Sony Kdl 52v4000 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Connect toInput symbol on 
screenDescription
1 /AV1 AV1 When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled 
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the 
signals before outputting them.
2  //
AV 2 AV 2
SmartLink provides a direct link between the TV and a 
recorder (e.g. DVD recorder).
3  / 
COMPONENT IN Component
The component video...

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4 HDMI IN 1 or 2 HDMI 1 or 
HDMI 2Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected 
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 30 to set up 
this communication.
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to 
the HDMI IN 2 socket through a DVI - HDMI adaptor 
interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio 
out sockets to the audio in...

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Using Optional Equipment
Viewing Pictures from 
Connected Equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, and perform 
one of the following operations.
For equipment connected to the scart 
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment 
appears on the screen.
For an auto-tuned recorder
In analogue mode, press PROG +/– or the 
number buttons, to select the video channel. 
For other connected equipment
Press   to display...

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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...

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Using Menu Functions
Using Menu Functions
Navigating through menus
Menu functions allow you to enjoy various 
convenient features of this TV. You can easily 
select channels or input sources, and change 
the settings for your TV.
1Press MENU .
2Press F/f  to select an option, then press 
.
To exit the menu, press  MENU.
1Digital Favourites *
Displays the Favourite list (page 20).
2Analogue
Returns to the last viewed analogue 
channel.
3Digital *
Returns to the last viewed digital 
channel....

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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). 
When you select “Shop” (or “Home”) in step 5 of the initial set-up (page 7), 
“Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Standard”).
Vivid (“Shop”, see 
page 7) Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard 
(“Home”, see 
page 7) For standard pictures. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
Cinema For viewing...

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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 “Contrast” 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 Colour Makes colours more vivid.
Sound
Sound...

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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 Saving Reduces 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.
Film Mode Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on...

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Using Menu Functions
Set-up
Auto Start-upYou can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV 
(page 6), and select the language, country/area 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.
Language Sets the language displayed on the menu screens.
Screen Settings Screen Format See “To change the screen format...

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AV  S e t - u p AV  P r e s e tAssigns a name to equipment connected to the side and rear 
sockets. 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 
labels Uses preset labels to assign a name to 
connected equipment.
Edit: Allows you to create your...