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 stored Favorites list. You can store up 
to 8 channels and/or external inputs in your Favorites list. 
How to Add to Favorites
While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list, press 
FAV O R I T E S and highlight “Add to Favorites”, then press 
.
Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run 
Auto Program (see pages 20 and 29 for Auto 
Program).
4PICTUREPress repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: 
Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can also be 
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see “Using the 
Picture Settings” on page 25.
5RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen when displaying 
MENU items and settings.
6MENUPress to display the MENU with TV functions and settings. 
See “Overview of MENU” on page 25.
7CCPress to turn on and off Closed Captions (CC). To change or 
customize CC Display, see page 34.
8Use with 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels. For 
example, to enter 2.1, press  ,  ,   and ENT.
9VOL +/–Press to adjust the volume.
0MUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore 
the sound.
1
2
3
5 4
0 96
7
8
zThe 5 button and CH + 
have a tactile dot. Use 
them as a reference when 
operating the TV.
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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 a component video input 
or a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source from an HDMI 
input or a digital TV.
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing
ButtonDescription
qa
qs
(For PC timing, see below)
Incoming PC signalIncoming PC signal
mm
NormalNormal
Full 1Full 1
Full 2Full 2
800 × 6001280 × 768
 
						

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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 
current input: analog TV, digital TV or external inputs. (See 
pages 25, 26, 30, and 34)
qhJUMPPress to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV 
alternates between the current channel and the last channel that 
was selected.
qj0 - 9 ENTPress 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two 
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
qkCH +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through 
channels, press and hold down either +/–.
qk qj
qg qd
qf
qh
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.
 
						

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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 the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.
3
– VOLUME +Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.
4
– CHANNEL +Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either 
–/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.
5POWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
6TIMER LEDLights up in orange when the sleep timer is set.
7STANDBY LEDLights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode.
8POWER LEDLights up in green when the TV is turned on.
9(IR) Infrared 
ReceiverReceives IR signals from the remote control.
0SpeakerOutputs 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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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 your preferred settings.
You can also access Picture Mode by using the TOOLS button or PICTURE 
button on the remote control.
ResetResets the current Picture Mode settings to the default values.
BacklightAdjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
PictureAdjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
BrightnessAdjust to brighten or darken the picture.
ColorAdjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
HueAdjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Color Temp
White adjustmentCoolSelect to give the white colors a bluish tint.
NeutralSelect to give the white colors a neutral tint.
War mSelect to give the white colors a reddish tint.
SharpnessAdjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise ReductionSelect to reduce the noise level. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.
Noise Reduction is not available when you are watching a 1080i or 1080p 
source.
Picture TV
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Color Temp
Sharpness
Noise ReductionVivid
Max
Max
50
60
0
Cool
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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 programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. 
Auto SAPSelect to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a 
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in 
Stereo mode.
MonoSelect for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo 
broadcasts.
MTS is only available for analog programs.
Alternate Audio
Digital channels onlySelect among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The 
program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate audio 
streams.
Alternate Audio is not available if the program is not broadcast with alternate 
audio streams.
Speaker OnSelect to turn on the TV speakers.
OffSelect to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only 
through your external audio receiver and speakers.
Sound TV
Sound Mode
Reset
Treble
Bass
Balance
MTS
Alternate Audio
SpeakerDynamic
+6
+6
0
Stereo
On
You can also access Sound Mode, MTS and Alternate Audio by using the TOOLS button on the remote 
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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 are watching a 720p or 1080i source from a 
component video input or a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source from an HDMI input or 
a digital TV.
Auto Wide OnSelect to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode that 
is best for the current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing 
to you, select Off.
OffSelect to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the 
Wide Mode option.
Auto Wide is not available when you are watching analog TV.
4:3 Default
Select the default Screen 
Mode to use 
for 4:3 sourcesWide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the 
original image as possible.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Full
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display area.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the 
channel or input is changed.
If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the 
current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically 
replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode 
setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
Screen TV
Wide Mode
Auto Wide
4:3 Default
Horizontal Center
Vertical Center
PC SettingsWide Zoom
On
Wide Zoom
0
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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 Mode
Auto Adjustment
Phase
Pitch
Horizontal Center
Vertical Center
Power ManagementNormal
0
0
0
0
On
OptionDescription
Wide Mode NormalSelect to display in the original image size.
Full1Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original 
aspect ratio.
Full2Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
Auto AdjustmentSelect 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. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.
PhaseAdjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
PitchAdjust uneven sharpness on screen.
For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 38.
Horizontal CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down.
Power Management OnSelect to automatically switch to the power saving mode when there is 
no signal input for 30 seconds.
OffSelect to turn off Power Management.
Power Management is not VESA-compliant.
 
						

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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 Auto Program.
Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list.
Show/Hide ChannelsAllows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– buttons.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or 
hide. Then press   to select it.
2Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. Then press   to select 
it.
Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.
You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program.
Label ChannelsAllows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press   to select the channel 
number that you want to assign a label.
2Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the 
next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press b to highlight OK 
and press   to set.
DiagnosticsDisplay diagnostics information about the TV. This can be useful in providing information to 
an authorized technician or repair person.
Channel TV
Favorites
Cable
Digital Channels
Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels
Label Channels
DiagnosticsOn
 
						

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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 permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
CustomSelect to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 31 for details.
Canada: See page 32 for details.
Digital Rating
(Available only in 
U.S.A. where 
advanced ratings 
exist)OffTu r n Parental Lock off. No programs that contain downloadable ratings 
are blocked from viewing.
CustomSelect to block programs based on downloadable ratings.
Clear AllSelect to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no longer 
be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.
Unrated
(Available only 
when Country is 
set to U.S.A.)AllowAllows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.
BlockBlocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.
If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs 
may be blocked: programs broadcasted from another country, emergency 
broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, 
religious programs and weather.
Channel BlockAllows you to block channels regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
External Input 
BlockAllows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked External Input
Press ENT when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password.
Parental Lock TV
Rating
Digital Rating
Unrated
Channel Block
External Input Block
Change Password
Select CountryOff
Off
Allow
U.S.A.