Sony KDL-32U2000: Table of Contents

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.

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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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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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PIN Code

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

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 select the correct time zone 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 22 for the location of the (PCMCIA)

Using MENU Functions

socket.

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Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment

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

Connecting to the TV (side)

To connect Do this

Conditional Access

To use Pay Per View services.

Module (CAM) A

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.

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

Connect to the S video socket

camcorder B

4 or the video socket 4,

and the audio sockets 4. To

avoid picture noise, do not connect

the camcorder to the video socket

4 and the S video socket

4 at the same time. If you

connect mono equipment, connect

to the L socket 4, and set

“Dual Sound” to “A” (page 17).

Headphones C Connect to the i socket to listen to

sound from the TV on headphones.

Additional operations

To Do this

Access the Input

Press to access the Input signal

signal index table

index table. (Then, only in

analogue mode, press

g.) To

select an input source, press

F/f,

then press .

S VHS/Hi8/DVC

camcorder

Headphones

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Connecting to the TV (rear)

To connect Do this

PC D Connect to the PC /

PC

sockets. It is recommended to use

a PC cable with ferrites.

Digital satellite

Connect to the HDMI IN 6 socket

receiver or DVD

if the equipment has a HDMI

player E

socket. The digital video and audio

DVD player

signals are input from the

equipment. If the equipment has a

DVI socket, connect the DVI

Digital

socket to the HDMI IN 6 socket

satellite

through a DVI - HDMI adaptor

receiver

interface (not supplied), and

connect the equipment’s audio out

sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 6

sockets.

Notes

• 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.

• Use HDMI certified cable with

Using Optional Equipment

HDMI logo.

DVD player

with component output

DVD player with

Connect to the component sockets

component output

and the audio sockets / 3.

F

Video game

Connect to the scart socket /

equipment, DVD

1. When you connect the

player or decoder

decoder, the scrambled signal from

G

the TV tuner is output to the

decoder, then the unscrambled

signal is output from the decoder.

DVD recorder or

Connect to the scart socket /

VCR that supports

2. SmartLink is a direct link

SmartLink H

between the TV and a VCR/DVD

recorder.

Hi-Fi audio

Connect to the audio output

equipment I

sockets to listen to the sound

from the TV on Hi-Fi audio

equipment.

DVD recorder

Hi-Fi

VCR

Decoder

Video game equipment

DVD player

Decoder

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Additional Information

CATV: S1–S20

Specifications

HYPER: S21–S41

D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69

Display Unit

L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69

Power Requirements:

I: UHF B21–B69

220–240 V AC, 50 Hz

Digital: VHF/UHF

Screen Size:

KDL-40U2000: 40 inches

Terminals

KDL-32U2000: 32 inches

/1

KDL-26U2000: 26 inches

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

Display Resolution:

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

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

output.

Power Consumption:

/ 2 (SmartLink)

KDL-40U2000: 190 W or less

21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including

KDL-32U2000: 135 W or less

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

KDL-26U2000: 100 W or less

output, and SmartLink interface.

Standby Power Consumption*:

3

KDL-40U2000: 0.8 W or less

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

KDL-32U2000: 1 W or less

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

KDL-26U2000: 1 W or less

P

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes

P

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

necessary internal processes.

3

Dimensions (w × h × d):

Audio input (phono jacks)

KDL-40U2000:

500 mVrms

Approx. 988 × 687 × 270 mm (with stand)

Impedance: 47 kilo ohms

Approx. 988 × 653 × 128 mm (without stand)

4 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)

KDL-32U2000:

4 Video input (phono jack)

Approx. 797 × 580 × 220 mm (with stand)

4 Audio input (phono jacks)

Approx. 797 × 548 × 125 mm (without stand)

Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)

KDL-26U2000:

PC PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 23)

Approx. 663 × 503 × 220 mm (with stand)

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

Approx. 663 × 472 × 128 mm (without stand)

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

Mass:

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

KDL-40U2000:

HD: 1-5 Vp-p

Approx. 24 kg (with stand)

VD: 1-5 Vp-p

Approx. 21 kg (without stand)

PC audio input (minijack)

KDL-32U2000:

Approx. 16 kg (with stand)

HDMI IN 6

Approx. 14 kg (without stand)

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

KDL-26U2000:

Audio: Two channel linear PCM

Approx. 12 kg (with stand)

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

Approx. 10 kg (without stand)

or analogue audio input (phono jacks)

i Headphones jack

Panel System

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Sound Output

TV System

KDL-40U2000: 10 W + 10 W (RMS)

Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:

KDL-32U2000: 10 W + 10 W (RMS)

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

KDL-26U2000: 10 W + 10 W (RMS)

Digital: DVB-T

Supplied Accessories

Colour/Video System

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

Analogue: PAL, SECAM

NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)

Optional Accessories

Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML

• Wall-Mount Bracket

SU-WL51 (for KDL-40U2000)

Aerial

SU-WL31 (for KDL-32U2000 / KDL-26U2000)

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Design and specifications are subject to change

Channel Coverage

without notice.

Analogue: VHF: E2–E12

UHF: E21–E69

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PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Horizontal

Vertical

Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)

Standard

frequency (kHz)

frequency (Hz)

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA

1280 768 47.8 60 VESA

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

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

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

message “NO SYNC”.

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

Additional Information

No picture (screen is dark) and

• Check the aerial connection.

no sound

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

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

No picture or no menu

• Check that the optional equipment is on and press / repeatedly until

information from equipment

the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.

connected to the scarts or

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

HDMI IN socket

• When connecting any equipment to the HDMI IN 6 socket or when

changing the resolution, some dots can appear blinking on the screen for a

few seconds. HDMI signal decoding is in progress and it does not indicate a

malfunction.

Double images or ghosting

• Check aerial/cable connections.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

on the screen

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

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

Distorted picture (dotted lines

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

or stripes)

hair-dryers or optical equipment.

• 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.

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