Sony Kdl 46s2530 Operating Instructions

							
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Using MENU Functions
Digital Set-up menu 
You can change/set the digital settings using the 
Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press 
 to display the following  menus. To select options 
in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 
(page 19).
Digital TuningDisplays the “Digital Tuning” menu.
Digital Auto Tuning
Tunes in all the available digital channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operatio n because the channels are already tuned 
when the TV was first installed (page 6). Ho wever, this option allows you to repeat 
the process (e.g., to retune the TV after mo ving house, or to search for new channels 
that have been launched by broadcasters).
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stor ed on the TV, and changes the order of 
the digital channels  stored on the TV.
1 Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 
position.
If you know the programme number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of th\
e broadcast 
you want.
2 Remove or change the order of  the digital channels as follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . A message that confirms whether the selected digital channel is to be \
deleted 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. 
Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to move other channels if required\
.
3 Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually.
1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2 When the available channels are found, press 
F/f to select the channel 
you want to store, then press  .
3 Press 
F/f to select the programme number  where you want to store the 
new channel, then press  .
Repeat the procedure above to  tune other channels manually.
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* Please note that this function may not
 be available in some countries.
Digital Set-upDisplays the “Digital Set-up” menu.
Subtitle Setting
*
Displays digital subtitles on the screen.
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 Language
*
Selects the language used for a programm e. Some digital channels may broadcast 
several audio languages for a programme.
Audio Type
*
Increases the sound level when “For  Hard Of Hearing” is selected.
Parental Lock
*
Sets an age restriction for programm es. Any programme that exceeds the age 
restriction can only be watched afte r a PIN Code is entered correctly.
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. F\
ollow the 
instruction of “PIN Code” below.
2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted 
watching), then press  .
3 Press RETURN.
PIN Code
*
Sets a PIN code for the first time, or  allows you to change your PIN code.
1 Enter a PIN as follows:
If you have previously set a PIN
Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN.
If you have not set a PIN
Press the number buttons to enter the factory setting PIN of 9999.
2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
A message appears to inform you that the new PIN has been accepted.
3Press RETURN.
Tip
PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up
Displays the Technical Set-up menu.
“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 (when issued ). Sony recommends that this option is 
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 zo ne setting for your country.
CA Module Set-up
Allows you to access a Pay Per View se rvice once you obtain a Conditional Access 
Module (CAM) and a view card. See page  33 for the location of the   (PCMCIA) 
socket.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
Using Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipmen t to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
Connecting to the TV (side)
HeadphonesS VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder
To connect Do this
Conditional Access 
Module (CAM) 
A To use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction 
manual supplied with your CAM. 
To use the CAM, remove the 
rubber cover from the CAM slot. 
Switch off the TV when inserting 
your CAM into the CAM slot. 
When you do not use the CAM, we 
recommend that you replace the 
cover on the CAM slot.
Note
CAM is not supported in all 
countries. Please check with your 
authorized dealer.
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder 
BConnect to the S video socket 
6 or the video socket  6, 
and the audio sockets  6. To 
avoid picture noise, do not connect 
the camcorder to the video socket  6 and the S video socket 
6 at the same time. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L socket  6.
Headphones  CConnect to the  i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.
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Connecting to the TV (rear)
DVD player 
with component output DVD player
Decoder DVD recorder
VCR Hi-Fi
Video game equipment DVD player Digital satellite receiver
PC
Decoder
To connect Do this
PC  D Connect to the PC  /  
sockets. It is recommended to use 
a PC cable with ferrites.
Digital satellite 
receiver or DVD 
player  E, F Connect to the HDMI IN 4 or 5 
socket if the equipment has a 
HDMI socket. The digital video 
and audio signals are input from 
the equipment. If the equipment 
has a DVI socket, connect the DVI 
socket to the HDMI IN 4 socket 
through a DVI - HDMI adaptor 
interface (not supplied), and 
connect the equipment’s audio out 
sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 4 
sockets.
Notes
• The HDMI sockets only support 
the following video inputs: 480i, 
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. 
To connect a PC, please use the PC   socket.
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable  that bears the HDMI logo.
DVD player with 
component output 
G Connect to the component sockets 
and the audio sockets  / 3.
Video game 
equipment, DVD 
player or decoder 
H   Connect to the scart socket  /
1. When you connect the 
decoder, the scrambled signal from 
the TV tuner is output to the 
decoder, then the unscrambled 
signal is output from the decoder.
DVD recorder or 
VCR that supports 
SmartLink  IConnect to the scart socket  /
2. SmartLink is a direct link 
between the TV and a VCR/DVD 
recorder.
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment  J  Connect to the audio output 
sockets   to listen to the sound 
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio 
equipment.
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Using Optional Equipment
Using the Tools menu in PC input mode
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing pictures input from the connected PC.
Options Description
Power Saving See page 26.
Picture Mode See page 20.
Sound Mode See page 22.
Auto Adjustment See page 27.
Horizontal Shift See page 27.
Vertical Shift See page 27.
Auto Clock Set (in 
analogue mode only) Allows you to switch to digital 
mode and obtain the time.
i  Vo l u m e
Adjusts the volume of the 
headphones.
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Specifications
Display Unit
Power Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size: KDL-46S2510 /KDL-46S2530:
46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-40S2510 /KDL-40S2530:
40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-32S2510 /KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530:
32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured diagonally)
Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption: KDL-46S2510 /KDL-46S2530: 220 W
KDL-40S2510 /KDL-40S2530: 180 W
KDL-32S2510 /KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530: 125 W
Standby Power Consumption*: 0.3 W
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Dimensions (w × h × d): KDL-46S2510 /KDL-46S2530:
Approx. 1,120 × 805 ×  334 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1,120 × 755 × 1 16 mm (without stand)
KDL-40S2510 /KDL-40S2530:
Approx. 988 × 716 ×  334 mm (with stand)
Approx. 988 × 664 × 103  mm (without stand)
KDL-32S2510 /KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530:
Approx. 792 × 593 ×  219 mm (with stand)
Approx. 792 × 546 × 99  mm (without stand)
Mass: KDL-46S2510 /KDL-46S2530:
Approx. 34 kg (with stand)
Approx. 28 kg (without stand)
KDL-40S2510 /KDL-40S2530:
Approx. 27 kg (with stand)
Approx. 21 kg (without stand)
KDL-32S2510 /KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530:
Approx. 17 kg (with stand)
Approx. 15 kg (without stand)
Panel System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV System
Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T
Colour/Video System
Analogue: PAL, SECAM  NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Channel Coverage
Analogue: 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
Terminals
/1
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB i nput, 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. 3
Supported formats: 1080i , 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
HDMI IN 4, 5 Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance 47 kilohms
(HDMI IN 4 only)
6 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
6 Video input (phono jack)
6 Audio input (phono jacks) Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
PC   PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 37) G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
HD: 1-5 Vp-p
VD: 1-5 Vp-p  PC audio input (minijack)
i Headphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Additional Information
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Additional Information
Sound Output
10 W + 10 W
Supplied Accessories
Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Optional Accessories
• Wall-Mount Bracket 
SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2510 /KDL-46S2530
KDL-40S2510 /KDL-40S2530:) 
SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2510 /KDL-32S2520/
KDL-32S2530)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
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.
• This TV’s PC input supports the boldfaced signals in  the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 
• For the best picture quality,  it is recommended to use signals with a 60 Hz  vertical frequency from a personal computer. In pl ug 
and play, signals with a 60  Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Ve r t i c a l  
frequency (Hz)
Standard
VGA
640 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60 75 VESA
WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1360 768 47.7 60 VESA
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the  1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1 Measure how long the  1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.
For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops  flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.
2Press  1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disco nnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or 
Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).
When it is not flashing
1 Check the items in the tables below.
2 If the problem still persists, have your TV  serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
Problem Cause/Remedy
No picture (screen is dark) and 
no sound• Check the aerial connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (top side).
•If the  1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press  "/1 .
No picture or no menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector• Check that the optional equipment is  on and press  /  repeatedly until 
the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.
• Check the connection between th e optional equipment and the TV.
Double images or ghosting• Check aerial/cable connections.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end  of its serviceable life (three to five 
years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).
Distorted picture (dotted lines 
or stripes)• Keep the TV away from electrical noise  sources such as cars, motorcycles, 
hair-dryers or optical equipment.
• When installing optional equipment, le ave some space between the optional 
equipment and the TV.
• Make sure that the aerial is connect ed using the supplied coaxial cable.
• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.
Picture noise when viewing a 
TV channel• Select “Manual Programme Preset”  in the “Analogue Set-up” menu and 
adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning)  to obtain better picture reception 
(page 29).
Some tiny black points and/or 
bright points on the screen• The picture of a display unit is compos ed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or 
bright points (pixels) on the sc reen do not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes• Select “Reset” in the “Picture” menu  to return to the factory settings 
(page 20).
No colour or irregular colour 
when viewing a signal from the 
Y,  P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  3
• Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of  3.
• Make sure that the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  3 are firmly seated in their 
respective sockets.
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Additional Information
Sound
Problem Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture•Press  2 +/– or  % (Mute).
• Check that “Speaker” is set to “O n” in the “Set-up” menu (page 26).
Noisy sound• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38.
Channels
Problem Cause/Remedy
The desired channel cannot be 
selected• Switch between digital and analogue mo de and select the desired digital/
analogue channel.
Some channels are blank• Scrambled/Subscription only channe l. Subscribe to the Pay Per View 
service.
• Channel is used only for  data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channel is not displayed• Contact a local installer to find out if  digital transmissions are provided in 
your area.
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Problem Cause/Remedy
The TV turns off automatically 
(the TV enters standby mode)• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activate d, or confirm the “Duration” setting of 
“On Timer” (page 25).
• If no signal is received and no oper ation is performed in the TV mode for 
10 minutes, the TV automatica lly switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 26).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected• Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” me nu and cancel “Skip” of the input 
source (page 25).
The remote does not function• Replace the batteries.
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Index
Numerics
1 Digit Direct 28
14:9
 14
4:3 Default
 24
4:3
 14
A
Adv. Contrast Enhancer 21
Advanced Settings
 21
Aerial, connecting
 4
AFT
 29
All Reset
 26
Analogue Set-up menu
 28
Audio Filter
 29
Audio Language 32
Audio Type
 32
Auto Adjustment
 27
Auto Clock Set
 14, 18, 35
Auto Format
 24
Auto S Video
 25
Auto Start-up
 25
Auto Tuning analogue and digital channels
 6
analogue channels only
 28
digital channels only
 31
Auto Volume
 22
AV Preset 25
AV2 Output
 26
B
Backlight 20
Balance
 22
Bass
 22
Batteries, inserting into the remote
 4
BBE
 22
Black Corrector 21
Brightness
 20
C
CA Module Set-up 32
Category list
 15
Channels auto-tuning
 6
selecting
 13
Skip
 30
Clear White 21
Clock Set
 26
Colour
 20
Colour System
 26
Colour Temperature
 20
Confirm
 30
Connecting an aerial/VCR
 4
optional equipment
 33
Contrast
 20
Country
 5
D
Digital Auto Tuning 31
Digital Manual Tuning
 31
Digital Set-up
 32
Digital Set-up menu
 31
Digital Tuning 31
Display Area
 24
Dual Sound
 23
E
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide)
 15
Equipment labels
 25
F
Fastext 14
Favourite list
 17
G
Gamma 21
H
Headphones connecting
 33
Speaker Link
 23
Horizontal Shift
 24, 27
Hue
 20
I
Input signal index table 18
L
Label 29
Language
 5, 25
Light Sensor
 26
Live Colour
 21
M
Manual Programme Preset 29
Manual timer REC
 16
MENU
 19
MPEG Noise Reduction
 21
N
Noise Reduction 21
O
On Timer 26
P
Parental Lock 32
PC Settings menu
 27
Phase
 27
Picture menu
 20
Picture Mode
 20
Picture Off ( ) indicator 12
PIN Code
 32
Pitch
 27
Power ( ") indicator
 12
Power ( 1) switch
 12
Power Management
 27
Power Saving
 26 Product Information
 26
Programme index table
 13
Programme Labels
 28
Programme List Edit
 31
Programme Sorting
 28
Q
Quiet Power On 26
R
Reminder 16
Remote control inserting batteries
 4
overview
 11
sensor
 12
Reset PC settings
 27
picture 20
sound
 22
S
Screen Format 24, 27
Screen menu
 24
Screen mode
 14
Set-up menu
 25
Sharpness
 21
Skip
 25, 30
Sleep Timer 25
Smart
 14
Sound menu
 22
Sound Mode
 22
Speaker
 26
Specifications
 36
Standby ( 1) indicator
 12
Subtitle Language
 32
Subtitle Setting
 32
Surround
 22
T
Target Inputs picture
 20
screen
 24
sound
 22
Technical Set-up
 32
Text
 14
Timer ( ) indicator
 12
Timer list
 16
Timer REC
 15
Timer Settings 25
Tools
 14, 18, 35
Treble
 22
V
VCR connecting
 4
recording
 15
Vertical Shift
 24, 27
Vertical Size 24
Volume Offset
 22
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