Sony Kdl 52x3500 Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”/“LNA”, press 
PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a 
programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 41).
Programme/System/Channel
Presets programme channels manually.
1Press 
F/f to select “Programme”, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if 
tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.
3Press 
F/f to...

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Decoder
Shows and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected 
directly to scart connector  / 1, or to scart connector  / 2 via a VCR.
~This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 7).
LNA
Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the case of very weak 
broadcast signals (noisy picture).
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even if you set to “On”, set 
this option to “Off” (factory setting).
Confirm...

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Using Menu Functions
Digital Set-up menu 
You can select the options listed below on the “Digital 
Set-up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to 
“Navigating through menus” (page 27).
~Some functions may not be available in some countries/
regions.
Digital TuningDigital Auto Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been launched by broadcasters. For details, see “Auto tuning the...

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Audio Set-up“Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of 
Hearing” is selected.
“Audio Language”: Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital 
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
“Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information, 
if TV channels broadcast such information.
“Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.
“Dynamic Range”: Compensates for differences...

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Using Menu Functions
Technical Set-up“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/cable (when issued). It is recommended that this 
option be 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....

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Specifications
Additional Information
Model nameKDL-40X3500/
40X3000KDL-46X3500/
46X3000KDL-52X3500KDL-70X3500
System
Panel System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV SystemAnalogue: Depending on your country/region selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/Video SystemAnalogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, MPEG-4 HP@L3/L4
Channel CoverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q,...

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Additional Information
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
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.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency 
from a personal computer. In plug...

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Cleaning
Clean the ventilation holes of this TV set regularly 
(once a month). If dust accumulates, the cooling fan 
may not operate properly.
Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is 
flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many 1 (standby) indicator 
flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then 
there is a two second break, followed by another 
three flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the...

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Additional Information
Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear 
on the screen
 The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do 
not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes
 Select “Reset” (page 28).
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a 
signal from the  3 or 4 sockets
 Check the connection of the  3 or 4 sockets and check  if each sockets are firmly seated in their respective 
sockets.
Sound
No sound,...