Sony Kdl 15g2000 Operating Instructions

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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: Input AC 100 V-240 V
                       50/60 Hz, 128 W
Output DC 18 V 6.11 A
KDL-15G2000:
Model name: AC-FD006
Rating: Input AC 100 V-240 V
    50/60 Hz, 74 W
   Output DC 16.5 V 3.9 A
Power Consumption:
KDL-20G2000: 53 W
KDL-15G2000: 34 W
Standby Power Consumption*:
KDL-20G2000: 1.2 W
KDL-15G2000: 1.1 W
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes 
necessary internal processes.
Dimensions (w × h × d):
KDL-20G2000:
Approx. 498 × 477 × 235 mm (with stand)
Approx. 498 × 445 × 111 mm (without stand)
KDL-15G2000:
Approx. 394 × 398 × 170 mm (with stand)
Approx. 394 × 366 × 111 mm (without stand)
Mass:
KDL-20G2000:
Approx. 10.4 kg (with stand)
Approx. 8.9 kg (without stand)
KDL-15G2000:
Approx. 5.7 kg (with stand)
Approx. 4.8 kg (without stand)
Panel System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV System
Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:
B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T
Colour/Video System
Analogue: PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Channel Coverage
Analogue: VHF: E2–E12
UHF: E21–E69
CATV: S1–S20
HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69
L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69
I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Terminals
/1
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video 
output.
/ 2 (SmartLink) (only for KDL-20G2000)
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video 
output and SmartLink interface.
3 (For KDL-20G2000) /  2 (For KDL-15G2000)
Supported formats: 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3 (For KDL-20G2000) /  2 (For KDL-15G2000)
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
For KDL-20G2000
4 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
4 Video input (phono jack)
4 Audio input (phono jacks)
For KDL-15G2000
3 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
3 Video input (phono jack)
3 Audio input (phono jacks)
PC   PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 30) (only for KDL-
15G2000)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
HD: 1-5 Vp-p
VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
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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.
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart (only for KDL-15G2000)
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you will see the 
message “Out of range”.
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA
SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
 
						

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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Measure how long the 1 (standby) indicator flashes and stops flashing.
For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.
2Press 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
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
Problem Cause/Remedy
No picture (screen is dark) and 
no sound Check the aerial connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (top side).
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
Double images or ghosting Check aerial/cable connections.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five 
years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).
Distorted picture (dotted lines 
or stripes) Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, 
hair-dryers or optical equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the optional 
equipment and the TV.
 Make sure that the aerial is connected using the supplied coaxial cable.
 Keep the aerial cable away from other connecting cables.
Picture noise when viewing a 
TV channel Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT” 
(Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 25).
Some tiny black points and/or 
bright points on the screen The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or 
bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes Select “Reset” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to return to the factory 
settings (page 20).
No colour or irregular colour 
when viewing a signal from the 
Y,  P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  2 
(for KDL-15G2000) and  3 
(for KDL-20G2000)
 Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of  2 (for KDL-
15G2000) and  3 (for KDL-20G2000).
 Make sure that the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  2 (for KDL-15G2000) and 
3 (for KDL-20G2000) are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
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Sound
Problem Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
Noisy sound See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 33.
Channels
Problem Cause/Remedy
The desired channel cannot be 
selected Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/
analogue channel.
Some channels are blank Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View 
service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channel is not displayed Check that the aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through other 
equipment).
 Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in 
your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Problem Cause/Remedy
The TV turns off automatically 
(the TV enters standby mode) Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the setting of “Off 
Time” (page 23).
 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for 
10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically Check if the “On Time” is activated (page 23).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input 
source (page 24).
The remote does not function Replace the batteries.
 
						

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Additional Information
Index
Numerics
16:9 14
4:3
 14
A
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
B
Backlight 20
Balance
 21
Bass 21
Batteries
inserting into the remote
 4
Brightness 20
C
CA Module Set-up 28
Category list
 15
Channels
auto-tuning
 6
selecting
 13
Skip 26
Clock Set
 23
Colour
 20
Colour Tone 20
Confirm
 26
Connecting
an aerial/VCR
 4
optional equipment
 29
Contrast
 20
Country 5, 24
D
Digital Auto Tuning 27
Digital Manual Tuning 27
Digital Set Up menu
 27
Digital Set Up
 28
Digital Tuning 27
Dual Sound
 21
E
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide)
 15
F
Fastext 14
Favourite list
 17Features menu
 22
H
Headphones
connecting
 29
Hue
 20
I
Input signal index table 18
L
Label 25
Language
 5, 24
M
Manual Programme Preset 25
Manual timer REC
 16
MENU
 19
N
Noise Reduction 20
P
Parental Lock 28
PC Adjustment
 22
Picture Adjustment menu
 20
Picture Mode 20
Picture Off ( ) indicator
 12
PIN Code
 28
PIP (Picture in Picture)
 14
Power (") indicator 12
Power (1) switch
 12
Power Saving
 22
Programme index table 13
Programme List Edit
 27
Programme Sorting
 24
R
Reminder 16
Remote control
inserting batteries
 4
overview
 11
sensor
 12
Reset
picture
 20
sound
 21
RGB Center 22
S
Set-up menu 24
Sharpness 20
Skip
 24, 26
Sound Adjustment menu
 21
Sound Effect 21
Sound Offset
 24
Specifications
 31
Standby (1) indicator 12
Subtitle Language
 28
Subtitle Setting
 28
T
Technical Set-up 28
Text
 14
Timer 23
Timer ( ) indicator
 12
Timer list
 16
Timer REC 15
Treble
 21
V
VCR
connecting
 4
recording
 15
W
Wide screen mode 14
 
						

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Printed in Slovak Republic2-889-390-15(1)
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KDL-20G2000
KDL-15G2000