Sony KDL-40X3500 Specification

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KDL-52X3500

KDL-46X3500 KDL-46X3000

KDL-40X3500 KDL-40X3000

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

For KDL-70X3500 Users

Refer to “KDL-70X3500 Start-up Guide” for details about the installation.

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE

UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with the same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362

(i.e., marked with or ) must be used.

When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

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,

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.

Notice for Digital TV function

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4

AVC) digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you have access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and

MPEG4 AVC) cable service. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where you live or ask your cable provider if their DVB-C cable service is suitable for integrated operation with this TV .

• The cable provider may charge an additional fee for such services and you may be required to agree to their terms and conditions of business.

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly with some providers.

For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

Trademark information

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

• Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL-

40X3500 unless otherwise stated.

KDL-70X3500

KDL-52X3500

KDL-46X3500

KDL-40X3500

KDL-46X3000

KDL-40X3000

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To insert batteries into the remote

Push and slide to open.

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• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries.

Please consult your local authority.

• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

To replace the bezel unit

(only for KDL-46X3000/40X3000)

The bezel unit can be replaced with others that are sold separately. However, do not remove the unit except to replace it. For details, see the instructions supplied with bezel units.

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Cleaning

Clean the ventilation holes of this TV set regularly

(once a month). If dust accumulates, the cooling fan may not operate properly.

Ventilation holes

Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

1 Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.

For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc.

2 Press 1 on the right side of 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 it is not flashing

1 Check the items in the tables below.

2 If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Picture

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the right side of the TV.

• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.

No picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the scart connector

• Press / to display the connected equipment list, then select the desired input.

• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

Double images or ghosting

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes)

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional equipment and the TV.

• Make sure that the aerial/cable is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.

• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable aw ay from other connecting cables.

Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel

• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 41).

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5: Bundling the cables 6: Performing the

3, 4, 6, 7

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VGA

SVGA

XGA

WXGA

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

SXGA

HDTV

640

640

720

800

800

1024

1024

1024

1280

1280

1280

1360

1280

1280

1920

480

480

400

600

600

768

768

768

768

768

768

768

1024

1024

1080

Horizontal frequency

(kHz)

31.5

60.0

47.4

47.8

60.3

47.7

64.0

80.0

67.5

37.5

31.5

37.9

46.9

48.4

56.5

60

75

70

60

75

60

70

75

60

60

75

60

60

75

60

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard

VGA

VESA

VGA-T

VESA Guidelines

VESA

VESA Guidelines

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

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KDL-40X3500/

40X3000

KDL-46X3500/

46X3000

KDL-52X3500 KDL-70X3500

System

Panel System

TV System

Colour/Video System

Channel Coverage

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I

Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C

Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, MPEG-4 HP@L3/L4

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

11 W + 11 W Sound Output

Input/Output jacks

Aerial/Cable

3/

7

3/

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PC IN i

4

(SmartLink)

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HDMI IN 5, 6, 8

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video output.

21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video output, and SmartLink interface.

Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/P

B

/C

B

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/

P R /C R : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms

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): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms (HDMI IN 5 only)

PC Input (see page 47)

S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

Video input (phono jack)

Audio input (phono jacks)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (digital optical jack)/Audio output (phono jacks)

PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 47)

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

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

USB port

Power and others

Power Requirements

Screen Size

Display Resolution

Power Consumption

Standby Power Consumption*

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

40 inches (Approx.

101.6 cm measured diagonally)

46 inches (Approx.

116.8 cm measured diagonally)

1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)

240 W 285 W

0.3 W

Dimensions

(w × h × d)

(with stand) Approx. 1,111 × 717 ×

322 mm

(without stand) Approx. 1,111 × 657 ×

123 mm (KDL-40X3500)

Approx. 1,111 × 657 ×

121 mm (KDL-40X3000)

(with stand) Approx. 31.0 kg Mass

(without stand) Approx. 26.0 kg

Supplied Accessories

. 4.

Approx. 1,262 × 795 ×

322 mm

Approx. 1,262 × 734 ×

123 mm (KDL-46X3500)

Approx. 1,262 × 734 ×

121 mm (KDL-46X3000)

Approx. 38.0 kg

Approx. 33.0 kg

52 inches (Approx.

132.2 cm measured diagonally)

320 W

Approx. 1,415 × 890 ×

384 mm

Approx. 1,415 × 827 ×

125 mm

Approx. 49.0 kg

Approx. 42.0 kg

70 inches (Approx.

177.8 cm measured diagonally)

630 W

0.4 W

Approx. 1,842 × 1,131 ×

422 mm

Approx. 1,842 × 1,073 ×

150 mm

Approx. 93.5 kg

Approx. 80.5 kg

Refer to “KDL-70X3500

Start-up Guide”.

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Press

F

/ f

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G

/ g

to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press

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The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.

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When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of

“Programme Sorting” on page 40.

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Press F / f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press

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If the country/region which you want to use on the

TV does not appear in the list, select “–” instead of a country/region.

Auto tuning the TV

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Before you start auto tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 5) and start play back.

The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto tuning.

If no VCR is connected to the TV, skip this step.

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Press G / g to select “OK”, then press .

Press F / f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, then press .

If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for digital cable connection” on page 7.

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When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a country/region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 (page 7), the time must be set after performing step 9.

To tune the TV for digital cable connection

1

Press F / f to select “Scan Type”, then press

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Press F / f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full

Scan”, then press .

Quick Scan : Channels are tuned according to the cable provider’s information within the broadcast signal. The recommended setting for

“Frequency”, “Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is

“Auto” unless your cable provider has supplied actual values to use. “Quick Scan” is recommended for fast tuning when this is supported by your cable provider.

Full Scan : All available channels are tuned and stored. This procedure may take some time. This option is recommended when “Quick Scan” is not supported by your cable provider.

For further information about supported cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

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Press G / g / f to select “Start”, then press

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The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.

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Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full

Scan”.

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Detaching the Table-

Top Stand from the TV

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Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV or to attach the optional TV stand.

Technical Set-up

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Auto Service Update : Enables the TV to detect

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Audio Set-up

Banner Mode

Radio Display

Parental Lock

PIN Code

Audio Type : Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of

Hearing” is selected.

Audio Language : Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.

Audio Description : Provides audio description (narration) of visual information, if TV channels broadcast such information.

Mixing Level : Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.

Dynamic Range : Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels. Note that this function may have no effect for some channels.

Optical Out : Selects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the TV. Set to “Auto” when equipment compatible with Dolby Digital is connected, and set to “PCM” when non-compatible equipment is connected.

Basic : Displays programme information with a digital banner.

Full : Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays detailed programme information below that banner.

The screen wallpaper is displayed when listening 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 for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.

1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the instructions of “PIN Code” below.

2 Press

F

/ f

to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching), then press .

3 Press RETURN.

To set your PIN for the first time

1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

2 Press RETURN.

To change your PIN

1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

3 Press RETURN.

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PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

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Safety information

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.

Installation

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including:

KDL-52X3500/46X3500/40X3500/46X3000/40X3000:

– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500

KDL-52X3500/46X3500/40X3500/46X3000/40X3000:

– Floor stand SU-FL62

Transporting

• 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 and frame around the screen.

• When lifting or moving the

TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom.

• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

• When transporting the

TV set for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

except for KDL-52X3500

KDL-52X3500

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wallmount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

10 cm

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm 6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or dust:

– Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or sideways.

– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.

– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

Mains lead

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

– Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type mains plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing connection.

– 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.

– Keep the mains lead aw ay from heat sources.

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– 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

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively.

The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

• Do not modify the mains lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

Prohibited Usage

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

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.

Environment:

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Situation:

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during lightning storms.

Broken pieces:

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.

• As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the

TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect the TV set completely.

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the

TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this manual will inform you if this applies.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel.

When:

– Mains lead is damaged.

– Poor fitting of mains socket.

– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something throw n at it.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.

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Digital Set-up menu

You can select the options listed below on the “Digital

Set-up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to

“Navigating through menus” (page 27).

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Some functions may not be available in some countries/ regions.

Digital Tuning

Subtitle Set-up

Digital Auto Tuning

Tunes in the available digital channels.

This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters. For details, see “Auto tuning the

TV” on page 7.

Programme List Edit

Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the TV.

1 Press F / f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position.

Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the broadcast you want.

2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:

To remove the digital channel

Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then press

To change the order of the digital channels

Press g , then press F / f to select the new position for the channel and press G .

3 Press RETURN.

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Digital Manual Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto

Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.

1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to manually tune, then press F / f to tune the channel.

2 When the available channels are found, press you want to store, then press .

F

/ f

to select the channel

3 Press F / f to select the programme number where you want to store the new channel, then press .

Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.

Subtitle Setting : When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).

Subtitle Language : Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

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Decoder

Shows and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected scart / 1, scart via

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This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 7).

LNA

Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the case of very weak broadcast signals (noisy picture).

If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).

Confirm

Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.

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1 — TV standby

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• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second and third digit quickly.

• In Text mode: Enters the page number to select the page.

3 — Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

4 — . 16)

5 — ( . 15)

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/ — Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

• In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Holds the current page.

F

/ f

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G

/ g

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8 (16, 22)

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9 M ( . 27)

10 OG +/–/ /

• In TV mode (page 15): Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.

• In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.

11 % — Mute (page 15, 22)

12 2 +/– — Volume ( . 22)

13 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

Manual Programme

Preset

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”/“LNA”, press

PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 41).

Programme/System/Channel

Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press F / f to select “Programme”, then press .

2 Press

F

/ f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.

3 Press F / f to select “System”, then press .

4 Press

F

/ f

to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then press RETURN.

B/G: For western European countries/regions

I: For the United Kingdom

D/K: For eastern European countries/regions

L: For France

5 Press

F

/ f

to select “Channel”, then press .

6 Press

F

/ f

to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial channels), then press g .

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“S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 7).

7 Tune the channels as follows:

If you do not know the channel number (frequency)

Press F / f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, the search will stop. To continue searching, press F / f .

If you know the channel number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or your

VCR channel number.

8 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press .

9 Press f

to select “OK”, then press .

Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.

Label

Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.

This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected.

To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 40).

AFT

Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the fine tuning is performed automatically.

Audio Filter

Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.

If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”.

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You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.

Skip

Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/– to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)

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Analogue Set-up menu

1 Digit Direct

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

Programme Labels

When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number button (0 – 9) on the remote.

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When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering two digits using the remote.

Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters.

Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.

1 Press press

F

/ f

to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then

2 Press

F

/ f

to select the new position for your channel, then press .

Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).)

1 Press F / f to select the channel you want to name, then press .

2 Press

F

/ f

to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then press g .

If you input a wrong character

Press G / g to select the wrong character. Then, press F / f to select the correct character.

To delete all the characters

Select “Reset”, then press .

3 Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is completed.

4 Select “OK”, then press .

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14 RETURN /

15 — EPG (

16 ( . 16, 17, 19)

17 DIGITAL/ANALOG — TV

18 A/B — Dual Sound ( . 31)

( . 15)

19 — Text (page 15)

20 LIGHT

.

21 / —

22.

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) ( .17)

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14

MENU

P ROG

1 1 — Power

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.

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,

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2 PROG +/–/ /

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).

3 2 +/–/ /

• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (–) the volume.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ).

4 / — Input select / OK

• In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.

5

6

( . 27)

— Picture Off / Timer indicator

• Lights up in green when the picture is switched off

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. 37 38).

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8 " — Power / Timer REC programme indicator

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. ( . 17).

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9 ( . 38)

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AV2 Output

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the TV.

If you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the / 2 socket, you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

TV : Outputs a broadcast.

AV1 : Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 1 socket.

AV7 : Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 7 socket. 7

Auto : Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from th

/ 3, / 4, HDMI IN 5, HDMI IN 6, HDMI IN 8 PC IN /

).

Auto Start-up

Power Saving

Light Sensor

HDMI Control

Sets whether or not to link the operations of the HDMI control compatible equipment and the TV. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed.

Auto Devices Off

When this is set to “On”, any connected HDMI control compatible equipment will be turned off with the TV.

Auto TV On

When this is set to “On”, and if the connected HDMI control compatible equipment is turned on, the TV automatically turns on, and then displays the HDMI input from the connected equipment.

HDMI Device List

Displays the connected HDMI control compatible equipment.

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You cannot use “HDMI Control” if the TV operations are linked to the operations of an audio system that is compatible with HDMI control.

Starts the initial set-up to select the language and country/region, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels.

Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country/ region will have been selected and channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6).

However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g. to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.

When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the (Picture Off) indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.

On : Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room.

Off : Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.

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Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 14 for further information on the sensor.

Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.

Logo Illumination

PC Power Management

Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds in the PC input.

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2

Watching TV

Watching TV

3

3

1

1

Press 1 on the right side of 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

TV "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.

2

Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch between digital and analogue modes.

The channels available vary depending on the mode.

3

Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to select a TV channel.

To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits quickly.

To select a digital channel using the Digital

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 17.

In digital mode

An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner.

: HD service

: Interactive service is available (Digital Text)

: Radio service

: Scrambled/Subscription service

: Subtitles available

: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired

: Multiple audio languages available

: Recommended minimum age for current programme (from 4 to 18 years)

: Parental Lock c (in red):

Current programme is being recorded

Additional operations

To

Freeze the picture

(Picture freeze)

Press

.

Press again to return to normal

TV mode.

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This function is not available for a

PC input source.

.

To select an analogue channel, press F / f , then press .

Access the

Programme index table (in analogue mode only)

Access the Digital

Favourites (in digital mode only)

Mute the sound

.

For details, see page 19.

%.

Press again to restore.

%.

Turn on the TV without sound from standby mode

To access Digital Text

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 /.

When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text, follow the instructions on the screen.

Continued

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To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.

To move around, press

F

/ f

/

G

/ g

.

To select items, press and the number buttons.

To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.

To access Analogue Text

Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the

Text service)

To select a page, press the number buttons or / .

page, / .

To reveal hidden information, press / .

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• You can also jump directly to a page by selecting the page number displayed on the screen. Press and

F

/ f

/

G

/ g to select the page number, then press .

• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page.

To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast

Press repeatedly to select the desired screen 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 proportions.

Wide

Displays wide screen

(16:9) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

Zoom*

Displays cinemascopic

(letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

14:9*

Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

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Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in “Smart”. In such a case, you can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible.

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• When “A uto Format” is set to “O n”, the TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast

(page 32).

• You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting

“Smart” (50Hz), “Zoom” or “14:9”. Press F / f to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).

• Select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust for 720p, 1080i or

1080p source pictures with edge portions cut off.

Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme.

Options

Close

Description

Closes the Tools menu.

Picture Mode

Sound Mode

Motion Enhancer

Speaker

PAP

See page 28.

See page 30.

See page 34.

See page 36.

See page 22.

See page 44.

Audio Language (in digital mode only)

Subtitle Setting (in digital mode only)

Digital Favourites (in digital mode only) i Volume

Sleep Timer

Power Saving

See page 43.

See page 19.

See page 36.

See page 37.

See page 38.

Auto Clock Set (in analogue mode only)

Allows you to switch to digital mode and obtain the time.

System Information (in digital mode only)

Displays the system information screen.

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Timer Settings

AV Preset

Auto S Video

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer

Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode.

When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

z mode.

On Timer

Sets the timer to turn on the TV from standby mode.

Day : Selects the day on which you want to activate the “On Timer”.

Time : Sets the time to turn on the TV.

Duration : Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again.

Volume Set-up : Sets the volume for when the timer turns on the TV.

Clock Set

Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcast signal.

Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip input signals 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 below, then press .

Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.

Edit: : Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels”

(page 40).

Skip : Skips an unnecessary input source.

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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide

(EPG) *

1

In digital mode, press .

2

Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.

Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

To

Watch a programme

Turn off the EPG

Do this

Press F / f / G / g to select the programme, then press .

Sort the programme information by category

– Category list

Set a programme to be recorded

– Timer REC

Press .

1 Press the blue button.

2 Press F / f to select a category, then press .

The categories available include:

All Categories , Radio : Contains all available channels.

Other category name (e.g. News ): Contains all programmes corresponding to the selected category.

1 Press F / f / G / g to select the programme you want to record, then press / .

2 Press

F

/ f to select “Timer REC”.

3 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.

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A red c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

The above procedure can be used even if the programme to be recorded has already started.

1 Press

F

/ f

/

G

/ g

to select the future programme you want to Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts

– Reminder

2 Press F / f to select “Reminder”, then press .

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A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The the TV front panel lights up in orange.

indicator on

If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on when the programme is about to start.

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To

Set the time and date of a programme you want to record

– Manual timer REC

Do this

1 Press / .

2 Press F / f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press .

3 Press

F

/ f to select the date, then press g

.

4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.

5 Press

F

/ f to select the programme, then press .

6 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.

The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

Cancel a recording/reminder

– Timer list

1 Press / .

2 Press

F

/ f to select “Timer list”, then press .

3 Press press

F

/ f to select the programme you want to cancel, then

4 Press

F

/ f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.

5 Press G / g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

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• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for SmartLink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SmartLink compatible, a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer.

• 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 for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For details, see “Parental Lock” on page 44.

Photo Colour Space

Colour Matrix

HDMI

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“sYCC”

(sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB)

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RGB Dynamic Range

Colour System

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Film Mode

Game/Text Mode

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“High” “Standard”

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Using the Digital Favourite list *

Digital Favourite list

The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite programmes.

1

Press MENU.

2

Press F / f to select “Digital Favourites”, then press .

3

Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.

* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

To

Create your Favourite list for the first time

Watch a channel

Turn off the Favourite list

Add or remove channels in the currently edited Favourite list

Do this

1 Press to select “Yes”.

2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.

3 Press

F

/ f

to select the channel you want to add, then press .

Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a symbol.

1 Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite lists.

2 Press while selecting a channel.

Press RETURN.

1 Press the blue button.

2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to edit.

3 Press

F

/ f to select the channel you want to add or remove,

Remove all channels from the current

Favourite list

1 Press the blue button.

2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to edit.

3 Press the blue button.

4 Press

G

/ g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

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Horizontal Shift

Vertical Shift

Screen Format

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Screen Format

Auto Format

4:3 Default

Display Area

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Common :

“Target Inputs” “Common”.

Current input name ( . AV1):

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For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast” on page 16.

Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. To keep your setting, select “Off”.

Selects the default screen format for use with 4:3 broadcasts.

Smart : Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect.

4:3 : Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportions.

Off : Keeps the current “Screen Format” setting when the channel or input is changed.

Adjusts the screen area for displaying the picture.

Full Pixel : Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in the original size when parts of the picture are cut off.

Horizontal Shift

Vertical Shift

Vertical Size

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Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.

Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”,

“Zoom” or “14:9”.

Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.

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Start playback on the connected equipment.

The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.

For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7)

In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the number buttons, to select the video channel.

For other connected equipment (page 20)

Press / to display the connected equipment list.

Press F / f to select the desired input source, then press

. (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass without any operation after pressing F / f .)

When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV

Preset” menu under the “Set-up” menu (page 37), that input does not appear in the list.

Additional operations

To

Return to normal TV mode

Access the Input signal index table (except analogue mode)

Do this

Press DIGITAL/ANALOG.

Press to access the Input signal index table. To select an input source, press press.

Press 2 +/–.

F / f , then

Change the volume of the connected HDMI control compatible audio system

Mute the sound of the connected HDMI control compatible audio system

Press % .

Press again to restore.

Using the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment.

Description Options

Close

Picture Mode

Sound Mode

. 28.

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.

Motion Enhancer . 34.

Speaker

PAP (

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PC

PIP ( PC

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To view two pictures simultaneously

– PAP (Picture and Picture)

You can view two pictures (external input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Connect the optional equipment (page 20), and make sure that images from the equipment appear on the screen (page 22).

~

• This function is not available for a PC input source.

• You cannot change the size of the pictures.

1

Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.

2

Press F / f to select “PAP”, then press .

The picture from connected equipment is displayed on the left and the TV programme is displayed on the right.

3

Press number buttons or PROG +/– to select the TV channel.

To return to single picture mode

Press or RETURN.

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The picture framed in green is audible. You can switch the audible picture by pressing G / g .

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Voice Zoom

Sound Booster

Dual Sound

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Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

Stereo Mono : For a stereo broadcast.

Mono : For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.

However, when the external equipment connected to the HDMI socket is selected, this is fixed to “Stereo” (except when using the audio in sockets).

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Target Inputs

Sound Mode

Reset

Treble

Bass

Balance

Auto Volume

Volume Offset

Surround

,

Common :

“Target Inputs” “Common”.

Current input name ( . AV1):

.

,

.

Dynamic : Enhances treble and bass.

Standard : For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.

Custom : Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.

“Target Inputs”, “Sound “Sound”

Mode” “Dual

Sound”

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

.

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g. adverts tend to be louder than programmes).

Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target

Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. AV1).

S-FORCE Front Surround : Available for normal stereo broadcast and 5.1ch

digital broadcast surround audio, and the audio input from connected equipment.

Off : Converts and reproduces 5.1ch and other digital broadcast surround audio as normal stereo audio (2ch). Reproduces the original audio of other broadcasts as is.

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To view two pictures simultaneously

– PIP (Picture in Picture)

You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Connect a PC (page 20), and make sure that images from a PC appear on the screen.

1

Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.

2

Press F / f to select “PIP”, then press .

The picture from the connected PC is displayed with full size and the TV programme is displayed on the right corner.

You can use F / f / G / g to move the TV programme screen position.

3

Press number buttons or PROG +/– to select the TV channel.

To return to single picture mode

Press RETURN.

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You can switch the audible picture by selecting “TV Sound /

PC Sound” from the Tools menu.

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Colour Temperature

Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

Cool : Gives the white colours a blue tint.

Neutral : Gives the white colours a neutral tint.

Warm 1 Warm 2 : Gives the 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”.

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Sharpness

Noise Reduction

MPEG Noise Reduction

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

Auto : Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue TV mode or composite signals only).

High Medium Low : Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.

Off : Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.

MPEG.

DRC Mode

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Blu-ray

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Advanced Settings

Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to

“Vivid”, you cannot set/change these settings.

Reset : Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.

Black Corrector : Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

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. It will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.

Gamma : Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.

Clear White : Emphasizes white colours.

Colour Space : Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard colour.

Live Colour : Makes colours more vivid.

White Balance : Adjusts the colour temperature colour by colour.

Detail Enhancer : Enhances the details of the picture.

Edge Enhancer : Enhances the outline of the picture.

29

” .

“

“ ”,

” ( .27).

Reset

Backlight

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Hue

Target Inputs

Picture Mode

,

Common :

“Target Inputs” “Common”.

Current input name ( . AV1):

.

,

.

Selects the picture mode. The options for “Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 34).

Vivid : For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard : For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.

Cinema : .

Photo :

Custom : Allows you to store your preferred settings.

.

“Picture”

Mode” “Advanced Settings”

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

“Target Inputs”, “Picture

.

.

.

.

“Hue”

).

NTSC ( . U.S.A.

PHILIPS

PIONEER

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031

004, 050, 051, 052

011, 014

007

019, 027

012

003, 048, 049

018, 027, 020, 002

BD (Blu-ray Disc) Player

Brand Code

SONY 101 – 103

DVD/VCR Player

Brand Code

SONY 251

DVD recorder

Brand Code

SONY 201 – 203

VCR brand list

Brand Code

SONY 301 – 310, 362

AIWA

AKAI

DAEWOO

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

JVC

LG

LOEWE

325, 331, 351

326, 329, 330

342, 343

358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366

327, 333, 334

314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348, 349

332, 338

358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351

MATSUI

ORION

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

SAMSUNG

SANYO

356, 357

328

321, 323

311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363,

364

339 – 341, 345

335, 336

SONY

SHARP

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

324

319, 350, 365

337

AUX Sony

DAV

SONY (DAV) 401 – 404

AV

SONY 451 – 454

501 – 503

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4

2

3

1

USB photo viewer

Sony

.

( JPEG

,

)

USB

USB

.

MENU.

“Photo”,

.

.

,

.

, “Slide Show”,

.

Using HDMI control

The HDMI control function allows equipment to control each other using HDMI CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control) specified by HDMI.

You can connect Sony HDMI control compatible equipment such as TVs, hard disk DVD recorders and audio systems (with HDMI cables) to let them work integratedly.

Be

, .

,

.

“Backlight”

(page 28), “Contrast” (page 28)

Set-up

.

~

• USB photo viewer

.

DCF- JPEG http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/

Using Menu Functions

Navigating through menus

Menu functions allow you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.

2

2

1

1

Press MENU.

2

Press F / f to select an option, then press

.

To exit the menu, press MENU.

4 Digital EPG*

Displays the Digital Electronic Programme

Guide (EPG) (page 17).

5 External Inputs

Selects equipment connected to your TV.

• To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then press .

• To assign a label to an external input, select

“Edit AV Labels” (page 37).

• To select the connected HDMI control compatible equipment, select “HDMI Device

Selection”.

6 Photo

The thumbnail screen appears (page 26).

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