Introduction • Any functions related to Digital TV (with logo) will Thank you for choosing this Sony product. only work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital Before operating the TV, please read this manual terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information ........................8 Precautions ..........................11 Overview of the remote ......................12 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ................13 Watching TV Watching TV..........................14 Using the Favorite List ....................17 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ................18 Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus ......................19 Picture menu ...........................20 Sound menu..........................22...
Start-up Guide To insert batteries into the remote 1: Checking the Push and slide to open. accessories Remote RM-ED005 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) AC power cord (1) Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.
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Connecting an antenna and VCR 2: Connecting an We recommend that you use a splitter to connect the antenna to the TV and to the VCR etc. This should ensure that signal loss is reduced as much as possible. antenna/VCR AC power cord (supplied) Connecting an antenna only...
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3: Preventing the TV 5: Auto-tuning the TV from toppling over 3,4,5,8 3,4,5,8 Connect the TV to your AC power outlet 4: Bundling the cables (220-240 V AC, 50 Hz). Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Time Setup menu appears on the screen.
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Press to select the state/region Press MENU to exit. in which you will operate the TV, then press The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. Press to select the desired setting in “Display this menu next time ?” dialog, then press to exit.
• If you damage the AC power cord, stop • If the TV set has been dropped or using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified exchange it.
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SU-WL31 (for KDL-32V2000) – Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. • It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony – Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and items such as newspapers, etc.
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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. •...
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of Precautions the TV set Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the TV set from AC power outlet before cleaning. Viewing the TV To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.
Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches off the TV temporarily and on from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound Enables you to select for dual sound (page 23) and select the audio type (Dolby Digital or MPEG Audio) in Digital mode. 3 Colored buttons (page 14) –...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators (page 19) – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 18): Selects the input MENU source from equipment connected to the TV jacks. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.
Watching TV Watching TV Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second, third or fourth digits quickly. In digital mode, an information banner appears briefly.
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To freeze the picture – Picture freeze Tips • Alternatively, you can set “Auto Wide” to “On”. The TV You can freeze the current picture to make a note of a will automatically select the best mode to suit the telephone number or recipe.
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To use the Tools menu i-Plate display Press TOOLS to display the following options when This feature gives you information on the current viewing a TV program. channel and also the current and next programs. Press to display the i-Plate. Options Description This shows the date, time, whether the channel has...
Using the Favorite List The Favorite feature allows you to select programs from a list you specify. To display the Favorite List, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Favorite List * This function may not be available in some areas. Do this Create your Favorite List Follow the steps of “Favorite Preset”...
Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then press repeatedly until the correct input symbol (see below) appears on the screen. For details of connecting the other equipment, see page 34. On screen Labels of input jacks display Video 1 or , and...
Using MENU Functions Navigating through Icon Description External Inputs menus Selects equipment connected to your TV. • To watch the desired external input, “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient select the input source, then press features of this TV. You can easily select channels or •...
Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. Press to select “Settings” on MENU, then press Press to select a menu icon, then press Press to select an option. Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Picture menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched.
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Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. This function is not available for a PC input source. 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.
Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 20). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched.
Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. The selection varies, depending on the Broadcasting. Broadcasting Selection NICAM stereo NICAM (stereo sound) Mono (regular sound) NICAM bilingual NICAM Main (main sound) NICAM Sub (sub sound) Mono (regular sound) NICAM monaural NICAM Main (main sound)
Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture Target Inputs menu” (page 20). Wide Mode Zoom Auto WIde 4:3 Default Display Area Normal Horizontal Shift Vertical Shift Vertical Size Select: Set:...
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Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom”. This option is not available in digital mode.
Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 20). Auto Startup Starts the “first time operation menu” to tune in available digital and analog channels. Usually, you do not need to do this operation because channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6).
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On Timer Sets the timer to switch on the TV from standby mode. “Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer. “Time”: Sets the time to switch on the TV. “Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again.
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All Reset Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the Auto Startup screen. Note All settings, including Digital Favorite list, auto tuned channels, etc. will be reset.
PC Settings menu You can select the options listed below on the PC Settings menu when the TV is connected to a PC. Press repeatedly until appears on the screen. Press MENU to display the PC settings menu. Wide Mode Selects the screen format (see page 15).
Analog Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Analog Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 20). 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analog channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.
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Manual Program Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”, press PROG +/- to select the program number with the channel. You cannot select a program number that is Preset set to skip (see below). Program/TV System/VHF or UHF Presets program channels manually. Select “Program”, then press Press to select the program number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press...
Digital Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Digital Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 20). Note Some functions may not be available in some areas. Digital Settings Displays the “Digital Settings” menu. Audio Setup This option enables you to enjoy audio in various environments.
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Favorite Preset Presets Favorite List 1 and Favorite List 2. Press to select “Favorite List 1” or “Favorite List 2”, then press Press to select the desired allocation number, then press Press to select the channel you want to allocate, then press To overwrite a new channel selection (over one that has been pre-allocated), follow step 3 to select the newly desired channel, then press To delete a pre-allocated channel, follow step 2 (to select the desired channel), then...
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 S VHS/Hi8/DVC Connect to the S video jack S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder A or the composite video jack...
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Connecting to the TV (rear) Digital receiver/ DVD player Home theater system with digital input Hi-Fi audio equipment DVD recorder DVD player with component output DVD player Video game equipment DVD player Continued...
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To connect Do this To connect Do this Video game Connect to the S video jack PC C Connect to the PC IN (RGB) equipment, DVD or the video jack 1 or 3, and jack and the audio jack . It is player or VCR the audio jacks 1 or 3.
CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: VHF: A2 to A13 / UHF: A14 to A79 / KDL-46V2000: 46 inches CATV: A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84 KDL-40V2000: 40 inches Digital:...
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Optional Accessories Design and specifications are subject to change • Wall-Mount Bracket without notice. SU-WL53 (for KDL-46V2000/KDL-40V2000/ KDL-32V2000) SU-WL51 (for KDL-46V2000/KDL-40V2000) SU-WL31 (for KDL-32V2000) PC Input Signal Reference Chart Horizontal Vertical Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) frequency Standard frequency (Hz) (kHz) 31.5...
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service center of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.
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Sound Problem Cause/Remedy • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute). No sound, but good picture • Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Setup” menu (page 27). Noisy sound • See “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 39. Channels Problem Cause/Remedy The desired channel cannot be...