Sony KDL-23B40xx Bedienungsanleitung

LCD Digital Colour TV 3-288-145- 12 (1) U © 2007 Sony Corporation KDL-23B40xx KDL-20B40xx Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. For useful information about Sony products KDL-23B40xx KDL-20B40xx Printed in EU 3-288-145- 12 (1) U[...]

2 GB NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 10 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitte[...]

3 GB Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information ............................................................................................................. ........ 7 Precautions .................................................................................................................... ........... 8 Overview of the re mote ...[...]

4 GB Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED009 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) To insert batteries into the remote ~ • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain r[...]

5 GB Start-up Guide 3: Preventing the TV from toppling over For additional stability, the hole on the back of the TV can be used to secure the TV to a wall. 1 Unplug the TV. 2 Run suitable cable (n ot supplied) through the hole on the back of the TV. 3 Anchor the cable to a stable surface such as a wall or pillar. 4: Selecting the language, country[...]

6 GB 4 Press F / f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region. 5 Press F / f to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press . This option selects the initial picture[...]

7 GB Safety information Installation/Set-up Install and use the TV se t in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries. Installation • The TV set should be insta lled near an easily accessible mains socket. • Place the TV set on a stable, level surface. • This TV set ca[...]

8 GB The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, su ch as vases, shall be placed on the TV. Situation: Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or with attachme nts not recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during lightning storms. Br[...]

9 GB Overview of the remote 1 "/1 – TV standby Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 22) 3 Coloured buttons (page 12, 13, 15) 4 / – Input select / Text hold • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17). • In Text mode (page 12): Holds the current page. 5 F /[...]

10 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 (page 19) 2 / – Input select / OK • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17). • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting. 3 2 +/-/ / • In TV mode: Increases (+ ) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves throug[...]

11 GB Watching TV Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV. 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. 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. The channels available vary depending on the mode. 3 Press the n[...]

12 GB To access Text Press / . Each time you press / , the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No 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 / . z When four coloured items app ear at the bottom of t[...]

13 GB Watching TV Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press . 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. * This function may not be availa ble in some countries/regions. Digital Electronic Pr ogramme Guide (EPG) Select: +/- 1 day on/off: Options: All Categories [...]

14 GB ~ • 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 turn off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled. • If an [...]

15 GB Watching TV Using the Digital Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite programmes. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press F / f to select “Digital Favourites”, then press . 3 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. * This function may not be availa ble[...]

16 GB Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipmen t to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Using Optional Equipment For service use only S VHS/Hi8/ DVC camcorder Headphones DVD player with component output DVD recorder Decoder VCR Video game equipment DVD player Decoder PC Audio system PC (HDMI output) B[...]

17 GB Using Optional Equipment Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on th e connected equipment. The picture from the connect ed equipment appears on the screen. For a[...]

18 GB Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment. To view two pictures simultaneously – PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. Connect a PC (page 16), and make sure that images from a PC appear on the screen.[...]

19 GB Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press F / f to select an option, then press . To exit the menu, press MENU. 1 Digital Favourites * Displays the Favourite lis[...]

20 GB Picture Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Picture Mode Display Mode (only in PC mode) Selects the picture mode ex cept for PC input source. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For [...]

21 GB Using MENU Functions ~ “Brightness”, “Colour”, “Sharpness” and “Adv. Contrast Enhancer” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display Mode” is set to “text”. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy pict ure) in a weak broadcast signal. “Auto”: Automatically reduces the pi[...]

22 GB Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. “ Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound System.” “Dynamic”: Intensifies clari[...]

23 GB Using MENU Functions ~ “Sound Effect”, “Treble”, “Bass” , “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System”. Speaker Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers. “TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the TV speakers. “Audio[...]

24 GB Features menu You can select the optio ns listed below on the Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Screen Changes the screen format. “Auto Format”: Automatically changes the scre en format according to the broadcast signal. “ Screen Format”: For details about the screen form[...]

25 GB Using MENU Functions PC Adjustment Customizes the TV scr een as a PC monitor. z This option is only availa ble 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 Centre”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right[...]

26 GB Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select op tions in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Auto Start Up Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country/region and location, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not n[...]

27 GB Using MENU Functions HDMI Set-up This is used to set the HDMI control co mpatible equipment connected to the HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected HDMI control compatible equipment side. “HDMI Control”: This sets whether to interlock the HDMI control compatible equipment and the TV. When set to ?[...]

28 GB Audio Filter Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadc ast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes. If you do not experience any sound distor tion, we recommend that you leave this option set to the factory setti[...]

29 GB Using MENU Functions Digital Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the “Digital Set-up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Navigating through menus” (page 19). ~ Some functions may not be available in some countries/regions. Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. [...]

30 GB Digital Set-up Subtitle Set-up “Subtitle Setting”: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). “Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in. Audio Set-up “Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hear [...]

31 GB Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-23B40xx: 23 inches KDL-20B40xx: 20 inches Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Consumption: KDL-23B40xx: 74 W (or less) KDL-20B40xx: 60 W (or less) Standby Power Consumption*: 0,7 W or less * Speci[...]

32 GB PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC • 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 th e above chart with a 60 Hz vertical freque ncy. For other signals, you will see the message “NO SYNC”. PC Input Sign[...]

33 GB Additional Information Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break. For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another thr[...]