Sony BRAVIA KDL-46T35XX Operating Instructions Manual
Sony BRAVIA KDL-46T35XX Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46T35XX Operating Instructions Manual

Lcd digital colour tv

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KDL-46T35xx
KDL-40T35xx
KDL-40V29xx
© 2007 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the "Safety
information" section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
For useful information about Sony products
3-281-522-11(1)

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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Colour TV KDL-46T35xx KDL-40T35xx KDL-40V29xx © 2007 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. For useful information about Sony products 3-281-522-11(1)
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Start-up Guide Start-0-000-000-12(1)up Guide 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 Favourite list Viewing pictures from connected equipment ...18 Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus ...19...
  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED008 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Mains lead (Type BF) (1) Coaxial cable (1) Cable holder (1) Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Push and slide to open. Notes •...
  • Page 5 2: Connecting an aerial/ Connecting an aerial only Coaxial cable (supplied) Mains lead (supplied) Connecting an aerial and VCR Mains lead (supplied) Coaxial cable (supplied) Scart lead (not supplied) Coaxial cable (not supplied) 3: Preventing the TV from toppling over 4: Bundling the cables Continued...
  • Page 6 5: Selecting the language and country/ region Connect the TV to your mains socket (220- 240V AC, 50Hz). 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 mode (the indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.
  • Page 7: Auto-Tuning The Tv

    6: Auto-tuning the TV The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels. Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 5) and start play back. The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto-tuning.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    • Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. • Leave space around the TV set as shown below. • It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall- mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall...
  • Page 9: Precautions

    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: – Mains lead is damaged.
  • Page 10: Overview Of The Remote

    Overview of the remote The A/B, 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. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 23) 3 Coloured buttons •...
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Tv Buttons And Indicators

    Overview of the TV buttons and indicators Note Make sure that the TV is completely switched 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. 3 2 +/-/ 4 PROG +/-/ 5 1 –...
  • Page 12: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Watching TV 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. Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
  • Page 13 To access Digital Text Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
  • Page 14 Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing the TV programme. Options Description Close Closes the Tools menu. Power Saving See page 26. Subtitle Setting (in See page 33. digital mode only) Digital Favourites (in See page 17.
  • Page 15: Checking The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be available in some countries. Turn off the EPG Move through the EPG Watch a current programme Sort the programme information by category – Category list Set a programme to be recorded –...
  • Page 16 Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder Set the time and date of a programme you want to record – Manual timer REC Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 19). Do this Press to select the future programme you want to...
  • Page 17: Using The Favourite List

    Using the Favourite list Favourite list * This function may not be available in some countries. Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list Turn off the Favourite list Watch a channel Add or remove channels in the Favourite list...
  • Page 18: Viewing Pictures From Connected 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 (page 35) Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.
  • Page 19: 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. Press MENU to display the menu. Icon Description Digital Favourites Displays the Favourite list.
  • Page 20: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Picture menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source.
  • Page 21 Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture. “Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint. “Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint. “Warm1”/“Warm2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm2” gives a redder tint than “Warm1”. “Warm1” and “Warm2” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”. Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture.
  • Page 22: Sound Menu

    Sound menu 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 settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Sound Mode Selects the sound mode.
  • Page 23 Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. “Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast. “A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available. If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound”...
  • Page 24: Screen Menu

    Screen menu Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Screen menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Screen Format For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast”...
  • Page 25: Set-Up Menu

    Set-up menu Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and tune in all available digital 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 installed (page 6, 7).
  • Page 26 On Timer Sets the timer to turn on the TV from standby mode. “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.
  • Page 27 All Reset Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the Auto Start-up screen. Note All settings, including Digital Favourite list, country, language, auto tuned channels, etc. will be reset.
  • Page 28: Pc Settings Menu

    PC Settings menu Screen Format Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC. “Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size. “Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal- to-vertical aspect ratio. “Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area. Reset Resets the PC settings except “Screen Format”...
  • Page 29: Analogue Set-Up Menu (Analogue Mode Only)

    Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only) 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote. Note When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering two digits using the remote.
  • Page 30 Manual Programme Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press PROG +/- Preset to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to skip (page 31). Programme Presets programme channels manually. 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.
  • Page 31 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 selected when using a decoder connected directly to scart connector 1, or to scart connector 2 via a VCR.
  • Page 32: Digital Set-Up Menu

    Digital Set-up menu Digital Tuning Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).
  • Page 33 “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”.
  • Page 34: 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. Connecting to the TV (side) For service use only To connect S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder A S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder Headphones Headphones B...
  • Page 35 Connecting to the TV (rear) Digital satellite receiver DVD player with component output DVD recorder Decoder Video game equipment DVD player Decoder To connect PC D Digital satellite receiver or DVD player E DVD player DVD player with component output Video game equipment, DVD player or decoder...
  • Page 36 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 Close Closes the Tools menu. Power Saving See page 26. Display Mode See page 20. Sound Mode See page 22.
  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-46T35xx: 46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm measured diagonally) KDL-40xxxxx: 40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) Display Resolution: 1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical) Power Consumption: KDL-46T35xx: 225 W KDL-40xxxxx: 185 W Standby Power Consumption*:...
  • Page 38 PC Input Signal Reference Chart Signals Horizontal (Pixel) SVGA 1024 1024 1024 WXGA 1280 1280 1360 • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals. •...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. Press 1 on the TV (Top side) to switch 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.
  • Page 40 Sound Problem No sound, but good picture Noisy sound Channels Problem The desired channel cannot be selected Some channels are blank Digital channel is not displayed General Problem The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters standby mode) The TV turns on automatically Some input sources cannot be selected The remote does not function...
  • Page 41 KDL-46T35xx KDL-40T35xx 3-281-522-11(1) KDL-40V29xx Printed in Spain...

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