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AT2X
RM-EA001 / RM-ED001
Switches off the picture. You can still listen to the sound with the picture off.
1
Press OK to select “Picture Off”.
2
Press
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).
Illuminates the SONY logo on the TV (front).
1
Press OK to select “Logo Illumination”.
2
Press
M/m to select “Yes”, then press OK.
Picture Off
Logo Illumination
Timer menu
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode.
1
Press OK to select “Sleep Timer”.
2
Press
M/m to select the desired time period (“30min”/“60min”/“90min”/
“120min”), then press OK.
The
(Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange.
Tips
• 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
• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off.” appears on the screen one minute before
the TV switches to standby mode.
• If you press
/
, the remaining time in minutes before the TV switches to standby mode is
displayed on the screen.
Sets the TV to switch to standby mode automatically when you select the input source and
there is no input signal from connected equipment.
In TV mode, this Auto Shutoff function is always set to “On”.
there is no input signal from connected equipment.
In TV mode, this Auto Shutoff function is always set to “On”.
1
Press OK to select “Auto Shutoff”.
2
Press
M/m to select “On”, then press OK.
You can select the options listed below on the Timer
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through
menus” (page 19).
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through
menus” (page 19).
Sleep Timer
Auto Shutoff
Select:
Set:
Back:
OK
End:
MENU
Sleep Timer:
Auto Shutoff:
Auto Shutoff:
Off
Off
Off
Timer
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Set Up menu
Starts the “first time operation menu” to tune in all available digital and analogue channels.
Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the channels will have been 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, or to search for new channels that
have been launched by broadcasters).
Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the channels will have been 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, or to search for new channels that
have been launched by broadcasters).
1
Press OK to select “Auto Start Up”.
2
Press OK to select “Yes”.
The auto-tune display appears on the screen.
3
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “6: Auto-tuning the TV” (page 13).
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are 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, or to search for new channels that have been
launched by broadcasters).
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are 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, or to search for new channels that have been
launched by broadcasters).
1
Press OK to select “Auto Tuning”.
2
Follow step 1 of “6: Auto-tuning the TV” (page 13).
When all available analogue channels have been tuned, the TV returns to normal
operation.
operation.
Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1
Press OK to select “Programme Sorting”.
2
Press
M/m to select the channel you want to move to a new position,
then press OK.
3
Press
M/m to select the new position for your channel, then press OK.
Repeat the procedure in steps 2 and 3 to move other channels if required.
You can select the options listed below on the Set Up
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through
menus” (page 19).
menu. To select options, see “Navigating through
menus” (page 19).
Auto Start Up
Auto Tuning (Analogue mode only)
Programme Sorting (Analogue mode only)
Select:
Set:
Back:
OK
End:
MENU
Auto Start Up
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Digital Set Up
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Labels
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Digital Set Up
Set Up
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
Headphones
A
Connect to the
i socket to listen to
sound from the TV on headphones.
S VHS/Hi8/DVC
camcorder
camcorder
B
Connect 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
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
to the L/G/S/I socket
6, and set
“Dual Sound” to “A” (page 24).
6
(MONO)
L/G/
S/I
R/D/
D/D
Headphones
S VHS/Hi8/DVC
camcorder
camcorder
To connect
Do this
Conditional Access
Module (CAM)
Module (CAM)
C
To use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, press the eject
button and remove the “dummy”
card. When you do not use the
CAM, we recommend that the
“dummy” card be inserted and
kept in the CAM slot.
For details, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, press the eject
button and remove the “dummy”
card. When you do not use the
CAM, we recommend that the
“dummy” card be inserted and
kept in the CAM slot.
Modem connector
D
D
For future use only.
MODEM
500mV
5V
CAM eject
button
button
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RM-EA001 / RM-ED001
Connecting to the TV (rear)
(SMART LINK)
1
2
3
4
Y
P
B
/
C
B
P
R
/
C
R
L/G/
S/I
R/D/
D/D
L/G/
S/I
R/D/
D/D
R/D/D/D-L/G/S/I
5
IN
DVD player
with component output
with component output
Digital satellite receiver
Decoder
DVD recorder
VCR
Decoder
VCR
Hi-Fi
PlayStation 2
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Specifications
Display Unit
Power Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size:
40 inches
Approx. 101.5 cm measured diagonally
Approx. 101.5 cm measured diagonally
Display Resolution:
1,366 dots (horizontal) ×
768 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption:
228 W
Standby Power Consumption:
0.5 W or less
Dimensions (w × h × d):
Approx. 1,114.0 × 729.0 × 360.0 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1,114.0 × 647.0 × 114.5 mm (without stand)
Approx. 1,114.0 × 647.0 × 114.5 mm (without stand)
Mass:
Approx. 45.0 kg (with stand)
Approx. 29.0 kg (without stand)
Approx. 29.0 kg (without stand)
Panel System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV System
I
Colour System
PAL, SECAM
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
MPEG-2 MP@ML
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
MPEG-2 MP@ML
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Channel Coverage
I:
UHF B21–B69
Terminals
/
1
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including
audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video
output.
audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video
output.
/
2 (SMARTLINK)
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including
audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video
output, and SmartLink interface.
audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video
output, and SmartLink interface.
/
3
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including
audio/video input, RGB input, and audio/video output
which currently appears on the screen.
audio/video input, RGB input, and audio/video output
which currently appears on the screen.
4
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
P
B
/C
B
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R
/C
R
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
4
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
HDMI IN 5
Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48kHz, 16,20 and 24 bits,
or analogue audio input (phono jacks)
or analogue audio input (phono jacks)
6 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
6
Video input (phono jack)
6
Audio input (phono jacks)
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
i Headphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
MODEM
Modem jack (for future use only)
Sound Output
25 W + 25 W + 50 W (Sub-woofer)
Supplied Accessories
• Remote RM-ED001 (1)
• Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
• Coaxial cable (1)
• Mains lead (Type BF) (1)
• Bundling band (1) and screw (1)
• Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
• Coaxial cable (1)
• Mains lead (Type BF) (1)
• Bundling band (1) and screw (1)
Optional Accessories
• Wall-Mount Bracket SU-PW3M
• TV stand SU-PF3M
• TV stand SU-PF3M
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
Additional Information
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RM-EA001 / RM-ED001
Troubleshooting
Check whether the
1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1
Count 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.
2
Press
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 indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1
Check the items in the tables below.
2
If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
Problem
Cause/Remedy
No picture (screen is dark) and
no sound
no sound
• Check the aerial connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press
1 on the TV (right 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
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
• Check if any connected optional equipment is installed in front of the TV or
beside the TV. When installing optional equipment, leave some space
between the optional equipment and the TV.
between the optional equipment and the TV.
• When changing programmes or selecting digital/analogue 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.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear
on the screen
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
• 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
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.
• 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
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
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.
• 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
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
when viewing a signal from the
Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
jacks of
4
• Check the connection of the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
jacks of
4.
• Make sure that the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
jacks of
4 are firmly seated in their
respective sockets.
Sound
Problem
Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture
• Press
2 +/– or % (Mute).
• Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Features” menu (page 26).
Noisy sound
• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 40.
Audio distortion
• See “Audio Filter” on page 31.
Channels
Problem
Cause/Remedy
The desired channel cannot be
selected
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.
• 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.
Problem
Cause/Remedy
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