Sony KDL-32U2000: instruction

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Manual for Sony KDL-32U2000

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LCD Digital Colour TV

LCD Digital Colour TV

Operating Instructions

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Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety

information” section of this manual.

Retain this manual for future reference.

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DIGITAL

KDL-40U2000

KDL-32U2000

KDL-26U2000

KDL-40U2000

KDL-32U2000

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KDL-26U2000

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Printed in Spain

© 2006 Sony Corporation

Trademark information

Introduction

is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

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

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE

symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Notice for Digital TV function

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only

This TV incorporates

work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital

High-Definition Multimedia

terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with

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

your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where

and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

you live.

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications,

compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial

broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

The illustrations used in this manual are of the

Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some

KDL-32U2000 unless otherwise state.

countries.

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Start-up Guide 4

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

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

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

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

Watching TV

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

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ............................................13

Using the Favourite list ..................................................................................................14

Using MENU Functions

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Set-up menu ......................................................................................................20

Using Optional Equipment

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

Additional Information

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

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

: for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the

2: Connecting an aerial/

accessories

VCR

Remote RM-ED007 (1)

Connecting an aerial only

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

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

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

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

(only for KDL-26U2000)

Connecting an aerial and VCR

To insert batteries into the remote

(only for

Notes

KDL-26U2000)

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.

Scart lead (not supplied)

RF lead

(not supplied)

VCR

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3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV

Start-up Guide

from toppling over

2

3

(only for KDL-40U2000)

1

5:

Selecting the language

and country/region

2

1

2

3,4

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.

Continued

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3 Press F/f to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

6: Auto-tuning the TV

.

After selecting the language and country/region, a

Auto Start Up

Language

message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears

Country

on the screen.

The TV will now search for and store all available TV

channels.

Select:

Confirm:

4 Press F/f to select the country/region in

which you will operate the TV, then press

.

Auto Start Up

Language

1

Country

3

1 Press .

Select:

Confirm:

If the country/region in which you want to use the

TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of

a country/region.

The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning

appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto-tuning

Back:

Start:

Cancel:

MENU

the TV”.

The TV starts searching for all available digital

channels, followed by all available analogue

channels. This may take some time, please be

patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or

remote.

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial

connections

No digital or analogue channels were found.

Check all the aerial connections and press to

start auto-tuning again.

2 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of

“Programme Sorting” (page 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.

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The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the

TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set

Safety information

completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some

TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left

Mains lead

in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this

manual will inform you if this applies.

Observe the followings

to prevent the mains

Carrying

lead being damaged.

Before carrying the TV set,

If the mains lead is

disconnect all the cables from the TV

damaged, it may result

set.

in a fire or an electric

When you carry the TV set by hand,

shock.

hold the TV set as illustrated on the

When you disconnect the mains

right. When lifting the TV set or

lead, disconnect it from the

moving the panel of the TV set, hold it

mains socket first.

firmly from the bottom. If you do not

Be sure to grasp the plug when

do so, the TV set may fall and be

disconnecting the mains lead.

damaged or cause serious injury.

Do not pull on the mains lead

itself.

When transporting it, do not

Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

subject the TV set to jolts or

mains lead excessively. The core

excessive vibration. The TV set

conductors may be exposed or

may fall and be damaged or cause

broken.

serious injury.

Do not modify the mains lead.

If the TV set has been dropped or

Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

damaged, have it checked

Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

immediately by qualified service

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

personnel.

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

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

Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

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

equipment.

Placement

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

The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

Mains socket

mains socket.

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert

Place the TV set on a stable, level

the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor

surface. Do not hang anything on the

fit may cause arcing and result in a fire.

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

Contact your electrician to have the mains

from the stand, causing damage or

socket changed.

serious injury.

Do not install the TV set in places

Cleaning the mains plug

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

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

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

TV set to malfunction.

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

Overloading

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

This TV set is designed to operate

moisture may condense inside and may cause a

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

malfunction.

Take care not to connect too many

Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

appliances to the same mains

humid or excessively dusty places.

socket as this could result in fire or

Do not install the TV set where

electric shock.

insects may enter.

When not in use

Do not install the TV set where it

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

If you will not be using the TV

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

set for several days, the TV set

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

should be disconnected from

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

the mains for environmental

Do not allow children to climb on

and safety reasons.

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

Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions

Never cover the ventilation

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.

holes or insert anything in the

Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.

cabinet. It may cause

Wiring

overheating and result in a fire.

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

Unless proper ventilation is

your safety.

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

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

proper ventilation, observe the following:

damage the TV set.

Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways.

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

Medical institutions

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

Do not place this TV set in a place

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

where medical equipment is in

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

use. It may cause a malfunction of

items such as newspapers, etc.

medical instruments.

Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause

Outdoor use

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

Do not install this TV set

30 cm

outdoors. If the TV set is

exposed to rain, it may result in a

fire or an electrical shock.

10 cm 10 cm 15 cm

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

Leave at least this much space.

vehicle. The motion of the

vehicle may cause the TV set

Never install the TV set as follows:

to fall down and cause injury.

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

Do not install this TV set on a

blocked.

blocked.

ship or other vessel. If the TV

set is exposed to seawater, it

may cause a fire or damage

the TV set.

Wall Wall

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

Optional accessories

may cause an electric shock or

Observe the following when

damage to the TV set.

installing the TV set using a stand

or wall-mount bracket. If you do

not do so, the TV set may fall and

Moisture and flammable objects

cause serious injury.

Do not place any objects on the TV

It is strongly recommended that

set. The TV set shall not be exposed to

you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:

dripping or splashing and that no

KDL-40U2000:

objects filled with liquid, such as

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

vases, shall be placed on the TV set.

KDL-32U2000/KDL-26U2000:

To prevent fire, keep flammable

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

objects or naked lights (e.g. candles)

It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

away from the TV set.

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in an

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

electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked

installation carried out by qualified service personnel.

immediately by qualified service personnel.

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

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Lightning storms

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of

For your own safety, do not touch any

the TV set

part of the TV set, mains lead, or

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set

aerial lead during lightning storms.

from mains socket before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

Broken pieces

observe the following precautions.

Do not throw anything at the TV set.

Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or

The screen glass may break by the

throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged.

impact and cause serious injury.

Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set

If the surface of the TV set cracks, do

continuously for a long period as the display panel

not touch it until you have unplugged

becomes hot.

the mains lead. Otherwise electric

We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little

shock may result.

as possible.

To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe

Servicing

gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a

Dangerously high Voltage are

soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent

present inside the TV set.

solution.

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust

Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,

the TV set to qualified service

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,

personnel only.

benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or

maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl

Small accessories removal and fittable

materials may result in damage to the screen surface and

Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.

cabinet material.

The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To

ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the

Precautions

dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

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

Viewing the TV

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

becoming separated from the stand. Be careful not to get

To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing

your fingers caught between the TV set and the stand.

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

length away from the TV set.

Optional Equipments

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

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

illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot

Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the

lighting directed down from the ceiling.

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

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

beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.

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

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

Volume adjustment

set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment

emitting electromagnetic radiation.

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.

Disposal of the TV set

When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

Disposal of Old Electrical &

LCD Screen

Electronic Equipment

Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

(Applicable in the European

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

Union and other European

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

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

countries with separate

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

collection systems)

malfunction.

This symbol on the product or on

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

its packaging indicates that this

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

product shall not be treated as

screen may be damaged.

household waste. Instead it shall

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

be handed over to the applicable

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

collection point for the recycling

indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

temperature rises.

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

potential negative consequences for the environment and

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

human health, which could otherwise be caused by

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

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

use. This is not a malfunction.

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more

The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal

detailed information about recycling of this product, please

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

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

regulations for disposal.

product.

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Overview of the remote

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/ (page15)

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.

Tip

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

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Watching TV

Overview of the TV

buttons and indicators

Watching TV

1

1

Watching TV

2

2

3

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

3

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.

1 Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch on

Note:

the TV.

To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby)

the mains.

indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on

6 – Picture Off/Timer indicator

the remote to switch on the TV.

Lights up in green when the picture is switched off

(page 17).

2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or

Lights up in orange when the timer is set

ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

(page 18).

The channels available vary depending on the

Lights up in red when digital REC starts in standby

mode.

mode.

7 1 – Standby indicator

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to

Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

select a TV channel.

8 " – Power indicator

Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.

9 Remote control sensor

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In digital mode

3 Press to cancel.

An information banner appears briefly. The

following icons may be indicated on the banner.

Tip

The sound is output from the small picture.

: Radio service

: Scrambled/Subscription service

To change the screen mode manually to

: Multiple audio languages available

suit the broadcast

: Subtitles available

Press repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide,

: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired

Zoom, or 14:9.

: Recommended minimum age for current

Smart*

programme (from 4 to 18 years)

: Parental Lock

: Current programme is being recorded

Additional operations

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an

imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is

To Do this

stretched to fill the screen.

Access the

Press . To select an analogue

4:3

Programme index

channel, press

F/f, then press

table (in analogue

.

mode only)

To access Text

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

Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes

screen TV) in the correct proportions.

cyclically as follows:

Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No

Wide

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 / .

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

proportions.

Picture Freeze

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

Zoom*

telephone number or recipe).

1 Press on the remote control.

2 Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the

window.

Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts

in the correct proportions.

3 Press to remove the window.

14:9*

4 Press again to return to normal TV

mode.

Tip

Not available for AV3, AV5 and AV6.

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

PIP in PC Mode (Picture in Picture)

result, black border areas are visible on the screen.

In PC mode, displays a small picture of the last

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

channel selected.

Tips

1 Press on the remote control.

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

will automatically select the best mode to suit the

2 Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the

broadcast (page 17).

window.

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).

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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

Watching TV

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

1 Press the blue button.

category – Category list

2 Press

F/f/G/g to select a category. The category name is

displayed on the side.

3 Press .

The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the

current programmes from the category selected.

Set a programme to be recorded – Timer

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

REC

record.

2 Press .

3 Press

F/f to select “Timer REC”.

4 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.

A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The

indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

Set a programme to be displayed

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

automatically on the screen when it starts

display.

– Reminder

2 Press .

3 Press

F/f to select “Reminder”.

4 Press to automatically display the selected programme

when the programme starts.

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information.

Note

If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on

when the programme is about to start.

Set the time and date of a programme you

1 Press .

want to record – Manual timer REC

2 Press

F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press .

3 Press

F/f to select the date, then press g.

4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.

5 Press

F/f to select the programme, then press to set the

TV and your VCR timers.

A symbol appears by that programme’s information. The

indicator on the TV (front) lights up.

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

1 Press the blue button.

list

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

symbol.

2 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove.

3 Press .

4 Press the blue button to return to the Favourite list.

Remove all channels from the Favourite

1 Press the blue button.

list

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.

Digital Favourites

2,3

Using MENU Functions

1

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

2 Press F/f to select an option.

3 Press to confirm a selected option.

To exit the menu, press MENU.

Menu Description

Digital Favourites

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

(in digital mode only)

Programme List

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

(in analogue mode

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

only)

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

Analogue

Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.

(in digital mode only)

Digital

Returns to the last viewed digital channel.

(in digital mode only)

Digital EPG

Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).

(in digital mode only)

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

Picture Adjustment

You can select the options listed below on the

Picture Mode

Custom

Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Backlight

5

see “Navigating through menus” (page 15).

Contrast

Max

Brightness

50

Colour

50

Hue

0

Sharpness

15

Colour Tone

Warm

Reset

Noise Reduction

Auto

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

Picture Mode

Selects the picture mode.

“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

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

“Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.

Backlight

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

Contrast

Increases or decreases picture contrast.

Brightness

Brightens or darkens the picture.

Colour

Increases or decreases colour intensity.

Hue

Increases or decreases the green tones.

Tip

“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Sharpness

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Colour Tone

Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.

“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.

“Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint.

Tip

“Warm” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”.

Reset

Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.

Noise Reduction

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

“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.

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

Sound Adjustment menu

So

und Adjustment

You can select the options listed below on the

Sound Effect

Standard

Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Tr eble

50

see “Navigating through menus” (page 15).

Bass

50

Balance

0

Reset

Dual Sound

Mono

Auto Volume

On

TV Speakers

On

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

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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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.

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“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.

Features menu

Features

You can select the options listed below on the

Screen

Features menu. To select options in “Settings”,

Power Saving

Standard

see “Navigating through menus” (page 15).

AV2 Output

TV

RGB Center

0

PC Adjustment

Timer

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

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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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.

Set-up menu

Set Up

You can select the options listed below on the

Auto Start Up

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

Language

English

Country

-

“Navigating through menus” (page 15).

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.

Language

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

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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

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press F/f to select the input source.

Sound Offset

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

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

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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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.

Digital Set-up menu

Set Up

You can change/set the digital settings using the

Auto Start Up

Digital Set-up menu. To select options in

Language

English

“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus”

Country

-

Auto Tuning

(page 15).

Programme Sorting

AV Preset

Sound Offset

Manual Programme Preset

Digital Set Up

Back:

Select:

Enter:

Exit:

MENU

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.

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