Sony KDL-46X2000: instruction

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Manual for Sony KDL-46X2000

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Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety

information” section of this manual.

Retain this manual for future reference.

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Перед включением телевизора прочтите раздел “Сведения

по безопасности” этого руководства.

Сохраняйте данное руководство для справок в будущем.

Instrukcja obsługi

Przed rozpoczęciem eksploatacji telewizora należy

zapoznać się z treścią rozdziału „Informacje dotyczące

bezpieczeństwa” niniejszej instrukcji.

Zachować instrukcję do wykorzystania w przyszłości.

KDL-52X2000

KDL-46X2000

KDL-40X2000

For useful information about Sony products

Для получения полезной информации о продукции Сони

Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony

Trademark information

Introduction

is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

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

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are

Notice for Digital TV function

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Any functions related to Digital TV (with logo) will

TruSurround technology is used as a virtualizer for Virtual

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

Dolby Surround.

digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm

TruSurround, SRS and (

z) symbol are trademarks of SRS

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

Labs, Inc.

where you live.

TruSurround technology is incorporated under license

Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications,

from SRS Labs, Inc.

compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some

HDMI Licensing LLC.

countries.

The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL-

46X2000 unless otherwise stated.

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information .....................................................................................................................9

Precautions .............................................................................................................................12

Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................13

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................15

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................................................................................................16

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .............................................19

Using the Digital Favourite list .......................................................................................21

Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................22

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................23

Picture menu ...........................................................................................................................24

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Sound menu............................................................................................................................27

Screen menu...........................................................................................................................29

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................31

AV Set-up menu......................................................................................................................33

Analogue Set-up menu ...........................................................................................................35

Digital Set-up menu .......................................................................................................38

PC Settings menu ...................................................................................................................40

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................42

Programming the remote ........................................................................................................44

Additional Information

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................46

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................48

Index .......................................................................................................................................50

: for digital channels only

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Start-up Guide

To insert batteries into the remote

1: Checking the

Push and slide to open.

accessories

Remote RM-ED006 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Mains lead (Type C-6) (1)

Notes

Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old

and new batteries.

For models with ferrite cores, do not remove these cores.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery.

Coaxial cable (1)

Please consult your local authority.

Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step

on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

Do not place the remote control in a location near a heat

source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp

room.

Do not remove these ferrite cores.

PC cable (1)

To replace the bezel unit

The bezel unit can be replaced with others that are sold

separately. However, do not remove the unit except to

replace it. For details, see the instructions supplied

with bezel units.

Do not remove these ferrite cores.

Cable holder (1)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

Stand (1) and screws (4) (only for KDL-40X2000)

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Start-up Guide

2: Attaching the stand

3: Connecting an aerial/

(only for KDL-40X2000)

VCR

Connecting an aerial only

Coaxial cable

(supplied)

1

Mains lead (supplied)

Connecting an aerial and VCR

2

Mains lead

(supplied)

Coaxial cable

(supplied)

2

Scart lead (not supplied)

Coaxial cable

1 Place the TV onto the stand by aligning the

(not supplied)

screw hole alignment lines over the stand

as shown.

2 Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied

screws.

Notes

VCR

This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place

the TV on the stand.

If using an electric drill, set the tightening torque at

approximately 1.5 N·m (15 Kgf·cm).

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4: Preventing the TV

6: Selecting the

from toppling over

language and country/

region

2

2

1

3

2

1

5: Bundling the cables

3,4

3,4

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).

2 Press 1 on the TV (right side).

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the

Language menu appears on the screen.

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

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

Start-up Guide

7: Auto-tuning the TV

on the remote to switch on the TV.

3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language

The TV will search for and store all available TV

displayed on the menu screens, then press

channels.

.

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

which you will operate the TV, then press

2

.

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1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert

a pre-recorded tape into the VCR

connected to the TV (page 5) and start play

back.

The video channel will be located and stored on

the TV during auto-tuning.

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

If no VCR is connected to the TV, skip this step.

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

2 Press G/g to select “OK”, then press .

a country/region.

The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning

appears on the screen, then go to “7: Auto-tuning

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

connection

No digital or analogue channels were found.

Check the aerial connection and press G/g to

select “Yes”, then press to start auto-tuning

again.

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3 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of

“Programme Sorting” (page 35).

If you do not change the order in which the analogue

channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4.

4 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

Note

When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or

when selecting a region in which there are no digital

broadcasts in step 4 (page 7) under “6: Selecting the

language and country/region”, the time must be set after

performing step 3.

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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

in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this

Mains lead

manual will inform you if this applies.

Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being

damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a

Carrying

fire or an electric shock.

Before carrying the TV set,

KDL-46X2000/40X2000

Unplug the mains

disconnect all the cables from the

lead when moving

TV set.

the TV set.

Carrying the large size TV set

When you

requires two or more people.

disconnect the

When you carry the TV set by

mains lead,

hand, hold the TV set as

KDL-52X2000

disconnect it from

illustrated on the right. When

the mains socket first.

lifting the TV set or moving the

Be sure to grasp the plug when

panel of the TV set, hold it firmly

disconnecting the mains lead. Do

from the bottom. If you do not do

not pull on the mains lead itself.

so, the TV set may fall and be

Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

damaged or cause serious injury.

mains lead excessively. The core

When transporting it, do not

conductors may be exposed or

subject the TV set to jolts or

broken.

excessive vibration. The TV set

Do not modify the mains lead.

may fall and be damaged or cause

Do not put anything heavy on the

serious injury.

mains lead.

If the TV set has been dropped or

Keep the mains lead away from heat

damaged, have it checked

sources.

immediately by qualified service

If you damage the mains lead, stop

personnel.

using it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to

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

exchange it.

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

Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

Placement

equipment.

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

The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

mains socket.

Mains socket

Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

The TV set with a three-wire grounding

Do not hang anything on the TV set. If

type mains plug must be connected to a

you do, the TV set may fall from the

mains socket with a protective earthing

stand, causing damage or serious injury.

connection.

Do not install the TV set in places subject

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

to extreme temperature, for example in

Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the

A poor fit may cause arcing and result in a

TV set is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

fire. Contact your electrician to have the

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

mains socket changed.

TV set to malfunction.

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

Cleaning the mains plug

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

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

moisture may condense inside and may cause a

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

malfunction.

and it picks up moisture, its insulation may

Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

deteriorate and result in a fire.

humid or excessively dusty places.

Do not install the TV set where

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insects may enter.

Do not install the TV set where it

This TV set is designed to operate on

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

a 220–240 V AC supply only. Take

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

care not to connect too many

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

appliances to the same mains socket

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

as this could result in a fire or an electric shock.

Do not allow children to climb on the TV

When not in use

set.

If you will not be using the TV

If you use the TV set near the seashore,

set for several days, the TV set

salt may corrode metal parts of the TV set

should be disconnected from

and cause internal damage or fire.

the mains for environmental

and safety reasons.

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Ventilation

Optional accessories

Never cover the ventilation

Observe the following when installing the TV set using a

holes or insert anything in the

stand or wall-mount bracket. If you do not do so, the TV set

cabinet. It may cause

may fall and cause serious injury.

overheating and result in a fire.

It is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories

Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may

for safety reasons:

gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51

the following:

–TV stand SU-FL61

Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways.

It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

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

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

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

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

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

If the TV set is to be installed on

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

a wall, have the installation

items such as newspapers, etc.

carried out by qualified service

Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.

personnel. Improper installation

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause

may render the TV set unsafe.

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

Secure the TV set properly,

set.

following the instructions supplied with your stand when

installing the TV set.

Installed on the wall

Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.

30 cm

Wiring

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

your safety.

10 cm

10 cm

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

damage the TV set.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV set in a place

where medical equipment is in

10 cm

use. It may cause a malfunction of

Leave at least this space around the set.

medical instruments.

Installed with stand

Outdoor use

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 electric shock.

10 cm

10 cm 6 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

Leave at least this space around the set.

Do not install this TV set in a

vehicle. The motion of the

Never install the TV set as follows:

vehicle may cause the TV set to

fall down and cause injury.

Air circulation

Air circulation

Do not install this TV set on a

is blocked.

is 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

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Water and moisture

Do not use this TV set near water

– for example, near a bathtub or

shower room. Also do not expose

to rain, moisture or smoke. This

may result in a fire or an electric shock.

Do not touch the mains lead and the TV

set with wet hands. Doing so may cause

an electric shock or damage to the TV

set.

Moisture and flammable objects

Do not place any objects on the TV

set. The TV set shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and that no

objects filled with liquid, such as

vases, shall be placed on the TV set.

To prevent fire, keep flammable

objects or naked lights (e.g. candles)

away from the TV set.

If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in

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

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

immediately by qualified service personnel.

Lightning storms

For your own safety, do not touch any

part of the TV set, mains lead, or

aerial lead during lightning storms.

Broken pieces

Do not throw anything at the TV set.

The screen glass may break by the

impact and cause serious injury.

If the surface of the TV set cracks, do

not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead.

Otherwise electric shock may result.

Servicing

Dangerously high voltages are

present inside the TV set.

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the

TV set to qualified service personnel

only.

Small accessories removal and fittable

Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.

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Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of

the TV set

Precautions

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

from mains socket before cleaning.

Viewing the TV

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing

observe the following precautions.

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

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

length away from the TV set.

throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged.

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

Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set

illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot

continuously for a long period as the display panel

lighting directed down from the ceiling.

becomes hot.

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

We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little

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

as possible.

To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe

Volume adjustment

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

Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours.

soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent

Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing

solution.

the windows or using headphones is suggested.

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

When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or

maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl

LCD Screen

materials may result in damage to the screen surface and

Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

cabinet material.

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

The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To

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

ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the

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

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

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

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

malfunction.

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

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

becoming separated from the stand. Be careful not to get

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

your fingers caught between the TV set and the stand.

screen may be damaged.

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

Optional Equipments

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

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

indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the

Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the

temperature rises.

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

Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

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

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

set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment

use. This is not a malfunction.

emitting electromagnetic radiation.

The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal

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

contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and

Disposal of the TV set

regulations for disposal.

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on

its packaging indicates that this

product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall

be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment and

human health, which could otherwise be caused by

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more

detailed information about recycling of this product, please

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

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Overview of the remote

1 TV "/1 – TV standby

Switches off the TV temporarily and on from standby mode.

2 Number buttons

In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter

the second and third digit quickly.

In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.

3 – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

4 – Screen mode (page 17)

5 – Picture freeze (page 17)

Freezes the TV picture.

6 / – 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 format.

In Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a

quiz).

7 F/f/G/g/ (page 16, 23)

8 TOOLS (page 18, 22)

Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments

according to the source and screen format.

9 MENU (page 23)

0 PROG +/-/ / (page 16, 17)

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

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

qa % – Mute (page 16)

qs 2 +/- – Volume

qd RETURN /

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qf – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 19)

qg Coloured buttons (page 17, 19, 21)

qh ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 16)

qj DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 16)

qk

/ – Text (page 17)

ql / – Input select / Text hold

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

to the TV sockets.

In Text mode (page 17): Holds the current page.

w; A/B – Dual Sound (page 28)

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wa "/1

Switches on or off the optional equipment selected from the function buttons.

ws Function buttons

Enables you to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see

“Programming the remote” on page 44.

wd DVD/VCR operating buttons

. : Replays the current programme from the previous chapter mark (if

any).

> : Advances forward to the next chapter mark (if any).

: Replays the current programme for a set period of time.

: Advances forward a set period of time.

m : Plays a programme in fast reverse mode.

M : Plays a programme in fast forward mode.

H : Plays a programme at a normal speed.

X : Pauses playback.

x : Stops the playback.

VISUAL SEARCH : Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search

function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DVD

recorder.

wf DVD/VCR record buttons

z REC: Starts recording.

X REC PAUSE: Pauses the recording.

x REC STOP: Stops the recording.

X REC PAUSE and x REC STOP are available only on DVD recorders.

wg F1/F2

Selects a disc when using a DVD changer.

Selects a function when using a combination unit (e.g. a DVD/VCR).

For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DVD changer or

combination unit.

wh DVD MENU

Displays the DVD disc menu.

wj DVD TOP MENU

Displays the top menu of the DVD disc.

Tip

The number 5, H, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as

references when operating the TV.

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators

1 1 – Power

Switches the TV on or off.

2 PROG +/-/ /

PROG

In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous

(-) channel.

In TV menu: Moves through the options up

( ) or down ( ).

3 2 +/-/ /

In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the

volume.

In TV menu: Moves through the options right

MENU

( ) or left ( ).

4 / – 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

confirms the setting.

5 (page 23)

6 – Timer REC programme/Picture Off/

Timer indicator

Lights up in orange when the Timer recording

is set (page 19, 20). Lights up in red when the

recording starts.

Lights up in green when the picture is

switched off (page 31).

Lights up in orange when the timer is set

(page 31).

7 1 – Standby indicator

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

8 " – Power indicator

Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.

9 Remote control sensor/Light sensor

(page 32)

Receives IR signals from the remote.

Do not put anything over the sensor, as its

function may be affected.

Note

Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the TV is

turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.

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Watching TV

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to

Watching TV

select a TV channel.

To select channel numbers 10 and above using the

number buttons, enter the second and third digits

quickly.

To select a digital channel using the Digital

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 19.

In digital mode

An information banner appears briefly. The

1

following icons may be indicated on the banner.

: Radio service

: Scrambled/Subscription service

: Multiple audio languages available

: Subtitles available

: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired

: Recommended minimum age for current

programme (from 4 to 18 years)

3

: Parental Lock

: Current programme is being recorded

Additional operations

2

To Do this

Switch off the TV

Press TV "/1.

temporarily

(standby mode)

Switch off the TV Press 1 on the TV (right side).

Switch on the TV

Press %. Press 2 +/- to adjust

without sound from

the volume.

standby mode

Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/

- (decrease).

Mute the sound Press %. Press again to restore.

3

Access the

Press . To select an analogue

Programme index

channel, press

F/f, then press

table (in analogue

.

mode only)

To access the Input signal index

table, see page 22.

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

the TV.

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

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

on the remote to switch on the TV.

2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or

ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on the

mode.

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To access Text

4:3

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

cyclically as follows:

Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the

Text service)

To select a page, press the number buttons or / .

To hold a page, press / .

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

To reveal hidden information, press / .

screen TV) in the correct proportions.

To jump a page, press and

F/f, then press (for

three digit pages).

Wide

Watching TV

Tips

Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text

errors may occur.

Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For

information on the use of the service, select the index

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

page.

proportions.

When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text

page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access

Zoom*

pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding

coloured button to access the page.

To freeze the picture – Picture freeze

You can freeze the current picture to make a note of a

Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts

telephone number or recipe.

in the correct proportions.

1 Press .

14:9*

The frozen picture is displayed on the right of the

screen. You can watch a moving picture on the

left.

2 Press again to return to normal TV

mode.

Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions.

As a result, black border areas are visible on the

To change the screen format manually to

screen.

suit the broadcast

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

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

Zoom, or 14:9.

Tips

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

Smart*

will automatically select the best mode to suit the

broadcast (page 29).

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).

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an

imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is

stretched to fill the screen.

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To use the Tools menu

Press TOOLS to display the following options when

viewing a TV programme.

Options Description

Close Closes the Tools menu.

PAP (or Single Picture) See page 18.

Picture Mode See page 24.

Sound Mode See page 27.

Subtitle Setting (in

See page 38.

digital mode only)

Digital Favourites (in

See page 21.

digital mode only)

Power Saving See page 31.

Sleep Timer See page 31.

i Volume* See page 32.

Auto Clock Set (in

Allows you to switch to digital

analogue mode only)

mode and obtain the time.

* This option appears only if “i Speaker Link” is set to

“Off” (page 32).

To view two pictures simultaneously – PAP

(Picture and Picture)

You can view two pictures (external input and TV

programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Connect the optional equipment (page 42), and make

sure that images from the equipment appear on the

screen (page 22).

Notes

This function is not available for a PC input source.

You cannot change the size of the pictures.

1 Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.

2 Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .

The picture from connected equipment is

displayed on the left and the TV programme is

displayed on the right.

3 Press number buttons or PROG +/- to

select the TV channel.

To return to normal TV mode

Press or RETURN.

Tips

You can also return to normal TV mode by selecting

“Single Picture” from the Tools menu.

The picture framed in green is audible. You can switch the

audible picture by pressing

G/g.

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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide

(EPG) *

1 In digital mode, press to display the

Digital Electronic Programme Guide

(EPG).

Watching TV

2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in

the following table.

Note

Programme information will only be displayed if the TV

station is transmitting it.

Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

* This function may not be available in some countries.

To Do this

Turn off the EPG Press .

Move through the EPG Press

F/f/G/g.

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.

The categories available include:

“Favourite”: Contains all the channels that have been stored in the

Favourite list (page 21).

“All Categories”: Contains all available channels.

Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels corresponding to the

selected category.

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 in orange.

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 a

PIN code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock”

on page 38.

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To Do this

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 .

6 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 in orange.

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 a

PIN code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock”

on page 38.

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 .

4 Press

F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.

5 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

Tip

You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 23).

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