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Sony Bravia KDL-40ZX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Bravia KDL-40ZX1 Operating Instructions Manual

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KDL-40ZX1
© 2008 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
4-128-850-11(1)

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  • Page 1 KDL-40ZX1 © 2008 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions 4-128-850-11(1)

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    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 ... 15 Precautions ... 17 Remote and Unit Controls/Indicators ... 18 Watching TV Watching TV... 23 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite list Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart ... 27 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 (1) Mains lead for mains adaptor (1) Mains adaptor for media receiver (1) Remote RMF-ED001 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) IR Blaster (Y-cable) (2) Stand for media receiver (1) Terminal cover (1) Spacers (black) (4)
  • Page 5 F mark Attach the monitor to the Table-Top Stand using the screws (supplied with SS- TBL700). Attach the two bottom screws first, then the top two screws. Bottom screws • If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
  • Page 6 Attach the stand cover. Hang the stand cover over the top of the Table-Top Stand’s centre post, and then push down to close until it clicks. • Be sure not to pinch the mains lead when attaching the cover. Attach the terminal cover. Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz).
  • Page 7 Fix the Speaker System with two screws (supplied with the Speaker System). Screws See the instruction manual supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket, and follow steps 4-6 to 4-7. Connect the mains lead (supplied) to the AC IN socket (5-1). AC IN When installing the Speaker System Fix the mains lead with the two hooks, and drop the lead down from the right...
  • Page 8 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. Connecting the mains lead to the media receiver •...

  • Page 9: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M6 × 12-15, not supplied) into the screw hole of the monitor. Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord. 5: Performing the initial set- Inserting batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open.

  • Page 10: Performing The Initial Set-Up

    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 HDMI SYNC MENU...
  • Page 11 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 12 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. Type Make...
  • Page 13 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 14 Attaching the Stand for Media Receiver The media receiver can also be used vertically with the supplied stand. Match the lug on the centre of the stand and the hole on the right side of the media receiver. Stand...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 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 32), or monitor Home menu in the monitor mode (page 41).
  • Page 20 • 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 21 Unit Monitor Media Receiver PROG LINK HOME PROG LINK HOME (Continued)
  • Page 22 Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 1 (Power) 3 Light Sensor (Picture Off/Timer indicator) 5 1 (Standby indicator) 6 " (Power indicator) 7 LINK indicator (HOME) HOME (Input select/OK) 0 2 +/–/ / qa 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 23: 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 24 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 Rear COMPONENT IN (RGB) PC IN HOME AC IN MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
  • Page 28 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 30).

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 13). The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the monitor screen.

  • Page 33: Settings

    Settings Picture See the “Picture” setting for monitor (page 42). Sound See the “Sound” setting for monitor (page 44). 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 34 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 10).
  • Page 35 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 12 for the “IR Blaster Set-up”...
  • Page 36 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 37 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 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 Monitor Set-up Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Select from “Off”, “Low”, “High” and “Picture Off”. Light Sensor • Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 22 for the location of the light sensor.

  • Page 47: Additional Information

    Additional Information 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.)
  • Page 48 Monitor Model name System Panel system Sound output with SS-TBL700 with SS-WAL700 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.)
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51 • 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 4-128-850-11(1) Printed in Spain...

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