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

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Other Information
Photo images or folders 
take time to display Depending on the image dimension, file size, and number of files 
in a folder, some photo images or folders take time to display.
 The first time a camera is connected to the TV via USB cable, it 
may take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to display.
Lost password  Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, 
then enter the following master password: 4357. This password 
clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new 
password (see page 44).
How to reset the TV to 
factory settings Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, 
press "/1 on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on 
again.) Release V. 
IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your customized settings 
including the Parental Lock setting.
The TV surrounds 
become warm When the TV is used for an extended period, the TV surrounds 
become warm. You may feel hot when touching there by the 
hand.
ConditionExplanation/Solution 
						

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Important Notices
For Customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.
Pour les clients résidant au CanadaCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la 
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC Related InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 
of the following measures:
❑Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
❑Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
❑Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
NoteThis television includes a QAM demodulator which should 
allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television 
programming via subscription service to a cable service 
provider. Availability of digital cable television programming 
in your area depends on the type of programming and signal 
provided by your cable service provider.
Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY
Model: KDL-46R453A/KDL-46R450A/KDL-40R471A/
KDL-40R450A/KDL-32R421A/KDL-32R400A
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any 
changes or modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate this 
equipment. 
						

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Other Information
Specifications
System
Television system NTSC: American TV standard 
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED Backlight
Speaker output 8 W + 8 W
Input/Output jacks
CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
VIDEO IN VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
COMPONENT IN YP
BPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 
75 ohms / PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 1(ARC)
HDMI IN 2/MHLHDMI:  Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p
MHL: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 720/30p, 1080i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24bits, Dolby Digital
PC Input (see page 53)
AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms (typical)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 
(OPTICAL)PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal
USB Photo, Music and Video
Model nameKDL-46R450A
KDL-46R453AKDL-40R471AKDL-40R450A
Power and others
Power requirement 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power consumption
109 W 89 W
in use
in standby Less than 0.2 W with 120 V AC and less than 0.3 W with 240 V AC
Screen size*
46 40
(measured diagonally)
(inches)
(cm) 116.8 101.6
Display resolution  1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Speaker/Full range (2)  (mm)
(inches)40 × 100
(1 
5/8 × 4)
Dimensions* with stand  (mm)
(inches)1053 × 641 × 181
41 
1/2 × 25 1/4 × 7 1/4923 × 574 × 184
36 3/8 × 22 5/8 × 7 1/4923 × 567 × 181
36 3/8 × 22 3/8 × 7 1/4without stand (mm)
(inches)1053 × 622 × 76
41 1/2 × 24 1/2 × 3923 × 548 × 76
36 3/8 × 21 5/8 × 3
wall-mount hole pattern 
(mm)300 × 300 200 × 100
wall-mount screw size 
(mm)M6 (length: refer to diagram 
on page 54)M4 (length: refer to diagram on page 54)
Mass* with stand (kg)
(lb.)9.4
20.87.4
16.3
without stand (kg)
(lb.)9.1
20.17.1
15.7
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 Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Dimensions and mass are approximate values.
Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD092 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup 
Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand 
installation guide (1)/Table-Top Stand (1 set)/Screw (4) (KDL-46R453A/46R450A), Screw (2) 
(KDL-40R471A/40R450A)/Attachment Parts (2) (KDL-46R453A/46R450A only) common to all models
Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit
Model nameKDL-32R421AKDL-32R400A
Power and others
Power requirement 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power consumption
60 W
in use
in standby Less than 0.3 W with 120 V AC and less than 0.4 W with 240 V AC
Screen size*
31.5 (32 class)
(measured diagonally)
(inches)
(cm) 80.0
Display resolution  1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Speaker/Full range (2)  (mm)
(inches)40 × 100
(1 
5/8 × 4)
Dimensions* with stand  (mm)
(inches)731 × 466 × 171
28 
7/8 × 18 3/8 × 6 3/4731 × 461 × 163
28 7/8 × 18 1/4 × 6 1/2without stand (mm)
(inches)731 × 441 × 76
28 7/8 × 17 3/8 × 3
wall-mount hole pattern 
(mm)100 × 100
wall-mount screw size 
(mm)M4 (length: refer to diagram on page 54)
Mass* with stand (kg)
(lb.)5.0
11.1
without stand (kg)
(lb.)4.8
10.6
Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD092 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup 
Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand 
installation guide (1)/Table-Top Stand (1 set)/Screw (2) common to all models
Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit
Model nameKDL-46R450A
KDL-46R453AKDL-40R471AKDL-40R450A 
						

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Other Information
Index
"/1 LED 260-9 buttons 234:3 Default 41
AAdd Digital Channels 43Advanced Settings 38Alternate Audio 39Analog Fine Tune 43Audio Description 48AUDIO OUT 10Audio Out 39Auto Display Area 41Auto Program 20, 43Auto Shut Off 52Auto Wide 41AV Setup 49
BBacklight 37Balance 39BRAVIA Sync Settings 50Brightness 37
C
CABLE/ANTENNA 11CC/SUBTITLE button 24CH +/– button 24CH/INPUT button 26Change Password 44Channel Block 44CineMotion 37Clear Voice 39Clock/Timers 49Closed Captions (CC) 48Color 37Color Temperature 37Colored buttons 23COMPONENT IN 11Country 44
DDIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 10Display Area 41DISPLAY button 24Downloadable U.S. Rating 44
EEdit Channel Labels 43English Rating 46Equalizer 39Equipment Control button 25External Input Block 44
F
French Rating 46
HHDMI IN 10HOME button 23Horizontal Center 41Hue 37
IIdle TV Standby 52Info Banner 49Infrared Receiver (IR) 26Initial Setup 49INPUT button 23Installing the TV on a wall 54
JJUMP button 24
LLanguage 49Light sensor 26, 52
M
Movie Rating 45MPEG Noise Reduction 37MTS Audio 39Music 32MUTING button 24
NNoise Reduction 37
O
OPTIONS button 24
P
Password 44PC Settings 42Photo 32Photo Frame 33Photo Frame Settings 47PIC OFF button 23Picture 37Picture Adjustments Lock 50Picture Mode 37PIP 28Power ("/1) button 26Power Saving 52Product Support 51
RRating 44Reset 37, 39, 52, 61RETURN button 23
SScene Select 37Settings
Channel 43Eco 52Parental Lock 44Picture 37Screen 41Setup 47Sound 39Sharpness 37Show/Hide Channels 43Signal Type 43SLEEP button 23Sound Booster 39Sound Mode 39Speaker 26Speakers 39Startup Logo 49Steady Sound 39SYNC MENU button 23
T
Troubleshooting 56–61TV Rating 45
UU.S.A. Rating 46Unrated 44USB 11USB Auto Start 47
V
Vertical Center 42Video 32VIDEO IN 11Viewing Blocked Programs 46VOL (2) +/– button 23, 26Volume Offset 39
W
WIDE button 24Wide Mode 41 
						

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