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VCR

TV

DVD

AUX

VCR

TV

DVD

AUX

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.

• 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.

Press and hold the 

>

 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).

While 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.

Turn 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.

Always remember to press the 

>

 or 

.

 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 
64 -65 on how to operate the AUX mode.

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

337

SONY

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

Media Receiver Unit (MBD-MRX1)
Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 45 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.6 W
Dimensions (w x h x d): 

Approx. 430 x 79 x 343 mm

Weight: Approx. 6 kg

Display Unit (PDM-4210)
Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Screen Size: 42 inches 

Approx. 107 cm measured diagonally

Display Resolution: 

1024 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption: 430
Standby Power Consumption: 0.6W
Sound Output: 2 x 15W (RMS)
Dimensions (w x h x d): 

Approx. 1,352 x 720 x 102 mm

Weight:  Approx. 39.5 kg

Display Unit (PDM-5010)
Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Screen Size:  50 inches 

Approx. 127 cm measured diagonally

Display Resolution:

1365 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption: 516 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.6W
Sound Output: 2 x 15W (RMS)
Dimensions (w x h x d):

Approx. 1,573 x 856 x 108 mm

Weight: Approx. 53 kg

Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Screen Size: 61 inches 

Approx. 155 cm measured diagonally

Display Resolution:

1365 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption: 770 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.6W
Sound Output: 2 x 15W (RMS)
Dimensions (w x h x d) including speakers:

Approx. 1,797 x 937 x 110 mm

Dimensions (w x h x d) without speakers:

Approx. 1,571 x 937 x 100 mm

Weight including speakers:

Approx. 71 kg

Weight without speakers:

Approx. 68 kg

Display Unit (LDM-3210)
Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Screen Size: 32 inches 

Approx. 81 cm measured diagonally

Display Resolution:

1280 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption: 150 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.5W

Sound Output: 2 x 10 W (RMS)
Dimensions (w x h x d) including the supplied stand:

Approx. 1,052 x 635 x 229 mm

Dimensions (w x h x d) without the supplied stand:

Approx. 1,052 x 569 x 97 mm

Weight with the supplied stand: Approx. 29 kg
Weight without the supplied stand: Approx. 22 kg

Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Screen Size: 42inches 

Approx. 107 cm measured diagonally

Display Resolution:

1366 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption: 240 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.5W
Sound Output: 2 x 14 W (RMS)
Dimensions (w x h x d) including speakers:

Approx. 1,349 x 694 x 101 mm

Dimensions (w x h x d) without speakers:

Approx. 1,156 x 694 x 101 mm

Weight including speakers: Approx. 30 kg
Weight without speakers: Approx. 25,5 kg

• KDE-P42MRX1, KDE-P50MRX1 and 

KDE-P61MRX1:

PDP (Plasma Display Panel)

• KDL-L32MRX1 and KDL-L42MRX1:

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display panel).

I/DVB-T

PAL
SECAM NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
MPEG 2 MP@NL

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

I: 

UHF B21-B69

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Rear Terminals:
• AV1: 

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) 
including audio/video input, RGB input, TV audio/
video output.

• AV2: 

 (SMARTLINK; selectable) 

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) 
including audio/video input, RGB input, selectable 
audio/video output and SmartLink interface.

• AV3: 

 (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

• 

   Sub Woofer output (phono jack)

• 

 audio outputs (Left/Right) - phono jacks

• 

 CENTRE SPEAKER IN:   Max. 180W (6-ohms)

• CTRL S: minijack

• AV MOUSE: minijack

•

RF In (Digital)

•

RF In (Analogue)

•

RF Out  (Digital)

•

CAM (Conditional Access Module) 
slot. 

•MODEM

MODEM connection.

Accessories supplied:
• One Remote Control (RM-Y1013)
• Two size AA batteries (R03 type)
• One Display Interface Cable
• Two Coaxial Cables
• One AV Mouse
• Two Mains Leads (Type BF)
• One Cleaning cloth 
• One Mains plug holder
• One PC Input Cable
• Only for KDE-P61MRX1 (supplied with the display 

unit PDM 6110): 2 Frame Bars and 4 Screws.

• Only for KDL-L42MRX1 (supplied with the display 

unit LDM-4210): 2 speaker jack covers.

Front 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 (100% modulation), 
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

• AV6:

    • PC

PC Input (15-Dsub)
G:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
B:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
R:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
HD:1-5 Vp-p
VD:1-5 Vp-p

   • PC 

:

PC audio input: minijack

• 

  headphones jack

• 

 Memory Stick Slot

Other features:
• Digital terrestrial reception.
• Analogue Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext.
• Digital Teletext
• EPG (Electronic Programme Guide).
• 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).

• PAP (Picture and Picture).
•  PAT (Picture And Text).
• Remote Control with learning functions.
• Memory Stick (reader and recorder).
• CAM connection (for future use only).
• MODEM connection (for service use only).

PC Input Timing:
(see next page).

QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks 
used under license. The QuickTime is registered in 
the U.S. and other countries.

S

 

S

 

 

Input signal frequency:
Horizontal: 15,6 - 90 KHz.
Vertical: 48 - 85 Hz.
Maximum Resolution: 1600 dots x -1200 lines.

VGA-TEXT (720x400@70) cannot be available with this model. If you need any set up in your PC, please set 
it up by using other display in advance.

1

  640x480

  VESA 60

            31.469

            59.940

2

  800x600

  VESA 60

            37.879

            60.317

3

  1024x768

  VESA 60

            48.363

            60.004

4

  1280x768

  VESA (W-SVGA)

             47.986

             59.833

5

  1280x1024

  VESA 60

             63.981

             60.020

Negative/Negative

Positive/Positive

Negative/Negative

Positive/Negative

Positive/Positive

Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.

No Digital channels after tuning.• Maybe there are no Digital transmissions in your area, contact a 

local installer to find out when digital transmissions begin in your 
area.

• Contact a local installer to find out at which transmitter you should 

be pointing your aerial.

• 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.

No picture (screen is dark) and no sound.• Check the aerial connection.

• Connect the display unit and media receiver unit to the mains, and 

press the   power switch on the front of media receiver unit.

• Connect the display unit to the media receiver unit using the 

supplied display interface cable.

• If the   (power on/standby) indicator is on, press TV 

 on the 

remote control. 

The TV turns off automatically. (The TV 
enters the standby mode.)

• Check if the Sleep Timer is activated (page 35).
• Check if Auto Shutoff is activated (page 35).

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 62). 

• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

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 28).

• If you set the Power Saving function to “Reduce,” picture colours 

may become dimmer (page 31).

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.

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 
27).

• 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.

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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/

.

Distorted picture and/or noisy sound.• Check if any connected optional equipment is installed in close 

proximity of the TV set.

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 display unit to 

avoid noise.

• Avoid installing your VCR in front of the display unit or at the side 

of the display unit.

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 28).

• 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 40).

• Using the menu system, set the "Noise Reduction" option in the 

“Picture Adjustment” menu to reduce the noise in the picture (page 
28).

Distorted picture when changing 
programmes or selecting teletext.

• Turn off any equipment connected to the Scart connector on the 

rear of the media receiver unit.

In the screen appears an image 
retention (afterimage)

• 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 34).

The screen flickers when turning on 
the TV.

• This is inherent in the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate 

a malfunction.

Good picture, no sound.• Press the 

2 +/– or % (mute) on the remote control.

• Check that “TV Speakers” option is set to “Main” in the “Sound 

Adjustment” menu (page 30).

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.

S

S

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The TV fan noise gets louder.

• 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 does not function.

v

, 

V

, 

B

 and 

b

 buttons do not work in PAP 

mode.

• 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 63.

• Replace the batteries.

•  PAP navigation is only possible in TV mode, please check that 

Media Selector is set to TV.

• Contact your nearest Sony service centre.

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If the NO SYNC message appears on the 
screen or if the   (power on/standby) 
indicator lights up in yellow

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all 

plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

• Check that the 15-Dsub video input connector’s pins are not bent 

or pushed in. 

Problems caused by the connected computer
• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on 

the computer keyboard.

• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus 

slot.

If the OUT OF RANGE message appears 
on the screen

Problems caused by the connected computer
• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for 

the monitor. If you replaced an old monitor with this TV, reconnect 
the old monitor and adjust the frequency range to the following: 
Horizontal: 15.6 – 90 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 85 Hz

If using Windows

®

*

If using a Macintosh** system

• If you replaced an old monitor with this TV, reconnect the old 

monitor and do the following. Select 640 x 480 resolution at 60Hz 
for Windows using the Windows device selection screen. 

• When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not 

supplied) if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before 
connecting the video signal cable.

• Using the menu system, select “Adjust Pixel” option in the “Screen 

Control” menu and adjust “Dot phase” or “Total H Pixel” 
(page 28).

• Try connecting the TV to a different mains socket, preferably on a 

different circuit.

Problems caused by the connected computer
• Check your graphic board manual for the proper TV setting.
• Confirm that the graphic mode and the frequency of the input 

signal are supported by this TV (page 68). Even if the frequency is 
within the proper range, some graphics boards may have a sync 
pulse that is too narrow for the TV to sync correctly.

• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain 

the best possible picture.

• Using the menu system, adjust “Brightness” and “Contrast” in the 

“Picture adjustment” menu (page 27).

• Using the menu system, select “Adjust Pixel” option in the “Screen 

Control” menu and adjust “Dot phase” or “Total H Pixel” (page  
28).

Problems caused by the connected computer
• If the resolution is more than the numerical value specified in 

“Technical Specifications” on page 66, the picture is reduced in 
size and the picture quality may be less than the original. This is 
not a malfunction. 

• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and /or video switch 

boxes.

• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

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