Sony KDL-40BX420 - Manual

5 In troduc ing Your New BRAVIA ® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set , a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup . Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately...

6 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to compl...

7 G e tting Started Locating Inputs and Outputs Item Description 1 AUDIO OUTL/R Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical au...

9 G e tting Started Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for bot...

10 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input locat...

11 G e tting Started Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Component video cable Audio cable P R (red) P B (blue) Y (green) HD cable box/HD satellite box • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI outpu...

12 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) • Connect the PC I...

13 G e tting Started Connecting Other Equipment VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO L R (MONO) 2 Personal computer 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) Dig...

14 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). (30 cm) 11 7 / 8 inches (6 cm) inches 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches(10 cm) 2 3 / 8 Leave ...

15 G e tting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow chil...

17 G e tting Started Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text• Choose your viewing environment• Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup . Refer t...

18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Guidelines to follow Push to open • Point your remote control dir...

19 O p era ting t h e T V Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 26. 2 SYNC MENU Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from...

22 TV Controls and Indicators Item Description 1 Light sensor(IR) Infrared Receiver Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Off)/ (Timer) LED Li...

23 Using Fea tures Using Features BRAVIA ® Sync TM with Control for HDMI With the Control for HDMI function, BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Use the following settings and tips to help unify control of your connect...

24 Using PIP Feature PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below “To Enter PIP” table) in an inset window. ( Closed Captions (CC) is not available with PIP mode.) To Enter PIP 1 Press OPTIONS while in the PC mode...

25 Using Fea tures Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the HOME button once they are added to the list. 1 Press HOME . 2 Press V / v to select Favorites , then press . The favorites list appears. 3 Press V / v to select a channel or input, then press . Ad...

26 Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings. When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected, you can change the PC Screen settings. To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in the PC input mode. ...

28 Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2 Press V / v / B / b to navigate on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press to select or confirm. 4 Press to ...

29 Usin g the Me nus Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (page 20). When Scene Select is set to General , the options below can be selected. Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sha...

31 Usin g the Me nus Using the Sound Settings Option Description Sound Mode Customized sound listening Sets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select settings. Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Stan...

32 Alternate Audio Digital channels only Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate audio streams. Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers. Audio System Select to ...

33 Usin g the Me nus Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original ...

35 Usin g the Me nus Using the Channel Settings Option Description Favorites Select favorite channels and external inputs (page 25). Signal Type Cable Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider. Antenna Select if you are using an antenna. Auto Program Automatically sets up the ...

36 Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter password The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the ...

37 Usin g the Me nus US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 36). Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audience. PG Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental guidance for...

38 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 36). Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the passwo...

39 Usin g the Me nus Using the Setup Settings Option Description USB Auto Start Select On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device containing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on. Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to s...

43 Usin g the Me nus Using the Eco Settings Option Description Reset Resets the current Eco settings to the default values. Power Saving Select from Off , Low , High , Picture Off to adjust your TV’s power consumption. By selecting the High option, you will reduce the power consumption more than the...

44 Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. For KDL-32BX321/KDL-32BX320/KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 For KDL-46BX421/KDL-46BX420/KDL-40BX421/KDL-40BX420/KDL-32BX421/KDL-32BX420 *...

45 O ther Inform ation Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of the box as packaged. Some larger size TV may require removing the Table-Top Stand; refer to the instructions provided with the TV.Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Brac...

46 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket To Customers Your TV can be wall-mounted using SU-WL500 or SU-WL100 Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Please provide this installation information as well as the instruction supplied with SU-WL500 or SU-WL100 Wall-Mount Bracket to your installer. To Sony Deal...

47 O ther Inform ation For SU-WL500 (except KDL-22BX321/22BX320) Step 1: Checking the parts required for the installation Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and check the contents for all required parts along with the Instructions. Step 2: Deciding on the installation location Decide where you want...

48 Step 3: Installing the Base Bracket on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. Step 4: Preparing the TV for wall mount installation Follow the steps below to prepare for installing the TV. 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV. Determin...

49 O ther Inform ation 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. 4 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV. Do not remove any other screws from the TV. Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV. Hook location When installing the ...

50 5 Lift the TV off the Table-Top Stand. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three people (see page 6 for details). Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself. Step 5: Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. ~ • When you put the TV back on the Ta...

52 Step 5: Preparing the TV for wall mount installation Follow the steps below to prepare for installing the TV. 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV . 2 Align the holes on the left Mounting Hook with the corresponding holes on the rear of the TV. Secure them to the TV using two screws (supplied ...

53 O ther Inform ation 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. 4 Align the holes on the right Mounting Hook with the corresponding holes on the rear of the TV. Secure them to the TV using two screws (supplied with SU-WL100). Step 6: Installing the TV on the Base Plate Refer to the Instructions for ...

54 Troubleshooting Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of the cables; refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you re...

55 O ther Inform ation Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the store • Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal. Broadcast HD formats have poor quality • Content and signal quality are contr...

58 Important Notices For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Related Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro...

59 O ther Inform ation Specifications System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSBQAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69Analog Cable: 1 - ...

61 O ther Inform ation Index 0-9 buttons 21 4:3 Default 33 A Add Digital Channels 35 Advanced Settings 30 Alternate Audio 32 Analog Fine Tune 35 AUDIO OUT 7 Auto Display Area 33 Auto Program 17 , 35 Auto Shut Off 43 Auto Wide 33 AV Setup 40 B Backlight 29 Balance 31 Bass 31 Brightness 29 C CABLE/ANT...

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