Sony Kdl 52v4000 Operating Instructions

							
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Using Menu Functions
Control for HDMISets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the 
connected equipment that is compatible with control for 
HDMI. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be 
performed. However, power consumption in standby mode is 
higher than usual.
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control 
for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the 
connected equipment automatically when the “Control for 
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you switch 
the TV to standby mode using the remote.
Auto TV On When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on 
the connected equipment that is compatible with control for 
HDMI.
Device List 
Update Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11 
compatible equipment items can be connected, and up to 5 
equipment items can be connected to a single socket. Be sure 
to update the “HDMI Device List” when you change the 
connections or settings. If the specific Sony equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI is connected, “Control for 
HDMI” is applied to the connected equipment automatically 
when the “Device List Update” is executed on the TV.
HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible 
with control for HDMI.
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 You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the 
operations of an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI.
Product Information Displays product information of the TV.
All Reset Resets all settings to factory settings and displays the initial set-up screen.
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 Do not turn off the TV or press any buttons during “All Reset” (takes about 30 
seconds).
 Settings for the Digital Favourites lists, country/area, language, and auto tuned 
channels will also be reset to factory settings.
Analogue Set-up
Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched 
channels. 
Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.
1Press F/f  to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press 
.
2Press  F/f  to select the new position for the channel, then press  .
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Manual Programme 
PresetPress 
F/f  to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a 
recorder, select channel 00), then press  .
System/Channel
1Press  F/f  to select “System”, then press  .
2Press  F/f  to select one of the following TV broadcast 
systems, then press  RETURN.
B/G:  For western European countries/areas
I:  For the United Kingdom
D/K:  For eastern European countries/areas
L:  For France
3Press  F/f  to select “Channel”, then press  . 
4Press  F/f  to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for 
terrestrial channels), then press  g.
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 “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for 
“Country” (page 7).
5Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number 
(frequency)
Press  F/f  to search for the next available channel. The 
search stops when a channel is found. To continue 
searching, press  F/f .
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of 
the broadcast you want to tune, or the channel number of 
your recorder.
6Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
Repeat the above procedure to preset other channels 
manually.
Label Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, 
to the selected channel. This name appears briefly on the 
screen when you select the channel. 
AFT Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you 
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture 
quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15. 
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made 
automatically.
Audio Filter Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion 
occurs in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard 
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent 
sound muting in mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend 
that you leave this option to “Off” (factory setting).
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 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or 
“High” is selected.
 “Audio Filter” is not available when “System” is set to “L”.
LNA Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture) 
when the broadcast signal is very weak.
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even 
if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).
Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press  PROG +/– 
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed 
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Using Menu Functions
DecoderAllows you to view and record the scrambled channel when 
using a decoder connected directly to scart connector  /
AV1, or  / / AV2 via a recorder.
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 This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is 
selected for “Country” (page 7).
Confirm Saves changes you have made to the “Manual Programme 
Preset” settings.
Digital Set-up 
Digital Tuning Digital Auto 
TuningTunes in the available digital channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for 
newly launched channels.
Programme List 
Edit Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels 
stored in the TV.
1Press 
F/f  to select the channel you want to remove or 
move to a new position.
You can also select a channel by pressing the number 
buttons to enter its three-digit channel number.
2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as 
follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . After a confirmation message appears, press  G 
to select “Yes”, then press  .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press  g, then press  F/f  or number buttons to select the 
new position for the channel and press  G.
3Press  RETURN .
Digital Manual 
Tuning Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available 
when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
1Press the number buttons to enter the channel number 
you want to tune, then press 
F/f .
2When the available channels are found, press  F/f  to 
select the channel you want to store, then press  .
3Press  F/f  to select the channel number where you want 
to store the new channel, then press  .
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.
Digital Set-up Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting When set to “For Hard Of Hearing”, 
visual aids for the hearing impaired are 
displayed with the subtitles (when such 
visual aids are available).
Subtitle 
Language Allows you to select the language of the 
subtitles.
Audio Set-up Audio Type Switches to broadcast for the hearing 
impaired when you select “For Hard Of 
Hearing”.
Audio 
Language Sets the language to be used for a 
programme. Some digital channels may 
broadcast several audio languages for a 
programme.
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Audio 
DescriptionProvides audio description (narration) of 
visual information, when such 
information is available.
Mixing Level Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio 
Description output levels.
Radio Display Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio 
broadcast. You can select the screen wallpaper colour, or 
display a random colour. To cancel the screen wallpaper 
display temporarily, press any button.
Parental Lock Sets an age restriction to viewing or recording programmes. 
To view or record any programme rated for ages above the 
age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.
1Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.
If you have not already set a PIN code, a PIN code entry 
screen appears. Follow the instructions in “PIN Code” 
below.
2Press F/f  to select an age restriction or “None” (for 
unrestricted watching), then press  .
3Press  RETURN .
PIN Code To set a PIN for the first time
1Press the number buttons to enter a PIN code.
2Press  RETURN .
To change your PIN
1Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.
2Press the number buttons to enter a new PIN code.
3Press  RETURN .
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 PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up Auto Service  UpdateEnables the TV to detect and store new 
digital services as they become available.
Software 
Download Enables the TV to automatically receive 
free software updates through your 
existing aerial/cable (when issued). We 
recommend that you leave the setting to 
“On” at all times.
System 
Information Displays the current software version and 
the signal level.
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/area.
Auto DST Sets whether or not to automatically 
switch between summer time and winter 
time.
Off: Displays the time according to the 
time difference set in “Time Zone”.
On:  Automatically switches between 
summer time and winter time according 
to the calendar.
CA Module Set-
up Provides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a 
Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See 
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Specifications
Model nameKDL-40S40xx/40U40xx/
40L4000KDL-40V4000/
40V42xxKDL-46V4000/
46V42xxKDL-52V4000/
52V42xx
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: Depending on your country/area 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 input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL
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
Sound output10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/AV121-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) incl uding audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/
video output.
// AV2 
(SmartLink)21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) incl uding audio/video input, RGB input, S video input, 
selectable audio/video output, and SmartLink interface.
COMPONENT INSupported formats: 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
COMPONENT INAudio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 
(HDMI IN 3 is not available in 
KDL-40L4000.) 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
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN 2 only)
PC Input (see page 36)
AV 3Video input (phono jack)
AV 3Audio input (phono jacks)
 DIGITAL AUDIO 
(PCM) OUT (OPTICAL) 
(except for KDL-40S40xx/
40U40xx/40L4000) Digital optical jack
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 36)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
Power and others
Power requirements
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen size (measured 
diagonally)40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm) 40 inches (Approx.  101.6 cm)46 inches (Approx. 
116.8 cm)52 inches (Approx. 
132.2 cm)
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power 
consumptionin “Home”/
“Standard” 
mode175 W 175 W 215 W 222 W
in “Shop”/
“Vivid” mode197 W 197 W 238 W 249 W
Standby power 
consumption*0.19 W
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* 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.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PC input signal reference chart for  PC 
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 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 SYNC”.
PC input signal reference chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 * 
* HDMI IN 3 is not available in KDL-40L4000.Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)
with Table-Top 
Stand
99.7 × 69.1 × 27.9 cm
(KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx)
99.5 × 68.8 × 27.6  cm
(KDL-40L4000) 98.6 × 68.4 × 27.9 
cm
112.0 × 78.2 × 30.7 
cm126.2 × 87.1 × 34.7 
cm
without Table-
Top Stand99.7 × 64.4 × 11.0 cm 
(KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx)
99.5 × 65.1 × 11.1 cm
(KDL-40L4000) 98.6 × 64.6 × 11.0 
cm
112.0 × 74.2 × 11.5 
cm126.2 × 82.9 × 11.9 
cm
Mass 
(Approx.) with Table-Top 
Stand23.0 kg (KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx)
21.5 kg (KDL-40L4000) 21.5 kg 29.0 kg 38.0 kg
without Table-
Top Stand20.0 kg (KDL-40S40xx/40U40xx)
18.5 kg (KDL-40L4000)18.5 kg 25.0 kg 32.0 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Optional accessoriesSU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket/SU-FL300M TV stand SU-WL500 Wall-
Mount Bracket
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VESA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VGA-T
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA Guidelines
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA Guidelines
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1280×76860.375
1360×76847.760VESA
SXGA
1280×102464.060VESA
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VESA
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA Guidelines
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA Guidelines
WXGA
1280×76847.460VESA
WXGA
1280×76847.860VESA
SXGA
1280×102464.060VESA
Model nameKDL-40S40xx/40U40xx/
40L4000KDL-40V4000/
40V42xxKDL-46V4000/
46V42xxKDL-52V4000/
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the  1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many times the  1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times,  go off for two seconds, then flash again three 
times.
2Press  1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the ma ins lead, and inform your dealer or Sony 
service centre of how the indicator  flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Picture
There is no picture (screen is 
dark) and no sound.  Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 
1 on the TV.
 If the  1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press  "/1.
No picture or menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector appears on the 
screen.  Press   to display the list of connected equipment, then select the 
desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Ghosting occurs, or double 
images appear.  Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen.  Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to 
five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the seaside).
The picture is distorted (dotted 
lines or stripes appear).  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.
There is picture or sound noise 
when viewing a TV channel.  Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture 
reception (page 32).
Tiny black points and/or 
bright points appear on the 
screen.  The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points 
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are 
distorted.  Select “Auto” in “Film Mode” (page 28).
The picture is not displayed in 
colour.  Select “Reset” (page 26).
The picture from equipment 
connected to the  COMPONENT IN 
sockets is not displayed in 
colour, or is displayed in 
irregular colours.  Check the connection of the  COMPONENT IN sockets and check if 
the sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
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Sound
The picture is good, but there 
is no sound. Press 
2 +/–  or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 30).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,  DIGITAL AUDIO (PCM) OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio 
signals.
Channels
You cannot select your desired 
channel.  Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired 
digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank.  The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a  pay TV service.
 The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
You cannot view digital 
channels.  Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided 
in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
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 28).
 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 Settings” is activated (page 28).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected.  Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source 
(page 30).
The remote does not function.  Replace the batteries.
You cannot add a channel 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 compatible with control for HDMI.
You cannot select “Off” in 
“Control for HDMI”.  If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control 
for HDMI, 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 30).
Not all channels are tuned for 
cable.  Check the support website for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
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