Sony KDL-46BX450, 46BX451, 40BX450 LCD TV Operating Instructions

4-418-206-13(1)
LCD 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.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support
United States 
1.800.222.SONY Canada 
1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store
KDL-46BX451 / 46BX450 / 40BX451 / 40BX450 

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CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use 
this polarized AC 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...

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the Table-Top Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Locating Inputs and...

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®
 
Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the 
documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the 
signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new 
BRAVIA TV, you need 
access to HD programming. Your 
BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming...

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
®
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.
TV Feature Highlights
Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:
➢ BRAVIA
® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony 
equipment supporting...

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➢ 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 23). 

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Getting Started
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...

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Attaching the Table-Top Stand
 Refer to the supplied stand leaflet for proper attachment.
 For best picture quality, do not expose t he screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
1Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with 
a thick and soft cloth.
2Fix the TV to the stand according to the arrow marks   that guide the screw holes 
using the supplied screws.
 To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove  the three screws guided by the arrow mark 
 on the...

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Getting Started
 Please ensure the AC power cord is away from the stand installation location when you attach 
the stand.
 Do not touch the inner side of the bottom of the TV stand to avoid being hurt. 

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Locating Inputs and Outputs
ItemDescription
1DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL)Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/
Dolby*1 Digital compatible.
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7HDMI IN 1/2HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, 
all-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...