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010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Introduction NOTICE FOR Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual CUSTOMERS IN THE thoroughly and retain it for future reference. UNITED KINGDOM Notice for Digital TV function A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this • Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only equipment for your safety and convenience. work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital Should
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010COV.book Page 3 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote .........................................................................................
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010COV.book Page 4 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Connecting an aerial/ accessories VCR Remote RM-ED007 (1) Connecting an aerial only Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Coaxial cable (not supplied) Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40P25xx) Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Connecting an aerial and VCR Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Cer
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Start-up Guide 010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM 3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 2 3 (only for KDL-40P25xx) 1 5: Selecting the language and country/region 1 2 2 3,4 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz). 2 Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on
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010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM 3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press 6: Auto-tuning the TV . After selecting the language and country/region, a Auto Start Up message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears Language Country on the screen. The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels. Select: Confirm: 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . Auto Start Up 1
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010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM • The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set Safety information completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. Mains lead • Observe the followings Carrying to prevent the mains • Before carrying the TV set, lead being damaged. disconnect all the cables from the If the mains l
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010COV.book Page 8 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Ventilation Optional accessories • Never cover the ventilation Observe the following when holes or insert anything in the installing the TV set using a stand cabinet. It may cause or wall-mount bracket. If you do overheating and result in a fire. not do so, the TV set may fall and cause serious injury. • Unless proper ventilation is – KDL-40P25xx: provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.
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010COV.book Page 9 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM • Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or damage to the TV set. Moisture and flammable objects • Do not place any objects on the TV set. The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set. • To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV set.
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010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material. Precautions • The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. Viewing the TV • If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base • To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV se
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010COV.book Page 11 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. Note To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains. 2 – Screen mode (page 13) 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 14, 15): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. • In Text mode (page 13): Used for Fastext. 4 / – Info / Text reveal • In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme cu
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010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Watching TV Overview of the TV Watching TV buttons and indicators 1 1 2 2 3 1 MENU (page 16) 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 23): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 3 2 +/-/G/g • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the options left (G) or right (g). 4 PROG +/-/F/f • In TV mode: Selects the
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Watching TV 010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM In digital mode 3 Press to cancel. An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. Tip The sound is output from the small picture. : Interactive service is available (MHEG Digital Text) To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast : Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text) is Press repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, currently disabled Zoom, or 14:9. : Radio ser
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010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 1 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) To Do this Watch a current programme Press while the current programme is selected. Sort the programme
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Watching TV 010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM To Do this Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list 1 Press . 2 Press F/f to select “Timer list”. 3 Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then press . A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme. 4 Press g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm. Tip You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”. Notes • You can set VCR timer
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010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Digital Favourites 2,3 1 Select: Enter: Exit: MENU 2 Press F/f to select an option. 3 Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU. Menu Descr
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Using MENU Functions 010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Picture Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture Adjustment Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, Picture Mode Custom Backlight see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). 5 Contrast Max Brightness 50 Colour 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 15 Colour Tone Warm Reset Noise Reduction Auto Exit: MENU Back: Select: Enter: Selects the picture mode. Picture Mode • “Vivid”: For enhanced picture cont
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010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound Adjustment Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, Sound Effect Standard Treble 50 see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Bass 50 Balance 0 Reset Mono Dual Sound Auto Volume On On TV Speakers Back: Select: Enter: Exit: MENU Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. • “Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound
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Using MENU Functions 010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Features menu You can select the options listed below on the Features Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, Screen Power Saving Standard see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Adv. Contrast Enhancer On AV2 Output TV RGB Center 0 PC Adjustment Timer Exit: MENU Back: Select: Enter: Changes the screen format. Screen • “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast sign
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010COV.book Page 20 Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:34 AM Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV. Timer •Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange. Tips • If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. • “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one minute before the TV
