Sony Kdl 52x3500 Operating Instructions

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Precautions
Viewing the TV
 View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor 
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
 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 constantly on the LCD screen. This 
is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a 
malfunction.
 Do not push or scratch the front 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 disappear 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 tubes used in this TV set 
also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and 
regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of 
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set 
from mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, 
observe the following precautions.
 To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, 
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, 
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or 
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl 
materials may result in damage to the screen surface and 
cabinet material.
 When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so 
as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from 
its table stand.
Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting 
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise 
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
 
						

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Overview of the remote
1TV"/1 — TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2Number buttons
 In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter 
the second and third digit quickly.
 In Text mode: Enters the page number to select the page.
3 — Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
4 — Screen mode (page 16)
5 — Picture freeze (page 15)
Freezes the TV picture.
6/  — Input select / Text hold
 In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected 
to the TV sockets.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Holds the current page.
7F/f/G/g/  (page 15, 27)
8TOOLS (page 16, 22)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments 
according to the source and screen format.
9MENU (page 27)
0PROG +/–/ /
 In TV mode (page 15): Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) 
page.
qa% — Mute (page 15, 22)
qs2 +/– — Volume (page 22)
qdTHEATRE
You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the 
optimum audio output (if the TV is connected with an audio system using an 
HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-based contents are automatically 
set.
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If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off.
 
						

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qfRETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qg — EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 17)
qhColoured buttons (page 16, 17, 19)
qjDIGITAL/ANALOG — TV mode (page 15)
qkA/B — Dual Sound (page 31)
ql/ — Text (page 15)
w;LIGHT
Illuminates the buttons on the remote so that you can see them easily even if 
the room is dark.
wa/  — Info / Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being 
watched.
 In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number 
and screen format.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Reveals hidden information (e.g. 
answers to a quiz).
wsButtons for using optional equipment
See page 23.
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The number 5, H, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as 
references when operating the TV.
 
						

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
11 — Power
Turns the TV on or off.
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To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the 
mains.
2PROG +/–/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) 
channel.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or 
down ( ).
32 +/–/ /
 In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (–) the 
volume.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) 
or left ( ).
4/  — Input select / OK
 In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source 
from equipment connected to the TV sockets.
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirms the setting.
5 (page 27)
6   — Picture Off / Timer indicator
 Lights up in green when the picture is switched off 
(page 38).
 Lights up in orange when the timer is set 
(page 37).
71 — Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
8"   — Power / Timer REC programme indicator
 Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
 Lights up in orange when the timer recording is set 
(page 17).
 Lights up in red during the timer recording.
9Remote control sensor / Light sensor (page 38)
 Receives IR signals from the remote.
 Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function 
may be affected.
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Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before 
unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while 
the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or 
may cause the TV to malfunction.
PROG
MENU
 
						

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Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the right side of the TV to turn 
on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) 
indicator on the TV front panel is red), press 
TV"/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch 
between digital and analogue modes.
The channels available vary depending on the 
mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to 
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using the 
number buttons, enter the second and third digits 
quickly.To select a digital channel using the Digital 
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 17.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The 
following icons may be indicated on the banner. 
: HD service
: Interactive service is available (Digital Text)
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Multiple audio languages available
: Recommended minimum age for current 
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
c (in red):
Current programme is being recorded
Additional operations
To access Digital Text
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. 
Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, 
compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, 
then press /.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text 
channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the 
instructions on the screen.
Watching TV
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To Press
Freeze the picture 
(Picture freeze).
Press again to return to normal 
TV mode.
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This function is not available for a 
PC input source.
Access the 
Programme index 
table (in analogue 
mode only).
To select an analogue channel, 
press 
F/f, then press  .
Access the Digital 
Favourites (in digital 
mode only).
For details, see page 19.
Mute the sound%. 
Press again to restore.
Turn on the TV 
without sound from 
standby mode%.
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To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.
To move around, press 
F/f/G/g.
To select items, press   and the number buttons.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.
To access Analogue Text
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, 
the display changes cyclically as follows:
Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the 
Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or  / .
To hold a page, press  / .
To reveal hidden information, press  / .
z You can also jump directly to a page by selecting the page 
number displayed on the screen. Press   and F/f/G/g 
to select the page number, then press  .
 When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text 
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access 
pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding 
coloured button to access the page.
To change the screen format manually to 
suit the broadcast
Press   repeatedly to select the desired screen 
format.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
~Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of 
the picture may not be visible in “Smart”. In such a case, you 
can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” menu and 
adjust vertical size to make it visible.
z When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will 
automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast 
(page 32).
 You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 
“Smart” (50Hz), “Zoom” or “14:9”. Press 
F/f to move 
up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
 Select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust for 720p, 1080i or 
1080p source pictures with edge portions cut off.
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing a TV programme.
Smart*
Displays conventional 
4:3 broadcasts with an 
imitation wide screen 
effect. The 4:3 picture 
is stretched to fill the 
screen.
4:3
Displays conventional 
4:3 broadcasts (e.g. 
non-wide screen TV) in 
the correct proportions.
Wide
Displays wide screen 
(16:9) broadcasts in the 
correct proportions.
Zoom*
Displays cinemascopic 
(letter box format) 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions.
14:9*
Displays 14:9 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions. As 
a result, black border 
areas are visible on the 
screen.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode See page 28.
Sound Mode See page 30.
Motion Enhancer See page 34.
Speaker See page 36.
PAP See page 22.
Audio Language (in 
digital mode only)See page 44.
Subtitle Setting (in 
digital mode only)See page 43.
Digital Favourites (in 
digital mode only)See page 19.
i Volume See page 36.
Sleep Timer See page 37.
Power Saving See page 38.
Auto Clock Set (in 
analogue mode only)Allows you to switch to digital 
mode and obtain the time.
System Information (in 
digital mode only)Displays the system 
information screen.
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide 
(EPG) * 
1In digital mode, press  .
2Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
To D o  t h i s
Watch a programme Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press  .
Turn off the EPG Press  .
Sort the programme information by 
category 
– Category list
1Press the blue button.
2Press 
F/f to select a category, then press  .
The categories available include:
“All Categories”, “Radio”: Contains all available channels. 
Other category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all programmes 
corresponding to the selected category.
Set a programme to be recorded 
– Timer REC
1Press F/f/G/g to select the programme you want to record, 
then press /.
2Press 
F/f to select “Timer REC”.
3Press   to set the TV and your VCR timers. 
A red c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The   
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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The above procedure can be used even if the programme to be recorded has already 
started.
Set a programme to be displayed 
automatically on the screen when it 
starts 
– Reminder1Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to 
display, then press  / .
2Press 
F/f to select “Reminder”, then press  .
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The   indicator on 
the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on 
when the programme is about to start. 
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~ You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for SmartLink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SmartLink compatible, 
a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer.
 Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording 
will be cancelled.
 If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For details, 
see “Parental Lock” on page 44.
Set the time and date of a programme 
you want to record 
– Manual timer REC1Press /.
2Press 
F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the date, then press g.
4Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
5Press 
F/f to select the programme, then press  .
6Press   to set the TV and your VCR timers.
The   indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
Cancel a recording/reminder 
– Timer list
1Press /.
2Press 
F/f to select “Timer list”, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then 
press .
4Press 
F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press  .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.
5Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press   to confirm. To D o  t h i s
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Digital Favourite list * 
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four 
lists of your favourite programmes.
1Press MENU.
2Press F/f to select “Digital Favourites”, 
then press  .
3Perform the desired operation as shown in 
the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Digital Favourite list
To D o  t h i s
Create your Favourite list for the first 
time1Press   to select “Yes”.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press  .
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a   symbol.
Watch a channel
1Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite lists.
2Press   while selecting a channel.
Turn off the Favourite list Press RETURN.
Add or remove channels in the currently 
edited Favourite list
1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove, 
then press  .
Remove all channels from the current 
Favourite list1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press the blue button.
4Press 
G/g to select “Yes”, then press   to confirm.
 
						

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Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Using Optional Equipment
PC IN
For service use
only
Camcorder Headphones DVD player with component output
Digital audio component
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment
DVD recorder
Decoder VCR Video game 
equipment
DVD player
DecoderPC
Camcorder
Digital still camera  (HDMI output)
PC (HDMI output)Audio system
PC (HDMI output) Blu-ray disc player DVD player
DVD player
Blu-ray disc player CAM Card
Digital still camera
Camcorder
USB storage media
Audio system