010COV.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 2, 2007 11:24 AM 2-670-908-14(1) U LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 13 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators .........................
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories 2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR Remote RM-ED005 (1) Connecting an aerial only Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Coaxial cable (supplied) Mains lead (Type BF) (1) Coaxial cable (1) Cable holder (1) Mains lead (supplied) Connecting an aerial and VCR Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Mains lead (supplied) RF lead (not supplied) Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
: Selecting the language and country/ region 2 1 2 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 3,4 3,4 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220240V AC, 50Hz). 2 Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.
3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press . 1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 4) and start play back. The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto-tuning. If no VCR is connected to the TV, this procedure is not required. Go to step 2. 2 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press .
Safety information Mains lead • Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. – Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set. – When you disconnect the mains lead, disconnect it from the mains socket first. – Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead. Do not pull on the mains lead itself. – Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
Ventilation Optional accessories • Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in a fire. • Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: – Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways. – Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. – Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet. – Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed.
• Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or damage to the TV set. Moisture and flammable objects • Do not place any objects on the TV set. The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set. • To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV set.
Precautions Viewing the TV • To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical length away from the TV set. • To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling. • View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 24) 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 16, 18): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. • In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Used for Fastext. 4 / – Info / Text reveal • In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched. • In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode.
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators (page 20) 1 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. MENU 3 2 +/-/ / • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the options left ( ) or right ( ). 4 PROG +/-/ / • In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. • In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).
Watching TV Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel.
To access Digital Text Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text, follow the instructions on the screen. To exit Digital Text, press RETURN. To move around, press F/f/G/g. To select items, press and the number buttons.
Tips • Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 25). • You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 14:9 or Zoom. Press F/f to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles). • Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart mode. In such a case, you can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible.
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. To Do this Turn off the EPG Press Move through the EPG Press F/f/G/g.
To Do this Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder 1 2 3 4 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to display. Press . Press F/f to select “Reminder”. Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. Set the time and date of a programme you want to record – Manual timer REC 1 2 3 4 5 Press . Press F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press . Press F/f to select the date, then press g.
Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Favourite list * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. To Do this Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list when you select “Digital Favourites” in the “MENU” for the first time.
Using the Tools menu Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6) In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number buttons, to select the video channel. Options Description Power Saving See page 27. Picture Mode See page 21. Sound Mode See page 23. Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obtain the time. Sleep Timer See page 26.
Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 3 Press F/f to select an option. 2,3 1 Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU. Menu Description Digital Favourites (only in areas with digital broadcasting) Launches the Favourite list.
Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Selects whether to apply settings made in the Picture menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For standard picture.
Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. “Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise. “High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction. “Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature. Advanced Settings Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”, you can set/change these settings. “Reset”: Resets all the advanced video settings to the factory settings.
Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Sound Mode Selects the sound mode. “Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass. “Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.
Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. “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”. i Speaker Link (headphone speaker link) Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers when headphones are connected.
Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Selects whether to apply settings made in the Screen menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inputs. “Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input. Screen Format For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast” (page 14).
Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Auto Start-up 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 5, 6).
On Timer Sets the timer to turn on the TV. “Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer. “Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV. “Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again. “Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume for when the timer turns on the TV. Clock Set Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted signal.
PC Settings menu You can select the options listed below on the PC Settings menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Screen Format Selects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC. “Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size. “Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontalto-vertical aspect ratio. “Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only) You can change/set the analogue settings using the Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote. Note When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering two digits using the remote. Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to skip (see below). Programme/System/Channel Presets programme channels manually. 1 Press F/f to select “Programme”, then press . 2 Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN. 3 Press F/f to select “System”, then press .
Digital Set-up menu You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press to display the following menus. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6).
Digital Set-up Displays the “Digital Set-up” menu. Subtitle Setting* Displays digital subtitles on the screen. When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). Subtitle Language* Selects which language subtitles are displayed in. Audio Language* Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting 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 Conditional Access To use Pay Per View services. Module (CAM) A For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your CAM. To use the CAM, remove the rubber cover from the CAM slot. Switch off the TV when inserting your CAM into the CAM slot.
Connecting to the TV (rear) To connect Do this PC D Connect to the PC / sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites. Digital satellite receiver or DVD player E Connect to the HDMI IN 4 socket if the equipment has a HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input from the equipment.
Using the Tools menu in PC input mode Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures input from the connected PC. Options Description Power Saving See page 27. Picture Mode See page 21. Sound Mode See page 23. Auto Adjustment See page 28. Horizontal Shift See page 28. Vertical Shift See page 28. Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obtain the time. i Volume See page 24.
Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/KDL-46S2030: 46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally) KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/KDL-40S2030: 40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020/ KDL-32S2030: 32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured diagonally) KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020/ KDL-26S2030: 26 inches (Approx. 66.
Sound Output Optional Accessories 10 W + 10 W Supplied Accessories Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/ KDL-46S2030/KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010 /KDL-40S2030) SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/ KDL-32S2020/KDL-32S2030/KDL-26S2000/ KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020/KDL-26S2030) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing 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. 2 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).
Sound Problem Cause/Remedy No sound, but good picture • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute). • Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Set-up” menu (page 27). Noisy sound • See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38. Channels Problem Cause/Remedy 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.
Index Numerics D 1 Digit Direct 29 14:9 14 4:3 Default 25 4:3 14 Digital Auto Tuning 31 Digital Manual Tuning 31 Digital Set-up 32 Digital Set-up menu 31 Digital Text 14 Digital Tuning 31 Display Area 25 Dual Sound 24 A Advanced Settings 22 Aerial, connecting 4 AFT 30 All Reset 27 Analogue Set-up menu 29 Analogue Text 14 Audio Filter 30 Audio Language 32 Audio Type 32 Auto Adjustment 28 Auto Clock Set 15, 19, 35 Auto Format 25 Auto S Video 26 Auto Start-up 26 Auto Tuning analogue and digital channels 6
W Wide 14 Z Zoom 14 Additional Information 41 GB
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