Sony BRAVIA KDL-50R450A, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information Sony Customer Support U S A http www sony com tvsupport Canada http www sony ca support United States 1 800 222 SONY Canada 1 877 899 SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store KDL 50R450A ...

Page 2: ...ion of mild soap and warm water If using a chemically pretreated cloth please follow the instruction provided on the package Never use strong solvents such as a thinner alcohol or benzine for cleaning See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional information Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified in the Home mode It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protectio...

Page 3: ...AVIA Sync Control 26 Using PIP Feature 27 Favorites 28 Wide Mode 29 Wide Mode with PC 30 Inputs 30 Playing back Photo Music Video via USB 31 Photo Frame 32 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 34 Using the Picture Settings 36 Using the Sound Settings 38 Using the Screen Settings 40 Using the Channel Settings 42 Using the Parental Lock Settings 43 Using the Setup Settings 46 Using the Eco Se...

Page 4: ...eed access to HD programming Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna HD cable subscription Blu ray Disc player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD programming Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your TV safe Read...

Page 5: ...Media Accessibility Use the Photo Music and Video icons to access photo music and video files from Sony USB equipment page 31 PIP Picture in Picture You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV program simultaneously page 27 Favorites Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy access page 28 Auto Wide Mode Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the si...

Page 6: ...r the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching Photo Frame You can enjoy the large photo frame display with music page 32 On Timer Set timer to wake up TV automatically with preferred setting of input and volume You can also wake up with your favorite photo and music through photo frame feature page 48 ...

Page 7: ...V with the adequate number of people larger size TVs require two or more people Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation see page 15 For best picture quality do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight Avoid installing the TV...

Page 8: ... supplied screws Hold the TV with one hand to avoid it dropping when attaching Align the TV from the top slide it in until the guide pins cannot be seen If using an electric screwdriver set the tightening torque at approximately 1 5 N m 15 kgf cm Be sure to securely tighten the supplied screws otherwise the TV may fall down Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the screws tightly without damagi...

Page 9: ...e connect the yellow jack to Y for video and use audio L mono and R for audio signal For component connection use Y PB PR for video signals and also connect the audio L mono and R for audio signal This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO and COMPONENT when VIDEO or COMPONENT is connected To set to auto detection press HOME select Settings and then select the Setup settings Select the V...

Page 10: ...chnology use HDMI IN 1 ARC If not an additional connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL is necessary 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM Dolby 1 Digital compatible 5 AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 6 USB Co...

Page 11: ... that you connect the CABLE ANTENNA input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal degradation Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below Be sure to set...

Page 12: ...connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input located on the back of your TV x Shown with HDMI connection x Shown with component connection Rear of TV HDMI cable HD cable box HD satellite box CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV CATV Satellite antenna cable AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Component video cable Audio cable PR red PB blue Y green HD cable box HD sat...

Page 13: ... on features of the connected MHL compatible device Refer to the device manual for details This product is officially MHL certified for guaranteed operation with other MHL certified devices If you encounter any problems when using the MHL function consult the device manufacturer for support If Auto Input Change MHL is set to On the TV automatically switches to HDMI IN 2 MHL from other input when M...

Page 14: ... connecting other equipment to your TV Blu ray Disc Player PS3 DVD player Digital satellite receiver Analog audio equipment A V Receiver HomeTheater Digital cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment A V Receiver Home Theater Digital recorder USB CABLE ANTENNA MHL device ...

Page 15: ...can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause a fire 30 cm 11 7 8 inches 6 cm inches 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 2 3 8 Leave at least this much space around the set Installed with stand inches 11 7 8 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 30 cm Installed on the wall Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulatio...

Page 16: ... easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers Install the TV where it cannot be pulled pushed or knocked over Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand not supplied 1 Secure the stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequatel...

Page 17: ...t there is no excess slack in the rope or chain An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit The Sony Support Belt Kit is available as an optional accessory depending on your TV model The length of the M4 machine screw differs depending on the rope or chain diameter Please refer to below illustration Screw hole of the TV M4 machine screw not supplied Screw not supp...

Page 18: ...name For United States call 1 800 488 7669 or visit http www sony com accessories For Canada call 1 877 899 7669 Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over For further protection be sure to follow the three measures recommended Attachment parts supplied Anchor bolts not supplied Wall anchor not supplied Ro...

Page 19: ...lied for sample connection diagrams 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through the Initial Setup 3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV s CABLE ANTENNA input Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the Auto Program 4 Set the current date and time 1 Turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen will appear V...

Page 20: ...m any channels you have selected are not registered To rescan for available channels run Auto Program Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV you can connect both using an A B RF switch not supplied for more details see page 11 ...

Page 21: ...control Guidelines to Follow Push to open Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control try turning off the fluorescent lamps If you are having problems with the remote control reinsert or replace your batteries an...

Page 22: ... to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press and 6 Colored buttons When the colored buttons are available an operation guide appears on the screen 7 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes Off 15 30 45 60 90 120 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off To cancel the sleep timer press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears 8 V v B b Press V v B b to m...

Page 23: ...e watching The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit qh OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The options menu items vary based on current input and content qj JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels and external inputs The TV alternates between the current last channel or external input selected qk CH Press to scan through...

Page 24: ...s on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA SyncTM equipment m fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode N PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed M fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode PREV Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark X PAUSE Press to pause playback x STOP Press to stop playback NEXT Press to advance forward to ...

Page 25: ...1 LED Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Lights up in orange when the timer is set or the TV is in Photo Frame Mode Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off 3 1 Power Press to turn on and off the TV 4 2 Press to adjust the volume or select a channel external input When the volume Up Down screen is displayed by pressing ...

Page 26: ... mode x AV amplifier Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to standby mode Adjusts the volume VOL and mu...

Page 27: ...ow by pressing CH or entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric and buttons x To exit from PIP You can exit from PIP using any of the following methods x To swap audio You can swap audio between the main and sub window 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press V v to highlight Audio Swap and press 3 Press V v to highlight the window to be audible then press PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window H...

Page 28: ...ay the list Press the yellow button to add to the list Your newly added item will be listed at the top of the list When you continue to add items beyond the 18th item the item listed at the bottom of the list will be automatically removed from the list x To delete from Favorites Select the item to delete then press the blue button x To move items in Favorites Select the item to move then press the...

Page 29: ...s as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide x To set Auto Wide Press HOME and select Settings then select the Screen settings Select Auto Wide and set to On x To change the Wide Screen mode Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original ...

Page 30: ...ode and other equipment connected to the TV You can label your external inputs to identify them easily x To manage on input Press HOME and select Settings then select the Setup settings Select the Manage Inputs option in AV Setup Press V v to highlight the video input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 MHL Video Component to which you want to assign a label press to select the input of your choice x To manage label Pr...

Page 31: ...ice may be damaged 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 USB playback is supported for the following photo file formats JPEG JPEG format files with the extension jpg and conforming to DCF 2 0 or Exif 2 21 USB playback is supported for the following music file format MP3 files with the extension ...

Page 32: ... screen clock For more details see page 46 x To select photo You can select photos from USB memory 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 1 Press HOME and select Settings then Setup Photo Frame Settings Image Selection Press to select the file from thumbnail view 2 In photo frame mode press OP...

Page 33: ...igital 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 For more details see page 46 To avoid panel burn in the position of the photo clock and...

Page 34: ... quick access to your frequently used items such as preferred TV channels or external inputs e g game console DVD player For details see page 28 The Photo Music and Video icons organize your photo music and video files from USB connected equipment Be sure to select the correct icon when accessing files Refer to the feature section for more information on these icons page 31 You can select Photo Fr...

Page 35: ...ngs to output the sound to your connected audio equipment Screen adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen Channel navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type as well as auto program channels You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned to them Parental Lock set the password and limit access to programming based on rating levels ...

Page 36: ...ust to increase or decrease picture contrast Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Color Temperature White adjustment Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm Sel...

Page 37: ...ective for dark scenes and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes Select from High Medium Low and Off Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Select from High Medium Low and Off Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture Clear White Emphasizes white colors Select from High Low and Off Live Color Makes colors...

Page 38: ...programs and commercials Select Off to disable this function Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Volume Offset Adjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs MTS Audio Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio progr...

Page 39: ...nly available for analog programs Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams You can also access Sound Mode MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS button on the remote control ...

Page 40: ... Select On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on the content Off If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this function is set to Off 4 3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen displaying as much of the original image as possible Normal Select t...

Page 41: ... feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from OPTIONS button page 27 Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area keeping its original aspect ratio Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area Reset Resets all PC settings to the default values except Wide Mode Horizontal Center Allo...

Page 42: ...lows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH buttons 1 Press V v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide Then press to select it 2 Press V v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden Then press to select it Edit Channel Labels Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press V v to scroll t...

Page 43: ...s TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually U S See page 44 for details Canada See page 45 for details Downloadable U S Rating Available only in U S A where advanced ratings exist Off Turn Downloadable U S Rating off No programs that contain downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing Custom Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadabl...

Page 44: ...ental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U S select U S A in the Country setting page 43 To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC ...

Page 45: ...rol feature To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Option Description English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not r...

Page 46: ...image from sample photo or USB photo Music Selection Select music from sample music or USB music Slideshow Setting Slideshow You can play a slideshow of photos Single View Displays one photo only Music Playback Setting All Tracks Listen to all music tracks Single Track Set to listen to a single music track Duration Selects the time period 1 h 2 h 4 h or 24 h after which the TV automatically switch...

Page 47: ...Text4 Displays network station information presented using either half or the whole screen if available Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is available select from the Service 1 6 or CC1 4 Digital CC Options Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption options Select As Broadcast or Custom The Custom option is available on the Digital CC setting Custom Allows y...

Page 48: ...ke sure you set the correct current Time Current Time You can set the current time manually Select Date Month Day Year to set the date then select Time to set the time 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 Initial Setup If you miss the Initial Setup when you f...

Page 49: ...ist Displays a list of equipment with BRAVIA Sync Control function connected to the TV Device Control Keys Select button functions of the TV s remote control to operate the connected equipment None Deactivates the control by the TV s remote control Normal Enables basic operations such as navigation buttons up down left or right etc Tuning Keys For basic operations and operation of channel related ...

Page 50: ...he Picture settings Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this screen for your convenience TV specific information such as Model Name Serial Number Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here Signal Diagnostics Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal Option Description ...

Page 51: ...Picture Off is set pressing VOL or MUTING buttons will not disable this function Press other buttons to disable it Idle TV Standby Select to automatically power off the TV after 1 h 2 h or 4 h when no buttons are pressed on the remote control or the TV Select Off to disable this function Light Sensor Optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient lighting Auto Shut Off Select On to automa...

Page 52: ...DMI input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary Resolution Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz Standard Signals Horizontal Pixel Vertical Line VGA 640 480 31 5 60 VGA SVGA 800 600...

Page 53: ...d by qualified professionals Do not attempt to install it yourself Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall Mount Bracket for your model Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV s weight The length of the screw for Wall Mount Bracket differs depending on the mounting hook thickness Please see below il...

Page 54: ...Attachment Parts Secure the Attachment Parts to the rear of the TV before attaching the Wall Mount Bracket Screw PSW 6 16 not supplied Thick and soft cloth Attachment parts supplied Mounting Hook not optional accessory ...

Page 55: ...peakers to Audio System If the remote control is not functioning properly the batteries may be installed incorrectly or may be low or an object or light may be interfering with the remote control To reset the TV to factory default settings 1 Turn on the TV 2 Press and hold down the V button on the remote press the 1 button on the TV set The TV will turn itself off then back on again 3 Release the ...

Page 56: ...mats have poor quality Content and signal quality are controlled by the signal provider Many HD channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard definition broadcasts The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received which varies between channel and program Double images or ghosts Check cable antenna connections Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and nois...

Page 57: ...ess OPTIONS highlight and select Alternate Audio and change the Alternate Audio language see page 38 Audio noise Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable No audio or low audio with Home Theater System Set Speakers to Audio System in t...

Page 58: ...automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen settings see page 40 Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings see page 40 Suddenly the picture gets smaller The picture ge...

Page 59: ...asts and DVDs which may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV Remote control does not operate To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not press a button on the TV Check the polarity of ...

Page 60: ... the following master password 4357 This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password see page 43 How to reset the TV to factory settings Turn on the TV While holding down V on the remote control press 1 on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release V IMPORTANT The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setti...

Page 61: ...easures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television ...

Page 62: ... ARC HDMI IN 2 MHL HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080 24p MHL Video 480i 480p 720p 720 30p 1080i 1080 30p 1080 24p Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits Dolby Digital PC Input see page 52 AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms typical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL PCM Dolby Digital optical signal USB Photo Music and Video Model name KDL 50R450A Power and others Power requirement 110 24...

Page 63: ...Top Stand kg lb 14 0 30 9 without Table Top Stand kg lb 13 2 29 1 Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD092 1 Size AAA batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Software License 1 Stand installation guide 1 Table Top Stand 1 set Screw 4 Attachment Parts 2 Optional accessories Connecting cables Support Belt Kit Model name KDL 50R450A...

Page 64: ... Hue 36 I Idle TV Standby 51 Info Banner 48 Infrared Receiver IR 25 Initial Setup 48 INPUT button 22 Installing the TV on a wall 53 J JUMP button 23 L Language 48 Light sensor 25 51 M Movie Rating 44 MPEG Noise Reduction 36 MTS Audio 38 Music 31 MUTING button 23 N Noise Reduction 36 O OPTIONS button 23 P Password 43 PC Settings 41 Photo 31 Photo Frame 32 Photo Frame Settings 46 PIC OFF button 22 P...

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Page 68: ...13 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4 470 897 11 1 For Your Convenience Online Registration Be sure to register your TV United States Canada http productregistration sony com http www sony ca registration ...