Sony Kdl 40s2030 Operating Instructions

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Overview of the remoteTipThe A/B, PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.
1"/1 – TV standby
Switches the TV on and off from standby mode.
2A/B – Dual Sound (page 24)
3Coloured buttons
 In digital mode (page 16, 18): Selects the options at the bottom of the 
Favourite and EPG digital menus. 
 In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Used for Fastext.
4/  – Info / Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme...

12
 GBOverview of the TV buttons and indicatorsNoteMake sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the TV is 
turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
1 (page 20)
2/  – Input select/OK
 In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input 
source from equipment connected to the TV 
sockets.
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirm the setting.
32 +/-/ /
 Increases (+) or decreases (-) the...

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Watching TV
Watching TV1
Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch on 
the TV.When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) 
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on 
the remote to switch on the TV.
2
Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or 
ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.The channels available vary depending on the 
mode.
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to 
select a TV channel.To select channel numbers 10 and above using the 
number buttons, enter the second and third...

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 GBTo access Digital TextMany broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. 
Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, 
compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, 
then press /.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text 
channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the 
instructions on the screen.
To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.
To move around, press 
F/f/G/g.
To select items, press   and the...

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Watching TV
Tips Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV 
will automatically select the best mode to suit the 
broadcast (page 25).
 You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 
14:9 or Zoom. Press 
F/f to move up or down (e.g., to 
read subtitles).
 Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of 
the picture may not be visible in Smart mode. In such a 
case, you can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” 
menu and adjust vertical size to make it...

16
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(EPG) *
1
In digital mode, press   to display the 
Digital Electronic Programme Guide 
(EPG).
2
Perform the desired operation, as shown in 
the following table.
NoteProgramme information will only be displayed if the TV 
station is transmitting it.
* Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)To Do thisTurn off the EPG Press  .
Move through the EPG Press 
F/f/G/g.
Watch a current...

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Watching TV
TipYou can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 20).Set a programme to be displayed 
automatically on the screen when it starts 
– Reminder
1Press 
F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to 
display.
2Press .
3Press 
F/f to select “Reminder”.
4Press   to automatically display the selected programme 
when the programme starts.
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information.
Note
If you switch the TV to...

18
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The Favourite feature allows you to select programs 
from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display 
the Favourite list, see “Navigating through menus” 
(page 20).
* Please note that this function may not be available in some countries.Favourite listTo Do thisCreate your Favourite list for the first time A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list 
when you select “Digital Favourites” in the “MENU” for the first time.
1Press   to...

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Watching TV
Viewing pictures from 
connected equipmentSwitch on the connected equipment, then 
perform one of the following operation.For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a 
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment appears on 
the screen.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6)
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number 
buttons, to select the video channel. 
For other connected equipment
Press  /  repeatedly until...

20
 GBNavigating through menus“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external 
inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using “MENU”.
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
2
Press 
F/f to select an option.
3
Press   to confirm a selected option.To exit the menu, press MENU.
Using MENU Functions
1 2,3
Menu Description
Digital Favourites
(only in areas with 
digital broadcasting)
Launches the Favourite list. For...