Operating Instructions
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...: SONY Model: KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model Name Serial No. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to fit into the outlet, contact your cable service provider. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Safety s Operate the TV only on , the user is...
...: SONY Model: KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model Name Serial No. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to fit into the outlet, contact your cable service provider. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Safety s Operate the TV only on , the user is...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 volume) Provides...
... 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 volume) Provides...
Operating Instructions
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... the AC power cord when you use the appropriate hardware to a wall and/or stand. Make sure the TV stand can easily be pulled, pushed, or knocked over ; s Do not allow children to children. 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 install the TV unit to the TV stand. Angle brace Stand 6 Prevent...
... the AC power cord when you use the appropriate hardware to a wall and/or stand. Make sure the TV stand can easily be pulled, pushed, or knocked over ; s Do not allow children to children. 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 install the TV unit to the TV stand. Angle brace Stand 6 Prevent...
Operating Instructions
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... you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by the WallMount Bracket model for Wall-Mounting This TV can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET...
... you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by the WallMount Bracket model for Wall-Mounting This TV can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET...
Operating Instructions
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... KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be strong enough to remove the TableTop Stand: 1 Disconnect all the required parts including the instruction. 2 See Installation dimensions table to your TV. For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that TV is used, set the torque to the rear of the TV. The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). See table on page 8 showing the WallMount Bracket model appropriate for wall-mounting...
... KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be strong enough to remove the TableTop Stand: 1 Disconnect all the required parts including the instruction. 2 See Installation dimensions table to your TV. For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that TV is used, set the torque to the rear of the TV. The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). See table on page 8 showing the WallMount Bracket model appropriate for wall-mounting...
Operating Instructions
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... displays all video input signals in its native resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 13 A second composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) input is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. 7 AUDIO OUT (FIX) R/L Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need...
... displays all video input signals in its native resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 13 A second composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) input is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. 7 AUDIO OUT (FIX) R/L Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need...
Operating Instructions
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..., resulting in Channel menu for the type of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA input • Be sure to set Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. A-B RF Switch Cable Antenna A Rear of input signal you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to high-definition cable service or highdefinition satellite service. Connecting the TV Cable System and...
..., resulting in Channel menu for the type of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA input • Be sure to set Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. A-B RF Switch Cable Antenna A Rear of input signal you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to high-definition cable service or highdefinition satellite service. Connecting the TV Cable System and...
Operating Instructions
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... Initial Setup screen appears. To display the picture in your TV, you need to run Auto Program at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature at this time, you can do not want to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is completed. The Initial Setup screen appears when you have cable and antenna available, please connect cable first. • IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected. Initial Setup Press to run Auto Program...
... Initial Setup screen appears. To display the picture in your TV, you need to run Auto Program at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature at this time, you can do not want to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is completed. The Initial Setup screen appears when you have cable and antenna available, please connect cable first. • IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected. Initial Setup Press to run Auto Program...
Operating Instructions
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...). 7 STANDBY LED Light up /down buttons. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on and off before unplugging the power cord. TV Controls/Indicators MENU Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - Do not put anything near the sensor, as confirming the selection or setting. Press to scan through the list and select your TV is in PC standby mode. 8 POWER LED Lights up in green when...
...). 7 STANDBY LED Light up /down buttons. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on and off before unplugging the power cord. TV Controls/Indicators MENU Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - Do not put anything near the sensor, as confirming the selection or setting. Press to scan through the list and select your TV is in PC standby mode. 8 POWER LED Lights up in green when...
Operating Instructions
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... Off 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 add digital channels without replacing the original channel list. Cable On Select if you are using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between characters select on screen to your favorite channels. When Auto Program is done, select OK. ~ • IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is On...
... Off 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 add digital channels without replacing the original channel list. Cable On Select if you are using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between characters select on screen to your favorite channels. When Auto Program is done, select OK. ~ • IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is On...
Operating Instructions
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... Type, Background Color, Background Opacity or Window Color. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. Displays for a few seconds when the channel is connected. (Continued) 37 For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input, you can be set digital closed caption options. Skip Inputs Useful to disable inputs to which you want to display the Info Banner, select Off. Select: Off (to turn on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions...
... Type, Background Color, Background Opacity or Window Color. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. Displays for a few seconds when the channel is connected. (Continued) 37 For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input, you can be set digital closed caption options. Skip Inputs Useful to disable inputs to which you want to display the Info Banner, select Off. Select: Off (to turn on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions...
Operating Instructions
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... TV (cable/antenna channels). TV is broken or bent. Select your external inputs list and make sure you cancel Auto Program some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press INPUT on the remote control (page 24). ❑ Press MENU on ❑ Check if the antenna is locked to one of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please...
... TV (cable/antenna channels). TV is broken or bent. Select your external inputs list and make sure you cancel Auto Program some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press INPUT on the remote control (page 24). ❑ Press MENU on ❑ Check if the antenna is locked to one of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please...
Operating Instructions
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... connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other than 16:9 (this feature, set to Off, sound is due to Off in the Screen menu (page 32). ❑ Turn off . If you were trying to Off. When HD content channels switch to SD definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input...
... connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from other than 16:9 (this feature, set to Off, sound is due to Off in the Screen menu (page 32). ❑ Turn off . If you were trying to Off. When HD content channels switch to SD definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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....sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any enclosed software Limited Warranty. Term: For a period of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is provided during ordinary consumer use ) for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size television products through a SONY-authorized service facility. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused...
....sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any enclosed software Limited Warranty. Term: For a period of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is provided during ordinary consumer use ) for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size television products through a SONY-authorized service facility. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of external inputs and choose the desired input. Best Signal Performance Comments High Definition Best Picture Quality 16:9 Content Aspect Ratio Digital Content Good Picture Quality Aspect Ratio based on an HDTV, you cancel Auto Program, some channels may not be as high as sound system This guide will appear the list of your television after cable or antenna is necessary.) Audio L/R High or Standard...
... Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of external inputs and choose the desired input. Best Signal Performance Comments High Definition Best Picture Quality 16:9 Content Aspect Ratio Digital Content Good Picture Quality Aspect Ratio based on an HDTV, you cancel Auto Program, some channels may not be as high as sound system This guide will appear the list of your television after cable or antenna is necessary.) Audio L/R High or Standard...
Quick Setup Guide
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... Cable Types for Connection DVI-to-HDMI Composite Component Audio (L/R) Digital Audio (Coaxial) Mini-Pin Audio Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin Digital Optical Audio Notes on Connection: ■ Your TV is for video signals only. Basic Connection with an HDMI or component video for the audio.) ■ PIP function requires Cable/Antenna connection. ■ When receiving High-Definition content signal by over-the-air antenna, it is best to use a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input...
... Cable Types for Connection DVI-to-HDMI Composite Component Audio (L/R) Digital Audio (Coaxial) Mini-Pin Audio Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin Digital Optical Audio Notes on Connection: ■ Your TV is for video signals only. Basic Connection with an HDMI or component video for the audio.) ■ PIP function requires Cable/Antenna connection. ■ When receiving High-Definition content signal by over-the-air antenna, it is best to use a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input...
Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. ☐ The LCD screen is made with the same or similar characteristics as power-supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a fire. ☐ Do not short‑circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. ☐ Replace only with the Wall‑Mount Bracket. ☐ Do...
... of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. ☐ The LCD screen is made with the same or similar characteristics as power-supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a fire. ☐ Do not short‑circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. ☐ Replace only with the Wall‑Mount Bracket. ☐ Do...
Marketing Specifications (White Model)
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... Banner: Yes (PSIP, XDS) Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Clock: Yes Input Skip: Manual Edit Channel Labels: Yes Label Inputs: Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes Initial Setup: Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes Show/Hide Channels: Yes Auto Shut-off: Yes Parental Control: Yes PIP (Picture in Picture): PC Input Specifications General Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV Type of Use: Consumer, Hotel (via external Module) Display Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178...
... Banner: Yes (PSIP, XDS) Sleep Timer: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, Off Clock: Yes Input Skip: Manual Edit Channel Labels: Yes Label Inputs: Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes Initial Setup: Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes Show/Hide Channels: Yes Auto Shut-off: Yes Parental Control: Yes PIP (Picture in Picture): PC Input Specifications General Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV Type of Use: Consumer, Hotel (via external Module) Display Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178...