Sony Flat Panel Television 4 141 451 E12 User Manual

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Operating Instructions  
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KDL-37P55xx  
KDL-37S55xx  
Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within  
this TV’s instructions manual  
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4-141-451-E1(2)  
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Table of Contents  
Start-up Guide  
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Safety information.............................................................................................................8  
Precautions........................................................................................................................9  
Overview of the remote ..................................................................................................10  
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators..................................................................11  
Watching TV  
Watching TV ....................................................................................................................12  
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
.......................................14  
Using the Digital Favourite list  
.............................................................................15  
Using Optional Equipment  
Connecting optional equipment ....................................................................................16  
Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..............................................................17  
Playing Back Photo/Music via USB...............................................................................18  
Using control for HDMI...................................................................................................18  
Using MENU Functions  
Navigating through menus.............................................................................................19  
Settings............................................................................................................................20  
Additional Information  
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket).........................................................27  
Specifications..................................................................................................................29  
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................31  
: for digital channels only  
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 8). Retain this manual for future reference.  
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Start-up Guide  
1: Checking the  
accessories  
2: Attaching the stand  
Follow the assembling steps required to place on a  
TV stand.  
Remote RM-ED017 (1)  
1 Open the carton box and take out the  
Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) (except for 37 inches)  
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)  
Stand (1)  
stand and the screws.  
2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care  
not to interfere with cables.  
Screws for stand (4)  
To insert batteries into the remote  
Push and slide to open.  
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Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.  
Do not use different types of batteries together or mix  
old and new batteries.  
Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.  
Certain regions may regulate disposal of batteries.  
Please consult your local authority.  
Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it,  
or spill liquid of any kind onto it.  
3 Fix the TV to the stand according to the  
arrow marks  
that guide the screw  
holes using the supplied screws.  
Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source,  
a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.  
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If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque  
at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).  
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Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with HDMI  
3: Connecting an  
aerial/VCR/DVD  
recorder  
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This product has been tested and found to compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using  
connection cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet).  
Connecting an aerial only  
Coaxial  
cable  
Coaxial cable  
HDMI cable  
Coaxial cable  
Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with SCART  
VCR/DVD recorder  
4: Preventing the TV  
from toppling over  
AV1  
AV2  
Coaxial cable  
Scart lead  
Coaxial cable  
3
VCR/DVD recorder  
2
1
~
AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV.  
AV2 outputs to the current screen (except PC, HDMI,  
Component 1080i).  
1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,  
not supplied) in the TV stand.  
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2 Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not  
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket  
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).  
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.  
2 Press 1 on the side of the TV.  
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the  
Language menu appears on the screen.  
3 Tie the wood screw and the machine  
screw with a strong cord.  
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An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the TV.  
Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre to purchase a  
kit. Have your TV model name ready for reference.  
When you turn on the TV, the power indicator light  
up in green.  
3 Press F/f to select the language  
displayed on the menu screens, then  
5: Bundling the cables  
press  
.
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.  
Auto Start-up  
Language  
Country  
English  
Nederlands  
Location  
Italiano  
Deutsch  
Select:  
Confirm:  
4 Press F/f to select the country/region in  
which you will operate the TV, then press  
.
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Do not bundle the mains lead with other connecting cables.  
Auto Start-up  
6: Selecting the  
language, country/region  
and location  
Language  
Country  
Location  
-
United Kingdom  
Ireland  
Nederland  
Luxembourg  
France  
Italia  
Back:  
Select:  
Confirm:  
If the country/region which you want to use on  
the TV does not appear in the list, select “-”  
instead of a country/region.  
5 Press F/f to select the location type in  
which you will operate the TV, then  
press  
.
Auto Start-up  
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO  
Language  
Country  
GUIDE  
Location  
Home  
Shop  
3,4,5  
RETURN  
TOOLS  
MENU  
Back:  
Select:  
Confirm:  
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In Shop mode, some settings will be periodically  
reset for Shop usage.  
4 Press MENU to exit.  
The TV has now tuned in all the available  
channels.  
This option selects the initial picture mode  
appropriate for the typical lighting condition in  
these environments.  
Detaching the Table-  
7: Auto-tuning the TV  
Top Stand from the TV  
1 Press  
.
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Auto Tuning  
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other  
than to wall-mount the TV.  
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?  
Back:  
Start:  
Table-Top  
Stand  
The TV starts searching for all available digital  
channels, followed by all available analogue  
channels. This may take some time, so do not  
press any buttons on the TV or remote while  
proceeding.  
If a message appears for you to confirm the  
aerial connection  
No digital or analogue channels were found.  
Check all the aerial connections and press  
start auto-tuning again.  
to  
2 When the Programme Sorting menu  
appears on the screen, follow the steps of  
“Programme Sorting” (page 23).  
If you do not change the order in which the  
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to  
next step.  
3 When the Eco Preset menu appears on  
the screen, if you press “Yes,” the “Eco”  
settings are changed to recommended  
values to reduce power consumption.  
Eco Preset  
Do you want to use the Eco Preset?  
Choosing "YES" will reduce power consumption.  
Power Saving  
Idle TV Standby  
Reduce  
3 h  
PC Power Management  
On  
Yes  
No  
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Installed on the wall  
Notes  
• Do not use the supplied mains lead on  
any other equipment.  
30 cm  
Safety  
Information  
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains  
lead excessively. The core conductors  
may be exposed or broken.  
10 cm  
10 cm  
• Do not modify the mains lead.  
• Do not put anything heavy on the mains  
lead.  
• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when  
disconnecting the mains lead.  
• Do not connect too many appliances to  
the same mains socket.  
Installation/Set-up  
Install and use the TV set in accordance  
with the instructions below in order to  
avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or  
damage and/or injuries.  
10 cm  
Leave at least this space around  
the set.  
Installation  
• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.  
Installed with stand  
• The TV set should be installed near an  
easily accessible mains socket.  
• Place the TV set on a stable, level  
surface.  
30 cm  
Prohibited Usage  
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,  
environments or situations such as those  
listed below, or the TV set may  
10 cm  
10 cm  
6 cm  
• Only qualified service personnel should  
carry out wall installations.  
• For safety reasons, it is strongly  
recommended that you use Sony  
accessories, including:  
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical  
shock, damage and/or injuries.  
Leave at least this space around  
the set.  
Location:  
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500  
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the  
seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a  
vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable  
locations, near water, rain, moisture or  
smoke.  
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with  
the Wall-mount bracket when attaching  
the mounting hooks to the TV set. The  
supplied screws are designed so that they  
are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when  
measured from the attaching surface of  
the mounting hook.  
The diameter and length of the screws  
differ depending on the Wall-mount  
bracket model.  
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent  
the collection of dirt or dust:  
Do not lay the TV set flat, install  
upside down, backwards, or  
sideways.  
Do not place the TV set on a shelf,  
rug, bed or in a closet.  
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth,  
such as curtains, or items such as  
newspapers, etc.  
Environment:  
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively  
dusty; where insects may enter; where it  
might be exposed to mechanical vibration,  
near flammable objects (candles, etc). The  
TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the TV.  
Use of screws other than those supplied  
may result in internal damage to the TV  
set or cause it to fall, etc.  
Do not install the TV set as shown  
below.  
8 mm - 12 mm  
Air circulation is blocked.  
Situation:  
Screw (supplied with the  
Wall-mount bracket)  
Do not use when your hands are wet, with  
the cabinet removed, or with attachments  
not recommended by the manufacturer.  
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket  
and aerial during lightning storms.  
Mounting Hook  
Hook attachment on rear  
of TV set  
Wall  
Wall  
Transporting  
Broken pieces:  
• Before  
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The  
screen glass may break by the impact and  
cause serious injury.  
transporting the  
TVset, disconnect  
all cables.  
• Two or three  
people are needed  
to transport a large  
TV set.  
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not  
touch it until you have unplugged the  
mains lead. Otherwise electric shock  
may result.  
Mains lead  
Handle the mains lead and socket as  
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire,  
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:  
• When  
Use only mains leads supplied by  
Sony, not other suppliers.  
Insert the plug fully into the mains  
socket.  
Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC  
supply only.  
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug  
the mains lead for your safety and take  
care not to catch your feet on the  
cables.  
transporting the  
When not in use  
• If you will not be using the TV set for  
several days, the TV set should be  
disconnected from the mains for  
environmental and safety reasons.  
• As the TV set is not disconnected from  
the mains when the TV set is just turned  
off, pull the plug from the mains to  
disconnect the TV set completely.  
• However, some TV sets may have  
features that require the TV set to be left  
in standby to work correctly.  
TV set by hand,  
hold it as shown  
on the right. Do  
not put stress on  
the LCD panel.  
• When lifting or  
moving the TV  
set, hold it firmly  
from the bottom.  
• When transporting the TV set, do not  
subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.  
• When transporting the TV set for repairs  
or when moving, pack it using the  
original carton and packing material.  
Disconnect the mains lead from the  
mains socket before working on or  
moving the TV set.  
For children  
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV  
set.  
• Keep small accessories out of the reach  
of children, so that they are not  
mistakenly swallowed.  
Keep the mains lead away from heat  
sources.  
Ventilation  
• Never cover the ventilation holes or  
insert anything in the cabinet.  
• Leave space around the TV set as shown  
below.  
• It is strongly recommended that you use  
a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to  
provide adequate air-circulation.  
Unplug the mains plug and clean it  
regularly. If the plug is covered with  
dust and it picks up moisture, its  
insulation may deteriorate, which  
could result in a fire.  
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may result in damage to the screen  
surface and cabinet material.  
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation  
openings is recommended to ensure to  
proper ventilation.  
• When adjusting the angle of the TV set,  
move it slowly so as to prevent the TV  
set from moving or slipping off from its  
table stand.  
Disposal of  
waste batteries  
(applicable in the  
European Union  
and other  
If the following problems  
occur...  
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains  
lead immediately if any of the following  
problems occur.  
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to  
have it checked by qualified service  
personnel.  
European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
Optional Equipment  
When:  
Keep optional components or any  
equipment emitting electromagnetic  
radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise  
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may  
occur.  
This symbol on the battery or on the  
packaging indicates that the battery  
provided with this product shall not be  
treated as household waste. On certain  
batteries this symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical symbol. The  
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or  
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains  
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%  
lead. By ensuring these batteries are  
disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potentially negative consequences  
for the environment and human health  
which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of the  
battery. The recycling of the materials will  
help to conserve natural resources. In case  
of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery,  
this battery should be replaced by qualified  
service staff only. To ensure that the  
battery will be treated properly, hand over  
the product at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. For all  
other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product  
safely. Hand the battery over to the  
Mains lead is damaged.  
Poor fitting of mains socket.  
TV set is damaged by being dropped,  
hit or having something thrown at it.  
Any liquid or solid object falls through  
openings in the cabinet.  
Batteries  
• Observe the correct polarity when  
inserting batteries.  
• Do not use different types of batteries  
together or mix old and new batteries.  
• Dispose of batteries in an  
environmentally friendly way. Certain  
regions may regulate the disposal of  
batteries. Please consult your local  
authority.  
• Handle the remote with care. Do not  
drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any  
kind onto it.  
• Do not place the remote in a location  
near a heat source, a place subject to  
direct sunlight, or a damp room.  
Precautions  
Viewing the TV  
• View the TV in moderate light, as  
viewing the TV in poor light or during  
long period of time, strains your eyes.  
• When using headphones, adjust the  
volume so as to avoid excessive levels,  
as hearing damage may result.  
LCD Screen  
• Although the LCD screen is made with  
high-precision technology and 99.99%  
or more of the pixels are effective, black  
dots may appear or bright points of light  
(red, blue, or green) may appear  
Disposal of the TV set  
Disposal of Old  
Electrical &  
Electronic  
Equipment  
(Applicable in  
constantly on the LCD screen. This is a  
structural property of the LCD screen  
and is not a malfunction.  
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or  
place objects on top of this TV set. The  
image may be uneven or the LCD screen  
may be damaged.  
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a  
smear may occur in the picture or the  
picture may become dark. This does not  
indicate a failure. These phenomena  
disappear as the temperature rises.  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries. For more  
detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your  
local Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead  
it shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the  
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures  
are displayed continuously. It may  
disappear after a few moments.  
• The screen and cabinet get warm when  
this TV set is in use. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• The LCD screen contains a small amount  
of liquid crystal. Some fluorescent tubes  
used in this TV set also contain mercury.  
Follow your local ordinances and  
regulations for disposal.  
environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of this  
product. The recycling of materials will  
help to conserve natural resources. For  
more detailed information about recycling  
of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
Handling and cleaning the  
screen surface/cabinet of  
the TV set  
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected  
to the TV set from mains socket before  
cleaning.  
To avoid material degradation or screen  
coating degradation, observe the following  
precautions.  
• To remove dust from the screen surface/  
cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If  
dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a diluted mild  
detergent solution.  
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,  
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder,  
or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,  
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using  
such materials or maintaining prolonged  
contact with rubber or vinyl materials  
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Overview of the remote  
1 "/1 – TV standby  
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.  
2 AUDIO  
Press to change the dual sound mode (page 21).  
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO  
GUIDE  
3 SCENE – Scene Select (page 13)  
4 Coloured buttons (page 13, 15)  
5
/
– Info/Text reveal  
• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being  
RETURN  
TOOLS  
watched.  
• In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number  
MENU  
and screen format.  
• In Text mode (page 13): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a  
quiz).  
6 F/f/G/g/  
7 TOOLS (page 13, 18)  
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make  
adjustments according to the source and screen format.  
PROG  
8 MENU (page 19)  
9 Number buttons  
• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press  
the second and third digit in quick succession.  
• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.  
0
qa  
– Digital Favourite list  
Press to display the Digital Favourite list that you have specified (page 15).  
– Previous channel  
Returns to the previous channel watched.  
qs PROG +/-/  
/
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.  
• In Text mode (page 13): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.  
qd 2 +/- – Volume  
qf % – Mute the sound  
qg / – Text (page 13)  
qh RETURN /  
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.  
qj GUIDE /  
– EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 14)  
qk ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12)  
ql DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12)  
w;  
wa  
– Screen mode (page 13)  
– Input select  
Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets  
(page 17).  
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as references when operating the TV.  
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators  
1 1 – Power  
Turns the TV on or off.  
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To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug  
from the mains.  
PROG  
When you turn on the TV, the power indicator  
lights in green.  
2 PROG +/-/  
/
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-)  
channel.  
• In TV menu: Moves through the options up (  
or down ( ).  
)
3 2 +/-/  
/
• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the  
volume.  
• In TV menu: Moves through the options right  
(
) or left ( ).  
4
5
/
– Input select / OK  
• In TV mode: Selects the input source from  
equipment connected to the TV sockets  
(page 17).  
• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and  
confirms the setting.  
(page 19)  
6 Remote control sensor  
• Receives IR signals from the remote.  
• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its  
function may be affected.  
7
– Picture Off / Sleep Timer indicator  
• Lights up in green when the picture is switched  
off (page 22).  
• Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set  
(page 22).  
8 1 – Standby indicator  
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.  
9 " – Power indicator  
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.  
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Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before  
unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead  
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to  
remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.  
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Watching TV  
1 Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn on  
the TV.  
Watching TV  
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1  
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel is red),  
press "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.  
2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,  
or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.  
The channels available vary depending on the  
mode.  
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to  
select a TV channel.  
To select channel numbers 10 and above using  
the number buttons, press the second and third  
digits in quick succession.  
To select a digital channel using the Digital  
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see  
page 14.  
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO  
2
In digital mode  
An information banner appears briefly. The  
following icons may be indicated on the banner.  
2
GUIDE  
:
:
Radio service  
Scrambled/Subscription service  
Multiple audio languages available  
Subtitles available  
RETURN  
TOOLS  
:
:
:
:
MENU  
Subtitles available for the hearing impaired  
Recommended minimum age for current  
programme (from 4 to 18 years)  
:
Parental Lock  
3
3
Additional operations  
To  
Do this  
Adjust the volume  
Press 2 + (increase)/  
PROG  
- (decrease).  
Access the  
Press  
analogue channel, press F/f,  
then press  
. To select an  
Programme index  
table (in analogue  
mode only)  
.
Access the Digital  
Favourites (in  
Press  
.
For details, see page 15.  
digital mode only)  
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To access Text  
Press /. Each time you press /, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Text tText over the TV picture (mix mode) tNo  
Text (exit the Text service)  
Wide  
Stretches a 4:3 picture  
horizontally, to fill a  
16:9 screen.  
To select a page, press the number buttons or  
.
/
Zoom*  
14/9*  
Displays  
cinemascopic (letter  
box format)  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportions.  
To reveal hidden information, press  
.
z
When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the  
Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to  
access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding  
coloured button to access the page.  
Displays 14:9  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportions.  
As a result, black  
border areas are  
visible on the screen.  
Scene Select mode  
Select “General,” “Cinema,” “Sports,” “Game” or  
“Photo.” When you set a mode, optimum audio and  
picture quality (based on content type) are  
automatically set.  
Subtitle*  
Displays  
cinemascopic (letter  
box format)  
broadcasts with  
subtitles on the screen.  
1 Press SCENE on the remote control.  
2 Press F/f/G/g to select the mode, then  
press  
.
Auto  
General: Current user settings.  
“Screen Format” is set to “Auto”, automatically changes  
the screen format to suit the broadcast signal.  
Cinema: Delivers a theatre-like picture and sound.  
Sports: Delivers a realistic picture with surround  
sound.  
“Auto” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.  
Game: Delivers a picture that lets you enjoy game-  
playing to the fullest with the best picture and sound  
quality.  
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.  
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Depending on the signal, some screen formats may not  
Photo: Delivers a picture that reproduces the  
texture and colour of a printed photo.  
be selectable.  
Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom  
of the picture may not be visible in “Smart”.  
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If any scene mode is selected, picture mode selection in the  
picture menu is not possible - release scene selection first.  
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when  
selecting “Smart”, “Zoom”, “14/9” or “Subtitle”. Press  
F/f to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).  
Not available for  
and in “Photo / Music” menu.  
PC input,  
HDMI PC input  
Using the Tools menu  
To change the screen format manually to  
suit the broadcast  
Press TOOLS to display the following options when  
viewing a TV programme.  
Press  
repeatedly to select the desired screen format.  
Options  
Description  
Close  
Closes the Tools menu.  
Smart*  
Displaysconventional  
4:3 broadcasts with an  
imitation wide screen  
effect. The 4:3 picture  
is stretched to fill the  
screen.  
Picture Mode  
Sound Effect  
Speaker  
See page 20.  
See page 21.  
See page 21.  
See page 25.  
Audio Language (in  
digital mode only)  
4/3  
Subtitle Setting (in  
digital mode only)  
See page 25.  
Displays  
conventional 4:3  
broadcasts (e.g. non-  
wide screen TV) in  
the correct  
Sleep Timer  
See page 22.  
See page 22.  
Power Saving  
System Information (in Displays the system  
digital mode only) information screen.  
proportions.  
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide  
(EPG)  
*
1 In digital mode, press GUIDE.  
2 Perform the desired operation as shown  
in the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
Fri 3 Nov 15:39  
Today  
001 BBC ONE  
002 BBC TWO  
003 ITV 1  
15:30  
16:00  
16:30  
17:00  
004 Channel 4  
005 five  
006 ITV 2  
007 BBC THREE  
009 Teletext  
010 BBC FOUR  
011 Sky Travel  
012 UKTV History  
013 More 4  
Previous  
Select:  
Next  
Tune:  
+1 day  
Options:  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.  
To  
Do this  
Watch a programme  
Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press  
.
Turn off the EPG  
Press GUIDE.  
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If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For  
details, see “Parental Lock” on page 25.  
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Using the Digital Favourite list  
*
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to  
four lists of your favourite programmes.  
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Favourite Set-up  
Enter Programme number  
Favourites 1  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
008  
009  
010  
TV3  
011  
012  
013  
014  
015  
016  
017  
018  
019  
020  
SETenVEO  
Tienda en VEO  
NET TV  
1 In digital mode, press  
2 Perform the desired operation as shown  
in the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
.
33  
3/24  
K3/300  
TVE1  
CUATRO  
CNN+  
TVE2  
40 LATINO  
la Sexta  
24H TVE  
CLAN TVE  
TELEDEPORTE  
VEO  
Telecinco  
T5 Estrellas  
T5 Sport  
Previous  
Next  
Favourites 2  
Clear List  
Back:  
Select:  
Clear favourite  
Digital Favourite list  
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.  
To  
Do this  
Create your Favourite list for the first  
time  
1 Press to select “Yes”.  
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.  
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add, then  
press  
.
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a  
symbol.  
4 Press RETURN to finish setting up.  
Watch a channel  
1 Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite  
lists.  
2 Press F/f to select the channel, then press  
Press RETURN.  
.
Turn off the Favourite list  
Add or remove channels in the  
currently edited Favourite list  
1 Press the blue button.  
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to  
edit.  
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or  
remove, then press  
.
Remove all channels from the current  
Favourite list  
1 Press the blue button.  
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to  
edit.  
3 Press the blue button.  
4 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.  
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Using Optional Equipment  
Connecting optional equipment  
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.  
DVD player  
Hi-Fi audio  
equipment  
with  
component  
output  
A
F
DVD player  
PC (HDMI output)  
Blu-ray disc player  
Digital video camera  
B
G
C
PC  
D
Video game  
equipment  
Digital video camera/Digital  
camera/USB storage  
DVD player  
I
H
Decoder  
E
DVD recorder  
VCR  
CAM card  
Decoder  
PC/Digital  
video camera  
J
Video game  
equipment/  
DVC  
K
camcorder  
L
Headphones  
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Symbol on the Description  
screen  
Viewing pictures from  
connected equipment  
USB  
To see the equipment connected to  
I.  
To view photographs or listen to the  
music on USB storage media  
connected to the TV.  
Turn on the connected equipment, then  
perform one of the following operation.  
AV3  
To see the equipment connected to  
K.  
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7)  
When connecting mono equipment,  
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number  
buttons, to select the video channel.  
connect to the  
AV3 L socket.  
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Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing  
the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony  
HDMI cable.  
When HDMI control compatible equipment is  
connected, communication with the connected  
equipment is supported. Refer to page 18 to set up this  
communication.  
For other connected equipment  
Press  
to display the connected equipment list.  
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then  
press . (The highlighted item is selected if two  
seconds pass without any operation after pressing F/  
f.)  
For a USB device  
See page 18.  
To connect Do this  
Conditional  
To use Pay Per View services.  
Symbol on the Description  
screen  
Access Module For details, refer to the instruction  
(CAM) H  
manual supplied with your CAM. To  
use the CAM, remove the “dummy”  
card from the CAM slot. Turn off the  
TV when inserting your CAM into  
the CAM slot. When you do not use  
the CAM, we recommend that the  
“dummy” card be inserted and kept in  
the CAM slot.  
Component To see the equipment connected to  
A.  
HDMI1,  
HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2 or HDMI  
HDMI2 or IN 3  
HDMI3  
To see the equipment connected to  
B, C or J.  
Digital video and audio signals are  
input from the connected equipment.  
If the equipment has a DVI socket,  
connect the DVI socket to the  
HDMI IN 1 socket through a DVI-  
HDMI adaptor interface (not  
supplied), and connect the  
equipment’s audio out sockets to the  
audio in sockets in the HDMI IN 1  
sockets.  
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CAM is not supported in some  
countries/regions. Check with your  
authorised dealer.  
Hi-Fi audio  
equipment F  
Connect to the audio output sockets  
to listen to the sound from the  
TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.  
Audio level of the external speakers  
can be modified by pressing the  
volume buttons on the remote control.  
Connect to the HDMI IN 3 socket,  
to view photographs or screen  
images from a PC or digital video  
camera.  
Headphones  
L
Connect to the i socket to listen to  
sound from the TV on headphones.  
AV1/  
AV2/  
To see the equipment connected to  
D.  
Additional operation  
AV1  
To  
Do this  
To see the equipment connected to  
AV2 E.  
Return to normal  
TV mode  
Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.  
AV2/  
PC  
To see the equipment connected to  
G.  
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It is recommended to use a PC cable  
with ferrites like the “Connector, D-  
sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11,  
available in Sony Service Centre), or  
equivalent.  
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– Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
– Do not remove the USB device.  
The data on the USB device may be damaged.  
Using the Tools menu  
Press TOOLS to display the following options when  
viewing pictures from connected equipment.  
Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of,  
data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any  
connected devices or the TV.  
USB playback is supported for the following photo file  
formats:  
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension “.jpg”  
and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)  
When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the  
camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or “Mass  
Storage.” For more information about USB connection  
mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your digital  
camera.  
USB playback is supported for the following music file  
formats:  
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have not  
been copyrighted) and WAV (files with the extension  
“.wav”)  
USB Photo Viewer supports FAT16 and FAT32 file  
systems.  
Up to 300 files per folder are supported.  
Depending on the exact file specifications, some files,  
including those modified on a PC, cannot be played even  
if the file format is supported.  
Options  
Description  
Close  
Closes the Tools menu.  
Picture Mode (except See page 20.  
PC input mode, USB  
input mode)  
Display Mode (in PC See page 20.  
input mode only)  
Sound Effect  
Speaker  
See page 21.  
See page 21.  
See page 22.  
Horizontal Shift (in  
PC input mode only)  
Vertical Shift (in PC See page 22.  
input mode only)  
Sleep Timer (except See page 22.  
PC input mode)  
Check the website below for updated information about  
compatible USB devices.  
Power Saving  
See page 22.  
Playing Back Photo/  
Music via USB  
Using control for HDMI  
The control for HDMI function enables the TV to  
communicate with the connected equipment that is  
compatible with the function, using HDMI CEC  
(Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by  
connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with  
control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can  
control them together.  
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony  
digital still camera or camcorder through a USB  
cable or USB storage media on your TV.  
1 Connect a supported USB device to the  
TV.  
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, and  
make the necessary settings.  
2 Press MENU.  
3 Press F/f to select “Photo / Music,” then  
To make the control for HDMI settings  
press  
.
The control for HDMI settings must be set on both  
the TV side and connected equipment side. See  
HDMI Set-upon page 23 for the TV side settings.  
For settings on the connected equipment, refer to the  
operating instructions for that equipment.  
4 Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,  
then press  
.
When you select a folder, select a file, then press  
.
Playback starts.  
Control for HDMI functions  
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• Turns the connected equipment off interlocked  
with the TV.  
• Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected  
equipment and automatically switches the input to  
the equipment when the equipment starts to play.  
Picture quality may appear coarse when using “Photo”  
because images may be enlarged depending on the file.  
Also, images may not fill the entire screen depending on  
the image size and aspect ratio.  
Some photo files may take some time to be displayed  
when using “Photo.”  
The file name and folder name support the UTF-8  
character set.  
While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device,  
observe the following:  
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device.  
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Using MENU Functions  
5 External Inputs  
Selects equipment connected to your TV.  
• To watch the desired external input, select  
Navigating through  
menus  
“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient  
features of this TV. You can easily select channels or  
inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.  
the input source, then press  
6 Photo / Music  
Displays the “Photo / Music” menu (page 18).  
7 Settings  
.
Displays the “Settings” menu where most of  
the advanced settings and adjustments are  
performed.  
1 Press F/f to select a menu icon,  
then press  
.
2 Press F/f/G/gto select an option or  
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO  
adjust a setting, then press  
.
For details about settings, see page 20 to 26.  
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GUIDE  
The options you can adjust vary depending on  
the situation. Unavailable options are greyed  
out or not displayed.  
2
RETURN  
TOOLS  
* This function may not be available in some  
countries/regions.  
MENU  
1
1 Press MENU.  
2 Press F/fto select an option, then press  
.
To exit the menu, press MENU.  
MENU  
Digital Favourites  
Analogue  
Digital  
Digital EPG  
External Inputs  
Photo / Music  
Settings  
Select:  
Enter:  
Exit:  
1 Digital Favourites*  
Displays the Favourite list (page 15).  
2 Analogue  
Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.  
3 Digital*  
Returns to the last viewed digital channel.  
4 Digital EPG*  
Displays the Digital Electronic Programme  
Guide (EPG) (page 14).  
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Settings  
Picture Adjustment  
Selects the picture mode except for PC input source.  
Picture Mode  
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.  
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.  
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-  
like environment.  
“Photo”: For photographs.  
Selects the display mode for PC input source.  
“Video”: For video images.  
“Text”: For text, charts or tables.  
“Photo”: For photographs.  
Display Mode (only  
in PC mode)  
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.  
Increases or decreases picture contrast.  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Backlight  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Colour  
Increases or decreases colour intensity.  
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.  
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Hue  
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
Sharpness  
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.  
Colour Tone  
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.  
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.  
“Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint.  
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“Warm” can not be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”.  
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.  
“High/Medium/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.  
“Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
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Resets all “Picture Adjustment” settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode”  
(only in PC mode) to the factory settings.  
Reset  
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“Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display  
Mode” is set to “Text”.  
“Noise Reduction” and “MPEG Noise Reduction” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or “Photo” or  
when “Display Mode” is set to “Text” or “Photo”.  
Sound Adjustment  
Selects the sound mode.  
Sound Effect  
“Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and  
musical realism.  
“Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence.  
“Clear Voice”: Makes voice sound clearer.  
Selects the surround mode.  
Surround  
“Surround”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).  
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.  
“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.  
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.  
Treble  
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.  
Bass  
Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.  
Resets all the “Sound Adjustment” settings to the factory settings.  
Balance  
Reset  
Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.  
“Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.  
Dual Sound  
“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”  
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.  
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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or  
“B”.  
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend  
to be louder than programmes).  
Auto Volume  
Speaker  
Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.  
“TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound  
through the TV speakers.  
“Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound  
only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.  
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is set to “Audio System”.  
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Eco  
Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.  
“Standard”: Default settings.  
Power Saving  
“Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.  
“Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture  
off.  
Selects the time (“1h”, “2h” or “3h”) to set the TV into standby mode automatically,  
if you do not operate the TV for the specified period of time.  
Idle TV Standby  
When this is set to “On,” turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received. Only  
available in PC input.  
PC Power  
Management  
Resets all the “Eco” settings to the factory settings.  
Reset  
Features  
Changes the screen format. For details about the screen format, see page 13.  
Screen Format  
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“Auto” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.  
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.  
“Full”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.  
Screen Format  
(only in PC mode)  
Adjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the  
screen.  
RGB Centre  
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This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scarts connectors  
AV1 or AV2 on the rear of the TV.  
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/
/
/
Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.  
PC Adjustment  
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This option is only available if a PC signal is received.  
“Phase”: Adjusts the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.  
“Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.  
“Horizontal Shift”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.  
“Vertical Shift”: Moves the screen up or down.  
“Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.  
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby  
mode.  
Sleep Timer  
When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Sleep Timer) indicator on the TV front  
panel lights up in orange.  
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• When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.  
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby  
mode.  
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Set-up  
Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune  
in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this  
operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and  
channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this  
option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house).  
Auto Start-up  
Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.  
Language  
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.  
Auto Tuning  
(Only in analogue  
mode)  
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned  
when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this option allows you to repeat  
the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels  
that have been launched by broadcasters).  
Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.  
Programme Sorting  
(Only in analogue  
mode)  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position,  
then press g.  
2
Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  
.
Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name  
will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected.  
AV Preset  
1
2
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  
.
Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press  
.
AV1 (or AV2/AV3/HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3/Component/PC), VIDEO, DVD,  
CABLE, GAME, CAM, SAT: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to  
connected equipment.  
• “Edit”: Creates your own label.  
1 Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank  
space), then press g.  
If you input a wrong character  
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct  
character.  
2 Repeat the procedure in step 1 until the name is completed, then  
press  
.
Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control  
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that  
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.  
“Control for HDMI”: Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the  
connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI.  
“Auto Devices Off”: When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you switch the TV to standby  
mode using the remote.  
HDMI Set-up  
“Auto TV On”: When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on the  
connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI.  
“Device List Update”: Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11  
compatible equipment items can be connected, and up to 5 equipment items can be  
connected to a single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List” when you  
change the connections or settings.  
“HDMI Device List”: Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible  
with control for HDMI.  
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Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.  
Sound Offset  
Selects the sound from the connected equipment HDMI 1 (DVI-HDMI) or PC  
(page 17).  
PC Audio Input  
Changes the available analogue channel setting.  
Press F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press  
Manual Programme  
Preset  
.
(Only in analogue  
mode)  
System  
Presets programme channels manually.  
1
2
Press F/f to select “System”, then press  
.
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then  
press G.  
B/G: For western European countries/regions  
I: For the United Kingdom  
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions  
L: For France  
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Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), this option may not be  
available.  
Channel  
1
2
Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  
.
Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial  
channels), then press g.  
Tune the channels as follows:  
3
If you do not know the channel number (frequency)  
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found,  
the search will stop. To continue searching, press F/f.  
If you know the channel number (frequency)  
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or  
your VCR channel number.  
4
Press  
to jump to “Confirm”, then press  
.
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.  
Label  
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.  
AFT  
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a  
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.  
Audio Filter  
Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono  
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or  
intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.  
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this  
option set to the factory setting “Off”.  
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“Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.  
Skip  
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You  
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)  
Confirm  
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.  
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Digital Set-up  
Digital Tuning  
Digital Auto Tuning  
Tunes in the available digital channels.  
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new  
channels that have been launched by broadcasters. Press  
.
Programme List Edit  
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of  
the digital channels stored on the TV.  
1 Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new  
position.  
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the  
broadcast you want.  
2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:  
To remove the digital channel  
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press  
G
to select “Yes”, then press  
.
To change the order of the digital channels  
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.  
3 Press RETURN.  
Digital Manual Tuning  
Tunes the digital channels manually.  
1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to  
manually tune, then press F/f to tune the channel.  
2 When the available channels are found, press  
to store programmes.  
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.  
Digital Set-up  
Subtitle Set-up  
“Subtitle Setting”: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may  
also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).  
“Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.  
Audio Set-up  
“Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of  
Hearing” is selected.  
“Audio Language”: Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital  
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.  
“Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information  
if TV channels broadcast such information.  
“Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.  
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This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On”.  
Banner Mode  
“Basic”: Displays programme information with a digital banner.  
“Full”: Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays detailed  
programme information below that banner.  
Parental Lock  
Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age  
restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.  
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.  
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the  
instructions of “PIN Code” below.  
2 Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted  
watching), then press  
.
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3 Press RETURN.  
PIN Code  
To set your PIN for the first time  
1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.  
2 Press RETURN.  
To change your PIN  
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.  
2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.  
3 Press RETURN.  
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PIN code 9999 is always accepted.  
Technical Set-up  
“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as  
they become available.  
“System Update”: This TV set is capable of receiving software upgrades via the  
broadcast signal. In order to receive upgrades the System Update option in the  
Technical Setup menu should be set to “On”. When an upgrade is detected the user  
will be informed by a series of on screen displays on how to proceed with the  
upgrade. Once the upgrade has been downloaded to the set the user will be required  
to install the new software by navigating to the upg file by pressing the right arrow.  
Please do not disconnect the set from the mains during the installation procedure.  
“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.  
“Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the  
same as the default time zone setting for your country/region.  
“Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and  
winter time.  
“On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the  
calendar.  
“Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time Zone”.  
CA Module Set-up  
Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM)  
and a view card. See page 16 for the location of the  
(PCMCIA) socket.  
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Additional Information  
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)  
To Customers:  
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be  
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.  
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:  
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.  
Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 (sold separately).  
Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the installation.  
Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 7).  
Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 28).  
Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 28).  
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Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.  
Screw  
(+PSW6 × 16)  
Square hole  
Mounting Hook  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for  
withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers  
or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any  
damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.  
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TV installation dimensions table  
Screen centre point  
Unit: cm  
Length for each mounting angle  
Screen centre  
dimension  
Display dimensions  
Model Name  
Angle (0)  
Angle (20)  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
KDL-40S55/P55xx  
KDL-37S55/P55xx  
99.6  
92.7  
61.2  
57.4  
12.2  
14  
43.3  
43.2  
15.8  
15.6  
33.8  
32.4  
57.5  
54.2  
47.1  
46.8  
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.  
WARNING  
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of  
the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 29) for its weight.  
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table  
Model Name  
Screw location  
Hook location  
KDL-40S55/P55xx  
KDL-37S55/P55xx  
d, g  
d, g  
b
b
* Hook position “a” and “c” cannot be used for the model in the table above.  
Screw location  
Hook location  
a*  
b
c*  
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Specifications  
Model name  
KDL-40S55/P55xx  
KDL-37S55/P55xx  
System  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
Panel System  
TV System  
Depending on your country/region selection  
Analogue: B/G/H, D/K, L, I  
Digital: DVB-T  
Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only  
video input)  
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML  
Colour/Video System  
Channel Coverage  
Analogue: 46.25 - 855.25 MHz  
Digital: VHF/UHF  
10 W + 10 W (RMS)  
Sound Output  
Input/Output jacks  
Aerial  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
AV1*1  
21-pin scart connector including audio/video input, RGB input, and Analogue TV  
audio/video output.  
/
AV2*2  
21-pin scart connector including audio/video input, RGB input, S-Video input, and  
audio/video output.  
/
/
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT IN  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
COMPONENT IN  
Video: 1080p, 1080p24, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Audio: Two channel linear PCM  
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3  
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits  
PC (see page 30)  
Analogue audio (minijack) (HDMI 1 only)  
Video input (phono jack)  
AV3  
AV3  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)  
PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 30)  
PC IN  
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, H/V Sync: TTL level  
PC audio input (minijack)  
Headphones jack  
i
USB port  
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot  
Power and others  
Power Requirements  
Screen Size  
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz  
40 inches  
(Approx. 101.6 cm  
measured diagonally)  
37 inches  
(Approx. 93.98 cm  
measured diagonally)  
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)  
Display Resolution  
151 W  
137 W  
Power  
consumption  
in “Home”/  
“Standard” mode  
180 W  
167 W  
in “Shop”/“Vivid”  
mode  
Standby Power Consumption*3  
0.3 W or less  
Approx. 99.6 × 66.3 × 25.9 cm  
Approx. 99.6 × 61.2 × 10.9 cm  
Approx. 19.0 kg  
Approx. 92.7 × 62.7 × 25.9 cm  
Approx. 92.7 × 57.4 × 9.6 cm  
Approx. 16.5 kg  
Dimensions  
(w × h × d)  
(with stand)  
(without stand)  
(with stand)  
Mass  
Approx. 17.0 kg  
Approx. 14.5 kg  
(without stand)  
Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.  
Supplied Accessories  
Optional Accessories  
See “Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)” on page 27.  
*1 AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV.  
*2 AV2 outputs watching screen (except PC, HDMI, Component 1080i).  
*3 Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency  
(kHz)  
Standard  
frequency (Hz)  
VGA  
640  
800  
480  
600  
31.5  
37.9  
48.4  
47.4  
47.8  
47.7  
64  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
VGA  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
SVGA  
XGA  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
1600  
1920  
768  
WXGA  
WXGA  
WXGA  
SXGA  
UXGA  
HDTV  
768  
768  
VESA  
768  
VESA  
1024  
1200  
1080  
VESA  
75  
VESA  
67.5  
EIA  
This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.  
This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.  
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2 and 3  
Horizontal  
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical  
frequency (Hz)  
Standard  
VGA  
640  
800  
480  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
1024  
31.5  
37.9  
48.4  
47.4  
47.8  
47.7  
64  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
VGA  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
SVGA  
XGA  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
WXGA  
WXGA  
WXGA  
SXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
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Sound  
No sound, but good picture  
Troubleshooting  
Press 2 + or % (Mute).  
Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 21).  
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is  
flashing in red.  
Channels  
The desired channel cannot be selected  
Switch between digital and analogue mode and select  
the desired digital/analogue channel.  
When it is flashing  
The self-diagnosis function is activated.  
Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn it off,  
disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or  
Sony service centre.  
If the red LED flashes 19 times, please switch off the  
set and remove the faulty USB device.  
If the red LED flashes 20 times, please switch off the  
set and remove the faulty CAM device.  
Some channels are blank  
Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the  
pay TV service.  
Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).  
Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.  
Digital channels are not displayed  
Contact a local installer to find out if digital  
transmissions are provided in your area.  
Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.  
When it is not flashing  
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.  
If the problem still persists, have your TV  
serviced by qualified service personnel.  
General  
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters  
standby mode)  
Check if the “Sleep Timer” (page 22) or “Idle TV  
Standby” (page 22) is activated.  
Picture  
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound  
Check the aerial connection.  
Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the side of  
the TV.  
If no signal is received and no operation is performed in  
the TV mode for 15 minutes, the TV automatically  
switches to standby mode.  
If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.  
No picture or no menu information from  
Distorted picture and/or sound  
equipment connected to the scart connector  
Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as  
cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.  
When installing optional equipment, leave some space  
between the optional equipment and the TV.  
Check the aerial/cable connection.  
Press  
to display the connected equipment list, then  
select the desired input.  
Check the connection between the optional equipment  
and the TV.  
Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other  
connecting cables.  
Double images or ghosting  
Check the aerial connection.  
Check the aerial location and direction.  
The remote does not function  
Replace the batteries.  
Only snow and noise appear on the screen  
Check if the aerial is broken or bent.  
HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI  
Device List”  
Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable  
life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years  
at the seaside).  
Check that your equipment is compatible with control  
for HDMI.  
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV  
channel  
Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better  
picture reception (page 24).  
If “Store Display Mode: On” is displayed on the  
screen  
Your TV is set to “Shop” mode. You need to set “Home”  
for “Location” in the “Auto Start-up” procedure again  
(page 6).  
Some tiny black points and/or bright points  
appear on the screen  
The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny  
black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen  
do not indicate a malfunction.  
No colour on programmes  
Select “Reset” (page 21).  
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a  
signal from the COMPONENT IN sockets  
Check the connection of the  
COMPONENT IN  
sockets and check if each sockets are firmly seated in  
their respective sockets.  
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