Sony Bravia KDL-19M4000 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 3-297-703-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-19M4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Canadian ICES-003. Safety Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use 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: Important Safety
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. “BRAVIA”, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. - Page 4 MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. s The TV must never be exposed to dripping, splashing, or spilling liquids of any kind. s Do not place liquid filled objects such as a vase or potted plant on the s Do not use a power line operated TV set near water;...
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Page 5: Carrying The Tv
CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow these guidelines: Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. When you carry the TV without handle, place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. -
Page 6: Volume Adjustment
Do not move the TV with the AC power cord (or other cables such as audio and video) connected. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord with your TV; no brand substitution is allowed. s Do not use AC power cord supplied with the TV with any other equipment. - Page 7 Safety check s Upon completion of any TV servicing or repair, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by Sony and to certify that the TV is safe to operate. Have a qualified service technician dispose of the TV if it is not safe to operate.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of Connecting the TV ...10 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System...10 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System ...11 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna...12 VCR, Cable and Antenna...13 When Connecting to Optional Equipment ...14 Securing the TV...16 Prevent the TV from Toppling ...16 Recommended Measures to Secure the TV ...16... -
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Welcome to the World of Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This manual is for model KDL-19M4000. Be sure to check the supplied accessories against the list on page 39. Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode”... -
Page 11: Cable Box/Digital Cable Box
Cable Box/Digital Use this hookup if s You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded Cable Box s You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable... -
Page 12: Satellite Receiver And Cable/Antenna
Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable CATV/Antenna cable (not supplied) S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO cable AUDIO-L (white) A/V cable AUDIO-R (red) VIDEO 1 IN is also available for a VIDEO cable connection. If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. -
Page 13: Vcr, Cable And Antenna
VCR, Cable and Antenna S VIDEO cable A/V cable CATV cable Antenna cable (not supplied) S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. Run the Initial Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”... -
Page 14: When Connecting To Optional Equipment
Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side Item Description 1 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). 2 VIDEO 2 IN Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO/... - Page 15 Item Description 5 HDMI IN HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such AUDIO IN as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
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Page 16: Securing The Tv
Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over; as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. s Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. - Page 17 • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
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Page 18: Bundling The Connecting Cables
Getting Started Bundling the Connecting Cables Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Adjust the angle up and down (tilt) 5°... -
Page 19: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup
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. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel settings (see page 29). -
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Remote Control 1 DISPLAY 2 SLEEP 3 FAVORITES 4 PICTURE 5 RETURN 6 MENU 7 CC 9 VOL +/– 0 MUTING z The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. - Page 21 Button Description qa POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. qs WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, 16:9 and Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 27. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source Standard definition source...
- Page 22 Basic Operations Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Button Description qj 0 - 9 ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two seconds.
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Page 23: Tv Controls
Lights up in orange when the timer is set. For details, see page 33. 7 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see contacting Sony information of the back cover). - Page 24 Basic Operations Item Description 9 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Receiver Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 0 Speaker Outputs audio signal. The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV. Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord.
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Page 25: Using The Menus
Using the Menus Overview of MENU 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 rather than a variety of remote control button presses. Using the Picture Settings Option Description... -
Page 26: Using The Sound Settings
Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Option Description Sound Mode Standard Customized Clear Voice sound listening You can also access to Sound Mode, MTS and Alternate Audio by pressing TOOLS button on the remote control. Reset Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values. Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. -
Page 27: Using The Screen Settings
Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Normal Normal is not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i sources. Full 16:9 Zoom Wide Zoom and Normal are not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i source from component video input or 720p, 1080i or 1080p source from HDMI input. -
Page 28: Using The Pc Settings
Using the Menus Using the PC Settings Option Description Wide Mode Normal Full1 Full2 Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. -
Page 29: Using The Channel Settings
Using the Channel Settings Option Description Favorites Select favorite channels and external inputs (see page 20). Cable You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Select Auto Program. -
Page 30: Using The Parental Lock Settings
Using the Menus Using the Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. - Page 31 Option Description External Input Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set Block up prior to blocking inputs. The blocked input can only be viewed by entering the correct password. To View a Blocked External Input Press ENT when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password.
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Page 32: Viewing Blocked Programs
Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 31). Option Description English Rating French Rating 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ U.S.A. -
Page 33: Using The Setup Settings
Using the Setup Settings Option Description Closed Captions Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with (CC) closed captioning). Program Info Banner Set to On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the remaining time (if the broadcaster offers this service). - Page 34 Using the Menus Option Description Power Saving Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low and High. You can also access to Power Saving by pressing TOOLS button on the remote control. Product Information Select to display the equipment information of your TV.
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Page 35: 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: <http://www.sony.com/TVsupport> 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem No picture. - Page 36 Other Information Problem No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Audio noise. Wide Mode changes automatically. “Black box” on screen. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.
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Page 37: Preparation For Wall Mounting
TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. 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 Sony dealers or licensed contractors. -
Page 38: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart
Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Signals Horizontal (Pixel) SVGA 1024 1024 1024 WXGA 1280 1280 1360 This TV’s PC Input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. This TV’s PC Input does not support interlaced signals. This TV’s PC Input supports signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency. -
Page 39: Specifications
Specifications 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 Cable 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal ×... -
Page 40: Index
Index 0 - 9 buttons 4:3 Default AC IN Advanced Advanced Settings Alternate Audio AUDIO OUT jack, described Auto Adjustment , 29 Auto Program Auto Wide Balance Basic Bass Brightness Cable CABLE/ANTENNA CC button , 23 CH+/– button Change Password Channel Block Channels Creating labels... - Page 44 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 China Canada...