Sony KDL-20S40xx User Manual

3-282-329-11(1)

LCD Digital Colour TV

KDL-20S40xx

Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

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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 fitted with a 10 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 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 station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and relace the fuse.

Disposal of the TV set

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Notice for Digital TV function

• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where you live.

• Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some countries.

Trademark information

• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

DIGITAL

The "xx" that appears on the model name, corresponds to two numeric digits related to colour variation.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information.....................................................................................................................7

Precautions...............................................................................................................................8

Overview of the remote ..........................................................................................................9

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators........................................................................10

Watching TV

Watching TV............................................................................................................................11

Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ............................................13

Using the Favourite list .................................................................................................15

Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................16

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through menus......................................................................................................17

Picture Adjustment menu........................................................................................................18

Sound Adjustment menu.........................................................................................................19

Features menu........................................................................................................................21

Set-up menu............................................................................................................................23

Digital Set-up menu ......................................................................................................26

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................28

Additional Information

Specifications..........................................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................31

: for digital channels only

Start-up Guide

1: Checking the accessories

Remote RM-ED007 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Cable holder (1)

Support belt (1) and screws (2)

2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR

onnecting an aerial only

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

To insert batteries into the remote

Connecting an aerial and VCR

Notes

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. Please consult your local authority.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.

• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room.

RF lead

(not supplied)

Scart lead (not supplied)

VCR

3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV

Start-up Guide

from toppling over

Selecting the language

and country/region

Continued

3,4

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 indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.

1 (standby)

3 Press F/f to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

6: Auto-tuning the TV

After selecting the language and country/region, a message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears on the screen. The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels.

Select:

Confirm:

4 Press F/f to select the country/region in

which you will operate the TV, then press

Auto Start Up

Language

Country

Select:

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 appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto-tuning the TV”.

Confirm:

1 Press .

Back:

The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, please be patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.

If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connections

No digital or analogue channels were found. Check all the aerial connections and press to start auto-tuning again.

Start:

Cancel:

2 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 23).

If you do not wish to change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step

3 Press MENU to exit.

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

Installed with stand

Safety information

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.

Installation

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

Transporting

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown on the right. Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen.

• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wallmount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

30 cm

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or dust: – Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down,

backwards, or sideways.

– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a

closet.

– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains,

or items such as newspapers, etc.

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

10 cm

Mains lead

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

– Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands. – Insert the plug fully into the mains socket. – Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only. – When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead

for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

working on or moving the TV set. – Keep the mains lead away from heat sources. – Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug

is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its

insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

Notes

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

Continued

• Do not modify the mains lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

Prohibited Usage

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

Location:

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

Environment:

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Situation:

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial 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. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.

• As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect the TV set completely.

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel.

– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having

something thrown at it.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the

cabinet.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be damaged.

• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from mains socket before cleaning. To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.

• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table stand

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

When:

– Mains lead is damaged. – Poor fitting of mains socket.

Overview of the remote

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, 15): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus.

• In Text mode (page 12): Used for Fastext.

4 / – Info / Text reveal

• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched.

• In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode.

• In Text mode (page 12): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz).

5 F/f/G/g/ (page17) 6 Picture Freeze (page 12)/

• In TV mode: Freezes the TV picture.

• In PC mode: Displays a small picture (PIP).

7 MENU (page 17) 8 DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 11) 9 Number buttons

• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second digit within two seconds.

• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.

0 – Previous channel

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

qa PROG +/- (page 11)

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In Text mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) page.

qs 2 +/- – Volume qd % – Mute (page 11)

/ – Text (page 12)

qf qg ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 11) qh / RETURN

Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.

qj – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 13) qk – Picture mode (page 18) ql 9 – Sound effect (page 19) w; – Input select / Text hold

• In TV mode (page 16): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.

• In Text mode (page 12): Holds the current page.

PIP in PC Mode (page 12)

Tip

The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators

1 MENU (page 17) 2 / – Input select/OK

• In TV mode (page 16): 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 options left

G) or right (g).

(

4 PROG +/-/F/f

• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.

• In TV menu: Moves through the options up

F) or down (f).

(

5 1 – Power

Switches the TV on or off.

Note:

To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains.

6 Remote control sensor 7 – Picture Off/Timer indicator

• Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 21).

• Lights up in orange when the timer is set (page 22).

• Lights up in red when digital REC starts in standby mode.

8 1 – Standby indicator

Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

9 " – Power indicator

Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.

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