Sony KDL-40BX421 Specification Guide
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/Left)
178°
Viewing Angle
(Up/Down)
178°
Energy Saving & Efficiency
Backlight Off
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)