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

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Using the Menus
Using the Channel Settings
 You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.
 Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list.
 Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0-9 and   buttons.
 You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program.
OptionDescription
Signal Type CableSelect if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV 
provider.
AntennaSelect if you are using an antenna.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the...

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Using the Parental Lock Settings
OptionDescription
PasswordThe Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs 
according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to 
enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the 
password by entering it again.
Change 
PasswordSelect to change your password.
Country U.S.A.Select to use U.S.A. ratings (page 43).
CanadaSelect to use Canadian ratings (page 44).
Rating OffTurn Parental Lock off....

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Using the Menus
 You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your 
password, see “Lost password” on page 61.
 Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U.S. Rating menu and the menu will 
no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.
 If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be 
blocked: programs broadcasted from another country, emergency broadcasts,...

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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating 
Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 
42).
Viewing Blocked Programs
You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press   when tuned to a 
blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental 
control feature. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is 
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated....

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Using the Menus
Using the Setup Settings
OptionDescription
USB Auto 
StartSelect On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a 
digital still camera or other device containing photo files is connected to the USB 
port then turned on.
Closed 
Captions 
(CC)Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are 
broadcast with closed captioning).
CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on.
Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off.
On when 
MutingClosed...

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 You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by pressing the 
CC button on the remote control.
 You can assign following labels for each input (except TV):
–, Cable, Satellite, VCR, DVD/BD, Home Theater, Game, Camcorder, Digital Camera, PC, 
Edit (except PC IN)
–, Edit (for PC IN)
–” indicates that no labels are assigned.
 If you select Edit, you can edit video labels. Follow the same steps for Edit Channel Labels on 
page 41.
OptionDescription
Info 
BannerDisplays the...

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Using the Menus
OptionDescription
HDMI 
SettingsCommunicates with equipment compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
Control for 
HDMILinks the operations of the TV and the equipment.
For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, 
this setting is applied automatically to the connected equipment 
when set to On.
Device Auto 
Power OffSelect On to have your connected equipment with Control for 
HDMI function power off automatically when the TV is turned off. 
Select Off to disable...

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 Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup. Product 
SupportContact SonySony contact information is available on this screen for your 
convenience. TV specific information such as Model Name, 
Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings (if 
available from the TV) are displayed here.
Signal 
DiagnosticsPress to display the diagnostics information for the current 
signal.
OptionDescription 

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Using the Menus
Using the Eco Settings
OptionDescription
ResetResets the current Eco settings to the default values.
Power SavingSelect from Off, Low, High, Picture Off to adjust your TV’s power consumption. 
By selecting the High option, you will reduce the power consumption more than 
the other available settings.
While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/– or MUTING buttons will not disable this 
function. Press other buttons to disable it.
Idle TV 
StandbySelect to automatically power off the TV...

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Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for 
PC and HDMI IN
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the 
chart below.
* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC 
timing. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. To view PC content set Scene 
Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel.
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This...