Sony KDL-40S20L1 User Manual

Target Inputs

Determines whether to apply Picture Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. 

All Inputs

Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. 
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)

“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”

Current Input

Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is 
showing Video 1.  Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)

Picture
Mode
Customized picture 
viewing

Vivid

Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard

Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.

Custom

Allows you to store your preferred settings.

Picture Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote 

control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.

Reset

Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.

Backlight

Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.

Picture

Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Brightness

Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color

Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue

Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Color Temperature
White adjustment

Cool

Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral

Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1,2

Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when 
Picture Mode is set to Custom.

Sharpness

Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Noise Reduction

Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF input. Select 
from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.

Auto is only available when you are watching analog channels. It is not available 

when Target Input is set to All Inputs.