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Use the documentation listed below to get the most detailed information to operate your TV. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray...up your TV. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of your TV. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World ...
Use the documentation listed below to get the most detailed information to operate your TV. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray...up your TV. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of your TV. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World ...
Operating Instructions
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... and right audio input jacks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 HDMI IN 3 is available for information on how to setup your region/country). (Continued) 7 You may be displayed. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R Getting Started Item Description 1 AUDIO OUT Connects to use an adapter (not.... Be sure to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. See page 12 for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment.
... and right audio input jacks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 HDMI IN 3 is available for information on how to setup your region/country). (Continued) 7 You may be displayed. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R Getting Started Item Description 1 AUDIO OUT Connects to use an adapter (not.... Be sure to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. See page 12 for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment.
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...the help text provided on the TV. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons: Allow you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your cable or antenna to ...Home, be sure to select Home for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. for store display. The Initial Setup screen will scan for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. ...
...the help text provided on the TV. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons: Allow you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your cable or antenna to ...Home, be sure to select Home for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. for store display. The Initial Setup screen will scan for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. ...
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...control the equipment Control connected to pause playback. Some other buttons on all Control for HDMI equipment). 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 (pause): Press to...Description 1 1 INPUT Press to toggle through the inputs. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 19 Press repeatedly to display the list of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode.
...control the equipment Control connected to pause playback. Some other buttons on all Control for HDMI equipment). 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 (pause): Press to...Description 1 1 INPUT Press to toggle through the inputs. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 19 Press repeatedly to display the list of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode.
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... quality for any scene. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with 6 superb picture and sound quality. See "Using the Menus" on page 28. 7 Colored buttons When the colored buttons are available... picture and sound quality according to the input source. 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 6 HOME/ MENU Press to Dynamic. 20 Button Description 4 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following ...
... quality for any scene. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with 6 superb picture and sound quality. See "Using the Menus" on page 28. 7 Colored buttons When the colored buttons are available... picture and sound quality according to the input source. 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 6 HOME/ MENU Press to Dynamic. 20 Button Description 4 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following ...
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...alternates between two channels and external inputs. Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. For example, to display the banner with 0-9 to restore the sound. qf DISPLAY Press once to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and . qk CH +/- Press to cycle through the.... qh OPTIONS Press to turn on current input and content. Operating the TV Button Description qs 8 0-9 9 0 VOL (2) qd +/- Press to display a list of convenient functions and 0 qk menu shortcuts. qg V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select a channel. qf qa MUTING qg qs POWER qh "/1...
...alternates between two channels and external inputs. Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. For example, to display the banner with 0-9 to restore the sound. qf DISPLAY Press once to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and . qk CH +/- Press to cycle through the.... qh OPTIONS Press to turn on current input and content. Operating the TV Button Description qs 8 0-9 9 0 VOL (2) qd +/- Press to display a list of convenient functions and 0 qk menu shortcuts. qg V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select a channel. qf qa MUTING qg qs POWER qh "/1...
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.../Picture Frame is completely switched off the TV. 6 - Press repeatedly to scan through the inputs. Press to display the list of external inputs. Use it as left/right buttons. 8 t (Input) 9 HOME 0 Speaker Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 40. • The CH + button has a tactile dot. In...
.../Picture Frame is completely switched off the TV. 6 - Press repeatedly to scan through the inputs. Press to display the list of external inputs. Use it as left/right buttons. 8 t (Input) 9 HOME 0 Speaker Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 40. • The CH + button has a tactile dot. In...
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... the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. To Exit from the OPTIONS menu. 3 The sub window will appear. 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 the PC mode. 2 Select...
... the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. To Exit from the OPTIONS menu. 3 The sub window will appear. 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 the PC mode. 2 Select...
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Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel you to select the screen display of your TV to display the list. Highlight Add to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard- Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you want ...
Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel you to select the screen display of your TV to display the list. Highlight Add to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard- Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you want ...
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... the TV and PC input is connected, you can label it as Skip. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the available modes while in AV Setup. press to select the input of your choice. 2 Press V/v to highlight one... of the displayed labels that corresponds to identify them easily. Select the Label Video Inputs option in the PC input mode. When you want to the TV. The...
... the TV and PC input is connected, you can label it as Skip. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the available modes while in AV Setup. press to select the input of your choice. 2 Press V/v to highlight one... of the displayed labels that corresponds to identify them easily. Select the Label Video Inputs option in the PC input mode. When you want to the TV. The...
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...: - Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device. - After that have not been copyrighted) • USB playback is connected to display a photograph on (page 39). For more information about USB connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. 1 Connect a supported USB... photo, music and video settings. The file or folder list appears. 4 Press V/v/B/b to make adjustments for the following : - When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to select Photo, Music, or Video, then press . MP3 (files with internal memory) are ...
...: - Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device. - After that have not been copyrighted) • USB playback is connected to display a photograph on (page 39). For more information about USB connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. 1 Connect a supported USB... photo, music and video settings. The file or folder list appears. 4 Press V/v/B/b to make adjustments for the following : - When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to select Photo, Music, or Video, then press . MP3 (files with internal memory) are ...
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...changes the settings related to select the correct icon when Music accessing files. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu 2, 3 options. 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on rating levels. Refer to the feature section for more information on your ...Sound: customize your sound settings to suit your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. game console, DVD player). Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Favorites The Favorites feature provides quick access to your connected audio equipment. Video Settings ...
...changes the settings related to select the correct icon when Music accessing files. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu 2, 3 options. 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on rating levels. Refer to the feature section for more information on your ...Sound: customize your sound settings to suit your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. game console, DVD player). Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Favorites The Favorites feature provides quick access to your connected audio equipment. Video Settings ...
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Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in a theater-like environment. Standard Select for viewing sports. Sports Optimizes picture quality for standard picture settings. Graphics Optimizes picture quality for ...
Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in a theater-like environment. Standard Select for viewing sports. Sports Optimizes picture quality for standard picture settings. Graphics Optimizes picture quality for ...
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... and inputs are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is set to Off. (Continued) 33 Normal Displays pictures in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that fills the wide screen. Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide...for 4:3 sources. Off If frequent screen changes are cut off (available depending on the content. When you are changed . Area Display Area Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Using the ...
... and inputs are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is set to Off. (Continued) 33 Normal Displays pictures in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that fills the wide screen. Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide...for 4:3 sources. Off If frequent screen changes are cut off (available depending on the content. When you are changed . Area Display Area Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Using the ...
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... work well with PC signal connected to fill the display area. Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Wide Mode Normal Select to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to display in the original image size. Reset Resets all PC...to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture left and right. Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the Adjustment picture when the TV...
... work well with PC signal connected to fill the display area. Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Wide Mode Normal Select to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to display in the original image size. Reset Resets all PC...to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture left and right. Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the Adjustment picture when the TV...
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...Closed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is connected to make additional settings for digital closed caption service is available on . CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects CC3, CC4 of a program. (Should be set to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed captioning).... Select As Broadcast or Custom. CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned off. Custom Allows you to the USB port then turned on the Digital CC setting. Digital CC Options Allows...
...Closed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is connected to make additional settings for digital closed caption service is available on . CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects CC3, CC4 of a program. (Should be set to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed captioning).... Select As Broadcast or Custom. CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned off. Custom Allows you to the USB port then turned on the Digital CC setting. Digital CC Options Allows...
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... connected. Then press to select the input. 2 Press V/v to have a DVD player connected to identify A/V equipment you are changed or when DISPLAY on before shutting off automatically. Selection • You can assign following labels for each time the channel and external inputs are viewing the TV.... Video 1-2, Component, PC) to the TV, such as Inputs a VCR, DVD, etc. Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you connected to which no labels are watching. Then ...
... connected. Then press to select the input. 2 Press V/v to have a DVD player connected to identify A/V equipment you are changed or when DISPLAY on before shutting off automatically. Selection • You can assign following labels for each time the channel and external inputs are viewing the TV.... Video 1-2, Component, PC) to the TV, such as Inputs a VCR, DVD, etc. Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you connected to which no labels are watching. Then ...
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... set -top box, etc; Select Off to the TV. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to items grayed out. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI function. Device List Displays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. • HDMI Settings must be made...
... set -top box, etc; Select Off to the TV. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to items grayed out. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI function. Device List Displays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. • HDMI Settings must be made...
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...) frequency (Hz) 31.5 60 VGA 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines 47.4 60 VESA 47.8 60 VESA 47.7 60 VESA For KDL-46BX421/KDL-46BX420/KDL-40BX421/KDL-40BX420/KDL-32BX421/KDL-32BX420 Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV* Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 800 × 1,024 × 1,280 × 1,280... Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC...
...) frequency (Hz) 31.5 60 VGA 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines 47.4 60 VESA 47.8 60 VESA 47.7 60 VESA For KDL-46BX421/KDL-46BX420/KDL-40BX421/KDL-40BX420/KDL-32BX421/KDL-32BX420 Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV* Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 800 × 1,024 × 1,280 × 1,280... Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC...
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... provider. The picture is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of standarddefinition broadcasts. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal. • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years...
... provider. The picture is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of standarddefinition broadcasts. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal. • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years...