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SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and
, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks
or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified
in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and
Department of Energy.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these
government agencies, designed to promote energy
efficient products and practices. Changes to certain features,
settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Power
Savings) can increase or change the power consumption. Depending
upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the
limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the “Home”
mode.
System
Television system
NTSC: American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverage
Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Speaker output
(except KDL-22BX321/BX320)
8 W + 8 W
Speaker output
(KDL-22BX321/BX320 only)
5 W + 5 W
Input/Output jacks
CABLE/ANTENNA
75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
VIDEO IN 1/2
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
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Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
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PC/HDMI IN 1 AUDIO INPUT
Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms, (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
Model name KDL-
46BX421
46BX420
40BX421
40BX420
32BX421
32BX420
Power and others
Power requirement
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada/Mexico 120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power consumption
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in standby
in standby
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Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-YD065 (1)/Size AA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide
(1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation
guide (1)/Table-Top Stand (1 set)
common to all models
individual models
Screw (7)
Optional accessories
Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500
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SECTION 2 - SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
OVERVIEW
There are 2 reasons for updating the software on the TVs.
• Software updates for customers
These updates are for enhancements or improvements that
have been made to the software after the TV was released.
These updates are accessed by the customer from the Sony
Support Site at
http://esupport.sony.com
.
• Software update for servicers
These updates are specifically for servicers to use during a
service call and are only available on the Sony Authorized
Servicer Portal at
http://www.sony.com/asp.
SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR CUSTOMERS
The subject of software updates is a very important. The televisions
of today have advanced to the point where they are not simply a
television anymore. They are evolving into devices that are designed
to integrate with numerous other devices found in the home. Some
examples are: Portable audio and video devices, still cameras, home
computer networks and accessing the internet to name a few.
Communications with these varying devices requires that the
Communications with these varying devices requires that the
television be compatible with varying communications protocols.
Although standards are detailed for each of these protocols, the real
world dictates that occasional errors may occur that could prevent
devices from operating or communicating properly.
Keeping the software in the television up-to-date is a procedure that
Keeping the software in the television up-to-date is a procedure that
is normally handled by the owner of the television. Most customers
who own computers and other digital devices are familiar with and are
accustomed to updating the software in their products. If a customer
contacts the Sony Customer Support Center and it is deemed to
be correctable with a software update, the issue is handled at the
customer level.
Software updates can be performed by:
Software updates can be performed by:
• Customer Manual Downloads: Software updates can be
accessed by the customer from the Sony Support Site at
http://esupport.sony.com
where they can be downloaded
and placed on a USB thumb drive to be loaded onto the TV.
The instructions for downloading the software file vary from
chassis to chassis and sometimes from model to model. The
customer is provided with the instructions to properly format
the USB thumb drive, unzip the file, and the procedures for
loading the software into the television.
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SECTION 2 - SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR SERVICERS
The models in this manual utilize a “generic” type main board. In
the past, many different main boards needed to be stocked due to
differences in software requirements. The software loaded on the
board was specific to the model and its features along with the type
of LCD panel installed during production.
Replacement main boards are now stocked with basic software.
Replacement main boards are now stocked with basic software.
Once the replacement board is installed in the unit, the most current
software needs to be installed using a USB thumb drive containing
the necessary software downloaded.
This new method of supplying main boards significantly reduces
This new method of supplying main boards significantly reduces
the complexity of replacing LCD panels and main boards.
Information about the LCD panel is stored on the TCON circuits.
This information is automatically loaded onto the main board
when the TV is powered up. With the correct software version the
main board and/or the TCON or LCD panel can be replaced more
efficiently. The software update and procedures for the software
installation are located on the Sony Authorized Servicer Portal at
http://www.sony.com/asp.
In addition to software installation, service adjustment information
may need to be modified or verified to complete the service of the
TV. Service adjustment information is covered in
Section 7 - Service
Adjustments on page 56.
SOFTWARE UPDATE RESPONSIBILITY
Software updates are designed to be performed by the customer.
Warranty repairs in which the issue can be resolved by a software
update
are not reimbursable. Most issues involving software
updates are handled by the customer service center and should not
be directed to an authorized service center. It is the responsibility
of the servicer to prevent service calls for issues that involve
software updates. Exceptions to this are certain cases whereby the
customer is unable or unwilling to perform the task. In this situation,
the servicer will be notified and receive the proper authorization for
reimbursement.
It is the servicer’s responsibility, however, to
It is the servicer’s responsibility, however, to
make certain that any
TV requiring a legitimate service is running the latest software
version and to install it if necessary.
version and to install it if necessary.
CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION
The easiest way to check the version of software that is currently on
the TV is to access the Contact Sony screen by using the customer
menu.
FIGURE 2-1. SOFTWARE VERSION ON THE CONTACT SONY SCREEN
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