SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 (03) PDF Document

When cleaning the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, first unplug the power cord to avoid 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. Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol, or benzine for cleaning.

Disconnect all cables when carrying the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Carry the TV with an adequate number of people, as larger size TVs require two or more people. Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.

If you move the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 from a cold area to a warm area, sudden room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation, which may result in poor picture and poor color. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on.

Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment to the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to the PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN port of the PC IN section.

To enable auto detection on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in AV Setup and set it to Auto.

It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 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.

To reset the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 to factory default 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 itself off, then back on again. Release the up arrow button when the TV is turned on.

If you lose or cannot remember the password for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, enter the master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new one.

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the plus and minus symbols on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

First, point the remote control directly at the IR sensor located on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Ensure there are no objects blocking the path. Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control, so try turning them off. If the problem persists, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure they are correctly inserted.

To enable BRAVIA Sync on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, press HOME and select Settings. Select the Setup settings, then select HDMI Settings. Highlight Control for HDMI and set it to On.

To activate PIP on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, press the OPTIONS button while in PC mode. Select PIP from the OPTIONS menu. The sub window will appear.

While using PIP on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, press the OPTIONS button. Select Audio Swap and press the select/confirm button. Choose the window you wish to be audible and press the select/confirm button again.

While tuned to the channel or viewing the equipment you want to add to the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, press HOME and select Favorites. Highlight Add to Favorites and press the select/confirm button.

To set this on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, press HOME, select Settings, and then select Screen settings. Select Auto Wide and set it to On.

Connect your USB device to the USB port on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Press the HOME button and select the Photo, Music, or Video icon. Navigate through the folders and files using the directional buttons and press the select/confirm button to start playback.

Ensure the USB storage device is compliant with USB Mass Storage Class standards. When connecting a digital camera, set the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or Mass Storage. Note that playback may not start automatically if the TV was turned on after the device was connected to the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

Press the HOME button, select Settings, and then select Picture. Here you can adjust parameters like Backlight, Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, and Sharpness to fit your preferences on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 offers several modes: Vivid for enhanced contrast, Standard for home entertainment, Custom for your saved settings, Cinema for films, Photo for photographs, Sports for sports viewing, Game Standard for gaming, and Graphics for PC-based content.

Navigate to the Picture settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Look for Color Temperature and select between Cool, Neutral, or Warm 1/Warm 2 to adjust the white tint of the screen.

In the Picture settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, you can use the Noise Reduction option to select High, Medium, Low, or Off to reduce overall picture noise. For MPEG compressed files, use the MPEG Noise Reduction option.

Press the HOME button, select Settings, and then select Sound. From here, you can adjust Treble, Bass, Equalizer, and Surround settings on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

In the Sound settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, select Speakers and change the setting to Audio System. This will disable the built-in TV speakers and route the sound through your external system.

In the Sound settings menu, enable the Steady Sound option by setting it to On for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. This helps keep volume consistent between different programs and commercials.

Access the Screen settings menu on your SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Use the Display Area option to toggle between Full Pixel, +1, Normal, or -1 to adjust how much of the image is shown on the screen.

Press the HOME button, select Settings, and then select Channel. Use the Auto Program option to scan for available channels. You must ensure the Signal Type is set to Cable or Antenna depending on your source for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

In the Channel settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, select Show/Hide Channels. Navigate through the list, select the channel you wish to change, and press the select/confirm button to toggle its visibility status.

Press HOME, select Settings, and then Parental Lock. Enter your password. Select Rating and choose the desired restriction level (Child, Youth, Young Adult, or Custom) to control what can be viewed on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

Access the Parental Lock menu on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Select External Input Block. From here, you can select which inputs are blocked, requiring a password to access them.

Press the CC button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 to cycle through the available closed caption modes, or access the Setup settings menu and configure the Closed Captions (CC) options under CC Display.

Access the Setup settings menu on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Select Sleep Timer and choose the desired time duration (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes) for the TV to automatically shut off.

In the Setup settings menu, select Language. You can choose between English, Español, or Français to display the on-screen menus for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420.

Go to the Setup settings menu on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 and select AV Setup. Choose Label Video Inputs. Highlight the desired input (HDMI, Video, Component, or PC) and select a label from the list that matches your connected device.

In the Eco settings menu, select Power Saving on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Choose between Low, High, or Picture Off to reduce the power consumption of the television.

The Light Sensor on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 monitors room light levels and automatically adjusts the screen brightness to match the ambient lighting conditions for optimal viewing.

The Idle TV Standby function, found in the Eco settings, will automatically power off the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 after a specified period of time (1h, 2h, or 4h) if no buttons are pressed on the remote or TV.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 supports JPEG photo files that have the extension .jpg and conform to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21 standards.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 supports MPEG1 and MPEG2 video files that have the .mpg extension.

Access the Product Support menu within the Settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. Select Signal Diagnostics to view technical information about the currently received signal.

Due to the thin profile of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics is more noticeable. This is normal operation and not a cause for concern.

In the AV Setup menu, label the unused input as “Skip”. When you press the INPUT button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, that input will be grayed out and skipped over.

The Scene Select button on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 remote optimizes picture and sound quality for specific scenarios like Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, or Graphics, or it can be set to Auto to optimize based on the input source.

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420. A banner with channel and program information will appear.

The Picture Frame feature allows you to display a photograph on the screen of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 for a selected period of time, after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode.

Press the JUMP button on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 to alternate between the current channel/input and the previously selected one.

In the Settings menu of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, go to Setup and select Picture Adjustments Lock. Set this to Lock to prevent further adjustments to the picture settings.

Connect your PC to the PC IN jack of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 using an HD15-HD15 cable and connect the audio via a stereo mini plug cable. You may also need to adjust the PC’s resolution to match those listed in the input signal reference chart.

Auto Adjustment automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 receives an input signal from a connected PC.

The 4:3 Default setting in the Screen menu allows you to choose how the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 displays 4:3 content, such as by stretching, zooming, or keeping it at its original size.

The SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 should be secured using angle braces attached to a wall stud and the TV stand, or by anchoring the TV to the wall using bolts, anchors, and chains. Refer to the specific hardware instructions for attaching these items securely.

The wall chosen for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 must be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the television. It is recommended that a licensed professional perform the installation.

Yes, but when using an electric screwdriver to tighten the screws for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 mount, the torque must be approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).

The display resolution for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 is 1,920 dots horizontal by 1,080 lines vertical.

Wide Zoom on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 fills the screen while keeping distortion to a minimum.

Use the VOL +/- buttons on the remote or the side panel of the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 to adjust the volume.

Yes, you can enable the Auto Shut Off feature in the Eco settings, which powers off the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 when no input signal is detected for a period of time.

This often happens when switching from HD to SD content. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting on the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 to fill the screen if you prefer.

Press the MUTING button again on the remote control for the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420, or press the VOL + button.

Yes, the SONY BRAVIA KDL-46BX420 supports 1080/24p, but it is available only through an HDMI connection.