Sony Kdl 46x2000 Operating Instructions

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Water and moisture
 Do not use this TV set near water 
– for example, near a bathtub or 
shower room. Also do not expose 
to rain, moisture or smoke. This 
may result in a fire or an electric shock.
 Do not touch the mains lead and the TV 
set with wet hands. Doing so may cause 
an electric shock or damage to the TV 
set.
Moisture and flammable objects
 Do not place any objects on the TV 
set. The TV set shall not be exposed to 
dripping or splashing and that no 
objects filled with liquid, such as 
vases, shall be placed on the TV set.
 To prevent fire, keep flammable 
objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) 
away from the TV set.
 If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in 
the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in an 
electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked 
immediately by qualified service personnel.
Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not touch any 
part of the TV set, mains lead, or 
aerial lead during lightning storms.
Broken pieces
 Do not throw anything at the TV set. 
The screen glass may break by the 
impact and cause serious injury.
 If the surface of the TV set cracks, do 
not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. 
Otherwise electric shock may result.
Servicing
Dangerously high voltages are 
present inside the TV set.
Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the 
TV set to qualified service personnel 
only.
Small accessories removal and fittable
Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.
 
						

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Precautions
Viewing the TV
 To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing 
position is from four to seven times the screen’s vertical 
length away from the TV set.
 To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct 
illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot 
lighting directed down from the ceiling.
 View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor 
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
Volume adjustment
 Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. 
Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing 
the windows or using headphones is suggested.
 When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid 
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
 Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision 
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, 
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, 
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This 
is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a 
malfunction.
 Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on 
top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD 
screen may be damaged.
 If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in 
the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not 
indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the 
temperature rises.
 Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed 
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
 The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in 
use. This is not a malfunction.
 The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal 
and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this TV set also 
contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and 
regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of 
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set 
from mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, 
observe the following precautions.
 Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or 
throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged.
 Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set 
continuously for a long period as the display panel 
becomes hot.
 We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little 
as possible.
 To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, 
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, 
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or 
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl 
materials may result in damage to the screen surface and 
cabinet material.
 The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To 
ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the 
dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.
 If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base 
of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set from 
becoming separated from the stand. Be careful not to get 
your fingers caught between the TV set and the stand.
Optional Equipments
 Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. 
Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the 
TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or 
beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.
 Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV 
set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment 
emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on 
its packaging indicates that this 
product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall 
be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling 
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this 
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 
potential negative consequences for the environment and 
human health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling 
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more 
detailed information about recycling of this product, please 
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.
Disposal of the TV set
 
						

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Overview of the remote
1TV "/1 – TV standby
Switches the TV on and off from standby mode.
2Number buttons
 In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter 
the second and third digit quickly.
 In Analogue Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the 
page.
3 – Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
4 – Screen mode (page 17)
5 – Picture freeze (page 17)
Freezes the TV picture.
6/  – Info / Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being 
watched.
 In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number 
and screen format.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden information (e.g. 
answers to a quiz).
7F/f/G/g/  (page 16, 23)
8TOOLS (page 18, 22)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments 
according to the source and screen format.
9MENU (page 23)
0PROG +/-/ /  (page 16, 17)
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
 In Analogue Text mode: Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.
qa% – Mute (page 16)
qs2 +/- – Volume
qdRETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qf – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 19)
qgColoured buttons (page 17, 19, 21)
qhANALOG – Analogue mode (page 16)
qjDIGITAL – Digital mode (page 16)
qk
/ – Text (page 17)
ql/  – Input select / Text hold
 In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected 
to the TV sockets.
 In Analogue Text mode (page 17): Holds the current page.
w;A/B – Dual Sound (page 28)
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wa"/1
Switches on or off the optional equipment selected from the function buttons.
wsFunction buttons
Enables you to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see 
“Programming the remote” on page 44.
wdDVD/VCR operating buttons
. : Replays the current programme from the previous chapter mark (if 
any).
> : Advances forward to the next chapter mark (if any).
 : Replays the current programme for a set period of time.
 : Advances forward a set period of time.
m : Plays a programme in fast reverse mode.
M : Plays a programme in fast forward mode.
H : Plays a programme at a normal speed.
X : Pauses playback.
x : Stops the playback.
 VISUAL SEARCH : Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search 
function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DVD 
recorder.
wfDVD/VCR record buttons
z REC: Starts recording.
X REC PAUSE: Pauses the recording.
x REC STOP: Stops the recording.
X REC PAUSE and x REC STOP are available only on DVD recorders.
wgF1/F2
 Selects a disc when using a DVD changer. 
 Selects a function when using a combination unit (e.g. a DVD/VCR). 
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DVD changer or 
combination unit.
whDVD MENU
Displays the DVD disc menu.
wjDVD TOP MENU
Displays the top menu of the DVD disc.
Tip
The number 5, H, PROG + and A/B buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as 
references when operating the TV.
 
						

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
Note
Make 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.
11 – Power
Switches the TV on or off.
2PROG +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous 
(-) channel.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options up 
( ) or down ( ).
32 +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the 
volume.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options right 
( ) or left ( ).
4/  – Input select/OK
 In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input 
source from equipment connected to the TV 
sockets.
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirms the setting.
5 (page 23)
6   – Timer REC programme/Picture Off/
Timer indicator
 Lights up in orange when the Timer recording 
is set (page 19, 20). Lights up in red when the 
recording starts.
 Lights up in green when the picture is 
switched off (page 31).
 Lights up in orange when the timer is set 
(page 31).
71 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
8" – Power indicator
Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.
9Remote control sensor/Light sensor 
(page 32)
 Receives IR signals from the remote.
 Do not put anything over the sensor, as its 
function may be affected.
PROG
MENU
 
						

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Watching TV
1Press 1 on the TV (right side) to switch on 
the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) 
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press TV "/1 
on the remote to switch on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or 
ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on the 
mode.
3Press 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 digits 
quickly.
To select a digital channel using the Digital 
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 19.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The 
following icons may be indicated on the banner. 
Additional operations
Watching TV
31
2
3
: Interactive service is available (Digital Text)
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current 
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
: Current programme is being recorded
To Do this
Switch off the TV 
temporarily 
(standby mode)Press TV "/1.
Switch off the TV Press 1 on the TV (right side).
Note
To disconnect the TV completely, 
pull the plug from the mains.
Switch on the TV 
without sound from 
standby modePress %. Press 2 +/- to adjust 
the volume.
Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/
- (decrease).
Mute the sound Press %. Press again to restore.
Access the 
Programme index 
table (in analogue 
mode only)Press  . To select an analogue 
channel, press 
F/f, then press 
.
To access the Input signal index 
table, see page 22.
 
						

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Watching TV
To access Digital Text
Many 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 number buttons.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.
To access Analogue Text
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, 
the display changes cyclically as follows:
Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the 
Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or /.
To hold a page, press  / .
To reveal hidden information, press  / .
To jump a page, press   and 
F/f, then press   (for 
three digit pages).
Tips
 Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text 
errors may occur.
 Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For 
information on the use of the service, select the index 
page.
 When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text 
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access 
pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding 
coloured button to access the page.
To freeze the picture – Picture freeze
You can freeze the current picture to make a note of a 
telephone number or recipe.
1Press .
The frozen picture is displayed on the right of the 
screen. You can watch a moving picture on the 
left.
2Press   again to return to normal TV 
mode.
To change the screen format manually to 
suit the broadcast
Press   repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, 
Zoom, or 14:9.
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an 
imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is 
stretched to fill the screen.
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts (e.g. non-wide 
screen TV) in the correct proportions.
Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct 
proportions.
Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts 
in the correct proportions.
Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. 
As a result, black border areas are visible on the 
screen.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
Tips
 Alternatively, you can set “Auto Format” to “On”. The TV 
will automatically select the best mode to suit the 
broadcast (page 29).
 You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 
Smart, 14:9 or Zoom. Press 
F/f to move up or down 
(e.g. to read subtitles).
Smart*
4:3
Wide
Zoom*
14:9*
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To use the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing a TV programme.
* This option appears only if “i Speaker Link” is set to 
“Off” (page 32).
To view two pictures simultaneously – PAP 
(Picture and Picture)
You can view two pictures (external input and TV 
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect the optional equipment (page 42), and make 
sure that images from the equipment appear on the 
screen (page 22).
Notes
 This function is not available for a PC input source.
 You cannot change the size of the pictures.
1Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.
2Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .
The picture from connected equipment is 
displayed on the left and the TV programme is 
displayed on the right.
3Press number buttons or PROG +/- to 
select the TV channel.
To return to normal TV mode
Press   or RETURN.
Tips
 You can also return to normal TV mode by selecting 
“Single Picture” from the Tools menu.
 The picture framed in green is audible. You can switch the 
audible picture by pressing 
G/g.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
PAP (or Single Picture) See page 18.
Picture Mode See page 24.
Sound Mode See page 27.
Subtitle Setting (in 
digital mode only)See page 38.
Digital Favourites (in 
digital mode only)See page 21.
Power Saving See page 31.
Sleep Timer See page 31.
i Volume* See page 32.
Auto Clock Set (in 
analogue mode only)Allows you to switch to digital 
mode and obtain the time.
 
						

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Watching TV
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide 
(EPG) * 
1In digital mode, press   to display the 
Digital Electronic Programme Guide 
(EPG).
2Perform the desired operation, as shown in 
the following table.
Note
Programme information will only be displayed if the TV 
station is transmitting it.
* This function may not be available in some countries.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
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Turn off the EPG Press  .
Move through the EPG Press 
F/f/G/g.
Watch a current programme Press   while the current programme is selected.
Sort the programme information by 
category – Category list
1Press the blue button.
2Press 
F/f/G/g to select a category. The category name is 
displayed on the side.
The categories available include:
“All Categories”: Contains all available channels. 
Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels corresponding to the 
selected category.
3Press . 
The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the 
current programmes from the category selected.
Set a programme to be recorded – Timer 
REC
1Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to 
record.
2Press .
3Press 
F/f to select “Timer REC”.
4Press   to set the TV and your VCR timers. 
A   symbol appears by that programme’s information. The   
indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange.
Notes
 You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible 
VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to 
remind you to set your VCR timer.
 Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not 
switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.
 If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a 
PIN code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock” 
on page 38.
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Tip
You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting “Digital EPG” in the “MENU” (page 23).
Set a programme to be displayed 
automatically on the screen when it starts 
– Reminder1Press 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 standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on 
when the programme is about to start. 
Set the time and date of a programme you 
want to record – Manual timer REC
1Press . 
2Press 
F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press  .
3Press 
F/f to select the date, then press g.
4Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
5Press 
F/f to select the programme, then press  .
6Press   to set the TV and your VCR timers.
A   symbol appears by that programme’s information. The   
indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange.
Notes
 You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible 
VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to 
remind you to set your VCR timer.
 Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not 
switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.
 If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a 
PIN code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to “Parental Lock” 
on page 38.
Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list1Press .
2Press 
F/f to select “Timer list”.
3Press 
F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then 
press .
4Press 
F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press  .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.
5Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press   to confirm. To D o  t h i s