Sony Kdl 26s2020 Operating Instructions

							
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Using MENU Functions
Picture menu
You can select the options listed below on the Picture 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 20).
Target InputsSelects whether to apply settings made in the Picture menu to all inputs, or only to 
the input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
Picture ModeSelects the picture mode.
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
ResetResets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.
BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight.
ContrastIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green tones.
Tip
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm1”/“Warm2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm2” gives a redder tint 
than “Warm1”.
Tip
“Warm1” and “Warm2” can only be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Custom”.
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SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. 
“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise.
“High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”: Turns off the Noise Reduction feature.
Advanced SettingsCustomizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to 
“Custom”, you can set/change these settings.
“Reset”: Resets all the advanced video settings to the factory settings.
“Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
“Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically adjusts “Contrast” to the most suitable settings 
judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark 
images, increasing vibrancy in the picture.
“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.
“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.
“MPEG Noise Reduction”: Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video 
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Using MENU Functions
Sound menu
You can select the options listed below on the Sound 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 20).
Target InputsSelects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the 
input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
Sound ModeSelects the sound mode.
“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.
“Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Custom”: Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.
ResetResets the sound settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound”, “i Speaker Link” 
and “ i Volume” to the factory settings.
TrebleAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
SurroundSelects the surround mode.
“TruSurround XT”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.
BBEGives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers using the 
“BBE High Definition Sound System”.
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Tip
“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Surround” and “BBE” cannot be used for headphones and audio output sockets.
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”.
i Speaker Link 
(headphone speaker 
link)Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers when headphones are connected.
i  Volume 
(headphone volume)Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
 
						

							
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Using MENU Functions
Screen menu
You can select the options listed below on the Screen 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 20).
Target InputsSelects whether to apply settings made in the Screen menu to all inputs, or only to 
the input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
Screen FormatFor details about the screen format, see “To change the screen mode manually to suit 
the broadcast” (page 14).
Auto FormatAutomatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. To keep 
your setting, select “Off”.
Tips
 Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the format of the screen by pressing   repeatedly.
 “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
4:3 DefaultSelects the default screen mode for use with 4:3 broadcasts.
“Smart”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect.
“4:3”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportions.
“Off”: Keeps the current “Screen Format” setting when the channel or input is 
changed.
Tip
This option is available only if “Auto Format” is set to “On”.
Display AreaAdjusts the screen area displaying the picture.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in the original size.
“–1”/“–2”: Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture for each screen format.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture wh en the screen format is set to Zoom or 
14:9.
Vertical SizeAdjusts the vertical size of the picture when the screen format is set to Smart, Zoom 
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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 20).
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.
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  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the desired option below, then press  .
Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected 
equipment.
“Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” 
(page 29).
“Skip”: Skips an input source that is not connected to any equipment when you press 
 to select the input source.
Auto S VideoSelects the input signal from S video sockets 5 when  /5 sockets are both 
connected.
Timer SettingsSets 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”.
 “TV will soon turn off by sleep timer.” appears on the screen one minute before the TV  switches to standby mode.
 
						

							
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On Timer
Sets the timer to turn on the TV.
“Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer.
“Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV.
“Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to 
standby mode again.
“Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume for when the timer turns on the TV.
Clock Set
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.
Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.
When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV (front) lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Light SensorAutomatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the 
room.
AV2 OutputSets a signal to be output through the socket labelled  / 2 on the rear of the 
TV. If you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the  / 2 socket, 
you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.
“TV”: Outputs a broadcast.
“AV1”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  / 1 socket.
“AV5”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  / 5 socket.
“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the 
/ 3 and HDMI IN 4 sockets).
Quiet Power OnSets the volume control at a low level wh en the TV is first turned on, gradually 
increasing the sound to a preset level.
SpeakerSwitches on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“On”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through 
TV’s speakers.
“Off”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only 
through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.
Colour SystemSelects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43”, 
or “PAL60”) according to the input signal from the input source.
InformationDisplays your TV’s system information.
All ResetResets all the Set-up settings to the factory settings and then launches the Auto Start-
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PC Settings menu
You can select the options listed below on the PC 
Settings menu. To select options in “Settings”, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 20).
Screen FormatSelects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal-
to-vertical aspect ratio.
“Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
ResetResets the PC settings except “Screen Format” and “Power Management” to the 
factory settings.
Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the TV 
receives an input signal from the connected PC.
Tip
Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust 
“Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture for each screen format.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture for each screen format.
Power ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds.
 
						

							
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Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only)
You can change/set the analogue settings using the 
Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in 
“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 
(page 20).
1 Digit DirectWhen “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one 
preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.
Note
When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering 
two digits using the remote.
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  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will 
be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels 
are usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).)
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), 
then press 
g.
If you input a wrong character
Press  G/g  to select the wrong character. Then, press  F/f  to select the correct 
character.
To delete all the characters
Select “Reset”, then press .
3 Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is complete.
4 Select “OK”, then press  .
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Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”, press PROG +/- to select 
the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number 
that is set to skip (see below).
Programme
/System/Channel
Presets programme channels manually.
1 Press 
F/f to select “Programme”, then press  .
2 Press 
F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune 
(if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.
3 Press 
F/f to select “System”, then press  .
4 Press 
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
5 Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
6 Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press 
g.
7 Tune 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.
8 Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
9 Press 
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. 
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 29).
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”.
Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You 
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.