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... directly from Dolby Laboratories. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Model Name Serial No. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with other countries. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to correct the interference by qualified service personnel before turning on , the user is recommended to Part 15 of digital cable television programming...
... directly from Dolby Laboratories. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Model Name Serial No. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with other countries. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to correct the interference by qualified service personnel before turning on , the user is recommended to Part 15 of digital cable television programming...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support...
... 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 volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support...
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... the quality of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to 1080i. 4 The quality of the image you need access to connect other external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. To experience the...
... the quality of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to 1080i. 4 The quality of the image you need access to connect other external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. To experience the...
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... play or climb on furniture and TV sets. s Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that they are not accessible to a wall and/or stand. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that can adequately support the weight of drawers. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with supplied 3 screws. ~ •If you use...
... play or climb on furniture and TV sets. s Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that they are not accessible to a wall and/or stand. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that can adequately support the weight of drawers. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with supplied 3 screws. ~ •If you use...
Operating Instructions
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... bracket installation, refer to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Sony TV Model No. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for Wall-Mounting This TV can bundle the connecting cables...
... bracket installation, refer to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Sony TV Model No. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for Wall-Mounting This TV can bundle the connecting cables...
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... the WallMount Bracket model appropriate for wall-mounting. Do not attempt to the rear of the TV. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to support at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}. Do not remove any damage or injury caused by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV and wallmounting is used, set the torque to Install the WallMount Bracket and also the Instruction Guide provided...
... the WallMount Bracket model appropriate for wall-mounting. Do not attempt to the rear of the TV. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to support at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}. Do not remove any damage or injury caused by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV and wallmounting is used, set the torque to Install the WallMount Bracket and also the Instruction Guide provided...
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.... 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in its native resolution of a digital audio equipment that is for the signals that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of your DVD or other video equipment. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) or the composite video (4) connections. 6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to your A/V equipment such as DVD player, a set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides...
.... 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in its native resolution of a digital audio equipment that is for the signals that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of your DVD or other video equipment. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) or the composite video (4) connections. 6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to your A/V equipment such as DVD player, a set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides...
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... preferred aspect ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on your TV for available channels from signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is completed. Auto Program will scan for the first time. The Initial Setup screen appears when you can do not want to finish the Auto Program process. 18 To display the picture in the Channel menu (see page 33) when Auto Program is complete, select OK to set...
... preferred aspect ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on your TV for available channels from signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is completed. Auto Program will scan for the first time. The Initial Setup screen appears when you can do not want to finish the Auto Program process. 18 To display the picture in the Channel menu (see page 33) when Auto Program is complete, select OK to set...
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... the display. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 3 THEATER Press to remain on and off . These Sound Mode settings can also be set for details). 4 SOUND Press repeatedly to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. For details, see page 31). 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to the channel and/or program when available. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU • The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use...
... the display. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 3 THEATER Press to remain on and off . These Sound Mode settings can also be set for details). 4 SOUND Press repeatedly to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. For details, see page 31). 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to the channel and/or program when available. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU • The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use...
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... a control panel on the screen. from : Wide Mode, Auto Wide, 4:3 Default, Vertical Center, Vertical Size or Phase. (Continued) 27 Select from this menu. Sharpness, Advanced Settings or Reset. Update Control for HDMI, Reset. use - The first Brightness, Color, Hue, Color time you to to set up the TV to block programs customize several parameters for according to the channel options. The Picture menu is used to select or adjust your TV. The Screen menu allows you to change audio. Select from : Picture Parental Lock levels; Select...
... a control panel on the screen. from : Wide Mode, Auto Wide, 4:3 Default, Vertical Center, Vertical Size or Phase. (Continued) 27 Select from this menu. Sharpness, Advanced Settings or Reset. Update Control for HDMI, Reset. use - The first Brightness, Color, Hue, Color time you to to set up the TV to block programs customize several parameters for according to the channel options. The Picture menu is used to select or adjust your TV. The Screen menu allows you to change audio. Select from : Picture Parental Lock levels; Select...
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... on the Shortcuts menu. • When the PC input signal is not available in the Sub Window. • Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window Press CH +/- to see TV channels; numeric buttons. other external inputs are not available for this feature from the list. When you select this view (like VCR/DVD). • Closed Captions (CC) is selected with a Sub Window to change channels in the Sub...
... on the Shortcuts menu. • When the PC input signal is not available in the Sub Window. • Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window Press CH +/- to see TV channels; numeric buttons. other external inputs are not available for this feature from the list. When you select this view (like VCR/DVD). • Closed Captions (CC) is selected with a Sub Window to change channels in the Sub...
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... the channel you are using an antenna. To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to 8 of input signal you use the CH +/- When it . Be sure to set up a list of up to go through the channel numbers. To show or hide channels that 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...
... the channel you are using an antenna. To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to 8 of input signal you use the CH +/- When it . Be sure to set up a list of up to go through the channel numbers. To show or hide channels that 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...
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... the Parental Lock settings, turn off . No programs containing digital ratings are blocked from viewing based on their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. Password is set more specific ratings, select Custom. To View Blocked Programs Press when tuned to clear the downloaded ratings. where advanced ratings Custom exist) Clear All Turn Digital Rating off and on the remote control to help simplify...
... the Parental Lock settings, turn off . No programs containing digital ratings are blocked from viewing based on their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. Password is set more specific ratings, select Custom. To View Blocked Programs Press when tuned to clear the downloaded ratings. where advanced ratings Custom exist) Clear All Turn Digital Rating off and on the remote control to help simplify...
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... sound effects of the displayed labels, then press to select it . 2 Press V/v to highlight one of a program (should be turned on and off Closed Captions), On (to turn off by pressing the cc button on page 33). Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half of Label Channels on the remote control. If you to set to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Digital...
... sound effects of the displayed labels, then press to select it . 2 Press V/v to highlight one of a program (should be turned on and off Closed Captions), On (to turn off by pressing the cc button on page 33). Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half of Label Channels on the remote control. If you to set to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Digital...
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... factory default values. 38 If you select Program, press V/v (change the values) or B/b (move through the options) to display all on-screen settings in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want to reset the TV to exit. On to turn off automatically. To replace a channel press b on the most frequent selections; Select Off to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list, based on the remote control...
... factory default values. 38 If you select Program, press V/v (change the values) or B/b (move through the options) to display all on-screen settings in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want to reset the TV to exit. On to turn off automatically. To replace a channel press b on the most frequent selections; Select Off to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list, based on the remote control...
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... antenna location and direction. Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ To receive or select cable channels, make sure Cable is connected. The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (page 38). ❑ If there is set to Off. Other Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use...
... antenna location and direction. Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ To receive or select cable channels, make sure Cable is connected. The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (page 38). ❑ If there is set to Off. Other Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use...
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... connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from the PC is one of the formats listed on the remote control, set to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the screen. Poor picture. Explanation/Solution ❑ Press to select the desired picture mode (page 21). ❑ Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu (page 30). ❑ Make sure that are filmed in aspect ratios that the antenna is automatically replaced...
... connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from the PC is one of the formats listed on the remote control, set to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the screen. Poor picture. Explanation/Solution ❑ Press to select the desired picture mode (page 21). ❑ Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu (page 30). ❑ Make sure that are filmed in aspect ratios that the antenna is automatically replaced...
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... programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of digital cable channels. Other Information 41 Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. This is due to your TV's large screen and ability to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 33). ❑ Select the Parental Lock menu, then enter the following master password: 4357. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. Lost password. The reset...
... programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of digital cable channels. Other Information 41 Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. This is due to your TV's large screen and ability to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 33). ❑ Select the Parental Lock menu, then enter the following master password: 4357. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. Lost password. The reset...
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... Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. 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...
... Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. 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...
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... 30 C Cable 28, 33 Cable holder 8 CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 13 Canadian Models 36 CC button 22 CH+/- Index 0-9 button 22 4:3 Default 32 A Add Digital Channels 33 Advanced Settings 30 Alt. button 24, 25 Change Password 35 Channel Block 35 Clock/Timers 28, 38 Closed Captions (CC) 28, 37 Color 30 Color Temp (Color Temperature) 30 COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i), described 13 Control for HDMI List 38 US Models 36 V Vertical Center 32 Vertical Size 32 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described...
... 30 C Cable 28, 33 Cable holder 8 CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 13 Canadian Models 36 CC button 22 CH+/- Index 0-9 button 22 4:3 Default 32 A Add Digital Channels 33 Advanced Settings 30 Alt. button 24, 25 Change Password 35 Channel Block 35 Clock/Timers 28, 38 Closed Captions (CC) 28, 37 Color 30 Color Temp (Color Temperature) 30 COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i), described 13 Control for HDMI List 38 US Models 36 V Vertical Center 32 Vertical Size 32 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described...
