Sony 40BX450, 40BX451, 46BX450, KDL-46BX451 Connecting the TV

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Connecting the TV

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System

You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in

your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.

This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programmi ng for both cable (QAM

and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

xCable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input 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.

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cab le and over-the-

air antenna programming, as indicated below.

• Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings

for your input signal (page 41).

75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

B

A

Cable

Antenna

A/B RF Switch

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

Contents

Main LCD TV Operating Instructions Sony Customer Support CAUTION Licensing Information Cleaning Owners Record Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup TV Feature Highlights Page Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Attaching the Table-Top Stand 1 2 Page Locating Inputs and Outputs Page Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box xShown with Component Connection PC Connecting Other Equipment Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Getting Started When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Wall Wall Leave at least this much space around the set. Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. Installed with stand Securing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 2 Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. 3 Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Running Initial Setup 2 3 1 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control Guidelines to follow To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Remote Control Button Description Page Page TV Controls and Indicators Page Using Features BRAVIA SyncTM with Control for HDMI 1 2 Using PIP Feature 1 2 3 1 2 3 Favorites 1 2 3 Wide Mode Wide Mode with PC Inputs 1 2 Playing back Photo/ Music (KDL-46/ 40BX450 only)/Video via USB 1 2 3 Page Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 1 2 3 4 Page Using the Picture Settings Page Using the Sound Settings Page Using the Screen Settings Page Using the Channel Settings 1 2 1 2 1 Using the Parental Lock Settings US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 42). Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs Using the Setup Settings Page Page Page Using the Eco Settings Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket For SU-WL500 TV Dimensions Screen center dimensions Length for each mounting angle Weight Angle (0) Angle (20) TV Model AB C DEFGHTV 4 Screen center point 1 2 3 xScrew and Hook Locations Diagram/Table 4 ~ Troubleshooting 1 2 3 Page Page Page Page Important Notices For Customers in Canada FCC Related Information Compatible Wall-Mount Bracket Information Note Specifications System Input/Output jacks Model name KDL-46BX451 KDL-46BX450 KDL-40BX451 KDL-40BX450 Power and others Model name KDL-46BX451 KDL-46BX450 KDL-40BX451 KDL-40BX450 Index A B C D