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    KDL-46S2000 KDL-40S2000 KDL-32S2000 KDL-32S2030 KDL-26S2020 KDL-46S2010 KDL-40S2010 KDL-32S2010 KDL-26S2000 KDL-26S2030 © 2006 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV 2-670-908- 14 (1) KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 14 (1) U KDL-46S2030 KDL-40S2030 KDL-32S2020 KDL-26S2010 Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety in[...]

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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 convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 13 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[...]

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    3 GB Table of Contents Safety information ............................................................................................................. ........ 7 Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 10 Overview of the re mote ......................[...]

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    4 GB Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED005 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Mains lead (Type BF) (1) Coaxial cable (1) Cable holder (1) Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly w[...]

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    5 GB Start-up Guide 3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 5: Selecting the language and country/ region 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 (sta[...]

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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 damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. – Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set. – When you disconnect the mains lead, disconnect it from the mains socket first. – Be sure to grasp the plug when dis[...]

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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 TV set may gath er dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: – Do not install the TV set tu rned backwards or sideways. – Do not install [...]

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    9 GB • 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. ?[...]

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    10 GB Precautions Viewing the TV • To view the TV comfortabl y, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times 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 down from the ceiling. • View[...]

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    11 GB Overview of the remote Tip The A/B, PROG + and number 5 buttons ha ve tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV. 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 24) 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 16, 18): Select s the options at the bottom of the Fav[...]

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    12 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators Note Make sure that the TV is completely sw itched 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. 1 (page 20) 2 / – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source [...]

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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 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 [...]

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    14 GB To access Digital Text Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press / . When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Di[...]

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    15 GB Watching TV Tips • Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV will automatically select th e best mode to suit the broadcast (page 25). • You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 14:9 or Zoom. Press F / f to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles). • Some characters and/or letter s at the top and[...]

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    16 GB 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 information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. * Please note that this function may not be availabl[...]

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    17 GB Watching TV Tip You can also display the Digital Electron ic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 20). 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 you want to display. 2 Press . 3 Press F / f to select “Re[...]

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    18 GB Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. Favourite list To Do this Create your Favourite list for the first tim[...]

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    19 GB Watching TV 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 an auto-tuned [...]

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    20 GB Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various conv enient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for yo ur 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 a selected option. To ex[...]

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    21 GB Using MENU Functions Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in th e Picture menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to [...]

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    22 GB Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy pict ure) in a weak broadcast signal. “Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise. “High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction. “Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature. Advanced Settings Customizes the[...]

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    23 GB Using MENU Functions Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all inp[...]

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    24 GB Tip “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Surround” and “BBE” cannot be used for head phones and audio output sockets. Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker fo r a stereo or bilingual broadcast. “Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast. “A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, selec[...]

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    25 GB Using MENU Functions Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Target Inputs Selects whether to apply settings made in th e Screen menu to all inputs, or only to the input currently being watched. “All”: Applies settings to all[...]

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    26 GB Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to se lect the language and country/region, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do [...]

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    27 GB Using MENU Functions On Timer Sets the timer to turn on the TV. “Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer. “Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV. “Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again. “Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume fo r when the timer tu[...]

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    28 GB PC Settings menu You can select the options listed below on the PC Settings menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Screen Format Selects a screen mode for disp laying input from your PC. “Normal”: Displays the pict ure in its original size. “Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the di [...]

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    29 GB Using MENU Functions Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only) You can change/set the analogue settings using the Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number butto[...]

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    30 GB Manual Programme Preset Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Fi lter”/“Skip”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to skip (see below). Programme / System / Channel Presets programme channels manually. 1 Press F / f to select “Programme”, then pre[...]

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    31 GB Using MENU Functions Digital Set-up menu You can change/set the digital settings using the Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press to display the following menus. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Digital Tuning Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tune[...]

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    32 GB * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. Digital Set-up Displays the “Digital Set-up” menu. Subtitle Setting * Displays digital subtitles on the screen. When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). Subtitle[...]

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    33 GB Using Optional Equipment 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) Headphones S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder To connect Do this Conditional Access Module (CAM) A To use Pay Per View services. For details, refer[...]

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    34 GB Connecting to the TV (rear) DVD player with component output DVD player Decoder DVD recorder VCR Hi-Fi Video game equipment DVD player Digital satellite receiver PC Decoder To connect Do this PC D Connect to the PC / sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites. Digital satellite receiver or DVD player E Connect to the HDMI IN 4[...]

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    35 GB Using Optional Equipment Using the Tools menu in PC input mode Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures input from the connected PC. Options Description Power Saving See page 27. Picture Mode See page 21. Sound Mode See page 23. Auto Adjustment See page 28. Horizontal Shift See page 28. Vertical Shift See page 28. Au[...]

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    36 GB Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/KDL-46S2030: 46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally) KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010/KDL-40S2030: 40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020/ KDL-32S2030: 32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured dia[...]

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    37 GB Additional Information Sound Output 10 W + 10 W Supplied Accessories Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. Optional Accessories • Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/ KDL-46S2030/KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010 /KDL-40S2030) SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/ KDL-32S2020/KDL-32S2030/KDL-26S2000/ KDL-26S2010/KD[...]

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    38 GB 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 ([...]

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    39 GB Additional Information Sound Problem Cause/Remedy No sound, but good picture •P r e s s 2 +/– or % (Mute). • Check that “Speaker” is set to “O n” in the “Set-up” menu (page 27). Noisy sound • See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38. Channels Problem Cause/Remedy The desired channel cannot be selected • Swi[...]

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    40 GB Index Numerics 1 Digit Direct 29 14:9 14 4:3 Default 25 4:3 14 A Advanced Settings 22 Aerial, connecting 4 AFT 30 All Reset 27 Analogue Set-up menu 29 Analogue Text 14 Audio Filter 30 Audio Language 32 Audio Type 32 Auto Adjustment 28 Auto Clock Set 15 , 19 , 35 Auto Format 25 Auto S Video 26 Auto Start-up 26 Auto Tuning analogue and digital [...]

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    41 GB Additional Information W Wide 14 Z Zoom 14[...]

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    Printed in Spain 2-670-908- 14 (1) KDL-46S2000 KDL-40S2000 KDL-32S2000 KDL-32S2030 KDL-26S2020 KDL-46S2010 KDL-40S2010 KDL-32S2010 KDL-26S2000 KDL-26S2030 KDL-46/40/32/26S2000 2-670-908- 14 (1) U KDL-46S2030 KDL-40S2030 KDL-32S2020 KDL-26S2010 100BCO.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 2, 2007 11:26 AM[...]