Sony Kdl 40s2500 Operating Instructions

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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 components to your TV via 
the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
Be sure to set the Cable setting option to Cable On or Cable Off in the 
Setup settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 34).
B A
Cable
Antenna
A/B RF Switch
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF input
OUTIN
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(VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
High Definition Cable Box/
High Definition Satellite BoxCATV/Satellite 
antenna cable
Audio 
cable Rear of TVHDMI
cable
Component 
video cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)Y (green)
P
B (blue)
P
R (red)
Component video (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI connection is necessary to view 
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (HDMI connection) formats. Note 
that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 
1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
 
						

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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 cable.
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 OUT
AUDIO
3
(VAR/FIX)
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Rear of TV A/V cableCATV cable
Antenna cable 
(supplied)
SVIDEO
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red) S VIDEO cable VCR
VIDEO 
(yellow)
If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) 
instead of the S VIDEO cable.
 
						

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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
56 4
0
9qs
qa
qd
8 7Left side
Rear
For service 
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 better picture quality than composite video (2). (See Auto YC on page 
33.)
2
VIDEO 2 IN 
VIDEO/
L (MONO)-
R AUDIOConnect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video 
equipment such as video game equipment.
If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) 
audio input jack.
3Headphones 
jackConnects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug 
adapter (not supplied).
4PC IN 8 
(RGB/AUDIO) Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog 
RGB, supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB devices.
See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 43 for the signals that can be displayed.
For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter 
(not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before 
connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.
 If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of the PC 
Settings on page 36.
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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 jack to the AUDIO 
IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 6. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)
Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input 
instead when connecting a PC.
HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p 
formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 
1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
7VIDEO IN 1 
S VIDEOConnects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has 
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (8).
8VIDEO IN 1/3
VIDEO/
L(MONO)-
AUDIO-RConnect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR 
or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left 
side of the TV.
9AUDIO OUT 
(VAR/FIX)Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use 
these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 
0DIGITAL OUT 
(OPTICAL)Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby
* digital
compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)
qaHD/DVD IN 4/5 
(1080i/720p/
480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-RConnect to your equipment’s component video (YP
BPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component 
video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (7) or the composite video (8) 
connections.
Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 
and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a 
resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. 
qsAC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord.
qdVHF/UHFRF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
ItemDescription
HDMI-to-DVI cable
HDMI adapter Audio cable
 
						

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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 on the type of TV 
stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, use 
commercial screws 3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches) diameter to fit to the 
TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of screw.
TV stand
stand
 
						

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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°
 
						

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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 below to remove the Table-Top Stand:
1Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
2Place the TV, with its screen facing down, on a stable, soft cloth-
covered work surface.
3Rotate the cable holder by 90 degrees, and pull it out.
4Remove the four screws and the Table-Top Stand from the TV.
For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide “Installing the Wall-
Mount Bracket” provided with the TV. Sufficient expertise is required in 
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for 
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons, 
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model 
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be 
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-
mount the TV.
Cable holder
Soft cloth Table-Top stand
Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe 
place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the 
screws away from small children.
 
						

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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?” appears.
3Press B/b to highlight “OK” then press  .
The message “Auto Program” appears. Then the message “Continue 
programming digital channels?” appears. This may require 50+ minutes 
for completion. 
4Press B/b to highlight “OK” then press  .
To run Auto Program again at a later time
❑
Use the Auto Program feature as described on pages 37 and 38.
To add individual digital channels
❑
Use the Digital Channels feature as described on page 38.
POWER
 
						

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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 window. Press again to return to the program.
With Freeze function active, some functions are 
unavailable, such as MENU.
4PICTUREPress repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: 
Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also 
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see “Using the 
Picture Settings” on page 26.
5GUIDE
(Digital 
channels only)Press to display the guide when you are watching digital 
channels (if it is available from the station).
Using the Guide
The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel 
list. The guide also provides information about the current 
program being shown on each channel. 
1
2
3
5 4
zThe 5 button and CH + 
have a tactile dot. Use 
them as a reference when 
operating the TV.
Freeze
Frozen pictureCurrent program
Make Way  for  Ducks!Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two
wayward ducks on a unique mission. 
Time remaining: 1:26TV-GAlt. AudioCCFA MC23.1
1 ABC
10 DISC
23.1 
FA M
36 TLC
65 HIST
68 SHOWAlternate AudioAudio 1
Audio 2English
EnglishChannel 
list Information
banner
Program 
options
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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 you to 
select from the alternate audio stream, when the 
broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream 
(for instance, the audio may contain a different 
language).
6RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen when displaying 
MENU items and settings.
7MENUPress to display the MENU with TV functions and settings. 
See “Overview of MENU” on page 23.
8DIGITAL/
ANALOGPress to switch between analog and digital channels.
To enjoy the digital features of this TV, press 
DIGITAL/ANALOG.
90 - 9 ENTPress 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two 
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
0Use with the 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels. 
For example, to enter 2.1, press  ,  ,   and ENT.
qaVOL +/–Press to adjust the volume.
qsMUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore 
the sound.
qdPOWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
ButtonDescription
qsqd
qa 0
9 6
7
8
21
Alternate 
Audio 
(When 
available)