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

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Using the Menus
Product 
SupportContact SonySony 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 
DiagnosticsPress to display the diagnostics information for the current 
signal.
OptionDescription 

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Using the Eco Settings
OptionDescription
ResetResets the current Eco settings to the default values.
Power SavingSelect 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 other buttons to disable it.
Idle TV 
StandbySelect to automatically power off the TV after 1 h, 2 h, or...

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Other Information
Other Information
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.
xKDL-32R421A/32R400A
xKDL-46R453A/46R450A/40R471A/40R450A
* The 1080p timing when applied 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.
 This TV’s HDMI input does not...

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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...

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Other Information
For KDL-46R453A/46R450A only
Secure the Attachment Parts to the rear of the TV using the supplied screws.
Screw (+PSW 6 × 16) 
(not supplied)
Thick and soft cloth Screw (+PSW 4 × 12) 
(supplied)
Attachment parts for Wall-Mount 
Bracket (supplied)Mounting Hook 
(not optional accessory) 

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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...

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Other Information
TV is locked to one 
channelAuto Program to add receivable channels that are not 
present in the TV’s memory (see pages 20 and 43).
Cannot receive or select 
channelsAuto Program to add 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...

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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 Check the volume control.
MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the 
screen (see pages 23 and 24).
Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 
39). If it is set to...

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Other Information
PC connection
No picture / No signal  Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV 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...

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Black bands appear at 
the edges of the screen 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...