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Using MENU Functions
SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy pict ure) in a weak broadcast signal. 
“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.
“High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the nois\
e reduction.
“Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature.
Advanced SettingsCustomizes the Picture function in more  detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to 
“Custom”, you can set/change these settings.
“Reset”: Resets all the advanced vi deo settings to the factory settings.
“Black Corrector”: Enhances  black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
“Adv. Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically ad justs “Contrast” to the most suitable 
settings judging from the brightness of the sc reen. This setting is especially effective 
for dark images, increasing vibrancy in the picture.
“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between br ight and dark areas of the picture.
“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.
“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vi vid, and reproduce clear skin tones.
Tip
This function is only available when Colour Space is set to Wide.
“Colour Space”: Changes colour range  (only for KDL-46S2510, KDL-46S2530, 
KDL-40S2510, KDL-40S2530).
“MPEG Noise Reduction”: Reduces the pi cture noise in MPEG-compressed video 
(in digital mode only).
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Sound menu
You can select the options  listed below on the Sound 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 19).
Target InputsSelects whether to apply settings made in the  Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the 
input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
Sound ModeSelects the sound mode.
“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.
“Standard”: For standard sound. R ecommended for home entertainment.
“Custom”: Flat response. Also allows  you to store your preferred settings.
ResetResets the sound settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound” and “i Speaker 
Link” to the factory settings.
TrebleAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when vo lume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
Volume OffsetAdjusts the volume level of the current inpu t relative to other inputs, when “Target 
Inputs” is set to “Viewing Only”.
SurroundSelects the surround mode.
“TruSurround XT”: For surround so und (for stereo programmes only).
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surroun d-like effect to mono programs.
“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.
BBEGives sound more impact by compensating  for phase effects in speakers using the 
“BBE High Definition Sound System”.
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Tip
“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “\
Surround” and  “BBE” cannot be used for headphones and audio output sockets.
Dual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker fo r a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
“Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.
“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast,  select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for 
sound channel 2, or “Mono” for  a mono channel, if available.
Tip
If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual S ound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
i Speaker Link 
(headphone speaker 
link)Switches the TV’s internal speakers  on/off when headphones are connected.
“On”: Sound is output only from headphones.
“Off”: Sound is output from both the TV and headphones.
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Screen menu
You can select the options  listed below on the Screen 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 19).
Target InputsSelects whether to apply settings made in th e Screen menu to all inputs, or only to 
the input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
Screen FormatFor details about the screen  format, see “To change the sc reen mode manually to suit 
the broadcast” (page 14).
Auto FormatAutomatically changes the screen format ac cording to the broadcast signal. To keep 
your setting, select “Off”.
Tips
• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off”  in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the 
format of the screen by pressing   repeatedly.
• “Auto Format” is available fo r PAL and SECAM signals only.
4:3 DefaultSelects the default screen mode for use with 4:3 broadcasts.
“Smart”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts  with an imitation wide screen effect.
“4:3”: Displays conventional 4:3 broa dcasts in the correct proportions.
“Off”: Keeps the current “Screen Format”  setting when the channel or input is 
changed.
Tip
This option is available only if  “Auto Format” is set to “On”.
Display AreaAdjusts the screen area displaying the picture.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in the original size.
“–1”/“–2”: Enlarges the picture to  hide the edge of the picture.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of th e picture for each screen format.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture wh en the screen format is set to Smart (50 
Hz), Zoom or 14:9.
Vertical SizeAdjusts the vertical size of the picture when  the screen format is set to Smart, Zoom 
or 14:9.
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Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the Set-up 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 19).
Auto Start-upStarts the “first time operation menu” to se lect the language and country/region, and 
tune in all available digital and analogue  channels. Usually, you do not need to do 
this operation because the language and co untry/region will have been selected and 
channels already tuned when the TV was fi rst installed (page 5, 6). However, this 
option allows you to repeat th e process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, 
or to search for new channels that  have been launched by broadcasters).
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
AV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected  to the side and rear sockets. The name 
will be displayed briefly on  the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip 
an input source that is not  connected to any equipment.
1 Press 
F/f to select the desired in put source, then press  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the desired option below, then press  .
Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset  labels to assign a name to connected 
equipment.
“Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Program\
me Labels” 
(page 28).
“Skip”: Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when you press 
 to select the input source.
Auto S VideoSelects the input signal from S video sockets 6 when  /6 sockets are both 
connected.
Timer SettingsSets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
Sleep Timer
Sets a period of time after which the TV  automatically switches itself into standby 
mode. 
When the Sleep Timer is activated, the   (T imer) indicator on the TV (front) lights 
up in orange.
Tips
• If you switch off the TV and switch it on  again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• “TV will soon turn off by sleep timer.” a ppears on the screen one minute before the TV 
switches to standby mode.
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On Timer
Sets the timer to turn on the TV.
“Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer.\
“Time”: Sets the time  to turn on the TV.
“Duration”: Selects the time period after  which the TV automatically switches to 
standby mode again.
“Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume fo r when the timer turns on the TV.
Clock Set
Allows you to adjust the clock manually. Wh en the TV is receiving digital channels, 
the clock cannot be adjusted manually si nce it is set to the time code of the 
broadcasted signal.
Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to redu ce the power consumption of the TV.
When “Picture Off” is selected, the pictur e is switched off and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV (front) lights up  in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Light SensorAutomatically optimizes the picture setting s according to the ambient light in the 
room.
AV2 OutputSets a signal to be output through th e socket labelled  / 2 on the rear of the 
TV. If you connect a VCR or other r ecording equipment to the  / 2 socket, 
you can then record from the equipment  connected to other sockets of the TV.
“TV”: Outputs a broadcast.
“AV1”: Outputs signals from equipm ent connected to the  / 1 socket.
“AV6”: Outputs signals from equipm ent connected to the  / 6 socket.
“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed  on the screen (except signals from the 
/ 3, HDMI IN 4/5 and PC   sockets).
Quiet Power OnSets the volume control at a low level wh en the TV is first turned on, gradually 
increasing the sound to a preset level.
SpeakerSwitches on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“On”: The TV speakers are turned on in or der to listen to the TV’s sound through 
TV’s speakers.
“Off”: The TV speakers are turned off in  order to listen to the TV’s sound only 
through your external audio equipment  connected to the audio output sockets.
Colour SystemSelects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43”, 
or “PAL60”) according to the inpu t signal from the input source.
Product InformationDisplays your TV’s system information.
All ResetResets all the Set-up settings to the factor y settings and then launches the Auto Start-
up screen.
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PC Settings menu
You can select the options  listed below on the PC 
Settings menu. To select options in “Settings”, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 19).
Screen FormatSelects a screen mode for disp laying input from your PC.
“Normal”: Displays the pict ure in its original size.
“Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the di splay area, keeping its original horizontal-
to-vertical aspect ratio.
“Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
ResetResets the PC settings except “Screen Fo rmat” 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.
Tip
Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain  input signals. In such cases, manually adjust 
“Phase”, “Pitch”, “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 th e picture for each screen format.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture for each screen format.
Power ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no  signal is received for 30 seconds.
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Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only)
You can change/set the analogue settings using the 
Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in 
“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 
(page 19).
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.
Note
When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you ca nnot select channel numbers 10 and above entering 
two digits using the remote.
Auto TuningTunes in all the available analogue channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operatio n because the channels are already tuned 
when the TV was first installed (page 5,  6). However, this option allows you to 
repeat the process (e.g., 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 analo gue channels are stored on the TV.
1 Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, 
then press  .
2 Press 
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 th e channel is selected. (Names for channels 
are usually taken automatically from Text (if available).)
1 Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2 Press 
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 .
3 Repeat the procedure in step 2  until the name is complete.
4 Select “OK”, then press  .
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Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio  Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press PROG +/- 
to select the programme number with th e channel. You cannot select a programme 
number that is set to skip (page 30).
Programme
/System/Channel
Presets programme channels manually.
1 Press 
F/f to select “Programme”, then press  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune 
(if tuning a VCR, select ch annel 00), then press RETURN.
3 Press 
F/f to select “System”, then press  .
4 Press 
F/f to select one of the followi ng TV broadcast systems, then 
press 
G.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
I: For the United Kingdom
5 Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
6 Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press 
g.
7 Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the c hannel 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 yo\
u want or 
your VCR channel number.
8 Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
9 Press 
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 le tters or numbers, to the selected channel. 
This name will be displayed briefly on th e screen when the channel is selected. 
To input characters, foll ow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 28).
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected progra mme number manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment w ill 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.
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channels  in the case of distortion in mono 
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadc ast signal can cause sound distortion or 
intermittent sound muting when  watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distor tion, we recommend that you leave this 
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
Notes
• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound  when “Low” or “High” is selected.
• “Audio Filter” is not available  when “System” is set to “L”.
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Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you  press PROG +/- to select channels. (You 
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
Decoder
Views and records the scrambled channel se lected when using a decoder connected 
directly to scart connector  / 1, or  to scart connector  / 2 via a VCR.
Note
Depending on the country/region selected for  “Country” (page 6), this option may not be 
available. 
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Man ual Programme Preset” settings.
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