Sony Kdl 19l4000 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through 
menus
“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient 
features of this TV. You can easily select channels or 
inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
1Press MENU.
2Press F/f to select an option, then press 
.
To exit the menu, press MENU.
1Digital Favourites*
Displays the Favourite list (page 17).
2Analogue
Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.
3Digital*
Returns to the last viewed digital channel.
4Digital EPG*
Displays the Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide (EPG) (page 16).
5External Inputs
Selects equipment connected to your TV.
 To watch the desired external input, select 
the input source, then press  .
6Settings
Displays the “Settings” menu where most of 
the advanced settings and adjustments are 
performed.
1Press F/f to select a menu icon, 
then press  .
2Press 
F/f/G/g to select an option or 
adjust a setting, then press  .
For details about settings, see page 22 to 31.
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The options you can adjust vary depending on the 
situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or 
not displayed.
* This function may not be available in some 
countries/regions.
RETURNTOOLS
AUD I OANALOG DIGITAL
GUIDE
MENU
2
1
Digital Favourites
Analogue
Digital
Digital EPG
External Inputs
Settings
Select: Enter: Exit:MENU
 
						

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Picture Adjustment menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Picture 
Adjustment” menu. To select options in “Settings”, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 21).
Picture Mode
Display Mode 
(only in PC 
mode)Selects the picture mode except for PC input source.
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-
like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration with Sony 
Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by their creators.
Selects the display mode for PC input source.
“Video”: For video images.
“Text”: For text, charts or tables.
BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight.
ContrastIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
z 
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Colour ToneAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm”: Gives the white colours a red tint. 
z 
“Warm” can not be selected when you set “Picture Mode” to “Vivid”.
Select: Back: Enter: Exit:
Standard
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Max 
50
50
0
15
Warm
Medium
MediumPicture Mode
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Hue
Sharpness
Colour Tone
Noise Reduction
MPEG Noise Reduction
Reset
Picture Adjustment
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
~“Brightness”, “Colour”, “Hue” and “Sharpness” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or when “Display 
Mode” is set to “text”.
Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
“High/Medium/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.
ResetResets all “Picture Adjustment” settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” 
(only in PC mode) to the factory settings.
 
						

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Sound Adjustment menu
~“Sound Effect”, “Surround”, “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Reset” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is 
set to “Audio System”. 
You can select the options listed below on the “Sound 
Adjustment” menu. To select options in “Settings”, see 
“Navigating through menus” (page 21).
Sound EffectSelects the sound mode.
“Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence.
“Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and 
musical realism.
“Clear Voice”: Makes voice sound clearer.
SurroundSelects the surround mode.
“Surround”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.
TrebleAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasizes left or right speaker balance.
ResetResets all the “Sound Adjustment” settings to the factory settings.
Dual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
“Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.
“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.
z 
If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
SpeakerTurns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound 
through the TV speakers.
“Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound 
only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.
Sound Effect
Surround
Tr e b l e
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound
Auto Volume
Speaker Sound Effect
Surround
Tr e b l e
Bass
Balance
Reset
Dual Sound
Auto Volume
SpeakerStandard
Off
0
0
0
Mono
On
TV Speaker
Select: Back: Enter: Exit:
Sound Adjustment
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Features menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Features” 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 21).
Screen 
Screen 
(only in PC 
mode)Changes the screen format.
Screen Format
For details about the screen format, see page 14.
z 
“Auto” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.
“Standard”: Default settings.
“Reduce”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
“Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the picture 
off.
RGB CentreAdjusts the horizontal picture position so that the picture is in the middle of the 
screen.
z 
This option is only available if an RGB source has been connected to the Scarts connectors     
/ / AV1
 or / / AV2 on the rear of the TV.
PC AdjustmentCustomizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.
z 
This option is only available if a PC signal is received.
“Phase”: Adjusts the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear.
“Pitch”: Enlarges or shrinkes the screen size horizontally.
“Horizontal Shift”: Moves the screen to the left or to the right.
“Vertical Shift”: Moves the screen up or down.
“Power Saving”: When this is set to “On,” turns to standby mode if no PC signal is 
received. To return to the TV, press ?/1.
“Reset”: Resets to the factory settings.
Screen
Power Saving
TimerStandard
Select: Back: Enter: Exit:
Features
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TimerSets the timer to turn off the TV. 
Sleep Timer
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby 
mode. 
When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the  (Sleep Timer) indicator on the TV 
front panel lights up in orange.
z 
 When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
 A notification message appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby 
mode.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Set-up” 
menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 21).
Auto Start-upStarts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune 
in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this 
operation because the language and country/region will have been selected and 
channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this 
option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house).
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Auto Tuning
(Only in 
analogue mode)Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned 
when the TV was first installed (page 7). However, this option allows you to repeat 
the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels 
that have been launched by broadcasters). 
Programme 
Sorting
(Only in 
analogue mode)Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, 
then press 
g.
2Press 
F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
AV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name 
will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip 
an input source that is not connected to any equipment.
1Press 
F/f to select the desired input source, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select the desired option below, then press  .
AV1 (or AV2/AV3/HDMI1/HDMI2/Component/PC), VIDEO, DVD, CABLE, 
GAME, CAM, SAT
: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected 
equipment.
 “Edit”: Creates your own label.
1Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank 
space), then press 
g.
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
2Repeat the procedure in step 1 until the name is completed, then 
press .
Auto Start-up
Language
Auto Tuning
Programme SortingEnglish
AV Preset
HDMI Set-up
Sound Offset
Manual Programme Preset
Digital Set-up
Select: Back: Enter: Exit:
Set-up
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HDMI Set-upAllows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control 
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that 
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.
“Control for HDMI”: Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the 
connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI.
“Auto Devices Off”: When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you switch the TV to standby 
mode using the remote.
“Auto TV On”: When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on the 
connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI.
“Device List Update”: Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11 
compatible equipment items can be connected, and up to 5 equipment items can be 
connected to a single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List” when you 
change the connections or settings.
“HDMI Device List”: Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible 
with control for HDMI.
Sound OffsetSets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.
Manual 
Programme 
Preset
(Only in 
analogue mode)Changes the available analogue channel setting.
Press 
F/f to select the programme number you want to modify. Then, press  .
System
Presets programme channels manually.
1Press 
F/f to select “System”, then press  .
2Press 
F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then 
press 
G.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
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Depending on the country/region selected for “Country” (page 6), this option may not be 
available.
Channel
1Press 
F/f to select “Channel”, then press  . 
2Press 
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial 
channels), then press 
g.
3Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number (frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, 
the search will stop. To continue searching, press 
F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or 
your VCR channel number.
4Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
Label
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono 
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or 
intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this 
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
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“Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You 
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “
Manual Programme Preset” settings.
 
						

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Digital Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Digital 
Set-up” menu. Then press F/f to select the “Digital 
Tuning” or “Digital Set-up”. To select options in 
“Settings”, see “Navigating through menus” (page 21).
~ Some functions may not be available in some countries/regions.
Digital TuningDigital Auto Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been launched by broadcasters. Press  .
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of 
the digital channels stored on the TV.
1Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new 
position.
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the 
broadcast you want.
2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then press  .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.
3Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually.
1Press the number button to select the channel number you want to 
manually tune, then press 
F/f to tune the channel.
2When the available channels are found, press
  to store programmes.
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
Auto Start-up
Language
Auto Tuning
Programme SortingEnglish
AV Preset
HDMI Set-up
Sound Offset
Manual Programme Preset
Digital Set-up
Select: Back: Enter: Exit:
Set-up