Sony TV Receiver KD 32DX40U User Manual
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Trinitron Digital TV  
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Operating Instructions  
KD-28DX40U  
KD-32DX40U  
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Safety Information  
How to move your TV and stand safely  
The following instructions MUST be observed when moving the TV and stand.  
NEVER attempt to move the TV and stand together.  
1. Disconnect the securing strap completely (please refer to the instructions  
supplied with the stand). NEVER attempt to move the TV or stand with the  
securing strap in place.  
2. Move the TV to a strong, flat surface. Take care not to trap your fingers.  
3. Move the stand to it’s new location.  
4. Return the TV to the stand.  
5. Replace the securing strap.  
Securing strap  
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Safety Information  
This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC  
supply only. Take care not to connect too  
many appliances to the same power socket  
as this could result in fire or electric shock.  
For environmental and safety reasons, it is  
recommended that the TV set is not left in  
standby mode when not in use. Disconnect  
from the mains.  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
as this could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If  
any liquid or solid object does fall through,  
do not operate the TV. Have it checked  
immediately by qualified personnel.  
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover  
of the TV. Refer to qualified service  
personnel only.  
For your own safety, do not touch any part  
of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during  
lightning storms.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the TV to rain or moisture.  
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the  
TV. For ventilation, leave a space of at least  
10cm all around the set.  
Never place the TV in hot, humid or  
excessively dusty places. Do not install the  
TV where it may be exposed to mechanical  
vibrations.  
Do not place any objects on the TV. To  
prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or  
naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV.  
Clean the TV with a soft, lightly dampened  
cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner or any  
other chemicals to clean the TV. Do not  
Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do not  
pull on the power lead itself.  
Take care not to place heavy objects on the  
power lead as this could result in damage.  
We recommend you wind any excess lead  
around the holders provided on the rear of  
the TV.  
scratch the TV screen. As  
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safety  
precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning it.  
Do not allow children to climb on the TV.  
Place the TV on a secure stable stand. Do  
not place the TV on its side or face up.  
Unplug the power lead before moving the  
TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick steps or  
excessive force. If the set has been dropped  
or damaged, have it checked immediately  
by qualified service personnel.  
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the  
TV with items such as curtains or  
newspapers etc.  
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Table of Contents  
Thank you for choosing this Sony Trinitron Digital Television.  
Before operating this TV, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  
Throughout this instruction manual you will notice  
illustrations of the remote control with certain buttons  
shaded white.  
This shading indicates the buttons you will need to  
press when following the instructions.  
For example, the illustration on the right shows that the  
MENU, V, v, b and OK buttons will need to be pressed.  
OK button  
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MENU button  
V, v and b buttons  
Table of contents  
Getting Started  
Checking the accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Inserting batteries into the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Connecting an aerial and a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Switching on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Automatically tuning the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Watching a pre-recorded video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Basic Operation  
Overview of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Overview of the TV buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Selecting Digital or analogue mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
The Programme Index table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
The Channel Index menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Watching Widescreen programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Viewing Digital Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Teletext (Analogue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
The Digital EPG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
The Digital INFO display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Advanced Operation  
The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
The TV menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
The Picture Adjustment menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
The Sound Adjustment menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
The Timer menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
The Set Up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Additional Information  
Connecting additional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Remote control of connected equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
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Getting Started  
Follow steps 1 - 6 to install the  
TV and view TV programmes.  
1. Checking the accessories supplied  
VIDEO  
TV  
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DIGITAL  
RF Loopthrough cable  
Batteries  
Remote control  
2. Inserting batteries into the remote control  
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Always remember to:  
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observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries,  
dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.  
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Getting Started  
3. Connecting an aerial and a VCR  
Connecting an aerial only  
1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket  
marked  
1 on the rear of the TV as shown.  
2 Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable to the  
sockets marked 2 and as shown.  
Existing aerial lead  
RF Loopthrough  
cable (supplied)  
Connecting an aerial and a VCR  
1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket  
marked 1 on the rear of the TV as shown.  
2 Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable from the  
aerial socket marked  
socket of your VCR.  
on the TV to the RF input  
3 Connect an RF lead from the RF output of your VCR  
to the TV socket marked 2.  
4 Connect a scart lead from the scart socket marked  
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on the rear of the TV to a scart socket on  
2/  
your VCR (Refer to the VCR instructions).  
Existing aerial lead  
5 Connect the VCR to the mains socket and switch on.  
Scart lead  
(not supplied)  
6 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR and press  
the ‘PLAY’ button. This enables the TV set to locate  
and store the video channel during the ‘Automatically  
tuning the TV’ procedure.  
RF Loopthrough  
cable (supplied)  
RF Lead  
(not supplied)  
Rear of VCR  
4. Switching on the TV  
1 Connect the TV plug to your mains socket (220 -  
240V AC, 50 Hz) and switch on.  
2 Push in the On/Off button ( ) on the front of the TV.  
If the red standby mode indicator on the front of the  
TV is lit, press the TV  
button on the remote  
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control to switch on the TV set. Please be patient as  
the picture may take a few moments to appear on the  
TV screen.  
On/Off button  
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Getting Started  
5. Automatically tuning the TV  
Checking the picture tilt.  
1. When you switch on the TV for the first time a menu appears on the  
screen asking you to check if the picture is slanted. (Sometimes the  
Earth’s natural magnetism can cause the screen to look tilted.)  
If picture slants, please  
adjust picture rotation.  
Not necessary  
Adjust now  
OK  
a) If no correction is required, press the V or v buttons on the  
remote control to highlight ‘Not necessary’ and press the OK  
button.  
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b) If some correction is required, press the V or v buttons on the  
remote control to highlight ‘Adjust now’, then press the OK  
button. Correct the slant by pressing the V or v buttons then  
press the OK button to store.  
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The autotune prompt screen.  
2. The autotune prompt screen appears. Press the OK button to select  
‘Yes’. The autotune procedure begins.  
The Digital autotune display appears on screen and the search and  
store procedure begins. All the available Digital channels will now be  
captured and stored. As this may take some time, a message is  
included in the display to inform you of the tuning progress.  
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When Digital tuning is complete, the analogue display appears  
automatically and the search and store procedure for the analogue  
channels begins.  
Tuning the Digital channels.  
If no Digital and no analogue channels are found, a menu appears  
asking you to confirm your aerial is connected. After checking the  
aerial has been connected press OK to begin the autotune  
procedure again.  
Once all Digital and analogue channels have been captured and  
stored, the TV returns to normal operation and displays the Digital  
channel captured on channel number 1.  
Tuning the analogue channels.  
Note: If no Digital channels are captured, the analogue channel that is stored  
on channel number 1 is displayed.  
Auto Tuning  
Programme:  
Channel :  
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3. To view programmes, press the PROG+/- buttons or the numbered  
buttons.  
6. Watching a pre-recorded video tape  
1. You should have inserted a pre-recorded video tape during the  
‘Connecting an aerial and a VCR’ section. To view the video picture  
press ‘PLAY’ on the VCR. The TV automatically displays the video  
picture (providing that you have used a fully wired 21 pin scart lead  
to connect your VCR to the TV).  
If the video picture does not automatically appear, press the  
/
button on the remote control repeatedly until the video picture is  
displayed on the TV screen.  
2. Press the DIGITAL/  
normal TV mode.  
button on the remote control to return to  
Note: Alternatively, with the TV in analogue mode, press the PROG +/- buttons  
on the remote control until the picture from the pre-recorded video tape  
appears on the TV screen.  
If you wish to move your video channel to a different channel number,  
refer to the ‘Programme Sorting’ feature in ‘The Set Up menu’ section of  
this instruction manual.  
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Basic Operation  
Overview of the remote control  
VIDEO  
TV  
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VIDEO  
button  
TV  
button  
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Press to switch off your VCR or DVD  
temporarily.  
Press to switch off your TV temporarily. The  
red standby mode indicator on the front of  
the TV is lit. Press again to return to normal  
operation.  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL/  
button  
Press to switch between Digital or  
analogue mode, or to return to normal TV  
operation from Teletext.  
Video Input  
In TV Mode: Press to select signals from  
/Hold  
button  
equipment connected to the TV sockets  
Screen format button  
Press repeatedly to change the screen  
format.  
(refer  
equipment’).  
In Teletext Mode: Press to hold the current  
to  
‘Connecting  
additional  
page. Press again to cancel.  
0 - 9 buttons  
When Media Selector is set to TV, press to  
input the required channel number. For  
double digit numbers, e.g. for programme  
14, press 1 followed by 4.  
Previous channel button  
Press to return to the previous channel you  
were watching (provided you watched it for  
at least 5 seconds).  
Note: If the Media Select button is set to  
VCR, you can use this button to select  
double digit programme numbers on your  
Information  
/Reveal  
button  
In TV Mode: In Digital mode, press to  
display the INFO screen. In analogue  
mode, press to reveal on screen  
information such as channel number etc.  
In Teletext Mode: Press to reveal  
concealed information (e.g. answers to a  
quiz). Press again to cancel.  
VCR, e.g. press the  
and 3 for 23.  
button then press 2  
Analogue Teletext button  
In analogue mode, press to switch  
analogue Teletext on or off.  
Coloured buttons  
REC button  
These buttons are used for teletext and for  
Digital menus. Please refer to the relevant  
sections in this manual.  
When Media Select switch is set to VCR,  
press this button to begin recording.  
Media Select button VCR/TV/DVD  
This remote control can operate not only  
Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those  
made by other manufacturers. Press this  
button to select which type of equipment  
you want to use. A green light is lit  
momentarily to show which one you have  
selected.  
Note: Before operating your VCR or DVD  
you will need to enter the correct  
configuration code. Please refer to the  
‘Remote control configuration’ section of  
this instruction manual.  
EPG button  
In Digital mode, press this button to display  
the Electronic Programme Guide.  
Control pad  
When in the TV menu system, use these  
buttons to navigate through the options in  
each display.  
Note: You can only enter the TV menu  
system if the Media Select button is set to  
TV. When set to VCR or DVD the control  
pad buttons operate the main functions of  
your VCR or DVD.  
PROG + and - buttons  
MENU button  
Press to enter the menu system of this TV.  
In TV Mode: Press to display the next or  
previous channel.  
In Teletext Mode: Press to select the next  
or previous Teletext page.  
Volume + and - buttons  
Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the  
volume.  
Mute button  
Press to mute the TV sound. Press again to  
restore the sound.  
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Basic Operation  
Overview of the TV buttons  
Press the door flap as shown.  
The control panel appears.  
Programme Up or Down buttons  
Press to display the next or previous  
channel.  
P
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+
Volume control buttons  
Press to increase (+) or decrease (-)  
the volume.  
Video input button  
Press to select signals from  
equipment connected to the TV  
sockets (refer to ‘Connecting  
additional equipment’).  
Auto tune button  
Press to start the automatic tuning process.  
Note: Take care - this will totally retune the TV.  
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MONO  
L/G/S/I  
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R/D/D/D  
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Basic Operation  
Selecting Digital or analogue mode  
Press the DIGITAL/  
button on the remote control to switch between Digital and analogue mode. To  
check if you are watching a Digital or analogue mode press the PROG +/- button. If you are watching a  
digital programme a banner will appear momentarily at the top of the screen.  
The Programme Index table  
The ‘Programme Index table’ is a quick and easy way to search for a channel you wish to view. The  
‘Programme Index table’ is only available in analogue mode.  
1. Press the OK button to display the ‘Programme Index table’ on screen.  
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2. Press the v or V button to scroll through the list until the channel you wish to view is highlighted.  
3. Press the OK button to display your chosen channel on the TV screen.  
The Channel Index menu  
The ‘Channel Index menu’ provides you with a quick and easy way to:-  
a) View a complete list of the programmes available for selection,  
b) Obtain a preview of the programmes contained in the list,  
c) Search for a programme quickly by selecting from different categories of programmes,  
d) Store programmes into a list of favourites.  
The ‘Channel Index menu’ is only available in Digital mode.  
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1. Press the OK button on the remote control to display the ‘Channel Index menu’ on the TV screen.  
The menu contains a list of all the available channels. The name of the programme currently being  
shown along with its start and finish times is shown for each of the available channels. The current  
channel is previewed in the top right corner of the screen with its channel name and number  
displayed below it.  
2. Press the V or v buttons to move the coloured cursor up or down the list to select the desired  
programme. If you do not want to select a programme from the 6 channels listed, press the GREEN  
button to display the next 6 programmes or the RED button to display the preceding 6 channels.  
3. Press the OK button to display the highlighted programme in the preview window*.  
4. Press the OK button to exit the ‘Channel Index menu’. The programme that was being previewed will  
be displayed.  
*Note: If an age limit for viewing has been set and the programme selected exceeds that age limit, you will need to  
enter your PIN code before the preview is displayed. Refer to ‘The Main Menu’ for more information on the ‘PIN  
Code’ feature. Programmes that exceed the age limit you have set will be identified by a  
symbol.  
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Basic Operation  
The Category pop-up list  
The ‘Category’ pop-up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing from different  
categories of programmes.  
1. With the ‘Channel Index menu’ on screen, press the YELLOW button to display the ‘Category’ pop-  
up list.  
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2. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required category. The category you choose will be  
displayed in a title bar at the top of the programme list along with the date and time.  
3. Press the OK button. The ‘Channel Index menu’ will now contain only programmes of the type  
selected.  
The following categories are available:  
Favourite  
Choice  
Recent Prog.  
All Categories  
Sports  
Contains all the programmes you have stored as a favourite (see below).  
The TV will create this list based on the type of programmes you watch the most.  
Contains the last 5 programmes watched.  
Contains all available channels.  
Contains all sport channels.  
News  
Contains all news channels.  
Film  
Contains all film channels.  
Entertainment  
Lifestyle  
Education  
Kids  
Contains all entertainment channels.  
Contains all lifestyle channels.  
Contains all education channels.  
Contains all kids channels.  
Favourite programmes  
This feature allows you to create a list of your favourite programmes.  
To add a programme to the Favourite list  
1. With the ‘Channel Index menu’ on screen, press the V or v buttons to highlight the programme you  
want as a favourite.  
2. Press the BLUE button to store the programme in the favourite list.  
To remove a programme from the Favourite list  
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1. With the ‘Channel Index menu’ on screen, press the YELLOW button to access the ‘Category’ pop-  
up list.  
2. Highlight the ‘Favourite’ category. Press the OK button to display the ‘Favourite list’.  
3. Highlight the programme you wish to remove from the ‘Favourite list’.  
4. Press the BLUE button to remove the programme.  
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Basic Operation  
Watching Widescreen programmes  
The pictures that the TV receives may be transmitted by the broadcaster in more than one format (e.g.  
conventional 4:3 format, 16:9 widescreen format). You can alter the TV screen format manually to suit  
the broadcast you are watching. Press the  
button on the remote control repeatedly until the format  
you require appears. You can choose from 5 different formats as shown below:  
4:3  
Conventional screen format.  
14:9  
Compromise between the 4:3 and 16:9 formats.  
Zoom  
Imitation of wide screen effect for movies shown in cinemascopic (letter box) format.  
Wide  
For 16:9 broadcasts.  
Smart  
Imitation of wide screen effect for 4:3 broadcasts.  
Note: In ‘Smart’, ‘Zoom’ and ‘14:9’ formats, parts of the bottom and top of the picture will be cut off. Press the v or  
V buttons to adjust the position of the picture on the screen (e.g. to read subtitles).  
Using Auto Format  
This TV can automatically detect the type of screen format being transmitted by the broadcaster*. With  
‘Auto Format’ set to ‘On’, the TV switches to the correct screen format automatically.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Use the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol.  
Press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. ‘Auto Tuning’ is highlighted. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Detail Set Up’ then press the b  
button to display the ‘Detail Set Up’ menu on screen.  
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3. ‘Auto Format’ is highlighted. Press the b button to select, then use the v or V button to set to On**.  
4. Press the OK button to store. Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
Notes: *Only if the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.  
**When ‘Auto Format’ is set to ‘Off’, the screen maintains the format you selected from the 5 available options  
(see above).  
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Basic Operation  
Viewing Digital Teletext  
Many broadcasters now provide a Digital Teletext service in the form of a dedicated Teletext channel.  
This Digital service includes high quality text and graphics along with advanced navigation options.  
The appearance, content and navigation methods of all Digital Text services are decided by the  
broadcaster. For example, Digital Text from the BBC may look different to Digital Text from ITV which  
may use different navigation methods. Most of the Digital Text services currently available use simple  
navigation methods based on the following buttons:  
The  
button (Text button) to load Digital Teletext.  
The V, v, B and b buttons (to move around the screen),  
The OK button (to select items on screen),  
The  
button (to cancel a selection or exit Digital Teletext),  
The four coloured buttons (to access shortcuts).  
Dedicated Digital Teletext channels  
1. If the TV is not already in Digital mode, press the DIGITAL/  
button on the remote control. Press  
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the numbered buttons on the remote control to select a dedicated Teletext channel number. To find  
out the channel number of a dedicated Digital Teletext channel, use the ‘Channel Index menu’.  
(Please refer to ’The Channel Index menu’ section of this instruction manual.)  
2. Once the Teletext channel is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to access the required  
information.  
Note: On some pages the TV programme is also displayed. Instructions on-screen will tell you how to change the  
displayed programme.  
3. If when viewing the Teletext pages, you are requested to select ‘OK’ or ‘Cancel’, press the OK button  
for ‘OK’ and the  
button for ‘Cancel’.  
4. When you have finished viewing Teletext, press the  
button to exit.  
Selecting Teletext from other Digital channels  
Normal Teletext services may also be available on other Digital channels. Sometimes this is indicated by  
a small symbol or text display on your TV screen, superimposed on the channel you are watching.  
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information.  
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2. Alternatively, you may be requested to use the numbered and coloured buttons on your remote  
control to display the various pages of text information. If when viewing the teletext pages, you are  
requested to select ‘OK’ or ‘Cancel’, press the OK button for ‘OK’ and the  
button for ‘Cancel’.  
3. Once the text information is displayed on screen, use the V, v, B or b buttons, the coloured buttons  
and/or the numbered buttons to access the chosen information.  
4. When you have finished viewing Teletext, press the  
channel.  
button and then select an alternative Digital  
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Teletext (Analogue)  
Most analogue TV channels broadcast a Teletext service. The index page (usually page 100) provides  
information on how to use the service. Please ensure you are receiving a good signal, or some Teletext  
errors may occur.  
Switching Teletext on and off  
1. If the TV is not already in analogue mode, press the DIGITAL/  
button on the remote control.  
Select the analogue TV channel which carries the Teletext service you want to view.  
2. Press the  
button to enter Teletext mode, then using the numbered buttons on the remote control,  
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to view the previous or next page. After a short time it will appear on screen.  
or  
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3. Enter more 3 digit page numbers as required.  
4. Press the DIGITAL/  
button to exit Teletext.  
How to use Teletext features  
Feature  
How to use  
button to hold the page  
Hold  
Some pages contain sub-pages which Press the  
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follow on automatically. This feature currently being displayed. Press again to cancel.  
allows you hold the current page until  
you are ready to proceed.  
Reveal  
Mix  
Some Teletext pages contain hidden Press the  
information (e.g. for a quiz). information. Press again to cancel.  
button to reveal the hidden  
This feature allows to In Teletext mode, press the  
you  
button to  
superimpose Teletext on to the TV superimpose Teletext on to the TV screen. Press  
screen. the button again to exit Teletext.  
Fastext Fastext allows you to access pages Press the corresponding coloured button on the  
quickly and easily. When Fastext is remote control to access the required page.  
available, four coloured items appear  
at the bottom of the screen.  
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The Digital EPG menu  
The EPG menu (Electronic Programme Guide) provides you with a quick and easy way to:-  
a) View a complete list of the programmes available.  
b) Obtain a preview of the programmes currently being broadcast.  
c) Reduce the size of the list by selecting a category of programme, e.g. Sports or Movies.  
d) Record programmes.  
1. The EPG menu is only available when watching Digital channels. If the TV is not already in Digital  
mode, press the DIGITAL/  
button on the remote control. Press the  
button on the remote  
control to display the EPG menu screen. This screen consists of an information window, a preview  
window, a 2 hour timer bar (divided into 30 minute intervals) and a 5 channel programme list  
covering the 2 hour period.  
2. Press the V or v buttons to move the coloured cursor bar up or down the programme list and the b or  
B buttons to move left and right. If you press the b button once more after highlighting the last  
programme on the right, the programmes scheduled for the next 2 hour period are displayed.  
As each programme is highlighted, a brief description of the programme appears in the event  
information box at the top left of the screen.  
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If you do not wish to select a programme from the 5 channels listed, press the GREEN button to  
display the next 5 channels or RED button to display the previous 5 channels.  
3. If a programme you highlight is currently being broadcast, press the OK button to obtain a preview in  
the preview window. If you have previously set a viewing age limit in the ‘Digital Setting’ menu, and  
the programme exceeds that age limit, you will be asked to enter your PIN code before the preview is  
allowed.  
4. When the programme in the preview screen is the one you wish to watch, press the OK button to exit  
the EPG menu and view the programme at full size.  
The Category pop-up list  
The ‘Category’ pop-up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing from different  
categories of programmes. For example, select the ‘News’ option from the ‘Category’ pop-up list to  
display programme information only for News channels.  
1. With the EPG menu on screen, press the YELLOW button to display the ‘Category’ pop-up list.  
2. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the category you want, then press the OK button. The EPG  
programme list will now only contain programmes of the type selected.  
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from the Favourite list, please refer to ‘The Channel Index menu’ section of this instruction manual.  
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To select a programme for recording or timed display  
1. With the EPG menu on screen, press the V, v, B or b buttons to highlight a programme in the EPG  
menu that you wish to record, then press the OK button. The Timer screen appears.  
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2. Press the RED button and your VCR will automatically record the selected programme when it starts  
(only if your VCR has Smartlink facility), or press the GREEN button if you wish the programme to  
appear on your TV screen when transmission begins.  
Notes: If you do not have a Smartlink VCR, a message appears on screen to inform you. Press the RED button to  
store the programme settings on the TV, then set the timer recording function on your VCR to correspond with  
the programme you have stored for recording.  
When a programme has been stored for recording, a solid bar appears in the EPG display directly under the  
timer bar. This solid bar shows you the amount of time allocated to a recording, and reminds you that you are  
unable to record any other programmes during that period of time.  
To set the Manual Timer  
1. With the EPG menu on screen, press the BLUE button to display the Timer List menu. If your VCR  
does not have Smartlink a message will be displayed reminding you to set your VCR timer. Press the  
RED button to display the ‘Manual Timer Record’ menu.  
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2. Press the V or v buttons to select the correct date. Press the b button to highlight the start time.  
3. Press the V or v buttons to select the start time. Press the b button to highlight the stop time.  
4. Press the V or v buttons to select the stop time. Press the b button to highlight the programme.  
5. Press the V or v buttons to select the programme. Press the OK button to store. The Timer List  
menu is displayed. The event is now set to the Timer List. Press the YELLOW button to delete the  
timed event or press the BLUE button to return to the main EPG screen.  
6. Press the RED button and repeat steps 2 to 5 if you wish to store further programmes for recording.  
7. Press the  
button to return to normal TV operation.  
8. Set the timer recording function on your VCR to switch on and off to correspond with the  
programmes you have stored for recording.  
Note: Once a programme has started recording, do not switch channels or the recording will be cancelled.  
To cancel a previously set event  
1. With the EPG menu on screen, press the BLUE button to display the Timer List.  
2. Press the V, v, B or b buttons to highlight the programme/event you wish to cancel.  
3. Press the YELLOW button to cancel the programme/event.  
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The Digital INFO display  
This menu gives you information on the programmes currently being shown aswell as the those  
programmes which are on next.  
1. With the TV in Digital mode, press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO  
display’ screen.  
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2. Press the b button to obtain a brief description of the next programme in the schedule. If the  
programme box is blank, there is no information currently available. To return to the starting point,  
press the B button repeatedly until the description for the current programme reappears.  
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button on the remote control at any time to exit the ‘Digital INFO display’.  
Note: To change channels while the ‘Digital INFO display’ is on screen, press the relevant numbered buttons on the  
remote control.  
Using other INFO menu features  
Subtitles  
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This feature will place Digital subtitles on the screen (similar to selecting p.888 in analogue Teletext  
mode).  
With the ‘Digital INFO display’ on the TV screen, press the RED button to access the ‘Subtitles’ pop-up  
menu. Press the V or v button to highlight the language required then press OK to select.  
To remove subtitles from the TV screen, access the ‘Subtitles’ pop-up menu and select ‘Off’.  
Audio  
This feature allows you to listen to the broadcast in different languages*.  
With the ‘Digital INFO display’ on the TV screen, press the GREEN button to access the ‘Audio’ pop-up  
menu. Press the V or v button to highlight the language required then press OK to select.  
Note: *Only when the programme is broadcast in multiple languages.  
REC/Timer  
If you highlight a current programme, the REC feature allows you to automatically set your VCR to record  
the selected programme**.  
With the ‘Digital INFO display’ on the TV screen, press the YELLOW button to access the ‘REC’ pop-up  
menu. If your VCR does not have Smartlink a message is displayed reminding you to manually set your  
VCR. Press the RED button to continue or press the BLUE button to return to the INFO display.  
If you highlight a future programme, the Timer feature allows you to automatically set your VCR to record  
the selected programme, or have the TV switch to the correct channel automatically when the selected  
programme starts.  
Press the RED button and your VCR will automatically record the selected programme when it starts (only  
if your VCR has Smartlink facility), or press the GREEN button if you wish the programme to appear on  
your TV screen when transmission begins.  
Notes: **Only for Smartlink VCRs  
Do not switch off theTV once a programme has been set to record. If you do not wish to view the programme  
being recorded, press the TV  
button on the remote control to switch the TV into standby mode.  
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When a programme has been set to record and the TV is in standby mode the standby indicator on the front  
of the TV will flash green periodically to inform you that a programme has been set to record.  
Do not change channels or switch the TV to analogue mode once a programme has started recording or the  
recording will be cancelled.  
Set-up  
With the ‘Digital INFO display’ on the TV screen, press the BLUE button to access the ‘Main Menu’. The  
‘Main Menu’ is explained on the following pages.  
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The Main Menu  
The ‘Main Menu’ contains several features that will allow you to customise the Digital side of your TV.  
The ‘Main Menu’ is only available when watching Digital channels. If the TV is not already in Digital mode,  
press the DIGITAL/  
button on the remote control.  
Favourite programme  
This feature allows you to store your favourite channels in a list for quick access.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Favourite Programme’ then press the OK button to display the  
‘Favourite Programme Set’ menu.  
3. Press the V or v button to scroll through the list until the channel you wish to store as a favourite is  
highlighted. If you do not wish to select one of these channels as a favourite, press the RED or  
GREEN button to display the previous or next 5 channels in the list.  
4. When you have found and highlighted a programme you want to register as a favourite, press the OK  
button. A tick appears alongside that programme in the display. If you wish to cancel your selection,  
press the OK button again.  
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5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store other programmes as favourites, then press the BLUE button to return  
to the main menu.  
6. Press the YELLOW button on the remote control if you wish to delete (clear) all Favourite settings  
while in the ‘Favourite programme’ menu.  
7. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from the TV  
screen.  
Wallpaper  
This feature allows you customise the background pattern of the Digital menus.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Wallpaper’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Wallpaper’  
menu.  
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3. Press the V or v button to select your choice of wall paper followed by the OK button to store.  
4. Press the BLUE button to return to the main menu.  
5. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from the TV  
screen.  
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Parental Control  
This feature allows you to set an age limit for programmes on the TV. If any films or programmes classed  
above the age limit you have set are broadcast, you will be requested to enter your PIN code before  
viewing is allowed.  
In order to use the ‘Parental Control’ feature you must first set your PIN code.  
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1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Parental Control’ then press the OK button to display the  
‘Parental Control’ menu.  
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3. Press the RED button to display the PIN entry box on screen.  
4. Using the numbered buttons on the remote control, enter a 4-digit number of your choice. As you  
enter each digit it will be represented by a * in the PIN entry box. Enter the code again to confirm.  
Note: This will be your PIN number for the future - please use a number you can easily remember.  
5. Press the OK button to confirm your PIN code.  
6. Press the BLUE button to return to the ‘Detail Set-up’ menu.  
7. Press the BLUE button to return to the ‘Main menu’.  
Follow Steps 2-5 of the instructions below:  
If you have already set a PIN code:  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Parental Control’ then press the OK button to display the  
‘Parental Control’ menu.  
3. Using the numbered buttons on the remote control, enter your 4-digit PIN code. As you enter each  
digit it will be represented by a * in the PIN entry box. Press the OK button to confirm your PIN code.  
4. With the ‘Age’ box highlighted, press the V or v button to set the age limit you desire then press the  
OK button to confirm your setting.  
5. Press the BLUE button to return to the ‘Detail Set-up menu’.  
6. Press the BLUE button to return to the ‘Main menu’.  
7. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from the TV  
screen.  
Auto Tuning  
This feature allows you to automatically re-tune all available Digital channels.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO menu’. Press the BLUE button  
to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Auto Tuning’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Auto  
Tuning’ menu.  
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3. Press the RED button to begin tuning in all available Digital channels.  
Note: If you wish to cancel the ‘Auto Tuning’ process, press the BLUE button.  
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Detail Set-up  
The ‘Detail Set-up’ menu allows you to further customise your TV with the following features:  
Manual Tuning  
This feature allows you to select a channel number from the displayed list and change the digital services  
of that channel.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Detail Set-up’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Detail  
Set-up’ menu.  
3. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Manual Tuning’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Manual  
Tuning’ menu.  
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4. Press the V or v button to highlight the chosen channel number for your new channel. If you do not  
wish to select any of the programme numbers listed, press the RED or GREEN button to display the  
previous or next 5 programme numbers on the list.  
5. With your channel number highlighted, press the OK button to display the ‘Manual Programme  
Search’ screen.  
6. Press the V or v button if you wish to change the channel number, then press the b button to make  
the select search box active.  
7. Press the V or v button to begin the search process. The words ‘Searching Down’ or ‘Searching Up’  
appear in the select search box to indicate that the TV is searching. If no Digital services are found  
on the channel you have chosen, the channel number changes up or down automatically and the  
search continues. When all services allocated to the selected channel have been found, the service  
selection screen is displayed.  
8. Press the V or v button to find and highlight the service you wish to allocate to the channel number  
selected in Step 4, then press the OK button to display the channel selection screen.  
9. Repeat Steps 4 to 8 if you wish to manually add more channels to your TV.  
10. Press the BLUE button on the remote control three times to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from  
the TV screen.  
PIN Code  
This feature allows you to set a 4-digit PIN code.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Detail Set-up’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Detail  
Set-up’ menu.  
3. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘PIN Code’ then press the OK button to display the ‘PIN Code’  
menu.  
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4. Enter your PIN code using the numbered buttons on the remote control. If you enter a wrong number,  
press the RED button to clear and start again.  
5. Once you have entered a 4-digit code a cursor will appear in the second PIN Code box. Enter your  
new PIN code once again as confirmation. Press the OK button to confirm.  
6. When both PIN codes match, a message appears to inform you that your new PIN code has been  
accepted. This is the PIN code you must use in future.  
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7. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from the TV  
screen.  
Note: If you have forgotten your PIN code, please use 9999. This PIN code will always be accepted.  
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Software Download  
Periodically Sony issues updates for the software that controls your TV. This feature allows you to  
automatically receive updates free through your existing aerial.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Detail Set-up’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Detail  
Set-up’ menu.  
3. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Software Download’ then press the OK button to display the  
‘Software Download’ menu.  
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4. Press the V or v button to change the ‘Current Setting’. If you wish to receive downloads, the  
‘Current Setting’ should be set to ‘On’. If you do not wish to receive downloads, the ‘Current Setting’  
should be set to ‘Off’.  
5. Press the OK button to confirm.  
6. Press the BLUE button to return to the Main menu.  
7. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from the TV  
screen.  
System Information  
This is an information screen only. It tells you the current version of the software in your TV together with  
the signal strength, as indicated by the coloured bar in the display.  
1. Press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO display’. Press the BLUE  
button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
2. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Detail Set-up’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Detail  
Set-up’ menu.  
3. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘System Information’ then press the OK button to display the  
‘System Information’ menu.  
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4. Press the BLUE button to return to the Main menu.  
5. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the ‘Digital INFO display’ from the TV  
screen.  
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CAM Set-up  
This feature allows you to access a pay per view service once you have obtained a Conditional Access  
Module (CAM) and a viewing card. Please contact your nearest pay-per-view supplier for details.  
1. Switch off the TV and unplug from the mains.  
2. Insert the CAM into the  
when inserting.  
socket on the rear of the TV as shown. Take care not to damage the CAM  
Always switch the TV OFF before inserting or removing the CAM.  
Rear of TV  
Viewing card  
and CAM  
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3. Insert your viewing card into the CAM.  
4. Connect the TV to the mains and switch on.  
5. With the TV in Digital mode, press the  
button on the remote control to display the ‘Digital INFO  
display’. Press the BLUE button to display the ‘Main Menu’.  
6. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘Detail Set-up’ then press the OK button to display the ‘Detail  
Set-up’ menu.  
7. Press the V or v button to highlight ‘CAM Set-up’, then press the OK button to display the CAM set  
up menu.  
For further information regarding the CAM and services available, please contact your nearest  
pay-per-view supplier.  
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The TV menu system  
This TV contains a menu system which is based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays. These  
displays will help you to get the most from your TV, helping you to change the picture settings, sound  
settings and change the order of the TV channels.  
The Picture Adjustment menu  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu, then press the b button to enter the ‘Picture  
Adjustment’ menu.  
2. ‘Mode:’ is highlighted. Press the v or V button to highlight one of the options, then after pressing the  
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b button to activate the option press b and B or v and V buttons to adjust the setting.  
3. Press the OK button to store the new setting and repeat step 2 to adjust the other options.  
The Mode option has three settings for you to choose from:-  
Personal: This setting allows you to adjust the Brightness, Colour, Contrast and Sharpness*  
levels to suit your personal preference.  
Live:  
Movie:  
This is a fixed setting and is recommended for live broadcasts.  
This is a fixed setting and is recommended for watching films.  
4. Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
Notes: Highlight Reset and press OK only if you wish to return the picture to the factory preset levels.  
*Sharpness is adjustable in analogue mode only.  
The Sound Adjustment menu  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu, then press the v button to highlight the symbol.  
Now press the b button to enter the ‘Sound Adjustment’ menu.  
2. ‘Mode:’ is highlighted. Press the v or V button to highlight one of the options, then after pressing the  
b button to activate the option press b and B or v and V buttons to adjust the setting.  
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3. Press the OK button to store the new setting and repeat step 2 to adjust the other options.  
The Mode option has four settings for you to choose from:-  
Personal: This setting allows you to adjust all the available options in the ‘Sound adjustment’  
menu to suit your personal preference.  
Rock:  
Pop:  
Jazz:  
This is a fixed setting and is recommended for rock soundtracks.  
This is a fixed setting and is recommended for pop soundtracks.  
This is a fixed setting and is recommended for jazz soundtracks.  
Note: ‘Treble’ and ‘Bass’ settings can only be altered when the ‘Mode’ option is set to Personal.  
4. When ‘Detail Adjustment’ is highlighted, press the b button to display the ‘Detail Adjustment’ sub  
menu. This menu gives you a further three options to choose from.  
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5. Highlight and activate one of the options using the v and b buttons, then press the v or V buttons to  
set the option to On or Off. See the table below for an explanation of each option and their effects.  
6. Press the OK button to store the new setting, then repeat step 5 to alter the other options.  
7. Press MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
Dolby* Virtual  
Auto Volume  
When set to ‘On’, the TV simulates the effects of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.  
Note: If you connect headphones to this TV or if you set the ‘Auto Volume’ option to ‘On’,  
‘Dolby Virtual’ will automatically be set to Off.  
When set to ‘On’, the volume level will remain constant even if the broadcast level  
should change, i.e. during commercial breaks.  
Note: This option automatically sets itself to ‘Off’ when ‘Dolby Virtual’ is set to ‘On’.  
TV Speakers  
Set to ‘Off’ if you wish to connect an external amplifier to the audio output sockets on  
the rear of the TV.  
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Notes on the Sound Adjustment menu  
Highlight ‘Reset’ and press OK only if you wish to return the sound settings to their factory preset levels.  
When receiving a bilingual broadcast set the ‘Dual Sound’ option to ‘A’ for channel 1 sound, ‘B’ for channel 2 sound or ‘Mono’ if the mono  
channel is available for selection. When receiving a stereo broadcast the ‘Dual Sound’ option can be set to Stereo or Mono.  
This TV has been designed to create a Virtual Dolby Surround sound effect from a ‘Dolby Pro Logic Surround’ broadcast without the need for  
additional speakers. However, you can connect an external amplifier to this TV if desired (see ‘Connecting additional equipment’ section of  
this manual).  
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The Timer menu  
The ‘Sleep Timer’ allows you to select a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself  
into standby mode.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Use the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol.  
Press the b button twice to highlight ‘Off’ in the ‘SleepTimer’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to set the amount of time before the TV switches itself into standby. This  
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can be in 15 minute intervals up to a maximum of 4 hours.  
3. Press the OK button to store.  
4. Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation. One minute before the TV switches into  
standby, the time remaining is counted down on screen.  
Note: In analogue mode you can check the time remaining until standby by pressing the  
button. The time  
remaining is displayed in the bottom left corner of the TV screen.  
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Advanced Operation  
The Set Up menu  
The ‘Set Up’ menu contains many features that enable you to customise your TV. The following pages  
explain all of the features contained in the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
Auto Tuning  
The TV automatically tuned in all the available channels when you first installed the TV. Follow these  
instructions if you wish to re-install your TV at an alternative location or search for new channels that have  
been subsequently launched by broadcasters.  
1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V  
button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Auto Tuning’ then press the b button to confirm. The autotune  
prompt display appears on screen.  
O
K
3. Press the OK button to select ‘Yes’ and begin the autotune procedure.  
Whilst tuning is taking place, the search and store display appears on screen.  
When all available signals have been captured and stored, the display is removed and the TV returns  
to normal operation.  
Notes: You can cancel the tuning at any time by pressing the MENU button.  
Programme Sorting  
You can use this feature to change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on your TV.  
1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V  
button to highlight the symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Programme Sorting’ then press the b button to display the  
Programme Sorting menu on screen.  
O
K
3. Press the v or V button to highlight the channel you wish to move to a new position, then press the  
OK button.  
4. Press the v or V button to highlight the new channel number for your channel, then press the OK  
button.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move other channels if required, then press the MENU button to return to  
normal TV operation.  
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Advanced Operation  
Programme Labels  
This feature allows you to name an analogue channel using up to 5 characters (letters or numbers).  
1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V  
button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Programme Labels’, then press the b button to display the  
Programme Labels menu on screen.  
O
K
3. Press the v or V button to highlight the channel number that you wish to name, then press the b  
button until the first dash of the ‘Label’ column is highlighted.  
4. Press the v or V buttons until the letter or character you desire appears in the display (select ‘-’ to  
insert a blank space), then press the b button to confirm.  
5. Repeat step 4 to add other characters or letters until the name is complete, then press the OK button  
to store.  
6. Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
AV Preset  
The AV Preset feature allows you to assign a name to any equipment you connect to the sockets of this  
TV.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘AV Preset’ then press the b button to display the AV Preset  
menu on screen.  
O
K
3. Press the v or V buttons to highlight the socket that is connected to the equipment you wish to name  
(AV1 and AV2 represent the rear scart sockets whilst AV3 represents the side panel sockets), then  
press the b button to highlight the ‘Label’ column.  
4. There are 6 predefined labels for you to use or you can create your own name.  
a) To use one of the predefined labels, press the v or V buttons to chose from CABLE, SAT,  
VIDEO, DVD, CAM or GAME then press the OK button to store.  
b) To create your own name, select Edit, then press the b button to highlight the first dash or  
character in the display. Press the v or V buttons until the first letter or character you desire  
appears (select ‘-’ to insert a blank space) then press the b button to confirm.  
Select the remaining letters or characters in this way then press the OK button to store.  
5. Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
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Advanced Operation  
Manual tuning  
This feature allows you to manually add analogue channels one by one to your TV.  
1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V  
button to highlight the symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
TV  
/
/
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Manual Programme Preset’ then press the b button to display  
the ‘Manual Programme Preset’ menu on screen.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3. ‘Programme:’ is highlighted. Press b button to highlight the programme number, then press the v or  
V buttons until your new channel number for your channel appears on screen (if you are tuning in a  
VCR please select programme number ‘0’).  
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K
4. Press the B button, then press v button to highlight ‘Channel’. Press b button to highlight existing  
channel number, then using the numbered buttons, enter the channel number of the broadcast you  
want or your VCR’s channel number. If you do not know the channel number, press v or V buttons  
until the broadcast appears. Press the OK button twice to store.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select and store other channels, then press the MENU button to return to  
normal TV operation.  
Naming a channel  
This feature allows you to name an analogue channel using up to 5 characters (letters or numbers).  
1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V  
button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Manual Programme Preset’ then press the b button to display  
the ‘Manual Programme Preset menu’ on screen.  
3. ‘Programme:’ is highlighted. Press b button to highlight the channel number, then press the v or V  
buttons until the channel number you wish to name appears.  
4. Press the B button, then press v button to highlight ‘Label’. Press b button to enter label column,  
then press the v or V buttons until the first letter or character you desire appears (select ‘-’ to insert  
a blank space). Press b button to confirm your choice.  
Select the remaining letters or characters this way, then press the OK button twice to store.  
O
K
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to name other channels, then press MENU button to return to normal TV  
operation.  
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Fine tuning  
Normally, fine tuning is performed automatically. However, you can adjust it manually if you feel a slight  
tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.  
1. Select the analogue channel you wish to fine tune.  
2. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Pressing the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
3. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Manual Programme Preset’ then press the b button to display  
the ‘Manual Programme Preset menu’ on screen.  
4. Press the v button to highlight AFT, then after pressing the b button to confirm, press the v or V  
button to adjust the fine tuning. The tuning adjustment range is from -15 to +15.  
O
K
5. Press the OK button twice to store, then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
Skipping a channel  
This feature allows you to skip unused analogue channel positions when selecting channels with the  
PROG +/- buttons. However, you can still select a skipped channel by using the numbered buttons on the  
remote control.  
1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V  
button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Manual Programme Preset’ then press the b button to display  
the ‘Manual Programme Preset menu’ on screen.  
3. ‘Programme:’ is highlighted. Press b button to highlight the channel number, then press the v or V  
buttons until the channel number you wish to skip appears.  
4. Press the B button, then press v button to highlight ‘Skip’. Press b button to enter the skip column,  
then press the v or V button to set to ‘Yes’. Press OK button twice to store.  
O
K
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to skip other channels then press MENU to return to normal TV.  
Note: To cancel this function, repeat procedure and change ‘Yes’ to ‘No’ in step 3.  
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Noise Reduction  
Sometimes a weak signal can produce a snowy picture (called picture noise). The ‘Noise Reduction’  
feature can help to reduce this effect.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Detail Set Up’ then press the b button to display the ‘Detail Set  
Up menu’ on screen.  
3. Press the v button to highlight ‘Noise Reduction’ then after pressing the b button to confirm, press  
the v or V button to set to ‘AUTO’.  
O
K
4. Press the OK button to store, then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
Note: To cancel this function, repeat procedure and change ‘AUTO’ to ‘Off’ in Step 3.  
AV2 Output  
s
This feature allows you to set which signal source is output from the AV2 scart socket (labelled  
)
2/  
on the rear of the TV. If you connect a VCR to this socket, you can record from external equipment  
connected to the other sockets of the TV.  
Note: If your VCR supports Smartlink this procedure is not necessary.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Detail Set Up’ then press the b button to display the ‘Detail Set  
Up menu’ on screen.  
3. Press the v button to highlight ‘AV2 Output’ then after pressing b button to confirm, press the v or V  
button to choose which type of signal you want to output from the AV2 socket (see table below).  
O
K
TV  
Outputs the TV broadcast you are watching.  
AUTO  
YC3  
AV3  
AV1  
The output signal will be whatever is being viewed on the TV.  
s
Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  
Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  
Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  
socket on the concealed side panel.  
socket on the concealed side panel.  
3
socket on the rear of the TV.  
1/  
Note: If you connect a decoder to the AV2 scart or to a VCR connected to the AV2 scart, please set the ‘AV2 Output’  
to ‘TV’ or ‘AUTO’ to enable correct unscrambling.  
4. Press the OK button to choice of signal.  
5. Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
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RGB Centring  
The ‘RGB Centring’ feature allows you to adjust the horizontal picture position of RGB equipment  
connected to the AV1 scart socket (e.g. PlayStation).  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Detail Set Up’ then press the b button to display the ‘Detail Set  
Up menu’ on screen.  
3. Press the v button to highlight ‘RGB Centring’ then after pressing b button to confirm, press the v or  
V button until the centre of the picture is at the centre of the TV screen. The adjustment scale ranges  
from -10 to +10.  
O
K
4. Press OK button to store, then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
Note: If there is no equipment attached to the AV1 scart socket on the rear of the TV, the ‘RGB Centring’ option will  
not be available in the menu system.  
Picture Rotation  
Due to the Earth’s natural magnetism the picture might slant slightly. The ‘Picture Rotation’ feature allows  
you to cancel out any such effect.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the  
symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’ menu.  
2. Press the v or V buttons to highlight ‘Detail Set Up’ then press the b button to display the ‘Detail Set  
Up menu’ on screen.  
3. Press the v button to highlight ‘Picture Rotation’ then after pressing b button to confirm, press the v  
or V button to correct any picture slant. The adjustment scale ranges from -5 to +5.  
O
K
4. Press the OK button to store, then press MENU button to return to normal TV operation.  
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Additional Information  
Connecting additional equipment  
You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to the rear of the TV as shown in the following illustration.  
Rear of TV  
A
B
VCR  
C
D
Modem  
DVD  
PlayStation  
Note: Connecting cables are not supplied.  
Hi-Fi  
1. Connect your equipment as shown in the above illustration.  
2. Press the button on the remote control until the correct symbol for your equipment appears  
/
on the TV screen (see table below).  
On Screen Symbol  
Input Signals  
For Audio/Video equipment connected to socket B.  
1
1
For RGB equipment connected to socket B.  
(Note: the on screen symbol will only appear if equipment is connected to the socket)  
For Audio/Video equipment connected to socket A.  
2
s 2  
For S-VHS equipment connected to socket A.  
Note: To record and playback digital programmes you must connect your VCR to the A socket using a scart lead.  
3. Switch on the connected equipment. The picture from this equipment (if any) will appear on the TV  
screen.  
4. Press the DIGITAL/  
button to return to normal TV operation.  
Connecting a Smartlink VCR  
Smartlink is a direct link between the TV and VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please refer your  
VCR instruction manual. Ensure that your Smartlink VCR is connected to the A socket, using a fully-  
wired 21-pin Scart lead.  
Connecting to external audio equipment  
Connect your Hi-Fi system to the C sockets if you wish to amplify the sound from the TV. If you use this  
facility, you will need to enter the ‘Detail Adjustment’ menu and set the ‘TV Speakers’ option to ‘Off’. You  
can still adjust the audio level using the volume buttons  
on the remote control.  
If you want to enjoy the ‘Virtual Dolby’ effect through your Hi-Fi, place the left and right speakers each  
side of the TV. For best results, try and leave a space of 50cm between the speakers and the TV. Enter  
the ‘Detail Adjustment’ menu and set the ‘Dolby Virtual’ option to ‘On’.  
Connecting a Modem  
Connect your Modem to the D socket and your telephone socket.  
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Connecting additional equipment  
The following instructions explain how to connect equipment such as camcorders to the side control panel of the TV. Press the  
side door flap to reveal the control panel.  
P
-
+
S-VHS/Hi8  
camcorder  
E
s
8mm/Hi8  
camcorder  
3
G
F
MONO  
L/G/S/I  
3
R/D/D/D  
H
Notes: Connecting cables are not supplied.  
1. Connect your equipment as shown in the above illustration.  
2. Press the button on the remote control until the correct symbol for your equipment appears  
/
on the TV screen (see table below).  
On screen symbol  
Input signals  
For Audio/Video equipment connected to sockets F and G.  
3
s 3  
For S-VHS equipment connected tosockets E and F.  
3. Switch on the connected equipment. The picture from this equipment (if any) will appear on the TV  
screen.  
4. Press the DIGITAL/  
button to return to normal TV operation.  
Note: To avoid picture distortion do not connect equipment to the E and G sockets at the same time.  
Connecting headphones  
Connect your headphones to H socket. The TV speakers are automatically muted when headphones  
are connected.  
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Remote control of connected equipment  
This remote control can operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those made by other  
manufacturers. The following instructions will guide you through the set up procedure.  
1. Find the 3 digit code for your brand from the list below.  
2. Press the Media Select button on the remote control until either the green VCR light is illuminated  
OR the green DVD light is illuminated.  
3. Whilst the required green light is illuminated, press and hold down the YELLOW button for  
approximately 6 seconds, until the light starts to flash.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4. Use the numbered buttons to enter the 3 digit code for your DVD or VCR. Once a correct number has  
been entered, all three green lights will illuminate momentarily.  
5. Turn on your DVD or VCR and check that the remote control operates the main functions. If not,  
repeat steps 2 - 4 and enter the next 3 digit code allocated to your brand of VCR or DVD.  
6. When you wish to use the remote control to operate the TV again, press the Media Select button  
until the TV green light illuminates. Don’t forget to select VCR or DVD using the Media Select button  
every time you wish to operate that equipment with this remote control.  
Note: The brand codes you set may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced immediately. Should this happen, use  
the above procedure to re-enter the code. A small label has been attached to the inside of the battery cover  
for you to make a note of your brand codes. Not all brands and models of DVDs or VCRs are covered in this  
list, however, Sony will endeavour to update the software periodically. Please refer to the code table provided  
with your remote control.  
VCR Brand List  
DVD Brand List  
Brand  
Code  
Brand  
SONY  
AIWA  
Code  
SONY (VHS) 301, 302, 303, 309  
SONY (BETA) 303, 307, 310  
SONY (DVD) 304, 305, 306  
001  
021  
DENON  
018, 027, 020, 002  
AIWA  
AKAI  
325, 331, 351  
326, 329, 330  
GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003  
HITACHI  
JVC  
025, 026, 015, 004  
006, 017  
DAEWOO 342, 343  
GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351 KENWOOD 008  
HITACHI  
JVC  
327, 333, 334  
LG  
015, 014  
314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353,  
354, 348, 349  
LOEWE  
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003  
LG  
332, 338  
MATSUI  
ONKYO  
013, 016  
022  
LOEWE  
MATSUI  
ORION  
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351  
356, 357  
328  
PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002  
PHILIPS  
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003  
PANASONIC 321, 323  
PIONEER 004  
PHILIPS  
311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, SAMSUNG 11, 14  
358, 359  
SAMSUNG 339, 340, 341, 345  
SANYO  
SHARP  
007  
SANYO  
SHARP  
335, 336  
324  
019, 027  
THOMSON 012  
THOMSON 319, 350  
TOSHIBA 337  
TOSHIBA 003  
YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002  
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Specifications  
TV System  
I/DVB-T  
Weight  
KD-28DX40: Approx. 47kg  
KD-32DX40: Approx. 65kg  
Colour System  
PAL  
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)  
MPEG-2 MP@ML  
Rear Terminals  
21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard)  
including audio/video input, RGB input,  
TV audio/video output.  
21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard)  
including audio/video input, S-video input,  
selectable audio/video output.  
Audio outputs - phono jacks  
Modem connection  
1/  
Channel Coverage  
UHF:B21-B69  
s
2/  
Picture Tube  
KD-28DX40: FD Trinitron WIDE Approx. 71cm (28inches)  
KD-32DX40: FD Trinitron WIDE Approx. 82cm (32 inches)  
MODEM  
1
2
RF In (Digital)  
RF In (Analogue)  
RF Out  
Sound Output  
Conditional Access Module (CAM) socket  
Left/Right:  
2x14W (music power)  
2x7W (RMS)  
Concealed Side Terminals  
Video input - phono jack  
Audio inputs - phono jacks  
S video input - 4 pin DIN  
Power Consumption  
KD-28DX40: 112W  
KD-32DX40: 111W  
3
3
s
Headphones jack - minijack stereo  
Dimensions (w x h x d)  
Accessories Supplied  
RM-933 remote control (1)  
RF Loopthrough Cable (1)  
IEC designated size AA battery (2)  
KD-28DX40:  
KD-32DX40:  
Approx. 796 x 518 x 522mm  
Approx. 883 x 567 x 562mm  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Troubleshooting  
Here are some simple soloutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.  
Problem  
Cause  
No picture, no sound.  
•
•
•
•
•
•
Power off.  
TV in standby.  
Aerial disconnected.  
Picture preset level adjustment.  
No digital transmissions in your area.  
No digital transmissions from the transmitter you are  
currently using.  
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound.  
No Digital channels after tuning.  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Weak signal.  
Unsuitable aerial.  
Some channels are blank.  
Scrambled/subscription-only channel.  
Programme used only for data (no picture or sound).  
Programme not being transmitted.  
Digital mode Timer Record active (regular flash).  
Fault (irregular flash).  
Volume control.  
TV speakers turned off.  
Headphones are connected.  
Wrong external mode selected on an RGB video source.  
Colour level setting.  
Standby indicator flashing.  
Good Picture, no sound.  
Poor picture quality.  
No colour on colour programmes.  
Remote control does not function.  
Batteries low. Media Selector set to wrong mode for the  
equipment in use.  
Distorted picture when changing programmes or selecting  
Teletext.  
•
Inputs from external equipment not switched off.  
Cause  
Solution  
TV in standby.  
•
•
•
Plug in the TV.  
Press the button on the front of the TV.  
If the indicator is on press the  
button on the remote control.  
Check the aerial connection.  
button or a numbered  
/
Aerial disconnected.  
Picture level adjustment.  
•
•
Select  
brightness, picture and colour balance levels.  
Contact local installer to find out when digital  
on the TV menu system then adjust the  
No Digital transmissions in your area.  
•
•
•
a
transmissions begin in your area.  
Contact a local installer to find out at which transmitter  
you should be pointing your aerial.  
Change your aerial to cover the channels used by digital  
programmes. (Contact a local installer)  
No Digital transmissions from the transmitter you are currently  
using.  
Unsuitable aerial.  
Weak signal.  
•
•
Ensure aerial is correctly aligned to transmitter.  
Ensure aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through  
other equipment).  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.  
Subscribe to pay-per-view broadcaster.  
See ‘Skipping a programme’ section of this manual.  
See ‘Programme Sorting’ section of this manual.  
Do not open the cabinet, refer to qualified personnel.  
Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre.  
Scrambled/subscription-only channel.  
Programme information without picture or sound.  
Fault.  
Volume control.  
TV speakers turned off  
Press the  
+ button on the remote control.  
Refer to ‘The Sound menu’ section in this manual  
If is displayed on the screen, press the button on the  
remote control.  
•
•
Disconnect headphones.  
Wrong external mode selected.  
Colour level setting.  
Press the  
button repeatedly until the RGB symbol  
is  
displayed on screen.  
•
Select  
on the TV menu system then adjust the colour  
setting.  
•
•
If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified  
personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital HelpLine on 0870 600 1717.  
NEVER open the casing yourself.  
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Index  
4:3 mode 11  
14:9 mode 11  
G, H, I, J, K  
S
Headphones, connecting 31  
Hi-Fi, connecting 30  
INFO display 16  
Safety Information 2  
Screen format,  
A
automatic 11  
manual 11  
Aerial, connecting 5  
Accessories, supplied 4  
Analogue mode, selecting 9  
Audio 16  
Jazz mode 22  
Selecting,  
analogue mode 9  
Digital mode 9  
L, M, N  
Lifting instructions Back cover  
Live mode 22  
Main Menu (Digital) 17  
Manual Programme Preset menu 26  
Manual timer 15  
Audio Adjustment menu 24  
Auto Format 11  
Auto tuning (analogue) 6, 24  
Auto tuning (Digital) 18  
Auto volume 23  
Set Up menu,  
analogue 24  
Digital 17  
Sharpness, adjusting 22  
Skipping a programme 27  
Sleep timer 23  
Smart mode 11  
Software Download 20  
Sound Adjustment menu 22  
Specifications 33  
Stand 1  
Manual tuning,  
AV2 Output 28  
AV Preset 25  
analogue 26  
Digital 19  
Media Select button 7, 32  
Movie mode 22  
Moving the TV 1  
B
Batteries,  
inserting into the remote control 4  
Brightness, adjusting 22  
Buttons,  
Naming a programme 26  
Noise Reduction 28  
Subtitles 16  
Supplied accessories 4  
Switching on the TV 5  
System Information 20  
overview of the remote control 7  
overview of the TV buttons 8  
O
On/Off button 5  
Overview,  
C
T
of remote control 7  
of the TV set buttons 8  
CAM Set-up 21  
Table of contents 3  
Teletext,  
Camcorder, connecting 31  
Category pop-up list 10, 14  
Channel Index menu 9  
Channels, changing 9  
Colour, adjusting 22  
Configuring, the remote control 32  
Connecting,  
analogue 13  
Digital 12  
P, Q  
Parental control 18  
Personal mode,  
picture 22  
Timed display 15  
Timer,  
cancelling 15  
setting manually 15  
Tuning,  
automatically 6  
manually (analogue) 26  
manually (Digital) 19  
Troubleshooting 34  
TV buttons,  
sound 22  
Picture Adjustment menu 22  
Picture Rotation 29  
PIN Code 19  
Playstation, connecting 30  
Plug, wiring Inside Cover (Front)  
Pop mode 22  
an aerial 5  
a Camcorder 31  
a DVD 30  
a Hi-Fi 30  
a PlayStation 30  
a Smartlink VCR 30  
a VCR 5, 30  
audio equipment 30  
headphones 31  
Programme Index table, 9  
Programme,  
overview 8  
TV menu system 22  
TV speakers 23  
labels 25  
naming 26  
Sorting 24  
Skipping 27  
Contrast, adjusting 22  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Video input button 7, 8  
Video, watching 6  
Volume,  
D
Dedicated Digital Teletext channels 12  
Detail Set-up menu 19  
Digital EPG menu 14  
Digital INFO display 16  
Digital mode, selecting 9  
Digital Teletext 12  
R
Record 16  
adjusting 7, 8  
Recording, automatically 15  
Remote control,  
overview 7  
controlling other equipment 32  
Resetting,  
Wall Paper 17  
Wide mode 11  
Widescreen, watching 11  
Zoom mode 11  
Dolby Virtual 23  
DVD, connecting 30  
picture settings 22  
sound settings 23  
RGB Centring 29  
Rock mode 22  
E, F  
EPG menu 14  
Fastext 13  
Favourite programme 10, 17  
Fine tuning 27  
Rotation, picture 29  
Fuse, replacing Inside Cover (Front)  
Additional Information 35  
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KD-28DX40U KD-32DX40U  
Lifting Instructions  
Sony strongly recommends that this TV should not be lifted by less than two people.  
When lifting, always grip the TV as shown below.  
Always assume the correct posture when lifting.  
Take care not to trap your fingers when placing the TV on a flat surface or stand.  
Trinitron  
Recyclable  
Sony Corporation Printed in UK  
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