Sony Kdl 32l4000 Operating Instructions

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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).
OptionDescription
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience.
PGParental guidance suggested.
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13.
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 
17.
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs by their 
rating, content or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children.
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-GGeneral audience.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MAMature audience only.
Content-Based Ratings
FVFantasy violence.
DSuggestive dialogue.
LStrong language.
SSexual situations.
VViolence.
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
OptionDescription
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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 settings are reactivated.
OptionDescription
English Rating CAll children.
C8+Children 8 years and older.
GGeneral programming.
PGParental guidance.
14+Viewers 14 and older.
18+Adult programming.
Fr e nc h  Ra t i ng GGeneral programming.
8 ans+Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. RatingSee “US Models” on page 31 for details.
 
						

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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 in analog TV, digital TV and external inputs (with the exception of PC 
input).
Info BannerSet to On or Off. When on, displays the program description and the remaining time (if the 
broadcaster offers this service). Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed or the 
DISPLAY button is pressed. 
Label Video InputsAllows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For 
example, if you have a DVD player connected to the COMPONENT IN jack, you can select the 
label DV D for the Component input. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the video 
label you assigned to that input appears on screen.
1Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-2, Component 1-2, HDMI 1-2, PC) to 
which you want to assign a label. Then press   to select the input.
2Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press   to select the label.
You can select from the following labels for each input:
Video 1-2–, DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder, Skip
Component 1-2–, DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder, Skip
HDMI 1-2–, DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder, Skip
PC–, Skip
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the INPUT button.
The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.
LanguageSelect to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français.
Sleep TimerSet the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you want the TV to remain on 
before shutting off automatically. 
SetupTV
Closed Captions (CC)
Info Banner
Label Video  Inputs
Language
Sleep Timer
Power Saving
Product Information
CineMotionOff
On
English
Off
Off
Off
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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 automatically detect film content and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. 
Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Select Off to disable the 
detection.
OptionDescription
BasicAllows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2, 
CC3, CC4Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a 
program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)
Te x t 1 ,  Te x t 2 ,  
Te x t 3 ,  Te x t 4Displays network/station information presented using either half or 
the whole screen (if available).
Digital CCAllows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital 
EIA-708).
AdvancedAllows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the 
available options.
Advanced SettingsAllows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select 
Text, and then select either As Broadcast or Custom.
CustomAllows you to customize the following settings:
Character Style Style 1-7
Character Color Color 1-8
Character Size Small, Standard, Large
Character Opacity Solid, Translucent, Transparent, 
Flashing
Edge Color Color 1-8
Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Uniform, 
Left Shadow, Right Shadow
Background Color Color 1-8
Background Opacity Solid, Translucent, Transparent, 
Flashing
Window Color Color 1-8
Window Opacity Solid, Translucent, Transparent, 
Flashing
OptionDescription
 
						

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Other Information
Other Information
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 locked to one channel.
❑Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the 
TV’s memory (page 29).
Cannot receive or select channels.
❑Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the 
TV’s memory (page 29).
❑To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel 
settings is set to On (page 29). To receive or select UHF channels over an 
antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.
The TV turns off automatically.
❑Check Power Management in the PC Settings. (page 28)
No picture from some video 
sources. 
❑Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.❑Press INPUT on the remote control (page 23).
❑Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the external 
inputs list.
Poor picture.
Double images or ghosts.
❑Check antenna/cable connections.❑Check the antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the 
screen.
❑Check if the antenna is broken or bent.❑Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in 
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
Dotted lines or stripes.
❑Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
❑If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
No color/Dark picture/Color is not 
correct/The picture is too bright.
❑Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 21).❑Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 25). 
❑If you set the Power S aving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black 
level.
Noisy picture.
❑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 interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
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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 interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Wide Mode changes automatically.
❑The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default 
setting when you change the channel or video input, if 
4:3 Default in the Screen 
settings is set to anything but Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected 
with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 27). 
❑Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 27).
“Black box” on screen.
❑You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available. (See 
pages 33 and 34 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the 
Closed Captions (CC) option to Off. If you were trying to select closed 
captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.
Black bands appear at the top and 
bottom of the screen.
❑Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these 
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, 
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program 
provider).
Certain programs on DVD or other 
digital sources display a loss of 
detail, especially during fast-motion 
or dark scenes.
❑The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your 
TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or 
dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen 
and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded 
programs. 
Remote control does not operate.
❑Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.❑Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.
❑Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning 
off the fluorescent lamps.
❑Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
Some digital cable channels are not 
being displayed.
❑Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable 
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
❑The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels 
setting (see page 29).
Lost password.
❑Select the Parental Lock settings on the settings screen, then enter the following 
master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and 
allows you to enter a new password (page 31).
How to reset the TV to factory 
settings.
❑Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press 
the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) 
Release the 
V button. 
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including 
Parental Lock setting.
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Other Information
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 any other screws from the TV.
5When screws are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Make sure that you 
carry out this task with at least two people. Do not attempt to lift the TV 
by yourself.
For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall-
Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in 
installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for 
withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons, 
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model 
designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be 
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-
mount the TV.
Sony Wall-Mount 
Bracket Model 
SU-WL500
Table-Top 
Stand
Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe 
place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the 
screws away from small children.
 
						

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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 interlaced signals.
For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals from the above chart with a 60 Hz 
vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency 
will be selected automatically.
 
						

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Other Information
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, 
sync negative
P
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) 
Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 1/2:HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 
16, 20 and 24 bits
AUDIO (HDMI IN 1 only):
500 mVrms (100% modulation) 
Impedance: 47 kilohms
AUDIO OUT:500 mVrms (100% modulation)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL): Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby Digital)
PC IN:Analog RGB (D-sub 15-pin):
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 38
AUDIO (Stereo mini jack):
500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Power Requirement:120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 HzScreen size (in inches):32, 37Speaker/Full range (2):(in mm) 50 × 115
(in inches) 2 × 43/4Speaker output:10 W + 10 W
NTSCAmerican TV standardATSC (8VSB terrestrial)ATSC compliant 8VSBQAM on cableANSI/SCTE 07 2000
(Does not include CableCARD 
functionality)
Channel coverage:Analog Digital
Terrestrial 2-69 2-69
Cable 1-135 1-135
Antenna:75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Power consumption:KDL-32L4000:
in use          165 W
in standby    less than 1.0 W
KDL-37L4000:
in use          190 W
in standby    less than 1.0 W
Dimensions:KDL-32L4000:
with stand:
(in mm) 807 × 585 × 242
(in inches) 31 
7/8 × 23 1/8 × 9 5/8without stand:
(in mm) 807 × 548 × 101
(in inches) 31 
7/8 × 21 5/8 × 4
KDL-37L4000:
with stand:
(in mm) 933 × 653 × 276
(in inches) 36 
3/4 × 25 3/4 × 10 7/8without stand:
(in mm) 933 × 616 × 112
(in inches) 36 
3/4 × 24 3/8 × 4 1/2Mass:KDL-32L4000:
with stand:
(in kg) 16.0
(in lb.) 35 lb 5 oz
without stand:
(in kg) 13.8
(in lb.) 30 lb 7 oz
KDL-37L4000:
with stand:
(in kg) 21.2
(in lb.) 46 lb 12 oz
without stand:
(in kg) 18.2
(in lb.) 40 lb 2 oz
Supplied accessories:Remote control RM-YD025 (1) 
Size AA batteries (2)
AC power cord (1) 
Table-Top Stand (1)
Screws (3)
Cable band (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Quick Setup Guide (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Online Registration Card (1)
Open-source software flyer (1)
Optional accessories:Connecting cables
Support belt kit
Wall-Mount Bracket:  SU-WL500
TV-Stand:
KDL-32L4000: SU-FL300M
KDL-37L4000: SU-FL300M
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
 
						

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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
DDiagnostics 29Digital CC 34Digital Channels 29DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 16Digital Rating 30DISPLAY button 21
EEnglish Rating 32ENT button 23External Input Block 31
F
Favorites 29FAVORITES button 21French Rating 32
HHDMI IN jack, described 15Horizontal Center 28Hue 25
IInfo Banner 33Infrared Receiver (IR) 24INPUT button 23, 24Installing the TV on a wall 37
J
JUMP button 23
LLabel Channels 29Label Video Inputs 33Language 33
MMENU button 21, 24Movie Rating 31MTS 26MUTING button 21
NNoise Reduction 25
PPC IN 16Phase 28Picture 25PICTURE button 21Picture Mode 25Pitch 28POWER button 22, 24POWER LED 24Power Management 28Power Saving 34Product Information 34
RRating 30Reset 25, 26, 36RETURN button 21
SS VIDEO jack, described 16Select Country 31Settings
Channel 29Parental Lock 30PC Settings 28Picture 25Screen 27Setup 33Sound 26Sharpness 25Show/Hide Channels 29SLEEP button 21Sleep Timer 33Sound Mode 26Speaker 26STANDBY LED 24
TTIMER LED 24TOOLS button 23Treble 26Troubleshooting 35, 36TV Rating 31
UU.S.A. Rating 32Unrated 30
VVertical Center 28VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 15, 16Viewing Blocked Programs 32VOL+/– button 21, 24
WWIDE button 22Wide Mode 27, 28