A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
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., m arked 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.
FUSE
FUSE
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a
blade screwdriver, and replace the
fuse.
Please refer to the illustration that
actually equipped with the product.
How to re-tune
programmes that you
receive through your TV
aerial:
1 Press HOME on the
remote.
2 Press F/f to select
“Settings”, then press .
3 Press
4 Press
5 Press to select “Digital
F/f to select
“Channel Set-up”, then
press .
F/f to select “Digital
Set-up”, then press .
Tuning”.
6 Press to select “Digital
Auto Tuning”.
7 Press
G
to select “OK”,
then press .
8 Press to select
“Antenna”.
9 Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony
product.
Before operating the TV, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Notice for Digital TV
function
• 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 wher e 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.
• 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 DVBC 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.
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.
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• The illustrations used in this
manual are of the KDL40R474A unless otherwise
state.
* DVB-T2 is not available for TV
model series KDL-46R470A /
40R471A / 40R470A / 32R421A
/ 32R420A.
DVB-T2 is available for TV
model series KDL-46R473A /
40R474A / 40R473A / 32R424A
/ 32R423A.
Trademark information
• is a registered trademark of
the DVB Project.
• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or regist ered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United
States and other countries.
• Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
• “BRAVIA” and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link
and the MHL Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of MHL
Licensing, LLC.
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.
It is recommended that
you set “Auto Service
Update” to “On”, so as
to allow new digital
services to be added
automatically as they
become available.
Select “Settings” t “Channel Set-up”
t “Digital Set-up” t “Technical Set-up” t “Auto Service Update”.
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• If set “Auto Service Update” to
“Off”, new digital services will
be notified by an on-screen
message and the services will
not be automatically added.
The availability of this function
depends on your region/
country. If unavailable, perform
“Digital Auto Tuning” to add
new services.
Download a more detailed operation manual from the Web!
• Select your country.
• You can download a more detailed operation manual from the
Support page.
• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 10). Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the
accessories
Table-Top Stand (1)
Fixing screws for Table-Top Stand (M5
× 16) (2)
Attachment parts for Wall-Mount
Bracket (2)
(KDL-46R473A/46R470A only)
Fixing screws for Attachment parts (M4
× 8) (2)
(KDL-46R473A/46R470A only)
Remote RM-ED054 (1)
Size AAA batteries (2)
x To insert batteries into the remote
Push to
open
2: Attaching the
stand
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• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen
to direct illumination or sunlight.
Follow the assembling steps required to place
on a TV stand.
1 Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand
instruction leaflet for proper attachment
for some TV models.
2 Place the TV with its screen facing down
on a level and stable surface covered
with a thick and soft cloth.
3 Fix the TV to the Table-Top Stand using
the supplied screws.
Thick and soft cloth
Start-up Guide
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• 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 with care. Do not drop or step
on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat
source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a
damp room.
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• Be careful not to hit the Table-Top Stand against
the edge of the surface when attaching it.
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• Hold the Table-Top Stand with one hand to avoid it
dropping when attaching.
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• Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame
around the screen.
• This TV is very heavy, so two or more people
should place the TV onto thick and soft cloth.
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• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
• Be sure to securely tighten the three supplied
screws, otherwise the TV may fall down.
• Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the
screws tightly without damaging the screw head.
• Please ensure the AC power cord is away from the
stand installation location when you attach the
Table-Top Stand.
• When detaching the Table-Top Stand, reverse the
attaching procedure. Do not remove any screws
other than those used when attaching the TableTop Stand. Do not power on the TV with its LCD
panel facing down to avoid uneven picture
uniformity.
3: Connecting an
aerial/cable/
VCR/DVD
recorder
Connecting an aerial/cable only
Terrestrial signal
or cable
Coaxial cable
Connecting an aerial/cable/VCR/DVD
recorder with SCART
Coaxial cable
Terrestrial
signal or cable
Scart lead
Coaxial cable
VCR/DVD recorder
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Connecting an aerial/cable/VCR/DVD
recorder with HDMI
Coaxial
cable
Terrestrial
signal or
cable
HDMI cable
Coaxial cable
VCR/DVD recorder
4: Preventing the
TV from
toppling over
Start-up Guide
1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,
not supplied) in the TV stand.
2 Install a machine screw (M4, not
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3 Tie the wood screw and the machine
screw with a strong cord (not supplied).
The length of the M4 machine screw differs
depending on the cord diameter. Please
refer to below illustration.
6-8 mm
TV
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• An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure
the TV. Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre
to purchase a kit. Have your TV model name ready
for reference.
Screw M4
Rope or chain
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5:
Selecting the
language,
country/region
and location
3 Press F/f to select the language
displayed on the menu screens, then
press .
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to
select the country/region in which you will
operate the TV.
If the country/region which you want to use
on the TV does not appear in the list, select
“-” instead of a country/region.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to set
the PIN code.
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• Any PIN code can be used, except 0000.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to
select the location type in which you will
operate the TV.
This option selects the initial picture mode
appropriate for the typical lighting condition
in these environments.
In Shop mode, some settings will be
periodically reset for Shop usage.
3,4,5,6
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
2 Press "/1 on the side of the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the "/1
(power/standby) indicator on the TV front
panel is red), press "/1 on the remote to
turn on the TV.
When you turn on the TV for the first time,
the Language menu appears on the
screen.
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• When you turn on the TV, the power indicator
lights up in green.
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6: Auto-tuning
the TV
1 Press F/f to select the broadcast type,
then press .
Auto Tuning
Select the broadcast type to automatically search for services
Digital and Analogue
Digital
Analogue
Skip
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• This step may not appear if only the digital
channel is found.
4 Set the current day and time.
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• This step will appear only if clock has not been
obtained from digital broadcasting.
The message “Set-up complete.” will
appear on the screen. Press .
The TV has now tuned in all the available
channels.
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• USB System Update
You can update the TV system using USB memory.
Obtain information from the website below.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/
Start-up Guide
Select BackNext
RETURN
Back
2 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or
“Cable”, then press .
Select “Antenna” to receive terrestrial TV
broadcasting by an external antenna.
Select “Cable” if you are a Cable TV
subscriber not using an external set-top
box.
If you select “Cable”, the screen for
selecting the scan type appears. See “To
tune the TV for Cable connection” (page 9).
The TV then starts searching for all
available digital channels, followed by all
available analogue channels. This may take
some time, so do not press any buttons on
the TV or remote while proceeding.
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• In some countries, you may select “Antenna”
instead of “Cable” to receive Cable TV
programmes.
If a message appears for you to confirm
the aerial connection
No digital or analogue channels were
found. Check all the aerial/cable
connections and press to start autotuning again.
3 Programme Sorting: Changes the order
in which the channels are stored on the
TV.
1 Press F/f to select the channel you
want to move to a new position, then
press
g.
2 Press
If you do not change the order in which the
channels are stored on the TV, press
HOME to go to next step.
F/f to select the new position for
your channel, then press .
x To tune the TV for Cable connection
1 Press and F/f to select “Quick Scan”
or “Full Scan”, then press .
“Quick Scan” : channels are tuned
according to the cable operator information
within the broadcast signal.
Recommended setting for “Frequency” and
“Network ID” is “Auto”.
This option is recommended for fast tuning
when supported by your cable operator.
If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please
use the “Full Scan” method below.
“Full Scan” : All available channels are
tuned and stored. This procedure may take
some time.
This option is recommended when “Quick
Scan” is not supported by your cable
provider.
2 Press f to select “Start”.
The TV starts searching for channels. Do
not press any buttons on the TV or remote.
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• Some cable providers do not support “Quick
Scan”. If no channels are detected using “Quick
Scan”, perform “Full Scan”.
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Safety
Information
– Do not install the TV set as shown
below.
Air circulation is blocked.
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 mains socket.
• Place the TV set on a stable, level
surface.
• Only qualified service personnel
should carry out wall installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly
recommended that you use Sony
accessories.
• 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.
32, 40 TV: 6.5mm ~ 10mm
46 TV: 8mm ~ 12mm
Screw
32, 40 TV: M4
46 TV: M6
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
Transporting
• 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 in the
illustration. Do not put stress on the
LCD panel and the frame around the
screen.
• When lifting or moving the TV set,
hold it firmly from the bottom.
Be sure to hold the bottom of
the panel, not the front part.
• 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.
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 aircirculation.
Installed on the wall
30 cm
10 cm10 cm
Leave at least this space around
the set.
10 cm
Installed with stand
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm
6 cm
WallWall
Mains lead
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.
Notes
• 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.
• 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 ap pliances
to the same mains socket.
• Do not use a poor fitting mains
socket.
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32R420A
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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.
Prohibited Usage
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.
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 damaged by airborne
sulfur, etc.
Cleaning:
Do not spray water or detergent
directly on the TV set. It may drip to the
bottom of the screen or exterior parts
and get inside, resulting in a
malfunction.
Environment:
• 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 space, or in a room with oily
smoke or steam (near cooking tables
or humidifiers). Fire, electric shock,
or warping may result.
Situation:
• Do not use when your han ds 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.
Broken pieces:
• Do not throw anything at the TV set.
The screen glass may break by the
impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do
not touch it until yo u have unplugged
the mains lead. Otherwise electric
shock may result.
• Do not subject the LCD screen to
any strong impact or shock. The
screen glass may crack or shatter
and cause injury.
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.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the
TV set.
• Keep small accessories out of the
reach of children, so th at they are not
mistakenly swallowed.
If the following problems
occur...
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.
– Any liquid or solid object falls
through openings in the cabinet.
Warning
To prevent the
spread of fire,
keep candles or
other open flames
away from this
product at all
times.
Precautions
Viewing the TV
• 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.
LCD Screen
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• Do not spray water or detergent
directly on the TV set. It may drip to
the bottom of the screen or exterior
parts, and may cause a malfunction.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring
powder, or 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 ventilatio n
openings is re commended to ensure
to proper ventilation.
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• 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.
Optional Equipment
• 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.
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 with care. Do not
drop or step on it, or spill liquid of
any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a location
near a heat source, a place subject
to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
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 equipm ent. 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 negativ e 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 Of fice, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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.
WARNING
Batteries must not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
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Overview of the remote
1/ – (Input select)
• In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.
• In Text mode: Holds the current page.
2 SYNC MENU
Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select
connected HDMI/MHL equipment from Device Selection.
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• “BRAVIA Sync Control” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the
connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA
Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control.
3 DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 16)
ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 16)
4 Number buttons
• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and
above, press the second and third digit in quick succession.
• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the
page.
• In digital mode: Press to add channel to the empty
Favourite list or display Favourite list.
9 RETURN /
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
q; HOME (page 24)
qa 2 +/– – Volume
Adjusts volume.
qs BRAVIA Sync
m/N/M/./X/x/>
Sync-compatible equipment that is connected to the TV.
qd "/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
qf – Screen mode (page 17)
qg AUDIO
Press to change the dual sound mode.
qh – Subtitle setting
Press to change the subtitle language(in digital mode and USB
Video mode only).
qj/ – Info/Text reveal
• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme
currently being watched.
• In analogue mode: Displays information such as current
channel number and screen format.
• In Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden information (e.g.
answers to a quiz).
: You can operate the BRAVIA
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qk OPTIONS
Press to display a list that contains shortcuts to some setting
menus. The listed options vary depending on the current input
and content.
ql – Previous channel
Press to return to the channel or external input that was last
viewed (for more than 15 seconds).
w; PROG +/–//
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
• In Text mode (page 17): Selects the next () or previous ()
page.
wa % – Mute the sound
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
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• The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have tactile dots. Use
the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.
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Overview of the TV buttons and
indicators
1 – Remote control sensor
• Receives IR signals from the remote.
• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its
function may be affected.
2 "/1 – Power / Standby indicator
• Lights up in green when the picture is
switched off.
• Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is
set or the TV is in photo frame mode. If you
set to “On Timer”, lights up in orange while
the TV is also in standby mode.
• Lights up in red when the TV is in standby
mode.
• Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
3 "/1 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
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• To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug
from the mains.
• When you turn on the TV, the power indicator
lights in green.
4 2 +/–/ /
Press to adjust the volume, or select a
channel/external input. By pressing 2 +/–,
volume can be adjusted. When the channel
Up/Down screen is displayed by pressing CH/INPUT, channels can be selected. When the
input select screen is displayed by pressing
CH/INPUT, external input can be selected.
5 CH/INPUT
Switches between the channel Up/Down
screen, input select screen and volume Up/
Down screen.
6 Speaker
• Outputs audio signal.
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Watching TV
Watching TV
2
3
3
1 Press "/1 on the side of the TV to turn on
the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the "/1
(power/standby) indicator on the TV front
panel is red), press "/1 on the remote to
turn on the TV.
2 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch
between digital and analogue modes.
The channels available vary depending on
the mode.
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above
using the number buttons, press the
second and third digits in quick
succession.
To select a digital channel using the Digital
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see
page 18.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the
banner.
: Data service (Broadcast application)
:Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
:Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing
impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 3 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
: Digital Programme Lock
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Additional operations
ToDo this
Adjust the volumePress 2 + (increase)/
-(decrease).
Access the
Programme index
table (in analogue
mode only)
Press . To select an
analogue channel, press F/f, then press .
x To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t
No Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or
/.
To reveal hidden information, press .
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• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of
the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows
you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the
corresponding coloured button to access the
page.
Scene Select mode
When you select the desired scene option, the
optimum sound quality and picture quality for
the selected scene are automatically set.
1 Press OPTIONS on the remote.
2 Press F/f to select “Scene Select”, then
press .
3 Press F/f to select the mode, then press
.
“Auto”: Delivers optimum picture and
sound quality which is automatically set
according to input source. There may not
be any effect depending on the connected
equipments.
“General”: Current user settings.
“Music”: Delivers dynamic and clear
sound effects like at a concert.
“Cinema”: Delivers theatre-like picture and
dynamic sound.
“Game”: Delivers the best picture and
sound quality for fullest game playing
enjoyment.
“Graphics”: Delivers clearer detailed
pictures to reduce fatigue for prolonged
viewing.
“Sports”: Delivers realistic picture with
surround sound like in a stadium.
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• Except for “Auto”, “General”, “Music”, “Game” and
“Sports”, if any scene mode is selected, picture
mode selection in the picture menu is not possible
- release scene selection first.
x To change the screen format
manually to suit the broadcast
Press repeatedly to select the desired screen
format.
Wide Zoom*
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts with an
imitation wide screen
effect. The 4:3 picture
is stretched to fill the
Normal
14:9*
Full
Zoom*
Captions*
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be
cut off.
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• Depending on the signal, some screen formats
may not be selectable.
• Some characters and/or letters at the top and the
bottom of the picture may not be visible in “Wide
Zoom”.
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• You can adjust the vertical position of the picture
when selecting “Zoom”, “14:9” or “Captions”.
F/f to move up or down (e.g. to read
Press
subtitles).
screen.
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts (e.g.
non-wide screen TV) in
the correct proportions.
Displays 14:9
broadcasts in the
correct proportions. As
a result, black border
areas are visible on the
screen.
Stretches a 4:3 picture
horizontally, to fill a
16:9 screen.
Displays cinemascopic
(letter box format)
broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
Displays cinemascopic
(letter box format)
broadcasts with
subtitles on the screen.
Watching TV
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Using the Digital Electronic
Programme Guide (EPG) *
1 In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2 Perform the desired operation as shown
in the following table or displayed on the
screen.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
ToDo this
Watch a programmePress F/f/G/g to select the programme or enter the desired
Turn off the EPGPress GUIDE.
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• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the
screen.
programme number by numeric key, then press .
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Using the Digital Programme
List *
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite
programmes.
1 In digital mode, press HOME, and select “Digital Programme List”,
then press
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• If Favourite list is already selected before, just press to access Favourite
list.
Digital Programme List
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
ToDo this
Create your Favourite list for
the first time
2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or
displayed on the screen.
1 Press to select “Yes”, or press OPTIONS to select “Add to
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3 Press
4 Press
5 Press RETURN to finish setting up.
G/g to select the Favourite list.
Favourites” in digital mode.
F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press .
F/f to decide the position and press to store.
Watching TV
Watch a channel
Turn off the Favourite listPress RETURN.
Add channels in the currently
edited Favourites list
Change the order of channels
stored in the Favourites list
Remove channels in the
currently edited Favourite list
Remove all channels from the
current Favourite list
1 Press G/g to select the Favourite list.
2 Press
1 Press the blue button to see Favourite Set-up, or press OPTIONS
2
3 Press F/f to select the channel you want to add, the press .
4 Press
1 Press the blue button to see Favourite Set-up.
2
3 Press or g to jump to the Favourite list.
4 Press
5 Press
1 Press the blue button to see Favourite Set-up.
2
3 Press g and F/f to select the channel you want to remove, then
4 Press the blue button to remove.
1 Press the blue button to see Favourite Set-up.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to edit.
3 Press the blue button.
4 Press
F/f to select the channel, then press .
to select “Add to Favourites” in digital mode.
Press the yellow button to select the Favourites list you want to edit.
F/f to decide the position and press to store.
Press the yellow button to select the Favourites list you want to edit.
F/f to select the channel you want to change the position,
then press .
F/f to decide the position and press to store.
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to edit.
press .
G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not
supplied.
DVD player
PC (HDMI output)
Blu-ray disc player
Digital video camera
Headphones/
Hi-Fi audio
equipment
Video game equipment/
DVC camcorder
DVD player with
component output
Hi-Fi audio
equipment with
optical audio input
Decoder
Video game equipment
DVD player
Decoder
DVD recorder
VCR
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CAM card
MHL Device
Digital video camera/Digital
camera/USB storage
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Viewing pictures
from connected
equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 9)
In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the
number buttons, to select the video channel.
For other connected equipment
Press to display the connected equipment
list. Press
source, then press . (The highlighted item is
selected if two seconds pass without any
operation after pressing
F/f to select the desired input
F/f.)
Symbol on the
screen
AV2To see the equipment connected
Component
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• Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable
bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you
use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type).
• Be sure to use only an authorised MHL2 cable
bearing the MHL logo.
• When HDMI control compatible equipment is
connected, communication with the connected
equipment is supported.
Description
to F.
When connecting mono
equipment, connect to the
AV2 L socket.
To see the equipment connected
to G.
To connectDo this
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL) C
LAN EConnects to an existing network
Use an optical audio cable.
using an Ethernet cable. Be sure
to complete “Network Set-up”.
Using Optional Equipment
Symbol on the
screen
HDMI IN 1
(ARC) or
HDMI IN 2/
MHL
AV1
Description
HDMI IN 1 (ARC) or HDMI IN 2/
MHL
To see the equipment connected
to A or I.
Digital video and audio signals
are input from the connected
equipment.
Connect to the HDMI IN 1 (ARC)
or HDMI IN 2/MHL socket, to
view photographs or screen
images from a PC or digital
video camera.
If connecting a digital audio
system that is compatible with
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
technology, use HDMI IN 1
(ARC). If not, an additional
connection with DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL) is necessary.
You can also connect your MHL
(Mobile High-Definition Link)
device to HDMI IN 2/MHL using
an MHL cable.
To see the equipment connected
to D.
Conditional
Access
Module
(CAM) H
Headphones
or Hi-Fi audio
equipment B
USB JYou can enjoy photo/music/video
To use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your CAM.
Turn off the TV when inserting or
removing your CAM.
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• CAM is not supported in some
countries/regions. Check with
your authorised dealer.
Connect with an audio cable or
headphones. You can listen to TV
sound through your stereo system
or headphones.
Audio level of the external
speakers can be modified by
pressing the volume buttons on
the remote.
files stored in a Sony digital still
camera or camcorder.
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Additional operation
ToDo this
Return to normal
TV mode
Press DIGITAL/ANALOG.
Photo Frame
You can enjoy looking at photos, listening to
music or seeing the clock and calendar, at the
same time.
You can enter photo frame mode using any of
the following methods:
1 Press HOME, and then select “Photo Frame
Mode”.
2 Press OPTIONS, when you are playing
back the photo/music files.
You can switch the frame, e.g. image and
clock, full screen image or full screen clock.
x To select photo
You can select photos from USB memory,
using any of the following methods:
1 Press HOME and select “Settings”, then
“Set-up” > “Photo Frame Settings” > “Image
Selection”.
Press to select the file from thumbnail
view.
2 In photo frame mode, press OPTIONS >
“Image Selection”. Press to select the
file from thumbnail view.
3 Press HOME, and select “Photo”. When
playing back a photo, press OPTIONS >
“Photo Frame Mode” to launch “Photo
Frame” with the selected photo.
x To select music
You can select music from USB memory, using
any of the following methods:
1 Press HOME and select “Settings”, then
“Set-up” > “Photo Frame Settings” > “Music
Selection”.
Press to select the file from thumbnail
view.
2 In photo frame mode, press OPTIONS >
“Music Selection”.
Press to select the file from thumbnail
view.
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3 Press HOME, and select “Music”. When
playing back music, press OPTIONS >
“Photo Frame Mode” to launch “Photo
Frame” with the selected music.
x To select Display mode
You can change the photo frame display by
selecting “Display Mode”.
• Image and Clock
• Full Screen Image
• Full Screen Clock
Using Optional Equipment
x To select Clock Display mode
There are five calendar display modes.
When the “Display Mode” setting is set to “Image
and Clock”, you can set to “Calendar”, “Analogue
Clock” or “Digital Clock”. When the “Display Mode”
setting is set to “Full Screen Clock”, you can set to
“Calendar”, “Calendar and Clock” or “Clock”.
• Calendar
• Analogue Clock
• Digital Clock
• Calendar and Clock
•Clock
x Duration
To save power, photo frame mode will shut
down after 24 hours of TV with power off
automatically. After running photo frame mode
for 24 hours, not use this mode for at least one
hour, to avoid panel burn-in.
Duration time can be set to “Duration” in “Photo
Frame Settings”.
To avoid panel burn-in, the position of the
photo, clock and calendar are switched
automatically every hour.
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Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Menu
“HOME” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels
or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
1 Press HOME.
2 Press F/f to select an option, then press .
To exit the menu, press HOME.
Category iconDescription
Digital Programme List You can select the Digital Programme List (page 19).
Digital EPGYou can select the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
(page 18).
PhotoYou can enjoy photo files via USB devices.
MusicYou can enjoy music files via USB devices.
VideoYou can enjoy video files via USB devices.
Photo Frame ModeYou can select the frame image which enables you to enjoy
SettingsYou can make advanced settings and adjustments.
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
with photo, music and clock. For details, see page 22.
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Network Set-up
Preparing a
Network
When you connect this TV to the Internet, you
can receive additional content/services
provided by the MHEG Internet Connected
Services feature.
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• You will need to contract with an Internet service
provider to connect to the Internet.
Internet
TV
Modem
with router
functions
or
Router
Modem
Setting up the
Internet
Connection
Using the network feature you can connect the
TV to the Internet. The setup procedure differs
depending on the type of network and LAN
router. Before setting up the Internet
connection, be sure to set up a LAN router.
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• 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.
x Network Set-up
The items that need to be set (e.g. IP Address,
Subnet Mask, DHCP) may differ depending on
the Internet service provider or router. For
details, refer to the instruction manuals
provided by your Internet service provider, or
those supplied with the router.
1 Press HOME, then select “Settings” >
“Set-up” > “Network Set-up”.
Network Set-up
Internet
2 Select “IP Address Setting”.
3 Select “Auto” to set the IP Address
automatically, or “Manual” to set them
manually.
4 Follow the instructions on the setup
screen.
x To view the network status
You can confirm your network status.
1 Press HOME, then select “Settings” >
“Set-up” > “Network Set-up”.
2 Select “Status”.
x If you cannot connect to the Internet
Use the diagnostic to check possible causes
for network connection failures, and settings.
1 Press HOME, then select “Settings” >
“Set-up” > “Network Set-up”.
2 Select “Check Connection”.
This may take several minutes. You can
cancel the diagnostic by pressing
RETURN.
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Additional Information
Installing the accessories
(Wall-Mount Bracket)
x To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
x To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this
product.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing these products, especially to determine the strength
of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products
to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during
the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper
installation.
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• Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth, when
securing the Mounting Hook.
x For KDL-46R473A/46R470A only
Before installing the Wall-Mount Bracket, attach the Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket
(supplied) to the rear of the TV, using the supplied screws.
Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket
(supplied)
Screw (+PSW 4 × 8)
(supplied)
Thick and soft cloth
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• When removing the Table-Top Stand from the TV, lay the display face down on a stable work surface that is
larger than the TV.
• To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD display, make sure to place a soft cloth on the work surface.
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Specifications
System
Panel System
TV System
Colour/Video System
Channel Coverage
Sound Output
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/Cable
/AV1
COMPONENT IN/
AV2
COMPONENT IN/
AV2
HDMI IN 1(ARC)
HDMI IN 2/MHL
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT, i
LAN
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel LED Back Light
Depending on your country/region selection
Analogue: B/G, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T, DVB-T2 (KDL-46R473A / 40R474A / 40R473A / 32R424A / 32R423A only), DVB-C
Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, MP@L4.0
Analogue: 46.25 - 855.25 MHz
Digital: VHF/UHF
8 W + 8 W
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
21-pin scart connector including audio/video input, RGB input, S-Video input, and TV audio/video
output.
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
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)
Audio output (Left/Right), Headphones (minijack)
USB port
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
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.)
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Additional Information
Model name KDL-46R47xA40R47xA32R42xA
Power and others
Power Requirements
Energy Efficiency Class
Screen Size (measured
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
A
Approx. 116.8 cm / 46 inchesApprox. 101.6 cm / 40 inchesApprox. 80.0 cm / 32 inches
*1Energy 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.
2
Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
*
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the "/1 (power/standby)
indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
Press "/1 on the side of the TV to turn it off,
disconnect the mains lead, and inform your
dealer or Sony service centre.
When it is not flashing
1 Check the items in the tables below.
2 If the problem still persists, have your TV
serviced by qualified service personnel.
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• For further information, please contact Sony
Customer Information Centre at the address or
telephone that appears on the supplied guarantee.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press "/1 on the
side of the TV.
• If the "/1 (power/standby) indicator lights up in
red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from
equipment connected to the scart connector
• Press to display the connected equipment list,
then select the desired input.
• Check the connection between the optional
equipment and the TV.
Double images or ghosting
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its
serviceable life (three to five years in normal use,
one to two years at the seaside).
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV
channel
• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain
better picture reception.
Some 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.
No colour on programmes
• Select “Reset”.
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a
signal from the COMPONENT IN/AV2
sockets
• Check the connection of the COMPONENT IN/
AV2 sockets and check if each sockets are
firmly seated in their respective sockets.
Sound
No sound, but good picture
• Press 2 + or % (Mute).
• Check if the “Speakers” is set to “TV Speakers”.
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or
DVD-Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may
not output audio signals.
• Check if the headphone plug is connected to the
TV.
Channels
The desired channel cannot be selected
• Switch between digital and analogue mode and
select the desired digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe
to the pay TV service.
• Channel is used only for data (no picture or
sound).
• 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 “Sleep Timer” or “Idle TV Standby” is
activated.
• If no signal is received and no operation is
performed in the TV mode for 15 minutes, the TV
automatically switches to standby mode.
• Check if “Duration” in Photo Frame mode is
activated.
• Check if “Duration” is activated when TV is power
on by On Timer.
Distorted picture and/or sound
• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources
such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical
equipment.
• When installing optional equipment, leave some
space between the optional equipment and the
TV.
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other
connecting cables.
The remote does not function
• Replace the batteries.
Additional Information
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HDMI/MHL equipment does not appear on
“BRAVIA Sync Device List”
• Check that your equipment is compatible with
BRAVIA Sync Control.
TV does not output picture and/or sound from the
MHL device
• Disconnect the MHL cable, then reconnect it, or
power the MHL device off then on again and
release its lock.
If “Store Display Mode: On” is displayed on the
screen
• Your TV is set to “Shop” mode. You need to set
“Home” for “Location” in the “Auto Start-up”
procedure again (page 8).
No Cable TV services (programmes) found by
“Digital Auto Tuning”.
• Check your cable connection or your tuning
configuration.
• Attempt the “Digital Auto Tuning” by selecting the
“Antenna” instead of “Cable”.