Sony Kdl 32l4000 Operating Instructions

Using the Menus
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Using the MenusUS Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see above). 
Change PasswordSelect to change your password.
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your password, 
see “Lost password.” on page 36.
Select Country U.S.A.Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).
CanadaSelect to use Canadian ratings (see page 32)....

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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). 
Viewing Blocked Programs
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, 
then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental 
Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock...

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Using the Menus
Using the Setup Settings
OptionDescription
Closed Captions 
(CC)Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with 
closed captioning).
On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on.
Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off.
ProgramAllows you to set basic and advanced Closed Captions (CC) options. See 
“Programming Closed Captions (CC)” on page 34.
You can also access Closed Captions (CC) by using the CC button on the remote 
control when...

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Programming Closed Captions (CC)
If you selected the Program option under Closed Captions (CC), you can change the following settings:
Powe r S av in gSelect 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 Power Saving by using the TOOLS button on the remote 
control.
Product InformationSelect to display the equipment information of your TV.
CineMotionSelect Auto to...

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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:
 
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Residents
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents
ProblemPossible Remedies
No picture.
Cannot receive any channels.
❑Make sure the power cord is connected securely.❑Turn on the power of the TV.
❑Check antenna/cable connections.
TV is...

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No sound/Noisy sound
Good picture, no sound.
❑Check the volume control.
❑Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen 
(page 21).
❑Set Speaker to On in the Sound settings (page 26). If it is set to Off, sound is 
not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control. 
Audio noise.
❑Make sure that the antenna is connected using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not 
supplied).
❑Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.❑To avoid TV...

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Preparation for Wall Mounting
This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold 
separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be 
removed from the TV.
Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:
1Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
2Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.
3Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook.
4Start removing the screws behind the TV (See illustration below). Do 
not remove...

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PC Input Signal Reference Chart
ResolutionHorizontal frequency 
(kHz)Vertical frequency 
(Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VGA640×48037.575VESA720×40031.570VGA-T
SVGA800×60037.960VESA Guidelines800×60046.975VESA
XGA1024×76848.460VESA Guidelines1024×76856.570VESA1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA1280×76847.460VESA1280×76847.860VESA1360×76847.760VESA
This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
This TV’s PC VGA input does not support...

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Specifications
Television system:
Panel System:
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) PanelDisplay resolution (horizontal × vertical):1,366 dots × 768 linesVIDEO IN 1/2:S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) 
Impedance: 47 kilohms
COMPONENT IN 1/2:YPBPR (Component Video):
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,...

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Index
0 - 9 buttons 234:3 Default 27
AAC IN 16Advanced 34Advanced Settings 34Alternate Audio 26AUDIO OUT jack, described 16Auto Adjustment 28Auto Program 20, 29Auto Wide 27
B
Backlight 25Balance 26Basic 34Bass 26Brightness 25
C
Cable 29CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 16CC button 21CH+/– button 23, 24Change Password 31Channel Block 30Channels
Creating labels 33Setting up 20CineMotion 34Closed caption modes 33, 34Closed Captions (CC) 33Color 25Color Temp 25COMPONENT IN 
(1080i/720p/480p/480i) 16...