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LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions 4-270-476-11(3) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: 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-46BX421 / 46BX420 / 40BX421 / 40BX420 / 32BX421 / 32BX420 / 32BX321 / 32BX320 KDL-22BX321 / 22BX320
LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions 4-270-476-11(3) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: 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-46BX421 / 46BX420 / 40BX421 / 40BX420 / 32BX421 / 32BX420 / 32BX321 / 32BX320 KDL-22BX321 / 22BX320
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... in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). Changes to promote energy efficient products and practices. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at temperatures below . HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High...-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a trademark. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured ...
... in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). Changes to promote energy efficient products and practices. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at temperatures below . HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High...-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a trademark. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured ...
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... Favorites 25 Wide Mode 25 Wide Mode with PC 26 Inputs 26 Playing back Photo/Music/ Video via USB 27 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 28 Using the Picture Settings 29 Using the Sound Settings 31 Using the Screen Settings 33 Using the Channel Settings 35 Using the Parental... a Wall-Mount Bracket 45 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 46 Troubleshooting 54 Important Notices 58 Specifications 59 Index 61 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
... Favorites 25 Wide Mode 25 Wide Mode with PC 26 Inputs 26 Playing back Photo/Music/ Video via USB 27 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 28 Using the Picture Settings 29 Using the Sound Settings 31 Using the Screen Settings 33 Using the Channel Settings 35 Using the Parental... a Wall-Mount Bracket 45 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 46 Troubleshooting 54 Important Notices 58 Specifications 59 Index 61 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
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... subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your TV safe. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of the signal it receives. Quick Setup Guide Provides... TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you and...
... subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your TV safe. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of the signal it receives. Quick Setup Guide Provides... TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you and...
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... difference in Picture): You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 27). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as shown here, press WIDE on your PC...➢ Scene Select: Allows you compare a high-definition signal to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to the most...
... difference in Picture): You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 27). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as shown here, press WIDE on your PC...➢ Scene Select: Allows you compare a high-definition signal to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to the most...
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...attachment instructions provided with the TV. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. Sudden room temperature changes may cause the TV to a wall right away. KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 • Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see... page 14. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with ...
...attachment instructions provided with the TV. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. Sudden room temperature changes may cause the TV to a wall right away. KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 • Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see... page 14. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with ...
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... and timing. Be sure to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. Can also be displayed. If an adapter is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of PC IN. 5 PC IN (RGB) ...4 HDMI IN 1/2/3*2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your region/country). (Continued) 7 HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Equipment using a DVI connection also requires...
... and timing. Be sure to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. Can also be displayed. If an adapter is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of PC IN. 5 PC IN (RGB) ...4 HDMI IN 1/2/3*2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your region/country). (Continued) 7 HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Equipment using a DVI connection also requires...
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For component connection, use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). Connects to USB equipment to access photo, music, and video files. ... input port can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is available only with HDMI connection. 8 Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. For composite use, connect the yellow jack to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is connected...
For component connection, use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). Connects to USB equipment to access photo, music, and video files. ... input port can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is available only with HDMI connection. 8 Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. For composite use, connect the yellow jack to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is connected...
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...VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 35). 9 This TV is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive... Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated...
...VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 35). 9 This TV is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive... Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated...
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... cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable Shown with audio) input located on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of TV DVI-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. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to -HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/...
... cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable Shown with audio) input located on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of TV DVI-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. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to -HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/...
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For details, see page 7. 11 Getting Started Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable Audio cable • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN.
For details, see page 7. 11 Getting Started Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable Audio cable • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN.
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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 IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 7). 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 IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 7). 12
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Connecting Other Equipment Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home CABLE/ Theater) ANTENNA VCR/Game system/ Camcorder 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R Getting Started Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) Personal Digital recorder computer USB Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 13
Connecting Other Equipment Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home CABLE/ Theater) ANTENNA VCR/Game system/ Camcorder 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R Getting Started Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) Personal Digital recorder computer USB Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 13
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...30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 ...inches (6 cm) Leave at temperatures below . Allow enough space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Air circulation is blocked.
...30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 ...inches (6 cm) Leave at temperatures below . Allow enough space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Air circulation is blocked.
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...Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to secure the stand. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Make sure the TV stand can... brace to the wall stud. • attach the other side to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to the TV stand. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to play or climb on ...
...Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to secure the stand. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Make sure the TV stand can... brace to the wall stud. • attach the other side to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to the TV stand. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to play or climb on ...
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... States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: 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 stand. For further protection, be sure to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or chain. ...16 mm machine screw (not supplied) Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand Rope of the TV). Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by using bolts, wall anchor and chain...
... States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: 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 stand. For further protection, be sure to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or chain. ...16 mm machine screw (not supplied) Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand Rope of the TV). Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by using bolts, wall anchor and chain...
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... applicable. The Auto Program can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for this TV. To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to select Retail or Home, be done at a later time, press HOME, select Settings,... and then select Auto Program under Channel settings. • Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Initial Setup Please select the type of use and is Energy Star compliant. for store display. "Retail" optimizes the...
... applicable. The Auto Program can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for this TV. To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to select Retail or Home, be done at a later time, press HOME, select Settings,... and then select Auto Program under Channel settings. • Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Initial Setup Please select the type of use and is Energy Star compliant. for store display. "Retail" optimizes the...
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... size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your... TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are ...
... size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your... TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are ...
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...See page 26. 2 2 SYNC Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then 3 MENU select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of External Inputs and TV mode. x (stop): Press to stop playback. > (go to previous): Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ... to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from HDMI Device Selection. 3 Equipment These buttons are used to control the equipment Control connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI equipment). X (pause): Press to toggle through the inputs. M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal...
...See page 26. 2 2 SYNC Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then 3 MENU select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of External Inputs and TV mode. x (stop): Press to stop playback. > (go to previous): Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ... to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from HDMI Device Selection. 3 Equipment These buttons are used to control the equipment Control connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI equipment). X (pause): Press to toggle through the inputs. M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal...
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... sound quality. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with TV functions and settings. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or...
... sound quality. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with TV functions and settings. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or...