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

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Using the Menus
Using the Screen Settings
Normal in the Wide Mode setting is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p 
source.
 If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode 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.
4:3 Default is not available if...

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 For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 53.
OptionDescription
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide 
Zoom and Zoom.)
PC SettingsWhen 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 NormalSelect to display in the original image size.
Full 1Select to enlarge the...

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Using the Menus
Using the Channel Settings
 You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.
 Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list.
 Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0-9 and   buttons.
 You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program.
OptionDescription
Signal Type CableSelect if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV 
provider.
AntennaSelect if you are using an antenna.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the...

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Using the Parental Lock Settings
OptionDescription
PasswordThe 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 
PasswordSelect to change your password.
Country U.S.A.Select to use U.S.A. ratings (page 45).
CanadaSelect to use Canadian ratings (page 46).
Rating OffTurn Parental Lock off....

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Using the Menus
 You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your 
password, see “Lost password” on page 61.
 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.
 If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be 
blocked: programs broadcasted from another country, emergency broadcasts,...

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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating 
Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 
44).
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 the TV is 
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated....

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Using the Menus
Using the Setup Settings
OptionDescription
Photo Frame 
SettingsDisplay ModeAllows you to select the display mode. Select from Image and 
Clock, Full Screen Image or Full Screen Clock. See page 34.
Clock DisplayAllows 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 
ApplicationMusicYou can enjoy music with this function....

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 You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by pressing the 
CC button on the remote control. Closed 
Captions 
(CC)Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are 
broadcast with closed captioning).
CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on.
Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off.
On when 
MutingClosed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV 
is muted.
Analog CCAllows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption 
options.
CC1,...

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Using the Menus
 You can assign following labels for each input (except TV):
–, Cable, Satellite, VCR, DVD/BD, Home Theater, Game, Camcorder, Digital Camera, PC, 
Edit
–” indicates that no labels are assigned.
 If you select Edit, you can edit video labels. Follow the same steps for Edit Channel Labels on 
page 43.
OptionDescription
Info 
BannerDisplays the information related to the input signal you are watching. Select Small 
to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display...

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OptionDescription
BRAVIA Sync 
SettingsCommunicates with equipment compatible with the BRAVIA Sync Control 
function.
BRAVIA Sync 
ControlLinks the operations of the TV and the equipment.
For specific Sony equipment compatible with BRAVIA Sync 
Control, this setting is applied automatically to the connected 
equipment when set to On.
Device Auto 
Power OffSelect On to have your connected equipment with BRAVIA 
Sync Control function power off automatically when the TV is 
turned off. 
Select Off to...