Sony Kds 70r2000 Operating Instructions

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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 25).
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 7, 8). 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 SavingReduces the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also 
enhances the black level. Select “Auto” (only for KDS-70R2000), “On” or “Off”.
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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, 1080i 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.
Cooling ModeSelect “High” to use the TV at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, or to use the TV in 
certain circumstances where there is a considerable rise in temperature inside the 
TV. Select “Normal” to use the TV at normal altitudes.
Lamp ReplacementWhen the lamp nears the end of its life, a message appears every time you switch on 
the TV. After you replace the lamp, select this option and follow the on-screen 
procedure.
Notes
 Select this option after you replace the lamp.
 Depending on environmental and other conditions, such as frequency of use, some lamps 
may burn out before the lamp replacement message appears on the screen.
 Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp is at the 
end of its life will appear every time you switch on the TV.
Display PositionAdjust the horizontal/vertical position of the picture including menu displays and 
messages, etc. on the TV screen.
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
InformationDisplays your TV’s product information.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
All ResetResets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the Auto Start-up screen.
Notes
 All settings, including Digital Favourite list, country, language, auto tuned channels, etc. 
will be reset.
 The On/standby indicator flashes in green while the settings are being reset.
 
						

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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 25).
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 36).
“Skip”: Skips an unnecessary input source.
AV3 InputSets a signal to be input through the socket labelled  / / 3 on the rear of 
the TV. 
“Auto”: Switches automatically among the signals of RGB input, S video input, 
Composite video input depending on the input signal.
“RGB”: Inputs the RGB signal.
“S Video”: Inputs the S Video signal.
“Composite”: Inputs the Composite video signal.
AV7 InputSets a signal to be input through the sockets labeled  / / 7 on the front of 
the TV.
“Auto”: Switches automatically between the component video sockets and the 
composite video sockets depending on the cable connection.
“Component”: Activates the component video sockets.
“Composite”: Activates the composite video sockets.
Tip
When multiple cables are connected and “Auto” is selected, “Component”, 
“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 IN  RGB/  sockets).
 
						

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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.
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.
 
						

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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 25).
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 8). 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  .
 
						

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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 38).
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 8).
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 36).
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”.
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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 8).
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
 
						

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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 25).
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.
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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 43 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 8). 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.