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Basic Operations

Button Description
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WIDE
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings
can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 29.

Changing the Wide Screen Mode (see page 29 for details)

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qf
qg
qh
mm
qj


Wide Zoom Wide Zoom
Normal Normal
This mode is not available
Full Full
Zoom Zoom
Basic Operations
4:3 Original source
Standard definition source
16:9 Original source
High definition source
qk


ql


Normal cannot be selected.

qf
DISPLAY
Press once to display the current channel number, channel
label, time and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen
display) will turn off after a few seconds or press again to
immediately turn off the display.

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V/v/B/b


Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press


to

select/confirm an item.

qh
TOOLS Press to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your
current input: Analog TV, Digital TV, or External Inputs. (See
page 26, 28, 31, 36 and 37.)
qj
JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV
alternates between the current channel and the last channel that
was selected.
qk
0 - 9 ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
ql
CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through
channels, press and hold down either +/–.


Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E
on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery
compartment.

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Basic Operations

TV Controls

67890PIC OFF/TIMER POWER
TV/VIDEO
MENU
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Item Description
1
MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page
23).
2
TV/VIDEO
Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video
Inputs, then the input will not appear.
In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.

3
4
5
6
– VOLUME +
– CHANNEL +
POWER
(IR) Infrared
Receiver/
Light Sensor
Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.
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.
Press to turn on and off the TV.
Receives IR signals from the remote control.
Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 33 for details).
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
7
8
9
0
PIC OFF/
TIMER LED
STANDBY LED
POWER LED
Speaker
Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the
timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For
details, see page 33.
Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. If the LED blinks in red
continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see “For Your Convenience” on page
2).
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
Outputs audio signal.
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The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.
Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Unplugging the
power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the Power LED to remain lit for up to
20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction.


Using the Menus
Overview of MENU

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 easily perform basic TV functions such as: switching between external
inputs, viewing your favorite analog/digital stations, switching between analog and digital channels, and changing or
customizing your TV settings.


1 Press MENU on the remote.
MENU control panel appears.
2 Press V/v to highlight the item.
3 Press

 
to select an option.

2, 3


Press MENU to exit.

1

Select from connected equipment
MENU
External InputsAnalog FavoritesDigital FavoritesAnalogDigital
SettingsSelect: Exit:Set: MENU
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Using the Menus

MENU Allows you to
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 32)

External Inputs 1 Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control
panel and press

2
Press V/v.and press
to highlight the desired external input

MENUSelect: Set: Exit:
External Inputs
Return
Video 1 VCR
Video 2 GAME
Video 3
Video 4
Video 5
Video 6
Video 7
Edit Video Labels
.
.

The Digital Favorites feature lets you create a list of up to 16
favorite channels that you specify.
1 Highlight Favorites on the MENU control panel
and press

Digital Favorites

2
Make your selection by pressing V/v to highlight the desired
channel then press


.
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels,
.
follow step 1 above then highlight Add to Favorites and press

To edit your list of favorite channels, follow step 1 above then highlight and select Edit
Favorites.


The Analog feature takes you to the most recently viewed analog channel. When tuned to the
channel, Channel number will be displayed.
Highlight Analog on the MENU control panel and press

 
.

Analog


The Digital feature takes you to the most recently viewed digital channel. When tuned to the
channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed.
Highlight Digital on the MENU control panel and press

 .

Digital


Analog Favorites

The Analog Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list

of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.

.
2 Make your selection by pressing V/v to highlight the desired
channel then press
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, follow
step 1 above then highlight and select Add to Favorites or while
viewing a program simply press TOOLS button then select Add to
Favorites and press

1
Highlight
.
Analog Favorites on the MENU control panel
and press


Analog Favorites
Select: Exit:Set: MENU
Return
Add to Favorites
1 28 :
2 60 :
3 28 :
4 65 :
5 68 :
6 28 :
7 :
8 :
Edit Favorites
.

To manually edit your list of favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more information,

see page 37.


Using the Menus

MENU Allows you to
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 26.

Navigating Through Settings

Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features:
1 Press MENU.

2 Select

.
3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital Setup.

4 to select an option.
To ngs, press MENU.
tions you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are
grayed out.

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Using the Picture Settings


Option Description
Target Inputs Determines whether to apply Picture Settings to current input only, or to all inputs.
All Inputs Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”
Current Input Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is
showing Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)
Picture Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Mode Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home
Customized picture entertainment.
viewing Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Picture Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.
Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.
Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Color Temperature Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.
White adjustment Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1,2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when
Picture Mode is set to Custom.
Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise Reduction Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF input. Select
from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.
Auto is only available when you are watching analog channels. It is not available
when Target Input is set to All Inputs.


Using the Menus

Option Description
Advanced Settings Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default settings.

Only available in

Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

“Custom Picture Mode”

Contrast Automatically optimizes the contrast. This setting is especially
Enhancer effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture.

Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.

Live Color Makes colors more vivid.

MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video.
Reduction Effective for Digital TV programs.


If the function is set to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the pictures.
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Using the Sound Settings



Option Description
Target Inputs Determines whether to apply Sound Settings to current input only, or to all inputs.
All Inputs Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”
Current Input Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing
Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)
Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass.
Customized Standard Suitable for spoken dialog.
sound listening Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Sound Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.
Reset Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values, except MTS.
Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound On Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.
Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.
Surround TruSurround XT Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).
Simulated Stereo Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception.
BBE Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from
High, Low, and Off.
MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.
Enjoy stereo, bilingual Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a
and mono programs signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in
Stereo mode.
Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo
broadcasts.
MTS is only available for analog programs.


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Using the Screen Settings



Option Description
Target Inputs Determines whether to apply Screen Settings to current input only, or to all inputs.
All Inputs Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”
Current Input Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing
Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)
Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to fill screen with minimum distortion.
Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is
4:3.
Normal is not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i sources.
Full Select 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 16:9
picture in original size.
Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.
Auto Wide On Select to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode that
is best for the current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing
to you, select Off.
Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the
Wide Mode option.

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Option Description
4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the
Select the default original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion.
Screen Mode to use for Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
4:3 sources Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the
channel or input is changed.

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 for 4:3 sources. To retain the
current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default
to Off.

Display Area Select Normal to return to the default display area. Select -1 or -2 to enlarge the picture so
that the edges are outside the visible portion of the screen.

Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
to choose a correction between Min, –4 to +4 and Max. Prer feature is useful if TV is connected to game equipment.

Vertical Center
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Available only in Zoom mode.
Press V/v and press

 to choose a correction between Min, –4 to +4 and Max.

Vertical Size
Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and
Zoom modes.)
Press V/v and press

 
to choose a correction between Min, –4 to +4 and Max.


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Using the Setup Settings



Option Description
Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français.
Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with
closed captioning). Some caption modes for digital channels are only accessible from the Digital
Setup setting. For details, see page 39.
Off Caption Vision is turned off.
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4
Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.
(Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)

Text1,Text2, Displays network/station information presented using either half or the
Text3,Text4 whole screen (if available).
Caption Vision can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs (with the exception of PC
input).

Info Banner
Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name and the remaining time (if the
broadcaster offers this service). Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed or the
DISPLAY button is pressed.

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Option Description
Parental Lock
The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their
content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first
time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.

Lock Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are
blocked from viewing.
Child Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14


Custom
Select to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 34 for details.
Canada: See page 35 for details.

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select
Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more
specific ratings, select Custom.

Change Password Select to change your password.


You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If
you lose your password, see “Lost password.” on page 42.
Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see page 34).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 35).

Label Video Inputs
Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For
example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label
DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the Video Label
you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1
Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.
Then press

 to select the input.

If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.

2 to select the label.
Y
Vide – X, VCR, DVD, DVR, HD,
Vide –

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Option Description
Auto YC
Both composite video and S Video can be connected to VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2. Your TV by
default will automatically select to receive input signal from the S Video. Use this option when
you want to receive the input signal from the composite video.

1 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears.
2 After selecting the Auto YC option, to watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input


jack:
Press V/v to highlight On, then press .
To watch the pictures input from the VIDEO input jack:
Press V/v to highlight Off, then press .
Timer Settings Sleep Timer
Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or
120 min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off
automatically.

Timer You can use the Timer to program the TV to turn and off, and to tune to a
specific channel at a scheduled time.
Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time.


1 V .
lume
hour,
or
l
press
B.
Timer will be set to Off when:
- Auto Program for analog channels is executed.
-the AC power cord is disconnected and then reconnected to turn the TV on and
the Current Time is displayed as --:-- --.
Current Time Select to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).

1 Press to select Current Time.
v/B/b to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).
MENU to exit Settings.
Power Saving Select to r wer consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also
en from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.
Light Sensor Se c picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor measures
the ws the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based
on the ambient room light conditions.
g around the sensor, as its function may be affected.
In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On.
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Quiet Power On Select to have the TV volume start at the minimum volume and gradually change to the set level
when you turn it on.

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Using the Menus

Option Description
Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.
Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through
your external audio receiver and speakers.
Audio Out Variable When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output from your audio system can be
Easy control of controlled by the TV’s remote control.
volume adjustments Fixed When Speaker is set to Off, the 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.
Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider.

Off
Select if you are using an antenna.

You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.

Information Select to display the equipment information of your TV.

US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 32).

Option Description
Movie Rating G All children and general audience.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.

R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under

17.
NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.

TV Rating Age-Based Ratings

Block programs by TV-Y All children.

their rating, content or

TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.

both

TV-G General audience.

TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature audience only.

Content-Based Ratings

FV Fantasy violence.

D Suggestive dialogue.

L Strong language.

S Sexual situations.

V Violence.
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

Block programs or Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
movies that are


If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs
broadcast without a

may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency

rating

broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements,
religious programs and weather.


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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 32).

Option Description
English Rating C All children.
C8+ Children 8 years and older.
G General programming.
PG Parental guidance.
14+ Viewers 14 and older.
18+ Adult programming.
French Rating G General programming.
8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. Rating See “US Models” on page 34 for details.

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program,
then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental
Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

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Using the PC Settings


Option Description
Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original resolution.
Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original
aspect ratio.
Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
Reset Resets the current setting to the default values, except Wide Mode and Power Management.
Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV
receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work
well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.
Auto Adjustment for PC can also be set using the TOOLS button on the remote
control.
Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.
For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 45.
Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Press B/b and press to choose a correction between Min, –49 to +49 and Max.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.
to choose a correction between Min, –49 to +49 and Max.
Power Management
PrOnOf
r Management is not VESA-compliant.
Select to turn off
no signal input for 30 seconds.
Select to automatically switch to the power saving mode when there is
Power Management.


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Using the Analog Setup Settings



Option Description
Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.
1 Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) which you want to make your
Favorite Channel, then press to select it.
2 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel that you would like to
to select it.
rite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.
te Channel numbers that you specified, see page 24.
the remote control.
Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable analog channels.
1 Select Auto Program.
2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, the Show/Hide
Channels screen will appear. (See below)

add and then press
Favorite Channels for Analog TV can also be set using the TOOLS button on
ou set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.

Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– buttons.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or
to select it. hide. Then press
2
more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
rmine if the channel will be shown or hidden.

Label Channels
Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press

 
to select the channel
number that you want to assign a label.

2
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the
next character. Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label. Press b to highlight OK
and press


to set.
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.


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Using the Digital Setup Settings



Highlight Digital
Setup and press


.

The Digital Setup option
appears.


Option Description
Digital Channels Favorite
Channels
Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.
1 Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) which
you want to make your Favorite Channel.
2 Enter the number you wish to assign to the channel. Reset will
remove the existing Favorite Channel and Surf will take you to the
Favorite Channel list.
To select other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.
Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels without replacing the original
Channel List. This option is useful for antenna installations.
Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable
digital channels.
1 Select Auto Program then Start.
2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done,
select OK.

Show/Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH
Channels +/– buttons.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel
you want to show or hide.

to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.

 to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden.
w or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

Pres2

Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel
numbers.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press
to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.

2
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.).
Press b to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7
characters to the label. Then press

 to set it.
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.



Using the Menus

Option Description
Digital Setup Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes for digital
channels. To set Caption Vision for analog channels, see page 31.

On Caption Vision is turned on.

Off Caption Vision is turned off.

Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision
options. See “Programming Caption Vision” below.

A/V Sync Off/1/2/3
Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video
synchronization when you have external equipment
connected to OPTICAL OUT of the TV. Select Off
(default setting) to make no adjustments. Select 1, 2 or
3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your
connected external equipment are synchronized.

Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the TV. This can be useful in providing
information to an authorized technician or repair person.

Parental Lock
The Parental Lock option in the Digital Setup settings allows you to set up the TV to block
digital programs that contain digital ratings.


This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your TV
and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in the Setup settings (see page 31).
Password If the password has not been set, or to change the password, use
Change Password option in the Setup settings (see page 32).

Digital Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs that contain
downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.

Custom... Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.

Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and

the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a

channel that contains downloadable ratings.

Programming Caption Vision

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision, you can change the following settings:

Option Description
Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4
See Caption Vison in the Setup setting on page 31.
Text1, Text2,
Text3, Text4
See Caption Vison in the Setup setting on page 31.
Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital
EIA-708).
Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the
available options.

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Option Description
Advanced Settings Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select
from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom.

Custom... Allows you to customize the following settings:

Character Size Small, Standard, Large

Character Style Style 1-7

Character Color Color 1-8

Character Opacity Solid, Translucent

Edge Color Color 1-8

Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline,
Left Shadow, Right Shadow

Background Color None, Color 1-8

Background Opacity Solid, Translucent

Window Color None, Color 1-8

Window Opacity Solid, Translucent


Other Information
Troubleshooting

If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers:
http://www.sony.com/TVsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents

Problem Possible Remedies
No picture.

No picture.
.
Check Power Saving settings (page 33).

Cannot receive any channels. .
Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

.
Turn on the power of the TV.
.
Check antenna/cable connections.
TV is locked to one channel. .
Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the
TV’s memory (pages 37 and 38).

Cannot receive or select channels. .
Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the
TV’s memory (pages 37 and 38).

.
To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Setup settings
is set to On (page 34). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make
sure Cable is set to Off.
The TV turns off automatically. .
Check if the Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer.
(page 33).

.
Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 36)
No picture from some video .
Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
sources. .
Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 19).

.
If you connect video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set Auto YC to
On in the Setup settings (page 33).
.
Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the External
Inputs list.
Poor picture.

Double images or ghosts. .
Check antenna/cable connections.

.
Check the antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the .
Check if the antenna is broken or bent.

screen. .
Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)

Dotted lines or stripes. .
Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.

.
If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
No color/Dark picture/Color is not .
Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 19).
correct/The picture is too bright. .
Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 26).

.
If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black
level.
Other Information

Noisy picture. .
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.

.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
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Other Information

Problem Possible Remedies
No sound/Noisy sound

Good picture, no sound. .
Check the volume control.

.
Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen
(page 20).
.
Disconnect your headphones.
.
Set Speaker to On in the Setup settings (page 34). If it is set to Off, sound is
not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.
Audio noise. .
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.

.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Wide Mode changes automatically. .
The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default
setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen
settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected
with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 30).

.
Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 29).
“Black box” on screen. .
You have selected a text option in the Setup/Digital Setup setting and no text is
available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature,
set the Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed
captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the screen.
.
Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program
provider).
Certain programs on DVD or other
digital sources display a loss of
detail, especially during fast-motion
or dark scenes.
.
The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your
TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or
dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen
and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded
programs.

Remote control does not operate. .
Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.

.
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.
.
Florescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning
off the florescent lamps.
.
Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
Some digital cable channels are not .
Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable
being displayed. channels. Check with your cable company for more information.

.
The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels
setting (see page 38).
Lost password. .
Select the Parental Lock settings on the settings screen, then enter the following
master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and
allows you to enter a new password (page 32).
How to reset the TV to factory .
Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press
settings. the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)
Release the V button.
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including
Parental Lock setting.


Other Information

Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-23S2000, KDL-26S2000 and KDL-32S2000

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold
separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be
removed from the TV.


Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount
the TV.
Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

Sony Wall-Mount 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
Bracket Model

2
Cover a level and stable surface with a thick and soft cloth.

SU-WL31

3
Gently lay the TV, face down, onto the cloth. Make sure the Table-Top

(KDL-23S2000/
KDL-26S2000/ Stand is hanging over the edge.
KDL-32S2000)


4
Rotate the cable holder 90 degrees, and pull it out completely. [See
illustration A]

5
Remove the screws and detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV. [See
illustration B] Be sure to hold the Table-Top Stand firmly while
removing the last screw.

6
Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-
Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons,
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.


Other Information


Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe
place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the
screws away from small children.

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Other Information

Preparation for Wall Mounting the KDL-40S2000 and KDL-46S2000


Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket Models
SU-WL51 and
SU-PW2

(KDL-40S2000/
KDL-46S2000)

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold
separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be
removed from the TV.

Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount
the TV.

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
2 Start removing the screws from the ones on top. (See illustration below)
Do not remove any other screws from the TV.
3 When screws are removed, lift the TV out. Make sure that you carry out
this task with two people. Do not attempt to lift the TV by your self.

For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-
Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons,
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.


Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe
place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the
screws away from small children.


Other Information
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Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference Chart
Resolution
Horizontal frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
Standard
Signals Horizontal
(Pixel)
× Vertical
(Line)
VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 × 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 × 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 × 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA 1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 × 768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA 1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
1360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA
This TV's PC Input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
This TV's PC Input does not support interlaced signals.
This TV's PC Input supports signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency.
For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency from a
personal computer. In plug and play, signals with 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.

Other Information
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Television system:
Panel System:
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Display resolution (horizontal × vertical):
1,366 dots × 768 lines
VIDEO IN 1/2/3:
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1/2 only):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
HD/DVD IN 4/5:
YPBPR (Component Video):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,
sync negative
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 6:
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
NTSC American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000
(Does not include CableCARD
functionality)
Channel coverage: Analog Digital
Terrestrial 2-69 2-69
Cable 1-125 1-135
Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
AUDIO OUT:
500 mVrms (100% modulation)
More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)
More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)
PC IN 7:
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 45
PC AUDIO INPUT:
Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm
Headphones:
Stereo mini jack
Impedance: 16 ohms
Power Requirement:
120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Supplied accessories:
Remote control RM-YD005 (1)
Size AA batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable (1)
AC power cord (1)
HD15-HD15 cable (1)
Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1)
Cable holder (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Quick Setup Guide (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Online Registration Card (U.S.A. only) (1)
Optional accessories:
Headphones plug adapter
Connecting cables
Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-PW2 (KDL-40S2000/KDL-46S2000)
SU-WL31 (KDL-23S2000/
KDL-26S2000/KDL-32S2000)
SU-WL51 (KDL-40S2000/KDL-46S2000)
Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
Specifications
For All Models
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
By Model KDL-46S2000 KDL-40S2000 KDL-32S2000 KDL-26S2000 KDL-23S2000
Screen size (in inches) 46 40 32 26 23
Speaker/Full range (2)
Speaker output
(in mm)
10 + 10W
70 × 130
10 + 10W
55 × 150
10 + 10W
42 × 150
10 + 10W
42 × 150
5 + 5W
40 × 100
(in inches) 2 3/4 × 5 7/16 2 1/4 × 6 1 11/16 × 6 1 11/16 × 6 1 9/16 × 3 15/16
Power consumption (in use) 240 W 200 W 150 W 120 W 95 W
(in standby) All models less than 0.1 W
Dimensions
with stand (in mm) 1,120 × 805 × 334 988 × 716 × 334 792 × 593 × 219 658 × 516 × 219 566 × 447 × 209
with stand (in inches) 44 1/8 × 31 3/4 × 13 1/4 39 × 28 1/4 × 13 1/4 31 1/4 × 23 3/8 × 8 5/8 26 × 20 3/8 × 8 5/8 22 3/8 × 17 5/8 × 8 1/4
without stand (in mm) 1,120 × 755 × 116 988 × 664 × 103 792 × 546 × 99 658 × 470 × 94 566 × 410 × 90
without stand (in inches) 44 1/8 × 29 3/4 × 4 5/8 39 × 26 1/4 × 4 1/8 31 1/4 × 21 1/2 × 4 26 × 18 5/8 × 3 3/4 22 3/8 × 16 1/8 × 3 1/2
Mass
with stand (in kg.) 34.0 27.0 17.0 13.0 10.2
with stand (in lb.) 74.96 59.5 37.44 28.63 22.5
without stand (in kg.) 28.0 21.0 15.0 11.0 8.8
without stand (in lb.) 61.73 46.19 33 24.25 19.4

Index
4:3 Default 30
A

A/V Sync 39
AC IN 15
Advanced Settings 27
Alternate Audio 20
Audio Out 34
AUDIO OUT jack, described 15
Auto Adjustment 36
Auto Program 18, 37, 38
Auto SAP, MTS setting 28
Auto Wide 29
Auto YC 33

B

Backlight 26
Balance 28
Bass 28
BBE 28
Bilingual audio 28
Brightness 26

C

Cable

with VCR, connecting 13
Caption Vision 31, 39
CH+/– button 21, 22
Channels

Creating labels 37, 38

Setting up 18
Closed caption modes 31
Color 26
Color Temperature 26
Current Time 33

D

Diagnostics 39
Digital Channels 38
Digital Setup 39
DIGITAL/ANALOG button 20
Display Area 30
DISPLAY button 21
Dynamic, Sound Mode 28

E

English Rating 35
ENT button 21

F

Favorite Channels 37, 38
FREEZE button 19
French Rating 35

G

GUIDE button 19

H

HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/480p/

480i), described 15
HDMI IN jack, described 15
Headphones jack, described 14

Horizontal Center 30, 36
Hue 26

I

Info Banner 31
Information 34
Infrared Receiver (IR) 22
Installing the TV on a wall 43, 44

J, K

JUMP button 21

L

Label Channels 37, 38
Label Video Inputs 32
Language 31
Light Sensor

Described 22
Setting 33


M

MENU
Analog 24
Analog Favorites 24
Digital 24
Digital Favorites 24
Settings 25

MENU button 20, 22
Mono, MTS setting 28
Movie Rating 34
MTS 28
MUTING button 20

N

Noise Reduction 26

O

OPTICAL OUT 15

P, Q

Parental Lock 32, 39
PC IN 14
Phase 36
PIC OFF LED 22
Picture 26
PICTURE button 19
Picture Mode 26
Pitch 36
POWER button 20, 22
POWER LED 22
Power Management 36
Power Saving 33
Preparation 43, 44
Problems, troubleshooting 41, 42
Program Options 20
Quiet Power On 33

R

Reset 26, 28, 36, 42
RETURN button 20

S

S VIDEO jack, described 14, 15
Setting up channels 18
Settings

Analog Setup 37
Digital Setup 38
PC 36
Picture 26
Screen 29
Setup 31
Sound 28


Sharpness 26
Show/Hide Channels 37, 38
SLEEP button 19
Sound Mode 28
Speaker 34
STANDBY LED 22
Steady Sound 28
Stereo, MTS setting 28
Support Belt 16
Surround 28
Swivel 17

T, U

Target Inputs 26, 28, 29
TIMER LED 22
Timer Settings 33
TOOLS button 21
Treble 28
Troubleshooting 41, 42
TruSurround XT 28
Turning on/off the TV 22
TV Rating 34
TV/VIDEO button 19
Unrated 34
US Models 34

V

VCR

With cable, connecting 13
Vertical Center 30, 36
Vertical Size 30
VHF/UHF input, described 15
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described

14, 15
Viewing Blocked Programs 35
VOL+/– button 20, 22

W, X, Y

WIDE button 21
Wide Mode 29, 36


For Your Convenience
Contact Sony Customer Support at:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
or to speak with a support representative:
United States
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (EST) Mon–Fri
10:30 AM – 7:15 PM (EST) Sat–Sun
Canada
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
1-877-899-SONY (7669)
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Eastern)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Western)
Please contact Sony directly if you:
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual
Experience difficulty operating your televsion
Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
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Experience difficulty operating your televsion
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