Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Trademark information • is a registered trademark of the DVB Project • “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information ...9 Precautions ...11 Overview of the remote ...12 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ...13 Watching TV Watching TV...14 Using the Favourite List Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment...18 Viewing pictures from the connected equipment ...21 Using the remote...22 Using USB photo viewer ...25 Using HDMI control ...25...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories AC power cord* (1) Antenna cable* (1) 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.
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Connecting an antenna and VCR AC power cord (supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) (not supplied) Factory- installed antenna cable Antenna cable (supplied)* A/V cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) * When connecting an antenna cable, an adaptor (not supplied) may be required. 3: Preventing the TV from toppling over Splitter...
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4: Bundling the cables The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides depending on attaching position. 5: Performing the initial set-up 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 7, 9 Selecting the state/region Connect the TV to your AC power outlet (220–240 V AC, 50 Hz).
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Press to select the state/region in which you will operate the TV, then press This option allows you to set the time zone in which you will operate the TV. This will ensure that the time displayed on the i-Plate (page 16) is correct.
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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.
• 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 wall- mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall...
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If the following problems occur... Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. When: –...
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 •...
Overview of the remote The number 5, H, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV. 1 TV "/1 — TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 Number buttons •...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 1 — Power Turns the TV on or off. To disconnect the TV from the AC power completely, PROG pull the plug from the AC power outlet. 2 PROG +/–/ • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
Watching TV Watching TV 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. Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch between digital and analogue modes.
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To change the Wide Mode manually Press repeatedly to select the desired Wide Mode. Wide Zoom* Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size.
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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. 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).
Using the Favourite List Favourite List * This function may not be available in some areas. Create your Favourite List Watch a Favourite channel Turn off 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”...
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 Audio system PC (HDMI output) Blu-ray disc player Camcorder DVD player...
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Audio system (MONO) Video game equipment DVD player DVD player PC (HDMI output) DVD player with component output DVD recorder Blu-ray disc Camcorder player For service use only Home theatre system with digital input Hi-Fi audio equipment Continued...
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2 jack and the S video you connect mono equipment, connect to the You can view photographs on the Sony digital still camera, camcorder or USB storage media connected to the TV. For details, see page 25. The digital video and audio signals are input from the equipment.
Viewing pictures from the connected equipment Turn on the connected equipment, then press to display the connected equipment list. Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass without any operation after pressing F/f.) When the input source is set to “Skip”...
To view two pictures simultaneously – PIP (Picture in Picture) (in PC mode only) You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. To view a PC input source, connect a PC (page 18), and make sure that images from the PC appear on the screen.
The H button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating other equipment. Programming the remote This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, most Sony BDs, DVDs and AMPs (Home Theatre, etc.). To control BDs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some other Sony BD, DVD and AMP models), do the following procedure to programme the remote.
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SAMSUNG 339 – 341, 345 Brand Code SANYO 335, 336 SHARP THOMSON 319, 350, 365 TOSHIBA AUX Sony systems brand list DAV Home Theatre System Brand Code SONY (DAV) 401 – 404 AV receiver Brand Code SONY 451 – 454...
• Using unsupported USB device is not guaranteed and may cause malfunctions. • Sony cannot be held liable for any damage to or loss of data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
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. Press MENU. Press to select an option, then press To exit the menu, press MENU.
Picture menu Target Inputs For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to set each item separately. “Common”: Applies common settings whose adjustments are shared with other inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”. Current input name (e.g.
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Colour Temperature Selects the picture whiteness option. “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”. “Warm 1”...
Sound menu Target Inputs For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to set each item separately. “Common”: Applies common settings whose adjustments are shared with other inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”. Current input name (e.g.
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Voice Zoom Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
Screen menu (except for PC input) Target Inputs For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to set each item separately. “Common”: Applies common settings whose adjustments are shared with other inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”. Current input name (e.g.
Screen menu (for PC input) Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”...
Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input source (video or photograph data). “Video-A”: Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A” mode. “Video”: Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
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Photo Colour Space Selects the option to match the output colour space within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI or component input jacks. Select “sYCC” when using the equipment that supports “x.v.Colour”. The setting is fixed to “sRGB” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if “sYCC” is selected.
Audio Settings menu Variable Speaker Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers. “TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the TV speakers. “Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output jacks.
Set-up menu Timer Settings 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 lights up in orange. • If you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. •...
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Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV. 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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All Reset Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up” screen. • Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any buttons. • All settings, including Favourite List, auto tuned channels, etc. will be reset.
Analogue Set-up menu 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number button (0 – 9) on the remote. When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering two digits using the remote.
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Manual Programme Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Colour System”, press PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a Preset programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 40). Programme/TV System Presets programme channels manually. 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press 4 Press...
Digital Set-up menu Digital Settings Displays the “Digital Settings” menu. Audio Set-up This option enables you to enjoy audio in various environments. “Audio Output Control”: Sets the priority for digital audio output (optical) (when “Dolby Digital” and “MPEG” audio are available). “MPEG Audio Adjustment”: Adjusts MPEG audio Control level to Dolby Digital audio level.
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Favourite Preset Presets Favourite List 1 and Favourite List 2. 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press To overwrite a new channel selection (over one that has been pre-allocated), follow step 3 to select the newly desired channel, then press To delete a pre-allocated channel, follow step 2 (to select the desired channel), then select “Delete”...
Additional Information Specifications Model name KDL-40XBR/40X3100 System Panel System LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV System Analogue: I, D/K, B/G, M Digital: DVB-T Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 (only Video In) Digital: MP@HL and MP@ML Channel Coverage Analogue: Digital: VHF/UHF Sound Output...
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart Signals Horizontal (Pixel) SVGA 1024 1024 1024 WXGA 1280 1280 1280 1360 SXGA 1280 1280 HDTV 1920 • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals. •...
Press 1 on the right side of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). When it is not flashing Check the items listed below.
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Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear on the screen • The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction. No colour on programmes •...