Sony KDL-26U2000: instruction

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Manual for Sony KDL-26U2000

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LCD Digital Colour TV

KDL-40U2000

KDL-32U2000

KDL-26U2000

© 2006 Sony Corporation

LCD Digital Colour TV

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Operating Instructions 

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 

information” section of this manual.

Retain this manual for future reference.

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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.

For useful information about Sony products

Для получения полезной информации о продукции Сони

Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony

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KDL-32U2000

KDL-26U2000

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Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual 

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• Any functions related to Digital TV (

) will only 

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.

Trademark information

 is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. 

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the 

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE 

symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol 

 are trademarks of 

Dolby Laboratories.

This TV incorporates 

High-Definition Multimedia 

Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo 

and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks 

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

• The illustrations used in this manual are of the 

KDL-32U2000 unless otherwise state.

Introduction

Notice for Digital TV function

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information .....................................................................................................................7

Precautions ...............................................................................................................................9

Overview of the remote ...........................................................................................................10

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................11

Watching TV............................................................................................................................11

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 

  ............................................13

Using the Favourite list 

..................................................................................................14

Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................15

Picture Adjustment menu ........................................................................................................16

Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................16

Features menu ........................................................................................................................17

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................18

Digital Set-up menu 

 ......................................................................................................20

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................22

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................25

Start-up Guide

 4

Watching TV

Using MENU Functions

Using Optional Equipment

Additional Information

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 : for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the  accessories

Remote RM-ED007 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40U2000)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

Aerial adaptador (1) (only for KDL-26U2000)

To insert batteries into the remote

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 

and new batteries.

• 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 

in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room.

2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR

Connecting an aerial only

Connecting an aerial and VCR

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

Scart lead (not supplied)

(only for

KDL-26U2000)

VCR

(only for KDL-26U2000)

RF lead

(not supplied)

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3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV  from toppling over 5: Selecting the language  and country/region

1

Connect the TV to your mains socket 

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

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.

(only for KDL-40U2000)

2

3

1

2

1

3,4

2

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Start-up Guide

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3

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the language 

displayed on the menu screens, then press 

.

4

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the country/region in 

which you will operate the TV, then press 

.

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 

the TV”.

6: Auto-tuning the TV

After selecting the language and country/region, a 

message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears 

on the screen.

The TV will now search for and store all available TV 

channels.

1

Press .

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 19).

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.

A

u

to Start Up

Lang

u

age

Co

u

ntry

Select:

Confirm:

A

u

to Start Up

Lang

u

age

Co

u

ntry

Select:

Confirm:

1

3

Back:

Start:

Cancel:

ME

N

U

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Safety information

Mains lead

• Observe the followings 

to prevent the mains 

lead being damaged.

If the mains lead is 

damaged, it may result 

in a fire or an electric 

shock.

– When you disconnect the mains 

lead, disconnect it from the 

mains socket first.

– Be sure to grasp the plug when 

disconnecting the mains lead. 

Do not pull on the mains lead 

itself.

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the 

mains lead excessively. The core 

conductors may be exposed or 

broken.

– Do not modify the mains lead.

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

• If you damage the mains lead, stop using it and ask your 

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other 

equipment.

• Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands. 

Mains socket

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert 

the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor 

fit may cause arcing and result in a fire. 

Contact your electrician to have the mains 

socket changed.

Cleaning the mains plug

Unplug the mains plug and clean it 

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust 

and it picks up moisture, its insulation 

may deteriorate and result in a fire. 

Overloading

This TV set is designed to operate 

on a 220–240 V AC supply only. 

Take care not to connect too many 

appliances to the same mains 

socket as this could result in fire or 

electric shock.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV 

set for several days, the TV set 

should be disconnected from 

the mains for environmental 

and safety reasons.  

• The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the 

TV set is switched off.  To disconnect the TV set 

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. The instructions in this 

manual will inform you if this applies.

Carrying

• Before carrying the TV set, 

disconnect all the cables from the TV 

set.

• When you carry the TV set by hand, 

hold the TV set as illustrated on the 

right. When lifting the TV set or 

moving the panel of the TV set, hold it 

firmly from the bottom. If you do not 

do so, the TV set may fall and be 

damaged or cause serious injury. 

• When transporting it, do not 

subject the TV set to jolts or 

excessive vibration. The TV set 

may fall and be damaged or cause 

serious injury.

• If the TV set has been dropped or 

damaged, have it checked 

immediately by  qualified service 

personnel.

• When you carry the TV set in for repair or when you move 

it, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Placement

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible 

mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level 

surface. Do not hang anything on the 

TV set. If you do, the TV set may fall 

from the stand, causing damage or 

serious injury.

• Do not install the TV set in places 

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct 

sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set 

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may 

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the 

TV set to malfunction.

• Do not install the TV set in a place exposed to direct air 

conditioning. If the TV set is installed in such a location, 

moisture may condense inside and may  cause a 

malfunction.

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily, 

humid or excessively dusty places. 

• Do not install the TV set where 

insects may enter. 

• Do not install the TV set where it 

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

• Do not install the TV set in a location where it may 

protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might 

bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury.

• Do not allow children to climb on 

the TV set.

• If you use the TV set near the 

seashore, salt may corrode metal 

parts of the TV set and cause 

internal damage or fire.

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Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation 

holes or insert anything in the 

cabinet. It may cause 

overheating and result in a fire.

• Unless proper ventilation is 

provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For 

proper ventilation, observe the following:

– Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways. 

– Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. 

– Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet. 

– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. 

– Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or 

items such as newspapers, etc.

• Leave some space around the TV set as shown below. 

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause 

overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set.

• Never install the TV set as follows:

Optional accessories

Observe the following when 

installing the TV set using a stand 

or wall-mount bracket. If you do 

not do so, the TV set may fall and 

cause serious injury. 

• It is strongly recommended that 

you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:

KDL-40U2000: 

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

KDL-32U2000/KDL-26U2000: 

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony 

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and 

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

• If the TV set is to be installed on a wall, have the 

installation carried out by qualified service personnel. 

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions 

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set. 

• Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.

Wiring

• When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for 

your safety.

• Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may 

damage the TV set.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV set in a place 

where medical equipment is in 

use. It may cause a malfunction of 

medical instruments.

Outdoor use

• Do not install this TV set 

outdoors. If the TV set is 

exposed to rain, it may result in a 

fire or an electrical shock.

• If this TV set is exposed to direct 

sunlight, the TV set may heat up 

and it may damage the TV set.

Vehicle, Ships and other 

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 

ship or other vessel. If the TV 

set is exposed to seawater, it 

may cause a fire or damage 

the TV set.

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. 

• Do not touch the mains lead and the 

TV set with wet hands. Doing so 

may cause an electric shock or 

damage to the TV set.

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.

• 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.

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

15 cm

Leave at least this much space.

Air circulation is 

blocked.

Air circulation is 

blocked.

Wall

Wall

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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.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing 

position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical 

length away from the TV set.

• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct 

illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot 

lighting directed down from the ceiling.

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor 

light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. 

Volume adjustment

• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. 

Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing 

the windows or using headphones is suggested.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid 

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision 

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, 

black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, 

or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This 

is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a 

malfunction.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on 

top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD 

screen may be damaged.

• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in 

the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not 

indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the 

temperature rises.

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed 

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in 

use. This is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal 

and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this TV set also 

contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and 

regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of 

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 

materials may result in damage to the screen surface and 

cabinet material.

• 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.

• If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base 

of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set from 

becoming separated from the stand. Be careful not to get 

your fingers caught between the TV set and the stand.

Optional Equipments

• Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. 

Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the 

TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or 

beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.

• Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV 

set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment 

emitting electromagnetic radiation.

Disposal of Old Electrical & 

Electronic Equipment 

(Applicable in the European 

Union and other European 

countries with separate 

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on 

its packaging indicates that this 

product shall not be treated as 

household waste. Instead it shall 

be handed over to the applicable 

collection point for the recycling 

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this 

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 

potential negative consequences for the environment and 

human health, which could otherwise be caused by 

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling 

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more 

detailed information about recycling of this product, please 

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste 

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the 

product.

Disposal of the TV set

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Overview of the remote

Tip

The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

1

"/1

 – TV standby

Switches off the TV temporarily and on from standby mode.

2

 – Screen mode (page 12)

3

Coloured buttons

• In digital mode (page 13, 14): Selects the options at the bottom of the 

Favourite and EPG digital menus.

• In Text  mode (page 12): 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 and 

screen mode.

• In Text mode (page 12): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).

5

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

/

(page 15)

6

Picture Freeze (page 12)/

PIP in PC Mode (page 12)

• In TV mode: Freezes the TV picture.

• In PC mode: Displays a small picture (PIP).

7

MENU (page 15)

8

DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 11)

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 11)

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In Text mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) page.

qs

2

 +/- – Volume

qd

%

 – Mute 

qf

/

 – Text (page 12)

qg

ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 11)

qh

 / RETURN

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qj

 – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 13)

qk

 – Picture mode (page 16)

ql

9

 – Sound effect (page 16)

w;

 – Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected to 

the TV sockets.

• In Text mode (page 12): Holds the current page.

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Overview of the TV  buttons and indicators

1

MENU (page 15)

2

/

 – Input select/OK

• In TV mode (page 22): 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 17).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set 

(page 18).

• 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

Watching TV

1

Press 

1

 on the TV (top side) to switch on 

the TV.

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.

2

Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or 

ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on the 

mode.

3

Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to 

select a TV channel.

Watching TV

3

1

2

2

3

1

Watching TV

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In digital mode

An information banner appears briefly. The 

following icons may be indicated on the banner. 

Additional operations

To access Text

Press 

/

. Each time you press 

/

, the display changes 

cyclically as follows:

Text 

t

 Text over the TV picture (mix mode) 

t

 No 

Text (exit the Text service)

To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG 

+/-.

To hold a page, press 

/

.

To reveal hidden information, press 

/

.

Picture Freeze

Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a 

telephone number or recipe).

1

Press   

 on the remote control.

2

Press 

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

 to adjust the position of the 

window.

3

Press   

 to remove the window.

4

Press   

 again to return to normal TV 

mode.

Tip

Not available for 

 AV3, 

 AV5 and 

 AV6.

PIP in PC Mode (Picture in Picture)

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.

To change the screen mode manually to 

suit the broadcast

Press 

repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, 

Zoom, or 14:9.

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an 

imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is 

stretched to fill the screen.

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts (e.g., non-wide 

screen TV) in the correct proportions.

Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct 

proportions.

Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts 

in the correct proportions.

Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a 

result, black border areas are visible on the screen.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

Tips

• Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV 

will automatically select the best mode to suit the 

broadcast (page 17).

• You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 

Smart, 14:9, or Zoom. Press 

F

/

f

 to move up or down 

(e.g., to read subtitles). 

: 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

: Current programme is being recorded

To

Do this

Access the 

Programme index 

table (in analogue 

mode only)

Press 

. To select an analogue 

channel, press 

F

/

f

, then press 

.

Smart

*

4:3

Wide

Zoom

*

14:9

*

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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide  (EPG) 

1

In digital mode, press 

 to display the 

Digital Electronic Programme Guide 

(EPG).

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.

To

Do this

Watch a current programme

Press 

 while the current programme is selected.

Sort the programme information by 

category – Category list

1

Press the blue button.

2

Press 

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

 to select a category. The category name is 

displayed on the side.

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 

REC

1

Press 

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

 to select the future programme you want to 

record.

2

Press .

3

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Timer REC”.

4

Press 

 to set the TV and your VCR timers. 

 symbol appears by that programme’s information. The 

indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

Set a programme to be displayed 

automatically on the screen when it starts 

– Reminder

1

Press 

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

 to select the future programme you want to 

display.

2

Press .

3

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Reminder”.

4

Press 

 to automatically display the selected programme 

when the programme starts.

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 

want to record – Manual timer REC

1

Press . 

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.

 symbol appears by that programme’s information. The 

indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

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.

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Tip

You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”.

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 20.

Using the Favourite list 

The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. 

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.

3

Press .

Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a 

symbol.

Add or remove channels in the Favourite 

list

1

Press the blue button.

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.

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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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.

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select an option.

3

Press 

 to confirm a selected option.

To exit the menu, press MENU.

Using MENU Functions

1

2,3

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

ME

N

U

Digital Fa

v

o

u

rites

Menu

Description

Digital Favourites

(in digital mode only)

Launches the Favourite list. For details about settings, see page 14.

Programme List

(in analogue mode 

only)

Allows you to select TV programs from a list of channel labels.

• To watch the desired channel, select the channel, then press 

.

• To assign a label to a program, see page 19.

Analogue

(in digital mode only)

Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.

Digital

(in digital mode only)

Returns to the last viewed digital channel.

Digital EPG

(in digital mode only)

Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).

For details about settings, see page 13.

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 19.

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 16 to 21.

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Picture Adjustment menu Sound Adjustment menu

You can select the options listed below on the 

Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, 

see “Navigating through menus” (page 15).

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.

• “High/Mid/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.

You can select the options listed below on the 

Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, 

see “Navigating through menus” (page 15).

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.

• “Dolby Virtual

: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a 

multi channel system.

• “Off”: Flat response.

Tips

• You can change sound effect by pressing 

9

 repeatedly.

• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” changes to “Standard”.

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Enter:

Exit:

ME

N

U

Pict

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Backlight

Contrast

Brightness

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u

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H

u

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Sharpness

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Select:

Enter:

Exit:

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U

So

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Tre

b

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Bass

Balance

Reset

D

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u

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A

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 Speakers

Standard

50

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Mono

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On

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Using MENU Functions

Features menu

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).

TV Speakers

Turns off the TV speakers e.g. to listen to the sound through external audio 

equipment connected to the TV.

• “On”: the sound is output from the TV speakers.

• “One Time Off”: the TV speakers are temporarily turned off allowing you to listen 

to the sound from external audio equipment.

• “Permanent Off”: the TV speakers are permanently turned off allowing you to 

listen to the sound from external audio equipment.

Tips

• To turn on the TV speakers again, change to on. 

• The “One Time Off” option automatically returns to “On” when the TV set is 

switched off.

• “Sound Adjustment” options are not available if “One Time Off” or “Permanent 

Off” have been selected.

You can select the options listed below on the 

Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, 

see “Navigating through menus” (page 15).

Screen 

Changes the screen format.

• “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the screen format according to the 

broadcast signal.

• “Screen Format”: For details about the screen format, see page 12

• “Vertical Size”: Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when the screen format is 

set to Smart.

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.

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.

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Select:

Enter:

Exit:

ME

N

U

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A

V

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RGB Center

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Timer

Standard

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Set-up menu

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 

equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

• “TV”: Outputs a broadcast.

 “Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen. Not available for 

AV3, 

 AV5 and 

 AV6.

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 the Scarts connectors 

    

1/

1

 or 

2/

2

 on the rear of the TV.

PC Adjustment

Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.

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.

• “V Lines”: Corrects the picture lines while viewing an RGB input signal from the 

PC  

connector.

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

• “Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.

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.

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

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

You can select the options listed below on the 

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

“Navigating through menus” (page 15).

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.

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Set Up

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

ME

N

U

A

u

to Start Up

Lang

u

age

Co

u

ntry

A

u

to T

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Programme Sorting

A

V

 Preset

So

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Man

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Digital Set Up

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-

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Using MENU Functions

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. 

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. 

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/ HDMI), 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.

Manual Programme 

Preset

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

F

/

to 

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

.

System

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.

Channel

1

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Channel”, then press 

2

Press 

F

/

f

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

channels), then press 

g

.

3

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.

4

Press 

 to jump to “Confirm”, then press 

.

5

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.

AFT

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

slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.

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Digital Set-up menu 

 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”.

Skip

Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You 

can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)

Decoder

Views and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected 

directly to scart connector 

/

1, or to scart connector 

/

2 via a VCR.

Note

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

available. 

You can change/set the digital settings using the 

Digital Set-up menu. To select options in 

“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 

(page 15).

Digital Tuning

Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu.

Digital Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available digital channels.

Programme List Edit

Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of 

the digital channels stored on the TV.

Digital Manual Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually.

Digital Set Up

Displays the “Digital Set Up” menu.

Subtitle Setting

Displays digital subtitles on the screen.

Subtitle Language

Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Audio Language

Selects the language used for a programme.

Audio Type

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

Parental Lock

Sets an age restriction for programmes.

Set Up

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

ME

N

U

English

-

Back:

A

u

to Start Up

Lang

u

age

Co

u

ntry

A

u

to T

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Programme Sorting

A

V

 Preset

So

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Man

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Digital Set Up

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