Sony Ke P42xs1 Operating Instructions

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Remote Control Configuration for VCR or DVD
In it’s default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and 
most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models), the 
remote control needs to be configured.
Additional Information
To do this: 
 Before you start, look up the 3 digit code for your brand of DVD or VCR from the list below. 
On those brands that have more than one code, enter the first code number.
 Sony will endeavour to update the software according to market changes. Therefore, please 
refer to the code table included with the remote control for latest code set.
 A small label is provided inside the battery door to allow you to record your brand codes.
1Press and hold the T button on the remote control for approximately 6 
seconds until the green DVD and VCR light of the Media Selector starts 
flashing (see fig. 1).
2While the VCR and DVD lights are flashing, enter all three digits of the 
code for your brand of VCR or DVD (see the list below) using the 
number buttons on the remote control (see fig. 2). 
 If your selected code is entered correctly, the green VCR or DVD 
light (according to your selection) will be lit momentarily (see fig. 
3), otherwise repeat all the above steps.
3Turn on your VCR or DVD and check that the main functions (playback, 
stop, rewind, fast forward and channel selection for both VCR and 
DVDs as well as Menu and cursors buttons only for DVDs) work.
  If your device is not working or some of the functions do not work please check that you 
entered the correct code or try the next code listed against the brand. 
 Not all brands are covered and not all models of every brand may be covered.
4Always remember to press the T or t button until the green light iluminates according to 
the equipment you want to operate with this remote control: VCR, TV or DVD. Refer to pages 
42 -43 on how to operate the AUX mode.
VCR Brand List        DVD Brand List
Brand Code Brand Code
SONY (VHS) 301, 302, 303, 308, 309,362
SONY (BETA) 303, 307, 310
SONY (DV) 304, 305, 306
AIWA 325, 331, 351
AKAI 326, 329, 330
DAEWOO 342, 343
GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366
HITACHI 327, 333, 334
JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353, 354, 348, 349
LG 332, 338
LOEWE 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI 356, 357
ORION 328
PANASONIC 321, 323
PHILIPS 311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 359,
363, 364
SAMSUNG 339, 340, 341, 345
SANYO 335, 336
SHARP 324
THOMSON 319, 350, 365
TOSHIBA 337SONY 001, 029, 030, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040,
041, 042, 043, 044, 053, 054, 055
AIWA 021 
AKAI 032
DENON 018, 027, 020, 002
GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
HITACHI 025, 026, 015, 004, 035
JVC 006, 017
KENWOOD 008
LG 015, 014, 034
LOEWE 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
MATSUI 013, 016
ONKYO 022, 033
PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002, 045, 046, 047
PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031
PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052
SAMSUNG 011, 014
SANYO 007
SHARP 019, 027
THOMSON 012
TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049
YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002
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VCRTVDVDAUX
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VCRTVDVDAUX
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Learning functions from other Remote Controls
To eliminate the amount of remote controls you need, this remote control has a learning feature. Once set up 
as explained below, it can be used in place of your other remote controls.
It is recommended that you make a note of what each button has been taught (you can use the table provided 
with the remote control).
Before you start and for accurate learning, please read below instructions:
 Choose the button (a-g) you want to learn. See fig. 3 to find out the possible buttons.
 Do not move the remote units during the learning procedure.
 Be sure to keep holding down the learning button until your commander reacts as described.
 Use fresh batteries in both remote units.
 Avoid learning in places subjects to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. 
 Noise may interfere during the learning procedure.
 The remote control detector area may differ depending on each remote unit. If learning does not work, try 
changing the positions of the two remote controls.
 It is possible that some specific remote control signals may not be learned.
 If you do not perform the learning steps within 20 seconds at any point during the process, the learning mode 
ends. 
 
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AUX/VIDEO
1 Position both remote controls as shown (see fig. 1). 
2 Press and hold the t button of this TV remote control for 
approximately 6 seconds, until the green AUX light starts flashing 
 (see fig.2).  
3 Press the button on this TV remote control that you wish to use to 
store a learned function (see fig.3).
Once the selected button has been pressed, the VCR, TV, DVD and 
AUX lights illuminate in order (see fig. 4).
4 Press the button on the other remote control that you wish to teach your TV 
remote control.
 During the data transfer process, all the four lights illuminate at the 
same time (see fig. 5).
 As soon as data transfer is finished, the AUX green light starts 
flashing (see fig. 6).
5If you wish to record other functions repeat steps 2-4 (read before the 
warning below), otherwise go to step 6.
 In case you try to select one button which has been already 
learned, all the four lights will momentarily flash very shortly and 
the remote control automatically return to the same condition as 
in the step 2 with the AUX light flashing
 In case you try to select a not-learnable button, the remote control 
stay in to the same condition as in the step 2 with the AUX light 
flashing.
6Press the t button to finish the learning process.
7Check that all the learning functions have been learned correctly.
  To use a learned function later, press the 
T or t buttons to select AUX and next 
press the relevant button.
 Always remember to press the 
T or t button until the green light iluminates 
according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control: VCR, TV,  
DVD or AUX. 
continued...
fig. 3
Buttons available to 
store learned 
functions.
b
a
d
c
e
fg
fig. 1
2-3 cm.
Other remote 
controlThis TV remote 
control
VCRTVDVDAUX
MODE
fig. 2
6 sec.
VCRTVDVDAUX
MODE
VCRTVDVDAUX
MODE
fig. 4
fig. 5
fig. 6
VCRTVDVDAUX
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Additional Information
Erasing a learned function
1 Press and hold the t button for approximately six seconds until the AUX green light 
flashes (see fig. 7). 
2 While pressing the % button, press the button (a - g) with the learned function that you 
want to erase (see fig. 8).  
All the four lights illuminate at the same time (see fig. 9) and as soon as the learned 
function is erased, the AUX green light starts flashing (see fig. 10).
3 If you wish to store a new function, repeat steps 3 and 4 from the previous page, otherwise 
press the 
t button to return to normal operation. 
Erasing all the learned functions in one time
1 Press and hold the t button for approximately six seconds, until the AUX green light 
flashes (see fig. 11). 
2 While pressing the % button, press t to erase all the learned functions (see fig. 12).  
All the four lights illuminate at the same time (see fig. 13) and as soon as all the 
learned function are erased, the remote control automatically returns to the normal 
operation.  
fig. 8
fig. 13 fig. 12
VCRTVDVDAUX
MODE
fig. 9
VCRTVDVDAUX
MODE
fig. 10
VCRTVDVDAUX
MODE
+ a-g
VCRTVDVDAUX
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fig. 2
6 sec.
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Technical Specifications
Panel System:
PDP (Plasma Display Panel)
TV system: 
Depending on your country 
selection: 
B/G/H, D/K, L, I 
Colour system:
PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Aerial:
75 ohm external terminal for 
VHF/UHF
Channel Coverage:
VHF: E2-E12
UHF: E21-E69
CATV: S1-S20
HYPER: S21-S41
D/K: R1-R12, R21-R69
L:  F2-F10, B-Q, F21-F69
I: UHF B21-B69
Screen Size:
 KE-P37XS1: 37 inches (approx. 94 cm 
measured diagonally)
 KE-P42XS1: 42 inches (approx. 107 cm 
measured diagonally)
Display Resolution:
1024 dots (horizontal) x 1024 lines 
(vertical)
Power Requirement:
220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
 KE-P37XS1:   312 W
 KE-P42XS1:   370 W
Standby Power Consumption:
1.9 W
Sound Output:
2 x 15 W (RMS)
Dimensions (w x h x d):
 KE-P37XS1:
Approx. 1135 x 692 x 286 mm  KE-P42XS1:Approx. 1229 x 753 x 286 mm 
We i g h t :
 KE-P37XS1:  
Approx. 37.5 Kg. 
 KE-P42XS1:  Approx. 43 Kg. Rear Terminals:
 AV1: 1/
21-pin Scart connector 
(CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, 
TV audio/video output.
 AV2: 2/ (SMARTLINK; 
selectable) 
21-pin Scart connector 
(CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, 
selectable audio/video output 
and SmartLink interface.
 AV3: 3/ (SMARTLINK; 
selectable) 
21-pin Scart connector 
(CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, S video input, 
selectable audio/video output 
and Smartlink interface.
 AV4:
4: Y:1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
0.3V negative sync
PB:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
 4: audio input (phono
 jacks)
500 m Vrms (100%
 modulation), 
Impedance: 47 kilo
 ohms
 AV MOUSE: minijack
   audio outputs (Left/Right) - 
phono jacks
     Sub Woofer output (phono 
jack)
  Aerial connector (RF In)
Left side:
   Memory Stick SlotRight side Terminals:
 AV5: 
  5: S video input (4-pin 
mini DIN):
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms 
unbalanced, sync
 negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst 
signal), 75 ohms
  5: video input (phono 
jack):
1 Vp-p, 75-ohms 
unbalanced, sync
 negative
  5: audio input (phono 
jacks):
500 m Vrms, 
Impedance: 47 kilo 
ohms
    headphones jack
Accessories supplied:
 One Remote Control (RM-Y1010)
 Two size AA batteries (R03 type)
 One Coaxial Cable
 One AV Mouse
 One Mains Leads (Type C-4)
 One Mains Leads (Type BF)
 One Mains Leads (Type C-5)
Main leads Type BF and 
Type C-5 may not be supplied 
depending on the country.
 One Cleaning cloth
 One Clump Belt.
 Two Anchor attachments.  
Other features:
 Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext
NexTView
 Sleep Timer
 SmartLink (direct link between 
your TV set and a compatible 
VCR or DVD recorder. For more 
information on Smartlink, please 
refer to the Instruction Manual of 
your VCR or DVD recorder).
 TV system Autodetection
 Dolby Virtual
 BBE Digital
 ACI (Auto Channel Installation)
 Auto Format
DRC
® (Digital Reality Creation)
 Remote Control with learning 
functions.
 Memory Stick (reader).
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Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem Possible solution
No picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound.  Check the aerial connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press the   power switch on the 
right side of the TV set.
 If the   (standby) indicator is on, press AUX/VIDEO   on the 
remote control. 
The TV turns off automatically. (The TV 
enters the standby mode.) Check if the Sleep Timer is activated (page 25).
 Check if Auto Shutoff is activated (page 25).
No picture or no menu information from 
equipment connected to the Scart 
connector. Check that the optional equipment is on and press the   button 
repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol is 
displayed on the screen (page 40). 
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Poor picture/Unstable picture.
Double images or ghosting.  Check aerial/cable connections.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appears on 
the screen. Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 
years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside)
Dotted lines or stripes.  Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, 
motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
No colour on colour programmes.  Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and 
select “Reset” to return to the factory settings (page 19).
 If you set the Power Saving function to “Reduce,” picture colours 
may become dimmer (page 22).
Some tiny black points and/or bright
points on the screen. The picture of the display is composed of pixels. Tiny black points 
and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen, do not indicate a 
malfunction.
The picture is too bright.
Picture (stripe) noise. Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and 
select “Picture Mode” Then select the desired picture mode (page 
18).
 Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial 
cable. Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cords.
 Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may occur.
Poor picture (white saturation) when 
viewing a signal from Scart connector 
3/ . Make sure that the output signal of the equipment connected to the 
Scart connector  3/  is not an RGB signal. If it is an RGB 
signal, please connect the equipment to Scart  1/  or        
2/ .
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Stripe noise during playback/recording   
of a VCR. Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV.
 Leave a space of 30 cm between your VCR and the TV set to avoid 
noise.
 Avoid installing your VCR in front or at the side of the TV set.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but 
good sound. Using the menu system, select the “Picture Adjustment” menu and 
select “Reset” to return to the factory settings (page 19).
 If the   PICTURE OFF indicator lights up in blue, press   
(picture off) on the remote control.
Noisy picture when viewing a TV 
channel. Using the menu system, select the “Manual Programme Preset” 
option in the “Set Up” menu and adjust Fine Tuning (AFT) to 
obtain better picture reception (page 28).
 Using the menu system, set the Noise Reduction option in the 
“Picture Adjustment” menu to reduce the noise in the picture (page 
19).
Distorted picture when changing 
programmes or selecting teletext. Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on the rear 
of the TV set.
 Using the menu system, select the “Features” menu, next select the 
“Screen Saver” submenu and finally set the “All White” option to 
“On” to reduce the image retention (see page 24).
 This is inherent in the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate 
a malfunction.
Wrong characters appear when viewing 
teletext. Using the menu system, enter the “Country” option in the “Set Up” 
menu and select the country in which you operate the TV set (page 
26). For Cyrillic languages, we recommend that you select Russia 
if your own country does not appear in the list. 
Wrong characters appear when viewing 
NexTView. Using the menu system, enter the “Language” option in the “Set 
Up” menu and select the language as the NexTView is broadcasted 
(page 37).
No sound/Noisy sound.
Good picture, no sound.  Press the 2 + on the remote control.
 Check that “TV Speakers” option is set to “Main” in the “Sound 
Adjustment” menu (page 21).
Audio noise.  Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial 
cable.
 Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cords.
 Do not use 300-ohm twin lead cables as interference may occur.
 Communication problems may occur if the infrared communication 
equipment (e.g. infrared cordless headphones) is used near the TV. 
Please use headphones other than infrared cordless headphones, 
move the infrared transceiver away from the TV until the noise is 
eliminated, or move the transmitter and receiver of the infrared 
communication equipment closer together. Problem Possible solution
Additional Information
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In the screen appears an image retention 
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The TV fan noise gets louder.
Cannot operate the menu.
Strange sound. The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. 
The accumulated dust may make the cooling function of the built-
in fan less effective. To prevent this, we recommend removing the 
dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.
 If the item you want to select appears in a pale colour, you cannot 
select it.
The TV cabinet creaks.  Changes in room temperature sometimes causes the TV cabinet to 
expand or contract, which can make slight noises. This does not 
indicate a malfunction.
The TV whirs.  The TV’s fan setting is working. This does not indicate a 
malfunction.
The TV ticks.  An electrical circuit inside the TV is activated when the TV is 
turned on. This does not indicate a malfunction.
The TV buzzes.  There might be a surge sound when turning on the TV. This does 
not indicate a malfunction.
Remote Control
Remote control does not function.
The    (standby) or  (power on) 
indicators on the TV flashes Check that the Media Selector on the remote control is set correctly 
for the device you are using (VCR, TV, DVD or AUX).
 If the remote control does not operate the VCR or DVD even when 
the Media Selector has been set correctly, enter the necessary code 
set as explained in “Remote Control Configuration for VCR or 
DVD” on page 41.
 Replace the batteries.
 Contact your nearest Sony service centre. Problem Possible solution
Additional Information
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 • If you continue to experience problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
   Never open the casing yourself.
Problem Possible solution
Cannot insert the “Memory Stick” into the 
“Memory Stick” slot.
Images from the “Memory Stick” can not 
be displayed or you can view the image but 
some features are not available and an 
error message appears on the TV screen.• The “Memory Stick” is not facing in the correct direction. Insert 
the “Memory Stick” with the b mark facing up into the “Memory 
Stick” slot (page 30). This is not a malfunction of the TV. This is because you are using a 
non-Sony brand “Memory Stick” media. 
Cannot delete a file or all materials. The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. 
Release the lock.
 The image file is protected. Release the protection (pages 33-35).
The image is not displayed The image file is not DCF-compatible or MPEG 1 - compatible.
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Television Channel Number Guide
Only the main transmitters are listed. Information regarding the regional sub-relay channel numbers can be 
obtained by contacting The BBC Engineering Information Dept., Telephone Number 020 7852 5040.
MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5
London & South East
1Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 -2Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 -3Dover 50566653-4Heathfield 49 52 64 67 -5Oxford 57 63 60 53 49
South-West
6Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53 -7Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32 -8Huntshaw Cross 55 62 59 65 679Redruth 51 44 41 47 3710Stockland Hill 33 26 23 29 -
Channel Islands
11Fremont Point 51 44 41 47 -
South
12Hannington 39 45 42 66 -13Midhurst 61 55 58 68 -14Rowridge 31 24 27 21 -
West
15Mendip 5864615437
East
16Sandy Heath 31 27 24 21 3917Sudbury 51 44 41 47 -18Tacolneston 62 55 59 65 52
Midlands (West)
19Ridge Hill 22 28 25 32 -20Sutton Coldfield 46 40 43 50 -21The Wrekin 26 33 23 29 -
Midlands (East)
22Waltham 58646154-
Northern Ireland
23Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32 -24Divis 31272421-25Limavady 55 62 59 65 -
North
26Belmont 22 28 25 32 5627Emley Moor 44 51 47 41 37
North-West
28Winter Hill 55 62 59 65 48
North-East
29Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 -30Caldbeck 30 34 28 32 5631Chatton 39454942-32Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 -
Scotland
33Angus 57 63 60 53 -34Black Hill 40 46 43 50 3735Sandale 22 67 - - -36Caldbeck --28325637Craigkelly 31 27 24 21 4838Darvel 33 26 23 29 -39Durris 22 28 25 32 6740Eitshal (Lewis) 33 26 23 29 -41Keelylang Hill 40 46 43 50 -42Knock More 33 26 23 29 -43Rosemarkie 39 45 49 42 -44Rumster Forest 31 27 24 21 -45Selkirk 55 62 59 65 52
Wales
46Blaenplwyf 31 27 24 21 5647Carmel 57 63 60 53 -48Llanddona 57 63 60 53 -49Moel-y-Parc 52 45 49 42 -50Presely 46 40 43 50 3751Wenvoe 44 51 41 47 -
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Index
Additional Information
A
Accessories, supplied  9
Aerial, connecting  14
AFT  28
Anchor attachments  14
Audio adjustment menu  20
Audio output  21
Auto format  22
Auto shutoff  25
Auto Start Up button  12
Auto volume  20
AV Mouse  9, 42
AV Preset  27
AV2 Output  23
AV3 Output  23
B, C
Balance, adjusting  20
Bass, adjusting  20
Batteries,
inserting into the remote control  13
BBE  20
Brightness, adjusting  18
Buttons,
overview of the remote control  10
overview of the TV Buttons  12
Camcorder, connecting  38
Channel Index 11
Channels, changing  11
Cleaning,
the cabinet  7
the screen  7
Colour  18
Colour Tone  19
Configuring, the remote control  41
Connecting,
an aerial  14
a Camcorder  38
a DVD  38
a Hi-Fi  38
a SmartLink VCR or DVD recorder  
38
a VCR  14, 38
headphones  38
Connection guide menu  23
Contrast, adjusting  18
Controlling,
 the volume level of an external 
amplifier  39
Country, selecting  26
D, E, F, G, H, I
Dolby Virtual  20, 39
DRC 23
Dual Sound  20
DVD, connecting  38
Fastext  36
Features menu  22
Film mode  23
Fine tuning chanels  28
Headphones, connecting  38
Hi-Fi, connecting  38
Image retention  8
J, K, L, M
Labelling,
channels  27
external equipment  27
Language of the menus, selecting  26
Logo illumination  24
Manually tuning channels  28
Media Selector button  10
Memory Stick,
general information  30
inserting  30
removing  30
precautions  30
adjustting settings  31
viewing photos  33
playing movies  33
Menu systems  17
Mode 14:9  22
Mode 4:3  22
Movie mode  18
N, O, P, Q
Naming a programme  27
NextView  37
Noise Reduction  19
On/Off ,
switch  12
indicator  13
Optional equipment,
connecting  38
using  40
changing the sound level input  27
Overview,
of the remote control  10
of the TV buttons  12
of the TV indicators  13
Picture Adjustment menu  18
Picture modes  18
Picture Off,
button  10
indicator 13
Power saving  22
Precautions  7
Programme Index table  11
Programme,
naming  27, 28
sorting  26
skipping  29
R, S
Remote control,
inserting batteries  13
overview  10
controlling other equipment  41, 42
Resetting,
picture settings  19
sound settings  20
RGB centring  24
Safety information,
general  4
power sources  5
installation and moving  6
ventilation  4Screen saver  24
Set Up menu  26
Sharpness, adjusting  18
Skipping a programme  29
Sleep timer  25
Smart mode  22
SmartLink, 
Selection  23
 VCR/DVD recorder connecting  38
Sound Adjustment menu  20
Sound modes  20
Stabilizing the TV set  14
Supplied accessories  9
Switching on the TV  12
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Table of contents  3
Technical specifications  44
Teletext  36
Timer indicator  13
Timer menu  25
Sleep timer  25
Treble, adjusting  20
Tuning,
automatically  26
manually  28
TV menu system  17
TV speakers  21
Using optional equipment  40
VCR, connecting  14, 38
Ventilation  4
Video,
input button  40
watching  40
Viewing picture from equipment 
connected to the TV  40
Volume, adjusting  11
Wide mode  22
Widescreen, watching  22
Zoom mode  22