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LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-32L40xx
KDL-26L40xx
KDL-19L40xx
© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-878-284-14(1)
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The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- NOTICE FOR 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, CUSTOMERS IN THE Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to UNITED KINGDOM the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
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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 KDL-19L40xx 1: Checking the Accessory bag Screws accessories Remote RM-ED014 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (3) Cable band (1) Table-Top TV unit Stand To insert batteries into the remote Push and slide to open. 2 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align the screws holes. Rear of TV ~ � Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. � Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batte
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Start-up Guide Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder with HDMI 3: Connecting an aerial/VCR/ DVD recorder Connecting an aerial only 1 2 Coaxial cable Coaxial cable HDMI cable Coaxial cable Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder with SCART VCR/ DVD recorder AV1 AV2 Coaxial cable Scart lead Coaxial cable VCR/ DVD recorder ~ � AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV. � AV2 outputs to the current screen (except PC, HDMI1,2, Component 1080i). This product has been tested and found to complia
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4: Preventing the TV 6: Selecting the from toppling over language, country/region KDL-32L40xx, KDL-26L40xx only and location 2 3 DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO GUIDE 1 3,4,5 1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, RETURN TOOLS not supplied) in the TV stand. MENU 2 Install a machine screw (M6 × 12-14 mm, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket 3 Tie the wood screw and the machine (220-240V AC, 50Hz). screw with a strong cord. 2 Press 1 on the top edge of t
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Start-up Guide 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in 2 Press . which you will operate the TV, then press Auto Tuning . Auto Start-up Do you want to start Auto Tuning? Language Country - Location United Kingdom Ireland Nederland Luxembourg France Back: Start: Italia Back: Select: Confirm: The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue If the country/region which you want to use on channels. This may take some time, so do not the TV does n
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Transporting � Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables. Safety information � Two or more people are needed to transport a large TV set. � When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below. Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Installation/Set-up � When lifting or moving the TV set, hold it firmly from Install and use the TV set in accordance with the the bottom. instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, � When transporti
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� To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection Prohibited Usage of dirt or dust: Do not install/use the TV set in locations, – Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, environments or situations such as those listed backwards, or sideways. below, or the TV set may malfunction and cause a – Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries. closet. – Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, Location: or ite
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Disposal of the TV set Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Precautions Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries Viewing the TV with separate collection systems) � View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in This symbol on the product or on its poor light or during long period of time, strains your packaging indicates that this product shall eyes. not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be � When using headphones, adjust the volume s
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Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO 2 AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound mode (page 24). GUIDE 3 – Picture freeze (page 14) Freezes the TV picture. 4 Coloured buttons (page 14, 17) 5 – Input select RETURN TOOLS Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets MENU (page 19). 6 F/f/G/g/ 7 TOOLS (page 15, 19) Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments accor
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 (page 21) 2 / – Input select / OK � In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 19). � 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 1 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn on the TV. Watching 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. 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. 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, press the
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To access Text Zoom* (KDL-32L40xx/KDL-26L40xx only) Press /. Each time you press /, the display Displays changes cyclically as follows: cinemascopic (letter Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No box format) Text (exit the Text service) broadcasts in the To select a page, press the number buttons or / correct proportions. . To reveal hidden information, press . 14/9* Displays 14:9 z broadcasts in the When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text correct proportions
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Watching TV Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme. Options Description Close Closes the Tools menu. Picture Mode See page 22. Sound Effect See page 24. Speaker See page 24. Audio Language (in See page 31. digital mode only) Subtitle Setting (in See page 31. digital mode only) Sleep Timer See page 26. Power Saving See page 25. System Information (in Displays the system digital mode only) information screen. GB 15
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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press GUIDE. Fri 3 Nov 15:39 Today 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 2 Perform the desired operation as shown 001 BBC ONE 002 BBC TWO in the following table or displayed on the 003 ITV 1 screen. 004 Channel 4 005 five 006 ITV 2 007 BBC THREE 009 Teletext 010 BBC FOUR 011 Sky Travel 012 UKTV History 013 More 4 Previous Next +1 day Select: Tune: Options: Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be availabl
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Watching TV Using the Digital Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to --- Favourite Set-up Enter programme number four lists of your favourite programmes. Favourites 1 001 TV3 011 SETenVEO 1 In digital mode, press . 002 33 012 Tienda en VEO 003 3/24 013 NET TV 2 Perform the desired operation as shown 004 K3/300 014 CUATRO in the following table or displayed on the 005 TVE1 015 CNN+ 006 TVE2 016 40 LATINO screen. 007 24H TVE 017 la Sexta 008 CLAN TVE 018 Telecinco
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Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. DVD player PC (HDMI output) Blu-ray disc player Digital video camera 1 2 DVD player with component output COMPONENT IN PC IN AV1 AV2 PC Hi-Fi audio equipment Video game equipment DVD player Decoder CAM card DVD recorder VCR Decoder AV3 Video game equipment/ DVC camcorder Headphones GB 18
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Using Optional Equipment Symbol on the Description screen Viewing pictures from PC To see the equipment connected to G. connected equipment z It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites like the Turn on the connected equipment, then “Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793- perform one of the following operation. 504-11, available in Sony Service Centre), or equivalent. For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7) In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number To connect Do this buttons, to select the
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Options Description Using control for HDMI Horizontal Shift (in See page 25. PC input mode only) The control for HDMI function enables the TV to Vertical Shift (in PC See page 25. communicate with the connected equipment that is input mode only) compatible with the function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by Sleep Timer (except See page 26. connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with PC input mode) control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can Power Saving
