Sony KDL-32S2030 – page 2

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Noise Reduction

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. 

“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.

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

“Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature.

Advanced Settings

Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to 

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

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

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

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

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

images, increasing vibrancy in the picture.

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

“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.

“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.

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

(in digital mode only).

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Sound menu

You can select the options listed below on the Sound 

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

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

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

input currently being watched.

“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.

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

Sound Mode

Selects the sound mode.

“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.

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

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

Reset

Resets the sound settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound”, “

i 

Speaker Link” 

and “

i 

Volume” to the factory settings.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Auto Volume

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

to be louder than programmes).

Surround

Selects the surround mode.

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

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

“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE

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

“BBE High Definition Sound System”.

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Tip

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

Dual Sound

Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

“Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.

“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for 

sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

Tip

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

i 

Speaker Link 

(headphone speaker 

link)

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

i 

Volume 

(headphone volume)

Adjusts the volume of the headphones.

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Screen menu

You can select the options listed below on the Screen 

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

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

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

the input currently being watched.

“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.

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

Screen Format

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

the broadcast” (page 14).

Auto Format

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

your setting, select “Off”.

Tips

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

format of the screen by pressing 

 repeatedly.

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

4:3 Default

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

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

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

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

changed.

Tip

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

Display Area

Adjusts the screen area displaying the picture.

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

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

Horizontal Shift

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

Vertical Shift

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

14:9.

Vertical Size

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

or 14:9.

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Set-up menu

You can select the options listed below on the Set-up 

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

through menus” (page 19).

Auto Start-up

Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and 

tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do 

this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and 

channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 5, 6). However, this 

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

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

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

AV Preset

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

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

an input source that is not connected to any equipment.

1

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the desired input source, then press 

.

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the desired option below, then press 

.

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

equipment.

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

(page 28).

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

 to select the input source.

Auto S Video

Selects the input signal from S video sockets 

5 when 

/

5 sockets are both 

connected.

Timer Settings

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer

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

mode. 

When the Sleep Timer is activated, the 

 (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights 

up in orange.

Tips

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

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

switches to standby mode.

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On Timer

Sets the timer to turn on the TV.

“Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer.

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

“Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to 

standby mode again.

“Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume for when the timer turns on the TV.

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.

Power Saving

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

When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the 

 (Picture Off) 

indicator on the TV (front) lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.

Light Sensor

Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the 

room.

AV2 Output

Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled 

/

2 on the rear of the 

TV. If you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the 

/

2 socket, 

you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

“TV”: Outputs a broadcast.

“AV1”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the 

/

1 socket.

“AV5”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the 

/

5 socket.

“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the 

/

3 and HDMI IN 4 sockets).

Quiet Power On

Sets the volume control at a low level when the TV is first turned on, gradually 

increasing the sound to a preset level.

Speaker

Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers.

“On”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through 

TV’s speakers.

“Off”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only 

through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.

Colour System

Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43”, 

or “PAL60”) according to the input signal from the input source.

Information

Displays your TV’s system information.

All Reset

Resets all the Set-up settings to the factory settings and then launches the Auto Start-

up screen.

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PC Settings menu

You can select the options listed below on the PC 

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

“Navigating through menus” (page 19).

Screen Format

Selects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC.

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

“Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal-

to-vertical aspect ratio.

“Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.

Reset

Resets the PC settings except “Screen Format” and “Power Management” to the 

factory settings.

Auto Adjustment

Automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the TV 

receives an input signal from the connected PC.

Tip

Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust 

“Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.

Phase

Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.

Pitch

Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.

Horizontal Shift

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

Vertical Shift

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

Power Management

Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds.

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Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only)

You can change/set the analogue settings using the 

Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in 

“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 

(page 19).

1 Digit Direct

When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one 

preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.

Note

When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering 

two digits using the remote.

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 

.

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the new position for your channel, then press 

.

Programme Labels

Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will 

be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels 

are usually taken automatically from Text (if available).)

1

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the channel you want to name, then press 

.

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), 

then press 

g

.

If you input a wrong character

Press 

G

/

g

 to select the wrong character. Then, press 

F

/

f

 to select the correct 

character.

To delete all the characters

Select “Reset”, then press 

.

3

Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is complete.

4

Select “OK”, then press 

.

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Manual Programme 

Preset

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

to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme 

number that is set to skip (page 30).

Programme

/

System

/

Channel

Presets programme channels manually.

1

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Programme”, then press 

.

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the programme number you want to manually tune 

(if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.

3

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “System”, then press 

.

4

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

5

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Channel”, then press 

. 

6

Press 

F

/

f

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

channels), then press 

g

.

7

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.

8

Press 

 to jump to “Confirm”, then press 

.

9

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. 

To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 28).

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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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 6), this option may not be 

available. 

Confirm

Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.

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Digital Set-up menu 

You can change/set the digital settings using the 

Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press 

 to display the following menus. To select options 

in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 

(page 19).

Digital Tuning

Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu.

Digital Auto Tuning

Tunes in all the available digital channels.

Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned 

when the TV was first installed (page 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 List Edit

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

the digital channels stored on the TV.

1

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 

position.

If you know the programme number (frequency)

Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of the broadcast 

you want.

2

Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:

To remove the digital channel

Press 

. A message that confirms whether the selected digital channel is to be 

deleted appears. Press 

G

 to select “Yes”, then press 

.

To change the order of the digital channels

Press 

g

, then press 

F

/

f

 to select the new position for the channel and press 

G

. 

Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to move other channels if required.

3

Press RETURN.

Digital Manual Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually.

1

Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 

manually tune, then press 

F

/

f

 to tune the channel.

2

When the available channels are found, press 

F

/

f

 to select the channel 

you want to store, then press 

.

3

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the programme number where you want to store the 

new channel, then press 

.

Repeat the procedure above to tune other channels manually.

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

Digital Set-up

Displays the “Digital Set-up” menu.

Subtitle Setting

*

Displays digital subtitles on the screen.

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

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

Subtitle Language

*

Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.

Audio Language

*

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

several audio languages for a programme.

Audio Type

*

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

Parental Lock

*

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

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

1

Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

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

instruction of “PIN Code” below.

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted 

watching), then press 

.

3

Press RETURN.

PIN Code

*

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

1

Enter a PIN as follows:

If you have previously set a PIN

Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN.

If you have not set a PIN

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

2

Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

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

3

Press RETURN.

Tip

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Technical Set-up

Displays the Technical Set-up menu.

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

they become available.

“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates, 

free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is 

set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option 

to “Off”.

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

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

same as the default time zone setting for your country.

CA Module Set-up

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

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

 (PCMCIA) 

socket.

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Connecting optional equipment

Using Optional Equipment

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.

Connecting to the TV (side)

Headphones

S VHS/Hi8/DVC 

camcorder

To connect

Do this

Conditional Access 

Module (CAM) 

A

To use Pay Per View services.

For details, refer to the instruction 

manual supplied with your CAM. 

To use the CAM, remove the 

rubber cover from the CAM slot. 

Switch off the TV when inserting 

your CAM into the CAM slot. 

When you do not use the CAM, we 

recommend that you replace the 

cover on the CAM slot.

Note

CAM is not supported in all 

countries. Please check with your 

authorized dealer.

S VHS/Hi8/DVC 

camcorder 

B

Connect to the S video socket 

5 or the video socket 

5, 

and the audio sockets 

5. To 

avoid picture noise, do not connect 

the camcorder to the video socket 

5 and the S video socket 

5 at the same time. If you 

connect mono equipment, connect 

to the L socket 

5.

Headphones 

C

Connect to the 

i

 socket to listen to 

sound from the TV on headphones.

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Connecting to the TV (rear)

DVD player 

with component output

DVD player

Decoder

DVD recorder

VCR

Hi-Fi

Video game equipment

DVD player

Digital satellite receiver

PC

Decoder

To connect

Do this

PC 

D

Connect to the PC 

/

sockets. It is recommended to use 

a PC cable with ferrites.

Digital satellite 

receiver or DVD 

player 

E

Connect to the HDMI IN 4 socket 

if the equipment has a HDMI 

socket. The digital video and audio 

signals are input from the 

equipment. If the equipment has a 

DVI socket, connect the DVI 

socket to the HDMI IN 4 socket 

through a DVI - HDMI adaptor 

interface (not supplied), and 

connect the equipment’s audio out 

sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 4 

sockets.

Note

The HDMI sockets only support the 

following video inputs: 480i, 480p, 

576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. To 

connect a PC, please use the PC input 

socket.

DVD player with 

component output 

F

Connect to the component sockets 

and the audio sockets 

/

3.

Video game 

equipment, DVD 

player or decoder 

G

Connect to the scart socket 

/

1. When you connect the 

decoder, the scrambled signal from 

the TV tuner is output to the 

decoder, then the unscrambled 

signal is output from the decoder.

DVD recorder or 

VCR that supports 

SmartLink 

H

Connect to the scart socket 

/

2. SmartLink is a direct link 

between the TV and a VCR/DVD 

recorder.

Hi-Fi audio 

equipment 

I

Connect to the audio output 

sockets 

 to listen to the sound 

from the TV on Hi-Fi audio 

equipment.

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Using Optional Equipment

Using the Tools menu in PC input mode

Press TOOLS to display the following options when 

viewing pictures input from the connected PC.

Options

Description

Power Saving

See page 26.

Picture Mode

See page 20.

Sound Mode

See page 22.

Auto Adjustment

See page 27.

Horizontal Shift

See page 27.

Vertical Shift

See page 27.

Auto Clock Set (in 

analogue mode only)

Allows you to switch to digital 

mode and obtain the time.

i

 Volume

See page 23.

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Specificacions

Display Unit

Power Requirements:

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

Screen Size:

KDL-46S2000

/

KDL-46S2010/KDL-46S2030:

46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally)

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/KDL-40S2030:

40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally)

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

KDL-32S2030: 

32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured diagonally)

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

KDL-26S2030: 

26 inches (Approx. 66.1 cm measured diagonally)

Display Resolution:

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

Power Consumption:

KDL-46S2000

/

KDL-46S2010

/

KDL-46S2030: 249 W

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/KDL-40S2030: 180 W

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

KDL-32S2030: 125 W

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

KDL-26S2030: 100 W

Standby Power Consumption*:

0.3 W

* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes 

necessary internal processes.

Dimensions (w × h × d):

KDL-46S2000

/

KDL-46S2010

/

KDL-46S2030:

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

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

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/KDL-40S2030:

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

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

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

32S2030:

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

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

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

KDL-26S2030:

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

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

Mass:

KDL-46S2000

/

KDL-46S2010

/

KDL-46S2030:

Approx. 34 kg (with stand)

Approx. 28 kg (without stand)

KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/KDL-40S2030:

Approx. 27 kg (with stand)

Approx. 21 kg (without stand)

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

KDL-32S2030:

Approx. 17 kg (with stand)

Approx. 15 kg (without stand)

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

26S2030:

Approx. 13 kg (with stand)

Approx. 11 kg (without stand)

Panel System

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

TV System

Analogue:

Depending on your country/region selection:

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

Digital:

DVB-T

Colour/Video System

Analogue:

PAL, SECAM 

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Digital:

MPEG-2 MP@ML

Aerial

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Channel Coverage

Analogue:

VHF:

E2–E12

UHF:

E21–E69

CATV:

S1–S20

HYPER: S21–S41

D/K:

R1–R12, R21–R69

L:

F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69

I:

UHF B21–B69

Digital:

VHF/UHF

Terminals

/

1

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 

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

output.

/

2 (SmartLink)

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 

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

output, and SmartLink interface.

3

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

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

P

B

/C

B

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P

R

/C

R

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

3

Audio input (phono jacks)

500 mVrms

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

HDMI IN 4

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

Audio: Two channel linear PCM

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

or analogue audio input (phono jacks)

5 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

5

Video input (phono jack)

5

Audio input (phono jacks)

Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

Additional Information

37

 GB

Additional Information

PC 

 PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 37)

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

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

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

HD: 1-5 Vp-p

VD: 1-5 Vp-p

 PC audio input (minijack)

i

Headphones jack

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

Sound Output

10 W + 10 W

Supplied Accessories

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

Optional Accessories

• Wall-Mount Bracket 

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

KDL-46S2030/KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/

KDL-40S2030) 

SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/

KDL-32S2020/KDL-32S2030/KDL-26S2000/

KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020/KDL-26S2030)

Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

• 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 the boldfaced signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 

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

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

Signals

Horizontal (Pixel)

Vertical (Line)

Horizontal 

frequency 

(kHz)

Vertical 

frequency (Hz)

Standard

VGA

640

480

31.5

60

VGA

640

480

37.5

75

VESA

720

400

31.5

70

VGA-T

SVGA

800

600

37.9

60

VESA Guidelines

800

600

46.9

75

VESA

XGA

1024

768

48.4

60

VESA Guidelines

1024

768

56.5

70

VESA

1024

768

60

75

VESA

WXGA

1280

768

47.4

60

VESA

1280

768

47.8

60

VESA

1360

768

47.7

60

VESA

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 GB

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 

no sound

• Check the aerial connection.

• 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

.

No picture or no menu 

information from equipment 

connected to the scart 

connector

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press 

/

 repeatedly until 

the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

Double images or ghosting

• Check aerial/cable connections.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear 

on the screen

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

• 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 

or stripes)

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

hair-dryers or optical equipment.

• 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 

TV channel

• Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Analogue Set-up” menu and 

adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception 

(page 29).

Some tiny black points and/or 

bright points on the screen

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

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

No colour on programmes

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

(page 20).

No colour or irregular colour 

when viewing a signal from the 

Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

 jacks of 

3

• Check the connection of the Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

 jacks of 

3.

• Make sure that the Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

 jacks of 

3 are firmly seated in their 

respective sockets.

39

 GB

Additional Information

Sound

Problem

Cause/Remedy

No sound, but good picture

• Press 

2

 +/– or 

%

 (Mute).

• Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Set-up” menu (page 26).

Noisy sound

• See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38.

Channels

Problem

Cause/Remedy

The desired channel cannot be 

selected

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

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

• 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 

(the TV enters standby mode)

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

“On Timer” (page 25).

• 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 Timer” is activated (page 26).

Some input sources cannot be 

selected

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

source (page 25).

The remote does not function

• Replace the batteries.

40

 GB

Index

Numerics

1 Digit Direct

28

14:9

14

4:3 Default

24

4:3

14

A

Advanced Settings

21

Aerial, connecting

4

AFT

29

All Reset

26

Analogue Set-up menu

28

Audio Filter

29

Audio Language

32

Audio Type

32

Auto Adjustment

27

Auto Clock Set

14

, 

18

, 

35

Auto Format

24

Auto S Video

25

Auto Start-up

25

Auto Tuning

analogue and digital channels

6

analogue channels only

28

digital channels only

31

Auto Volume

22

AV Preset

25

AV2 Output

26

B

Backlight

20

Balance

22

Bass

22

Batteries, inserting into the remote

4

BBE

22

Black Corrector

21

Brightness

20

C

CA Module Set-up

32

Category list

15

Channels

auto-tuning

6

selecting

13

Skip

30

Clear White

21

Clock Set

26

Colour

20

Colour System

26

Colour Temperature

20

Confirm

30

Connecting

an aerial/VCR

4

optional equipment

33

Contrast Enhancer

21

Contrast

20

Country

5

D

Digital Auto Tuning

31

Digital Manual Tuning

31

Digital Set-up

32

Digital Set-up menu

31

Digital Tuning

31

Display Area

24

Dual Sound

23

E

EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 

Guide)

15

Equipment labels

25

F

Fastext

14

Favourite list

17

G

Gamma

21

H

Headphones

connecting

33

Speaker Link

23

Volume

23

Horizontal Shift

24

, 

27

Hue

20

I

Information

26

Input signal index table

18

L

Label

29

Language

5

, 

25

Light Sensor

26

Live Colour

21

M

Manual Programme Preset

29

Manual timer REC

16

MENU

19

MPEG Noise Reduction

21

N

Noise Reduction

21

O

On Timer

26

P

Parental Lock

32

PC Settings menu

27

Phase

27

Picture menu

20

Picture Mode

20

Picture Off (

) indicator

12

PIN Code

32

Pitch

27

Power (

"

) indicator

12

Power (

1

) switch

12

Power Management

27

Power Saving

26

Programme index table

13

Programme Labels

28

Programme List Edit

31

Programme Sorting

28

Q

Quiet Power On

26

R

Reminder

16

Remote control

inserting batteries

4

overview

11

sensor

12

Reset

PC settings

27

picture

20

sound

22

S

Screen Format

24

, 

27

Screen menu

24

Screen mode

14

Set-up menu

25

Sharpness

20

Skip

25

, 

30

Sleep Timer

25

Smart

14

Sound menu

22

Sound Mode

22

Speaker

26

Specifications

36

Standby (

1

) indicator

12

Subtitle Language

32

Subtitle Setting

32

Surround

22

T

Target Inputs

picture

20

screen

24

sound

22

Technical Set-up

32

Text

14

Timer (

) indicator

12

Timer list

16

Timer REC

15

Timer Settings

25

Tools

14

, 

18

, 

35

Treble

22

V

VCR

connecting

4

recording

15

Vertical Shift

24

, 

27

Vertical Size

24