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... a particular installation. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a residential installation. s If the TV is no guarantee that face the screen with opaque drapery. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. and other WALL-...buildup, do not expose the screen to prevent blade exposure. Availability of programming and signal provided by qualified service personnel before turning on the type of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A. Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark. s If any liquid or...
... a particular installation. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a residential installation. s If the TV is no guarantee that face the screen with opaque drapery. KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. and other WALL-...buildup, do not expose the screen to prevent blade exposure. Availability of programming and signal provided by qualified service personnel before turning on the type of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A. Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark. s If any liquid or...
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... the first time. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV, you need to turn on the screen to finish the Auto Program process. 18 If you finish connecting your TV for available channels from signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is connected. To run... sets up convenient features such as described on pages 23 and 32. ~ • You may not be available. 4 Follow the help text provided on the TV. If you want to set up available channels. 4.
... the first time. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV, you need to turn on the screen to finish the Auto Program process. 18 If you finish connecting your TV for available channels from signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When Auto Program is connected. To run... sets up convenient features such as described on pages 23 and 32. ~ • You may not be available. 4 Follow the help text provided on the TV. If you want to set up available channels. 4.
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... for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI available with your TV: • Automatically turn on automatically when selected. 19 See pages 14 to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. When the Theatre Sync audio system is turned on , the internal speakers of Control for HDMI to...
... for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI available with your TV: • Automatically turn on automatically when selected. 19 See pages 14 to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. When the Theatre Sync audio system is turned on , the internal speakers of Control for HDMI to...
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... below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are correctly inserted. 20 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries Push to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E... Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are having troubles with your TV. • Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on the batteries to the ...
... below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are correctly inserted. 20 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries Push to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E... Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are having troubles with your TV. • Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on the batteries to the ...
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...Display) will time out in the Picture menu. The picture settings will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see page 14 for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be connected by an HDMI connection to cycle through the Sound Mode ..., Clear Voice, Custom. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set for details). 4 SOUND Press repeatedly to turn on before shutting off the Theater Mode. For details, see page 31). 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. The picture modes can be accessed in a few ...
...Display) will time out in the Picture menu. The picture settings will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see page 14 for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be connected by an HDMI connection to cycle through the Sound Mode ..., Clear Voice, Custom. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set for details). 4 SOUND Press repeatedly to turn on before shutting off the Theater Mode. For details, see page 31). 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. The picture modes can be accessed in a few ...
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... to adjust the volume. also provides information about the current program being shown on page 27. qs 8 MENU Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). See "Using TV Menus" on each channel. qd MUTING Press to enter 2.1, press , , 1 and . Info banner Channel list Make ... Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on and off the TV. 22 Press to the previous screen or exit from a channel list; qa Use with TV functions and settings. 6 7 8 9 q; To change channels immediately. For example, to mute the sound. TV-G 1080i HD 16:9 Full 12:00 AM 2 3 ON...
... to adjust the volume. also provides information about the current program being shown on page 27. qs 8 MENU Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). See "Using TV Menus" on each channel. qd MUTING Press to enter 2.1, press , , 1 and . Info banner Channel list Make ... Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on and off the TV. 22 Press to the previous screen or exit from a channel list; qa Use with TV functions and settings. 6 7 8 9 q; To change channels immediately. For example, to mute the sound. TV-G 1080i HD 16:9 Full 12:00 AM 2 3 ON...
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...to 20 seconds or may be affected. • Make sure that the TV is turned on page 27). For details, see contacting Sony information on may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 38. Press to scan through the list and select your TV is in PC standby mode. 8 POWER LED Lights up to display... is activated (see page 31). 7 STANDBY LED Light up in red when your desired input. Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is set , this button serves as left/right buttons. In the menu screen, this LED will remain lit even LED if the TV is turned on the back cover)....
...to 20 seconds or may be affected. • Make sure that the TV is turned on page 27). For details, see contacting Sony information on may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 38. Press to scan through the list and select your TV is in PC standby mode. 8 POWER LED Lights up to display... is activated (see page 31). 7 STANDBY LED Light up in red when your desired input. Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is set , this button serves as left/right buttons. In the menu screen, this LED will remain lit even LED if the TV is turned on the back cover)....
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... menu, the PC-PIP will appear on the blocked channels. (Continued) 29 Using TV Menus PC-PIP This PIP (Picture In Picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels, allowing you to use PC-PIP function. • To turn on or off the Sub Window on the screen press from the remote... control while using the - Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV Channel) • You need a PC input signal to view...
... menu, the PC-PIP will appear on the blocked channels. (Continued) 29 Using TV Menus PC-PIP This PIP (Picture In Picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels, allowing you to use PC-PIP function. • To turn on or off the Sub Window on the screen press from the remote... control while using the - Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV Channel) • You need a PC input signal to view...
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...B/b to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds, then press to set . Press B/b to set . Turns off the Backlight to conserve power while the audio is present, the TV remains in stereo. This Audio feature for television news and documentary programs. Custom Allows you must select ...settings to second audio programs when a signal is available). Select to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Use to turn on Sound Mode. (Continued) 31 Using TV Menus Using the Sound Menu Sound Mode Steady Sound Treble Bass Balance Speakers Backlight Alt. Press B/b to increase or ...
...B/b to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds, then press to set . Press B/b to set . Turns off the Backlight to conserve power while the audio is present, the TV remains in stereo. This Audio feature for television news and documentary programs. Custom Allows you must select ...settings to second audio programs when a signal is available). Select to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Use to turn on Sound Mode. (Continued) 31 Using TV Menus Using the Sound Menu Sound Mode Steady Sound Treble Bass Balance Speakers Backlight Alt. Press B/b to increase or ...
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...when the original source is not available when you are disturbing to you to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is 16:9 (high-definition source), select this requires special setup on the remote control, you press on DVD equipment's menu. Choose a ...screen mode from the Wide Mode option. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to turn Off automatic size for 4:3 sources. Off To turn off the Auto Wide option. Allows you to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. • If you...
...when the original source is not available when you are disturbing to you to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is 16:9 (high-definition source), select this requires special setup on the remote control, you press on DVD equipment's menu. Choose a ...screen mode from the Wide Mode option. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to turn Off automatic size for 4:3 sources. Off To turn off the Auto Wide option. Allows you to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. • If you...
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...channel. • To exit press MENU . • To quickly access the Favorites channel list, press FAVORITES when there is Off, the TV will search cable channels; when it . Diagnostics • To delete a character select on the screen. Auto Program Automatically sets up the ... (Digital and Analog). • Before starting Auto Program, be available. If you cancel Auto Program some channels may not be sure to turn to the next character press B/b/V/v. To move through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9) and press to confirm the current channel performance indicator. (Continued)...
...channel. • To exit press MENU . • To quickly access the Favorites channel list, press FAVORITES when there is Off, the TV will search cable channels; when it . Diagnostics • To delete a character select on the screen. Auto Program Automatically sets up the ... (Digital and Analog). • Before starting Auto Program, be available. If you cancel Auto Program some channels may not be sure to turn to the next character press B/b/V/v. To move through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9) and press to confirm the current channel performance indicator. (Continued)...
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... to help simplify the rating selection. Select to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off . No programs containing digital ratings are broadcast without a rating. (Available only when Country is necessary in U.S.A. To cancel... to block programs according to their rating. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permited are: U.S: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. Password...
... to help simplify the rating selection. Select to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off . No programs containing digital ratings are broadcast without a rating. (Available only when Country is necessary in U.S.A. To cancel... to block programs according to their rating. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permited are: U.S: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. Password...
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... again. Press V/v to scroll through the channels and press to block channels regardless of program ratings. to Block or Allow. ratings. Using TV Menus (Continued) 35 To view a blocked channel Press when tuned to change your password. Select to a blocked program, then enter the password... to use U.S.A. Canada Select to use Canadian ratings. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on page 41. Select Country • You need your password, see "Lost Password" on the TV. Use - If you to select a four digit password; The blocked channel can only ...
... again. Press V/v to scroll through the channels and press to block channels regardless of program ratings. to Block or Allow. ratings. Using TV Menus (Continued) 35 To view a blocked channel Press when tuned to change your password. Select to a blocked program, then enter the password... to use U.S.A. Canada Select to use Canadian ratings. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on page 41. Select Country • You need your password, see "Lost Password" on the TV. Use - If you to select a four digit password; The blocked channel can only ...
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...Opacity or Window Color. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can be set digital closed captioning to select from the following settings: Basic Allows you to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Select from 1 to 6) to which no equipment is changed. For example, if you have a DVD player ...connected to program Closed Captions). Select: Off (to turn off by pressing the cc button on the remote control. Digital CC Allows you to set to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed captioning). Using...
...Opacity or Window Color. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can be set digital closed captioning to select from the following settings: Basic Allows you to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Select from 1 to 6) to which no equipment is changed. For example, if you have a DVD player ...connected to program Closed Captions). Select: Off (to turn off by pressing the cc button on the remote control. Digital CC Allows you to set to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed captioning). Using...
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You can also set day, hour, minutes and AM/PM. 3 Press MENU to exit. Select Off to turn on the most frequent selections; On to turn off automatically. If you set the Current Time. Language Auto Sort Control Control for HDMI Update Control for HDMI function. Current Time Select to... and AM/PM). 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V/v/B/b to set a channel by Time, Duration, Days, Source, Channel and Volume that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the timer (previous settings are saved) or Program, to set the hour, minutes, AM/PM, duration, days, source, channel...
You can also set day, hour, minutes and AM/PM. 3 Press MENU to exit. Select Off to turn on the most frequent selections; On to turn off automatically. If you set the Current Time. Language Auto Sort Control Control for HDMI Update Control for HDMI function. Current Time Select to... and AM/PM). 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V/v/B/b to set a channel by Time, Duration, Days, Source, Channel and Volume that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the timer (previous settings are saved) or Program, to set the hour, minutes, AM/PM, duration, days, source, channel...
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...) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 33). ❑ If there is no signal, the screen saver will turn off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated,...❑ If using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. (Continued) 39 The TV turns off automatically. the screen. ❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto ...
...) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 33). ❑ If there is no signal, the screen saver will turn off automatically. ❑ Check if Sleep is activated,...❑ If using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. (Continued) 39 The TV turns off automatically. the screen. ❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto ...
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...and bottom of the screen. Noisy picture. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. To turn off this is too bright. For more details, check the documentation that the antenna is available (... is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you want to lock in the Sound menu (page 31). If you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the PC IN (not supplied... the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen menu (see page 32. 40 Your TV will have selected a text option and no sound. PC Input No Picture/No Signal. General Wide Mode...
...and bottom of the screen. Noisy picture. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. To turn off this is too bright. For more details, check the documentation that the antenna is available (... is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you want to lock in the Sound menu (page 31). If you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the PC IN (not supplied... the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen menu (see page 32. 40 Your TV will have selected a text option and no sound. PC Input No Picture/No Signal. General Wide Mode...
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... required if it has been created. The reset will clear all of your remote control operation; How to reset the TV to show very fine detail, and is due to your TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to enter a new ...password (page 34). ❑ Turn on the TV. This is normal for certain digitally recorded programs. ❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. ❑ Point the remote control...
... required if it has been created. The reset will clear all of your remote control operation; How to reset the TV to show very fine detail, and is due to your TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to enter a new ...password (page 34). ❑ Turn on the TV. This is normal for certain digitally recorded programs. ❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. ❑ Point the remote control...
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... 33 Skip Inputs 37 SLEEP button 21 SOUND button 21 Sound Mode 31 Speakers 31 STANDBY LED 25 Steady Sound 31 T THEATER button 21 TIMER/PIC OFF LED 25 TOOLS button 24 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 39, 40, 41 Turning on/off the TV 22, 25 TV Rating 36 U U.S.A. Index 0-9 button 22 4:3 Default 32 A Add ...Digital Channels 33 Advanced Settings 30 Alt. button 22, 25 W WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 28, 32 43 Audio/MTS 31 AUDIO OUT jack, described 13...
... 33 Skip Inputs 37 SLEEP button 21 SOUND button 21 Sound Mode 31 Speakers 31 STANDBY LED 25 Steady Sound 31 T THEATER button 21 TIMER/PIC OFF LED 25 TOOLS button 24 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 39, 40, 41 Turning on/off the TV 22, 25 TV Rating 36 U U.S.A. Index 0-9 button 22 4:3 Default 32 A Add ...Digital Channels 33 Advanced Settings 30 Alt. button 22, 25 W WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 28, 32 43 Audio/MTS 31 AUDIO OUT jack, described 13...