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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 Denition (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
dierent packages each with precongured 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 liing a nger. The built-in Light
Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room.
Specications
Audio
Audio Power
Output
Speaker
Conguration
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 Eect
Convenience Features
Auto Shut-o Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom
Yes
Cinema, Game, Music,
Sports
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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 & Eciency
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)