Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FUSE How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Checking the accessories ... 4 Safety information ... 8 Precautions ... 9 Overview of the remote ... 10 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ... 11 Watching TV Watching TV... 12 Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite list Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED009 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) Screws for stand (3) To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open. 2: Attaching the stand Open the carton box and take out the stand and the screws.
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3: Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder Connecting an aerial/cable Terrestrial signal Coaxial cable Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder Coaxial cable Terrestrial signal Scart lead Coaxial cable VCR/ DVD recorder 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over or cable Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand.
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If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region. Press you will operate the TV, then press Sony recommends you to select “Home” for power saving. Auto Start Up Language Country...
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This option is recommended when "Quick Scan" is not supported by your cable provider. For further information about supported cable providers, refer to support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC Press to select “Start”. The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.
Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall...
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 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 21) 3 Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 15) – Input select / Text hold • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17).
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators (only for KDL-37/32/26S40xx, KDL-37/32/26U40xx) 1 MENU (page 19) – Input select / OK • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17). • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.
Watching TV Watching TV Press 1 on the TV 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. Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
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To access Analogue Text In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text and TV picture t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/-.
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) All Categories Select: +/- 1 day on/off: Options: Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be available in some countries/regions. Watch a programme Turn off the EPG Sort the programme information by category –...
Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list • You can set the timer record function on the TV to automatically operate the recorder only when the connected recorder is compatible with SmartLink. However, this feature may not operate with certain types of recorder, even though it is stated that the recorder is SmartLink compatible.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Audio system DVD player PC (HDMI output) Blu-ray disc player Digital video camera Video game equipment DVD player Decoder S VHS/ Hi8 DVD recorder...
HDMI IN socket (page 24). • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported.
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specified by HDMI. You can perform interlocked control operations between Sony “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment such as a TV, DVD recorder with hard disk and audio system by connecting the equipment with HDMI cables.
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 Press MENU. Press to select an option, then press To exit the menu, press MENU.
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a the- atre-like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by their creators. Display Mode Selects the display mode for PC input source.
Sound Adjustment menu Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. “ Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound System.” “Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.” “BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi- Fi sound.
Features menu Screen Changes the screen format. “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. “Screen Format”: For details about the screen format, see page 13 “V-Size”: Adjust the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.
Timer Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV. Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the lights up in orange. • If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. •...
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AV Preset Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source that is not connected to any equipment. 2 Press HDMI Set-up This is used to set the “Control for HDMI”...
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Depending on the country/region selected for “ available. Channel 1 Press 2 Press channels), then press 3 Tune the channels as follows: 4 Press Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually. Label Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.
Digital Set-up menu Some functions may not be available in some countries/regions. Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters). For details, see “Auto- tuning the TV”...
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“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates, free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option to “Off”.
Press on the top edge of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.