Sony Kdl 19l4000 Operating Instructions

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Overview of the remote
1"/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2AUDIO
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound mode (page 24).
3 – Picture freeze (page 14)
Freezes the TV picture.
4Coloured buttons (page 14, 17)
5 – Input select
Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets 
(page 19).
6F/f/G/g/ 
7TOOLS (page 15, 19)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make 
adjustments according to the source and screen format.
8MENU (page 21)
9Number buttons
 In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press 
the second and third digit in quick succession.
 In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
0   – Digital Favourite list
Press to display the Digital Favourite list that you have specified (page 17).
qa – Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched.
qsPROG +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
 In Text mode (page 14): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.
qd2 +/- – Volume 
qf% – Mute the sound
qg/ – Text (page 14)
qhRETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qjGUIDE /   – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 16)
qkANALOG – Analogue mode (page 13)
qlDIGITAL – Digital mode (page 13)
w; – Screen mode (page 14)
wa/  – Info / Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being 
watched.
 In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number 
and screen format.
 In Text mode (page 14): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a 
quiz).
z
The number 5, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as 
references when operating the TV.
RETURN
PROG
TOOLS
AUDIOANALOG DIGITAL
GUIDE
MENU
 
						

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1 (page 21)
2/  – Input select / OK
 In TV mode: Selects the input source from 
equipment connected to the TV sockets 
(page 19).
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirms the setting.
32 +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the 
volume.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options right 
( ) or left ( ).
4PROG +/-/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) 
channel.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) 
or down ( ).
51 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
~
 To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug 
from the mains.
 When you turn on the TV, the power indicator 
flashes in green.
6   – Picture Off / Sleep Timer indicator
 Lights up in green when the picture is switched 
off (page 25).
 Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set 
(page 26).
71 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
8" – Power indicator
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
9Remote control sensor
 Receives IR signals from the remote.
 Do not put anything over the sensor, as its 
function may be affected.
~
Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before 
unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead 
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to 
remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
 
						

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Watching TV
Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn 
on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel is red), 
press "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, 
or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on the 
mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to 
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using 
the number buttons, press the second and third 
digits in quick succession.
To select a digital channel using the Digital 
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see 
page 16.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The 
following icons may be indicated on the banner. 
Additional operations
RETURN
PROG
TOOLS
AUD I OANALOG DIGITAL
GUIDE
MENU
3 2 2
3
: Interactive service is available (MHEG 
Digital Text)
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text) is 
currently disabled
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current 
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
To Do this
Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/
- (decrease).
Access the 
Programme index 
table (in analogue 
mode only)Press  . To select an analogue 
channel, press 
F/f, then press 
.
 
						

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To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display 
changes cyclically as follows:
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No 
Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or  /
.
To reveal hidden information, press  .
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When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text 
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access 
pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured 
button to access the page.
Picture Freeze
Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a 
telephone number or recipe).
1Press  on the remote control.
2Press  again to return to normal TV 
mode.
z 
Not available for  Component,  HDMI1,  HDMI2 and  PC input.
To change the screen format manually to 
suit the broadcast
Press   repeatedly to select the desired screen 
format.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
~  Depending on the signal, some screen formats may not 
be selectable.
 Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom 
of the picture may not be visible in “Smart”.
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You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when 
selecting “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14/9”. Press F/f to move 
up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
Smart*
Displays 
conventional 4:3 
broadcasts with an 
imitation wide screen 
effect. The 4:3 picture 
is stretched to fill the 
screen.
4/3
Displays 
conventional 4:3 
broadcasts (e.g. non-
wide screen TV) in 
the correct 
proportions.
Wide (KDL-32L40xx/KDL-26L40xx only)
Displays wide screen 
(16:9) broadcasts in 
the correct 
proportions.
Zoom* (KDL-32L40xx/KDL-26L40xx only)
Displays 
cinemascopic (letter 
box format) 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions.
14/9*
Displays 14:9 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions. 
As a result, black 
border areas are 
visible on the screen.
Subtitle*
Displays 
cinemascopic (letter 
box format) 
broadcasts with 
subtitles on the 
screen.
Wide (KDL-19L40xx only)
Displays 16:9 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions. 
As a result, black 
border areas are 
visible on the screen.
Zoom (KDL-19L40xx only)
Displays 4:3 
cinemascopic (letter 
box format) 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions. 
As a result, black 
border areas are 
visible on the screen.
Auto
 “Screen Format” is set to “Auto”, automatically changes 
the screen format to suit the broadcast signal.
 “Auto” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing a TV programme.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode See page 22.
Sound Effect See page 24.
Speaker See page 24.
Audio Language (in 
digital mode only)See page 31.
Subtitle Setting (in 
digital mode only)See page 31.
Sleep Timer See page 26.
Power Saving See page 25.
System Information (in 
digital mode only)Displays the system 
information screen.
 
						

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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide (EPG) * 
1In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2Perform the desired operation as shown 
in the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
~ 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” on page 31.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
Select: Tune: Options:
To d a y
Previous Next +1 day
15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV 1
Channel 4
five
ITV 2
BBC THREE
Teletext
BBC FOUR
Sky Travel
UKTV History
More 4001
002
003
004
005
006
007
009
010
011
012
013
Fri 3 Nov 15:39
To Do this
Watch a programme Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press  .
Turn off the EPG Press GUIDE.
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Digital Favourite list * 
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to 
four lists of your favourite programmes. 
1In digital mode, press  .
2Perform the desired operation as shown 
in the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Select: Store favouriteBack:
Favourite Set-up Enter programme number---
Previous Next Favourites 2001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010TV3
33
3/24
K3/300
TVE1
 TVE2
 24H TVE
CLAN  TVE
TELEDEPORTE
VEO011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020SETenVEO
Tienda en VEO
NET TV
CUATRO
CNN+
40 LATINO
la Sexta
Telecinco
T5 Estrellas
T5 Sport Favourites 1
Digital Favourite list
To Do this
Create your Favourite list for the first 
time1Press   to select “Yes”.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press 
.
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a   
symbol.
4Press RETURN to finish setting up.
Watch a channel1Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite 
lists.
2Press 
F/f to select the channel, then press  .
Turn off the Favourite listPress RETURN.
Add or remove channels in the 
currently edited Favourite list1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press 
F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove, 
then press  .
Remove all channels from the current 
Favourite list1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press the blue button.
4Press 
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.
AV3
PC IN COMPONENT IN 1
AV 1AV 2
2
Video game 
equipment/
DVC 
camcorder
Headphones DVD player
with
component 
output
DVD recorder
DecoderVCR Video game
equipment
DVD player
DecoderPC PC (HDMI output)
Blu-ray disc player
Digital video camera DVD player
Hi-Fi audio
equipment
CAM card
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Viewing pictures from 
connected equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then 
perform one of the following operation.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 7)
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number 
buttons, to select the video channel. 
For other connected equipment 
Press   to display the connected equipment list. 
Press 
F/f to select the desired input source, then 
press  . (The highlighted item is selected if two 
seconds pass without any operation after pressing 
F/f.)
Additional operations
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when 
viewing pictures from connected equipment.
Symbol on the 
screenDescription
AV 1 /  AV 1 /
 AV 1To see the equipment connected to 
A.
AV 2 /  AV 2 /
 AV 2To see the equipment connected to 
B.
 Component To see the equipment connected to 
C.
 HDMI1 HDMI IN 1*.
To see the equipment connected to 
D.
 HDMI2 HDMI IN 2*.
To see the equipment connected to 
E.
If the equipment has a DVI socket, 
connect the DVI socket to the HDMI 
IN 2 socket through a DVI-HDMI 
adaptor interface (not supplied), and 
connect the equipment’s audio out 
sockets to the audio in sockets in the 
HDMI IN 2 sockets.
*  ~
 Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing 
the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony 
HDMI cable.
 When HDMI control compatible equipment is 
connected, communication with the connected 
equipment is supported. Refer to page 20 to set up this 
communication.
 AV3 To see the equipment connected to 
H.
 PC To see the equipment connected to 
G.
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It is recommended to use a PC 
cable with ferrites like the 
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-
504-11, available in Sony Service 
Centre), or equivalent.
To connect Do this
Headphones IConnect to the i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.
Conditional 
Access Module 
(CAM) JTo use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction 
manual supplied with your CAM. To 
use the CAM, remove the “dummy” 
card from the CAM slot. Turn off 
the TV when inserting your CAM 
into the CAM slot. When you do not 
use the CAM, we recommend that 
the “dummy” card be inserted and 
kept in the CAM slot.
~
CAM is not supported in some 
countries/regions. Check with your 
authorized dealer.
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment FConnect to the audio output sockets 
 to listen to the sound from the 
TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
To D o  t h i s
Return to normal 
TV modePress DIGITAL or ANALOG. 
Access the Digital 
Favourites (in 
digital mode only)Press . 
For details, see page 17.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode (except 
PC input mode)See page 22.
Display Mode (in PC 
input mode only)See page 22.
Sound Effect See page 24.
Speaker See page 24.
Symbol on the 
screenDescription
Continued
 
						

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Using control for HDMI
The control for HDMI function enables the TV to 
communicate with the connected equipment that is 
compatible with the function, using HDMI CEC 
(Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by 
connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with 
control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can 
control them together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, and 
make the necessary settings.
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.
Control for HDMI functions
 Turns the connected equipment off interlocked 
with the TV.
 Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected 
equipment and automatically switches the input to 
the equipment when the equipment starts to play.
Horizontal Shift (in 
PC input mode only)See page 25.
Vertical Shift (in PC 
input mode only)See page 25.
Sleep Timer (except 
PC input mode)See page 26.
Power Saving See page 25.
Options Description