Sony BRAVIA KDL-26M4000 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-294-082-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000 KDL-40M4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Safety Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup ... 18 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Exploring Fun Features ® Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for HDMI... 19 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries ... -
Page 4: Welcome To The World Of Bravia
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: •... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started 1. Installing the TV How to Carry the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your properties and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. -
Page 6: Securing The Tv
Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with the Sony TV stand. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the following recommended measures. - Page 7 Sony Support Belt Kit. Anchor bolt Screw hole on the Table-Top stand 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 Anchor the TV to the Wall.
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Page 8: Bundling The Connecting Cables
• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall- mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. -
Page 9: Installing The Wall-Mount Bracket
For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket designed for your TV and wall- mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor. Do not attempt to install it yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation. - Page 10 Installation dimensions table KDL- Unit: inches (mm) TV Model 26M4000 32M4000 26 5/8 (675) TV dimensions 18 3/8 (466) Screen center dimensions (75) 13 1/4 (335) Angle (0°) 6 1/4 (157) Length for each 10 5/8 mounting (269) angle 17 7/8 Angle (20°) (453) 13 1/2...
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Page 11: When Installing The Tv Against A Wall Or Enclosed Area
Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV. For Models KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. For Model KDL-26M4000 For Model KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 * Hook position “a” cannot be used for the models in the table above. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate air... -
Page 12: Locating Inputs And Outputs
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Side Panel Item Description 1 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO/ equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment. L (MONO) - AUDIO - R •... - Page 13 Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital R-AUDIO-L audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced or high-definition video plus digital audio.
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Page 14: Connecting The Tv
3. Connecting the TV Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) • It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. - Page 15 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN • 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 IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2 (DVI connector is for video signals only, the Audio jacks provide support for the audio).
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Page 16: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 13). -
Page 17: Other Equipment
Other Equipment Blu-ray Personal Disc Player/ computer “PS3” Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Game system Digital recorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Digital Digital satellite... -
Page 18: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup
4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. -
Page 19: Exploring Fun Features
TV documentation. Setting the Control for HDMI In order for the function of Control for HDMI to operate, the TV and other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be setup (see page 38). For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for that equipment. -
Page 20: Remote Control And Tv Controls/Indicators
Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries Push to open When Using the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Follow the guidelines below •... -
Page 21: Remote Control
Remote Control Button 1 DISPLAY SOUND GUIDE 2 SLEEP TOOLS 3 THEATER MENU 4 SOUND 5 PICTURE • The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Description Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and/or program when available. - Page 22 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button Description 6 GUIDE Press to display the Guide when you are watching channels (if it is available from the station). (For all channels Using the Guide including The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel Digital/Analog list;...
- Page 23 Button qg WIDE SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 32). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source...
- Page 24 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button Description qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. • See page 37 (Label Inputs) on setting up the External Inputs labels. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor.
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Page 25: Tv Controls/Indicators
TV is turned off. For details, see page 38. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is activated (see page 31). -
Page 27: Using Tv Menus
Using TV Menus MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen. Navigating through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Menu Descriptions The Shortcuts menu lets you select: External Inputs, Favorites, and have shortcuts to Wide Mode, Clock/Timers, Parental Lock,... -
Page 28: Using The Shortcuts Menu
Using the Shortcuts Menu External Inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. Press V/v to choose an external input from the list of 8 inputs. To select press • To exit from external inputs list, press •... - Page 29 PC-PIP This PIP (Picture In Picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels, allowing you to view two pictures simultaneously. When you select this feature from Shortcuts menu, the PC-PIP will appear with a Sub Window to see TV channels at the same time. Main Window (PC) •...
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Page 30: Using The Picture Menu
Using the Picture Menu Picture Mode Vivid Customized picture Standard viewing Cinema Backlight Press B/b to brighten or darken the backlight, then press Picture Press B/b to increase or decrease picture contrast, then press Brightness Press B/b to brighten or darken the picture, then press Press B/b to increase or decrease color intensity, then press Color Press B/b to increase or decrease the green or red tones, then press... -
Page 31: Using The Sound Menu
Using the Sound Menu Sound Mode Dynamic Standard Game Clear Voice Custom Steady Sound Press B/b to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds, then press Treble Bass Press B/b to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds, then press Balance Press B/b to emphasize left or right speaker balance, then press Speakers Select to turn on or off the internal speakers. -
Page 32: Using The Screen Menu
Using the Screen Menu Wide Mode These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen. Wide Zoom Normal • Normal is not available when you are watching 1080i or 720p in high-definition source. Full Zoom • If you press Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. -
Page 33: Using The Channel Menu
Using the Channel Menu Favorites Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite channels. Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites and press your Favorites list. To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to go through the list and the channel. -
Page 34: Using The Parental Lock
Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. Use the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. - Page 35 Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password. To block a channel Press V/v to go through the channels and press To view a blocked channel Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password.
- Page 36 Custom Rating System Chart US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 35). Movie Rating PG-13 NC-17 and X TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their TV-Y rating, content or both...
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Page 37: Using The Setup Menu
Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). Select: Off (to turn off Closed Captions), On (to turn on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions). Programming Closed Captions If you select the Program option under Closed Captions, you can change the following settings:... - Page 38 Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Current Time Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español (Spanish), Français (French). Auto Sort Control Select On if you want to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list, based on the most frequent selections;...
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Page 39: Other Information
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: Condition No picture No picture. Cannot receive any channels. - Page 40 Condition No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct/The picture is too bright. Noisy picture. No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Audio noise. PC Input No Picture/No Signal. Poor picture. General Wide Mode changes automatically. Suddenly the picture gets smaller. “Black box” on screen. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
- Page 41 Condition Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. Remote control does not operate. Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. Lost password. How to reset the TV to factory settings.
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Page 42: Specifications
Specifications Model KDL-26M4000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel... -
Page 43: Index
Index 0-9 button 4:3 Default Add Digital Channels Advanced Settings Alt. Audio/MTS AUDIO OUT jack, described , 33 Auto Program Auto Sort Control Auto Wide , 31 Backlight Balance Bass BRAVIA Theatre Sync Brightness , 33 Cable Cable holder CABLE/ANTENNA input, described Canadian Models CC button , 25... - Page 48 United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience...