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 select “System”, then press  .
4Press 
F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then 
press RETURN.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
5Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
6Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press g.
~“S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 7).
7Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel 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 you want or your 
VCR channel number.
8Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
9Press 
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 letters or numbers, to the selected channel. 
This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. 
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 40).
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment will 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 broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or 
intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this 
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
~You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.
Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/– to select channels. (You 
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
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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
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
 
						

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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 
TV” on page 7.
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of 
the digital channels stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 
position.
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the 
broadcast you want.
2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . After a confirmation message 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.
3Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto 
Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
1Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2When the available channels are found, press 
F/f to select the channel 
you want to store, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the 
new channel, then press  .
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
Subtitle Set-up“Subtitle Setting”: 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.
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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 in the audio level between 
different channels. Note that this function may have no effect for some channels.
“Optical Out”: Selects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL OUT 
(OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the TV. Set to “Auto” when equipment 
compatible with Dolby Digital is connected, and set to “PCM” when non-compatible 
equipment is connected.
Banner Mode“Basic”: Displays programme information with a digital banner.
“Full”: Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays detailed 
programme information below that banner.
Radio DisplayThe screen wallpaper is displayed when listening to a radio broadcast. You can select 
the screen wallpaper colour, or display a random colour. To cancel the screen 
wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
Parental LockSets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age 
restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.
1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the 
instructions of “PIN Code” below.
2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted 
watching), then press  .
3Press RETURN.
PIN CodeTo set your PIN for the first time
1Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
2Press RETURN.
To change your PIN
1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
3Press RETURN.
zPIN code 9999 is always accepted.
 
						

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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.
“Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the 
same as the default time zone setting for your country/region.
“Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and 
winter time.
 “Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time Zone”.
 “On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the 
calendar.
CA Module Set-upAllows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module 
(CAM) and a view card. See page 20 for the location of the   (PCMCIA) socket.
 
						

							
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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, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Sound Output11 W + 11 W
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/Cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/121-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including  audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video 
output.
/2 (SmartLink)21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including a udio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video 
output, and SmartLink interface.
3/ 4Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3/ 4Audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 5, 6, 8Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms (HDMI IN 5 only)
PC Input (see page 47)
7S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
7Video input (phono jack)
7Audio input (phono jacks)
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (digital optical jack)/Audio output (phono jacks)
PC IN PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 47)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p  PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
USB port
Power and others
Power Requirements
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size40 inches (Approx. 
101.6 cm measured 
diagonally) 46 inches (Approx. 
116.8 cm measured 
diagonally)52 inches (Approx. 
132.2 cm measured 
diagonally)70 inches (Approx. 
177.8 cm measured 
diagonally)
Display Resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption240 W 285 W 320 W 630 W
Standby Power Consumption*0.3 W
0.4 W
Dimensions 
(w × h × d)(with stand)Approx. 1,111 × 717 × 
322 mm Approx. 1,262 × 795 × 
322 mmApprox. 1,415 × 890 × 
384 mmApprox. 1,842 × 1,131 × 
422 mm
(without stand)Approx. 1,111 × 657 × 
123 mm (KDL-40X3500)
Approx. 1,111 × 657 × 
121 mm (KDL-40X3000) Approx. 1,262 × 734 × 
123 mm (KDL-46X3500)
Approx. 1,262 × 734 × 
121 mm (KDL-46X3000)
Approx. 1,415 × 827 × 
125 mm
Approx. 1,842 × 1,073 × 
150 mm
Mass (with stand)Approx. 31.0 kg Approx. 38.0 kg Approx. 49.0 kg Approx. 93.5 kg
(without stand)Approx. 26.0 kg Approx. 33.0 kg Approx. 42.0 kg Approx. 80.5 kg
Supplied AccessoriesRefer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Refer to “KDL-70X3500 
Start-up Guide”.
 
						

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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 and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically. Optional Accessories
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500
Floor stand SU-FL62
Colour Variation Unit 
CRU-40X1 
(KDL-40X3000 only)Colour Variation Unit 
CRU-46X1 
(KDL-46X3000 only)
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Ver t i ca l  
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA640 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1280 768 60.3 75
1360 768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA1280 1024 64.0 60 VESA
1280 1024 80.0 75 VESA
HDTV1920 1080 67.5 60
Model nameKDL-40X3500/
40X3000KDL-46X3500/
46X3000KDL-52X3500KDL-70X3500
 
						

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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 right side of the TV to turn it 
off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform 
your dealer or Sony service centre of how 
the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV 
serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the right side 
of the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
No picture or no menu information from equipment 
connected to the scart connector
 Press  /  to display the connected equipment list, 
then select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and 
the TV.
Double images or ghosting
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 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, leave some space 
between the optional equipment and the TV.
 Make sure that the aerial/cable is connected using the 
supplied coaxial cable.
 Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other 
connecting cables.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel
 Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better 
picture reception (page 41).
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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, but good picture
 Press  2 +/– or  % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 36).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD- Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may not provide audio 
signal.
There is a whirring sound
 This is the sound of the internal fans of the TV (except for  KDL-52X3500). This is not a malfunction.
Channels
The desired channel cannot be selected
 Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
 Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the  pay TV service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not displayed
 Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions  are provided in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters 
standby mode)
 Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the  “Duration” setting of “On Timer” (page 37).
 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in  the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically 
switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically
 Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 37).
Some input sources cannot be selected
 Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source  (page 37).
The remote does not function
 Replace the batteries.
A channel cannot be added to the Favourite list
 Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list. The “Store Display Mode: On” message appears 
on the screen
 Select “All Reset” in the “Set-up” menu (page 39).
Not all channels are tuned for cable
 Check support website for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
The picture contours are disrupted
 Select “Standard” or “Off” in “Motion Enhancer”  (page 34).
You cannot select “Off” in “HDMI Control”.
 If any HDMI control compatible audio equipment is  connected to the TV, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. 
If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, 
select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 36).