Sony BX421 User Manual

KDL-40BX421

40” BRAVIA® BX421-Series HDTV

Bring home brilliant Full HD 1080p Sony picture quality. With the Sony®
BX421-Series HDTV. You can connect multiple HD devices and share
photos, music and videos with friends on the big screen when you
connect your USB drive. Also enjoy the best possible viewing experience
with a built-in sensor that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness
based on your room’s lighting.

Bullets

• Brilliant Full High Denition (1080p) picture quality

• 5 HD Inputs to connect multiple HD devices

• Share photos, music & videos using the USB Input

• Customized picture & sound settings

• Automatic picture adjustment based on room lighting

Features

Full HD 1080p Resolution

Experience amazing Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution. Take full
advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 gaming console via the
16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).

5 HD Inputs

Get versatile HD connection options with ve HD inputs, including two HDMI™ inputs, two HD
component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity in addition a PC input (HD-15 pin)
lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.

USB Input

Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital
camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.

Scene Select

Easily manage your settings for the best HDTV experience with Scene Select. Choose from ve
dierent packages each with precongured picture and audio settings, including Sports, Photo,
Game, Cinema and Music.

BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible

Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible devices - including
BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players, surround sound systems, Handycam® camcorders and
Cyber-shot® digital still cameras, all with one remote control.

LightSensor™ Technology

Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without liing a nger. The built-in Light
Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room.

Specications

Audio

Audio Power
Output

Speaker
Conguration

Speaker Position Rear Facing

Audio Features

5.1 Channel Audio
Out

5.1ch Through Out
(Handycam)

8W + 8W

2

Yes

Yes

Alternate Audio
(Digital)

Audio Out Fixed

Auto Mute (on no
signal)

Auto SAP Yes

Dolby® Dolby Digital

Invisible Speaker
(w/Sound
Elevation)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sound Mode

SteadySound®
Automatic Volume
Control

Stereo System MTS

Surround Eect

Convenience Features

Auto Shut-o Yes

BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes

Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom

Yes

Cinema, Game, Music,
Sports

Channel Block
(with password)

Channel Jump Yes

Channel Surf Yes

Control for HDMI™
(HDMI™ CEC)

Edit Channel
Labels

Favorites (Simple
UI)

Info Banner Yes

Input Skip Manual

Label Inputs Yes

Multiple Language
Display

On-Screen Display
for External Input

Parental Control Yes

Picture
Adjustments Lock

Picture Frame
Mode

PIP (Picture in
Picture)

Scene Select

Show/Hide
Channels

Sleep Timer Yes

USB Play Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

English, French, Spanish

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Photo, Music, Cinema,
Game, Graphics,
Sports, General

Yes

Display

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Display Resolution Full HD 1080p

Panel Frequency 60Hz

Screen Size
(measured
diagonally)

Viewing Angle
(Right/Le)

Viewing Angle
(Up/Down)

40"

178°

178°

Energy Saving & Eciency

Backlight O
Mode

Dynamic Backlight
Control

Yes

Yes

General Features

Closed Captions
(CC)

Finish (Surface
Color)

Start Up Sony Logo
Display

Analog, Digital

Black

Yes

Inputs and Outputs

AC Power Input 1 (Rear)

Analog Audio
Input(s) (Total)

Audio Out 1 (Rear)

3 (1 Side/ 2 Rear)

Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s)

Composite Video
Input(s)

Digital Audio
Output(s)

HDMI™
Connection(s)
(Total)

HDMI™ PC Input Yes

PC In (D-Sub) +
Audio In (Stereo
Mini)

RF Connection
Input(s)

USB 2.0 1 (Side)

1 (Rear/Hybrid)

2 (1 Side/1 Rear/Hybrid)

1 (Rear)

3 (Rear)

D-Sub 1 (Side), Mini 1
(Rear)

1 (Rear)

Power

Power
Consumption (in
Operation) max.

Power
Consumption (in
Standby)

Power
Requirements
(frequency)

Power
Requirements
(voltage)

180W

0.25W (120V)

60Hz for UL

AC 120V for UL

Recycled & Recyclable Materials

Packaging
Materials

Recycled Carton (more
than 40%)

Regulation and Standards Compliance

VESA® Hole Pitch 300x300 mm

VESA® Hole
Spacing
Compatible

Yes

Sensing Features

LightSensor™
Technology

Yes

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty
Term

18 Months Parts / 18
Months Labor

TV System

Channel
Coverage

Color System NTSC

Number of Tuners
(Analog)

Number of Tuners
(Digital)

Tuner (Cable) Clear QAM

Tuner (Terrestrial) ATSC

TV System
(Analog)

TV System (Digital) ATSC

VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69,
CATV: 1-135

1

1

M

Video Features

24p True Cinema™
Technology

3D Comb Filter Yes

Yes

4:3 Default Yes

Advanced
Contrast Enhancer
(ACE)

Auto Wide Yes

CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2
Pulldown
Technology

Digital Noise
Reduction

Live Color™
Technology

MPEG Noise
Reduction

Picture Mode

Wide Mode

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cinema, Game­Original, Game­Standard, Graphics,
Photo-Custom,
Photo-Original, Photo­Standard, Photo-Vivid,
Sports, Standard, Vivid

Full, Normal, Wide
Zoom, Zoom, Caption,
Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC

Dimensions (Approx.)

39 x 23 5/8 x 3 3/4" (988

Dimensions
(Approx.)

x 600 x 94mm) without
stand; 39 x 25 x 9 7/8"
(988 x 632 x 250mm)
with stand

Weights and Measurements

Packaging
(Approx.)

Weight (Approx.)

42 3/8 x 27 1/8 x 7 1/4"
(1074 x 688 x 184mm);

41.9 lbs (19 Kg)

30.0 lbs (13.6 Kg)
without stand; 34.6 lbs
(15.7 Kg) with stand

Accessories

Remote Control (RM­YD065)

Supplied
Accessories

Optional
Accessories

AC Power Cord
(attached)

Table Top Stand
(separate, assembly
required)

Wallmount Bracket (SU­WL500)