Summary of Contents for so Bravia KDL-40BX450
- Page 1 4-415-185-11(1) LCD TV Start-up Guide Operating Instructions Operating the TV Using Optional Equipment Using Menu Functions Additional Information KDL-40BX450 / 32BX350...
- Page 2 Introduction Location of the identification label Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Labels for Model No. and Power Supply rating Before operating the TV, please read this manual (in accordance with applicable safety thoroughly and retain it for future reference. regulation) are located on the rear of the TV.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Using Menu Functions Checking the accessories ........4 Navigating through menus ....... 17 1: Attaching the stand.........4 Using the Digital Programme List ... 18 2: Connecting an antenna/cable/VCR ....5 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ............... 19 3: Preventing the TV from toppling over .....5 Playing back photo/music/video via USB.. -
Page 4: Start-Up Guide
• 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... -
Page 5: 2: Connecting An Antenna/Cable/Vcr
2: Connecting an 3: Preventing the antenna/cable/ TV from toppling over • Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting an antenna/cable Antenna cable Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. Install a machine screw (M4, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. -
Page 6: 4: Performing The Initial Set-Up
4: Performing the Watching TV initial set-up Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV. Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch between digital and analogue modes. Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to select a TV channel. Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume. The shapes of AC power plug and AC power outlet differ depending on the region. -
Page 7: Detaching The Stand From The Tv
Detaching the stand from the TV • Do not remove the stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth. •... -
Page 8: Safety Information
Safety Air circulation is blocked. information Wall Wall Installation/Set-up Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, not the front part. Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to • When transporting the TV set, do not avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or subject it to jolts or excessive damage and/or injuries. -
Page 9: Precautions
AC power outlet and antenna ordinances and regulations for during lightning storms. disposal. • Do not install the TV so that it sticks out into an open space. Injury or Handling and cleaning the damage from a person or object screen surface/cabinet of bumping into the TV may result. -
Page 10: Optional Equipment
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation. • When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table stand. Optional Equipment... -
Page 11: Operating The Tv
Operating the TV Overview of the remote – Input select / Text hold • Displays the connected equipment list and selects the input source (page 15). • In Text mode: Holds the current page. 2 SYNC MENU Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from “HDMI Device Selection”. - Page 12 qj OPTIONS Press to display a list that contains shortcuts to some setting menus. The listed options vary depending on the current input and content. qk AUDIO – Dual Sound (page 26) ql SCENE – Scene Select mode Press to display the “Scene Select” menu. When you select the desired scene option, the optimum sound and picture quality for selected scene are automatically set.
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Page 13: Overview Of The Tv Buttons And Indicators
Receives IR signals from the remote. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. – Picture Off / Timer indicator • Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”... -
Page 14: Using Optional Equipment
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. player Home Hi-Fi audio with Blu-ray (HDMI- Audio equipment with theatre HDMI Disc output) system* system Camcorder optical audio input output player Digital still USB storage... -
Page 15: Viewing Pictures From The Connected Equipment
Viewing pictures from the connected equipment Turn on the connected equipment, then press to display the connected equipment list. Press to select the desired input source, then press . (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass without any operation after pressing .) When the input source is set to “Skip”... -
Page 16: Viewing Pip (Picture In Picture)
Viewing PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two pictures (in PC input mode) on the screen simultaneously. Connect a PC (page 14), and make sure that images from a PC appear on the screen (page 15). Press OPTIONS and select “PIP”. Two pictures are displayed simultaneously. -
Page 17: Using Menu Functions
Using Menu Functions Navigating through menus The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Press HOME on the TV or remote. Press to select an option, then press Follow the instructions on the screen. To exit the menu, press HOME. -
Page 18: Using The Digital Programme List
Using the Digital Programme List The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four lists of your favourite Favourites 1 programmes. BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV1 In digital mode, press HOME and select “Digital Programme List”, then Channel 4 Five press to select the Favourite list. -
Page 19: Using The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Australia/Singapore ( In digital mode, press GUIDE. Fri 16 Mar 11:35 GUIDE Enter Programme number Fri 16 Mar 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:30 Wwwwwwwwwwwwww Homes Under the ... Nighbours Afterlife Perform the desired operation as shown in the Channel 4 Ready Steady Cook The Jermy Kyle ... -
Page 20: Playing Back Photo/Music/Video Via Usb
Playing back photo/music/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. Connect a supported USB device to the TV. Press HOME. Press F/f to select “Photo”, “Music”... - Page 21 General “Repeat”: Plays a file repeatedly. “File Order”: Changes file order “Device Selection”: Selects a USB device. To set the picture (Video) You can adjust the picture quality of USB Video. Select a video. See “Playing back photo/music/video via USB” (page 20). Press OPTIONS during playback, then press F/f to select “Picture”...
- Page 22 USB Video format Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec XviD MPEG1 PCM / MPEG1 Layer1, 2 / MP3 / MPEG2 AAC (2ch) / MPEG2 MP .avi MPEG4 AAC (2ch) / H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch) / Dolby Digital (2ch) / WMA v8 MPEG-4 SP/ASP Motion JPEG WMV v9...
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Page 23: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi
Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function enables the TV to communicate with the connected equipment that is compatible with the function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can control them together. -
Page 24: Settings Adjustment
Settings adjustment • The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed. Picture Picture Mode Sets a picture mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings. “Vivid”: Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. -
Page 25: Sound
Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”. “Reset”: Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings. “Adv. Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Picture” to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. - Page 26 Dual Sound Sets 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. •...
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Page 27: Screen
(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 Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture when “Wide Mode”... - Page 28 PC input signal reference chart for PC and HDMI IN 1, 2 For KDL-32BX350 Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Signals Vertical (Line) Standard (Pixel) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 31.5 SVGA 37.9 VESA Guidelines 1024 48.4 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1280 47.4 VESA WXGA 1280 47.8 VESA...
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Page 29: Channel Set-Up
Channel Set-up Analogue Set-up “Analogue Auto Tuning”: Tunes in all the available analogue channels. Usually you do not need to do this operation because the channels are already tuned when the TV was first installed. However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters). - Page 30 Confirm Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings. “Programme Sorting”: Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV. Press to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press Press to select the new position for your channel, then press Digital Set-up...
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Page 31: Parental Lock
• “Secondary Preferred Language”: Selects the secondary preferred language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme. • “Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information if TV channels broadcast such information. •... -
Page 32: Set-Up
G and above To lock “General” and above programmes. PGR and above To lock “Parental Guidance Recommended” and above programmes. AO and above To lock “Adults Only” and above programmes. No block No programmes need a password to view. External Input Lock Locks an external input from being watched. -
Page 33: Eco
“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. -
Page 34: 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. -
Page 35: Tv Installation Dimensions Table
TV installation dimensions table Screen centre point Unit: mm Screen centre Display dimensions Length for mounting dimension Model name KDL-40BX450 KDL-32BX350 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. -
Page 36: Screw And Hook Locations Diagram/Table
Screw and hook locations diagram/table Screw location - When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV. Base Bracket Hook * Hook location “a” cannot be used for the models in the table below. Hook location - When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket. Model name Screw location Hook location... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel flashing in red. • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture reception (page 29). When it is flashing Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear The self-diagnosis function is activated. - Page 38 Channels The desired channel cannot be selected • Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/analogue channel. 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). •...
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Model name KDL-40BX450 KDL-32BX350 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue:B/G, I, D/K Digital: DVB-T Colour/video system Analogue:PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL (Australian model), MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/ HP@L4 (New Zealand and Singaporean model) Channel coverage Analogue:B/G: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41... - Page 40 Customer support Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied in the form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation instructions are included within this TV’s instructions manual. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China...