Sony Kdl 22px300 Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
Screen
(for input other than a 
PC)Target InputsSelect “Current” to make custom picture settings to the 
current input. Select “Common” to apply common picture 
settings to all input.
Screen FormatSee “To change the Screen Format manually” (page 18).
Auto FormatAutomatically changes “Screen Format” to match the input 
signal. If you want to use the setting that you specified in 
“Screen Format”, select “Off”.
4:3 DefaultSets the default screen format for 4:3 broadcasts.
SmartDisplays conventional 4:3 broadcasts 
with an imitation wide screen effect.
4:3Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in 
the correct proportion.
OffUses the setting that you specified in 
“Screen Format”.
Auto Display 
AreaAutomatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate 
display area.
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area.
+1Displays pictures in their original size.
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended 
size.
-1Enlarges the picture so that the edges are 
outside the visible display area.
Screen PositionAdjusts the vertical position and horizontal position of the 
picture.
Ve r t i ca l  S i z eAdjusts the vertical size of the picture.
(for PC input)Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position, and phase of the 
picture in PC mode.
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 “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input 
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, 
“Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.
ResetResets all PC screen settings to factory settings.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical 
stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Screen FormatSets “Screen Format” for displaying pictures from your PC.
NormalDisplays the picture in its original size.
Full 1Enlarges the picture to fill the display 
area, while maintaining its original 
proportion.
Full 2Enlarges the picture to fill the display 
area.
Video Input Settings Colour SystemSelect the colour system according to the input signal from 
the input source.
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Sound
Sound Target InputsSelect “Current” to make custom picture settings to the 
current input. Select “Common” to apply common picture 
settings to all input.
Sound ModeSets a sound mode. “Sound Mode” includes options best 
suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options 
that can be selected differ depending on the scene select 
settings.
DynamicEnhances the treble and bass sound to 
make sound clear.
StandardProvides natural sound.
Clear VoiceMakes voice clearer by lowering 
background sound.
ResetResets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings 
excluding “Target Inputs”, and “Sound Mode”.
Tr e b l eAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasises sound from the left or right speaker.
SurroundAllows you to select the suitable surround effects depending 
on the genre of TV programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or 
video game.
The options that can be selected differ depending on the 
“Scene Select” settings.
S-FORCE Front 
SurroundVirtually reproduces realistic sound.
SportsDelivers surround effects that make you 
feel like you are watching a live sports 
event.
MusicDelivers surround effects that make you 
feel like you are in a music hall.
CinemaDelivers surround effects just like the 
high-grade audio systems found in movie 
theatres.
GameFor virtual game world experience.
OffTurns off “Surround”.
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 Before selecting “Surround”, be sure to set options in 
“Scene Select” according to your target programme type to 
obtain surround effects.
Sound EnhancerReproduces clear sound by complementing high-frequency 
sounds.
Auto VolumeKeeps volume level constant across all programmes and 
adverts (e.g. adverts tend to be louder than programmes).
Volume OffsetAdjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other 
inputs, when “Target Inputs” is set to “Current”.
 
						

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Using Menu Functions
Dual SoundSets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/MonoFor stereo broadcasts.
A/B/MonoFor bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if 
available.
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 For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A”, or 
“B”.
Speakers TV SpeakersTurns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.
Audio SystemTurns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from 
external audio equipment connected to the audio output jacks 
(sockets) on the TV.
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 To use multi-channel audio, select external audio system and connect optical out 
for equipment compatible with Dolby Digital.
 “Audio System” must be selected to listen to 5.1 multi-channel audio.
Headphone Settings Headphone 
Speaker LinkSwitches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when you connect 
headphones to the TV.
Audio Out FixedThe audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio 
receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other 
audio settings) through your audio system.
Var ia bl eWhen using an external audio system, volume output from 
audio out can be controlled using the TV’s remote.
Key ToneSelect “On” to play sounds as you navigate with the remote.
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 When you select “Off”, the TV start-up sound is also turned off.
Optical OutFor audio signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL). Select “Auto” for 
equipment compatible with Dolby Digital, or “PCM” for equipment not 
compatible with Dolby Digital.
Analogue Set-up
Programme List 
DisplaySelect “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB (XrossMediaBar).
1 Digit DirectSelect “On” for changing analogue channels with one preset number button (0 – 9) 
on the remote.
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 You cannot select channel numbers 10 and above by entering two digits on the 
remote.
Auto TuningAutomatically tunes in all available analogue channels, and stores their settings in 
the TV. You can run “Auto Tuning” after moving to a new residence, changing 
service providers, or to search for newly launched channels.
Programme SortingChanges the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.
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Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then 
press g.
If you enter a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
3Repeat step 2 until you finish entering the name.
4Press   to exit the labeling procedure.
Intelligent Picture On with IndicatorAutomatically reduces the picture noise. The signal level bar 
is displayed when the channel is changed or the display is 
changed from an input screen to a TV programme.
OnAutomatically reduces the picture noise.
OffTurns off the “Intelligent Picture” feature.
Manual Programme 
PresetTo preset a channel, press PROG +/– to select the channel number. 
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 You cannot select a channel number that is set to “Skip” (page 54).
ProgrammeSelect a channel number to tune manually.
SystemSelect a TV broadcast system.
ChannelSelect “S” for cable channels or “C” for terrestrial channels.
AFTAllows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you 
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture 
quality.
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made 
automatically.
Audio FilterImproves the sound of individual channels when distortion 
occurs in mono broadcasts.
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 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or 
“High” is selected.
SkipSkips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/– 
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed 
to skip, use the corresponding number buttons.
Signal LevelDisplays the signal level for current programme.
Digital Set-up
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle SettingDisplays visual aids for the hearing impaired with subtitles (if 
available) by setting to “For Hard Of Hearing”.
Primary 
Preferred 
LanguageSelect the most preferred subtitle language.
Secondary 
Preferred 
LanguageSelect the secondary preferred subtitle language.
Audio Set-up Audio TypeSwitches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when you 
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Using Menu Functions
Primary 
Preferred 
LanguageSelect the most preferred language. Some digital channels 
may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
Secondary 
Preferred 
LanguageSelect the secondary preferred language.
Audio 
DescriptionProvides audio description (narration) of visual information, 
when such information is available.
Mixing LevelAdjusts the TV main audio and “Audio Description” output 
levels.
Dynamic RangeCompensates for differences in the audio level between 
different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio).
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 The effect may not function or may vary depending on the 
programme regardless of the “Dynamic Range” setting.
MPEG Audio 
LevelAdjusts the MPEG audio sound level.
Digital Auto TuningAutomatically tunes in all available digital channels and stores their settings in the 
TV. You can run “Digital Auto Tuning” after moving to a new residence, changing 
service providers, or to search for newly launched channels.
Auto Tuning RangeSelect the tuning range to search for available channels. 
NormalSearches within your region/country.
FullSearches regardless of region/country.
Digital Programme 
SortingRemoves unwanted channels, or changes the order of digital channels stored in the 
TV.
Digital Manual TuningTunes digital channels manually when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
Digital Auto Service 
UpdateDetects and stores new digital services as they become available.
Service ReplacementAutomatically changes the channel when a broadcaster changes transmission of the 
viewing programme to a different channel.
CA Module Set-upProvides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a Conditional Access Module 
(CAM) and a view card. See the location of the   (PCMCIA) jack (socket) (page 
22).
External Inputs
AV PresetAssigns an icon or name to external equipment. Select “Auto” to display icons or 
names only when the equipment is connected, or “Always” to display regardless of 
connection status.
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 For a SCART connection and PlayStation™2 mode, skip cannot be set.
 For a PC connection, icon and label cannot be set.
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 For PlayStation™2, other settings are necessary. HDMI Set-upCommunicates with equipment compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function.
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 “Control for HDMI” settings must be made on the connected equipment.
Control for HDMILinks the operations of the TV and the connected equipment. 
For specific Sony equipment compatible with “Control for 
HDMI”, this setting is applied automatically to the connected 
equipment when “On” is set.
Auto Devices OffTurns off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV.
Auto TV OnTurns on the TV when you turn on or perform playback, etc., 
on the connected equipment.
HDMI Device ListDisplays a list of connected equipment that is compatible 
with Control for HDMI.
Device Control 
KeysSelect button functions of the TV’s remote to operate the 
connected equipment.
NormalFor basic operations, such as navigation 
buttons (up, down, left or right, etc).
Tuning KeysFor basic operations and operation of 
channel-related buttons, such as PROG +/
– or 0 - 9, etc.Useful when you control a 
tuner or set-top box, etc; via the remote.
Menu KeysFor basic operations and operation of the 
HOME/OPTIONS buttons. Useful when 
you select menus of a BD player, etc; via 
the remote.
Tuning and 
Menu KeysFor basic operations and operation of 
channel-related buttons and HOME/
OPTIONS buttons.
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 You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the 
operations of an audio system that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
Network 
Network Set-upSelect “Custom” after selecting “Wired Set-up”.
IP Address 
SettingSelect “Manual” to set the IP address manually, or “Auto” to 
set it automatically.
IP Address/
Subnet Mask/
Default Gateway/
Primary DNS/
Secondary DNSConfigure each option when “Manual” is selected in “IP 
Address Setting”.
MAC AddressDisplays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique 
identifier of the network device.
Proxy ServerConfigure the proxy server name and port number if you use 
a proxy server.
Network (SSID)Select SSID (network name) of the target router.
SecuritySelect an appropriate security key.
 
						

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Using Menu Functions
Refresh Internet 
ContentFor reconnection to the Internet to receive available Internet content services.
Server Display 
SettingsDisplays the connected server list. You can select the server to display in the Home 
Menu.
Server DiagnosticsDiagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.
Renderer Renderer 
FunctionEnables the TV to playback photo/music/video files located 
on other control devices, such as a digital still camera or 
mobile phone, using those control devices via the network.
Renderer Access 
ControlSelect “On” to allow access from a specified control device.
Renderer Set-up“Automatic Access Permission” permits access to the TV 
automatically when a control device accesses the TV for the 
first time. When “Smart Select” is set to “On”, the TV can 
respond to infrared signals sent from control devices. You can 
set the name of the TV shown on the control device in 
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/video systemAnalogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58 (only video input), NTSC4.43 (only 
video input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4
Channel coverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Sound output5 W + 5 W
Input/Output jacks
Antenna (aerial) cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/AV121-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and TV audio/video 
output.
COMPONENT INSupported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
COMPONENT INAudio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN 4 only)
PC Input (page 60)
AV 2Video input (phono jack)
AV 2Audio input (phono jacks)
 DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL) Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)
 (VAR/FIX)Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (Mini D-sub 15-pin) (page 60)
 PC audio input (minijack)
USB port
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
LAN10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the network, connection 
speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and communication quality are not 
guaranteed for this TV.)
*  For LAN connections, use a Category 7 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable (not supplied).
 
						

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Additional Information
*1Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
*24 hours a days and 365 days a year
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 To save power consumption
– when you reduce backlight setting (the brightness of the screen), the power consumption reduce.
– the “Eco” settings (e.g. “Power Saving”, “Idle TV Standby”) help you to reduce the power consumption and thus save 
money by reducing electricity bills.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model name KDL-22PX300
Power and others
Power requirements
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen size (measured 
diagonally)Approx. 54.8 cm/22 inches
Display resolution1,366 dots (horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical)
Power 
consumptionin “Home”/
“Standard” 
mode39.0 W
in “Shop”/
“Vivid” mode90.0 W
Standby power 
consumption*10.9 W (13 W when “Quick Start” is set to “On”)
Average annual energy 
consumption*257 kWh
LaserType: Semiconductor, continuous
DVD Wavelength: 645 - 660 nm
Power: Max 6 mW
CD Wavelength: 770 - 800 nm
Power: Max 7 mW
Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d) 
with Table-Top Stand
57.5 × 42.9 × 25.3 cm
Mass (Approx.)
with Table-Top Stand
9.8 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “To check the accessories” (page 5).
Operating temperature5 °C to 35 °C
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PC input signal reference chart for  PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This 
will affect the “Video Input Settings” and “Screen” settings. To view PC contents, set “Screen Format” to 
“Wide”.
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 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
Resolution
Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VGA
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA Guidelines
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA Guidelines
WXGA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1360×76847.760VESA