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3-294-082-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions
3-294-082-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions
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... to radio or television reception, which can be determined by pulling the plug itself. In this equipment does cause harmful interference to direct illumination or direct sunlight. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause undesired operation. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket...
... to radio or television reception, which can be determined by pulling the plug itself. In this equipment does cause harmful interference to direct illumination or direct sunlight. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause undesired operation. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket...
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...and Aspect Ratio 4 Getting Started 1. Locating Inputs and Outputs 12 Side Panel 12 Rear Panel 12 3. Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Attach the Table-Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Preparation for HDMI 19 ...Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 14 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF ...
...and Aspect Ratio 4 Getting Started 1. Locating Inputs and Outputs 12 Side Panel 12 Rear Panel 12 3. Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Attach the Table-Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Preparation for HDMI 19 ...Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 14 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF ...
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...The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~ • You can use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To...will see page 14). The quality of the signal it receives. Welcome to the World of HD programming and proper setup connections. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality ...
...The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~ • You can use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To...will see page 14). The quality of the signal it receives. Welcome to the World of HD programming and proper setup connections. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality ...
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.... Accessory bag Screws TV Unit Table-top stand 2 Place the Table-Top Stand onto a level and stable surface. (Continued) 5 Do not put stress on the LCD panel. • When carrying the TV, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. Getting Started Getting Started 1.
.... Accessory bag Screws TV Unit Table-top stand 2 Place the Table-Top Stand onto a level and stable surface. (Continued) 5 Do not put stress on the LCD panel. • When carrying the TV, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. Getting Started Getting Started 1.
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... TV to prevent the TV from toppling over . For each angle brace use an electric screwdriver, set the torque for the TV. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to a wall and/or stand. Angle brace Stand 6 as a chest of drawers. s Do not allow children to play ... Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 Secure the stand for tightening at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}. s Never install the TV on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hand as illustrated (page 5) and hold it cannot be used , ...
... TV to prevent the TV from toppling over . For each angle brace use an electric screwdriver, set the torque for the TV. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to a wall and/or stand. Angle brace Stand 6 as a chest of drawers. s Do not allow children to play ... Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 Secure the stand for tightening at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}. s Never install the TV on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hand as illustrated (page 5) and hold it cannot be used , ...
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... supplied): • M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the Table-Top stand Screw ~ Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit...: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 3 Anchor the TV to the stand. Getting Started 2 Secure the TV to the Wall. Anchor bolts...
... supplied): • M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the Table-Top stand Screw ~ Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit...: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 3 Anchor the TV to the stand. Getting Started 2 Secure the TV to the Wall. Anchor bolts...
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...of the wall for your TV with other than to wall-mount the TV. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to... to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be installed on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from children. 8 Use your TV. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No.
...of the wall for your TV with other than to wall-mount the TV. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to... to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be installed on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from children. 8 Use your TV. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No.
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...details refer to support at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}. Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket To Customers Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be strong enough to Install the WallMount Bracket and also the Instruction Guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket ...Bracket. (Continued) 9 The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that TV is not liable for your installer. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that you use the...
...details refer to support at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}. Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket To Customers Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be strong enough to Install the WallMount Bracket and also the Instruction Guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket ...Bracket. (Continued) 9 The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that TV is not liable for your installer. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that you use the...
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...your Wall-Mount Bracket. 4 Disconnect all cables and remove the Table- Screw and Hook locations diagram/table TV Model KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Screw location Hook location - Installation dimensions table Unit: inches (mm) TV Model KDL26M4000 KDL32M4000 KDL37M4000 KDL40M4000 TV ...176;) E Length for details. 5 Install Mounting Hooks on the wall. For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the wall For Model KDL-26M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the TV that you are installing. ...
...your Wall-Mount Bracket. 4 Disconnect all cables and remove the Table- Screw and Hook locations diagram/table TV Model KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Screw location Hook location - Installation dimensions table Unit: inches (mm) TV Model KDL26M4000 KDL32M4000 KDL37M4000 KDL40M4000 TV ...176;) E Length for details. 5 Install Mounting Hooks on the wall. For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the wall For Model KDL-26M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the TV that you are installing. ...
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... enough space around the set as shown below. Never install the TV set . For Models KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. For Model KDL-26M4000 Wall TV For Model KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Wall TV When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your...
... enough space around the set as shown below. Never install the TV set . For Models KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. For Model KDL-26M4000 Wall TV For Model KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Wall TV When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your...
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Rear Panel 21 3 4 5 SERVICE ONLY 1 2 Y IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN P B P R L AUDIO R R RGB AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA 9 67 12 Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. If your headphones. R 2 Headphone jack Description Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment. • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to your headphones do...
Rear Panel 21 3 4 5 SERVICE ONLY 1 2 Y IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN P B P R L AUDIO R R RGB AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA 9 67 12 Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. If your headphones. R 2 Headphone jack Description Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment. • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to your headphones do...
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S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) or the composite video (4) connections. 6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need to connect the audio cables. 4 VIDEO IN 1/ VIDEO/ L(MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to your DVD or other video equipment. Getting Started Item 1 HDMI IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped ...
S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) or the composite video (4) connections. 6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need to connect the audio cables. 4 VIDEO IN 1/ VIDEO/ L(MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to your DVD or other video equipment. Getting Started Item 1 HDMI IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped ...
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3. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional AB RF Switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in Channel menu for more details). HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to On or Off in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Cable or ...
3. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional AB RF Switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in Channel menu for more details). HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to On or Off in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Cable or ...
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Getting Started Shown with Component Connection CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 Y IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN PB PR L AUDIO R R RGB AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) CATV/ Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable HD cable box/HD satellite box AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable ~ • If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI ...
Getting Started Shown with Component Connection CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 Y IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN PB PR L AUDIO R R RGB AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) CATV/ Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable HD cable box/HD satellite box AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable ~ • If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI ...
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA ~ Resolution Horizontal × Vertical (Pixel) (Line) 640 × 480 640 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 1,024 × 768 1,024 × 768 1,024 × 768 1,280 × 768 1,360 × 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.8 47.7 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA • This TV...
PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA ~ Resolution Horizontal × Vertical (Pixel) (Line) 640 × 480 640 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 1,024 × 768 1,024 × 768 1,024 × 768 1,280 × 768 1,360 × 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.8 47.7 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA • This TV...
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Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD "PS3" player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Headphones Camcorder Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 Y IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN PB PR L AUDIO R R RGB AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Side Panel CABLE/ ANTENNA CABLE/ANTENNA VCR Game system Digital recorder Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Digital audio equipment ~ • ...
Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD "PS3" player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Headphones Camcorder Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 Y IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN PB PR L AUDIO R R RGB AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Side Panel CABLE/ ANTENNA CABLE/ANTENNA VCR Game system Digital recorder Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Digital audio equipment ~ • ...
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Please select your preferred aspect ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 32. ~ • You may not be available. 4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up convenient features such as described on page 33. If you want to turn on the TV. To run Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears when you cancel Auto Program some channels may want to set up available channels. To display the picture in your language: 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language, then press . 3 Please ...
Please select your preferred aspect ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 32. ~ • You may not be available. 4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up convenient features such as described on page 33. If you want to turn on the TV. To run Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears when you cancel Auto Program some channels may want to set up available channels. To display the picture in your language: 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language, then press . 3 Please ...
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...External Inputs will change automatically to Cinema. Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for HDMI This TV is supported. Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI capability is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync™. The Control for connection. Setting the Control ...: • By pressing on the remote control, it turns on automatically when selected. 19 Control for that supports BRAVIA Theatre Sync. For other Sony equipment with your TV: • Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off and the Picture Mode ...
...External Inputs will change automatically to Cinema. Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for HDMI This TV is supported. Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI capability is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync™. The Control for connection. Setting the Control ...: • By pressing on the remote control, it turns on automatically when selected. 19 Control for that supports BRAVIA Theatre Sync. For other Sony equipment with your TV: • Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off and the Picture Mode ...
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When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on the batteries to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having troubles with your batteries and make sure that no objects are correctly inserted. 20 ...
When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on the batteries to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having troubles with your batteries and make sure that no objects are correctly inserted. 20 ...