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.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information ........................8 Precautions ..........................11 Overview of the remote ......................12 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ................14 Watching TV Watching TV..........................15 Using the Favorite List ....................18 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ................19 Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus ......................20 Picture menu ...........................21 Sound menu..........................24...
Start-up Guide To insert batteries into the remote 1: Checking the Push and slide to open. accessories Remote RM-GD001 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) AC power cord (1) Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.
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Connecting an antenna and VCR 2: Connecting an We recommend that you use a splitter to connect the antenna to the TV and to the VCR etc. This should ensure that signal loss is reduced as much as possible. antenna/VCR AC power cord (supplied) Connecting an antenna only...
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3: Preventing the TV 5: Auto-tuning the TV from toppling over 4: Bundling the cables 3,4,5,8,10 3,4,5,10 Connect the TV to your AC power outlet (220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz). Press 1 on the TV (right side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Time Setup menu appears on the screen.
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Press to select the state/region Press MENU to display the Clock Set in which you will operate the TV, then press menu. When digital channels have been stored, set “Time Adjustment” to “Auto”, then go to step 9. If no digital channels have been stored, set “Time Adjustment”...
• When transporting it, do not • If you damage the AC power cord, stop subject the TV set to jolts or using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to excessive vibration. The TV set exchange it.
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– 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 –...
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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. •...
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of Precautions the TV set Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the TV set from AC power outlet before cleaning. Viewing the TV To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.
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, third or fourth digit quickly. •...
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• H : Plays a program at a normal speed. • X : Pauses the 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.
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 +/-/ •...
Watching TV Watching TV Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second, third or fourth digits quickly. In digital mode, an information banner appears briefly.
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Tips Zoom* • Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text errors may occur. • When four colored items appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is available (in analog mode only). Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding colored button to access the page.
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To view two pictures simultaneously – Twin i-Plate display Picture For a single picture in digital mode, this feature gives you information on the current channel and also the You can view two TV program pictures (in analog, current and next programs. digital or external input mode) on the screen simultaneously.
Using the Favorite List The Favorite feature allows you to select programs from a list you specify. To display the Favorite List, see “Navigating through menus” (page 20). Favorite List * This function may not be available in some areas. Do this Create your Favorite List Follow the steps of “Favorite Preset”...
To use the Tools menu Viewing pictures from Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment other connected equipment than a PC. Options Description Close Closes the Tools menu. Switch on the connected equipment, then press repeatedly until the correct Twin Picture (or Single...
Using MENU Functions Navigating through Icon Description Analog Program List menus Displays available analog TV channels. • To assign a label to a channel, see “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient page 31. features of this TV. You can easily select channels or External Inputs inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. Press to select “Settings” on MENU, then press Press to select a menu icon, then press Press to select an option. Target Inputs For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to set each item separately.
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Color Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture. “Cool”: Gives the white colors a blue tint. “Neutral”: Gives the white colors a neutral tint. “Warm 1”/“Warm 2”: Gives the white colors a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint than “Warm 1”.
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Advanced Settings Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”, you can set/change these settings. “Reset”: Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings. “Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. “Adv.
Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 21). Target Inputs For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to set each item separately.
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Gives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers using the “BBE High Definition Sound System” when “Sound Mode” is set to “Custom”. To reproduce sounds with impact, select “High” (more impact) or “Low” (less impact). Otherwise select “Off”. Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 21). Target Inputs For the input currently being viewed, select whether to use the common setting or to set each item separately.
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Vertical Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom”. This option is not available in digital mode. Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom”. This option is not available in digital mode.
Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 21). Timer Settings Sets the timer to switch on/off the TV. Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode.
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“On”: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. “Off”: Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature. Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV. Product Information Displays your TV’s product information. All Reset Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the Auto Startup screen.
AV Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the AV Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 21). Video Labels Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear jacks. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected.
Analog Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Analog Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 21). 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analog channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.
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Manual Program Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Color System”, press PROG +/- to select the program number with the channel. You cannot select a Preset program number that is set to skip (see below). Program TV System Presets program channels manually. Press to select “Program”, then press Press to select the program number you want to manually tune (if...
Digital Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Digital Setup menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 21). Note Some functions may not be available in some areas. Digital Settings Displays the “Digital Settings” menu. Audio Setup This option enables you to enjoy audio in various environments.
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Favorite Preset Presets Favorite List 1 and Favorite List 2. Press to select “Favorite List 1” or “Favorite List 2”, then press Press to select the desired allocation number, then press Press to select the channel you want to allocate, then press To overwrite a new channel selection (over one that has been pre-allocated), follow step 3 to select the newly desired channel, then press To delete a pre-allocated channel, follow step 2 (to select the desired channel), then...
PC Settings menu You can select the options listed below on the PC Settings menu when the TV is connected to a PC. Press repeatedly until appears on the screen. Press MENU to display the PC settings menu. Note When you connect a PC to your TV for the first time, you may need to adjust the screen display.
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Others Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from a connected PC. Auto Adjustment may not work well with some input signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”...
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the TV (side) To connect Do this DVD player with Connect to the component video Y, component output jacks audio L (MONO), R jacks...
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Connecting to the TV (rear) Digital receiver/ DVD player For service use only Home theater system with digital input Hi-Fi audio equipment DVD player with component output Video game equipment DVD player DVD player DVD recorder...
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To connect Do this To connect Do this DVD recorder or Connect to the video output jack Digital receiver or Connect to the HDMI IN 1 or 2 VCR K to record the image from the DVD player D jack if the equipment has an TV.
VCR and DVDs, TOP MENU/MENU and only for DVDs. If you have Sony VCRs/DVDs and Sony DVD Home If your equipment is not working, or some of the Theater Systems/Amplifiers, do the following functions do not work procedure to program the remote so that you can Enter the correct code or try the next code listed.
Additional Information Specifications Channel Coverage Analog: B/G VHF: E2 to E12 / UHF: E21 to E69 / Display Unit CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41 Power Requirements: VHF: 0 to 12, 5A, 9A / UHF: 28 to 69 / 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S44 (Australia only) Screen Size:...
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Sound Output • Color Variation Unit CRU-52X1 (for KDL-52X2000) 11 W + 11 W CRU-46X1 (for KDL-46X2000) Supplied Accessories CRU-40X1 (for KDL-40X2000) Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. Optional Accessories Design and specifications are subject to change •...
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. Press 1 on the TV (right side) to switch it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service center of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.
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Sound Problem Cause/Remedy • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute). No sound, but good picture • Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Setup” menu (page 29). Noisy sound • See “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 43. Channels Problem Cause/Remedy The desired channel cannot be...
Index Numerics 1 Digit Direct 31 Fastext 16 Quick Scan 33 4:3 Default 26 Favorite List 18 Favorite Preset 34 Remote control Full 16 Advanced Settings 23 inserting batteries 4 Full Scan 33 AFT 32 overview 12 All Reset 29 programming 40 Analog Setup menu 31 Game Mode 30...
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