Manual Sony Bravia KLV-46R452A LCD Television

Manual

© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

Customer support

KLV-46R472A / 46R452A / 40R472A / 40R457A / 40R452A / 32R422A / 32R407A / 32R402A / 24R422A / 24R402A

Operating Instructions

LCD TV

4-466-324-13(1)

Checking the

accessories

Table-Top Stand (1)*

Fixing screws for Table-Top Stand (M5 × 16) (2)

Remote control (1)

AC power cord (mains lead) (1)

AC adapter (1)

Cable holders (3)

Size AAA batteries (R03 type) (2)

Operating Instructions (this manual) and other

documents

Wall-Mount Bracket accessories

(KLV-46/40R472A, KLV-32/24R422A only)

* Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet to assemble

the Table-Top Stand.

1: Attaching the Table-

Top Stand

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at

approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).

x KLV-46/40R452A, KLV-40R457A, KLV-32R407A,

KLV-32/24R402A:

Thick and

soft cloth

x KLV-46/40R472A, KLV-32/24R422A:

Thick and

soft cloth

Detaching the Table-Top Stand

from the TV

~

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other

than to wall-mount the TV.

x KLV-46/40R452A, KLV-40R457A, KLV-32R407A,

KLV-32/24R402A:

Thick and soft cloth

x KLV-46/40R472A, KLV-32/24R422A:

Thick and soft cloth

2: Connections

Connecting an antenna (aerial)/

cable

Antenna (aerial) cable (not supplied)

Connecting an antenna (aerial)/

cable and VCR

AV cable

(not

supplied)

Antenna (aerial) cable

(not supplied)

VCR

Connecting audio/video devices

AV cable

(not supplied)

Antenna

(aerial)

cable (not

supplied)

DVD recorder

x Connecting MHL device

Use authorized

MHL2 cable with

MHL logo (not

supplied)

MHL device

The MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) enables the TV

to communicate with a connected MHL-compatible

device. The TV can charge the connected MHL-

compatible device while playing photo/music/video

from it. You can use the TV remote control to control the

connected MHL-compatible device.

~

• If “Auto Input Change (MHL)” is set to “On”, the TV

automatically switches to “HDMI / MHL” or “HDMI 2 / MHL”

(depending on your TV model) from other input when

MHL-compatible device is connected to HDMI IN / MHL

or HDMI IN 2 / MHL jack. The availability of “Auto Input

Change (MHL)” depends on whether the MHL-compatible

device can support this feature.

• You can continue normal usage of the connected MHL-

compatible device (such as receiving calls) depending on

its capability.

• Some remote control functions may not be available

depending on features of the connected MHL-compatible

device. Please refer to the device manual for details.

• This product is officially MHL-certified for operation

with other MHL-certified devices. If you encounter any

problems when using the MHL function, please consult the

device manufacturer for support.

3: Preventing the TV

from toppling over

*Anchor bolts (M6 / M4) (not supplied)

Strong cord

(not supplied)

* KLV-46/40R472A, KLV-46/40R452A, KLV-40R457A,

KLV-32R422A, KLV-32R407A, KLV-32R402A:

Use M6 anchor bolts

* KLV-24R422A, KLV-24R402A:

Use M4 anchor bolts

4: Performing the

initial setup

1

*

* 12V may vary depending on country

~

• When the TV is in standby mode (the "/1 (standby)

indicator on the TV front panel is red), press "/1 on the

remote to turn on the TV.

• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before

unplugging the AC power cord (mains lead) or DC cable.

Unplugging the AC power cord (mains lead) or DC cable

while the TV is turned on may cause the TV to malfunction.

2

Follow the instructions on the screen.

~

• You can also tune channels manually.

• Language options vary depending on model.

• Select “Home” from “Location” for the best TV settings to

use the TV in the home.

Overview of the

TV controls and

indicators

Front View

Remote sensor

Power/Standby indicator

• Lights up in red when in

standby.

• Lights up in green when

the TV is turned on.

• Flashes while the remote is

being operated.

~

• Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect

its function.

Back View

Power

Turns the TV on or

switch to standby

mode.

CH/INPUT

• Press button until

“Rr Programme +/-”

appears and selects

channels with Volume

button.

• Press button until “Rr

Input select” appears

and selects input

source with Volume

button.

Volume

• Adjusts volume.

• Moves through

options up or down

when selecting

channels or input

source.

Overview of the remote

Turns the TV on or switch to standby

mode.

Displays the BRAVIA Sync Menu and

then select connected HDMI/MHL

equipment from “Device Selection”.

Selects the desired wide mode.

Displays information about the

programme/input or reveals hidden

information in Text mode.

Selects, adjusts or confirmed

selected items.

Displays a list of shortcuts to some

setting menus.

Returns to the previous channel or

input watched (for more than 15

seconds).

In TV mode: Selects the next or

previous channel.

In Text mode: Selects the next or

previous page.

Operates the BRAVIA Sync and

USB compatible equipment that is

connected to the TV.

Dual Sound.

Selects input source.

In Text mode: Holds the current

page.

Exit Text mode, or switches to a TV

display when displaying external

input.

In TV mode: Selects channels.

In Text mode: Selects pages.

Displays text information.

Available when operation guide

appears on the screen.

Returns to the previous screen.

In USB mode: Stops the playback.

Mute or restore sound.

Adjusts volume.

Displays or cancels the menu.

Sets the desired time frame to turn

off TV automatically.

x To change the Wide Mode

For TV, Video, Component or HDMI (except PC input)/ MHL HDMI PC Input (PC timing)

Wide Zoom* Normal Full Zoom* Normal Full 1 Full 2

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

~

• Some options may not be available depending on the signal source.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV,

please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

~

• The “x” that appears in the model name corresponds to a numeric

digit, related to design, colour or TV system.

• Instructions about “Installing Wall-Mount Bracket” are included within

this TV’s instructions manual.

• The illustrations used in this manual may differ depending on your

TV model.

• The illustrations of the remote control used in this manual are of the

RM-GA024 unless otherwise stated.

• Before operating the TV, please read Safety Information. Retain this

manual for future reference.

Location of the identification label

Labels for TV Model No. and Power Supply rating (in accordance with

applicable safety regulation) are located on the rear of the TV. Labels

for AC adapter Model No. and Serial No. are located at the bottom of

AC adapter.

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 is on the remote control and AC adapter.

Disposal of the TV set

India only

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (Applicable in Republic of

India)

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste and may not be dropped in garbage bins. Product

owners are advised to deposit their product at the nearest collection

point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.Your

co-operation shall facilitate proper disposal & help prevent potential

negative consequences/hazards to the environment and human health,

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste disposal

including improper handling, accidental breakage, damage and/ or

improper recycling of e-waste.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 provider or the store where you

made the purchase. You may contact our company’s toll free number in

India for assistance.

This product complies with the “India E-waste Rule 2011”. The

E-waste Rules, 2011 is an Indian directive aimed at reducing the

harmful environmental impact of waste electrical equipment by

restricting the use of known hazardous substances. As of 1st May

2012, new electrical and electronic equipment introduced into

the market may no longer contain the following chemicals or its

specified maximum concentration levels:

Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyls

(PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenylethers (PBDE) - in concentrations

exceeding 0.1 weight % and Cadmium - 0.01 weight %, except of

exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the aforesaid Rule.

Trademark information

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered 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.

• Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. For U.S.

and worldwide patent and trademark information, see

www.dts.com/patents/legacy.aspx.

(c) DTS Licensing Limited and DTS, Inc. 2012.

(except KLV-40R457A,

KLV-32R407A)

(KLV-40R457A,

KLV-32R407A only)

Viewing pictures from the connected

equipment

Turn on the connected equipment, then press on the remote control or CH/INPUT on the TV to display the

connected equipment list.

Rear View

A

B

E

F

C D

*1

*1

*2

*

1

Terminals and labels may vary depending on TV model.

*

2

12V may vary depending on country.

A HDMI IN / MHL, HDMI IN 2 / MHL and HDMI IN 1 (Home Theatre systems, Camcorder, Blu-ray Disc player,

DVD player, PC with HDMI output and Mobile device).

Connect to the HDMI IN jack if the equipment has an HDMI jack.

If the equipment has a DVI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN / MHL or HDMI IN 2 / MHL jack through a

DVI - HDMI adapter interface (not supplied), and connect audio out jack of the equipment to the HDMI AUDIO IN

or HDMI 2 AUDIO IN jack.

If the equipment is compatible with MHL, connect the MHL jack of the equipment to the HDMI IN / MHL or HDMI

IN 2 / MHL jack through a MHL - HDMI cable (not supplied).

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 AUDIO OUT (Refer D) is necessary.

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• The HDMI jacks can support PC timing in HDMI PC mode. Refer PC input signal reference chart under “PC settings”.

• Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo, or an authorized MHL cable bearing the MHL

logo.

• HDMI IN 1 (ARC) is available depending on your TV model.

B (Digital still camera, Camcorder, USB storage media)

Access photo/music/video files stored on a USB device.

C

HDMI AUDIO IN or HDMI 2 AUDIO IN (PC and other audio devices )

Connect to the

HDMI AUDIO IN or HDMI 2 AUDIO IN. It is recommended to use an audio input (stereo

minijack).

D AUDIO OUT

/ (Stereo systems, Headphone)

Connect with an audio cable or headphones. You can listen to TV sound through your stereo system or

headphones. You can select “Variable” or “Fixed” in the “Audio Out” menu.

E

Connect AC adapter to the jack.

F VIDEO IN

/COMPONENT IN/AUDIO (DVD player, VCR, Video game equipment, S VHS/Hi8/DVC

camcorder, DVD player with component output)

Connect to the VIDEO IN

jack and the AUDIO jacks. If you connect mono equipment, connect to the L

(MONO) jack.

For better picture quality, component connection is recommended if your DVD player has a component video

output. Connect to the COMPONENT IN jacks.

Using Menu

Functions

1

4

5

3

2

Favourites

Photo

Music

Video

Photo Frame Mode

FM Radio

Settings

Exit

• To exit Home menu:

1 Favourites

Store up to 18 channels or external inputs.

x To add a current channel or external inputs

into Favourites list

1

“Favourites”

red

OR

2

“Add to Favourites”

x To watch a channel or external input

TV 9

Favourites

Select

Add Delete

Confirm Exit

~

• To exit Favourites List:

• When you run the “Auto Tuning”, only the programme

channels in your Favourites list will be cleared.

2 Photo/ Music/ Video

Playback photo/music/video files via USB devices.

Side View

“Photo”/“Music”/“Video”

z

• If more than one USB detected:

red

“Device

Selection”

• If you connect the USB device when “USB Auto Start”

is set to “On”, the thumbnail view of photo/music/video

appears automatically.

x To adjust the picture and sound setting

(Video)

When playing video

“Picture” / “Sound”

x To play a photo as slideshow (Photo)

green

OR

“Slideshow”

~

• To stop slideshow:

“Stop Slideshow”

~

• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device, do

not turn off the TV or connected USB device, disconnect

the USB cable, or remove the USB device.

• 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 name and folder name may not display correctly

in some cases.

• 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.

• Check the website below for updated information about

compatible USB devices.

http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html

• Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB

mass storage device class standards.

USB Video format

Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec

.avi AVI

MPEG1, MPEG2,

XviD, MPEG4,

H.264, MJPEG

PCM, AC3,

MPEG1

Layer1/2,

MPEG2 AAC,

MPEG4 AAC,

MPEG4 HE-AAC,

WMA V8, MP3

.wmv, .asf ASF

WMV V9, Xvid,

MPEG4, VC-1

MP3, WMA V8

.mp4,

.mov, .3gp

MP4

MPEG4, H.264,

H.263, MJPEG

MPEG1

Layer1/2, MP3,

MPEG2 AAC,

MPEG4 AAC,

MPEG HE-AAC

.mkv MKV

WMV V9,

MPEG4, H.264,

VC-1

PCM, MP3,

MPEG1

Layer1/2,

MPEG2 AAC,

MPEG4 AAC,

MPEG4 HE-AAC,

AC3, WMA V8

DTS, DTS 2.0

VP8 VORBIS

.mpg,

.mpeg,

.vob, .vro

MPEG1 MPEG1

MPEG1

Layer1/2, MP3,

AC3

MPEG2PS MPEG1, MPEG2 DTS, DTS 2.0

.ts, .m2ts MPEG2TS

MPEG2, H.264,

VC-1

MPEG1Layer

1/2, MP3,

MPEG2 AAC

MPEG4 HE-AAC,

AC3, MPEG4

AAC

DTS, DTS 2.0

USB Music format

Extension Audio Codec

.mp3 MPEG1 Audio Layer 3

.wma WMA V8

.wav LPCM

USB Photo format

Extension Image Codec

.jpg, .jpe, .jpeg JPEG

DCF2.0 or EXIF2.21 supported.

~

• Playback of the above file formats is not guaranteed.

• The USB device supports FAT16 , FAT32 and NTFS.

3 Photo Frame Mode

(KLV-46/40R472A,

KLV-32/24R422A only)

Display Photo, Music and Clock calendar at the same

time.

x To enter Photo Frame Mode

1

“Photo Frame Mode”

OR

2

“Settings”

“Set-up”

“Photo Frame Settings”

“Image

Selection”/“Music

Selection”

~

• To exit Photo Frame mode: /

4 FM Radio

~

• For first time using FM Radio function:

“Settings”

“Channel Set-up”

“FM Radio Set-up”

“Auto Tuning”

• To access FM Radio mode:

“FM Radio”

x To listen to preset stations:

1

In FM Radio mode

“Settings”

“Channel Set-up”

“FM Radio Set-up”

“FM Radio Presets”

OR

2

In FM Radio mode

“FM Radio Presets”

~

• To exit “Channel Set-up” menu:

• To select desired preset FM Radio stations:

/

x To listen to non-preset stations:

In FM Radio mode

To search desired station

/

To tune FM frequency

~

• If “Please set-up FM Radio.” appears, perform

To listen to preset stations.

x To show photo or picture while listening to

FM Radio

In FM Radio mode

“Photo Frame Mode” (KLV-46/40R472A,

KLV-32/24R422A only)

OR

“Slideshow” / “Picture Frame”

~

• To exit “Photo Frame Mode”/“Slideshow”/”Picture Frame”:

x To reduce power consumption in FM Radio

1

“Power Saving”

OR

2

“Settings”

“Eco”

“Power Saving”

~

• To exit from “Picture Off”: Any key except

/

~

• To exit FM Radio mode:

• If the station has a noisy sound, press B/b to improve the

sound quality.

• If the FM stereo programme has static noise, press

until “Mono” appears to reduce noise.

5 Settings

You are able to change the settings of your TV from

“Settings” menu

x To select setting options

Settings

Picture

Sound

Screen

Channel Set-up

Parental Lock

Set-up

Eco

To select “Settings” category

/

To modify the setting

~

• To exit the setting mode:

• The options you can adjust vary depending on the

situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not

displayed.

Picture

Picture Mode

Sets a picture mode.

Reset

Resets all the “Picture” settings to

factory settings, except “Picture Mode”

and “Intelligent Picture Plus Set-up”.

Backlight

Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.

Picture

Increases or decreases picture

contrast.

Brightness

Brightens or darkens the picture.

Colour

Increases or decreases colour

intensity.

Hue

Increases or decreases the green

tones and red tones.

Sharpness

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.

MPEG Noise

Reduction

Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-

compressed video.

Cinema Drive

Provides improved picture movement

when playing BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD

or VCR images taken on film, reducing

picture blur and graininess.

~

• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise,

“Cinema Drive” is automatically turned off even if “Auto”

is selected.

Advanced

Settings

Set “Picture” settings in more detail.

Intelligent

Picture Plus

Set-up

Enhances picture quality according to

preferred settings, channel or video

input.

Sound

Sound Mode

Sets a sound mode.

Reset

Resets all the “Sound” settings to

factory settings, except “Sound Mode”,

“Dual Sound”, “Speakers” and “Audio

Out”.

7 Band

Equaliser

Adjusts sound frequency settings.

Sound

Booster

Produces a fuller sound for more

impact.

Clear Voice

Makes voice sound clearer.

Simulated

Stereo

Adds a surround-like effect to mono

programmes.

Intelligent

Volume

Minimizes the difference in volume

level between all programmes and

adverts.

Balance

Emphasises left or right speaker

balance.

Volume Offset

Adjusts the volume level of the current

input relative to other inputs.

Dual Sound

Sets the sound from speaker for a

stereo or bilingual broadcast.

~

• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM

programme, select “Mono”. The sound becomes

monaural, but the noise is reduced.

• If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set

“Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “Main” or “Sub”. However,

when the external equipment connected to the HDMI jack

(except HDMI 1) is selected, this is fixed to “Stereo”.

• If you access to FM Radio mode, set “Dual Sound” to

“Stereo” or “Mono”.

Speakers

Selects sound output from TV speakers

or external audio equipment.

Audio Out

Selects whether to control external

audio system through TV remote

control.

~

• When the input source is set to “Headphone” in the

“Headphone/Audio Out” under the “AV Set-up” menu,

“Audio out” is not available in the list.

Screen

Wide Mode

Refer (To change the Wide Mode).

Auto Wide

Automatically changes the wide mode

according to the input signal from

an external equipment. To keep your

setting, select “Off”.

z

• Even if “Auto Wide” is set to “On” or “Off”, you can

always modify the format of the screen by pressing

repeatedly.

4:3 Default

Selects the default screen mode for

use with 4:3 broadcasts.

Auto Display

Area

Selects “On” to automatically adjusts

the display area based upon the

content or “Off” to choose from the

“Display Area” options.

Display Area

Adjusts the picture display area.

Horizontal

Shift

Adjusts the horizontal position of the

picture when “Wide Mode” is set to

“Wide Zoom” or “Zoom”.

Vertical Shift

Adjusts the vertical position of the

picture when “Wide Mode” is set to

“Wide Zoom” or “Zoom”.

PC Settings

Selects screen mode or adjusts the

display position of the picture when the

TV receives an input signal from the

connected PC.

PC input signal reference chart for HDMI IN 1, 2

Signals

Horizontal

(Pixel)

Vertical

(Line)

Horizontal

frequency

(kHz)

Vertical

frequency

(Hz)

Standard

VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 600 37.9 60

VESA

Guidelines

XGA 1024 768 48.4 60

VESA

Guidelines

WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA

WXGA 1280 768 47.8 60 VESA

WXGA 1360 768 47.7 60 VESA

SXGA* 1280 1024 64 60 VESA

HDTV* 1920 1080 67.5 60 EIA

* KLV-46/40R472A, KLV-46/40R452A, KLV-40R457A only

~

• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green/

Composite Sync and interlaced signal.

• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart

with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.

Channel Set-up

1 Digit Direct

When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”,

select a channel using one preset

number button (0 - 9) on the remote.

Rating

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