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4-742-399-12(1) Television Parts and Controls Operating Instructions Watching TV Navigating through Home Menu Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Additional Information KDL-40R357F / 32R307F...
Introduction Installation/Set-up Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electric shock or damage retain it for future reference.
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8 mm - 12 mm with the plug that fits into the AC power outlet (mains socket). Use only Sony supplied AC power cords (mains lead), not those of other brands. Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. Environments: When: •...
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• 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. •...
+ / – / (Volume / Item select) • Increases/decreases the volume, or Parts and Controls selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel when the CH Up/Down notification is displayed by pressing the CH/INPUT button. • Moves the selected input source up/down when the input select menu is displayed by pressing the CH/INPUT button.
Device Control: Use the [Device Control] to operate Remote Control equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control. Select options from [Home The remote control shape, location, (Menu)], [Options], [Content List] and [Power availability and function of remote control Off] to operate the equipment. button may vary depending on your Speakers: region/country/TV model.
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////// (Mute) • Operate the connected BRAVIA Sync- Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the compatible equipment. sound. • These keys also can be used to operate Hint USB media playback. • The number 5, , CH/PROG + and AUDIO buttons have tactile dots.
Changing the Viewing Style Watching TV Changing the Wide Mode Press / on the TV or remote control to turn on the TV. Press repeatedly to select the wide mode. Press ANT/DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch between digital and analogue modes. [Wide Zoom]* [Normal] Press the number buttons or CH/PROG +/–...
Digital EPG Navigating through Home Menu Press GUIDE in digital mode. The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and features. Press HOME. Press then to select a programme. Applications Using the TV as a Photo Frame Mode Press to select an option, then...
To save power, the TV continually plays back in You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in Photo Frame Mode for up to 24 hours before a Sony digital still camera/camcorder/ powering off automatically. After automatic smartphone (depending on models)* through a power off, do not use Photo Frame Mode for at USB cable or USB storage device on your TV.
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AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby The data on the USB device may be damaged. Digital Plus, DTS • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction USB Music format of any connected devices or the TV.
CineMotion Settings Provides improved picture movement when playing BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or VCR images taken on film. Select [Auto] to Preferences represent original film-based content as it Note Note • The options you can adjust vary depending on the •...
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Sound Adjustments Advanced Settings Dynamic Range: Compensates for Sound Mode differences in the audio level Select according to content you want to between different channels. enjoy. Note • The effect may not function or may vary Reset depending on the programme regardless of Reset [Equalizer], [Clear Voice], [Steady the [Dynamic Range] setting.
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Channel Setup Analog Channel Adjustment Channel: Selects a channel number. Cable/Antenna Analog Fine Tune: [Custom] selection Cable: Select if you are receiving cable allows you to fine-tune the selected channels via Cable TV provider. analog channel manually if you feel Antenna: Select if you are using an that a slight tuning adjustment may antenna.
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Music Selection: Select music. Parental Lock Slideshow Setting: Select from showing slideshow mode or single Password view photo. Sets a PIN code. Use 0-9 on the remote Music Playback Setting: Select from control to enter a four-digit PIN code. listening to all tracks or a single music track.
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Video/Component Selection: Select Clock/Timers [Auto] to have the TV detect and Sets the timer and clock. switch between the component Sleep Timer: Sets the time in minutes video jack or the video jack that you would like the TV to remain when component video jack on before shutting off automatically.
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Useful when you select menus of a BD following functions are available. If player, etc; via the remote control. the specific Sony equipment that is Tuning and Menu Keys compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control For basic operations and operation of...
Customer Support Model Name Displays model name of your TV. Software Version Displays current software version of your TV. Selects [Signal Diagnostic] to display channel information of your TV. External Inputs View Manage Inputs: Allows you to view or manage the TV and external inputs. Picture Check View Sample Image: Allows you to check the picture condition on the display.
Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Connection Diagram You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Note • Depending on TV model, connecting a large USB device may interfere with other connected devices beside it. • When connecting a large USB device, connect only 1 USB jack. KDL-40R357F / 32R307F Home Audio System with ARC/HDMI Device...
(OPTICAL)* to output digital sound. • When connecting with an HDMI cable, be sure to use HighSpeed HDMI Cable with Cable Type Logo (Recommended SONY Cable). • When connecting mono equipment, connect the audio cable to the L (mono) jack.
To Customers: For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself. To Sony Dealers and Contractors: Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.
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Make sure that the wall has enough space for the TV and is capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the TV. Refer to the following table on installing the TV to the wall. See page 28-29 (Specifications) for the TV’s weight. Standard mounting Screen centre point Unit: mm...
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Attach the Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket. Check the Attachment parts by referring to “1” of the Wall-Mount Bracket Installation Guide. Note • If using an electric screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. • Be sure to store the unused parts in a safe place for future use. Retain this manual for future reference. Standard mounting ...
The picture of a display unit is composed of If the problem persists, contact your dealer or pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points Sony service centre with the number of times (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a the LED indicator flashes red (interval time is malfunction.
No sound or noisy sound Store Display Mode or Promoting Feature Logo appears on the screen Check if the TV system setting is appropriate (page 15). On the remote control, press RETURN then press HOME and select [Settings] [Preferences] [Setup] [Auto Startup].
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Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “BRAVIA”, and BRAVIA Sync are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. • “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.