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 Auto Wide is set to Off.
OptionDescription
Wide Mode Wide ZoomFills the screen with minimum distortion.
NormalSelect to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original 
source is 4:3.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when 
the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the 
original source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode 
to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect 
ratio.
Auto Wide OnSelect On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on 
the content.
OffIf frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off. 
Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this function is set 
to Off.
4:3 Default
Select the default 
Screen Mode to 
use for 4:3 
sourcesWide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as 
much of the original image as possible.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the 
channel or input is changed.
Auto Display 
AreaSelect On to automatically adjust the picture to the most appropriate display 
area. 
Select Off to disable this function.
Display Area Full PixelDisplays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture 
are cut off (available depending on the TV model).
+1Displays pictures in their original size.
This option is only available for Digital TV and HDMI/MHL input 
signals (non 1080i and 1080p video formats).
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended size.
-1Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible 
display area.
Horizontal 
Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. (Available in Wide 
Zoom and Zoom.)
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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 picture to fill the display area, 
keeping its original aspect ratio.
Full 2Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
ResetResets all PC settings to the default values.
Horizontal 
CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Vertical 
CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down.  
						

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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 channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start Auto Program.
Add Digital 
Channels
1Select Add Digital Channels.
2Select OK to add digital channels.
Show/Hide 
ChannelsAllows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– 
buttons.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you 
want to show or hide. Then press   to select it.
2Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. Then press 
 to select it.
Edit Channel 
LabelsAllows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press   to select 
the channel number that you want to assign a label.
2Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to 
move to the next character. Repeat the previous steps to add up to seven 
characters to the label. When finished, press  .
Analog Fine 
TuneAllows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Select Auto to adjust to 
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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. No programs are blocked from 
viewing.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
YouthMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
CustomSelect to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 45 for details.
Canada: See page 46 for details.
Downloadable 
U.S. Rating
(Available only 
in U.S.A. 
where advanced 
ratings exist)OffTurn Downloadable U.S. Rating off. No programs that contain 
downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.
CustomSelect to block programs based on downloadable ratings.
Clear AllSelect to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
Unrated
(Available only 
when Country is 
set to U.S.A.)AllowAllows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a 
rating.
BlockBlocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without 
a rating.
Channel BlockAllows you to block channels regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press   when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
External Input 
BlockAllows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked External Input
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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, political 
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 
44).
 To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
OptionDescription
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience.
PGParental guidance suggested.
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13.
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for 
children under 17.
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs 
by their rating, 
content or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children.
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-GGeneral audience.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MAMature audience only.
Content-Based Ratings
FVFantasy violence.
DSuggestive dialog.
LStrong language.
SSexual situations.
VViolence. 
						

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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.
OptionDescription
English Rating CAll children.
C8+Children 8 years and older.
GGeneral programming.
PGParental guidance.
14+Viewers 14 and older.
18+Adult programming.
French Rating GGeneral programming.
8 ans+Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. RatingSee “US Models” on page 45 for details. 
						

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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.
OffTurns off the music.
Image 
SelectionSelect image.
Music 
SelectionSelect music.
Slideshow 
SettingSlideshowYou can play a slideshow of photos.
Single ViewDisplays one photo only.
Music 
Playback 
SettingAll TracksListen to all music tracks.
Single TrackSet to listen to a single music track.
DurationSelects the time period (1 h, 2 h, 4 h or 24 h) after which the TV 
automatically switches to standby mode.
First day of the 
weekSet Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week on the 
calendar.
USB Auto 
StartSelect On to show the thumbnail view automatically when the TV is turned on and 
a digital still camera or other device containing photo, music or video files is still 
connected to the USB port then turned on.
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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, CC2, 
CC3, CC4Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound 
effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for 
most programs.)
Text1, Text2, 
Text3, Text4Displays network/station information presented 
using either half or the whole screen (if available).
Digital CCWhen the digital closed caption service is available, select from 
the Service 1-6 or CC1-4.
Digital CC
OptionsAllows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption 
options. Select As Broadcast or Custom. The Custom option is 
available on the Digital CC setting.
CustomAllows you to customize the following settings:
Character 
SizeSmall, Standard, Large 
Character 
StyleStyle 1-7
Character 
ColorColor 1-8
Character 
OpacitySolid, Translucent
Edge TypeNone, Raised, Depressed, 
Outline, Left Shadow, 
Right Shadow
Edge ColorColor 1-8
Background 
ColorColor 1-8
Background 
OpacitySolid, Translucent
Audio 
DescriptionProvides an audio description (narration) of visual information, when available.
OptionDescription 
						

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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 detailed 
channel and program information along with the TV icon if you are viewing the TV. 
Select Hidden to hide information about the TV channel or program. This 
information will appear if it is available from the broadcaster.
Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs 
are changed or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. 
Clock/Timers Sleep TimerSet the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you 
would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.
On TimerTurns on the TV from standby mode at a time you set, and tuned 
to a TV channel or input of your preference. Before setting this 
function, make sure you set the correct current Time.
Current TimeYou can set the current time manually. Select Date (Month/Day/
Year) to set the date, then select Time to set the time.
 This TV does not have a battery powered backup for the 
clock. Therefore, if there is a power failure or if you disconnect 
the power cord, be sure to reset the current date and time.
Initial SetupIf you miss the Initial Setup when you first connect the TV or if you want to scan 
all receivable channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. 
Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will not be affected 
by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see 
the Troubleshooting section on page 56.
LanguageSelect to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, 
Español, Français.
Startup LogoSelect On to display the logo when the TV is turned on. Select Off to disable it.
AV Setup Manage InputsAssigns a name to external equipment.
Select Auto to display names when the equipment is connected 
and/or the signal of the equipment is ready to be shown, or 
Always to display regardless of connection status or Off to 
disable input (only for TV).
Video/
Component 
Selection Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the 
Video or Component when Video or Component is connected.
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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 disable this function. This feature is available when 
BRAVIA Sync Control is On.
TV Auto Power 
OnSelect On to control your TV’s power on from your connected 
equipment (except MHL-compatible device) with BRAVIA Sync 
Control function. Select Off to disable this function. This feature 
is available when BRAVIA Sync Control is On.
Auto Input 
Change(MHL)Select On to switch the TV input to the corresponding device 
connected with an MHL cable.
BRAVIA Sync 
Device ListDisplays a list of equipment with BRAVIA Sync Control 
function connected to the TV.
Device Control 
KeysSelect button functions of the TV’s remote control to operate the 
connected equipment.
NoneDeactivates the control by the TV’s remote 
control.
NormalEnables basic operations, such as navigation 
buttons (up, down, left or right, etc.).
Tuning KeysFor basic operations and operation of channel-
related buttons, such as CH +/– or 0-9, etc. Useful 
when you control a tuner or set-top box, etc; via 
the remote control.
Menu KeysFor basic operations and operation of the HOME/
OPTIONS buttons. Useful when you select menus 
of a BD player, etc; via the remote control.
Tuning and 
Menu KeysFor basic operations and operation of channel-
related buttons and HOME/OPTIONS buttons.
OPTIONS while the equipment supporting BRAVIA Sync Control is 
connected to display the Device Control options. The Device Control option 
provides access to the Home (Menu), Options and Content List of your 
connected equipment with your TV remote control.
 Some equipment with BRAVIA Sync Control does not support the Device 
Control feature.
BRAVIA Sync Settings must be setup on the connected equipment.
Picture 
Adjustments 
LockSelect Lock so no adjustment can be made to items grayed out, except Picture 
Mode and CineMotion.
Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings.