Sony Ke V42a10e Operating Instructions

Using the Menu
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Do the following options.
1Press OK to select “AV Preset”.
2Press M/m to select the desired input source, then press OK.
3Press M/m to select the desired option below, then press OK.
Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press PROG +/- to select 
the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set 
to skip (page 33).
1Press OK to select “Manual Programme Preset”.
2Press M/m to select one of the following options, then...

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Option Description
ProgrammePresets programme channels manually.
1Press M/m to select “Programme”, then press OK.
2Press M/m to select the programme number you want 
to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 0), 
then press 

Using the Menu
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Audio FilterImproves 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.
1Press M/m to select “Low” or “High”, then press OK.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend 
that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”.
2Press m to select “Confirm”, then press OK.
3Press m to select “OK”, then press...

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Connecting optional equipment
Using Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
Connecting to the TV (side)
To connect Do this
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder AConnect to the S video socket 
6 or the video socket  6, 
and the audio sockets  6. To 
avoid picture noise, do not connect 
the camcorder to the video socket 
6 and the S video socket 
6 at the same time. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L/G/S/I socket  6, and...

Using Optional Equipment
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Connecting to the TV (rear)
H
D 
C 
E   F     G  
DVD player 
with component output
Digital satellite receiver
DecoderDVD recorder
VCR
DecoderVCRHi-Fi
PlayStation 2
DVD playerDVD player DVD player
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Programming the 
remote
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, most Sony 
DVDs, VCRs  and AUX systems (DAV, DTT 
Receiver, Home Theatre, etc.)  
To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers 
(and some other Sony VCR, DVD and AUX models), 
do the following procedure to programme the remote.
Note
Before you start, look up the three-digit code for your brand 
of DVD, VCR  or AUX systems  from the “Manufacturer’s 
codes” on page 37. 
1To programme VCR and DVD:
Press and hold   for about six...

Using Optional Equipment
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Tip
A small label is provided inside the battery door to allow you 
to record your brand codes.
Manufacturer’s codes
Not all brands are covered and not all models of every 
brand may be covered.
VCR brand list
DVD brand listAUX Sony systems brand list
DVD Home Theatre System 
Home Theatre System
AV receiver 
Digital terrestrial receiver
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...

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Specifications
Display Unit
Power Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Screen Size:
42 inches
Approx. 107 cm measured diagonally
Display Resolution:
852 dots (horizontal) × 480 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption:
313 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0,6 W or less
Dimensions (w × h × d):
Approx. 1054 × 762 × 377 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1054 × 723 × 124 mm (without stand)
Mass:
Approx. 45 kg (with stand)
Approx. 39 kg (without stand)
Panel System
PDP (Plasma Display Panel)
TV System
Depending on...

Additional Information
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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 TV (right side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or 
Sony service centre of how the...

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Some tiny black points and/or 
bright points 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” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to return to the factory 
settings (page 22).
No colour or irregular colour 
when viewing a signal from the 
Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  4
• Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of  4.
• Make sure that the Y, P...