Sony Bravia KDL-42EX443 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Bravia KDL-42EX443 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
KDL-42EX443 / 42EX440 / 32EX343 / 32EX340
A-EAQ-100-11(1)
Start-up Guide
Watching TV
Using Optional Equipment
Using MENU Functions
Network Set-up
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 A-EAQ-100-11(1) LCD TV Start-up Guide Operating Instructions Watching TV Using Optional Equipment Using MENU Functions Network Set-up Additional Information KDL-42EX443 / 42EX440 / 32EX343 / 32EX340...
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    “Auto Service Update”. * DVB-T2 is not available for TV Introduction model series KDL-42EX440/ • It is recommended that you set Thank you for choosing this Sony 32EX340. “Auto Service Update” to “On”, product. DVB-T2 is available for TV...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information......................10 Precautions........................11 Overview of the remote ....................13 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ..............15 Watching TV Watching TV ........................16 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ........18 Using the Digital Programme List ................19 Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment ..................21 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..............22...
  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Attaching the accessories stand Table-Top Stand (1) • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen Screws for stand (M5 × 16) (3) to direct illumination or sunlight. Remote RM-ED049 (1) Follow the assembling steps required to place Size AA batteries (2) on a TV stand.
  • Page 5 3: Connecting an • If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. • Be sure to securely tighten the three supplied aerial/cable/ screws, otherwise the TV may fall down. • Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the VCR/DVD screws tightly without damaging the screw head.
  • Page 6 Screw M4 Cord 6-8 mm TV’s Table-Top Stand • An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the TV. Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre to purchase a kit. Have your TV model name ready for reference.
  • Page 7 5: Selecting the Press to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then language, press country/region Language Select language. and location Select Next Follow the on-screen instructions to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV. If the country/region which you want to use on the TV does not appear in the list, select “-”...
  • Page 8 Select the broadcast type to automatically search for services Digital and Analogue • USB System Update Digital You can update the TV system using USB memory. Analogue Obtain information from the website below. Skip http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ To tune the TV for Cable connection RETURN Select Back Next Back Press to select “Quick Scan”...
  • Page 9 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. Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. •...
  • Page 10: Safety Information

    • It is strongly recommended that you recommended that you use Sony its insulation may deteriorate, use a Sony wall-mount bracket in accessories, including: which could result in a fire. order to provide adequate air- –...
  • Page 11: Precautions

    The TV set shall not be exposed Viewing the TV Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to dripping or splashing and no • View the TV in moderate light, as to have it checked by qualified service...
  • Page 12: Optional Equipment

    • When adjusting the angle of the TV Disposal of set, move it slowly so as to prevent waste batteries the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table stand. (applicable in the Optional Equipment European Union • Keep optional components or any and other equipment emitting electromagnetic European...
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Remote

    Selection” is displayed when the button is pressed. • “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. 3 BRAVIA Sync (page 27) ./X/x/>/m/N/M...
  • Page 14 – Subtitle setting Press to change the subtitle language (page 36) (in digital mode and USB Video mode only). wa PROG +/–/ • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. • In Text mode (page 17): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( page.
  • Page 15: Overview Of The Tv Buttons And Indicators

    Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 Light sensor 6 CH +/–/ Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous may affect its function (page 41). (-) channel. •...
  • Page 16: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Watching TV Touch "/1 on the front 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 "/1 on the remote to turn on the Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch between digital and analogue modes.
  • Page 17: The Mode

    To access Text Wide Zoom* Press /. Each time you press /, the display Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an changes cyclically as follows: imitation wide screen Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t effect. The 4:3 picture No Text (exit the Text service) is stretched to fill the To select a page, press the number buttons or...
  • Page 18: Using The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) In digital mode, press GUIDE. Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be available in some countries/regions. Do this Watch a programme Press...
  • Page 19: Using The Digital Programme List

    Using the Digital Programme List The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite programmes. In digital mode, press HOME, and select “Digital Programme List”, then press to select the Favourite list. • If Favourite list is already selected before, just press to access Favourite list.
  • Page 20 Do this Remove all channels from the 1 Press the blue button to see Favourite Set-up. current Favourite list 2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to edit. 3 Press the blue button. 4 Press to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
  • Page 21: Using Optional Equipment

    Digital video camera equipment with optical audio input Video game equipment/ DVC camcorder Decoder Video game equipment DVD player with DVD player component output Decoder DVD recorder CAM card Headphones/ Hi-Fi audio equipment Digital video camera/Digital camera/USB storage * For KDL-42EX443/32EX343 only.
  • Page 22: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    • Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 27 to set up this communication.
  • Page 23: Playing Back Photo/Music/Video Via Usb

    – 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 TV.
  • Page 24 Basic operation of Photo/Music/ Press OPTIONS during playback, then Video press F/f to select “Picture” and press You can operate the connected USB device by the TV remote. Press F/f/G/g to select the item, then Item Description press m / M Fast reverses/fast forwards the file Press F/f/G/g to adjust the setting, then when pressed during playback.
  • Page 25 USB Video format Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec XviD MPEG1 PCM / MPEG1 Layer1, 2 / MP3 / MPEG2 AAC (2ch) / MPEG2 MP .avi MPEG4 AAC (2ch) / H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch) / Dolby Digital (2ch) / WMA v8 MPEG-4 SP/ASP Motion JPEG WMV v9...
  • Page 26: Photo Frame

    Photo Frame To select music You can select music from USB memory, using any of the following methods: 1 Press HOME and select “Settings”, then You can enjoy looking at photos, listening to “Set-up” > “Photo Frame Settings” > “Music music or seeing the clock and calendar, at the Selection”.
  • Page 27: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi

    TV speaker to the audio system. • Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) or 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: –...
  • Page 28 To connect the equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with an HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system, be sure to also connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV and the audio system using an optical audio cable (page 21).
  • Page 29: Using Menu Functions

    Using MENU Functions Navigating through TV Menu “MENU” allows 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 HOME. Press F/f to select an option, then press To exit the menu, press HOME.
  • Page 30: Settings

    Settings Picture Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. “Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings. “Cinema”: For film-based content. Suitable in a theatre-like environment. “Photo”: For standard viewing of photographs.
  • Page 31 Film Mode Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on film, reducing picture blur and graininess. “Auto”: Provides the original film-based content as is. “Off”: Turns off the “Film Mode” feature. • If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” is automatically turned off even if “Auto”...
  • Page 32 Surround Selects the surround mode. “On”: Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual two-ch surround audio with just the two internal TV speakers. “Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programmes. “Cinema”: Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems found in movie theatres.
  • Page 33 Advanced “Dynamic Range”: Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio). Settings • The effect may not function or may vary depending on the programme regardless of the “Dynamic Range” setting. “Digital Audio Out”: Sets the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV.
  • Page 34 Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide Zoom”. PC Adjustment Customises the TV screen as a PC monitor. • This option is only available if a PC signal is received. • “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.
  • Page 35 Tune the channels as follows: If you do not know the channel number (frequency) Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, the search will stop. To continue searching, press F/f. If you know the channel number (frequency) Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or your VCR channel number.
  • Page 36 2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows: To remove the digital channel Press . After a confirmation message appears, press to select “OK”, then press To change the order of the digital channels Press , then press to select the new position for the channel and press 3 Press RETURN.
  • Page 37: Parental Lock

    • It is recommended that you set “Auto Service Update” to “On”, so as to allow new digital services to be added automatically as they become available. If set to “Off”, new digital services will be notified by an on-screen message and the services will not be automatically added.
  • Page 38 PIN Code To set your PIN for the first time 1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code. 2 Press RETURN. To change your PIN 1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code. 2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code. 3 Press RETURN.
  • Page 39 Clock/Timers “Sleep Timer”: Set the time in minutes (“Off”, “15”, “30”, “45”, “60”, “90”, or “120”) that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. “On Timer”: Turns on the TV from standby mode at a time you set, and tuned to a channel or input of your preference or photo frame mode.
  • Page 40 HDMI Set-up Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment. “Control for HDMI”: Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI.
  • Page 41 Light Sensor Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. • Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. Check the position of the sensor (page 15). PC Power When this is set to “On,” turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received. Only available in PC input.
  • Page 42: Network Set-Up

    Network Set-up Preparing a Setting up the Network Internet Connection When you connect this TV to the Internet, you can receive additional content/services provided by the MHEG Internet Connected Using the network feature you can connect the Services feature. TV to the Internet. The setup procedure differs depending on the type of network and LAN router.
  • Page 43 To view the network status You can confirm your network status. Press HOME, then select “Settings” > “Set-up” > “Network Set-up”. Select “Status”. If you cannot connect to the Internet Use the diagnostic to check possible causes for network connection failures, and settings. Press HOME, then select “Settings”...
  • Page 44: Additional Information

    Mount Bracket) To Customers: For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself. To Sony Dealers and Contractors: Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.
  • Page 45: Tv Installation Dimensions Table

    TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed 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 46 Screw and Hook locations diagram/table SU-WL500 (KDL-42EX443/42EX440) Model Name Screw location Hook location KDL-42EX443 e, j KDL-42EX440 Screw location Hook location * Hook location “a” and “c” cannot be used for the models. SU-WL100 (KDL-32EX343/32EX340) TV Model Hook location KDL-32EX343...
  • Page 47: Specifications

    LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel LED Back Light TV System Depending on your country/region selection Analogue: B/G, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T, DVB-T2 (KDL-42EX443/32EX343 only), DVB-C Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, MP@L4.0 Channel Coverage Analogue: 46.25 - 855.25 MHz...
  • Page 48 Model name KDL- 42EX443/42EX440 32EX343/32EX340 Dimensions (with 98.3 × 64.3 × 23.3 cm 75.3 × 51.0 × 21.3 cm (w × h × d) stand) (Approx.) (without 98.3 × 60.3 × 7.5 cm 75.3 × 47.1 × 7.1 cm stand) Mass (with 14.3 kg...
  • Page 49 PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN and HDMI IN 1/2 For KDL-42EX443/42EX440 Horizontal Vertical Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency Standard frequency (Hz) (kHz) 31.5 SVGA 37.9 VESA Guidelines 1024 48.4 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1280 47.4 VESA WXGA 1280 47.8...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel. Channels • For further information, please contact Sony Customer Information Centre at the address or The desired channel cannot be selected telephone that appears on the supplied guarantee.
  • Page 51 The remote does not function • Replace the batteries. HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI Device List” • Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI. If “Store Display Mode: On” is displayed on the screen • Your TV is set to “Shop” mode. You need to set “Home”...
  • Page 52 For useful information about Sony products A-EAQ-100-11(1) © 2012 Sony Corporation...

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