SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 (04) PDF Document

To clean your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, first be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. If using a chemically pretreated cloth, follow the instructions provided on the package. Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning.

When moving the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, disconnect all cables. Carry the TV with the adequate number of people, as larger size TVs require two or more people. Ensure correct hand placement while carrying the TV to avoid damage.

If you move the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 from a cold area to a warm area, sudden room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation, which can lead to poor picture or poor color. Should this occur, allow the moisture to evaporate completely before powering on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420.

Use the HDMI IN 1 port on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 when connecting DVI equipment. You must use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). Because a DVI connection does not carry audio, you must also connect an audio cable to the PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN of the PC IN section on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420.

To set the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 for auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to Auto.

It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

You can use the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 as a monitor for your PC. Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15 to HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and connect an audio cable (stereo mini plugs) to the PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN port.

Make sure the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 has adequate ventilation by allowing enough space around the TV. Never block air circulation behind the TV, as inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating and may cause damage to the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 or cause a fire.

Sony strongly recommends securing the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 to a wall and/or stand. Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and the TV. Route all power cords and cables so they are not accessible to curious children. When securing to a stand, use angle braces (not supplied) to attach the stand to a wall stud and secure the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 to the stand using machine screws and a rope or chain.

To run the channel scan, press HOME, select Settings, and then select Auto Program under Channel settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420. Follow the help text provided on the screen.

Insert two size AA batteries into the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 remote control by matching the plus and minus polarities on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

The SCENE button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting from specific modes: Cinema (theater-like), Sports (stadium-like), Photo (printed photo texture/color), Music (concert hall dynamics), Game (broadens gaming experience), Graphics (clearer detailed pictures), General, or Auto.

You can cycle through available settings for Closed Captions on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 by pressing the CC button on the remote control. The settings include On, Off, and On when Muting.

The indicators on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 are: 1) Picture Off/Timer LED: lights up in orange when the sleep timer or Picture Frame is set, or in green when Power Saving is set to Picture Off. 2) Standby LED: lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 3) Power LED: lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

To activate BRAVIA Sync on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, press HOME, select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Select HDMI Settings and set Control for HDMI to On.

While in PC mode on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, press OPTIONS on the remote and select PIP. The sub window will appear. You can move the location of the sub window using the arrow buttons.

While in PIP mode on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, press OPTIONS, select Audio Swap, and then highlight the window you want to be audible, then press the center button.

While tuned to the channel or viewing the input you want to add, press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 remote, select Favorites, highlight Add to Favorites, and press the center button.

Press the WIDE button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 remote repeatedly to cycle through the available wide screen modes such as Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, and Zoom.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Choose Label Video Inputs in AV Setup. Highlight the input you want to label, press the center button, choose the desired label from the list, and press the center button again.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 supports the following file formats for USB playback: JPEG (for photos), MP3 (for music), and MPEG1/MPEG2 (for video).

To reset the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 to factory settings, turn on the TV. While holding down the up arrow button on the remote, press the Power button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 set. The TV will turn itself off, then back on. Release the up arrow button when the TV is on. Note that this clears all customized settings, including Parental Lock.

If you lose or forget your password on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, enter the master password 4357. This will clear the previous password and allow you to enter a new one.

Access the Parental Lock settings menu on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, enter your password, and use the Channel Block option to select the channels you wish to block.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, and then select Picture. In this menu, you can adjust Backlight, Picture (contrast), Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, select Sound, then select Speakers, and change the setting to Audio System. Note that this disables the internal SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 speakers.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 includes the following Eco settings: Power Saving (Off, Low, High, Picture Off), Idle TV Standby (automatically power off after 1h, 2h, or 4h of inactivity), Auto Shut Off (powers off when no signal is detected), and Light Sensor (optimizes picture settings for ambient light).

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, then go to Product Support and select Signal Diagnostics to see information for the current signal.

When using the HDMI input on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 for 1080p PC content, it is treated as a video timing. To view it correctly, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, go to Setup, select Closed Captions (CC), and then choose Digital CC Options. Here you can set the mode to As Broadcast or Custom to configure character size, style, color, opacity, edge type, and background color.

The light sensor on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 senses the room light level and automatically adjusts the screen brightness to match the environment.

Yes, go to the Setup settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 and turn USB Auto Start to On. This will start photo playback automatically when a digital camera or device with photo files is connected and the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 is turned on.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 screen feeling warm is due to the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics within the thin profile. This is normal operation and not a cause for concern.

To ensure the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 is ENERGY STAR compliant, make sure to select Home mode during the Initial Setup process.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, select Sound, and adjust the Volume Offset setting to change the volume of the current input relative to other inputs.

First, test if the problem is with the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 remote or the TV itself by pressing a button on the TV. Check battery polarity and replace batteries. Ensure the path between the remote and the IR sensor on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 is not blocked, and try turning off nearby fluorescent lamps which may cause interference.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, go to Setup, and select Info Banner. Change the setting from Small to Large to display more detailed channel and program information.

Yes, press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, go to Setup, and select Picture Adjustments Lock. Set this to Lock so no adjustments can be made to grayed-out items.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 has Power Saving modes including Off, Low, High, and Picture Off. Selecting High reduces power consumption more than other settings.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, then Setup, and select Language to choose between English, Español, or Français.

Connect your USB device, press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select the Music icon, browse to your file, and press the center button to begin playback.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, then Setup, and select Sleep Timer. You can set the time for 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes, or turn it Off.

Yes, press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, select Channel, and use the Show/Hide Channels option to select and hide unwanted channels from the channel list.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, go to Sound, and select Steady Sound. Setting this to On will stabilize volume across all programs and commercials.

Yes, during the initial setup of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, you are prompted to select either Retail or Home mode. The Retail mode optimizes the picture for store displays.

If black bars appear on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, press the WIDE button on your remote control repeatedly to cycle through available wide screen modes to fill the screen.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, Setup, and then select Start-up Sound to turn it On or Off.

The Auto Display Area setting on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 automatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate display area based on the signal received.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, then Sound, and you can adjust the Bass and Treble settings individually.

Yes, press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, select Channel, and select Analog Fine Tune to adjust the tuning of an analog channel if the picture quality needs improvement.

Picture Frame on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 allows you to display a photograph on the screen for a selected period of time, after which the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 automatically switches to standby mode.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, and then select Product Support. The SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 displays its Model Name, Serial Number, and Software Version on this screen.

Transporting the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 from a cold to a warm location may cause moisture condensation resulting in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 and wait a few hours before powering it on again.

Yes, the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 has an Auto Wide setting found in the Screen settings, which when set to On, will automatically change the Wide Mode based on the signal content.

If an input on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 has no equipment connected to it, you can label it as “Skip”. When you press the INPUT button, the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 will ignore that input.

When in certain modes like Wide Zoom or Zoom, go to the Screen settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 and use the Horizontal Center adjustment to move the picture left or right.

Running the Auto Program on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 will automatically clear the current Favorites list.

If you enable the Auto Shut Off feature in the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 Eco settings, the TV will automatically power off when no input signal is detected for a certain period of time.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, go to Sound, then select Sound Mode, and choose the Clear Voice option.

When the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 is tuned to a blocked input, press the center button on the remote and enter your password to temporarily unlock the input.

Yes, access the Parental Lock settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, choose the Country setting, and you can select either U.S.A. or Canada to switch between their respective rating systems.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, select Settings, then Picture, and choose Color Temperature. You can select from Cool, Neutral, or Warm 1/Warm 2.

If you connect an AV amplifier via BRAVIA Sync, the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420 can automatically switch the sound output to the audio system when the TV is turned on.

Yes, under the Picture menu on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420, there is an Advanced Settings option that includes Adv. Contrast Enhancer, Black Corrector, Gamma, Clear White, Live Color, and White Balance.

Enable BRAVIA Sync by going to Settings, Setup, HDMI Settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420. Set Control for HDMI to On, and then set Device Auto Power Off to On.

Enable BRAVIA Sync by going to Settings, Setup, HDMI Settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX420. Set Control for HDMI to On, and then set TV Auto Power On to On.