Sony Trinitron KD-32DX40U Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 DX40 Cover.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM 4-206-297-12 420629712 Trinitron Digital TV Operating Instructions KD-28DX40U KD-32DX40U © 2001 by Sony Corporation Printed in UK...
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Page 2: Notice For Customers In The United Kingdom
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre. How to replace the Fuse Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse. - Page 3 DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM How to move your TV and stand safely The following instructions MUST be observed when moving the TV and stand. NEVER attempt to move the TV and stand together. 1.
- Page 4 DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Safety Information This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock. Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Thank you for choosing this Sony Trinitron Digital Television. Before operating this TV, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Throughout this instruction manual you will notice illustrations of the remote control with certain buttons shaded white. -
Page 6: Getting Started
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Getting Started Follow steps 1 - 6 to install the TV and view TV programmes. 1. Checking the accessories supplied VIDEO DIGITAL Remote control 2. Inserting batteries into the remote control Always remember to: •... -
Page 7: Connecting An Aerial And A Vcr
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM 3. Connecting an aerial and a VCR Connecting an aerial only RF Loopthrough cable (supplied) Connecting an aerial and a VCR Scart lead (not supplied) Rear of VCR 4. Switching on the TV On/Off button 1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket marked... -
Page 8: Automatically Tuning The Tv
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Getting Started 5. Automatically tuning the TV 1. When you switch on the TV for the first time a menu appears on the screen asking you to check if the picture is slanted. (Sometimes the Earth’s natural magnetism can cause the screen to look tilted.) VIDEO a) If no correction is required, press the V or v buttons on the... -
Page 9: Basic Operation
Media Select button VCR/TV/DVD This remote control can operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those made by other manufacturers. Press this button to select which type of equipment you want to use. A green light is lit momentarily to show which one you have selected. -
Page 10: Overview Of The Tv Buttons
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Basic Operation Overview of the TV buttons Press the door flap as shown. Video input button Press select signals from equipment connected to the TV sockets (refer ‘Connecting additional equipment’). Basic Operation The control panel appears. -
Page 11: Selecting Digital Or Analogue Mode
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Selecting Digital or analogue mode Press the DIGITAL/ check if you are watching a Digital or analogue mode press the PROG +/- button. If you are watching a digital programme a banner will appear momentarily at the top of the screen. The Programme Index table The ‘Programme Index table’... -
Page 12: Favourite Programmes
DX40 Pages 1-10.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:06 PM Basic Operation The Category pop-up list The ‘Category’ pop-up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing from different categories of programmes. 1. With the ‘Channel Index menu’ on screen, press the YELLOW button to display the ‘Category’ pop- up list. -
Page 13: Watching Widescreen Programmes
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Watching Widescreen programmes The pictures that the TV receives may be transmitted by the broadcaster in more than one format (e.g. conventional 4:3 format, 16:9 widescreen format). You can alter the TV screen format manually to suit the broadcast you are watching. -
Page 14: Viewing Digital Teletext
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation Viewing Digital Teletext Many broadcasters now provide a Digital Teletext service in the form of a dedicated Teletext channel. VIDEO This Digital service includes high quality text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. DIGITAL The appearance, content and navigation methods of all Digital Text services are decided by the broadcaster. -
Page 15: Teletext (Analogue)
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Teletext (Analogue) Most analogue TV channels broadcast a Teletext service. The index page (usually page 100) provides information on how to use the service. Please ensure you are receiving a good signal, or some Teletext errors may occur. -
Page 16: The Digital Epg Menu
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation The Digital EPG menu The EPG menu (Electronic Programme Guide) provides you with a quick and easy way to:- a) View a complete list of the programmes available. b) Obtain a preview of the programmes currently being broadcast. -
Page 17: To Set The Manual Timer
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM To select a programme for recording or timed display 1. With the EPG menu on screen, press the V, v, B or b buttons to highlight a programme in the EPG menu that you wish to record, then press the OK button. -
Page 18: The Digital Info Display
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Basic Operation The Digital INFO display This menu gives you information on the programmes currently being shown aswell as the those programmes which are on next. 1. With the TV in Digital mode, press the display’... -
Page 19: Advanced Operation
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM The Main Menu The ‘Main Menu’ contains several features that will allow you to customise the Digital side of your TV. The ‘Main Menu’ is only available when watching Digital channels. If the TV is not already in Digital mode, press the DIGITAL/ Favourite programme This feature allows you to store your favourite channels in a list for quick access. -
Page 20: Parental Control
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Advanced Operation Parental Control This feature allows you to set an age limit for programmes on the TV. If any films or programmes classed above the age limit you have set are broadcast, you will be requested to enter your PIN code before VIDEO viewing is allowed. - Page 21 DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Detail Set-up VIDEO The ‘Detail Set-up’ menu allows you to further customise your TV with the following features: DIGITAL Manual Tuning This feature allows you to select a channel number from the displayed list and change the digital services of that channel.
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Page 22: Software Download
DX40 Pages 11-20.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:07 PM Advanced Operation Software Download Periodically Sony issues updates for the software that controls your TV. This feature allows you to automatically receive updates free through your existing aerial. 1. Press the button to display the ‘Main Menu’. - Page 23 DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM CAM Set-up This feature allows you to access a pay per view service once you have obtained a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a viewing card. Please contact your nearest pay-per-view supplier for details. 1.
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Page 24: The Tv Menu System
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Advanced Operation The TV menu system This TV contains a menu system which is based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays. These displays will help you to get the most from your TV, helping you to change the picture settings, sound settings and change the order of the TV channels. -
Page 25: The Timer Menu
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM 5. Highlight and activate one of the options using the v and b buttons, then press the v or V buttons to set the option to On or Off. See the table below for an explanation of each option and their effects. 6. -
Page 26: The Set Up Menu
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Advanced Operation The Set Up menu The ‘Set Up’ menu contains many features that enable you to customise your TV. The following pages explain all of the features contained in the ‘Set Up’ menu. Auto Tuning The TV automatically tuned in all the available channels when you first installed the TV. - Page 27 DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 25 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Programme Labels This feature allows you to name an analogue channel using up to 5 characters (letters or numbers). 1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the 2.
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Page 28: Manual Tuning
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Advanced Operation Manual tuning This feature allows you to manually add analogue channels one by one to your TV. 1. With the TV in analogue mode, press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V VIDEO button to highlight the DIGITAL... -
Page 29: Fine Tuning
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 27 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Fine tuning Normally, fine tuning is performed automatically. However, you can adjust it manually if you feel a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality. 1. Select the analogue channel you wish to fine tune. 2. -
Page 30: Noise Reduction
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Advanced Operation Noise Reduction Sometimes a weak signal can produce a snowy picture (called picture noise). The ‘Noise Reduction’ feature can help to reduce this effect. 1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’... -
Page 31: Picture Rotation
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 29 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM RGB Centring The ‘RGB Centring’ feature allows you to adjust the horizontal picture position of RGB equipment connected to the AV1 scart socket (e.g. PlayStation). 1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Press the v or V button to highlight the symbol, then press the b button to enter the ‘Set Up’... -
Page 32: Additional Information
DX40 Pages 21-30.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:09 PM Additional Information Connecting additional equipment You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to the rear of the TV as shown in the following illustration. PlayStation Note: Connecting cables are not supplied. -
Page 33: Connecting Headphones
DX40 Pages 31-36.fm Page 31 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:10 PM Connecting additional equipment The following instructions explain how to connect equipment such as camcorders to the side control panel of the TV. Press the side door flap to reveal the control panel. 8mm/Hi8 camcorder Notes: Connecting cables are not supplied. -
Page 34: Remote Control Of Connected Equipment
Additional Information Remote control of connected equipment This remote control can operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those made by other manufacturers. The following instructions will guide you through the set up procedure. 1. Find the 3 digit code for your brand from the list below. -
Page 35: Specifications
DX40 Pages 31-36.fm Page 33 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:10 PM Specifications TV System I/DVB-T Colour System NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) MPEG-2 MP@ML Channel Coverage UHF:B21-B69 Picture Tube KD-28DX40: FD Trinitron WIDE Approx. 71cm (28inches) KD-32DX40: FD Trinitron WIDE Approx. 82cm (32 inches) Sound Output Left/Right: 2x14W (music power) -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Wrong external mode selected. Colour level setting. • If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital HelpLine on 0870 600 1717. • NEVER open the casing yourself. Additional Information Cause •... -
Page 37: Index
DX40 Pages 31-36.fm Page 35 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:10 PM Index 4:3 mode 11 14:9 mode 11 Aerial, connecting 5 Accessories, supplied 4 Analogue mode, selecting 9 Audio 16 Audio Adjustment menu 24 Auto Format 11 Auto tuning (analogue) 6, 24 Auto tuning (Digital) 18 Auto volume 23 AV2 Output 28... - Page 38 DX40 Pages 31-36.fm Page 36 Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:10 PM...
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- Page 40 KD-28DX40U KD-32DX40U Lifting Instructions Sony strongly recommends that this TV should not be lifted by less than two people. When lifting, always grip the TV as shown below. Always assume the correct posture when lifting. Take care not to trap your fingers when placing the TV on a flat surface or stand.