Sony Bravia KDL-37S4000 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Bravia KDL-37S4000 Operating Instructions Manual

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KDL-37S4000
KDL-32S4000
KDL-26S4000
KDL-20S4000
© 2008 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
3-876-434-13(1)

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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions KDL-37S4000 KDL-32S4000 KDL-26S4000 KDL-20S4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-876-434-13(1)
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Trademark information is a registered trademark of the DVB Project Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ..........................9 Precautions .............................11 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators ................12 Watching TV Watching TV ............................16 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ............18 Using the Digital Favourite List ....................19 Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment ....................20 Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment ................22 Using USB Photo Viewer........................23 Using BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI)..................24...
  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories 2: Attaching the stand (except for KDL-20S4000) Stand (1) and screws (3) (KDL-37S4000/32S4000/ 26S4000) Carrying handle (1) and screws (4) (KDL-20S4000) Remote (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open.
  • Page 5 Place the carrying handle onto the TV as 4: Connecting an antenna/ shown. The rear side of the carrying handle Connecting an antenna Protrusion Guidance hole Antenna cable (not supplied) Connecting an antenna and VCR Soft cloth Attach the carrying handle to the TV using the four supplied screws.
  • Page 6: Performing The Initial Set-Up

    5: Preventing the TV from 6: Bundling the cables toppling over Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, 7: Performing the initial not supplied) in the TV stand. set-up Install a machine screw (M5 × 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord (not supplied).
  • Page 7 Select “Home” for the best TV settings to When using the control for HDMI use the TV in the home. function, select “Yes” to enable control for compatible HDMI devices. Select “Yes” to enable the system update (page 34). Select “Yes” to display this menu again next time, otherwise select “No”.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Viewing Angle

    • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV. Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. (KDL-37S4000/32S4000/26S4000) Top view KDL-37S4000/32S4000/26S4000 Front Adjust the angle back and forth (tilt)
  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount falling down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.
  • Page 10 Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by – Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet before qualified service personnel.
  • Page 11: Precautions

    Precautions Viewing the TV s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. LCD Screen s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,...
  • Page 12: Remote Control And Tv Controls/Indicators

    Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote control and TV controls Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote control. *In TV menu, these buttons will work as • The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.
  • Page 13 6 OPTIONS Press to display a list that contains “Twin Picture” (page 22), “PIP” (page 22), “Device Control”, or shortcuts to some setting menus (page 26). Use the “Device Control” menu to operate equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI. The listed options vary depending on the input source.
  • Page 14 • If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible with control for HDMI.
  • Page 15: About The Operation Guide On The Tv Screen

    Indicators Indicator Description — Picture Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 28). Off / Timer Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 28). 2 1 — Standby Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 3 "...
  • Page 16: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the next digit quickly. To select a digital programme using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 18.
  • Page 17 To change the Wide Mode manually For PC input Press repeatedly to select the desired Wide Full 1 Mode. Stretches the original picture to fill the screen Wide Zoom* vertically. Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the Full 2 picture are stretched to fill Stretches the “Full 1”...
  • Page 18: Using The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) In digital mode, press GUIDE. Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. * This function may not be available in some regions. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Do this Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press View a programme...
  • Page 19: Using The Digital Favourite List

    Using the Digital Favourite List You can specify up to four of your favourite channel lists. In digital mode, press Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Digital Favourite List * This function may not be available in some regions. Do this Create a Favourite list for the first Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
  • Page 20: Using Optional Equipment

    Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. For service use only Digital still camera Camcorder Audio system USB storage media DVD player PC (HDMI-output) Camcorder Blu-ray disc player Headphones Camcorder Hi-Fi audio DVD player with...
  • Page 21 Input symbol on Description screen 1 USB You can view photographs on the Sony digital still camera, camcorder or USB storage media connected to the TV. 2 HDMI IN 2 HDMI 2 The digital video and audio signals are input from the...
  • Page 22: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    Press Viewing Pictures from The picture from the connected PC is Connected Equipment displayed in full size, and the TV programme is displayed in the small Turn on the connected equipment, then press screen. to display a list of connected You can use F/f/G/g to change the equipment.
  • Page 23: Using Usb Photo Viewer

    • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or Using USB Photo Viewer loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV. You can view photographs (in JPEG format) •...
  • Page 24: Using Bravia Sync (Control For Hdmi)

    • Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected equipment directly.
  • Page 25: Using Menu Functions

    Using MENU Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA Press HOME to display the XMB™.
  • Page 26: Tv Settings Menu

    TV Settings Menu Picture Picture Mode Sets a picture mode when displaying an input other than a PC. The options for “Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28). Vivid Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. Standard For standard pictures. Recommended for home entertainment.
  • Page 27 Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”. Adv. Contrast Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Picture” to the most Enhancer suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.
  • Page 28 Sets the image quality setting most suited to the input source (video or photograph data). Video-A Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A” mode. Video Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
  • Page 29 Time Adjustment When digital channels have been received, set this to “Auto” to adjust the clock automatically. If no digital channels have been received, set this to “Manual”, and adjust the clock manually in “Clock Set”. Clock Set Allows you to adjust the clock manually. Set-up Auto Start-up You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV...
  • Page 30 Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. • “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase” and “Horizontal Shift”.
  • Page 31 HDMI. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI”...
  • Page 32 Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV. Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press Programme Block Blocks an individual channel from being watched.
  • Page 33: Digital Set-Up

    Colour System Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”) according to the channel. Signal Level Displays the signal level for programme currently being watched. Digital Set-up Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tunes in the available digital channels. Tuning You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched channels.
  • Page 34 Optical Out Selects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the TV. Set to “Auto” when equipment compatible with Dolby Digital is connected, and set to “PCM” when noncompatible equipment is connected.
  • Page 35: Additional Information

    Additional Information Specifications Model name KDL-20S4000 KDL-26S4000 KDL-32S4000 KDL-37S4000 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: B/G, I, D/K Digital: DVB-T Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, PAL60, SECAM, NTSC3.58/4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL Channel coverage...
  • Page 36 Model name KDL-20S4000 KDL-26S4000 KDL-32S4000 KDL-37S4000 Optional accessories — SU-WL100 Wall- SU-WL500/SU-WL50B Wall-Mount Bracket Mount Bracket SU-FL300M TV stand * Dimensions and mass are approximate values. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PC input signal reference chart for PC IN...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times. Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
  • Page 38 “Speaker” menu (page 30). Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information. cable. http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html The auto tuning procedure • If you have connected the VCR to the TV, we recommend inserting a takes a long time.
  • Page 40 Customer Support: 3-876-434-13(1) Printed in Malaysia...

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