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3-217-284-12(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-52XBR KDL-52X3100
KDL-46XBR KDL-46X3100
KDL-40XBR KDL-40X3100
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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Introduction Trademark information • is a registered trademark of the DVB Project Thank you for choosing this Sony product. � “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Before operating the TV, please read this manual Dolby Laboratories. thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. � HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. � Adobe is a registered tr
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Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................9 Precautions .............................................................................................................................11 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................12 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators................
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Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Connecting an accessories antenna/VCR Connecting an antenna AC power cord* (1) AC power cord Antenna cable* (1) (supplied) PC cable* (1) Support belt (1) and screws (2) Remote RM-GD003 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) * Do not remove the ferrite cores. To insert batteries into the remote Push and slide to open. Antenna cable* Factory-installed antenna cable ~ • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. � Do not use different types of batteries
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Start-up Guide Connecting an antenna and VCR 3: Preventing the TV AC power cord (supplied) from toppling over Antenna cable (not supplied) Splitter (not supplied) Factory- installed antenna cable Antenna cable (supplied)* S video cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) VCR * When connecting an antenna cable, an adaptor (not supplied) may be required. GB 5
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4: Bundling the cables 5: Performing the initial set-up ~ The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides depending on attaching position. 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 7, 9 Selecting the state/region 1 Connect the TV to your AC power outlet (220–240 V AC, 50 Hz). 2 Press 1 on the right side of the TV. When you turn on the TV for the first time, the Time Setup menu appears on the screen. GB 6
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Start-up Guide 3 Press F/f/G/g to select the state/region 7 Press MENU to display the Clock Set in which you will operate the TV, then press menu. . When digital channels have been stored, set “Time Adjustment” to “Auto”, then go to step 9. If no digital channels have been stored, set “Time Adjustment” to “Manual”, then go to next step. 8 Press F/f/G/g to set the day and time (hour and minute), then press . 9 Press MENU to exit. The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. This optio
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Detaching the Table- Top Stand from the TV ~ Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV or to attach the optional TV stand. GB 8
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Installed on the wall 30 cm Safety information 10 cm 10 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 Leave at least this space around the set. Installation � The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible Installed with stand AC power outlet. � Place the TV set on a stable, level surface. 30 cm � Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
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Notes If the following problems occur... � Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord equipment. immediately if any of the following problems occur. � Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or checked by qualified service personnel. broken. � Do not modify the AC power cord. When: � Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord.
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other Precautions European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol is on the remote control. 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-precisi
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Overview of the remote 1 TV"/1 — TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 Number buttons • In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second, third or fourth digit quickly. � In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page. 3 — Previous channel Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds). 4 — Wide Mode (page 15) 5 — Picture freeze (page 14) Freezes the TV picture. 6 / — Input select / Text hold � In TV mo
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 1 — Power Turns the TV on or off. ~ PROG To disconnect the TV from the AC power completely, pull the plug from the AC power outlet. 2 PROG +/–/ / � In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel. � In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ). 3 2 +/–/ / MENU � 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 21): D
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Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second, third or fourth digits quickly. In digital mode, an information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. 1 In normal TV mode : SD (or : HD) RADIO: Radio service : Parental rating : Multi audio programme : Text service In Twin Picture mode (page 21) : Radio service : Parental Lock 3 Additi
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Watching TV To change the Wide Mode manually Using the Tools menu Press repeatedly to select the desired Wide Mode. Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme. Wide Zoom* Options Description Enlarges the centre Close Closes the Tools menu. portion of the picture. The left and right Picture Mode See page 27. edges of the picture are stretched to fill the Sound Mode See page 29. 16:9 screen. Motion Enhancer See page 33. Normal Speaker See page 35. Displays the 4
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i-Plate display For a single picture in digital mode, this feature gives you information on the current channel and also the current and next programmes. 1 Press / to display the i-Plate. This shows the date, time, whether the channel has text service, whether multi (MPEG and Dolby Digital) audio programme available and whether the picture is available in high definition or standard definition (HD or SD is displayed). 2 Press / to display information on the following programme. 3 Press /
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Watching TV Using the Favourite List * The Favourite feature allows you to select programmes from a list you specify. To display the Favourite List, see “Navigating through menus” (page 26). Favourite List * This function may not be available in some areas. To Do this Create your Favourite List Follow the steps of “Favourite Preset” (page 42) in Digital Set-up menu. Watch a Favourite channel 1 Press MENU to display the menu (page 26). 2 Press F/f to select “Digital Favourites List”, then pre
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Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Headphones Camcorder Digital still camera Camcorder USB storage media PC (HDMI output) Blu-ray disc player Camcorder Audio system DVD player GB 18
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Using Optional Equipment Audio system DVD player PC (HDMI Blu-ray disc Camcorder output) player For service use only Home theatre system (MONO) with digital input PC Hi-Fi audio equipment DVD player with component output Video game equipment DVD player DVD recorder VCR VCR Continued GB 19
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Connect to Input symbol on Description screen A i You can listen to sound from the TV on headphones. B 2 or 2, and Video 2 or To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the 2 Video 2 video 2 jack and the S video 2 jack at the same time. If you connect mono equipment, connect to the 2 L jack. C USB You can view photographs on the Sony digital still camera, camcorder or USB storage media connected to the TV. For details, see page 25. D HDMI IN 2 HDMI 2 The digital video and audio
