Sony KDL-46BX421 User Manual

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LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

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

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

KDL-46BX421 / 46BX420 / 40BX421 / 40BX420 / 32BX421 / 32BX420 / 32BX321 / 32BX320 KDL-22BX321 / 22BX320

Canada

1.877.899.SONY

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized A C plug with an extension cord , receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted.

❑ Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC (USA/

Canada/Mexico 120 V AC).

❑ Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F

(5°C).

Licensing Information

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

“BRAVIA” and , BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can increase or change the power consumption. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qu alification in the “Home” mode.

qualified

Cleaning

When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.

• Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.

• Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.

• If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package.

• Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning.

• See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional information.

The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).

Contents

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® . . . . . . . .4

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your

BRAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Four Steps to a Stunning HD

Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TV Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Locating Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .13

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or

Enclosed Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Securing the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Running Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Operating the TV

Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Remote Control Button Description . . . . . . .19

TV Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using Features

BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . . 23

Using PIP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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 Lock Settings . . . . . . . . .36

Using the Setup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Eco Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Other Information

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for

PC and HDMI IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using 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.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

Thank you for choosing this Sony documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.

Safety Booklet

Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your TV safe. Read this information prior to setting up your TV.

Operating Instructions

Provides the most detailed information to operate your TV.

BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the

Quick Setup Guide

Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams.

Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA

The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new access to HD programming. Your from:

• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna

• HD cable subscription

• HD satellite subscription

• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment

BRAVIA

TV can receive and display HD programming

TV is only as good as the quality of the

BRAVIA

TV, you need

Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience

Set, Source, Sound, and Setup

Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment.

You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference in picture quality. If black bars appear as shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to fill the screen.

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

TV Feature Highlights

Yo u r BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:

➢ BRAVIA

equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 23).

➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to

access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 27).

➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV

program simultaneously (page 24).

➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy

access (page 25).

➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the

signal resolution (page 25).

➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment

(page 26).

➢ 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 20).

SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV

Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:

• Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.

• Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.

• Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.

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.

• Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.

• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on.

Locating Inputs and Outputs

Side PanelRear Panel

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

Item Description

1 AUDIO OUT

L/R

2 DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (OPTICAL)

3 CABLE/

ANTENNA

4 HDMI IN 1/2/3*2HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-

5 PC IN (RGB) Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector. Can also be

*1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

HDMI IN 3 is available for KDL-46/40/32BX421, and other models (depending on your region/country).

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby*1 Digital compatible.

RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment. Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN of PC IN.

connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 44 for the signals that can be displayed. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. You may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC’s resolution and timing. See page 12 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV.

Getting Started

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Item Description

VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN/R-AUDIO-L (MONO)

7 VIDEO IN 2

VIDEO/L (MONO)AUDIO-R

8 USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo, music, and video files.

• An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI connection.

This input port can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a component video input (COMPONENT). For composite use, connect the yellow jack to Y for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component connection, use Y, P and R for audio signal. This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is connected. To set to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV S e t u p then set to Auto.

Connects to the composite video output jack of video equipment. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input port.

, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L (mono)

Connecting the TV

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System

You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below.

A/B RF Switch

Cable

Antenna

• Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings

for your input signal (page 35).

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

Getting Started

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input located on the back of your TV.

Shown with HDMI Connection

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

Rear of TV

HD cable box/ HD satellite box

HDMI cable

Shown with DVI Connection

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

DVI-to-HDMI cable

Rear of TV

HD cable box/ HD satellite box

Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)

Shown with Component Connection

CATV/Satellite antenna cable

Rear of TV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

(red)

(blue)

Y (green)

Component video cable

HD cable box/ HD satellite box

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.

Getting Started

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).

Connecting Other Equipment

Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater)

CABLE/ ANTENNA

VCR/Game system/ Camcorder

VIDEO IN VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

Getting Started

Analog audio equipment

Personal computer

Digital recorder

USB

(A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater)

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.

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area

Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).

Installed with stand

4 inches (10 cm)

(30 cm)

inches

4 inches (10 cm)

inches

(6 cm)

Installed on the wall

4 inches (10 cm)

inches

(30 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

• Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire.

Air circulation is blocked.

4 inches (10 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.

Securing the TV

Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death.

Preventing the TV from Toppling

❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children 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 easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

❑ Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over. ❑ Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand (not supplied).

1 Secure the stand for the TV.

Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure the stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

• attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

• attach the other side to the TV stand.

Getting Started

Angle braces

Stand

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2 Secure the TV to the stand.

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

• M4 × 16 mm machine screw (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand).

• A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand).

• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain.

An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.

M4 × 16 mm machine

screw (not supplied) Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand

Rope of chain (not supplied)

Screw (not supplied)

3 Anchor the TV to the wall.

Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope).

Wall-anchor (not supplied)

Anchor bolts (not supplied)

Wall-mount holes

Rope or chain (not supplied)

• Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. 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 the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, be sure to follow the three measures recommended.

Running Initial Setup

During initial setup, you will perform the following:

• Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text

• Choose your viewing environment

• Scan for digital and analog channels

Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams.

Initial Setup

ConfirmConfirm

Please select your language:

English

Español

Français

1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will

appear.

2 Use the remote control buttons described below to

navigate through the Initial Setup.

Getting Started

V/v/B/b buttons:

Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable.

button:

Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.

3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to

the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the Auto Program.

• When prompted to select Retail or Home, be sure to select Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode.

• Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Auto Program can be done at later time. To run Auto Program at a later time, press HOME, select Settings, and then select Auto Program under Channel settings.

• Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); for more details see page 9.

Initial Setup

Please select the type of use for this TV.

"Retail" optimizes the picture for store display.

"Home" optimizes the picture for normal home

use and is Energy Star compliant.

ConfirmConfirm

Retail

Home

RETURN

Back

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 the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.

Push to open

Guidelines to follow

• Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV.

• Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV.

• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.

• If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted.

Remote Control Button Description

Button Description

1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV

2 SYNC

3 Equipment

Control

mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 26.

Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from

Device Selection

These buttons are used to control the equipment connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA

m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode.

N (play): Press to play a program at a normal speed. X (pause): Press to pause playback. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast

forward mode.

(go to previous):

program from the previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live TV cache.

x (stop): Press to stop playback. >

(go to next):

next chapter mark (if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.

SyncTM equipment.

Press to replay the current

Press to advance forward to the

HDMI

Operating the TV

•The 5, N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.

(Continued)

5 6

Button Description

SCENE

5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the

6 HOME/

7 Colored

buttons

Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items.

Cinema

theater.

Sports

in a stadium.

Photo

photo.

Music

just like at a concert.

Game

superb picture and sound quality.

Graphics

clearer detailed pictures.

General

any scene.

Auto

quality according to the input source.

screen when displaying menu items and settings.

Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings. See “Using the Menus” on page 28.

When the colored buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen.

: Delivers picture and sound just like in a

: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like

: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed

: Lets you experience dynamic and clear sound

: Broadens your game-playing experience with

: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with

: No optimized picture and sound quality for

: Automatically optimizes picture and sound

• When you set automatically set to

Scene Select

Dynamic

Photo, Music, Cinema, Game

Sports, Sound Mode

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