Sony Bravia KDL-40U2000 manual

KDL-40U2000 KDL-32U2000 KDL-26U2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Colour TV 2-682-331- 13 (1) U KDL-40/32/26U2000 2-682-331- 13 (1) 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 010COV.fm Page[...]

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 ............................................................................................................................... 9 Overview of the re mote ....[...]

4 GB Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED007 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Cable holder (1) (only for KDL-40U2000) 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 way. Certain regions [...]

5 GB 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 (standby) indicator o[...]

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[...]

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. – When you disconnect the mains lead, disconnect it from the mains socket first. – Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead. Do not pull on the main[...]

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 [...]

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 set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead[...]

10 GB Overview of the remote Tip The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV. 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches off the TV temporarily and on from standby mode. 2 – Screen mode (page 12) 3 Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 13, 14): Selects the options at the bottom of the F[...]

11 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 MENU (page 15) 2 / – 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 confirm the setting. 3 2 +/-/ G / g • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the o[...]

12 GB In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. Additional operations 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 [...]

13 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. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) To Do this Wa[...]

14 GB Tip You can also display the Digital Elec tronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”. 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 begu[...]

15 GB Using MENU Functions 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 s[...]

16 GB Picture Adjustment menu Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 15). Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. • “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. • “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended[...]

17 GB Using MENU Functions Features menu 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 fo r a stereo or bilingual broadcast. • “Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stere[...]

18 GB Set-up menu AV2 Output Sets a signal to be output through th e socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the TV. If you connect a VCR to the / 2 so cket, 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[...]

19 GB Using MENU Functions 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 analo gue channels are stor[...]

20 GB Digital Set-up menu Audio Filter Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-st andard broadcast signal ca n cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes. If you do not experience a ny sound distortion, we reco mmend that you leave this option se[...]

21 GB Using MENU Functions 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 opt[...]

22 GB 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 to the instruction manua[...]

23 GB Using Optional Equipment 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[...]

24 GB Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDL-40U2000: 40 inches KDL-32U2000: 32 inches KDL-26U2000: 26 inches Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Consumption: KDL-40U2000: 190 W or less KDL-32U2000: 135 W or less KDL-26U2000: 100 W or less Standby Power Consumptio[...]

25 GB Additional Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart • 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?[...]

26 GB Picture noise when viewing a TV channel • Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 19). Some tiny black points and/or bright points on the screen • The picture of a display unit is compos ed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright[...]

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