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Sony 3-273-475-11(2) manual

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    LCD Digital Colour TV 3-273-475- 11 (2) U © 2007 Sony Corporation KDL-40P30xx KDL-37P30xx KDL-32P30xx KDL-26P30xx KDL-26S30xx KDL-26S28xx KDL-40U30xx KDL-37U30xx KDL-32U30xx KDL-26U30xx KDL-26T28xx KDL-26T26xx Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for fut[...]

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    2 GB NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 10 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitte[...]

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    3 GB Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information ............................................................................................................. ........ 8 Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 9 Overview of the re mote ....[...]

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    4 GB Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED009 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Support belt (1) and screws (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (3) Screws for stand (4) (KDL-40P30xx, KDL-37P30xx, KDL-40U30xx, KDL-37U30xx) To insert batteries into the remote ~ • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Do not use d[...]

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    5 GB Start-up Guide 3 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to interfere with cables. 4 Take out the screws from the accessory bag. 5 Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied screws. ~ If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 2 N·m (20 kgf·cm) 3: Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder KDL-32P30xx KDL-[...]

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    6 GB 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 5: Bundling the cables 6: Selecting the language, country/region and location 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz). 2 Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. 3 Press F / f to select the language displayed on[...]

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    7 GB Start-up Guide 4 Press F / f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region. 5 Press F / f to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press . This option selects the [...]

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    8 GB Safety information Installation/Set-up Install and use the TV se t in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries. Installation • The TV set should be insta lled near an easily accessible mains socket. • Place the TV set on a stable, level surface. • Only qualified[...]

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    9 GB • Do not connect too many app liances to the same mains socket. • Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Prohibited Usage Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, dama ge and/or injuries. Location: Outdoors (in direc[...]

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    10 GB Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 23) 3 Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 16) 4 / – Input select / Text hold • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 18). • In Text mode (page 13): Holds the current page. 5 F [...]

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    11 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 (page 20) 2 / – Input select / OK • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 18). • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting. 3 2 +/-/ / • In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through[...]

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    12 GB Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. The channels available vary depending on the mode. 3 Press the nu[...]

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    13 GB Watching 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 PROG +/-. To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / . z When four coloured items appear at the [...]

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    14 GB Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press . 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. * This function may not be availa ble in some countries/regions. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Select: +/- 1 day on/off: Options: All Categories To Do this Wa[...]

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    15 GB Watching TV ~ • You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for SmartLink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SmartLink compatible, a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer. • Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled[...]

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    16 GB Using the Digital Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite programmes. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press F / f to select “Digital Favourites”, then press . 3 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. * This function may not be availa ble in some cou[...]

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    17 GB Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipmen t to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Using Optional Equipment For service use only S VHS/Hi8/ DVC camcorder Headphones DVD player with component output DVD recorder Decoder VCR Video game equipment DVD player Decoder PC Audio [...]

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    1 8 GB 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 th e connected equipment. The picture from the connect ed equipment appears on the screen. For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7[...]

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    19 GB Using Optional Equipment Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment. To view two pictures simultaneously – PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. Connect a PC (page 17), and make sure that images from a[...]

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    20 GB 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. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press F / f to select an option, then press . To exit the menu, press MENU. 1 Digital Favourites * Displays the Favourite list. For details about [...]

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    21 GB Using MENU Functions Picture Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Picture Mode Display Mode (only in PC mode) Selects the picture mode ex cept for PC input source. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.[...]

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    22 GB ~ “Brightness”, “Colour”, “Sharpness” and “Adv. Contrast Enhancer” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display Mode” is set to “text”. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy pict ure) in a weak broadcast signal. “Auto”: Automatically reduces the pictur e noise (in anal[...]

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    23 GB Using MENU Functions Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. “ Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound System.” “Dynamic?[...]

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    24 GB ~ “Sound Effect”, “Treble”, “Bass” , “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System”. Speaker Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers. “TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the TV speakers. “Audio System”: The TV sp[...]

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    25 GB Using MENU Functions Features menu You can select the optio ns listed below on the Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Screen Changes the screen format. “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the scr een format according to the broadcast signal. “ Screen Format”: For details [...]

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    26 GB PC Adjustment Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor. z This option is only availa ble if you are in PC Mode. “Phase”: Adjust the screen when a part of a displayed te xt or image is not clear. “Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally. “H Centre”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right. “V Lines” : Cor[...]

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    27 GB Using MENU Functions Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select op tions in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Auto Start Up Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country/region and location, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. [...]

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    2 8 GB HDMI Set-up This is used to set the HDMI control co mpatible equipment connected to the HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected HDMI control compatible equipment side. “HDMI Control”: This sets whether to interl ock the HDMI control compatible equipment and the TV. When set to “O n”, the follo[...]

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    29 GB Using MENU Functions Audio Filter Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-st andard broadcast signal ca n cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes. If you do not experience a ny sound distortion, we reco mmend that you leave this option s[...]

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    30 GB Digital Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the “Digital Set-up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Navigating through menus” (page 20). ~ Some functions may not be available in some countries/regions. Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. This option allows yo[...]

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    31 GB Using MENU Functions Digital Set-up Subtitle Set-up “Subtitle Setting”: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). “Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in. Audio Set-up “Audio Type”: Switches to br[...]

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    32 GB Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-40xxxxx: 40 inches KDL-37xxxxx: 37 inches KDL-32xxxxx: 32 inches KDL-26xxxxx: 26 inches Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Consumption: KDL-40xxxxx: 165 W or less KDL-37xxxxx: 150 W or less KDL-32xxxxx: 130 W or less K[...]

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    33 GB Additional Information Sound Output 10 W + 10 W (RMS) Optional Accessories Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 (KDL-40P30xx/KDL- 37P30xx/KDL-32P30xx/KDL-40U30xx/KDL-37U30xx/ KDL-32U30xx). Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL100 (KDL-26P30xx/KDL- 26U30xx/KDL-26S30xx/KDL-26S28xx/KDL-26T28xx/ KDL-26T26xx). Design and specifications are subject to change without not[...]

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    34 GB Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break. For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. 2 Pres[...]

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    Printed in Spain 3-273-475- 11 (2) U KDL-40P30xx KDL-37P30xx KDL-32P30xx KDL-26P30xx KDL-26S30xx KDL-26S28xx KDL-40U30xx KDL-37U30xx KDL-32U30xx KDL-26U30xx KDL-26T28xx KDL-26T26xx 100BCO.fm Page 1 Thursday , September 20, 2007 4:25 PM[...]