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Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information...9 Precautions...10 Instruction Manual ...11 Overview of the remote ...12 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ...14 Watching TV Watching TV ...15 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite list Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment ...19 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ...20...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Mains lead (1) (only for KDL-46EX4xx) Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40/32NX5xx) Stand (1)* Screws for stand (4) (only for KDL-46EX4xx) Screws for stand (4 + 3) (only for KDL-40BX4/EX4xx, KDL-37EX4xx, KDL-32BX3/BX4/EX3/EX4xx, KDL- 26EX3xx, KDL-22EX3xx) Screws for stand (4 + 4) (only for KDL-40/32NX5xx) Remote RM-ED022 (1) Size AAA batteries (2)
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3: Connecting an aerial/cable/VCR/DVD recorder Connecting an aerial/cable only Terrestrial signal Coaxial cable Connecting an aerial/cable/VCR/DVD recorder with SCART Coaxial cable Terrestrial signal or Scart lead Coaxial cable VCR/DVD recorder • AV1 outputs available only for analogue TV. • AV2 outputs to the current screen (except PC, HDMI, Component, USB).
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Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord. • An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the TV. Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre to purchase a kit. Have your TV model name ready for reference.
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.
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Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. (only for KDL-40/32NX5xx) Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view Front (only for KDL-22EX3xx) Adjust the tilt 0º 8º Detaching the Table- Top Stand from the TV •...
• 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 30 cm 10 cm...
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: –...
Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Displays the instruccion manual on the screen. Navigating through the Instruction Manual Press i-MANUAL. Press F/f to select topic from the Table of Contents, then press Use the corresponding coloured button to go to next or previous page and to return to Table of Contents.
Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. – Screen mode (page 16) – Digital Favourite list Press to display the Digital Favourite list that you have specified (page 18). –...
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• When you change the “Scene Select” setting, Theatre Mode turns off automatically. • “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with Control for HDMI. – (Input select) •...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 1 – Power Turns the TV on or off. • To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug PROG • When you turn on the TV, the power indicator 2 PROG +/–/ •...
Watching TV Watching TV Press 1 on the side of 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. Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch between digital and analogue modes.
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 To reveal hidden information, press •...
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * This function may not be available in some countries/regions. Watch a programme Turn off the EPG • If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For details, see “Parental Lock”...
Using the Digital Favourite list Digital Favourite list * This function may not be available in some countries/regions. Create your Favourite list for the first time Watch a channel Turn off the Favourite list Add or remove channels in the currently edited Favourite list Remove all channels from the current Favourite list...
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. DVD player with component output Video game equipment DVD player Decoder DVD recorder Decoder Hi-Fi audio equipment with optical audio input Hi-Fi audio equipment...
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the • Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported.
– Do not remove the USB device. The data on the USB device may be damaged. • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
TV speaker to the audio system. • 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: –...
Using MENU Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA Press HOME to display the XMB™...
• “Warm” can not be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”. You can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the website below. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ Displays contents of Instruction Manual on the screen. Use coloured buttons to move through the screens.
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Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. “High/Medium/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction. “Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature. MPEG Noise Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video. Reduction Advanced Settings Customizes the Picture function in more detail.
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Volume Offset Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV. Speaker Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers. “TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the TV speakers. “Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.
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Reset Resets all the “Eco” settings to the factory settings. • Energy efficiency reduces power consumption and thus saves money by reducing electricity bills. Screen Screen Format Changes the screen format. For details about the screen format, see page 16. Screen Format “Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
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Set-up Auto Start-up Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, 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.
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Analogue Set-up “Auto Tuning (Only in analogue mode)”: Tunes in all the available analogue channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed. 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).
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“Programme Sorting (Only in analogue mode)”: Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV. Press then press Press “Intelligent Picture”: • “On with Indicator”: Automatically reduces the picture noise. The signal level bar is displayed when the channel is changed or the display is changed from an input screen to a TV programme.
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“Audio Set-up” • “Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected. • “Primary Preferred Language”: Selects the preferred language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
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“DivX® VOD” • “DivX® VOD Registration Code”: Displays the registration code that is required to play DivX® VOD content. • “DivX® VOD Deregistration Code”: Displays the deregistration code that is required to play DivX® VOD content. “Technical Set-up” • “Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as they become available.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
TV installation dimensions table KDL-46EX4xx KDL-40BX4/EX4/NX5xx KDL-37EX4xx KDL-32BX3/BX4/EX3/EX4/NX5xx Screen centre point KDL-26EX3xx KDL-22EX3xx Screen centre point Model Name KDL-46EX4xx KDL-40NX5xx KDL-40BX4xx KDL-40EX4xx KDL-37EX4xx KDL-32NX5xx KDL-32BX3/BX4xx KDL-32EX3/EX4xx KDL-26EX3xx KDL-22EX3xx Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. WARNING The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the TV.
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Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-46EX4xx KDL-40BX4/EX4/NX5xx KDL-37EX4xx KDL-32BX3/BX4/EX3/EX4/NX5xx KDL-26EX3xx KDL-22EX3xx KDL-46EX4xx KDL-40BX4/EX4/NX5xx KDL-37EX4xx KDL-32BX3/BX4/EX3/EX4/NX5xx Screw location KDL-26EX3xx KDL-22EX3xx Hook location Screw location Hook location d, g d, g d, g e, g Hook location...
Specifications Model name KDL- 46EX4xx System Panel System LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV System Depending on your country/region selection Analogue: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T, DVB-C Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, MP@L3.0 Channel Coverage Analogue: 46.25 - 855.25 MHz...
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Model name KDL- 46EX4xx Standby Power 0.19 W Consumption* Off mode Power 0.18 W Consumption Average anual energy 207 kWh consumption* Dimensions (with stand) 112.7 x 71.1 x 29.4 cm (w × h × d) (Approx.) (without 112.7 x 67.4 x 10.2 cm stand) Mass...
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC IN Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) SVGA 1024 WXGA 1280 WXGA 1280 WXGA 1360 SXGA 1280 UXGA 1600 HDTV 1920 • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. •...
• You can refer to the complete troubleshooting section in the on-screen instruction manual. • For further information, please contact Sony Customer Information Centre at the address or telephone that appears on the supplied guarantee.