Sony Kdl 70x3500 Operating Instructions

© 2007 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
3-219-178-14(1)
KDL-70X3500
KDL-52X3500
KDL-46X3500
KDL-40X3500 KDL-46X3000
KDL-40X3000
Operating Instructions 
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
For KDL-70X3500 Users
Refer to “KDL-70X3500 Start-up Guide” for details 
about the installation.
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...

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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide 4
Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 9
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 11
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................ 12
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators...

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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)
Coaxial cable* (1)
PC cable* (1)
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
Stand (1) and screws (4) (only for KDL-46X3500/
40X3500/46X3000/40X3000)
Remote RM-ED010 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.
To insert batteries into the remote
~ Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old 
and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an...

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Start-up Guide3: Connecting an aerial/
cable/VCR4: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
Connecting an aerial/cable
Connecting an aerial/cable and VCR
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Mains lead 
(supplied)
Scart lead (not supplied)
VCR Mains lead 
(supplied)
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)Coaxial cable
(supplied) Terrestrial signal
or cable
Terrestrial signal
or cable
 

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5: Bundling the cables
~The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides 
depending on attaching position.
6: Performing the initial 
set-up
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220–240 V AC, 50 Hz).
2Press 1 on the right side of the TV.
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
Selecting the language and country/
region
3, 4, 6, 7
9 3, 4, 6, 7
 

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Start-up Guide3Press F/f/G/g to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
4Press F/f to select the country/region in 
which you will operate the TV, then press 
.
If the country/region which you want to use on the 
TV does not appear in the list, select “–” instead 
of a country/region.
5Before you start auto tuning the TV, insert 
a pre-recorded tape into the VCR 
connected to the TV (page 5) and start play 
back.
The video channel will be located and stored on 
the TV...

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Detaching the Table-
Top Stand from the TV
~Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than 
to wall-mount the TV or to attach the optional TV stand.
 

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Safety information
Installation/Set-up
Install 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.
Installation
 The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible 
mains socket.
 Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
 Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall 
installations.
 For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you 
use Sony accessories, including:...

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– Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug 
is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its 
insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire. 
Notes
 Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other 
equipment.
 Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. 
The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
 Do not modify the mains lead.
 Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
 Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting 
the mains lead.
 Do not...