Sony KDL HX Television. How do you name the HDMI inputs?

THEBERBSTER · 04-29-14, 10:02 AM

Hi Guys

I have a Sony KDL40 HX803 TV that has a number of HDMI inputs.

Can anyone tell me how you name the HDMI inputs on these Sony Televisions.

I cannot find any information on how to do this.

Sony tell me it cannot be done

The installer named 3 of the inputs for me but is no longer trading.

Wolferz · 04-29-14, 11:52 AM

RTFM...
Read The Fine Manual.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-...=3#/manualsTab

THEBERBSTER · 04-29-14, 05:06 PM

Thanks for your reply and help.

Your American manual is a proper printable pdf one that shows how to make the change I need to make on page 114 for the TV it represents.

The European I manual is descriptive only and has no instructions on how to make the change I need to make.

Unfortunately your manual instructions are not compatible with my TV

Wolferz · 04-29-14, 06:03 PM

Regional separation of products is the pits. Probably due to the differences in transmission formats and power supply.
I'm sorry to say that there isn't much we can do to help you with your problem other than to suggest a trial and error exploration in your television's setup menu. Good luck.

TarJak · 04-29-14, 06:16 PM

Find a Sony tv forum somewhere and ask there?

THEBERBSTER · 04-29-14, 06:18 PM

I know it is in there somewhere I just cannot find it.

It does not help when Sony customer support is telling me that you cannot name the HDMI inputs when I have 3 with names that the installer put on.

Thanks for your reply Peter.

Jimbuna · 04-30-14, 05:19 AM

You could try the 'ask a question' section here:

http://community.sony.com/

THEBERBSTER · 04-30-14, 08:22 AM

Thanks guys for your help.

I have joined the UK Community.

Maybe I will be lucky.

Jimbuna · 04-30-14, 09:59 AM

Good Luck

THEBERBSTER · 05-01-14, 08:03 AM

Hi Guys

I suddenly worked it out this morning lying in bed.

One of the inputs I thought was HDMI was a Scart.

I went to AV Preset's and all the external inputs were showing.

Easy when you know how.

Sony should be saying this in their I-Manual

Peter

Tango589 · 05-01-14, 09:28 AM

I reckon that when people write these manuals they start off with a fully comprehensive manual then, over tea and biscuits, they decide which bits to remove to cause the most annoyance to the customer.

Jimbuna · 05-01-14, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

Hi Guys

I suddenly worked it out this morning lying in bed.

One of the inputs I thought was HDMI was a Scart.

I went to AV Preset's and all the external inputs were showing.

Easy when you know how.

Sony should be saying this in their I-Manual

Peter

Nice one...pleased your sorted

Aktungbby · 05-01-14, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tango589

I reckon that when people write these manuals they start off with a fully comprehensive manual then, over tea and biscuits, they decide which bits to remove to cause the most annoyance to the customer.

Precisely! Or a 'jammie dodger'! A bit like any Bible really! Lays down the law nicely initially...then we discover the Dead Sea scrolls, the testament of Judas etc; and a few other exculpatory works and wonder who the editor at 'Gutenberg Press' was!

I mean setting all that type setting is a chore! Ya gotta cut corners somewhere! Photo: only 48 copies of Gutenberg Bible known to exist. The first major book printed in the West!

And we ain't "sorted out" yet!

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THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your reply and help. Your American manual is a proper printable pdf one that shows how to make the change I need to make on page 114 for the TV it represents. The European I manual is descriptive only and has no instructions on how to make the change I need to make. Unfortunately your manual instructions are not compatible with my TV __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Regional separation of products is the pits. Probably due to the differences in transmission formats and power supply. I'm sorry to say that there isn't much we can do to help you with your problem other than to suggest a trial and error exploration in your television's setup menu. Good luck. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	I know it is in there somewhere I just cannot find it. It does not help when Sony customer support is telling me that you cannot name the HDMI inputs when I have 3 with names that the installer put on. Thanks for your reply Peter. __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

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THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for your help. I have joined the UK Community. Maybe I will be lucky. __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

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THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Guys I suddenly worked it out this morning lying in bed. One of the inputs I thought was HDMI was a Scart. I went to AV Preset's and all the external inputs were showing. Easy when you know how. Sony should be saying this in their I-Manual Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

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Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	I reckon that when people write these manuals they start off with a fully comprehensive manual then, over tea and biscuits, they decide which bits to remove to cause the most annoyance to the customer. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...