Sony Kdf E42a11e Operating Instructions

21  GB
Using the Menu
Picture Adjustment menu
Selects the picture mode.
1Press OK to select “Picture Mode”.
2Press m/M to select one of the following picture modes, then press OK.
• Vivid: For big lighted spaces.
• Standard: Optimal picture for home use.
• Custom: Allows you to store your own prefered settings. 
Tip
You can change the picture mode by pressing   repeatedly.
1Press OK to select the option.
2Press 

22  GB
Reset all the picture settings to the factory settings.
1Press OK to select “Reset”.
2Press m/M to select “OK,” then press OK.
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. 
1Press OK to select “Noise Reduction”.
2Press m/M to select “Auto”, then press OK.
Tip
This option cannot be used for an input signal from the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR sockets of  / 3.
Enhances the contrast for dark scenes.
1Press OK to select “Iris”.
2Press m/M to select “High”, “Mid”,  “Low” or “Off”  then...

23  GB
Using the Menu
Sound Adjustment menu
1Press OK to select “Sound Effect”.
2Press m/M to select one of the following sound effects, then press OK.
• Natural: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound 
System*1.”
• Dynamic: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical realism by 
using the “BBE High definition Sound System.”
• Dolby Virtual
*2: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a multi 
channel...

24  GB
Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
1Press OK to select “Dual Sound”.
2Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.
• Stereo/Mono: For a stereo broadcast.
• A/B/Mono: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2, 
or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.
Tip
If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo,” “A” or “B.”
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps...

25  GB
Using the Menu
Screen menu
Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal.
1Press OK to select “Auto Format”.
2Press m/M to select “On,” then press OK.
Tips
• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the format of 
the screen by pressing   repeatedly.
• “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
For details about the screen format, see 15.
1Press OK to select “Screen Format”.
2Press m/M to select “Wide,” “Smart,”...

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Features menu
Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled  / 2 on the rear of the TV. If 
you connect a VCR to the  / 2 socket, you can then record from the equipment 
connected to other sockets of the TV.
1Press OK to select “AV2 Output”.
2Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.
• D-TV: Outputs a digital broadcast.
• A-TV: Outputs an analogue broadcast.
• AV1: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  / 1 socket. 
• AV4: Outputs signals from equipment connected...

27  GB
Using the Menu
Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.
1Press OK to select “PC Adjustment”.
2Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK.
• Phase: Adjust  the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.
• Pitch: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.
• H Center: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.
• V Center: Moves the screen up or down.
• Power saving: Turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received.
• Reset: Resets to the factory settings....

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Timer menu
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into the standby mode. 
1Press OK to select “Sleep Timer”.
2Press 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.
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 
the TV switches to the...

29  GB
Using the Menu
Set Up menu
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 (13). However, this option allows you to repeat the process 
(e.g., to retune the TV after moving house).
1Press OK to select “Auto Start Up”.
2Press OK to select...

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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 a new channels that have been 
launched by broadcasters).
1Press OK to select “Auto Tuning”.
2Follow step 1 of “Auto-tuning the TV” (page 13).
When all available analogue channels have been tuned, the TV returns...