Sony KLV-26HG2 User Manual

4-102-497-11(1)

LCD Colour TV

Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for futur e re ference.

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KLV-26HG2 KLV-21SG2

 2003 Sony Corporation

Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug comply ing with BS1363 is fitted to this equi pm ent for your safety and conveni ence. Should the fuse in the plug supplie d nee d t o be re pl aced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI t o BS 1362 (i.e. marked with

or ) must be used.

When an alternative type of plug i s used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circu it shoul d be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this eq ui pm ent has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to at t ac h the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cove r. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FUSE

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartm en t with a blade screwdriv er , and replace the fuse.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for t he soc ke t outlets in your home, it should be cut off and a n 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 ma in s lead of this apparatus may not correspo nd w i th the col oured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol low s: 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 lett er E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green and yellow.

WARNING

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

• Dangerously high volta ge s ar e present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony LCD Colour Television. Before operating the TV, please r ea d this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Symbols used in the manual

........Important information.

........Information on a feature.

, 2.......... Sequence of instructions.

* The illustrations used in this manual are of the KLV-26HG2 unless ot he rw ise sta te d.

......Shaded bu tt ons on t he re mote control show you the

buttons you have to press to follow the seque nc e of instructions.

.........Informs you of the result of instructions followed.

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................................................4

Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................13

Safety Information ...............................................................13

Precautions ........................................................................... 18

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied .....................................20

Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators ........................21

Overview of the Remote Control Buttons ...........................22

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ........................24

Connecting an Aerial and a VCR ........................................ 25

Attaching the Rear Cover ....................................................27

First Time Operation

Switching On the TV and Tuning the TV Au tomatically ...29

Menu System

Introducing and Using the Menu System ............................31

Picture Adjustment ..............................................................32

Sound Adjustment ...............................................................33

Screen Control .....................................................................35

Features ................................................................................ 38

Set Up ..................................................................................39

Other Functions

Sleep Timer Function ..........................................................43

Screen Memo Function ........................................................44

Teletext ................................................................................45

NexTView* .........................................................................46

“Memory Stick”

About the “Memory Stick” Feature ................................ . ... .49

Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick” ........................52

Using the “Memory Stick” (Memory Stick Home) .............53

Additional Information

Connecting Optional Equipment .........................................61

Using Optional Equipment ............................. .....................64

Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ....................65

Specifications .......................................................................67

Troubleshooting ...................................................................68

Television Channel Number Guide

for the United Kingdom ................................................72

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing this Sony product.

After following this step by step guide you will be able to:

– Insert batteries into the remote control. – Remove the rear cover. – Connect an aerial, VCR, a nd m ai ns le a d to your TV. – Select the language of the me nu screens. – Select the country/region in which you want to op erate your TV. – Tune your TV. – Change the broadcast channels into a different order.

Remote Control RM-Y1103 (1):

Coaxial Cable (1):

Do not remove ferrite cores.

Checking the Accessories Supplied

Size AA Batteries

(R6 Type) (2):

Mains Lead

C-6

(Type

) (1):

Use this mains lead if yo u use the unit outside the United Kingdom.

Rear Cover (1):

Mains Lead (Type BF) (1):

• Use this mains lead if you use the unit in the United Kingdo m.

• Refer to “NOTIC E F O R CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM” on page 2 when using this mains lead.

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

• Make sure you insert the supp lied batteries observing the correct pola rit y.

• Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally fr iendl y w ay.

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

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Connecting an Aerial, VCR, and Mains Lead to the

Connecting an aerial

• Use the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Typ e BF, see pag e 4).

• Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection.

Do not connect to the mains before all connections are complete.

Connect the supplied coaxial cable.

Connecting a VCR with an aerial

VCR

OUT IN

Scart lead is optional.

• For more details regarding VC R connection, refer to “Connecti ng O pt ional Equipment” on page 61.

• Note that some Scart leads may not fit into the connector on the TV.

Connect the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, with safety earth).

Quick Start Guide

Bundling the Cables

You can store the cables in the back of the TV.

1 Bundle the cables and secure them with the cli p s on bo th

sides of the TV.

2 Put the cables from both sides together and secure them with

the clip at the bottom.

Clips

Quick Start Guide

Clip

• It may not be possible to fasten cables t hat are too thick with the clips.

• If all the cab les cannot be stor ed in si de , leav e some of them hanging down on both sides of t he T V .

If the cables are not n eatly stored in the grooves , you may not be able to attach the rear cover.

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Attaching the rear cover

Hold the rear cover as illustrated bel ow, fitti ng t he fi ve (KLV-26HG2) or four (KLV-21S G2) de te nt s on the rear cover into the corresponding holes on the TV, then push the rear cover back onto the TV.

KLV-26HG2 KLV-21SG2

Attaching the Rear Cover

Please attach the rear cover to the TV after connecting the cables.

Quick Start Guide

1 Connect the TV to the mains (220–240 V AC, 50 Hz).

2 Pre ss the & (Power) switch on the TV to switch it on.

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV (KLV-21SG2 only)

You can adjust the angle to avoid the reflection of ligh t and get a better view of the TV .

Switching On the TV

• When you adjust the angle, make sure that the cables are not caught between the TV and the stand. If some of the

cables get caught, divide them into two groups at the clip and pull the m in the opposite direction to free them up.

• When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off. Be careful not to

catch your fingers betwee n the TV and the stand.

15°

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Quick Start Guide

Selecting the Language of the Menu Screens and

This TV works with menu screens. By following the instructions below, you can select the desired language of the menu screens, and the country/region in which you want to operate the TV.

the Country/Region

Language

Select language

English Nederlands Français Italiano Deutsch Türkçe

Ελληνικά

Español Português

Country

Select country

– United Kingdom Ireland Nederland België/Belgique Luxembourg France Italia Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Deutschland Österreich

Do you want to start

automatic tuning ?

Yes No

Polski

Česky

Magyar

Русский Бьлгарски

Suomi Dansk Svenska Norsk

The first tim e you switch on the TV, the Language menu appears automatically on the screen (Auto Startup).

1 Press / / or on the remote control to se lect the

language, then press OK to confirm your se lection. From now on, all the menus wil l ap pear in the selected language.

2 The Country menu appears automatically on the screen.

Press or to select th e country/region in which you wil l operate the TV, then press OK to confirm your selection.

If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the lis t, select “–” in stead of a coun try/regio n.

The Auto Tuning menu appears automatically on the screen.

To perform Auto Startu p later, p ress 0 on the rear panel of the TV.

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Tuning the TV Automatically

You must tune the TV to receive ch annels (TV Bro adcast). If you follow the inst ructions below, the TV automa tically sea rches and stores all available broadcast channels.

Do you want to start

automatic tuning ?

Yes No

Auto Tuning

Programme : System : Channel :

No channel found.

Please connect aerial

Programme Sorting

Select channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Confirm

01 I C23

Searching...

1 Press OK to select Yes. 2 The TV starts searching and storing all av ai la ble broadcast

channels.

• This procedure could take so m e m in utes. Plea se be patient and do not press any buttons, otherwise the auto tuning will not be comple ted properly.

• If no channels are found during the auto tuning process, a new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you to connect the aerial. Please connect the aerial (see page 6) and press OK. The auto tuning process will start again.

When the auto tuning is finished, the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the screen.

Exit:

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Changing the Programme Order of the Broadcast

By following the instructions below, you can rearrange the o rde r in which the broadcast channels appear on the screen.

Channels

A) If you want to keep the broadcast channels in th e tun ed order

Programme Sorting

Select channel

B) If you want to store the broadcast channels in a different ord er

Programme Sorting

Select channel

Press MENU to exit and ret ur n to the normal T V screen.

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Exit:

1 Press or to select the progra m m e nu mber with the channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

Exit:

you want to rearrange, then pre ss .

2 Pre ss or to select the new programme number position for

your selected channel, then press .

The selected channel now m ove s to its ne w prog ramme position and the other channel s move accordingly.

Programme Sorting

Select channel

TVE

TVE2

TV3

C33

C27

C58

S02

S06

S08

S12

S14

01 TVE

Exit:

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 if you want to change the order of the other

channels.

4 Press MENU to exit and return to the normal TV screen.

Quick Start Guide

Your TV is now ready for use.

Operating Instructions

Safety Information

For Safety

Mains lead

Unplug the mains lead when moving the unit. Do not move the unit with the mains lead plug ged in. It may damage the mains lead and result in fire or electric shock. If the unit has been dropped or damaged, have it checke d immediately by qualified se rv ice personnel.

Installation

Installation of the unit on the wall should be carried out by qualifie d servicemen. Improper installation may render the unit unsafe in the event of an earthquake, etc.

Medical in stitutions

Do not place this unit in a pla ce where medical equipment is in use. It m ay cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Carrying

• Before carrying the unit, disconnect all the cables from the unit.

• When you carry the unit by hand, hold the unit as illustrated on the right. Do not hold the rear cover only. As the rea r cover comes off easily, the unit may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury.

• When transporting it, do not subject the unit to shocks or excessive vibration. The unit may fall and be damaged or cause se rious injury.

• When you carry the unit in for repair or when you move it, pack it using the original carton and pac king material.

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Safety Information

Installation and Moving

Ventilation

Never cover the ventilation holes in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:

• Do not in sta ll the unit turned backwards or sideways.

• Do not in sta ll the unit turned over or upside down.

• Do not in sta ll the unit on a shelf or in a closet.

• Do not place the unit on a rug or bed.

• Do not cover the unit with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.

Vehicle or ceiling

Do not install this unit in a vehicle. The motion of the vehicle may cause the unit to fall down and cause injury. Do not hang this unit from the ceiling.

Water and moisture

Do not use this unit near water – for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain, moisture or smoke. This may result in fire or electr i c shock. Do not use this unit where insect s may ent e r.

Optional accessories

Observe the following wh e n installing the unit using a stand or wall-mount bracket. If you do not do so, the unit may fall and cause se ri ous injury.

• Be sure to follow the instructions supplied with your stand or wall-mount bracket when installing the unit.

• Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stan d.

Outdoor use

Do not install this unit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to rain, it may res ult in fire or electric shock. If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and this may result in damage to the unit.

Ships and other vessels

Do not install this unit on a ship or other vessel. If the unit is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or dama ge the unit.

To prevent t h e un it from fallin g

Place the unit on a secure, stable stand. Do not hang anything on the unit. If you do, the unit may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury. Do not allow children to climb on the unit.

Safety Information

Power Sources

Overloading

This unit is designed to operate on a 220– 240 V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same mains socket as this c ould res ult in fi re or electric shock.

Mains

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Ins ert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the mains socket changed.

Moisture

Do not touch the mains lead with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the mains le ad with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightnin g s torms

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the unit, mains lead , or aer ial lead during lightning storms.

Use

Damage requiring service

If the surface of the unit cracks, do not touc h it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

Mains lead protect ion

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

Wiring

Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables . Be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety, when hook ing up.

Cleaning

Clean the mains plug regularly. If the pl ug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriora te and result in fire. Unplug the mains plug and clean it regula rly.

Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable is inserted in these holes, it m ay resul t in fire or electri c shock.

Servicing

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust th e unit to qualified service personnel only.

Moisture and flammable objects

• Do not let this unit get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in the cabinet, do not operate the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.

• To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or nake d lig h ts ( e.g . candles) away from the unit.

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Safety Information

Additional Safety Information

Electric shock

Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Doing so may caus e elect r ic shock or damage the unit.

Protruding location

Do not install the unit in locations whe re it m ay protrude. If you install the unit in the following locations, it may result in injury.

• Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as on or behind a pillar.

• Do not install the unit in a location where you might bump your head on it.

Placement

Never place the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. Do not inst all the unit where insects may enter. Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

Accessories

Secure the unit properly. If the unit is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. Take measures to prevent this by using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall in the specified manner, referring to the operating instructions supplied with your stand.

Disposal of the unit

• Do not dispose of the unit with general household waste.

• The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this unit also co nta ins me rcury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Oils

Do not install this unit in restaurants that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter the unit and damage the u nit.

Corrosion

If you use this unit near the seashore , sa lt may cor r ode me ta l pa r ts of the unit and cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the life of the unit. Steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the unit is located.

Cleaning

Unplug the mains lead when cleaning this unit. If you do not do so, it may result in electric shock.

Recommended place for the unit

Place the unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the unit may fall and cause injury.

Safety Information

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 scr een . T his is a stru ct u ral property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

• Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surface.

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this unit. The image may be uneven or the LCD pan el ma y be damaged.

• If th is unit is used in a cold place, a smear ma y occur in the picture or the picture may be co me d ark . This does not indicate a failure . These phen o mena disappear as the temperature rise s.

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

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

Fluorescent lamp

This unit uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flic ke r s, or doe s not appe a r, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be re pla c ed . For replacement, consult qualified service personnel.

Heat

Do not touch the surface of th e unit. It remains hot, even a ft e r th e unit has been turned off for some time.

Cleaning the screen surface

The screen surface is finished with a special coating to prevent strong light reflections. Be sure to obse r ve the following precautions to avoid damaging the f ini sh.

• To remove dust from the screen surface, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution. You can wash and repeatedly use the soft cloth.

• Neve r use an y type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or strong solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.

Adjusting the viewing angle of th e TV (KLV-21SG2 only)

When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off. Be careful not to catch your fingers betwee n the TV and the stan d.

Mains lead

If you damage the mains lead, it may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core lines may be exposed or cut, causing a shortcircuit which may induce fire or electric shock.

• Do not conve r t or dam a ge th e m ain s lead.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. Do not pull the ma ins lead.

• Kee p the mains lead away from hea t sources.

• Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead.

If the mains lead is damaged, stop usi ng it a nd a sk your de al e r or Sony service centre to excha nge it.

When not in use

For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the unit be switched off when not in use – not left in standby mode. Disconnect it from the mains.

Cable wiring

Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damag e the unit.

Installation

Do not install optional components too close to the unit. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the unit. If a VCR is installed in front of the unit or beside the unit, the picture may become distorted.

Safety Information

Precautions

Precautions concerning ventilation

Leave space around th e unit. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be block ed causing overheating, whic h m ay cause fire or damage to the unit.

When installing the unit on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

When installing the unit using a stand

10 cm

Never install the unit as follows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

10 cm

Leave at least this much space.

10 cm

30 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this much space.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Precautions

Viewing the TV comfort ably

• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical length away from the TV.

• View the TV in moderate light , as vie wing the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Watc hi ng the screen continuously for long periods of time can also tax your eyes.

Installing the unit

Use the specified wall-mount bracket or stand.

• Do not install the unit in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the unit is exposed to extr eme temperature, the un it ma y he at up and this may cause deform ation of the casing or cause the unit to malfunction.

• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains when the unit is switched off. To disconnect the unit completely, pull the plug from the mains.

Volume adjustment

• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.

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

Handling the remote control

• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it , or spil l liqui d of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remot e control in a location near a he at source, or in a place subject to di rect sunlight, or in a damp room .

Handling an d cleaning the sc reen surface of the unit

To avoid screen degradation, follow the advice given below. Do not push on the screen or scratch it with hard objects, or throw anything at it. The screen may be dam ag ed .

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead befo re cleaning the unit.

• Do not touch the display pane l af te r ope rating the unit continuously for a lo ng pe ri od as the display panel becomes hot.

• We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little as possible.

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Using such materials may result in damage to the screen surface.

Cleaning the cabinet

• Be sure to unplug the mains lead before cleaning the cabinet.

• Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth.

• Note that material deteri ora ti on or sc reen coating degradation may occ ur i f the unit is exposed to a volatile solvent, such as alcohol, thinner, benzine or insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.

• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

Precautions

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied

Remote Control RM-Y1103 (1):

Coaxial Cable (1):

Do not remove ferrite cores.

Size AA Batteries

(R6 Type) (2):

Mains Lead (Type C-6) (1):

Use this mains lead if you use the unit outside the United Kingdom.

Rear Cover (1):

Mains Lead (Type BF) (1):

• Use this mains le ad i f you u se the unit in the United Kingdom.

• Refer to “NOT ICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM” on page 2 when using this mains lead.

Overview

Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators

& (Power) switch

P (Channel) +/– buttons

2 (Volume) +/– buttons

(Input Select) button

(“Memory Stick”) access lamp

“Memory Stick” slot

(“Memory Stick”) indicator

/ (Standby/Sleep) indicator

& (Power) indicator

Remote control sensor

Status of the indicators

(“Memory Stick”) indicator and (“Memory Stick”) access lamp lights up or flashes in red

The “Memory Stick” is being accessed.

& (Power) indica tor lights up in green

The power of the TV is on.

/ (Standby/Sleep) indicator lights up in red

The TV is in the standby mode. The Sleep Timer function is on when the TV is tur ne d on.

/ (Standby/Sleep) indicator flashes in red

The TV is receiving remote control signals.

/ (Standby/Sleep) indicator flashes in red repeatedly and the & (Power) indicator is off

There is a problem with the TV. For more details, refer to “Self-diagnosis function” on page 68.

For the connectors on the rea r panel of the TV, refer to “Connecting Optional Equipme nt ” on page 61.

Overview

Overview of the Remote Control Buttons

a Switching the TV to the standby mode:

Press this b u tton to tempo r arily turn off the TV and switc h it to the standby mode (the / (Standby/Sleep) indicator on the TV lights up in red). Press it again to switch on the TV from the stan dby mode. To save energy , we r ecommen d switc hing the TV off co mplet ely w hen the T V is not in use.

If no signal is received or no operation is performed in the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV autom atically switches to the standby mode.

b Switching the VCR or DVD on/off:

Press this button to switch your VCR or DVD on or off.

c Selecting the VCR, TV or DVD (Media Selector):

With this remote control you can operate not only th is TV but also the main functions of your VCR or DVD. Switch on the equipment you want to operate and press this button repeatedly to select VCR, TV , or DVD. The g reen light just above the s elected equip ment lights up momentarily.

An initial setup is required to synch roni se t his re mote control to your VCR or DVD. This setup depends on the manufacturer. For more details, refer to “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 65.

d Selecting the input source:

Press this button repeatedly until the input symbol of the desired source appears on the screen.

e Turning on the Sleep Timer function:

Press this button to set the TV to automatically switch to the standby mode after a specified time period. For more d etails, refer to “Sleep Timer Function” on page 43.

f Selecting channels:

Press this button to select channels . For double-digit programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5 seconds.

g a) If the TV is selecte d:

Press this button to watch t h e last channel se lected (the last channel wa tched for at least five second s ) .

b) If the VCR is select e d:

For Sony’s VCR double-digit progra mme num be rs, e.g. 23 , pr ess th is but to n fir st then press the 2 and 3 buttons.

h Selecting a screen format:

Press this but ton repeated ly to change the screen format. For m ore details, refer to “Screen Control” on pag e 35.

i Programming the remote control:

Use this button to programme the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD. For more details, refer to “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 65.

j Selecting Teletext:

Press this button to switch on Teletext. For more de tail s, refe r to “T e lete xt ” on pag e 45.

k / / / /OK buttons

a) If the TV is sele ct ed:

• When the menu is displayed, use these buttons to operate the menu system. For more details, refer to “Introducing and Using the Menu System” on page 31.

• When the menu is turned of f , pr ess OK to show an overview of all TV cha nnels. Then press or to select the channel and press OK to watch the selected cha nn el.

b) If the VCR or DVD is selected:

Use these buttons to control the main functions of your VCR or DVD.

l Displaying the menu system:

Press this button to display the menu on the screen. Press it again to remove the menu display from the screen.

m Displaying NexTView:

For more details, refer to “NexTView” on page 46.

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n Selecting channels:

Press these buttons to select the next or previous channe l.

o Adjusting the TV volume:

Press these b uttons to adjus t the volume of the TV.

p Recording programmes on your VCR:

If the VCR is selected, pres s this button to record programmes.

q Selecting the TV mode:

Press this button to switch off Teletext or video input.

r Selecting a picture mode:

Press this button repeatedly to change the picture mode. For mor e de ta ils, re fe r to “ P icture Adjustment” on page 32.

s Selecting a sound effect:

Press this button repeatedly to change the style of sound used by you r TV. For m ore details on the styles available, refer to “Sound Adjustment” on page 33.

t Displaying on-screen informat ion:

Press this button to display all on-screen ind ic ators. Press it aga in to cancel.

u Turning on the Screen Memo function:

Press this button to temporarily freeze the picture on the screen. For more details, refer to “Screen Memo Function” on page 44.

v Displaying the Memory Stick Home (“Memory Stick” picture viewer):

Press this button to display the Memory Stick Home (“Memory Stick” picture viewer). For more details, refer to “Using the “Memory Stick” (Memory Stick Home) ” on pa ge 53.

w Muting the sound:

Press this button to mute the sound from the TV. Press it again to restore the sound.

In addition to th e TV func tions, the co loured bu ttons (e xcept for th e TV &/and VIDEO &/ buttons) are used for Te lete xt operations. The butto ns wit h green symbols (except for the button) are also used. For more de tails, refer to “Teletext” on page 45.

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

• Make sure you insert the supp lied batteries observing the correct pola rit y.

• Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally fr iendl y w ay.

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

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Connecting an Aerial and a VCR

• Use the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Typ e BF, see pag e 20).

• Use the supplied coaxial cable for aerial connection.

Do not connect to the mains before all connections are complete.

Connecting an aerial

Connect the supplied coaxial cable.

Connecting a VCR with an aerial

VCR

Connect the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, with safety earth).

Connect the supplied mains lead (Type C-6 or Type BF, with safety ea rth).

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Scart lead is optional.

• For more details regarding VCR connection, refer to “Connecting Optional Equip me nt ” on page 61.

• Note that so me Scart leads may not fit into the connecto r on the TV.

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Bundling the cables

You can store the cables in the back of the TV.

1 Bundle the cables and secure them with the cli p s on bo th

sides of the TV.

2 Put the cables from both sides together and secure them with

the clip at the bottom.

Clips

Clip

• It may not be possi ble to fasten ca bles that ar e too thick with the clips.

• If all the cabl es c an not be s tor ed in side, le ave s ome o f them hanging down on both sides of th e T V .

If the cables are not neatly stored in the grooves, you may not be able to a ttach the rear co v er.

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Attaching the Rear Cover

Please attach the rear cover to the TV after connecting the cables.

Attaching the rear cover

KLV-26HG2 KLV-21SG2

Removing the rear cover

1 Hold the lower right (or left) corner of the rear cover as

illustrated below an d pull it towards you. In the same way, detach the lower left (or ri ght ) corner of the rear cover from the TV.

2 H ol d the rea r cover with both hands as illustrated bel ow,

and pull it t owards you.

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Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV (KLV-21SG2 only)

You can adjust the angl e to avoid the reflection of light and ge t a bet te r vi ew of the TV.

• When you adjust the angle, make sure that the cables are not caught between the TV and the stand. If some of the cables get caught, divide them int o two groups at the clip and pull them in the opposite direction to free them up .

• When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with your hand so that it does not come loose or fall off. Be careful not to catch your fingers between the TV a nd the stand.

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