Warranty
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... make a product exchange without risk to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use of pixels that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). No Sony reseller, agent or employee is valid only on how long an...
... make a product exchange without risk to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use of pixels that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). No Sony reseller, agent or employee is valid only on how long an...
Operating Instructions
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... Favorites 29 Wide Mode 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... 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...
... Favorites 29 Wide Mode 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... 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...
Operating Instructions
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... 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), and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from...29). ➢ Input Selection: Allows you will notice a big difference in Picture): You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 31). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. If black bars appear as shown here. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA...
... 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), and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from...29). ➢ Input Selection: Allows you will notice a big difference in Picture): You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 31). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. If black bars appear as shown here. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA...
Operating Instructions
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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
Operating Instructions
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... attachment instructions provided with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a warm area. Should this occur, allow moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV has adequate ventilation, 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 the adequate number of people; This...
... attachment instructions provided with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a warm area. Should this occur, allow moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV has adequate ventilation, 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 the adequate number of people; This...
Operating Instructions
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... cloth. • If using the supplied screws. Attaching the Table-Top Stand • Refer to the 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 on the Table-Top Stand.
... cloth. • If using the supplied screws. Attaching the Table-Top Stand • Refer to the 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 on the Table-Top Stand.
Operating Instructions
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... and over-theair antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation.
... and over-theair antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation.
Operating Instructions
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... high-definition programming by subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. x Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear...
... high-definition programming by subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. x Shown with HDMI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear...
Operating Instructions
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.... See "Using the Menus" on the screen. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium. Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings....Sound Mode is automatically set to the input source. • When you experience dynamic and clear sound just like at a concert. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to Standard. (Continued) 23 Operating the TV Button 4 Colored buttons 5 RETURN 6 HOME/ MENU 7 SCENE Description When the ...
.... See "Using the Menus" on the screen. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium. Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings....Sound Mode is automatically set to the input source. • When you experience dynamic and clear sound just like at a concert. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to Standard. (Continued) 23 Operating the TV Button 4 Colored buttons 5 RETURN 6 HOME/ MENU 7 SCENE Description When the ...
Operating Instructions
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Receiver 2 (Picture Lights up in red when the TV is set . CH + Press to display the list of external inputs. In the menu screen, this button serves ... up in green when the Power Saving is in standby mode. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 5 "/1 (Power) Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see...
Receiver 2 (Picture Lights up in red when the TV is set . CH + Press to display the list of external inputs. In the menu screen, this button serves ... up in green when the Power Saving is in standby mode. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 5 "/1 (Power) Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see...
Operating Instructions
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x To Swap Audio You can be audible, then press . 28 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 an inset window. (Closed Captions (...
x To Swap Audio You can be audible, then press . 28 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 an inset window. (Closed Captions (...
Operating Instructions
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Highlight Add to the signals your TV receives. Sometimes you will see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the screen. This is not available. x To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to display the ... to select a channel or input, then press . When you continue to select Favorites, then press . Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture filled the full screen. Select Auto Wide and set to select the screen display of your preference. Full (Continued) 29 The Wide Mode feature allows...
Highlight Add to the signals your TV receives. Sometimes you will see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the screen. This is not available. x To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to display the ... to select a channel or input, then press . When you continue to select Favorites, then press . Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture filled the full screen. Select Auto Wide and set to select the screen display of your preference. Full (Continued) 29 The Wide Mode feature allows...
Operating Instructions
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4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Zoom Zoom Normal is selected, you can change the Wide Screen Mode for the PC settings. PC Settings Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Wide Mode Reset Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Normal 0 0 0 0 Setup Eco Confirm RETURN Back x To change ... to cycle through the available modes while in the PC input mode. When a PC is connected to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 30 Wide Mode with 480i or 480p sources only.
4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Zoom Zoom Normal is selected, you can change the Wide Screen Mode for the PC settings. PC Settings Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Wide Mode Reset Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Normal 0 0 0 0 Setup Eco Confirm RETURN Back x To change ... to cycle through the available modes while in the PC input mode. When a PC is connected to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 30 Wide Mode with 480i or 480p sources only.
Operating Instructions
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.... You can select may vary. Channel: navigate your viewing preference. You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned to them. Picture: adjust the picture on the screen. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. You can also block channels and inputs. Screen: adjust the size and shape...
.... You can select may vary. Channel: navigate your viewing preference. You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned to them. Picture: adjust the picture on the screen. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. You can also block channels and inputs. Screen: adjust the size and shape...
Operating Instructions
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... Vivid Select for viewing sports. Suitable in the Scene Select settings (page 23). Sports Optimizes picture quality for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Backlight Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low... and Off. Standard Select for viewing graphics. Picture Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight. Sharpness Adjust to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. Color Cool Select to give the white colors a reddish tint...
... Vivid Select for viewing sports. Suitable in the Scene Select settings (page 23). Sports Optimizes picture quality for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Backlight Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low... and Off. Standard Select for viewing graphics. Picture Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight. Sharpness Adjust to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. Color Cool Select to give the white colors a reddish tint...
Operating Instructions
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...Description Reset Resets the advanced settings to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the picture for dark scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction of the picture. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Adv... contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the darker picture scenes. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the screen. Contrast Enhancer Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the default values. Select...
...Description Reset Resets the advanced settings to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the picture for dark scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction of the picture. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Adv... contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the darker picture scenes. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the screen. Contrast Enhancer Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the default values. Select...
Operating Instructions
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...disturbing to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. Zoom Select to display the 16:9 picture in their original size. Select to Off. (Continued) 39 To retain the current Wide Mode setting as possible. Display Area Full ...On to fill the screen when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture are outside the visible display area. When you , select Off. Off If frequent screen changes are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source....
...disturbing to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. Zoom Select to display the 16:9 picture in their original size. Select to Off. (Continued) 39 To retain the current Wide Mode setting as possible. Display Area Full ...On to fill the screen when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture are outside the visible display area. When you , select Off. Off If frequent screen changes are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source....
Operating Instructions
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... the TV receives an input signal from OPTIONS button (page 28). Center Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down . • For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 50. • Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with ...HDMI input. 40 Option Vertical Center PC Settings Description Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down . (Available in the original image size. Phase Adjust after Pitch to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to ...
... the TV receives an input signal from OPTIONS button (page 28). Center Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down . • For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 50. • Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with ...HDMI input. 40 Option Vertical Center PC Settings Description Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down . (Available in the original image size. Phase Adjust after Pitch to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to ...
Operating Instructions
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... the Menus 41 Allows you to show or hide. Then press to select the channel number that you feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Allows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you want to show or hide channels that appear when you are using...
... the Menus 41 Allows you to show or hide. Then press to select the channel number that you feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Allows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you want to show or hide channels that appear when you are using...
Operating Instructions
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... inputs). Info Banner appears on page 61. Follow the instructions on the remote control. Startup Logo Select On to external equipment. Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will appear if it is connected. • You can assign following labels for each time the channel and external inputs are...
... inputs). Info Banner appears on page 61. Follow the instructions on the remote control. Startup Logo Select On to external equipment. Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will appear if it is connected. • You can assign following labels for each time the channel and external inputs are...