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LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-418-206-11(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting 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-46BX451 / 46BX450 / 40BX451 / 40BX450
LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-418-206-11(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting 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-46BX451 / 46BX450 / 40BX451 / 40BX450
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... Entertainment Inc. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this TV. and other countries. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141...
... Entertainment Inc. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this TV. and other countries. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141...
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... 29 Wide Mode with PC 30 Inputs 31 Playing back Photo/Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only)/ Video via USB 31 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 33 Using the Picture Settings 35 Using the Sound Settings 37 Using the Screen Settings 39 Using the Channel Settings 41 Using the Parental... a Wall-Mount Bracket 51 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 52 Troubleshooting 57 Important Notices 62 Specifications 63 Index 65 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
... 29 Wide Mode with PC 30 Inputs 31 Playing back Photo/Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only)/ Video via USB 31 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 33 Using the Picture Settings 35 Using the Sound Settings 37 Using the Screen Settings 39 Using the Channel Settings 41 Using the Parental... a Wall-Mount Bracket 51 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 52 Troubleshooting 57 Important Notices 62 Specifications 63 Index 65 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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Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • ... the most out of the signal it receives. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you need access to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you see on upgrading to operate your...
Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • ... the most out of the signal it receives. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you need access to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you see on upgrading to operate your...
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...shown here. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 27). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only),...Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for connecting optional equipment. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound ...
...shown here. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 27). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only),...Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for connecting optional equipment. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound ...
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➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching (page 23). 6
➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching (page 23). 6
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..., see page 17. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Should this occur, allow moisture to show...warm area. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV to a wall right away. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for the attachment instructions provided with...
..., see page 17. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Should this occur, allow moisture to show...warm area. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV to a wall right away. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for the attachment instructions provided with...
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... damaging the screw head. 8 Do not remove any other screws. • Hold the Table-Top Stand with a thick and soft cloth. 2 Fix the TV to the stand according to the arrow marks that guide the screw holes using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15...supplied stand leaflet for proper attachment. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. 1 Place the TV with its screen facing down . • Use an appropriate screwdriver to hit the Table-Top Stand against the edge of the surface when attaching it...
... damaging the screw head. 8 Do not remove any other screws. • Hold the Table-Top Stand with a thick and soft cloth. 2 Fix the TV to the stand according to the arrow marks that guide the screw holes using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15...supplied stand leaflet for proper attachment. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. 1 Place the TV with its screen facing down . • Use an appropriate screwdriver to hit the Table-Top Stand against the edge of the surface when attaching it...
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Getting Started • Please ensure the AC power cord is away from the stand installation location when you attach the stand. • Do not touch the inner side of the bottom of the TV stand to avoid being hurt. 9
Getting Started • Please ensure the AC power cord is away from the stand installation location when you attach the stand. • Do not touch the inner side of the bottom of the TV stand to avoid being hurt. 9
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.... Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 10 For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel... adapter is PCM/ OUT (OPTICAL) Dolby*1 Digital compatible. 2 HDMI IN 1/2 7 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
.... Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 10 For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel... adapter is PCM/ OUT (OPTICAL) Dolby*1 Digital compatible. 2 HDMI IN 1/2 7 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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...; An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to Auto. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to your TV's audio through your analog audio equipment. You can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is available... equipment to Y for video and use these outputs to listen to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. This TV can use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component connection, use , connect the yellow jack to access photo, music, and video...
...; An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to Auto. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to your TV's audio through your analog audio equipment. You can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is available... equipment to Y for video and use these outputs to listen to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. This TV can use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component connection, use , connect the yellow jack to access photo, music, and video...
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... programming. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to switch between the cable and over-theair .... A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 41). ...
... programming. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to switch between the cable and over-theair .... A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 41). ...
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For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your TV. Getting Started HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to -HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box ...CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) (Continued) 13 x Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of...
For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your TV. Getting Started HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to -HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box ...CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) (Continued) 13 x Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of...
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For details, see page 10. 14 x Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 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 10. 14 x Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 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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Getting Started 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 10). 15
Getting Started 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 10). 15
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Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Digital recorder Personal CABLE/ computer ANTENNA USB Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 16
Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Digital recorder Personal CABLE/ computer ANTENNA USB Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 16
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...Leave at temperatures below . Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 17 Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) ... (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Never install the TV set . Getting Started When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the set as shown...
...Leave at temperatures below . Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 17 Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) ... (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Never install the TV set . Getting Started When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the set as shown...
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...used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. ❑ Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over . 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 ...play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: •...
...used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. ❑ Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over . 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 ...play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: •...
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...bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • Contact Sony Customer Support to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or chain. 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 follow the three measures recommended. 19 M4 machine screw (not supplied) Rope or...
...bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • Contact Sony Customer Support to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or chain. 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 follow the three measures recommended. 19 M4 machine screw (not supplied) Rope or...
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...8226; Choose your viewing environment • Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your cable or antenna to the TV (you have selected are not registered. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the... TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for sample connection diagrams...
...8226; Choose your viewing environment • Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your cable or antenna to the TV (you have selected are not registered. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the... TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for sample connection diagrams...
