Sony Ke P42xs1 Operating Instructions

Operating InstructionsGB
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” 
section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
R
4-102-916-11 (1)
PDP Colour TV
KE-P37XS1
KE-P42XS1
©2004 by Sony Corporation
BedienungsanleitungDE
Bevor Sie das Fernsehgerät einschalten, lesen Sie bitte den 
Abschnitt „Sicherheitshinweise“ dieses Handbuchs. Bewahren 
Sie das Handbuch auf, um später bei Bedarf darin nachschlagen 
zu können.
Manual de InstruccionesES
Antes de utilizar este televisor,...

2
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED 
KINGDOM AND IRELAND
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, a 5 AMP 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 a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit
should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this...

3
GB
Introduction
• Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
 Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
 Symbols used in the manual:
Table of Contents
Notice for Customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland................................................................................... 2
Introduction...

4
Safety Information
Ventilation
Leave space around the TV set. Otherwise, adequate 
air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating 
which may cause fire or damage the TV set. 
Table 1: 
Mains lead 
Unplug the mains lead when 
moving the set. Do not move 
the set with the mains lead 
plugged in. It may damage the 
mains lead and result in fire or 
electric shock. If the set has been dropped or 
damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified 
service personal. Medical institution 
Do not place this...

5
GB
Power Sources
Overloading
This set is designed to operate on 
a 220-240V AC supply only. 
Take care not to connect too 
many appliances to the same 
mains socket as this could result 
in fire or electric shock.Mains lead protection
Pull out the mains lead by the 
plug. Do not pull on the mains 
lead itself.
Mains 
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert 
the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it 
may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact 
your electrician to have the mains socket...

6
Installation and moving
Ventilation 
Never cover the ventilation holes in the 
cabinet. It may cause overheating and 
result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is 
provided, the TV set may gather dust and 
get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe 
the following:
 Do not install the TV set turned backward or sideways. 
 Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. 
 Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet. 
 Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. 
 Do not cover the TV set...

7
GB
Precautions
On viewing the TV comfortably
 To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times of the screen’s 
vertical length away from the TV set. 
 View the TV in a moderate light room, as viewing the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Watching the screen 
continuously for long periods of time can also tax your eyes.
On installing the TV set
 Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator,...

8
On image
 Please note that the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black 
points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the PDP screen, and irregular 
coloured stripes or brightness may appear on the PDP screen. This is not a malfunction. 
 With extensive use of this TV set in 4:3 mode, the 4:3 screen area might become darker within a 16:9 panel. To 
avoid this problem, the “Smart” picture mode should be used (see page...

9
GB
Checking the Accessories supplied
1 Mains Leads  (Type C-4):
Use this mains leads (with 
safety earth) if you use the 
set outside the United 
Kingdom and Ireland.
1 Mains Leads (Type BF):
 Use this mains leads (with 
safety earth) if you use the set 
in the United Kingdom.
See “NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM and 
IRELAND” on page 2   
when using these mains leads.
 This mains leads may not be 
supplied depending on the 
country.
1 Mains Leads (Type C-5): 
 Use this mains leads...

10
Overview of Remote Control Buttons
1 TV I/ : To Temporarily Switch Off TV (standby mode): 
Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator on the TV 
lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode. 
  To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is
 not  in use.
  If the “Auto Shutoff” option is set to “On” (see page 25) the TV 
switches automatically into standby mode after 15 minutes without a 
TV signal and without any button being pressed.
2...