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    © 2006 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV 2-894-287- 12 (1) U KDL-46S2510 KDL-40S2510 KDL-32S2510 KDL-32S2530 KDL-46S2530 KDL-40S2530 KDL-32S2520 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 produc[...]

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    KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) 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 13 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative typ[...]

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    3 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Table of Contents Safety information ............................................................................................................. ........ 7 Precautions .................................................................................................................... ......... 10 Overview [...]

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    4 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-684-953- 42 (1) Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED008 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) Coaxial cable (1) Cable holder (1) Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batte[...]

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    5 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-684-953- 42 (1) Start-up Guide 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 t[...]

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    6 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-684-953- 42 (1) 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[...]

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    7 GB KDL-46/40/32V2510 2-894-287-12(1) 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-46/40/32V2510 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-46/40/32V2510 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-46/40/32V2510 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-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Overview of the remote Tip The A/B, PROG + and number 5 buttons ha ve 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. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 23) 3 Coloured buttons Selects the options at the bottom of the Fav[...]

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    12 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Overview of the TV buttons and indicators Note Make sure that the TV is completely sw itched off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction. 1 (page 19) 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode [...]

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    13 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-894-287- 12 (1) Watching TV 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 avai[...]

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    14 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) 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 / . Tips • Ensure t[...]

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    15 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Watching TV 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 only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. * Pl[...]

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    16 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Tip You can also display the Digital Electron ic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 19). Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder 1 Press F / f / G / g to select the future programme y ou want to displa y . 2 Press . 3 [...]

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    17 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Watching TV Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. Favourite list To Do t[...]

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    18 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) 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 sc[...]

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    19 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions 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 sele[...]

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    20 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in th e Picture menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Appli[...]

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    21 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy pict ure) in a weak broadcast signal. “Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise. “High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction. “Off”: Turns off the [...]

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    22 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies sett[...]

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    23 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions Tip “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Surround” and “BBE” cannot be used for head phones and audio output sockets. Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker fo r a stereo or bilingual broadcast. “Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast. “[...]

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    24 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in th e Screen menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies [...]

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    25 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to se lect the language and country/region, and tune in all available digit[...]

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    26 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) On Timer Sets the timer to turn on the TV. “Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer. “Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV. “Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again. “Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume fo r wh[...]

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    27 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions PC Settings menu You can select the options listed below on the PC Settings menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Screen Format Selects a screen mode for disp laying input from your PC. “Normal”: Displays the pict ure in its origina[...]

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    28 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only) You can change/set the analogue settings using the Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one pres[...]

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    29 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with th e channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to skip (page 30). Programme / System / Channel Presets programme[...]

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    30 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.) Decoder Views and records the scrambled channel se lected when using a decoder connected directly to scart connector / 1, or to scart connector / 2 via a VCR. No[...]

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    31 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using MENU Functions Digital Set-up menu You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press to display the following menus. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Digital Tuning Displays the “Digital Tuni[...]

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    32 GB KDL-46/40/32S2510 2-670-908- 43 (1) * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. Digital Set-up Displays the “Digital Set-up” menu. Subtitle Setting * Displays digital subtitles on the screen. When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels b[...]

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    33 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) 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 [...]

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    34 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Connecting to the TV (rear) DVD player with component output DVD player Decoder DVD recorder VCR Hi-Fi Video game equipment DVD player Digital satellite receiver PC Decoder T o connect Do this PC D Connect to the PC / sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites. Digital satellite receiv er[...]

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    35 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Using Optional Equipment Using the Tools menu in PC input mode Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures input from the connected PC. Options Description Power Sa ving See page 26. Picture Mode See page 20. Sound Mode See page 22. Auto Adjustment See page 27. Horizontal Shift See[...]

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    36 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-46S2510 / KDL-46S2530: 46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally) KDL-40S2510 / KDL-40S2530: 40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) KDL-32S2510 / KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530: 32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm meas[...]

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    37 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Additional Information Sound Output 10 W + 10 W Supplied Accessories Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. Optional Accessories • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2510 / KDL-46S2530 KDL-40S2510 / KDL-40S2530:) SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2510 / KDL-32S2520/ KDL-32S2530) Design and specifi[...]

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    38 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Measure how long the 1 (standb y) indicator flashes and stops flashing. For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashe[...]

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    39 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Additional Information Sound Prob lem Cause/Remedy No sound, but good picture •P r e s s 2 +/– or % (Mute). • Check that “Speaker” is set to “O n” in the “Set-up” menu (page 2 6). Noisy sound • See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38. Channels Prob lem Cause/Remedy The [...]

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    40 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Index Numerics 1 Digit Direct 28 14:9 14 4:3 Default 24 4:3 14 A Adv. Contrast Enhancer 21 Advanced Settings 21 Aerial, connecting 4 AFT 29 All Reset 26 Analogue Set-up menu 28 Audio Filter 29 Audio Language 32 Audio Type 32 Auto Adjustment 27 Auto Clock Set 14 , 18 , 35 Auto Format 24 Auto S Video 25 Au[...]

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    41 GB KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 43 (1) Additional Information W Wide 14 Z Zoom 14 010COV.book Page 41 Monday, November 13, 2006 12:33 PM[...]

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    Printed in Spain 2-894-287- 1 2 (1) U KDL-46S2510 KDL-40S2510 KDL-32S2510 KDL-32S2530 KDL-46S2530 KDL-40S2530 KDL-32S2520 100BCO.fm Page 1 Monday, November 13, 2006 12:36 PM[...]