Sony Kdl 40bx420 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Additional operation
Playing Back Photo/Music/
Video via USB
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a 
Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a 
USB cable or USB storage device on your TV.
1Connect a supported USB device to the TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press F/f to select “Photo”, “Music”, or 
“Video”, then press  .
The file or folder list appears.
4Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder, 
then press  .
When you select a folder, select a file, then press 
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Basic operation of Photo/Music/Video
You can operate the connected USB device by the 
TV remote.
To use playback options
Press the coloured buttons to display a list that 
contains shortcuts to some setting menus. The listed 
options vary depending on the current input and 
content.
Photo
“Slideshow Effect”: Selects an effect for a 
slideshow.
“Slideshow Speed”: Selects the slideshow duration.
“Shuffle”: Plays a file in random order.
“Zoom”: Magnifies the picture (“1×”, “2×” or “4×”)
Music...

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Using Optional Equipment
USB Video format
USB Music format
USB Photo format
DCF2.0 or EXIF2.21 supported.
~ Playback of the above file formats is not guaranteed.
ExtensionContainerVideo CodecAudio Codec
.avi AVIDivX 3.11/4.x/5.1
PCM / MPEG1 Layer1, 2 / MP3 / 
MPEG2 AAC (2ch) / 
MPEG4 AAC (2ch) / 
MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch) / 
Dolby Digital (2ch) / WMA v8 XviD
MPEG1
MPEG2 MP
H.264 BP/MP/HP
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
.wmv
.asfASFWMV v9
MP3 / WMA v8 DivX 3.11
XviD
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
VC-1
.mp4
.mov
.3gpMP4H.264 BP/MP/HP
MPEG1...

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Using BRAVIA Sync with 
Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function enables the 
TV to communicate with the connected 
equipment that is compatible with the 
function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control).
For example, by connecting Sony equipment 
that is compatible with Control for HDMI (with 
HDMI cables), you can control them together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, 
and make the necessary settings.
Control for HDMI
 Automatically turns the connected equipment 
off...

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Using MENU Functions
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Menu
“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient features of this TV. You can easily select channels 
or inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
1Press HOME.
2Press F/f to select an option, then press  .
To exit the menu, press HOME.
~
 The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
 Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
HOME
Digital Favourites 
Digital EPG
Photo 
Music 
Video
Settings
Media...

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Settings
Picture
Picture ModeSelects the picture mode.
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
“Cinema”: For film-based content. Suitable in a theatre-like environment.
“Photo”: For standard viewing of photographs.
“Sports”: Optimises picture quality for viewing sports.
“Game”: For standard picture suitable for games.
“Graphics”: Optimises picture quality for...

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Using MENU Functions
~ “Advanced Settings” is not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or for USB (Video) input.
Film ModeProvides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on 
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
“Auto”: Provides the original film-based content as is.
“Off”: Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.
~ If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” is automatically 
turned off even if “Auto” is selected.
Advanced...

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SurroundSelects the surround mode.
“On”: Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual two-ch surround 
audio with just the two internal TV speakers.
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programmes.
“Cinema”: Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems found 
in movie theatres.
“Music”: Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded by 
sound as in a music hall.
“Sports”: Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you...

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Using MENU Functions
~ “Sound Mode”,  “Reset”, “Equalizer”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Volume Offset”, “Surround” and “Bass Booster” are 
not available when “Speakers” is set to “Audio System”. 
Screen 
Screen Format
Screen Format
(only in PC mode)Changes the screen format. For details about the screen format, see page 16.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full 1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, while maintaining its 
original proportion.
“Full 2”:...

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PC AdjustmentCustomises the TV screen as a PC monitor.
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 This option is only available if a PC signal is received.
 “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually 
adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.
“Screen Format”: Select “Normal” to display in the original image size. Select 
“Full 1” to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. 
Select “Full 2” to enlarge the picture to fill the...