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European Comission. You can get more information in following link: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ecolabel Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for replacement of electronic parts. Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within this TV’s instructions manual...
Introduction Trademark information Thank you for choosing this Sony product. • Before operating the TV, please read this manual • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information...8 Precautions...9 Overview of the remote ...10 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ...11 Watching TV Watching TV ...12 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite list Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment ...16 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ...17 Playing Back Photo/Music via USB...18...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED017 (1) Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) (except for 37/32 inches) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (4) To insert batteries into the remote Push and slide to open. •...
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3: Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder • This product has been tested and found to compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Connecting an aerial only Coaxial cable Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with SCART Coaxial cable Scart lead...
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Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord. • 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.
In Shop mode, some settings will be periodically reset for Shop usage. This option selects the initial picture mode appropriate for the typical lighting condition in these environments. 7: Auto-tuning the TV Press Auto Tuning Do you want to start Auto Tuning? Back: Start: The TV starts searching for all available digital...
• Leave space around the TV set as shown below. • It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall 30 cm 10 cm...
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 DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO GUIDE RETURN TOOLS MENU PROG 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 AUDIO Press to change the dual sound mode (page 22). 3 SCENE – Scene Select (page 13) 4 Coloured buttons (page 13, 15) –...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators PROG 1 1 – Power Turns the TV on or off. • To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains. • When you turn on the TV, the power indicator lights in green.
Watching TV Watching TV DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO GUIDE RETURN TOOLS MENU PROG Press 1 on the side 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 TV.
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 To reveal hidden information, press •...
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Fri 3 Nov 15:39 Today 15:30 16:00 BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV 1 Channel 4 five ITV 2 BBC THREE Teletext BBC FOUR Sky Travel UKTV History More 4 Previous Next Select: Tune: Options: Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Using the Digital Favourite list Favourite Set-up Enter Programme number Favourites 1 SETenVEO Tienda en VEO 3/24 NET TV K3/300 CUATRO TVE1 CNN+ TVE2 40 LATINO 24H TVE la Sexta CLAN TVE Telecinco TELEDEPORTE T5 Estrellas T5 Sport Previous Next Favourites 2 Clear List Back:...
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Hi-Fi audio equipment Video game equipment DVD player Decoder DVD recorder Decoder DVD player with component output Hi-Fi audio equipment with optical audio...
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the • 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.
– 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.
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be sure to also connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket of the TV and the audio system using an optical audio cable. For details, see page 17.
Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “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. DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO GUIDE RETURN TOOLS MENU Press MENU.
Settings Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. “Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre- like environment.
Reset Resets all “Picture Adjustment” settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC mode) to the factory settings. • “Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display Mode” is set to “Text”. •...
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Power Saving Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. “Standard”: Default settings. “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV. “Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture off.
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Display Area Adjusts the picture display area. “Full Pixel”: Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off. “Normal”: Displays pictures in their recommended size. • These options may change depending on the input displayed. Set-up Auto Start-up Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune...
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(page 17). System Update You can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the website below. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ Manual Programme Changes the available analogue channel setting. Press F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press...
Audio Filter 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. If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”.
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“Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information if TV channels broadcast such information. “Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels. • This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On”. “Dynamic Range”: Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio).
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the 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.
TV installation dimensions table Screen centre point Display dimensions Model Name KDL-40S56/P56/P36xx KDL-37S56/P56/P36xx KDL-32S56/P56/P36xx Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. WARNING The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the TV.
Specifications Model name System Panel System TV System Colour/Video System Channel Coverage Sound Output Input/Output jacks Aerial AV1* AV2* COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PC IN Power and others Power Requirements Screen Size Display Resolution Power in “Home”/...
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AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV. AV2 outputs watching screen (except PC, HDMI, Component). Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) SVGA...
Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre. If the red LED flashes 19 times, please switch off the set and remove the faulty USB device.