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

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Operating the TV
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control
To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the 
diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.
Guidelines to follow
Push to 
open
 Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor 
located on your TV.
 Make sure that no objects are blocking the path 
between the remote control and the IR sensor on your 
TV.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote 
control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
 If you are having problems with the remote control, 
reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that 
they are correctly inserted. 
						

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Remote Control Button Description
 The 5, N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.
ButtonDescription
1INPUTPress to display the list of External Inputs and TV 
mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the 
inputs. See page 31.
2SYNC 
MENUPress to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then 
select connected HDMI equipment from 
HDMI 
Device Selection.
3Equipment 
ControlThese buttons are used to control the equipment 
connected to the TV by using the Control for 
HDMI function (not available on all Control for 
HDMI equipment). Some other buttons on the 
remote control may also operate BRAVIA
® SyncTM 
equipment.
.
 (PREV): Press to replay the current program 
from the previous chapter mark.
X (PAUSE): Press to pause playback.
x (STOP): Press to stop playback.
>
 (NEXT): Press to advance forward to the 
next chapter mark.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in 
fast rewind mode.
N (PLAY): Press to play a program at a normal 
speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in 
fast forward mode.
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Operating the TV
 When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is 
automatically set to Standard.
ButtonDescription
4Colored 
buttonsWhen the colored buttons are available, an 
operation guide appears on the screen.
5RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen or exit 
from the screen when displaying menu items and 
settings.
6HOME/
MENUPress to display the menu with TV functions and 
settings. See “Using the Menus” on page 33.
7SCENEOptimizes picture and sound quality by selecting 
the following items.
Cinema: Delivers picture and sound just like in a 
theater.
Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just 
like in a stadium.
Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a 
printed photo.
Music: Lets you experience dynamic and clear 
sound just like at a concert.
Game: Broadens your game-playing experience 
with superb picture and sound quality.
Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with 
clearer detailed pictures.
General: No optimized picture and sound quality 
for any scene.
Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound 
quality according to the input source.
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ButtonDescription
80-9Press 0-9 to select a channel.
9Use with 0-9 to select digital channels. 
For example, to enter 2.1, press  ,  ,   and 
.
0VOL (2) 
+/–Press to adjust the volume.
qaMUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press 
VOL + to restore the sound.
qsPOWER
"/1Press to turn on and off the TV.
qdDISPLAYPress once to display the banner with channel/
program information you are watching. The 
banner will time out in a few seconds or press 
again to exit.
qfV/v/B/bPress V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press   
to select/confirm an item.
qgOPTIONSPress to display a list of convenient functions and 
menu shortcuts. The options menu items vary 
based on current input and content.
qhWIDEPress repeatedly to cycle through the available 
Wide Mode settings. See page 29.
qjCCPress to cycle through the available settings for 
Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when 
Muting.
qkCH +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly 
through channels, press and hold down either CH 
+/–.
qlJUMPPress to jump back and forth between two 
channels and external inputs. The TV alternates 
between the current/last channel or external input 
selected.
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Operating the TV
TV Controls and Indicators
ItemDescription
1(IR) Infrared 
ReceiverReceives IR signal from the remote control.
2 (Picture 
Off)/  
(Timer) LEDLights up in orange when the sleep timer is set.
Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off.
31 (Standby) 
LEDLights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
4" (Power) LEDLights up in green when the TV is turned on.
5"/1 (Power)Press to turn on and off the TV.
6– CH +Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and 
hold down either CH –/+. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up/down 
buttons.
7– 2 +Press to adjust the volume. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/
right buttons.
8
t (Input)Press to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through 
the inputs.
In the menu screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.
9HOMEPress to display menu with TV functions and settings (see “Using the Menus” 
on page 33).
0SpeakerOutputs audio signal.
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 For more information about setting up the external inputs labels, see page 46. 
 The CH + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV. 
 Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord. 
						

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Using Features
Using Features
BRAVIA® SyncTM with 
Control for HDMI
With the Control for HDMI function, 
BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with 
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment 
using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control). Use the following settings and 
tips to help unify control of your 
connected equipment.
1Press HOME and select Settings, 
then select the Setup settings.
2Select the HDMI Settings, then 
highlight Control for HDMI, and set to 
On.
xControlling BRAVIA Sync-
Compatible Equipment
To control the equipment by using the 
remote control, press SYNC MENU and 
select the desired equipment from HDMI 
Device Selection.
xBD/DVD Player
 Automatically turns the BRAVIA Sync-
compatible equipment on and switches the 
input to that equipment when you select it 
from the Sync Menu.
 Automatically turns the TV on and switches 
the input to the connected equipment when 
the equipment starts to play.
 Automatically turns the connected 
equipment off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode.
xAV Amplifier
 Automatically turns the connected AV 
amplifier on and switches the sound output 
from the TV speaker to the audio system 
when you turn the TV on.
 Automatically switches the sound output to 
the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier 
on when the TV is turned on.
 Automatically turns the connected AV 
amplifier off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode.
 Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the 
sound (MUTING) of the connected AV 
amplifier through the TV’s remote control.
xVideo Camera
 Automatically turns the TV on and switches 
the input to the connected video camera 
when the connected video camera is turned 
on.
 Automatically turns the connected video 
camera off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode.
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only 
available for the connected Sony equipment 
that has the BRAVIA Sync or is compatible 
with Control for HDMI.
Control for HDMI settings must be set 
on both the TV and connected equipment. 
For settings on the connected equipment, 
refer to their instruction manuals.
 When specific Sony equipment compatible 
with Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is 
connected, BRAVIA sync is automatically 
activated on the equipment.
Sync MenuHDMI 1
HDMI Device Selection
Device Control
Speakers
TV Control
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Using PIP Feature
PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture 
from a connected PC in full screen, and a 
TV program or other external input (see 
below “To Enter PIP” table) in an inset 
window. (Closed Captions (CC) is not 
available with PIP mode.)
To Enter PIP
1Press OPTIONS while in the PC 
mode.
2Select PIP from the OPTIONS menu.
3The sub window will appear.
xTo Change Channels
You can change the channel of the sub 
window by pressing CH +/– or entering 
the channel number using the 0-9 numeric 
buttons.
xTo Exit from PIP
1Press OPTIONS.
2Press V/v to highlight Exit PIP and 
press   to exit to full PC screen.xTo Swap Audio
You can swap audio between the main 
and sub window.
1Press OPTIONS.
2Press V/v to highlight Audio Swap 
and press  .
3Press V/v to highlight the window to 
be audible, then press  .
PIP Supported Inputs
In main windowIn sub window
PC TV channel (CABLE/
ANTENNA), VIDEO IN 
1, HDMI IN 1/2 (video 
timing)
HDMI IN (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/
ANTENNA), VIDEO IN 
1, COMPONENT IN
Main 
Window
(PC)Sub Window 
(Location of the 
Sub Window 
can be moved 
by pressing 
V/v/B/b.) 
						

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Using Features
Favorites
Your favorite channels and external inputs 
can be accessed by pressing the HOME 
button once they are added to the list.
1Press HOME.
2Press V/v to select Favorites, then 
press .
The favorites list appears.
3Press V/v to select a channel or input, 
then press  .
xTo add to Favorites
While tuned to the channel you want to 
watch or viewing connected equipment, 
press HOME and select Favorites to 
display the list. Highlight Add to 
Favorites, then press  . Your newly 
added item will be listed at the top of the 
list. When you continue to add items 
beyond the 10th item, the item listed at the 
bottom of the list will be automatically 
removed from the list.
 Favorite channels and external inputs can 
also be added using the OPTIONS button 
on the remote control.
 Your Favorites list will be cleared each time 
you run the Auto Program.
Wide Mode
The Wide Mode feature allows you to 
select the screen display of your 
preference. Based on the original signal 
source, you may see black bars around 
the picture or just on the both sides of the 
screen. Sometimes you will see the 
picture filled the full screen. This is due to 
the signals your TV receives.
You can manually select available Wide 
Mode settings as you watch your TV by 
pressing the WIDE button on your remote 
control or you can set your TV to Auto 
Wide.
xTo set Auto Wide
Press HOME and select Settings, then 
select the Screen settings.
Select Auto Wide and set to On.
xTo change the Wide Screen Mode
Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through 
the available modes.
FavoritesAdd to Favorites
Cable 4.61  ABC
Antenna 12  BBCNEWS
Component   DVD
Antenna 24.6  BBO
Cable 34  ESPN HD
Cable 36.1  STAR Ch
HDMI 1    BD
HDMI 2    Recorder
Antenna 52.5  NHKHi
Cable 88.6  NHK BS2
Set
4:3 Original source16:9 Original source
Standard-
definition sourceHigh-definition source
Wide Zoom Wide Zoom
Normal Normal
This mode is not 
available.
Full Full
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Normal is available with 480i or 480p 
sources only.
Wide Mode with PC
Wide Mode is also available for the PC 
settings. When a PC is connected to the 
TV and PC input is selected, you can 
change the PC Screen settings.
xTo change the Wide Screen Mode for 
PC Timing
Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through 
the available modes while in the PC input 
mode.
 Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the 
display position and phase of the picture 
when the TV receives an input signal from 
the connected PC. Zoom Zoom
4:3 Original source16:9 Original source
Incoming PC signal
Normal
Full 1
Full 2
Confirm Confirm
PC SettingsPC
Wide Mode
Reset
Auto Adjustment
Phase
Pitch
Horizontal Center
Vertical Center Normal
0
0
0
0Picture
Sound
Screen
Channel
Parental Lock
Setup
Eco
RETURN
Back
800 × 600
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