Sony Kdf E42a11e Operating Instructions
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31 GB Using the Menu Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Text (if available).) 1Press OK to select “Programme Labels”. 2Press M/m to select the channel you want to name, then press OK. 3Press M/m/
32 GB Option Description ProgrammePresets programme channels manually. 1Press M/m to select “Programme”, then press OK. 2Press M/m to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 0), then press
33 GB Using the Menu Audio FilterImproves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes. 1Press M/m to select “Low” or “High”, then press OK. If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”. 2Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK. Note You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected. SkipSkips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.) 1Press M/m to select “Yes”, then press OK. 2Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK. To restore a skipped channel, select “No” in step 1. DecoderRecords the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected to the scart connector / 2 either directly or via a VCR. Note Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 29), this option may not be available. 1Press M/m to select “On”, then press OK. 2Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK. To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off” in step 1. ATTAttenuates the RF signal. In case of a strong RF signal, some video interference may be displayed. 1Press m/M to select “On”, then press OK. 2Press OK to select “Confirm”, then press OK. Tip This option cannot be used if “AV2 Output” is set to “D-TV” (page 26) Option Description Continued
34 GB Displays the “Digital Set Up” menu. You can change/set the digital settings using this menu. 1Press OK to select “Digital Set Up”. 2Press m/M to select the desired icon below, then press OK. 3Press m/M to select one of the following options, then press OK. Digital Set Up Programme List EditDigital Manual Tuning Digital Auto TuningDigital Tuning Exit: Enter:Select:OKMENU Digital Tuning menu Option Description Digital TuningTunes 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 13). 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). 1Press OK to start digital auto-tuning. When all available digital channels have been tuned, a message stating that the auto-tuning process is finished appears. 2Press < . Digital Auto Tuning Programme List EditRemoves any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the TV. 1Press m/M to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position. If you know the channel number (frequency) Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of the broadcast you want. To display the previous or next five channels Press the red button (previous) or the green button (next). 2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows: To remove the digital channel Press OK. A message that confirms whether the selected digital channel is to be deleted appears. Press < to select “Yes”, then press OK. To change the order of the digital channels Press ,, then press m/M to select the new position for the channel and press OK. Repeat the procedure in step 2 to move other channels if required. 3Press
35 GB Using the Menu Option Description Digital Manual TuningTunes the digital channels manually. 1Press the number button to select the channel number you want to manually tune, then press m/M to tune the channel. 2When the available channels are found, press m/M to select the channel you want to store, then press OK. To display the previous or next five channels Press the red button (previous) or the green button (next). 3Press m/M to select the programme number where you want to store the new channel, then press OK. Repeat the procedure above to tune other channels manually. Digital Set-upDisplays digital subtitles on the screen. Press m/M to select “Off”, “Basic”, or “For Hard of Hearing”, then press OK. When “For hard of hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). Subtitle Setting Subtitle LanguageSelects which language subtitles are displayed in. Press m/M to select the language, then press OK. Audio LanguageSelects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme. Press m/M to select the audio language, then press OK. Audio TypeIncreases the sound level (only for Hard of Hearing). Press m/M to select “Basic” or “For Hard of Hearing”, then press OK. Parental LockSets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly. 1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code. If you have not previously set a PIN, a message appears to inform you. Press OK, then follow the instruction of “PIN code” below. 2Press m/M to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching), then press OK. 3Press
36 GB Option Description PIN CodeSets a PIN code for the first time, or to change your PIN code. 1Enter a PIN as follows: If you have previously set a PIN Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN. If you have not set a PIN: Press the number buttons to enter the factory setting PIN of 9999. 2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code. 3When requested, press the number buttons to enter the new PIN again for confirmation. A message appears to inform you that the new PIN has been accepted. 4Press
37 GB Using Optional EquipmentR/D/ D/D MONOL/G/ S/I Connecting optional equipment Using Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the side of the TV To connect Do this S VHS/Hi 8/DVC camcorder AConnect to the S video socket 4 or the video socket 4, and the audio sockets 4. To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the video socket 4 and the S video socket 4 at the same time. If you connect mono equipment, connect to the L/G/S/I sockets 4, and set “Dual Sound” to “A” (page 24). Personal Computer BConnect to the PC Input socket 5 and the audio socket 5. HeadphonesS VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder Continued To connect Do this Headphones CConnect to the i socket to listen to sound from the TV on headphones. Note: It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites.Personal Computer
38 GB Connecting to the rear of the TV R/D/D/D(VARIABLE) L/G/S/I YPR/CRPB/CBL/G/ S/IR/D/ D/D (SmartLink) // 6R L /6 R L MODEM 5V 500 mA Decoder VCR Decoder Hi-Fi PlayStation 2 DVD DVD player with component output DVD recorder / Hard disc recorderDigital satellite receiver / DVD CAM eject button
39 GB Using Optional Equipment To connect Do this “PlayStation 2”, DVD player or decoder DConnect to the scart socket / 1. When you connect the decoder, the scrambled signal from the TV tuner is output to the decoder, then the unscrambled signal is output from the decoder. DVD recorder or VCR that supports SmartLink E DVD player with component output FConnect to the scart socket / 2. SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder. For more information on SmartLink, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your VCR or DVD recorder. Connect to the component socket 3 and the audio sockets 3. The component signal containing 576p signal format and audio signal are input from the DVD player. Digital satellite receiver GConnect only to the HDMI IN 6 socket. The digital video and audio signals are input from the digital satellite receiver. If the digital satellite receiver has a DVI socket and not an HDMI socket, connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 6 socket, and connect the audio socket to the audio sockets HDMI IN 6. The digital video and analogue audio signals are input from the digital satellite receiver. CAM (Conditional Access Module) HFor encripted PPV (Pay per View) services.Remove the dummy card from the CAM slot and insert the CAM. Insert the viewing card into the CAM. Modem connector IFor future use only. Hi-Fi audio equipment JConnect to the audio output sockets to listen to the sound from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment. To turn off the sound of the TV speakers, set “Speaker” to “Off” (page 26). Continued Notes: • Switch off the TV before inserting the CAM. • Keep always the dummy card into the CAM slot when you remove the CAM.
40 GB Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the TV set so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area Vertical viewing area Additional Information 65° 65° KDF-E42A11E: 1.8 m and more KDF-E50A11E: 2.0 m and more 30° 30° KDF-E42A11E: 1.8 m and more KDF-E50A11E: 2.0 m and more