Sony Kdl 20g3000 Operating Instructions

							LCD Digital Colour TV
3-276-846-41(0)
K
© 2007 Sony Corporation
KDL-20G30xx
Operating Instructions   
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” 
section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
Инструкция по эксплуатации 
Перед включением телевизора прочтите раздел “Сведения 
по безопасности” этого руководства. Сохраняйте данное 
руководство для справок в будущем.
For useful information about Sony products
Для получения полезной информации о продукции Сони
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Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly 
and retain it for future reference.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on 
its packaging indicates that this 
product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall 
be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling 
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this 
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 
potential negative consequences for the environment and 
human health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling 
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more 
detailed information about recycling of this product, please 
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.
• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only 
work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital 
terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with 
your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where 
you live.
 Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications, 
compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial 
broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.
 Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some 
countries.
Introduction
Disposal of the TV set
Notice for Digital TV function
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The 
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety 
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee 
matters please refer to the addresses given in separate 
service or guarantee documents.
  is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
 Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. 
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the 
following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE 
symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol   are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
~The xx that appears on the model name, corresponds to 
two numeric digits related to colour variation.
Trademark information
DIGITAL  
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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide 4
Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 8
Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 9
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................ 10
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................ 11
Watching TV............................................................................................................................ 12
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  ............................................. 14
Using the Digital Favourite list  ....................................................................................... 16
Connecting optional equipment............................................................................................... 17
Viewing pictures from connected equipment .......................................................................... 18
Navigating through menus ...................................................................................................... 19
Picture Adjustment menu ........................................................................................................20
Sound Adjustment menu ......................................................................................................... 22
Features menu........................................................................................................................ 23
Set-up menu............................................................................................................................ 24
Digital Set-up menu ....................................................................................................... 27
Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 30
Start-up Guide  4
Watching TV
Using Optional Equipment
Using MENU Functions
Additional Information
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 : for digital channels only
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Remote RM-ED005 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
Stand (1)
Screws for stand (2)
Hole Masks (2)
To insert batteries into the remote
~ 
 Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old 
and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate disposal of batteries. Please 
consult your local authority.
 Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or 
spill liquid of any kind onto it.
 Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a 
place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
2: Attaching the stand
1Open the carton box and take out the 
stand.
2Release the protection bag and take out 
the TV set.
Push and lift the cover to open.
Stand
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Start-up Guide
3Place the TV set on the stand. Take care 
not to interfere with cables.
4Check the stopper to make sure the TV set 
is correctly fixed to the stand.
5Take out the screws from the accessory 
bag.
6Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied 
screws.
~If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at 
approximately 2 N·m (20 kgf·cm)
3: Connecting an aerial/
VCR/ DVD recorder
Stopper
Connecting an aerial only
Connecting an aerial/ VCR/ DVD recorder
Coaxial cable
Scart lead
VCR Coaxial cableCoaxial cable
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4: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
5: Bundling the cables
6: Selecting the language, 
country/region and 
location
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
2Press 1 on the TV.
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
3Press F/f to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
3,4
Auto Start Up Language
Country
Location
Select: 
Confirm: 
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Start-up Guide
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.
5Press F/f to select the location type in 
which you will operate the TV, then       
press .
This option selects the initial picture mode 
appropiate for the typical lighting condition in 
these enviroments.
7: Auto-tuning the TV
1Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert 
a pre-recorded tape into the VCR 
connected to the TV (page 5) and start play 
back.
The video channel will be located and stored on 
the TV during auto-tuning.
If no VCR is connected to the TV, skip this step.
2Press .
The TV starts searching for all available digital 
channels, followed by all available analogue 
channels. This may take some time, so do not 
press any buttons on the TV or remote while 
proceeding.If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial 
connection
No digital or analogue channels were found. 
Check all the aerial connections and press   to 
start auto-tuning again. 
3When the Programme Sorting menu 
appears on the screen, follow the steps of 
“Programme Sorting” (page 24).
If you do not change the order in which the 
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to 
step 4.
4Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available 
channels.
~When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or 
when selecting a region in which there are no digital 
broadcasts in step 4 (page 7), the time must be set after 
performing step 4.
Detaching the Table-
Top Stand from the TV
~Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than 
to wall-mount the TV.
~Hold the Table-Top stand firmly to avoid dropping.
~After detaching the Table-Top stand, cover the holes with the 
hole masks (supplied).
Auto Start Up Language
Country
Location
Select:Confirm:
Back:
Auto Start Up Language
Country
Location
Select:Confirm:
Back:
Home
Shop
Back: 
Start:Cancel:MENU 
Do you want to start automatic tuning?
1
2
3
4
Hole Masks
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Safety information
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.
Installation
 The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible 
mains socket.
 Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
 Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall 
installations.
 For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you 
use Sony accessories, including:
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL100.
Transporting
 Before transporting the TV set, 
disconnect all cables.
 When transporting the TV set by 
hand, hold it as shown on the right. 
Do not put stress on the LCD panel 
and the frame around the screen. 
 When transporting the TV set, do 
not subject it to jolts or excessive 
vibration.
 When transporting the TV set for 
repairs or when moving, pack it 
using the original carton and 
packing material.
Ventilation
 Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the 
cabinet.
 Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
 It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-
mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Installed on the wallInstalled with stand
 To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of 
dirt or dust:
– Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, 
backwards, or sideways.
– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a 
closet.
– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, 
or items such as newspapers, etc.
– Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order 
to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage 
and/or injuries:
– Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands.
– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
– Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead 
for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on 
the cables.
– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before 
working on or moving the TV set.
– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
– Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug 
is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its 
insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Notes
 Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other 
equipment.
 Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. 
The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
 Do not modify the mains lead.
 Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
 Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting 
the mains lead.
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm6 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Air circulation 
is blocked.Air circulation 
is blocked.
Wall
Wall
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 Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains 
socket.
 Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, 
environments or situations such as those listed below, 
or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire, 
electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or 
other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, 
unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke. 
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where 
insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical 
vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc). 
The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and 
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed 
on the TV.
Situation:
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet 
removed, or with attachments not recommended by the 
manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and 
aerial 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.
When not in use
 If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV 
set should be disconnected from the mains for 
environmental and safety reasons. 
 As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the 
TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to 
disconnect the TV set completely.
 However, some TV sets may have features that require the 
TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. 
For children
 Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
 Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that 
they are not mistakenly swallowed. 
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead 
immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it 
checked by qualified service personnel.
When:
– Mains lead is damaged.
– Poor fitting of mains socket.
– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having 
something thrown at it.
– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the 
cabinet.
Precautions
Viewing the TV
 View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor 
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
 When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid 
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
 Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision 
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, 
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, 
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This 
is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a 
malfunction.
 Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on 
top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD 
screen may be damaged.
 If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in 
the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not 
indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the 
temperature rises.
 Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed 
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
 The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in 
use. This is not a malfunction.
 The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal 
and mercury. The fluorescent tubes used in this TV set 
also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and 
regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of 
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set 
from mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, 
observe the following precautions.
 To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, 
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, 
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or 
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl 
materials may result in damage to the screen surface and 
cabinet material.
 When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so 
as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from 
its table stand
Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting 
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise 
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
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Overview of the remote
1"/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2A/B – Dual Sound (page 22)
3Coloured buttons (page 13, 14, 16)
4/  – Info / Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being 
watched.
 In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number and 
screen format.
 In Text mode (page 13): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
5F/f/G/g/ 
6TOOLS (page 13, 18)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments 
according to the source and screen format.
7MENU (page 19)
8Number buttons
 In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the 
second and third digit quickly.
 In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
9 – Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
0PROG +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
 In Text mode (page 13): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.
qa% – Mute the sound
qs2 +/- – Volume 
qd/ – Text (page 13)
qfDIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12)
qgANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12)
qhRETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qj – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 14)
qk – Picture freeze (page 13)
Freezes the TV picture.
ql – Screen mode (page 13)
w;/  – Input select / Text hold
 In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV 
sockets (page 18).
 In Text mode (page 13): Holds the current page.
z
 The number 5, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as 
references when operating the TV.
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