LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx
KDL-46V4000/46V42xx
KDL-40V4000/40V42xx
KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx
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Table of Contents
Safety Information............................................................................................................................ 9
Precautions..................................................................................................................................... 10
Using BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI)....................................................................................... 24
Navigating through menus............................................................................................................ 25
: for digital channels only
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 9). Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the accessories
Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)
Stand (1) and screws (4)
Remote RM-ED013 (1)
2: Attaching the stand
(except for KDL-52V4000/
52V42xx)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.
To insert batteries into the remote
Push and lift the cover to open.
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• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).
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Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
DVD recorder) with HDMI
3: Connecting an aerial/Set
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD
recorder)
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
DVD recorder) with SCART
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
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4: Preventing the TV from
toppling over
5: Bundling the cables
6: Performing the initial
set-up
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2
3
Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,
not supplied) in the TV stand.
Install a machine screw (M5 × 12, not
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
Tie the wood screw and the machine
screw with a strong cord.
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If you want to change the order of
analogue channels, follow the steps in
If your TV cannot receive digital
broadcasts, the “Clock Set” menu appears
5
6
7
9
Select “Home”.
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Make sure that the aerial is connected.
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When you select “Cable”, we recommend
that you select “Quick Scan” for quick
tuning. Set “Frequency” and “Network
ID” according to the information supplied
from your cable provider. If no channel is
found using “Quick Scan”, try “Full
Scan”(though it may take some time).
For a list of compatible cable providers,
refer to the support web site:
DVBC/
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Adjusting the viewing angle
of the TV (except for KDL-
40U40xx)
This TV can be adjusted within the angles
shown below.
Detaching the Table-Top
Stand from the TV
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks
of the TV.
• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason
other than to wall-mount the TV.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx/46V4000/46V42xx/
40V4000/40V42xx
Top view
Front
KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx
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Ventilation
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Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.
Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount
bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Safety
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Information
Installed on the wall
30 cm
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below
in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or
injuries.
10 cm
10 cm
Installation
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The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains
socket.
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Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
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For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
Sony accessories, including:
Installed with stand
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx:
30 cm
–
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500
KDL-46V4000/46V42xx/40V4000/40V42xx/40S40xx/
40U40xx:
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
–
–
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500
TV stand SU-FL300M
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Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-mount bracket
when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied
screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length
when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting
hook.
Leave at least this space around the set.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-mount bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
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To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt
or dust:
–
Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,
or sideways.
8 mm - 12 mm
–
–
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or
items such as newspapers, etc.
–
Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount
bracket)
Air circulation is blocked.
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear of TV set
Transporting
Wall
Wall
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Before transporting the TV set,
disconnect all cables.
Two or three people are needed
to transport a large TV set.
When transporting the TV set
by hand, hold it as shown on
the right. Do not put stress on
the LCD panel.
Mains lead
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When lifting or moving the TV
set, hold it firmly from the
bottom.
When transporting the TV set,
do not subject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.
When transporting the TV set
for repairs or when moving,
pack it using the original
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
–
–
–
–
Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands.
Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only.
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your
safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.
Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before
working on or moving the TV set.
Be sure to hold the bottom of
the panel, not the front part.
Do not handle with dent
area.
Do not handle with the
transparent bottom part.
–
carton and packing material.
–
–
Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is
covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may
deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Notes
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Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
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Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The
core conductors may be exposed or broken.
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Do not modify the mains lead.
Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the
mains lead.
Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Precautions
Viewing the TV
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View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
LCD Screen
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Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may
be damaged.
If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.
This is not a malfunction.
Location:
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations,
near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
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Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may
enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near
flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the TV.
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Situation:
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or
with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during
lightning storms.
The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for
disposal.
Broken pieces:
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
s
Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may
break by the impact and cause serious injury.
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from
mains socket before cleaning.
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If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have
unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
When not in use
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To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
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If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and
safety reasons.
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As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV
set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect
the TV set completely.
However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
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When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table
stand.
For children
Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
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Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
Batteries
If the following problems occur...
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Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any
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Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and
new batteries.
of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
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Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please
consult your local authority.
When:
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Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill
liquid of any kind onto it.
Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place
subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
–
–
–
Mains lead is damaged.
Poor fitting of mains socket.
TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something
thrown at it.
–
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
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Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators
Remote control and TV controls
*
*
*
Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote
control.
* In TV menu, these buttons will work as F/f/G/g/
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• The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.
Button
Description
1 "/1 (TV
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby
mode.
standby)
2 1 (Power)
Press to turn the TV on or off.
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• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the
TV, then unplug the mains lead from the mains.
3 F/f/G/g/
Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.
Press
to select/confirm the highlighted item.
4 MENU
5 RETURN /
Press to return to the previous screen of the
displayed menu.
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6 PROG +/–/
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or
previous (–) channel.
/
In Analogue Text mode: Press to select the next
(
) or previous ( ) page.
7 2 +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
(Volume)
8 % (Mute)
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the
sound.
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV
without sound, press this button.
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/
(Input In TV mode: Press to display a list of equipment
connected to the TV (page 23).
In Analogue Text mode: Press to hold the current
page.
select/Text
hold)
0 TOOLS
Press to display a list that contains “PAP”
the “Device Control” menu to operate equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI.
The listed options vary depending on the input
source and screen format.
qa / (Text)
qs
/
(Info/
In digital mode: Displays details of the
programme currently being viewed.
Text reveal)
In analogue mode: Displays information such as
current channel number and screen format.
hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
qd GUIDE /
Press to display the Digital Electronic
(EPG)
qf
(Favourite) Press to display the Digital Favourite List that
qg Coloured
When the coloured buttons are available, an
operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the
operation guide to perform a selected operation
buttons
qh DIGITAL
Press to display the digital channel that was last
viewed.
qj ANALOG
Press to display the analogue channel that was
last viewed.
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qk Number
In TV mode: Press to select channels. For
channel numbers 10 and above, press the second
and third digits in quick succession.
In Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page
number.
buttons
ql
w;
wa
(Previous Press to return to the channel that was last viewed
(for more than five seconds).
channel)
(Screen
mode)
(Subtitle
setting)
Press to display the “Subtitle Setting” menu
(page 33) (in digital mode only).
ws AUDIO
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound
In digital mode: Press to display the “Audio
wd BRAVIA
m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is
connected to the TV.
Sync
SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of connected
HDMI equipment. While viewing other input
screens or TV programmes, “HDMI Device
Selection” is displayed when the button is
pressed.
THEATRE: You can set Theatre Mode on or off.
When Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum
audio output (if the TV is connected with an
audio system using an HDMI cable) and picture
quality for film-based contents are automatically
set.
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also
turned off.
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• Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only
available with the connected Sony equipment
that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is
compatible with control for HDMI.
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Indicators
Indicator
Description
1
— Picture
Off / Timer
2 1 — Standby
3 " — Power/
Timer REC
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
Lights up in green when the TV is on.
Lights up in red during timer recording.
4 Remote control
Receives IR signals from the remote.
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not operate properly.
sensor
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• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
About the operation guide on the TV screen
Operation Guide
Example: Press
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.
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Watching TV
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Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select a TV channel.
Watching TV
To select channel numbers 10 and above
using the number buttons, enter the
second and third digits in quick
succession.
To select a digital programme using the
Digital Electronic Programme Guide
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly.
The following icons may be indicated on
the banner.
BRAVIA Sync
:
Interactive service is available
(Digital Text)
SYNC MENU
DIGITAL ANALOG
GUIDE
THEATRE
AUDIO
: Radio service
2
: Scrambled/Subscription service
Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
:
RETURN
TOOLS
: Subtitles available for the hearing
impaired
: Recommended minimum age for
current programme (ages from 4 to
18)
:
Parental lock
c (in red):
Current programme is being recorded
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3
Additional operations
To
Do this
Access the
Press
.
Programme index
table (in analogue
mode only)
To select an analogue
channel, press F/f,
then press
.
1
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel
is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on
the TV.
Access the Digital
Favourites (in
digital mode only)
Press
.
To access Digital Text
Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,
or press ANALOG to switch to analogue
mode.
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text
service. Digital Text offers graphically rich
contents, compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital
Text, then press /.
The available channels vary depending on
the mode.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated
Digital Text channel, select this channel to
access Digital Text.
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To navigate through Digital Text, follow the
instructions on the screen.
To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.
To move around, press F/f/G/g.
To select items, press and the number
buttons.
Zoom*
Displays
cinemascopic
(letter box format)
broadcasts in the
correct proportion.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured
buttons.
14:9*
Displays 14:9
broadcasts in the
correct proportion.
As a result, black
border areas are
visible on the
screen.
To access Analogue Text
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you
press /, the display changes cyclically as
follows:
Text t Text and TV picture t No Text (exit
the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press
F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read
subtitles).
/
.
To hold a page, press
.
To reveal hidden information, press
.
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• When you select “Smart”, some characters and/or
letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may
not be visible. In such a case, adjust “Vertical
Size” in the “Screen Settings” menu (page 29).
• You cannot select “4:3” or “14:9” for HD signal
source pictures.
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of
the Text page, you can access pages quickly and
easily (Fast Text). Press the corresponding
coloured button to access the page.
To change the screen format manually
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Press
repeatedly to select the desired screen
TV automatically selects the best mode to suit the
broadcast.
• If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are
displayed with black borders on the screen edges,
select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust the pictures.
format.
Smart*
Displays
conventional 4:3
broadcasts with an
imitation wide
screen effect. The
4:3 picture is
stretched to fill the
screen.
4:3
Displays
conventional 4:3
broadcasts (e.g.
non-wide screen
TV) in the correct
proportion.
Wide
Displays wide
screen (16:9)
broadcasts in the
correct proportion.
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
*
1
In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/
areas.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
To
Do this
View a programme
Turn off the EPG
Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press
Press GUIDE.
.
Sort programme information by
category
– Category list
1
2
Press the blue button.
Press F/f/G/g to select a category, then press
The categories available include:
.
“All Categories”: Contains all available channels.
Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels
corresponding to the selected category.
Set a programme to be recorded
– Timer REC
1
Press F/f/G/g to select the programme you want to record, then
press
.
2
3
Press F/f to select “Timer REC”.
Press to set the timers on the TV and recorder.
A c symbol (in red) appears next to the programme’s
information. The
in orange.
indicator on the TV front panel lights up
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• You can perform the above procedure even if the programme you
want to record has already started.
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
1
2
Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to display,
then press
Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press
.
.
– Reminder
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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• If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically
turn on when the programme starts.
Set the time and date of a programme 1 Press
.
you want to record
2
3
4
5
6
Press F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press
.
– Manual timer REC
Press F/f to select the date, then press g.
Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
Press F/f to select the programme, then press
Press to set the timers on the TV and recorder.
The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
.
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To
Do this
Cancel a recording/reminder
– Timer list
1
2
3
Press
.
Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press
.
Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press
Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the
programme.
.
4
.
5
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press
.
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• You can set recorder timer recordings on the TV only when the connected recorder is compatible with
SmartLink.
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely,
or the recording will be cancelled.
• If an age restriction has been set to programmes, a message asking for a PIN code appears on the screen. For
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Using the Digital Favourite List
*
You can specify up to four of your favourite
channel lists.
1
2
In digital mode, press
.
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
Digital Favourite List
* This function may not be available in some countries/
areas.
To
Do this
Create a Favourite list for the first
time
1
2
3
Press to select “Yes”.
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
Press F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press
symbol appears next to channels that you have stored in
.
A
the Favourite list.
Watch a channel
1
2
Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.
Press F/f to select a channel, then press
.
Add or remove channels in a
Favourite list
1
2
3
Press the blue button.
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
Press F/f to select the channel to add or remove, then press
.
Remove all channels from a Favourite 1 Press the blue button.
list
2
3
4
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
Press the blue button.
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press
.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
For service use only
Connect to
Input symbol on
screen
Description
1
/
AV1
/
AV1
When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the
signals before outputting them.
2
3
/
AV2
SmartLink provides a direct link between the TV and a
recorder (e.g. DVD recorder).
AV2
/
Component
The component video sockets support the following video
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
COMPONENT IN
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Connect to
Input symbol on
screen
Description
4 HDMI IN 1 or 2
9 HDMI IN 3
HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected
equipment.
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the
this communication.
HDMI 3
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to
the HDMI IN 2 socket through a DVI - HDMI adaptor
interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio
out sockets to the audio in sockets in the HDMI IN 2 sockets.
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• The HDMI sockets support the following video inputs only:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
• Be sure to use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
• When connecting an audio system that is compatible with
control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket.
5
/
PC IN
PC
It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites like the
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, available in Sony
Service Centre), or equivalent.
6 DIGITAL
Use an optical audio cable.
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
(except for KDL-
40S40xx/40U40xx)
7
You can listen to TV sound on the connected Hi-Fi audio
equipment.
8
CAM
Provides access to pay TV services. For details, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM
slot, then turn off the TV and insert your CAM card into the
slot. When you are not using the CAM, we recommend that
you keep the “dummy” card in the CAM slot.
(Conditional
Access Module)
~
• CAM is not supported in some countries/areas. Check with
your authorised dealer.
0
AV3, and
AV3
AV3
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the
socket.
AV3 L
qa i Headphones
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
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3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select the TV channel.
Viewing Pictures from
Connected Equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, and perform
one of the following operations.
To return to single picture mode
Press or RETURN.
z
• The picture framed in green is audible. You can
switch the audible picture by pressing G/g.
For equipment connected to the scart
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment
appears on the screen.
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
images from the PC appear on the screen.
For an auto-tuned recorder
In analogue mode, press PROG +/– or the
number buttons, to select the video channel.
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PIP mode.
For other connected equipment
Press
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired
input source, then press
The highlighted item is automatically selected
if you do not perform any operation for two
seconds after pressing F/f.
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the
does not appear in the list.
to display a list of connected
1
2
Press TOOLS.
Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press
.
.
The picture from the connected PC is
displayed in full size, and the TV
programme is displayed in the small
screen.
You can use F/f/G/g to change the
position of the TV programme screen.
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select a TV channel.
z
• To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL or
ANALOG.
To return to single picture mode
Press RETURN.
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
z
• You can switch the audible picture by selecting
“Audio Swap” from the Tools menu.
You can view two pictures (external input and
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.
make sure that images from the equipment
~
• This function is not available for a PC input
source.
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
• You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or
AV3 video in the external inputs picture. The TV
outputs the analogue TV’s sound.
1
2
Press TOOLS.
Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press
.
The picture from the connected equipment
is displayed on the left, and the TV
programme is displayed on the right.
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To make the control for HDMI settings
Using BRAVIA Sync
(Control for HDMI)
The control for HDMI settings must be set on
both the TV side and connected equipment
TV side settings. For settings on the connected
equipment, refer to the operating instructions
for that equipment.
The control for HDMI function enables the TV
to communicate with the connected equipment
that is compatible with the function, using
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
For example, by connecting Sony equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI
(with HDMI cables), you can control them
together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,
and make the necessary settings.
Control for HDMI
•
•
Automatically turns the connected
equipment off when you switch the TV to
standby mode using the remote.
Automatically turns the TV on and
switches the input to the connected
equipment when the equipment starts to
play.
•
If you turn on a connected audio system
while the TV is on, the sound output
switches from the TV speaker to the audio
system.
•
•
Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the
sound (%) of a connected audio system.
You can operate the connected Sony
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo
by the TV remote by pressing:
– N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected
equipment directly.
– SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected
HDMI equipment on the screen.
After displaying the menu, you can operate the
menu screen by using F/f/G/g and
.
– TOOLS to display “Device Control”, then select
options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content
List” to operate the equipment.
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for
available control.
To connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an
audio system, be sure to also connect the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket of
the TV and the audio system using an optical
audio cable (except for KDL-40S40xx/
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Using Menu Functions
• To select the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI,
select “HDMI Device Selection”.
Navigating through menus
Menu functions allow you to enjoy various
convenient features of this TV. You can easily
select channels or input sources, and change
the settings for your TV.
6 Settings
Displays the “Settings” menu where
most of the advanced settings and
adjustments are performed.
1 Press F/f to select a menu item, then
press
.
2 Press F/f/G/g to select an option or
adjust a setting, then press
.
For details about settings, see pages 26 to
34.
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2
1
• The options you can adjust vary
depending on the situation. Unavailable
options are greyed out or not displayed.
*This function may not be available in some
countries/areas.
1
2
Press MENU.
Press F/f to select an option, then press
.
To exit the menu, press MENU.
1 Digital Favourites*
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
5 External Inputs
Displays a list of equipment connected to
the TV.
• To view pictures from an external
input, select the input source, then
press
.
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TV Settings Menu
Picture
Picture Mode
Sets a picture mode when displaying an input other than a PC. The options for
“Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28).
Vivid (“Shop”, see Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
page 7)
Standard
(“Home”, see
page 7)
For standard pictures. Recommended for home
entertainment.
Cinema
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing
the TV in a theatre-like environment.
Photo
Sets the optimum picture quality for photographs.
Display Mode
Reset
Sets a display mode when displaying a PC input.
Video
Text
For video images.
For text, charts or tables.
Resets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Picture Mode”
and “Display Mode”.
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
Hue
~
• “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal (e.g. U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
Cool
Gives white colours a blue tint.
Gives white colours a neutral tint.
Neutral
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint
than “Warm 1”.
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• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
Sharpness
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures) when the broadcast signal is
weak.
Auto
Automatically reduces picture noise (in analogue TV mode
only).
High/Medium/
Low
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Off
Turns off the “Noise Reduction”.
MPEG Noise
Reduction
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos.
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Advanced Settings
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
Adv. Contrast
Enhancer
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes,
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture
scenes.
Live Colour
Makes colours more vivid.
Sound
Sound Effect
Sets the sound mode.
Dynamic
Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility
and musical realism by using the “BBE High definition
Sound System”.
Standard
Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE
High definition Sound System”.
Clear Voice
Makes voice sound clearer.
Dolby Virtual
Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect
produced by a multi channel system.
BBE ViVA
BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D
image with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved
by BBE while the width depth and height of sound image are
expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE
ViVA Sound is compatible with all TV programs including
news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.
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• If “Auto Volume” is set to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” is
automatically changed to “Standard”.
Reset
Resets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound”.
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Treble
Bass
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Balance
Auto Volume
Emphasises the left or right speaker.
Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend
to be louder than programmes).
Volume Offset
Dual Sound
Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.
Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/Mono
A/B/Mono
For stereo broadcasts.
For bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if
available.
~
• For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A”, or
“B”.
• When you connect an external equipment to the HDMI socket, “Dual Sound” is
automatically set to “Stereo” (except when using the audio in sockets).
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Features
Quick Start
The TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual.
Power Saving
Reduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the
(Picture Off)
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Film Mode
Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
Auto
Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-
based content. Use this setting for standard use.
Off
Turns off the “Film Mode”.
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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” is
automatically turned off even if “Auto” is selected.
Video/Photo
Sets the image quality setting most suited to the input source (video or photograph
data).
Video-A
Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source,
video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony
HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A”
mode.
Video
Photo
Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
Produces suitable image quality for still images.
~
• If the connected equipment does not support Video-A mode, the setting is
automatically set to “Video”, even if you select “Video-A”.
• “Video/Photo” is available only for HDMI or component input source (1080p and
1080i).
Timer Settings
Sleep Timer
Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a
certain amount of time.
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the
(Timer) indicator
on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
z
• When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep
Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute
before the TV switches to standby mode.
On Timer
Settings
On Timer
Timer Mode
Time
Sets the TV to automatically turn on from
standby mode.
Set the day you want the timer to turn on
the TV.
Set the time you want the timer to turn on
the TV.
Duration
Set how long you want the TV to stay on
before switching to standby mode again.
Clock Set
Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is
receiving digital channels, you cannot adjust the clock
manually, because the clock automatically receives the time
code from the broadcast signal.
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Set-up
Auto Start-up
You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV
(page 6), and select the language, country/area and tune in all available channels
again.
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need
to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched
channels.
Language
Sets the language displayed on the menu screens.
Screen Settings
Auto Format
Automatically changes the screen format to match the
broadcast signal. If you want to use the setting that you
specified in “Screen Format”, select “Off”.
Display Area
Adjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources
when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide”.
Auto
During digital broadcasts, displays
pictures in accordance with the settings
recommended by the broadcast station.
Full Pixel
Normal
Displays the original picture area.
Displays pictures in their recommended
size.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen
Format” is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.
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• “Vertical Shift” is not available when “Display Area” is set
to “Full Pixel”.
Vertical Size
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format”
is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.
PC Settings
Screen Format Sets a screen format for displaying pictures from your PC.
Full 1
Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical
display area, while maintaining its
original proportion.
Full 2
Enlarges the picture to fill the display
area.
Reset
Resets all PC screen settings to factory settings.
Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the
picture when the TV receives an input signal from the
connected PC.
z
• “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase” and
“Horizontal Shift”.
Phase
Pitch
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical
stripes.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Power
Management
Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for
30 seconds.
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AV Set-up
AV Preset
Assigns a name to equipment connected to the side and rear
sockets. The name appears briefly on the screen when you
select the equipment. You can skip input sources from
connected equipment that you do not want displayed on the
screen.
1
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press
.
2
Press F/f to select the desired option, then press
.
Equipment
labels
Uses preset labels to assign a name to
connected equipment.
Edit:
Allows you to create your own label.
Press F/f to select the desired letter or
number, then press g. Repeat this step
until you complete the name, then select
“OK” and press
.
Skip
Skips unnecessary input sources.
AV2 Input
Sets a signal to be input from the
Usually, set to “Auto”.
/
/
AV2 socket.
However, depending on the connected equipment, the signal
may not be correctly detected even though “Auto” is selected.
If the video from the equipment connected to the
AV2 socket is not displayed correctly, select
/
/
“Composite”, “S Video”, or “RGB” for the signal of the
connected equipment.
AV2 Output
Sets a signal to be output to the
you connect a recorder or other recording equipment to the
AV2 socket, you can record the output signal
from other equipment connected to the TV.
/
/
AV2 socket. If
/
/
TV
Outputs TV broadcasts.
Auto
Outputs whatever is being viewed on the
screen (except signals from the
/
COMPONENT IN, HDMI IN 1,
HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3, and
IN sockets).
/
PC
Speaker
TV Speaker
Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound
from the TV speakers.
Audio System Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the
TV’s sound from external audio
equipment connected to the audio output
sockets on the TV.
You can also turn on the connected
equipment that is compatible with control
for HDMI, after making the appropriate
settings of control for HDMI.
Audio Out
Variable
Fixed
Allows you to use the TV’s remote to
control audio output from an audio
system connected to the TV.
The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use
your audio receiver’s volume control to
adjust the volume (and other audio
settings) through your audio system.
HDMI Set-up
Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.
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Control for HDMI Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the
connected equipment that is compatible with control for
HDMI. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be
performed.
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control
for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the
connected equipment automatically when the “Control for
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you switch
the TV to standby mode using the remote.
Auto TV On
When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on
the connected equipment that is compatible with control for
HDMI.
Device List
Update
Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11
compatible equipment items can be connected, and up to 5
equipment items can be connected to a single socket. Be sure
to update the “HDMI Device List” when you change the
connections or settings. If the specific Sony equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI is connected, this setting
is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the
“Device List Update” is executed on the TV.
HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible
with control for HDMI.
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• You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the
operations of an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI.
Product Information Displays product information of the TV.
All Reset
Resets all settings to factory settings and displays the “Auto Start-up” screen.
~
• Do not turn off the TV or press any buttons during “All Reset” (takes about 30
seconds).
• Settings for the Digital Favourites lists, country/area, language, and auto tuned
channels will also be reset to factory settings.
Analogue Set-up
Auto Tuning
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched
channels.
Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press
.
2
Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press
.
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Manual Programme Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a
Preset
recorder, select channel 00), then press
.
System/Channel
1
2
Press F/f to select “System”, then press
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast
systems, then press RETURN.
.
B/G: For western European countries/areas
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/areas
L: For France
3
4
Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press
Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for
terrestrial channels), then press g.
.
~
• “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for
5
Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number
(frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. The
search stops when a channel is found. To continue
searching, press F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of
the broadcast you want to tune, or the channel number of
your recorder.
6
Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press
.
Repeat the above procedure to preset other channels
manually.
Label
AFT
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers,
to the selected channel. This name appears briefly on the
screen when you select the channel.
Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture
quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15.
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made
automatically.
Audio Filter
Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion
occurs in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent
sound muting in mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend
that you leave this option to “Off” (factory setting).
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• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or
“High” is selected.
• “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
LNA
Skip
Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)
when the broadcast signal is very weak.
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even
if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/–
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed
to skip, use the corresponding number buttons.
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Decoder
Confirm
Allows you to view and record the scrambled channel when
using a decoder connected directly to scart connector
AV1, or AV2 via a recorder.
/
/
/
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• This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is
selected for “Country” (page 7).
Saves changes you have made to the “Manual Programme
Preset” settings.
Digital Set-up
Digital Tuning
Digital Auto
Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for
newly launched channels.
Programme List Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels
Edit
stored in the TV.
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or
move to a new position.
You can also select a channel by pressing the number
buttons to enter its three-digit channel number.
2
Remove or change the order of the digital channels as
follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G
to select “Yes”, then press
.
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f or number buttons to select the
new position for the channel and press G.
3
Press RETURN.
Digital Manual
Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available
when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
1
2
3
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number
you want to tune, then press F/f.
When the available channels are found, press F/f to
select the channel you want to store, then press
Press F/f to select the channel number where you want
to store the new channel, then press
.
.
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.
Digital Set-up
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting When set to “For Hard Of Hearing”,
visual aids for the hearing impaired are
displayed with the subtitles (when such
visual aids are available).
Subtitle
Language
Allows you to select the language of the
subtitles.
Audio Set-up
Audio Type
Switches to broadcast for the hearing
impaired when you select “For Hard Of
Hearing”.
Audio
Language
Sets the language to be used for a
programme. Some digital channels may
broadcast several audio languages for a
programme.
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Audio
Description
Provides audio description (narration) of
visual information, when such
information is available.
Mixing Level
Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio
Description output levels.
Radio Display
Parental Lock
Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio
broadcast. You can select the screen wallpaper colour, or
display a random colour. To cancel the screen wallpaper
display temporarily, press any button.
Sets an age restriction to viewing or recording programmes.
To view or record any programme rated for ages above the
age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.
1
Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.
If you have not already set a PIN code, a PIN code entry
screen appears. Follow the instructions in “PIN Code”
below.
2
3
Press F/f to select an age restriction or “None” (for
unrestricted watching), then press
.
Press RETURN.
PIN Code
To set a PIN for the first time
1
2
Press the number buttons to enter a PIN code.
Press RETURN.
To change your PIN
1
Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.
Press the number buttons to enter a new PIN code.
Press RETURN.
2
3
z
• PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up Auto Service
Update
Enables the TV to detect and store new
digital services as they become available.
Software
Download
Enables the TV to automatically receive
free software updates through your
existing aerial/cable (when issued). We
recommend that you leave the setting to
“On” at all times.
System
Information
Displays the current software version and
the signal level.
Time Zone
Allows you to manually select the time
zone you are in, if it is not the same as the
default time zone setting for your
country/area.
Auto DST
Sets whether or not to automatically
switch between summer time and winter
time.
Off: Displays the time according to the
time difference set in “Time Zone”.
On: Automatically switches between
summer time and winter time according
to the calendar.
CA Module Set- Provides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a
up Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See
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Specifications
Model name
KDL-40S40xx/
40U40xx
KDL-40V4000/
40V42xx
KDL-46V4000/
46V42xx
KDL-52V4000/
52V42xx
System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Panel system
TV system
Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only video input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL
Colour/video system
Channel coverage
Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
10 W + 10 W
Sound output
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/
video output.
/
AV1
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, S video input,
selectable audio/video output, and SmartLink interface.
/
/
AV2
(SmartLink)
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT IN
Audio input (phono jacks)
COMPONENT IN
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio input (phono jacks) (HDMI IN 2 only)
PC Input (see page 36)
Video input (phono jack)
Audio input (phono jacks)
Digital optical jack
AV3
AV3
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL) (except for KDL-
40S40xx/40U40xx)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 36)
PC IN
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
PC audio input (minijack)
Headphones jack
i
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Power and others
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power requirements
40 inches (Approx.
101.6 cm)
40 inches (Approx.
101.6 cm)
46 inches (Approx.
116.8 cm)
52 inches (Approx.
132.2 cm)
Screen size (measured
diagonally)
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Display resolution
175 W
175 W
215 W
238 W
222 W
249 W
Power
in “Home”/
consumption “Standard”
mode
197 W
0.19 W
197 W
in “Shop”/
“Vivid” mode
Standby power consumption*
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Model name
KDL-40S40xx/
40U40xx
KDL-40V4000/
40V42xx
KDL-46V4000/
46V42xx
KDL-52V4000/
52V42xx
99.7 × 69.1 × 27.9 cm
99.7 × 64.4 × 11.0 cm
23.0 kg
98.6 × 68.4 × 27.9 cm
98.6 × 64.6 × 11.0 cm
21.5 kg
112.0 × 78.2 × 30.7 cm 126.2 × 87.1 × 34.7 cm
Dimensions with Table-Top
(Approx.)
Stand
(w × h × d)
112.0 × 74.2 × 11.5 cm 126.2 × 82.9 × 11.9 cm
without Table-
Top Stand
29.0 kg
25.0 kg
38.0 kg
32.0 kg
Mass
(Approx.)
with Table-Top
Stand
20.0 kg
18.5 kg
without Table-
Top Stand
SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket/SU-FL300M TV stand
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
SU-WL500 Wall-
Mount Bracket
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PC input signal reference chart for
PC
Resolution
Horizontal
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)
Vertical
Standard
Signals
Horizontal
(Pixel)
640
×
Vertical
(Line)
VGA
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
480
31.5
37.5
31.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
56.5
60.0
47.4
47.8
60.3
47.7
64.0
60
75
70
60
75
60
70
75
60
60
75
60
60
VESA
VESA
640
720
480
400
600
600
768
768
768
768
768
768
768
1024
VGA-T
SVGA
XGA
800
VESA Guidelines
VESA
800
1024
1024
1024
1280
1280
1280
1360
1280
VESA Guidelines
VESA
VESA
WXGA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
SXGA
~
• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you
will see the message “NO SYNC”.
PC input signal reference chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
Resolution
Horizontal
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)
Vertical
Standard
VESA
Signals
Horizontal
(Pixel)
640
×
Vertical
(Line)
VGA
×
×
×
×
×
×
480
31.5
37.9
48.4
47.4
47.8
64.0
60
60
60
60
60
60
SVGA
XGA
800
600
768
VESA Guidelines
VESA Guidelines
VESA
1024
1280
1280
1280
WXGA
WXGA
SXGA
768
768
VESA
1024
VESA
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1
Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three
times.
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony
service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Condition
Explanation/Solution
Picture
There is no picture (screen is • Check the aerial/cable connection.
dark) and no sound.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV.
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or menu
information from equipment
connected to the scart
connector appears on the
screen.
• Press to display the list of connected equipment, then select the
desired input.
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Ghosting occurs, or double
images appear.
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear • Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
on the screen. • Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to
five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the seaside).
The picture is distorted (dotted • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars,
lines or stripes appear).
motorcycles, hair-dryers, or optical equipment.
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the
optional equipment and the TV.
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.
There is picture or sound noise • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture
when viewing a TV channel.
Tiny black points and/or
bright points appear on the
screen.
• The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are
distorted.
• Select “Auto” in “Film Mode” (page 28).
colour.
The picture from equipment • Check the connection of the
COMPONENT IN sockets and check if
connected to the
the sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
COMPONENT IN
sockets is not displayed in
colour, or is displayed in
irregular colours.
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Condition
Explanation/Solution
Sound
The picture is good, but there • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
Channels
You cannot select your desired • Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired
channel.
digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank.
• The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a
pay TV service.
• The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
You cannot view digital
channels.
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided
in your area.
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
The TV turns off
automatically (the TV enters
standby mode).
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for
10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on
automatically.
• Check if the “On Timer Settings” is activated (page 28).
Some input sources cannot be • Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source
The remote does not function. • Replace the batteries.
You cannot add a channel to • Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.
the Favourite list.
HDMI equipment does not
appear on “HDMI Device
List”.
• Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI.
You cannot select “Off” in
“Control for HDMI”.
• If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control
for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change
the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the
“Speaker” menu (page 30).
Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information.
cable.
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