SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 (03) PDF Document

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 your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421.

For best picture quality, do not expose the screen of your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 to direct illumination or sunlight. Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. Additionally, avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, as sudden room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation, which can cause the TV to show poor picture and poor color.

You can connect your analog audio equipment to the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 to listen to the TV audio through your stereo system. For digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

You can use your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 as a monitor by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable to the PC IN jack. For audio, connect a stereo mini plug audio cable to the PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN jack. Ensure the cable used has a ferrite core.

Make sure that your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 has adequate ventilation. Allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space on the sides, top, and back of the set if it is installed with a stand. Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating and may cause damage or a fire.

To prevent your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 from toppling over, secure it to a wall and/or stand. Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and the TV. Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over, and route all cables so they are not accessible to children.

Turn on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421. The Initial Setup screen will appear. Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight options and the enter button to confirm. You will be prompted to select a language, select your viewing environment (Home or Retail), and run the Auto Program to scan for available channels.

Insert two size AA batteries into the remote for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421. Point the remote control directly at the IR sensor on the TV. Ensure there are no objects blocking the path, and that fluorescent lamps are not interfering with the signal.

The SCENE button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 optimizes picture and sound quality. Available modes include: Cinema (for theaters), Sports (for stadiums), Photo (for textures), Music (for dynamic sound), Game (for broader game experience), Graphics (for detailed images), General (no optimization), and Auto (optimizes based on the input source).

Press the HOME button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 to display the menu. Use the directional arrow buttons to navigate and the enter button to select or confirm. Press HOME again to exit.

Press HOME on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 remote, select Settings, then select Setup. Navigate to HDMI Settings and set Control for HDMI to On.

To use PIP on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, press the OPTIONS button while in PC mode. Select PIP from the menu to display a sub-window. You can change channels in the sub-window using the channel buttons, and you can swap the audio between the main and sub-window through the OPTIONS menu.

While tuned to the channel you want to add on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, press HOME, select Favorites, and then select Add to Favorites.

You can change the screen mode on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 by pressing the WIDE button on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the available settings, such as Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, and Zoom.

On your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, press HOME, select Settings, then Setup. Select Label Video Inputs within AV Setup. Highlight the input you want to name, press enter, select the desired label from the list, and press enter again to confirm.

Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421. Press HOME, select the Photo, Music, or Video icon, then press enter. Navigate to the desired file and press enter to start playback.

You can adjust the following under Picture Settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421: Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture (contrast), Brightness, Color, Hue, Color Temperature, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, and CineMotion.

Within the Picture settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, you can access Advanced Settings, which include: Adv. Contrast Enhancer, Black Corrector, Gamma, Clear White, Live Color, and White Balance.

In the Sound settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, you can adjust: Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom), Treble, Bass, Equalizer, Balance, Surround (on/off, Cinema, Music, Sports, Game), Volume Offset, Steady Sound, and MTS Audio settings.

In the Sound settings of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select the Speakers option. Choose “TV Speakers” to use the internal speakers, or “Audio System” to use an external audio system, which disables the internal speakers.

Go to the Screen settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 and select 4:3 Default. You can choose from Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom, or Off to determine how 4:3 content is displayed.

When in PC mode, the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 provides a PC Settings menu. You can adjust: Wide Mode, Reset, Auto Adjustment, Phase, Pitch, Horizontal Center, and Vertical Center.

In the Channel settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, first verify your Signal Type (Cable or Antenna). Then, select Auto Program and choose OK to start the scan.

To use Parental Lock on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, you must first create a four-digit password in the Parental Lock settings. Once a password is created, you can set the Country, Rating limits for TV and movies, and block specific channels or external inputs.

Go to the Setup settings menu on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select Language, and choose between English, Español, or Français.

The Eco settings on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 include: Power Saving (Off, Low, High, Picture Off), Idle TV Standby, Auto Shut Off, and Light Sensor.

To reset the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 to factory settings: Turn on the TV. While holding down the up arrow button on the remote, press the power button on the TV set. The TV will turn off and back on again. Release the up arrow button once the TV is on. Note that this clears all customized settings, including Parental Lock.

If you lose your password on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, you can enter the master password 4357 to clear the previous password and enter a new one.

Go to the Setup menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 and select Closed Captions (CC). Here you can configure CC Display (On, Off, On when Muting), Analog CC options, Digital CC settings, and advanced Digital CC Options such as character size, style, and color.

First, check the Power Saving settings on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421. Ensure the power cord is connected securely and the TV is powered on. Check cable and antenna connections and verify that the Signal Type setting is correct for your source.

Black bands on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 are often due to the program’s original aspect ratio. Some wide screen programs are filmed in ratios wider than 16:9, or 4:3 content is broadcast in an HD format. You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom or Zoom to fill the screen if desired.

Navigate to the Setup settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 and select Product Support. From there, select Signal Diagnostics to display information for the current signal.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 supports JPEG photo files (conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21), MP3 music files (without copyright), and MPEG1/MPEG2 video files (.mpg). Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB Mass Storage Class standards.

The Info Banner on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 displays information related to the input signal you are watching. You can set the size to Small (minimal info) or Large (detailed channel and program info). It appears when channels/inputs are changed or by pressing the DISPLAY button.

In the Setup settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select Sleep Timer. You can choose from Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes for the TV to remain on before automatically shutting off.

Yes. Go to the Channel settings on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 and select Show/Hide Channels. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through channels and select the ones you want to hide. Channels set to hidden can still be accessed directly using the numeric buttons.

The Light Sensor on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 senses room light levels and automatically adjusts the screen brightness accordingly for a better viewing experience and power savings.

Press the CH +/- buttons on the remote of your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 to scan channels. To scan quickly, press and hold the CH +/- button.

You can enable the Steady Sound feature in the Sound settings of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421. Setting this to On helps stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.

The JUMP button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 remote allows you to jump back and forth between two channels or external inputs, alternating between the current selection and the previously selected channel or input.

For the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, a wall-mount bracket is required (sold separately). You must remove the Table-Top Stand and follow the instructions provided with the bracket. 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.

In the Picture settings of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select Color Temperature. You can choose from Cool (bluish tint), Neutral (neutral tint), or Warm 1/Warm 2 (reddish tint) to suit your preference.

In the Picture settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select the Picture option to increase or decrease the picture contrast.

Setting the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 to Picture Off (found in the Power Saving Eco settings) turns off the screen while the audio continues to play. Pressing volume or muting buttons will not disable this; you must press other buttons to restore the picture.

In the Sound settings of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, navigate to the Surround menu and select Cinema/Off to provide surround effects similar to high-grade audio systems found in movie theaters.

Navigate to the Channel settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select Analog Fine Tune, and choose Auto to let the TV adjust to the most appropriate signal for the selected analog channel.

The Idle TV Standby setting in the Eco menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 will automatically power off the TV after 1, 2, or 4 hours if no buttons are pressed on the remote or the TV.

Yes, the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 features an Auto Shut Off setting in the Eco menu, which powers off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain period of time.

Go to the Setup settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 and set the Start-up Sound option to On.

Press a button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 itself to see if the TV responds. If it does, the issue is the remote. Check the battery polarity or replace the batteries. Ensure the remote sensor area is clear and that fluorescent lights are not causing interference.

In the Sound settings of your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, select Volume Offset to adjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.

Within the Setup settings of your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, navigate to Picture Adjustments Lock and set it to Lock to prevent further adjustments.

Yes, by setting USB Auto Start to On in the Setup menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, the TV will automatically display the thumbnail view screen when it is turned on and a digital camera or device containing photo files is connected to the USB port.

In the Picture settings menu of your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, you can adjust the Sharpness slider to sharpen or soften the picture.

Yes, in the Screen settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421, you can use Horizontal Center and Vertical Center to move the position of the picture (available for certain wide modes and zoomed images).

Running the Auto Program on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 will automatically clear your current Favorites list.

Navigate to the Setup menu, then to Product Support on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421. The software version and other specific model information will be displayed there.

Go to the Sound settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 and use the Bass or Treble options to increase or decrease the lower and higher-pitched sounds respectively.