Sony Kdl 37s4000 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Connect toInput symbol on 
screenDescription
1 USBYou can view photographs on the Sony digital still camera, 
camcorder or USB storage media connected to the TV.
2 HDMI IN 2
HDMI IN 1 or 3HDMI 2
HDMI 1 or
HDMI 3The digital video and audio signals are input from the 
equipment. 
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the 
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 31 to set up 
this communication. 
If the equipment has a DVI jack, connect the DVI jack to the 
HDMI IN 3 jack through a DVI - HDMI adaptor interface 
(not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out jack to 
the audio in jack in the HDMI IN 3 jacks.
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 The HDMI jacks only support the following video inputs: 
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz), 
1080p (50/60 Hz) and 1080/24p.
 Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI 
logo (recommended Sony HDMI cable).
 When connecting an audio system with HDMI jack, be sure 
to also connect to the audio output jacks   to listen to the 
sound from the TV on audio system.
3  2, and  2 Video 2If you connect mono equipment, connect to the  2 L jack.
4 iYou can listen to sound from the TV on headphones.
5  1 or  1 or 
3, and  1 or 3Video 1 or 
Video 1 or
Video 3To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the 
video jack  1 and the S video jack  1 at the same time. 
If you connect mono equipment, connect to the L(MONO) 
jack  1 or 3.
6 /Use to record the analogue video and sound from TV to a 
DVD recorder or VCR. To turn off the sound of the TV 
speakers, set “Speaker” to “Audio System” (page 30). If you 
connect mono equipment, connect to the L jack  .
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 The monitor output jacks cannot support HD/DVD, HDMI 
and PC signals source pictures, also digital audio signal for 
sound.
7  / 1 or 2 HD/DVD 1 or 
HD/DVD 2For better picture quality, component connection is 
recommended if your DVD player has a component video 
output.
8 DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT 
(OPTICAL)Use an optical audio cable.
9You can listen to the sound from the TV on Hi-Fi audio 
equipment. To turn off the sound of the TV speakers, set 
“Speaker” to “Audio System” (page 30).
0 PC IN  
(RGB)/PCUse a PC cable (not supplied).
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 For KDL-20S4000, the “(RGB)” and “ ” icons are 
printed under the PC IN jacks respectively.
 
						

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Viewing Pictures from 
Connected Equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then press 
/ to display a list of connected 
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired 
input source, then press  .
The highlighted item is automatically selected 
if you do not perform any operation for two 
seconds after pressing F/f.
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the 
“Video Labels” menu (page 30), that input 
source does not appear in the list.
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 To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL/
ANALOG.
To view two pictures simultaneously 
– Twin Picture
You can view two pictures (external input and 
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect an optional equipment (page 20), and 
make sure that images from the equipment 
appear on the screen (page 22).
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 This function is not available for a PC input.
 You cannot change the size of the pictures.
 The analogue TV video in the TV programme 
picture will not appear while displaying Video 1, 
Video 2 or Video 3 in the external input picture. 
However, you can hear the analogue video’s 
sound.
1Press .
2Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to 
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press RETURN.
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 The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch 
the audible picture by pressing G/g.
To view two pictures simultaneously 
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV 
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect a PC (page 20), and make sure that 
images from the PC appear on the screen.
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 “Power Management” (page 30) is not available in 
PIP mode. 
1Press .
The picture from the connected PC is 
displayed in full size, and the TV 
programme is displayed in the small 
screen.
You can use F/f/G/g to change the 
position of the TV programme screen.
2Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to 
select a TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press RETURN.
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 You can switch the audible picture by selecting 
“Audio Swap” from the Options menu.
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Using USB Photo Viewer
You can view photographs (in JPEG format) 
stored in a Sony digital still camera, camcorder 
through a USB cable or USB storage media on 
your TV.
1Connect a supported USB device to the 
TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press G/g to select “Photo”, then press F/
f to select “USB Photo Viewer” and press 
.
The thumbnail screen appears.
4Press F/f/G/g to select the photograph or 
folder you want to view, then press  .
5Press RETURN to go back to thumbnail 
screen.
Additional operations
Press G/f to select an option, then press  .
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 USB Photo Viewer supports DCF-compliant 
JPEG photographs only.
 When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set 
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or 
“Mass Storage”. For more information about USB 
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied 
with your digital camera.
 USB Photo Viewer supports FAT32 file system 
only.
 While the TV is accessing the data on the 
recording media, observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB 
device.
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
– Do not remove the recording media.
The data on the recording media may be 
damaged.
 Do not use unsupported USB device. This may 
cause malfunctions. Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or 
loss of, data on the recording media due to a 
malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
 Check the website below for updated information 
about compatible USB devices. 
http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html
To display a fixed photograph 
— Picture Frame
You can display a fixed photograph on the 
screen for a selected period of time. After that 
period, the TV automatically switches itself 
into standby mode.
1Connect a supported USB device to the 
TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press G/g to select “Photo”, then press F/
f to select “Picture Frame” and press  .
4Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select 
“Image selection” and press  .
The thumbnail screen appears.
5Press F/f/G/g to select the photograph 
you want to display, then press  .
The selected photograph is displayed on 
the screen.
6Press RETURN to go back to the 
XMB™.
Additional operations
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 If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it 
must remain connected to the TV.
 If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV 
automatically will switch into standby mode.
OptionsDescription
Device 
SelectionPress G/g to select a device when 
multiple devices are connected. 
Bravia images are predefined 
device.
Slide Show Displays the photographs one by 
one.
Set-up You can make advanced settings 
for a slide show, and set the 
display sequence of the 
thumbnails.
OptionsDescription
Duration Selects the desired period.
 
						

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Using BRAVIA Sync 
(Control for HDMI)
The control for HDMI function enables the TV 
to communicate with the connected equipment 
that is compatible with the function, using 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
For example, by connecting Sony equipment 
that is compatible with control for HDMI 
(with HDMI cables), you can control them 
together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, 
and make the necessary settings.
Control for HDMI
 Automatically turns the connected 
equipment off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode using the remote.
 Automatically turns the TV on and 
switches the input to the connected 
equipment when the equipment starts to 
play.
 If you turn on a connected audio system 
while the TV is on, the sound output 
switches from the TV speaker to the audio 
system.
 Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the 
sound (%) of a connected audio system.
 You can operate the connected Sony 
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo 
by the TV remote by pressing:
–N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected 
equipment directly.
–SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected 
HDMI equipment on the screen. 
After displaying the menu, you can operate the 
menu screen by using F/f/G/g and  .
–OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select 
options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content 
List” to operate the equipment.
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for 
available control.
To connect the equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV 
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an 
audio system, be sure to also connect the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of 
the TV and the audio system using an optical 
audio cable. For details, see page 20.To make the control for HDMI settings
The control for HDMI settings must be set on 
both the TV side and connected equipment 
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 31 for the 
TV side settings. For settings on the connected 
equipment, refer to the operating instructions 
for that equipment.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the 
TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA 
TV.
1Press HOME to display the XMB™.
2Press G/g to select the category.
3Press F/f to select the item, then press  .
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
5Press HOME to exit.
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 The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
 Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
Media category iconDescription
SettingsYou can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about 
settings, see page 26.
PhotoYou can select “USB Photo Viewer” or “Picture Frame” (page 23).
DigitalYou can select a digital channel, Favourite list (page 19), or Guide 
(page 18).
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or 
PROG +/–.
AnalogueYou can select an analogue channel.
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or 
PROG +/–.
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” 
to “Off” (page 31).
External InputsYou can select equipment connected to the TV.
To assign a label to an external input, see “Video Labels” (page 30).
Category Object Bar
Picture
Digital Set-up Analogue Set-up Set-up Features SettingsSound
Media Category Bar
 
						

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TV Settings Menu
Picture
Picture ModeSets a picture mode when displaying an input other than a PC. The options for 
“Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28).
VividEnhances picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard pictures. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing 
the TV in a theatre-like environment.
PhotoSets the optimum picture quality for photographs.
Display ModeSets a display mode when displaying a PC input.
VideoFor video images.
Te x tFor text, charts or tables.
ResetResets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Picture Mode” 
and “Display Mode”.
BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight.
PictureIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
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 “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour system (e.g. U.S.A. video 
tapes).
Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
CoolGives white colours a blue tint.
NeutralGives white colours a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 2Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint 
than “Warm 1”.
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 “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Noise ReductionReduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures) when the broadcast signal is 
weak.
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 “Noise Reduction” is not available when “Intelligent Picture” (page 32) is set to 
“On with Indicator” or “On” in analogue TV mode.
High/Medium/
LowModifies the effect of the noise reduction.
OffTurns off the “Noise Reduction”.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Advanced SettingsAllows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available 
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Picture” to the most 
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. 
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes, 
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture 
scenes.
Live ColourMakes colours more vivid.
Sound
Sound ModeSets the sound mode.
DynamicEnhances treble and bass. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
StandardFor standard sound.
Clear VoiceMakes voice sound clearer.
ResetResets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound”.
Tr e b l eAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasises the left or right speaker.
Intelligent VolumeKeeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
Volume OffsetSets an independent volume level to each equipment connected to the TV.
Surround S-FORCE Front 
SurroundAvailable for normal stereo broadcast and 5.1ch broadcast 
surround audio, and the audio input from connected 
equipment.
Simulated StereoAdds a surround-like effect to mono programmes.
OffConverts and reproduces 5.1ch and other broadcast surround 
audio as normal stereo audio (2ch). Reproduces the original 
audio of other broadcasts as is.
Voice ZoomAdjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer 
is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if 
you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this setting to soften the 
voice of the commentator.
Sound BoosterGives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers.
Dual SoundSets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/MonoFor stereo broadcasts.
Main/Sub/MonoFor bilingual broadcasts, select “Main” for sound channel 1, 
“Sub” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if 
available.
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 For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “Main”, 
or “Sub”.
 When you connect an external equipment to the HDMI jack, “Dual Sound” is 
automatically set to “Stereo” (except when using the audio in jacks).
 
						

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Features
Quick StartThe TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby 
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual.
Power  SavingReduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Light Sensor OnAutomatically optimises the picture settings according to the 
ambient light in the room.
OffTurns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
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 Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See 
page 15 for the location of the light sensor.
Cinema DriveProvides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on 
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
AutoProvides smoother picture movement than the original film-
based content. Use this setting for standard use.
OffTurns off the “Cinema Drive”.
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 If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Cinema Drive” is 
automatically turned off even if “Auto” is selected.
Video/PhotoSets the image quality setting most suited to the input source (video or photograph 
data).
Video-ASets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, 
video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony 
HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A” 
mode.
VideoProduces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
PhotoProduces suitable image quality for still images.
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 If the connected equipment does not support Video-A mode, the setting is 
automatically set to “Video”, even if you select “Video-A”.
 “Video/Photo” is available only for HDMI or component input source (1080p and 
1080i).
Timer Settings Sleep TimerSets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a 
certain amount of time. 
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the   (Timer) indicator on 
the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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 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.
On Timer 
SettingsOn TimerSets the TV to automatically turn on from 
standby mode.
Timer ModeSets the desired day(s) of the week you 
want the timer to turn on the TV.
TimeSets the time you want the timer to turn 
on the TV.
DurationSets how long you want the TV to stay on 
before switching to standby mode again.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Time AdjustmentWhen digital channels have been received, set this to “Auto” 
to adjust the clock automatically. If no digital channels have 
been received, set this to “Manual”, and adjust the clock 
manually in “Clock Set”.
Clock SetAllows you to adjust the clock manually.
Set-up
Auto Start-upYou can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV 
(page 6), and select the region and tune in all available channels again.
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need 
to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched 
channels.
RegionSets the region in which you will operate the TV.
Screen Settings Wide ModeSee “To change the Wide Mode manually” on page 17.
Auto WideAutomatically changes “Wide Mode” to match input signals. 
If you want to use the setting that you specified in “Wide 
Mode”, select “Off”.
4:3 DefaultSelects the default Wide Mode for use with the 4:3 picture.
Wide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 
screen, keeping the original image as 
much as possible.
NormalDisplays conventional 4:3 picture in the 
correct proportion.
OffKeeps the current “Wide Mode” setting 
when the channel or input is changed.
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area in 1080i, 1080p and 720p 
sources when “Wide Mode” is set to “Full”.
AutoDuring digital broadcasts, displays 
pictures in accordance with the settings 
recommended by the broadcast station.
Full PixelDisplays the original picture area.
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended 
size.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Wide 
Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.
Vertical SizeAdjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Wide Mode” is 
set to “Wide Zoom”, “Zoom” or “14:9”.
PC Settings Wide ModeSets “Wide Mode” for displaying pictures from your PC.
Full 1Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical 
display area, while maintaining its 
original proportion.
Full 2Enlarges the picture to fill the display 
area.
ResetResets all PC screen settings to factory settings.
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Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position and phase of the 
picture when the TV receives an input signal from the 
connected PC.
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 “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input 
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase” and 
“Horizontal Shift”.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical 
stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Power 
ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 
30 seconds.
AV Set-up Video LabelsAssigns a name to equipment connected to the side and rear 
jacks. The name appears briefly on the screen when you 
select the equipment. You can skip input sources from 
connected equipment that you do not want displayed on the 
screen.
1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press 
.
2Press F/f to select the desired option, then press  .
Equipment 
labelsUses preset labels to assign a name to 
connected equipment.
Edit:Allows you to create your own label.
Press F/f to select the desired letter or 
number, then press g. Repeat this step 
until you complete the name, then select 
“OK” and press  .
SkipSkips unnecessary input sources.
Speaker TV SpeakerTurns on and outputs the TV’s sound 
from the TV speakers.
Audio SystemTurns off the TV speakers and outputs the 
TV’s sound from external audio 
equipment connected to the audio output 
jacks on the TV.
You can also turn on the connected 
equipment that is compatible with control 
for HDMI, after making the appropriate 
settings of control for HDMI.
Audio Out VariableAllows you to use the TV’s remote to 
control audio output from an audio 
system connected to the TV.
FixedThe audio output of the TV is fixed. Use 
your audio receiver’s volume control to 
adjust the volume (and other audio 
settings) through your audio system.