3-700-289-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32L4000 KDL-37L4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. CAUTION Safety To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted. s s s Declaration of Conformity Model Name Serial No.
To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider.
MOISTURE Allow adequate space around the TV set to ensure proper air circulation. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. s The TV must never be exposed to dripping, splashing, or spilling liquids of any kind. s Do not place liquid filled objects such as a vase or potted plant on the TV.
CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner s Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning; moisture may condense inside and may cause TV malfunction. To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow these guidelines: s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. s When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.
Wall-mount use s Wall-mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When installing or removing the TV and the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. s Be sure to follow the installation guide supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV. s Be sure to attach the brackets with the specified parts supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
LCD SCREEN Safety check s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV’s backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV.
Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of ® ...........................................................................10 Assembling the Table-Top Stand .................................................................................10 Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System............................................................12 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .............
Getting Started Welcome to the World of ® Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This manual is for model KDL-32L4000/KDL-37L4000. Be sure to check the supplied accessories against the list on page 39. Assembling the Table-Top Stand Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand. 1 Take out the Table-Top Stand and screws from the carton. The screws are found in the accessory bag.
Getting Started the screws holes. Rear of TV Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Be careful not to pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. Screw If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 22). It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration.
Getting Started A/B RF Switch Cable A If you want to watch both antenna (over-the-air) and cable broadcast signals, you’ll need to use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied), as shown below. Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA input B Use the A-B selector to switch between the over-the-air signals and the cable signals. Then set the Cable setting in the Channel settings to On or Off, as described on page 29.
Getting Started VCR, Cable and Antenna Rear of TV IN 1 PC IN 2 S VIDEO RGB VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 1 1 2 S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PB S VIDEO cable VIDEO (yellow) VIDEO PR AUDIO OUT L AUDIO-L (white) A/V cable AUDIO R AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO L L L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R (MONO) (1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) Antenna cable (not supplied) CABLE/ANTENNA VCR CATV cable VIDEO IN 2 is also available for a VIDEO cable connection.
Getting Started Left side Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Rear SERVICE ONLY For service use only 2 3 4 5 IN 1 PC IN 2 RGB 6 7 VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 1 1 2 S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 0 PB VIDEO VIDEO L PR (MONO) 1 AUDIO R AUDIO OUT L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO R R 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO AUDIO R R (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 8 Item L (FIX) 9 CABLE/ANTENNA qa Description 1 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your ca
Getting Started Item Description 4 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB devices. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 38 for the signals that can be displayed. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.
Getting Started Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over; as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.
Getting Started 2 Secure the TV to the Stand. Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 12-18mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand). • A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand). • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
Getting Started Getting Started Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables with the supplied cable band as illustrated below. Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.
Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel settings (see page 29). 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
Basic Operations Button 1 DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 2 SLEEP 3 FAVORITES Description Press once to display the current channel number, channel label, program remaining time and Wide Mode. The onscreen display (OSD) will turn off after a few seconds. Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears. Press once to display the stored Favorites list.
Basic Operations Button qa qs qa POWER qs WIDE Description Press to turn on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, and Full. The Wide Mode settings can also be accessed in the Screen settings. (See page 27.
Basic Operations Button qd INPUT qf qf V/v/B/b qg TOOLS qg qh JUMP qh qj 0 - 9 ENT qj qk CH +/– See page 33 for information about setting up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press to select/confirm an item. Press to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your current input: analog TV, digital TV or external inputs. (See pages 25, 26, and 34) Press to jump back and forth between two channels.
Basic Operations TV Controls 1 2 3 4 5 VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU INPUT 0 TIMER 6 STANDBY 7 POWER 8 9 Item Description 1 MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 25). 2 Press to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs is displayed.
Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
Using the Menus Using the Sound Settings Sound TV Sound Mode Dynamic Reset Treble +6 Bass +6 Balance 0 MTS Stereo Alternate Audio Speaker On Option Description Sound Mode Customized sound listening Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog. Resets the current Sound Mode settings to the default values. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
Using the Menus Using the Screen Settings Screen TV Wide Mode Wide Zoom Auto Wide On 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Horizontal Center 0 Vertical Center 0 PC Settings Description Wide Zoom Normal Full Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3. Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source).
Using the Menus Option Description Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right (Available only in Wide Zoom). Horizontal Center feature is useful if TV is connected to game equipment. Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down (Available only in Wide Zoom). Vertical Center Using the PC Settings When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC Settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Settings Channel TV Favorites Cable On Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels Diagnostics Description Select favorite channels and external inputs (see page 21). On Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider. Off Select if you are using an antenna. You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. Select to add digital channels. Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
Using the Menus Using the Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. Option Description Rating Off Digital Rating Unrated (Available only when Country is set to U.S.A.
Using the Menus Option Description Change Password Select 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). Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 32). US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options Option Description Movie Rating G PG PG-13 R All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested.
Using the Menus 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). Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Settings Setup TV Closed Captions (CC) Off Info Banner On Label Video Inputs Language English Sleep Timer Off Power Saving Off Product Information CineMotion Off Description 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. Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Closed Captions (CC) options.
Using the Menus Option Description Power Saving Select 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 Information Select to display the equipment information of your TV. CineMotion Select Auto to automatically detect film content and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown process.
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 Problem No picture. Cannot receive any channels. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ ❑ The TV turns off automatically. No picture from some video sources.
Other Information Problem No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Possible Remedies ❑ ❑ ❑ Audio noise. ❑ Wide Mode changes automatically. ❑ ❑ ❑ “Black box” on screen. ❑ ❑ Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. ❑ Certain programs on DVD or other ❑ digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. Remote control does not operate. Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Lost password.
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. Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model SU-WL500 1 2 3 4 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.
Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal (Pixel) 640 640 720 800 800 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1360 × × × × × × × × × × × × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 47.
Other Information Specifications Television system: NTSC ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) QAM on cable American TV standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Analog Digital Channel coverage: Terrestrial 2-69 2-69 Cable 1-135 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 1,366 dots × 768 lines VIDEO IN 1/2: COMPONENT IN 1/2: YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.
Index 0 - 9 buttons 23 4:3 Default 27 A AC IN 16 Advanced 34 Advanced Settings 34 Alternate Audio 26 AUDIO OUT jack, described 16 Auto Adjustment 28 Auto Program 20, 29 Auto Wide 27 B Backlight 25 Balance 26 Basic 34 Bass 26 Brightness 25 C Cable 29 CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 16 CC button 21 CH+/– button 23, 24 Change Password 31 Channel Block 30 Channels Creating labels 33 Setting up 20 CineMotion 34 Closed caption modes 33, 34 Closed Captions (CC) 33 Color 25 Color Temp 25 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/
For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television z z Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
