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Sony KDL-32R400A Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Add Delete m Move Up m Move Down OO select amp Confirm RETURN Aa The favorites list appears 3 Press to select a channel or input then press To add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you want to watch or viewing connected equipment press HOME and select Favorites to display the list Press the yellow button to add to the list Your newly added item will be listed at the top of the list When you continue to add items beyond the 18th item the item listed at the bottom of the list will be automatically removed from the list E To delete from Favorites Select the item to delete then press the blue button E To move items in Favorites Select the item to move then press the red green button e Favorite channels and external inputs can also be added using the OPTIONS button on the remote control e Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Auto Program 29 sainjeo4 Bulsn Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to select the screen display of your preference Based on the original signal source you may see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the screen Sometimes you will see the picture filled the full screen This is due to the signals your TV receives You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide E To
2. 4inches _ 10 cm A 14 inches i 4 inches j em 10cm 10 cm 10 cm Leave at least this much space i j Diane Tinches 0em around the set Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked A Ws e Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause a fire 16 Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage serious bodily injury or even death Preventing the TV from Toppling Secure the TV to a wall and or stand Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV Never install the TV on e slippery unstable and or uneven surfaces e furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers Install the TV where it cannot be pulled pushed or knocked over Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children mE mE m m Ov Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand not supplied 1 Secure the stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV Use two angle braces not suppli
3. 6 5 10 mm KDL 46R453A 46R450A 8 12 mm _ Screw KDL 40R471A 40R450A 32R421 A 32R400A M4 KDL 46R453A 46R450A M6 Mounting Hook Hook attachment on rear of TV set e Be sure to store the unused screws and Table Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to attach the Table Top Stand Keep the screws away from small children T e Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety information 54 For KDL 46R453A 46R450A only Secure the Attachment Parts to the rear of the TV using the supplied screws Screw PSW 6 x 16 not supplied Screw PSW 4 x 12 supplied Mounting Hook not optional accessory Thick and soft cloth Attachment parts for Wall Mount Bracket supplied 55 UOHEWOJU 134 0 Troubleshooting Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of the cables refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections If you have questions service needs or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual contact the following For US Support http www sony com tvsupport or call 1 800 222 SONY 7669 For Canadian Support http www sony ca support or call 1 877 899 SONY 7669 E Things to consider e Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button You may be watching the wrong input e f you cannot hear sound from the TV you may have ac
4. CH button 24 CH INPUT button 26 Change Password 44 Channel Block 44 CineMotion 37 Clear Voice 39 Clock Timers 49 Closed Captions CC 48 Color 37 Color Temperature 37 Colored buttons 23 COMPONENT IN 11 Country 44 D ai ci AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Display Area 41 DISPLAY button 24 Downloadable U S Rating 44 E Edit Channel Labels 43 English Rating 46 Equalizer 39 Equipment Control button 25 External Input Block 44 F French Rating 46 H HDMI IN 10 HOME button 23 Horizontal Center 41 Hue 37 Idle TV Standby 52 Info Banner 49 Infrared Receiver IR 26 Initial Setup 49 INPUT button 23 Installing the TV on a wall 54 J JUMP button 24 L Language 49 Light sensor 26 52 Movie Rating 45 MPEG Noise Reduction 37 MTS Audio 39 Music 32 MUTING button 24 N Noise Reduction 37 0 OPTIONS button 24 P Password 44 PC Settings 42 Photo 32 Photo Frame 33 Photo Frame Settings 47 PIC OFF button 23 Picture 37 Picture Adjustments Lock 50 Picture Mode 37 PIP 28 Power 1 0 button 26 Power Saving 52 Product Support 51 R Rating 44 Reset 37 39 52 61 RETURN button 23 S Scene Select 37 Settings Channel 43 Eco 52 Parental Lock 44 Picture 37 Screen 41 Setup 47 Sound 39 Sharpness 37 Show Hide Channels 43 Signal Type 43 SLEEP button 23 Sound Booster 39 Sound Mode 39 Speaker 26 Speakers 39 Startup Logo 49 Steady Sound 39 SYNC MENU button 23 T Troubleshoot
5. press I on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release IMPORTANT The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting The TV surrounds become warm When the TV is used for an extended period the TV surrounds become warm You may feel hot when touching there by the hand 61 UOHEWOJU 134 0 Important Notices Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDL 46R453A KDL 46R450A KDL 40R471A KDL 40R450A KDL 32R421A KDL 32R400A Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les clients r sidant au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme ala norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Related Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates
6. stereo broadcasts Alternate Audio Digital channels only Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams The program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate audio streams Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers Audio System Select to use an external audio system for the TV sound By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers Audio Out Variable Adjusts the volume with the TV s remote control when using an external audio system Fixed Adjusts the volume using the connected audio system s remote control Continued 39 snu n y Buisn e MTS Audio is only available for analog programs e Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams e You can also access Sound Mode MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS button on the remote control 40 Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion Normal Select to display 4 3 picture in original size when the original source is 4 3 Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 Standard definition source When the original source is 16 9 High definition source select this mode to display the 16 9 picture in its original size Zoom Select to enlarge the original p
7. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 le p 02 05 iid r Em Next Change Photo OPTIONS Meany You can enter photo frame mode using any of the following methods RETURN Boa Press HOME and then select Photo Frame Mode Press OPTIONS when you are playing back the photo music files You can switch the frame e g image and clock full screen image or full screen clock For more details see page 47 E To select photo You can select photos from USB memory using any of the following methods Press HOME and select Settings then Setup gt Photo Frame Settings gt Image Selection Press to select the file from thumbnail view In photo frame mode press OPTIONS gt Image Selection Press to select the file from thumbnail view Press HOME and select Photo When playing back a photo press OPTIONS gt Photo Frame Mode to launch Photo Frame with the selected photo Continued 33 sainjeo4 Buisn E To select music You can select music from USB memory using any of the following methods Press HOME and select Settings then Setup gt Photo Frame Settings gt Music Selection Press to select the file from thumbnail view In photo frame mode press OPTIONS gt Music Selection Press to select the file from thumbnail view Press HOME and select Music When playing back music press OPTIONS gt Photo Frame Mode to launch Photo Frame with the selected m
8. 3 5 years in normal use 1 2 years at the seaside Dotted lines or stripes Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars motorcycles or hair dryers If using 300 ohm twin lead move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead No color Dark picture Color is not correct The picture is too bright Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings see page 37 If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High it will enhance the black level Noisy picture Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Continued 57 UOHEWOJU 134 0 Condition Explanation Solution Blurry picture Poor color Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation resulting in a blurry picture or poor color Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again No sound Noisy sound No sound but good picture e Check the volume control Press MUTING or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen see pages 23 and 24 Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings see page 39 If it is set to Audio System sound is not output from the TV s speakers regardless of the TV s volume control When using H
9. 4 5IC6 14 CC Press to cycle through the available settings for Pris ilo SUBTITLE Closed Captions CC On Off and On when SUBTITLE Muting RON cc 14 socom 15 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel program information you are watching The SLEEP DISPLAY x k 4 4 SS 15 banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit 16 OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and A T menu shortcuts The options menu items vary RETURN OPTIONS based on current input and content HOME 17 7 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two VOL supe i channels and external inputs The TV alternates ca 18 between the current last channel or external input ae A selected PL 19 ETS JUMP JUMP aE T P gt ETP PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT es 5 h lt lt Cu Co gt aia SONY 18 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH M9 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press 24 VOL to restore the sound SYNC MENU PIC OFF INPUT POWER WIDE DIE 4j 5 6 7 JC8 jC9 J La JE SLEEP D RETURN E OPTIONS CHOME VOL yume CH MUTING PLAY 2 Bo PREV PAUSE STOP a i Lu SONY Button Description 20 Equipment These butto
10. Block set to U S A Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings To View a Blocked Channel Press when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password External Input Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings Block To View a Blocked External Input Press when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password 44 e You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings If you lose your password see Lost password on page 61 e Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U S Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings e f you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked programs broadcasted from another country emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather US Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U S select U S A in the Country setting page 44 Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 1
11. Laboratories Blu ray Disc is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA BRAVIA Sync and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Cleaning When cleaning be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock e Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth e Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water e f using a chemically pretreated cloth please follow the instruction provided on the package e Never use strong solvents such as a thinner alcohol or benzine for cleaning e See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional information Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified in the Home mode It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies designed to promote energy efficient products and practices Changes to certain features settings and functionalities of this TV i e Picture Sound Light Sensor Power Savings Picture Scene can increase or change the power consumption The Auto and General picture scenes are default settings optimized for the input signal selected Your BRAVIA TV is tested in these settings for ENERGY STAR qualification Depending upon such changed settings the po
12. Sets a sound mode Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and photographs respectively sound listening Standard Optimizes sound quality for general content Music Lets you experience dynamic and clear sound like that of a concert Cinema Optimizes surround sound for movies Game Broadens your game playing experience with superb sound quality Sports Reproduces realistic sound like that in a stadium Reset Resets the current Sound settings to their defaults except MTS Audio Alternate Audio and Speakers Equalizer Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve Select Reset to reset the Equalizer settings to the default values Sound Booster Select On to enhance treble bass and reproduces dynamic sound or Off to provide natural sound Clear Voice Select On for spoken dialog Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials Select Off to disable this function Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Volume Offset Adjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs MTS Audio Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program Enjoy stereo broadcast in stereo bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio mono programs programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak
13. Sound and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup If you wish to return your TV to factory settings please see the Troubleshooting section on page 56 Language Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espanol Frangais Startup Logo Select On to display the logo when the TV is turned on Select Off to disable it AV Setup Manage Inputs Assigns a name to external equipment Select Auto to display names when the equipment is connected and or the signal of the equipment is ready to be shown or Always to display regardless of connection status or Off to disable input only for TV Video Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the Component Video or Component when Video or Component is connected Selection e You can assign following labels for each input except TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD BD Home Theater Game Camcorder Digital Camera PC Edit e indicates that no labels are assigned e If you select Edit you can edit video labels Follow the same steps for Edit Channel Labels on page 43 Continued 49 snus y usn Option Description BRAVIA Sync Communicates with equipment compatible with the BRAVIA Sync Control Settings function BRAVIA Sync Links the operations of the TV and the equipment Control For specific Sony equipment compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control this setting is ap
14. for available channels run Auto Program e Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV you can connect both using an A B RF switch not supplied for more details see page 12 21 peyeys Guiyje5 Using the Remote Control To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AAA batteries supplied by matching and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control Push to open e Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor N located on your TV n e Make sure that no objects are blocking the path N l a the remote control and the IR sensor on your RA 1 oe lamps can interfere with your remote control try turning off the fluorescent lamps e If you are having problems with the remote control reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted 22 Remote Control Button Description 1 Button Description 1 SYNC Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then MENU select connected HDMI MHL equipment from Device Selection 2 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV A mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs See page
15. ray Disc player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD programming The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set Source Sound and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming an HD sound system and a proper connection setup Refer to the Quick Setup Guide enclosed separately for connecting optional equipment You can enjoy crisp clear images smooth movement and high impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here When you compare a high definition signal to a standard analog signal you will notice a big difference in picture quality If black bars appear as shown here press WIDE on the remote control to fill the screen TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features such as gt MHL Mobile High Definition Link input You can connect your MHL device using an MHL cable page 14 gt BRAVIA Sync Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the BRAVIA Sync Control function page 27 gt Digital Media Accessibility Use the Photo Music and Video icons to access photo music and video files from Sony USB equipment page 32 gt PIP Picture in Picture You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV program simultaneously page 28 gt Favorites Your favorite channels and inputs are at your fi
16. settings Select the Video Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to Auto USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo music and video files 11 payes Bupa Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming if available in your area along with standard definition analog programming This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable QAM and 8VSB and external VHF UHF antenna ATSC E Cable or VHF UHF or VHF only 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA e It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE ANTENNA input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal degradation Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below A B RF Switch lt gt Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA Antenna ff gt 7 e Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal page 43 12 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service or a high definition satellite service For the best possi
17. to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings To view PC content set Wide Mode to Full and Display Area to Full Pixel e This TV s HDMI input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync e Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television e In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary 53 UOHEWOJU JBUIO Using a Wall Mount Bracket Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall Mount Bracket not supplied out of the box as packaged If the Table Top Stand is attached to the TV the TV may require detaching the Table Top Stand Prepare the TV for the Wall Mount Bracket before making cable connections Sony does not supply the Wall Mount Bracket or the installing service For product protection and safety reasons Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV on the wall be performed by qualified professionals Do not attempt to install it yourself e Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall Mount Bracket for your model Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV s weight e The length of the screw for Wall Mount Bracket differs depending on the mounting hook thickness Please see below illustration KDL 40R471A 40R450A 32R421 A 32R400A
18. with 240 V AC Screen size measured diagonally 31 5 32 class inches cm 80 0 Display resolution 1 366 dots horizontal x 768 lines vertical Speaker Full range 2 mm 40 x 100 as 1 5 x 4 Dimensions with stan mm 731 x 466 x 171 731 x 461 x 163 pree 28 7 s x 18 Ys x 6 3 4 28 7 x 18 1 4 x 6 1 2 without stand mm 731 x 441 x 76 inches 28 7 3 x 17 J g x 3 wall mount hole pattern 100 x 100 mm Ga SCTEW SIZE M4 length refer to diagram on page 54 Mass with stand kg 5 0 Ib 11 1 without stand kg 4 8 Ib 10 6 Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD092 1 Size AAA batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Software License 1 Stand commontoali models installation guide 1 Table Top Stand 1 set Screw 2 Optional accessories Connecting cables Support Belt Kit e Optional accessories availability depends on its stock e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Dimensions and mass are approximate values 64 Index VW LED 26 0 9 buttons 23 4 3 Default 41 A Add Digital Channels 43 Advanced Settings 38 Alternate Audio 39 Analog Fine Tune 43 Audio Description 48 AUDIO OUT 10 Audio Out 39 Auto Display Area 41 Auto Program 20 43 Auto Shut Off 52 Auto Wide 41 AV Setup 49 B Backlight 37 Balance 39 BRAVIA Sync Settings 50 Brightness 37 C CABLE ANTENNA 11 CC SUBTITLE button 24
19. 31 5 3 PIC OFF Press to turn picture off and sound remains on 6 4 0 9 Press 0 9 to select a channel 7 5 o Use with 0 9 to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press 2 3 1 J and 6 Colored When the colored buttons are available an 9 buttons operation guide appears on the screen TO 7 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes Off 15 30 45 60 90 120 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off To cancel 1 MUTING the sleep timer press SLEEP repeatedly until Off Fe _ appears a 4 el gt Press to move focus highlight Press ICL EC to select confirm an item SONY 9 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings fo HOME Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings See Using the Menus on page 35 M VOL Press to adjust the volume e The 5 B and CH buttons h ave a tactile dot Use them as a reference when operating the TV Continued 23 AL y Bunesedo SYNC MENU Button Description mur C Power 12 12 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV ot WDE 73 3 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available 1 Wide Mode settings See page 30
20. 7 NC 17 andX Noone 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs TV Y All children ae eee TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older TV G General audience TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive dialog L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence e To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings 45 snus y usn Canadian Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada select Canada in the Country setting page 44 Option Description English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See US Models on page 45 for details Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your password Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When th
21. 8 Option Info Banner Description Displays the information related to the input signal you are watching Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you are viewing the TV Select Hidden to hide information about the TV channel or program This information will appear if it is available from the broadcaster Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are changed or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed Clock Timers Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes Off 15 30 45 60 90 or 120 that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically On Timer Turns on the TV from standby mode at a time you set and tuned to a TV channel or input of your preference Before setting this function make sure you set the correct current Time Current Time You can set the current time manually Select Date Month Day Year to set the date then select Time to set the time T e This TV does not have a battery powered backup for the clock Therefore if there is a power failure or if you disconnect the power cord be sure to reset the current date and time Initial Setup If you miss the Initial Setup when you first connect the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels select Initial Setup Follow the instructions on the screen Some settings such as Picture
22. 899 7669 e Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over For further protection be sure to follow the three measures recommended 19 payes Guiyje5 Running Initial Setup During initial setup you will perform the following e Set the language for the On Screen Display OSD text e Choose your viewing environment e Scan for digital and analog channels e Set the current date and time after Auto Program Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied for sample connection diagrams 1 Turnon the TV The Initial Setup screen will appear Contirm 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through the Initial Setup 4 buttons Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable button Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen 3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV s CABLE ANTENNA input Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the Auto Program 4 Set the current date and time Please press to set the current date and time Date Month Day Year 1 1 2013 Time 12 00 AM gt RETURN GENI 20 e f you cancel the Auto Program any channels you have selected are not registered To rescan
23. AM on cable ANSI SCTE 07 2000 Does not include CableCARD functionality Channel coverage Analog terrestrial 2 69 Digital terrestrial 2 69 Analog Cable 1 135 Digital Cable 1 135 Panel system LCD Liquid Crystal Display Panel LED Backlight Speaker output 8W 8W Input Output jacks CABLE ANTENNA 75 ohm external terminal for RF inputs VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms COMPONENT IN YPBPR Component Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Signal format 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p AUDIO 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 ARC HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080 24p HDMI IN 2 MHL MHL Video 480i 480p 720p 720 30p 1080i 1080 30p 1080 24p Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits Dolby Digital PC Input see page 53 AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms typical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital optical signal OPTICAL USB Photo Music and Video Model name KDL 46R450A KDL 40R471A KDL 40R450A KDL 46R453A Power and others Power requirement 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz U S A Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption i 109 W 89 W in use in standby Less than 0 2 W with 120 V AC and less than 0 3 W with 240 V AC Screen size measured diagonally 46 40 inches
24. DMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD Audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL may not provide an audio signal When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio the broadcaster may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language Press OPTIONS highlight and select Alternate Audio and change the Alternate Audio language see page 39 Audio noise Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable No audio or low audio with Home Theater System Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings see page 39 Set Audio Out to Fixed in the Sound settings see page 39 No color Irregular picture Verify that the Video Component Selection see page 49 is set to the current input type in use We suggest leaving this setting to Auto BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Make sure that the BRAVIA Sync Control is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync see page 27 Second A V receiver is not listed on the BRAVIA Sync Device List Only one A V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and BRAVIA Sync Control functions at one time see page 50 58 Condition Explanation Solution PC connection No picture No signal Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV
25. Gay O N Y 4 458 509 12 1 LCD TV meinen BRAVIA Operating Instructions Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information Sony Customer Support U S A http www sony com tvsupport Canada http Awww sony ca support United States Canada 1 800 222 SONY 1 877 899 SONY Please Do Not Return B R AV A the Product to the Store KDL 46R453A 46R450A 40R471A 40R450A 32R421A 32R400A Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of the TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV Model Name Serial No CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure do not use his polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted Q Operate the TV only on 110 240 V AC USA Canada 120 V AC Q Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C Licensing Information MHL Mobile High Definition Link and the MHL Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL Licensing LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Fergason Patent Properties LLC U S Patent No 5 717 422 U S Patent No 6 816 141 Manufactured under license from Dolby
26. RC technology use HDMI IN 1 ARC If not an additional connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL is necessary 2 AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 3 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM OUT OPTICAL Dolby Digital compatible Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories T e An HDMI or Component video YPBPR connection is required to view 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p video formats 1080 24p is available only with HDMI MHL connection e Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable high speed type 10 Item Description 4 CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF UHF antenna ANTENNA 5 VIDEO IN This input port can be used as a composite video input VIDEO or as a COMPONENT component video input COMPONENT For composite use connect the IN R AUDIO L yellow jack to Y for video and use audio L mono and R for audio signal MONO For component connection use Y PB Pr for video signals and also connect the audio L mono and R for audio signal This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO and COMPONENT when VIDEO or COMPONENT is connected To set to auto detection press HOME select Settings and then select the Setup
27. also control the size f the picture If you are using a set top box refer to the manufacturer of the set box for more information Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom or Zoom to fill the screen which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again n Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV Remote control does not operate To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not press a button on the TV e Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries e Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV e Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles e Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Certain cable
28. and customize a variety of general setting options W Eco changes the settings related to power consumption 36 GJ Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings When Scene Customized Select is set to General the first three options below can be selected picture viewing Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommended for home entertainment Custom Select to store your preferred settings Cinema For film based content Suitable in a theater like environment Graphics Optimizes picture quality for viewing graphics Reset Resets the current Picture settings to their defaults except Picture Mode 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 Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Color Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint Temperature Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint White adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a reddish tint Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise level Select from Auto High Medium Low and Off MPEG Noise Select to re
29. ble picture make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input located on the back of your TV E Shown with HDMI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable R f TV HD cable box A HD satellite box e HDMI cable j E Shown with Component Connection o CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box une our oee A ms Q G o ONA AN i DS AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Pp red Pg blue Y green Component video cable Audio cable Continued 13 peyeys Guiyje5 MHL device The MHL Mobile High Definition Link enables the TV to communicate with connected MHL compatible device When connecting MHL compatible device TV simultaneously charges the connected device while playing photo music video from it You can use the TV remote control to control the connected MHL compatible device MHL device Side of TV MHL HDMI IN2 Use authorized MHL Cable with MHL Logo not supplied e You can continue normal usage of the connected MHL compatible device such as receiving calls depending on its capability e Some remote control functions may not be available depending on features of the connected MHL compatible device Refer to the device manual for deta
30. cidentally pressed the MUTING button on your remote control press the MUTING button again or press VOL to deactivate muting or set Speakers to Audio System e f the remote control is not functioning properly the batteries may be installed incorrectly or may be low or an object or light may be interfering with the remote control e To reset the TV to factory default settings 1 Tum onthe TV 2 Press and hold down the button on the remote press the I button on the TV set The TV will turn itself off then back on again 3 Release the button when the TV is turned on IMPORTANT The factory reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting When the Password is lost or cannot be remembered enter the master password 4357 This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password Condition Explanation Solution No picture No picture e Check the Power Saving settings see page 52 Cannot receive any e Make sure the power cord is connected securely channels e Turn on the power of the TV e Check cable antenna connections e Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source 56 Condition Explanation Solution TV is locked to one channel Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV s memory see pages 20 and 43 Cannot receive or select channels Perform Auto Program to add
31. cm 116 8 101 6 Display resolution 1 920 dots horizontal x 1 080 lines vertical Speaker Full range 2 mm 40 x 100 inches 1 5 x 4 Dimensions with stand mm 1053 x 641 x 181 923 x 574 x 184 923 x 567 x 181 inches 41 yx 25 yx 7 1h 36 3 x 22 5 a X 7 1 4 36 fy X 22 3h X 7 ly without stand mm 1053 x 622 x 76 923 x 548 x 76 inches 41 1 3 x 24 1 x 3 36 Ys x 21 yx 3 wall mount hole pattern mm 300 x 300 200 x 100 wall mount screw size Me length teter to diagram M4 length refer to diagram on page 54 mm on page 54 Mass with stand kg 9 4 7 4 Ib 20 8 16 3 without stand kg 9 1 T Ib 20 1 15 7 Continued 63 uonewojuj JBUIO Model name KDL 46R450A KDL 40R471A KDL 40R450A KDL 46R453A Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD092 1 Size AAA batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Software License 1 Stand installation guide 1 Table Top Stand 1 set Screw 4 KDL 46R453A 46R450A Screw 2 KDL 40R47 1A 40R450A Attachment Parts 2 KDL 46R453A 46R450A only common to all models Optional accessories Connecting cables Support Belt Kit Model name KDL 32R421A KDL 32R400A Power and others Power requirement 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz U S A Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 60 W in use in standby Less than 0 3 W with 120 V AC and less than 0 4 W
32. companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting see page 43 Some photo music or video files are not displaying from my USB equipment The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1 000 for USB connected equipment This limit includes non supported files or just folders Files or folders are populated based on their time stamps Photo music files or folders exceeding the limit will not be displayed Photo images appear small in the screen 60 Set display size to expanded Whether or not photo images can or cannot be displayed in full screen depends on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file Condition Explanation Solution Photo images or folders take time to display Depending on the image dimension file size and number of files in a folder some photo images or folders take time to display The first time a camera is connected to the TV via USB cable it may take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to display Lost password Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings then enter the following master password 4357 This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password see page 44 How to reset the TV to factory settings Turn on the TV While holding down on the remote control
33. dden that are automatically set in Auto Program 43 snus y usn Ca Using the Parental Lock Settings Password The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Use 0 9 on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time you create a password confirm the password by entering it again Change Select to change your password Password Country U S A Select to use U S A ratings page 45 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings page 46 Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off No programs are blocked from viewing Child Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G Canada C G TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV PG PG Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually U S See page 45 for details Canada See page 46 for details Downloadable Off Turn Downloadable U S Rating off No programs that contain downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings U S Rating Available only Custom in U S A Clear All where advanced ratings exist Unrated Allow Available only Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system Allows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating when Country is
34. de setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting for 4 3 sources To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off e 4 3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off Continued 41 snue y Buisn Option Description Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom PC Settings When a PC is connected to the TV the PC settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from OPTIONS button page 28 Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area keeping its original aspect ratio Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area Reset Resets all PC settings to the default values Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right Center Vertical Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down Center T e For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart see page 53 42 cr Using the Channel Settings Option Description Signal Type Cable Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider Antenna Select if you are using an antenna Auto Program Automatical
35. duce the picture noise in MPEG compressed videos This is Reduction effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast Select from High Medium Low and Off CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for film based content Select Auto to represent original film based content as is Continued 37 snue y Buisn Option Description Advanced Reset Resets the advanced settings to the default values 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 scenes and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes Select from High Medium Low and Off Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Select from High Medium Low and Off Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture Clear White Emphasizes white colors Select from High Low and Off Live Color Makes colors more vivid Select from High Medium Low and Off LED Motion Mode Lights up the backlight adequately reducing blur in movies but the brightness decreases sy e Available Picture options including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode 38 Using the Sound Settings Option Sound Mode Customized Description
36. e TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated 46 Using the Setup Settings Photo Frame Display Mode Allows you to select the display mode Select from Image and Settings Clock Full Screen Image or Full Screen Clock See page 34 Clock Display Allows you to select the clock display Select from Calendar Analog Clock Digital Clock Calendar and Clock or Clock Calendar and Clock and Clock can be displayed only when Display Mode is Full Screen Clock Audio Music You can enjoy music with this function Application Off Turns off the music Image Select image Selection Music Select music Selection Slideshow Slideshow You can play a slideshow of photos Setting Single View Displays one photo only Music All Tracks Listen to all music tracks Playback Single Track Set to listen to a single music track Setting Duration Selects the time period 1 h 2 h 4 h or 24 h after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode First day of the Set Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week on the week calendar USB Auto Select On to show the thumbnail view automatically when the TV is turned on and Start a digital still camera or other device containing photo music or video files is still connected to the USB port then turned on Continued 47 snua y Buisn Option Description Closed Allows you to select from several closed caption modes for programs
37. ed to secure the stand For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to e attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud e attach the other side to the TV stand Angle braces Stand Continued 17 payes Guiyje5 2 Secure the TV to the stand Use the optional hardware listed below not supplied e M4 machine screw screwed into the screw hole of the TV e A screw or similar attach it to the TV stand e Rope or chain strong enough to support the weight of the TV Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit The Sony Support Belt Kit is available as an optional accessory depending on your TV model M4 machine G re hole f NS screw not supplied the Rope or chain not supplied Screw A not supplied wp The length of the M4 machine screw differs depending on the rope or chain diameter Please refer to below illustration 6 8 mm Screw M4 TV Rope or chain 3 Anchor the TV to the wall Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts wall anchor and chain or rope Wall mount Wall anchor not supplied C E holes Rope or chain not supplied Anchor bolts not supplied 18 e Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name For United States call 1 800 488 7669 or visit http Avww sony com accessories For Canada call 1 877
38. he volume Up Down screen is displayed by pressing 4 volume can be adjusted When the channel Up Down screen is displayed by pressing CH INPUT channels can be selected When the input select screen is displayed by pressing CH INPUT external input can be selected 5 CH INPUT Switches between the channel Up Down screen and input select screen 6 Speaker Outputs audio signal gt e For more information about setting up the external inputs labels see page 49 e The A button has a tactile dot Use it as a reference when operating the TV e Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord 26 BRAVIA Sync Control With the BRAVIA Sync Control function BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment using HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control Use the following settings and tips to help unify control of your connected equipment 1 Press HOME and select Settings then select the Setup settings 2 Select the BRAVIA Sync Settings then highlight BRAVIA Sync Control and set to On E Controlling BRAVIA Sync Compatible Equipment To control the equipment by using the remote control press SYNC MENU and select the desired equipment from Device Selection HDMI 1 RETURN ies E BD DVD Player e Automatically turns the BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment on and switches the input to that equipment when you select it from the S
39. icture without distorting the aspect ratio Auto Wide On Select On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on the content Off If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this function is set to Off 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen displaying as Select the default much of the original image as possible Screen Mode to Normal Select to display the 4 3 picture in its original size use for 4 3 Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the eee channel or input is changed Auto Display Select On to automatically adjust the picture to the most appropriate display Area area Select Off to disable this function Display Area Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off available depending on the TV model 1 Displays pictures in their original size This option is only available for Digital TV and HDMI MHL input signals non 1080i and 1080p video formats Normal Displays pictures in their recommended size 1 Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible display area Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right Available in Wide Center Zoom and Zoom T e Normal in the Wide Mode setting is not available when you are watching a 720p 1080i or 1080p source e f 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mo
40. ils e This product is officially MHL certified for guaranteed operation with other MHL certified devices If you encounter any problems when using the MHL function consult the device manufacturer for support e f Auto Input Change MHL is set to On the TV automatically switches to HDMI IN 2 MHL from other input when MHL compatible device is connected to HDMI IN 2 MHL jack The availability of Auto Input Change MHL depends on whether the MHL compatible device can support this feature e The TV can connect to the MHL compatible device via its MHL 2 connection 14 Connecting Other Equipment Blu ray Disc Player DVD Digital satellite Digital Audio PS3 player receiver cable box system MHL device Digital audio equipment USB A V Receiver Home Theater Analog audio equipment A V Receiver HomeTheater N CABLE ANTENNA Digital recorder Ye e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 15 payes Guiyje5 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation Allow enough space around the TV as shown below Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C Installed with stand Installed on the wall ee T417ginches i 000 00 i 11 7 s inches 30 cm 30 cm 2 3 g inches 4 inches f
41. ing 56 61 TV Rating 45 U U S A Rating 46 Unrated 44 USB 11 USB Auto Start 47 V Vertical Center 42 Video 32 VIDEO IN 11 Viewing Blocked Programs 46 VOL 21 button 23 26 Volume Offset 39 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 41 65 UONEWOJU 134 0 For Your Convenience Be sure to register your TV Online Registration United States http productregistration sony com Canada http Awww sony ca registration 4 458 509 12 1 http Awww sony net 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A
42. ly sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Program Add Digital T Select Add Digital Channels Channels 2 Select OK to add digital channels Show Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH Channels buttons 1 Press to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide Then press to select it 2 Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden Then press J to select it Edit Channel Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers Labels 1 Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Press to move to the next character Repeat the previous steps to add up to seven characters to the label When finished press Analog Fine Allows you to fine tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that a Tune slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality Select Auto to adjust to the most appropriate analog channel e You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting e Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list e Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0 9 and _ _J buttons e You can set channels to be hi
43. ly tighten the supplied screws otherwise the TV may fall down Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the screws tightly without damaging the screw head e Please ensure the AC power cord is away from the Table Top Stand installation location when you attach the Table Top Stand e When detaching the Table Top Stand reverse the attaching procedure Do not remove any screws other than those used when attaching the Table Top Stand Do not power on the TV with its LCD panel facing down to avoid uneven picture uniformity payes Bupa Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel car ee oe iy 5 5 p VIDEO N ee S 00000 00000 T COMPONENT IN PARLEY 5 4 Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1 ARC HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed 6 HDMI IN 2 MHL all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio You can also connect your MHL Mobile High Definition Link device to HDMI IN 2 MHL using an MHL cable In addition when you connect BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment communication with the connected device is supported If connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with Audio Return Channel A
44. nel or the frame around the screen C 0 Cl a K KDL 32R421A KDL 46R453A 46R450A 32R400A 40R471A 40R450A e Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation see page 16 e For best picture quality do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight e Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials e Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area Sudden room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation This may cause the TV to show poor picture and or poor color Should this occur allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on payes Bupa Attaching the Table Top Stand e Refer to the supplied Table Top Stand instruction leaflet for proper attachment e For best picture quality do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight 1 Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth 2 Fix the TV to the Table Top Stand using the supplied screws Screw PSW 5 x 16 Supplied Be careful not to hit the Table Top Stand against the edge of the surface when attaching it yY e Hold the Table Top Stand with one hand to avoid it dropping when attaching This TV is very heavy so two people should place the TV onto thick and soft cloth If using an electric screwdriver set the tightening torque at approximately 1 5 N m 15 kgf cm Be sure to secure
45. nger tips for easy access page 29 gt Auto Wide Mode Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution page 30 gt Input Selection Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment page 31 Continued 5 VIAVHE MeN Jno Bulonpo qu gt Scene Select Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching gt Photo Frame You can enjoy the large photo frame display with music page 33 gt On Timer Set timer to wake up TV automatically with preferred setting of input and volume You can also wake up with your favorite photo and music through photo frame feature page 49 Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away If you are not mounting the TV to a wall you will need to attach the Table Top Stand You will need a Phillips screwdriver not supplied and the supplied screws to complete the task Look for the supplied Table Top Stand instruction leaflet Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV e Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV e Carry the TV with the adequate number of people larger size TVs require two or more people e Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage e Do not put stress on the LCD pa
46. ns are used to control the equipment Control connected to the TV by using the BRAVIA Sync Control function not available on all BRAVIA Sync Control equipment Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA Sync equipment lt lt fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode Bb PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed gt fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode lt q PREV Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark Il PAUSE Press to pause playback E STOP Press to stop playback bP NEXT Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark 25 AL y Bunessdo TV Controls and Indicators Item Description 1 IR Infrared Receives IR signal from the remote control Receiver Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly Do not Light sensor put anything over the sensor doing so may affect its function 2 VO LED e Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode e Lights up in green when the TV is turned on e Lights up in orange when the timer is set or the TV is in Photo Frame Mode Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off 3 VW Power Press to turn on and off the TV 4 A Press to adjust the volume or select a channel external input When t
47. plied automatically to the connected equipment when set to On Device Auto Select On to have your connected equipment with BRAVIA Power Off Sync Control function power off automatically when the TV is turned off Select Off to disable this function This feature is available when BRAVIA Sync Control is On TV Auto Power Select On to control your TV s power on from your connected On equipment except MHL compatible device with BRAVIA Sync Control function Select Off to disable this function This feature is available when BRAVIA Sync Control is On Auto Input Select On to switch the TV input to the corresponding device Change MHL connected with an MHL cable BRAVIA Sync Displays a list of equipment with BRAVIA Sync Control Device List function connected to the TV Device Control Select button functions of the TV s remote control to operate the Keys connected equipment None Deactivates the control by the TV s remote control Normal Enables basic operations such as navigation buttons up down left or right etc Tuning Keys For basic operations and operation of channel related buttons such as CH or 0 9 etc Useful when you control a tuner or set top box etc via the remote control Menu Keys For basic operations and operation of the HOME OPTIONS buttons Useful when you select menus of a BD player etc via the remote control Tuning and For basic operations and operation of channel Menu Keys related b
48. receivable channels that are not present in the TV s memory see pages 20 and 43 To receive or select cable channels make sure that Signal Type in the Channel settings is set to Cable see page 43 To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna make sure Signal Type is set to Antenna The TV turns off automatically Check if Sleep Timer is activated see page 49 Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings Check Duration of Photo Frame Settings Check Duration if TV is turned on by On Timer No picture from some video sources Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV Press INPUT on the remote control see page 31 Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the store Picture quality depends on the signal content See Quick Setup Guide supplied to display the best possible picture for that signal Broadcast HD formats have poor quality Content and signal quality are controlled by the signal provider Many HD channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard definition broadcasts The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received which varies between channel and program Double images or ghosts Check cable antenna connections e Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and noise appear on the screen e Check if the antenna is broken or bent Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life
49. red TV channels or external inputs e g game console DVD player For details see page 29 RETURN Favorites The Photo Music and Video icons organize your photo music and video files from USB connected equipment Be sure to select the correct icon when accessing files Refer to the feature section for more information on these icons page 32 Wy Photo Music Video Eel You can select Photo Frame Mode which enables you to enjoy photo music and clock For details see page 33 Photo Frame Mode Continued 35 snua y Buisn akan Settings The Settings icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings The options you can select may vary Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed a Picture adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference Sound customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference You can also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio equipment Screen adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen cy Channel navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type as well as autoprogram channels You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned to them Ca Parental Lock set the password and limit access to programming based on rating levels You can also block channels and inputs Setup modify
50. set Auto Wide Press HOME and select Settings then select the Screen settings Select Auto Wide and set to On E To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Zoom K A Zoom Standard definition source High definition source KO A KB Ta Wide a RH RH KY ice leas is not ilable RH KH Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings When a PC is connected to the TV and HDMI input is selected you can change the PC Screen settings Vertical Center RETURN EON E To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in the HDMI input PC timing mode Incoming PC signal 800 x 600 4 Normal OO o7o Full 1 BA Full 2 RA Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the external inputs to select your video signal for viewing including the TV mode The inputs list consists of TV mode and other equipment connected to the TV You can label your external inputs to identify them easily E To Manage on Input Press HOME and select Settings
51. tent When HD content channels switch to SD content commercials the picture may be small with a black border Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the channel signal provider You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer see page 30 This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again Black box on screen You have selected a text option and no text is available see page 48 To turn off this feature set the CC Display option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text1 4 Continued 59 UONEWOJU JBUIO Condition Explanation Solution Black bands appear at the edges of the screen O Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD Blu ray or contact your program provider Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen Programs broadcast in HD formats 720p and 1080i with 4 3 content will commonly have black bands on the left and right ides of the screen which are added by the broadcaster see image on left Some cable and satellite set top boxes can
52. that are Captions broadcast with closed captioning CC CC Display On Closed Captions CC is turned on Off Closed Captions CC is turned off On when Closed Captions CC is turned on when the TV Muting is muted Analog CC Allows you to select basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound CC3 CC4 effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented Text3 Text4 using either half or the whole screen if available Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is available select from the Service 1 6 or CC1 4 Digital CC Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption Options options Select As Broadcast or Custom The Custom option is available on the Digital CC setting Custom Allows you to customize the following settings Character Small Standard Large Size Character Style 1 7 Style Character Color 1 8 Color Character Solid Translucent Opacity Edge Type None Raised Depressed Outline Left Shadow Right Shadow Edge Color Color 1 8 Background Color 1 8 Color Background Solid Translucent Opacity Audio Provides an audio description narration of visual information when available Description Y e You can turn on Closed Captions CC options On Off or On when Muting by pressing the CC button on the remote control 4
53. then select the Setup settings Select the Manage Inputs option in AV Setup Press 4 4 to highlight the video input HDMI 1 2 Video Component to which you want to assign a label press to select the input of your choice E To Manage Label Press to highlight one of the displayed labels that corresponds to your connected equipment then press E To Manage Enable 1 Press to select enable column 2 Press to select Auto Always or Off The selected input will be listed always 31 sainjeo4 Bulsn Playing back Photo Music Video via USB You can enjoy photo music video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on your TV 1 Connect a supported USB device to the TV 2 Press HOME 3 Press to select Photo Music or Video then press The file or folder list appears 4 Press to select a file or folder then press When you select a folder select a file then press Playback starts T e f you connect the USB device when USB Auto Start is set to On page 47 the thumbnail view of the last played Photo Music Video appears automatically 32 E Notes when playing back files While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device observe the following Do not turn off the TV Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the USB device The data on the USB device ma
54. ther buttons to disable it Idle TV Select to automatically power off the TV after 1 h 2 h or 4h when no buttons are Standby pressed on the remote control or the TV Select Off to disable this function Light Sensor Optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient lighting Auto Shut Off Select On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain period of time Select Off to disable this function 52 PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below E KDL 32R421A 32R400A Resolution Signals Horizontal x Vertical Horizontal Vertical Standard Pixel Line frequency kHz frequency Hz VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 60 VESA Guidelines XGA 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1 280 x 768 47 4 60 VESA 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 VESA E KDL 46R453A 46R450A 40R471 A 40R450A Resolution Signals Horizontal x Vertical Horizontal Vertical Standard Pixel Line frequency kHz frequency Hz VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 60 VESA Guidelines XGA 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1 280 x 768 47 4 60 VESA 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 VESA SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64 0 60 VESA HDTV 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 CEA 861 The 1080p timing when applied
55. us Using the Picture Settings Using the Sound Settings Using the Screen Settings Using the Channel Settings Using the Parental Lock Settings Using the Setup Settings Using the Eco Settings Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN iese adaceddngeed sede deta Customer Support United States http www sony com tvsupport Canada http Awww sony ca support On line Registration United States http productregistration sony com Canada http Awww sony ca registration Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA high definition television Use the documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV Safety Booklet Quick Setup Guide m Contains precautionary Provides TV setup information with sample measures to keep you and connection diagrams your TV safe Read this information prior to setting up your TV Operating Instructions Ly Provides the most detailed information to operate your TV Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you see 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 e Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna e HD cable subscription e HD satellite subscription Blu
56. uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Pursuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider 62 Specifications System Television system NTSC American TV standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant 8VSB Q
57. usic To select Display mode You can change the photo frame display by selecting Display Mode page 47 e Image and Clock Full Screen Clock 34 To select Clock Display mode There are five calendar display modes When the Display Mode setting is set to Image and Clock you can set to Calendar Analog Clock or Digital Clock When the Display Mode setting is set to Full Screen Clock you can set to Calendar Calendar and Clock or Clock For more details see page 47 e Calendar e Analog Clock e Digital Clock e Calendar and Clock e Clock E Duration To save power photo frame mode will shut down after 24 hours of TV with power off automatically After running photo frame mode for 24 hours not use this mode for at least one hour to avoid panel burn in Duration time can be set to Duration in Photo Frame Settings For more details see page 47 To avoid panel burn in the position of the photo clock and calendar are switched automatically every hour Navigating through TV Menus The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files aia 4 1 Press HOME on the remote control to display the menu options 2 Press to navigate on the menu or adjust the settings 2 3 3 Press to select or confirm fo 4 Press to exit gt HOME 1 4 8 The Favorites feature provides quick access to your frequently used items such as prefer
58. uttons and HOME OPTIONS buttons e Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting BRAVIA Sync Control is connected to display the Device Control options The Device Control option provides access to the Home Menu Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV remote control e Some equipment with BRAVIA Sync Control does not support the Device Control feature e BRAVIA Sync Settings must be setup on the connected equipment Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to items grayed out except Picture Adjustments Mode and CineMotion Lock Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings 50 Option Description Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this screen for your convenience TV specific information such as Model Name Serial Number Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here Signal Diagnostics Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal 51 snu y usn Y Using the Eco Settings Option Description Reset Resets the current Eco settings to the default values Power Saving Select from Off Low High Picture Off to adjust your TV s power consumption By selecting the High option you will reduce the power consumption more than the other available settings While Picture Off is set pressing VOL or MUTING buttons will not disable this function Press o
59. wap Audio You can swap audio between the main and sub window PIP picture in picture displays a picture 1 from a connected PC in full screen anda 9 TV program or other external input see below To Enter PIP table in an inset window Closed Captions CC is not available with PIP mode 3 Sub Window Location of the Sub Window Main can be moved Window by pressing PC 4 4 4 gt To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window HDMI IN PC timing TV channel CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 1 Press OPTIONS while images from a PC appear on the screen 2 Select PIP from the OPTIONS menu 3 The sub window will appear E To Change Channels You can change the channel of the sub window by pressing CH or entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric and _ _ buttons E To Exit from PIP You can exit from PIP using any of the following methods Press OPTIONS press to highlight Exit PIP then press to exit to the full PC screen Press RETURN 28 Press OPTIONS Press to highlight Audio Swap and press Press to highlight the window to be audible then press Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the HOME button once they are added to the list 1 Press HOME 2 Press to select Favorites then press HDMI 2 Antenna 52 5
60. wer consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the Home mode DTT HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE MHL Mobile High Definition Link ENERGY STAR The 32 class has a 31 5 inch viewable image size measured diagonally 2 Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA 0 0 cee eee 4 The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience 2ee eee eee eee 5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 00 00005 7 Attaching the Table Top Stand 8 Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 Connecting the TV 0000 12 Connecting Other Equipment 15 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 00055 16 Securing the TV 00 ee eee 17 Running Initial Setup 20 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 22 Remote Control Button Description 23 TV Controls and Indicators 26 Using Features BRAVIA Sync Control Using PIP Feature Favorites oc sucka sade dh nade ee cr edea Das Wide Mode 20 eee eee Wide Mode with PC Playing back Photo Music Video via USB Photo Frame 0 00 e eee eee Using the Menus Navigating through TV Men
61. with the HDMI IN Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 53 Turn the PC off Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC Plug and play will auto detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode Poor Picture Adjust the resolution see page 53 General TV screen feels warm Due to the thin profile of this television the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable This is normal operation and not a cause for concern One or more promotional logo s appears appear on the screen Demo Mode Press RETURN on the remote control to suspend Demo Mode Then press HOME select Settings and proceed with Initial Setup in the Setup settings Be sure to select Home on the viewing environment Location step Wide Mode changes automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen settings see page 41 Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings see page 41 Suddenly the picture gets smaller DAQ eTo The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the method in which the provider broadcasts their con
62. y be damaged Sony will not be held liable for any damage to or loss of data on the recording media due to amalfunction of any connected devices or the TV USB playback is supported for the following photo file formats JPEG JPEG format files with the extension jpg and conforming to DCF 2 0 or Exif 2 21 USB playback is supported for the following music file format MP3 files with the extension mp3 that have not been copyrighted USB playback is supported for the following video file format MPEG1 MPEG2 files with the extension mpg USB Auto Start shows photo files in the newest digital still camera folder DCF compliant highest numbered DCIM folder USB Auto Start may not work automatically when some digital still cameras are connected The file name and folder name are only supported in English When you connect a Sony digital still camera set the camera s USB connection mode to Auto or Mass Storage For more information about USB connection mode refer to the instructions supplied with your digital camera e Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB Mass Storage Class standards e The file system on the USB device supports FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS Photo Frame You can enjoy looking at photos listening to music or seeing the clock and calendar at the same time Photo Frame Mode 12 22 m 2 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 16 17 18
63. yne Menu e Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to play e Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you switch the TV to standby mode E AV Amplifier e Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to standby mode Adjusts the volume VOL and mutes the sound MUTING of the connected AV amplifier through the TV s remote control E Video Camera e Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on e Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you switch the TV to standby mode T e BRAVIA Sync Control is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control The BRAVIA Sync Control settings must be set on both the TV and connected equipment For settings on the connected equipment refer to their instruction manuals e When specific Sony equipment compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control is connected BRAVIA sync is automatically activated on the equipment 27 sainjeo4 Buisn Using PIP Feature E To S

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