User manual SONY KDL-26S2010

2-684-953-11(1) U LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the "Safety information" section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. KDL-46S2000 KDL-40S2000 KDL-32S2000 KDL-32S2020 KDL-26S2010 KDL-46S2010 KDL-40S2010 KDL-32S2010 KDL-26S2000 KDL-26S2020 For useful information about Sony products © 2006 Sony Corporation 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, a 13 AMP 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 a 13 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Trademark information · is a registered trademark of the DVB Project · Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. · TruSurround XT, SRS and (z) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. · HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. · The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020 unless otherwise state. FUSE How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse. WARNING · To prevent the risk of electric shock, if the mains lead or plug is damaged, do not insert the plug into the mains socket outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed. · To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the TV set to rain or moisture. · Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Notice for Digital TV function · Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal where you live. · Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial broadcasts cannot be guaranteed. · Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some countries. 2 GB Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information .....................................................................................................................7 Precautions .............................................................................................................................10 Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................12 Watching TV Watching TV............................................................................................................................13 Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .............................................16 Using the Favourite list ..................................................................................................18 Viewing pictures from connected equipment ..........................................................................19 Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................20 Picture menu ...........................................................................................................................21 Sound menu............................................................................................................................23 Screen menu...........................................................................................................................25 Set-up menu............................................................................................................................26 PC Settings menu ...................................................................................................................28 Analogue Set-up menu (Analogue mode only) .......................................................................29 Digital Set-up menu .......................................................................................................31 Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment...............................................................................................33 Additional Information Specifications ..........................................................................................................................36 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................38 Index .......................................................................................................................................40 : for digital channels only 3 GB Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED005 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Mains lead (Type BF) (1) 2: Connecting an aerial/ VCR Connecting an aerial only Coaxial cable (supplied) Coaxial cable (1) Cable holder (1) Mains lead (supplied) Connecting an aerial and VCR Support belt (1) and screws (2) To insert batteries into the remote Mains lead (supplied) RF lead (not supplied) Notes · Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. · Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. Please consult your local authority. · Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries. · Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it. · Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room. Scart lead (not supplied) VCR 4 GB 3: Bundling the cables 5: Selecting the language and country/ region 2 1 Start-up Guide 2 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over 1 2 3,4 3,4 Connect the TV to your mains socket (220240V AC, 50Hz). Press 1 on the TV (top side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. 2 3 1 Continued 5 GB 3 Press F/f to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press . 1 Before you start auto-tuning the TV, insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR connected to the TV (page 4) and start play back. The video channel will be located and stored on the TV during auto-tuning. If no VCR is connected to the TV, this procedure is not required. Go to step 2. 2 Select "OK", then press . 4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press . The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, please be patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or remote. If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connections No digital or analogue channels were found. Check all the aerial connections and press to start auto-tuning again. 3 When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of "Programme Sorting" (page 29). If you do not wish to change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4. 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 appears on the screen, then go to "6: Auto-tuning the TV". 4 Press MENU to exit. The TV has now tuned in all the available channels. 6: Auto-tuning the TV The TV will now search for and store all available TV channels. 2 4 6 GB Safety information Mains lead · Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set. Do not move the TV set with the mains lead plugged in. It may damage the mains lead and result in fire or electric shock. · If you damage the mains lead, it may result in fire or electric shock. ­ Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken, causing a short-circuit, which may cause fire or electric shock. ­ Do not modify or damage the mains lead. ­ Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. Do not pull the mains lead. ­ Keep the mains lead away from heat sources. ­ Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead. · If the mains lead is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it. · Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment. · Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands. · It is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories for safety reasons: ­ KDL-46S2000/KDL-46S2010/KDL-40S2000/ KDL-40S2010: Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51 ­ KDL-32S2000/KDL-32S2010/KDL-32S2020/ KDL-26S2000/KDL-26S2010/KDL-26S2020: Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31 · It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and to avoid dust build up around the TV, wall and ceiling. · Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions supplied with your wall-mount bracket when installing the TV set. Installation · If the TV set is to be installed on a wall, have the installation carried out by qualified service men. Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe. · The TV should be installed near an easily accessible mains socket. Medical institutions Do not place this TV set in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments. Carrying · Before carrying the TV set, disconnect all the cables from the TV set. · When you carry the TV set by hand, hold the TV set as illustrated on the right. If you do not do so, the TV set may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel. · When transporting it, do not subject the TV set to jolts or excessive vibration. The TV set may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury. · When you carry the TV set in for repair or when you move it, pack it using the original carton and packing material. · Carrying the TV set requires two or more people. Mains lead/cable protection Pull out the mains lead/cable by the plug. Do not pull on the mains lead/cable itself. Mains Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor fit may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the mains socket changed. For the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC mains plug This TV set must be connected to an AC mains socket with a protective earthing connection. Ventilation · Never cover the ventilation holes in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in 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 set with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc. Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the TV set using a wall-mount bracket. If you do not do so, the TV set may fall and cause serious injury. Continued 7 GB · Leave some space around the TV set. Otherwise, aircirculation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may cause fire or damage to the TV set. · Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage to the TV set. 30 cm 10 cm 10 cm 15 cm Moisture and flammable objects · Do not let this TV set get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV set. If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel. · To prevent fire, keep flammable objects (candles, etc.) and electric bulbs away from the TV set. Leave at least this much space. · When installing the TV set on the wall, leave at least 10 cm space from the bottom, and at least 5.5 cm between the back of the TV set and the wall. · Never install the TV set as follows: Oils Do not install this TV set in restaurants that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter and damage the TV set. Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. Fall Place the TV set on a secure, stable stand. Do not hang anything on the TV set. If you do, the TV set may fall from the stand or wallmount bracket, causing damage or serious injury. Do not allow children to climb on the TV set. Wall Wall Vehicle or ceiling Do not install this TV set in a vehicle. The motion of the vehicle may cause the TV set to fall down and cause injury. Do not hang this TV set from the ceiling. Ventilation holes Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or liquid is inserted in these holes, it may result in fire or electric shock. Ships and other vessels Do not install this TV set on a ship or other vessel. If the TV set is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the TV set. Placement · Never place the TV set in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. · Do not install the TV set where insects may enter. · Do not install the TV set where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration. · Place the TV set on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the TV set may fall and cause injury. · Do not install the TV set in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury. Outdoor use · Do not expose the TV set to direct sunlight. The TV set may heat up and this may result in damage to the TV set. · Do not install this TV set outdoors. Wiring · Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables. When hooking up, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety. · Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set. Cleaning · Unplug the mains lead when cleaning the mains plug and this TV set. If you do not, it may result in electric shock. · Clean the mains plug regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Water and moisture · Do not use this TV set near water ­ for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain, moisture or smoke. This may result in fire or electric shock. 8 GB Lightning storms For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV set, mains lead, or aerial lead during lightning storms. Corrosion If you use this TV set near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the TV set and cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the life of the TV set. Steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and moderate the temperature of the area where the TV set is located. Damage requiring service If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result. Handling · When lifting the TV set or moving the panel of the TV set, hold it firmly from the bottom. Servicing Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the TV set to qualified service personnel only. Small accessories removal and fittable Keep accessories out of children's reach. If they are swallowed, choking or suffocation may occur. Call a doctor immediately. · For the KDL-46S2000/KDL46S2010, when lifting or moving the TV, be sure to hold the panel firmly as illustrated. Place your palm directly under the panel, from the rear of the TV. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. When not in use For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the TV set is not left in standby when unused. Disconnect from the mains. However, some TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this manual will inform you if this applies. Viewing the TV · To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times the screen's vertical length away from the TV set. · View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light strains your eyes. Watching the screen continuously for long periods of time can also strain your eyes. · If the angle of the TV set is to be adjusted, steady the base of the stand with your hand to prevent the TV set from becoming separated from the stand. Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the TV set and the stand. Volume adjustment · Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested. · When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. Overloading This TV set is designed to operate on a 220­240 V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same mains socket as this could result in fire or electric shock. Heat Do not touch the surface of the TV set. It remains hot, even after the TV set has been turned off for some time. 9 GB Precautions LCD Screen · Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. · Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surface. · Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged. · If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises. · Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments. · The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This is not a malfunction. · The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this TV set also contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal. Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV set To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions. · Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged. · Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set continuously for a long period as the display panel becomes hot. · We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little as possible. · To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution. · Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material. · The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. Disposal of the TV set Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Fluorescent lamp This TV set uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has worn out and the LCD screen should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service personnel. Installing the TV set · Do not install the TV set in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the TV set to malfunction. · The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely, pull the plug from the mains. · To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling. · Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted. · Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. 10 GB Overview of the remote 1 "/1 ­ TV standby Switches off the TV temporarily and on from standby mode. 2 A/B ­ Dual Sound (page 24) 3 Coloured buttons · In digital mode (page 16, 18): Selects the options at the bottom of the Favourite and EPG digital menus. · In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Used for Fastext. 4 / ­ Info / Text reveal · In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched. · In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode. · In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to a quiz). 5 F/f/G/g/ (page 13, 20) 6 TOOLS (page 15, 19, 35) Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen mode. 7 MENU (page 20) 8 DIGITAL ­ Digital mode (page 13) 9 Number buttons · In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the second digit within two seconds. · In Analogue Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page. 0 ­ Previous channel Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds). qa PROG +/- (page 13) · In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. · In Analogue Text mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) page. qs 2 +/- ­ Volume qd % ­ Mute (page 13) qf / ­ Text (page 14) qg ANALOG ­ Analogue mode (page 13) qh qj qk ql w; / RETURN Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu. ­ EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 16) ­ Picture freeze (page 14) Freezes the TV picture. ­ Screen mode (page 14) / ­ Input select / Text hold · In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. · In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Holds the current page. Tip The A/B, PROG + and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV. 11 GB Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 2 MENU (page 20) / ­ Input select/OK · In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. · In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirm the setting. 3 2 +/-/ / · Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. · In TV menu: Moves through the options left ( ) or right ( ). 4 PROG +/-/ / · In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. · In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ). 5 1 ­ Power Switches the TV on or off. 6 Remote control sensor 7 ­ Picture Off/Timer indicator · Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 27). · Lights up in orange when the timer is set (page 26). 8 1 ­ Standby indicator Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 9 " ­ Power indicator Lights up in green when the TV is switched on. Note Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction. 12 GB Watching TV Watching TV 1 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the second and third digits within two seconds. To select a digital channel using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 16. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : : : : : Interactive service is available (MHEG Digital Text) Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text) is currently disabled Radio service Scrambled/Subscription service Multiple audio languages available Subtitles available Subtitles available for the hearing impaired Recommended minimum age for current programme (from 4 to 18 years) Parental Lock Current programme is being recorded Watching TV 2 2 3 : : : : : Additional operations 3 To Turn off the TV temporarily (Standby mode) Turn on the TV from Standby mode without sound Turn off the TV completely Do this Press "/1. Press %. Press 2 +/- to set the volume level. Press 1 on the TV (top side). Press 2 + (increase)/ - (decrease). Press %. Press again to restore. Press . To select an analogue channel, press F/f, then press . To access the Input signal index table, see page 19. 1 Press 1 on the TV (top side) to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. Adjust the volume Mute the sound Access the Programme index table (in analogue mode only) 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. The channels available vary depending on the mode. Continued 13 GB To access Digital Text Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text. To navigate through Digital Text, follow the instructions on the screen. To exit Digital Text, press RETURN. To move around, press F/f/G/g. To select items, press and the number buttons. To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons. To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast Press repeatedly to select Smart, 4:3, Wide, Zoom, or 14:9. Smart* Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is stretched to fill the screen. 4:3 To access Analogue Text In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/-. To hold a page, press /. To reveal hidden information, press /. Tips · Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text errors may occur. · Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For information on the use of the service, select the index page. · When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page. Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts (e.g., non-wide screen TV) in the correct proportions. Wide Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct proportions. Zoom* Picture Freeze Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a telephone number or recipe). Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions. 14:9* 1 2 3 4 Press on the remote control. Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the window. Press Press mode. to remove the window. again to return to normal TV Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen. * Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off. 14 GB Tips · Alternatively, you can set "Auto Format" to "On". The TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast (page 25). · You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting 14:9 or Zoom. Press F/f to move up or down (e.g., to read subtitles). · Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart mode. In such a case, you can select "Vertical Size" using the "Screen" menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible. Watching TV Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing the TV programme. Options Power Saving Subtitle Setting (in digital mode only) Description See page 27. See page 32. Digital Favourites (in See page 18. digital mode only) Picture Mode Sound Mode See page 21. See page 23. Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obtain the time. Sleep Timer i Volume See page 26. See page 24. 15 GB Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 2 In digital mode, press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Perform the desired operation, as shown in the following table. Note Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Programme information will only be displayed if the TV station is transmitting it. * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. To Turn off the EPG Move through the EPG Watch a current programme Sort the programme information by category ­ Category list Do this Press . Press F/f/G/g. Press while the current programme is selected. 1 2 Press the blue button. Press F/f/G/g to select a category. The category name is displayed on the side. The categories available include: "Favourite": Contains all the channels that have been stored in the Favourite list (page 18). "All Categories": Contains all available channels. "News": Contains all news channels. 3 Press . The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the current programmes from the category selected. Set a programme to be recorded ­ Timer REC 1 2 3 4 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to record. Press . Press F/f to select "Timer REC". Press to set the TV and your VCR timers. A symbol appears by that programme's information. The indicator on the TV (front) lights up. Notes · You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer. · Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled. · If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for pin code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to "Parental Lock" on page 32. 16 GB To Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts ­ Reminder Do this 1 2 3 4 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to display. Press . Press F/f to select "Reminder". Press to automatically display the selected programme when the programme starts. A c symbol appears by that programme's information. Note If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on when the programme is about to start. Set the time and date of a programme you want to record ­ Manual timer REC Watching TV 1 2 3 4 5 Press . Press F/f to select "Manual timer REC", then press . Press F/f to select the date, then press g. Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3. Press F/f to select the programme, then press to set the TV and your VCR timers. A symbol appears by that programme's information. The indicator on the TV (front) lights up. Notes · You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer. · Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled. · If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for pin code will appear on the screen. For more details refer to "Parental Lock" on page 32. Cancel a recording/reminder ­ Timer list 1 2 3 Press . Press F/f to select "Timer list". Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then press . A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme. 4 Tip Press g to select "Yes", then press to confirm. You can also display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) by selecting "Digital EPG" in the "MENU" (page 20). 17 GB Using the Favourite list * The Favourite feature allows you to select programs from a list of up to 8 channels you specify. To display the Favourite list, see "Navigating through menus" (page 20). Favourite list * Please note that this function may not be available in some countries. To Create your Favourite list for the first time Do this A message appears asking if you want to add channels to the Favourite list when you select "Digital Favourites" in the "MENU" for the first time. 1 2 Press to select "Yes". Press F/f to select the channel you want to add. If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to directly select a channel. 3 Press . Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a symbol. Turn off the Favourite list See brief details on current programmes Watch a channel Add or remove channels in the Favourite list Press RETURN. Press Press while selecting a channel. Press again to cancel. while selecting a channel. 1 Press the blue button. Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a symbol. 2 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove. If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to directly select a channel. 3 4 Remove all channels from the Favourite list 1 Press . Press the blue button to return to the Favourite list. Press the blue button. Press the yellow button. A display appears to confirm that you want to delete all channels from the Favourite list. 2 3 Press G to select "Yes", then press to confirm. 18 GB Using the Tools menu Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen. For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6) In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number buttons, to select the video channel. For other connected equipment Press / repeatedly until the correct input symbol (see below) appears on the screen. AV1/ AV1, AV2/ AV2: Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart socket / 1 or 2. appears only if an RGB source has been connected. AV3: Component input signal through the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR sockets / 3, and audio input signal through the L, R sockets / 3. AV4: Digital audio/video signal is input through the HDMI IN 4 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio out socket. AV5/ AV5: Video input signal through the video socket 5, and audio input signal through the L (MONO), R audio sockets 5. appears only if the equipment is connected to the S video socket 5 instead of the video socket 5, and S video input signal is input through the S video socket 5. Press TOOLS to display the following options when viewing pictures from connected equipment other than PC. Options Power Saving Picture Mode Sound Mode Description See page 27. See page 21. See page 23. Watching TV Auto Clock Set (in Allows you to switch to digital analogue mode only) mode and obtain the time. Sleep Timer i Volume See page 26. See page 24. Additional operations To Do this Return to the normal Press DIGITAL or ANALOG. TV operation Access the Input signal index table Press to access the Input signal index table. (Then, only in analogue mode, press g.) To select an input source, press F/f, then press . 19 GB Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus "MENU" allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or external inputs with the remote. Also, settings for your TV can be changed easily using "MENU". 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2,3 1 2 3 Menu Digital Favourites (only in areas with digital broadcasting) Description Launches the Favourite list. For details about settings, see page 18. Press F/f to select an option. Press to confirm a selected option. To exit the menu, press MENU. Allows you to select TV programs from a list of channel labels. Programme List (only in areas with · To watch the desired channel, select the channel, then press analogue broadcasting) · To assign a label to a program, see page 29. . Analogue (only in areas with digital broadcasting) Digital (only in areas with digital broadcasting) Digital EPG (only in areas with digital broadcasting) External Inputs Returns to the last viewed analogue channel. Returns to the last viewed digital channel. Launches the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). For details about settings, see page 16. Selects equipment connected to your TV. · To watch the desired external input, select the input source, then press . · To assign a label to an external input, see page 26. Settings Opens the Settings menu screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed. Select a menu icon, select an option and make the desired change or adjustment using F/f/G/g. For details about settings, see page 21 to 32. 20 GB