Sony Kdl 46s2000 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Welcome to the World of TM
Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television.  This 
manual is for models KDL-23S2000, KDL-26S2000, KDL-32S2000, KDL-
40S2000 and KDL-46S2000. The packing box contains accessories that are 
listed on page 46. 
For optimum picture performance, your new BRAVIA TV is capable of 
receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner.  It is also 
capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via...

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Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, 
you will need to use an optional A-B RF Switch (not supplied)  to switch 
between the cable and over-the air antenna programming, as shown. 
HD Cable Box/
HD Satellite BoxYou can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition 
cable service or high definition satellite service. Make sure you connect these 
components to your...

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Satellite Receiver 
and Cable/Antenna
VCR, Cable and 
Antenna
VHF/UHF
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)L
RVIDEO  IN
S VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
PR
L
R
HD/DVD  IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)5
4
AUDIO
3
AUDIO  O UT
OPTICAL OUT
(VAR/FIX)
A/V cable Satellite Receiver
CATV/Antenna 
cable (supplied) Satellite 
antenna 
cable
S VIDEO cableS VIDEO
VIDEO 
(yellow)
AUDIO-L 
(white)
AUDIO-R 
(red)
Rear of TV
If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO 
cable (yellow) instead of the S...

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When Connecting to Optional Equipment
1
2
3
VIDEO 2 
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO
RGB
76
AUD IO
PC ININ R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)L
RVIDEO  IN
S VIDEO 1
Y
P
B
PR
L
R
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)3
5
4
AUDIO
 
OPTICAL OUT
AUDIO OUT
VHF/UHF
(VAR/FIX)
4
5
9
70
8 6
qa
qs
Left side
Rear
ItemDescription
1VIDEO 2 IN 
S VIDEOConnects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has 
S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). (See...

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5HDMI IN 6
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-LHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital 
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such 
as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition 
video, plus digital audio.
If the equipment has a DVI connector and not an HDMI connector, connect the DVI connector 
to the HDMI IN (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) connector, and...

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Installing the TV
Preventing the TV 
from Toppling OverAttaching the Support Belt
1Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw 
(supplied).
2Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied) 
using a coin, etc.
3Adjust the length by pulling the support belt towards you while holding 
the TV stand.
When Installing on a Wall
Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3) when 
installing the TV on a wall. Refer to the...

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Bundling the 
Connecting CablesYou can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
Adjusting the 
Viewing Angle of the 
TVThis TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.
Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.
1
2
3
When adjusting the angle or tilt, hold the stand with one hand to avoid 
slipping or tipping the TV.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel for all models except for KDL-23S2000)
Top view
Front15° 15°
15° 15°
Adjust the...

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Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup
After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which 
automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears 
when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the 
channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program 
option in the Analog and Digital Setup settings (see pages 37 and 38).
1Press   to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2Press...

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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Remote Control
ButtonDescription
1TV/VIDEOPress repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.
See page 32 on setting up the video input labels, 
including the Skip function.
2SLEEPPress repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 
(Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain 
on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 
repeatedly until Sleep Off appears.
3FREEZEPress once to display a frozen image of the current program in...

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Program information in the guide is provided by the 
broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include 
only the channel number, without a program title or 
description.
Using the Program Options Setting
The Program Options setting allows you to customize the 
program settings on the currently tuned channel.
Each program has a main video and audio 
stream (the video or audio that you see or hear 
when the channel is first tuned), and may have 
alternate streams. This option allows...