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 trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby 
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and  , BRAVIA Sync, and   are 
trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a 
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Cleaning
When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power 
cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
 Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth slightly moistened with a solution of 
mild soap and warm water.
 If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please 
follow the instruction provided on the 
package.
 Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, 
alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
 See the supplied Safety Booklet for 
additional information.Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the side 
and rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces 
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon 
your Sony dealer regarding this TV.
Model Name
Serial No. 
						

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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 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or 
Enclosed Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Securing the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Running Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Control Button Description  . . . . . . . 22
TV Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Features
BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI  . . . 27
Using PIP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wide Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wide Mode with PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inputs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing back Photo/Music 
(KDL-46/40BX450 only)/
Video via USB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus  . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Screen Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Channel Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Parental Lock Settings  . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Setup Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Eco Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for 
PC and HDMI IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using a Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . 52
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Important Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Customer Support
United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/supportOn-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/registration 
						

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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 
from:
 Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
 HD cable subscription
 HD satellite subscription
 Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment
Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD 
programming.Safety Booklet
Contains precautionary 
measures to keep you and 
your TV safe. Read this 
information prior to setting up 
your TV.Quick Setup Guide
Provides TV setup information with sample 
connection diagrams.
Operating Instructions
Provides the most detailed 
information to operate your 
TV. 
						

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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 the Control for HDMI function (page 27).
➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only), 
and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB 
equipment (page 31).
➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV 
program simultaneously (page 28).
➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy 
access (page 29).
➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the 
signal resolution (page 29).
➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment 
(page 31).
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth 
movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD 
signals as shown here. 
When you compare a high-definition signal to a 
standard analog signal, you will notice a big 
difference in picture quality. If black bars appear as 
shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to fill 
the screen.
(Continued) 
						

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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 TV with the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.
 Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.
 Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 17.
 For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
 Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.
 Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may 
cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. 
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 
						

							
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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 Table-Top Stand. Do  not remove any other screws.
 Hold the Table-Top Stand with one hand to  avoid it dropping when attaching.
 This TV is very heavy, so two or more people  should place the TV onto thick and soft cloth.
 If using an electric screwdriver,  set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).
 Be sure to securely tighten the three supplied screws, otherwise the TV may fall down.
 Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the  screws tightly without damaging the screw head.
Thick and soft cloth
Screw (+PSW 5 x 16)
(Supplied)
* Be careful not to hit the Table-T op Stand against the edge of 
the surface when attaching it. 
						

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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.
2
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 HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment. Use a DVI-to-
HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection 
also requires an additional audio connection using an audio cable 
connected to PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN of PC IN.
3CABLE/
ANTENNARF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
4PC IN (RGB)Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector. Can 
also be connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal 
Reference Chart” on page 50 for the signals that can be displayed.
For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an 
adapter (not supplied). If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to the 
computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.
You may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC’s resolution and timing. 
See page 15 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV.
*
1Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Side Panel Rear Panel