Sony KDL-32R421A - Manuals

5 Introdu c ing Your Ne w 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 separatel...

6 ➢ 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 ...

7 Getting Starte d 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) ...

8 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. 1 Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and...

10 Locating Inputs and Outputs Item Description 1 6 HDMI IN 1 (ARC)HDMI IN 2/MHL HDMI (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. H...

12 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and ...

13 Getting Starte d HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with a...

14 MHL device The MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) enables the TV to communicate with connected MHL-compatible device. When connecting MHL-compatible device, TV simultaneously charges the connected device while playing photo/music/video from it. You can use the TV remote control to control the conn...

15 Getting Starte d Connecting Other Equipment • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Blu-ray Disc Player/“PS3” DVD player Digital satellite receiver Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/HomeTheater) Digital cable box Audio system Digital audio equipm...

16 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to yo...

17 Getting Starte d Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow child...

18 2 Secure the TV to the stand. Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): • M4 machine screw (screwed into the screw hole of the TV).• A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand).• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack...

20 Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text• Choose your viewing environment• Scan for digital and analog channels• Set the current date and time after Auto Program . Complete your cable connections before beg...

21 Getting Starte d • If you cancel the Auto Program , any channels you have selected are not registered. To rescan for available channels, run Auto Program . • Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); for more details see page 12.

22 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Guidelines to follow Push to open • Point your remote control di...

23 O p era ting the T V Remote Control Button Description • The 5 , N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Button Description 1 SYNC MENU Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI/MHL equipment from Device Selection . 2 INPUT ...

25 O p era ting the T V Button Description w; Equipment Control These buttons are used to control the equipment connected to the TV by using the BRAVIA Sync Control function (not available on all BRAVIA Sync Control equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA ® Sync ...

26 TV Controls and Indicators • For more information about setting up the external inputs labels, see page 49.• The 2 + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord. Item Description 1 (IR) ...

27 U s ing Fea tures Using Features BRAVIA Sync Control With the BRAVIA Sync Control function, BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Use the following settings and tips to help unify control of your connected equipment. ...

28 Using PIP Feature PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below “To Enter PIP” table) in an inset window. ( Closed Captions (CC) is not available with PIP mode.) To Enter PIP 1 Press OPTIONS while images from a ...

29 U s ing Fea tures Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the HOME button once they are added to the list. 1 Press HOME . 2 Press V / v to select Favorites , then press . The favorites list appears. 3 Press V / v to select a channel or input, then press . ...

30 Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to select the screen display of your preference. Based on the original signal source, you may see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the screen. Sometimes you will see the picture filled the full screen. This is due to the signals...

31 U s ing Fea tures Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings. When a PC is connected to the TV and HDMI input is selected, you can change the PC Screen settings. x To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while ...

32 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on your TV. 1 Connect a supported USB device to the TV. 2 Press HOME . 3 Press V / v to select Photo , Music , or Video , then ...

33 U s ing Fea tures • Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB Mass Storage Class standards. • The file system on the USB device supports FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS. Photo Frame You can enjoy looking at photos, listening to music, or seeing the clock and calendar, at the same time. You can en...

35 Usin g the Me nus Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files. 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2 Press V / v / B / b to navigate on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press to select or co...

36 The Settings icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings. The options you can select may vary. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference. Sound: customize your sound settings to su...

37 Usin g the Me nus Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings. When Scene Select is set to General , the first three options below can be selected. Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and s...

39 Usin g the Me nus Using the Sound Settings Option Description Sound Mode Customized sound listening Sets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. Standard Optimizes sound quality for general content. Music Lets you experience dynamic and clear...

41 Usin g the Me nus 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 ...

43 Usin g the Me nus 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 automa...

44 Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Password The 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 passwo...

45 Usin g the Me nus • 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 t...

46 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 passwo...

47 Usin g the Me nus Using the Setup Settings Option Description Photo Frame Settings Display Mode Allows you to select the display mode. Select from Image and Clock , Full Screen Image or Full Screen Clock . See page 34. Clock Display Allows you to select the clock display. Select from Calendar , A...

52 Using the Eco Settings Option Description Reset Resets the current Eco settings to the default values. Power Saving Select 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 s...

53 O ther Inform ation 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. x KDL-32R421A/32R400A x KDL-46R453A/46R450A/40R471A/40R450A * The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will b...

54 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 connection...

56 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 rea...

62 Important Notices For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Pour les clients résidant au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Related Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply...

63 O ther Inform ation Specifications System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSBQAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69Analog Cable: 1 - ...

65 O ther Inform ation Index " / 1 LED 26 0-9 buttons 23 4:3 Default 41 A Add Digital Channels 43 Advanced Settings 38 Alternate Audio 39 Analog Fine Tune 43 Audio Description 48 AUDIO OUT 10 Audio Out 39 Auto Display Area 41 Auto Program 20 , 43 Auto Shut Off 52 Auto Wide 41 AV Setup 49 B Backl...

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