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

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LCD TV
Operating Instructions
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.SONYCanada 
1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store
KDL-46R453A / 46R450A / 40R471A / 40R450A / 32R421A / 32R400A 
						

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CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use 
this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or 
other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted. 
❑Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC 
(USA/Canada 120 V AC).
❑Avoid operating the TV at temperatures 
below 41°F (5°C).
Licensing Information
MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the MHL Logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL Licensing, LLC.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and  , BRAVIA Sync, and   are 
trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a 
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Cleaning
When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power 
cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
 Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth slightly moistened with a solution of 
mild soap and warm water.
 If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please 
follow the instruction provided on the 
package.
 Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, 
alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
 See the supplied Safety Booklet for 
additional information.
Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified 
in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy 
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency and 
Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these 
government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient 
products and practices. Changes to certain features, 
settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, 
Light Sensor, Power Savings, Picture Scene) can increase or 
change the power consumption. The Auto and General 
picture scenes are default settings optimized for the input 
signal selected. Your BRAVIA TV is tested in these settings 
for ENERGY STAR qualification. Depending upon such 
changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the 
limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the 
“Home” mode.
Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the side 
and rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces 
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon 
your Sony dealer regarding this TV.
Model Name
Serial No.
The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 
						

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Contents
Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® . . . . . . . . 4
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD 
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TV Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the Table-Top Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Locating Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or 
Enclosed Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Securing the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Running Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote Control Button Description  . . . . . . . 23
TV Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Features
BRAVIA Sync Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using PIP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wide 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 Lock Settings  . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Setup Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Eco Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference 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/supportOn-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/registration 
						

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®
 
Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the 
documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the 
signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new 
BRAVIA TV, you need 
access to HD programming. Your 
BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming 
from:
 Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
 HD cable subscription
 HD satellite subscription
 Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment
Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD 
programming.Safety Booklet
Contains precautionary 
measures to keep you and 
your TV safe. Read this 
information prior to setting up 
your TV.Quick Setup Guide
Provides TV setup information with sample 
connection diagrams.
Operating Instructions
Provides the most detailed 
information to operate your 
TV. 
						

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
®
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD 
Experience
Set, Source, Sound, and Setup
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD 
programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick 
Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment.
TV Feature Highlights
Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:
➢ MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) input: You can connect your MHL device 
using an MHL cable (page 14).
➢ BRAVIA
® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony 
equipment supporting the BRAVIA Sync Control function (page 27).
➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to 
access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 32).
➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV 
program simultaneously (page 28).
➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy 
access (page 29).
➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the 
signal resolution (page 30).
➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment 
(page 31).
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth 
movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD 
signals as shown here. 
When you compare a high-definition signal to a 
standard analog signal, you will notice a big 
difference in picture quality. If black bars appear as 
shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to fill 
the screen.
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➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture 
and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the 
contents genre you are watching.
➢ Photo Frame: You can enjoy the large photo frame display with music (page 
33).
➢ On Timer: Set timer to wake up TV automatically with preferred setting of input 
and volume. You can also wake up with your favorite photo and music through 
photo frame feature (page 49). 
						

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV
Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount 
your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to 
attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) and the 
supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the supplied Table-Top Stand instruction 
leaflet.
Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:
 Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.
 Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.
 Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.
 Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen.
 Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 16.
 For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
 Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.
 Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may 
cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. 
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on.
KDL-46R453A/46R450A/
40R471A/40R450A KDL-32R421A/
32R400A 
						

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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.
1Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with 
a thick and soft cloth.
2Fix the TV to the Table-Top Stand using the supplied screws.
Thick and soft clothScrew (+PSW 5 x 16)
(Supplied)
* Be careful not to hit the Table-
Top Stand against the edge of 
the surface when attaching it. 
						

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Getting Started
 Hold the Table-Top Stand with one hand to avoid it dropping when attaching.
 This TV 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).
 Be sure to securely tighten the supplied screws, otherwise the TV may fall down.
 Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the screws tightly without damaging the screw head.
 Please ensure the AC power cord is away from the Table-Top Stand installation location when 
you attach the Table-Top Stand.
 When detaching the Table-Top Stand, reverse the attaching procedure. Do not remove any 
screws other than those used when attaching the Table-Top Stand. Do not power on the TV with 
its LCD panel facing down to avoid uneven picture uniformity. 
						

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Locating Inputs and Outputs
ItemDescription
1
6HDMI IN 1 (ARC)
HDMI IN 2/MHLHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, 
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. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital 
audio.
You can also connect your MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) device to 
HDMI IN 2/MHL using an MHL cable. In addition, when you connect 
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment, communication with the connected 
device is supported.
If connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with Audio Return 
Channel (ARC) technology, use HDMI IN 1 (ARC). If not, an additional 
connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) is necessary.
2AUDIO OUTConnects to the audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You 
can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo 
system.
3DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL)Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/
Dolby*
1 Digital compatible.
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
 An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i 
and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI/MHL connection.
 Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you 
use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type).
Side Panel Rear Panel