting for “Frequency”,  
“Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is  
“Auto”.  
This option is recommended for fast  
tuning when supported by your cable  
operator.  
If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please  
use the “Full Scan” method below.  
“Full Scan” : All available channels are  
tuned and stored. This procedure may take  
some time.  
This option is recommended when “Quick  
Scan” is not supported by your cable  
provider.  
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When the “Programme Sorting” menu  
appears on the screen, follow the steps of  
“Programme Sorting” (page 34).  
If you do not change the order in which  
the analogue channels are stored on the  
unit, press  
RETURN to go to step 8.  
Quick Start  
For further information about supported  
cable providers, refer to support web site:  
DVBC/  
Do you want to enable Quick Start?  
TV turns on more quickly but standby power  
consumption is increased.  
Yes  
No  
3
Press f to select “Start”, then press  
.
The unit starts searching for channels. Do  
not press any buttons on the unit or  
remote.  
For details, see page 30.  
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Control for HDMI  
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• Some cable providers do not support “Quick  
Scan”. If no channels are detected using “Quick  
Scan”, perform “Full Scan”.  
Do you want to enable control for compatible  
HDMI devices?  
Choosing "Yes" will increase  
standby power consumption.  
Yes  
No  
For details, see page 28.  
10 Press  
.
The unit has now tuned in all the available  
channels.  
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Press F/f to select “IR Blaster Set-up”,  
then press  
The “IR Blaster Set-up” screen appears.  
.
6: Operating optional  
equipment using the remote  
IR Blaster Set-up  
Connecting IR Blaster to the optional  
equipment  
Inputs  
Type  
Make  
Code  
AV1  
AV2  
-
-
-
-
-
-
Turn the power of the media receiver off  
before connecting the IR Blaster.  
Attach the IR Blaster near the remote sensor  
(IR) of the equipment.  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
HDMI 3  
Component  
Blu-ray Disc  
Sony  
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
Press F/f to select “Inputs” to register the  
remote, then select the following items:  
Media receiver  
IR BLASTER  
Type: Connected equipment category.  
Make: Maker of the equipment.  
Code: IR code. The default IR code “1”  
appears when the maker of the equipment  
is selected.  
Test: Tests the power of the equipment  
currently being set. Make sure the power  
of the equipment turns on and off.  
IR  
Blaster  
If the equipment is not working, or  
some of the functions do not work  
Enter the correct code or its alternatives (if  
available) shown in the list in step 5. Note that  
the list may not include codes for all models of  
all brands.  
Optional equipment  
Performing the IR Blaster Set-up  
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By setting “IR Blaster Set-up”, this remote can  
control most Sony Blu-ray Disc players, DVD  
players, DVD recorders, and AV receivers, or  
those of other manufacturers. Follow the steps  
below to programme the remote.  
• This function is not guaranteed to work with all  
devices.  
1
2
3
Press HOME on the remote.  
Press G/g to select “Settings”.  
Press F/f to select “Media Receiver Set-  
up”, then press  
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Using optional equipment  
Item  
Description  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the connected equipment. Some  
buttons may not work depending on the  
connected equipment.  
1 BD/DVD  
operating  
buttons  
./>: Goes to the  
beginning of the previous/  
next title/chapter/scene/  
track.  
/
: Replays the scene/  
1
Press HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, AV1,  
AV2 or COMPONENT.  
briefly fast forwards the  
scene.  
2
3
Press EXT.  
m/M: Fast reverses/fast  
forwards the disc when  
pressed during playback.  
N: Plays a disc at normal  
speed.  
While the EXT button lights up, press \/1  
to turn the equipment on, then operate the  
equipment using the following buttons.  
X: Pauses the playback.  
x: Stops the playback.  
TV  
HDMI  
1
HDMI  
2
HDMI  
3
EXT  
2 F/f/G/g/3  
Selects / confirms an item.  
Opens the menu.  
COMPO-  
MONITOR  
HDMI  
NENT  
AV1  
AV2  
3 HOME  
1
4 DVD record z REC: Starts the  
SYNC MENU  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
buttons  
AUDIO  
recording.  
X REC PAUSE: Pauses the  
recording.  
x REC STOP: Stops the  
recording.  
2
3
5 F1/F2  
Selects a function when using  
a combination unit (e.g. a  
DVD/HDD).  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
6 BD/DVD  
Displays the BD/DVD disc  
menu.  
MENU  
PROG  
7 BD/DVD  
Displays the top menu of the  
TOP MENU BD/DVD disc.  
REC  
REC PAUSE REC STOP  
4
5
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
7
6
WIRELESS MENU  
TV  
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• The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot  
as a reference when operating other equipment.  
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Detaching the Table-Top  
Stand from the Monitor  
Attaching the Stand for  
Media Receiver  
Disconnect the mains lead from the monitor  
before detaching the Table-Top Stand.  
The media receiver can also be used vertically  
with the supplied stand.  
1
Match the lug on the centre of the stand  
and the hole on the right side of the media  
receiver.  
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks  
of the monitor.  
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any  
reason other than listed below.  
– To wall-mount the monitor.  
Do not remove the plastic  
cover on the Table-Top  
Stand.  
Stand  
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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  
Monitor  
Installed on the wall  
Installation/Set-up  
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below  
in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or  
injuries.  
30 cm  
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.  
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For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use  
Sony accessories, including:  
10 cm  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500/SU-WL700  
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.  
Installed with stand  
30 cm  
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the  
Wall-mount bracket model.  
6 cm  
10 cm  
10 cm  
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal  
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.  
8mm – 12mm  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
Screw (supplied with the Wall-  
mount bracket)  
Media receiver  
Installed horizontally  
Mounting Hook  
Hook attachment on rear  
of TV set  
Top  
Front  
20 cm  
Transporting  
10 cm  
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Before transporting the TV set,  
disconnect all cables.  
8 cm  
8 cm  
8 cm  
8 cm  
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  
and the frame around the screen.  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
Installed vertically  
Top  
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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.  
Front  
20 cm  
10 cm  
6 cm  
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When transporting the TV set for  
repairs or when moving, pack it  
using the original carton and packing  
material.  
6 cm  
6 cm  
6 cm  
Be sure to hold the  
bottom of the panel,  
not the front part.  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
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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.  
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.  
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When not in use  
Air circulation is  
blocked.  
Air circulation is  
blocked.  
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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.  
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.  
Wall  
Wall  
For children  
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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.  
If the following problems occur...  
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any  
Mains lead  
of the following problems occur.  
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any  
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:  
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by  
qualified service personnel.  
Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type mains  
plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing connection.  
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.  
When:  
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.  
Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before  
working on or moving the TV set.  
NOTE ON MAINS ADAPTOR  
Warning  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this  
apparatus to rain or moisture.  
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  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.  
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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.  
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 install this equipment in a confined space, such as a  
bookshelf or similar unit.  
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Please ensure that the mains socket is installed near the  
equipment and shall be easily accessible.  
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Be sure to use the supplied mains adaptor and mains lead.  
Do not use any other mains adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.  
Connect the mains adaptor to an easily accessible mains socket.  
Do not coil the mains lead around  
the mains adaptor. The core wire  
may be cut and/or it may cause a  
malfunction of the media receiver.  
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Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.  
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.  
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.  
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Do not touch the mains adaptor  
with wet hands.  
If you notice an abnormality in the  
mains adaptor, disconnect it from the mains socket  
immediately.  
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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The set is not disconnected from the mains source as long as it  
is connected to the mains socket, even if the set itself has been  
turned off.  
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.  
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.  
Broken pieces:  
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Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may  
break by the impact and cause serious injury.  
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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.  
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Do not operate this unit near medical equipment (pacemaker,  
etc.), as malfunction of the medical equipment may result.  
Although this unit transmits/receives scrambled signals, be  
careful of unauthorised interception. We cannot be responsible  
for any trouble as a result.  
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.  
RF Remote  
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If wireless equipment using the same frequency (2.4GHz band)  
as the unit is working near the unit, the remote may not operate  
properly.  
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid  
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.  
Also, microwave ovens or radio equipment may cause  
interference. Keep 2.4 GHz band wireless equipment away  
from the unit.  
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.  
Disposal of the TV set  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
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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.  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
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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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This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this  
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Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is recommended  
to ensure to proper ventilation.  
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 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.  
Optional Equipment  
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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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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection signal  
cable shorter than 3 meters.  
Wireless Function of the unit  
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If wireless equipment using the same frequency (5GHz band) as  
the unit is working near the unit, noise may appear in pictures  
or sound, or no picture may result. Also, other wireless or radio  
equipment may cause interference. Keep 5GHz band wireless  
equipment, such as a wireless LAN or cordless phones, away  
from the unit.  
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The picture may be influenced depending on the installation  
environment or situation of the monitor and media receiver  
(page 6).  
As the media receiver and monitor communicate wirelessly,  
pictures from the media receiver may deteriorate compared to  
those from the equipment connected to the monitor with HDMI.  
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It may take time to transmit pictures depending on the types of  
signal, fast motion, such as game pictures, etc.  
If pictures from a PC or still images, such as EPG, are  
displayed, flickering or blurring may occur.  
This unit can be used only in combination with the supplied  
monitor and media receiver.  
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Remote and Unit Controls/Indicators  
Remote  
As the unit and the supplied remote communicate by radio frequency, you can operate the unit  
without aiming the remote at the unit.  
TV  
Button  
Description  
1
2
1 TV "/1  
Press to turn the unit on and off from standby  
mode.  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
AV1  
HDMI 3  
AV2  
EXT  
(TV standby)  
COMPO-  
MONITOR  
HDMI  
NENT  
2 EXT  
Press to operate equipment with the IR  
Blaster attached, by the remote (page 10).  
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SYNC MENU  
THEATRE  
3
4
5
• Replace the batteries when the EXT button  
flashes three times.  
DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
AUDIO  
3
Press to change the subtitle language  
(page 36) (in digital mode only).  
(Subtitle  
setting)  
6
7
8
4 AUDIO  
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual  
sound mode (page 32).  
In digital mode: Press to change the language  
to be used for the programme currently being  
viewed (page 36).  
5
/
In digital mode: Displays details of the  
programme currently being viewed.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
(Info/Text  
reveal)  
In analogue mode: Displays information.  
Press once to display the current channel  
number and screen mode. Press again to  
display clock information. Press a third time  
to remove the display from the screen.  
In Text mode (page 21): Reveals hidden  
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).  
5
8
0
PROG  
6
/
Press to display a list of inputs (page 25).  
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.  
(Input select/  
Text hold)  
REC  
REC PAUSE REC STOP  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
7 F/f/G/g/  
Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.  
Press  
to select/confirm the highlighted  
WIRELESS MENU  
item. When playing a photo file: Press  
to  
pause/start a slideshow. Press F/G to select  
the previous file. Press f/g to select the next  
file.  
8 OPTIONS  
Press to display a list that contains “Device  
Control”, or shortcuts to some setting menus.  
Use the “Device Control” menu to operate  
equipment that is compatible with control for  
HDMI. The listed options vary depending on  
the input source.  
TV  
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• The number 5, PROG +,  
AUDIO and buttons  
have tactile dots. Use the  
tactile dots as references  
when operating the TV.  
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Button  
Description  
TV  
9 HOME  
Press to display the media receiver Home  
menu in the media receiver mode (page 29),  
or monitor Home menu in the monitor mode  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
AV1  
HDMI 3  
AV2  
EXT  
COMPO-  
MONITOR  
HDMI  
NENT  
0 Coloured  
When the coloured buttons are available, an  
operation guide appears on the screen.  
Follow the operation guide to perform a  
selected operation (page 21, 22, 23).  
buttons  
SYNC MENU  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
AUDIO  
qz Number  
In TV mode: Press to select channels. For  
channel numbers 10 and above, press the  
second and third digits in quick succession.  
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.  
buttons  
w;  
ql  
qs  
(Favourite) Press to display the digital favourite list that  
you have specified (page 23).  
9
0
qd PROG+/–/  
/
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or  
previous (–) channel.  
In Text mode: Press to select the next  
previous page.  
or  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
qa  
qs  
qf  
(Previous  
channel)  
Press to return to the channel that was last  
viewed (for more than five seconds).  
qg WIRELESS  
Press to display “Wireless Channel Set-up”  
qk  
qj  
MENU  
PROG  
qd  
qf  
qh % (Mute)  
Press to mute the sound. Press again to  
restore the sound.  
qh  
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the  
REC  
REC PAUSE REC STOP  
monitor without sound, press this button.  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
qj 2+/– (Volume) Press to adjust the volume.  
WIRELESS MENU  
qg  
qk / (Text)  
Press to display text information (page 21).  
ql RETURN /  
Press to return to the previous screen of the  
displayed menu. When playing a photo file:  
Press to stop the playback. (The display  
returns to the file or folder list.)  
w; GUIDE /  
Press to display the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 22).  
TV  
(EPG)  
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Description  
wj  
wf  
wh  
TV  
wa ANALOG/  
Press to display the analogue or digital  
channel that was last viewed.  
DIGITAL  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
AV1  
HDMI 3  
AV2  
EXT  
COMPO-  
MONITOR  
HDMI  
NENT  
ws THEATRE  
You can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When  
Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio  
output (if the unit is connected with an audio  
system using an HDMI cable) and picture  
quality for film-based contents are  
wg  
wd  
ws  
SYNC MENU  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
AUDIO  
automatically set.  
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wa  
• If you turn the unit off, Theatre Mode is  
also turned off.  
• “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is  
only available with the connected Sony  
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or  
BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is  
compatible with control for HDMI.  
wd 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.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
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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.  
PROG  
wf  
Press to change the screen format (page 21).  
REC  
REC PAUSE REC STOP  
(Screen mode)  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
wg  
F1  
F2  
wg Buttons for  
You can operate the equipment connected to  
WIRELESS MENU  
using optional the unit (page 10).  
equipment  
wh HDMI1/2/3,  
Press to select the input source.  
MONITOR  
HDMI, AV1/2,  
COMPONENT  
TV  
wj "/1  
Press to turn equipment connected to the unit  
on or off (page 10).  
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Media Receiver Buttons and Unit Indicators  
Monitor  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Media Receiver  
2
PROG  
LINK  
HOME  
PROG  
LINK  
HOME  
7 6  
8
9 0  
qa  
qs  
Item  
Description  
1 Remote control sensor  
Receives IR signals from the remote (if using an IR remote, not  
supplied).  
Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
2 1 (Power)  
Turns the unit on or off.  
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• To disconnect the unit completely, pull the plug from the mains.  
3 Light Sensor  
Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
4
(Timer indicator)  
Lights up in orange when the reminder is set (page 22) or the timer is set  
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Item  
Description  
5
(Picture Off indicator) Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 43).  
6 1 (Standby indicator)  
7 " (Power indicator)  
8 LINK indicator  
Lights up in red when the unit is in standby mode.  
Lights up in green when the unit is turned on.  
Lights up when the wireless connection between the media receiver and  
monitor is stable.  
HOME  
9
0
(HOME)  
Displays the media receiver Home menu in the media receiver mode  
(page 29), or monitor Home menu in the monitor mode (page 38).  
/
(Input select/OK) In monitor mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to  
the unit sockets (page 24).  
In unit menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.  
qa 2 +/–/  
/
In monitor mode: Increases (+) or decreases (–) the volume.  
In unit menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ).  
qs PROG +/–/  
/
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.  
In unit menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).  
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• Make sure that the unit is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains  
lead while the unit is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the unit to malfunction.  
• Do not put anything over the indicators as their functions may be affected.  
• When the media receiver is used vertically with the stand attached, the qa and qs button functions (in the  
unit menu) are exchanged.  
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Watching TV  
1
Press 1 on the media receiver or monitor  
to switch on.  
Watching TV  
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• When either unit is switched on, the other is  
also switched on in tandem.  
1
When the unit is in standby mode (the 1  
(standby) indicator on the unit (front) is  
red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch  
on the unit.  
2
3
Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to toggle  
between digital mode and analogue mode.  
The channels available vary depending on  
the mode.  
1
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select a TV channel.  
To select channel numbers 10 and above  
using the number buttons, enter the  
second and third digits within two  
seconds.  
TV  
To select a digital channel using the  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
AV1  
HDMI 3  
AV2  
EXT  
In digital mode  
An information banner appears briefly.  
The following icons may be indicated on  
COMPO-  
MONITOR  
HDMI  
NENT  
the banner.  
SYNC MENU  
THEATRE  
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)  
is available  
DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
AUDIO  
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)  
is currently disabled  
2
: Radio service  
: Scrambled/Subscription service  
: Multiple audio languages available  
: Subtitles available  
: Subtitles available for the hearing  
impaired  
: Recommended minimum age for current  
programme (from 4 to 18 years)  
: Parental Lock  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
3
3
Additional operations  
To  
Do this  
Turn on the monitor Press %. Press 2 +/– to  
PROG  
from standby mode  
without sound  
set the volume level.  
Adjust the volume  
Press 2 + (increase)/  
– (decrease).  
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To access Digital Text  
Wide  
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 /.  
Stretches a 4:3 picture  
horizontally, to fill a  
16:9 screen.  
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated  
Digital Text channel, select this channel to  
access Digital Text.  
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
Zoom*  
Displays  
cinemascopic (letter  
box format)  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportions.  
To exit Digital Text, press  
RETURN.  
To move around, press F/f/G/g.  
To select items, press and the number  
buttons.  
To access shortcuts, press the coloured  
buttons.  
14:9* (for media receiver inputs only)  
Displays 14:9  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportions.  
As a result, black  
border areas are  
visible on the screen.  
To access Text  
Press /. Each time you press /, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.  
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Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode)  
t No Text (exit the Text service)  
To select a page, press the number buttons or  
PROG +/–.  
Some characters and/or letters at the top and the  
bottom of the picture may not be visible in “Smart”  
mode. In such a case, you can select “Vertical  
Size” using the “Screen Settings” (page 31) menu  
and adjust vertical size to make it visible.  
To hold a page, press  
To reveal hidden information, press  
/
.
/
.
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• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the unit will  
automatically select the best mode to suit the  
broadcast (page 31).  
• You can adjust the position of the picture when  
selecting “Smart”, “14:9” or “Zoom”. Press F/f  
to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).  
• 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.  
To change the screen format manually  
Press  
repeatedly to select the desired screen  
Using the Options menu  
format.  
Press OPTIONS to display the following  
options when viewing a TV programme.  
Smart*  
Options  
Description  
Displays conventional  
4:3 broadcasts with an  
imitation wide screen  
effect. The 4:3 picture  
is stretched to fill the  
screen.  
Picture Mode  
Sound Mode  
Speaker  
Motionflow  
Subtitle Setting (in  
digital mode only)  
4:3  
Displays conventional  
4:3 broadcasts (e.g.  
non-wide screen TV)  
in the correct  
Sleep Timer  
Power Saving  
Use MONITOR  
HDMI  
Switch to MONITOR  
HDMI input.  
proportions.  
System Information See page 37.  
(in digital mode only)  
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
*
1
2
In digital mode, press  
GUIDE.  
All Categories  
Today  
Fri 16 Mar 11:35  
11: 30  
12: 00  
12: 30  
13: 00  
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
001 BBC ONE  
002 BBC TWO  
003 ITV1  
Homes Under the Hammer  
Neighbours  
Afterlife  
Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden...  
CSI: Crime Scene Inv...  
Cracker  
Dancing On Ice Exclusive  
004 Channel 4  
005 Five  
Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a...  
The Jeremy Kyle...  
Homes Under th...  
PartyPoker.com Worl...  
Vodafone TBA: L...  
Eastenders  
House  
Law and Order: Special Victims U...  
006 ITV2  
Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders  
BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P...  
007 BBC THREE  
008 BBC FOUR  
009 ITV3  
A Picture of Brit...  
ER  
Real Crime: The Truth About the...  
Everybody Loves Raymond  
This is BBC FOUR  
The Sharon Osb...  
Trans World Sport  
Past  
010 SKY THREE  
Racing from Chepstow and Ascot  
Previous Next  
Baseball Wedne...  
30 min View  
Category  
* This function may not be available in some countries.  
To  
Do this  
Watch a programme  
Turn off the Guide  
Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press  
Press GUIDE.  
.
Sort the programme information by  
category  
– Category list  
1
2
Press the blue button.  
Press F/f to select a category, then press  
.
Set a programme to be displayed  
automatically on the screen when it  
starts  
1
2
Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to  
display, then press  
Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press  
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The  
indicator on the monitor front panel lights up in orange.  
/
.
.
– Reminder  
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• If you switch the monitor to standby mode, it will automatically  
turn itself on when the programme is about to start.  
Cancel a 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  
/
.
.
.
4
.
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the  
programme.  
5
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.  
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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” (page 36).  
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Using the Digital Favourite list  
*
1
2
In digital mode, press  
.
Favourite Set-up  
Digital  
Favourites 1  
Enter Programme Number:  
- - -  
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
001 BBC ONE  
011 More 4  
012 abc1  
002 BBC TWO  
003 ITV1  
013 QVC  
004 Channel 4  
005 Five  
014 UKTV Gold  
015 The HITS  
016 UKTV Bright Ideas  
017 ftn  
006 BBC Three  
007 ITV2  
008 Sky Sports  
009 UKTV History  
010 Channel 4+1  
018 TMF  
019 E4  
020 E4+1  
Previous  
Next  
Favourites  
2
Digital Favourite list  
* This function may not be available in some countries.  
To Do this  
Create your Favourite list for the first 1 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add, then press  
time  
.
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a  
symbol.  
2
1
2
Press yellow key to select “Favourites 2” or “Favourites 3”.  
Watch a channel  
Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists.  
Press F/f to select the channel, then press  
RETURN.  
Press the blue button.  
.
Turn off the Favourite list  
Press  
Add or remove channels in the  
currently edited Favourite list  
1
2
3
Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit.  
Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or remove,  
then press  
.
Remove all channels from the current 1 Press the blue button.  
Favourite list  
2
Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to  
edit.  
3
4
Press the blue button.  
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.  
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Using Optional Equipment  
Connecting Chart  
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your unit. Connecting cables are not  
supplied.  
Media receiver  
1
2
3
4 5  
Rear  
AV2  
COMPONENT IN  
R
L
R
L
PR/CR  
PB/CB  
Y
AV1  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (OPTICAL)  
3
2
1
(RGB)  
PC IN  
DC IN 18V  
IN  
IR BLASTER  
6
7
8
9
Front  
PROG  
LINK  
HOME  
0
qa qs  
Monitor  
Left side  
qd  
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Connect to  
Input symbol on  
screen  
Description  
1
2
3
/
/
AV2  
AV2  
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the  
socket.  
L
Component The component video sockets support the following video  
COMPONENT IN  
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.  
/
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.  
4
Use an optical audio cable.  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (OPTICAL)  
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• No sound is output in the monitor mode.  
5 8  
RF input that connects to your cable TV system or VHF/UHF.  
Connects the supplied mains adaptor.  
6 ! DC IN 18V  
7
(RGB)/  
PC IN  
PC  
It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the  
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-13, available in Sony  
Service Centre) or equivalent.  
8 HDMI IN 1/2/3,  
MONITOR HDMI  
IN  
HDMI 1/  
HDMI 2/  
HDMI 3/  
MONITOR  
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 33 to set up  
this communication.  
HDMI  
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• The HDMI sockets support the following video inputs only:  
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p  
(1080/24p is for MONITOR HDMI only). For PC video  
inputs, see page 48.  
• Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the  
HDMI logo.We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI  
cable (high speed type).  
• For HDMI 1/2/3, 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.  
9 IR BLASTER  
Connects the supplied IR Blaster cables.  
0
CAM  
To use Pay Per View services.  
(Conditional  
Access Module)  
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 monitor 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.  
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• CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with  
your authorised dealer.  
• If the CAM card becomes jammed while inserting, try  
again. Do not insert forcefully.  
qa i Headphones  
qs USB  
You can listen to monitor sound through headphones.  
You can enjoy photo files stored in a Sony digital still camera  
or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on  
your unit (page 27).  
qd SERVICE ONLY  
For service use only.  
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Option  
Description  
Viewing Pictures from  
Connected Equipment  
Sleep Timer (except See page 30.  
PC/HDMI PC input  
mode)  
Switch on the connected equipment, then  
perform one of the following operation.  
Power Saving  
Use MONITOR  
HDMI  
Switch to MONITOR  
HDMI input.  
For equipment connected to the scart  
Auto Adjustment (in See page 31.  
PC/HDMI PC input  
mode only)  
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead  
Start playback on the connected equipment.  
The picture from the connected equipment  
appears on the screen.  
Horizontal Shift (in  
PC/HDMI PC input  
mode only)  
For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder  
Device Control (in  
HDMI input mode  
only)  
In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the  
number buttons, to select the video channel.  
When equipment is connected to the  
MONITOR HDMI socket  
For equipment connected to MONITOR  
HDMI socket  
Press MONITOR HDMI.  
Option  
Description  
Picture Adjustment  
Sound  
For other connected equipment  
Press  
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired  
input source, then press  
/
to display a list of connected  
Power Saving  
Motionflow (except See page 40.  
HDMI PC input  
mode)  
.
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 32), that input source  
does not appear in the list.  
Horizontal Shift (in  
HDMI PC input  
mode only)  
Vertical Shift (in  
HDMI PC input  
mode only)  
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• To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL/  
ANALOG.  
Device Control  
HDMI Device  
Selection  
Using the Options menu  
Use Media Receiver Switch to media receiver  
inputs.  
Press OPTIONS to display the following  
options when viewing pictures from connected  
equipment.  
If wireless communication is not successful  
Option  
Description  
When equipment is connected to the media  
receiver sockets  
Wireless Channel  
Set-up  
Option  
Description  
Use MONITOR  
HDMI  
Switch to MONITOR  
HDMI input.  
Picture Mode (except See page 39.  
PC/HDMI PC input  
mode)  
Sound Mode  
Speaker  
Motionflow (except See page 40.  
PC/HDMI PC input  
mode)  
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• While the unit is accessing the data on the USB  
device, observe the following:  
– Do not turn off the unit or connected USB  
device.  
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
– Do not remove the USB device.  
Using USB Photo Viewer  
You can enjoy photo files stored in a Sony  
digital still camera or camcorder through a  
USB cable or USB storage media on your unit.  
The data on the USB device may be damaged.  
• 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 unit.  
• USB photo viewer supports DCF-compliant JPEG  
photographs only.  
• 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.  
1
Connect a supported USB device to the  
media receiver.  
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo”, then press F/  
f to select “USB Photo Viewer” and press  
.
The thumbnail screen appears.  
4
5
Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,  
then press  
When you select a folder, select a file,  
then press  
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• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT32 file system  
only.  
• Depending on the exact file specifications, some  
files, including those modified on a PC, cannot be  
played even if the file format is supported.  
• Check the website below for updated information  
about compatible USB devices.  
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Playback starts.  
Press RETURN to go back to the  
thumbnail screen.  
Additional operations  
To display a photograph  
— Picture Frame  
Option  
Description  
Device Selection  
Press G/g to select a  
device when multiple  
devices are connected.  
BRAVIA images are  
predefined device.  
You can display a photograph on the screen  
for a selected period of time. After that period,  
the unit automatically switches itself into  
standby mode.  
Slideshow  
Set-up  
Displays the photographs  
one by one.  
1
2
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo”, then press F/  
f to select “Picture Frame” and press  
You can make advanced  
settings for a slide show,  
and set the display  
sequence of the  
.
To select a photograph  
Press OPTIONS, then select “Image  
Selection” and press . Then, select a  
thumbnails.  
photograph, and press  
To set the duration of displaying a  
photograph  
Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”  
and press . Then, select the duration,  
to set.  
(Photo) Available Options  
Option  
Description  
Picture Mode  
Sleep Timer  
Power Saving  
and press  
.
The counter appears on the screen.  
To return to the XMB™  
Press RETURN.  
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• 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.  
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• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it  
must remain connected to the unit.  
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the unit  
automatically will switch into standby mode.  
• Some photo files may take some time to be  
displayed when using  
(Photo).  
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To make the control for HDMI settings  
Using BRAVIA Sync with  
Control for HDMI  
The control for HDMI function enables the  
unit to communicate with the connected  
equipment that is compatible with the  
function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer  
Electronics Control).  
The control for HDMI settings must be set on  
both the unit side and connected equipment  
side. To set “HDMI Set-up”, see page 33 for  
HDMI 1/2/3 connection, and page 42 for  
MONITOR HDMI connection. For settings on  
the connected equipment, refer to the  
operating instructions for that equipment.  
* Function only available when connected to HDMI 1/2/3.  
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 unit to  
standby mode using the remote.  
Automatically turns the unit 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 unit is on, the sound output  
switches from the monitor 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 supplied 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  
.
OPTIONS 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  
unit with an HDMI cable. When connecting an  
audio system*, be sure to also connect the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket  
of the media receiver and the audio system  
using an optical audio cable. For details, see  
page 25.  
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Using MENU Functions  
Navigating through Media Receiver Home Menu (XMB™)  
For setting the menu of the media receiver, switch to the media receiver mode by pressing one of  
the function buttons (page 10).  
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the  
monitor screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your  
media receiver.  
1
Press HOME.  
The media receiver Home menu appears on the screen.  
Picture  
Sound  
Media Category Bar  
Settings  
Features  
Media Receiver Set-up  
Monitor  
Set-up  
Analogue Set-up  
Category Object Bar  
2
Press G/g to select the category.  
Media category icon  
Settings  
Description  
You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about  
settings, see page 30.  
Photo  
Digital  
You can enjoy photo files via USB devices (page 27).  
You can select a digital channel, Favourite list (page 23), or Guide  
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.  
Analogue  
You can select an analogue channel.  
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.  
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” to  
“Off” (page 33).  
External Inputs  
You can select equipment connected to the media receiver.  
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 32).  
3
Press F/f to select the item, then press  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Press HOME to exit.  
.
4
5
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.  
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.  
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Settings  
Picture  
See the “Picture” setting for monitor (page 39).  
Sound  
See the “Sound” setting for monitor (page 41).  
Features  
Quick Start  
The unit turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby  
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 38 watt higher than usual.  
Timer Settings  
Sets the timer to turn on/off the unit.  
Sleep Timer  
Sets a period of time after which the unit automatically  
switches itself into standby mode.  
When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator  
on the monitor (front panel) lights up in orange.  
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• If you turn off the unit and turn it on again or switch to the  
monitor mode from the media receiver mode, “Sleep  
Timer” is reset to “Off”.  
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute  
before the unit switches to standby mode.  
On Timer  
Settings  
On Timer  
Sets the timer to turn on the unit from  
standby mode.  
Timer Mode  
Sets the desired day(s) of the week you  
want the timer to turn on the unit.  
Time  
Sets the time to turn on the unit.  
Duration  
Sets how long you want the unit to stay  
on before switching to standby mode  
again.  
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mode, “Duration” is cancelled.  
Clock Set  
Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the unit is  
receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted  
manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted  
signal.  
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Media Receiver Set-up  
Auto Start-up  
Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country and location,  
and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to  
do this operation because the language and country will have been selected and  
channels already tuned when the unit was first installed (page 7). However, this  
option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the unit after moving house,  
or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).  
Screen Settings  
Auto Format  
Automatically changes the screen format according to the  
input signal. To keep your setting, 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 pictures in their original size.  
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”.  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format”  
is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.  
PC Settings  
Screen Format Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.  
Full 1  
Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical  
display area, keeping its original  
horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio.  
Full 2  
Enlarges the picture to fill the display  
area.  
Reset  
Resets the PC screen settings to the factory settings.  
Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of  
the picture when the unit receives an input signal from the  
connected PC.  
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signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch” 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 unit to standby mode if no signal is received for  
30 seconds in the PC input.  
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AV Set-up  
AV Preset  
Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the media  
receiver. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen  
when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source  
that is not connected to any equipment.  
1
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  
.
2
Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press  
.
-, CABLE, SAT, Uses one of the preset labels to assign a  
VCR, DVD/BD, name to connected equipment.  
GAME, AUDIO  
SYSTEM, CAM,  
PC  
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
3
Repeat the procedure in step 1 until  
the name is completed.  
Select “OK”, then press  
.
Skip  
Skips an input source that is not  
connected to any equipment when you  
press F/f to select the input source.  
Speaker  
Turns on/off the monitor’s internal speakers.  
TV Speaker The monitor speakers are turned on in  
order to listen to the TV’s sound through  
the monitor speakers.  
Audio System The monitor 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.  
When connected with “Control for  
HDMI” compatible equipment, you can  
turn the connected equipment on  
interlocked with the monitor. This setting  
must be made after connecting the  
equipment.  
Dual Sound  
Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.  
Stereo/Mono  
A/B/Mono  
For a stereo broadcast.  
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 unit, set “Dual Sound” to  
“Stereo”, “A” or “B”.  
IR Blaster Set-up  
See page 9 for the “IR Blaster Set-up” setting.  
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HDMI Set-up  
This is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the  
HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected  
“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment side.  
Control for HDMI This sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI”  
compatible equipment and the unit. When set to “On”, the  
following menu items can be performed. However, power  
consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. 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 unit.  
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the “Control for HDMI” compatible  
equipment turns off when you switch the unit to standby  
mode using the remote.  
Auto TV On  
When this is set to “On” and if the connected HDMI control  
compatible equipment is turned on, the unit automatically  
turns on, and the displays the HDMI input from the  
connected equipment.  
Device List  
Update  
Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 14  
“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment can be  
connected, and up to four equipment can be connected to a  
single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List”  
when you change the “Control for HDMI” compatible  
equipment connections or settings. Select them manually one  
by one until getting a correct picture for several seconds.  
HDMI Device List Displays the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible  
equipment.  
Product Information Displays your media receiver’s product information.  
Select “Monitor Product Information” to display your monitor’s product  
information.  
All Reset  
Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up”  
screen.  
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• Be sure not to turn the unit off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or  
press any buttons.  
• All settings, including digital favourite list, country, language, auto tuned  
channels, etc. will be reset.  
Monitor Set-up  
See the “Monitor Set-up” setting for monitor (page 43).  
Analogue Set-up  
Programme List  
Display  
Select “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™  
(XrossMediaBar).  
Auto Tuning  
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.  
This option allows you to retune the unit after moving house, or to search for new  
channels that have been launched by broadcasters.  
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Programme Sorting Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the unit.  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press  
.
2
Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  
.
Manual Programme Before selecting “Label/AFT/Audio Filter/LNA/Skip”, press PROG +/– to select  
the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number  
that is set to “Skip” (page 32).  
Preset  
Programme/  
System/Channel  
Presets programme channels manually.  
1
2
Press F/f to select “Programme”, then press  
Press F/f to select the programme number you want to  
manually tune (if tuning a VCR/ DVD recorder, select  
.
channel 00), then press  
Press F/f to select “System”, then press  
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast  
systems, then press RETURN.  
RETURN.  
3
4
.
B/G: For western European countries  
I: For the United Kingdom  
D/K: For eastern European countries  
L: For France  
5
6
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.  
.
7
Tune the channels as follows:  
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/DVD recorder  
channel number.  
8
9
Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press  
Press f to select “OK”, then press  
.
.
Repeat the procedure above 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 will be displayed briefly  
on the screen when the channel is selected.  
To input characters, follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit:” (page 32).  
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number  
manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will  
improve the picture quality.  
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15.  
When “On” is selected, the fine tuning is performed  
automatically.  
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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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• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or  
“High” is selected.  
LNA  
Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the  
case of very weak broadcast signals (noisy picture).  
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even  
if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).  
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.  
Digital Set-up  
Digital Tuning  
Digital Auto  
Tuning  
Tunes in the available digital channels.  
This option allows you to retune the unit after moving house,  
or to search for new channels that have been launched by  
broadcasters. For details, see step 6 of “Performing the initial  
Programme  
Sorting  
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the unit,  
and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the  
unit.  
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 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
Press the number button to select the channel number  
you want to manually tune, then press F/f to tune the  
channel.  
2
3
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 programme number where you  
want to store the new channel, then press  
.
.
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.  
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Subtitle Set-up  
Audio 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  
Allows you to select the language of the subtitles.  
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 unit main audio and Audio Description output  
levels.  
Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between  
different channels. Note that this function may have no effect  
for some channels.  
Optical Out  
Selects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the media  
receiver. Set to “Auto” when equipment compatible with  
Dolby Digital is connected, and set to “PCM” when non-  
compatible equipment is connected.  
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* This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On”.  
Radio Display  
Parental Lock  
Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast after 20 seconds  
without pressing any buttons.  
You can select the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a  
slide show (page 27).  
To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.  
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
3
Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching),  
then press  
.
Press  
RETURN.  
PIN Code  
To set your PIN for the first time  
1
2
Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN Code.  
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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Technical Set-up  
Auto Service  
Update  
Enables the unit to detect and store new digital services as  
they become available.  
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mode from time to time.  
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Software  
Download  
Enables the unit to automatically receive software updates  
free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). We  
recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times.  
If you do not want your software to be updated, set this  
option to “Off”.  
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• For the software upgrade to be able to take place the unit should be left in standby  
mode from time to time.  
System  
Information  
Displays the current software version and the signal level.  
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• If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable  
connection.  
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.  
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 25 for the location of the  
(PCMCIA) socket.  
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Navigating through Monitor Home Menu  
For setting the menu of the monitor, switch to the monitor mode by pressing MONITOR HDMI on  
the remote.  
1
Press HOME.  
The monitor Home menu appears on the screen.  
Monitor Menu  
Picture  
Sound  
Screen  
HDMI Set-up  
Monitor Set-up  
PC Settings  
2
Press F/f to select the item, then press  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Press HOME to exit.  
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4
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.  
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.  
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Picture  
Picture Adjustment  
Picture Mode  
Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Picture  
Mode” includes options best suited for video and  
photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected  
differ depending on the input source.  
Vivid  
For enhanced picture contrast and  
sharpness.  
Standard  
Cinema  
For standard picture. Recommended for  
home entertainment.  
For viewing film-based content. Most  
suitable for viewing in a theatre-like  
environment.  
Custom  
Allows you to store your preferred  
settings.  
Photo-Vivid  
For viewing photographs. Enhances  
picture contrast and sharpness.  
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the  
optimum picture quality for viewing in  
the home.  
Photo-Original For viewing photographs. Represents the  
picture quality used when imaging  
developed photographs.  
Photo-Custom Allows you to store your preferred  
settings.  
Reset  
Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the  
factory settings.  
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 and red tones.  
Hue  
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• “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g.,  
U.S.A. video tapes).  
Colour  
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.  
Temperature  
Cool  
Gives the white colours a blue tint.  
Gives the 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” (or “Photo-Vivid”).  
Sharpness  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
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Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak  
broadcast signal.  
Auto  
Automatically reduces the picture noise  
(in analogue mode only).  
High/Medium/ Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.  
Low  
Off  
Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is  
effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.  
Advanced  
Settings  
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These  
settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to  
“Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”).  
Reset  
Resets all the advanced settings to the  
factory settings.  
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for  
stronger contrast.  
Adv. Contrast Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and  
Enhancer  
“Contrast” to the most suitable settings  
judging from the brightness of the screen.  
This setting is especially effective for  
dark images scenes. It will increase the  
contrast distinction of the darker picture  
scenes.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the balance between light and  
dark areas of the picture.  
Clear White  
Emphasises white and light colours.  
Colour Space Changes the colour reproduction gamut.  
“Wide” reproduces the vivid colour and  
“Standard” reproduces the standard  
colour.  
Live Colour  
Makes colours more vivid.  
White Balance Adjusts the colour temperature in detail.  
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• “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set  
to “Standard”.  
Motionflow  
Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.  
High  
Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based  
contents.  
Standard  
Off  
Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for  
standard use.  
Use this setting when the “High” and “Standard” settings  
result in noise.  
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• Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have  
changed the setting.  
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Film Mode  
Provides an improved picture quality which is optimised for film when playing  
DVD images taken on film.  
Auto 1/Auto 2  
“Auto 1” provides smoother picture movement than the  
original film-based content. “Auto 2” provides the original  
film-based content as is.  
Off  
Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.  
~
• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be  
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1/Auto 2” is selected.  
• “Film Mode” is not available when “Video/Photo” is set to “Photo” or when  
photograph is detected if “Video-A” is set.  
Game Mode  
Video/Photo  
Minimises picture and sound delay and provides the optimum screen for viewing  
images from video game equipment.  
Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on 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.  
~
• The setting is fixed to “Video” when “Video-A” mode is not supported on the  
connected equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.  
• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, MONITOR HDMI and  
Component in format 1080i or 1080p.  
~
• Some options are not available in PC/HDMI PC input mode.  
Sound  
Sound Mode  
Selects the sound mode.  
Dynamic  
Enhances the treble and bass sounds.  
Standard  
Clear Voice  
For standard sounds.  
Makes voice sound clearer.  
Reset  
Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound”.  
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.  
Treble  
Bass  
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.  
Balance  
Surround  
Emphasises left or right speaker balance.  
S-FORCE Front Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible  
Surround  
using just two front speakers.  
Off  
Selects for normal stereo or mono reception.  
Voice Zoom  
Adjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news  
announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder.  
Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this  
setting to soften the voice of the commentator.  
Sound Booster  
Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasising the treble and bass  
sounds.  
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Auto Volume  
Volume Offset  
~
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts  
tend to be louder than programmes).  
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.  
• Some options are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System” or headphones are connected.  
Screen  
Screen Format  
Auto Format  
Automatically changes the screen format according to the input signal. To keep  
your setting, select “Off”.  
4:3 Default  
Selects the default screen format for use with 4:3 broadcasts.  
Smart  
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide  
screen effect.  
4:3  
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct  
proportions.  
Off  
Keeps the current “Screen Format” setting when the channel  
or input is changed.  
Display Area  
Adjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources when “Screen  
Format” is set to “Wide”.  
Full Pixel  
Displays pictures in their original size if the input source is  
1080i/p.  
Normal  
-1/-2  
Displays pictures in their recommended size.  
Enlarges the picture to hide the edges of the picture.  
Horizontal Shift  
Vertical Shift  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Zoom”.  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart” or  
“Zoom”.  
HDMI Set-up  
This is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the HDMI sockets.  
Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible  
equipment side.  
Control for HDMI  
This sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment and  
the unit. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed. However,  
power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual.  
Auto Devices Off  
Auto TV On  
When this is set to “On”, the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment turns off  
when you switch the unit to standby mode using the remote.  
When this is set to “On” and if the connected HDMI, control compatible  
equipment is turned on, the unit automatically turns on, and the displays the HDMI  
input from the connected equipment.  
Device List Update  
Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 14 “Control for HDMI”  
compatible equipment can be connected, and up to four equipment can be  
connected to a single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List” when you  
change the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connections or settings.  
Select them manually one by one until getting a correct picture for several seconds.  
HDMI Device List  
Displays the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment.  
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Monitor Set-up  
Power Saving  
Light Sensor  
Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also  
enhances the black level. Select from “Off”, “Low”, “High” and “Picture Off”.  
On  
Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the  
ambient light in the room.  
Off  
Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.  
~
• Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See  
page 18 for the location of the light sensor.  
• Depending on the “Picture Mode” and “Power Saving” settings, the effect of  
“Light Sensor” may vary.  
Product Information Displays your monitor’s product information.  
Remote Control Set- Registers a remote to the unit, otherwise the remote cannot be used with the unit.  
Instruction screens appear if you register or delete a remote. Follow the  
instructions to register or delete.  
up  
~
• The remote can only be registered to only one unit.  
• When registering a remote, move the remote as close as possible to the top right  
of the monitor front.  
Wireless Channel  
Set-up  
Wireless  
Channel  
Selection  
Selects a wireless channel from “Auto”, “36ch”, “40ch”,  
“44ch” or “48ch”.  
If the wireless channel is uncertain, select “Auto” to search  
an available channel.  
Wireless  
Information  
Displays information about the current wireless channel and  
link level.  
Language  
Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.  
Logo Illumination  
Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the monitor.  
PC Settings  
Screen Format  
Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.  
Normal  
Full 1  
Displays the picture in its original size.  
Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, keeping  
its original horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio.  
Full 2  
Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.  
Reset  
Resets the PC screen settings to the factory settings.  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.  
Horizontal Shift  
Vertical Shift  
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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  
monitor be performed by Sony dealers or licenced contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.  
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:  
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this  
product.  
Your monitor can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500/SU-WL700 (sold  
separately). For SU-WL500, install as illustrated below. For SU-WL700, see the manual supplied  
with SU-WL700.  
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 Monitor” (page 11).  
Refer to “Monitor installation dimensions table” (page 45).  
Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 45).  
Screw  
(+PSW6 × 16)  
1
2
Screw  
Mounting  
Hook  
Square hole  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for  
withstanding the monitor’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony  
dealers or licenced 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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Monitor installation dimensions table  
Screen centre point  
Unit: mm  
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-52EX1  
KDL-46EX1  
KDL-40EX1  
1,312  
1,156  
1,024  
806  
709  
635  
80  
486  
464  
464  
114  
110  
110  
351  
321  
296  
765  
674  
604  
508  
486  
486  
107  
144  
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.  
WARNING  
The wall that the monitor will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times  
that of the monitor. Refer to “Specifications” on page 46 for its weight.  
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table  
Model Name  
Screw location  
Hook location  
KDL-52EX1/46EX1/40EX1  
e, j  
b
* Hook position “a” and “c” cannot be used for the models in the table above.  
Screw location  
Hook location  
a*  
b
c*  
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Specifications  
Media receiver  
Model name  
System  
MBT-W1  
Analogue: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I  
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C  
TV system  
Analogue: PAL, SECAM NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)  
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC [email protected], [email protected]  
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  
Input/Output jacks  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
Aerial  
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and unit  
audio/video output.  
/
AV1  
Video input (phono jack)  
AV2  
AV2  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)(digital optical jack)  
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  
COMPONENT IN  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
500 mVrms  
COMPONENT IN  
Video: 1080p, 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 Input (see page 48)  
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin)  
PC IN  
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green  
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green  
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green  
HD: 1-5 Vp-p  
VD: 1-5 Vp-p  
PC audio input (minijack)  
3.5 mm minijack  
IR BLASTER  
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot  
Headphones jack  
i
USB port  
Power and others  
Mains adaptor: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Media receiver: DC18V  
Power requirements  
20 W  
Power consumption  
3.5 W or less (19 W when Quick Start is ON)  
13.1 × 30.2 × 28.6 cm  
Standby power consumption*  
Dimensions  
(Approx.)  
for vertical  
placement with  
stand  
(w × h × d)  
28.0 × 7.2 × 28.6 cm  
2.5 kg  
for horizontal  
placement  
Mass(Approx.) for vertical  
placement with  
stand  
2.4 kg  
for horizontal  
placement  
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Monitor  
Model name  
System  
LDM-E521  
LDM-E461  
LDM-E401  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
8 W + 8 W  
Panel system  
Sound output  
Input/Output jacks  
MONITOR HDMI IN  
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Audio: Two channel linear PCM  
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits  
PC Input (see page 48)  
Power and others  
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power requirements  
52 inches (Approx. 132.2 cm) 46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm) 40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm)  
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)  
Screen size (measured diagonally)  
Display resolution  
295 W  
220 W  
180 W  
Power  
in “Home”/  
consumption  
“Standard” mode  
324 W  
247 W  
221 W  
in “Shop”/“Vivid”  
mode  
0.5 W or less (19 W when Quick Start is ON)  
Standby power consumption*  
131.2 × 83.9 × 34.4 cm  
131.2 × 80.6 × 5.7 cm  
43.0 kg  
115.6 × 74.2 × 25.5 cm  
102.4 × 66.8 × 25.5 cm  
102.4 × 63.5 × 5.7 cm  
24.0 kg  
Dimensions  
(Approx.)  
(w × h × d)  
with Table-Top  
Stand  
115.6 × 70.9 × 5.7 cm  
26.0 kg  
without Table-Top  
Stand  
Mass(Approx.) with Table-Top  
Stand  
33.0 kg  
19.0 kg  
17.0 kg  
without Table-Top  
Stand  
SU-WL500/SU-WL700 Wall-Mount Bracket  
Supplied accessories  
Optional accessories  
* Specified standby power is reached after the unit finishes necessary internal processes.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Wireless system  
OFDM  
Transmission system  
Carrier frequency  
5.15 to 5.25 GHz  
30 cm to 20 m (depending on installation / usage)  
Transmission distance  
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart for  
PC  
Resolution  
Signals  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
×
Vertical (Line) Horizontal  
Vertical  
Standard  
VGA  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)  
VGA  
640  
640  
×
480  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
1024  
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  
VGA-T  
720  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
VESA  
WXGA  
SXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
• This unit’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
• This unit’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.  
• This unit’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals,  
you will see the message “No signal”.  
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3  
Resolution  
Signals  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
×
Vertical (Line) Horizontal  
Vertical  
Standard  
VGA  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)  
VGA  
640  
800  
×
480  
600  
768  
768  
768  
1024  
31.5  
37.9  
48.4  
47.4  
47.8  
64.0  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
SVGA  
XGA  
×
×
×
×
×
VESA Guidelines  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
WXGA  
WXGA  
SXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
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Troubleshooting  
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.  
When it is flashing  
The self-diagnosis function is activated.  
1
Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.  
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by  
another three flashes, etc.  
2
Press 1 on the unit to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony  
service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).  
When it is not flashing  
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.  
If the problem still persists, have your unit serviced by qualified service personnel.  
Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Picture  
No picture (screen is dark) and • Check the aerial/cable connection.  
no sound  
• Connect the unit to the mains, and press 1 on the unit.  
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.  
• Press to display the connected equipment list, then select the  
desired input.  
No picture or no menu  
information from equipment  
connected to the scart  
connector  
/
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the unit.  
Double images or ghosting  
(only in analogue mode)  
• 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 (only in  
analogue mode)  
• 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).  
Picture or sound noise when • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture  
viewing a TV channel (only in reception (page 34).  
analogue mode)  
Some tiny black points and/or • The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points  
bright points appear on the  
screen  
and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.  
No colour on programmes  
• Select “Reset” (page 39).  
No colour or irregular colour • Check the connection of the  
/
COMPONENT IN sockets and  
when viewing a signal from  
the COMPONENT  
IN sockets  
check if each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.  
/
Picture freezes or contains  
blocks on the screen  
• Check signal level (page 37). If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber  
(low signal), check the aerial/cable connection.  
• Remove the connected USB device. It can be damaged or not supported  
by the unit.  
Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB  
devices:  
Sound  
No sound, but good picture  
• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).  
• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 32).  
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Tonal balance is not as desired • Depending on the location of objects around this unit, low and/or high  
frequencies may be affected. Adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings as  
preferred (page 41).  
Channels  
The desired channel cannot be • Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/  
selected  
analogue channel.  
Some channels are blank  
• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the pay TV service.  
• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).  
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.  
Digital channels are not  
displayed  
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided  
in your area.  
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.  
Wireless communication  
Delay pictures  
• Wireless communication takes time to establish after turning the power  
on. About 20 seconds are needed to display pictures. Selecting “Quick  
Start” may shorten the waiting time (page 30).  
“Wireless communication in • When the wireless communication is disturbed, it takes about 15 seconds  
progress.” does not disappear, to display pictures again. “Wireless communication in progress.” is  
or “Wireless communication  
failed.” is displayed  
displayed until pictures come back.  
Check the installation situation of the monitor and media receiver (page 6).  
• Check whether wireless equipment using the same radio frequency as  
this unit is working near by, or something disturbing wireless  
communication of this unit is close to the unit. In such cases, keep such  
equipment away from the unit or turn off the power of that equipment.  
Noisy or interrupted picture or Check the installation situation of the monitor and media receiver (page 6).  
sound  
• Pictures may be distorted if somebody walks across between the monitor  
and media receiver.  
• Check whether wireless equipment using the same radio frequency as  
this unit is working near by, or something disturbing wireless  
communication of this unit is close to the unit. In such cases, keep such  
equipment away from the unit or turn off the power of that equipment.  
General  
Distorted picture and/or sound • Keep the unit 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 unit.  
• Check the aerial/cable connection.  
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.  
The unit turns off  
automatically (the unit enters  
standby mode)  
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”  
setting of “On Timer Settings” (page 30).  
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode  
for 10 minutes, the monitor automatically switches to standby mode.  
The unit turns on  
automatically  
• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 30).  
Some input sources cannot be • Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 32).  
selected  
The remote does not function • Replace the batteries.  
• Register the remote to the unit using the  
/
/
/
/
buttons on the  
front of the media receiver (page 43).  
A channel cannot be added to • Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.  
the Favourite list  
HDMI equipment does not  
• Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” compatible  
appear on “HDMI Device List” equipment.  
Not all channels are tuned  
• Check support web site for cable provide information:  
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Explanation/Solution  
You cannot select “Off” in  
“Control for HDMI”  
• If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment is connected to  
the unit, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the  
audio output to the monitor speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the  
“Speaker” menu (page 32).  
The “Store Display Mode: On” • Select “All Reset” in the “Media Receiver Set-up” menu (page 33).  
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