Sony Kdl 32u2000 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
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 22 for the location of the   (PCMCIA) 
socket.
 
						

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 GBConnecting optional equipmentUsing Optional EquipmentYou 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 thisConditional 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 BConnect 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 17).
Headphones CConnect to the i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.Additional operationsTo Do thisAccess the Input 
signal index tablePress   to access the Input signal 
index table. (Then, only in 
analogue mode, press 
g.) To 
select an input source, press 
F/f, 
then press  . 
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting to the TV (rear)
DVD player 
with component outputDVD player
DecoderDVD recorder
VCRHi-Fi
Video game equipment
DVD playerDigital
satellite
receiverPC
Decoder
To connect Do thisPC 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.
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment IConnect to the audio output 
sockets   to listen to the sound 
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio 
equipment.
 
						

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 GBSpecificationsDisplay UnitPower Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size:
KDL-40U2000: 40 inches
KDL-32U2000: 32 inches
KDL-26U2000: 26 inches
Display Resolution:
1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption:
KDL-40U2000: 190 W or less
KDL-32U2000: 135 W or less
KDL-26U2000: 100 W or less
Standby Power Consumption*:
KDL-40U2000: 0.8 W or less
KDL-32U2000: 1 W or less
KDL-26U2000: 1 W or less
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes 
necessary internal processes.
Dimensions (w × h × d):
KDL-40U2000:
Approx. 988 × 687 × 270 mm (with stand)
Approx. 988 × 653 × 128 mm (without stand)
KDL-32U2000:
Approx. 797 × 580 × 220 mm (with stand)
Approx. 797 × 548 × 125 mm (without stand)
KDL-26U2000:
Approx. 663 × 503 × 220 mm (with stand)
Approx. 663 × 472 × 128 mm (without stand)
Mass:
KDL-40U2000:
Approx. 24 kg (with stand)
Approx. 21 kg (without stand)
KDL-32U2000:
Approx. 16 kg (with stand)
Approx. 14 kg (without stand)
KDL-26U2000:
Approx. 12 kg (with stand)
Approx. 10 kg (without stand)Panel SystemLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) PanelTV SystemAnalogue: Depending on your country/region selection:
B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-TColour/Video SystemAnalogue: PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@MLAerial75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHFChannel CoverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12UHF: 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
PB/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)
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
PC   PC Input (15 Dsub) (see page 23)
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)
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
KDL-40U2000: 10 W + 10 W (RMS) 
KDL-32U2000: 10 W + 10 W (RMS) 
KDL-26U2000: 10 W + 10 W (RMS) 
Supplied AccessoriesRefer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.Optional Accessories Wall-Mount Bracket 
SU-WL51 (for KDL-40U2000) 
SU-WL31 (for KDL-32U2000 / KDL-26U2000)Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Additional Information
 
						

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Additional Information
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”.TroubleshootingCheck 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. Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardVGA 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 VESAPictureProblem Cause/RemedyNo 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.
 
						

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TV channel
 Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Set-Up” menu and adjust “AFT” 
(Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 19).
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 16).
No colour or irregular colour 
when viewing a signal from the 
Y, P
B/CB, P
R/CR jacks of  3
 Check the connection of the Y, P
B/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.
Irregular picture when viewing 
a signal from PC
 Check PC input socket connection.
 Connect to PC input socket instead of HDMI IN 6 socket.
 If the connection is only available through HDMI socket, change the screen 
resolution to 720p and adjust horizontal and vertical screen size in the 
display properties settings of PC.
SoundProblem Cause/RemedyNo sound, but good picture
2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check that “TV Speakers” is set to “On” in the “Sound Adjustment” menu 
(page 17).
Noisy sound
 See the “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 25.
ChannelsProblem Cause/RemedyThe 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.
GeneralProblem Cause/RemedyThe TV turns off automatically 
(the TV enters standby mode)
 Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the setting of “Off 
Time” (page 18).
 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 18).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected
 Select “AV Preset” in the “Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input 
source (page 19).
The remote does not function
 Replace the batteries. Problem Cause/Remedy
 
						

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