Sony Kdl 20s2000 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting to the TV (rear)
DVD player
with component outputDVD player
DecoderDVD recorder
VCR Video game 
equipment
DVD playerDigital
satellite
receiver PC
Decoder
To connect Do this
PC DConnect to the PC  /  
sockets. It is recommended to use 
a PC cable with ferrites.
Digital satellite 
receiver or DVD 
player EConnect to the HDMI IN 6 socket 
if the equipment has a HDMI 
socket. The digital video and audio 
signals are input from the 
equipment. If the equipment has a 
DVI socket, connect the DVI 
socket to the HDMI IN 6 socket 
through a DVI - HDMI adaptor 
interface (not supplied), and 
connect the equipment’s audio out 
sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 6 
sockets.
Notes
 The HDMI sockets only support 
the following Video inputs: 480i, 
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 
1080i. To connect a PC, please 
use the PC input socket.
 Use HDMI certified cable with 
HDMI logo.
DVD player with 
component output 
FConnect to the component sockets 
and the audio sockets  / 3.
Video game 
equipment, DVD 
player or decoder 
GConnect 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 HConnect to the scart socket  /
2. SmartLink is a direct link 
between the TV and a VCR/DVD 
recorder.
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Specifications
Display Unit
Power Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size:
20 inches
Display Resolution:
1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption:
65 W or less
Standby Power Consumption* :
1 W or less
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes 
necessary internal processes.
Dimensions (w × h × d):
Approx. 500 × 406 × 209 mm (with stand)
Approx. 500 × 370 × 100 mm (without stand)
Mass:
Approx. 8 kg (with stand)
Approx. 7 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–B69Digital: VHF/UHF
Terminals
/1
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/video 
output.
/ 2 (SmartLink)
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/video 
output, and SmartLink interface.
3
Supported formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
4 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
4 Video input (phono jack)
4 Audio input (phono jacks)
PC   PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 31)
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
 5 PC audio input (minijack)
HDMI IN 6
Video: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, 
or analogue audio input (phono jacks)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Sound Output
5 W + 5 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
 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 “NO SYNC”.
Additional Information
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
WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
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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).
1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scarts or 
HDMI IN socket Check that the optional equipment is on and press  /  repeatedly until 
the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
 When connecting any equipment to the HDMI IN 6 socket or when 
changing the resolution, some dots can appear blinking on the screen for a 
few seconds.  HDMI signal decoding is in progress and it does not indicate a 
malfunction.
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 26).
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  3
 Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of  3.
 Make sure that the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  3 are firmly seated in their 
respective sockets.
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Sound
Problem Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check that “TV Speakers” is set to “On” in the “Sound Adjustment” menu 
(page 22).
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 24).
 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 24).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input 
source (page 25).
The remote does not function Replace the batteries.
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Index
Numerics
14:9 14
4:3
 14
A
Aerial, connecting 4
AFT
 26
Audio Filter
 26
Audio Language
 29
Audio Type
 29
Auto Start-up
 25
Auto Tuning
analogue and digital channels
 6
analogue channels only
 25
digital channels only 28
Auto Volume
 21
AV Preset
 25
AV2 Output
 23
B
Backlight 20
Balance
 21
Bass
 21
Batteries, inserting into the remote
 4
BBE 21
Brightness
 20
C
CA Module Set-up 29
Category list
 15
Channels
auto-tuning
 6
selecting
 13
Skip 27
Clock Set
 24
Colour
 20
Colour Tone
 20
Confirm
 27
Connecting
an aerial/VCR
 4
optional equipment
 30
Contrast
 20
Country
 5, 25
D
Digital Auto Tuning 28
Digital Manual Tuning
 28
Digital Set-up
 29
Digital Set-up menu
 28
Digital Tuning
 28
Dolby Virtual
 21
Dual Sound
 21
E
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide)
 15
F
Fastext 14
Favourite list
 17
Features menu
 23
H
Headphones
connecting
 30
Hue
 20
I
Input signal index table 18
L
Label 26
Language
 5, 25
M
Manual Programme Preset 26
Manual timer REC
 16
MENU
 19
N
Noise Reduction 20
P
Parental Lock 29
PC Adjustment
 24
Picture menu
 20
Picture Mode
 20
Picture Off ( ) indicator
 12
PIN Code
 29
PIP (Picture in Picture)
 14
Power (") indicator
 12
Power (1) switch
 12
Power Saving 23
Programme index table
 13
Programme List Edit
 28
Programme Sorting
 25
R
Reminder 16
Remote control
inserting batteries
 4
overview 11
sensor
 12
Reset
picture
 20
sound
 21
RGB Center
 23
S
Screen 23
Screen mode
 14
Set-up menu 25
Sharpness
 20
Skip
 25, 27
Smart
 14
Sound
 11
Sound Adjustment menu
 21
Sound Effect
 21
Sound Offset
 25
Specifications
 32
Standby (1) indicator
 12
Subtitle Language
 29
Subtitle Setting 29
T
Technical Set-up 29
Text
 14
Timer
 24
Timer ( ) indicator
 12
Timer list 16
Timer REC
 15
Treble
 21
TV Speakers
 22
V
VCR
connecting
 4
recording
 15
W
Wide 14
Z
Zoom 14
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