Summary of the content on the page No. 1
010COV.fm Page 1 Tuesday, September 4, 2007 1:02 PM
3-282-329-11(1)
U
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.
KDL-20S40xx
For useful information about Sony products
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Disposal of the TV set NOTICE FOR Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment CUSTOMERS IN THE (Applicable in the European Union and other European UNITED KINGDOM countries with separate collection systems) A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this This symbol on the product or on equipment for your safety and convenience. its packaging indicates that this Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
010COV.book Page 3 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions ...............................................................................................................................8 Overview of the remote ..........................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
010COV.book Page 4 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Start-up Guide 1: Checking the 2: Connecting an aerial/ accessories VCR Connecting an aerial only Remote RM-ED007 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Coaxial cable Cable holder (1) (not supplied) Support belt (1) and screws (2) 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 regulat
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Start-up Guide 010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM 3: Bundling the cables 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 1 B A 2 3 2 3 1 5: Selecting the language and country/region 1 2 2 3,4 Continued GB 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM 1 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz). 6: Auto-tuning the TV 2 Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the After selecting the language and country/region, a Language menu appears on the screen. message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) on the screen. indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on The TV will now search
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Installed with stand Safety information 30 cm 10 cm 10 cm 6 cm 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. Leave at least this space around the set. Installation • The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible • To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of mains socket. dirt or dust: • Pla
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
010COV.book Page 8 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM • Do not modify the mains lead. – TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having • Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. something thrown at it. • Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting – Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the the mains lead. cabinet. • Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket. • Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Precautions Prohibited Usage Do not ins
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
010COV.book Page 9 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM 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 inform
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM 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. •
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Watching TV 010COV.book Page 11 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Watching TV 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits 1 within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 13. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive ser
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM To access Text Smart* 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 Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an +/-. imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is To hold a page, press / . stretched to fill the screen. To reveal hidden information, press / . 4:3 Tips • Ensure
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Watching TV 010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 1 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 2 Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) To Do this Turn off the EPG Press . Move through the EPG Press F/f/G/g. Watch a current progr
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM To Do this Set a programme to be displayed 1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to automatically on the screen when it starts display. – Reminder 2 Press . 3 Press F/f to select “Reminder”. 4 Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. Note If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on when the progr
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Watching TV 010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Using the Favourite list The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” (page 17). Favourite list To Do this Create your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list when you select “Digital Favourites” in the “MENU” for the first time. 1 Press to s
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM To Do this Viewing pictures from Access the Input Press to access the Input signal signal index table index table. (Then, only in analogue mode, press g.) To connected equipment select an input source, press F/f, then press . 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. Th
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Using MENU Functions 010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM 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”. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Digital Favourites 2,3 1 Select: Enter: Exit: MENU 2 Press F/f to select an option. 3 Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, pre
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Picture Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture Adjustment Picture menu. To select options in “Settings”, Picture Mode Custom see “Navigating through menus” (page 17). Backlight 5 Contrast Max Brightness 50 Colour 50 Hue 0 Sharpness 15 Colour Tone Warm Reset Noise Reduction Auto MENU Back: Select: Enter: Exit: Selects the picture mode. Picture Mode • “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. • “
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Using MENU Functions 010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Sound Adjustment menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound Adjustment Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, Sound Effect Standard see “Navigating through menus” (page 17). Treble 50 Bass 50 Balance 0 Reset Dual Sound Mono Auto Volume On On TV Speakers MENU Back: Select: Enter: Exit: Selects the sound mode. Sound Effect • “Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE Hig
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
010COV.book Page 20 Thursday, August 9, 2007 10:32 AM Turns off the TV speakers e.g. to listen to the sound through external audio TV Speakers equipment connected to the TV. • “On”: the sound is output from the TV speakers. • “One Time Off”: the TV speakers are temporarily turned off allowing you to listen to the sound from external audio equipment. • “Permanently Off”: the TV speakers are permanently turned off allowing you to listen to the sound from external audio equipment. Tips • To t
