Sony BRAVIA KDL-40BX421 User manual

Bring home brilliant Full HD 1080p Sony picture quality. With the Sony®
BX421-Series HDTV. You can connect multiple HD devices and share
photos, music and videos with friends on the big screen when you
connect your USB drive. Also enjoy the best possible viewing experience
with a built-in sensor that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness
based on your room’s lighting.
Specications
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• Brilliant Full High Denition (1080p) picture quality
• 5 HD Inputs to connect multiple HD devices
• Share photos, music & videos using the USB Input
• Customized picture & sound settings
• Automatic picture adjustment based on room lighting
Audio
Audio Power
Output 8W + 8W
Speaker
Conguration 2
Speaker Position Rear Facing
Audio Features
5.1 Channel Audio
Out Yes
5.1ch Through Out
(Handycam) Yes
Alternate Audio
(Digital) Yes
Audio Out Fixed
Auto Mute (on no
signal) Yes
Auto SAP Yes
Dolby® Dolby Digital
Invisible Speaker
(w/Sound
Elevation)
Yes
Sound Mode Dynamic, Standard,
Clear Voice, Custom
SteadySound®
Automatic Volume
Control
Yes
Stereo System MTS
Surround Eect Cinema, Game, Music,
Sports
Convenience Features
Auto Shut-o Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
Features
Full HD 1080p Resolution
Experience amazing Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution. Take full
advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation®3 gaming console via the
16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).
5 HD Inputs
Get versatile HD connection options with ve HD inputs, including two HDMI™ inputs, two HD
component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity in addition a PC input (HD-15 pin)
lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.
USB Input
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital
camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
Scene Select
Easily manage your settings for the best HDTV experience with Scene Select. Choose from ve
dierent packages each with precongured picture and audio settings, including Sports, Photo,
Game, Cinema and Music.
BRAVIA® Sync™ Compatible
Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible devices - including
BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players, surround sound systems, Handycam® camcorders and
Cyber-shot® digital still cameras, all with one remote control.
LightSensor™ Technology
Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without liing a nger. The built-in Light
Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room.
KDL-40BX421 40” BRAVIA® BX421-Series HDTV

Channel Block
(with password) Yes
Channel Jump Yes
Channel Surf Yes
Control for HDMI™
(HDMI™ CEC) Yes
Edit Channel
Labels Yes
Favorites (Simple
UI) Yes
Info Banner Yes
Input Skip Manual
Label Inputs Yes
Multiple Language
Display English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Display
for External Input Yes
Parental Control Yes
Picture
Adjustments Lock Yes
Picture Frame
Mode Yes
PIP (Picture in
Picture) Yes
Scene Select
Photo, Music, Cinema,
Game, Graphics,
Sports, General
Show/Hide
Channels Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
USB Play Yes
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Resolution Full HD 1080p
Panel Frequency 60Hz
Screen Size
(measured
diagonally)
40"
Viewing Angle
(Right/Le) 178°
Viewing Angle
(Up/Down) 178°
Energy Saving & Eciency
Backlight O
Mode Yes
Dynamic Backlight
Control Yes
General Features
Closed Captions
(CC) Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface
Color) Black
Start Up Sony Logo
Display Yes
Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio
Input(s) (Total) 3 (1 Side/ 2 Rear)
Audio Out 1 (Rear)
Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) 1 (Rear/Hybrid)
Composite Video
Input(s) 2 (1 Side/1 Rear/Hybrid)
Digital Audio
Output(s) 1 (Rear)
HDMI™
Connection(s)
(Total)
3 (Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input Yes
PC In (D-Sub) +
Audio In (Stereo
Mini)
D-Sub 1 (Side), Mini 1
(Rear)
RF Connection
Input(s) 1 (Rear)
USB 2.0 1 (Side)
Power
Power
Consumption (in
Operation) max.
180W
Power
Consumption (in
Standby)
0.25W (120V)
Power
Requirements
(frequency)
60Hz for UL
Power
Requirements
(voltage)
AC 120V for UL
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Packaging
Materials
Recycled Carton (more
than 40%)
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch 300x300 mm
VESA® Hole
Spacing
Compatible
Yes
Sensing Features
LightSensor™
Technology Yes
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Term
18 Months Parts / 18
Months Labor
TV System
Channel
Coverage
VHF: 2-13, UHF: 14-69,
CATV: 1-135
Color System NTSC
Number of Tuners
(Analog) 1
Number of Tuners
(Digital) 1
Tuner (Cable) Clear QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial) ATSC
TV System
(Analog) M
TV System (Digital) ATSC
Video Features
24p True Cinema™
Technology Yes
3D Comb Filter Yes
4:3 Default Yes
Advanced
Contrast Enhancer
(ACE)
Yes
Auto Wide Yes
CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2
Pulldown
Technology
Yes
Digital Noise
Reduction Yes
Live Color™
Technology Yes
MPEG Noise
Reduction Yes
Picture Mode
Cinema, Game-
Original, Game-
Standard, Graphics,
Photo-Custom,
Photo-Original, Photo-
Standard, Photo-Vivid,
Sports, Standard, Vivid
Wide Mode
Full, Normal, Wide
Zoom, Zoom, Caption,
Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
39 x 23 5/8 x 3 3/4" (988
x 600 x 94mm) without
stand; 39 x 25 x 9 7/8"
(988 x 632 x 250mm)
with stand
Weights and Measurements
Packaging
(Approx.)
42 3/8 x 27 1/8 x 7 1/4"
(1074 x 688 x 184mm);
41.9 lbs (19 Kg)
Weight (Approx.)
30.0 lbs (13.6 Kg)
without stand; 34.6 lbs
(15.7 Kg) with stand
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Remote Control (RM-
YD065)
AC Power Cord
(attached)
Table Top Stand
(separate, assembly
required)
Optional
Accessories
Wallmount Bracket (SU-
WL500)

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All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate
and may vary. /Updated: November 3, 2011