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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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...can increase or change the power consumption. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Changes to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of mild ... a trademark of this TV. Record these government agencies, designed to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be sure to unplug the power cord to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and other ...
...can increase or change the power consumption. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Changes to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of mild ... a trademark of this TV. Record these government agencies, designed to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be sure to unplug the power cord to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and other ...
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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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Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via...choosing this information prior to HD programming. 4 To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you and your TV safe. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you need access to HD programming. Use the ...Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you for information on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. Introducing Your New BRAVIA...
Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via...choosing this information prior to HD programming. 4 To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you and your TV safe. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you need access to HD programming. Use the ...Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you for information on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. Introducing Your New BRAVIA...
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..., clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to... access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 27). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Refer to easily adjust your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and ...
..., clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to... access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 27). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Refer to easily adjust your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and ...
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... wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 • Ensure your TV to a wall right away. If you are...
... wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. KDL-22BX321/KDL-22BX320 • Ensure your TV to a wall right away. If you are...
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...resolution and timing. ANTENNA 4 HDMI IN 1/2/3*2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- You may be displayed. digital audio/video interface between this TV. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Use a DVI-to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. See page 12 for information on your PC...) L AUDIO R Getting Started Item Description 1 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 HDMI IN 3 is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment.
...resolution and timing. ANTENNA 4 HDMI IN 1/2/3*2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- You may be displayed. digital audio/video interface between this TV. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Use a DVI-to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. See page 12 for information on your PC...) L AUDIO R Getting Started Item Description 1 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 HDMI IN 3 is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment.
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...) audio input port. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the composite video output jack of video equipment. This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). For component connection, use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also ...
...) audio input port. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the composite video output jack of video equipment. This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). For component connection, use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also ...
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...8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna .... A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Getting Started 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 35). 9
...8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna .... A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Getting Started 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 35). 9
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...best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD 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. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high...
...best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD 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. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high...
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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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...Leave at temperatures below . Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 14 Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below 41 °F (5 °... 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Never install the TV set . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the set.
...Leave at temperatures below . Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 14 Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below 41 °F (5 °... 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Never install the TV set . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the set.
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...Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. Preventing the TV from toppling over . ❑ Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ... uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support the weight of the TV. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to ...
...Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. Preventing the TV from toppling over . ❑ Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ... uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support the weight of the TV. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to ...
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... supplied) Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand Rope of the TV). For United 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. An alternative way to secure...to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by using bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Make sure that there is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Anchor the TV to the wall. Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • ...
... supplied) Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand Rope of the TV). For United 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. An alternative way to secure...to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by using bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Make sure that there is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Anchor the TV to the wall. Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • ...
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...type of use and is Energy Star compliant. "Home" optimizes the picture for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • Select Cancel to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. The Initial Setup screen will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate and highlight options where... applicable. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Retail Home Confirm RETURN Back 17 Refer to run Auto Program at later time. for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select...
...type of use and is Energy Star compliant. "Home" optimizes the picture for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • Select Cancel to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. The Initial Setup screen will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate and highlight options where... applicable. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Retail Home Confirm RETURN Back 17 Refer to run Auto Program at later time. for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select...
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... Push to open Guidelines to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly inserted. 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 your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that no objects are blocking the ...
... Push to open Guidelines to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly inserted. 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 your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that no objects are blocking the ...
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... for HDMI function (not available on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 19 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. Some other buttons on all Control for HDMI equipment). Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to display the list of...
... for HDMI function (not available on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 19 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. Some other buttons on all Control for HDMI equipment). Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to display the list of...
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... items and settings. 6 HOME/ MENU Press to Dynamic. 20 Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium. Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. See "Using the Menus" on page 28. 7 Colored buttons When the colored buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen...
... items and settings. 6 HOME/ MENU Press to Dynamic. 20 Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium. Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. See "Using the Menus" on page 28. 7 Colored buttons When the colored buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen...