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Sony 4-160-344-11(1) manual

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  • Page 1

    © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-160-344- 11 () U LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions KDL-19S57xx 1 Printed in Spain 4-160-344- 11 (1) U For useful information about Sony products Instructions about “Installing W all Mount Bracket” are included within this TV’s instructions manual 41603441 1[...]

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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 with the same rating of 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 s[...]

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    3 GB Safety information .............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ...................... .... ... ....................... ... .............. 9 Precautions ............ ....................... .......................... ...................... ....................... .......... .. 10 Overview of the remote ........................ ............[...]

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    4 GB Star t-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED017W (1) Handle (1) Screws for handle (4) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) To insert batteries into the remote ~ • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an envi[...]

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    5 GB Start-up Guide 3: Connecting an aerial/cable/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 me ters (9.8 feet). ~ • AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV. • AV2 outputs to the current screen (except PC, HDMI, Compone[...]

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    6 GB 3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord. z • 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 m odel name ready for reference. 5: Bundling the cables You can bu ndle the connectin g cables as illustrated below. ~ • Do not bundle the ma[...]

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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 which you want to use on 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 . In Shop mode, some sett[...]

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    8 GB 4 When the Eco Preset menu appears on the screen, press G / g to select “Yes” or “No”, then press . If you press “Yes”, the “Eco” settings are changed to recommended values to reduce power consumption. The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. ~ • When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selectin[...]

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    9 GB Safety Information Installation/Set-up Install and us e the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, el ectrical shock or damage and/or injuries. Installation • The TV set should be in stalled near an easily accessible ma ins socket. • Place the TV set on a stable, le vel surface. • Only qualif[...]

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    10 GB For children • Do not allow child ren to climb on the TV set. • Keep small acce ssories out of th e reach of children, so that they are not mistaken ly swallowed. If the following pro blems occur... Turn o ff the TV set and unplug the ma ins lead immediat ely if any of the following problems o ccur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre [...]

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    11 GB Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 AUDIO Press to change the dual sound mode (page 23). 3 SCENE – Scene Select (page 14) 4 Coloured buttons (page 14, 16) 5 / – Info/Text reveal • In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched. • In analogue mo[...]

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    12 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 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. 2 PROG +/-/ / • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. • In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or d[...]

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    13 GB Watching TV W atching TV Watching TV 1 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. 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. The channels available vary depending [...]

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    14 GB To access Text Press / . Each time you press / , the display changes cyclically as follo ws: 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 . z • When four coloured item s appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is avai[...]

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    15 GB Watching TV Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press GUIDE. 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. ~ • I f an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN [...]

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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 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. Select: Clear fav ourite Back: Fav[...]

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    17 GB Using Optional Equipment Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. A B F G E C D I H J K L Video game equipment/ DVC camcorder Headphones DVD player with component output DVD recorder Decoder VCR Video game equipment DVD player Deco[...]

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    18 GB Viewing pictures from connected equipment Turn on the connected equipment, then perform one of t he following operation. For an auto-tuned VCR page 7 In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number buttons, to select the video channel. For other connected equipme nt Press to display the connected equipment list. Press F / f to select the desi[...]

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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. Playing Back Photo/ Music via USB You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage media on your TV. 1 Connect a supported USB device to[...]

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    20 GB To connect the equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with a HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system, 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 18.[...]

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    21 GB Using MENU Functions 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. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press F / f to select an option, then press . To exit the menu, press MENU. 1 Digital Favourites * Displ[...]

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    22 GB Settings Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Display Mode (only in PC mode) Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For standard pict ure. Recommended for home entertainment. “Cinema”: For viewing film- based content. Most suitable for vi ewing in a theatre[...]

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    23 GB Using MENU Functions ~ • “Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” are not available wh en “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display Mode” is set to “Text”. • “N oise Reduction” is not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Photo” or when “Display Mode” is set to “Text” or [...]

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    24 GB Eco 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. Idle TV Standby Selects the time (“1h”, “2h” or “3h”) to s[...]

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    25 GB Using MENU Functions Set-up Auto Start-up Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune in all available digi tal and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and channels already tuned when the TV was first instal[...]

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    26 GB System Update You can update the TV system u sing USB memory. Obtain information from the website below. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ Manual Programme Preset (Only in analogue mode) Changes the available analogue channel setting. Press F / f to select the programme number you want to modify . Then, press . System Presets programme chann[...]

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    27 GB Using MENU Functions Digital Set-up Digital T uning Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, o r to search for new channels that have been launch ed by broadcasters. Press . Programme List Edit Removes any unwanted digital channels sto red on the TV, and changes t[...]

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    28 GB ~ • The effect may not function or may vary de pending on the programm e regardless of the “Dynamic Range” setting. “Optical Out”: Sets the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV. Set to “Auto”, when connecting equipment compatible with Dolby Digital. Set to “PCM”, when connecting equ[...]

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    29 GB Additional Information Additional Inf ormation Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) To Customers: For product protection and safety reason s, Sony strongly recommends that in stalling of your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contr actors. Do not attempt to install it yourself. To Sony Dealers and Contractors: Provide ful[...]

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    30 GB Unit: cm Figures in the above table may dif fer slightly depending on the installation. The wall that the TV will be instal led on shou ld be capable of sup porting a weight of at least four times that of the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 31) for its weight. TV inst allation dimensions table Display dimensions Screen centr e dimensi[...]

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    31 GB Additional Information Specifications * 1 AV1 outputs available on ly for analogue T V. * 2 AV2 outputs watching screen (e xcept PC, HDM I, Component). * 3 Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. System Panel System LCD (Liquid Cryst[...]

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    32 GB PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN • T his TV’ s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • T his TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals. • T his TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertic al frequency. PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2 Signals H orizont[...]

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    33 GB Additional Information Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service ce ntre. If the red LED flashes 19 times, please switch off the set and[...]

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    34 GB Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. Please see overleaf to find out when your area switches to digita l. Digital UK is the independent, non-profit organisation leading the[...]

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    35 GB Additional Information How to re-tune 1 Press “MENU” on the remote. 2 Press F / f to select “Settings”, then pr ess . 3 Press F / f to select “Set-up”, then press . 4 Press F / f to select “Digit al Set-up”, then press . 5 Press F / f to select “Digital T uning” and then press . 6 Press F / f to select “Digital Auto T un[...]