Sony KDL-15G2000: instruction
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Manual for Sony KDL-15G2000
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2-889-390-44(1)
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LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
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Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Инструкция по эксплуатации
RU
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по безопасности” этого руководства.
Сохраняйте данное руководство для справок в будущем.
Instrukcja obsługi
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się z treścią rozdziału „Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa”
niniejszej instrukcji.
Zachować instrukcję do wykorzystania w przyszłości.
KDL-20G2000
KDL-15G2000
For useful information about Sony products
Для получения полезной информации о продукции Сони
Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Trademark information
Introduction
• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the
Before operating the TV, please read this manual
following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Notice for Digital TV function
• The illustrations used in this manual are of the
• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only
KDL-15/20G2000 unless otherwise state.
work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital
terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with
your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where
you live.
• Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications,
compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial
broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.
• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some
countries.
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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide 4
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) .............................................15
Using the Favourite list ..................................................................................................17
Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................18
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................19
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Picture Adjustment menu ........................................................................................................20
Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................21
Features menu ........................................................................................................................22
Set-up menu............................................................................................................................24
Digital Set Up menu .......................................................................................................27
Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................29
Additional Information
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................33
Index .......................................................................................................................................35
: for digital channels only
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the
2: Connecting an aerial/
accessories
VCR
Connecting an aerial only
Remote RM-ED007 (1)
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Support belt (1) and screws (2) (only for
KDL-20G2000)
Coaxial cable (1)
Mains lead (Type C-6) (1)
Connecting an aerial and VCR
AC adaptor (1)
To insert batteries into the remote
For KDL-20G2000
For KDL-15G2000
Notes
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery.
Please consult your local authority.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old
Scart lead (not
and new batteries.
supplied)
• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or
spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, or
Coaxial cable
in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room.
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
VCR
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Start-up Guide
3: Bundling the cables
5:
Selecting the language
and country/region
2
1
AC adaptor
Mains lead
(supplied)
(supplied)
4: Preventing the TV
from toppling over
2
(only for KDL-20G2000)
3,4
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).
2 Press 1 on the TV (top side).
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the
Language menu appears on the screen.
When the TV is in standby mode (the
1 (standby)
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on
the remote to switch on the TV.
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3 Press F/f to select the language
displayed on the menu screens, then press
6: Auto-tuning the TV
.
After selecting the language and country/region, a
Auto Start Up
message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears
Language
Country
on the screen.
The TV will now search for and store all available TV
channels.
Select:
Confirm:
4 Press F/f to select the country/region in
which you will operate the TV, then press
.
Auto Start Up
1
Language
Country
3
1 Press .
Select:
Confirm:
If the country/region in which you want to use the
TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of
a country/region.
The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning
appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto-tuning
Back:
Start:
Cancel:
MENU
the TV”.
The TV starts searching for all available digital
channels, followed by all available analogue
channels. This may take some time, please be
patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or
remote.
If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial
connections
No digital or analogue channels were found.
Check all the aerial connections and press to
start auto-tuning again.
2 When the Programme Sorting menu
appears on the screen, follow the steps of
“Programme Sorting” (page 24).
If you do not wish to change the order in which the
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step
3.
3 Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available
channels.
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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
Carrying
to prevent the mains
• Before carrying the TV set,
lead being damaged.
disconnect all the cables from the TV
If the mains lead is
set.
damaged, it may result
• When you carry the TV set by hand,
in a fire or an electric
hold the TV set as illustrated on the
shock.
right. When lifting the TV set or
– Unplug the mains lead when
moving the panel of the TV set, hold it
moving the TV set.
firmly from the bottom. If you do not
– When you disconnect the mains
do so, the TV set may fall and be
lead, disconnect it from the
damaged or cause serious injury.
mains socket first.
• When transporting it, do not
– Be sure to grasp the plug when
subject the TV set to jolts or
disconnecting the mains lead.
excessive vibration. The TV set
Do not pull on the mains lead
may fall and be damaged or cause
itself.
serious injury.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the
• If the TV set has been dropped or
mains lead excessively. The core
damaged, have it checked
conductors may be exposed or
immediately by qualified service
broken.
personnel.
– Do not modify the mains lead.
• When you carry the TV set in for repair or when you move
– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
it, pack it using the original carton and packing material.
– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
• If you damage the mains lead, stop using it and ask your
Placement
dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.
• The mains plug of the AC adaptor should be inserted near
• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other
an accessible mains socket to disconnect the plug
equipment.
immediately in case an abnormal situation occurs.
• Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands.
• Place the TV set on a stable, level
Mains socket
surface. Do not hang anything on the
TV set. If you do, the TV set may fall
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert
from the stand, causing damage or
the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor
serious injury.
fit may cause arcing and result in a fire.
• Do not install the TV set in places
Contact your electrician to have the mains
subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct
socket changed.
sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set
Cleaning the mains plug
is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may
Unplug the mains plug and clean it
overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the
regularly. If the plug is covered with dust
TV set to malfunction.
and it picks up moisture, its insulation
• Do not install the TV set in a place exposed to direct air
may deteriorate and result in a fire.
conditioning. If the TV set is installed in such a location,
moisture may condense inside and may cause a
Overloading
malfunction.
This TV set is designed to operate
• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,
on a 220–240 V AC supply only.
humid or excessively dusty places.
Take care not to connect too many
• Do not install the TV set where
appliances to the same mains
insects may enter.
socket as this could result in fire or
• Do not install the TV set where it
electric shock.
may be exposed to mechanical vibration.
• Do not install the TV set in a location where it may
When not in use
protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might
• If you will not be using the TV
bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury.
set for several days, the TV set
• Do not allow children to climb on
should be disconnected from
the TV set.
the mains for environmental
• If you use the TV set near the
and safety reasons.
seashore, salt may corrode metal
parts of the TV set and cause
internal damage or fire.
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Ventilation
Wiring
• Never cover the ventilation
• When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for
holes or insert anything in the
your safety.
cabinet. It may cause
• Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may
overheating and result in a fire.
damage the TV set.
• Unless proper ventilation is
Medical institutions
provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For
Do not place this TV set in a place
proper ventilation, observe the following:
where medical equipment is in
– Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways.
use. It may cause a malfunction of
– Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down.
medical instruments.
– Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet.
– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed.
Outdoor use
– Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or
• Do not install this TV set
items such as newspapers, etc.
outdoors. If the TV set is
• Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.
exposed to rain, it may result in a
Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause
fire or an electrical shock.
overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set.
• If this TV set is exposed to direct
30 cm
sunlight, the TV set may heat up
and it may damage the TV set.
Vehicle, Ships and other
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
vessels
• Do not install this TV set in a
vehicle. The motion of the
vehicle may cause the TV set
to fall down and cause injury.
• Do not install this TV set on a
Leave at least this space around the set.
ship or other vessel. If the TV
set is exposed to seawater, it
AC adaptor
may cause a fire or damage
the TV set.
Water and moisture
10 cm
• Do not use this TV set near water
10 cm
– for example, near a bathtub or
shower room. Also do not expose
to rain, moisture or smoke. This
10 cm
may result in a fire or an electric
10 cm
shock.
10 cm
• Do not touch the mains lead and the
TV set with wet hands. Doing so
may cause an electric shock or
• Never install the TV set as follows:
damage to the TV set.
Air circulation is
blocked.
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, such as
vases, shall be placed on the TV set.
Wall
• To prevent fire, keep flammable
objects or naked lights (e.g. candles)
away from the TV set.
• If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in
the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in an
electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked
immediately by qualified service personnel.
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Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not touch any
part of the TV set, mains lead, or
aerial lead during lightning storms.
Broken pieces
• Do not throw anything at the TV set.
The screen glass may break by the
impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do
not touch it until you have unplugged
the mains lead. Otherwise electric
shock may result.
Servicing
Dangerously high Voltage are
present inside the TV set.
Do not open the cabinet. Entrust
the TV set to qualified service
personnel only.
Small accessories removal and fittable
Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.
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materials may result in damage to the screen surface and
cabinet material.
Precautions
• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To
ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the
dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.
Viewing the TV
• If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base
• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing
of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set from
position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical
becoming separated from the stand. Be careful not to get
length away from the TV set.
your fingers caught between the TV set and the stand.
• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot
Optional Equipments
lighting directed down from the ceiling.
• Do not install optional components too close to the TV set.
• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor
Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or
beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.
Volume adjustment
• Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV
• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours.
set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment
Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing
emitting electromagnetic radiation.
the windows or using headphones is suggested.
• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
Disposal of the TV set
LCD Screen
Disposal of Old Electrical &
• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
Electronic Equipment
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue,
(Applicable in the European
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This
Union and other European
is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a
countries with separate
malfunction.
collection systems)
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on
This symbol on the product or on
top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD
its packaging indicates that this
screen may be damaged.
product shall not be treated as
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in
household waste. Instead it shall
the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not
be handed over to the applicable
indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the
collection point for the recycling
temperature rises.
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
potential negative consequences for the environment and
• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in
human health, which could otherwise be caused by
use. This is not a malfunction.
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling
• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this TV set also
detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
regulations for disposal.
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of
product.
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set
from mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
• Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or
throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged.
• Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set
continuously for a long period as the display panel
becomes hot.
• We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little
as possible.
• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent
solution.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl
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Overview of the remote
1 "/1 – TV standby
Switches the TV on and off from standby mode.
2 – Screen mode (page 14)
3 Coloured buttons
• In digital mode (page 15, 17): Selects the options at the bottom of the
Favourite and EPG digital menus.
• In Text mode (page 14): 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.
• In Text mode (page 14): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).
5 F/f/G/g/ (page19)
6
Picture Freeze (page 14)
PIP in PC Mode (page 14) (only for KDL-15G2000)
• In TV mode: Freezes the TV picture.
• In PC mode: Displays a small picture (PIP). (only for KDL-15G2000)
7 MENU (page 19)
8 DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 13)
9 Number buttons
• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the
second digit within two seconds.
• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
0 – Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
qa PROG +/- (page 13)
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
• In Text mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) page.
qs 2 +/- – Volume
qd % – Mute (page 13)
qf
/ – Text (page 14)
qg ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 13)
qh / RETURN
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qj – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 15)
qk – Picture mode (page 20)
ql 9 – Sound effect (page 21)
w; – Input select / Text hold
• In TV mode (page 18): Selects the input source from equipment connected to
the TV sockets.
• In Text mode (page 14): Holds the current page.
Tip
The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1 MENU (page 19)
2 / – Input select/OK
• In TV mode (page 18): Selects the input
source from equipment connected to the TV
sockets.
• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and
confirm the setting.
3 2 +/-/G/g
• Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options left
(
G) or right (g).
4 PROG +/-/F/f
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous
(-) channel.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options up
(
F) or down (f).
5 1 – Power
Switches the TV on or off.
Note
To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug
from the mains.
6 – Picture Off/Timer indicator
• Lights up in green when the picture is
switched off (page 22).
• Lights up in orange when the timer is set
(page 23).
• Lights up in red when digital REC starts in
standby mode.
7 1 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
8 " – Power indicator
Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.
9 Remote control sensor
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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
1
within two seconds.
To select a digital channel using the Digital
Watching TV
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the banner.
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
2
2
: Current programme is being recorded
3
Additional operations
To Do this
Turn off the TV
Press "/1.
temporarily
(Standby mode)
Turn on the TV
Press %. Press 2 +/- to set the
3
from Standby mode
volume level.
without sound
Turn off the TV Press 1 on the TV (top side).
Note
To disconnect the TV
completely, pull the plug from
the mains.
Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/
- (decrease).
1 Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch on
the TV.
Mute the sound Press %. Press again to restore.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby)
Access the
Press . To select an analogue
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on
Programme index
channel, press
F/f, then press
the remote to switch on the TV.
table (in analogue
.
2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or
mode only)
To access the Input signal index
table, see page 18.
ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on the
mode.
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To access Text
To change the wide screen mode
Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes
Press to change to 16:9 (wide screen mode).
cyclically as follows:
To return to 4:3, press again.
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No
In digital mode
Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG
4:3
+/-.
16:9 aspect ratio
To hold a page, press / .
(widescreen pictures) are
To reveal hidden information, press / .
displayed stretched, in
correct proportion, and the
Tips
lateral side may not be
• Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text
shown.
errors may occur.
• Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For
Mm
information on the use of the service, select the index page
(usually page 100).
16:9
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text
16:9 aspect ratio
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access
(widescreen pictures) are in
pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding
correct proportion.
coloured button to access the page.
Picture Freeze
Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a
telephone number or recipe).
In analogue mode and AV inputs
1 Press on the remote control.
4:3
16:9 aspect ratio
2 Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the
(widescreen pictures) are
window.
displayed stretched in the
vertical direction.
3 Press to remove the window.
4 Press again to return to normal TV
mode.
Mm
Tip
Not available for AV2, AV4 (for KDL-15G2000),
16:9
and
AV3 (for KDL-20G2000).
16:9 aspect ratio
(widescreen pictures) are in
PIP in PC Mode (Picture in Picture) (only for
correct proportion.
KDL-15G2000)
In PC mode, displays a small picture of the last
channel selected.
1 Press on the remote control.
2 Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the
window.
3 Press to cancel.
Tip
The sound is output from the small picture.
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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG)
1 In digital mode, press to display the
Digital Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG).
Watching TV
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)
To Do th i s
Turn off the EPG Press .
Move through the EPG Press
F/f/G/g.
Watch a current programme Press while the current programme is selected.
Sort the programme information by
1 Press the blue button.
category – Category list
2 Press
F/f/G/g to select a category. The category name is
displayed on the side.
The categories available include:
“All Categories”: Contains all available channels.
“News”: Contains all news channels.
3 Press .
The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the
current programmes from the category selected.
Set a programme to be recorded – Timer
1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to
REC
record.
2 Press .
3 Press
F/f to select “Timer REC”.
4 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.
A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV (front) lights up.
Notes
• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible
VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to
remind you to set your VCR timer.
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not
switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.
• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for pin
code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock” on
page 28.
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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 programme you
1 Press .
want to record – Manual timer REC
2 Press
F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press .
3 Press F/f to select the date, then press g.
4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
5 Press
F/f to select the programme, then press to set the
TV and your VCR timers.
A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV (front) lights up.
Notes
• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible
VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to
remind you to set your VCR timer.
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not
switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.
• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for pin
code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock” on
page 28.
Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list
1 Press .
2 Press F/f to select “Timer list”.
3 Press
F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.
4 Press g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
Tip
You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”.
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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 19).
Watching TV
Favourite list
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 “Yes”.
2 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add.
If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to
directly select a channel.
3 Press .
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a
symbol.
Turn off the Favourite list Press RETURN.
Watch a channel Press while selecting a channel.
Add or remove channels in the Favourite
1 Press the blue button.
list
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a
symbol.
2 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove.
If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to
directly select a channel.
3 Press .
4 Press the blue button to return to the Favourite list.
Remove all channels from the Favourite list
1 Press the blue button.
2 Press the yellow button.
A display appears to confirm that you want to delete all channels from the
Favourite list.
3 Press G to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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AV 4 / AV 4 :
Video input signal through the video socket 4, and
Viewing pictures from
audio input signal through the L (MONO), R audio
sockets 4. appears only if the equipment is
connected equipment
connected to the S video socket 4 instead of the
video socket 4, and S video input signal is input
through the S video socket 4.
Switch on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
Additional operations
For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
To Do this
Start playback on the connected equipment.
Return to the normal
Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.
The picture from the connected equipment appears on
TV operation
the screen.
Access the Input
Press to access the Input signal
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 4)
signal index table
index table. (Then, only in
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number
analogue mode, press
g.) To
buttons, to select the video channel.
select an input source, press
F/f,
For other connected equipment
then press .
Press / repeatedly until the correct input
symbol (see below) appears on the screen.
For KDL-15G2000
AV 1 / AV 1 :
Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart
socket / 1. appears only if an RGB source
has been connected.
AV 2 :
Component input signal through the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
sockets / 2, and audio input signal through the
L, R sockets / 2. As for supported signal
format, please refer to “Specifications” (page 31).
AV3/ AV3:
Video input signal through the video socket 3, and
audio input signal through the L (MONO), R audio
sockets 3. appears only if the equipment is
connected to the S video socket 3 instead of the
video socket 3, and S video input signal is input
through the S video socket 3.
4:
RGB input signal through the PC connectors 4, and
audio input signal through the socket 4.
For KDL-20G2000
AV 1 / AV 1 , AV 2 / AV 2 :
Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart
socket / 1 or 2. appears only if an RGB
source has been connected.
AV 3 :
Component input signal through the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
sockets / 3, and audio input signal through the
L, R sockets / 3. As for supported signal
format, please refer to “Specifications” (page 31).
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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”.
1 Press MENU to display the menu.
Digital Favourites
2,3
Using MENU Functions
1
Select:
Enter:
Exit:
MENU
2 Press F/f to select an option.
3 Press to confirm a selected option.
To exit the menu, press MENU.
Menu Description
Digital Favourites
Launches the Favourite list. For details about settings, see page 17.
(in digital mode only)
Analogue
Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.
(in digital mode only)
Digital
Returns to the last viewed digital channel.
(in digital mode only)
Digital EPG
Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
For details about settings, see page 15.
(in digital mode only)
External Inputs
Selects equipment connected to your TV.
• To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then
press .
• To assign a label to an external input, see page 24.
Settings
Opens the Settings menu screen where most of advanced settings and
adjustments are performed. Select a menu icon, select an option and make the
desired change or adjustment using F/f/G/g.
For details about settings, see page 20 to 28.
Note
The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options
are grayed out or not displayed.
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Picture Adjustment menu
You can select the options listed below on the
Picture Adjustment
Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”,
Picture Mode
Custom
see “Navigating through menus” (page 19).
Backlight
5
Contrast
Max
Brightness
50
Colour
50
Hue
0
Sharpness
15
Colour Tone
Warm
Reset
Noise Reduction
Auto
Back:
Select:
Enter:
Exit:
MENU
Picture Mode
Selects the picture mode.
• “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
• “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
• “Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Backlight
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Contrast
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightness
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Colour
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Hue
Increases or decreases the green tones.
Tip
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
Sharpness
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Colour Tone
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
• “Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
• “Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
• “Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint.
Tip
“Warm” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”.
Reset
Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
• “Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.
• “Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature.
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