Sony Kdl 52x2000 Operating Instructions

© 2006 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
2-698-671-13(1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
For useful information about Sony products 
KDL-52X2000
KDL-46X2000
KDL-40X2000
 

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NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this 
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with 
the same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 
(i.e., marked with   or  ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted 
with the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be 
protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug...

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Table of Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 9
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 12
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................ 13
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators...

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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Remote RM-ED006 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Mains lead (Type BF) (1)
 For models with ferrite cores, do not remove these cores.
Coaxial cable (1)
PC cable (1)
Cable holder (1)
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
Stand (1) and screws (4) (only for KDL-40X2000)
To insert batteries into the remote
Notes
 Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old 
and new batteries.
 Dispose of...

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Start-up Guide2: Attaching the stand 
(only for KDL-40X2000)
1Place the TV onto the stand by aligning the 
screw hole alignment lines over the stand 
as shown.
2Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied 
screws.
Notes
 This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place 
the TV on the stand.
 If using an electric drill, set the tightening torque at 
approximately 1.5 N·m (15 Kgf·cm).
3: Connecting an aerial/
VCR
1
2
2
Connecting an aerial only
Connecting an aerial and VCR
Coaxial cable...

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4: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
5: Bundling the cables
6: Selecting the 
language and country/
region
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).
2Press 1 on the TV (right side).
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
2
3
11 2
3,4
3,4 2
 

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Start-up Guide
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.
3Press F/f/G/g to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
4Press F/f to select the country/region in 
which you will operate the TV, then press 
.
If the country/region in which you want to use the 
TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of 
a country/region.
The message confirming the TV start auto-tuning...

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3When the Programme Sorting menu 
appears on the screen, follow the steps of 
“Programme Sorting” (page 35).
If you do not change the order in which the analogue 
channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4.
4Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.
Note
When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or 
when selecting a region in which there are no digital 
broadcasts in step 4 (page 7) under “6: Selecting the 
language and country/region”, the time must be set...

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Safety information
Mains lead
 Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being 
damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a 
fire or an electric shock.
– Unplug the mains 
lead when moving 
the TV set.
– When you 
disconnect the 
mains lead, 
disconnect it from 
the mains socket first.
– Be sure to grasp the plug when 
disconnecting the mains lead. Do 
not pull on the mains lead itself.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the 
mains lead excessively. The core 
conductors may be...

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Ventilation
 Never cover the ventilation 
holes or insert anything in the 
cabinet. It may cause 
overheating and result in a  fire.
 Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may 
gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe 
the following:
– Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways. 
– Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down. 
– Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet. 
– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed. 
– Do not cover the TV...