Sony Kdl 20g2000 Operating Instructions

KDL-20G2000
KDL-15G2000
© 2006 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
2-889-390-15(1)
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GBOperating Instructions   
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this 
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 
AMP FUSE approved by ASTA 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, otherwise the circuit should be 
protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has...

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Table of Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 7
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 10
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................... 11
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators...

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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
 Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. 
Please consult your local authority.
 Do not use different types of batteries...

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Start-up Guide3: Bundling the cables
4: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
(only for KDL-20G2000)
5: Selecting the language 
and country/region
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).
2Press 1 on the TV (top side).
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
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.
2
1
AC adaptor 
(supplied)Mains lead...

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3Press F/f to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
4Press F/f to select the country/region in 
which you will operate the TV, then press 
.
If the country/region in which you want to use the 
TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of 
a country/region.
The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning 
appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto-tuning 
the TV”.
6: Auto-tuning the TV
After selecting the language and country/region, a 
message confirming the TV...

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Safety information
Mains lead
 Observe the followings 
to prevent the mains 
lead being damaged.
If the mains lead is 
damaged, it may result 
in a fire or an electric 
shock.
– Unplug the mains lead when 
moving the TV set.
– When you disconnect the mains 
lead, disconnect it from the 
mains socket first.
– Be sure to grasp the plug when 
disconnecting the mains lead. 
Do not pull on the mains lead 
itself.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the 
mains lead excessively. The core 
conductors may be...

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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:
– Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways. 
– Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. 
– Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet. 
– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. 
– Do not cover the TV set...

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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.
 If the surface of the TV set cracks, do 
not touch it until you have unplugged 
the mains lead. Otherwise electric 
shock may result.
Servicing
Dangerously high Voltage are 
present inside the TV set. 
Do not open the cabinet. Entrust 
the TV set to...

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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. If possible, use spot 
lighting directed down from the ceiling.
 View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor 
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. 
Volume adjustment
 Adjust the volume so as not to...