Sony BRAVIA 4-115-568-12(1) Operating Instructions Manual

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KDL-52EX1
KDL-46EX1
KDL-40EX1
© 2008 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
4-115-568-12(1)

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  • Page 1 KDL-52EX1 KDL-46EX1 KDL-40EX1 © 2008 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions 4-115-568-12(1)
  • Page 2: Notice For Customers In The United Kingdom

    For more information about DVB-C functionality please see our cable support site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/ Notice for Wireless Signal 1. Hereby, Sony, declares that this unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To obtain the declaration of conformity (DoC) for R&TTE Directive, please access the following URL address.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ... 12 Precautions ... 14 Remote and Unit Controls/Indicators ... 15 Watching TV Watching TV... 20 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite list Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart ... 24 Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment...
  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    Start-up Guide 1: Checking the unit and accessories Monitor (1) Media receiver (1) Mains lead for monitor (with ferrite core) (1) Do not remove the ferrite core. Mains lead for mains adaptor (1) Mains adaptor for media receiver (1) Mains lead holder (1) Screws (PSW 4×8) (2) Remote RMF-ED001W (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
  • Page 5 Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI Media receiver HDMI cable Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) • You can also connect equipment to the HDMI input on the left side of the monitor. 3: Preventing the monitor from toppling over Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the monitor stand.
  • Page 6: Performing The Initial Set- Up

    4: Connecting the mains lead • Make sure to secure the mains lead. • To ensure compliance with current EMC legislation, ensure the following conditions are met. • Fix the mains lead holder (supplied) after checking the mains lead is in the groove of the mains lead holder (supplied) to avoid scratching the mains lead.
  • Page 7: Performing The Initial Set-Up

    POWER button Monitor Check the LINK indicator on the media receiver. If wireless communication between the media receiver and monitor is established, this indicator lights up. LINK indicator LINK LINK Performing the initial set-up HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 COMPO- MONITOR NENT...
  • Page 8: Tune The Unit For Cable Connection

    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 f to select “Start”, then press The unit starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the unit or remote.
  • Page 9 Enter the correct code or its alternatives (if available) shown in the list in step 5. Note that the list may not include codes for all models of all brands. • Only Sony equipment is guaranteed to properly operate. Make Code...
  • Page 10 Using optional equipment For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. Some buttons may not work depending on the connected equipment. Press HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, AV1, AV2 or COMPONENT. Press EXT. While the EXT button lights up, press \/1 to turn the equipment on, then operate the equipment using the following buttons.
  • Page 11 Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the Monitor Disconnect the mains lead from the monitor before detaching the Table-Top Stand. • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the monitor. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than listed below. –...
  • Page 12: Safety Information

    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. Monitor...
  • Page 13 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: –...
  • Page 14: Precautions

    Precautions Viewing the TV s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. LCD Screen s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,...
  • Page 15: Remote And Unit Controls/Indicators

    Remote and Unit Controls/Indicators Remote As the unit and the supplied remote communicate by radio frequency, you can operate the unit without aiming the remote at the unit. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 COMPO- MONITOR NENT HDMI SYNC MENU DIGITAL/ THEATRE AUDIO...
  • Page 16 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 COMPO- MONITOR NENT HDMI SYNC MENU DIGITAL/ THEATRE AUDIO ANALOG PROG REC PAUSE REC STOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU WIRELESS MENU Button Description 9 HOME Press to display the media receiver Home menu in the media receiver mode (page 29), or monitor Home menu in the monitor mode (page 38).
  • Page 17 • If you turn the unit off, Theatre Mode is also turned off. • “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with control for HDMI.
  • Page 18 Media Receiver Buttons and Unit Indicators Monitor Media Receiver LINK Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 1 (Power) 3 Light Sensor (Timer indicator) LINK HOME Description Receives IR signals from the remote (if using an IR remote, not supplied). Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. Turns the unit on or off.
  • Page 19 Item (Picture Off indicator) Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 43). 6 1 (Standby indicator) 7 " (Power indicator) 8 LINK indicator (HOME) HOME (Input select/OK) qa 2 +/–/ / qs PROG +/–/ • Make sure that the unit is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the unit is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the unit to malfunction.
  • Page 20: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Watching TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 COMPO- MONITOR NENT HDMI SYNC MENU DIGITAL/ THEATRE AUDIO ANALOG PROG Press 1 on the media receiver or monitor to switch on. • When either unit is switched on, the other is also switched on in tandem.
  • Page 21: To Access Text

    To access Text Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/–.
  • Page 22: Using The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 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...
  • Page 23: Using The Digital Favourite List

    Using the Digital Favourite list Favourite Set-up Favourites 1 Enter Programme Number: BBC ONE More 4 BBC TWO abc1 ITV1 Channel 4 UKTV Gold Five The HITS BBC Three UKTV Bright Ideas ITV2 Sky Sports UKTV History Channel 4+1 E4+1 Previous Next Favourites 2...
  • Page 24: Using Optional Equipment

    Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your unit. Connecting cables are not supplied. Media receiver Rear DC IN 18V Front LINK Monitor COMPONENT IN (RGB) PC IN HOME Left side DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) IR BLASTER PROG...
  • Page 25 Do not insert forcefully. You can listen to monitor sound through headphones. You can enjoy photo files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on your unit (page 27).
  • Page 26: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.
  • Page 27: Using Usb Photo Viewer

    – Do not remove the USB device. The data on the USB device may be damaged. • 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 unit.
  • Page 28: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi

    • 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 supplied remote by pressing: – N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected equipment directly.
  • Page 29: Using Menu Functions

    Using MENU Functions Navigating through Media Receiver Home Menu (XMB™) For setting the menu of the media receiver, switch to the media receiver mode by pressing one of the function buttons (page 10). The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the monitor screen.
  • Page 30: Settings

    Settings Picture See the “Picture” setting for monitor (page 39). Sound See the “Sound” setting for monitor (page 41). Features Quick Start The unit turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 38 watt higher than usual. Timer Settings Sets the timer to turn on/off the unit.
  • Page 31 Media Receiver Set-up Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country and location, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country will have been selected and channels already tuned when the unit was first installed (page 7).
  • Page 32 AV Set-up AV Preset Speaker Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Stereo/Mono A/B/Mono • If you select other equipment connected to the unit, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B.” IR Blaster Set-up See page 9 for the “IR Blaster Set-up”...
  • Page 33 However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with “Control for HDMI” is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”...
  • Page 34 Programme Sorting Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the unit. Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press Manual Programme Before selecting “Label/AFT/Audio Filter/LNA/Skip”, press PROG +/–...
  • Page 35: Digital Set-Up

    Audio Filter Skip Confirm Digital Set-up Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Digital Manual Tuning Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.
  • Page 36 Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting Subtitle Language Audio Set-up Audio Type Audio Language Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital Audio Description Mixing Level* Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between Optical Out * This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On.” Radio Display Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast after 20 seconds without pressing any buttons.
  • Page 37 Software Download • For the software upgrade to be able to take place the unit should be left in standby mode from time to time. System Information • If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable connection.
  • Page 38: Navigating Through Monitor Home Menu

    Navigating through Monitor Home Menu For setting the menu of the monitor, switch to the monitor mode by pressing MONITOR HDMI on the remote. Press HOME. The monitor Home menu appears on the screen. Monitor Menu Picture Sound Screen HDMI Set-up Monitor Set-up PC Settings Press F/f to select the item, then press...
  • Page 39 Picture Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Reset Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Colour Temperature Sharpness Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Picture Mode” includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the input source. Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
  • Page 40 Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. High Standard • Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have changed the setting.
  • Page 41 Turns off the “Film Mode” feature. 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. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
  • Page 42 Auto Volume Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be louder than programmes). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs. • Some options are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System” or headphones are connected. Screen Screen Format See “To change the screen format manually”...
  • Page 43 Language Selects the language in which the menus are displayed. Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the monitor. PC Settings Screen Format Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.
  • Page 44: Additional Information

    Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the monitor’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licenced contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
  • Page 45: Monitor Installation Dimensions Table

    Monitor installation dimensions table Screen centre point Model Name KDL-52EX1 KDL-46EX1 KDL-40EX1 Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. WARNING The wall that the monitor will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the monitor.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Media receiver Model name System TV system Colour/video system Channel coverage Input/Output jacks Aerial COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 PC IN IR BLASTER Power and others Power requirements Power consumption Standby power consumption* Dimensions for vertical (Approx.) placement with (w ×...
  • Page 47 Monitor Model name System Panel system Sound output Input/Output jacks MONITOR HDMI IN Power and others Power requirements Screen size (measured diagonally) Display resolution Power in “Home”/ consumption “Standard” mode in “Shop”/“Vivid” mode Standby power consumption* Dimensions with Table-Top (Approx.) Stand (w ×...
  • Page 48 PC Input Signal Reference Chart for Resolution Signals Horizontal × (Pixel) × × × SVGA × × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × WXGA 1280 × 1280 × 1280 × 1360 × SXGA 1280 × • This unit’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. •...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. Press 1 on the unit to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
  • Page 50 • Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment. • Check support web site for cable provide information. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/ • If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment is connected to the unit, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the monitor speaker, select “TV Speaker”...
  • Page 52 For useful information about Sony products 4-115-568-12(1) Printed in Spain...

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