Sony KDL-46R453A, 46R450A, 40R471A, 40R450A, 32R21A, 32R00A LCD TV Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
 If you cancel the Auto Program, any channels you have selected are not registered. To rescan 
for available channels, run Auto Program.
 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. 

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Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control
To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the 
diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.
Guidelines to follow
Push to 
open
 Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor 
located on your TV.
 Make sure that no objects are blocking the path 
between the remote control and the IR sensor on your 
TV.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote...

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Operating the TV
Remote Control Button Description
 The 5, N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.
ButtonDescription
1SYNC 
MENUPress to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then 
select connected HDMI/MHL equipment from 
Device Selection.
2INPUTPress to display the list of External Inputs and TV 
mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the 
inputs. See page 31.
3PIC OFFPress to turn picture off, and sound remains on.
40-9Press 0-9 to select a channel.
5Use...

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ButtonDescription
qsPOWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
qdWIDEPress repeatedly to cycle through the available 
Wide Mode settings. See page 30.
qfCC/
SUBTITLEPress to cycle through the available settings for 
Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when 
Muting.
qgDISPLAYPress once to display the banner with channel/
program information you are watching. The 
banner will time out in a few seconds or press 
again to exit.
qhOPTIONSPress to display a list of convenient functions and 
menu shortcuts....

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Operating the TV
ButtonDescription
w;Equipment 
ControlThese buttons are used to control the equipment 
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
® 
SyncTM equipment.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in 
fast rewind mode.
N (PLAY): Press to play a program at a normal 
speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in 
fast forward mode.
.
 (PREV):...

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TV Controls and Indicators
 For more information about setting up the external inputs labels, see page 49.
 The 2 + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.
 Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord.
ItemDescription
1(IR) Infrared 
Receiver/
Light sensorReceives IR signal from the remote control.
Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not 
put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its...

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Using Features
Using Features
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.
1Press HOME and select Settings, 
then select the Setup settings.
2Select the BRAVIA Sync Settings, 
then highlight BRAVIA Sync Control, 
and set to On.
xControlling BRAVIA Sync-
Compatible Equipment
To...

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Using PIP Feature
PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture 
from a connected PC in full screen, and a 
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.)
To Enter PIP
1Press OPTIONS while images from a 
PC appear on the screen.
2Select PIP from the OPTIONS menu.
3The sub window will appear.
xTo Change Channels
You can change the channel of the sub 
window by pressing CH +/– or entering 
the channel number...

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Using Features
Favorites
Your favorite channels and external inputs 
can be accessed by pressing the HOME 
button once they are added to the list.
1Press HOME.
2Press V/v to select Favorites, then 
press .
The favorites list appears.
3Press V/v to select a channel or input, 
then press  .
xTo 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...

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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.
xTo set Auto...