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2-697-124-12(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-46W2000
KDL-40W2000
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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 with t
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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-ED008 (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. Coaxial cable (1) Please consult your local authority. � Ha
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Start-up Guide 3 2: Attaching the stand 1 90° Packaging material 4 Stand 2 1 Take out the stand, screws, and packaging material to begin stand setup. Packaging material 2 Set the packaging material as shown. 3 Place the TV directly to the stand as shown. After placing the TV on the stand, remove the packaging material. 4 Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied screws. Notes � This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place the TV on the stand. � If using an electric screwdrive
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3: Connecting an aerial/ 4: Preventing the TV VCR from toppling over Connecting an aerial only Coaxial cable (supplied) Mains lead (supplied) 2 Connecting an aerial and VCR 3 1 Mains lead (supplied) 5: Bundling the cables Coaxial cable (supplied) Scart lead (not supplied) Coaxial cable (not supplied) VCR GB 6
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Start-up Guide 3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press 6: Selecting the . language and country/ region 2 1 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . 2 3,4 3,4 If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220- a country/region. 240V AC, 50Hz). The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears on the
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4 Press MENU to exit. The TV has now tuned in all the available 7: Auto-tuning the TV channels. Note The TV will now search for and store all available TV When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or channels. when selecting a region in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4 under “6: Selecting the language and country/region”, the time must be set from “Clock Set” in the “Set-up” menu (page 29) after performing step 4. 2 4 1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert
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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, disconnect all the cables from fire or an electric shock. t
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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 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 26) 3 Coloured buttons � In digital mode (page 18, 20): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. � In Analogue Text mode (page 16): 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 format.
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 (page 22) 2 / – Input select/OK � In TV mode (page 21): Selects the input MENU source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. � In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 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 ( ).
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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 18. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive service is available (Digital Text) : Radio service : Scramb
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To access Digital Text Smart* 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 /. Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. stretched to fill the screen. To navigate through Digital Text, follow t
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Watching TV Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing the TV programme. Options Description Close Closes the Tools menu. Power Saving See page 29. Subtitle Setting (in See page 36. digital mode only) Digital Favourites (in See page 20. digital mode only) Picture Mode See page 23. Sound Mode See page 25. Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obtain the time. Sleep Timer See page 28. i Volume Adjusts the volume of the
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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 programme Press
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Watching TV 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 dat
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Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programmes from a list of up to 20 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 22). Favourite list * 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. 1 Press to select “Ye
