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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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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the U.S. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. and other outlet unless the blades can increase or change the power consumption. "BRAVIA" and , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the U.S. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. and other outlet unless the blades can increase or change the power consumption. "BRAVIA" and , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks...
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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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... only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of 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 ...diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of the image you see on...
... only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of 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 ...diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of the image you see on...
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...If black bars appear as shown here. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you to easily adjust your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. 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 23). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo...
...If black bars appear as shown here. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you to easily adjust your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. 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 23). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo...
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... can mount your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; If you are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Be sure to a warm area. 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...
... can mount your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; If you are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Be sure to a warm area. 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...
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...the adapter to -HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). See page 12 for the signals that can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of digital audio equipment that connects to your stereo ...the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. *2 HDMI IN 3 is PCM/Dolby*1 OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 3 CABLE/ RF input that is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment. L/R You can be necessary to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. Locating Inputs...
...the adapter to -HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). See page 12 for the signals that can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of digital audio equipment that connects to your stereo ...the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. *2 HDMI IN 3 is PCM/Dolby*1 OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 3 CABLE/ RF input that is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other analog RGB equipment. L/R You can be necessary to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. Locating Inputs...
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Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to Auto. Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. To set to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Connects to USB equipment to access ... Description This 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 This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to...
Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to Auto. Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. To set to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Connects to USB equipment to access ... Description This 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 This TV can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to...
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...A/B RF Switch A B Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. 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). ...(ATSC). 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-the-...
...A/B RF Switch A B Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. 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). ...(ATSC). 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-the-...
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... cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) 10 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. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment...
... cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) 10 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. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment...
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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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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 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below.
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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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...11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at temperatures below . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the... TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 14 Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm)...
...11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at temperatures below . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the... TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 14 Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm)...
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...power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support ...the weight of drawers. ❑ Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over . Make sure the TV stand can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of the TV. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to the...
...power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support ...the weight of drawers. ❑ Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over . Make sure the TV stand can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of the TV. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to the...
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...) 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 follow the three measures recommended. 16 ...to support the weight of chain (not supplied) Screw (not supplied) 3 Anchor the TV to the wall by providing your TV model name. Anchor the TV to the wall. Make sure that there is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not 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 follow the three measures recommended. 16 ...to support the weight of chain (not supplied) Screw (not supplied) 3 Anchor the TV to the wall by providing your TV model name. Anchor the TV to the wall. Make sure that there is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied)...
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..., you can be sure to select Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • Select Cancel to navigate through the Initial Setup. Refer to the TV (you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment •... use for available channels from the signal source directly connected to navigate and highlight options where applicable. The Initial Setup screen will scan for this TV. The Auto Program can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); "Retail" optimizes the picture for more details see page 9....
..., you can be sure to select Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • Select Cancel to navigate through the Initial Setup. Refer to the TV (you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment •... use for available channels from the signal source directly connected to navigate and highlight options where applicable. The Initial Setup screen will scan for this TV. The Auto Program can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); "Retail" optimizes the picture for more details see page 9....
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... off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having problems with your batteries and make sure that no objects 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 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...
... off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having problems with your batteries and make sure that no objects 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 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...
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... then 3 MENU select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of External Inputs and TV mode. Operating the TV • The 5, N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. X (pause): Press to the TV by using the Control 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 m (fast reverse): Press to display the list of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to play...
... then 3 MENU select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of External Inputs and TV mode. Operating the TV • The 5, N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. X (pause): Press to the TV by using the Control 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 m (fast reverse): Press to display the list of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to play...
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... a printed photo. 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. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source...
... a printed photo. 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. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source...