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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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Safety To Customers Owner’s Record s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. Sufficient expertise is required for installing the The model and serial numbers are located at specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in installation to Sony dealer or licensed and suitable for the voltage where you use it. the spaces provided below. Refer to them contractors and pay adequate attention to safety s The plug is designed, f
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Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Exploring Fun Features The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ................ 4 Control for HDMI...................................... 19 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio .................. 4 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Getting Started Inserting Batteries ....................................... 20 1. Installing the TV ......................................... 5 When Using th
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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on 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: � Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna � HD cable subscription � HD satellite subscription � Blu-ray Disc™ player or othe
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Getting Started Getting Started 1. Installing the TV How to Carry the TV How to Attach the Table-Top Stand Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your The Table-Top Stand for this product is packaged properties and avoid causing serious injury. separately. Install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup. � Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. � Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. 1 Take out the Table-Top Stand from the cushion
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3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Securing the TV Table-Top Stand and align the screws holes. 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. Prevent the TV from Toppling s Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. s Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. s Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. s Never install the TV on: ~ �
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Getting Started 2 Secure the TV to the stand. Use the optional hardware listed below (not Wall- supplied): anchor �M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top stand) � A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand) � 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. � Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV A
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Bundling the Connecting Cables Preparation for Wall-Mounting You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall- below. Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. ~ � 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
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Getting Started Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table- Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. To Customers 2 Remove the 3 screws from behind the TV as Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/ indicated below. Do not remove any other KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be screws from the TV. wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). See table on page 8 showing the Wall- Mount Bracket model appropriate for your TV. For product protectio
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Installation dimensions table For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-40M4000 KDL- KDL- KDL- KDL- Unit: inches (mm) TV Model 26M4000 32M4000 37M4000 40M4000 Unit: inches (mm) 26 5/8 31 7/8 36 3/4 39 3/8 A (675) (809) (931) (997) TV dimensions 18 3/8 21 3/8 24 25 3/8 B (466) (542) (609) (644) Screen center 3 4 6 5/8 6 C (75) (101) (168) (151) dimensions 13 1/4 18 3/8 18 3/8 18 3/8 D (335) (465) (464) (465) Angle (0°) 6 1/4 6 3/8 6 3/8 6 3/8 E (157) (159) (170) (170) Length for each 10 5/8 12 1/4
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Getting Started Screw location When Installing the TV Against a Wall When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV. or Enclosed Area For Models KDL-32M4000/ Make sure that your TV has adequate air KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Installed on the wall 7 11 /8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches 4 inches (10 cm) (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around 4 inches (10 cm) the set. Hook location Installed with stand When installing the TV onto Base B
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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Side Panel VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) 1 AUDIO R 2 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 � If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input jack. 2 Headphone Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug jack adapter (not s
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Getting Started 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. � 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
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3. Connecting the TV Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV (not supplied) CABLE/ANTENNA input � 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. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection CATV/ Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV 1 2 2 SERVICE ONLY HD cable box/HD satellite box Y IN PB S VIDEO L R AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT PR (COAXIAL) RGB L L (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO-L R L R R (white) AUDIO AUDIO-R 1 2 1 (red) COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO IN PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) Audio cable ~ � 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
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PC 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.) Rear of TV 1 2 SERVICE ONLY Y IN HD15- HD15 PB S VIDEO cable L R AUDIO (analog DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO RGB) OUT (COAXIAL) PR RGB L L (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO R L R R AUDIO 1 2 1 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ~ � Connect the PC IN jack to the PC
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Getting Started Other Equipment Blu-ray Digital Audio Digital Personal Disc Player/ DVD satellite Headphones system cable box computer “PS3” player receiver Camcorder VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Side Panel Rear of TV 1 2 SERVICE ONLY Y IN PB S VIDEO R L AUDIO CABLE/ DIGITAL ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO OUT PR (COAXIAL) RGB L L (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO R L R R AUDIO 1 2 1 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO IN PC IN AUDIO OUT (FIX) CABLE/ANTENNA VCR Game system Digital Analog audio equipment Di
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To run Auto Program at a later time 4. Setting Up the Channel List - ❑ Use the Auto Program feature at Channel Initial Setup menu as described on page 33. After you finish connecting your TV, you need to To display the picture in your preferred run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up aspect ratio available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on time. If you do not want to set up the channels a
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Exploring Fun Features When you connect a Sony A/V receiver with Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ BRAVIA Theatre Sync function to your TV, the with Control for HDMI following additional operation is possible: � By pressing on the remote control, it turns on This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre and searches for an external audio system that supports Sync™. The Control for HDMI function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync. When the Theatre Sync audio BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication syste
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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries 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. Push to open When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below � Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. � Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on your TV. � Fluorescent lamps can interfere with
