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1. is NZ gt DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 21 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM Advanced Operation a IE AAAA O 098 O O 0 0 0 00O e gt Es CAM Set up This feature allows you to access a pay per view service once you have obtained a Conditional Access Module CAM and a viewing card Please contact your nearest pay per view supplier for details 1 Switch off the TV and unplug from the mains Insert the CAM into the socket on the rear of the TV as shown Take care not to damage the CAM when inserting Always switch the TV OFF before inserting or removing the CAM Rear of TV Viewing card and CAM 3 Insert your viewing card into the CAM 4 Connect the TV to the mains and switch on 5 With the TV in Digital mode press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu 6 Press the or button to highlight Detail Set up then press the OK button to display the Detail Set up menu 7 Press the or button to highlight CAM Set up then press the OK button to display the CAM set up menu For further information regarding the CAM and services available please contact your nearest pay per view supplier Advanced Operation 21 o als l Dai Pages 21 30 fm Page 22 Wednesday
2. 0 00O Note Alternatively with the TV in analogue mode press the PROG buttons on the remote control until the picture from the pre recorded video tape appears on the TV screen If you wish to move your video channel to a different channel number refer to the Programme Sorting feature in The Set Up menu section of this instruction manual Ole 6 Getting Started A T IA ai am YW X T ZIN K2 DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 7 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM Basic Operation Overview of the remote control VIDEO amp button Press to switch off your VCR or DVD temporarily DIGITAL C button Press to switch between Digital or analogue mode or to return to normal TV operation from Teletext Screen format button HF Press repeatedly to change the screen format 0 9 buttons When Media Selector is set to TV press to input the required channel number For double digit numbers e g for programme 14 press 1 followed by 4 Information Reveal button In TV Mode In Digital mode press to display the INFO screen In analogue mode press to reveal on screen information such as channel number etc In Teletext Mode Press to reveal concealed information e g answers to a quiz Press again to cancel Coloured buttons These buttons are used for teletext and for Digital menus Please refer to the rele
3. No picture no sound Poor or no picture screen is dark but good sound No Digital channels after tuning Some channels are blank Standby indicator flashing Good Picture no sound Poor picture quality No colour on colour programmes Remote control does not function Distorted picture when changing programmes or selecting Teletext TV in standby Aerial disconnected Picture level adjustment No Digital transmissions in your area No Digital transmissions from the transmitter you are currently using Unsuitable aerial Weak signal Scrambled subscription only channel Programme information without picture or sound Fault Volume control TV speakers turned off Wrong external mode selected Colour level setting Power off TV in standby Aerial disconnected Picture preset level adjustment No digital transmissions in your area No digital transmissions from the transmitter you are currently using Weak signal Unsuitable aerial Scrambled subscription only channel Programme used only for data no picture or sound Programme not being transmitted Digital mode Timer Record active regular flash Fault irregular flash Volume control TV speakers turned off Headphones are connected Wrong external mode selected on an RGB video source Colour level setting Batteries low Media Selector set to wrong mode for the equipment in use Inputs from external equipment not
4. This TV can automatically detect the type of screen format being transmitted by the broadcaster With Auto Format set to On the TV switches to the correct screen format automatically 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Use the or button to highlight the 4 symbol Press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Auto Tuning is highlighted Press the or buttons to highlight Detail Set Up then press the button to display the Detail Set Up menu on screen Detall Setup Notes Only if the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes When Auto Format is set to Off the screen maintains the format you selected from the 5 available options see above Basic Operation 11 A T am YW IA is K2 DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 12 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM AY NY Basic Operation Viewing Digital Teletext Many broadcasters now provide a Digital Teletext service in the form of a dedicated Teletext channel This Digital service includes high quality text and graphics along with advanced navigation options E 0 The appearance content and navigation methods of all Digital Text services are decided by the broadcaster For example Digital Text from the BBC may look different to Digital Text from ITV which may use different navigation methods Most of the Digital
5. oe SONY 4 206 297 12 420629712 Trinitron Digital TV Operating Instructions GB S KD 28DX40U KD 32DX40U Y any G A DX40 Cover fm Page 2 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM gt 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 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with or Y must be used When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service centre How to replace the Fuse Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver and replace the fuse FUSE IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlet in your home it should o be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following o instructions The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in th
6. August 22 2001 12 09 PM a Advanced Operation The Set Up menu The Set Up menu contains many features that enable you to customise your TV The following pages explain all of the features contained in the Set Up menu Auto Tuning The TV automatically tuned in all the available channels when you first installed the TV Follow these instructions if you wish to re install your TV at an alternative location or search for new channels that have been subsequently launched by broadcasters 1 With the TV in analogue mode press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the FA symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu Oa O 5 000 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Auto Tuning then press the button to confirm The autotune prompt display appears on screen 3 Press the OK button to select Yes and begin the autotune procedure Whilst tuning is taking place the search and store display appears on screen D When all available signals have been captured and stored the display is removed and the TV returns to normal operation Notes You can cancel the tuning at any time by pressing the MENU button Programme Sorting You can use this feature to change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on your TV 1 With the TV in analogue mode press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or b
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to name other channels then press MENU button to return to normal TV operation 26 Advanced Operation A T KA gt Gs an K2 DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 27 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM a IZ NY Advanced Operation Fine tuning Normally fine tuning is performed automatically However you can adjust it manually if you feel a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality 1 Select the analogue channel you wish to fine tune 2 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Pressing the or button to highlight the 2 symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 3 Press the or buttons to highlight Manual Programme Preset then press the button to display the Manual Programme Preset menu on screen 4 Press the button to highlight AFT then after pressing the button to confirm press the or button to adjust the fine tuning The tuning adjustment range is from 15 to 15 Hane H REEL E ANARI Skipping a channel This feature allows you to skip unused analogue channel positions when selecting channels with the PROG buttons However you can still select a skipped channel by using the numbered buttons on the remote control 1 With the TV in analogue mode press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or t button to hi
8. z I Ge sat vy SEn Tre ir a PAE For information on the types of Categories along with instructions on how to add and remove programmes from the Favourite list please refer to The Channel Index menu section of this instruction manual 14 Basic Operation e ai x T K2 DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 15 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM o D NY Basic Operation To select a programme for recording or timed display 1 With the EPG menu on screen press the or buttons to highlight a programme in the EPG menu that you wish to record then press the OK button The Timer screen appears 2 Press the RED button and your VCR will automatically record the selected programme when it starts only if your VCR has Smartlink facility or press the GREEN button if you wish the programme to appear on your TV screen when transmission begins Notes If you do not have a Smartlink VCR a message appears on screen to inform you Press the RED button to store the programme settings on the TV then set the timer recording function on your VCR to correspond with the programme you have stored for recording When a programme has been stored for recording a solid bar appears in the EPG display directly under the timer bar This solid bar shows you the amount of time allocated to a recording and reminds you that you are unable to record any other pro
9. August 22 2001 12 09 PM y d gt pN D NY Advanced Operation The TV menu system This TV contains a menu system which is based on a series of user friendly on screen displays These displays will help you to get the most from your TV helping you to change the picture settings sound settings and change the order of the TV channels The Picture Adjustment menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu then press the button to enter the Picture Adjustment menu pie Taye uu Fihi E 2 Mode is highlighted Press the or button to highlight one of the options then after pressing the button to activate the option press and or and buttons to adjust the setting 3 Press the OK button to store the new setting and repeat step 2 to adjust the other options The Mode option has three settings for you to choose from Personal This setting allows you to adjust the Brightness Colour Contrast and Sharpness levels to suit your personal preference Live This is a fixed setting and is recommended for live broadcasts Movie This is a fixed setting and is recommended for watching films 4 Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation Notes Highlight Reset and press OK only if you wish to return the picture to the factory preset levels Sharpness is adjustable in analogue mode only 4 The Sound Adjustment menu 1 Press the MENU
10. DEENSE Auto Format o ETT 4 Press OK button to store then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation Note If there is no equipment attached to the AV1 scart socket on the rear of the TV the RGB Centring option will not be available in the menu system Picture Rotation Due to the Earth s natural magnetism the picture might slant slightly The Picture Rotation feature allows you to cancel out any such effect 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the FA symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Detail Set Up then press the button to display the Detail Set Up menu on screen 3 Press the button to highlight Picture Rotation then after pressing button to confirm press the or button to correct any picture slant The adjustment scale ranges from 5 to 5 4 Press the OK button to store then press MENU button to return to normal TV operation Advanced Operation 29 om ZIN amp GF DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 30 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM Additional Information Connecting additional equipment You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to the rear of the TV as shown in the following illustration PlayStation Rear of TV Note Connecting cables are not suppli
11. PIN number for the future please use a number you can easily remember 5 Press the OK button to confirm your PIN code 6 Press the BLUE button to return to the Detail Set up menu 7 Press the BLUE button to return to the Main menu Follow Steps 2 5 of the instructions below e If you have already set a PIN code e 1 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE SOND button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the or button to highlight Parental Control then press the OK button to display the Parental Control menu 3 Using the numbered buttons on the remote control enter your 4 digit PIN code As you enter each digit it will be represented by a in the PIN entry box Press the OK button to confirm your PIN code 4 With the Age box highlighted press the or button to set the age limit you desire then press the OK button to confirm your setting 5 Press the BLUE button to return to the Detail Set up menu Press the BLUE button to return to the Main menu 7 Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen gt Auto Tuning This feature allows you to automatically re tune all available Digital channels 1 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO menu Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the o
12. With the Channel Index menu on screen press the YELLOW button to access the Category pop up list 2 Highlight the Favourite category Press the OK button to display the Favourite list 3 Highlight the programme you wish to remove from the Favourite list 4 Press the BLUE button to remove the programme 10 Basic Operation am YW ay DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 11 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM IZ NY Basic Operation Watching Widescreen programmes The pictures that the TV receives may be transmitted by the broadcaster in more than one format e g conventional 4 3 format 16 9 widescreen format You can alter the TV screen format manually to suit the broadcast you are watching Press the 4 button on the remote control repeatedly until the format you require appears You can choose from 5 different formats as shown below 4 3 14 9 z 0 O 0O09 Zoom S Wide For 16 9 broadcasts o adcasts f Aa Imitation of wide screen effect for 4 3 bro Note In Smart Zoom and 14 9 formats parts of the bottom and top of the picture will be cut off Press the or buttons to adjust the position of the picture on the screen e g to read subtitles Using Auto Format
13. button to display the main menu then press the button to highlight the D symbol Now press the button to enter the Sound Adjustment menu D SoundsAdsuStient pE Per ona aT Hitt tl NAN E i 2 gt ae aL 2 Mode is highlighted Press the or button to highlight one of the options then after pressing the button to activate the option press and or and buttons to adjust the setting 3 Press the OK button to store the new setting and repeat step 2 to adjust the other options The Mode option has four settings for you to choose from Personal This setting allows you to adjust all the available options in the Sound adjustment menu to suit your personal preference Rock This is a fixed setting and is recommended for rock soundtracks Pop This is a fixed setting and is recommended for pop soundtracks Jazz This is a fixed setting and is recommended for jazz soundtracks Note Treble and Bass settings can only be altered when the Mode option is set to Personal 4 When Detail Adjustment is highlighted press the button to display the Detail Adjustment sub menu This menu gives you a further three options to choose from continued 22 Advanced Operation am al 3 2 Saar e A e DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 23 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM A
14. equipment connected to the 9 socket on the concealed side panel Outputs signals from equipment connected to the 3 socket on the concealed side panel Outputs signals from equipment connected to the gt gt 1 socket on the rear of the TV Note If you connect a decoder to the AV2 scart or to a VCR connected to the AV2 scart please set the AV2 Output to TV or AUTO to enable correct unscrambling 4 Press the OK button to choice of signal 5 Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation 28 Advanced Operation A T IA a am YW DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 29 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM a al Advanced Operation RGB Centring The RGB Centring feature allows you to adjust the horizontal picture position of RGB equipment connected to the AV1 scart socket e g PlayStation 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the m symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Detail Set Up then press the button to display the Detail Set Up menu on screen 3 Press the button to highlight RGB Centring then after pressing button to confirm press the or button until the centre of the picture is at the centre of the TV screen The adjustment scale ranges from 10 to 10
15. s8O0 3 Enter more 3 digit page numbers as required 4 Press the DIGITAL C button to exit Teletext How to use Teletext features Hold Some pages contain sub pages which follow on automatically This feature allows you hold the current page until you are ready to proceed Some Teletext pages contain hidden information e g for a quiz Reveal SONS This feature allows you to superimpose Teletext on to the TV RM 233 A screen Fastext Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily When Fastext is available four coloured items appear at the bottom of the screen am Se STSLSSSRtMe 100 Apros HOLIDAY FLING THAT S JUST YOUR TYPE 220 n crulsing O e ing ak find f hoi x TECETEXTESHONCASETI NS www teletext co uk s W R MGT DEA tet Basic Operation 1 If the TV is not already in analogue mode press the DIGITAL C button on the remote control Select the analogue TV channel which carries the Teletext service you want to view 2 Press the amp button to enter Teletext mode then using the numbered buttons on the remote control enter the three digits of the page number you wish to view Alternatively press the or buttons to view the previous or next page After a short time it will appear on screen 1E Tal RENE eT Miia Ta ii eeo TRINA EN i a Press the G button to hold the page currently being displa
16. screen 3 Press the button to highlight Noise Reduction then after pressing the button to confirm press the or button to set to AUTO al 4 Press the OK button to store then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation Note To cancel this function repeat procedure and change AUTO to Off in Step 3 AV2 Output This feature allows you to set which signal source is output from the AV2 scart socket labelled gt 2 59 on the rear of the TV If you connect a VCR to this socket you can record from external equipment connected to the other sockets of the TV Note If your VCR supports Smartlink this procedure is not necessary 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the A K2 symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Detail Set Up then press the button to display the Detail Set Up menu on screen 3 Press the button to highlight AV2 Output then after pressing button to confirm press the or button to choose which type of signal you want to output from the AV2 socket see table below ili I j id ake boi Soke il ii 9 Pe au LT k o DEEE eT i BRA Ns a Outputs the TV broadcast you are watching AUTO The output signal will be whatever is being viewed on the TV Outputs signals from
17. to highlight the first dash or character in the display Press the or buttons until the first letter or character you desire appears select to insert a blank space then press the button to confirm Select the remaining letters or characters in this way then press the OK buiton to store 5 Press the MENU buiton to return to normal TV operation Advanced Operation 25 am al 3 x T 6 DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 26 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM NY Advanced Operation Manual tuning This feature allows you to manually add analogue channels one by one to your TV 1 With the TV in analogue mode press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or VIDEO 1 TV 1 O button to highlight the Fy symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu DIGITAL ODO DA 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Manual Programme Prese then press the button to display the Manual Programme Preset menu on screen list ie 0000 iN O O28 OG amp aah 0 0 3 Programme is highlighted Press button to highlight the programme number then press the or 4 buttons until your new channel number for your channel appears on screen if you are tuning in a VCR please select programme number 0 4 Press the button then press button to highlight Cha
18. Text services currently available use simple navigation methods based on the following buttons The amp button Text button to load Digital Teletext The and buttons to move around the screen The OK button to select items on screen The lt gt button to cancel a selection or exit Digital Teletext The four coloured buttons to access shortcuts O 0 O O OnO 1O Dedicated Digital Teletext channels 1 If the TV is not already in Digital mode press the DIGITAL C button on the remote control Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to select a dedicated Teletext channel number To find out the channel number of a dedicated Digital Teletext channel use the Channel Index menu 2 Once the Teletext channel is displayed follow the on screen instructions to access the required information Note On some pages the TV programme is also displayed Instructions on screen will tell you how to change the Sa displayed programme aM 233 E 3 If when viewing the Teletext pages you are requested to select OK or Cancel press the OK button for OK and the lt gt button for Cancel 4 When you have finished viewing Teletext press the B button to exit Selecting Teletext from other Digital channels mhae at at tind Normal Teletext services may also be available on other Digital channels Sometimes this is indicated by a small symbol or text displ
19. age 5 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM a NY Getting Started 3 Connecting an aerial and a VCR Connecting an aerial only 1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket marked 1 on the rear of the TV as shown 2 Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable to the sockets marked 2 and gt as shown Existing aerial lead RF Loopthrough cable supplied Connecting an aerial and a VCR 1 Connect your existing aerial lead to the upper socket marked 1 on the rear of the TV as shown 2 Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable from the aerial socket marked gt on the TV to the RF input socket of your VCR 3 Connect an RF lead from the RF output of your VCR to the TV socket marked 2 4 Connect a scart lead from the scart socket marked 9 lt gt 2 55 on the rear of the TV to a scart socket on your VCR Refer to the VCR instructions Existing aerial lead 5 Connect the VCR to the mains socket and switch on Scart lead RF Loopthrough 6 Insert a pre recorded tape into the VCR and press not supplied cable supplied the PLAY button This enables the TV set to locate RF Lead and store the video channel during the Automatically jiii not supplied tuning the TV procedure 1 Connect the TV plug to your mains socket 220 240V AC 50 Hz and switch on 2 Push in the On Off button on the front of the TV If the red standby mode indi
20. ates the main functions If not repeat steps 2 4 and enter the next 3 digit code allocated to your brand of VCR or DVD O O G08 O 0OLO 6 When you wish to use the remote control to operate the TV again press the Media Select button until the TV green light illuminates Don t forget to select VCR or DVD using the Media Select button every time you wish to operate that equipment with this remote control 02 0000F Note The brand codes you set may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced immediately Should this happen use the above procedure to re enter the code A small label has been attached to the inside of the battery cover for you to make a note of your brand codes Not all brands and models of DVDs or VCRs are covered in this list however Sony will endeavour to update the software periodically Please refer to the code table provided with your remote control gO sane Code SONY VS GETA poa a07s0 AWA SONY OVD T AWA O O Z lt 354 348 349 E OENE 3 2 PHILIPS 11 312 313 316 317 318 SAMSUNG 11 14 358 359 2 8 32 Additional Information A T IZ I am Y NZ l IN V gt aire lt S Y K DX40 Pages 31 36 fm Page 33 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 10 PM Additional Information Specifications TV System Weight DVB T KD 28DX40 Approx 47kg KD 32DX40 Approx 65kg Colour System PAL Rear T
21. ay on your TV screen superimposed on the channel you are watching 1 Press the 4 or buttons to select the symbol then press the OK button to display the chosen information 2 Alternatively you may be requested to use the numbered and coloured buttons on your remote control to display the various pages of text information If when viewing the teletext pages you are requested to select OK or Cancel press the OK button for OK and the lt gt button for Cancel ID OOVe O00 3 Once the text information is displayed on screen use the or buttons the coloured buttons and or the numbered buttons to access the chosen information O i O20 OO OVO 4 When you have finished viewing Teletext press the button and then select an alternative Digital channel 12 Basic Operation am YW A T IA Zs K2 DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 13 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM p ig NY Teletext Analogue Most analogue TV channels broadcast a Teletext service The index page usually page 100 provides information on how to use the service Please ensure you are receiving a good signal or some Teletext errors May occur Switching Teletext on and off j DQ 0 OOOO 100 PICK Clubb car hiring O O O20 O OCU city break ideal king o Holidays inde troliday type
22. btitles pop up menu Press the or button to highlight the language required then press OK to select To remove subtitles from the TV screen access the Subtitles pop up menu and select Off N Audio This feature allows you to listen to the broadcast in different languages With the Digital INFO display on the TV screen press the GREEN button to access the Audio pop up menu Press the or button to highlight the language required then press OK to select Note Only when the programme is broadcast in multiple languages SON REC Timer If you highlight a current programme the REC feature allows you to automatically set your VCR to record the selected programme Sz With the Digital INFO display on the TV screen press the YELLOW button to access the REC pop up menu If your VCR does not have Smartlink a message is displayed reminding you to manually set your VCR Press the RED button to continue or press the BLUE button to return to the INFO display If you highlight a future programme the Timer feature allows you to automatically set your VCR to record the selected programme or have the TV switch to the correct channel automatically when the selected programme starts Press the RED button and your VCR will automatically record the selected programme when it starts only if your VCR has Smartlink facility or press the GREEN button if you wish the programme to appear on your TV
23. cator on the front of the TV is lit press the TV button on the remote control to switch on the TV set Please be patient as the picture may take a few moments to appear on the TV screen Getting Started 5 am NJ P L NS iG DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 6 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM o D NY Getting Started 5 Automatically tuning the TV 1 When you switch on the TV for the first time a menu appears on the screen asking you to check if the picture is slanted Sometimes the Earth s natural magnetism can cause the screen to look tilted Checking the picture tilt a If no correction is required press the or buttons on the remote control to highlight Not necessary and press the OK button a oO 0000 b If some correction is required press the or buttons on the remote control to highlight Adjust now then press the OK button Correct the slant by pressing the or buttons then press the OK button to store NO The autotune prompt screen appears Press the OK button to select Yes The autotune procedure begins O 0 0 00O LO oe 00000 The Digital autotune display appears on screen and the search and store procedure begins All the available Digital channels will now be captured and stored As this may take some time a message is included in the display to inform you of the tunin
24. ctions Back cover Live mode 22 Main Menu Digital 17 Manual Programme Preset menu 26 Manual timer 15 Manual tuning analogue 26 Digital 19 Media Select button 7 32 Movie mode 22 Moving the TV 1 Naming a programme 26 Noise Reduction 28 O On Off button 5 Overview of remote control 7 of the TV set buttons 8 P Q Parental control 18 Personal mode picture 22 sound 22 Picture Adjustment menu 22 Picture Rotation 29 PIN Code 19 Playstation connecting 30 Plug wiring Inside Cover Front Pop mode 22 Programme Index table 9 Programme labels 25 naming 26 Sorting 24 Skipping 27 R Record 16 Recording automatically 15 Remote control overview 7 controlling other equipment 32 Resetting picture settings 22 sound settings 23 RGB Centring 29 Rock mode 22 Rotation picture 29 am Se Additional Information S Safety Information 2 Screen format automatic 11 manual 11 Selecting analogue mode 9 Digital mode 9 Set Up menu analogue 24 Digital 17 Sharpness adjusting 22 Skipping a programme 27 Sleep timer 23 Smart mode 11 Software Download 20 Sound Adjustment menu 22 Specifications 33 Stand 1 Subtitles 16 Supplied accessories 4 Switching on the TV 5 System Information 20 T Table of contents 3 Teletext analogue 13 Digital 12 Timed display 15 Timer cancelling 15 setting manually 15 Tuning automatically 6 manually analogue 26 manually Digital 19 Troubleshooting 34 TV but
25. dvanced Operation 5 Highlight and activate one of the options using the and buttons then press the or buttons to set the option to On or Off See the table below for an explanation of each option and their effects 6 Press the OK button to store the new setting then repeat step 5 to alter the other options 7 Press MENU button to return to normal TV operation Dolby Virtual When set to On the TV simulates the effects of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Note If you connect headphones to this TV or if you set the Auto Volume option to On Dolby Virtual will automatically be set to Off Auto Volume When set to On the volume level will remain constant even if the broadcast level should change i e during commercial breaks Note This option automatically sets itself to Off when Dolby Virtual is set to On TV Speakers Set to Off if you wish to connect an external amplifier to the audio output sockets on the rear of the TV e Notes on the Sound Adjustment menu e Highlight Reset and press OK only if you wish to return the sound settings to their factory preset levels e When receiving a bilingual broadcast set the Dual Sound option to A for channel 1 sound B for channel 2 sound or Mono if the mono channel is available for selection When receiving a stereo broadcast the Dual Sound option can be set to Stereo or Mono This TV has bee
26. e connected equipment The picture from this equipment if any will appear on the TV screen 009 O O 4 Press the DIGITAL C button to return to normal TV operation Note To avoid picture distortion do not connect equipment to the H and sockets at the same time Connecting headphones Connect your headphones to socket The TV speakers are automatically muted when headphones are connected Additional Information 31 i i K2 DX40 Pages 31 36 fm Page 32 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 10 PM Z ao Zh D NY Additional Information Remote control of connected equipment This remote control can operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs but also those made by other manufacturers The following instructions will guide you through the set up procedure 1 Find the 3 digit code for your brand from the list below 2 Press the Media Select button on the remote control until either the green VCR light is illuminated OR the green DVD light is illuminated j 0000 3 Whilst the required green light is illuminated press and hold down the YELLOW button for approximately 6 seconds until the light starts to flash Use the numbered buttons to enter the 3 digit code for your DVD or VCR Once a correct number has been entered all three green lights will illuminate momentarily O1 Turn on your DVD or VCR and check that the remote control oper
27. e eens 22 The TMG GMC Olascts 3 xan 6coe oS oe ee ee r She a ae a eae eee a eee es a l 23 The Set Up Men ox ot eeneed eet eee Ghee dso Geo Gee dee ese e E es 24 Additional Information Connecting additional equipment 0 teens 30 Remote control of connected equipment 0 0 0 eee eee ee eens 32 SOCCWICAUONSs eren tes oe eats oe we ee eee ee eee ook oe oboe a S 33 TIOUDIGCSHOOUDO ss sia cts enn een eee ee ee a ee OR he ee ES ae ee S 34 INGOX 4c ae bee ea cee t eee ees be ee tee Pe ome Ghee eee cos 35 Table of Contents Before operating this TV please read this instruction manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Table of Contents 3 DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 4 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM Getting Started Zips Follow steps 1 6 to install the TV and view TV programmes 1 Checking the accessories supplied j lt G VIDEO 1 N 2 F O O B 3 MC thay A COURE ROA 0 O ie ee iT 020 00000 RF Loopthrough cable oo tet iy Batteries Remote control 2 Inserting batteries into the remote control Always remember to e observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries e dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way 4 Getting Started LIS ig ZIN K2 DX40 Pages 1 10 fm P
28. e mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow WARNING e To prevent shock hazard do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture e Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set Do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only am lat 3 P iD DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM Safety Information How to move your TV and stand safely The following instructions MUST be observed when moving the TV and stand NEVER attempt to move the TV and stand together 1 Disconnect the securing strap completely please refer to the instructions supplied with the stand NEVER attempt to move the TV or stand with the securing strap in place 2 Move the TV to a strong flat su
29. e menu contains a list of all the available channels The name of the programme currently being shown along with its start and finish times is shown for each of the available channels The current channel is previewed in the top right corner of the screen with its channel name and number displayed below it 2 Press the or buttons to move the coloured cursor up or down the list to select the desired programme If you do not want to select a programme from the 6 channels listed press the GREEN button to display the next 6 programmes or the RED button to display the preceding 6 channels 3 Press the OK button to display the highlighted programme in the preview window 4 Press the OK button to exit the Channel Index menu The programme that was being previewed will be displayed Note If an age limit for viewing has been set and the programme selected exceeds that age limit you will need to enter your PIN code before the preview is displayed Refer to The Main Menu for more information on the PIN Code feature Programmes that exceed the age limit you have set will be identified by a symbol Basic Operation 9 am al 3 Y D NY ap S 2 DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 10 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM Basic Operation The Category pop up list The Category pop up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing fro
30. ed Hi Fi Q 0 Q E O 0 090 000 020 00000 1 Connect your equipment as shown in the above illustration 2 Press the G button on the remote control until the correct symbol for your equipment appears on the TV screen see table below On Screen Symbol Input Signals For Audio Video For Audio Video equipment connected to socket I 0 connected to socket For Audio Video equipment connected to socket I 0 i 1 For RGB equipment connected to socket B Note the on screen symbol will only appear if equipment is connected to the socket For Audio Video equipment connected to socket EN For S VHS equipment connected to socket EN Note To record and playback digital programmes you must connect your VCR to the socket using a scart lead 3 Switch on the connected equipment The picture from this equipment if any will appear on the TV screen 4 Press the DIGITAL C button to return to normal TV operation Connecting a Smartlink VCR Smartlink is a direct link between the TV and VCR For more information on Smartlink please refer your VCR instruction manual Ensure that your Smartlink VCR is connected to the socket using a fully wired 21 pin Scart lead Connecting to external audio equipment Connect your Hi Fi system to the j sockets if you wish to amplify the sound from the TV If you use this facility you will need to enter the Detail Adjustment
31. erminals NTSC 3 58 4 43 only Video In 1 4 21 pin Euro connector CENELEC standard MPEG 2 MP ML including audio video input RGB input TV audio video output Channel Coverage gt 2 59 21 pin Euro connector CENELEC standard UHF B21 B69 including audio video input S video input selectable audio video output Picture Tube CG yas Audio outputs phono jacks KD 28DX40 FD Trinitron WIDE Approx 71cm 28inches MODEM Modem connection KD 32DX40 FD Trinitron WIDE Approx 82cm 32 inches gt 1 RF In Digital 2 RF In Analogue Sound Output q RF Out Left Right 2x14W music power ES Conditional Access Module CAM socket 2x7W RMS Concealed Side Terminals Power Consumption 233 Video input phono jack KD 28DX40 112W O3 Audio inputs phono jacks KD 32DX40 111W 25 S video input 4 pin DIN Q Headphones jack minijack stereo Dimensions w x h x d KD 28DX40 Approx 796 x 518 x 522mm Accessories Supplied KD 32DX40 Approx 883 x 567 x 562mm RM 933 remote control 1 RF Loopthrough Cable 1 IEC designated size AA battery 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information 33 A T i am Ne 3 re gt DX40 Pages 31 36 fm Page 34 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 10 PM Additional Information Troubleshooting Here are some simple soloutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound
32. g progress When Digital tuning is complete the analogue display appears automatically and the search and store procedure for the analogue channels begins Ve j jil i If no Digital and no analogue channels are found a menu appears asking you to confirm your aerial is connected After checking the aerial has been connected press OK to begin the autotune te procedure again TENET i lt a lie Once all Digital and analogue channels have been captured and stored the TV returns to normal operation and displays the Digital SOR channel captured on channel number 1 Note If no Digital channels are captured the analogue channel that is stored on channel number 1 is displayed 3 To view programmes press the PROG buttons or the numbered buttons 6 Watching a pre recorded video tape 1 You should have inserted a pre recorded video tape during the Connecting an aerial and a VCR section To view the video picture press PLAY on the VCR The TV automatically displays the video picture providing that you have used a fully wired 21 pin scart lead to connect your VCR to the TV j I lth th ae aa If the video picture does not automatically appear press the 5 5 button on the remote control repeatedly until the video picture is displayed on the TV screen 2 Press the DIGITAL C button on the remote control to return to normal TV mode O O 2
33. ghlight the FA symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Manual Programme Preset then press the button to display the Manual Programme Preset menu on screen 3 Programme is highlighted Press button to highlight the channel number then press the or buttons until the channel number you wish to skip appears 4 Press the button then press button to highlight Skip Press button to enter the skip column then press the or button to set to Yes Press OK button twice to store 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to skip other channels then press MENU to return to normal TV Note To cancel this function repeat procedure and change Yes to No in step 3 Advanced Operation 27 A T IA ai am YW NS iG DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 28 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM o D NY Advanced Operation Noise Reduction Sometimes a weak signal can produce a snowy picture called picture noise The Noise Reduction feature can help to reduce this effect 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the FA symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Detail Set Up then press the button to display the Detail Set Up menu on
34. grammes during that period of time To set the Manual Timer 1 With the EPG menu on screen press the BLUE button to display the Timer List menu If your VCR does not have Smartlink a message will be displayed reminding you to set your VCR timer Press the RED button to display the Manual Timer Record menu tert Gee ted nre Progr ammo Mon 10 Jun om OS Channel 5 2 Press the or buttons to Re the pares ie Press the buon to highlight the start time 3 Press the or buttons to select the start time Press the button to highlight the stop time 4 Press the or buttons to select the stop time Press the button to highlight the programme 5 Press the or buttons to select the programme Press the OK button to store The Timer List menu is displayed The event is now set to the Timer List Press the YELLOW button to delete the timed event or press the BLUE button to return to the main EPG screen 6 Press the RED button and repeat steps 2 to 5 if you wish to store further programmes for recording 7 Press the button to return to normal TV operation 8 Set the timer recording function on your VCR to switch on and off to correspond with the programmes you have stored for recording Note Once a programme has started recording do not switch channels or the recording will be cancelled 6000 To cancel a previously set event o O 1 With the EPG menu on screen press the BLUE but
35. ine on 0870 600 1717 e NEVER open the casing yourself 34 Additional Information A T am Sad ip X re Index 4 3 mode 11 14 9 mode 11 A Aerial connecting 5 Accessories supplied 4 Analogue mode selecting 9 Audio 16 Audio Adjustment menu 24 Auto Format 11 Auto tuning analogue 6 24 Auto tuning Digital 18 Auto volume 23 AV2 Output 28 AV Preset 25 B Batteries inserting into the remote control 4 Brightness adjusting 22 Buttons overview of the remote control 7 overview of the TV buttons 8 C CAM Set up 21 Camcorder connecting 31 Category pop up list 10 14 Channel Index menu 9 Channels changing 9 Colour adjusting 22 Configuring the remote control 32 Connecting an aerial 5 a Camcorder 31 a DVD 30 a Hi Fi 30 a PlayStation 30 a Smartlink VCR 30 a VCR 5 30 audio equipment 30 headphones 31 Contrast adjusting 22 D Dedicated Digital Teletext channels 12 Detail Set up menu 19 Digital EPG menu 14 Digital INFO display 16 Digital mode selecting 9 Digital Teletext 12 Dolby Virtual 23 DVD connecting 30 E F EPG menu 14 Fastext 13 Favourite programme 10 17 Fine tuning 27 Fuse replacing Inside Cover Front gt DX40 Pages 31 36 fm Page 35 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 10 PM G H I J K Headphones connecting 31 Hi Fi connecting 30 INFO display 16 Jazz mode 22 L M N Lifting instru
36. l to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the or button to highlight Favourite Programme then press the OK button to display the Favourite Programme Set menu 3 Press the or button to scroll through the list until the channel you wish to store as a favourite is highlighted If you do not wish to select one of these channels as a favourite press the RED or GREEN button to display the previous or next 5 channels in the list 4 When you have found and highlighted a programme you want to register as a favourite press the OK button A tick appears alongside that programme in the display If you wish to cancel your selection press the OK button again 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store other programmes as favourites then press the BLUE button to return to the main menu 6 Press the YELLOW button on the remote control if you wish to delete clear all Favourite settings while in the Favourite programme menu 7 Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen Wallpaper This feature allows you customise the background pattern of the Digital menus 1 2 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu Press the or button to highlight Wallpaper then press the OK button to display the Wallpaper
37. m different categories of programmes 1 With the Channel Index menu on screen press the YELLOW button to display the Category pop up list 2 Press the or buttons to highlight the required category The category you choose will be displayed in a title bar at the top of the programme list along with the date and time 3 Press the OK button The Channel Index menu will now contain only programmes of the type of Nee selected A PROG The following categories are available ere wv ae Favourite Contains all the programmes you have stored as a favourite see below Choice The TV will create this list based on the type of programmes you watch the most Recent Prog Contains the last 5 programmes watched All Categories Contains all available channels Sports Contains all sport channels News Contains all news channels Film Contains all film channels Entertainment Contains all entertainment channels Lifestyle Contains all lifestyle channels Education Contains all education channels Kids Contains all kids channels Favourite programmes This feature allows you to create a list of your favourite programmes To add a programme to the Favourite list 1 With the Channel Index menu on screen press the or buttons to highlight the programme you want as a favourite 2 Press the BLUE button to store the programme in the favourite list To remove a programme from the Favourite list 1
38. menu Press the or button to select your choice of wall paper followed by the OK button to store Press the BLUE button to return to the main menu Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen Advanced Operation 17 o DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 18 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM a p I Advanced Operation Parental Control This feature allows you to set an age limit for programmes on the TV If any films or programmes classed above the age limit you have set are broadcast you will be requested to enter your PIN code before viewing is allowed E AAA In order to use the Parental Control feature you must first set your PIN code If you have not already set a PIN code 1 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the or button to highlight Parental Control then press the OK button to display the Parental Control menu O 20 OOLVO o0 OW OOO 3 Press the RED button to display the PIN entry box on screen 4 Using the numbered buttons on the remote control enter a 4 digit number of your choice As you enter each digit it will be represented by a in the PIN entry box Enter the code again to confirm NU f R Note This will be your
39. menu and set the TV Speakers option to Off You can still adjust the audio level using the volume buttons 1 on the remote control If you want to enjoy the Virtual Dolby effect through your Hi Fi place the left and right speakers each side of the TV For best results try and leave a space of 50cm between the speakers and the TV Enter the Detail Adjustment menu and set the Dolby Virtual option to On Connecting a Modem Connect your Modem to the B socket and your telephone socket 30 Additional Information e DX40 Pages 31 36 fm Page 31 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 10 PM Additional Information Connecting additional equipment The following instructions explain how to connect equipment such as camcorders to the side control panel of the TV Press the side door flap to reveal the control panel S VHS Hi8 Camcorder 8mm Hi8 d camcorder i 1 i Notes Connecting cables are not supplied 1 Connect your equipment as shown in the above illustration t 2 Press the G button on the remote control until the correct symbol for your equipment appears on the TV screen see table below On screen symbol Input signals For Audio Video equipment connected to sockets J and G 0 0 000 f x 0 O20 000000 253 For S VHS equipment connected tosockets H and IE 3 Switch on th
40. n analogue mode press analogue Teletext on or off to switch REC button When Media Select switch is set to VCR press this button to begin recording Media Select button VCR TV DVD This remote control can operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs but also those made by other manufacturers Press this button to select which type of equipment you want to use A green light is lit momentarily to show which one you have selected Note Before operating your VCR or DVD you will need to enter the correct configuration code Please refer to the Remote control configuration section of this instruction manual PROG and buttons In TV Mode Press to display the next or previous channel In Teletext Mode Press to select the next or previous Teletext page Mute button 0X Press to mute the TV sound Press again to restore the sound Basic Operation 7 DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 8 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM Cp Basic Operation Overview of the TV buttons Press the door flap as shown The control panel appears Programme Up or Down buttons Press to display the next or previous channel Volume control buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume Video input button Press to select signals from equipment connected to the TV sockets refer to Connecting additional equipment Auto tune button Press to start the automatic t
41. n designed to create a Virtual Dolby Surround sound effect from a Dolby Pro Logic Surround broadcast without the need for additional speakers However you can connect an external amplifier to this TV if desired see Connecting additional equipment section of this manual Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The Timer menu The Sleep Timer allows you to select a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Use the or button to highlight the symbol Press the button twice to highlight Off in the SleepTimer menu Timer IN Os 2 Press the or buttons to set the amount of time before the TV switches itself into standby This can be in 15 minute intervals up to a maximum of 4 hours 3 Press the OK button to store 4 Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation One minute before the TV switches into standby the time remaining is counted down on screen Note In analogue mode you can check the time remaining until standby by pressing the button The time remaining is displayed in the bottom left corner of the TV screen Advanced Operation 23 am a 3 AY NY e K2 DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 24 Wednesday
42. nnel Press button to highlight existing a channel number then using the numbered buttons enter the channel number of the broadcast you LAN want or your VCR s channel number If you do not know the channel number press or buttons until the broadcast appears Press the OK button twice to store 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select and store other channels then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation Naming a channel This feature allows you to name an analogue channel using up to 5 characters letters or numbers 4 1 With the TV in analogue mode press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the FA symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Manual Programme Preset then press the button to display the Manual Programme Preset menu on screen 3 Programme is highlighted Press button to highlight the channel number then press the or buttons until the channel number you wish to name appears 4 Press the button then press button to highlight Label Press button to enter label column then press the or buttons until the first letter or character you desire appears select to insert a blank space Press button to confirm your choice Select the remaining letters or characters this way then press the OK button twice to store oka a Siz Thali 5
43. r button to highlight Auto Tuning then press the OK button to display the Auto Tuning menu 20 amp O a 000 7 10 0 4 wt 3 Press the RED button to begin tuning in all available Digital channels Note If you wish to cancel the Auto Tuning process press the BLUE button 18 Advanced Operation p I DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 19 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM Advanced Operation a0 0 OLLO a g E 5 6 8 ji O O 0 0 0 O O Detail Set up The Detail Set up menu allows you to further customise your TV with the following features Manual Tuning This feature allows you to select a channel number from the displayed list and change the digital services of that channel 1 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the or button to highlight Detail Set up then press the OK button to display the Detail Set up menu 3 Press the or button to highlight Manual Tuning then press the OK button to display the Manual Tuning menu 4 Press the or button to highlight the chosen channel number for your new channel If you do not wish to select any of the programme numbers listed press the RED or GREEN but
44. ramme on the right the programmes scheduled for the next 2 hour period are displayed As each programme is highlighted a brief description of the programme appears in the event information box at the top left of the screen If you do not wish to select a programme from the 5 channels listed press the GREEN button to display the next 5 channels or RED button to display the previous 5 channels 3 Ifa programme you highlight is currently being broadcast press the OK button to obtain a preview in the preview window If you have previously set a viewing age limit in the Digital Setting menu and te the programme exceeds that age limit you will be asked to enter your PIN code before the preview is A allowed 4 When the programme in the preview screen is the one you wish to watch press the OK button to exit the EPG menu and view the programme at full size The Category pop up list The Category pop up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing from different categories of programmes For example select the News option from the Category pop up list to display programme information only for News channels 1 With the EPG menu on screen press the YELLOW button to display the Category pop up list 2 Press the or buttons to highlight the category you want then press the OK button The EPG programme list will now only contain programmes of the type selected ipse mere lt z z
45. ress the or button to highlight PIN Code then press the OK button to display the PIN Code menu 4 Enter your PIN code using the numbered buttons on the remote control If you enter a wrong number press the RED button to clear and start again 5 Once you have entered a 4 digit code a cursor will appear in the second PIN Code box Enter your new PIN code once again as confirmation Press the OK button to confirm 6 When both PIN codes match a message appears to inform you that your new PIN code has been accepted This is the PIN code you must use in future 7 Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen Note If you have forgotten your PIN code please use 9999 This PIN code will always be accepted Advanced Operation 19 IZ D s lt l DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 20 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM Advanced Operation e Software Download Periodically Sony issues updates for the software that controls your TV This feature allows you to automatically receive updates free through your existing aerial amp d 2 3 2 O O VCRe eDVD 2 6 T Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu Press the or button to highlight Detail Set up then press the OK button to di
46. rface Take care not to trap your fingers 3 Move the stand to it s new location 4 Return the TV to the stand 5 Replace the securing strap Securing strap Safety Information 1 ils i Io V 7 Safety Information This set is to operate on a 220 240V AC supply only Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV Refer to qualified service personnel only Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV For ventilation leave a space of at least 10cm all around the set Clean the TV with a soft lightly dampened cloth Do not use benzine thinner or any other chemicals to clean the TV Do not scratch the TV screen As a safety precaution unplug the TV before cleaning it Do not allow children to climb on the TV Place the TV on a secure stable stand Do not place the TV on its side or face up 2 Safety Information gt DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 2 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM For environmental and safety reasons it is recommended that the TV set is not left in standby mode when not in use Disconnect from the mains For your own safety do not touch any part of the TV power lead or aerial lead during lightning storms Never place the TV in hot humid or excessively dusty places Do not install the TV
47. s the button until the first dash of the Label column is highlighted 4 Press the or buttons until the letter or character you desire appears in the display select to insert a blank space then press the button to confirm 5 Repeat step 4 to add other characters or letters until the name is complete then press the OK button to store 6 Press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation AV Preset The AV Preset feature allows you to assign a name to any equipment you connect to the sockets of this TV 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the Fe Le symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight AV Preset then press the button to display the AV Preset menu on screen 000 00 4 ee amp 3 Press the or buttons to highlight the socket that is connected to the equipment you wish to name gt z E AV1 and AV2 represent the rear scart sockets whilst AV3 represents the side panel sockets then O s press the button to highlight the Label column VCRe eDVD TS 4 There are 6 predefined labels for you to use or you can create your own name a To use one of the predefined labels press the or buttons to chose from CABLE SAT VIDEO DVD CAM or GAME then press the OK button to store b To create your own name select Edit then press the button
48. screen when transmission begins Notes Only for Smartlink VCRs Do not switch off the TV once a programme has been set to record If you do not wish to view the programme being recorded press the TV button on the remote control to switch the TV into standby mode When a programme has been set to record and the TV is in standby mode the standby indicator on the front of the TV will flash green periodically to inform you that a programme has been set to record Do not change channels or switch the TV to analogue mode once a programme has started recording or the recording will be cancelled Set up With the Digital INFO display on the TV screen press the BLUE button to access the Main Menu The Main Menw is explained on the following pages 16 Basic Operation am al 3 DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 17 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM Advanced Operation The Main Menu The Main Menu contains several features that will allow you to customise the Digital side of your TV The Main Menu is only available when watching Digital channels If the TV is not already in Digital mode press the DIGITAL C button on the remote control W 9 O Doo 0 z FEEN D Favourite programme This feature allows you to store your favourite channels in a list for quick access 1 Press the button on the remote contro
49. splay the Detail Set up menu Press the or button to highlight Software Download then press the OK button to display the Software Download menu Press the or button to change the Current Setting If you wish to receive downloads the Current Setting should be set to On If you do not wish to receive downloads the Current Setting should be set to Off Press the OK button to confirm Press the BLUE button to return to the Main menu Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen System Information This is an information screen only It tells you the current version of the software in your TV together with the signal strength as indicated by the coloured bar in the display 1 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE do button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the or button to highlight Detail Set up then press the OK button to display the Detail 7 Set up menu 3 Press the or button to highlight System Information then press the OK button to display the System Information menu O O A gt k N 4 Press the BLUE button to return to the Main menu 5 Press the BLUE button on the remote control to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen 20 Advanced Operation
50. ss when following the instructions For example the illustration on the right shows that the MENU 4 and OK buttons will need to be pressed OK button 4 and buttons am YW Table of contents Getting Started Checking the accessories supplied 0 00 cece eee eens 4 Inserting batteries into the remote control 0 0 00 ce ees 4 Connecting an aerialandaVCR ccc eee eens 5 Switching on the TV 2 2 ccc ee eee tenes 5 Automatically tuning the TV 2 ce eee eee 6 Watching a pre recorded video tape 0 cc eee ees 6 Basic Operation Overview of the remote Control 0 00 eee eee eee ees 7 Overview of the TV buttons 0 0c ee eee nes 8 Selecting Digital or analogue Mode eens 9 The Programme Index table 0 0 0 eee eee 9 The Channel Index menu naa cece eee eens 9 Watching Widescreen programmes 00 cee eee 11 Viewing Digital Teletext 0 0 0 eee eee eens 12 Teletext Analogue 0 0 ccc eee eee eee eee eens 13 The Digital EPG menu 2 eee teens 14 The Digital INFO display 0 0 0 0 ccc tee eee eens 16 Advanced Operation Whe Main Meny sce et ea eee a ee ee eee oe ee ere ode hed eo ae ered 17 The EV MENU SYSUCIM ia a xd acura Chae Bee ard We ek BAe eee a we See oe dw wt 22 The Picture Adjustment Menu 0 ce eee tenes 22 The Sound Adjustment Menu 1 1 0 0 eee ee
51. switched off Plug in the TV Press the button on the front of the TV If the indicator is on press the button or a numbered button on the remote control Check the aerial connection Select m on the TV menu system then adjust the brightness picture and colour balance levels Contact a local installer to find out when digital transmissions begin in your area Contact a local installer to find out at which transmitter you should be pointing your aerial Change your aerial to cover the channels used by digital programmes Contact a local installer Ensure aerial is correctly aligned to transmitter Ensure aerial is plugged directly into the TV not through other equipment Upgrade to a higher gain aerial Subscribe to pay per view broadcaster See Skipping a programme section of this manual See Programme Sorting section of this manual Do not open the cabinet refer to qualified personnel Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Press the 4 button on the remote control Refer to The Sound menu section in this manual If x is displayed on the screen press the x button on the remote control Disconnect headphones Press the button repeatedly until the RGB symbol is displayed on screen Select m on the TV menu system then adjust the colour setting e If you continue to have these problems have your TV serviced by qualified personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital HelpL
52. ton to display the previous or next 5 programme numbers on the list 5 With your channel number highlighted press the OK button to display the Manual Programme Search screen 6 Press the or button if you wish to change the channel number then press the button to make the select search box active 7 Press the or button to begin the search process The words Searching Down or Searching Up appear in the select search box to indicate that the TV is searching If no Digital services are found on the channel you have chosen the channel number changes up or down automatically and the search continues When all services allocated to the selected channel have been found the service selection screen is displayed 8 Press the or button to find and highlight the service you wish to allocate to the channel number selected in Step 4 then press the OK button to display the channel selection screen 9 Repeat Steps 4 to 8 if you wish to manually add more channels to your TV 10 Press the BLUE button on the remote control three times to remove the Digital INFO display from the TV screen PIN Code This feature allows you to set a 4 digit PIN code 1 Press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display Press the BLUE button to display the Main Menu 2 Press the or button to highlight Detail Set up then press the OK button to display the Detail Set up menu 3 P
53. ton to display the Timer List 2 Press the 4 or buttons to highlight the programme event you wish to cancel 3 Press the YELLOW button to cancel the programme event Basic Operation 15 A T IA is am YW 2 DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 16 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM e gt V Al y d gt pN D NY Basic Operation The Digital INFO display This menu gives you information on the programmes currently being shown aswell as the those programmes which are on next 1 With the TV in Digital mode press the button on the remote control to display the Digital INFO display screen 2 Press the button to obtain a brief description of the next programme in the schedule If the programme box is blank there is no information currently available To return to the starting point press the button repeatedly until the description for the current programme reappears 3 Press the button on the remote control at any time to exit the Digital INFO display Note To change channels while the Digital INFO display is on screen press the relevant numbered buttons on the remote control Using other INFO menu features Subtitles This feature will place Digital subtitles on the screen similar to selecting p 888 in analogue Teletext mode With the Digital INFO display on the TV screen press the RED button to access the Su
54. tons overview 8 TV menu system 22 TV speakers 23 U V W X Y Z Video input button 7 8 Video watching 6 Volume adjusting 7 8 Wall Paper 17 Wide mode 11 Widescreen watching 11 Zoom mode 11 Additional Information 35 A T as L l K2 DX40 Pages 31 36 fm Page 36 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 10 PM 36 am Sad A T ZIN Y aire AG ac DX40 Cover fm Page 3 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM i am Ne 3 SZ W gt K2 DX40 Cover fm Page 4 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM e gt D NY 4 206 297 12 420629712 I KD 28DX40U KD 32DX40U Lifting Instructions Sony strongly recommends that this TV should not be lifted by less than two people When lifting always grip the TV as shown below Always assume the correct posture when lifting Take care not to trap your fingers when placing the TV on a flat surface or stand Ay http www world sony com Ey Sony Corporation Printed in UK Recyclable las Sd ig
55. uning process Note Take care this will totally retune the TV 8 Basic Operation e NS iG DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 9 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM o D NY Basic Operation Selecting Digital or analogue mode Press the DIGITAL button on the remote control to switch between Digital and analogue mode To check if you are watching a Digital or analogue mode press the PROG button If you are watching a digital programme a banner will appear momentarily at the top of the screen The Programme Index table The Programme Index table is a quick and easy way to search for a channel you wish to view The Programme Index table is only available in analogue mode 1 Press the OK button to display the Programme Index table on screen 01 03 3 Press the OK button to display your chosen channel on the TV screen The Channel Index menu The Channel Index menu provides you with a quick and easy way to View a complete list of the programmes available for selection Obtain a preview of the programmes contained in the list Search for a programme quickly by selecting from different categories of programmes Store programmes into a list of favourites agga The Channel Index menu is only available in Digital mode 1 Press the OK button on the remote control to display the Channel Index menu on the TV screen Th
56. utton to highlight the symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu wy 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Programme Sorting then press the button to display the Programme Sorting menu on screen Programmen Sorting 3 Press the or button to highlight the channel you wish to move to a new position then press the OK buiton 4 Press the or button to highlight the new channel number for your channel then press the OK button 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move other channels if required then press the MENU button to return to normal TV operation 24 Advanced Operation e am YW is ES wo Q lt D NY K2 DX40 Pages 21 30 fm Page 25 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 09 PM a Advanced Operation Programme Labels This feature allows you to name an analogue channel using up to 5 characters letters or numbers 1 With the TV in analogue mode press the MENU button to display the main menu Press the or button to highlight the FA symbol then press the button to enter the Set Up menu 2 Press the or buttons to highlight Programme Labels then press the button to display the Programme Labels menu on screen Progrannellabels Programme Labe 000 0 Q04 00 a 3 Press the or button to highlight the channel number that you wish to name then pres
57. vant sections in this manual EPG button In Digital mode press this button to display the Electronic Programme Guide Control pad When in the TV menu system use these buttons to navigate through the options in each display Note You can only enter the TV menu system if the Media Select button is set to TV When set to VCR or DVD the control pad buttons operate the main functions of your VCR or DVD MENU button Press to enter the menu system of this TV Volume and buttons lt A Press to increase or decrease the volume VIDEO 1 O DIGITAL ODO 6 6 b 0 j lt G H N am YW 2 me a oMi 4 TV button Press to switch off your TV temporarily The red standby mode indicator on the front of the TV is lit Press again to return to normal operation Video Input Hold button In TV Mode Press to select signals from equipment connected to the TV sockets refer to Connecting additional equipment In Teletext Mode Press to hold the current page Press again to cancel Previous channel button lt gt Press to return to the previous channel you were watching provided you watched it for at least 5 seconds Note If the Media Select button is set to VCR you can use this button to select double digit programme numbers on your VCR e g press the So button then press 2 and 3 for 23 Analogue Teletext button I
58. where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations Pull out the power lead by the plug Do not pull on the power lead itself Unplug the power lead before moving the TV Avoid uneven surfaces quick steps or excessive force If the set has been dropped or damaged have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel am YW Never push objects of any kind into the set as this could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set If any liquid or solid object does fall through do not operate the TV Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture Do not place any objects on the TV To prevent fire keep inflammable objects or naked lights e g candles away from the TV Take care not to place heavy objects on the power lead as this could result in damage We recommend you wind any excess lead around the holders provided on the rear of the TV Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV with items such as curtains or newspapers etc ay DX40 Pages 1 10 fm Page 3 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 06 PM Thank you for choosing this Sony Trinitron Digital Television Throughout this instruction manual you will notice illustrations of the remote control with certain buttons shaded white This shading indicates the buttons you will need to pre
59. yed Press again to cancel Press the button to reveal the hidden information Press again to cancel In Teletext mode press the amp button to superimpose Teletext on to the TV screen Press the amp button again to exit Teletext Press the corresponding coloured button on the remote control to access the required page Basic Operation 13 K2 DX40 Pages 11 20 fm Page 14 Wednesday August 22 2001 12 07 PM a AY Basic Operation The Digital EPG menu The EPG menu Electronic Programme Guide provides you with a quick and easy way to a View a complete list of the programmes available b Obtain a preview of the programmes currently being broadcast c Reduce the size of the list by selecting a category of programme e g Sports or Movies d Record programmes 1 The EPG menu is only available when watching Digital channels If the TV is not already in Digital mode press the DIGITAL button on the remote control Press the button on the remote control to display the EPG menu screen This screen consists of an information window a preview window a 2 hour timer bar divided into 30 minute intervals and a 5 channel programme list covering the 2 hour period 2 Press the or buttons to move the coloured cursor bar up or down the programme list and the or buttons to move left and right If you press the button once more after highlighting the last prog

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