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High-Definition Multimedia fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service HDMI Licensing, LLC. station. • The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL- 32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020 unless otherwise state.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information ........................7 Precautions ..........................10 Overview of the remote ......................11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ................12 Watching TV Watching TV..........................13 Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..........16 Using the Favourite list ....................18 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ................19 Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus ......................20...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Connecting an aerial/ accessories Connecting an aerial only Remote RM-ED005 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Coaxial cable Mains lead (Type BF) (1) (supplied) Coaxial cable (1) Mains lead (supplied) Cable holder (1) Connecting an aerial and VCR Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote...
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3: Bundling the cables 5: Selecting the language and country/ region 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over Connect the TV to your mains socket (220- 240V AC, 50Hz). Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.
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Press to select the language Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert displayed on the menu screens, then press 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.
TV Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31 set. Do not move the • It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony TV set with the mains wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and lead plugged in. It may to avoid dust build up around the TV, wall and ceiling.
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• Leave some space around the TV set. Otherwise, air- • Do not touch the mains lead and the TV circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, set with wet hands. Doing so may cause which may cause fire or damage to the TV set. electric shock or damage to the TV set.
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Lightning storms Corrosion For your own safety, do not touch any If you use this TV set near the seashore, salt may corrode part of the TV set, mains lead, or metal parts of the TV set and cause internal damage or fire. aerial lead during lightning storms.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of Precautions the TV set To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions. LCD Screen • Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged. •...
Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches off the TV temporarily and on 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.
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators (page 20) – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input MENU source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm 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 and third digits within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 16.
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To access Digital Text To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. 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, Smart* then press /.
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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 to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles).
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 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.
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Do this Press to select the future programme you want to Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts display. – Reminder Press Press to select “Reminder”. Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. A c symbol appears by that programme’s information.
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. Do this Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list...
Using the Tools menu Viewing pictures from Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment other connected equipment than PC. Options Description Power Saving See page 27. Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. Picture Mode See page 21.
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”. Press MENU to display the menu. Press to select an option.
Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). 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. 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.
Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (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.
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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. If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound”...
Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Screen menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched.
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).
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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.
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 horizontal- to-vertical aspect ratio.
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). 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.
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Manual Programme Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number Preset that is set to skip (see below). Programme System Channel Presets programme channels manually. Press to select “Programme”, then press Press to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.
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). Digital Tuning Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels.
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“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates, free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option to “Off”.
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.
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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 Connect to the HDMI IN 4 socket receiver or DVD if the equipment has a HDMI player E socket.
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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.
Additional Information Specifications Colour/Video System Analogue: PAL, SECAM NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) Display Unit Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML Power Requirements: Aerial 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen Size: KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010: Channel Coverage 46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally) Analogue: VHF: E2–E12...
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Sound Output Optional Accessories 10 W + 10 W • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/ Supplied Accessories KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010) Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/ KDL-32S2020/KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/ KDL-26S2020) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PC Input Signal Reference Chart Horizontal Vertical...
For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds. 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). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.
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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...
Index Numerics Power (") indicator 12 Power (1) switch 12 1 Digit Direct 29 Digital Auto Tuning 31 Power Management 28 14:9 14 Digital Manual Tuning 31 Power Saving 27 4:3 Default 25 Digital Set-up 32 Programme index table 13 4:3 14 Digital Set-up menu 31 Programme Labels 29...