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3-280-663-11(1)
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
KDL-46D3550/46D3500
KDL-40D3550/40D3500
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The manufacturer of this product is Sony Introduction Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- Thank you for choosing this Sony product. 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for Before operating the TV, please read this manual EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland thoroughly and retain it for future reference. GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee docu
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Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................8 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators................
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Start-up Guide To insert batteries into the remote 1: Checking the Push and lift the cover to open. accessories Mains lead (Type BF)* (1) Coaxial cable (1) Support belt (1) and screws (2) Remote RM-ED009 (1) ~ � Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) � Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old * Do not remove the ferrite cores. and new batteries. � Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may reg
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Start-up Guide 2: Connecting an aerial/ 3: Preventing the TV cable/VCR from toppling over Connecting an aerial/cable Terrestrial signal or cable Coaxial cable (supplied) Mains lead (supplied) Connecting an aerial/cable and VCR 4: Bundling the cables Mains lead (supplied) Coaxial cable (supplied) Terrestrial signal or cable Scart lead (not supplied) Coaxial cable (not supplied) VCR ~ The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides depending on attaching position. GB 5
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4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press 5: Performing the initial . setup 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 5 Before you start auto tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 5) and start play 3,4,6,7 back. The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto tuning. 9 If no VCR is co
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Start-up Guide 9 Press MENU to exit. The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. Detaching the stand ~ When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or from the TV when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 (page 6), the time must be set after performing step 9. ~ Do not remove the stand for any reason other than to wall- mount the TV or to attach the optional TV stand. To tune the TV for digital cable connection 1 Press F/f to select “Scan Type
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Ventilation � Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the Safety information 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. Installation/Set-up Installed on the wall Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, 30 cm electrical shock or damage and/or injuries. 10 cm 10 cm Installation � The TV s
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Mains lead When not in use Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order � If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage environmental and safety reasons. and/or injuries: � As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the – Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to mains plug to a mains soc
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Precautions Viewing the TV � View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. � When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. LCD Screen � Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a s
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Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 26) 3 Coloured buttons (page 14, 15, 17) 4 / – Input select / Text hold � In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. � In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Holds the current page. 5 F/f/G/g/ (page 13, 22) 6 TOOLS (page 14, 20) Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format.
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 (page 22) 2 / – Input select / OK � In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. � In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting. 3 2 +/-/ / � In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. � In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ). 4 PROG +/-/ / � In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. � In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or
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Watching TV Watching TV To select a digital channel using the Digital Watching TV Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive service is available (Digital Text) : Radio service : Scrambled/Subscription service : Multiple audio languages available : Subtitles available : Subtitles available for the hearing impaired : Recommended minimum age for current programme (from 4
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To exit Digital Text, press RETURN. 14:9* To move around, press F/f/G/g. Displays 14:9 To select items, press and the number buttons. broadcasts in the To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons. correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the To access Analogue Text screen. In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: * Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off. Text t Text over the TV picture (m
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Watching TV Checking 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 Do this Watch a programme Press F/f to select the programme, then press . Turn off the EPG Press . Sort the programme information by 1 Press the blue button. category 2 Press F/f/G/g to select a categ
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To Do this Set the time and date of a programme 1 Press / . you want to record 2 Press F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press . – Manual timer REC 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 1 Press / . – Timer list 2 Press F/f to select “Timer list”,
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Watching TV Using the 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 Digital Favourite list * This function may not be available in some countries/ screen. regions. z Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list. To Do this Create your Favourite list for the fi
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Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Audio system PC DVD player DVD player with component output PC (HDMI output) Blu-ray disc player Camcorder Hi-Fi audio equipment Video game equipment DVD recorder DVD player VCR Decoder Decoder Headphones For service use only Camcorder CAM Card GB 18 6
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Using Optional Equipment Sockets Input symbol on Description screen A HDMI IN 4 or 5 AV4 or AV5 Connect to the HDMI IN 4 or 5 socket if the equipment has a HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input from the equipment. In addition, when HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 30 to set up this communication. If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 5 socket through
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Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when Viewing pictures from viewing pictures from connected equipment. Options Description the connected Close Closes the Tools menu. equipment Picture Mode (except See page 23. PC input mode) Turn on the connected equipment, then Display Mode (in PC See page 23. perform one of the following operation. input mode only) For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a Sound Mode See page 25. fully-wired 21-pin scart lead (pa
