3-297-681-11(1) LCD Color TV Operating Instructions KLV-20G400A © 2008 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. Model Name. Serial No. Safety Trademark Information s Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it. s The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way.
Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Allow adequate space around the TV set to ensure proper air circulation. CARRYING THE TV s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow these guidelines: Leave some space around the TV set as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set.
Medical institutions s Keep the power cord away from heat sources. Do not place this TV in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause a medical equipment malfunction. A TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective earthing connection. s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord. s Consult your electrician to have the outlet changed to suit your TV. Outdoor use Do not install this TV outdoors.
Clean the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it occasionally to avoid dust from accumulating. While cleaning, look for signs of damage. A damaged AC power cord should never be used. ACCESSORIES Keep small accessories out of children’s reach. Use only the specified accessories with this TV. Volume Adjustment s When using headphones, adjust the volume to avoid excessive audio levels from causing possible hearing loss. s Do not touch the broken glass with bare hands.
Contents Getting Started TM Welcome to the World of .........................................................................8 Connecting the TV ...........................................................................................................8 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System.......................................................8 Cable Box/Satellite Box...............................................................................................9 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna...
Getting Started Welcome to the World of TM Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Color Television. This manual is for model KLV-20G400A. The packing box contains the supplied accessories listed on page 30. Connecting the TV To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this section and in the separate Quick Setup Guide accompanied with your TV.
Getting Started If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown below. Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA input A/B RF Switch Cable Antenna Be sure to set Cable setting option to On or Off in Channel Setup settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 25).
Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO S VIDEO 2 Y COMPONENT IN (576p/576i/ 480p/480i) 3 PB S VIDEO cable A/V cable VIDEO (yellow) SERVICE ONLY VIDEO PR AUDIO OUT L (MONO) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) L L AUDIO AUDIO R R R CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO CATV/Antenna cable (not supplied) If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Getting Started Left side Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Rear 2 7 CABLE/ANTENNA 1 VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO 2 Y COMPONENT IN (576p/576i/ 480p/480i) 3 3 SERVICE ONLY 6 PB For service use only VIDEO PR AUDIO OUT L 4 (MONO) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R R 5 AUDIO Item Description 1 Headphones jack 2 AC IN Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Getting Started VIDEO IN 1/2 are equipped with S VIDEO. S VIDEO will be selected when both composite video and S VIDEO are connected. Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 576i and 576p formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in the LCD panel’s native resolution (640 dots × 480 lines). HDTV in its original high resolution of 1920 dots × 1080 lines or 1280 dots × 720 lines cannot be displayed.
Getting Started Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over; as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.
Getting Started 2 Secure the TV to the Stand. Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 12mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand). • A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand). • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
Getting Started Getting Started Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables with the supplied cable band as illustrated below. Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted back and forth within the angles shown below. Right view 3º 8º Front When tilting the TV, hold the stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the TV.
Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Setup settings (see page 25). 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
Basic Operations Button 1 0 1 DISPLAY 2 3 2 SOUND 4 5 3 PICTURE 6 4 SLEEP 7 8 9 5 RETURN 6 MENU 7 JUMP 8 MUTING 9 VOL +/– 0 POWER z The 5 button, MTS/SAP and CH+ button have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Description Press once to display the current channel number and channel label settings. The OSD (on-screen display) will turn off after a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display.
Basic Operations Button qz MTS/SAP qa qs qs INPUT qd qf qd V/v/B/b qg qf 0 - 9 ENT qg CH +/– 18 Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. The MTS setting can be also accessed in the Sound setting. For details, see “Using the Sound Settings” on page 21. Press to display Inputs. The Inputs feature lets you select the TV and the external inputs connected to your TV.
Basic Operations TV Controls 1 2 3 4 5 VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU Basic Operations INPUT 9 6 7 PIC OFF/TIMER POWER 8 Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT Press to display the TV functions and settings (See “Using the Menus” on page 20). Press to display the inputs list. The Inputs feature lets you select the TV and the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings (see page 23).
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.
Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Sound Sound Mode Dynamic Reset Treble 0 Bass 0 Balance 0 MTS Auto SAP Speaker On Description Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog. Resets the current Sound Mode settings to the default values. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Settings Setup Language English Closed Captions (CC) Parental Lock Off Label Video Inputs Sleep Timer Off Power Saving Off Information Option Description Language Closed Captions (CC) Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français. Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off.
Using the Menus Option Description 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 Component jack, you can rename the video label as DVD. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-2, Component) to which you want to assign a label. Then press to select the input.
Using the Menus This model is for Canada only, the following US custom rating options are provided for reference. Option Description Movie Rating G PG PG-13 R All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested. Parental guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. No one 17 or under allowed. NC-17 and X TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their TV-Y All children.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Setup Settings Channel Setup Favorite Channels Cable Auto Program On Show / Hide Channels Label Channels Description 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) to apply 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 add and then press to select it.
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 1-877-899-SONY(7669) in Canada Problem No picture. No picture. Cannot receive any channels. TV is locked to one channel. Possible Remedies ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ ❑ The TV turns off automatically. No picture from some video sources.
Other Information Problem No sound/Noisy sound. Good picture, no sound. Possible Remedies ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Audio noise. “Black box” on screen. Lost password. How to reset the TV to factory settings. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 27 Other Information Remote control does not operate. ❑ Check the volume control. Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 17). Disconnect your headphones. Set Speaker to On in the Sound settings (page 21).
Other Information Preparation for Wall Mounting 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 Bracket Model SU-WL100 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Cover a level and stable surface with a thick and soft cloth.
Other Information For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the WallMount 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 Specifications Television system: NTSC Supplied accessories: American TV standard Channel coverage: Terrestrial Cable 2-69 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size: 20 inches Panel System: Remote control RM-YA009 (1) Size AA batteries (2) AC power cord (1) Cable band (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty Card (1) Optional accessories: Headphones plug adapter Connecting cables Support belt kit Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL100 LCD (Liquid
Index 0 - 9 buttons 18 J T A JUMP button 17 AC IN 11 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Program 16, 25 Auto SAP, MTS setting 21 L Tilt 15 Treble 21 Troubleshooting 26, 27 Turning on/off the TV 19 TV Rating 24 B M Balance 21 Bass 21 Bilingual audio 21 Brightness 20 C Cable 25 CABLE/ANTENNA input 11 CH+/– button 18 CHANNEL +/– button 19 Channels Creating labels 25 Setting up 16 Closed caption modes 22 Closed Captions (CC) 22 Color 20 Color Temperature 20 COMPONENT IN jack 11 Connecting Cable and/or Antenna 8
For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television z z Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
