Sony Kds 60a2000 Operating Instructions

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TV Controls 
MENU
TV/VIDEO
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when opening the cover.To open the cover
ItemDescription
1MENUPress to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 32).
2 
TV/VIDEOPress to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video 
Inputs, then the input will not appear. For details, see page 45.
In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.
3
VOLUME +/–Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.
4
CHANNEL +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either 
–/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.
5TIMER LEDWhen the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see 
page 46.
6LAMP LEDBlinks in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see “Replacing the 
Lamp” on page 51.
7POWER LEDLights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may 
indicate the display unit needs servicing (see the contacting Sony information on page 2). 
When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is 
not securely attached (see page 53).
8(IR) Infrared 
ReceiverReceives IR signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
9POWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
q;SpeakerOutputs the audio signal.
✍The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating 
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Using the Menus
Overview of MENU
MENUDescription
External Inputs
The External Inputs feature lets you select the external 
inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label 
using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings (see 
page 45). 
Exit:               Select from connected equipmentMENU
MENU
External Inputs
Favorites
Cable
Antenna
Settings
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FUNCTIONTVBD/DVDPOWER TV POWER
JUMP ANT FREEZE
SURROUNDPICTURE
SOUNDWIDE
PLAY
GUIDEDISPLAY
REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PREV
MENU
MODE DVR/VCR
SAT/CABLE
SLEEP1Press MENU on the remote. 
The MENU control panel appears.
2Press V/v to highlight the item.
3Press   to select an option.
Press MENU to exit.
✍A dot appears next to the icon of 
the currently active input (External 
Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only).
✍When the TV is displaying the input 
from a connected PC, the menu 
only shows PC settings. For more 
information about PC settings, see 
page 49.
MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks 
intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
When you press the MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, 
Favo r ite s, Cable, Antenna or Settings.
Exit:
External Inputs
Exit
Video 1
Video 2 Camcorder
Video 3 DVD
Video 4 DVR
Video 5
Video 6
     Video 7
Video 8
     Edit Video Labels
MENU
1Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control 
panel and press  . 
2Press V/v to highlight the desired external input and 
press .
✍To display the PC settings, select Video 8 in 
External Inputs. For more information about PC 
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Favor i t es  
The Favo r i t e s  feature lets you select programs from a 
list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. 
1Highlight Favor i tes from the MENU control 
panel and press  . The Favorite Channels list 
appears.
2Make your selection by pressing V/v to highlight 
the desired channel and then press
  . To add 
the current channel to the list of Favo ri te 
Channels, highlight Add to Favorites and pre
ss 
 .
To manually edit your favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more 
information, see page 41.
Cable
The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. 
When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be 
displayed.
✍To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to 
On in the Setup settings (see page 45).
Antenna
The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna 
input. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be 
displayed.
✍To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to 
On in the Setup settings (see page 45). 
Settings
The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can 
be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts 
from page 34.
Navigating Through Settings
1Press MENU.
2Select .
3Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 
4Press   to select an option.
To exit the Settings, press MENU.
✍The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options 
are grayed out or not displayed.
✍To display PC settings (page 49), select Video 8 in External Inputs and switch to 
PC input. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input 
from a connected PC.
MENUDescription
MENU
Favorite Channels
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Edit Favorites
Exit
Exit:
12Add to Favorites
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Picture Settings
To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).Antenna
Picture
Picture ModeVivid
Reset 
Advanced Iris
Auto 1
Picture
Max
Brightness50
Color
Hue
Color Temp.
Cool
Sharpness
55 
40 0 
Exit: MENU
OptionDescription
Picture Mode VividSelect for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardSelect for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomAllows you to store your preferred settings.
✍You can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the 
TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Picture Mode 
settings are automatically saved upon selection.
ResetResets the current settings to default values (except for Advanced Settings). 
Advanced IrisBy selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your 
TV viewing.
Auto 1/2Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. This option is best 
suited for programs that often change between bright scenes and low 
light setting scenes.
Auto 1: Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger 
variation in brightness from scene to scene.
Auto 2: Recommended option for viewing programs that have less 
variation in brightness from scene to scene.
MaxWith this option, the brightness is about the maximum level.
HighWith this option, the screen is at a high level of brightness. It is 
suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room.
MediumWith this option, the brightness is about the standard level.
LowWith this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is to the 
maximum. It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting.
MinWith this option, the brightness is about the minimum level.
✍Advanced Iris is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.
PictureAdjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
BrightnessAdjust to brighten or darken the picture.
ColorAdjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
HueAdjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
 
						

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Color Temp.
White adjustmentCoolSelect to give the white colors a bluish tint.
NeutralSelect to give the white colors a neutral tint.
War m 1, 2Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when 
Picture Mode is set to Custom.
SharpnessAdjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise ReductionSelect to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF or cable inputs. 
Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.
✍Noise Reduction is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.
✍Auto is not available when you are using either HDMI or component (except for 
Video 2) connections.
DRC Mode High DensityCreates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for high-quality 
sources (i.e., Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, satellite receiver).
ProgressiveRecommended for moving pictures.
OffSelect to turn off DRC Mode.
✍DRC Mode is available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not available 
when Game Mode is On or you are using the Freeze feature.
DRC Palette CustomAllows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness 
(Clarity) for input sources. For example, you can create a Custom 
setting for your cable inputs picture, and create another for your 
DVD players picture.
1Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press .
The DRC palette appears.
2Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (z). 
As you move the z higher along the Reality axis, the picture 
becomes more detailed. As you move the z to the right along 
the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.
3To save the setting, press  .
✍DRC Palette is available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not 
available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is Off or you are using the 
Freeze feature.
OptionDescription
DRC PalettePress
Reality(28)
Clarity
(12)
to exit
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Advanced Settings
Available only when 
Picture Mode is set to 
CustomResetResets all the Advanced Settings to default values (except for 
White Balance).
Black CorrectorEnhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
GammaAdjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Clear WhiteEmphasizes white and light colors.
Live ColorMakes colors more vivid.
White BalanceAdjusts the color temperature color by color.
Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.
✍Detail Enhancer is not available when you are using the 
Freeze feature.
Edge EnhancerEnhances the outline of the picture.
OptionDescription
 
						

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Sound Settings
To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).Antenna
Sound
Sound ModeCustom
Reset 
Treble
0
Bass
0
Balance0
Steady Sound
Volume Offset
Surround
Off
BBE
Off
Off0 
Exit: MENU
OptionDescription
Sound Mode DynamicSelect to enhance treble and bass.
StandardSuitable for spoken dialog.
CustomFlat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
✍You can set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for 
the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Sound Mode 
settings are automatically saved upon selection.
ResetResets the following options to default values: Treble
, Bass, Balance, Steady Sound, 
Volume Offset, Surround and BBE.
Tr e b l eAdjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceAdjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound OnSelect to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.
OffSelect to turn off Steady Sound.
Vo l u m e  O f f s e tAdjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.
Surround TruSurround XTSelect for surround sound (for stereo programs only).
OffSelect for normal stereo or mono reception.
Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select 
from High, Low and Off. BBE
✍BBE is available only when Sound Mode is set to Custom.
MTS
Enjoy stereo, bilingual 
and mono programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in 
stereo. 
Auto SAPSelect to automatically switch to second audio programs when a 
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in 
Stereo mode.
MonoSelect for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo 
broadcasts.
✍MTS is available only for analog programs.
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Alternate Audio
Digital channels onlySelect among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The 
program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio 
streams.
✍The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with 
alternate audio streams.
Speaker OnSelect to turn on the TV speakers.
OffSelect to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only 
through your external audio receiver and speakers.
Audio Out
Easy control of volume 
adjustmentsVa r i a bl eThe audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the 
TV’s remote control.
FixedThe audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote 
control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your 
audio system.
A/V Sync
Digital channel onlyOff/1/2/3Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video 
synchronization when you have external equipment connected to 
DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off (default value) to make no 
adjustments. Select 1, 2 or 3 to synchronize the video and audio from 
your connected external equipment.
OptionDescription
 
						

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Screen Settings
To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33). Antenna
Screen
Wide ModeFull
On
Auto Wid e
4:3 Default
Off
Display Area
Normal
Horizontal Center0
Vertical Center
Vertical Size0
0 
Exit: MENU
OptionDescription
Wide Mode Wide ZoomSelect to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the 
original image as much as possible.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original 
source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9, then the picture may 
be compressed horizontally.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the 
original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). When the original 
source is 16:9 (high definition source), select this mode to display the 
16:9 picture in its original size.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect 
ratio.
✍You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently 
for the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Wide Mode 
settings are automatically saved upon selection. For examples of each mode, 
see page 25.
Auto Wide OnSelect to automatically change to the screen mode that is best for the 
current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, 
select Off.
OffSelect to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from 
the Wide Mode option.
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4:3 Default
Select the default screen 
mode to use for 4:3 
sources.Wide ZoomSelect to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the 
original image as much as possible.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
FullSelect to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display 
area. 
ZoomSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal 
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the 
channel or input is changed.
✍4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.
✍If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for 
the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is 
automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide 
Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
Display AreaAllows you to adjust the screen area displaying the picture.
Normal Select to display the picture in the original size.
-1/-2 Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of the picture.
Horizontal CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right. Press 
B/b and press  to 
adjust.
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available only in Zoom.) 
Press V/v and press
  to adjust.
Ve r t i c a l  S i z eAllows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and 
Zoom.) Press V/v and press
  to adjust.
OptionDescription
✍Size adjustment is especially useful for Wide Zoom picture conditions such as when news ticker 
information appears at the bottom or top of the screen.