Sony Kdl 40bx420 Operating Instructions

4-270-481-12(1)
LCD 
Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40NX520 / 40BX420 / 37BX420 / 32NX520 / 32BX420 / 32BX321 / 32BX320 / 26BX321
KDL-26BX320
 

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NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN 
THE UNITED 
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 
is fitted to this equipment for your safety 
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need 
to be replaced with the same rating of fuse 
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., 
marked with   or  ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it 
should be fitted with the same rating of 
fuse, otherwise the circuit should be 
protected by a 10 AMP FUSE at the 
distribution board.
If the plug...

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Start-up Guide 4
Safety Information.............................................................................................................9
Precautions......................................................................................................................10
Overview of the remote ..................................................................................................12
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators...

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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Table-Top Stand (1)
Screws for stand (4 + 3) (for KDL-40/32NX520 (8))
Remote RM-ED046 (1)
Size AA batteries (2)
To insert batteries into the remote
~ 
 Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or mix 
old and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. 
Please consult your local authority.
 Handle the remote...

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Start-up Guide3: Connecting an 
aerial/cable/VCR/DVD 
recorder
4: Preventing the TV 
from toppling over
1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, 
not supplied) in the TV stand.
Coaxial cable
Connecting an aerial/cable only
Connecting an aerial/cable/VCR/DVD recorder with 
SCART
Scart lead
VCR/DVD recorderCoaxial cableCoaxial cableTerrestrial signal
or cable
Terrestrial 
signal or 
cable
Connecting an aerial/cable/ VCR/DVD recorder with 
HDMI
HDMI
cable
Coaxial cableCoaxial
cable
VCR/DVD...

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2Install a machine screw (M4 × 16, not 
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw and the machine 
screw with a strong cord (not supplied).
z 
 An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the TV. 
Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre to purchase a 
kit. Have your TV model name ready for reference.
5: Selecting the 
language, country/region 
and location
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
2Press 1 on the side of the TV.
When you turn on the TV...

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Start-up Guide6: Auto-tuning the TV
1Press G/g to select “Start”, then press  .
2Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, 
then press  .
If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the 
scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for 
Cable connection” (page 7).
The TV then starts searching for all available 
digital channels, followed by all available 
analogue channels. This may take some time, so 
do not press any buttons on the TV or remote 
while proceeding.
If a message appears for you to...

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Adjusting the viewing 
angle of the TV (NX520 
models only)
This TV can be adjusted within the angles 
shown below.
 To return to 0°, reverse the above procedure.
Detaching the Table-
Top Stand from the TV
~ 
 Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other 
than to wall-mount the TV.
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 Be sure the TV is on the vertical position before 
switching on. TV set must not be powered on with LCD 
panel face down to avoid uneven picture uniformity.
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Remove screw as 
shown.Install screw into...

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Safety 
Information
Installation/Set-upInstall and use the TV set in accordance 
with the instructions below in order to 
avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or 
damage and/or injuries.
Installation The TV set should be installed near an 
easily accessible mains socket.
 Place the TV set on a stable, level 
surface.
 Only qualified service personnel should 
carry out wall installations.
 For safety reasons, it is strongly 
recommended that you use Sony 
accessories, including:
– Wall-mount...

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 Do not subject the LCD screen to any 
strong impact or shock. The screen glass 
may crack or shatter and cause injury.
When not in use
 If you will not be using the TV set for 
several days, the TV set should be 
disconnected from the mains for 
environmental and safety reasons. 
 As the TV set is not disconnected from 
the mains when the TV set is just turned 
off, pull the plug from the mains to 
disconnect the TV set completely.
 However, some TV sets may have 
features that require the TV set...