Sony Kdl 26s2020 Operating Instructions

							
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Using MENU Functions
Digital Set-up menu 
You can change/set the digital settings using the 
Digital Set-up menu. Select “Digital Set-up” and press  to display the following menus. To select options 
in “Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” 
(page 20).
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 6). Ho wever, 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.
1 Press 
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.
2 Remove 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.
3 Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually.
1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2 When the available channels are found, press 
F/f to select the channel 
you want to store, then press  .
3 Press 
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.
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* Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.
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  .
3 Press RETURN.
PIN Code
*
Sets a PIN code for the first time, or allows you to change your PIN code.
1 Enter 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 issu ed). 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 manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the 
same as the default time zone setting 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 33 for the location of the   (PCMCIA) 
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
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)
HeadphonesS VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder
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.
Note
CAM is not supported in all 
countries. Please check with your 
authorized dealer.
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder 
BConnect to the S video socket 
5 or the video socket  5, 
and the audio sockets  5. To 
avoid picture noise, do not connect 
the camcorder to the video socket  5 and the S video socket 
5 at the same time. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L socket  5.
Headphones  CConnect to the  i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.
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Connecting to the TV (rear)
DVD player 
with component outputDVD player
Decoder DVD recorder
VCR Hi-Fi
Video game equipment DVD player Digital satellite receiver
PC
Decoder
To connect Do this
PC  D Connect to the PC  /  
sockets. It is recommended to use 
a PC cable with ferrites.
Digital satellite 
receiver or DVD 
player  E Connect to the HDMI IN 4 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 4 socket 
through a DVI - HDMI adaptor 
interface (not supplied), and 
connect the equipment’s audio out 
sockets to the audio in HDMI IN 4 
sockets.
Note
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.
DVD player with 
component output 
F Connect to the component sockets 
and the audio sockets  / 3.
Video game 
equipment, DVD 
player or decoder 
G Connect 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.
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment  IConnect to the audio output 
sockets   to listen to the sound 
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio 
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Using Optional Equipment
Using the Tools menu in PC input mode
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing pictures input from the connected PC.
Options Description
Power Saving See page 27.
Picture Mode See page 21.
Sound Mode See page 23.
Auto Adjustment See page 28.
Horizontal Shift See page 28.
Vertical Shift See page 28.
Auto Clock Set (in 
analogue mode only)Allows you to switch to digital 
mode and obtain the time.
i  Volume See page 24.
 
						

							
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Specifications
Display Unit
Power Requirements:220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size: KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010:46 inches (Approx. 116.9 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010:  40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020: 
32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020:  26 inches (Approx. 66.1 cm measured diagonally)
Display Resolution: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption:
KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010: 249 W
KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010: 180 W
KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020: 125 W
KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020: 100 W
Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 W
Dimensions (w × h × d): KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010:
Approx. 1,120 × 805 × 334 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1,120 × 755 × 116 mm (without stand)
KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010:
Approx. 988 × 716 × 334 mm (with stand)
Approx. 988 × 664 × 103 mm (without stand)
KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020:
Approx. 792 × 593 × 219 mm (with stand)
Approx. 792 × 546 × 99 mm (without stand)
KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020:
Approx. 658 × 516 × 219 mm (with stand)
Approx. 658 × 470 × 94 mm (without stand)
Mass:
KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010:Approx. 34 kg (with stand)
Approx. 28 kg (without stand)
KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010: Approx. 27 kg (with stand)
Approx. 21 kg (without stand)
KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020: Approx. 17 kg (with stand)
Approx. 15 kg (without stand)
KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020: Approx. 13 kg (with stand)
Approx. 11 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–B69
Digital: 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
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilo ohms
HDMI IN 4 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)
5 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
5 Video input (phono jack)
5 Audio input (phono jacks)
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
PC   PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 37) 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 PC audio input (minijack)
i Headphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
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Additional Information
Sound Output
10 W + 10 W
Supplied Accessories
Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Optional Accessories
 Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51 (for KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/
KDL-40S2000/KDL-40S2010) 
SU-WL31 (for KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/
KDL-32S2020/KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/
KDL-26S2020)
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 the boldfaced signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In pl ug 
and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Ver t i ca l  
frequency (Hz)
Standard
VGA
640 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60 75 VESA
WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1360 768 47.7 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. 
1 Measure 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.
2 Press  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
1 Check the items in the tables below.
2 If 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).
 If the  1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press  "/1 .
No picture or no menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector 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.
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 “Analogue Set-up” menu and  adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception 
(page 30).
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” menu to return to the factory settings (page 21).
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 
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Additional Information
Sound
Problem Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture Press 2 +/– or  % (Mute).
 Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Set-up” menu (page 27).
Noisy sound See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 38.
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 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 “Duration” setting of 
“On Timer” (page 26).
 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 Timer” is activated (page 27).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 26).
The remote does not function Replace the batteries.
 
						

							
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Index
Numerics
1 Digit Direct 29
14:9 14
4:3 Default 25
4:3
 14
A
Advanced Settings 22
Aerial, connecting
 4
AFT 30
All Reset 27
Analogue Set-up menu
 29
Analogue Text 14
Audio Filter 30
Audio Language
 32
Audio Type 32
Auto Adjustment 28
Auto Clock Set
 15, 19, 35
Auto Format 25
Auto S Video 26
Auto Start-up
 26
Auto Tuning analogue and digital channels
 6
analogue channels only
 29
digital channels only 31
Auto Volume 23
AV Preset
 26
AV2 Output 27
B
Backlight 21
Balance 23
Bass
 23
Batteries, inserting into the remote 4
BBE 23
Black Corrector
 22
Brightness 21
C
CA Module Set-up 32
Category list 16
Channels
auto-tuning
 6
selecting 13
Skip 30
Clear White
 22
Clock Set 27
Colour 21
Colour System
 27
Colour Temperature 21
Confirm 30
Connecting an aerial/VCR
 4
optional equipment 33
Contrast Enhancer
 22
Contrast 21
Country 5
D
Digital Auto Tuning 31
Digital Manual Tuning 31
Digital Set-up 32
Digital Set-up menu
 31
Digital Text 14
Digital Tuning 31
Display Area
 25
Dual Sound 24
E
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide) 16
Equipment labels 26
F
Fastext 14
Favourite list 18
G
Gamma 22
H
Headphones connecting 33
Speaker Link 24
Volume
 24
Horizontal Shift 25, 28
Hue 21
I
Information 27
Input signal index table
 19
Interactive service 13
L
Label 30
Language 5, 26
Light Sensor 27
Live Colour
 22
M
Manual Programme Preset 30
Manual timer REC
 17
MENU 20
MPEG Noise Reduction 22
N
Noise Reduction 22
O
On Timer 27
P
Parental Lock 32
PC Settings menu
 28
Phase 28
Picture menu 21
Picture Mode
 21
Picture Off ( ) indicator 12
PIN Code 32
Pitch
 28 Power (
") indicator
 12
Power ( 1) switch 12
Power Management 28
Power Saving
 27
Programme index table 13
Programme Labels 29
Programme List Edit
 31
Programme Sorting 29
Q
Quiet Power On 27
R
Reminder 17
Remote control inserting batteries
 4
overview 11
sensor
 12
Reset PC settings
 28
picture
 21
sound 23
S
Screen Format 25, 28
Screen menu 25
Screen mode 14
Set-up menu
 26
Sharpness 22
Skip
 26, 30
Sleep Timer 26
Smart 14
Sound menu
 23
Sound Mode 23
Speaker 27
Specifications
 36
Standby ( 1) indicator 12
Subtitle Language 32
Subtitle Setting
 32
Surround 23
T
Target Inputs picture 21
screen 25
sound
 23
Technical Set-up 32
Timer ( ) indicator 12
Timer list
 17
Timer REC 16
Timer Settings 26
Tools
 15, 19, 35
Treble 23
V
VCR connecting 4
recording 16
Vertical Shift
 25, 28
Vertical Size 25