Sony Kdl 40d3550 Operating Instructions

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LCD Digital Colour TV
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Operating Instructions 
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
 

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Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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 with 
the same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 
(i.e., marked with   or  ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted 
with the same rating of fuse, otherwise...

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Table of Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 8
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 10
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................ 11
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators...

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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)
Coaxial cable (1)
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
Remote RM-ED009 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.
To insert batteries into the remote
~ Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old 
and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. 
Please...

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Start-up Guide2: Connecting an aerial/
cable/VCR3: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
4: Bundling the cables
~The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides 
depending on attaching position.
Connecting an aerial/cable
Connecting an aerial/cable and VCR
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Mains lead (supplied)
Scart lead (not supplied)
VCR Mains lead
(supplied)
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)Coaxial cable
(supplied) Terrestrial signal or cable
Terrestrial signal
or cable
 

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5: Performing the initial 
setup
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).
2Press 1 on the top edge of the TV.
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
3Press F/f/G/g to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
4Press F/f to select the country/region in 
which you will operate the TV, then press 
.
If the country/region which you want to use on the 
TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of 
a...

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Start-up Guide9Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.
~When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or 
when selecting a region in which there are no digital 
broadcasts in step 4 (page 6), the time must be set after 
performing step 9.
To tune the TV for digital cable connection
1Press F/f to select “Scan Type”, then 
press .
2Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full 
Scan”, then press  .
“Quick Scan”: Channels are tuned according to 
the cable provider’s...

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Safety information
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the 
instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, 
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.
Installation
 The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible 
mains socket.
 Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
 Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall 
installations.
 For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you 
use Sony accessories, including:
– Wall-mount...

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Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order 
to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage 
and/or injuries:
– Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type 
mains plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing 
connection.
– Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands.
– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
– Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead 
for your safety and take care...

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Precautions
Viewing the TV
 View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor 
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
 When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid 
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
 Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision 
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, 
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, 
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This 
is a...