Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Notes on Digital TV function s Functions related to Digital TV ( will work only in countries or areas where a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2) cable service is available.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ... 9 Precautions ... 10 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators... 12 Watching TV Watching TV... 16 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite List Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment... 21 Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) Stand (1) and screws (4) (except for KDL-52V4000) Remote RM-ED013 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open. 2: Attaching the stand (except for KDL-52V4000) •...
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3: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
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4: Preventing the TV from toppling over Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M6 × 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord.
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“Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan”(though it may take some time). For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ DVBC/ • Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while searching for available channels.
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV (except for KDL- 40L4000) This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view Front Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV.
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: –...
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Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote control and TV controls Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote control. * In TV menu, these buttons will work as • The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.
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6 PROG +/–/ In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or previous (–) channel. In Text mode: Press to select the next ( previous ( ) page. 7 2 +/– Press to adjust the volume. (Volume) 8 % (Mute) Press to mute the sound.
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible with control for HDMI.
Indicators Indicator Description — Picture Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 28). Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 28). Off / Timer 2 1 — Standby Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 3 "...
Watching TV Watching TV BRAVIA Sync SYNC MENU THEATRE DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO GUIDE RETURN TOOLS Press 1 on 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.
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• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text page, you can access pages quickly and easily (Fast Text). Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page. To change the screen format manually Press repeatedly to select the desired screen format.
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) View a programme Turn off the EPG Sort programme information by category – Category list Set a programme to be recorded – Timer REC Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts –...
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Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list • You can set recorder timer recordings on the TV only when the connected recorder is compatible with SmartLink. However, depending on the connected recorder type, this setting may not be available even though the recorder is SmartLink-compatible. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your recorder.
Using the Digital Favourite List Digital Favourite List Create a Favourite list for the first time Watch a channel Add or remove channels in a Favourite list Remove all channels from a Favourite list You can specify up to four of your favourite channel lists.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connect to Input symbol on screen Component COMPONENT IN For service use only Description When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the signals before outputting them.
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For PC video inputs, see page 36. • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). • When connecting an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the DIGITAL AUDIO (PCM) OUT (OPTICAL) socket.
Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Turn on the connected equipment, and perform one of the following operations. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected equipment directly.
Using Menu Functions Navigating through menus Menu functions allow you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or input sources, and change the settings for your TV. Press MENU. Press F/f to select an option, then press To exit the menu, press MENU.
TV Settings Menu Picture Picture Mode Sets a picture mode when displaying an input other than a PC. The options for “Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28). When you select “Shop” (or “Home”) in step 5 of the initial set-up (page 7), “Picture Mode”...
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Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”. Adv. Contrast Enhancer Live Colour Sound Sound Effect Sets the sound mode. Dynamic Standard Clear Voice Dolby Virtual BBE ViVA Reset Resets all the “Sound”...
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Use this setting for standard use. Turns off the “Film Mode”. Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A” mode. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
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Set-up Auto Start-up You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV (page 6), and select the language, country/area and tune in all available channels again. Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched channels.
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AV Set-up AV Preset AV2 Input AV2 Output Speaker Audio Out HDMI Set-up Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.
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HDMI. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI”...
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Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a Manual Programme Preset recorder, select channel 00), then press System/Channel Label Audio Filter Skip Press F/f to select “System”, then press Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then press RETURN.
Decoder Confirm Digital Set-up Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Programme List Edit Digital Manual Tuning Digital Set-up Subtitle Set-up Audio Set-up Allows you to view and record the scrambled channel when using a decoder connected directly to scart connector AV1, or AV2 via a recorder.
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Radio Display Parental Lock PIN Code Technical Set-up Auto Service CA Module Set- Audio Provides audio description (narration) of Description visual information, when such information is available. Mixing Level Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels. Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast.
Additional Information Specifications Model name KDL-40L4000 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL Channel coverage Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41 D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69...
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Model name Mass with Table-Top (Approx.) Stand without Table-Top Stand Supplied accessories Optional accessories * Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes. When “Control for HDMI” is activated, standby power consumption is 0.6 W. When “Quick Start” is activated, standby power consumption will remain at 16 W for two hours after switching to standby mode.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times. Press 1 on 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).
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HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 30). • Check the support website for cable provide information. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/...
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: только для цифровых каналов Перед началом работы с телевизором прочтите раздел “Сведения по безопасности” (стр. 9). Сохраните это руководство на случай, если оно Вам понадобится.
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Нажмите и поднимите крышку для открывания.
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Телеприставка/рекордер (например, DVD-рекордер) Телеприставка/рекордер (например, DVD-рекордер)
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8 мм - 12 мм Винт (поставляется в комплекте с кронштейном для настенной установки) Крепежный крюк Элемент для присоединения крепежного крюка на задней крышке телевизора Удерживайте нижнюю часть панели, а не переднюю часть. Не беритесь за углубления в корпусе. Не беритесь за прозрачную нижнюю...