Sony BRAVIA KDL-26S2000 – page 2

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. When you set “Picture Mode” to

“Custom”, you can set/change these settings.

“Reset”: Resets all the advanced video settings to the factory settings.

“Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

“Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically adjusts “Contrast” to the most suitable settings

judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark

images, increasing vibrancy in the picture.

“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.

“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.

“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.

“MPEG Noise Reduction”: Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video

(in digital mode only).

Using MENU Functions

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Sound menu

You can select the options listed below on the Sound

menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the

input currently being watched.

“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.

“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.

Sound Mode

Selects the sound mode.

“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.

“Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.

“Custom”: Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.

Reset

Resets the sound settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound”, “i Speaker Link”

and “i Volume” to the factory settings.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Auto Volume

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend

to be louder than programmes).

Surround

Selects the surround mode.

“TruSurround XT”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).

“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE

Gives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers using the

“BBE High Definition Sound System”.

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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.

Tip

If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.

i Speaker Link

Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers when headphones are connected.

(headphone speaker

link)

i Volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones.

(headphone volume)

Tip

Using MENU Functions

“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Surround” and “BBE” cannot be used for headphones and audio output sockets.

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Screen menu

You can select the options listed below on the Screen

menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

Selects whether to apply settings made in the Screen menu to all inputs, or only to

the input currently being watched.

“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.

“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.

Screen Format

For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen mode manually to suit

the broadcast” (page 14).

Auto Format

Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. To keep

your setting, select “Off”.

Tips

• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the

format of the screen by pressing repeatedly.

• “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.

4:3 Default

Selects the default screen mode for use with 4:3 broadcasts.

“Smart”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect.

“4:3”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportions.

“Off”: Keeps the current “Screen Format” setting when the channel or input is

changed.

Tip

This option is available only if “Auto Format” is set to “On”.

Display Area

Adjusts the screen area displaying the picture.

“Normal”: Displays the picture in the original size.

“–1”/“–2”: Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

Horizontal Shift

Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture for each screen format.

Vertical Shift

Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when the screen format is set to Zoom or

14:9.

Vertical Size

Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when the screen format is set to Smart, Zoom

or 14:9.

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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 19).

Using MENU Functions

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). However, this

option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house,

or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

AV Preset

Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name

will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip

an input source that is not connected to any equipment.

1 Press

F/f to select the desired input source, then press .

2 Press

F/f to select the desired option below, then press .

Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected

equipment.

“Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels”

(page 28).

“Skip”: Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when you press

to select the input source.

Auto S Video

Selects the input signal from S video sockets 5 when / 5 sockets are both

connected.

Timer Settings

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer

Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby

mode.

When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights

up in orange.

Tips

• If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.

• “TV will soon turn off by sleep timer.” appears on the screen one minute before the TV

switches to standby mode.

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Digital Set-up

Displays the “Digital Set-up” menu.

Subtitle Setting

*

Displays digital subtitles on the screen.

When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed

with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).

Subtitle Language

*

Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Audio Language

*

Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast

several audio languages for a programme.

Audio Type

*

Increases the sound level when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected.

Parental Lock

*

Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age

restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.

1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the

instruction of “PIN Code” below.

2 Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted

watching), then press .

3 Press RETURN.

PIN Code

*

Sets a PIN code for the first time, or allows you to change your PIN code.

1 Enter a PIN as follows:

If you have previously set a PIN

Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN.

If you have not set a PIN

Press the number buttons to enter the factory setting PIN of 9999.

2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

A message appears to inform you that the new PIN has been accepted.

3 Press RETURN.

Tip

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Technical Set-up

Displays the Technical Set-up menu.

“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as

they become available.

“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”.

“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.

“Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the

same as the default time zone setting for your country.

CA Module Set-up

Allows you to access a Pay Per View service once you obtain a Conditional Access

Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 33 for the location of the (PCMCIA)

socket.

* Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.

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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.

To use the CAM, remove the

rubber cover from the CAM slot.

Switch off the TV when inserting

your CAM into the CAM slot.

When you do not use the CAM, we

recommend that you replace the

cover on the CAM slot.

Note

CAM is not supported in all

countries. Please check with your

authorized dealer.

Using Optional Equipment

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

Connect to the S video socket

camcorder B

5 or the video socket 5,

and the audio sockets 5. To

avoid picture noise, do not connect

the camcorder to the video socket

5 and the S video socket

5 at the same time. If you

connect mono equipment, connect

to the L socket 5.

Headphones C Connect to the i socket to listen to

sound from the TV on headphones.

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

camcorder

Headphones

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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

PC

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. The digital video and audio

signals are input from the

DVD player

equipment. If the equipment has a

DVI socket, connect the DVI

socket to the HDMI IN 4 socket

through a DVI - HDMI adaptor

Digital satellite receiver

interface (not supplied), and

connect the equipment’s audio out

sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 4

sockets.

Note

The HDMI sockets only support the

following video inputs: 480i, 480p,

576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. To

connect a PC, please use the PC input

socket.

DVD player with

Connect to the component sockets

component output

and the audio sockets / 3.

DVD player

F

with component output

Video game

Connect to the scart socket /

equipment, DVD

1. When you connect the

player or decoder

decoder, the scrambled signal from

G

the TV tuner is output to the

decoder, then the unscrambled

signal is output from the decoder.

DVD recorder or

Connect to the scart socket /

VCR that supports

2. SmartLink is a direct link

SmartLink H

between the TV and a VCR/DVD

recorder.

Hi-Fi audio

Connect to the audio output

equipment I

sockets to listen to the sound

from the TV on Hi-Fi audio

equipment.

DVD recorder

Hi-Fi

VCR

Decoder

Video game equipment

DVD player

Decoder

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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 26.

Picture Mode See page 20.

Sound Mode See page 22.

Auto Adjustment See page 27.

Horizontal Shift See page 27.

Vertical Shift See page 27.

Auto Clock Set (in

Allows you to switch to digital

analogue mode only)

mode and obtain the time.

i Volume See page 23.

Using Optional Equipment

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Additional Information

Colour/Video System

Specifications

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

Screen Size:

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010:

Channel Coverage

46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally)

Analogue: VHF: E2–E12

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010:

UHF: E21–E69

40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally)

CATV: S1–S20

KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020:

HYPER: S21–S41

32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured diagonally)

D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69

KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020:

L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69

26 inches (Approx. 66.1 cm measured diagonally)

I: UHF B21–B69

Display Resolution:

Digital: VHF/UHF

1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)

Power Consumption:

Terminals

KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010: 249 W

/1

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010: 180 W

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020: 125 W

audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video

KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020: 100 W

output.

Standby Power Consumption:

/2 (SmartLink)

0.3 W

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

Dimensions (w × h × d):

audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video

KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010:

output, and SmartLink interface.

Approx. 1,120 × 805 × 334 mm (with stand)

3

Approx. 1,120 × 755 × 116 mm (without stand)

Supported formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync

Approx. 988 × 716 × 334 mm (with stand)

P

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Approx. 988 × 664 × 103 mm (without stand)

P

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020:

3

Approx. 792 × 593 × 219 mm (with stand)

Audio input (phono jacks)

Approx. 792 × 546 × 99 mm (without stand)

500 mVrms

KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020:

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

Approx. 658 × 516 × 219 mm (with stand)

HDMI IN 4

Approx. 658 × 470 × 94 mm (without stand)

Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

Mass:

Audio: Two channel linear PCM

KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010:

32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits,

Approx. 34 kg (with stand)

or analogue audio input (phono jacks)

Approx. 28 kg (without stand)

5 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010:

5 Video input (phono jack)

Approx. 27 kg (with stand)

5 Audio input (phono jacks)

Approx. 21 kg (without stand)

Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020:

PC PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 37)

Approx. 17 kg (with stand)

G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

Approx. 15 kg (without stand)

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020:

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

Approx. 13 kg (with stand)

HD: 1-5 Vp-p

Approx. 11 kg (without stand)

VD: 1-5 Vp-p

PC audio input (minijack)

Panel System

i Headphones jack

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

TV System

Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:

B/G/H, D/K, L, I

Digital: DVB-T

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Sound Output

Optional Accessories

10 W + 10 W

• Wall-Mount Bracket

SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/KDL-

Supplied Accessories

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

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

frequency

Standard

frequency (Hz)

(kHz)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

640 480 37.5 75 VESA

720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

800 600 46.9 75 VESA

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

1024 768 56.5 70 VESA

1024 768 60 75 VESA

WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA

1280 768 47.8 60 VESA

1360 768 47.7 60 VESA

• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

Additional Information

• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.

• This TV’s PC input supports the boldfaced signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.

• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug

and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.

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