SONY KDL-46BX451 LCD TV User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: Sony

Table of Contents

SONY KDL-46BX451 LCD TV
Product Information
FAQ
Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV
Running Initial Setup
Watching Your TV
Connections
Sony Customer Support
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SONY KDL-46BX451 LCD TV

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Product Information

Initial Setup

Please take the following steps before you power up your BRAVIA:

Register online at the provided URLs.
Make sure you’ve removed all accessory contents from packaging.
Install 2 AA batteries in your remote control.
Determine whether you will mount your TV on a wall or place it on a Table-Top Stand.
Give your TV 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) of space behind it to properly ventilate.

To learn more about HDTV, visit sony.com/HDTV for the U.S.A. or sony.ca/hdtv for Canada.

Specifications

Model Numbers	KDL-46BX451 / 46BX450 / 40BX451 / 40BX450
Input Connectors	HDMI 1, HDMI 2, COMPONENT, SD VIDEO 1
Connection Quality	High or Standard Definition

FAQ

How do I register my BRAVIA TV?
- Register online in the U.S. at productregistration.sony.com and in Canada at sony.ca/registration.
What should I do before powering up my BRAVIA TV for the first time?
- Register online, remove all accessories from packaging, install batteries in the remote, determine the TV’s placement, and ensure proper ventilation space behind the TV.
Where can I learn more about HDTV?
- Visit sony.com/HDTV for the U.S.A. or sony.ca/hdtv for Canada.
What steps should I take after completing the Initial Setup on my BRAVIA TV?
- Set Closed Captions, label video inputs, set parental lock, set speakers, and show/hide channels.
How do I switch between input sources on my BRAVIA TV?
- Use the INPUT button on your remote control to switch between sources.
How can I adjust the aspect ratio on my BRAVIA TV?
- Use the WIDE button on your remote control to adjust the screen shape and aspect ratio.
How do I customize sound and picture settings on my BRAVIA TV?
- Press the HOME button on the remote control and select Picture and Sound settings to adjust the quality.

Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV

Congratulations! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the “Stunning HD Experience”.
This guide will explain how to get the most from your new High Definition TV.
Please take these steps before you power up your BRAVIA:

Register online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.)
- http://www.sony.ca/registration (from Canada)
Make sure you’ve removed all accessory contents from packaging.
Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in your remote control.
Determine whether you will mount your TV on a wall or place it on the Table-Top Stand. Sony wall-mounting brackets are designed to provide the best fit.
Give your TV 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) of space behind it to properly ventilate.

You must get HD programming to experience the stunning detail of HDTV

The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA can only be as high as the quality of the signal it is receiving.
Contact your cable, satellite or HD Service provider to upgrade your service to HD. Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna (www.antennaweb.org) and discover the wealth of entertainment now available on super-high-resolution Bluray Disc™.

To learn more about HDTV, visit:

U.S.A: http://www.sony.com/HDTV
Canada: http://www.sony.ca/hdtv

Connecting to Your TV

Your BRAVIA TV must be properly connected to components such as sound system and cable or satellite box.

Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.
Do not turn on the TV until connection setup is completed.
See reverse side of this poster for sample connection diagrams.

Running Initial Setup

Initial Setup instructions are displayed on the screen when your BRAVIA is powered on for the first time.

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Select the language for the OSD (on screen display).
Select the type of use.
Connect either cable or antenna to your TV. You can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied).
- Note: If you are not using the CABLE/ANTENNA connection to TV (for example, if using a cable or satellite box), you can cancel the Auto Program by selecting Cancel.
Channels of the signal source (cable or antenna) connected in step 3 are automatically scanned and detected.

If you did not follow the Initial Setup screen the first time you turned on your TV, refer to your Operating Instructions Manual.
To change the signal source setting (cable to antenna or vice versa), press HOME and select Settings, Channel, Signal Type to select signal source type, and then perform Auto Program.

Watching Your TV

Select Your Content Source

Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc; or connecting to your PC, you need to choose the correct input using your remote control:

Press the INPUT button repeatedly until your selection is highlighted on-screen.

Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio

High Definition and Standard Definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image).

The 16:9 aspect ratio (common to most HD signals) looks perfect on your BRAVIA.
The boxy 4:3 aspect ratio (common to most SD signals) must be adjusted to fill the screen.

Customize Sound and Picture Quality

You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you are displaying on your TV:

Press the remote control’s HOME button, then select the Picture and Sound settings to adjust the picture and sound quality of your content.

Refer to your Operating Instructions Manual for more information on adjusting or customizing your settings.

Connections

Basic Connection with HD Cable Box

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Basic Connection with SD Cable Box

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Required Cable Types for Connection

Notes on Connection

Your TV is equipped with multiple HDMI inputs; connect your incoming signal source (HD Cable Box, HD Satellite Box, or DVD) with HDMI or component video for the best possible picture quality.
If your connecting equipment has DVI output instead of HDMI output, you must use DVI-to-HDMI cable for the video and also connect an audio cable for the sound.

Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA® TV

Connect PC’s audio output when using an HD15 connection.
Press PC’s FUNCTION Key + Select Output to transmit to TV.
When using an HD15 connection, adjust TV’s Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness.
Refer to your BRAVIA® Operating Instructions Manual for more information.

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