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Introduction Trademark information Thank you for choosing this Sony product. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Before operating the TV, please read this manual HDMI Licensing LLC. thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Using MENU Functions Start-up Guide Navigating through menus......22 Checking the accessories ......4 Using the Favourite List ......23 Inserting batteries into the remote....4 Settings adjustment ........24 1: Attaching the stand .........4 Picture menu ........... 26 Sound menu ..........
Start-up Guide Checking the 1: Attaching the stand accessories For KLV-46V400A/KLV-40V400A AC power cord* (KLV-46/40V400A only) Stand (1) and screws (3) (KLV-32V400A) Stand (1) and screws (4) (KLV-46/40V400A) Remote RM-GA011 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) * For models with ferrite cores, do not remove these cores.
For KLV-32V400A 2: Connecting an antenna/cable/VCR Connecting an antenna/cable Antenna cable (not supplied) Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR Place the TV onto the stand by aligning the screw hole alignment lines over the stand as shown. Fix the TV to the stand according to the Antenna cable arrow marks that guide the screw holes...
3: Preventing the TV 4: Bundling the cables from toppling over 5: Connecting the AC power cord Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M5 x 12, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord.
Press to select the language displayed 6: Performing the initial on the menu screens, then press set-up English Press to select the country/region, then press Select country • Area 1: Asia (except Philippines), Middle East, Africa and Oceania. • Area 2: Philippines. Press to select “Home”, then press 3, 4, 5, 6, 9,...
When the “Programme Sorting” menu Watching TV appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 33). If you do not change the order in which the channels Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn are stored on the TV, go to step 8.
TV’s weight. 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 Sony dealers or licensed contractors.
• Two or more people are needed to – Use only Sony supplied AC power cords, not those of transport a large TV set. other brands. • When transporting the TV set by –...
TV set from moving or slipping off from immediately if any of the following problems occur. its table stand. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. Optional Equipment...
• Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible with control for HDMI. • If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off.
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– Favourite list Displays the Favourite list that you have specified (page 23). qs PROG +/–/ • Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. • In Text mode: Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page. – Previous channel Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
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For TV, Video, HD/DVD, HDMI or DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (except PC input) Wide Zoom* Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
Using the Tools menu Press TOOLS enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen mode. The options displayed vary depending on the input source. Viewing TV programme Viewing connected equipment Options Description Options Description Picture Mode...
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators Displays or cancels the menu. – Input select / OK • Displays the connected equipment list and selects the input source (page 18). • In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. For service use only Audio system DVD player PC (HDMI output) S VHS/Hi8/ camcorder Blu-ray disc player Headphones Digital video camera DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor Hi-Fi audio...
720p (50/60 Hz), 1080i (50/60 Hz), 1080p (50/60 Hz) and 1080/24p. • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo (recommended Sony HDMI cable). • When connecting an audio system with HDMI jack, be sure to also connect to the...
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Jacks/ Description Input symbol on screen J DMPORT You can play audio or video (optional cable required) of a portable audio player that is connected to the TV using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor. DMPORT Depending on the connected DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor, you can operate the connected equipment using the TV as follows;...
Viewing Twin Picture Viewing PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two pictures (external input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. Connect the optional equipment (page 17), and make You can view two pictures (PC input and TV sure that images from the equipment appear on the programme) on the screen simultaneously.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: –...
Using MENU Functions Navigating through menus “MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV. Press MENU. Press to select an option, then press To exit the menu, press MENU.
Using the Favourite List The Favourite feature lets you select programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite channels that you specify. Press MENU. Press to select “Favourites”, then press Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.
“Auto Wide”: “On” t “Off” 4:3 Default Display Area Full Pixel “4:3 Default”: “Wide Zoom” t “Normal” t “Off” Horizontal Shift Vertical Shift “Display Area”: “Full Pixel” t “Normal” (KLV-46V400A/KLV-40V400A Vertical Size only) “Horizontal Shift” “Vertical Shift” “Vertical Size” Select:...
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Set-up menu (page 29) Set-up “Auto Start-up” Auto Start-up Language English “Language”: “English” t “ ” (Chinese) t “ ” (Thai) t “ ” Cinema Drive AV Set-up (Arabic) t “ ” (Persian) HDMI Set-up Timer Settings “Cinema Drive”: “Auto” t “Off” Standard Power Power Saving Light Sensor...
Picture menu Press MENU and select “Settings”. Make sure the “Picture” icon ( ) is selected, then press Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. “Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. “Cinema”: For optimum picture quality of film videos.
Sound menu Press MENU and select “Settings”. Press to select the “Sound” icon ( ), then press Sound Mode “Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass. Recommended for home entertainment. “Standard”: For standard sound. “Clear Voice”: Makes voice sound clearer. Reset Resets all the “Sound” settings except “Sound Mode” and “Dual Sound” to the factory settings.
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Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. The selection varies, depending on the Broadcasting. Broadcasting Selection NICAM stereo Stereo (stereo sound) Mono (regular sound) NICAM bilingual Main (main sound) Sub (sub sound) Mono (regular sound) NICAM monaural Main (main sound) Mono (regular sound)
Display Area Adjusts the screen area for displaying the picture. “Full Pixel”: Displays the picture for 1080/50i, 1080/60i, 1080/50p and 1080/60p (KLV-46V400A/ sources (HDMI or component input only) or 1080/24p sources (HDMI input only) KLV-40V400A only) in the original size when parts of the picture are cut off.
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HDMI. When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI”...
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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 panel lights up in amber.
PC Settings menu Press MENU and select “Settings”. Press to select the “PC Settings” icon ( ), then press Wide Mode Selects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC, see page 14. “Full 1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal- to-vertical aspect ratio.
Channel Set-up menu Press MENU and select “Settings”. Press to select the “Channel Set-up” icon ( ), then press 1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select a channel using one preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote. •...
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Manual Programme Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Colour System”/“Signal Booster”, press PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You Preset cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 34). Programme/TV System/VHF or UHF Presets programme channels manually. Select “Programme”, then press Press to select the programme number you want to manually tune...
Additional Information Specifications Model name KLV-46V400A KLV-40V400A KLV-32V400A System Panel System LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV System B/G, I, D/K, M Colour System PAL, PAL60, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58 Channel Coverage B/G: VHF: E2 to E12/ UHF: E21 to E69/ CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41...
If you find any problem while viewing your TV, you can either check the Troubleshooting guide below or use the “Factory Settings” function (page 31). If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
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• The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 5). switches on and off, or is • Adjust the antenna direction for the minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer distorted; the sound switches for advice.
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• The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 5). • Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Signal transmission is too low. Try using a booster.