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    KDL-20G2000 KDL-15G2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV 2-889-390- 15 (1) U GB Operating Instructions Before oper ating the TV , please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual f or future reference . F or useful information about Sony products[...]

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    2 GB NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and con venience. Should the fuse in the plug supp lied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP FUSE approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of pl ug is used it should be fit[...]

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    3 GB Table of Contents Safety info rmation ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. . 7 Precaution s ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................. ............ ......... 10 Overview of the rem ote .....[...]

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    4 GB Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED007 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Support belt (1) and screws (2) (only for KDL-20G2000) Coaxial cable (1) Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) AC adaptor (1) To insert batteries into the remote Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an e nv[...]

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    5 GB Start-up Guide 3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over (only for KDL-20G2000) 5: Selecting the language and country/region 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240 V AC, 50 Hz). 2 Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the T V for the first time, t he Language menu appears on the screen. When the TV is in[...]

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    6 GB 3 Press F / f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press . 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. The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning[...]

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    7 GB Safety information Mains lead • Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being dam aged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. – Unplug the mains lead when moving the T V set. – When you disconnect the m ains lead, disconnect it from the mains socket first. – Be sure to grasp the plug when [...]

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    8 GB Ventilation • Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in a fire. • Unless proper ventilation is provided, the T V set may gather du st and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: – Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways. – Do not install [...]

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    9 GB 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 se t cracks, do not touch it until yo u have unplugged the mains le[...]

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    10 GB Precautions Viewing the TV • To view the TV comfortabl y, the recommended view ing position is from four to seven time s the screen’s vertical length away from the TV set. • To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed d own from the ceiling. • V[...]

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    11 GB Overview of the remote Tip The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as refer ences when operating the TV. 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 – Screen mode (page 14) 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 15, 17): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite an[...]

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    12 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 MENU (page 19) 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 18): 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 • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the o[...]

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    13 GB Watching TV Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the TV (top side) 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 swi tch on the TV. 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. The channels availa bl e vary depending on the mode.[...]

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    14 GB To access Text Press / . Each time you press / , the display changes cyclically as follo ws: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press th e number buttons or PROG +/-. To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / . Tips • Ensure that the TV is receiving a good sig[...]

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    15 GB Watching TV 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 the following table. Note Programme informatio n will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital El ectronic Pr ogramme Gu ide (EP[...]

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    16 GB Tip You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Gu ide (EPG) by selecting “Digita l EPG” in the “MENU”. Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder 1 Press F / f / G / g to select the future programme y ou want to display . 2 Press . 3 Press F / f to select “Reminder”. 4 Press [...]

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    17 GB Watching TV Using the Favourite list The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of u p to 8 chan nels you specify. To display the Favourite list , see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Favourit e list T o Do this Create your Fa vourite list for the f i rst time A message appear s asking if you want to add chan nel[...]

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    18 GB Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equi pment, then perform one of the f ollowing operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connect ed equipment appears on the screen. For an auto-tuned VCR (page 4[...]

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    19 GB Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various conve nient features of this TV. Yo u can ea sily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, se ttings for y our TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press F / f to select an option. 3 Press to confirm [...]

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    20 GB Picture Adjustment menu You can select the optio ns listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Picture Mode Selects the p icture mode. • “Vivid”: For enhanced pict ure contra st and sharpness. • “Standard”: For standar d picture. Recommended for hom e entert[...]

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    21 GB Using MENU Functions Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select opt ions in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. • “ Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and so und presence by using “BBE High defin ition Sound System.” • [...]

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    22 GB Features menu You can select the options listed below on the Features menu. T o select options in “Se ttings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Power Saving Selects the power sa ving mode to reduce the pow er consumption of the TV. • “Standard”: De fault settings. • “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the T[...]

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    23 GB Using MENU Functions Ti me r 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 activa ted, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange. Tips • If you switch o ff the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer?[...]

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    24 GB Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select opt ions in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to se lect the language and country/region, and tune in all available digi tal and analogue channels. Us ually, you do not need to [...]

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    25 GB Using MENU Functions Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “L abel”/“AFT”/“Audi o Filter”/“Skip”/“ Decoder”, press F / f to select the programme number you wa nt to modify. Then, press . System / Channel Presets programme channels manually. 1 Press F / f to select “System”, then press . 2 Press F / f to select one o[...]

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    26 GB Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you pr ess PROG +/- to se lect channels. (You can still sele ct a skipped ch annel using the number buttons.) Decoder Views and records the scrambled channel se lected when using a decoder connected directly to scart conne ctor / 1, or to scart connector / 2 (only for KDL-20G2000) via a VCR. Note Depen[...]

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    27 GB Using MENU Functions Digital Set Up menu You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set Up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 19). Digital T uning Displays the “Digi tal Tuning” me nu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels. Usually you do not need to[...]

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    28 GB Digital Set Up Displays the “Digital Set Up” menu. Subtitle Setti ng Displays digital subtit les on the screen. When “For Hard Of He aring” is selected, some visual ai ds ma y also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channe ls broadcast such information). Subtitle Language Selects which language subt itles are displayed in. Audio L[...]

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    29 GB Using Optional Equip ment Connecting optional equipment ( Using Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipmen t to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the TV (side) For KDL-15G2000 S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder Headphones For KDL-20G2000 S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder Headphones T o connect Do thi s Conditiona[...]

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    30 GB For KDL-15G2000 For KDL-20G2000 T o connec t Do this PC D Connect to the PC / sock ets. It is reco mmended to use a PC cable with ferrites. D VD player with component output E Connect to the component sockets and th e audio sockets / 2 (for KDL-15G2000) and / 3 (for KDL-20G2000). V ide o game equipment, D VD player or decoder F Connect to the[...]

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    31 GB Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Screen Size: KDL-20G2000: 20 inches KDL-15G2000: 15 inches Display Resolution: KDL-20G2000: 640 dots ( horizontal) × 480 lines (vertical) KDL-15G2000: 1,02 4 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz AC power adaptor: KDL-20G2000: Model name: AC-FD00[...]

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    32 GB Sound Output KDL-20G2000: 3 W + 3 W (RMS) KDL-15G2000: 3 W + 3 W (RMS) Supplied Accessories Refer to “1: Checking the accessor ies” on page 4. Design and specific ations are subject to change without notice. PC Input Signal Reference Chart (only for KDL-15G2000) • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. ?[...]

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    33 GB Additional Information Troubleshooting Check wh ether the 1 ( standby) in dicator is flas hing 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 sec[...]

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    34 GB Sound Prob lem Cause/Remedy No sound, b ut good picture • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute). Noisy sound • See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 33. Channels Prob lem Cause/Remedy The desired channel cannot be selected • Switch between digital a nd analogue mode and select the desired digital/ analogue channel. Some channels are b[...]

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    35 GB Additional Information Index Numerics 16:9 14 4:3 14 A Aeria l connecting 4 AFT 25 Audio Filter 25 Audio La nguage 28 Audio Type 28 Auto Start-up 24 Auto Tuning analogue and digital channe ls 6 analogue channels only 24 digital channels only 27 Auto Vo lume 21 AV Preset 24 AV2 Output 22 B Backlight 20 Balance 21 Bass 21 Batteries inserting in[...]

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    DIGIT AL Printed in Slovak Repub lic 2-889-390- 15 (1) U KDL-20G2000 KDL-15G2000[...]