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

							
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Using Features
Inputs
Press INPUT  to display the  Input menu 
and toggle through the external inputs to 
select your video signal for viewing 
including the TV mode. The inputs list 
consists of TV mode and other equipment 
connected to the TV.
You can label your external inputs to 
identify them easily.
x To Manage on Input
Press  HOME  and select  Settings, then 
select the  Setup settings. Select the 
Manage Inputs  option in AV Setup . Press 
V /v  to highlight the video input ( HDMI 1-2, 
Video 1 , Component , PC ) to which you 
want to assign a label; press   to select 
the input of your choice. 
x To Manage Label
Press  B/b  to highlight one of the 
displayed labels that corresponds to your 
connected equipment, then press  .
x To Manage Enable
1Press  B/b  to select enable column.
2Press  V/v  to select  Auto, Always  or 
Off  when  Auto is selected. The 
selected input will be listed always.
Playing back Photo/
Music (KDL-46/
40BX450 only)/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 V/v  to select  Photo, Music 
(KDL-46/40BX450 only), or  Video, 
then press  .
The file or folder list appears.
4Press  V/v /B /b  to select a file or folder, 
then press  .
When you select a folder, select a file, 
then press  .
Playback starts.
x Photo Playback Auto Start
The TV automatically displays the 
thumbnail view screen when the TV is 
turned on and a digital still camera or 
other device storing photo files is 
connected to the USB port then turned on 
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xNotes when playing back files
 While the TV is accessing the data on  the USB device, observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connect USB 
device.
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
– Do not remove the USB device.
The data on the USB device may be 
damaged.
 Sony will not be held liable for any  damage to, or loss of, data on the 
recording media due to a malfunction of 
any connected devices or the TV.
 Playback does not start automatically if  the TV is turned on after connecting the 
digital still camera or  other device to the 
USB port.
 USB playback is supported for the  following photo  file formats:
–  JPEG (JPEG forma t files with the 
extension “.jpg” and conforming to DCF 
2.0 or Exif 2.21)
 (KDL-46/40BX450 only) USB playback is supported for the 
following music file format:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that 
have not been copyrighted)
 USB playback is supported for the following video file format:
– MPEG1, MPEG2 (files with the extension 
“.mpg”)
 Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo files in the newest digital still 
camera folder (DCF-compliant, highest-
numbered “DCIM” folder).
 Playback may not start automatically  when some digital still cameras (such as 
cameras with internal memory) are 
connected.
 The file name and folder name support  only English.
 When you connect a  Sony digital still 
camera, set the camera’s USB  connection mode to “Auto” or “Mass 
Storage.” For more information about 
USB connection mode, refer to the 
instructions supplied with your digital 
camera.
 Use a USB storage device that is  compliant with USB Mass Storage Class 
standards.
 The file system on the USB device  supports  FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS. 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus
The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files.
1Press   on the remote control to display the menu 
options.
2Press V/v/B/b to navigate on the menu or adjust the 
settings.
3Press   to select or confirm.
4Press   to exit.
The Favorites feature provides quick access to your frequently used items, 
such as preferred TV channels or external inputs (e.g. game console, DVD 
player). For details, see page 29.
The Photo, Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only), and Video icons organize your 
photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Be sure 
to select the correct icon when accessing files. Refer to the feature section 
for more information on these icons (page 31).
(KDL-46/
40BX450 
only)
Favorites
Photo
Music
Video
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The Settings icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize 
your TV settings. The options you can select may vary. Unavailable options 
are grayed out or not displayed.
Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference.
Sound: customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference. You can 
also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio 
equipment.
Screen: adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen.
Channel: navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, 
as well as autoprogram channels. You can also customize the channels you see 
and the labels assigned to them.
Parental Lock: set the password and limit access to programming based on 
rating levels. You can also block channels and inputs.
Setup: modify and customize a variety of general setting options.
Eco: changes the settings related to power consumption.
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Using the Menus
Using the Picture Settings
OptionDescription
Picture Mode
Customized 
picture viewingDisplays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (page 23). When 
Scene Select is set to General, the options below can be selected.
VividSelect for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardSelect for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomSelect to store your preferred settings.
CinemaFor film-based content. Suitable in a theater-like environment.
PhotoFor standard viewing of photographs.
SportsOptimizes picture quality for viewing sports.
GameFor standard picture suitable for games.
GraphicsOptimizes picture quality for viewing graphics.
ResetResets the current Picture settings to their defaults, except Picture Mode.
BacklightAdjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
PictureAdjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
BrightnessAdjust to brighten or darken the picture.
ColorAdjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
HueAdjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
SharpnessAdjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Color 
Temperature
White adjustmentCoolSelect to give the white colors a bluish tint.
NeutralSelect to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 
2Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Warm 2 gives a 
redder tint than Warm 1.
Noise ReductionSelect to reduce the picture noise level. Select from Auto, High, Medium, 
Low and Off.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionSelect to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is 
effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Select from High, Medium, 
Low and Off.
CineMotionProvides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess 
for film-based content. Select Auto to represent original film-based content as 
is.
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 Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select 
and Picture Mode. Advanced 
SettingsResetResets the advanced settings to the default values.
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most 
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. 
This setting is especially effective for dark scenes, and will 
increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. 
Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.
Black 
CorrectorEnhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. 
Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.
GammaAdjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the 
picture.
Clear WhiteEmphasizes white colors. Select from High, Low and Off.
Live ColorMakes colors more vivid. Select from High, Medium, Low 
and Off.
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail.
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Using the Menus
Using the Sound Settings
OptionDescription
Sound Mode
Customized 
sound listeningSets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and 
photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select 
settings.
DynamicEnhances treble and bass.
StandardStandard sound optimized for home use.
Clear VoiceSuitable for spoken dialog.
CustomSelect to store your preferred settings.
ResetResets the current Sound settings to their defaults, except MTS Audio, 
Alternate Audio and Speakers.
Equalizer Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve. Select Reset to 
reset the Equalizer settings to the default values.
BalanceAdjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady SoundSelect On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials. 
Select Off to disable this function.
Volume OffsetAdjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
SurroundAllows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of 
TV program (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game. The available options 
depend on the scene select setting.
On/OffSelect On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of 
the Surround option and to create a virtual surround sound 
using the 2ch speaker.
Cinema/OffProvides surround effects just like the high-grade audio 
systems found in movie theaters.
This option is available when you select Cinema in the Scene 
Select setting.
Music/OffProvides surround effects that make you feel like you are 
surrounded by sound as in a music hall.
This option is available when you select Photo or Music in 
the Scene Select setting.
Sports/OffProvides surround effects that make you feel like you are 
watching a live sports contest.
This option is available when you select Sports in the Scene 
Select setting.
Game/OffProvides surround effects that enhance game sound.
This option is available when you select Game in the Scene 
Select setting.
Bass BoosterProduces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasizing the bass sounds.
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MTS Audio is only available for analog programs.
Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams.
 You can also access Sound Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS 
button on the remote control. MTS Audio
Enjoy stereo, 
bilingual and 
mono programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing a program 
broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAPSelect to automatically switch the TV to second audio 
programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is 
present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.
MonoSelect for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak 
stereo broadcasts.
Alternate Audio
Digital channels 
onlySelect among the available options to switch among the alternate audio 
streams. The program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different 
language in the alternate audio streams.
Speakers TV SpeakersSelect to use the TV speakers.
Audio SystemSelect to use an external audio system for the TV sound. By 
selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.
Audio Out VariableAdjusts the volume with the TV’s remote control, when using 
an external audio system.
FixedAdjusts the volume using the connected audio system’s 
remote control.
HDMI/DVI Audio 
Source
HDMI 1 input onlySets the audio signal source for HDMI/DVI input.
AutoAutomatically sets the audio signal source based on the 
video signal.
HDMI AudioSets the HDMI input as the audio signal source.
PC AudioSets the PC/HDMI audio input as the audio signal source.
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Using the Menus
Using the Screen Settings
Normal in the 4:3 Default setting is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p 
source.
 If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current 
channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 
4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and 
inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.
OptionDescription
Wide Mode Wide ZoomFills the screen with minimum distortion.
NormalSelect to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original 
source is 4:3.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when 
the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the 
original source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode 
to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect 
ratio.
Auto Wide OnSelect On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on 
the content.
OffIf frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off. 
Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this function is set 
to Off.
4:3 Default
Select the default 
Screen Mode to 
use for 4:3 
sourcesWide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as 
much of the original image as possible.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the 
channel or input is changed.
Auto Display 
AreaAutomatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate display area.
Display Area Full PixelDisplays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture 
are cut off (available depending on the TV model).
+1Displays pictures in their original size.
This option is only available for Digital TV and HDMI input signals 
(non 1080i and 1080p video formats).
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended size.
-1Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible 
display area.
Horizontal 
Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. (Available in Wide 
Zoom and Zoom.)
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 For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 50.
Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input.
OptionDescription
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available in Wide 
Zoom and Zoom.)
PC SettingsWhen a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC 
settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings.
You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures 
simultaneously from OPTIONS button (page 28).
Wide Mode NormalSelect to display in the original image size.
Full 1Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, 
keeping its original aspect ratio.
Full 2Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
ResetResets all PC settings to the default values.
Auto 
AdjustmentSelect to automatically adjust the display position and phase of 
the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the 
connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well 
with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the 
options below.
PhaseAdjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
PitchAdjust uneven sharpness on screen.
Horizontal 
CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Vertical 
CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down.