Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Start-up Guide 4 Checking the accessories ... 4 Safety information ... 9 Precautions ... 10 Overview of the remote ... 11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ... 12 Watching TV Watching TV... 13 Checking the Guide ...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Mains lead (1) (only for KDL-52W4xxx, KDL- 46W4xxx, KDL-40W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx) Remote RM-ED011 (1) Remote RM-ED011 W (1) (only for KDL- 40E4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) (except for KDL-52W4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx) Screws for stand (4) (only for KDL- 46W4xxx, KDL-40W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx,...
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Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to interfere with cables. Fix the stand to the TV using the supplied screws. KDL-46W4xxx KDL-32W4xxx KDL-32E4xxx KDL-40W4xxx KDL-40E4xxx KDL-32V4xxx KDL-37V4xxx KDL-26V4xxx If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm) 3: Connecting an aerial/VCR/ DVD...
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4: Preventing the TV from toppling over Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M6 x 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord.
TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region. Press to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press Sony recommends you to select “Home” for power saving. Location Select location Home Shop...
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This option is recommended when "Quick Scan" is not supported by your cable provider. For further information about supported cable providers, refer to support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/ Press to select “Start”, then press The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.
Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall...
If the following problems occur... Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. When: –...
Overview of the remote GUIDE 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound mode (page 24). In digital mode: Press to select the audio language (page 30). –...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators HOME (only for KDL-40E4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx) (page 21) HOME – Input select / OK • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 18). • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.
Watching TV Watching TV GUIDE Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
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To access Digital Text Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
Checking the Guide All Categories Today 11: 30 12: 00 12: 30 001 BBC ONE Homes Under the Hammer Neighbours 002 BBC TWO Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden... 003 ITV1 Dancing On Ice Exclusive 004 Channel 4 Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a... The Jeremy Kyle...
Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list • You can set the timer record function on the TV to automatically operate the recorder only when the connected recorder is compatible with SmartLink. However, this feature may not operate with certain types of recorder, even though it is stated that the recorder is SmartLink compatible.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Video game equipment DVD player Decoder DVD recorder Decoder CAM card DVD player with component output Hi-Fi audio equipment with optical audio input...
To see the equipment connected to HDMI 3* • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). • When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported.
TV speaker to the audio system. • Adjusts the volume (2 +/-) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: m/N/X/M/x –...
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• Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible with control for HDMI. • Sony BRAVIA Theatre Sync Products and Control for HDMI compatible devices from other manufacturers may not support all functions.
Using MENU Functions Overview of the TV Home Menu (XMB™) The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™.
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by their creators. “Photo”: Sets the optimum picture quality for photographs.
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture. “Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint. “Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint. “Warm 1/Warm 2”: Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint than “Warm 1” “Warm 1 and Warm 2”...
Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 12 for the location of the light sensor. Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV. (except for KDL-37V4xxx,...
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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.
On Timer Settings “On Timer”: Sets the timer to turn on the TV from standby mode. “Timer Mode”: Selects the desired period. “Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV. “Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again.
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AV Set-up “AV Preset”: Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source that is not connected to any equipment. 1 Press 2 Press •...
HDMI Set-up This is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment side. “Control for HDMI”: This sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment and the TV.
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4 Press to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then press RETURN. B/G: For western European countries/regions I: For the United Kingdom D/K: For eastern European countries/regions L: For France 5 Press to select “Channel”, then press 6 Press to select “S”...
Digital Set-up Digital Auto Tuning Digital Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters. For details, see “Auto-tunning the TV”...
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Radio Display The screen wallpaper is displayed when listening to a radio broadcast after 20 seconds without pressing any button. You can select the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a slide show (page 32). To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button. Parental Lock Sets an age restriction for programmes.
• Do not use unsupported USB device. This may cause malfunctions. • Sony will not 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.
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart for Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) SVGA 1024 1024 1024 WXGA 1280 1280 1280 1360 SXGA 1280 • 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 on the top edge of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.