Sony BRAVIA 2-889-390-15(1) Operating Instructions Manual
Sony BRAVIA 2-889-390-15(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BRAVIA 2-889-390-15(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony lcd digital colour tv operating instructions

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KDL-20G2000
KDL-15G2000
© 2006 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the "Safety
information" section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
For useful information about Sony products
2-889-390-15(1)
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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Colour TV KDL-20G2000 KDL-15G2000 © 2006 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. For useful information about Sony products 2-889-390-15(1)
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety information ...7 Precautions ...10 Overview of the remote ...11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ...12 Watching TV Watching TV...13 Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Favourite list ...17 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ...18 Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus ...19 Picture Adjustment menu ...20...
  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED007 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Support belt (1) and screws (2) (only for KDL-20G2000) Coaxial cable (1) Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) AC adaptor (1) To insert batteries into the remote Notes •...
  • Page 5 3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over (only for KDL-20G2000) 5: Selecting the language and country/region AC adaptor Mains lead (supplied) (supplied) Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240 V AC, 50 Hz). Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 6: Auto-Tuning The Tv

    Press to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press Auto Start Up Language Country Select: Confirm: Press to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press Auto Start Up Language Country Select: Confirm: If the country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-”...
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Sony service centre to exchange it. • Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment. • Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands. Mains socket Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
  • Page 8 Ventilation • Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in a fire. • Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: –...
  • Page 9 Lightning storms For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV set, mains lead, or aerial lead 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.
  • Page 10: Precautions

    Precautions Viewing the TV • To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical length away from the TV set. • To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Remote

    Overview of the remote The PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV. 1 "/1 – TV standby Switches the TV on and off from standby mode. – Screen mode (page 14) 3 Coloured buttons •...
  • Page 12: Overview Of The Tv Buttons And Indicators

    Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 MENU (page 19) – Input select/OK • In TV mode (page 18): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting.
  • Page 13: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Watching TV Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
  • Page 14 To access Text Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/-.
  • Page 15: Checking The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Turn off the EPG Move through the EPG Watch a current programme Sort the programme information by category – Category list Set a programme to be recorded – Timer In digital mode, press Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
  • Page 16 Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder Set the time and date of a programme you want to record – Manual timer REC Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU”. Do this Press to select the future programme you want to...
  • Page 17: Using The Favourite List

    Using the Favourite list Favourite list Create your Favourite list for the first time Turn off the Favourite list Watch a channel Add or remove channels in the Favourite list Remove all channels from the Favourite list The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify.
  • Page 18: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.
  • Page 19: Using Menu Functions

    Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”. Menu Digital Favourites (in digital mode only) Analogue...
  • Page 20: Picture Adjustment Menu

    Picture Adjustment menu Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Tone Reset Noise Reduction Back: Select: Enter: Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. • “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. • “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. •...
  • Page 21: Sound Adjustment Menu

    Sound Adjustment menu Sound Adjustment Sound Effect Treble Bass Balance Reset Dual Sound Auto Volume Back: Select: Enter: Sound Effect Selects the sound mode. “ • Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition Sound System.” •...
  • Page 22: Features Menu

    Features menu Features Power Saving AV2 Output RGB Center PC Adjustment Timer Back: Select: Enter: Power Saving Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. • “Standard”: Default settings. • “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV. •...
  • Page 23 Timer Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV. • Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the lights up in orange. Tips • If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. •...
  • Page 24: Set-Up Menu

    Set-up menu Set Up Auto Start Up Language Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting AV Preset Sound Offset Manual Programme Preset Digital Set Up Back: Select: Enter: Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and tune in all available digital and analogue channels.
  • Page 25 Manual Programme Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press Preset System Presets programme channels manually. Press Press press B/G: For western European countries/regions D/K: For eastern European countries/regions L: For France I: For the United Kingdom Note Depending on the country/region selected for “...
  • Page 26 Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.) Decoder Views and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected directly to scart connector 1, or to scart connector 2 (only for KDL-20G2000) via a VCR.
  • Page 27: Digital Set Up Menu

    Digital Set Up menu Set Up Auto Start Up Language Country Auto Tuning Programme Sorting AV Preset Sound Offset Manual Programme Preset Digital Set Up Back: Select: Enter: Digital Tuning Displays the “Digital Tuning” menu. Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available digital channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 5).
  • Page 28 “Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates, free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option to “Off”.
  • Page 29: Using Optional Equipment

    Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the TV (side) For KDL-15G2000 S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder Headphones For KDL-20G2000 S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder Headphones To connect Do this Conditional Access...
  • Page 30 For KDL-15G2000 DVD player with component output Video game equipment DVD player Decoder To connect Do this PC D Connect to the PC DVD player with Connect to the component sockets and the audio sockets component output E Video game Connect to the scart socket equipment, DVD from the TV tuner is output to the decoder, then the unscrambled signal is output from the...
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Screen Size: KDL-20G2000: 20 inches KDL-15G2000: 15 inches Display Resolution: KDL-20G2000: 640 dots (horizontal) × 480 lines (vertical) KDL-15G2000: 1,024 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz AC power adaptor: KDL-20G2000: Model name: AC-FD008 Rating:...
  • Page 32 Sound Output KDL-20G2000: 3 W + 3 W (RMS) KDL-15G2000: 3 W + 3 W (RMS) Supplied Accessories Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4. PC Input Signal Reference Chart (only for KDL-15G2000) Signals Horizontal (Pixel) SVGA 1024 •...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds. Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.
  • Page 34 Sound Problem No sound, but good picture Noisy sound Channels Problem The desired channel cannot be selected Some channels are blank Digital channel is not displayed General Problem The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters standby mode) The TV turns on automatically Some input sources cannot be selected The remote does not function...
  • Page 35: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 14 4:3 14 Aerial connecting 4 AFT 25 Audio Filter 25 Audio Language 28 Audio Type 28 Auto Start-up 24 Auto Tuning analogue and digital channels 6 analogue channels only 24 digital channels only 27 Auto Volume 21 AV Preset 24 AV2 Output 22 Backlight 20...
  • Page 36 D I G I T A L KDL-20G2000 KDL-15G2000 2-889-390-15(1) Printed in Slovak Republic...

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