Sony Kdl 40d3550 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
Light Sensor“On”: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in 
the room.
“Off”: Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
~Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 12 for 
further information on the sensor.
Product InformationDisplays your TV’s product information.
All ResetResets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up” 
screen.
~ Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any 
buttons.
 All settings, including Digital Favourite list, country/region, language, auto tuned channels, 
etc. will be reset.
 
						

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PC Settings menu
You can select the options listed below on the “PC 
Settings” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer 
to “Navigating through menus” (page 22).
Screen FormatSelects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full 1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal-
to-vertical aspect ratio.
“Full 2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
ResetResets the PC settings except “Screen Format” and “Power Management” to the 
factory settings.
Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the TV 
receives an input signal from the connected PC.
z“Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually 
adjust “Phase”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Power ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Analogue Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the 
“Analogue Set-up” menu. To select options in 
“Settings”, refer to “Navigating through menus” 
(page 22).
1 Digit DirectWhen “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one 
preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.
~When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering 
two digits using the remote.
Auto TuningTunes in all the available analogue channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been launched by broadcasters. 
Programme SortingChanges the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then 
press .
2Press 
F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
Programme LabelsAssigns 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 Analogue Text (if available).)
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), 
then press g.
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
To delete all the characters
Select “Reset”, then press  .
3Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is completed.
4Select “OK”, then press  .
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Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“LNA”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press 
PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a 
programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 35).
Programme/System/Channel
Presets programme channels manually.
1Press 
F/f to select “Programme”, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if 
tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.
3Press 
F/f to select “System”, then press  .
4Press 
F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then 
press RETURN.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
5Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
6Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press g.
~“S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 6).
7Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number (frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, 
the search will stop. To continue searching, press F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or your 
VCR channel number.
8Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
9Press 
f to select “OK”, then press  .
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
Label
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel. 
This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. 
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 33).
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the 
fine tuning is performed automatically.
LNA
Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the case of very weak 
broadcast signals (noisy picture).
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even if you set to “On”, set 
this option to “Off” (factory setting).
Audio Filter
Improves 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.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this 
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
~You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You 
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
Decoder
Shows and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected 
directly to scart connector  / 1, or to scart connector  / 2 via a VCR.
~This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 6). 
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
 
						

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Digital Set-up menu 
You can select the options listed below on the “Digital 
Set-up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to 
“Navigating through menus” (page 22).
~Some functions may not be available in some countries/
regions.
Digital TuningDigital Auto Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been launched by broadcasters. For details, see “Auto tuning the 
TV” on page 6.
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of 
the digital channels stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 
position.
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the 
broadcast you want.
2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then press  .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.
3Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto 
Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
1Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2When the available channels are found, press 
F/f to select the channel 
you want to store, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the 
new channel, then press  .
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Digital Set-upSubtitle Set-up
“Subtitle Setting”: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may 
also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).
“Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.
Audio Set-up
“Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of 
Hearing” is selected.
“Audio Language”: Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital 
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
“Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information, 
if TV channels broadcast such information.
“Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.
Banner Mode
“Basic”: Displays programme information with a digital banner.
“Full”: Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays detailed 
programme information below that banner.
Radio Display
The screen wallpaper is displayed when listening to a radio broadcast. You can select 
the screen wallpaper colour, or display a random colour. To cancel the screen 
wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
Parental Lock
Sets 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 PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the 
instructions of “PIN Code” below.
2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted 
watching), then press  .
3Press RETURN.
PIN Code
To set your PIN for the first time
1Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
2Press RETURN.
To change your PIN
1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
3Press RETURN.
zPIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up
“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as 
they become available.
“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates 
free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). It is recommended that this 
option be set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set 
this option to “Off”.
“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.
“Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the 
same as the default time zone setting for your country/region.
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“Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and 
winter time.
 “Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time Zone”.
 “On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the 
calendar.
CA Module Set-up
Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module 
(CAM) and a view card. See page 18 for the location of the   (PCMCIA) socket.
 
						

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Additional Information
Specifications
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
Model nameKDL-40D3550/40D3500KDL-46D3550/46D3500
System
Panel System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV SystemAnalogue: Depending on your country/region selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/Video SystemAnalogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Channel CoverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Sound Output10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/Cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/121-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/
video output.
/2 (SmartLink)21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/
video output, and SmartLink interface.
3Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3Audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 4, 5Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms (HDMI IN 5 only)
6S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
6Video input (phono jack)
6Audio input (phono jacks)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 40)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Power and others
Power Requirements
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) 46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm measured diagonally)
Display Resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption193 W 238 W
Standby Power Consumption*0.3 W
Dimensions 
(w × h × d)(with stand)Approx. 981 × 692 × 265 mm Approx. 1,114 × 778 × 306 mm
(without stand)Approx. 981 × 643 × 110 mm Approx. 1,114 × 730 × 115 mm
Mass (with stand)Approx. 24.0 kg Approx. 30.5 kg
(without stand)Approx. 20.5 kg Approx. 26.5 kg
Supplied AccessoriesRefer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Optional AccessoriesWall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500
TV stand SU-FL300M
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency 
from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Ver t i ca l  
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA640 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60 75 VESA
WXGA1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1360 768 47.7 60 VESA