Sony Kdl 46s2530 Operating Instructions

							
© 2006 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
2-894-287-12(1)
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KDL-46S2510
KDL-40S2510
KDL-32S2510
KDL-32S2530 KDL-46S2530
KDL-40S2530
KDL-32S2520
Operating Instructions 
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
For useful information about Sony products
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NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
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, a 13 
AMP 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 a 13 AMP FUSE, otherw ise the circuit should be 
protected by a 13 AMP FUSE  at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this e quipment has a detachable fuse 
cover, be sure to attach the  fuse cover after you change the 
fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should 
lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service 
station.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment wi th a blade screwdriver, and 
replace the fuse.
.
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual 
thoroughly and retain it  for future reference.
• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only 
work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital 
terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with 
your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where 
you live.
• Although this TV set foll ows DVB-T specifications, 
compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial 
broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.
• Some Digital TV functions ma y not be available in some 
countries.
Trademark information
•  is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the 
following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE 
symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
• TruSurround XT, SRS and (
z) symbol are trademarks of 
SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license 
from SRS Labs, Inc.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and Hi gh-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or  registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing, LLC.
• The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL- 32S2510 unless otherwise state.
FUSE
Introduction
Notice for Digital TV function
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Table of Contents
Safety information ........................................................................\
..................................... ........ 7
Precautions ........................................................................\
............................................ ......... 10
Overview of the re mote ........................................................................\
................................ 1 1
Overview of the TV button s and indicators ........................................................................\
 12
Watching TV........................................................................\
............................................ ........ 13
Checking the Digital Electronic  Programme Guide (EPG)  ............................................. 15
Using the Favourite list  ........................................................................\
.......................... 17
Viewing pictures from c onnected equipment ........................................................................\
.. 18
Navigating through m enus ........................................................................\
.............................. 1 9
Picture menu ........................................................................\
........................................... ........ 20
Sound menu ........................................................................\
............................................. ....... 22
Screen menu ........................................................................\
............................................ ....... 24
Set-up menu........................................................................\
............................................ ........ 25
PC Settings menu ........................................................................\
....................................... .... 27
Analogue Set-up menu (Analogu e mode only) ....................................................................... 28
Digital Set-up menu  .......................................................................\
................................ 31
Connecting optional equipm ent........................................................................\
....................... 33
Specifications ........................................................................\
......................................... ......... 36
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
........................................ ...... 38
Index ........................................................................\
.................................................. ............. 40
Start-up Guide  4
Watching TV
Using MENU Functions
Using Optional Equipment
Additional Information
GB
 : for digital channels only
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Remote RM-ED008 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Mains lead (Type C-6) (1)
Coaxial cable (1)
Cable holder (1)
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
To insert batteries into the remote
Notes
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an  environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate  disposal of the battery. 
Please consult your local authority.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old  and new batteries.
• Handle the remote with care. Do  not drop or step on it, or 
spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a lo cation near a heat source, or 
in a place subject to direct  sunlight, or in a damp room.
2: Connecting an aerial/
VCR
Connecting an aerial only
Connecting an aerial and VCR
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Mains lead (supplied)
Scart lead (not supplied) RF lead
(not supplied)
VCR
Mains lead
(supplied)
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Start-up Guide3: Bundling the cables
4: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
5: Selecting the 
language and country/
region
1Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-
240V AC, 50Hz).
2Press  1 on the TV (top side).
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 
1 (standby) 
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press  "/1 on 
the remote to switch on the TV.
2
3
1
1
2
3,4
3,4 2
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3Press F/f 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 in  which you want to use the 
TV does not appear in the  list, select “-” instead of 
a country/region.
The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning 
appears on the screen, then  go to “6: Auto-tuning 
the TV”.
6: Auto-tuning the TV
The TV will now search for and store all available TV 
channels.
1Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert 
a pre-recorded tape into the VCR 
connected to the TV (page 4) and start play 
back.
The video channel will be  located and stored on 
the TV during auto-tuning.
If no VCR is connected to the TV, this procedure 
is not required. Go to step 2.
2Select “OK”, then press  .
The TV starts searching  for all available digital 
channels, followed by all available analogue 
channels. This may take some time, please be 
patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or 
remote.
If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial 
connections
No digital or analogue channels were found. 
Check all the aerial connections and press   to 
start auto-tuning again.
3When the Programme Sorting menu 
appears on the screen, follow the steps of 
“Programme Sorting” (page 28).
If you do not wish to cha nge the order in which the 
analogue channels are stored  on the TV, go to step 
4.
4Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available 
channels.
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Safety information
Mains lead
• Observe the followings to prevent the mains 
lead being damaged.
If the mains lead is 
damaged, it may result 
in a fire or an electric 
shock.
– Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set.
– When you disconnect the mains lead, disconnect it from the 
mains socket first.
– Be sure to grasp the plug when  disconnecting the mains lead. 
Do not pull on the mains lead 
itself.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the  mains lead excessively. The core 
conductors may be exposed or 
broken.
– Do not modify the mains lead.
– Do not put anything he avy on the mains lead.
– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
 If you damage the mains lead , stop using it and ask your 
dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.
 Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other 
equipment.
 Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands. 
Mains socket
 The TV set with a three-wire grounding  type mains plug must be connected to a 
mains socket with a protective earthing 
connection.
 Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.  Insert the plug fully into the mains socket. 
A poor fit may cause arcing and result in 
a fire. Contact your electrician to have the 
mains socket changed.
Cleaning the mains plug
Unplug the mains plug and clean it 
regularly. If the plug is covered with dust 
and it picks up moisture, its insulation 
may deteriorate and result in a fire. 
Overloading
This TV set is designed to operate 
on a 220–240 V AC supply only. 
Take care not to connect too many 
appliances to the same mains 
socket as this could result in fire or 
electric shock.
When not in use
 If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set 
should be disconnected from 
the mains for environmental 
and safety reasons.    The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the 
TV set is switched off.  To disconnect the TV set 
completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some 
TV sets may have features whic h need the TV set to be left 
in standby to work correctly. 
Carrying
 Before carrying the TV set, disconnect all the cables from  the TV set.
 Carrying the large size TV set requires two or more  people.
 When you carry the TV set by hand,  hold the TV set as illustrated on the 
right. When lifting the TV set or 
moving the panel of the TV set, hold it 
firmly from the bottom. If you do not 
do so, the TV set may fall and be 
damaged or cause serious injury. 
 When transporting it, do not  subject the TV set to jolts or 
excessive vibration. The TV set 
may fall and be damaged or cause 
serious injury.
 If the TV set has been dropped or 
damaged, have it checked 
immediately by  qualified service 
personnel.
 When you carry the TV set in for repair or when you move 
it, pack it using the original  carton and packing material.
Placement
 The TV set should be insta lled near an easily accessible 
mains socket.
 Place the TV set on a stable, level  surface. Do not hang anything on the 
TV set. If you do, the TV set may fall 
from the stand, causing damage or 
serious injury.
 Do not install the TV set in places 
subject to extreme temperatur e, for example in direct 
sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set 
is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may 
overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the 
TV set to malfunction.
 Do not install the TV set in  a place exposed to direct air 
conditioning. If the TV set is in stalled in such a location, 
moisture may condense inside and may  cause a 
malfunction.
 Never place the TV set in hot, oily,  humid or excessively dusty places. 
 Do not install the TV set where  insects may enter. 
 Do not install the TV set where it  may be exposed to mechanical vibration.
 Do not install the TV set  in a location where it may 
protrude, such as on or behi nd a pillar, or where you might 
bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury.
 Do not allow children to climb on 
the TV set.
 If you use the TV set near the  seashore, salt may corrode metal 
parts of the TV set and cause 
internal damage or fire.
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Ventilation
• Never cover the ventilation 
holes or insert anything in the 
cabinet. It may cause 
overheating and result in a fire.
• Unless proper ventilation is  provided, the TV set may gath er dust and get dirty. For 
proper ventilation,  observe the following:
– Do not install the TV set tu rned backwards or sideways. 
– Do not install the TV set  turned over or upside down. 
– Do not install the TV set  on a shelf or in a closet. 
– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. 
– Do not cover the TV set with  cloth, such as curtains, or 
items such as newspapers, etc.
• Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.  Otherwise, air-circulation may  be inadequate and causing 
overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV 
set.
• Never install the TV set as follows:
Optional accessories
Observe the following when 
installing the TV set using a stand 
or wall-mount bracket. If you do 
not do so, the TV set may fall and 
cause serious injury. 
• It is strongly recommended that  you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:
–KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530/KDL-40S2510/
KDL-40S2530: 
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.
– KDL-32S2510/KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530: 
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.
• It is strongly recommended  that you use the official Sony 
wall-mount bracket to allow ad equate air circulation and 
to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.
• If the TV set is to be in stalled on a wall, have the 
installation carried out by qua lified service personnel. 
Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.
• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions 
supplied with your stand when installing the TV set. 
• Be sure to attach the brac kets supplied with your stand.
Wiring
• When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for 
your safety.
• Take care not to catch your  feet on the cables. It may 
damage the TV set.
Medical institutions
Do not place this TV set in a place 
where medical equipment is in 
use. It may cause a malfunction of 
medical instruments.
Outdoor use
• Do not install this TV set  outdoors. If the TV set is 
exposed to rain, it may result in a 
fire or an electrical shock.
• If this TV set is exposed to direct  sunlight, the TV set may heat up 
and it may damage the TV set.
Vehicle, Ships and other 
vessels
• Do not install this TV set in a vehicle. The motion of the 
vehicle may cause the TV set 
to fall down and cause injury. 
• Do not install this TV set on a  ship or other vessel. If the TV 
set is exposed to seawater, it 
may cause a fire or damage 
the TV set.
Water and moisture
• Do not use this TV set near water – for example, near a bathtub or 
shower room. Also do not expose 
to rain, moisture or smoke. This 
may result in a fire or an electric 
shock. 
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Installed on the wall
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm 6 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Installed with stand
Air circulation is 
blocked.Air circulation is 
blocked.
Wall Wall
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• Do not touch the mains lead and the 
TV set with wet hands. Doing so 
may cause an electric shock or 
damage to the TV set.
Moisture and flammable objects
• Do not place any objects on the TV 
set. The TV set shall not be exposed to 
dripping or splashing and that no 
objects filled with liquid, such as 
vases, shall be placed on the TV set.
• To prevent fire, keep flammable  objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) 
away from the TV set.
• If any liquid or solid object do es fall through openings in 
the cabinet, do not operate the TV  set. It may result in an 
electric shock or damage to  the TV set. Have it checked 
immediately by qualified service personnel.
Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not touch any 
part of the TV set, mains lead, or 
aerial lead during lightning storms.
Broken pieces
• Do not throw anything at the TV set.  The screen glass may break by the 
impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do  not touch it until you have unplugged 
the mains lead. Otherwise electric 
shock may result.
Servicing
Dangerously high Voltage are 
present inside the TV set. 
Do not open the cabinet. Entrust 
the TV set to qualified service 
personnel only.
Small accessories removal and fittable
Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.
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Precautions
Viewing the TV
• To view the TV comfortabl y, the recommended viewing 
position is from four to seven  times the screen’s vertical 
length away from the TV set.
• To obtain a clear picture, do not  expose the screen to direct 
illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot 
lighting directed down from the ceiling.
• View the TV in moderate light , as viewing the TV in poor 
light or during long period  of time, strains your eyes. 
Volume adjustment
• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. 
Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing 
the windows or using headphones is suggested.
• 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 constant ly on the LCD screen. This 
is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a 
malfunction.
• Do not push or scratch the fr ont filter, or place objects on 
top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD 
screen may be damaged.
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in 
the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not 
indicate a failure. These  phenomena disappear as the 
temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed 
continuously. It may disapp ear after a few moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in  use. This is not a malfunction.
• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal 
and mercury. The fluorescent tube  used in this TV set also 
contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and 
regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleani ng the screen surface/cabinet of 
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains le ad connected to the TV set 
from mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, 
observe the following precautions.
• Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or  throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged.
• Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set  continuously for a long peri od as the display panel 
becomes hot.
• We recommend that the screen  surface be touched as little 
as possible.
• To remove dust from the scr een surface/cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dus t is persistent, wipe with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
• Never use any type of abrasi ve pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, 
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, 
benzene, thinner or insecticid e. Using such materials or 
maintaining prolonged contact  with rubber or vinyl  materials may result in damage
 to the screen surface and 
cabinet material.
• The ventilation holes can acc umulate dust over time. To 
ensure proper ventilation,  we recommend removing the 
dust periodically (once a mont h) using a vacuum cleaner.
• If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base 
of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set from 
becoming separated from the sta nd. Be careful not to get 
your fingers caught between  the TV set and the stand.
Optional Equipments
• Do not install optional component s too close to the TV set. 
Keep optional components at  least 30 cm away from the 
TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or 
beside the TV set, the pi cture may become distorted.
• Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV  set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment 
emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on 
its packaging indicates that this 
product shall not be treated as 
household waste. In stead it shall 
be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling 
of electrical and electronic  equipment. By ensuring this 
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 
potential negative consequences for the environment and 
human health, which could  otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling 
of materials will help to conser ve natural resources. For more 
detailed information about recy cling of this product, please 
contact your local Civic O ffice, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.
Disposal of the TV set
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