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3-700-289-12(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-32L4000
KDL-37L4000
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Safety CAUTION Owner’s Record s Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC. To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do The model and serial numbers are located not use this polarized AC plug with an extension s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony at the rear of the TV. Record these cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades and suitable for the voltage where you use numbers in the spaces provided below. can be fully inserted. it. Refer to them whenever you call upon s The plug
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To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV. Be sure to Important subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Note Safety 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. Availability of digital cable television Instructions programming in yo
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Allow adequate space around the TV set to ensure proper air circulation. MOISTURE s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as a To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper moisture. 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. s Do not use a power line operated T
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s Do not install the TV in a place exposed to CARRYING THE TV direct air conditioning; moisture may condense inside and may cause TV malfunction. Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow these guidelines: s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. s Do not install the TV where insects may ent
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s Never use a damaged AC power cord. A Wall-mount use damaged AC power cord can cause a s Wall-mount installation requires the use of short-circuit, which may result in a fire or a Wall-Mount Bracket. When installing or electric shock. removing the TV and the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. If not properly secured during Do not use a damaged or poorly fitting AC power installation or removal from the outlet as your TV’s power source. Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV
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Safety check LCD SCREEN s Upon completion of any TV servicing or s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and repair, ask the service technician to perform has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of routine safety checks as specified by Sony light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. and to certify that the TV is safe to operate. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. Have a qua
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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 .
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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. Accessory bag Screws TV unit Table-Top Stand Put your hands into the pack
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Getting Started Getting Started 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align 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}. 11
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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 deteriorat
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Getting Started Getting Started Cable System and 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 VHF/UHF Antenna below. System Use the A-B selector to switch between the A/B Rear of TV RF Switch CABLE/ANTENNA over-the-air signals and the cable signals. Then Cable input set the Cable setting in the Channel settings to On A or Off, as described on page 29. B Antenna Satellite Receiver and C
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Getting Started VCR, Cable and Antenna Rear of TV IN PC IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 12 1 12 RGB (OPTICAL) S VIDEO Y SVIDEO PB VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO cable PR AUDIO OUT L L L L (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO-L (white) R R R R A/V cable (1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) AUDIO-R (red) Antenna cable (not supplied) CABLE/ANTENNA VCR CATV cable VIDEO IN 2 is also available for a VIDEO cable connection. If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)
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Getting Started Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment SERVICE Left side Rear ONLY For service use only 2345 6 7 IN PC IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN DIGITAL 12 1 1 2 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) RGB S VIDEO Y 0 PB VIDEO VIDEO L PR (MONO) AUDIO OUT L 1 L L L AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R R R 2 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) CABLE/ANTENNA VIDEO IN 8q 9a Item Description 1 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO/ e
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Getting Started Item Description 4 PC IN Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog (RGB/AUDIO) 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. If the pictu
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Getting Started Getting Started Securing the TV 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 ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. from Toppling ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: � slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. � furniture that can
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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. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand Contact Sony Custo
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Getting Started Getting Started Bundling the You can bundle the connecting cables with the supplied cable band as illustrated below. Connecting Cables Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. 19
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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). POWER 1 Press to turn on the TV. Initial Setup Please select your language The Initial Se
