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LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-458-509-12(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® 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://www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store KDL-46R453A / 46R450A / 40R471A / 40R450A / 32R421A / 32R400A
LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-458-509-12(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® 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://www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store KDL-46R453A / 46R450A / 40R471A / 40R450A / 32R421A / 32R400A
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... Entertainment Inc. Changes to promote energy efficient products and practices. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is a trademark of this TV. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Licensing Information MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the MHL Logo are default settings...
... Entertainment Inc. Changes to promote energy efficient products and practices. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is a trademark of this TV. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Licensing Information MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the MHL Logo are default settings...
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... Mode 30 Wide Mode with PC 31 Inputs 31 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. . . 32 Photo Frame 33 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 35 Using the Picture Settings 37 Using the Sound Settings 39 Using the Screen Settings 41 Using the Channel Settings 43 Using the Parental... Chart for HDMI IN 53 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 54 Troubleshooting 56 Important Notices 62 Specifications 63 Index 65 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
... Mode 30 Wide Mode with PC 31 Inputs 31 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. . . 32 Photo Frame 33 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 35 Using the Picture Settings 37 Using the Sound Settings 39 Using the Screen Settings 41 Using the Channel Settings 43 Using the Parental... Chart for HDMI IN 53 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 54 Troubleshooting 56 Important Notices 62 Specifications 63 Index 65 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
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... documentation listed below to HD programming. To experience the stunning detail of the signal it receives. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna •...keep you for choosing this information prior to HD programming. 4 Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to operate your TV safe. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you ...
... documentation listed below to HD programming. To experience the stunning detail of the signal it receives. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna •...keep you for choosing this information prior to HD programming. 4 Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to operate your TV safe. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you ...
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... Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access (page 29). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV to communicate with many convenient features, such as shown here. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with other Sony equipment supporting the BRAVIA Sync Control function (page 27). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music...
... Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access (page 29). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV to communicate with many convenient features, such as shown here. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with other Sony equipment supporting the BRAVIA Sync Control function (page 27). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music...
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You can enjoy the large photo frame display with preferred setting of input and volume. ➢ Scene Select: Allows you are watching. ➢ Photo Frame: You can also wake up with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you to wake up TV automatically with music (page 33). ➢ On Timer: Set timer to easily adjust your favorite photo and music through photo frame feature (page 49). 6
You can enjoy the large photo frame display with preferred setting of input and volume. ➢ Scene Select: Allows you are watching. ➢ Photo Frame: You can also wake up with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you to wake up TV automatically with music (page 33). ➢ On Timer: Set timer to easily adjust your favorite photo and music through photo frame feature (page 49). 6
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...safety and to avoid damage. • Do not put stress on . 7 KDL-32R421A/ 32R400A KDL-46R453A/46R450A/ 40R471A/40R450A • Ensure your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; Sudden room temperature changes may cause the... TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. If you are ...
...safety and to avoid damage. • Do not put stress on . 7 KDL-32R421A/ 32R400A KDL-46R453A/46R450A/ 40R471A/40R450A • Ensure your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; Sudden room temperature changes may cause the... TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. If you are ...
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Attaching the Table-Top Stand • Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand instruction leaflet for proper attachment. • 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 hit the TableTop Stand against the edge of the surface when attaching it. 8 Thick and soft cloth Screw (+PSW 5 x 16) (Supplied) * Be careful not to the Table-Top Stand using the supplied screws.
Attaching the Table-Top Stand • Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand instruction leaflet for proper attachment. • 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 hit the TableTop Stand against the edge of the surface when attaching it. 8 Thick and soft cloth Screw (+PSW 5 x 16) (Supplied) * Be careful not to the Table-Top Stand using the supplied screws.
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... attach the screws tightly without damaging the screw head. • Please ensure the AC power cord 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). ...8226; Be sure to securely tighten the supplied screws, otherwise the TV may fall down to avoid it dropping when attaching. • This TV is away from the Table-Top Stand installation location when you attach the Table-Top Stand. • When detaching ...
... attach the screws tightly without damaging the screw head. • Please ensure the AC power cord 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). ...8226; Be sure to securely tighten the supplied screws, otherwise the TV may fall down to avoid it dropping when attaching. • This TV is away from the Table-Top Stand installation location when you attach the Table-Top Stand. • When detaching ...
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... 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. In addition, when you use only an...that you connect BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment, communication with the connected device is compatible with HDMI/MHL connection. • Be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). 10 If not, an additional connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) is available only with Audio Return Channel...
... 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. In addition, when you use only an...that you connect BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment, communication with the connected device is compatible with HDMI/MHL connection. • Be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). 10 If not, an additional connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) is available only with Audio Return Channel...
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For component connection, use , connect the yellow jack to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). Connects to USB equipment to Auto. Select the Video/Component Selection ...
For component connection, use , connect the yellow jack to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). Connects to USB equipment to Auto. Select the Video/Component Selection ...
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...Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 43).... 12 Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna ...
...Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 43).... 12 Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna ...
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... you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. x Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box Getting Started HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of your... TV via the HDMI or component video (with Component Connection Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green)...
... you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. x Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box Getting Started HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of your... TV via the HDMI or component video (with Component Connection Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green)...
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...8226; Some remote control functions may not be available depending on whether the MHL-compatible device can support this feature. • The TV can use the TV remote control to control the connected MHL-compatible device. If you encounter any problems when using the MHL function, consult the device ...is officially MHL-certified for support. • If Auto Input Change(MHL) is set to On, the TV automatically switches to HDMI IN 2/MHL from it. MHL device Side of TV Use authorized MHL Cable with connected MHL-compatible device. MHL device The MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) enables...
...8226; Some remote control functions may not be available depending on whether the MHL-compatible device can support this feature. • The TV can use the TV remote control to control the connected MHL-compatible device. If you encounter any problems when using the MHL function, consult the device ...is officially MHL-certified for support. • If Auto Input Change(MHL) is set to On, the TV automatically switches to HDMI IN 2/MHL from it. MHL device Side of TV Use authorized MHL Cable with connected MHL-compatible device. MHL device The MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) enables...
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Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system MHL device Getting Started Digital recorder Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) USB Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/HomeTheater) CABLE/ANTENNA • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 15
Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system MHL device Getting Started Digital recorder Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) USB Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/HomeTheater) CABLE/ANTENNA • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 15
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... follows: Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV has adequate ventilation. Air circulation is blocked. Installed on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4... inches (10 cm) Leave at temperatures below . Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Never install the TV set . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your...
... follows: Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV has adequate ventilation. Air circulation is blocked. Installed on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4... inches (10 cm) Leave at temperatures below . Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Never install the TV set . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your...
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... angle braces (not supplied) to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to the TV stand. Angle braces Stand (Continued) 17 Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to secure the stand. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage...
... angle braces (not supplied) to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to the TV stand. Angle braces Stand (Continued) 17 Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to secure the stand. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage...
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...strong enough to support the weight of the M4 machine screw differs depending on your TV model. Anchor bolts (not supplied) Wall-mount holes Rope or chain (not supplied) Wall-anchor (not supplied) 18 The Sony Support Belt Kit is available as an optional accessory, depending on the rope or chain... diameter. Screw hole of the TV M4 machine screw (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) Screw (not supplied) The...
...strong enough to support the weight of the M4 machine screw differs depending on your TV model. Anchor bolts (not supplied) Wall-mount holes Rope or chain (not supplied) Wall-anchor (not supplied) 18 The Sony Support Belt Kit is available as an optional accessory, depending on the rope or chain... diameter. Screw hole of the TV M4 machine screw (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) Screw (not supplied) The...
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For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: http://www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to follow the three measures recommended. 19 For further protection, be sure to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Getting Started • 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://www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to follow the three measures recommended. 19 For further protection, be sure to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Getting Started • Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name.
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...Setup. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for sample connection diagrams. 1 Turn on the screen to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. button: Allows you to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose ...your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Complete your viewing environment • Scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to run the Auto Program. 4 Set the current...
...Setup. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for sample connection diagrams. 1 Turn on the screen to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. button: Allows you to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose ...your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Complete your viewing environment • Scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to run the Auto Program. 4 Set the current...