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 channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start Auto Program.
Add Digital 
Channels
1Select Add Digital Channels.
2Select OK to add digital channels.
Show/Hide 
ChannelsAllows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– 
buttons.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you 
want to show or hide. Then press   to select it.
2Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. Then press 
 to select it.
Edit Channel 
LabelsAllows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press   to 
select the channel number that you want to assign a label.
2Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to 
move to the next character. Repeat the previous steps to add up to seven 
characters to the label. When finished, press  .
Analog Fine 
TuneAllows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that a 
slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Select Auto to adjust to 
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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. No programs are blocked from 
viewing.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
YouthMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
CustomSelect to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 43 for details.
Canada: See page 44 for details.
Downloadable 
U.S. Rating
(Available only 
in U.S.A. 
where advanced 
ratings exist)OffTurn Downloadable U.S. Rating off. No programs that contain 
downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.
CustomSelect to block programs based on downloadable ratings.
Clear AllSelect to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
Unrated
(Available only 
when Country is 
set to U.S.A.)AllowAllows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a 
rating.
BlockBlocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without 
a rating.
Channel BlockAllows you to block channels regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press   when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
External Input 
BlockAllows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings.
To View a Blocked External Input
Press   when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password. 
						

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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, political 
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 
42).
 To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
OptionDescription
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience.
PGParental guidance suggested.
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13.
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for 
children under 17.
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs 
by their rating, 
content or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children.
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-GGeneral audience.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MAMature audience only.
Content-Based Ratings
FVFantasy violence.
DSuggestive dialogue.
LStrong language.
SSexual situations.
VViolence. 
						

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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.
OptionDescription
English Rating CAll children.
C8+Children 8 years and older.
GGeneral programming.
PGParental guidance.
14+Viewers 14 and older.
18+Adult programming.
French Rating GGeneral programming.
8 ans+Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. RatingSee “US Models” on page 43 for details. 
						

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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 Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV 
is muted.
Analog CCAllows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption 
options.
CC1, CC2, 
CC3, CC4Displays a printed version of the dialogue or 
sound effects of a program. (Should be set to 
CC1 for most programs.)
Text1, Text2, 
Text3, Text4Displays network/station information presented 
using either half or the whole screen (if available).
Digital CCWhen the digital closed caption service is available, select from 
the Service 1-6 or CC1-4.
Digital CC
OptionsAllows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption 
options. Select As Broadcast or Custom. The Custom option is 
available on the Digital CC setting.
CustomAllows you to customize the following settings:
Character 
SizeSmall, Standard, Large 
Character 
StyleStyle 1-7
Character 
ColorColor 1-8
Character 
OpacitySolid, Translucent
Edge TypeNone, Raised, Depressed, 
Outline, Left Shadow, 
Right Shadow
Edge ColorColor 1-8
Background 
ColorColor 1-8
Background 
OpacitySolid, Translucent
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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 information related to the input signal you are watching. 
Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to 
display detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you 
are viewing the TV. This information will appear if it is available from the 
broadcaster.
Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs 
are changed or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. 
Sleep TimerSet the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you would like the TV 
to remain on before shutting off automatically. 
Initial SetupIf you miss the Initial Setup when you first connect the TV or if you want to scan 
all receivable channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. 
Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will not be affected 
by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see 
the Troubleshooting section on page 61.
LanguageSelect to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, 
Español, Français.
Startup LogoSelect On to display the logo when the TV is turned on. Select Off to disable it.
AV Setup Manage InputsAssigns a name to external equipment.
Select Auto to display names only when the equipment is 
connected, or Always to display regardless of connection 
status or Off to disable input (only for TV and PC inputs).
Video1/
Component 
Selection Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the 
Video 1 or Component when Video 1 or Component is 
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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 this function. This feature is available when 
Control for HDMI is On.
TV Auto Power 
OnSelect On to control your TV’s power on from your connected 
equipment with Control for HDMI function. Select Off to disable 
this function. This feature is available when Control for HDMI is 
On.
Device ListDisplays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI function 
connected to the TV.
Device Control 
KeysSelect button functions of the TV’s remote control to operate the 
connected equipment.
NoneDeactivates the control by the TV’s remote 
control.
NormalEnables basic operations, such as navigation 
buttons (up, down, left or right, etc.).
Tuning KeysFor basic operations and operation of channel-
related buttons, such as CH +/– or 0-9, etc. Useful 
when you control a tuner or set-top box, etc; via 
the remote control.
Menu KeysFor basic operations and operation of the HOME/
OPTIONS buttons. Useful when you select menus 
of a BD player, etc; via the remote control.
Tuning and 
Menu KeysFor basic operations and operation of channel-
related buttons and HOME/OPTIONS buttons.
OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is 
connected to display the Device Control options. The Device Control option 
provides access to the Home (Menu), Options and Content List of your 
connected equipment with your TV remote control.
 Some equipment with Control for HDMI
 does not support the Device Control 
feature.
HDMI Settings must be setup on the connected equipment.
Picture 
Adjustments 
LockSelect Lock so no adjustment can be made to items grayed out. 
Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings.
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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 after 1h, 2h, or 4h when no buttons are 
pressed on the remote control or the TV. Select Off to disable this function.
Auto Shut OffSelect On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a 
certain period of time. Select Off to disable this function. 
						

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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 TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.
 Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television.
 In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC 
reboot may be necessary.)
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel)×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
XGA 1,024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
WXGA 1,280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
1,280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
1,360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA 1,280 × 1,024 64.0 60 VESA
HDTV* 1,920 × 1,080 67.5 60 CEA-861*