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

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Using Features
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.
xTo 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.
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...

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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.
1Connect a supported USB device to 
the TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press V/v to select Photo, Music, or 
Video, then press  .
The file or folder list appears.
4Press V/v/B/b to select a file or folder, 
then press  .
When you select a folder, select a file, 
then press  .
Playback starts.
 If you connect the USB device when USB...

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Using Features
 Use a USB storage device that is 
compliant with USB Mass Storage Class 
standards.
 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.
You can enter photo frame mode using 
any of the following methods:
You can switch the frame, e.g. image and 
clock, full screen image or full screen 
clock.
For more details, see page 47.
xTo select photo
You can select...

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xTo select music
You can select music from USB memory, 
using any of the following methods:
xTo select Display mode
You can change the photo frame display 
by selecting Display Mode (page 47).
 Image and Clock
Full Screen Image
 Full Screen Clock
xTo 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...

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Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus
The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files.
1Press   on the remote control to display the 
menu options.
2Press V/v/B/b to navigate on the menu or adjust the 
settings.
3Press   to select or confirm.
4Press  to exit.
The Favorites feature provides quick access to your frequently used items, 
such as preferred TV channels or external inputs (e.g. game console, DVD 
player). For details, see page 29.
The...

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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.
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.
Channel: navigate...

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Using the Menus
Using the Picture Settings
OptionDescription
Picture Mode
Customized 
picture viewingDisplays the options selected in the Scene Select settings. When Scene 
Select is set to General, the first three options below can be selected.
VividSelect for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardSelect for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomSelect to store your preferred settings.
CinemaFor film-based content. Suitable in a theater-like environment....

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 Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select 
and Picture Mode. Advanced 
SettingsResetResets the advanced settings to the default values.
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically 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...

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Using the Menus
Using the Sound Settings
OptionDescription
Sound Mode
Customized 
sound listeningSets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and 
photographs, respectively.
StandardOptimizes sound quality for general content.
MusicLets you experience dynamic and clear sound, like that of a 
concert.
CinemaOptimizes surround sound for movies.
GameBroadens your game-playing experience with superb sound 
quality.
SportsReproduces realistic sound, like that in a stadium....

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MTS Audio is only available for analog programs.
Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams.
 You can also access Sound Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS 
button on the remote control.