Sony Klv 40bx400 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
Dual SoundSets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
“Stereo”/“Mono”: For stereo broadcasts.
“Main”/“Sub”/“Mono”: For bilingual broadcasts, select “Main” for sound channel 1, 
“Sub” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if available.
 If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
  If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM programme, select “Mono”. The 
sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
   The “Dual Sound” setting is memorized for each programme position.
   You cannot listen to stereo broadcast sound when “Mono” is selected. 
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or “Sub”. However, when the external equipment connected to the HDMI jack (except 
HDMI 2) is selected, this is fixed to “Stereo”.
 If you access to FM Radio mode, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo” or “Mono”.
Speaker“TV Speaker”: Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.
“Audio System”: Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from external 
audio equipment connected to the audio output jacks on the TV.
You can also turn on the connected equipment that is compatible with Control for 
HDMI, after making the appropriate settings of Control for HDMI.
Audio Out“Variable”: When using an external audio system, volume output from audio out can 
be controlled using the TV’s remote.
“Fixed”: The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s volume control 
to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.
 Screen
Wide ModeFor details about wide mode, see page 10.
Auto WideAutomatically changes the wide mode according to the input signal from an external 
equipment. To keep your setting, select “Off”.
 “Auto Wide” is only available when watching programmes from video input, HDMI and 
component input in format 480i or 576i.
z Even if “Auto Wide” is set to “On” or “Off”, you can always modify the format of the 
screen by pressing   repeatedly.
4:3 DefaultSelects the default screen mode for use with 4:3 broadcasts.
“Wide Zoom”: Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as 
much as possible.
“Normal”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportions.
“Off ”: Keeps the current “Wide Mode” setting when the channel or input is changed.
Auto Display Area“On”: Automatically adjusts the display area based upon the content.
“Off”: Turns off the “Auto Display Area”. Choose one from the “Display Area” options.
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area.
“Full Pixel”: Displays the picture for 1080/50i, 1080/60i, 1080/50p and 1080/60p 
sources (HDMI or component input only) or 1080/24p sources (HDMI input only) in 
the original size. (Available depending on the TV model.)
“+1”: Displays pictures in their original size.
“Normal”: Displays pictures in their recommended size.
“-1”: Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible display area.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom” 
or “Zoom”.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom” 
or “Zoom”.
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PC input signal reference chart for  PC and HDMI IN 1, 2 
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This affects the “Screen” 
menu settings. 
** You cannot display resolutions higher than your TVs display resolution (Back cover).
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 If input signal is not shown in above chart, then this signal may not be displayed properly or cannot be displayed according 
to your settings. 
z For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical 
frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected 
automatically.
PC Settings
“Wide Mode”
Selects a screen mode for displaying input from your PC, see page 10.
“Reset”
Resets all the “PC Settings” except “Wide Mode” to the factory settings.
“Auto Adjustment”
Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the TV 
receives an input signal from the connected PC.
z “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually 
adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
“Phase”
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
“Pitch”
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
“Horizontal Shift”
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
“Vertical Shift”
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Resolution
Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Ver tic al 
frequency (Hz)Standard
Signals Horizontal 
(Pixel) × Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VESA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VESA
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×72045.060EIA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1280×96060.060VESA
1360×76847.760VESA
SXGA**
1280×102464.060VESA
HDTV**
1920×108066.660VESA*
1920×108067.560EIA*
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
 Channel Set-up
1 Digit DirectWhen “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select a channel using one preset number 
button (0 - 9) on the remote.
 When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above 
entering next digit using the remote.
Auto TuningTunes in all the available channels. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving 
house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
Programme SortingChanges the order in which the channels are stored on the TV.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice up to seven letters or numbers.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then press 
g.
If you input a wrong character
Press 
G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
To delete all the characters
Select “Reset”, then press  .
3Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is completed, then press  .
Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Colour System”/“Signal 
Booster”, press PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You 
cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 24).
“Programme”/“TV System”/“VHF/UHF”
Presets programme channels manually.
1Select “Programme”, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune 
(if tuning a VCR, select channel 0), then press RETURN.
3Press F/f to select “TV System”, then press  .
4Press F/f to select your TV broadcast systems, then press  .
5Press F/f to go to the frequency range indication (“VHF Low”, “VHF High” or 
“UHF”), then press  .
6Tune the channels as follows:
Press 
G/g to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found, 
the search will stop. To continue searching, press G/g.
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
“Label”
Assigns a name of your choice, up to seven letters or numbers, to the selected channel.
To input characters:
1Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then press g.
If you input a wrong character
Press 
G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
2Repeat the procedure in step 1 until the name is completed, then press  .
“AFT”
Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually. When “On” is selected, the fine 
tuning is performed automatically.
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“Audio Filter”
Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion occurs in mono broadcasts 
in TV system “B/G”, “I” and “D/K”.
 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “High” is selected.
“Skip”
Skips unused channels when you press PROG +/– to select channels. (You can still 
select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
“Colour System”
Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43” or 
“PAL60”) according to the channel. 
“Signal Booster” (Intelligent Signal Booster)
Improves the picture quality if the TV signal is too strong or weak.
Press 
F/f to select either “Off” if the signal is too strong (picture distorted; picture with 
lines; signal interference) or “Auto” if the signal is weak (snowy picture), then press  .
“Signal Level”
Displays the signal level for programme currently being watched.
FM Radio Set-up 
(only in FM Radio 
mode)Preset up to 30 FM radio stations that can be received in your area.
“Auto Tuning”
Allows you to automatically tune and store all the available channels.  
1Select “Auto Tuning”, then press  .
2Select “OK” to automatically tune in all the available channels. 
“FM Radio Presets”
Manually tune and store each available channel one at a time.  
1Press F/f to select the desired FM radio station position, then press  .
2Press F/f to search the FM radio stations. Searching stops automatically when a 
station is tuned in. If the station has a noisy sound, you may be able to improve the 
sound quality by pressing 
G/g. Press   to store the FM radio station.
You may edit the FM radio station label. Press F/f to select alphanumeric 
characters for the label, then press  . Repeat steps 1 to 2 to preset other FM radio 
stations.
 To enable this feature, access to FM Radio mode by using MENU (page 15), then preset 
your desired FM radio stations according to the steps mentioned above.
 Parental Lock
PIN CodeAllows you to set up TV to block channel or external input. Use 0-9 on the remote to 
enter a four-digit PIN code.
Change PIN CodeSelects to change your PIN code.
Programme BlockBlocks an individual channel from being watched.
To view a blocked channel, select “Unblocked”.
External Input LockLocks an external input from being watched.
To view a blocked external input, select “Unblocked”.
 Entering the correct PIN code for blocked channel or external input will temporarily deactivates the “Parental Lock” feature. 
To reactivate the “Parental Lock” settings, turn off and on the TV. 
z If you lost your PIN code, see page 31.
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Using MENU Functions
M
 Set-up
USB Auto StartAutomatically enter photo thumbnail view 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.
FavouritesAllows you to set your favourite channels and/or external input by assigning the desired 
channel numbers and/or external input.
To watch a channel or external input
Press 
F/f to select the channel number or external input, then press  .
To turn off the Favourite list
Press RETURN to return to the previous screen.
Add a current channel or external input to the Favourite list
Press 
F/f to select “Add to Favourites”, then press  .
 When you continue to add items beyond the 10th item, the bottom item in the list will be 
automatically removed from the Favourite list.
Timer Settings
Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
“Sleep Timer”
Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of time.
z If you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
“On Timer”
Sets the TV to automatically turn on from standby mode.
“Clock Set”
Allows you to adjust the clock manually.
 “Clock Set” will automatically reset when you turn off the AC power.
 When the “Sleep Timer” or “On Timer” is activated, the   (Timer) indicator on the TV 
front panel lights up in amber.
AV  S e t - u p
“Video Labels”
Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear jacks. The name will 
be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected.
1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press  .
Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected 
equipment.
“Edit”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 3 of  “Programme Labels” 
(page 23).
“Skip”: Skips an unnecessary input source.
“Colour System”
Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43” or 
“PAL60”) according to the composite video signal from the input source.
“Video 1 Input/Output”
Switches the video jack 
1 and audio jack 1 between input and output modes.
When set to “Output”, outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals 
from the  / , HDMI IN 1 or 2 and  /  PC IN jacks).
“Video 3/Component Input”
Select “Auto” to have the TV detect and switch between the component video jack   
or the video jack  3 when component video jack   or video jack  3 is 
connected.
 You cannot use the component video jack   and the video jack  3 at the same time.
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HDMI Set-upAllows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the Control for 
HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI jacks of the TV. Note that communication 
settings must also be made on the connected equipment.
“Control for HDMI”
Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the connected equipment that 
is compatible with Control for HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are 
available.
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI is connected, 
this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for 
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.
“Auto Devices Off”
When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is compatible with Control for 
HDMI turns off when you turn off the TV by remote.
“Auto TV On”
When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on the connected equipment 
that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
“HDMI Device List”
Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
Selects Enable to update the HDMI Device List.
“Device Control Keys”
Select button functions of the TV’s remote control to operate the connected equipment.
“Normal”: For basic operations, such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or right, 
etc).
“Tuning Keys”: For basic operations and operation of channel-related buttons, such as  
PROG +/– or (0-9), etc. Useful when you control a tuner or set-top box, etc; via the 
remote control.
“Menu Keys”: For basic operations and operation of the MENU/TOOLS buttons. 
Useful when you select menus of a BD player, etc; via the remote control.
“Tuning and Menu Keys”: For basic operations and operation of channel-related 
buttons and MENU/TOOLS button.
 You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the operations of an 
audio system that is compatible with Control for HDMI.
 Some equipment with “Control for HDMI” does not support the “Device Control” feature.
Auto Start-upStarts the initial set-up procedure (page 6). This option allows you to retune the TV after 
moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Product InformationDisplays your TV’s product information.
Factory SettingsResets all settings to factory settings. After completing this process, the initial set-up 
screen is displayed.
 Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any 
buttons.
 Eco
Power SavingReduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Idle TV StandbyTurns the TV off after it has been kept idle for the preset length of time.
PC Power 
ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode when the TV receives no signal from the PC input 
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Installing the accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be performed by 
Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.
Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500, SU-WL50B or SU-WL100 (sold separately).
 Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the installation.
 Refer to “Detaching the stand from the TV” (page 6).
 Place the TV on the stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
20151
050
20151
050
SU-WL100:
Mounting Hook
Mounting HookScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Mounting Hook SU-WL500: SU-WL50B:
Screw
(+PSW
4 × 12)
Square holeScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Sufficient expertise is required for installing these products, especially to determine the strength of the wall for 
withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products to the wall to Sony dealers or 
licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or 
injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
 
						

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Unit: mm
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
WARNING
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the 
TV. Refer to “Specifications” for its weight.
TV installation dimensions table
125
SU-WL100:
Screen centre point
Model name
Display 
dimensionsScreen centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
AB CDEFGH
KLV-26BX300/
KLV-26BX301676 423 97 315 158 262 402 322
KLV-22BX300/
KLV-22BX301575 361 133 324 142 222 342 325
b
bac
a c
Screen centre point SU-WL500:
SU-WL50B:Screen centre point
Model name
Display 
dimensionsScreen centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
ABCDEFGHSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-WL500 only
KLV-40BX400/
KLV-40BX401996 598 122 175 425 478 159 159 341 566 462
KLV-32BX300/
KLV-32BX301804 497 172 200 426 454 156 156 303 479 460
 
						

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Additional Information
Screw and hook locations diagram/table
Model nameScrew locationHook location
SU-WL500SU-WL50BSU-WL500SU-WL50B
KLV-40BX400/KLV-40BX401 d, g d, i b
KLV-32BX300/KLV-32BX301 e, g e, h c
SU-WL100
                                  KLV-26BX300/KLV-26BX301 a
                                  KLV-22BX300/KLV-22BX301 b
b a*
ba
cb a*
c
b
c
b
a a
c
abccba
Screw location - When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.
SU-WL500
Hook location - When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
SU-WL100
Base Bracket
Hook SU-WL50B
SU-WL500 SU-WL50B
* Hook location “a” cannot 
be used for the models in 
the table below.* Hook location “a” cannot be used for 
the models in the table below.
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is 
flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many times the 1 (standby) 
indicator flashes between each three second 
break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then 
there is a three second break, followed by another three 
flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect 
the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or 
Sony service centre of how the indicator 
flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1Check the items listed below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV 
serviced by qualified service personnel.
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
 Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the AC power outlet, and press 1 on 
the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from equipment 
connected to the video input jack appears on the 
screen
 Press   to display the connected equipment list, then 
select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and 
the TV.
Double images or ghosting
 Check the antenna/cable connection, location or direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
 Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
 Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable 
life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at 
the seaside).
Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes)
 Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as 
cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optional equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space 
between the optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting 
cables.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel
 Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better 
picture reception (page 23).Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear 
on the screen
 The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny 
black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do 
not indicate a malfunction.
Picture contours are distorted
 Change the current setting of “Cinema Drive” to other 
settings (page 19).
No colour on programmes
 Select “Reset” (page 19).
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a signal 
from the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of  /
 Check the connection of the Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR jacks of 
/  and check if each jacks are firmly seated in their 
respective jacks.
No picture from the connected equipment appears 
on the screen
 Turn the connected equipment on.
 Check the cable connection.
 Press   to display the connected equipment list, then 
select the desired input.
 Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device 
in the digital still camera.
 Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage 
device that has been formatted according to the instruction 
manual supplied with the digital still camera.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, 
operations differ depending on the features of the USB 
device and the video being played.
Cannot select the connected equipment on the 
menu or cannot switch the input
 Check the cable connection.
No sound, but good picture
 Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 21).
No sound or noisy sound
 Check if the TV system setting is appropriate (page 23).
Some channels are blank
 The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. 
Subscribe to a pay TV service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Picture
Sound
Channels