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 4 h when no buttons are 
pressed on the remote control or the TV. Select Off to disable this function.
Light SensorOptimizes the picture settings according to the ambient lighting.
Auto Shut OffSelect On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a 
certain period of time. Select Off to disable this function. 
						

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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 support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television.
 In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC 
reboot may be necessary.)
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel)×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
XGA 1,024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
WXGA 1,280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
1,280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
1,360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel)×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
XGA 1,024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
WXGA 1,280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
1,280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
1,360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA 1,280 × 1,024 64.0 60 VESA
HDTV* 1,920 × 1,080 67.5 60 CEA-861* 
						

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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 qualified professionals. Do not attempt to install it 
yourself.
 Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model. 
Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength 
of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight.
 The length of the screw for Wall-Mount Bracket differs depending on the mounting 
hook thickness. Please see below illustration.
 Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are 
ready to attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.
 Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety information.
KDL-40R471A/40R450A/32R421A/32R400A: 6.5~10 mm
KDL-46R453A/46R450A: 8~12 mm
Screw
KDL-40R471A/40R450A/32R421A/32R400A: M4
KDL-46R453A/46R450A: M6
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear of TV set 
						

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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 1-877-899-SONY (7669)
xThings to consider
 Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button. You may be watching the 
wrong input.
 If you cannot hear sound from the TV, you may have accidentally pressed the MUTING 
button on your remote control; press the MUTING button again or press VOL + to 
deactivate muting, or set Speakers to Audio System.
 If the remote control is not functioning properly, the batteries may be installed 
incorrectly or may be low or an object or light may be interfering with the remote 
control.
 To reset the TV to factory default settings:
1Turn on the TV.
2Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the "/1 button on the TV set. 
(The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)
3Release the V button when the TV is turned on.
IMPORTANT: The factory reset will clear all of your customized settings including the 
Parental Lock setting.
When the Password is lost or cannot be remembered, enter the master password: 4357. 
This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
No picture
No picture  Check the Power Saving settings (see page 52).
Cannot receive any 
channels Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
 Turn on the power of the TV.
 Check cable/antenna connections.
 Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal 
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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 TV turns off 
automatically Check if Sleep Timer is activated (see page 49).
 Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings.
 Check Duration of Photo Frame Settings.
 Check Duration if TV is turned on by On Timer.
No picture from some 
video sources  Check the connection between the optional video equipment 
and the TV.
INPUT on the remote control (see page 31).
Poor picture
Picture quality not as 
good as viewed at the 
store Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup 
Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that 
signal.
Broadcast HD formats 
have poor quality Content and signal quality are controlled by the signal provider. 
Many HD channels and content are actually upscaled versions of 
standard-definition broadcasts. The picture is affected by the 
quality of the signal received, which varies between channel and 
program. 
Double images or ghosts  Check cable/antenna connections.
 Check the antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise 
appear on the screen Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
 Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. 
(3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
Dotted lines or stripes  Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, 
or hair-dryers.
 If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the 
TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead.
No color / Dark picture / 
Color is not correct / The 
picture is too bright Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see 
page 37). 
 If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will 
enhance the black level.
Noisy picture  Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial 
cable (not supplied).
 Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
 To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged 
antenna cable.
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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 Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s 
speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control. 
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not provide an audio 
signal.
 When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio, the 
broadcaster may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate 
Audio language. Press OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate 
Audio, and change the Alternate Audio language (see page 
39).
Audio noise  Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial 
cable (not supplied).
 Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
 To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged 
antenna cable.
No audio or low audio 
with Home Theater 
SystemSpeakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 
39).
Audio Out to Fixed in the Sound settings (see page 39).
No color / Irregular 
picture Verify that the Video/Component Selection (see page 49) is set 
to the current input type in use. We suggest leaving this setting to 
Auto.
BRAVIA Sync
Cannot find connected 
BRAVIA Sync HDMI 
device Make sure that the BRAVIA Sync Control is set up on both the 
TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see 
page 27).
Second A/V receiver is 
not listed on the BRAVIA 
Sync Device List Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and 
BRAVIA Sync Control functions at one time (see page 50).
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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 television, the heat generated by the 
LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more 
noticeable. This is normal operation and not a cause for concern.
One or more promotional 
logo(s) appears (appear) 
on the screen. (Demo 
Mode)RETURN on the remote control to suspend Demo Mode. 
Then, press HOME, select Settings and proceed with Initial 
Setup in the Setup settings. Be sure to select Home on the 
viewing environment (Location) step.
Wide Mode changes 
automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 
4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, 
if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you 
want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote 
control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (see page 
41). 
 Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 
41).
Suddenly the picture 
gets smaller The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the 
method in which the provider broadcasts their content. When HD 
content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture 
may be small with a black border.
Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content 
changes since the content information is regulated by the 
channel signal provider. You can manually change the Wide 
Mode if you prefer (see page 30). This setting will remain in 
effect until you change the channel or input or manually change 
the Wide Mode again.
“Black box” on screen  You have selected a text option and no text is available (see 
page 48). To turn off this feature, set the CC Display option to 
Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 
instead of Text1-4.
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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 (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 
content will commonly have black bands on the left and right 
sides of the screen which are added by the broadcaster (see 
image on left).
 Some cable and satellite set-top boxes can also control the size 
of the picture. If you are using a set-top box, refer to the 
manufacturer of the set-box for more information.
Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on 
the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can 
manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom, or Zoom to fill 
the screen, which will remain in affect until you change the 
channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again.
Certain programs on 
DVD or other digital 
sources display a loss of 
detail, especially during 
fast-motion or dark 
scenes This is due to the digital compression of the source content used 
by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your 
TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts 
(small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. 
These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent 
on the clarity and resolution of the TV.
Remote control does not 
operate To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, 
press a button on the TV.
 Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at 
the front of the TV.
 Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control 
operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
Some digital cable 
channels are not being 
displayed Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of 
digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more 
information.
 The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/
Hide Channels setting (see page 43).
Some photo, music, or 
video files are not 
displaying from my USB 
equipment The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1,000 for USB 
connected equipment. This limit includes non-supported files or 
just folders. Files or folders are populated based on their time 
stamps. Photo, music files or folders exceeding the limit will not 
be displayed.
Photo images appear 
small in the screen Set display size to expanded.
 Whether or not photo images can or cannot be displayed in full-
screen depends on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file.
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