Sony Kdl 20g2000 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
Sound Adjustment menu
You can select the options listed below on the 
Sound menu. To select options in “Settings”, 
see “Navigating through menus” (page 19).
Sound EffectSelects the sound mode.“Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High definition 
Sound System.”
 “Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical 
realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.”
 “BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi-Fi 
sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth, and height of 
sound image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA Sound is 
compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and 
electronic games.
 “Off”: Flat response.
Tip
You can change sound effect by pressing 9 repeatedly.
TrebleAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasizes left or right speaker balance.
ResetResets all the sound settings to the factory settings.
Dual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
 “Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.
 “A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.
Tip
If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
Sound Adjustment
Select:
Enter:Exit:MENU
Sound Effect
Tr eble
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound
Auto VolumeStandard
50
50
0
Mono
On
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Features menu
You can select the options listed below on the 
Features menu. To select options in “Settings”, 
see “Navigating through menus” (page 19).
Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.
 “Standard”: Default settings.
 “Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
 “Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture 
off.
AV2 Output
(only for KDL-20G2000)Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled  / 2 on the rear of the 
TV. If you connect a VCR to the  / 2 socket, you can then record from the 
equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.
 “TV”: Outputs a broadcast.
 “Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen.
RGB CenterAdjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the 
screen.
Tip
This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to scart connector 
/1, or to scart connector /2 (only for KDL-20G2000) on the rear of the 
TV.
PC Adjustment
(only for KDL-15G2000)Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.
Tip
This option is only available if you are in PC Mode. 
 “Phase”: Adjust  the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.
 “Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.
 “H Center”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.
 “Power saving”: Turns to standby mode if no PC signal is received.
 “Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.
Features
Select:
Enter:
Exit:MENU
Power Saving
AV2 Output
RGB Center
PC Adjustment
TimerStandard
TV
0
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Using MENU Functions
TimerSets 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   (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) 
lights up in orange.
Tips
 If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
 “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one minute 
before the TV switches to standby mode.

Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital 
channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of 
the broadcasted signal.

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
“Timer Mode”: Selects the desired period.
“On Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV.
“Off Time”: Sets the time to turn off the TV.
 
						

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Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the 
Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 19).
Auto Start-upStarts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, and 
tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do 
this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and 
channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 5, 6). However, this 
option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, 
or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
CountrySelects the country/region where you operate the TV.
Tip 
The country/region in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select 
“-” instead of a country/region.
Auto TuningTunes in all the available analogue channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned 
when the TV was first installed (page 5, 6). However, this option allows you to 
repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been launched by broadcasters). 
Programme SortingChanges the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, 
then press 
g.
2Press 
F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
AV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name 
will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip 
an input source that is not connected to any equipment.
1Press 
F/f to select the desired input source, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select the desired option below, then press  .
AV1 (or AV2/AV3/AV4/PC), VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, GAME, CAM, SAT: Uses one 
of the preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.
 “Edit”: Creates your own label.
 “Skip”: Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when you 
press F/f to select the input source.
Sound OffsetSets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.
Set Up
Select:
Enter:
Exit:MENU
Auto Start Up
Language
Country
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
AV Preset
Sound Offset
Manual Programme Preset
Digital Set UpEnglish
-
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Using MENU Functions
Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press F/f to 
select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press  .
System
/Channel
Presets programme channels manually.
1Press 
F/f to select “System”, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then 
press 
G.
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 “Country” (page 5), this option may not be 
available.
3Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
4Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press 
g.
5Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number (frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, 
the search will stop. To continue searching, press 
F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or 
your VCR channel number.
6Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
7Press 
f to select “OK”, then press  .
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
Label
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel. 
This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. 
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the 
fine tuning is performed automatically.
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono 
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or 
intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this 
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
Notes
 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.
 “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
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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.
Note
Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 5), this option may not be 
available. 
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Digital Set Up menu 
You can change/set the digital settings using the 
Digital Set Up menu. To select options in 
“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 
(page 19).
Digital TuningDisplays 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). However, this option allows you to repeat 
the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels 
that have been launched by broadcasters).
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of 
the digital channels stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 
position.
If you know the programme number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of the broadcast 
you want.
2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . A message that confirms whether the selected digital channel is to be 
deleted appears. Press 
G to select “Yes”, then press  .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G. 
Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to move other channels if required.
3Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually.
1Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2When the available channels are found, press 
F/f to select the channel 
you want to store, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the 
new channel, then press  .
Repeat the procedure above to tune other channels manually.
Set Up
Select:
Enter:
Exit:MENU
English
-
Back:Auto Start Up
Language
Country
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
AV Preset
Sound Offset
Manual Programme Preset
Digital Set Up
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Digital Set UpDisplays the “Digital Set Up” menu.
Subtitle Setting
Displays digital subtitles on the screen.
When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed 
with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).
Subtitle Language
Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.
Audio Language
Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast 
several audio languages for a programme.
Audio Type
Increases the sound level when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected.
Parental Lock
Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age 
restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.
1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the 
instruction of “PIN Code” below.
2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted 
watching), then press  .
3Press RETURN.
PIN Code
Sets a PIN code for the first time, or allows you to change your PIN code.
1Enter a PIN as follows:
If you have previously set a PIN
Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN.
If you have not set a PIN
Press the number buttons to enter the factory setting PIN of 9999.
2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
A message appears to inform you that the new PIN has been accepted.
3Press RETURN.
Tip
PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up
Displays the Technical Set-up menu.
“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as 
they become available.
“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”.
“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.
“Time Zone”: Allows you to select the correct time zone for your country.
CA Module Set-up
Allows you to access a Pay Per View service once you obtain a Conditional Access 
Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 29 for the location of the   (PCMCIA) 
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
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Using 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 
Module (CAM) A To use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction 
manual supplied with your CAM. 
To use the CAM, remove the 
rubber cover from the CAM slot. 
Switch off the TV when inserting 
your CAM into the CAM slot. 
When you do not use the CAM, we 
recommend that you replace the 
cover on the CAM slot.
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder B
(For KDL-15G2000)Connect to the S video socket 
3 or the video socket  3, 
and the audio sockets  3. To 
avoid picture noise, do not connect 
the camcorder to the video socket 
3 and the S video socket 
3 at the same time. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L socket  3, and set 
“Dual Sound” to “A” (page 21).
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder B
(For KDL-20G2000)Connect to the S video socket 
4 or the video socket  4, 
and the audio sockets  4. To 
avoid picture noise, do not connect 
the camcorder to the video socket 
4 and the S video socket 
4 at the same time. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L socket  4, and set 
“Dual Sound” to “A” (page 21).
Headphones CConnect to the i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.
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For KDL-15G2000 For KDL-20G2000
To connect Do this
PC DConnect to the PC  /  sockets. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites.
DVD player with 
component output EConnect to the component sockets and the audio sockets  / 2 (for KDL-15G2000) and 
/ 3 (for KDL-20G2000).
Video game 
equipment, DVD 
player or decoder FConnect to the scart socket  / 1. When you connect the decoder, the scrambled signal 
from the TV tuner is output to the decoder, then the unscrambled signal is output from the 
decoder.
DVD recorder or VCR 
that supports 
SmartLink GConnect to the scart socket  / 2. SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/
DVD recorder.
PC
DVD player with component output
Video game equipment
DVD player
Decoder
DVD player with 
component output
DVD recorder
VCR
Decoder
Video game equipment
DVD player
Decoder