Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX729 Installation and operation manual

Enjoy 1080p picture quality even in 3D2 plus internet connectivity
for access to music, thousands of movies, TV shows, apps and
more.1 The Sony® HX729-Series Internet TV also features incredible
motion clarity plus exclusive X-Reality™ PRO technology that
analyzes and perfects picture detail in everything you watch
including low-resolution web videos.
Bullets
• Pro-grade detail for discerning eyes: X-Reality™ PRO
• Enjoy ultra-realistic movement with Motionow™ XR 480
• Dynamic Edge LED backlight for amazing contrast & color
• RS-232C and IR-in for custom control installations
• 3D in Full HD 1080p for phenomenal 3D picture quality2
• Stream HD entertainment wirelessly with built-in Wi-Fi®1
• PC and tablet content3 on your TV w/ Intelligent Connect
• Make life-sized video calls with Skype® 1
• Media Remote™ app to control your TV with a smartphone4
• Connect to the TV via Wi-Fi® without using a router3
Features
Everything looks better.
This is picture quality so lifelike it's like looking through a window. Each scene in everything
you watch—HD movies, sports, even YouTube™ clips and home movies—is presented with
unprecedented detail, and astonishing color as Sony's exclusive X-Reality™ PRO picture engine
draws on its database of real patterns, shapes and textures to display our mos lifelike picture
ever.
Moves like real life.
Golf balls roll clearly, with less blurring, as the camera follows them across the green. Footballs
retain their detail and move smoothly as the camera pans quickly during a kicko. Even quick
motion seen in action movies appears amazingly realistic as Motionow™ XR 480 technology
takes motion clarity beyond refresh rates, which are only measured in Hz, to d uble the motion
eect for lifelike clarity.
The dierence is dynamic.
It's all about perfecting a natural look. Dynamic Edge LED backlighting with local dimming
delivers pitch-black night scenes and illuminates bright scenes that pop with vibrant color. Rather
than illuminating the entire screen, contrast is boosted in just the right areas for a more realistic
picture.
Custom control installations.
RS-232C and IR-in for custom control installations.
In-your-face action.
Brace yourself for pure 3D excitement that feels like you’re standing on the 50-yard line. Through
advanced Active 3D technology, immerse yourself in Full HD 1080p clarity and phenomenal
3D picture quality. Just slide on the comfortable 3D active glasses and enter a whole new
dimension.1
KDL-46HX729 46” (diag) LED HX729-Series Internet TV

Goodbye wires, hello built-in Wi-Fi®.
Maximize your entertainment while reducing cable clutter. Wirelessly stream beautiful, HD
entertainment straight from the internet or your home network using built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity.1
Go way beyond cable.
Welcome to the endless entertainment of the Sony Entertainment Network, where thousands of
movies, TV shows, online videos, games and music are always at your ngertips. By connecting to
the Internet you can access Full HD 1080p entertainment, 3D content2 and made-for-TV apps like
Netix®, Pandora®, YouTube™, Facebook® and more.1
All devices, together as one.
Don’t all of your personal photos and videos deserve the big screen? Experience your content on
a grand scale simply by connecting your compatible smartphone, computer or Sony Tablet™ S
via your existing Wi-Fi® network. Then you can easily “throw” your videos, photos and music les
to your HDTV.3
Life-sized video calls.
It’s like they’re in the room with you. Skype® video calls bring your family and friends closer than
ever as they appear as large as life on your big screen—for free.1 Just connect the easy-to-use
Skype camera (sold separately) for a face-to-face look at the caller on the beauty of your Sony
HDTV.
Control your TV with your phone.
Now there’s one less remote control on the coee table. Just download the free Media
Remote™ app and turn your iPhone®, Android™ phone or Sony Tablet™ S into a versatile remote
control with a full QWERTY keyboard4. It makes changing channels and typing searches ultra fast
and convenient.
Turns o when no one's watching.
We all forget to turn the TV o sometimes. A built-in motion sensor turns the picture o if no
movement is detected, leaving only sound. Still no movement? It turns the TV completely o,
saving energy when you're not around. Very smart.
Wi-Fi® without a router.
Sometimes your friends want to share their personal photos and videos on your beautiful HDTV.
With Sony’s Wi-Fi Direct™ Mode, your friends can throw personal content to your TV without
connecting to your home network. Wi-Fi Direct completely bypasses the Wi-Fi access point/
router, so it’s easy to set up.3
A sense for songs.
What’s that song in the TV show, movie or commercial you’re watching? Press ‘TrackID’ on your
remote and get the song name and artist instantly.7 You can also start the TrackID® service by
shaking a smartphone that’s running the Media Remote™ app.4 Very convenient.
Save power, save money.
Enjoy lower energy bills with reduced power consumption of up to 30% while maintaining
beautiful image quality with Eco Drive technology. It automatically reduces power consumption
while boosting color and detail on the screen and conserving energy used by the backlight.6
Onboard manual.
You will never lose your TV manual again. The iManual is available through the menu system on
the TV – always there if you need it.
Find it fast.
Searching for shows and music on your TV is so simple. Just press ‘GUIDE’ on your remote and
see what’s on and what’s coming up with a handy image to go with it. You also get an episode
synopsis, cast and crew details and suggestions to related shows, on-demand movies and Blu-ray
Disc™ titles.7
Finding music is also a cinch. Music Search with the TrackID® button cleverly recognizes the
melody of the music playing on your TV. Want to go further? Search to nd more songs by the
same artist and other related web content. Share your discovery with the world via Twitter™.7

Specications
3D Features
2D to 3D
Conversion Yes
3D Yes
3D Sync
Transmitter
Integrated
Yes
Simulated 3D Yes
Audio
Audio Power
Output 10W + 10W
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/Variable
Auto Mute (on no
signal) Yes
Auto SAP Yes
Clear Phase
Speaker Yes
Dolby® Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
Plus, Dolby Pulse
Headphone/
Speaker Link Yes
Invisible Speaker Yes
S-Master Yes
Sony Original
Surround S-Force Front Surround 3D
Sound Booster Yes
Sound Enhancer Yes
Sound Mode Dynamic, Standard, Clear
Voice, Custom
Stereo System MTS
Surround Eect Cinema, Sports, Music,
Game
Broadcast Features
TV Guide On-
Screen Yes
Convenience Features
Auto Shut-o Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
Channel Block
(with password) Analog & Digital
Channel Jump Yes
Channel Surf Yes
Control for HDMI™
(HDMI™ CEC) Yes
Edit Channel
Labels Yes
Favorites Yes
Info Banner Yes
Input Skip Automatic
Label Inputs Yes
Multiple Language
Display English, French, Spanish
On/O Timer Yes
On-Screen Clock Yes
On-Screen Display
for External Input Yes
On-Screen
Operating
Instructions
Yes
Panorama Yes
PAP (Fixed or
Variable) PAP(Variable)
Parental Control Yes
Picture
Adjustments Lock Yes
Picture Frame
Mode Yes
PIP (Picture in
Picture) Yes
Quick Start &
Viewing Yes
Scene Select Photo, Music, Cinema,
Game, Graphics, Sports,
Animation
Show/Hide
Channels Yes
Skin Naturalizer Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
Twin Picture PAP (Variable)
USB Play Yes
White Balance Yes
Customizing Capability
Control via IR In Yes
RS-232C Control Yes
Design Features
6 degree Upward
Style Yes
Stand Swivel Yes
Stand Swivel
Range Le 20°/Right 20°
Stand Tilt Yes
Stand Tilt Range 0°- 6° Flexible
Display Features
Backlight Type Dynamic Edge LED
Deep Black Panel Yes
Display Device LCD
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Resolution Full HD 1080p
Panel Frequency 240Hz
Screen Size
(measured
diagonally)
46"
Viewing Angle
(Right/Le) 178 (89/89)
Viewing Angle
(Up/Down) 178 (89/89)
Energy Saving & Eciency
Backlight O
Mode Yes
Dynamic Backlight
Control Yes
Energy Star®
compliant Yes (Exceeds v5.0)
Power
Consumption (On
Mode) for Energy
Star
79W
Power
Consumption
(Standby Mode)
for Energy Star
0.20W
General Features
Audio Return
Channel Yes
Closed Captions
(CC) Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface
Color) Black
HDMI™ InstaPort Yes
New GUI Yes
Start Up Sony Logo
Display Yes
Inputs and Outputs
AC Power Input 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio
Input(s) (Total) 2 (Rear)
Audio Out 1(Side) Hybrid w/HP
Component Video
(Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) 1 (Rear/Hybrid)
Composite Video
Input(s) 2 (Rear/1 Hybrid )
Digital Audio
Output(s) 1 (Rear)
Ethernet
Connection(s) 1 (Rear)
HDMI™
Connection(s)
(Total)
4 (1 Side/ 3 Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input Yes
Headphone
Output(s) 1 (Side) Hybrid w/Audio out
IR Input(s) 1 (Rear)
PC In (D-Sub) +
Audio In (Stereo
Mini)
D-Sub 1 (Side), Mini 1 (Rear)
RF Connection
Input(s) 1 (Rear)
RS-232C Input(s) 1 (Bottom)
USB 2.0 2 (Side)

1. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n
recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype's terms and conditions.
2. Requires 3D content, 3D player, HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and 3D active glasses sold separately.
3. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported.
4. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.
5. Requires active internet connection.
6. Compared to normal viewing. Based on 40-inch LED TV with Picture Setting ‘Vivid.’
7. As of January 1, 2012
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Sony, BRAVIA, X-Reality, Motionow, OptiContrast, Media Remote, Sony Tablet and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. TrackID is a trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. iPhone is a trademark of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
/Updated: June 8, 2012
Network Features
BRAVIA® Internet
Video Yes
BRAVIA® Internet
Widgets Yes
DLNA Yes
DLNA Content Yes
Internet_Browser Yes
Media Remote Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Photo MAP Yes
Skype™ Yes
TrackID Yes
Video Search Yes
What's New Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Wi-Fi Certied Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Wireless LAN Integrated
Yahoo! Widgets Yes (Firmware Update
Required)
Power
Power
Consumption
(in Download
Acquisition Mode)
0.02kWh / Day
Power
Consumption (in
Operation) max.
142W
Power
Consumption (in
Standby)
0.20W (120V)
Power
Requirements
(frequency)
60Hz
Power
Requirements
(voltage)
AC 120V
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Packaging
Materials
Recycled Carton (more
than 40%)
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch 300 x 300 mm
VESA® Hole
Spacing
Compatible
Yes
Sensing Features
Ambient Sensor Yes
Presence Sensor 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(Hybrid)
Number of Tuners
(Digital) 1(Hybrid)
Tuner (Cable) Clear QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial) ATSC
TV System
(Analog) M
TV System (Digital) ATSC
Video
Video Signal
1080/24p (HDMI™ only),
1080/60i, 1080/60p (HDMI™
/ Component), 720/60p,
480/60i, 480/60p
Video Features
24p True Cinema™
Technology Yes
3D Comb Filter Yes
4:3 Default Yes
Advanced
Contrast Enhancer
(ACE)
Yes
Auto Wide Yes
Blinking Type Frame Blinking
CineMotion®
Reverse 3:2
Pulldown
Technology
Yes
Deep Color Yes
Intelligent MPEG
Noise Reduction Yes
Live Color™
Technology Yes
Motionow™
Technology XR 480
PhotoTV HD Yes
Picture Mode
Vivid, Standard, Photo-Vivid,
Photo-Standard, Photo-
Original, Photo-Custom,
Cinema, Game-Standard,
Game-Original, Graphics,
Sports, Animation
Video Processing X-Reality™ PRO Engine
Wide Mode Full, Normal, Wide Zoom,
Zoom, Caption, Normal/
Full1/Full2 for PC
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
42 1/2 x 26 x 1 11/16" (1078 x
660 x 42mm) without stand;
42 1/2 x 27 1/4 x 10 1/4"
(1078 x 690 x 260mm) with
stand
Weights and Measurements
Packaging
(Approx.)
46 1/4 x 32 1/2 x 5 3/8"
(1174 x 824 x 136mm); 51
lbs (23Kg)