Sony KDL-32U2000: instruction
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Manual for Sony KDL-32U2000
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2-682-331-43(1)
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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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RU
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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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© 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.
Continued
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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.
Using MENU Functions
• “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
Using MENU Functions
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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