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2-889-390-15(1)
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LCD Digital Colour TV
GB
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
KDL-20G2000
KDL-15G2000
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© 2006 Sony Corporation
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Introduction NOTICE FOR Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual CUSTOMERS IN THE thoroughly and retain it for future reference. UNITED KINGDOM Notice for Digital TV function A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this • Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only equipment for your safety and convenience. work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 ter
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Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote...........................................................................................................11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators .............
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Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Connecting an aerial/ accessories VCR Connecting an aerial only Remote RM-ED007 (1) Coaxial cable (supplied) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Support belt (1) and screws (2) (only for KDL-20G2000) Coaxial cable (1) Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) Connecting an aerial and VCR AC adaptor (1) To insert batteries into the remote For KDL-15G2000 For KDL-20G2000 Notes � Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. � Dispose of batteries in an environmentally frie
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Start-up Guide 3: Bundling the cables 5: Selecting the language and country/region 2 1 AC adaptor Mains lead (supplied) (supplied) 4: Preventing the TV 2 from toppling over (only for KDL-20G2000) 3,4 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240 V AC, 50 Hz). 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 s
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3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press 6: Auto-tuning the TV . After selecting the language and country/region, a Auto Start Up message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears Language Country on the screen. The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels. Select: Confirm: 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . 1 Auto Start Up Language Country 3 1 Press . Select: Confirm: If the count
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� The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set Safety information completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. Mains lead � Observe the followings Carrying to prevent the mains � Before carrying the TV set, lead being damaged. disconnect all the cables from the TV If the mains lead is set. damaged, it may result � When you carry t
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Ventilation Wiring � Never cover the ventilation � When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for holes or insert anything in the your safety. cabinet. It may cause � Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may overheating and result in a fire. damage the TV set. � Unless proper ventilation is Medical institutions provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For Do not place this TV set in a place proper ventilation, observe the following: where medical equipment
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Lightning storms For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV set, mains lead, or aerial lead during lightning storms. Broken pieces � Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. � If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Dangerously high Voltage are present inside the TV set. Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the TV set
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materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material. Precautions � The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. Viewing the TV � If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base � To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set from position is from four to seven times the screen’s v
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Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 – Screen mode (page 14) 3 Coloured buttons � In digital mode (page 15, 17): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. � In 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. � In Text mode (page 14): Reve
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 MENU (page 19) 2 / – Input select/OK � In TV mode (page 18): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. � In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 2 +/-/G/g � Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. � In TV menu: Moves through the options left (G) or right (g). 4 PROG +/-/F/f � In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. � In TV menu: Moves through the options up (F) or down (f)
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Watching TV Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits 1 within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text) is available : Interactive serv
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To access Text To change the wide screen mode Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes Press to change to 16:9 (wide screen mode). cyclically as follows: To return to 4:3, press again. Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No In digital mode Text (exit the Text service) 4:3 To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/-. 16:9 aspect ratio To hold a page, press / . (widescreen pictures) are To reveal hidden information, press / . displayed stretched, in correct pr
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Watching TV 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) To Do this Turn off the EPG Press . Move through the EPG Press F/f/G/g. Watch a current programme Press while the current programme is selected. Sort
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To Do this Set a programme to be displayed 1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to automatically on the screen when it starts display. – Reminder 2 Press . 3 Press F/f to select “Reminder”. 4 Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. Note If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on when the programme is about to start. Set the time and date of a prog
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Watching TV 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 19). Favourite list 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. 1 Press to select “Yes”. 2 Press F/f to select the channel you want t
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AV4/ AV4: Video input signal through the video socket 4, and Viewing pictures from audio input signal through the L (MONO), R audio sockets 4. appears only if the equipment is connected equipment connected to the S video socket 4 instead of the video socket 4, and S video input signal is input through the S video socket 4. Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. Additional operations For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired
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Using MENU Functions 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. Digital Favourites 2,3 1 MENU Select: Enter: Exit: 2 Press F/f to select an option. 3 Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU. Menu Description Launches the Favourite list. Fo
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Picture Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture Adjustment Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, Picture Mode Custom see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Backlight 5 Contrast Max Brightness 50 Colour 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 15 Colour Tone Warm Reset Noise Reduction Auto Exit: MENU Back: Select: Enter: Selects the picture mode. Picture Mode � “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. � “Standard”: For standard picture. Recomme
