Sony Kdl 32bx321 Operating Instructions

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KDL-46/40/32BX421/BX420_32/22BX321/BX320
4-270-476-11(1)
4-270-476-11(1)
LCD
Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Getting Started
Operating the TV
Using Features
Using the Menus
Other Information
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: www.sony.ca/support
United States 
1.800.222.SONY
Canada 
1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Returnthe Product to the Store
KDL-46BX421 / 46BX420 /...

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CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use 
this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or 
other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted. 
❑Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC (USA/
Canada/Mexico 120 V AC).
❑Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F 
(5°C).
Licensing InformationMacintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and 
other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface 
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Customer Support
United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/supportOn-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration
Contents
Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® . . . . . . . . 4
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD 
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TV Feature...

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® 
Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the 
documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the 
signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new 
BRAVIA TV, you need 
access to HD programming. Your 
BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming 
from:...

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
®
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience
Set, Source, Sound, and Setup
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD 
programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick 
Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment.
TV Feature Highlights
Yo u r  BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:
➢ BRAVIA
® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony 
equipment...

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Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV
Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a 
wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top 
Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for 
the attachment instructions provided with the TV.
Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:
 Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.
 Carry the TV with the...

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Getting Started
Locating Inputs and Outputs
ItemDescription
1AU D IO  O U T
L/RConnects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. 
You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
2DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL)Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby*
1 
Digital compatible.
3CABLE/
ANTENNARF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
4HDMI IN 1/2/3*
2HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia...

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6VIDEO IN 1/ 
COMPONENT 
IN/R-AUDIO-L 
(MONO)This input port can be used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a 
component video input (COMPONENT). For composite use, connect the yellow 
jack to Y for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component 
connection, use Y, P
B, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L (mono) 
and R for audio signal. 
This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT 
when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is connected. 
To set to auto...

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Getting Started
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 programming for both cable (QAM and 
8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and...

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HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a 
high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment 
to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input located on the back of your TV.
Shown with HDMI Connection
Shown with DVI Connection
Rear of TV
HDMI cableHD cable box/
HD satellite boxCATV/Satellite antenna cable
Rear of TVDVI-to-HDMI cable
HD cable box/
HD...