Sony Kdl 46x2000 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
Others
Auto Adjustment
Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the 
TV receives an input signal from a connected PC.
Tip
Auto Adjustment may not work well with some input signals. In such cases, manually adjust 
“Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
ResetResets all the “Others” settings to the factory settings.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Screen FormatSelects the screen format for signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal-
to-vertical aspect ratio.
“Full2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Power ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds.
 
						

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Connecting optional equipment
Tip
You can select the side socket input signals by setting “AV7 
Input” in the “AV Set-up” menu (page 33).
Using Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
Connecting to the TV (side)
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder
Headphones HDV camcorder 
with component 
output
For service use only
To connect Do this
HDV camcorder 
with component 
output AConnect to the component video Y, 
P
B/CB, PR/CR sockets  7 and 
audio L (MONO), R sockets  7.
S VHS/Hi8/DVC 
camcorder BConnect to the S video socket 
7 or the composite video 
socket  7, and the audio 
sockets  7. To avoid picture 
noise, do not connect the 
camcorder to the video socket 
7 and the S video socket 
7 at the same time. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect 
to the L socket  7.
Headphones CConnect to the i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.
Conditional Access 
Module (CAM) D To use Pay Per View services. For 
details, refer to the instruction 
manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, press the eject 
button and remove the “dummy” 
card. Switch off the TV when 
inserting your CAM into the CAM 
slot. When you do not use the 
CAM, we recommend that the 
“dummy” card be inserted and 
kept in the CAM slot.
Note
CAM is not supported in all 
countries. Check with your 
authorized dealer.
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting to the TV (rear)
6  5 
L 
R IN  IN 
L 
R 
PCOPTICAL OUT
DVD player
Decoder
DVD recorder
VCR Video game 
equipment
DVD playerDigital receiver
DecoderPC
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment
DVD player with 
component output
VCR Digital audio 
(PCM) component
DVD player
To connect Do this
Digital receiver or 
DVD player EConnect to the HDMI IN 5 or 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 the HDMI 
IN 6 sockets.
Notes
 The HDMI sockets only support 
the following video inputs: 480i, 
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 
1080p. To connect a PC, use the 
PC  socket.
 Be sure to use only an HDMI 
cable that bears the HDMI logo.
PC FConnect to the PC   sockets. It 
is recommended to use a PC cable 
with ferrites.
Digital audio 
(PCM) component 
GConnect to the OPTICAL OUT 
socket using the Optical audio 
cable.
Note
The OPTICAL OUT socket only 
supports digital terrestrial signals.
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment HConnect to the audio output 
sockets   to listen to the sound 
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio 
equipment.
DVD player with 
component output 
IConnect to the component sockets 
and the audio sockets  / 4.
Video game 
equipment, DVD 
player or decoder 
JConnect 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 KConnect to the scart socket  /
2. SmartLink is a direct link 
between the TV and a VCR/DVD 
recorder.
VCR or DVD 
player LFor details, see page 5.
 
						

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Programming the 
remote
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, most Sony 
DVDs, VCRs and AMPs (Home Theatre, etc.).
To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers 
(and some other Sony VCR, DVD and AMP models), 
do the following procedure to programme the remote.
Note
Before you start, look up the three-digit code for your brand 
of DVD, VCR or AMP from the “Manufacturer’s codes” on 
page 44.
1Press and hold the DVD, VCR or AMP 
function button you want to programme on 
the remote, then press 
, keeping the 
function button pressed down.
The selected function button (DVD, VCR or 
AMP) will flash.
2Press the number buttons to enter the 
three-digit manufacturer’s code number 
while the button is lit. If code is not entered 
within 10 seconds, you must perform the 
step 1 again.
3Press .
When the programming is correct, the selected 
function button will flash twice, and when not, it 
will flash five times.
4Switch on your equipment and check that 
the following main functions work.
H (playback), x (stop), m (rewind), M (fast 
forward), channel selection for both VCR and 
DVDs, TOP MENU/MENU and 
F/f/G/g only 
for DVDs.
If your equipment is not working, or some of the 
functions do not work
Enter the correct code or try the next code listed 
for the brand. However, not all models of every 
brand may be covered.
To return to normal TV operation
Press the TV function button.
Manufacturer’s codes
VCR brand list
2
3 1
1
Brand Code
SONY 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 
309, 310, 362
AIWA 325, 331, 351
AKAI 326, 329, 330
DAEWOO 342, 343
GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366
HITACHI 327, 333, 334
JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353, 354, 348, 
349
LG 332, 338
LOEWE 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI 356, 357
ORION 328
PANASONIC 321, 323
PHILIPS 311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 359, 
363, 364
SAMSUNG 339, 340, 341, 345
SANYO 335, 336
SHARP 324
THOMSON 319, 350, 365
TOSHIBA 337
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
DVD brand list
DVD Player
DVD/VCR Player
DVD recorder
AUX Sony systems brand list
DAV Home Theatre SystemAV receiver
Digital terrestrial receiver Brand Code
SONY 001, 029, 030, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 
041, 042, 043, 044, 053, 054, 055
AIWA 021 
AKAI 032
DENON 018, 027, 020, 002
GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
HITACHI 025, 026, 015, 004, 035
JVC 006, 017
KENWOOD 008
LG 015, 014, 034
LOEWE 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
MATSUI 013, 016
ONKYO 022, 033
PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002, 045, 046, 047
PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031
PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052
SAMSUNG 011, 014
SANYO 007
SHARP 019, 027
THOMSON 012
TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049
YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002
Brand Code
SONY 101
Brand Code
SONY 201, 202, 203
Brand Code
SONY (DAV) 401, 402, 403, 404
Brand Code
SONY 451, 452, 453, 454
Brand Code
SONY 501, 502, 503
 
						

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Specifications
Display Unit
Power Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size:
KDL-52X2000:
52 inches (Approx. 132.2 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-46X2000:
46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm measured diagonally)
KDL-40X2000:
40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally)
Display Resolution:
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power Consumption:
KDL-52X2000: 290 W
KDL-46X2000: 249 W
KDL-40X2000: 205 W
Standby Power Consumption*:
0.3 W
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV 
finishes necessary internal processes.
Dimensions (w × h × d):
KDL-52X2000:
Approx. 1,415 × 890 × 384 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1,415 × 827 × 123 mm (without stand)
KDL-46X2000:
Approx. 1,262 × 795 × 322 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1,262 × 734 × 121 mm (without stand)
KDL-40X2000:
Approx. 1,111 × 717 × 322 mm (with stand)
Approx. 1,111 × 657 × 121 mm (without stand)
Mass:
KDL-52X2000:
Approx. 54.5 kg (with stand)
Approx. 47.0 kg (without stand)
KDL-46X2000:
Approx. 41.0 kg (with stand)
Approx. 36.0 kg (without stand)
KDL-40X2000:
Approx. 35.0 kg (with stand)
Approx. 30.0 kg (without stand)
Panel System
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV System
Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection:
B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T
Colour/Video System
Analogue: PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Channel Coverage
Analogue: VHF: E2–E12
UHF: 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
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, and audio/video output 
which currently appears on the screen.
4
Supported formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
4
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 5, 6
Video: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio (phono jacks): 
500 mVrms, Impedance 47 kilohms
(HDMI IN 6 only)
7
Supported formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
7 S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
7 Video input (phono jack)
7 Audio input (phono jacks)
OPTICAL OUT (OPTICAL OUT jack)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC   PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 47)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
HD: 1-5 Vp-p
VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Additional Information
 
						

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Additional Information
Sound Output
11 W + 11 W
Supplied Accessories
Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Optional Accessories
 Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL51

 Colour Variation Unit 
CRU-52X1 (for KDL-52X2000)
CRU-46X1 (for KDL-46X2000)
CRU-40X1 (for KDL-40X2000)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
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.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency 
from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Ver t i ca l  
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA640 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60 75 VESA
WXGA1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1360 768 47.7 60 VESA
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the TV (right side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or 
Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
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.
Picture
Problem Cause/Remedy
No picture (screen is dark) and 
no sound Check the aerial connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV (right side).
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
No picture or no menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector 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.
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.
Picture noise when viewing a 
TV channel Select “Manual Programme Preset” in the “Analogue Set-up” menu and 
adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception 
(page 36).
Some tiny black points and/or 
bright points appear 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” menu to return to the factory settings 
(page 24).
No colour or irregular colour 
when viewing a signal from the 
Y,  P
B/CB, PR/CR sockets  4 
or 7
 Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR sockets  4 or 7.
 Make sure that the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR sockets  4 or 7 are firmly seated in 
their respective sockets.
 
						

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Additional Information
Sound
Problem Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Set-up” menu (page 32).
Noisy sound See “Picture noise” causes/remedies on page 48.
Channels
Problem Cause/Remedy
The 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 channels are not 
displayed Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in 
your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Problem Cause/Remedy
The TV turns off automatically 
(the TV enters standby mode) Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration” setting of 
“On Timer” (page 31).
 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 Timer” is activated (page 31).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select “AV Preset” in the “AV Set-up” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input 
source (page 33).
The remote does not function Check that the remote is set correctly for the equipment you are using.
 Check whether the equipment you want to use corresponds to the function 
button being pressed (page 14).
 If the remote does not operate the equipment even when the remote has been 
set correctly to the equipment, enter the necessary code as explained in 
“Programming the remote” (page 44).
 Replace the batteries.
 
						

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Index
Numerics
1 Digit Direct 35
14:9 17
4:3 Default 29
4:3
 17
A
Advanced Settings 26
Aerial, connecting
 5
AFT 36
All Reset 32
Analogue Set-up menu
 35
Analogue Text 17
Audio Filter 36
Audio Language
 38
Audio Out 32
Audio Type 38
Auto Adjustment
 41
Auto Clock Set 18, 22
Auto Format 29
Auto Start-up
 31
Auto Tuning
analogue and digital channels
 7
analogue channels only
 35
digital channels only 39
Auto Volume 27
AV Preset
 33
AV Set-up menu 33
AV2 Output
 33
AV7 Input 33
B
Backlight 24, 40
Balance 27
Bass 27
Batteries, inserting into the remote
 4
BBE 27
Black Corrector 26
Brightness
 24, 40
C
CA Module Set-up 39
Category list
 19
Channels
auto-tuning
 7
selecting
 16
Skip 37
Clear White 26
Clock Set
 31
Colour 24
Colour Matrix 34
Colour System
 33
Colour Temperature 25, 40
Confirm 37
Connecting
an aerial/VCR
 5
optional equipment 42Contrast Enhancer
 26
Contrast 24, 40
Country 6
D
Digital Auto Tuning 39
Digital Manual Tuning 39
Digital Settings
 38
Digital Set-up menu 38
Digital Text 17
Digital Tuning
 39
Display Area 29
Display Mode 40
DRC Mode
 25
DRC Palette 25
Dual Sound 28
E
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide) 19
Equipment labels
 33
F
Fastext 17
Favourite list
 21
Film mode 32
G
Game Mode 33
Gamma 26
H
Headphones
connecting 42
Speaker Link
 32
Volume 32
Horizontal Shift 29, 41
Hue
 24
I
Information 32
Input signal index table
 22
Interactive service 16
L
Label 36
Language 6, 32
Light Sensor 32
Live Colour
 26
Logo Illumination 32
M
Manual Programme Preset 36
Manual timer REC 20
MENU 23
N
Noise Reduction 25
O
On Timer 31
P
PAP 18
Parental Lock
 38
PC Settings menu 40
Phase 41
Picture Freeze
 17
Picture menu 24
Picture Mode 24
Picture Off ( ) indicator
 15
PIN Code 38
Pitch 41
Power (") indicator
 15
Power (1) switch 15
Power Management 41
Power Saving
 31
Programme index table 16
Programme Labels 35
Programme List Edit
 39
Programme Sorting 35
R
Reminder 20
Remote control
inserting batteries
 4
overview
 13
programming 44
sensor
 15
Reset
PC settings
 41
picture
 24, 40
sound 27
S
Screen format 17
Screen Format 29, 41
Screen menu 29
Set-up menu
 31
Sharpness 25
Skip 33, 37
Sleep Timer
 31
Smart 17
Sound menu 27
Sound Mode
 27, 40
Speaker 32
Specifications 46
Standby (1) indicator
 15
Subtitle Language 38
Subtitle Setting 38
Surround
 27