For Maintenance Clean the TV screen with a soft dampened cloth. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Dust and nicotine deposits may cause heat accumulation inside the TV set. In the long term this could be a safety risk and may shorten the lifetime of your TV set. Therefore have your set serviced about every five years.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Checking the accessories supplied Inserting batteries into the remote control Connecting your own speakers Connecting the aerial Switching on the TV Automatically tuning the TV Finding your video channel after tuning 7

Overview

Overview of the TV buttons Overview of the remote control buttons 8 9

Additional TV Features

Adjusting the picture Changing picture and sound modes quickly Adjusting the sound Setting up Virtual Dolby Surround Setting up Dolby Pro Logic Changing the screen mode Setting the digital setup menu Using the further programme preset feature Adjusting the picture rotation Using the parental lock Using the sleep timer Manually tuning the TV Skipping programme positions Naming a channel (Analogue channels only) Choosing a language for the TV menu screens Using the info menu screen Automatically tuning the TV Re-arranging the TV channels 23 24

Teletext

Viewing standard teletext Viewing digital teletext 25 26
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
Displaying the EPG Viewing information on the EPG Recording programmes Setting the manual timer 28 29

Optional Equipment

Connecting equipment to the TV Additional information when connecting equipment Selecting the output source for the scart sockets G or Smartlink Using the AV label preset feature

Additional Information

Specifications Troubleshooting 33 34
Getting started Follow steps 1-7 to: Check the accessories supplied Insert batteries into your remote control Connect your own speakers Connect the aerial to your TV Plug in and switch on the TV View programmes on your TV Find your video channel
1. Checking the accessories supplied

Batteries

RM-888

Remote control

2. Inserting batteries into the remote control
Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

D DOLBY SURROUN D Integrated Digital TV

Control panel appears.

Programme Up or Down buttons. Press to increase(+)/decrease(-) channels. Volume control buttons. Press to increase(+)/decrease(-) volume.
Auto tune button. Press to select the automatic tuning function.
Overview of the remote control buttons
To mute sound Press to mute TV sound. Press again to restore the sound.
To reveal on screen information Press to reveal all on-screen indications. Press again to cancel. In teletext mode, press to reveal concealed information (e.g. answers to a quiz) then press again to cancel. To select channels Press the numbered buttons to select channels. For double digit programme numbers, e.g.23, press -/-- first, then the buttons 2 and 3. If you enter an incorrect first digit, select -/-- button again to enter the programme number of your choice. To select EPG Press to display the Electronic Programme Guide. Press again to remove display. To select Teletext Press to switch on Teletext. To display picture menu Press to change the picture settings. Press the OK button to remove the display. To display sound menu Press to change the sound settings. Press the OK button to remove the display.

PROGR MENU

To temporarily switch off TV Press to temporarily switch off TV. Press again to switch on from standby mode. To save energy, we recommend switching off completely when the TV is not in use. NOTE: After 15-30 minutes without a TV signal and without any button being pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode. To select input signal or freeze teletext Press to select inputs from the TV sockets (see Using Optional Equipment section). In teletext mode, press to freeze the displayed page. Press once again to cancel. To exit digital teletext or return to previous channel Press to exit digital teletext, or in TV mode, press to return to the previous channel you were watching. Note: This can be done only if you have watched the previous channel for at least 5 seconds. To display the menu Press to use the TV menu system. Press again to remove the menu from the TV screen. To select menu items Use these buttons and the OK button to select the options available when in the menu system of this TV. Pressing the OK button in normal TV mode will display the channel listing table. To change screen format Press to change the size of the screen. See Teletext section of manual for details.
To adjust TV volume Press to adjust the volume of the TV.
To select channels Press to select channels.

Adjusting the picture

Although the picture is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the V or v buttons on the remote control to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the PICTURE CONTROL menu. 3. Press the V or v buttons to select the item on the screen you wish to adjust then press the b button to confirm. For a description of the menu items and their effects, see the table below. 4. If you selected Picture Mode or Format in step 3, press the V or v buttons to select the item on the screen you wish to adjust then press the b button to confirm. 5. Press the b or B buttons to adjust your selected item. 6. As soon as you have adjusted the item, press the OK button to store the new setting. 7. If you selected Picture Mode or Format in step 3, press the B button to return to the PICTURE CONTROL menu. 8. Repeat steps 3-7 to adjust the other items. 9. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen.

Picture Mode Picture Modeb B Brightness* Colour* Sharpness* Hue** Contrast Personal (for individual settings) Movie (for films) Live (for live broadcasts)
Reset Format Format Scroll Auto 16:9
Resets picture to factory preset levels (refer to page 14 for details) b Off B On
*Only if you select Personal in Picture Mode. ** Available for NTSC colour system only.
Changing picture and sound modes quickly You can quickly change the Picture Mode or the Sound Mode without entering the PICTURE CONTROL or the SOUND CONTROL menu screens. Note: These quick change options will not work on digital channels that are transmitting digital teletext. In those instances please use the menu system for any adjustments you require. 1. Press the symbol on the remote control for picture modes or the symbol for sound modes. 2. Press the V or v buttons to select the desired mode. 3. Press the OK button to remove the display from the TV screen.

Personal Movie Live

Adjusting the sound
Although the sound is adjusted at the factory, you can modify it to suit your own taste.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. symbol on the 2. Press the V or v buttons to select the menu screen then press the b button to enter the SOUND CONTROL menu. 3. Press the V or v buttons to select the item on the screen you wish to adjust then press the b button to confirm. For a description of the menu items and their effects, see the table below. 4. If you selected Sound Mode or Surround Mode in step 3, press the V or v buttons to select the item on the screen you wish to adjust then press the b button to confirm. 5. Press the b or B buttons to adjust your selected item. 6. As soon as you have adjusted the item, press the OK button to store the new setting. 7. If you selected Sound Mode or Surround Mode in step 3, press the B button to return to the SOUND CONTROL menu. 8. Repeat steps 3-7 to adjust the other items. 9. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen.
Sound Mode b Personal Rock Jazz Pop

In Personal mode, Treble and Bass can be adjusted Balance Only available when Surround Mode is set to Off
Resets sound to factory preset levels

Bass Extension

Boosts bass by a fixed amount

Surround Mode

Choose from the special sound effects: Off --> Pro Logic --> 3 Stereo --> Virtual Dolby --> Pseudo Stereo --> Spatial

Dual Sound

StereoB b Mono (for a stereo broadcast) A for channel 1B b B for channel 2 (for a bilingual broadcast) B The channel volume level can be b adjusted over a range of -12 to +12.

Volume Offset

Headphones i Volume i Dual Sound
Stereo B b Mono (for a stereo broadcast) A for channel 1 B b B for channel 2 (for a bilingual broadcast) Set to On to automatically turn on Pro Logic decoding when a programme encoded with Dolby Surround is transmitted.

Auto Surround

Setting up Virtual Dolby Surround
The Virtual Dolby Surround feature gives you the effect of Dolby Pro Logic without having to connect any external centre or rear speakers. The surround signals are processed and redirected to the front speakers in order to create the illusion of virtual centre and rear speakers. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
2. Press the V or v buttons to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the PRESET menu.
3. Press the V or v buttons to select Surround Mode Setup on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the SURROUND MODE SETUP menu.
4. Press the V or v buttons to select Surround Mode, then press the b button to enter. 5. Press the b or B buttons to select Virtual in the display, then press the OK button. 6. Press the v button to select Virtual Effect, then push the b button to enter. 7. Press the b or B buttons to adjust the Virtual Effect level until the illusion of being surrounded by the TV sound is at its most effective.
8. Press the MENU button to remove the display from the TV screen.
Note: To achieve the maximum effect from Virtual Dolby Surround, you should sit facing the centre of the TV screen.
Setting up Dolby Pro Logic
Before listening to Dolby Surround encoded programmes, you can adapt the features of Dolby Pro Logic to suit your own taste. Note: Dolby Pro Logic decoding should only be turned on when external centre and/or surround speakers are connected. Sony recommend that the centre and/or surround speakers should only be SS-CR190 or equivalent. There will be no output available from the headphones or the audio output socket on the rear of the TV when Dolby Pro Logic has been selected. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen. 2. Press the V or v buttons to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the PRESET menu.

4. Press the V or v buttons to select Surround Mode, then press the b button to enter. Press the b or B buttons to select one of the following modes then press the OK button to store the chosen mode: Pro Logic: all 5 speakers are activated 3 stereo: surround speakers are not used Virtual: no external speakers required. Do not select this mode if you wish to receive Dolby Pro logic
5. Press the v button to select Centre Mode, then push the b button to enter. Press the b or B buttons to select one of the following modes then press the OK button to store the chosen mode: Normal: all 5 speakers are activated Wide: wider bandwidth for centre speaker Phantom: centre speaker is not used (This cannot be selected if you have chosen 3 stereo mode in step 4) 6. Press the v button to select Test Tone then push the b button to enter. Press the b or B buttons to select On, then press the OK button. The test tone will cycle through all the speakers. 7. Press the v button to select the Left Speaker, then press the b button to confirm. The tone remains at the left speaker. 8. Press the V or v buttons to alter the sound level, then press the OK button. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select and adjust the Centre, Right, and Surround speakers, so that the sound output from all speakers are balanced in relation to your sitting position. 10. Press the MENU button to remove the display. Note: After setting up Dolby Pro Logic, refer to the Adjusting the sound section on page 11 and set the Surround Mode to Pro Logic.

Changing the screen mode

Using this Screen Mode feature you can change the aspect ratio of the screen.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
2. Press the V or v buttons to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the PICTURE CONTROL menu.
3. Press the V or v buttons to select Format on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the FORMAT menu.

FORMAT

4. Format Press the V or v buttons to select Format then press the b button to enter. Press the b or B buttons repeatedly to select one of the following modes then press the OK button to store the chosen mode: Smart - imitation of wide screen effect (16:9) for 4:3 broadcasts Wide - for 16:9 broadcasts Zoom - imitation of wide screen effect (16:9) for movies broadcast in cinemascopic format 14:9 - compromise between 4:3 and 16:9 format - for conventional 14:9 picture 4:3 - conventional 4:3 picture

Format Scroll Auto 16:9 rmat

Wide 0 On

5. Scroll (Applies to Zoom, 14:9 or Smart format only) Press the V or v buttons to select Scroll. You can use Scroll to move the screen up or downwards in order to see the cut-off parts (e.g. to read subtitles). Press the b button to highlight the present value then press the B or b buttons to adjust the screen position over a range of -5 to +5. Press the OK button to store. 6. Auto 16:9 Press the V or v buttons to select Auto 16:9 then press the b button to enter. Press the B or b buttons to select On if you wish the TV to switch automatically to wide format when a 16:9 broadcast is detected, or Off to retain the format selected in step 4. Press the OK button to store. 7. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen. Note: You can change the picture format quickly without having to enter the menu system. Simply press the button repeatedly until the picture is displayed in the format you desire. This function will not work on digital channels that are transmitting digital teletext. In those instances please use the menu system as described above.
Setting the digital setup menu
The Digital Setup menu allows you to set three options for digital channels.
3. Press the V or v buttons to select Digital Setup then press the b button to enter the DIGITAL SETUP menu.
4. Press the V or v buttons to choose the option you wish to alter, then press the b or B buttons to change the present setting. The options and their effects are explained in the table below.
5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.
6. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen.

Option

Digital Signal Digital Subtitles

Effect

Set to RGB or Composite. Choose the option that gives you the picture quality you prefer. Selects the language to be displayed when viewing subtitles. You can choose from English, Welsh or Gaelic (when transmitted by broadcaster). Periodically the software may be updated. When notified by the broadcasting authorities or Sony, set this option to enabled and the new software will be downloaded automatically.

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4. At the bottom of the timer page you can see the symbols back to menu), (to record a programme) or (to set the programme to switch on automatically). 5. Press the B or b buttons to select one of these symbols then press the OK button to confirm your selection. Follow the on-screen instructions until the info menu reappears on screen.
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Note: If available, you can change the language of the audio output. Press the v button to highlight one of the language bars at the bottom of the info screen, then press the B or b button to select the language in which you wish to hear the programme. Press the V button to return highlight to the top of the display.
Automatically tuning the TV
You should have already tuned in all available channels using the Automatically tuning the TV section at the start of this manual. If you need to repeat the tuning procedure however, follow the instructions below and the TV automatically searches and stores all available channels for you. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on the TV screen.
3. Press the V or v buttons to select Auto Programme then press the b button to display the autotune menu. 4. Press the V or v buttons to select YES then press the OK button to confirm.
5. Ensure the antenna is connected as instructed, then press the OK button to confirm. The TV starts to automatically search and store all available channels for you. Please be patient and do not press any buttons. The digital channels will be stored on programme numbers 1-90 and the analogue channels on programme numbers 91-99. Note: If any digital channels are stored on programme numbers 91-99 during the Automatic Tuning procedure, then no analogue channels will be allocated. If this happens, please refer to the section Manually Tuning the TV in this manual to tune in and store the analogue channels.
6. When the automatic tuning procedure is complete, the menu disappears from the TV screen. Press the PROGR+/- or the numbered buttons on the remote control to view the TV channels.
Note: Press the MENU button if you wish to stop the automatic tuning procedure at any time.
Re-arranging the TV channels
After tuning the TV, you can use this feature to change the channel order.
3. Press the v button to select Programme Sorting then press the b button to enter the PROGRAMME SORTING menu.

2. Press the coloured buttons to search for the page you desire: Red: to go back to the previous page. Green: to proceed to the next page. Yellow: to proceed to the first page of the next group. Blue: to proceed to the first page of the next block. 3. Press the button twice to return to normal TV.

Viewing digital teletext

Most of the digital TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This digital service includes high quality text and graphics as well as advanced navigational options. Additionally, this television set has access to a dedicated digital teletext channel.
Selecting the dedicated digital teletext channel
1. To view the dedicated digital teletext service, press the numbered buttons on your remote control to select the relevant channel number. If you do not know the channel number, press the OK button to look for that channel in the channel table.
2. Once the teletext channel is displayed, press the V, v, B or b buttons as instructed on the screen to select your requirement, then press the OK button to display the chosen information. Note: On some pages the TV programme will also be displayed. You can view the other TV programmes available on the selected channel by pressing the B or b buttons. 3. Alternatively, you can use the numbered and coloured buttons on the remote control to directly enter the page number required and to display the various pages of text information. 4. If when viewing the teletext pages, you are requested to select OK or Cancel, press the OK button for OK or the button for Cancel. 5. When you have finished viewing teletext, press the button or the PROGR +/- buttons, and then select an alternative digital channel.
Selecting teletext from the other digital channels
Normal teletext services may also be available on other digital channels. Sometimes this is indicated by a small symbol or text display on your TV screen, superimposed on the channel you are watching. 1. Press the V, v, B or b buttons to select the symbol then press the OK button to display the chosen information. 2. Alternatively, you may be requested to use the numbered and coloured buttons on your remote control to display the various pages of text information. If when viewing the teletext pages, you are requested to select OK or Cancel, press the OK button for OK or the button for Cancel. 3. Once the text information is displayed on screen, use the V, v, B or b buttons, the coloured buttons and/or the numbered buttons to access the chosen information. 4. When you have finished viewing teletext, press the and then select an alternative digital channel. button
On other channels there may be no on-screen symbol, but you can see if there is a digital service as follows: 1. When watching a digital TV channel, press the button on your remote control to display any text service which may be available. 2. Press the numbered buttons to select the various pages of information available and/or the coloured buttons for the functions shown on screen. 3. When you have finished using the text service, press the button to return to normal TV.

Setting the manual timer

Press the button on the remote control to display the EPG on the TV screen. Press the B or b button to highlight the 'programme type' column then press the v button to select the timer symbol. Press the OK button to display a screen of 9 programme slots, each one indicating that it is either free for programming, or that it has a programme already stored in it. Press the B button to enter the 'programme' column. Press the V or v button to select a free row then press the OK button to display the Set Timer screen. This screen asks you to confirm the date, programme number, start time and stop time. Press the V button to select the date area then press the V or v buttons on the remote control to enter the date. Press the b button to confirm the date then press the V or v button to select the month. Press the b button to confirm the month and to select the start time. Press the V or v buttons to enter the time when you want the timer to switch on, preferably several minutes before your video recorder is due to start recording. Press the b button to confirm after each entry. Press the V or v buttons to enter the time you want the timer to switch off, preferably after your video is due to stop recording. Press the b button to confirm each entry, then press the V or v buttons to select the programme number. Press the OK button to save the settings, then follow the on-screen instructions until you finally select to return to the Manual Timer Setup menu. Select another available slot if you wish to record a further programme. Otherwise, press the b button to enter the 'programme type' column then press the OK button to return to the EPG. If you have finished viewing programmes on your TV, press the / button before the timer recording starts. This will leave your TV in standby mode for the timer settings to be activated. If, however, you wish to continue watching other programmes after setting a timer, you can do so by changing programmes in the normal way. If you are watching another programme when the timer is due to start, the display shown will appear on screen. If you do not wish to view the recording, press the / button whilst the display is still on screen to leave your TV in standby mode. The standby indicator on the front of the TV will flash to show that the timer record operation is active. If, however, you choose to change programmes, a display appears asking if you wish to cancel the recording. Select Yes or No using the V or v buttons, then press OK to confirm your choice.

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Optional equipment
Connecting equipment to the TV
Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
1. Connect your equipment to the correct TV socket as shown. 2. Press the button repeatedly on the remote control until the correct input symbol for your equipment appears on the TV screen:

2. Press the V or v buttons to select the symbol on the menu screen then press the b button to enter the VIDEO CONNECTION menu screen.
3. Press the V or v buttons to highlight TV Screen (input source for the TV screen) or Output (output source for 2 / s 2 or 3 socket) then press the b button to confirm. 4. Press the B or b button to select the desired source (see below) then press the OK button to confirm: TV Screen TV, AV1, RGB, AV2, YC2, AV3 TV, AV1, AV2, YC2, AV3, AUTO

Output

Note: When Auto is selected as the output source, then the signal being viewed on the TV will also be output to AV2.
5. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen.

Smartlink

Smartlink is a direct link between your TV set and VCR. For Smartlink you need: a VCR which supports Smartlink, NexTView Link or Megalogic. A fully-wired 21-pin scart cable to connect your VCR to scart connector 3. The features of Smartlink are: tuning information such as the channel overview are downloaded from the TV set to the VCR. direct TV recording: While watching TV you need to press just one button on the VCR to record this programme. For more information on Smartlink please refer to your VCR instruction manual.
Using the AV label preset the TV Connecting equipment to feature
This function enables you to designate a name to the optional equipment you have connected to the sockets of this TV. This name can be up to 5 characters (letters or numbers) and will appear on screen whenever the equipment is selected for use.
3. Press the V or v buttons to select AV Label Preset then press the b button to enter the AV LABEL PRESET menu.
4. Press the V or v buttons to select the input source you wish to name (e.g. AV2) then press the b button to highlight the first element of the LABEL column.
5. Press the V or v buttons to select a letter or number (select - for a blank) then press the b button to confirm. Select the other four characters in the same way. 6. After selecting all the characters, press the OK button.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 if you wish to label other input sources. 8. Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the TV screen.

Specifications

TV system I/DVB-T Colour system PAL NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video in) Channel coverage UHF:B21-B69 Picture tube KV-28DX30U FD Trinitron WIDE Approx. 71cm (28inches) (Approx. 66cm picture measured diagonally), 102 deflection KV-32DX30U FD Trinitron WIDE Approx. 82cm (32 inches) (Approx. 76cm picture measured diagonally), 102 deflection Rear Terminals 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video 1 input, RGB input, TV audio/video output. 2 / s 2 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, S-video input, selectable audio/video output. 21-pin Euro connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video 3 input, selectable audio/video output. Audio outputs - phono jacks MODEM Modem connection Front Terminals Video input -phono jack 2 Audio inputs - phono jacks 2 S video input - 4 pin DIN s Headphones jack - minijack stereo Sound output Left/Right:

2x20W (music power)

Power consumption KV-28DX30U: 136W KV-32DX30U: 134W Dimensions (wxhxd) KV-28DX30U: Approx. 796x518x522mm KV-32DX30U: Approx. 883x567x562mm Weight KV-28DX30U: KV-32DX30U:
Approx. 44kg Approx. 62kg
Accessories supplied RM-888 remote control (1) IEC designated size AA battery (2) Other features Teletext Dolby Pro Logic Surround System Smartlink
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem No picture, no sound. Cause Power off. TV in standby. Aerial disconnected. Picture preset level adjustment. No digital transmissions in your area. No digital transmissions from the transmitter you are currently using. Weak signal. Unsuitable aerial. Scrambled/subscription-only channel. Programme used only for data (no picture or sound). Programme not being transmitted. Digital mode Timer Record active (regular flash). Fault (irregular flash). Volume control. The button marked on the rear of the TV is pressed in. The TV has been set to perform Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Wrong external mode selected on an RGB video source. Colour level setting. Batteries low. Inputs from external equipment not switched off.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound. No picture on any channel after digital tuning.

Some channels are blank.

Standby indicator flashing. Good Picture, no sound. No head phone output and no output from the audio sockets marked on the rear of the TV. Poor picture quality. No colour on colour programmes. Remote control does not function. Distorted picture when changing programmes or selecting Teletext. Cause Power off. TV in standby.
Solution Plug in the TV. Press the button on the front of the TV. If the indicator is on press the / button or a numbered button on the remote control. Check the aerial connection. Select on the TV menu system then adjust the brightness, picture and colour balance levels. Tune in the analogue channels available using the Manually tuning the TV instruction in this manual, then contact a local installer to find out when digital transmissions begin in your area. Contact a local installer to find out which transmitter you should be pointing your aerial at. Change your aerial to cover the channels used by digital programmes. (Contact a local installer) Ensure aerial is correctly aligned to transmitter. Ensure aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through other equipment). Upgrade to a higher gain aerial. Subscribe to pay-per-view broadcaster. See Skipping programme positions section. See Re-arranging the TV channels section. Do not open the cabinet, refer to qualified personnel. Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre. Press the + button on the remote control. If is displayed on the screen, press the button on the remote control. Press the button repeatedly until the RGB symbol is displayed on screen. Select on the TV menu system then adjust the colour setting.

Aerial disconnected. Picture level adjustment. No digital transmissions in your area.
No digital transmissions from the transmitter you are currently using. Unsuitable aerial. Weak signal.

Scrambled/subscription-only channel. Programme information without picture or sound. Fault. Volume control. Wrong external mode selected. Colour level setting.
If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital HelpLine on 1717. NEVER open the casing yourself.