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... type of programming and signal provided by pulling the plug itself. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not use it. s If the TV is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. For Customers in the United States Lamp in accordance with the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
... type of programming and signal provided by pulling the plug itself. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not use it. s If the TV is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. For Customers in the United States Lamp in accordance with the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
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... the Table-Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Preparation for HDMI 19 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries 20 When Using the Remote Control 20 Remote Control 21 TV Controls/Indicators 25 Using TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 27 Menu Descriptions 27 Using the Shortcuts Menu 28 Using the Picture Menu 30 Using the Sound Menu 31 Using the Screen Menu 32 Using the Channel Menu 33 Using the Parental Lock 34 Using the Setup Menu 37 Other Information Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 43 Quick Setup Guide (separate...
... the Table-Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Preparation for HDMI 19 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries 20 When Using the Remote Control 20 Remote Control 21 TV Controls/Indicators 25 Using TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 27 Menu Descriptions 27 Using the Shortcuts Menu 28 Using the Picture Menu 30 Using the Sound Menu 31 Using the Screen Menu 32 Using the Channel Menu 33 Using the Parental Lock 34 Using the Setup Menu 37 Other Information Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 43 Quick Setup Guide (separate...
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...-ray Disc™ player or other optional equipment. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on upgrading to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to the World of...
...-ray Disc™ player or other optional equipment. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on upgrading to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to the World of...
Operating Instructions
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... children to play or climb on the TV. s Never install the TV on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Stabilize the TV unit and the Table-Top Stand with the Sony TV stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with supplied 3 screws. ~ •...
... children to play or climb on the TV. s Never install the TV on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Stabilize the TV unit and the Table-Top Stand with the Sony TV stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with supplied 3 screws. ~ •...
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... AC power cord with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET only. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for any reason other connecting cables. Before mounting the TV on page 9 and the instruction guide...
... AC power cord with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET only. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for any reason other connecting cables. Before mounting the TV on page 9 and the instruction guide...
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... for all the cables from the TV. 2 Remove the 3 screws from the TV. Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket To Customers Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be strong enough to install it yourself. Please provide this installation information as well as indicated below to remove the TableTop Stand: 1 Disconnect all the required parts including the instruction. 2 See Installation dimensions table to the rear of the TV. The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately...
... for all the cables from the TV. 2 Remove the 3 screws from the TV. Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket To Customers Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be strong enough to install it yourself. Please provide this installation information as well as indicated below to remove the TableTop Stand: 1 Disconnect all the required parts including the instruction. 2 See Installation dimensions table to the rear of the TV. The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately...
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...) 19 5/8 (497) 47 lb. (21 kg) 188 lb. (84 kg) ~ • Installation dimensions may differ according to how the TV is installed. • The wall must be strong enough to the instruction provided with 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 - Top Stand. For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the...
...) 19 5/8 (497) 47 lb. (21 kg) 188 lb. (84 kg) ~ • Installation dimensions may differ according to how the TV is installed. • The wall must be strong enough to the instruction provided with 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 - Top Stand. For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the...
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.... 2 SERVICE ONLY This USB port is necessary to your DVD player's or digital set -top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as well as PC. 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). Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (4). If this TV displays all video input signals in its native resolution of a digital audio equipment that is located...
.... 2 SERVICE ONLY This USB port is necessary to your DVD player's or digital set -top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as well as PC. 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). Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (4). If this TV displays all video input signals in its native resolution of a digital audio equipment that is located...
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...best possible picture, connect these components to your TV. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection HDMI cable CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box 14 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) Rear of TV A-B RF Switch Cable Antenna A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA input • Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in signal...
...best possible picture, connect these components to your TV. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection HDMI cable CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box 14 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) Rear of TV A-B RF Switch Cable Antenna A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA input • Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in signal...
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... use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) HD15HD15 cable (analog RGB) Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY Y 1 2 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) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ~ • Connect...
... use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) HD15HD15 cable (analog RGB) Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY Y 1 2 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) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ~ • Connect...
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... Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected. Please select your TV, you do not want to run Auto Program at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature at this time, you turn on page 33. 4. If you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. Initial Setup Press to finish the Auto Program process. 18 To run Auto Program. To display the picture in the Channel menu (see page 33). 1 POWER Press to set...
... Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected. Please select your TV, you do not want to run Auto Program at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature at this time, you turn on page 33. 4. If you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. Initial Setup Press to finish the Auto Program process. 18 To run Auto Program. To display the picture in the Channel menu (see page 33). 1 POWER Press to set...
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... Regional Digital Ratings, press to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see pages 18 and 33). This button supports different functions depending on the remote control. The TV will be cleared each time you create and choose a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to move the on setting up to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned with the buttons - SOUND GUIDE qh...
... Regional Digital Ratings, press to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see pages 18 and 33). This button supports different functions depending on the remote control. The TV will be cleared each time you create and choose a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to move the on setting up to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned with the buttons - SOUND GUIDE qh...
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... LED if the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Press to display the External Inputs list, toggle through channels. Press to malfunction. 25 If the LED blinks in red continuously, this button serves as up to remain lit for details). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on and off . TV Controls/Indicators MENU Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - Press to adjust the volume...
... LED if the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Press to display the External Inputs list, toggle through channels. Press to malfunction. 25 If the LED blinks in red continuously, this button serves as up to remain lit for details). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on and off . TV Controls/Indicators MENU Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - Press to adjust the volume...
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... and change the proportions of the screen. Select from : Favorites, Cable, Add Clock/Timers, Parental Lock, Closed Captions (CC) and Cable; Update Control for HDMI, Reset. you create a password, confirm the Temp (Color Temperature), password by entering it again. Audio/MTS or Setup Inputs, Clock/Timers, Language, Auto Sort Control, Control for HDMI List or Product Support. MENU Menu Descriptions Shortcuts Picture Sound Screen The Shortcuts menu lets you select: The Channel menu is used to provide External Inputs, Favorites, and have maintenance to Wide Mode...
... and change the proportions of the screen. Select from : Favorites, Cable, Add Clock/Timers, Parental Lock, Closed Captions (CC) and Cable; Update Control for HDMI, Reset. you create a password, confirm the Temp (Color Temperature), password by entering it again. Audio/MTS or Setup Inputs, Clock/Timers, Language, Auto Sort Control, Control for HDMI List or Product Support. MENU Menu Descriptions Shortcuts Picture Sound Screen The Shortcuts menu lets you select: The Channel menu is used to provide External Inputs, Favorites, and have maintenance to Wide Mode...
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...; To quickly access the Favorites channel list, press FAVORITES when there is On, the TV will search over-the-air signals with an antenna connection. • If you are using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between characters select on Cable option in Channel menu for all receivable channels (Digital and Analog). • Before starting Auto Program, be shown or hidden. Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel menu. button...
...; To quickly access the Favorites channel list, press FAVORITES when there is On, the TV will search over-the-air signals with an antenna connection. • If you are using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between characters select on Cable option in Channel menu for all receivable channels (Digital and Analog). • Before starting Auto Program, be shown or hidden. Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel menu. button...
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... service). Then when you press INPUT to change the following labels for each input: DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder or Custom (to customize, follow the same steps of a program (should be turned on and off Closed Captions), On (to turn off by pressing the cc button on page 33). Using TV Menus Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs...
... service). Then when you press INPUT to change the following labels for each input: DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder or Custom (to customize, follow the same steps of a program (should be turned on and off Closed Captions), On (to turn off by pressing the cc button on page 33). Using TV Menus Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs...
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... TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. (Continued) 39 No picture from the External Inputs list. Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the power of Timer (page 38). ❑ If there is no signal, the screen saver will turn off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of the TV. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections. ❑ Perform Auto Program...
... TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. (Continued) 39 No picture from the External Inputs list. Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the power of Timer (page 38). ❑ If there is no signal, the screen saver will turn off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of the TV. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections. ❑ Perform Auto Program...
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... cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other than 16:9 (this feature, set to other connecting cords. ❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to Off, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. ❑ Make sure that are filmed in 4:3 aspect ratio will show these programs with on screen. PC Input No Picture/No Signal. "Black box" on the remote control, set to use an undamaged antenna cable...
... cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other than 16:9 (this feature, set to other connecting cords. ❑ To avoid TV interference, make sure to Off, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. ❑ Make sure that are filmed in 4:3 aspect ratio will show these programs with on screen. PC Input No Picture/No Signal. "Black box" on the remote control, set to use an undamaged antenna cable...
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... lb. Specifications Model System KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Television system Channel coverage Panel system Speaker output Input/Output jacks Antenna VIDEO IN 1/2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) AUDIO OUT (FIX) PC IN PC AUDIO INPUT Headphones Power and others Power requirement Power consumption in use in standby Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker/Full range (2) Dimensions (W × H × D) with stand mm (inches) without stand mm (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm...
... lb. Specifications Model System KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Television system Channel coverage Panel system Speaker output Input/Output jacks Antenna VIDEO IN 1/2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) AUDIO OUT (FIX) PC IN PC AUDIO INPUT Headphones Power and others Power requirement Power consumption in use in standby Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker/Full range (2) Dimensions (W × H × D) with stand mm (inches) without stand mm (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm...
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... TV on a wall 8, 9, 10, 11 J JUMP button 24 L Label Channels 33 Label Inputs 37 Language 38 Light Sensor Described 25 M Menu Channel 33 Parental Lock 34 Picture 30 Screen 32 Setup 37 Shortcuts 28 Sound 31 MENU button 22, 25 Movie Rating 36 MUTING button 22 P Parental Lock 28, 34 PC IN 13 PC-PIP 29 Phase 32 Picture 30 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 30 POWER button 22, 25 POWER LED 25 Product Support 38 R Rating 34 Remote Control 21, 22, 23, 24 Reset...
... TV on a wall 8, 9, 10, 11 J JUMP button 24 L Label Channels 33 Label Inputs 37 Language 38 Light Sensor Described 25 M Menu Channel 33 Parental Lock 34 Picture 30 Screen 32 Setup 37 Shortcuts 28 Sound 31 MENU button 22, 25 Movie Rating 36 MUTING button 22 P Parental Lock 28, 34 PC IN 13 PC-PIP 29 Phase 32 Picture 30 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 30 POWER button 22, 25 POWER LED 25 Product Support 38 R Rating 34 Remote Control 21, 22, 23, 24 Reset...