Sony KDL-15G2000 – page 2

Sound Adjustment menu

You can select the options listed below on the

Sound Adjustment

Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Sound Effect

Standard

see “Navigating through menus” (page 19).

Treble

50

Bass

50

Balance

0

Reset

Dual Sound

Mono

Auto Volume

On

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Using MENU Functions

Sound Effect

Selects the sound mode.

• “Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition

Sound System.”

• “Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical

realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.”

• “BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi-Fi

sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth, and height of

sound image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA Sound is

compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and

electronic games.

• “Off”: Flat response.

Tip

You can change sound effect by pressing 9 repeatedly.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Reset

Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings.

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”.

Auto Volume

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

to be louder than programmes).

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Features menu

You can select the options listed below on the

Features

Features menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Power Saving

Standard

see “Navigating through menus” (page 19).

AV2 Output

TV

RGB Center

0

PC Adjustment

Timer

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Power Saving

Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.

• “Standard”: Default settings.

• “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.

• “Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture

off.

AV2 Output

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the

TV. If you connect a VCR to the / 2 socket, you can then record from the

(only for KDL-20G2000)

equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

• “TV”: Outputs a broadcast.

• “Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen.

RGB Center

Adjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the

screen.

Tip

This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to scart connector

/1, or to scart connector / 2 (only for KDL-20G2000) on the rear of the

TV.

PC Adjustment

Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.

(only for KDL-15G2000)

Tip

This option is only available if you are in PC Mode.

• “Phase”: Adjust the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.

• “Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.

• “H Center”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.

• “Power saving”: Turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received.

• “Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.

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Timer

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”.

• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one minute

before the TV switches to standby mode.

• Clock Set

Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital

channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of

the broadcasted signal.

•Timer

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

“Timer Mode”: Selects the desired period.

Using MENU Functions

“On Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV.

“Off Time”: Sets the time to turn off the TV.

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Set-up menu

You can select the options listed below on the

Set Up

Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see

Auto Start Up

“Navigating through menus” (page 19).

Language

English

Country

-

Auto Tuning

Programme Sorting

AV Preset

Sound Offset

Manual Programme Preset

Digital Set Up

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

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.

Country

Selects the country/region where you operate the TV.

Tip

The country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select

“-” instead of a country/region.

Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are 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).

Programme Sorting

Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.

1 Press

F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position,

then press

g.

2 Press

F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press .

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 .

• AV1 (or AV2/AV3/AV4/PC), VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, GAME, CAM, SAT: Uses one

of the preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.

• “Edit”: Creates your own label.

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

press F/f to select the input source.

Sound Offset

Sets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.

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Manual Programme

Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press F/f to

select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press .

Preset

System

/Channel

Presets programme channels manually.

1 Press F/f to select “System”, then press .

2 Press

F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then

press

G.

B/G: For western European countries/regions

D/K: For eastern European countries/regions

L: For France

I: For the United Kingdom

Note

Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 5), this option may not be

available.

3 Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press .

4 Press

F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial

Using MENU Functions

channels), then press

g.

5 Tune the channels as follows:

If you do not know the channel number (frequency)

Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found,

the search will stop. To continue searching, press

F/f.

If you know the channel number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or

your VCR channel number.

6 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press .

7 Press f to select “OK”, then press .

Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.

Label

Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.

This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected.

AFT

Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a

slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the

fine tuning is performed automatically.

Audio Filter

Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono

broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or

intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.

If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this

option set to the factory setting “Off”.

Notes

• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.

• “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.

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Sound Output

Design and specifications are subject to change

KDL-20G2000: 3 W + 3 W (RMS)

without notice.

KDL-15G2000: 3 W + 3 W (RMS)

Supplied Accessories

Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart (only for KDL-15G2000)

Horizontal

Vertical

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

frequency

Standard

frequency (Hz)

(kHz)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

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

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

• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you will see the

message “Out of range”.

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Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

1 Measure how long the 1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.

For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.

2 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

1 Check the items in the tables below.

2 If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Picture

Problem Cause/Remedy

No picture (screen is dark) and

• Check the aerial connection.

no sound

• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (top side).

• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.

Double images or ghosting

• Check aerial/cable connections.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

on the screen

• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five

years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Distorted picture (dotted lines

• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles,

or stripes)

hair-dryers or optical equipment.

Additional Information

• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional

equipment and the TV.

• Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.

• Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.

Picture noise when viewing a

• Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT”

TV channel

(Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 25).

Some tiny black points and/or

• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or

bright points on the screen

bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.

No colour on programmes

• Select “Reset” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to return to the factory

settings (page 20).

No colour or irregular colour

• Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 2 (for KDL-

when viewing a signal from the

15G2000) and 3 (for KDL-20G2000).

Y, P B/CB, PR/CR jacks of 2

• Make sure that the Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR jacks of 2 (for KDL-15G2000) and

(for KDL-15G2000) and 3

3 (for KDL-20G2000) are firmly seated in their respective sockets.

(for KDL-20G2000)

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Sound

Problem Cause/Remedy

No sound, but good picture

• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).

Noisy sound

• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 33.

Channels

Problem Cause/Remedy

The desired channel cannot be

• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/

selected

analogue channel.

Some channels are blank

• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View

service.

• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).

• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

Digital channel is not displayed

• Check that the aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through other

equipment).

• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in

your area.

• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

General

Problem Cause/Remedy

The TV turns off automatically

• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the setting of “Off

(the TV enters standby mode)

Time” (page 23).

• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for

10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.

The TV turns on automatically

• Check if the “On Time” is activated (page 23).

Some input sources cannot be

• Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input

selected

source (page 24).

The remote does not function

• Replace the batteries.

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Index

Numerics

Features menu

22

T

16:9 14

Technical Set-up 28

H

4:3

14

Text

14

Headphones

Timer

23

A

connecting

29

Timer ( ) indicator

12

Aerial

Hue

20

Timer list

16

connecting

4

I

Timer REC

15

AFT

25

Input signal index table 18

Treble

21

Audio Filter

25

Audio Language

28

L

V

Audio Type

28

Label 25

VCR

Auto Start-up

24

Language

5, 24

connecting

4

Auto Tuning

recording

15

M

analogue and digital channels

6

Manual Programme Preset 25

W

analogue channels only

24

Manual timer REC

16

Wide screen mode 14

digital channels only

27

MENU

19

Auto Volume

21

AV Preset

24

N

AV2 Output

22

Noise Reduction 20

B

P

Backlight 20

Parental Lock 28

Balance

21

PC Adjustment

22

Bass

21

Picture Adjustment menu

20

Batteries

Picture Mode

20

inserting into the remote

4

Picture Off ( ) indicator

12

Brightness

20

PIN Code

28

PIP (Picture in Picture)

14

C

Power (") indicator

12

CA Module Set-up 28

Power (1) switch

12

Category list

15

Power Saving

22

Channels

Programme index table

13

auto-tuning

6

Programme List Edit

27

Additional Information

selecting

13

Programme Sorting

24

Skip

26

Clock Set

23

R

Colour

20

Reminder 16

Colour Tone

20

Remote control

Confirm

26

inserting batteries

4

Connecting

overview

11

an aerial/VCR

4

sensor

12

optional equipment

29

Reset

Contrast

20

picture

20

Country

5, 24

sound

21

RGB Center

22

D

Digital Auto Tuning 27

S

Digital Manual Tuning

27

Set-up menu 24

Digital Set Up menu

27

Sharpness

20

Digital Set Up

28

Skip

24, 26

Digital Tuning

27

Sound Adjustment menu

21

Dual Sound

21

Sound Effect

21

Sound Offset

24

E

Specifications

31

EPG (Digital Electronic Programme

Standby (1) indicator

12

Guide)

15

Subtitle Language

28

F

Subtitle Setting

28

Fastext 14

Favourite list

17

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