Sony KD-32NX200U, KD-36NX200U User Manual

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Trinitron Digital TV

Instruction Manual

KD-32NX200U KD-36NX200U

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

For KD-32NX200U models

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 5 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 fitted with a 5 AMP fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP fuse at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre.

For KD-36NX200U models

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 fitted with a 13 AMP Fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP fuse at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service centre.

ASA

FUSE

How to replace the Fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a flat blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlet in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

• To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

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

• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Before operating the TV, please read this instruction

manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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.

Do not place any objects on the TV. To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or naked lights (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.

Getting started

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

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

Connecting an aerial and a VCR to the TV...................................................................................... 5

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

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

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

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

Basic operation

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

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

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 Digital Info display..................................................................................................................... 14

The Main menu ................................................................................................................................ 15

Favourite programme.............................................................................................................. 15

Wallpaper................................................................................................................................ 15

Parental control....................................................................................................................... 16

Auto Tuning ............................................................................................................................. 16

Manual Tuning......................................................................................................................... 17

PIN Code ................................................................................................................................ 17

Software Download................................................................................................................. 18

System Information................................................................................................................. 18

CAM Setup.............................................................................................................................. 19

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

Searching for digital channels................................................................................................. 20

The Category pop-up list......................................................................................................... 21

Favourite programmes............................................................................................................21

The EPG menu................................................................................................................................. 22

To record programmes............................................................................................................23

To set the Manual Timer.......................................................................................................... 23

To cancel a recording.............................................................................................................. 23

Table of contents

TV menu system

Using the TV menu system.............................................................................................................. 24

Picture Adjustment menu ................................................................................................................. 24

Sound Adjustment menu.................................................................................................................. 25

Features menu ................................................................................................................................. 26

Set Up menu .................................................................................................................................... 26

Manual Set Up menu ....................................................................................................................... 27

Manual Programme Preset menu ....................................................................................................28

Further Programme Preset menu .................................................................................................... 29

Memory Stick operation

Inserting a Memory Stick .................................................................................................................30

Removing a Memory Stick ...............................................................................................................30

The Memory Stick menu..................................................................................................................30

Memory Stick precautions................................................................................................................ 33

Connecting Other Equipment to the TV

Connecting equipment to the rear sockets ...................................................................................... 34

Connecting equipment to the front sockets......................................................................................36

Using the remote control with VCR and DVD players ......................................................................37

Additional information

Specifications...................................................................................................................................38

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................39

Index ................................................................................................................................................ 40

Getting started

Follow steps - to install your TV and view the TV programmes.

Checking the accessories supplied

VIDEO

STICK

DVD

VTR

INDEX

PROG

RF Loopthrough cable

Remote control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

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

Batteries

Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.

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

Always remember to dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.

Getting started

Connecting an aerial and a VCR to the TV

Connecting an aerial only

(SMARTLINK)

VCR

DVD

DIGITAL

OPTICAL OUTPUT

ANALOGUE

MODEM

. . .

5V 200mA

R/D/D/D

L/G/S/I

Existing aerial lead

RF loopthrough lead (supplied)

Connecting an aerial and a VCR

Connect your existing aerial lead to the digital

socket marked on the rear of the TV as shown.

Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable from

the socket marked to the analogue socket marked .

Scart lead (not supplied)

(SMARTLINK)

VCR

DVD

DIGITAL

OPTICAL OUTPUT

ANALOGUE

MODEM

. . .

5V 200mA

R/D/D/D

L/G/S/I

Switching on the TV

RF loopthrough cable (supplied)

RF lead (not supplied)

Connect your existing aerial lead to the digital

socket marked on the rear of the TV as shown.

Connect the supplied RF loopthrough cable from

the lower socket marked on the TV to the RF IN socket on your VCR.

Connect a lead from the RF OUT socket of your

VCR to the analogue socket marked on the TV.

Connect a scart lead from the socket marked

on the rear of the TV to the scart socket

on your VCR (refer to your VCR instruction manual).

Connect the VCR to the mains socket and switch

on.

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.

Note:

Your VCR sockets may not be labelled RF IN and RF OUT. If not, please refer to your VCR instruction manual for guidance.

Connect the TV plug to your mains socket

(220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz).

Push in the on/off button (labelled ) on the

front of 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

Automatically tuning the TV

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Sony logo appears on the TV

screen followed by the ‘Memory Stick’ logo, then the Language/Country menu with the word ‘English’ highlighted. Press the V or v buttons on the remote control to highlight your required language. Press the OK button to confirm your choice. From now on all menus appear in your chosen language.

The word Country is now highlighted. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the

country in which you are using the TV. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.

Note:

The digital features of this set are designed for use in Great Britain only.

The picture rotation prompt appears. Sometimes the Earth’s natural magnetism can cause the screen to look tilted.

a) If no correction is required, press the B button. b) If some correction is required, press the OK button. Press the V or v

button to rotate the picture over a range of -5 to +5. Press the OK button to store.

The autotune prompt screen appears. Press the OK button to select Yes and begin the digital autotune procedure.

When all the available digital programmes are found, the analogue tuning display appears and all the analogue signals are captured and stored.

If no digital and no analogue signals are found, a display appears on screen

PROG

asking you to confirm your aerial is connected. Check your aerial is connected then press the OK button to repeat the tuning procedure.

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

Note: If no digital signals are captured, then the analogue programme stored on programme number 1 is displayed.

To view programmes, press the PROG+/- button or the numbered buttons on

the remote control.

Getting started

DIGITAL

PROG

DIGITAL

Switching between digital and analogue programmes

Press the DIGITAL/ button on the remote control to switch between

digital and analogue mode.

Notes:

If the TV is in digital mode an information banner appears briefly on screen when you change channels.

If the TV is in analogue mode the channel number appears in green lettering when you change channels.

Finding your video channel

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

Ensure the TV is in analogue mode. If not press the DIGITAL/ button on

the remote control.

Press the PROG+/- button on the remote control until the picture from the

pre-recorded tape appears on screen.

Notes:

If you wish to move your video channel to a different programme number, refer to the ‘Programme Sorting’ section of this manual.

If you connected your VCR using a scart lead, press the remote control until the picture from the pre-recorded tape appears on the TV screen.

/ button repeatedly on the

Getting started

Overview of the TV buttons

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

MEMORY STICK

Note:

When the ‘Memory Stick’ is reading or wriiting data, the memory stick indicator lights up in red. Data stored on a ‘Memory Stick’ may become damaged or erased if you remove the ‘Memory Stick’ during this time.

MONO

R/D/D/D

L/G/S/I

Reset button

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

Video input button

Press to select input signals from a VCR etc.

Volume control buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

P +

Programme Up or Down buttons

Press to move to the next or preceding channel.

Overview of the remote control buttons

Basic operation

Mute button

Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore.

DIGITAL/ button

Press to switch between digital and analogue mode.

MEMORY STICK button

Press to display the Memory Stick menu.

Buttons 0 - 9

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

GUIDE button

Press to launch digital text or digital interactive services.

MODE button

This remote operates not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those made by other manufacturers. Press this button repeatedly 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 operation for VCR and DVD players’.

Text button

Press to enter the text mode.

EPG button

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

DIGITAL

GUIDE

VTR

MEMORY

VIDEO

VIDEO button

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

TV button

Press to switch off your TV temporarily. The red

indicator on the front of the TV illuminates. Press again to resume normal operation.

Input button /Hold button

Press to select signals from equipment

DVD

connected to the TV sockets (refer to ‘Connecting other equipment to the TV’). In text mode press to keep a page on display.

INDEX

Press again to cancel.

Previous channel button

While watching Analogue TV pressing this button will return you to the previous channel you were watching.

While watching Digital TV pressing this button can also act as an ‘EXIT’ key and cancel any Digital text application that may be running.

PROG

Screen format button

Press repeatedly to change the screen format.

Info button

Press to display the INFO menu in digital mode. When watching analogue programmes press to reveal information such as programme number etc.

INDEX button

When in digital mode, press to display the Channel Index menu.

OK button

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.

Press to display a list of channels on screen. Press the V or v button to scroll through the list until the channel you wish to view is highlighted, then press the OK button to display that channel on screen.

PROG +/- button

Press to select the next or previous

Coloured buttons

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

programme.

Volume + and - button

Press to adjust the volume to the desired level.

MENU button

Press to enter the menu system of this TV.

Basic operation

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 BBC’s digital text service may look different to ITV’s digital text. However, the digital text services currently available use simple navigation methods based on the following buttons:

The GUIDE 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

ITA

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.

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.)

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. Onscreen instructions will inform you how to change the displayed programme.

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

press the OK button.

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 programm e you are watching.

Press the V, v, B, or b buttons to select the symbol, then press the OK

button to display the chosen information.

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.

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 on the remote control.

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

exit.

Viewing traditional teletext

Most analogue TV channels broadcast a text service. The index page (usually page

100) provides information on how to use the service. Please ensure you are receiving a strong signal or some text errors may occur.

Switching on the text service

Basic operation

Select the TV channel that carries the text service you wish to view.

Press the button to enter Picture and Text (P&T) mode. The screen is divided into two with the Text display on the left and the TV channel in the right corner.

Press the button a second time to enter full screen Text mode.

ITA

Press the button a third time to enter Mix mode.

Press the numbered buttons to enter a three digit number for the text page

you wish to view. Your selected page appears on screen.

Enter more 3 digit page numbers as required.

When you have finished viewing the text service, press the DIGITAL/

button to remove the text display from the screen.

How to use the text features

Text Features How to select

PROG

To select the next or

Press the or button.

preceding page

To select a sub page A text page can consist of several sub pages. In this case

an information box is displayed at the bottom of the screen showing the number of sub pages available. Select the sub pages by pressing the V or v button.

To keep a page on

Press the button. Press again to cancel.

display

To use Fastext Fastext allows you to access pages with one button push.

When Fastext is available, four coloured items appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the corresponding coloured button on the remote control to display the page.

To use the Page Catching feature

Select a page that contains several page numbers (e.g. the index page), then press the OK button. Press the V or v button to highlight the page number required, then press the OK button again. Your selected page appears on screen.

Basic operation

Viewing a traditional text service

Using the text menu

You can access more features by using the text menu:

Press the button on your remote control to enter the conventional text

mode.

With the text display on screen, press the MENU button to display the

‘Te le t ex t ’ menu.

Press the V or v button to highlight your desired feature, then press the b

button to select.

Press the MENU button to remove the ‘Tel e t ex t ’ menu from the screen.

The following table explains each feature and its function.

Feature Function

Top/Bottom/Full This feature allows you to enlarge sections of the displayed

page. Press the V button to enlarge the upper half of the page or v to enlarge the bottom half. Press the OK button to return the page to normal size. Press the MENU button to return to the ‘Te l et e xt ’ menu.

Text Clear

(not available in P&T mode)

Use this feature to watch a TV programme when the text service is searching for a page. Once the page has been found, a blue symbol appears in the top left corner of the screen. Press the button to view the page.

Index Most Text services contain an index page which lists all the

available pages and their 3 digit page number. Press the b button to display the index page on screen.

Page Overview

(only for TOPText broadcasts)

TOP-Text pages are divided into two columns. The first column shows ‘blocks’ of pages and the second shows ‘groups’ of pages. Press the b or B button to select the desired column, then press the V or v button to select the relevant ‘group’ or ‘block’ of pages. Press the OK button to display the chosen pages.

Contrast This feature allows you to adjust the contrast setting of Text

pages. Press the b or B button to increase or decrease the contrast. Press the OK button to confirm.

Changing the screen format manually

The broadcaster may transmit programmes in more than one format (e.g. 4:3 format or Widescreen format). You can change the screen format manually to suit the broadcast you are watching. Press the button on the remote control to choose one of the 5 formats listed below.

Wide-

For 16:9 broadcasts.

Basic operation

Zoom-

14:9-

4:3-

For 4:3 broadcasts.

Imitation of wide screen effect for movies broadcast in cinemascopic (letter box) format.

Compromise between the 4:3 and 16:9 format.

Conventional screen format.

Smart-

Imitation of wide screen effect for 4:3 broadcasts.

Note: In Smart, Zoom and 14:9 modes, parts of the top and bottom of the screen are cut off. Press the V or v button to adjust the position of the image on screen (e.g. to read subtitles).

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