Sony Kdl 40d3550 Operating Instructions

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Overview of the remote
z The number 5, PROG + and A/B 
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile 
dots as references when operating the 
TV.
 If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is 
also turned off.
1"/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2A/B – Dual Sound (page 26)
3Coloured buttons (page 14, 15, 17)
4/  – Input select / Text hold
 In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source from equipment connected 
to the TV sockets.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Holds the current page.
5F/f/G/g/  (page 13, 22)
6TOOLS (page 14, 20)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments 
according to the source and screen format.
7MENU (page 22)
8THEATRE
You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the 
optimum audio output (if the TV is connected with an audio system using an 
HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-based contents are automatically 
set.
9Number buttons
 In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter 
the second and third digit quickly.
 In Analogue Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the 
page.
0 – Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
qaPROG +/-/ /
 In TV mode (page 13): Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) 
page.
qs% – Mute (page 13, 20)
qd2 +/- – Volume (page 20)
qf/ – Text (page 13)
qgDIGITAL – Digital mode (page 13)
qhANALOG – Analogue mode (page 13)
qjRETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qk – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 15)
ql – Picture freeze (page 13)
Freezes the TV picture.
w; – Screen mode (page 14)
wa/  – Info / Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being 
watched.
 In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number 
and screen format.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Reveals hidden information (e.g. 
answers to a quiz).
 
						

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1 (page 22)
2/  – Input select / OK
 In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source 
from equipment connected to the TV sockets.
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirms the setting.
32 +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the 
volume.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) 
or left ( ).
4PROG +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) 
channel.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or 
down ( ).
51 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
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To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the 
mains.
6Light sensor (page 31)
7   – Picture Off / Timer indicator
 Lights up in green when the picture is switched off 
(page 30).
 Lights up in orange when the timer is set 
(page 30).
81 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
9"   – Power / Timer REC programme indicator
 Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
 Lights up in orange when the timer recording is set 
(page 15).
 Lights up in red during the timer recording.
0Remote control sensor
 Receives IR signals from the remote.
 Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function 
may be affected.
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Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before 
unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while 
the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or 
may cause the TV to malfunction.
 
						

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Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the top edge 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.
2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or 
press ANALOG to switch to analogue 
mode.
The channels available vary depending on the 
mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to 
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using the 
number buttons, enter the second and third digits 
quickly.To select a digital channel using the Digital 
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The 
following icons may be indicated on the banner. 
: Interactive service is available (Digital Text)
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current 
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
c (in red):
Current programme is being recorded
Additional operations
To access Digital Text
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. 
Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, 
compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, 
then press /.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text 
channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the 
instructions on the screen.
Watching TV
2 2
3 3
To Press
Freeze the picture 
(Picture freeze).
Press once to remove the small 
screen, then press again to return 
to normal TV mode.
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This function is not available for a 
PC input source.
Access the 
Programme index 
table (in analogue 
mode only).
To select an analogue channel, 
press 
F/f, then press  .
Access the Digital 
Favourites (in digital 
mode only).
For details, see page 17.
Mute the sound%. 
Press again to restore.
Turn on the TV 
without sound from 
standby mode%.
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To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.
To move around, press 
F/f/G/g.
To select items, press   and the number buttons.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.
To access Analogue Text
In analogue mode, 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 hold a page, press  / .
To reveal hidden information, press  / .
zWhen four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text 
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages 
quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured button 
to access the page.
To change the screen format manually to 
suit the broadcast
Press   repeatedly to select the desired screen 
format.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
~ You cannot select “4:3” or “14:9” for HD signal source 
pictures.
 You cannot use this function while the digital banner is 
displayed.
 Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of 
the picture may not be visible in “Smart”. In such a case, 
you can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” menu 
and adjust vertical size to make it visible.
z When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will 
automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast 
(page 27).
 You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 
“Smart” (50Hz), “Zoom” or “14:9”. Press 
F/f to move 
up or down (e.g. to read subtitles) (except 720p and 
1080i).
 Select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust for 720p or 1080i 
source pictures with edge portions cut off.
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing a TV programme. Smart*
Displays conventional 
4:3 broadcasts with an 
imitation wide screen 
effect. The 4:3 picture 
is stretched to fill the 
screen.
4:3
Displays conventional 
4:3 broadcasts (e.g. 
non-wide screen TV) in 
the correct proportions.
Wide
Displays wide screen 
(16:9) broadcasts in the 
correct proportions.
Zoom*
Displays cinemascopic 
(letter box format) 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions.
14:9*
Displays 14:9 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions. As 
a result, black border 
areas are visible on the 
screen.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode See page 23.
Sound Mode See page 25.
Speaker See page 29.
Audio Language (in 
digital mode only)See page 37.
Subtitle Setting (in 
digital mode only)See page 37.
i Volume Adjusts the volume of the 
headphones.
Sleep Timer See page 30.
Power Saving See page 30.
Auto Clock Set (in 
analogue mode only)Allows you to switch to digital 
mode and obtain the time.
System Information (in 
digital mode only)Displays the system 
information screen.
 
						

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Watching TV
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide 
(EPG) * 
1In digital mode, press  .
2Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
To D o  t h i s
Watch a programme Press F/f to select the programme, then press  .
Turn off the EPG Press  .
Sort the programme information by 
category 
– Category list
1Press the blue button.
2Press 
F/f/G/g to select a category, then press  .
The categories available include:
“All Categories”: Contains all available channels. 
Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels corresponding to the 
selected category.
Set a programme to be recorded 
– Timer REC
1Press F/f/G/g to select the programme you want to record, 
then press /.
2Press 
F/f to select “Timer REC”.
3Press   to set the TV and your VCR timers. 
A red c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The   
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
z
The above procedure can be used even if the programme to be recorded has already 
started.
Set a programme to be displayed 
automatically on the screen when it 
starts 
– Reminder1Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to 
display, then press  / .
2Press 
F/f to select “Reminder”, then press  .
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The   indicator on 
the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on 
when the programme is about to start. 
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~ You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for SmartLink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SmartLink compatible, 
a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer.
 Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording 
will be cancelled.
 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” on page 37.
Set the time and date of a programme 
you want to record 
– Manual timer REC1Press /.
2Press 
F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the date, then press g.
4Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
5Press 
F/f to select the programme, then press  .
6Press   to set the TV and your VCR timers.
The   indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
Cancel a recording/reminder 
– Timer list
1Press /.
2Press 
F/f to select “Timer list”, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then 
press .
4Press 
F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press  .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.
5Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press   to confirm. To D o  t h i s
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Digital Favourite list * 
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four 
lists of your favourite programmes.
1Press MENU.
2Press F/f to select “Digital Favourites”, 
then press  .
3Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
zUp to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.
Digital Favourite list* This function may not be available in some countries/
regions.
To D o  t h i s
Create your Favourite list for the first 
time1Press   to select “Yes”.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press  .
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a   symbol.
Watch a channel
1Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite lists.
2Press   while selecting a channel.
Turn off the Favourite list Press RETURN.
Add or remove channels in the currently 
edited Favourite list
1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove, 
then press  .
Remove all channels from the current 
Favourite list1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press the blue button.
4Press 
G/g to select “Yes”, then press   to confirm.
 
						

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Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Using Optional Equipment
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For service use only
Camcorder Headphones DVD player with component output
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment
DVD recorder
Decoder VCR Video game equipment
DVD player
DecoderPC Audio system
PC (HDMI output)
Blu-ray disc player DVD player
CAM Card Camcorder
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Sockets Input symbol on 
screenDescription
A HDMI IN 4 or 5 AV4 or  AV5 Connect to the HDMI IN 4 or 5 socket if the equipment has a 
HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input 
from the equipment. In addition, when HDMI control 
compatible equipment is connected, communication with the 
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 30 to set up 
this communication. If the equipment has a DVI socket, 
connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 5 socket through a 
DVI - HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the 
equipment’s audio out sockets to the audio in the HDMI IN 5 
sockets.
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 The HDMI sockets only support the following video inputs: 480i, 
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
 Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
B PC / PC Connect to the PC  /  socket. It is recommended to use a 
PC cable with ferrites.
C  / 3 AV3 Connect to the component video sockets and the audio sockets 
/3.
D  Connect to the audio output   sockets to listen to the sound 
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
E  / 1 AV1 or  AV1 Connect to the scart  / 1 socket. 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.
F  / 2 AV2 or  AV2 Connect to the scart  / 2 socket. SmartLink is a direct 
link between the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder.
G Headphones Connect to the i socket to listen to sound from the TV on 
headphones.
H  6 or  6, and 
6AV6 or  AV6 Connect to the S video  6 socket or the composite video 
6 socket, and the audio  6 sockets. To avoid picture 
noise, do not connect the camcorder to the video  6 socket 
and the S video  6 socket at the same time. If you connect 
mono equipment, connect to the  6 L socket.
I CAM 
(Conditional Access 
Module)To use pay TV services. For details, refer to the instruction 
manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM 
slot. Turn off the TV when inserting your CAM into the CAM 
slot. When you do not use the CAM, we recommend that the 
“dummy” card be inserted and kept in the CAM slot.
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CAM is not supported in some countries/regions. Check with your 
authorized dealer.
 
						

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Viewing pictures from 
the connected 
equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then 
perform one of the following operation.
For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a 
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead (page 18)
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment appears on 
the screen.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6)
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number 
buttons, to select the video channel. 
For other connected equipment (page 18)
Press  /  to display the connected equipment list. 
Press 
F/f to select the desired input source, then press 
. (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass 
without any operation after pressing 
F/f.) 
When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV 
Preset” menu under the “AV Set-up” menu (page 29), 
that input does not appear in the list. 
Additional operationsUsing the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing pictures from connected equipment.
To view two pictures simultaneously 
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
You can view two pictures (external input and TV 
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect the optional equipment (page 18), and make 
sure that images from the equipment appear on the 
screen (page 20).
~ This function is not available for a PC input source.
 You cannot change the size of the pictures.
 You cannot display analog TV video in the TV 
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or AV6 
video in the external input picture.
1Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.
2Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press  .
The picture from connected equipment is 
displayed on the left and the TV programme is 
displayed on the right. To D o  t h i s
Return to normal TV 
modePress DIGITAL or ANALOG. 
Access the Input signal 
index table (except TV 
mode)Press   to access the Input 
signal index table. To select an 
input source, press 
F/f, then 
press . 
Change the volume of 
the connected HDMI 
control compatible 
audio systemPress 
2 +/-.
Mute the sound of the 
connected HDMI 
control compatible 
audio systemPress 
%.
Press again to restore.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode (except 
PC input mode)See page 23.
Display Mode (in PC 
input mode only)See page 23.
Sound Mode See page 25.
Speaker See page 29.
PAP (except PC input 
mode)See page 20.
PIP (in PC input 
mode only)See page 21.
Auto Adjustment (in 
PC input mode only)See page 32.
Horizontal Shift (in 
PC input mode only)See page 32.
Vertical Shift (in PC 
input mode only)See page 32.
i Volume Adjusts the volume of the 
headphones.
Sleep Timer (except 
PC input mode)See page 30.
Power Saving See page 30.
Auto Clock Set Allows you to switch to digital 
mode and obtain the time.