Sony Ke V42a10e Operating Instructions

Using the Menu
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Picture Adjustment menu
Selects the picture mode.
1Press OK to select “Mode”.
2Press M/m to select one of the following picture modes, then press OK.
Vivid: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
Custom: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Tip
You can also change the picture mode by pressing   repeatedly.
1Press OK to select the option.
2Press 

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Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. 
1Press OK to select “Noise Reduction”.
2Press M/m to select one of the following, then press OK.
Auto: Automatically reduces the picture noise.
High/Low/Off: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
CNR: Reduces the picture noise when the animation image is received.
BNR: Reduces the block picture noise. This is effective for connected DVD player/
digital satellite receiver with MPEG playback.
Enhances the picture contrast....

Using the Menu
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Sound Adjustment menu
1Press OK to select “Effect”.
2Press M/m to select one of the following sound effects, then press OK.
Off: Flat response.
Natural: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High Definition 
Sound System
*1”.
Dynamic: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical 
realism by using the “BBE High Definition Sound System”.
Dolby Virtual
*2: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a 
multi...

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Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
1Press OK to select “Dual Sound”.
2Press M/m to select one of the following, then press OK.
Stereo, Mono: For a stereo broadcast.
A/B/Mono: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound 
channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.
Tip
If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
1Press OK to select “...

Using the Menu
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Screen Control menu
Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal.
1Press OK to select “Auto Format”.
2Press M/m to select “On”, then press OK.
To keep your setting, select “Off”.
Tips
• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the format of 
the screen by pressing   repeatedly.
• “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
For details about the screen format, see page 18.
1Press OK to select “Screen...

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Features menu
Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
1Press OK to select “Power Saving”. 
2Press M/m to select “Reduce”, then press OK. 
Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers. 
1Press OK to select “Speaker”.
2Press M/m to select “On” or “Off”, then press OK. 
On: The sound of the TV is output through the TV’s speakers. 
Off: The sound of the TV is output through the external audio equipment connected to 
the audio output sockets  .
Switches on/off the TV’s Screen Saver feature to help reduce...

Using the Menu
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Switches off the picture. You can still listen to the sound with the picture off.
1Press OK to select “Picture Off”.
2Press M/m to select “On,” then press OK.
The   (Picture Off) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in green. To restore the 
picture, press any buttons (except 2 +/- and 9).
Picture Off
 

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Timer menu
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. 
1Press OK to select “Sleep Timer”.
2Press M/m to select the desired time period (“30min”/“60min”/“90min”/
“120min”), then press OK.
The   (Sleep Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange.
Tips
• You can set the sleep timer by pressing   repeatedly.
• If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned...

Using the Menu
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Set Up menu
Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and tune in 
all available channels. Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language 
and country/region will have been selected and channels already tuned when the TV was first 
installed (page 14). However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the 
TV after moving house).
1Press OK to select “Auto Start Up”.
2Press OK to select “Yes”.
The...

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Tunes in all the available channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when 
the TV was first installed (page 15). However, this option allows you to repeat the process 
(e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been 
launched by broadcasters).
1Press OK to select “Auto Tuning”.
2Follow step 1 of “7: Auto-tuning the TV” (page 15).
When all available channels have been tuned, the TV returns to normal...