Parts and Controls
Television
Operating Instructions
Watching TV
Navigating through Home Menu
Viewing Pictures from Connected
Equipment
Additional Information
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Introduction
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European
Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate
service or guarantee documents.
Note
• The “x” that appears in the model name corresponds to a
numeric digit, related to design, colour or TV system.
(page 3).
• Images and illustrations used in Quick Start Guide and this
manual are for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance.
Notice for Wireless Signal
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this unit is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
Location of the identification label
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Labels for Model No., Production Date (month/year) and Power
Supply rating (in accordance with applicable safety regulation) are
located on the rear of the TV or package.
Labels for mains adaptor Model No. and Serial No. are located at
the bottom of mains adaptor.
Safety information
WARNING
WARNING
TO PREVENT THE
SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP
CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN
FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS
PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions
below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage
and/or injuries.
Installation
• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC
power outlet (mains socket).
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling
down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.
• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
Sony accessories, including:
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with the
same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e.,
Wall-Mount Bracket
SU-WL450
marked with
or ) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied
screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured
from the attaching surface of the mounting hook.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
8 ~ 10 mm
FUSE
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)
Mounting Hook
How to replace the fuse
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and
replace the fuse.
Please refer to the illustration that actually equipped with the
product.
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Transporting
Mains lead
• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.
• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below.
Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the
screen.
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.
Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your
safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.
Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before
working on or moving the TV set.
Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is
covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may
deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Note
• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core
conductors may be exposed or broken.
• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.
• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack
it using the original carton and packing material.
• Do not modify the mains lead.
• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the
mains lead.
• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Ventilation
• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.
• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
NOTE ON MAINS ADAPTOR
Warning
Installed on the wall
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
30 cm
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install this
equipment in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar
unit.
10 cm
10 cm
• Please ensure that the mains socket is installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Be sure to use the supplied mains adaptor and mains lead.
• Do not use any other mains adaptor. It may cause a
malfunction.
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Installed with stand
• Connect the mains adaptor to an easily accessible mains socket.
• Do not coil the mains lead around the
30 cm
mains adaptor. The core wire may be cut
and/or it may cause a malfunction of the
media receiver.
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
• Do not touch the mains adaptor with wet hands.
• If you notice an abnormality in the mains adaptor, disconnect it
from the mains socket immediately.
• The set is not disconnected from the mains source as long as it
is connected to the mains socket, even if the set itself has been
turned off.
Leave at least this space around the set.
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or
dust:
Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or
sideways.
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items
such as newspapers, etc.
• As the mains adaptor will become warm when it is used for a
long time, you may feel hot when touching it by hand.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or
injuries.
Air circulation is blocked.
Location:
• Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable
locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
• If the TV is placed in the changing room of
a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be
Wall
Wall
damaged by airborne sulphur, etc.
• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or sunlight.
• 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 colour.
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely
before powering the TV on.
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Environment:
Precautions
• Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects
may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration,
near flammable objects (candles, etc.). The TV set shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
• Do not place the TV in a humid or dusty
Viewing the TV
• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or sunlight.
• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or
during long period of time, strains your eyes.
• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
space, or in a room with oily smoke or
steam (near cooking tables or
humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or
warping may result.
LCD Screen
• Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature
such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in such condition which can cause
• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black
dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green)
may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural
property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be
damaged.
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deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a
failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This
is not a malfunction.
Situation:
• Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed,
or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during
lightning storms.
• Do not install the TV so that it sticks out
into an open space. Injury or damage
from a person or object bumping into the
TV may result.
• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. Follow
your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from
mains socket before cleaning.
Broken pieces:
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break
by the impact and cause serious injury.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
• Never spray water or detergent directly on
the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the
screen or exterior parts and enter the TV
set, and may cause damage to the TV set.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have
unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.
When not in use
• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and
safety reasons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV
set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect
the TV set completely.
• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table
stand.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
Optional Equipment
If the following problems occur...
• Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection signal
cable shorter than 3 meters.
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any
of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
When:
Mains lead is damaged.
Poor fitting of mains socket.
TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something
thrown at it.
Recommendation of F-type plug
Projection of the inner wire from the connection part must be less
than 1.5 mm.
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
7 mm max.
About LCD Monitor Temperature
When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel
surrounds become warm. You may feel hot when touching there
by the hand.
1.5 mm max.
(Reference drawing of the F type plug)
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Caution about handling the remote control
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and
new batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult
your local authority.
• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it,
or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote control in a location near a heat source,
a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
Wireless Function of the unit
• Do not operate this unit near medical equipment (pacemaker,
etc.), as malfunction of the medical equipment may result.
• Although this unit transmits/receives scrambled signals, be
careful of unauthorised interception. We cannot be responsible
for any trouble as a result.
Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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CH/INPUT
Switches between the CH Up/Down screen
Parts and Controls
and the input select screen.
(Sensors/LED indicator)
TV
• Receives signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything over the sensor.
Doing so may affect its function.
• Lights up in amber when the sleep timer
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• Lights up in green when the TV is turned
on.
• Does not light up when the TV is in
standby mode.
• Flashes while the remote control is being
operated.
3
Note
• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before
unplugging the AC power cord (mains lead).
Hint
• The + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference
when operating the TV.
4
/ (Power)
Turns the TV on or to switch to standby
mode.
Note
• To disconnect the TV from the AC power
completely, pull the plug from the mains socket.
+ / – /
/
(Volume / Item select)
• Increases/decreases the volume, or
selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel
when the CH Up/Down notification is
displayed by pressing the CH/INPUT
button.
• Moves the selected input source up/down
when the input select menu is displayed
by pressing the CH/INPUT button.
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Speakers:
Selects [TV Speakers] or [Audio System] to
output the TV’s sound from the TV speakers
or connected audio equipment.
Remote Control
TV Control:
Use the [TV Control] menu to operate the TV
from the [Home (Menu)] or [Options] menu.
Return to TV:
Selects this option to return to TV
programme.
DIGITAL/ANALOG
Switch to digital or analogue input.
Number buttons
• Select channels. For channel numbers 10
and above, enter the next digit quickly.
• In text mode, enter the three digit page
number to select the page.
(Text)
In text mode, displays Text broadcast.
Each time you press , the display changes
cyclically as follows:
Text
Text over the TV picture (mix mode)
No Text (exit the Text service)
Colour buttons
Display operation guide (when colour
buttons are available).
GUIDE (EPG)
Displays the Digital Electronic Programme
//// (Item select / Enter)
• Select or adjust items.
/
(Input select / Text hold)
• Displays and selects the input source
• Confirm selected items.
• In text mode, holds the current page.
RETURN
• Returns to the previous screen of any
displayed menu.
• Stops playback when playing photo/
music/video file.
SYNC MENU
Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and
then select connected HDMI/MHL
equipment from [Device Selection].
The following options can be selected from
BRAVIA Sync Menu.
HOME
Displays or cancels the menu.
Device Control:
+/– (Volume)
Use the [Device Control] to operate
equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA
Sync Control. Select options from [Home
(Menu)], [Options], [Content List] and [Power
Off] to operate the equipment.
Adjusts volume.
/////
• Operate the connected BRAVIA Sync-
compatible equipment.
• This key also can be used to operate USB
media playback.
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/ (TV standby)
Turns the TV on or switches to standby
mode.
(Wide Mode)
Adjusts the screen display. Press repeatedly
AUDIO
• In digital mode, selects the sound for
multilingual source.
• In analogue mode, selects dual sound
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(Subtitle)
Activates or changes the subtitle language
/
(Info / Text reveal)
• Displays information. Press once to
display information about the
programme/input you are viewing. Press
again to remove the display from the
screen.
• In text mode, reveals hidden information
(e.g. answers to a quiz).
OPTIONS
Press to displays a list that contains
shortcuts to some setting menus.
The listed options vary depending on the
current input and content.
(Jump)
Returns to the previous channel or input
viewed more than 15 seconds.
PROG +/–/
/
• Selects the next (+) or previous (–)
channel.
• In text mode, selects the next ( ) or
previous ( ) page.
(Mute)
Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the
sound.
Hint
• The number 5, , PROG + and AUDIO buttons have
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when
operating the TV.
Note
• If subtitles are selected and the user launches a
digital text application via ‘text’ key, subtitles may,
under certain circumstance stop being displayed.
When the user exits the digital text application,
subtitle decoding will resume automatically.
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TV
Changing the Viewing Style
Watching TV
Changing the Wide Mode
1 Press / on the TV or remote control to
turn on the TV.
1 Press
mode.
repeatedly to select the wide
2 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch
between digital and analogue modes.
[Wide Zoom]*
[Normal]
[Zoom]*
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/–
to select a TV channel.
4 Press +/– to adjust the volume.
[Full]
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the
banner.
[14:9]*
[Captions]*
: Data service (Broadcast application)
Radio service
:
:
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may
be cut off.
Scrambled/Subscription service
Multiple audio languages available
Note
:
• You cannot select [14:9] or [Captions] for HD
source pictures.
: Subtitles available
For HDMI PC Input (PC timing)
Subtitles and/or audio available for the
hearing impaired
:
Normal
Full 1
Recommended minimum age for
current programme (from 3 to 18 years)
:
Parental Lock
:
Full 2
Digital Programme Lock
:
Audio available for the visually
impaired
:
Spoken subtitle audio available
Multi-channel audio available
:
:
Setting Scene Select
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / then
to select [Scene
Select].
When you select the desired scene option,
the optimum sound and picture quality for
selected scene are automatically set. The
options you can select may vary. Unavailable
options are greyed out.
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To use the Favourite list
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to
four lists of your favourite programmes. While
Navigating through Home Menu
watching TV, press
Favourite list.
to create or display a
The HOME button allows you to access a variety
of TV settings and features.
Hint
• Press the blue button to edit the Favourite list. Follow
the guides at the bottom of the screen.
1 Press HOME.
Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG)
1 Press
GUIDE in digital mode.
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2 Press /// then
to select a
programme.
2 Press / to select an option, then
press
.
Applications
Digital Programme List
1 Press HOME in digital mode.
Using the TV as a Photo Frame
Photo Frame displays the clock and calendar at
the same time as displaying a photo, and
listening to music or FM radio.
2 Press / then
to select [Digital
Programme List].
1 Press HOME.
2 Press / then
to select
[Applications].
3 Press / then
to select [Photo
Frame Mode].
3 Press /// then
to select a
programme.
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To select photo or music from USB
memory
To exit FM Radio mode
1 Press
RETURN.
1 Press OPTIONS while playing back a
Presetting Radio Stations
When you use FM Radio function for the first
photo or music file.
2 Press / then
to select [Photo
Frame Mode] to launch Photo Frame.
time, press HOME and select [Settings]
[System Settings] [Channel Set-Up]
Radio Set-Up] [Auto Tuning].
[FM
To select Display mode
You can change the photo frame display by
selecting [Display Mode] in the [Photo Frame
To change preset radio stations
1 Press OPTIONS in FM Radio mode.
2 Press / then
to select [FM Radio
To select Clock Display mode
You can select among three clock display
modes by selecting [Clock Display] in the [Photo
Presets].
3 Press / then
to select the radio
station you want to change.
Note
4 Press / then
to change the FM
frequency then to edit FM Radio station
name.
• 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.
Note
• If the station has a noisy sound, you may be able to
improve the sound quality by pressing /.
• When an FM stereo programme has static noise, press
AUDIO until [Mono] appears. There will be no stereo
effect, but the noise will be reduced.
Duration
To save power, the TV continually plays back in
Photo-Frame Mode for up to 24 hours before
powering off automatically. After automatic
power off, do not use Photo-Frame Mode for at
least one hour to avoid panel burn-in.
You can change the setting of the [Duration] in
Recordings
1 Press HOME in digital mode.
To avoid panel burn-in, the position of the
photo, clock and calendar are switched
automatically every hour.
2 Press / then
to select
[Recordings].
3 Press REC button to record currently
viewed programmed with USB HDD
recording function.
Listening to FM Radio (for Russia or
Ukraine only)
1 Press HOME.
2 Press / then
to select
[Applications].
3 Press / then
to select [FM Radio].
4 Press PROG +/– to select an FM radio
station.
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Photo Share (except
Media
KDL-40R45xB, KDL-32R41xB)
Connect, copy and view favourite photos on TV
using your devices (eg. smart phones or
tablets).
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 Press HOME.
2 Press / then
to select [Photo
Share].
1 Connect a supported USB device to the
TV.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen to
connect your device to the TV.
2 Press HOME.
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4 Open web browser on device after all
connections are established, then follow
the instructions on the screen to access
URL.
3 Press / then
to select [Media].
to select [Photo],
4 Press / then
[Music] or [Video].
If more than one USB device is
connected, press the red button to
select [Playback Options] then [Device
Selection] to select the appropriate USB
device.
To display photo on TV
1 Tap on your device to start.
2 Select a photo, then tap the
icon on
your device.
5 Press /// then
to select a file
or folder.
To save a photo displayed on TV
Playback options
Press the red button to display the list of USB
playback settings.
1 Tap thumbnail on your device, then hold
the photo to open the context menu.
2 Select [Save].
To adjust the picture quality of USB video
Note
1 Press OPTIONS during video playback.
• Thumbnail history in your device will keep up to 5
photos.
Connect USB flash drive to keep up to 50 photos.
• Up to 10 smart phones or tablets can be connected to
the TV at the same time.
2 Press / then
to select [Picture].
3 Press /// then
to select and
adjust an item.
• Maximum file size of each photo is 10 MB.
To play a photo as a slideshow (Photo)
1 Press the green button in thumbnail
view to start slideshow.
To set [Slideshow Effect] and [Slideshow
Speed], press OPTIONS
Options].
To stop a slideshow, press
[Playback
RETURN.
Note
• While the TV is accessing the data on a USB device,
observe the following:
Do not turn off the TV.
Do not disconnect the USB cable.
Do not remove the USB device.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
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• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss
of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction
of any connected devices or the TV.
• The file system on the USB device supports FAT16,
FAT32 and NTFS.
• TS (.ts, .m2ts)
Video Codec: MPEG2, H.264, VC-1
Audio Codec: MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, MPEG2
AAC, MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 HE-
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby
• The file name and folder name may not display
correctly in some cases.
Digital Plus (2ch), DTS, DTS 2.0
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the
camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or Mass
Storage. For more information about USB connection
mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your
digital camera.
• Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB
mass storage device class standards.
USB Music format
• LPCM (.wav)
• MPEG1, audio layer3 (.mp3)
• WMA V8 (.wma)
• If a selected file has incorrect container information,
or is incomplete, it cannot be played back.
USB Photo format
• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
USB Video format
Note
• Playback of the above file formats is not guaranteed.
• AVI (.avi)
Video Codec: MPEG1, MPEG2, Xvid, MPEG4,
H.264, Motion JPEG
Audio Codec: PCM, MPEG1 Layer1/2, MPEG2
AAC (2ch), MPEG4 AAC (2ch),
MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch), Dolby
Digital (2ch), WMA v8, MP3.
• ASF (.wmv, .asf)
Settings
System Settings
Video Codec: WMV v9, Xvid, VC-1
Audio Codec: MP3, WMA v8
• MP4 (.mp4, .mov, .3gp)
Video Codec: MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, Motion
JPEG
Note
• The options you can adjust vary depending on the
situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not
displayed.
• Satellite features are only available for satellite
models.
Audio Codec: MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, MPEG2
AAC, MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 HE-
AAC
Picture
Picture Mode
• MKV (.mkv)
Sets a picture mode. The options that can
be selected differ depending on the
[Scene Select] settings.
Video Codec: WMV9, MPEG4, H.264, VC-1,
VP8
Audio Codec: PCM, MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3,
MPEG2 AAC (2ch), MPEG4 AAC
(2ch), MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch),
Dolby Digital (2ch), WMA v8
Dolby Digital Plus (2ch), DTS,
DTS 2.0, VORBIS
Reset
Reset all the [Picture] settings except
[Picture Mode] to the default settings.
• WebM (.webm)
Backlight
Video Codec: VP8
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Audio Codec: VORBIS
Contrast
• PS (.mpg, .mpeg, .vro, .vob)
Video Codec: MPEG1, MPEG2
Audio Codec: MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, Dolby
Digital (2ch), Dolby Digital Plus
(2ch), DTS, DTS 2.0
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightness
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Colour
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
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Hue
Advanced Settings
Sets [Picture] settings in more detail.
Increases or decreases the green tones
and red tones.
Reset: Resets all the advanced settings
to the default settings.
Sharpness
Adv. Contrast Enhancer: Automatically
adjusts [Backlight] and [Picture] to
the most suitable settings judging
from the brightness of the screen.
This setting is especially effective for
dark images scenes, and will increase
the contrast distinction of the darker
picture scenes.
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Colour Temperature
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture)
in a weak broadcast signal.
Black Corrector: Enhances black areas
of the picture for stronger contrast.
MPEG Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-
compressed video.
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Gamma: Adjusts the balance between
bright and dark areas of the picture.
Clear White: Emphasises white colours.
Film Mode
Live Colour: Makes colours more vivid.
Provides improved picture movement
when playing BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or
VCR images taken on film, reducing
picture blur and graininess. Select [Auto]
to represent original film-based content
as it is.
LED Motion Mode: Reduces blur in
movies by controlling the LED
backlight source, but the brightness
decreases.
Note
Sound
• If the image contains irregular signals or too
much noise, [Film Mode] is automatically
turned off even if [Auto] is selected.
Sound Mode
Select according to content you want to
enjoy.
Reset
Resets all the [Sound] settings except
[Sound Mode], [Dual Sound] and
[Advanced Settings] to the default
settings.
Equaliser
Adjusts sound frequency settings.
Sound Booster
Produces a fuller sound for more impact,
by emphasising the bass sounds.
Clear Voice
Makes voices sound clearer.
Auto Volume
Minimizes the difference in volume level
between all programmes and adverts (e.g.
adverts tend to be louder than
programmes).
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Balance
Screen
Emphasises left or right speaker balance.
Screen Format
Volume Offset
Adjusts the volume level of the current
input relative to other inputs.
Auto Format
Automatically changes [Screen Format] to
match the input signal.
Dual Sound
Sets the sound from the speaker to
To keep your setting, set [Off].
[Mono], [Stereo], [A] or [B].
Hint
Note
• Even if [Auto Format] is set to [On] or [Off], you
can always modify the format of the screen by
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes
monaural automatically.
pressing
repeatedly.
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a
NICAM programme, select [Mono]. The sound
becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
• The [Dual Sound] setting is memorized for
each programme position.
4:3 Default
Sets the default [Screen Format] for a 4:3
input signal.
• You cannot listen to stereo broadcast sound
when [Mono] is selected.
Auto Display Area
Automatically adjusts the picture to the
most appropriate display area.
Hint
• If you select other equipment connected to the
TV, set [Dual Sound] to [Stereo], [A] or [B].
Display Area
Advanced Settings
Adjusts the picture display area.
Dynamic Range: Compensates for
differences in the audio level
between different channels (only for
Dolby Digital audio).
Horizontal Shift
Adjust the horizontal position of the
picture.
Note
• The effect may not function or may vary
depending on the programme regardless of
the [Dynamic Range] setting.
Vertical Shift
Adjust the vertical position of the picture.
Downmix Mode: Set the downmix
method that are suitable for multi-
channel and 2-channel sound.
Vertical Size
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture
when [Screen Format] is set to [Wide
Zoom].
PC Adjustment
Selects screen mode or adjust the display
position of the picture when receiving PC
input signal.
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Note
• You can run [Digital Auto Tuning] after
moving to a new residence, changing
service providers, or to search for newly
launched channels.
Channel Set-up
Analogue Set-up
Programme List Edit
Analogue Auto Tuning: Tunes in all the
available analogue channels. Usually
you do not need to do this operation
because the channels are already
tuned when the TV was first installed.
However, this option allows you to
repeat the process (e.g., to retune
the TV after moving house, or to
search for new channels that have
been launched by broadcasters).
Removes any unwanted digital
channels stored on the TV, and changes
the order of the digital channels stored
on the TV.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually.
Subtitle Set-up:
Subtitle Setting
When [For Hard Of Hearing] is selected,
some visual aids may also be displayed
with the subtitles (if TV channels
broadcast such information).
Primary Preferred Language
Select preferred language which
subtitles are displayed in.
Secondary Preferred Language
Select secondary preferred language
which subtitles are displayed in.
Manual Programme Preset: Before
selecting [TV System]/[Channel]/
[Label]/[AFT]/[Audio Filter]/[Skip],
press PROG +/– to select the
programme number with the
channel. You cannot select a
programme number that is set to
[Skip].
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Programme:
Presets programme channels manually.
Audio Set-up:
Audio Type
Switches to broadcast for the hearing
impaired when [For Hard Of Hearing] is
selected.
Programme Sorting: Changes the
order in which the channels are
stored on the TV.
Primary Preferred Language
Select the preferred language used for
a programme. Some digital channels
may broadcast several audio languages
for a programme.
Digital Set-up
Digital Tuning:
Digital Auto Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV
after moving house, or to search for
new channels that have been launched
by broadcasters.
Secondary Preferred Language
Select the secondary preferred
language used for a programme. Some
digital channels may broadcast several
audio languages for a programme.
Audio Description
Provides audio description (narration)
of visual information if TV channels
broadcast such information.
Mixing Level
Auto Tuning Range
[Normal]: Searches for available
channels within your region/country.
[Full]: Searches for available channels
regardless of region/country.
Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio
Description output levels.
Hint
• This option is only available when [Audio
Description] is set to [On].
MPEG Audio Level
Adjusts the MPEG audio sound level.
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Technical Set-up:
Auto Service Update
Enables the TV to detect and store new
digital services as they become
available.
Parental Lock
PIN Code
Sets up TV to block channel or external
input. Use 0-9 on the remote control to
enter a four-digit PIN code.
Service Replacement
Select [On] to automatically change the
channel when broadcaster changes
transmission of the viewing programme
to a different channel.
Change PIN Code
Select to change your PIN code.
Satellite Set-up:
Allows you to automatically tune
satellite channels.
Parental Rating
Sets an age restriction to viewing. To view
any programme rated for ages above the
age you specify, enter the correct PIN
code.
CA Module Set-up:
Allows you to access a pay TV service
once you obtain a Conditional Access
Module (CAM) and a view card.
Setup Protection
Sets your PIN code for programme related
operations.
CA Module Pin:
Allows you to enter the 8 digits
Conditional Access Module (CAM) PIN
to be stored in TV.
Digital Programme Lock
Delete Service List:
Deletes a service list. Select [Yes] to
delete.
Locks a digital channel from being
watched. To view a blocked channel,
select [Unlocked].
FM Radio Set-up (for Russia or Ukraine
only)
Presets up to 30 FM radio stations that can
be received in your area.
Satellite Programme Lock
Locks satellite programme from being
watched. To view locked programme,
select [Unlocked].
Auto Tuning: Allows you to
automatically tune and store all the
available channels.
External Input Lock
Locks an external input from being
watched. To view a blocked external input,
select [Unlocked].
FM Radio Presets: Allows you to
manually tune and store each
available channel one at a time.
Note
• To enable this feature, access to FM Radio
then preset your desired FM radio stations
according to the steps mentioned above.
Note
• Entering the correct PIN code for blocked
channel or external input will temporarily
deactivates the [Parental Lock] feature. To
reactivate the [Parental Lock] settings, turn off
and on the TV.
Hint
Guidance Block for Recorded Titles
You can block recorded content by
displaying a guidance that requires
password input to access.
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USB Auto Start
Set-up
When USB device is connected to the USB
port, select [On] to automatically view the
thumbnail of the last played Photo/
Music/Video.
Wi-Fi Setup (except KDL-40R45xB,
KDL-32R41xB)
Built-in Wi-Fi: Turns on/off the Wireless
LAN.
Clock/Timers
Sets the timer and clock.
Wi-Fi Direct: Turns on/off to display
photos, music and movies or control
volume level using Wi-Fi direct
device such as PC, mobile phone or
digital camera.
Sleep Timer: Set the time in minutes
that you would like the TV to remain
on before shutting off automatically.
On Timer: Turns on the TV from
standby mode at a time you set, and
tuned to a channel or input of your
preference. Before setting this
function, make sure you set the
correct current time.
Wi-Fi Direct Settings: Set to connect a
Wi-Fi direct device to the TV using
the Wi-Fi Direct function. If you
cannot connect, press OPTIONS key
and select [Manual].
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Device Name: Change the name of the
Clock Set: Set the current time and
date. This feature also can be set
from initial set-up.
TV shown on the connected device.
Home Network Setup: Allows devices
to connect using the renderer
function.
Time Zone Setting: Sets whether or not
to automatically select the time zone
you are in.
Photo Frame Settings
Time Zone: Allows you to manually
select the time zone you are in, if it is
not the same as the default time
zone setting for your country/region.
Display Mode: Allows you to select the
Clock Display: Allows you to select the
clock display.
Auto DST: Sets whether or not to
automatically switch between
summer time and winter time.
On: Automatically switches between
summer time and winter time
Audio Application: Sets [FM Radio],
[Music] or [Off] as audio application.
Image Selection: Select image.
Music Selection: Select music.
according to the calendar.
Off: The time is displayed according to
the time difference set by [Time Zone].
Slideshow Setting: Select from
showing slideshow mode or single
view photo.
Music Playback Setting: Select from
listening to all tracks or a single
music track.
Recording Set-Up
Enables timer recordings to a connected
USB HDD device, and selection of
recorded content to play.
Duration: Select the time period ([1 h],
[2 h], [4 h] or [24 h]) after which the
TV automatically switches to standby
mode.
Auto Start-up
Starts the initial set-up procedure. This
option allows you to retune the TV after
moving houses, or to search for new
channels that have been launched by
broadcasters.
First day of the week: Set [Sunday] or
[Monday] as the first day of the week
on the calendar.
Language
Select the language in which the menus
are displayed.
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Digital Audio Out: Sets the audio signal
that is output by connecting using
digital audio output (optical) cable or
HDMI (ARC) cable. Set to [Auto],
when connecting equipment
compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS.
Set to [PCM], when connecting
equipment not compatible with
Dolby Digital or DTS.
Start-up Logo
Select [On] to display the logo when the
TV is turned on. Select [Off] to disable it.
LED Indicator
Select [On] to light up the LED indicator.
Select [Off] to disable it.
AV Set-up
AV Preset: Assigns name to external
equipment input.
Enable: Select [Auto] to display names
only when the equipment is connected,
or [Always] to display regardless of
connection status.
TV Position: Improves the speaker
settings when set as [Table-Top
Stand] or [Wall Mount] according to
your TV’s position.
BRAVIA Sync Settings
Allows the TV to communicate with
equipment that is compatible with the
BRAVIA Sync Control function, and
connected to the HDMI/MHL jacks of the
TV. Note that communication settings
must also be made on the connected
equipment.
AV2/Component Input: Select [Auto] to
have the TV detect and switch
between the component video jack
or the video jack when component
video jack or video jack is connected.
Note
• You cannot use the component video jack
and the video jack at the same time.
BRAVIA Sync Control: Sets whether or
not to link the operations of the TV
and the connected equipment that is
compatible with BRAVIA Sync
Control. When set to [On], the
following functions are available. If
the specific Sony equipment that is
compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control
is connected, this setting is applied
to the connected equipment
Speakers: Select sound output from
the TV speakers or external audio
equipment.
Headphone/Audio Out: Sets the sound
output to headphones, external
audio systems or Active Subwoofer
connected to the TV. Disconnect
headphones from the TV when you
select [Audio Out] or [Subwoofer].
automatically.
Headphone Speaker Link: Switches the
TV’s internal speakers on/off when
you connect headphones to the TV.
Auto Devices Off: When this is set to
[On], the connected equipment that
is compatible with BRAVIA Sync
Control turns off when your TV goes
to stanby mode.
Headphone Volume: Adjusts the
volume of the headphones.
Note
• This option is not available, when
[Headphone/Audio Out] is set to [Audio
Out].
Auto TV On: When this is set to [On],
the TV turns on when you turn on the
connected equipment that is
compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control
(except in MHL mode).
Audio Out:
Variable: When using an external
audio system, volume output from
audio out can be controlled using the
TV’s remote control.
Fixed: The audio output of the TV is
fixed. Use your audio receiver’s
volume control to adjust the volume
(and other audio settings) through
your audio system.
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Auto Input Change (MHL): When this is
set to [On], an MHL device is
Network Set-Up (UK only)
Allows you to set up the IP settings of the
TV's Ethernet port and establish a network
connection.
switched to MHL input automatically.
If the TV is in standby mode, it will
not switch automatically. Select [Off]
to disable it. The availability of [Auto
Input Change(MHL)] depends on
whether the MHL-compatible device
can support this feature.
Note
• For LAN connections, use a Category 5 cable
(not supplied).
• This TV supports additional content/services
provided by the MHEG Internet Connected
Services feature. General Internet (IPTV/Web
service/e-mail, etc.) is not supported by this
TV.
BRAVIA Sync Device List: Displays a list
of connected equipment that is
compatible with BRAVIA Sync
Control. Selects [Enable] to update
the [BRAVIA Sync Device List].
Customer Support
Provide information of your TV’s model,
software, and others. For details, see
Device Control Keys: Select button
functions of the TV’s remote control
to operate the connected
equipment.
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Eco
None
Deactivates the control by the TV’s
remote control.
Normal
Reset
Resets the current Eco settings to the
default values.
For basic operations, such as navigation
buttons (up, down, left or right, etc).
Tuning Keys
Power Saving
Reduces power consumption of the TV by
For basic operations and operation of
channel-related buttons, such as
PROG +/– or (0-9), etc.
Useful when you control a tuner or set-
top box, etc; via the remote control.
Menu Keys
adjusting the backlight.
When you select [Picture Off], the picture
is switched off. The sound remains
unchanged.
Idle TV Standby
For basic operations and operation of
the HOME/OPTIONS button.
Useful when you select menus of a BD
player, etc; via the remote control.
Tuning and Menu Keys
For basic operations and operation of
channel-related buttons and HOME/
OPTIONS button.
Turns the TV off after it has been kept idle
for the preset length of time.
Customer Support
Model Name
Displays model name of your TV.
Note
• You cannot use [BRAVIA Sync Control] if the
TV operations are linked to the operations
of an audio system that is compatible with
BRAVIA Sync Control.
Software Version
Displays current software version of your
TV.
• Some equipment with [BRAVIA Sync
Control] does not support the [Device
Control] feature.
Digital
Select [System Information] to display
digital channel information of your TV.
External Inputs
Selects to view or manage the TV input.
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Picture Check
View Test Picture: Allows you to check
the picture condition on the display.
USB System Update
Select to perform system update.
Automatic Software Download
Select [On] to download the software
automatically by broadcast signal. Select
[Off] to disable it.
Factory Settings
Resets all settings to factory settings.
After completing this process, the initial
set-up screen is displayed.
Note
• Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period
(it takes about 30 seconds) or press any
buttons.
Product Support
Displays your TV’s product information.
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KDL-40R48xB / 40R45xB / 32R43xB / 32R41xB
Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment
Connection Diagram
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Digital still camera/
Camcorder/USB
storage media
*
*
HDMI/MHL Device
Home Audio System
with ARC/HDMI
Device
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VCR/Video game equipment/DVD
player/S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder
*
< 12 mm
VCR/DVD Recorder
< 21 mm
DVD player with component output
Home Audio System
Optical Input
Headphones/Home Audio System/Subwoofer
Picture Quality
• AV composite cable
• Antenna (aerial) cable
• Component cable
• HDMI cable
SD
HD
Standard definition (SD) videos have picture signals with a
vertical resolution of 480 (NTSC) or 576 (PAL/SECAM) lines.
High definition (HD) videos have picture signals
with a vertical resolution of 720 or 1080 lines.
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To use DTV Scart Out
Setting Digital TV SCART Out
Using Audio and Video
Equipment
1 Select Digital RF input.
2 Press OPTION.
1 Turn on the connected equipment.
3 Press / then
to select [SCART Out].
2 Press
to display the input source.
4 Press / then
to select [On].
3 Press / then
to select the desired
Note
input source.
When input : Digital TV + [SCART Out] : [On],
The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds
pass without any operation.
i
Some of remote commander keys will be disable:
(eg : HOME, PICTURE, WIDE etc.)
Note
ii Below message will be display:
• When connecting a digital audio system not
compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
technology using an HDMI cable, you need to connect
an optical audio cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL) to output digital sound.
• When connecting with an HDMI cable, be sure to use
HighSpeed HDMI Cable with Cable Type Logo
(Recommended SONY Cable).
Feature is unavailable when SCART Out is
On.
To disable SCART Out, press OPTIONS
and choose "SCART Out: Off".
iii PQ (picture quality) setting will keep raw signal
condition when [SCART Out] : [On] is selected.
• When connecting mono equipment, connect the
audio cable to the L (mono) jack.
To use MHL device
Use an authorised MHL 2 CABLE with MHL logo
(not supplied).
The TV simultaneously charges the MHL-
compatible connected device while playing
photo/music/video files.
To use BRAVIA Sync devices
When connecting the TV to BRAVIA Sync
compatible equipment, you can control them
together.
Be sure to perform the necessary settings in
advance. The BRAVIA Sync Control settings must
be set on both the TV and the connected
equipment. See [BRAVIA Sync Settings]
(page 20) for the settings on the TV side. Refer
to the connected equipment operating
instructions for the settings on the connected
equipment side.
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Using Screen mirroring (except
KDL-40R45xB, KDL-32R41xB)
Screen mirroring displays the screen of a
compatible device (e.g. smartphones) on your
large TV screen by Miracast technology.
No wireless router (or access point) is required
to use this feature.
1 Press the
/
button, then select
[Screen mirroring] using / buttons.
2 Operate the Screen mirroring
compatible device to connect with the
TV. Once connected, the screen will be
displayed on the device and also TV.
For details, refer to the instruction
manual of the device.
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To list connected devices/deregister device
When the standby screen for the Screen
mirroring is displayed, press OPTION, then
select [Show Device List / Delete].
To deregister a device, select the device in the
list to delete, press . Then, select [Yes] in the
confirmation display.
To display dialogue when attempting to
connect a device with the TV
Activating this function can avoid an
unintended device from being connected.
When the standby screen for then Screen
mirroring is displayed, press OPTION, then
select [Registration Notification]
[On].
Note that once you decline registration request
from a device, you will not be able to connect
the device unless you delete it from the device
list.
To change the band setting (for experts)
When the standby screen for Screen mirroring is
displayed, press OPTION, then select [Band
Setting].
Note
• Connecting devices must conform to the following:
Screen mirroring compatible devices:
2.4 GHz connection (5 GHz not supported).
• For information about the supported wireless band of
your device, refer to the instruction manual of your
device.
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Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes)
Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources
such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optional
equipment.
Additional Information
When installing optional equipment, leave some
space between the optional equipment and the
TV.
Check the antenna/cable connection.
Keep the antenna cable away from other
connecting cables.
Troubleshooting
When the LED indicator is flashing red, count
how many times it flashes (interval time is
three seconds).
If the LED indicator flashes red, reset the TV by
disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the TV for two minutes, then turn on the
TV. If the problem persists, contact your dealer
or Sony service centre with the number of times
the LED indicator flashes red (interval time is
three seconds). Press / on the TV to turn it
off, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead),
and inform your dealer or Sony service centre.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV
channel
Adjust [AFT] (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain
better picture reception.
Tiny black points and/or bright points appear
on the screen
The picture of a display unit is composed of
pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a
malfunction.
When the LED indicator is not flashing, check
the items as follows.
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by
qualified service personnel.
Picture contours are distorted
Change the current setting of [Film Mode] to
Picture
No colour on programmes
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a
Check the antenna/cable connection.
Connect the TV to the AC power outlet (mains
socket), and press / on the TV or remote
control.
signal from the Y, PB, PR jacks of
Check the connection of the Y, PB, PR jacks of
and check if each jacks are firmly seated
/
/
in their respective jacks.
No picture or no menu information from
equipment connected to the video input jack
appears on the screen
No picture from the connected equipment
appears on the screen
Press
to display the connected equipment
Turn the connected equipment on.
list, then select the desired input.
Check the cable connection.
Check the connection between the optional
Press
to display the connected equipment
equipment and the TV.
list, then select the desired input.
Correctly insert the memory card or other storage
device in the digital still camera.
Use a digital still camera memory card or other
storage device that has been formatted according
to the instruction manual supplied with the digital
still camera.
Operations are not guaranteed for all USB
devices. Also, operations differ depending on the
features of the USB device and the video being
played.
Double images or ghosting
Check the antenna/cable connection, location or
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 (three to five years in normal use,
one to two years at the seaside).
Cannot select the connected equipment on
the menu or cannot switch the input
Check the cable connection.
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Cannot select [Off] in [BRAVIA Sync Control]
Sound
If you have connected any audio system that is
compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control, you cannot
select [Off] in this menu. To change the audio
output to the TV speaker, select [TV Speakers] in
No sound, but good picture
Press +/– or (Mute).
Check if [Speakers] in [AV Set-up] is set to [TV
Check if the headphone plug is connected to the
TV.
The [Parental Lock] password has been
forgotten
Press HOME and select [Settings] t [System
Settings] t [Parental Lock] t [PIN Code] then
enter 9999 for the PIN code (PIN code 9999 is
always accepted).
No sound or noisy sound
Check if the TV system setting is appropriate
Store Display Mode or Promoting Feature
Logo appears on the screen
Channels
On the remote control, press RETURN then press
HOME and select [Settings] t [System Settings]
t [Set-up] t [Auto Start-up]. Be sure to select
[Home] in [Location].
The desired channel cannot be selected
Switch between digital and analogue mode and
select the desired digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
The channel is for scrambled/subscription service
only. Subscribe to a pay TV service.
Channel is used only for data (no picture or
sound).
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Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not displayed
Contact a local installer to find out if digital
transmissions are provided in your area.
Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters
standby mode)
Check if the [Duration] is activated by [On Timer]
Some input sources cannot be selected
Select [AV Preset] and select [Always] of the input
The remote control does not function
Replace the batteries.
HDMI/MHL equipment does not appear on
[BRAVIA Sync Device List]
Check that your equipment is compatible with
BRAVIA Sync Control.
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HDMI IN 1/MHL, HDMI IN 2 (ARC)
HDMI Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p,
576i, 480p, 480i
MHL Video: 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 1080i, 720p,
720/30p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
PC input:
Specifications
System
Panel system
(Resolution, Horizontal frequency, Vertical
frequency)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED Backlight
TV system
For KDL-40R48xB, KDL-40R45xB
640 × 480, 31.5 kHz, 60 Hz
800 × 600, 37.9 kHz, 60 Hz
1024 × 768, 48.4 kHz, 60 Hz
1280 × 768, 47.4 kHz, 60 Hz
1280 × 768, 47.8 kHz, 60 Hz
1360 × 768, 47.7 kHz, 60 Hz
1280 × 1024, 64.0 kHz, 60 Hz
* 1920 × 1080, 67.5 kHz, 60 Hz
Analogue: Depending on your country/area
selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital:DVB-T/DVB-C
DVB-T2*1
Satellite*1: DVB-S/DVB-S2
Colour/video system
Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
*
The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI
input will be treated as a video timing and not PC
timing.
Channel coverage
Analogue: UHF/VHF/Cable, Depending on your
country/area selection.
For KDL-32R43xB, KDL-32R41xB
640 × 480, 31.5 kHz, 60 Hz
800 × 600, 37.9 kHz, 60 Hz
1024 × 768, 48.4 kHz, 60 Hz
1280 × 768, 47.4 kHz, 60 Hz
1280 × 768, 47.8 kHz, 60 Hz
1360 × 768, 47.7 kHz, 60 Hz
Audio: Two channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI IN 2 only)
Digital: UHF/VHF/Cable, Depending on your
country/area selection.
Satellite*1: IF Frequency 950-2150 MHz
Sound output (Only for 19.5V supply)
8 W + 8 W (KDL-40R48xB, KDL-40R45xB)
5 W + 5 W (KDL-32R43xB, KDL-32R41xB)
Input/Output jacks
Antenna (aerial)/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
Satellite antenna*1
Female F-Type Connector IEC169-24, 75 ohm.
DiSEqC 1.0, LNB 13 V/18 V & 22 kHz tone,
Single Cable Distribution EN50494.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Digital optical jack
AUDIO OUT,
Audio output, Headphones (mini jack), Subwoofer
USB port (support HDD Rec)
/
AV1
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard)
including audio/video input, RGB input and TV
audio/video output.
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
DC IN 19.5 V
AC adapter input
COMPONENT IN/
COMPONENT IN
AV2
LAN (Depending on your country/area)
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on
the operating environment of the network,
connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX communication rate and
communication quality are not guaranteed for
this TV.)
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p,
576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Video input (phono jack)
COMPONENT IN/
AV2
Audio input (phono jacks)
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Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d)
Optional accessories
with Table-Top Stand
Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL450
MHL Cable: DLC-MB10/DLC-MB20/DLC-MC10/
DLC-MC20
KDL-40R48xB: 92.6 × 58.4 × 16.2 cm
KDL-40R45xB: 92.6 × 58.4 × 17.5 cm
KDL-32R43xB: 73.6 × 47.3 × 13.1 cm
KDL-32R41xB: 73.6 × 47.3 × 14.4 cm
Operating temperature
0 ºC – 40 ºC
without Table-Top Stand
KDL-40R48xB: 92.6 × 55.6 × 8.9 cm
KDL-40R45xB: 92.6 × 55.6 × 8.9 cm
KDL-32R43xB: 73.6 × 45.1 × 8.0 cm
KDL-32R41xB: 73.6 × 45.1 × 8.0 cm
Operating humidity
10 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Power and others
Power requirements
19.5 V DC with AC adapter
Rating: Input 220 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Mass (Approx.)
with Table-Top Stand
KDL-40R48xB: 7.5 kg
KDL-40R45xB: 7.4 kg
KDL-32R43xB: 5.0 kg
KDL-32R41xB: 4.9 kg
Energy Efficiency Class
KDL-40R48xB: A
KDL-40R45xB: A
KDL-32R43xB: A
without Table-Top Stand
KDL-40R48xB: 7.0 kg
KDL-40R45xB: 7.0 kg
KDL-32R43xB: 4.7 kg
KDL-32R41xB: 4.7 kg
KDL-32R41xB: A
Screen size (measured diagonally) (approx.)
KDL-40R48xB: 40 inches / 101.6 cm
KDL-40R45xB: 40 inches / 101.6 cm
KDL-32R43xB: 32 inches / 80.0 cm
KDL-32R41xB: 32 inches / 80.0 cm
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*
*
Not all the TV sets have DVB-T2 or DVB-S/S2
technology or satellite antenna terminal.
Energy consumption per year, based on the power
consumption of the television operating 4 hours per
day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption
will depend on how the television is used.
Specified standby power is reached after the TV
finishes necessary internal processes.
Power consumption
In [Standard] mode
KDL-40R48xB: 58 W
KDL-40R45xB: 58 W
KDL-32R43xB: 36 W
KDL-32R41xB: 36 W
2
3
*
Note
In [Vivid] mode
• Optional accessories availability depends on
countries/region/TV model/stock.
• Do not remove the dummy card from TV CAM
(Conditional Access Module) slot other than to insert a
smart card fitted in CAM.
• Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• This TV set incorporates MHL 2.
KDL-40R48xB: 84 W
KDL-40R45xB: 84 W
KDL-32R43xB: 60 W
KDL-32R41xB: 60 W
2
Average annual energy consumption*
KDL-40R48xB: 85 kWh
KDL-40R45xB: 85 kWh
KDL-32R43xB: 53 kWh
KDL-32R41xB: 53 kWh
3
Standby power consumption*
0.45 W
Display resolution
KDL-40R48xB: 1,920 dots (horizontal) x 1,080 lines
(vertical)
KDL-40R45xB: 1,920 dots (horizontal) x 1,080 lines
(vertical)
KDL-32R43xB: 1,366 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines
(vertical)
KDL-32R41xB: 1,366 dots (horizontal) x 768 lines
(vertical)
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• For DTS patents, see
Notes on Digital TV function
under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and
DTS 2.0+ Digital Out is a trademark of DTS,
Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• Any functions related to Digital TV (
)
will only work in countries or areas where
DVB-T/DVB-T2* (MPEG-2 and H.264/
MPEG-4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are
broadcast or where you have access to a
compatible DVB-C (MPEG-2 and H.264/
MPEG-4 AVC) cable service. Please confirm
with your local dealer if you can receive a
DVB-T/DVB-T2* signal where you live or
ask your cable provider if their DVB-C cable
service is suitable for integrated operation
with this TV.
For satellite models only:
• DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT.
This TV supports DiSEqC 1.0. This TV is not
intended for controlling motorized
antennas.
• Your cable provider may charge a fee for
their services, or require you to agree to its
terms and conditions of business.
• This TV set complies with DVB-T/DVB-T2*
and DVB-C specifications, but compatibility
with future DVB-T/DVB-T2* digital
terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable
broadcasts are not guaranteed.
• Some Digital TV functions may not be
available in some countries/areas and
DVB-C cable may not operate correctly with
some providers.
* Not all the TV sets have 2nd generation T2* Digital
Video Broadcast technology.
Trademark information
• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “BRAVIA” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
• Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Wi-Fi Alliance.
• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc”
logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the
MHL Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of MHL Licensing, LLC.
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