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2-698-671-13(1)
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.
KDL-52X2000
KDL-46X2000
KDL-40X2000
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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 (with logo) will equipment for your safety and convenience. only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with
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Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................9 Precautions .............................................................................................................................12 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................13 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators................
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Start-up Guide To insert batteries into the remote 1: Checking the Push and slide to open. accessories Remote RM-ED006 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Mains lead (Type BF) (1) Notes � Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. � Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries. � Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. � For models with ferrite cores, do not remove these cores.
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Start-up Guide 2: Attaching the stand 3: Connecting an aerial/ (only for KDL-40X2000) VCR Connecting an aerial only Coaxial cable (supplied) 1 Mains lead (supplied) Connecting an aerial and VCR 2 Mains lead (supplied) Coaxial cable (supplied) 2 Scart lead (not supplied) Coaxial cable 1 Place the TV onto the stand by aligning the (not supplied) screw hole alignment lines over the stand as shown. 2 Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied screws. Notes VCR � This TV is very heavy, so two or m
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4: Preventing the TV 6: Selecting the from toppling over language and country/ region 2 1 2 3 2 1 5: Bundling the cables 3,4 3,4 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240 V AC, 50 Hz). 2 Press 1 on the TV (right side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. GB 6
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Start-up Guide When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press TV "/1 7: Auto-tuning the TV on the remote to switch on the TV. 3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language The TV will search for and store all available TV displayed on the menu screens, then press channels. . 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press 2 . 2 4 1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR conne
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3 When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 35). If you do not change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4. 4 Press MENU to exit. The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. Note When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 (page 7) under “6: Selecting the language and country/region”, the time must b
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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 to prevent the mains lead being Carrying damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a � Before carrying the TV set, KDL-46X2000/40X2000 fire or an electric shock. disconnect a
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Ventilation Optional accessories � Never cover the ventilation Observe the following when installing the TV set using a holes or insert anything in the stand or wall-mount bracket. If you do not do so, the TV set cabinet. It may cause may fall and cause serious injury. overheating and result in a fire. � It is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories � Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may for safety reasons: gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, obse
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Water and moisture � Do not use this TV set near water – for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain, moisture or smoke. This may result in a fire or an electric shock. � 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, s
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Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV set Precautions Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from mains socket before cleaning. Viewing the TV To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions. � To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing � Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical throw anything at it. The screen may be
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Overview of the remote 1 TV "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 Number buttons � In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second and third digit quickly. � In Analogue Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page. 3 – Previous channel Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds). 4 – Screen mode (page 17) 5 – Picture freeze (page 17) Freezes the TV picture. 6 / – Info / Text reveal � In di
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wa "/1 Switches on or off the optional equipment selected from the function buttons. ws Function buttons Enables you to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see “Programming the remote” on page 44. wd DVD/VCR operating buttons � . : Replays the current programme from the previous chapter mark (if any). � > : Advances forward to the next chapter mark (if any). � : Replays the current programme for a set period of time. � : Advances forward a set period of time. � m : Plays a progra
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 1 – Power Switches the TV on or off. 2 PROG +/-/ / PROG � In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. � In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ). 3 2 +/-/ / � In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. � In TV menu: Moves through the options right MENU ( ) or left ( ). 4 / – Input select/OK � In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. � In TV menu: Selects t
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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 quickly. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 19. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The 1 following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive service is available (Digital Text) : Radio service : Scrambled/Subscription servic
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Watching TV To access Digital Text To change the screen format manually to Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. suit the broadcast Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, Press repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, compared to Analogue Text. Zoom, or 14:9. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. Smart* When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text,
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To use the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme. Options Description Close Closes the Tools menu. PAP (or Single Picture) See page 18. Picture Mode See page 24. Sound Mode See page 27. Subtitle Setting (in See page 38. digital mode only) Digital Favourites (in See page 21. digital mode only) Power Saving See page 31. Sleep Timer See page 31. i Volume* See page 32. Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obta
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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) * 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. Watch a current prog
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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 progr
