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    KDL-40P25xx KDL-32P25xx KDL-26P25xx © 2006 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV 3-097-662- 12 (1) U KDL-40/32/26U2000 3-097-662- 12 (1) Operating Instructions Before oper ating the TV , please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual f or future ref erence. For useful inf ormation about Sony products 010COV.fm[...]

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    KDL-32P2520 2-693-044- 11 (0) 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 p[...]

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    3 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information ............................................................................................................. ........ 7 Precautions .................................................................................................................... ......... 1[...]

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    4 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED007 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40P25xx) Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally [...]

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    5 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) 3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 5: Selecting the language and country/region 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. When the TV is in standby mod[...]

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    6 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) 3 Press F / f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press . 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. The message confi[...]

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    7 GB KDL-46/40/32V2000 2-680-539- 11 (2) Safety information Mains lead • Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. – Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set. – When you disconnect the mains lead, disconnect it from the mains socket first. ?[...]

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    8 GB KDL-46/40/32V2000 2-680-539- 11 (2) Ventilation • Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in a fire. • Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may gath er dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: – Do not install the TV set tu rned backwa[...]

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    9 GB KDL-46/40/32V2000 2-680-539- 11 (2) • Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or damage to the TV set. Moisture and flammable objects • Do not place any objects on the TV set. The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vase[...]

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    10 GB KDL-46/40/32V2000 2-680-539- 11 (2) Precautions Viewing the TV • To view the TV comfortabl y, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical length away from the TV set. • To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting dire[...]

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    11 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Overview of the remote Tip The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV. 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. Note To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains. 2 – Screen mode (page 13) 3 Coloured[...]

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    12 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 MENU (page 16) 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 23): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 2 +/-/ G / g • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • I[...]

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    13 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. Additional operations 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[...]

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    14 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 1 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will onl y be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital Electronic Pr o[...]

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    15 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Tip You can also display the Digital Elec tronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”. Notes • You can set VCR timer recording on th e TV only for SMARTLINK compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SMARTLINK compatible, a message will be displaye d to remind you to se t your VCR tim[...]

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    16 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various conv enient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for yo ur TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press F / f to select an option. 3 Press to co[...]

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    17 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) 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 16). Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. • “Vivid”: For enhanced pict ure contrast and sharpness. • “Standard”: For[...]

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    18 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. • “ Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound System.?[...]

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    19 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) 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 16). Screen Changes the screen format. • “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. ?[...]

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    20 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Set-up menu Timer Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV. •S l e e p T i m e r Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange. Tips • If you switch off the TV and switch it o[...]

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    21 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Using MENU Functions Sound Offset Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV. Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Aud io Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press F / f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press . System Presets program[...]

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    22 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Digital Set-up menu You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 16). Digital Tuning Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels.. Programme List Edit[...]

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    23 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment Using Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipmen t to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the TV (side) Headphones S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder T o connect Do this Conditional Access Module (CAM) A T o use Pay Per V[...]

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    24 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Connecting to the TV (rear) DVD player with component output Decoder DVD recorder VCR Hi-Fi Video game equipment DVD player Decoder PC DVD player Digital satellite receiver DVD player Digital satellite receiver T o connect Do this PC D Connect to the PC / sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites[...]

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    25 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Using Optional Equipment 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 equipmen[...]

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    26 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-40P25xx: 40 inches KDL-32P25xx: 32 inches KDL-26P25xx: 26 inches Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Consumption: KDL-40P25xx: 190 W or less KDL-32P25xx: 115 W or less KDL-26P25xx: 100 W or[...]

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    27 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Additional Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals. • This TV’s PC input supports signals in th e above chart with a 60 Hz vertical freque ncy. For other signals, you wil[...]

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    28 GB KDL-32U2000 2-693-044- 11 (0) Picture noise when viewing a TV channel • Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine T uning) to obtain better picture reception (page 21). Some tiny b lack points and/or bright points on the screen • The picture of a display unit is compos ed of pix els[...]

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    Printed in Spain 3-097-662- 12 (1) U KDL-40P25xx KDL-32P25xx KDL-26P25xx 100BCO.fm Page 1 Thursd ay, January 25, 2007 10:36 AM[...]