Sony Kdl 40e4000 Operating Instructions

							Using MENU Functions
31 GB
Technical Set- up“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services 
as they become available.
~
For the service update to be able to take place the TV set should be left in stand-by mode 
from time to time. 
“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software 
updates free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). It is recommended 
that this option be set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be 
updated, set this option to “Off”.
~
For the software upgrade to be able to take place the TV set should be left in stand-by mode 
from time to time.
“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.~If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable connection. “Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not 
the same as the default time zone setting for your country/region.
“Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time 
and winter time.
“On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time 
according to the calendar.
“Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time 
Zone”.
CA Module Set-upAllows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access 
Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 17 for the location of the   
(PCMCIA) socket.
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Photo
Displays a fixed photograph on the screen for 
a selected period of time.  After that period, 
the TV automatically switches itself into 
standby mode.
Using the Options menu
Press OPTIONS to display the following 
options.
~ 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.
 Picture settings can be modified on the “USB Photo 
Viewer” Options menu.
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  .Using the Options menu
Press OPTIONS to display the following 
options.
zNot available on thumbnail screen and “Slide Show” 
option.
~
 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://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
Picture Frame
OptionsDescription
Image selection Press F/f/G/g to select a 
photograph, then press   to 
set.
Duration Selects the desired period.
USB Photo Viewer
OptionsDescription
Device Selection Press 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
Picture Mode See page 22.
Sleep Timer See page 25.
Power Saving See page 24.
OptionsDescription
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							Additional Information
33 GB
Specifications
Display UnitPower Requirements:
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen Size:
KDL-52xxxxx: 52 inches
KDL-46xxxxx: 46 inches
KDL-40xxxxx: 40 inches
KDL-37xxxxx: 37 inches
KDL-32xxxxx: 32 inches
KDL-26xxxxx: 26 inches
Display Resolution:
1,920 dots (horizontal) x 1,080 lines (vertical) (Only for 
KDL-52W4xxx, KDL-46W4xxx, KDL-40W4xxx, 
KDL-32W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx)
1,366 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines (vertical) (Only for 
KDL-37V4xxx, KDL-32V4xxx, KDL-26V4xxx,  
KDL-26E4xxx) 
Power Consumption*:
KDL-52W4xxx:
223 W  (Home / Standard mode)
253 W  (Shop / Vivid mode)
KDL-46W4xxx:
225 W  (Home / Standard mode)
243 W  (Shop / Vivid mode)
KDL-40W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx:
176 W  (Home / Standard mode)
201 W  (Shop / Vivid mode) 
KDL-37V4xxx: 
138 W  (Home / Standard mode)
155 W  (Shop / Vivid mode)
KDL-32E4xxx, KDL-32W4xxx: 
120 W  (Home / Standard mode)
143 W  (Shop / Vivid mode)
KDL-32V4xxx: 
111 W  (Home / Standard mode)
122 W  (Shop / Vivid mode)
KDL-26V4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx: 
88 W  (Home / Standard mode)
98 W  (Shop / Vivid mode)
* For details about “Home mode” or “Shop mode” see 
page 7.
Standby Power Consumption*:
0.19 W or less
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV 
finishes necessary internal processes.
* When Control for HDMI is activated, standby 
power consumption is 0.6 W.
* When Quick Start is activated, standby power 
consumption will remain at 16 W for two hours after 
switching to standby mode.
Dimensions (w × h × d):
KDL-52W4xxx:
Approx: 126.2 x 87.1 x 34.7 cm (with stand)
Approx: 126.2 x 82.9 x 11.9 cm (without stand)
KDL-46W4xxx:
Approx: 112.0 x 78.2 x 30.7 cm (with stand)
Approx: 112.0 x 74.2 x 11.5 cm (without stand)
KDL-40W4xxx: 
Approx: 98.6 x 68.4 x 27.9 cm (with stand)
Approx: 98.6 x 64.6 x 11.0 cm (without stand)
KDL-40E4xxx:
Approx: 100.6 x 69.5 x 28.3 cm (with stand)
Approx: 100.6 x 64.5 x 11.4 cm (without stand)
KDL-37V4xxx:
Approx: 92.0 x 64.9 x 27.9 cm (with stand)
Approx: 92.0 x 61.0 x 11.0 cm (without stand)KDL-32W4xxx, KDL-32V4xxx:
Approx: 79.4 x 57.7 x 24.2 cm (with stand)
Approx: 79.4 x 54.0 x 9.9 cm (without stand)
KDL-32E4xxx:
Approx: 81.4 x 58.7 x 24.1 cm (with stand)
Approx: 81.4 x 54.0 x 10.4 cm (without stand)
KDL-26V4xxx: 
Approx: 65.9 x 50.5 x 24.2 cm (with stand)
Approx: 65.9 x 46.6 x 9.5 cm (without stand)
KDL-26E4xxx:
Approx: 68.4 x 47.5 x 18.6 cm (with stand)
Approx: 68.4 x 46.9 x 10.1 cm (without stand)
Mass:
KDL-52W4xxx:
Approx: 38.0 kg (with stand)
Approx: 32.0 kg (without stand)
KDL-46W4xxx:
Approx: 29.0 kg (with stand)
Approx: 25.0 kg (without stand)
KDL-40W4xxx:
Approx: 21.5 kg (with stand)
Approx: 18.5 kg (without stand)
KDL-40E4xxx:
Approx: 22.0 kg (with stand)
Approx: 19.0 kg (without stand)
KDL-37V4xxx:
Approx: 20.5 kg (with stand)
Approx: 17.5 kg (without stand)
KDL-32W4xxx, KDL-32V4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx:
Approx: 15.5 kg (with stand)
Approx: 13.0 kg (without stand)
KDL-26V4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx:
Approx: 12.5 kg (with stand)
Approx: 10.0 kg (without stand)
Panel SystemLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV SystemAnalogue: Depending on your country/region selection:
B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/Video SystemAnalogue: PAL, SECAM 
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 
[email protected], [email protected]
Aerial75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Channel CoverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12
UHF: E21–E69
CATV: S1–S20
HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69
L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69
I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Terminals/AV1
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input and TV audio/video 
output.
/ / AV2 (SMARTLINK)
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including 
audio/video input, RGB input, S Video input, selectable 
audio/video output, and SMARTLINK interface.
Additional Information
Continued
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							34 GB
AV3 Video input (phono jack)
AV3 Audio input (phono jacks)
Audio output (Left/Right) (phono jacks)
 COMPONENT IN
Supported formats: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 
576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Audio input (phono jacks)
500 mVrms
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 
480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
PC (see table)
Analogue audio (minijack):
500 mVrms
(HDMI IN 2 only)
PC IN   PC Input (Dsub 15-pin)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
HD: 1-5 Vp-p
VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
 USB port
Supported formats: JPEG files based on DCF format.
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) digital optical 
jack. Dolby digital or PCM audio from DVB depending 
on broadcasting, PCM audio from any other input 
source.
Audio output (phono jacks)
Audio Output
10 W + 10 W (RMS) 
Optional Accessories
-  KDL-52W40xx/ KDL-52W42xx/ KDL-46W40xx/ 
KDL-46W42xx/ KDL-40W40xx/ KDL-40W42xx/ 
KDL-32W40xx/ KDL-32W42xx/ KDL-40E40xx/ 
KDL-32E40xx/ KDL-37V45xx/ KDL-37V47xx/
KDL-32V45xx/ KDL-32V47xx:
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500.
- KDL-26V45xx/ KDL-26V47xx / KDL-26E40xx:
Wall-mount Bracket SU-WL100.
- KDL-46W40xx/ KDL-46W42xx/ KDL-40W40xx/ 
KDL-40W42xx/KDL-32W40xx/ KDL-32W42xx/ 
KDL-40E40xx/ KDL-32E40xx/ KDL-37V45xx/ 
KDL-37V47xx/ KDL-32V45xx/ KDL-32V47xx:
   TV stand SU-FL300M.
Design and specifications are subject to change without 
notice.
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							Additional Information
35 GB
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for  PC
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals, you will see the 
message “No signal”.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
* Only for KDL-52W4xxx, KDL-46W4xxx, KDL-40W4xxx, KDL-32W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx.
** Only for KDL-37V4xxx, KDL-32V4xxx, KDL-26V4xxx,  KDL-26E4xxx.
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA640 480 31.5 60 VESA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1280 768 60.3 75
1360 768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA1280 1024 64.0 60 VESA
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency 
(kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VESA
SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
WXGA 1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
SXGA
*1280 1024 64.0 60 VESA
WXGA
**1360 768 47.7 60 VESA
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is 
flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many 
1 (standby) indicator flashes 
between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then 
there is a two second break, followed by another 
three flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn it off, 
disconnect the mains lead, and inform your 
dealer or Sony service centre of how the 
indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV 
serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge 
of the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from 
equipment connected to the scart connector
 Press  /  to display the connected equipment list, 
then select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment 
and the TV.
Double images or ghosting (only in analogue 
mode)
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen (only 
in analogue mode)
 Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable 
life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at 
the seaside).
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV 
channel (only in analogue mode)
 Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better 
picture reception (page 28).
Some tiny black points and/or bright points 
appear on the screen
 The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny 
black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do 
not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes
 Select “Reset” (page 22).
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a 
signal from the 
/ COMPONENT IN sockets
 Check the connection of the / COMPONENT 
IN sockets and check if each sockets are firmly seated in 
their respective sockets.
Picture freezes or contains blocks on the screen
 Check signal level (page 31). If signal bar is red (no 
signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/ cable 
connection. Remove the connected USB device. It can be damaged or 
not supported by the TV. 
Check the website below for updated information about 
compatible USB devices: 
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
 
Sound
No sound, but good picture
 Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” 
(page 27).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-
Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not 
output audio signals.
Channels
The desired channel cannot be selected
 Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the 
desired digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
 Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the 
pay TV service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not displayed
 Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions 
are provided in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Distorted picture and/or sound 
 Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as 
cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space 
between the optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other 
connecting cables.
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters 
standby mode)
 Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the 
“Duration” setting of “On Timer Settings” (page 25).
 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in 
the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically 
switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically
 Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 25).
Some input sources cannot be selected
 Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source 
(page 26).
The remote does not function
 Replace the batteries.
A channel cannot be added to the Favourite list
 Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.
HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI 
Device List”
 Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” 
compatible equipment.
Not all channels are tuned
 Check support web site for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
You cannot select “Off” in “Control for HDMI”.
 If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment 
is connected to the TV, you cannot select “Off” in this 
menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV 
speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu 
(page 27).
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