Sony KLV-L23M1 Operating Manual
LCD Colour TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, ple ase rea d th e “Sa fety Information” section of thi s ma nua l.
Retain this manual for future reference.
2-176-409-41(1)
KLV-L23M1
2004 Sony Corporation
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 convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplie d nee d t o be re pl aced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by AST A 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, other w ise the ci rcuit should be protected by a 5
AMP fuse at the distribution boa rd.
If the plug supplied with this eq ui pm ent has a detachable fuse cove r, be sure to attach 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 co nt ac t 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:
Green-and-yellow Earth
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 coloured markings identi fyi ng the
terminals in your plug, proceed as fol low s:
The wire which is coloured gr een-and-yellow must be conn ected to the terminal in th e pl u g whi ch is mar k ed by th e letter E or by
the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or g reen-and-yellow. The wire which is co loured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the lette r N or coloured blac k. The wire whic h is coloured brown must be connec ted to the ter minal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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 servicin g to qu alified 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.
......Shaded buttons on the remote 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.
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Table of Contents
Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................3
Safety Information .................................................................3
Precautions .............................................................................8
Overview
Checking the Accessories Supplied .....................................10
Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators ........................11
Overview of the Remote Control Buttons ...........................12
Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ........................14
Removing the Cable Covers ............................................... .15
Connecting an Aerial and a VCR ........................................ 16
Attaching the Cable Covers .................................................17
Bundling the cables .............................................................17
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV ...............................18
First Time Operation
Switching On the TV and Tuning
the TV Automatically ............................................... ....19
Menu System
Introducing and Using the Menu System ............................21
Picture Adjustment ..............................................................22
Sound Adjustment ...............................................................23
Screen Control .....................................................................25
Features ................................................................................ 27
Set Up ..................................................................................28
Other Functions
Sleep Timer Function ...........................................................32
Screen Memo Function ................................ ..................... ...32
Teletext ................................................................................33
NexTView ............................................................................34
Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment .........................................37
Using Optional Equipment ............................. .....................42
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ....................43
Specifications .......................................................................45
Troubleshooting ...................................................................46
Television Channel Number Guide
for the United Kingdom ................................................49
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Table of Contents
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 plugged in. It may dama ge
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 qualified servicem e n.
Improper installa ti on m ay re nder th e uni t
unsafe.
Medical in stitutions
Do not place this unit in a place where
medical equipment is in use. It m ay
cause malfunction of medical
instruments.
Carrying
• Before carr ying the unit, disconnect all the cables
from the unit.
• When you carry the unit by hand, hold the unit as
illustrated on the right. As the cable cover comes off
easily, the unit may fall and be damaged or cause
serious injury.
• Do not pick up the set in the middle where front
panel is located.
• When transporting it, do not subject the unit to shoc ks or
excessive vibration. The unit may fall and be damaged or cause
serious injury.
• When you carry the unit in for repair or when you move it, pack
it using the original carton and pac king material.
• Be careful not to c at c h your fi nge rs betw een the TV and the
stand.
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Safety Information
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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 sta nd.
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.
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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.
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.
Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not touch any
part of the unit, mains lead, or aerial lead
during lightning storms.
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.
Additional Safety Information
Electric shock
Do not touch the unit with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric
shock or damage the unit.
Moisture an d flamma ble ob jects
• 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 oper ate the uni t. It
may result in electric shock or
damage to the uni t.
Have it checked immediatel y by
qualified service personnel.
• To prevent fire, keep flammable
objects or naked lights (e.g.
candles) away from the unit.
• Do not place any objects on the
unit. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with li quids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Broken glass
Do not throw anything at the unit. The screen
glass may explode by the impact and cause
serious injury.
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Safety Information
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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 install
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.
Batteries
Give careful consideration to the environment when disposing of
the batteries .
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.
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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 may 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 displa ye d
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 the
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.
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 h ea 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
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Precautions
Precautions concerning ventilation
Leave space around th e unit. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating, w hic 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
30 cm
10 cm
Never install the unit as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
10 cm
Leave at leas t this much spa ce.
10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this much space.
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
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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 li ght , as vie wing the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Wa tching the screen continuously for lon g
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 heat up and this may cause def ormation 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 le vel s , as hearing damage may result.
Handling the remote control
• Handle the remote co ntrol with care. Do not drop or step on it , or spil l liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the rem ot e control in a location near a he at source, or in a place subject to di re ct sunlight, or in a damp room.
Handling an d cleaning the sc reen surface of t h e 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 panel after operating the unit conti nuously for a long period 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 cabine t wi th a soft cloth.
• Note that material dete ri ora ti on or screen coating degradation m ay occur if the unit is exposed to a volatile solve nt, 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
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Overview
Checking the Accessories Supplied
Remote Control
RM-Y1102 (1):
Mains Lead
(Type BF) (1):
Refer to “NOTICE FOR
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM” on page 1 when using
this mains lead.
Size AA Batteries
(R6 Type) (2):
Coaxia l Cable (1):
Do not remove ferrite cores.
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Overview
Overview of the TV Buttons and Indicators
To open the front panel of your TV, pull down the hooks
of the panel just under the mark, and draw down the
panel.
Remote control sensor
(Sleep) indicator
(Power) switch and
(Power/Standby)
indicator
TV Front Panel
PROG (Channel) +/– buttons
2 (Volume) +/– buttons
(Input Select) button
i (Headphones) jack
Status of the indicators
(Power/Standby) indicator lights up in green
The power of the TV is on.
(Power/Standby) indicator lights up in red
The TV is in the standby mode.
(Power/Standby) indicator flashes in red
The TV is receiving remote control signals.
(Power/Standby) indicator flashes in red repeatedly
There is a problem with the TV. For more details, refer to “Self-diagnosis function” on page 46.
(Sleep) indicator lights up in red
The Sleep Timer function is on when the TV is turne d on. For mor e details, refer to “Sleep Timer Func tion” on page 32.
For the connectors on the rea r panel of the TV, refer to “Connecting Optional Equipme nt” on page 37.
Overview
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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 switch it to the standby
mode (the (Power/Standby) indicator on the TV li ghts up in red). Press it
again to switch on the TV from the standby 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 sta ndby 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 this 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 43.
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 32.
f Selec t ing 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 selected:
Press this button to watch t h e last channel selected (th e last channel w atched for at le as t 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 25.
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 43.
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 33.
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 21.
• 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 n nel.
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 34.
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Overview
n Selec t ing channels:
Press these buttons to select the next or previous channe l.
o Adjusting the TV volume:
Press these b uttons to adjust the volume of th e TV.
p Recording programmes on your VCR:
If the VCR is selected, pres s this button to record prog rammes.
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 il s, refe r to “ P ic tu re A dj ust ment” on page 22.
s Selecting a sound effect:
Press this button repeatedly to change the style of sound used by you r TV. For more details on the styles available, refer to
“Sound Adjustment” on page 23.
t Displaying on-screen information:
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 32.
v Turning on the Power Saving function:
Press this button to turn on the Power Saving func ti on. “Po w er Saving” appears on the screen for a few se conds. Press this
button again to cancel. For more detai ls, refer to “Features” on page 27.
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 &/ butto ns) are us ed for Telete 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 33.
Overview
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Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
• Make sure you insert the supplied batteries observing the correc t pol a rit y.
• Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental ly friendly way.
• Do not use different type s of bat teries together or mix old and new batteri es.
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