Sony Kdl 52v4000 Operating Instructions

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KDL-52V4000/52V42xx
KDL-46V4000/46V42xx
KDL-40V4000/40V42xx
KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx
KDL-40L4000
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions 
 

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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 with the same rating of 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 the same rating of 
fuse, otherwise the circuit should be 
protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the 
distribution board.
If the plug...

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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide  4
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 9
Precautions .................................................................................................................... ................. 10
Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators................................................................................ 12
Watching TV
Watching TV...

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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the accessories
Mains lead (Type BF) (1)
Stand (1) and screws (4) (except for KDL-52V4000/
52V42xx) 
Remote RM-ED013 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
To insert batteries into the remote
2: Attaching the stand 
(except for KDL-52V4000/
52V42xx) 
~
 If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).
Push and lift the cover to open.
 

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Start-up Guide
3: Connecting an aerial/Set 
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD 
recorder)
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. 
DVD recorder) with SCARTConnecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. 
DVD recorder) with HDMI
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
 

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4: Preventing the TV from 
toppling over
1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, 
not supplied) in the TV stand.
2Install a machine screw (M6 × 12, not 
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw and the machine 
screw with a strong cord.
5: Bundling the cables
6: Performing the initial 
set-up
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Start-up Guide
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5
Select “Home” for the best TV settings to 
use the TV in the home.
6
Make sure that the aerial is connected.
7
When you select “Cable”, we recommend 
that you select “Quick Scan” for quick 
tuning. Set “Frequency” and “Network 
ID” according to the information supplied 
from your cable provider. If no channel is 
found using “Quick Scan”, try “Full 
Scan”(though it may take some time).
For a list of compatible cable providers, 
refer to the support web site:...

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Adjusting the viewing angle 
of the TV (except for KDL-
40U40xx/40L4000)
This TV can be adjusted within the angles 
shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Detaching the Table-Top 
Stand from the TV
~
 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks   of the TV.
 Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason 
other than to wall-mount the TV.
KDL-52V4000/52V42xx/46V4000/46V42xx/
40V4000/40V42xx/40L4000
KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx
Top view
Front
 

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Safety 
Information
Installation/Set-upInstall and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below 
in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or 
injuries.
Installations The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains 
socket.
s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
s Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall 
installations.
s For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use 
Sony accessories, including:...

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sDo not modify the mains lead.
s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the 
mains lead.
s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Prohibited UsageDo not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or 
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction 
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:Outdoors (in direct...