Sony Kdl 46x2000 Operating Instructions
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31 GB Using MENU Functions Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 24). Timer SettingsSets the timer to switch on/off the TV. Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in orange. Tips If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. “TV will soon turn off by Sleep Timer” appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby mode. On Timer Sets the timer to switch on the TV from standby mode. “Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the On Timer. “Time”: Sets the time to switch on the TV. “Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode again. “Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume for when the timer switches on the TV. Clock Set Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted signal. Auto Start-upStarts the “first time operation menu” to select the language and country/region, tune in all available digital and analogue channels, and set the time (only when no digital channels are received). Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6, 7). However, 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). Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the (Picture Off) indicator on the TV (front) lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged. Continued
32 GB Film ModeProvides smoother picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on film, reducing picture blur and graininess. “Auto 1”: For a stable picture with minimal noise. Set to “Auto 2” if the screen is partially degraded. “Auto 2”: Use this setting for standard use. “Off”: Turns off the Film mode. Notes Even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected, “Film Mode” will be automatically turned off and a moving image will not be played smoothly if the image contains irregular signals or too much noise. Film Mode is not available when using Freeze or PAP features, or when watching 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080p sources. i Volume (headphone volume)Adjusts the volume of the headphones when “i Speaker Link” is set to “Off”. i Speaker Link (headphone speaker link)Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when headphones are connected. “On”: Sound is output only from headphones. “Off”: Sound is output from both the TV and headphones. SpeakerSwitches on/off the TV’s internal speakers. “On”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the TV speakers. “Off”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets. Audio Out“Variable”: The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV’s remote. “Fixed”: The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system. Light Sensor“On”: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. “Off”: Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature. NoteBe sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 15 for further information on the sensor. Logo IlluminationLights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV. LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed. InformationDisplays your TV’s product information. All ResetResets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the Auto Start-up screen. Note All settings, including Digital Favourite list, country, language, auto tuned channels, etc. will be reset.
33 GB Using MENU Functions AV Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the AV Set- up menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 24). AV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip input signals from connected equipment that you do not want displayed on the screen. 1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press . 2Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press . Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment. “Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 35). “Skip”: Skips an unnecessary input source. AV7 Input“Auto”: Switches automatically between the component video sockets, S Video socket, and the composite video sockets on the left side of the TV depending on the cable connection. “Component”: Activates the component video sockets on the left side of the TV. “S Video”: Activates the S Video socket on the left side of the TV. “Composite”: Activates the composite video sockets on the left side of the TV. Tip When multiple cables are connected and “Auto” is selected, “Component”, “S Video”, “Composite” will be activated in that order. AV2 OutputSets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the TV. If you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the / 2 socket, you can then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV. “TV”: Outputs a broadcast. “AV1”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 1 socket. “AV3”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 3 socket. “AV7”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 7 socket. “Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the /4, HDMI IN 5, HDMI IN 6 and PC sockets). Colour SystemSelects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58” or “NTSC4.43”) according to the input signal from the input source. Game ModeDepending on the game software, reaction times may slow during fast-moving scenes, etc. Select “On” to improve the reaction times. Continued
34 GB Colour MatrixUsually used in the factory setting (AV1/2/3/7 (Composite and S video input signal) is set to “ITU601”, and AV4/5/6/7 (Component input signal) is set to “Auto”). If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select either “ITU601” or “ITU709”, which normalizes the tone.
35 GB Using MENU Functions Analogue Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Analogue Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 24). 1 Digit DirectWhen “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote. Note When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering two digits using the remote. Auto TuningTunes in all the available analogue channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, 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 SortingChanges the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV. 1Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press . 2Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press . Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).) 1Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press . 2Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then press g. If you input a wrong character Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct character. To delete all the characters Select “Reset”, then press . 3Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is complete. 4Select “OK”, then press . Continued
36 GB Manual Programme PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme number that is set to skip (page 37). Programme /System/Channel Presets programme channels manually. 1Press F/f to select “Programme”, then press . 2Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN. 3Press F/f to select “System”, then press . 4Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then press RETURN. B/G: For western European countries/regions I: For the United Kingdom D/K: For eastern European countries/regions L: For France 5Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press . 6Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial channels), then press g. Note “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 7). 7Tune the channels as follows: If you do not know the channel number (frequency) Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, the search will stop. To continue searching, press F/f. If you know the channel number (frequency) Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or your VCR channel number. 8Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press . 9Press f to select “OK”, then press . Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually. Label Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel. This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 35). AFT Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality. You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the fine tuning is performed automatically. Audio Filter Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes. If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this option set to the factory setting “Off”. Notes You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected. “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
37 GB Using MENU Functions Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.) Decoder Views and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected directly to scart connector / 1, or to scart connector / 2 via a VCR. Note This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 7). Confirm Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
38 GB Digital Set-up menu You can select the options listed below on the Digital Set-up menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to “Picture menu” (page 24). Note Some functions may not be available in some countries. Digital SettingsDisplays the “Digital Settings” 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 instructions of “PIN Code” below. 2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching), then press . 3Press RETURN. PIN Code Sets a PIN code for the first time, or allows you to change your PIN code. 1Enter 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.
39 GB 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). It is recommended that this option be 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 42 for the location of the (PCMCIA) socket. Notes CAM is not supported in all countries. Check with your authorized dealer. “CA Module Set-up” is available only when a CAM is inserted. 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 were already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, 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. 1Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position. If you know the programme number Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of the broadcast you want. 2Remove 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. 3Press RETURN. Digital Manual Tuning Tunes the digital channels manually. 1Press the number button to select the channel number you want to manually tune, then press F/f to tune the channel. 2When the available channels are found, press F/f to select the channel you want to store, then press . 3Press F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the new channel, then press . Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
40 GB PC Settings menu You can select the options listed below on the PC Settings menu when the TV is connected to a PC. 1Press / repeatedly until PC appears on the screen. 2Press MENU to display the PC settings menu. Note When you connect a PC to your TV for the first time, you may need to adjust the screen display. In such cases, perform “Auto Adjustment” or adjust the “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, or “Vertical Shift” in “Others” (page 41). Picture Display Mode Selects the display mode. “Video”: Select to view video images. “Text”: Select to view text, charts or tables. ResetResets all the “Picture” settings except “Display Mode” to the factory settings. BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight. ContrastIncreases or decreases picture contrast. BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture. Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture. “Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint. “Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint. “Warm 1”/“Warm 2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint than “Warm 1”. Sound Sound Mode Selects the sound mode. “Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass. “Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment. “Custom”: Provides a flat response. Sound quality as customized on the connected PC is maintained in the TV sound.