Sony Kdl 40s2500 Operating Instructions

Getting Started
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Getting StartedCable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, 
you will need to use an optional A-B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch 
between the cable and over-the air antenna programming, as shown.
HD Cable Box/
HD Satellite BoxYou can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high 
definition cable service or high definition satellite service. For the best 
possible picture, make sure you connect these...

Getting Started
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Satellite Receiver 
and Cable/Antenna
VCR, Cable and 
Antenna
VHF/UHF
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)L
RVIDEO  IN
S VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
PR
L
R
HD/DVD  IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)5
4
AUDIO
3
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
(VAR/FIX)
A/V cable Satellite Receiver
CATV/Antenna 
cable (supplied) Satellite 
antenna 
cable
S VIDEO cableS VIDEO
VIDEO 
(yellow)
AUDIO-L 
(white)
AUDIO-R 
(red)
Rear of TV
If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO 
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO...

Getting Started
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Getting StartedWhen Connecting to Optional Equipment
1
2
3
VIDEO 2 
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO
RGB 8
6
7
AUDIO
PC ININ L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)L
RVIDEO  IN
S VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
PR
L
R
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)3
5
4
AUDIO
 
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT
VHF/UHF
(VAR/FIX)
AUD IO
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Rear
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use only
ItemDescription
1VIDEO 2 IN 
S VIDEOConnects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has 
S VIDEO. Provides...

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5
6HDMI IN 6
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-L
HDMI IN 7
HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital 
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such 
as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition 
video, plus digital audio.
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 
6 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio...

Getting Started
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Getting StartedInstalling the TV
Preventing the TV 
from Toppling OverAttaching the Support Belt
1Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw 
(supplied).
2Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied) 
using a coin, etc.
3Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding 
the stand.
Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and 
causing injury.
The supplied wood screw may not be used depending...

Getting Started
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Bundling the 
Connecting CablesYou can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
Adjusting the 
Viewing Angle of the 
TVThis TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.
Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.
1
2
3
When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand 
to avoid slipping or tipping the TV.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Top view
Front15° 15°
15° 15°
 

Getting Started
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Getting Started
When Installing 
on a WallThis TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold 
separately). Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3).
Before mounting the TV on a wall, you must remove the Table-Top Stand 
from the TV. Follow the steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand, and 
then refer to the instruction guide “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” to 
prepare the installation and mount the TV on the wall.
Follow the simple steps...

Getting Started
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Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a 
list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen 
appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.
1Press   to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press  .
The message “First please connect cable/antenna. Do you want to start 
Auto Program?”...

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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Remote Control
ButtonDescription
1TV/VIDEOPress repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.
See page 32 on setting up the video input labels, 
including the Skip function.
2SLEEPPress repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 
(Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain 
on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 
repeatedly until Off appears.
3FREEZEPress once to display a frozen image of the current program in 
a...

Basic Operations
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Program information in the guide is provided by the 
broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include 
only the channel number, without a program title or 
description.
Using the Program Options Setting
The program options setting allows you to customize the 
program settings on the currently tuned channel.
Each program has a main video and audio 
stream (the video or audio that you see or hear 
when the channel is first tuned), and may have 
alternate streams. This option allows...