Sony KDL-37M4000, KDL-32M4000, KDL-26M4000 Owner’s Manual

KDL-26M4000 KDL-32M4000 KDL-37M4000

KDL-40M4000

BRAVIA

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record

The model mid serial nmnbers are located at

lhe rear of tile TV. Record these nunlbers ill the spaces provided below. Reler to thenl

wllenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding lids TV,

Model Name

Serial No.

CAUTION

To pre_ enl electric shock, do not use tiffs

polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlel unless tile bltldes call

be Billy inserled 1o prcvenl blade exposure.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-26M41IOO/KDL-32M401101

KDL- 37M4000/KDL-40 M4000 Responsible Party: Sony Elecnonics lnc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Nunlber: 858-942-2230

This device conlplies with pan 15 of tileFCC rifles. Owration is sutziect to the lollowing two

condilions: (1) This device nlay nol cause harulful inlerli'mnce, and (2) INs device must

accepl any interli:mnce received, including inlerli'mn_v tllal may cause undesired olmralion.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment llas been tested and round to

conlply with thc limits lot a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FU'C Rules.

These limits are designed to provMe reasonable

protection ug_dllStharmlul interlcrence in a residential installation. This equiplnent generales. uses and can radiate radio lrcquency energy and,

if nol inqalled and used ill accordance with lhc

instrtlctiolls, ln_/y Call_ barllllul intel_Cr_llCe to

radio conlll//lldCalions. Howcvcr, them is no guarimtce lhal intcrlcrence will nol occur in a

parlicular inslallafion. If this equipmem does cau_ barmfid imerlcrence to radio or television

reception, which can be delernlined by turning lhc

equipmem oll and on, lhe user is encouraged 1o

try to correcl the illt_r|ercncc by one or mor_ of

lhe lollowing measures: [] Reorient or relocale tile receiving anlenna.

[] Increase tile separation between lhe

equipment and receiver.

[] Connect tile equipment into an oullel on a

circuit dillcrenl fl'om Ihal 1o which the receiver is connected.

[] Consull the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician lot bell).

Pursuant lo FCC regulalions, you are cautioned lbal any changes or modifications nol expressly approved in this manual could void your autborily 1o operale this

equipment.

Safety

[] Operate tile TV only on 120 V AC, [] Use lhe AC power cord specified by Sony

and suilable lor file vollage wllere you use il.

[] The plug is designed, lot salcty purposes,

to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug Billy into the outlet, contacl your dealer.

[] If any liquid or solid ob.ied should fdl

inside the cg_binet, unplug the TV innncdilacly and have it checked by qualified _rvice personnel belorc operaling il fllrlher.

[] If you will not be using tile TV lor several

days, disconnect tile power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

[] When disconnecting AC power cord. the

power cord should be easily accessible lbr disconnection.

[] For details concerning safirty precamions,

see "Salcly and Regulalory Booklet".

Installing

[] Tile TV shouM be installed near an easily

accessible power outlel.

[] To prevent internal heat buiMup, do not

block the ventilation openings.

[] Do not insttdl tile TV in a hot or Inmlid

place, or in a place subjecl to excessive dusl or nlecllanical vibration.

[] Avoid operating tile TV al temperatures

below 41 °F (5°C).

[] If tile TV is mmsported directly tronl a

cold to a warm location, or if file roonl tenlperature changes suddenly, the picture

may be bhlrred or show poor color dtle to

inoismm condensation. In this case, please wait a low hours to let tile nloisture

evaporale belom turning on file TV.

[] To obtain the best picture, do not expose

the screen to direct ilhmdnation or direcl sunligllt. It is recommended to use spot

lighting directed down flom file ceiling or to cover tile windows thai lac*: tile scD2ell

with opaque drapery. I1is desirable to inslall the TV in a roonl wllem the floor

and walls are nol of a rcfleclive materiah

CAUTION

Use tile lollowing Sony TVs only with tile Iollowing WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or

TV-sland.

KDb26M4000 KDb37M4000

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand nlay cause instability and possibly

resull in iJ_iulT.

KDb32M4000KDL-40M4000

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required lor installing tile

specifed TV. Be sure to subconlract the

inslallalion to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate allenlion 1o salcly during lhe inslallalion.

Note

This television inchldes a QAM demodulator

which should allow you to recei_ e unscran]bled digital cable telex ision programnfing _ia

subscription serqco to a cane _rqce pl'oqder.

Avtdlability of digitld cable television programndng in your area depends on the type of programnling and signal provided by your cable _lwice provider.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus conlplies with Cmladian ICES-I}03.

For Customers in the United States

Lamp in this product contains

mercury. Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling

information, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronic

Industries Alliance

(www.eiae.org).

Trademark Information

Macintosh is a tradelnark licen_d to Apple,

hlc.. regislered ill tile U,S,A. and other countries. Manul_ctured under license fl'om Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D synlbol are tradenlarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This TV incorporg_les High-Definition Mullimedia Inlerhlce (HDMP M)teclmology.

HDMI, tile HDMI logo and Higll-Definilion Multimcdia Interli_ce am tradenlarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Fcrgason Palent Properlies, LLC:

U.S. Palent Nix 5, 717,422

U,S. Palenl NO, 6, 816, 141 Blu-ray is a tradenlark.

"BRAVIA" and B RAVIA, BRAVIA Theatre

Sync and [] are trademarks or regislered nlarks of Sony Corporation.

"PLAYSTATION" is a regislelvd trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer

Enlertaimnent Inc,

uu o Hzami

DIGITAL

The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience:

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ................ 4

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio .................. 4

Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync TM with

Control for HDMI ...................................... 19

1. Installing the TV ......................................... 5

How to Carry the TV .................................... 5

How to Attach the Table-Top Stand ............ 5

Securing the TV ........................................... 6

Bundling the Connecting Cables ................. 8

Preparation for Wall-Mounting ..................... 8

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket ................ 9

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or

Enclosed Area .................................... 11

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs .................. 12

Side Panel ................................................. 12

Rear Panel ................................................. 12

3. Connecting the TV ................................... 14

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF ................ 14

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box ................. 14

PC .............................................................. 16

Other Equipment ....................................... 17

4. Setting Up the Channel List -

Initial Setup ............................................. 18

Inserting Batteries ....................................... 20

When Using the Remote Control ................ 20

Remote Control ............................................ 21

TV Controls/Indicators ................................ 25

Navigating through TV Menus ..................... 27

Menu Descriptions ........................................ 27

_B Using the Shortcuts Menu .................... 28

[] Using the Picture Menu ........................ 30

j_ Using the Sound Menu ......................... 31

[_]Using the Screen Menu ........................ 32

E_Using the Channel Menu ...................... 33

E-'6Using the Parental Lock ....................... 34

I_l Using the Setup Menu .......................... 37

Troubleshooting ............................................ 39

Specifications ................................................ 42

Index ............................................................... 43

Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)

Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvs upport

On-line Registration

United States http://p roductregistration .sony,com

Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVlA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. Toexperience the stunning detail of your new BRAVlA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVlA TV can receive and display HD

programming from:

• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna

• HD cable subscription

• HD satellite subscription

• Blu-ray DiscTM player or other external equipment

Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd

The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source,

and Setup

Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD

programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see page 14).

The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment.

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio

You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080i HD signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. The 1080i

HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal.

High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height

ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-definition TV.

16:9 (high-definition) source

Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of

16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVlA screen, maintaining a

crisp, clear, vivid picture.

4:3 (standard-definition) source

Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an HDTV, you

will see black bars on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources.

• You can use the Wide Mode fimction of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23 and 32).

• This TV supports signals up to 1080i.

1. Installing the TV

Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your

properties and avoid causing serious injury.

• Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables.

• Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people.

• When you carry the TV. place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress

on the LCD panel.

• When carrying the TV. do not subject it to shocks

or vibration, or excessive force.

• Place your pahn directly underneath but do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area.

Tile Table-Top Stand for this product is packaged

separately. Install tile TV unit to tile Table-Top

Stand before the connection and setup.

1 Take out the Table-Top Stand fi'om the cushion

and the 3 screws from the accessory bag.

• You will find the Table-Top Stand next to the TV unit.

• Keep the screws away from children.

Table-top stand

Place tile Table-Top Stand onto a level and stable surface.

(Continued)

Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align the screws holes.

• When you carry the TV unit, place your hand as illustrated (page 5) and hold it securely. Do not put

stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen.

• Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the

Table-Top Stand. Stabilize the TV unit and the Table-Top Stand

with supplied 3 screws.

•If you use an electric screwdriver, set the torque for tightening at approximately 1.5 N.m {15Kgf.cm }.

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.

Prevent 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.

• furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

[] Install the TV where it cannot be pulled,

pushed, or knocked over.

[] Route all AC power cords and connecting

cables so that they are not accessible to children.

Use a Sony TV Stand

Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and

follow the instruction manual provided with the

Sony TV stand. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider

the following recommended measures.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

1 Secure the stand for the TV.

Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not

supplied) to secure the stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

• attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

• attach the other side to the TV stand.

_ ngle brace

Stand

2 Secure the TV to the stand.

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

• M6 x 12-18 mm 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.

Screw hole on the Table-Top

stand

Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name.

• For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories

• For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669

3 Anchor the TV to the Wall.

Wall-

_'°'--anchor

• Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, )\>llow all three

measures recomn]ended above.

Use the hardware listed below (not supplied):

• Two M6 x 12-18 mm anchor bolts (screw into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV)

• Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt)

• W_dl-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other M6 anchor bolt).

Anchor bolts

......................... Rope or

WalFmoun chain

holes

(Continued)

You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below,

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall- Mount Bracket (sold sepalately). Before mounting

the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed fiom the TV.

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV.

• For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount

Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall- mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor.

Use your TV with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET only.

• Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.

KDL-26M4000 KDL-37M4000

SU-WLIO0 SU-WL500

• For bracket installation, refer to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by the Wall-

Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV. especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight.

• Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the

Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from

children.

KDL-32M4000

KDL-4OM4000

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table- Top Stand:

1 Disconnect all the cables fiom the TV. 2 Remove the 3 screws fiom behind the TV as

indicated below. Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

3 Gently lay the TV (face down) onto a level and

stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth.

4 Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the

TV. For more details refer to Install the Wall- Mount Bracket and also the Instruction

Guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV.

• If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to

tighten at approximately 1.5 N'm {15Kgf'em}.

To Customers

Your KDL-26M4000/KDL-32M4000/

KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000 can be _"

wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold t_

separately). See table on page 8 showing the Wall-

Mount Bracket model appropriate for your TV.

For product protection and safety, Sony strongly

recommends that you use the Wall-Mount

Bracket designed for your TV and wall- mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor. Do not attempt to install it yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper

installation.

Please provide this installation information as well as the instruction supplied in the Wall-Mount

Bracket package to your installer

To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors

To avoid injury and property damage, read these

instructions carefully. Periodic inspection and

maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted.

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket and

Mounting Hooks

1 Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and

check for all the required parts including the instruction.

2 See Installation dimensions table to determine

the best location for wall-mounting. The wall must be strong enough to support at least four

times the weight of the TV. Also refer to the instruction provided with your Wall-Mount

Bracket.

(Continued)

Installation dimensions table

• Installation dimensions may differ according to how the TV is installed.

• The wall nmst be strong enough to support at least four times the weight of the TV that you are installing.

For Model KDL-26M4000 unit: inches (ram)

For Models KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-4OM4000

unit: inches (mm)

Center line of the screen when installed on the wall

[]

3 Install the Base Bracket on the wall. Refer to

the instruction provided with your W_fll-Mount Bracket.

4 Disconnect all cables and remove the Table-

Top Stand. See page 8 for details.

5 Install Mounting Hooks on the TV. See Screw

and Hook locations table below.

Center line of the screen when installed on the wall

Screw and Hook locations diagram/table

KDL-26M4000 a KDL-32M4000 f.j c

',KDL-37M4000 f, j b

Screw location

When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV.

For Models KDL-32M4000/ KDL-37M4000/KDL-40M4000

Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation. Allow enough space around tile TV as

shown below.

e- !

f--

h--

Hook location

When installing tile TV onto Base Bracket.

For Model KDL-26M4000

...............................!_7__ ..................)

For Model KDL-32M4000/KDL-37M4000/ KDL-4OM4000

Installed on the wall

11 7/8 inches

4 inches ! ! 4 inches

0; c,Y,>....... i_c_,_........

1 1

_ Leaveat least

I_ ............this much

i _4i_ches(!Ocm)i the set.

Installed with stand

11 7/8 inches

_ space around

4ilches i ! !r)£!_ II 17 {6cmi

{ic;_i....... _0ore> 1144-

1 i ,,,

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

fall

t _

* Hook position "a'" cannot be used for the models in tile table above.

• Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause fire.

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs

WDEO_N'

[] VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video

VIDEO/ equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment.

L (MONO) - f-2_-_)

AUDIO- R • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio

input jack.

[] Headphone Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug

jack adapter (not supplied).

• While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.

ANTENNA

[] HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI (High-Definition Multiinedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital

R-AUDIO-L audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-eqnipped audio/video equipiuent, such _

as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Bhi-ray Disc player as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced or high-definition video plus digital audio.

• If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI coimector, use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, and connect the audio

jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2. (DVI connector is for vkteo signals

only, the Audio jacks provide support for the audio.)

DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI adapter Audio cable

• For better PC view, use the PC IN (RGB IN) input.

• HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this

TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,366 dots x 768 lines.

[] sERvicE 6NLY Tiiis WgB pori is for service oniyl....

S VIDEO S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better pictnre quality thai] composite video ([_). S VIDEO

does not provide sonnd, you need to connect the andio cables.

[] VIDE6iN1/ Connecisio{hgZoZpo_i_g_;i_iZoa;_iaii_iioouipuii.ck_ouyoub_N Ziuipzeni_{iZh,i_a

VIDEO/ DVD player or other vkteo equipment. A second composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) L(MONO)- input is located on the left side panel of the TV.

AUDIO-R

[] COMPONENT Connects to yonr DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio

IN 1/2 (L/R) jacks. Coinponent video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO ([]) or the

(1080i/720p/ coinposite video ([_) connections. 480p/480i)/

L-AUDIO-R

[] PciN

(RGB/AUDIO) RGB, not supplied).

See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 16 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 coinpnter before connecting the HD 15-HDI 5

cable.

[] AUDi6 6UT Coi_necisio iiieieft ",,ndrighi auciioiupui iacksof your auciioor ;,ideoeq{iipil_enilYou can use

(FIX) NIL these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo systein.

[] DiGiTAL AUDio Connec{s {o {he co_xiai iiudio inpu{ of i{digi{ai audio equipi{{en{{i_a{is }CM2Doigy Digi{al

OUT (COAXIAL) coinpatible.

eaBc .................R>inpd{{t,_,i_onnzi_{oygu gggieor _HF2_HP "{ gnna:..............................................................................................................

ANTENNA

• Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection are necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i l\mnats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 1,366 clots x 768 lines.

3. Connecting the TV

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxialcable (not supplied) _ _ Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA input

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimmn picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference,

resulting in signal degradation.

Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional A-

B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown.

A-B RF

Switch

• Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the type of input signal you choose (see page 33 for more details).

You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition cable service or high- definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the

HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.

Shown with HDMI Connection

CATV/ Satellite antenna cable

HDMI cable

Rear of TV

HD cable box/HD satellite box

t-..-a

+ 30 hidden pages