Sony Kdl 32l4000 Operating Instructions

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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Remote Control
ButtonDescription
1DISPLAYPress once to display the current channel number, channel 
label, program remaining time and Wide Mode. The on-
screen display (OSD) will turn off after a few seconds.
2SLEEPPress repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 
(Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain 
on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 
repeatedly until Off appears.
3FAVO R I T E SPress once to display the...

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Changing the Wide Screen Mode  qaPOWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
qsWIDE
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide 
Zoom
, Normal, and Full. The Wide Mode settings can also be 
accessed in the 
Screen settings. (See page 27.)
4:3 Original source
Standard definition source16:9 Original source
High definition source
mm
Wide ZoomWide Zoom
NormalNormal
   This mode is not available
FullFull
Normal is not available when you are watching a 
720p or 1080i source from...

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Basic Operations
ButtonDescription
qdINPUTPress to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to 
toggle through the inputs.
Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and   
while the list of external inputs is displayed.
See page 33 for information about setting up the 
external inputs labels, including the Skip feature.
qfV/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press   to 
select/confirm an item.
qgTOOLSPress to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your...

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TV Controls 
TIMERSTANDBYPOWER
INPUT
MENU
POWERCHANNEL
23 45
0
VOLUME
1
9876
ItemDescription
1MENUPress to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 
25).
2
INPUTPress to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.
Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and   while the list of external inputs is 
displayed.
See page 33 for information about setting up the external inputs labels, including 
the Skip feature.
In...

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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
OptionDescription
Picture Mode
Customized picture 
viewingVividSelect for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardSelect for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomAllows you to store...

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26Using the Sound Settings
OptionDescription
Sound Mode
Customized 
sound listeningDynamicEnhances treble and bass.
StandardStandard sound optimized for home use.
Clear VoiceSuitable for spoken dialog.
ResetResets the current Sound Mode settings to the default values.
Tr e b l eAdjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceAdjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
MTS 
Enjoy stereo, bilingual 
and mono...

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Using the Menus
Using the Screen Settings
OptionDescription
Wide Mode Wide ZoomFills the screen with minimum distortion.
Normal
Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the 
original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the original 
source is 16:9 (High definition source), select this mode to display 16:9 
picture in original size.
Normal is not available when you...

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Using the PC 
SettingsWhen a PC is connected to the TV 
and the PC input is selected, the PC 
Settings screen appears instead of 
the Screen settings.
Horizontal CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right (Available only in Wide 
Zoom).
Horizontal Center feature is useful if TV is connected to game equipment.
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down (Available only in Wide 
Zoom).
OptionDescription
Screen
PC SettingsPC
Wide...

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Using the Menus
Using the Channel Settings
OptionDescription
Favor i t esSelect favorite channels and external inputs (see page 21).
Cable OnSelect if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider.
OffSelect if you are using an antenna.
You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.
Digital ChannelsSelect to add digital channels.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start...

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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. 
OptionDescription
Rating OffTu r n Parental Lock off. No programs are 
blocked from viewing.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
YouthMaximum ratings...