Sony KDL-32V4500: Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Start-up Guide 4Checking the accessories.................................................................................................... 4

Safety information................................................................................................................ 9

Precautions........................................................................................................................ 10

Overview of the remote ................................................................................................... 11

Overview of the TV buttons and indicators................................................................... 12

Watching TV

Watching TV.......................................................................................................................13

Checking the Guide .................................................................................................. 15

Using the Digital Favourite list .................................................................................. 16

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment.......................................................................................... 17

Viewing pictures from connected equipment .....................................................................18

Using BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI) ............................................................................19

Using MENU Functions

Overview of the TV Home Menu (XMB™)......................................................................... 21

Settings.............................................................................................................................. 22

Instruction Manual ........................................................................................................ 22

Picture .......................................................................................................................... 22

Sound ...........................................................................................................................23

Features .......................................................................................................................24

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Set-up ...........................................................................................................................26

Analogue Set-up .......................................................................................................... 28

Digital Set-up ....................................................................................................... 30

Photo .................................................................................................................................32

Picture Frame ............................................................................................................... 32

USB Photo Viewer ....................................................................................................... 32

Additional Information

Specifications..................................................................................................................... 33

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................36

: for digital channels only

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual.

Retain this manual for future reference.

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Start-up Guide

1: Checking the

2: Attaching the stand

(except for KDL-52W4xxx,

accessories

KDL-26E4xxx)

Mains lead (1) (only for KDL-52W4xxx, KDL-

46W4xxx, KDL-40W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx)

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

Remote RM-ED011 (1)

Remote RM-ED011 W (1) (only for KDL-

40E4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Stand (1) (except for KDL-52W4xxx,

KDL-26E4xxx)

Screws for stand (4) (only for KDL-

46W4xxx, KDL-40W4xxx, KDL-40E4xxx,

KDL-37V4xxx)

Screws for stand (3) (only for KDL-

32W4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx, KDL-32V4xxx,

KDL-26V4xxx)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

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2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to

Start-up Guide

interfere with cables.

3: Connecting an

aerial/VCR/ DVD

recorder

3 Fix the stand to the TV using the supplied

screws.

KDL-46W4xxx

KDL-32W4xxx

KDL-40W4xxx

KDL-32E4xxx

KDL-40E4xxx

KDL-32V4xxx

KDL-37V4xxx

KDL-26V4xxx

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If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at

approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm)

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onnecting an aerial/cable

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Coaxial cable

Connecting an aerial/ cable/ VCR/ DVD recorder

Coaxial cable

Terrestrial signal

or cable

Scart lead

Coaxial cable

VCR/ DVD recorder

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4: Preventing the TV

7:

Performing the initial

from toppling over

set-up

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not

supplied) in the TV stand.

2 Install a machine screw (M6 x 12, not

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw

GUIDE

with a strong cord.

3,4,5

5: Connecting the cables

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

KDL-52W4xxx

2 Press 1 on the TV.

KDL-46W4xxx

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the

KDL-40W4xxx

Language menu appears on the screen.

KDL-40E4xxx

3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press .

Language

Analogue

English

Česky

6: Bundling the cables

Nederlands

Magyar

Français

Русский

Italiano

ББ

лгар

ски

Deutsch

Suomi

Dansk

Türkçe

Svenska

Español

Norsk

Català

Slovenčina

Português

Română

Polski

Set

Back

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The TV starts searching for all available digital

4

Press

F

/

f

to select the country/region in

channels, followed by all available analogue

Start-up Guide

which you will operate the TV, then press .

channels. This may take some time, so do not

press any buttons on the TV or remote while

Country

Analogue

proceeding.

Select country

If a message appears for you to confirm the

-

aerial connection

United Kingdom

Ireland

No digital or analogue channels were found.

Nederland

Check all the aerial/cable connection and then

België/Belgique

Luxembourg

press to start auto-tuning again.

France

Italia

3 When the Programme Sorting menu appears

on the screen, follow the steps of

Set

Back

“Programme Sorting”(page 28).

If the country/region in which you want to use

If you do not change the order in which the

the TV does not appear in the list, select “-”

analogue channels are stored on the TV, press

instead of a country/region.

RETURN to go to step 4.

4

5 Press F/f to select the location type in which

you will operate the TV, then press .

Quick Start

Analogue

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Sony recommends you to select “Home” for power saving.

Do you want to enable Quick Start?

Location

Analogue

TV turns on more quickly but standby power

consumption is increased.

Select location

Yes No

Home

Shop

Set

Back

For details, see page 24.

Set

Back

5

Control for HDMI

Analogue

This option selects the initial picture mode

appropriate for the typical lighting condition in

these enviroments.

Do you want to enable control for compatible

HDMI devices?

Yes No

8: Auto-tuning the TV

1 Select OK then press .

Set

Back

Auto Tuning

Analogue

For details, see page 19.

6 Press .

Do you want to start Auto Tuning?

The TV has now tuned in all the available

channels.

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OK Cancel

When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or

when selecting a region in which there are no digital

broadcasts, the time must be set after performing step 3.

Set

Back

2 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,

then press .

If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the

scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for

Cable connection” (page 8).

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To tune the TV for Cable connection

1 Press .

Detaching the Table-

2 Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full

Scan”, then press .

Top Stand from the TV

"Quick Scan" : channels are tuned according to

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the cable operator information within the

Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other

broadcast signal.

than to wall-mount the TV.

Recommended setting for "Frequency",

KDL-52W4xxx

"Network ID" and "Symbol Rate" is "Auto".

KDL-46W4xxx

KDL-32W4xxx

This option is recommended for fast tuning

KDL-40W4xxx

KDL-32E4xxx

KDL-32V4xxx

when supported by your cable operator.

KDL-40E4xxx

KDL-37V4xxx

KDL-26V4xxx

If the "Quick Scan" does not tune, please use the

"Full Scan" method below.

"Full Scan" : All available channels are tuned

and stored. This procedure may take some time.

This option is recommended when "Quick Scan"

is not supported by your cable provider.

For further information about supported cable

providers, refer to support web site:

http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

3 Press f to select “Start”, then press .

The TV starts searching for channels. Do not

press any buttons on the TV or remote.

KDL-26E4xxx

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Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no

channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full

Scan”.

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Ventilation

s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

Safety information

cabinet.

s Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount

Installation/Set-up

bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below

Installed on the wall

in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or

30 cm

injuries.

Installation

10 cm

10 cm

s The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains

socket.

s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

s Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall

installations.

s For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use

10 cm

Sony accessories, including:

Leave at least this space around the set.

- KDL-52W40xx/ KDL-52W42xx/ KDL-46W40xx/

KDL-46W42xx/ KDL-40W40xx/ KDL-40W42xx/

KDL-32W40xx/ KDL-32W42xx/ KDL-40E40xx/

Installed with stand

KDL-32E40xx/ KDL-37V45xx/ KDL-37V47xx/

30 cm

KDL-32V45xx/ KDL-32V47xx:

Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500.

- KDL-26V45xx/ KDL-26V47xx/ KDL-26E40xx:

10 cm 10 cm

6 cm

Wall-mount Bracket SU-WL100.

- KDL-46W40xx/ KDL-46W42xx/ KDL-40W40xx/

KDL-40W42xx/KDL-32W40xx/ KDL-32W42xx/

KDL-40E40xx/ KDL-32E40xx/ KDL-37V45xx/

KDL-37V47xx/ KDL-32V45xx/ KDL-32V47xx:

TV stand SU-FL300M.

Leave at least this space around the set.

s Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-mount bracket

when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied

s To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt

screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length

or dust:

when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting

– Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,

hook.

or sideways.

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the

– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.

Wall-mount bracket model.

– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or

Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal

items such as newspapers, etc.

damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

8 mm - 12 mm

Air circulation is blocked.

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount

bracket)

Mounting Hook

Wall Wall

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

Transporting

s Before transporting the TV set,

disconnect all cables.

s Two or three people are needed

Mains lead

to transport a large TV set.

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any

s When transporting the TV set

risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

by hand, hold it as shown on

the right. Do not put stress on

– Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.

the LCD panel.

– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

s When lifting or moving the TV

– Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

set, hold it firmly from the

– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your

bottom.

safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

s When transporting the TV set,

– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

do not subject it to jolts or

working on or moving the TV set.

excessive vibration.

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

s When transporting the TV set

– Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is

for repair or when moving,

Be sure to hold the bottom of

covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may

pack it using the original

the panel, not the front part.

deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

carton and packing material.

Do not handle with dent

area.

Do not handle with the

transparent bottom part.

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To Do this

Cancel a recording/reminder

1 Press / .

– Timer list

2 Press

F/f to select “Timer list”, then press .

3 Press

F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then press

.

4 Press

F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.

5 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

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• You can set the timer record function on the TV to automatically operate the recorder only when the connected recorder is

compatible with SmartLink. However, this feature may not operate with certain types of recorder, even though it is stated

that the recorder is SmartLink compatible. For details please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your recorder.

• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording

may be cancelled.

• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN Code will appear on the screen. For

details, see “Parental Lock” (page 31).

Using the Digital Favourite list *

Favourite Set-up

Digital

1 In digital mode, press .

Favourites 1

Enter Programme Number: - - -

001 BBC ONE

011 More 4

2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the

002 BBC TWO

012 abc1

003 ITV1

013 QVC

following table or displayed on the screen.

004 Channel 4

014 UKTV Gold

005 Five

015 The HITS

006 BBC Three

016 UKTV Bright Ideas

007 ITV2

017 ftn

008 Sky Sports

018 TMF

009 UKTV History

019 E4

010 Channel 4+1

020 E4+1

Favourites 2NextPrevious

Store Favourite

Back

Digital Favourite list

* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

To Do this

Create your Favourite list for the first

1 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add, then press

time

.

Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a

symbol.

2 Press yellow key to select “Favourites 2” or “Favourites 3”.

Watch a channel

1 Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists.

2 Press

F/f to select the channel, then press .

Turn off the Favourite list

Press RETURN.

Add or remove channels in the currently

1 Press the blue button.

edited Favourite list

2 Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit.

3 Press

F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or remove,

then press .

Remove all channels from the current

1 Press the blue button.

Favourite list

2 Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to edit.

3 Press the blue button.

4 Press

G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

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Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.

DVD player with

component output

,

Audio system

DVD player

PC (HDMI output)

Blu-ray disc player

Digital video camera

Digital decoder

Using Optional Equipment

PC

Video game

equipment

DVD player

Decoder

Hi-Fi audio

equipment

DVD recorder

with optical

audio input

VCR

Decoder

Hi-Fi audio

equipment

For service

CAM card

use only

USB

PC (HDMI output)

Blu-ray disc player

Digital video camera

DVC camcorder

Headphones

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Symbol on the

Description

screen

Viewing pictures from

HDMI 3*

To see the equipment connected to

connected equipment

K.

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Switch on the connected equipment, then

• Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing

perform one of the following operation.

the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony

HDMI cable (high speed type).

For equipment connected to the scart sockets using

• When “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment is

connected, communication with the connected

a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

equipment is supported. Refer to page 19 to set up this

Start playback on the connected equipment.

communication.

The picture from the connected equipment appears

• When connecting an audio system with HDMI socket,

be sure to also connect to the HiFi socket.

on the screen.

Component To see the equipment connected to

For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder

C.

In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number

buttons, to select the video channel.

PC To see the equipment connected to

H.

For other connected equipment

z

Press / to display a list of connected

It is recommended to use a PC

equipment. Press

F/f to select the desired input

cable with ferrites, such as the

source, then press .

"Connector, D-sub 15" (ref. 1-

The highlighted item is automatically selected if you

793-504-11, available in Sony

do not perform any operation for two seconds after

Service Centre) or equivalent.

pressing

.

If you have set an input source to "Skip" in the "AV

Preset" menu (page 27), that input source does not

To connect Do this

appear in the list.

Headphones M Connect to the i socket to listen to

z

sound from the TV on headphones.

To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL or

Conditional

Provides access to pay TV services.

ANALOG.

Access Module

For details, refer to the instruction

(CAM) I

manual supplied with your CAM.

Symbol on the

Description

To use the CAM, remove the

screen

“dummy” card from the CAM slot,

AV1

To see the equipment connected to

then turn off the TV and insert your

A.

CAM card into the slot. When you

are not using the CAM, we

AV2

To see the equipment connected to

recommend that you keep the

B.

“dummy” card in the CAM slot.

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SmartLink is a direct link between

CAM is not supported in all countries.

the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder.

Please check with your authorized

dealer.

AV3 To see the equipment connected to

Hi-Fi audio

Connect to the audio output sockets

L.

equipment G

to listen to the sound from the

HDMI 1* To see the equipment connected to

TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.

D.

DIGITAL

Use an optical audio cable.

HDMI 2* To see the equipment connected to

AUDIO OUT

E.

(OPTICAL) F

If the equipment has a DVI socket,

USB J Use USB memory to display photos.

connect the DVI socket to the

HDMI IN socket through a DVI-

HDMI adaptor interface (not

Additional operations

supplied), and connect the

equipment’s audio out socket to the

To Do this

audio in HDMI IN socket.

Return to normal TV

Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.

mode

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Using the Options menu

To view two pictures simultaneously

Press OPTIONS to display the following options

– PIP (Picture in Picture)

when viewing pictures from connected equipment.

You can view two pictures (PC input and TV

programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Options Description

Connect a PC (page 17), and make sure that images

Picture Mode (except

See page 22.

from a PC appear on the screen.

PC input mode)

1 Press OPTIONS to display the Options

Display Mode (in PC

See page 22.

menu.

input mode only)

2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .

Sound Effect See page 23.

The picture from the connected PC is displayed

with full size and the TV programme is displayed

Speaker See page 27.

on the right corner.

You can use

F/f/G/g to move the TV programme

PIP (in PC input

See page 19.

screen position.

mode only)

3 Press number buttons or PROG +/- to select

PAP (except PC input

See page 19.

the TV channel.

mode)

To return to single picture mode

Using Optional Equipment

Auto Adjustment (in

See page 26.

Press RETURN.

PC input mode only)

z

Horizontal Shift (in

See page 26.

You can switch the audible picture by selecting “PC

PC input mode only)

Sound/TV Sound” from the Options menu.

Sleep Timer (except

See page 25.

PC input mode)

Power Saving See page 24.

Using BRAVIA Sync

To view two pictures simultaneously

(Control for HDMI)

– PAP (Picture and Picture)

The control for HDMI function enables the TV

You can view two pictures (external input and

to communicate with the connected equipment

TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.

that is compatible with the function, using

Connect an optional equipment (page 17), and

HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).

make sure that images from the equipment

For example, by connecting Sony equipment

appear on the screen (page 18).

that is compatible with control for HDMI

(with HDMI cables), you can control them

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together.

• This function is not available for a PC input

Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,

source.

and make the necessary settings.

• You cannot change the size of the pictures.

• You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV

Control for HDMI

programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or

• Automatically turns the connected

AV3 video in the external inputs picture.

equipment off when you turn the TV off.

1 Press OPTIONS.

• Automatically turns the TV on and

switches the input to the connected

2 Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .

equipment when the equipment starts to

The picture from the connected equipment

play.

is displayed on the left, and the TV

• If you turn on a connected audio system

while the TV is on, the sound output

programme is displayed on the right.

switches from the TV speaker to the audio

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to

system.

select the TV channel.

• Adjusts the volume (2 +/-) and mutes the

To return to single picture mode

sound (%) of a connected audio system.

Press or RETURN.

• You can operate the connected Sony

equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo

z

by the TV remote by pressing:

The picture framed in green is audible. You can

– m/N/X/M/x to operate the connected

switch the audible picture by pressing G/g.

equipment directly.

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– SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected

Selection” is displayed when the button is

HDMI equipment on the screen.

pressed.

After displaying the menu, you can operate the

menu screen by using F/f/G/g and .

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– OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select

• Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only

options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content

available with the connected Sony equipment

List” to operate the equipment.

that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible

– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for

with control for HDMI.

available control.

• Sony BRAVIA Theatre Sync Products and

Control for HDMI compatible devices from

To connect the equipment that is

other manufacturers may not support all

compatible with control for HDMI

functions.

Connect the compatible equipment and the TV

with a HDMI cable. When connecting an

audio system, be sure to also connect the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket

of the TV and the audio system using an

optical audio cable. For details, see page 18.

To make the control for HDMI settings

The control for HDMI settings must be set on

both the TV side and connected equipment

side. See HDMI Set-up on page 28 for the TV

side settings. For settings on the connected

equipment, refer to the operating instructions

for that equipment.

Buttons for using optional equipment

GUIDE

1 m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the

BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is

connected to the TV.

2 THEATRE

You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When

Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio

output (if the TV is connected with an audio

system using an HDMI cable) and picture

quality for film-based contents are

automatically set.

z

If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also

turned off.

3 SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of connected

HDMI equipment. While viewing other input

screens or TV programmes, “HDMI Device

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Using MENU Functions

Overview of the TV Home Menu (XMB™)

The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV

screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV.

Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™.

1 Press HOME.

The TV Home menu appears on the screen.

Instruction Manual

Picture

Media Category Bar

Settings

Sound

Using MENU Functions

Features

Set-up

Analogue Set-up

Digital Set-up

Category Object Bar

2 Press G/g to select the category.

Media category icon Description

Settings You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about settings,

see page 22.

Photo You can select “USB Photo Viewer” or “Picture Frame” (page 32).

Digital You can select a digital channel, Favourite list (page 16), or Guide (page 15).

You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.

Analogue You can select an analogue channel.

You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.

To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” to “Off”

(page 28).

External Inputs You can select equipment connected to the TV.

To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 27).

3 Press F/f to select the item, then press .

4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

5 Press HOME to exit.

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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.

• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.

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Settings

Instruction Manual

(Only for

Displays contents of Instruction Manual on the screen.

Use coloured buttons to move through the screens.

KDL-52W4xxx,

Press

F/f/G/g to select , then press to go to related item or access real

KDL-46W4xxx,

application.

KDL-40W4xxx,

KDL-32W4xxx,

KDL-40E4xxx,

KDL-32E4xxx)

Picture

Picture Mode

Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. The options for “Picture

Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 25).

“Vivid”: (“Shop”, see page 7). For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

“Standard”: (“Home”, see page 7). For standard picture. Recommended for

home entertainment.

“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a

theatre-like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration

with Sony Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by

their creators.

“Photo”: Sets the optimum picture quality for photographs.

Display Mode

(only in

Selects the display mode for PC input source.

PC mode/ PC Input/

“Video”: For video images.

“Text”: For text, charts or tables.

HDMI PC Input)

Reset

Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in

PC mode) to the factory settings.

Backlight

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

Contrast

Increases or decreases picture contrast.

Brightness

Brightens or darkens the picture.

Colour

Increases or decreases colour intensity.

Hue

Increases or decreases the green and red tones.

z

“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

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Colour Temperature

Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.

“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.

“Warm 1/Warm 2”: Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder

tint than “Warm 1”

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“Warm 1 and Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.

Sharpness

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Noise Reduction

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode only).

“High/Medium/Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.

“Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.

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“Auto” is not available for AV1, AV2, AV3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3,

Component, PC and digital mode.

MPEG Noise

Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.

Reduction

Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to

Using MENU Functions

Advanced Settings

“Cinema” or “Standard”, you can set/change these settings.

“Adv. Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically 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. It will increase the contrast

distinction of the darker picture scenes.

“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.

“Colour Space” (except for KDL-32W4xxx, KDL-32E4xxx, KDL-26E4xxx,

KDL-37V4xxx, KDL-32V4xxx, KDL-26V4xxx): Changes the colour

reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces the vivid colour and “Standard”

reproduces the standard colour.

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• “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard”.

• “Advanced Settings” is not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.

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“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC.

Sound

Sound Effect

Selects the sound effect.

“Dynamic”: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and

musical realism by using the “BBE High definition Sound System.”

“Standard”: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High

definition Sound System.”

“Clear Voice”: Makes voice sound clearer.

“Dolby Virtual

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: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced

by a multi channel system.

“BBE ViVA”: BBE ViVA Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image

with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width

depth and height of sound image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound

process. BBE ViVA Sound is compatible with all TV programs including news,

music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.

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• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” changes to “Standard”.

• If headphones are connected, “Sound Effect” changes to “Off”.

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Reset

Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Auto Volume

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts

tend to be louder than programmes).

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If you set “Sound Effect” to “Dolby Virtual”, “Auto Volume” changes to “Off”.

Volume Offset

Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.

Dual Sound

Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

“Stereo/ Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.

“A/ B/ Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”

for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to

“Stereo”, “A” or “B”.

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“Sound Effect”, “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System”.

Features

Quick Start

The 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

Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.

When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the (Picture

Off) indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains

unchanged.

“Standard Power”: Default settings.

“Reduced Power”: Reduces the power consumption of the TV.

“Picture Off”: Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the

picture off.

Light Sensor

“On”: Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient

light in the room.

“Off”: Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.

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Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See

page 12 for the location of the light sensor.

Logo Illumination

Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.

(except for

KDL-37V4xxx,

KDL-32V4xxx,

KDL-26V4xxx)

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Film Mode

Provides an improved picture quality which is optimized for film when playing

DVD images taken on film and non progressive (interlaced).

“Auto”: Detects the picture contents (video or film) and optimizes the picture

quality. Use this setting for standard use.

“Off”: Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.

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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be

automatically turned off even if “Auto” is selected.

•“Film Mode” is not available when “Video/ Photo” is set to “Photo” or when

photograph is detected if “Video-A” is set.

Video/Photo

Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input

source (video or photograph data).

“Video-A”: Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video

data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable

equipment that supports “Video-A” mode.

“Video”: Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.

“Photo”: Produces suitable image quality for still images.

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• The setting is fixed to “Video” when Video-A mode is not supported on the

connected equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.

• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i

or 1080p.

Using MENU Functions

x.v.Colour

Displays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching

(except for

the colour space of source.

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KDL-32W4xxx,

• The setting is fixed to “Normal” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if

KDL-32E4xxx,

“x.v.Colour” is selected.

KDL-26E4xxx,

• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 720p,

KDL-37V4xxx,

1080i or 1080p.

KDL-32V4xxx,

KDL-26V4xxx)

Photo Colour Space

Selects the option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to match the output colour space

within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI, component

(except for

input jacks or USB.

KDL-32W4xxx,

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KDL-32E4xxx,

• Select “sYCC” when using the equipment that supports “x.v.Colour”.

KDL-26E4xxx,

• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i

KDL-37V4xxx,

or 1080p.

KDL-32V4xxx,

• Not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Wide” (page 23).

KDL-26V4xxx)

Timer Settings

Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer

Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into

standby mode.

When the Sleep Timer is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV (front)

lights up in orange.

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• If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to

“Off”.

• “Sleep timer will end soon. Power will be turned off” appears on the screen one

minute before the TV switches to standby mode.

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