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Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into the standby mode. 

Press OK to select “Sleep Timer”.

Press 

m/M to select the desired time period (“30min”/“60min”/“90min”/

“120min”), then press OK.

The 

 indicator on the TV (front) lights up in amber.

• 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 off.” appears on the screen one minute before 

the TV switches to the standby mode.

• If you press 

/

, the remaining time in minutes before the TV switches to the standby mode 

is displayed on the screen.

Press OK to select “Clock set”.

Press 

m/M to select the day, then press ,.

Set the month, year, and hour in the same way as in step 2. 

Press 

m/M to select the minute, then press OK. </,

The clock starts.

Sets a predefined period of time after which the TV automatically switches on/off. 

Press OK to select “Timer”.

Press 

m/M to select “Set”, then press OK.

Press 

, to select the desired period (“One Day”, “Daily”, “Mon-Fri” or 

“Weekly”), then press OK.

Press 

m/M to select “On Time” or “Off Time”, then press OK.

Press 

m/M to active. Press ,, then press m/M/</, to set time you 

wish to switch on/off the TV. Press OK to confirm. 

You can select the options listed below on the Timer 
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through 
menus” (page 19).

Select:

Set:

Back:

OK

End:

MENU

Sleep  Timer
Clock  Set
Timer

Off
20.  8.  2005  Fri  21:30

Timer

Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and tune in 
all available digital and analogue 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 13). However, this option allows you to repeat the 
process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house).

Press OK to select “Auto Start Up”.

Press OK to select “Yes.”

The Language menu appears on the screen.

Follow steps of “6: Selecting the language and country/region” (page 12) 
and “7: Auto-tuning the TV” (page 13).

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Press OK to select “Language”.

Press 

M/m/</, to select the language, then press OK.

All menus will appear in the selected language.

Selects the country/region where you operate the TV.

Press OK to select “Country”.

Press 

M/m to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, 

then press OK.

You can select the options listed below on the Set Up 
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through 
menus” (page 19).

Select:

Set:

Back:

OK

End:

MENU

Auto Start Up
Language
Country
Auto  Tuning
Programme  Sorting
Programme  Labels
AV  Preset
Manual  Programme  Preset
Digital Set Up

Set  Up

English
-

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.

Digital satellite 
receiver 

A

, 

L

S VHS/Hi 8/DVC 
camcorder 

B

Connect only to the HDMI IN 5 
socket. The digital video and audio 
signals are input from the digital 
satellite receiver. If the digital 
satellite receiver has a DVI socket 
and not an HDMI socket, connect 
the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 5 
socket, and connect the audio 
socket to the audio sockets HDMI 
IN 5. The digital video and 
analogue audio signals are input 
from the digital satellite receiver.

Connect to the S video socket 

4 or the video socket 

4, 

and the audio sockets 

4. To 

avoid picture noise, do not connect 
the camcorder to the video socket 

4 and the S video socket 

4 at the same time. If you 

connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L/G/S/I sockets 

4, and 

set “Dual Sound” to “A” 
(page 24).

Headphones

S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder

Digital satellite 
receiver/DVD

Headphones 

C

Connect to the 

i socket to listen to 

sound from the TV on headphones. 

Personal Computer 

D

Connect to the PC Input socket  

5 and the audio socket 

J

 

 

on the rear of the TV (page 37).

CAM (Conditional 
Access Module) 

E

For encripted PPV 
(Pay per View) 
services.

Remove the dummy card from the 
CAM slot and insert the CAM. 
Insert the viewing card into the 
CAM.

Modem connector 

F

For future use only.

(KDL-S32A11E, 
KDL-S26A11E only)

Notes:
• Switch off the TV before inserting the CAM.
• Keep always the dummy card into the CAM slot when

you remove the CAM.

DVD player 
with component output

Decoder

DVD recorder / Hard disc 
recorder

VCR

Decoder

Hi-Fi

PlayStation 2

(KDL-S40A11E only)

Digital satellite receiver/
DVD

DVD

Power Requirements:

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

Screen Size:

KDL-S40A11E: 40 inches
KDL-S32A11E: 32 inches
KDL-S26A11E: 26 inches
KDL-S23A11E: 23 inches

Display Resolution (horizontal x vertical):

1366 dots x

lines

Power Consumption:

KDL-S40A11E: 232 W
KDL-S32A11E: 127 W
KDL-S26A11E: 89 W
KDL-S23A11E: 79 W

Standby Power Consumption:

KDL-S40A11E: 0,8 W
KDL-S32A11E: 0,5 W
KDL-S26A11E: 0,5 W
KDL-S23A11E: 0,5 W

Dimensions (w × h × d):

KDL-S40A11E: 

Approx. 999 x 740 x 370 mm (with stand)
Approx. 999 x 693 x 103 mm (without stand)

KDL-S32A11E: 

Approx. 792 x 608 x 309 mm (with stand)
Approx. 792 x 564 x 99 mm (without stand)

KDL-S26A11E: 

Approx. 658 x 517 x 309 mm (with stand)
Approx. 658 x 474 x 90 mm (without stand)

KDL-S23A11E: 

Approx. 566 x 448 x 218 mm (with stand)
Approx. 566 x 411 x 89 mm (without stand)

Weight:

KDL-S40A11E:

Approx. 33 kg (with stand)
Approx. 26,5 kg (without stand)

KDL-S32A11E:

Approx. 20 kg (with stand)
Approx. 16 kg (without stand)

KDL-S26A11E:

Approx. 16,5 kg (with stand)
Approx. 12,5 kg (without stand)

KDL-S23A11E:

Approx. 13 kg (with stand)
Approx. 9,5 kg (without stand)

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:

B/G/H, D/K, L, I.

Digital:

DVB-T.

Analogue: PAL, SECAM

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Digital:

MPEG-2 MP@ML 

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Analogue: 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

Digital:

VHF/UHF

•

AV1: /

1 

 

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

•

AV2: /

2 

(SMARTLINK)

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

•       AV3: 

3

Y:1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P

B

:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P

R

:0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

   Video: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i

3 Audio input (phono jacks)

   500 mVrms

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

•

AV4: 

4S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

 

4 Video input (phono jack)

 

4 Audio input (phono jacks)

•

AV5: 5
PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 36)
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 audio input: minijack.

•

 Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

•

AV6: 

6 (KDL-S40A11E, KDL-S32A11E, KDL-

S26A11E only)

HDMI: Video: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 

48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits.

AUDIO:500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

•

i Headphones jack

•

 CAM (

Conditional Access Module) slot

•

MODEM
Modem jack (Not supported on this TV)

KDL-S40A11E: 10 W +10 W (RMS)
KDL-S32A11E: 10 W +10 W (RMS)
KDL-S26A11E: 10 W + 10 W (RMS)
KDL-S23A11E: 5 W + 5 W (RMS)

• Remote RM-ED002 (1)
• Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
• Support belt (1) and screw (2)
• Mains  Lead  (1)

• Wall-Mount Bracket SU-PW2 (KDL-S40A11E)
• Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL31 (KDL-S32A11E,        

KDL-S26A11E, KDL-S23A11E)

• TV Stand SU-FF51 (KDL-S40A11E)

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

VGA

640

480

31.5KHz

VGA

640

480

37.9KHz

72Hz

VESA

640

480

37.5KHz

75Hz

VESA

720

400

31.47KHz

70Hz

VGA-T

SVGA

800

600

35.1KHz

56Hz

VESA Guidelines

800

600

37.9KHz

VESA Guidelines

800

600

48.1KHz

72Hz

VESA

800

600

46.9KHz

75Hz

VESA

XGA

1024

768

48.4KHz

VESA Guidelines

1024

768

56.5KHz

70Hz

VESA

1024

768

60.0KHz

75Hz

VESA

WXGA

1280

768

47.40KHz

VESA

1280

768

47.78KHz

VESA

This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
If a signal other than in the above chart is input, it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set.
Using the Vertical frequency (Hz) of the personal computer at 60 is recommended.

Check whether the 

1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1

Measure how long the 

1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.

For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.

Press 

1 on the TV (Top side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or 

Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).

Check the items in the tables below.

If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

No picture (screen is dark) and 
no sound

• Check the aerial connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 

1 on the TV (top side).

• If the 

1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV  "/1.

No picture or no menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press 

/

 repeatedly until 

the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

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

Distorted picture

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional 

equipment and the TV.

• When changing programmes or selecting Text, turn off any equipment 

connected to the scart connector on the rear of the TV.

Double images or ghosting

• Check aerial/cable connections.
• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five 

years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Picture (dotted lines or stripes) 
noise

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, 

or hair-dryers.

• Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.
• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.
• Do not use a 300-ohm twin lead cable as interference may occur.

Picture noise when viewing a 
TV channel

• Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set Up” menu and adjust “AFT” 

(Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 31).

• Select “Noise Reduction” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to reduce the 

noise in the picture (page 22).

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 to avoid noise.
• Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or beside the TV.

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, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 

3

• Check the connection of the Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

 jacks of 

3.

• Make sure that the Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

 jacks of 

3 are firmly seated in their 

respective sockets.

No sound, but good picture

• Press 

2 +/– or % (Mute).

• Check that “TV Speakers” is set to “on” in the “Features” menu (page 27).

Noisy sound

• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 42.

The desired channel cannot be 
selected

• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/

analogue channel.

Some channels are blank

• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View 

service.

• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

Digital channel is not displayed

• Check that the aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through other 

equipment).

• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in 

your area.

• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

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

The TV turns on automatically

• Check if the “Timer” is activated (page 28).
• If no signal is received or no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10 

minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.

• Check if the “Timer” is activated (page 28)

Some input sources cannot be 
selected

• Select “AV Preset” in the “Set Up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input 

source (page 31).

The remote does not function

• Replace the batteries.