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Sony Bravia KDL-32N4000 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-291-227-13(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-32N4000
KDL-37N4000
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-291-227-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32N4000 KDL-37N4000 © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Safety Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Initial Setup ... 23 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Exploring Fun Features ® Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for HDMI ... 24 Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ... 24...

  • Page 4: Welcome To The World Of Bravia

    Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Installing the TV How to Carry 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.

  • Page 6: Securing The Tv

    • If you use an electric screwdriver, set the torque for tightening at approximately 1.5 N 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.

  • Page 7: Bundling The Connecting Cables

    TV. • Do not remove the Subwoofer 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.
  • Page 8 Follow the simple steps below to remove the Subwoofer: Disconnect all the cables from the TV. Remove the 4 screws from behind the TV as indicated below. Do not remove any other screws from the TV. Gently lay the TV (face down) onto a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth.

  • Page 9: Installing The Wall-Mount Bracket

    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.

  • Page 10: When Installing The Tv Against A Wall Or Enclosed Area

    Screw and Hook locations diagram/table TV Model Screw location Hook location KDL-32N4000 e, g KDL-37N4000 d, g Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV. Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. * Hook position “a” cannot be used for the models in the table above.

  • Page 11: Locating The Inputs And Outputs

    2. Locating the Inputs and Outputs Side Panel Item Description 1 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) - AUDIO-R •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel AUDIO SYSTEM CABLE/ ANTENNA Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such R-AUDIO-L as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced or high-definition video plus digital audio.
  • Page 13 Item Description 6 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VIDEO/ DVD or other video equipment. A second composite video and audio input (VIDEO IN 2) is L(MONO)- located on the left side panel of the TV.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Tv

    3. Connecting the TV 5.1 Surround Sound System To further enhance the sound quality, connect the Subwoofer and the 2 Satellite Speakers before using the • Before connecting the Subwoofer, be sure to attach the Subwoofer to the TV (see page 5 for more details). •...
  • Page 15 Satellite Speakers connection Connect the supplied cables to the Satellite Speakers inputs, make sure to connect the black cables to the black jacks of the Satellite Speakers, and the white cables (with the red mark) to the corresponding red jacks •...
  • Page 16 Connect the Satellite Speakers cables to the Subwoofer output. Connect white cables (with the red mark) from the Satellite Speakers to the R+ and L+ Subwoofer jacks Satellite Speakers to the R- and L- Subwoofer jacks Once Subwoofer and Satellite Speakers connection is complete, plug the TV’s and Subwoofer’s AC power cords into the wall outlet.
  • Page 17 Preparation of Satellite Speakers Wall-Mounting The Satellite Speakers can be installed on a wall by using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the Satellite Speakers on a wall, you must remove the stand from the Satellite Speakers. • Use a screwdriver to remove the Satellite Speakers Stand. To install the Satellite Speakers on a wall, you should use the Wall-Mount Bracket WS-WV10D (sold separately).

  • Page 18: Recommended Position For The Satellite Speakers

    Recommended Position for the Satellite Speakers When the Sound effect is Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic II Matrix It’s recommended to place the Satellite Speakers as shown in the illustration below. On these effects the Satellite Speakers replay the Left and the Right Surround Sound, that together with the Left, Central, Right Speakers and Subwoofer replay sound of 5.1 channels.

  • Page 19: Cable System And/Or Vhf/Uhf

    Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) • It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
  • Page 20 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV SE RV IC E ON LY S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) • If the equipment has a DVI and not an HDMI connector, 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 video signals only, the audio jacks provide support for the audio).

  • Page 21: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart

    Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) •...

  • Page 22: Other Equipment

    Other Equipment Blu-ray Personal Disc Player/ computer “PS3” SE RV IC E Rear of TV ON LY S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Game system Digital recorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Digital satellite Digital...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup

    4. 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.

  • Page 24: Using Bravia Theatre Sync™ With Control For Hdmi

    TV documentation. Setting the Control for HDMI In order for the function of Control for HDMI to operate, the TV and other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be setup (see page 42). For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for that equipment.

  • Page 25: Remote Control And Tv Controls/Indicators

    Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries Push to open When Using the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Follow the guidelines below •...

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    Remote Control SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU • The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On Screen Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display.
  • Page 27 Button 6 GUIDE SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU 7 RETURN 8 MENU 9 CC 0 0-9/ENT qs VOL +/– qd MUTING qf POWER Description Press to display the Guide when you are watching channels (if it is available from the station). (For all channels Using the Guide...
  • Page 28 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button Description qg WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 36). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source Standard-definition source Wide Zoom...
  • Page 29 Button qh INPUT SOUND GUIDE qj V/v/B/b qk TOOLS TOOLS MENU ql JUMP w; FAVORITES wa CH +/– Description Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. • See page 41 (Label Inputs) on setting up the External Inputs labels.

  • Page 30: Tv Controls/Indicators

    TV is turned off. For details, see page 42. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is activated.

  • Page 31: Using Tv Menus

    Using TV Menus 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. Navigating through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS 1, 5 MENU Menu Descriptions The Shortcuts menu lets you select: External Inputs, Favorites, and shortcuts to Wide Mode,...

  • Page 32: Using The Shortcuts Menu

    Using the Shortcuts Menu External Inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. Press V/v to choose an external input from the list of 9 inputs. To select press • To exit from external inputs list, press •...
  • Page 33 PC-PIP This PIP (picture in picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels, allowing you to view two pictures simultaneously. When you select this feature from Shortcuts menu, the PC-PIP will appear with a Sub Window to see TV channels at the same time. Main Window (PC) •...

  • Page 34: Using The Picture Menu

    Using the Picture Menu Picture Mode Vivid Customized picture Standard viewing Cinema Press B/b to brighten or darken the backlight, then press Backlight Picture Press B/b to increase or decrease picture contrast, then press Brightness Press B/b to brighten or darken the picture, then press Color Press B/b to increase or decrease color intensity, then press Press B/b to increase or decrease the green or red tones, then press...
  • Page 35 Dolby Pro Logic II Press V/v to highlight an effect from the list; then press Movie Music Matrix Virtual • On Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Matrix and Dolby Pro Logic II Virtual, all the speakers are activated (the central speaker, both internal speakers, both Satellite Speakers and the Subwoofer) to optimize the sound on these effects we recommend to place the Satellite Speakers as shown on page 18.

  • Page 36: Using The Screen Menu

    Using the Screen Menu Wide Mode These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen. Wide Zoom Normal • Normal is not available when you are watching 1080i or 720p in high-definition source. Full Zoom • If you press Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources.

  • Page 37: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu Favorites Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite channels. Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites and press to your Favorites list. To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to go through the list and the channel.

  • Page 38: Using The Parental Lock

    Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. Use the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.
  • Page 39 Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password. To block a channel Press V/v to go through the channels and press To view a blocked channel Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password.
  • Page 40 Custom Rating System Chart US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 39). Movie Rating PG-13 NC-17 and X TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their TV-Y rating, content or both...

  • Page 41: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). Select: Off (to turn off Closed Captions), On (to turn on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions). Programming Closed Captions If you select the Program option under Closed Captions, you can change the following settings:...
  • Page 42 Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Current Time Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español (Spanish), Français (French). Auto Sort Control Select On if you want to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list, based on the most frequent selections;...

  • Page 43: Other Information

    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: Condition No picture No picture. Cannot receive any channels.
  • Page 44 Condition Noisy picture. No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Audio noise. PC Input No Picture/No Signal. Poor picture. General Wide Mode changes automatically. Suddenly the picture gets smaller. “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...
  • Page 45 Condition Remote control does not operate. ❑ Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. Lost password. How to reset the TV to factory settings. Explanation/Solution Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. ❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. ❑...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Model System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output...

  • Page 47: Index

    Index 0-9 button 4:3 Default Add Digital Channels Advanced Settings Alt. Audio/MTS AUDIO OUT jack, described AUDIO SYSTEM jack, described Auto Program Auto Sort Control Auto Wide , 35 Backlight Balance Brightness , 37 Cable Cable holder CABLE/ANTENNA input, described Canadian Models CC button , 30...
  • Page 48 United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience...

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