Sony KD-32NS100B User Manual

Trinitron Digital TV

4-206-399-13

420639913

Bedienungsanleitung

KD-32NS100B

If you wish to move the TV after it has been connected to the stand assembly, please observe the following precautions:

• Never attempt to lift the TV and the stand together.

• Before lifting the TV from the stand, you must disconnect the securing strap on the rear of the TV (see illustration below). To gain access to the strap, remove the door that conceals the rear sockets of the TV (if you have already added it), then remove the cover from the rear column of the stand.

• Take care not to trap your fingers under the TV when placing the TV onto a flat surface.

Securing strap

Safety information

This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same power socket as this could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the TV. Refer to qualified service personnel only.

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV set is not left in standby mode when not in use. Disconnect from the mains.

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during lightning storms.

Never push objects of any kind into the set as this could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV. For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10cm all around the set.

Clean the TV with a soft, lightly dampened cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner or any other chemicals to clean the TV. Do not scratch the TV screen. As a safety precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning it.

Place the TV on a secure stable stand. Do not allow children to climb on to it. Do not place the TV on its side or face up.

Never place the TV in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.

Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead itself.

Unplug the power lead before moving the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick steps or excessive force. If the set has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.

To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked flames (e.g. candles) away from the TV.

Take care not to place heavy objects on the power lead as this could result in damage. We recommend you wind any excess lead around the holders provided on the rear of the TV.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the TV with items such as curtains or newspapers etc.

Thank you for choosing this Sony television.

Please take time to read this instruction manual as it will help you to understand all the features available to you.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied ................................................................................................ 4

Inserting batteries into the remote control handset ........................................................................ 4

Connecting your aerial and satellite................................................................................................ 5

Switching on the TV........................................................................................................................ 5

Automatically tuning the TV ............................................................................................................ 6

Switching between digital and analogue programmes.................................................................... 7

Finding your video channel............................................................................................................. 7

Overview of the TV buttons............................................................................................................. 8

Overview of the remote control buttons..........................................................................................9

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Viewing a Digital text service .......................................................................................................... 10

Viewing a traditional text service..................................................................................................... 11

Using the text menu........................................................................................................................ 12

Changing the screen format manually..............................................................................13

Digital features

The Info display............................................................................................................................... 14

The Main Menu............................................................................................................................... 15

The Channel Index menu................................................................................................................ 20

The EPG menu............................................................................................................................... 21

Table of contents

TV menu system

Using the programme index table ..................................................................................................23

Adjusting the picture....................................................................................................................... 23

Adjusting the sound........................................................................................................................ 24

Using the Features menu................................................................................................................ 25

Naming a programme..................................................................................................................... 26

Skipping a programme.................................................................................................................... 26

Using the Further Programme Preset menu...................................................................................27

Re-arranging your channels............................................................................................................ 27

Adjusting the picture rotation .......................................................................................................... 28

Setting your personal ID ................................................................................................................. 28

Adjusting the picture geometry for an RGB source ........................................................................29

Presetting and naming inputs from external equipment ................................................................. 29

Manually tuning analogue signals...................................................................................................30

Additional information

Connecting additional equipment ...................................................................................................31

Remote control configuration for VCR/DVD....................................................................................33

Specifications..................................................................................................................................34

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................35

Removing and cleaning the glass panel.........................................................................................36

Using the menu system of this TV

All the menus of this TV are activated by the remote control handset. The V, v, B, b and OK buttons of the remote control are used to navigate around the menus and to store any settings you make or change.

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V button

Throughout the pages of this manual you will notice drawings of the remote control handset with certain buttons highlighted white. This indicates the buttons you will need to press when following the instructions. In the example shown the V, v and OK buttons are the buttons to be pressed.

OK button

v button

Getting started

Follow steps 1 - 6 to install your TV and view the TV programmes

1. Checking the accessories supplied

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Batteries

Modem

Remote control

Note: Please contact your local approved satellite installer for information regarding satellite and telephone connection.

2. Inserting batteries into the remote control handset

Place a coin in the slot provided at the bottom of the remote control and turn anti clockwise to release battery compartment.

Always remember to dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way

Insert batteries as indicated in battery compartment.

Replace battery compartment and lock in place by twisting coin clockwise in slot.

3. Connecting your aerial and satellite

Connecting a VCR to the TV

Getting started

1. Connect your existing aerial to the socket marked on the rear of the TV as shown.

2. Connect your satellite dish to the F-type socket marked .

1. Connect your satellite dish to the F-type socket marked on the rear of the TV as shown.

2. Connect your existing aerial to the RF IN socket on your VCR.

3. Connect a lead from the RF output of your VCR to the analogue socket marked then connect a scart lead as shown.

4. Connect the VCR to the mains socket and switch on.

5. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR and press the ‘PLAY’ button. This enables the TV to locate and store the video channel during the ‘Automatically tuning the TV’ procedure.

Scart lead (not supplied)

4. Switching on the TV

1. Connect the TV plug to your mains socket (220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz).

2. Press the on/off switch in a forward direction to switch on the TV.

Note: If the red indicator on the front of the TV is lit the

TV is in standby mode. Press the TV button on the remote control to switch on the TV. Please be patient as the picture may take a few moments to appear on screen.

Getting started

5. Automatically tuning the TV

1. When you switch on this TV for the first time, the Language/Country menu appears on screen with the word ‘English’ highlighted. Press the V or v buttons on the remote control to choose the language you

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require then press the OK button to confirm.

2. The word Country is now highlighted. Press the V or v buttons to choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV, then press the OK button to confirm.

Note: The digital features of this set are designed for use in Germany only.

3. The autotune prompt screen appears. Press the OK button to select Ye s .

4. The Main Menu is now displayed. Press the v button to highlight ‘Quick tuning’ or ‘Full tuning’, then press the OK button twice.

5. A display appears asking you to press OK to begin scanning.

Whilst scanning is taking place a progress menu is displayed showing the number of services stored and the percentage of scanning completed. The full scan will take some time so please be patient. When the scanning percentage reaches 100%, the onscreen message ‘Auto tuning successfully completed’ is displayed.

Note: During all subsequent scans, only new channels will be

added to the original scan.

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6. Press the BLUE button repeatedly to remove all digital menus from the TV screen. The analogue tuning display appears automatically and the TV

begins to search for analogue signals.

Once all signals have been captured and stored, the TV returns to normal operation and displays the digital programme captured on programme number 1.

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7. If no signals are captured, a menu appears asking you to confirm your aerial is connected. Check your aerials are connected, then press OK to start the search procedure again.

Note: If no digital signals were captured, then the analogue programme

stored on programme number 1 is displayed.

8. To view programmes, press the PROG+/- buttons or the numbered buttons on the remote control.

Switching between digital and analogue programmes

To check if you are watching a digital or an analogue programme press the button on the remote control. If you are watching a digital programme an Info display appears on screen providing brief details for both the current and next programme. To change to analogue programmes press the DIGITAL/ button.

When you wish to return to digital programmes press the DIGITAL/ button once more.

6. Finding your video channel

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If you connected a VCR to your TV when following the ‘Connecting your aerial and satellite instructions’, you now need to find your video channel.

1. First ensure the TV is in analogue mode. If not press the DIGITAL/ button on the remote control.

2. Press the PROG+/- button until the picture from your pre-recorded tape appears on screen.

Note: If you wish to move your video channel to a different programme number,

refer to the ‘Re-arranging your channels’ section of this manual.

If you have connected your VCR using a scart lead, press the / button repeatedly on the remote control until the picture from the tape appears on the TV screen.

Getting started

Overview of the TV buttons

The control buttons can be found on the right side of the TV. An expanded view is shown below.

Programme Up or Down buttons

Press to move to the next or preceding channel.

Volume control buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Video input button

Press to select input signals from a VCR etc.

Reset button

Press to return picture and sound levels to their factory settings.

Overview of the remote control buttons

Getting started

Mute button

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore.

DIGITAL/ button

Press to switch between digital or analogue mode.

Screen format button

Press repeatedly to change the screen format.

Buttons 0-9

Press to input the required channel number. For numbers 10 and above, enter the next digit within 2 seconds.

GUIDE button

Occasionally the broadcaster transmits information such as a TV Guide which can be displayed on screen. You will be asked to press the GUIDE button when this happens.

MODE button

This remote operates not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those made by other manufacturers. Press this button to select the type of equipment you want to control. A green light appears momentarily to indicate the mode selected.

Note: Before operating your VCR or DVD, you must enter the correct configuration code. Please refer to the section ‘Remote Control Configuration for VCR/ DVD’ .

Text button

Press to enter text mode.

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VIDEO button

Press to switch off your VCR or DVD temporarily. Press again to return to normal operation.

TV button

Press to switch off your TV temporarily. The Red indicator on the front of the TV will illuminate. Press again to return to normal operation.

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Input button /Hold button

Press to select signals from equipment connected to the TV sockets (refer to

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‘Connecting optional equipment to the TV’). In Text mode press to keep a page on display. Press again to cancel.

Previous channel button

Press to return to the previous channel you were watching (providing you watched it for at least 5 seconds). Note: If the MODE button is set to VCR, use this button to select double digit numbers on your VCR, e.g. press this button, then press 2 and 3 for 23.

REC button

When the MODE button is set to VCR, press this button to place your VCR in record mode.

Info button

Press to display the INFO menu in Digital mode. When watching analogue programmes press to reveal information such as programme number. When in text mode, press to reveal hidden information such as answers on quiz pages. Press once more to clear hidden information.

EPG button

Press to display the Electronic Programme Guide when in Digital mode.

Control pad

Use these buttons to navigate through the menu system of the TV. Note: When the MODE button has been set to VCR or DVD, the control pad operates the main functions of your VCR or DVD.

Coloured buttons

These buttons are used for text and Digital menus. Refer to the relevant sections in this instruction manual.

INDEX button

Occasionally the broadcaster transmits information which can be displayed on screen. You will be asked to press the INDEX button when this happens.

PROG +/- button

Press to select the next or previous programme. In Text mode, press to select the next page or the previous page.

Volume + and - button

Press to adjust the volume to the desired level.

MENU button

Press to enter the menu system of this TV.

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Viewing a Digital text service

Most digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this TV has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasting authorities.

The appearance, content and navigation methods of all Digital text services are decided by the broadcaster. For example, the RTL Digital text service may look different to ZDF’s Digital text. Most of the Digital text services currently available use simple navigation methods based on the following buttons:

The text button to load up the Digital text, The V, v, B and b buttons (to move around the screen), The OK button or the numbered buttons (to select items on screen), The four coloured buttons (to access shortcuts).

Selecting a dedicated Digital text channel

1. Press the button on the remote control to check if you are in digital mode. If you are watching a digital programme an Info display appears on screen providing brief details for the current and next programme. If the display does not appear, press the DIGITAL/ button to switch to digital mode.

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2. Press the button to remove the Info display from the TV screen then select the programme number that is broadcasting the dedicated Digital text channel by using the numbered buttons on the remote control. If you do not know the channel number of a dedicated Digital text channel, you can use the ‘Channel Index menu’ to find one. (Please refer to the ‘Channel index menu’ section of this manual.)

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3. Once the text page is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to obtain your required selection.

Note: On some pages the TV programme may also be displayed on the text screen. On-screen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme.

4. If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or ‘Select’ when viewing the text pages, press the OK button.

5. When you have finished viewing the text service, press the button to exit.

Selecting a text service from other Digital channels

Normal text services may also be available on other digital channels. This is sometimes indicated by a small symbol on your TV screen, superimposed on the programme you are watching.

1. Press the V, v, B, or b buttons to select the symbol, then press the OK button to display the chosen information.

2. Alternatively, you may be instructed to use the numbered or coloured buttons on your remote control to display the various pages of text information. If you are instructed to press ‘OK’ or ‘Select’ when viewing the text pages, press the OK button.

3. Once the text information is displayed, you can access required information by using the V, v, B, or b buttons, the coloured buttons and/or the numbered buttons of the remote control.

4. When you have finished viewing the text service, press the button to exit.

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