Sony KDL-40X4500: Precautions
Precautions: Sony KDL-40X4500
Notes
s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
Precautions
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The
core conductors may be exposed or broken.
Viewing the TV
s Do not modify the mains lead.
s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the
mains lead.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
LCD Screen
s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,
Prohibited Usage
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
Location:
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may
be damaged.
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations,
s If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
Environment:
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near
s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.
flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed
This is not a malfunction.
to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for
Situation:
disposal.
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or
with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during
cabinet of the TV set
lightning storms.
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from
mains socket before cleaning.
Broken pieces:
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
s Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may
observe the following precautions.
break by the impact and cause serious injury.
s To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
s If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
s Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
When not in use
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
s If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
safety reasons.
s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is
s As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect
s When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to
the TV set completely.
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table
s However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
stand.
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
Optional Equipment
For children
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture
s Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
s Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
Batteries
s Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
s Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and
If the following problems occur...
new batteries.
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any
s Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
of the following problems occur.
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
consult your local authority.
qualified service personnel.
s Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill
liquid of any kind onto it.
When:
s Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place
– Mains lead is damaged.
subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
– Poor fitting of mains socket.
– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something
thrown at it.
– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
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Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators
Remote and TV controls
A button or touch sensors on the TV will work the same as
those on the remote.
* In the TV menu, these touch sensors will work as F/f/G/g/.
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•The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the
TV.
Button Description
1 TV "/1 (TV
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby
standby)
mode.
2 1 (Power) Press to turn the TV on or off.
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• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the
TV, then unplug the mains lead from the
mains.
3 (Screen
Press to change the screen format (page 18).
mode)
4 AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual
sound mode (page 39).
In digital mode: Press to change the language
to be used for the programme currently being
viewed (page 47).
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5 (Subtitle
Press to change the subtitle language (page 47)
setting)
(in digital mode only).
6 / (Info/
In digital mode: Displays details of the
Text reveal)
programme currently being viewed.
In analogue mode: Displays information. Press
once to display the current channel number and
screen mode. Press again to display clock
information. Press a third time to remove the
display from the screen.
In Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
7 / (Input
In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.
select/Text
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.
hold)
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F/f/G/g/ Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.
Press to select/confirm the highlighted item.
When playing a photo file: Press to pause/
start a slideshow. Press F/G to select the
previous file. Press f/g to select the next file.
When playing a music file: Press to pause/
start the playback. Press and hold G/g to fast
forward/fast reverse, then release the button at
the point where you want to resume playback.
Press F to start playback from the beginning of
the current file. Press f to go to the next file.
9 OPTIONS Press to display a list that contains “PAP”
(page 23), “PIP” (page 24), “Device Control”,
or shortcuts to some setting menus. Use the
“Device Control” menu to operate equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI.
The listed options vary depending on the input
source.
0 HOME Press to display the TV Home menu (page 35).
qa Coloured
When the coloured buttons are available, an
buttons
operation guide appears on the screen. Follow
the operation guide to perform a selected
operation (page 17, 19, 20).
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qs Number
In TV mode: Press to select channels. For
buttons
channel numbers 10 and above, press the
second and third digits in quick succession.
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.
qd
Press to display the Digital Favourite List that
(Favourite)
you have specified (page 20).
qf PROG +/–/
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or
/
previous (–) channel.
In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or
previous ( ) page.
qg (Previous
Press to return to the channel that was last
channel)
viewed (for more than five seconds).
qh % (Mute) Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore
the sound.
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the
TV without sound, press this button.
qj 2 +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
(Volume)
qk / (Text) Press to display text information (page 17).
ql RETURN / Press to return to the previous screen of the
displayed menu.
When playing a photo/music file: Press to stop
the playback. (The display returns to the file or
folder list.)
w; GUIDE /
Press to display the Digital Electronic
(EPG)
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 19).
wa ANALOG Press to display the analogue channel that was
last viewed.
ws DIGITAL Press to display the digital channel that was
last viewed.
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wd THEATRE You can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When
Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio
output (if the TV is connected with an audio
system using an HDMI cable) and picture
quality for film-based contents are
automatically set.
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also
turned off.
• “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only
available with the connected Sony equipment
that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA
Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with
control for HDMI.
wf SYNC MENU Displays the menu of connected HDMI
equipment. While viewing other input screens
or TV programmes, “HDMI Device Selection”
is displayed when the button is pressed.
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• “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only
available with the connected Sony equipment
that has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is
compatible with control for HDMI.
wg (Light) Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote so
that you can see them easily even if the room is
dark.
wh Buttons for
You can operate the equipment connected to
using
the TV (page 22, 27, 28).
optional
equipment
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Indicators
Indicator Description
1 Light sensor
Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.
(page 44)
2 " (Power) Lights up in green when the TV is on.
3 1 (Standby) Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
4 (Picture Off /
Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 44).
Timer)
Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 19, 36).
5 Remote control
Receives IR signals from the remote.
sensor
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not operate properly.
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• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
About the operation guide on the TV screen
Operation Guide
Example: Press or RETURN (see 8 on page 13 or ql on page 14).
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.
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Watching TV
To select channel numbers 10 and above
Watching TV
using the number buttons, enter the
second and third digits in quick
succession.
To select a digital programme using the
Digital Electronic Programme Guide
Watching TV
(EPG), see page 19.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly.
The following icons may be indicated on
the banner.
:Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing
impaired
2
: Recommended minimum age for
current programme (ages from 4 to
18)
: Parental lock
To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
3
Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit
the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or
/.
To hold a page, press .
3
To reveal hidden information, press .
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• You can also jump directly to a page by selecting
the page number displayed on the screen. Press
1 Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
and F/f/G/g to select the page number, then press
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1
.
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel
the Text page, you can access pages quickly and
is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to
easily (Fast Text). Press the corresponding
turn on the TV.
coloured button to access the page.
2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,
or press ANALOG to switch to analogue
mode.
The available channels vary depending on
the mode.
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select a TV channel.
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To change the screen format manually
Press repeatedly to select the desired screen
format.
Smart*
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts with an
imitation wide screen
effect. The 4:3 picture
is stretched to fill the
screen.
4:3
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts (e.g.
non-wide screen TV) in
the correct proportion.
Wide
Displays wide screen
(16:9) broadcasts in the
correct proportion.
Zoom*
Displays cinemascopic
(letter box format)
broadcasts in the
correct proportion.
14:9*
Displays 14:9
broadcasts in the
correct proportion. As
a result, black border
areas are visible on the
screen.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press
F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read
subtitles).
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• When you select “Smart”, some characters and/or
letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may
not be visible. In such a case, adjust “Vertical
Size” in the “Screen” menu (page 40).
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• When “Auto Format” (page 39) is set to “On”, the
TV automatically selects the best mode to suit the
broadcast.
• If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are
displayed with black borders on the screen edges,
select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust the pictures.
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) *
1 In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2 Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/
areas.
Watching TV
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
To Do this
View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press .
Turn off the EPG Press GUIDE.
Sort programme information by
1 Press the blue button.
category
2 Press F/f to select a category, then press .
– Category list
The categories available include:
“All Categories”, “Favourites” (1 – 4), “Radio”: Contains all
available channels.
Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels
corresponding to the selected category.
Set a programme to be displayed
1 Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to display,
automatically on the screen when it
then press .
starts
2 Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press .
– Reminder
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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• If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically
turn on when the programme starts.
Cancel a reminder
1 Press .
– Cancel Timer
2 Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press .
3 Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press .
4 Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the
programme.
5 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press .
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Using the Digital Favourite List *
You can specify up to four of your favourite
channel lists.
1 In digital mode, press .
2 Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
Digital Favourite List
* This function may not be available in some countries/
areas.
To Do this
Add or remove channels in a
1 Press the blue button.
Favourite list
Go to step 2 when you add channels for the first time or the
Favourite list is empty.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the channel to add or remove, then press
.
Watch a channel
1 Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.
2 Press F/f to select a channel, then press .
Remove all channels from a Favourite
1 Press the blue button.
list
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
3 Press the blue button.
4 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press .
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
For service use only
Using Optional Equipment
Connect to Input symbol on
Description
screen
1 /AV1 AV1 When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the
signals before outputting them.
2 /AV2
AV2 SmartLink provides a direct link between the TV and a
(SMARTLINK)
recorder (e.g. DVD recorder).
3 /
Component 1
The component video sockets support the following video
COMPONENT IN1
or Component
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
or 2
2
4 DIGITAL
Use an optical audio cable.
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
5 You can listen to TV sound on the connected Hi-Fi audio
equipment.
6 /PC IN PC It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, available in Sony
Service Centre), or an equivalent.
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Connect to Input symbol on
Description
screen
7 HDMI IN 1, 2, or
HDMI 1,
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected
3
HDMI 2, or
equipment.
HDMI 3
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the
qs HDMI IN 4 HDMI 4
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 43 to set up
this communication.
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to
the HDMI IN 1 socket through a DVI - HDMI adaptor
interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio
out sockets to the audio in sockets in the HDMI IN 1 sockets.
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• The HDMI sockets support the following video inputs only:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
For PC video inputs, see page 52.
• Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the
HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable (high speed type).
• When connecting an audio system that is compatible with
control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket.
8 LAN You can enjoy contents stored in DLNA-compatible devices
via a network (page 31).
9 DMPORT DMPORT You can play audio or video (optional cable required) of a
portable audio player that is connected to the TV using a
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adaptor.
Depending on the connected DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor, you can operate the connected equipment using the
TV as follows;
– Using the remote of the TV: F/f/G/g, , RETURN, N/
x/X/m/M/./>.
– Using the OPTIONS menu function: Press OPTIONS, and
select “Device Control (Menu)”.
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• Do not connect or disconnect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor while the TV is turned on.
• The connected equipment is not powered when the TV is
turned off or in standby mode.
0 CAM
Provides access to pay TV services. For details, refer to the
(Conditional
instruction manual supplied with your CAM.
Access Module)
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM
slot, then turn off the TV and insert your CAM card into the
slot. When you are not using the CAM, we recommend that
you keep the “dummy” card in the CAM slot.
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• CAM is not supported in some countries/areas. Check with
your authorised dealer.
qa USB You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still
camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage
device on your TV (page 24).
qd AV3,
AV3 To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the
AV3, and
video jack AV3 and the S video jack AV3 at the same
AV3
time. When connecting a mono equipment, connect to the
AV3 L socket.
qf i Headphones You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
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Viewing Pictures from
• Depending on the “Skip AV Inputs” setting
(page 43), some input sources may not appear in
Connected Equipment
the list. If you have set an input source to “Skip”,
Turn on the connected equipment, and perform
that input source does not appear regardless of
one of the following operations.
whether the equipment is connected. If you have
set an input source to “Auto”, that input source
For equipment connected to the scart
does not appear when the equipment is not
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
connected to the TV.
Start playback on the connected equipment.
Additional operations
The picture from the connected equipment
appears on the screen.
To Do this
Return to normal TV
Press DIGITAL or
For an auto-tuned VCR
mode
ANALOG.
In analogue mode, press PROG +/– or the
Change the volume of
Press 2 +/–.
Using Optional Equipment
number buttons, to select the video channel.
the connected audio
system that is
compatible with
For a USB device
control for HDMI
See page 24.
Mute the sound of the
Press %.
For a network device, see page 31.
connected audio
Press again to restore
system that is
the sound.
For other connected equipment
compatible with
1 Press HOME.
control for HDMI
2 Press g to select “External Inputs”.
To view two pictures simultaneously
3 Press F/f to select the desired input
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
source, then press .
You can view two pictures (external input and
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Switches to the video of
Connect an optional equipment (page 21), and
equipment connected to the
AV3 inputs.
make sure that images from the equipment
appear on the screen (page 23).
Switches to the video of
equipment connected to
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Component 1 or 2 inputs.
• This function is not available for a PC input or
Switches to the video of
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input.
equipment connected to
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
AV1 or AV2 inputs.
1 Press OPTIONS.
Switches to the video of
2 Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .
equipment connected to
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI
The picture from the connected equipment
3, or HDMI 4 input.
is displayed on the left, and the TV
Switches to the video of
programme is displayed on the right.
equipment connected to
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
DMPORT input.
select the TV channel.
Switches to the video of the
PC connected to PC input.
To return to single picture mode
Press RETURN.
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• The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch
the audible picture by pressing G/g.
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To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
Playing back Photo/Music
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
via USB
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a
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Sony digital still camera or camcorder through
• This function is not available for a DIGITAL
a USB cable or USB storage device on your
MEDIA PORT input.
TV.
1 Press OPTIONS.
1 Connect a supported USB device to the
2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .
TV.
The picture from the connected PC is
2 Press HOME.
displayed in full size, and the TV
3 Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music”.
programme is displayed in the small
4 Press F/f to select a USB device, then
screen.
You can use F/f to change the position of
press .
the TV programme screen.
The file or folder list appears.
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
To display a thumbnail list, press the
select a TV channel.
yellow button while the list is displayed.
To return to single picture mode
5 Press F/f to select a file or folder, then
Press RETURN.
press .
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When you select a folder, select a file,
• You can switch the audible picture by pressing G/
then press .
g.
Playback starts.
Photo Playback Auto Start
The TV automatically starts photo playback
when the TV is turned on and a digital still
camera or other device storing photo files is
connected to the USB port and then turned on
(page 42).
(Photo) Available OPTIONS
Option Description
Picture See page 36.
Sound See page 38.
Surround See page 39.
Video Settings See page 40.
Cropping Crops a photograph.
Display map Displays a map of the
location where a photo
was shot along with the
photo itself.
Show Options Allows you to set
repeat/shuffle for photo
playback.
Photo Set-up Sets how playback
should be performed
and what effects to use
during slideshows.
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• USB playback is supported for the following
Option Description
photo file formats:
Rotate and Save Rotates and saves
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension
unprotected files.
“.jpg” and conforming to DCF or Exif)
– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with the
Speaker See page 42.
extension “.arw”. For preview only.)
i Volume See page 42.
• USB playback is supported for the following
music file formats:
Picture Frame
Allows you to select a
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have
Image
photograph to be
not been copyrighted)
displayed as a picture
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set
frame.
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or
Information Displays information
“Mass Storage”. For more information about USB
about the device,
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied
folders, and files.
with your digital camera.
• Check the website below for updated information
(Music) Available OPTIONS
about compatible USB devices.
Using Optional Equipment
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
Option Description
Sound See page 38.
To display a photograph
— Picture Frame
Surround See page 39.
You can display a photograph on the screen for
Add to Slideshow Registers the
a selected period of time. After that period, the
background music to be
played during a
TV automatically switches itself into standby
slideshow using
mode.
(Photo).
1 Select a photograph.
Omit from
Cancels the registered
You can select a photograph from the
Slideshow
background music.
connected USB device or preset picture
Playback Options Allows music options to
folder. For details on selecting a
be set for repeat,
photograph, see page 24.
shuffle, or regular
playback.
2 Press OPTIONS while the selected
photograph is displayed, then press F/f to
Speaker See page 42.
select “Picture Frame Image” and press
i Volume See page 42.
.
Information Displays information
3 Press RETURN repeatedly to return to
about the device,
the Home Menu.
folders, and files.
4 Press G/g to select “Photo”, then select
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“Picture Frame” and press .
• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB
device, observe the following:
The TV is switched to Picture Frame
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB
mode, and the selected photograph is
device.
displayed on the screen.
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
To set the duration of displaying a
– Do not remove the USB device.
photograph
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”
• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or
and press . Then, select the duration,
loss of, data on the recording media due to a
and press .
malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is
The counter appears on the screen.
turned on after connecting the digital still camera
To return to the XMB™
or other device to the USB port.
Press RETURN.
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6 Select the following items using F/f, then
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• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it
set them using G/g.
must remain connected to the TV.
–Time Zone
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV
–DST
automatically will switch into standby mode.
7 Select “OK”, then press .
To display a photograph with the
The GPS log files are loaded.
location on the map
8 Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the
When using a digital still camera with GPS
device on which the photograph is stored.
function, it is possible to display a photograph
9 Select a photograph (page 24).
with a map of the location where the
10 Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
photograph was taken using a function of GPS
for recording longitude and latitude. Because
on the map.
map information is downloaded from the
Internet online map service, the network
connection must be required and the TV has to
be connected to the network (page 31).
1 Select a photograph (page 24).
2 Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
on the map.
To change the display position of the map
on the TV screen, press the blue button
repeatedly.
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• Because the Internet online map service is
provided by a third party, service may be changed
or terminated without prior notification to the user.
• The position indicated on the map may differ
depending on the digital still camera.
• Only a large-scale map that cannot be zoomed in
or out is displayed if the TV is not connected to
the Internet or the Internet online map service is
terminated.
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• A map can be displayed in the case of
photograph’s Exif data includes a date
information, and the associated longitude and
latitude information (“Log files”) has been
recorded using a Sony GPS unit. Follow the
procedure described below.
1 Connect the GPS unit to the USB port.
2 Press HOME.
3 Press G/g to select “Photo”.
4 Press F/f to select the GPS unit, then
press
.
5 Select “Load GPS log files”, then press .
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To connect the equipment that is
Using BRAVIA Sync with
compatible with control for HDMI
Control for HDMI
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an
The control for HDMI function enables the TV
audio system, be sure to also connect the
to communicate with the connected equipment
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of
that is compatible with the function, using
the TV and the audio system using an optical
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
audio cable. For details, see page 21.
For example, by connecting Sony equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI
To make the control for HDMI settings
(with HDMI cables), you can control them
The control for HDMI settings must be set on
together.
both the TV side and connected equipment
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 43 for the
and make the necessary settings.
TV side settings. For settings on the connected
equipment, refer to the operating instructions
Using Optional Equipment
Control for HDMI
for that equipment.
• Automatically turns the connected
equipment off when you switch the TV to
standby mode using the remote.
• Automatically turns the TV on and
switches the input to the connected
equipment when the equipment starts to
play.
• If you turn on a connected audio system
while the TV is on, the sound output
switches from the TV speaker to the audio
system.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the
sound (%) of a connected audio system.
• You can operate the connected Sony
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo
by the TV remote by pressing:
– N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected
equipment directly.
– SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected
HDMI equipment on the screen.
After displaying the menu, you can operate the
menu screen by using F/f/G/g, , colour buttons,
and RETURN.
– OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select
options from “Options” and “Content List” to
operate the equipment.
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for
available control.
• If “Control for HDMI” of the TV is set to
“On”, “Control for HDMI” of the
connected equipment is also automatically
switched to “On”.
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Item Description
Operating Optional
1 "/1 Turns on or off the optional
Equipment Using the TV
equipment you have selected
with the function buttons.
Remote
2 Function
Allows you to operate the
buttons
corresponding equipment. For
Buttons for using optional
details, see “Programming the
equipment
remote” on page 28.
3 BD/DVD
• ./>: Goes to the
For details, refer to the operating instructions
operating
beginning of the previous/
supplied with the connected equipment.
buttons
next title/chapter/scene/
track.
• / : Replays the scene/
briefly fast forwards the
scene.
• m/M: Fast reverses/fast
forwards the disc when
pressed during playback.
• N: Plays a disc at normal
speed.
• X: Pauses the playback.
• x: Stops the playback.
4 DVD record
• z REC: Starts the
buttons
recording.
• X REC PAUSE: Pauses the
recording.
• x REC STOP: Stops the
recording.
5 F1/F2 • Selects a disc when using a
disc changer.
• Selects a function when
using a combination unit
(e.g. a DVD/HDD).
6 BD/DVD
Displays the BD/DVD disc
MENU
menu.
7 BD/DVD
Displays the top menu of the
TOP MENU
BD/DVD disc.
Programming the remote
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, and
most Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,
DVD/HDD recorders, and audio systems
(Home Theatre, etc.).
To control Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,
z
and DVD/HDD recorders of other
•The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot
manufacturers (and some other Sony models),
as a reference when operating other equipment.
programme the remote as follows.
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• Before you start, look up the three-digit code of
your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s codes”
on page 29.
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If your equipment is not working, or
some of the functions do not work
Enter the correct code or try the next code
1
listed for the brand. Note that the list may
not include codes for all models of all
brands.
To return to normal TV operation
Press the TV function button.
Manufacturer’s codes
1
DVD players
Manufacturer Code
3
SONY 001, 029, 030, 036 – 044, 053 – 055
AIWA 021
AKAI 032
Using Optional Equipment
DENON 018, 027, 020, 002
2
GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
HITACHI 025, 026, 015, 004, 035
JVC 006, 017
KENWOOD 008
LG 015, 014, 034
LOEWE 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
MATSUI 013, 016
ONKYO 022, 033
PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002, 045 – 047
1 Press and hold the BD, DVD, or AMP
PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031
function button you want to programme
PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052
SAMSUNG 011, 014
on the remote, then press .
SANYO 007
The selected function button (BD, DVD,
SHARP 019, 027
or AMP) flashes.
THOMSON 012
TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049
2 Press the number buttons to enter the
YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002
three-digit manufacturer’s code number
when the function button flashes.
Blu-ray disc (BD) players
If you do not enter the code within
Manufacturer Code
10 seconds, you need to go back to step 1.
SONY 101 – 103
3 Press .
DVD/video cassette recorders
The selected function button flashes
Manufacturer Code
twice.
SONY 251
If the selected function button flashes five
times, repeat from step 1.
DVD/HDD recorders
Manufacturer Code
4 Turn on your equipment and check that
SONY 201 – 203
the following main functions work.
For Blu-ray disc players, DVD players
VCRs
and DVD/HDD recorders, check:
Manufacturer Code
N (playback), x (stop), m (rewind),
SONY 301 – 310, 362
M (fast forward), channel selection.
AIWA 325, 331, 351
For DVD players and DVD/HDD
AKAI 326, 329, 330
DAEWOO 342, 343
recorders, check:
GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366
TOP MENU/MENU and F/f/G/g.
HITACHI 327, 333, 334
JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348,
349
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Manufacturer Code
LG 332, 338
LOEWE 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI 356, 357
ORION 328
PANASONIC 321, 323
PHILIPS 311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363,
364
SAMSUNG 339 – 341, 345
SANYO 335, 336
SHARP 324
THOMSON 319, 350, 365
TOSHIBA 337
DAV Home Theatre System
Manufacturer Code
SONY (DAV) 401 – 404
AV receivers
Manufacturer Code
SONY 451 – 454
Digital terrestrial receivers
Manufacturer Code
SONY 501 – 504
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Using Home Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in
DLNA-compatible devices on the home
Enjoying Photo/Music Files
network.
via the Network
Devices that store and provide contents, such
as photo/music files, are called “server”. The
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server
TV receives the photo/music files from the
easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu
server via the network, and you can enjoy
of the TV.
them on the TV even in other rooms.
1 Press HOME.
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-
2 Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music”.
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is
3 Press F/f to select a server, then press .
necessary as a server.
The file or folder list appears.
To display the thumbnail list, press the
Connecting to the Network
yellow button while the list is displayed.
When the server cannot be found
TV
See “Checking the Network Connection”
(page 33) and “Adjusting the Server
Using Home Network Features
Display Settings” (page 33).
4 Press F/f to select a file or folder, then
press .
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press .
Network cable (not supplied)
Playback starts.
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• A map can be displayed with a photograph in the
case of longitude and latitude information has
Broadband router
been recorded to photograph’s Exif data (page 26).
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• Depending on the network device, it may be
To network devices
necessary to register the TV with the network
device.
Network cable (not supplied)
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
DSL modem/
the entire screen depending on the image size and
Cable modem
aspect ratio.
• Some photo files may take some time to be
displayed when using (Photo).
• To play files that are received from a network
device, they need to conform to one of the
following file formats.
– Still images: JPEG format
Internet
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
Depending on the network device, the file format
may be converted before transfer. In such cases,
the file format resulting after conversion is used
for playback. For details, see the instruction
manual for the network device being used.
Even files conforming to one of the file formats
given above cannot be played in some cases.
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To enjoy photographs and music on the
(Music) Available OPTIONS
TV screen by operating devices
Option Description
– Renderer
Sound See page 38.
Renderer is a feature for playing photo files
and music files stored in network devices
Surround See page 39.
(digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on
Add to Slideshow Registers the
the TV by operating the controller device in
background music to be
question. To use this feature, a renderer-
played during a
compatible device such as a digital still camera
slideshow using
(Photo).
or mobile phone is required as the controller.
Refer as well to the instruction manual
Omit from
Cancels the registered
supplied with the controller.
Slideshow
background music.
1 Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer
Playback Options Allows music options to
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in
be set for repeat,
shuffle, or regular
“Network Settings” if necessary
playback.
(page 48).
Speaker See page 42.
2 Play the file selected using the controller
on the TV.
i Volume See page 42.
The file is played on the TV over the
Information Displays information
about the device, folder,
connected network.
and files.
Use the controller or the TV’s remote to
perform operations during playback.
(Photo) Available OPTIONS
Option Description
Picture See page 36.
Sound See page 38.
Surround See page 39.
Video Settings See page 40.
Cropping Crops a photograph.
Display map See page 26.
Show Options Allows you to set
repeat/shuffle for photo
playback.
Photo Set-up Sets how playback
should be performed
and what effects to use
during slideshows.
Rotate Rotates files.
Speaker See page 42.
i Volume See page 42.
Information Displays information
about the device,
folders, and files.
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Checking the Network
Adjusting the Server
Connection
Display Settings
Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for
You can select home network servers to be
your router. The items that need to be set may
displayed on the Home Menu.
differ, depending on the Internet service
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home
provider or the router. For details, refer to the
Menu automatically.
instruction manuals that have been provided
1 Set the server to allow connections from
by your Internet service provider or supplied
the TV.
with the router.
For details on settings on the server, refer
1 Press HOME.
to the Operating Instructions supplied
2 Press G to select “Settings”.
with the server.
3 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
2 Press HOME.
then press .
3 Press G/g to select “Settings”.
4 Select “Network”, then press .
4 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
5 Select “IP Address Settings”, then press
then press .
.
5 Select “Server Display Settings”, then
6 Select an item, and press .
press .
Using Home Network Features
When you select “DHCP (DNS
6 Select the server you want to display on
automatic)”
the Home Menu, then press .
Go to step 7.
7 Select “Yes”, then press .
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”
To set the server not to be displayed on
using F/f/g and the number buttons.
the Home Menu
When you select “Manual”
In step 7, press F/f to select “No”, then press
Set the following items using F/f/g and
.
the number buttons.
• IP Address
Available OPTIONS (on the connected
• Subnet Mask
server settings display)
• Default Gateway
• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
Option Description
If your ISP has a specific proxy server
Delete All Deletes all connected
setting
servers.
Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select
Update List Updates the server list
“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter
to the latest information.
the settings.
Information Displays information
7 Press .
about the connected
8 Press F/f to select “Test”, then press .
server currently
selected.
9 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press .
Delete Deletes the connected
The network diagnostic starts.
server currently
When the message “Connection
selected.
successful.” appears, press RETURN
repeatedly to exit.
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If “Connection successful.” does not appear, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 54 and check the
connections and settings.
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If you cannot connect to your home
network
The TV can check if the server is being
correctly recognised.
1 Press HOME.
2 Press G/g to select “Settings”.
3 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
then press .
4 Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press .
5 Select “Yes”, then press .
The server diagnostic starts.
When the server diagnostic is complete,
the diagnostic result list appears.
6 Select the server you want to confirm,
then press .
The diagnostic results of the selected
server appear.
If the diagnostic results indicate a failure,
look up the possible causes and what to
do, and check connections and settings.
For details, see “Troubleshooting” on
page
54.
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Using Menu Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV
screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV.
1 Press HOME to display the XMB™.
Media Category Bar
Category Object Bar
2 Press G/g to select the category.
Using Menu Functions
Media category icon Description
Settings You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about
settings, see page 36.
Photo You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 24,
31).
Music You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 24,
31).
Digital You can select a digital channel, Digital Favourite list (page 20), or
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (page 19).
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or
PROG +/–.
Analogue You can select an analogue channel.
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or
PROG +/–.
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display”
to “Off” (page 44).
External Inputs You can select equipment connected to the TV.
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 43).
3 Press F/f to select the item, then press .
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
5 Press HOME to exit.
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
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TV Settings Menu
BRAVIA Tips
Introduces how to enjoy the TV.
Clock/Timers
Sleep Timer Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of
time.
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel
lights up in orange.
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• When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches
to standby mode.
On Timer On Timer Sets the TV to automatically turn on from standby mode.
Day Sets the desired day(s) of the week you want the timer to turn
on the TV.
Time Sets the time you want the timer to turn on the TV.
Duration Sets how long you want the TV to stay on before switching to
standby mode again.
Volume Set-up Sets the volume of the TV when the timer turns it on.
Auto Clock Update Switches to digital mode and obtains the time.
Clock Set Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital
channels, you cannot adjust the clock manually, because the clock automatically
receives the time code from the broadcast signal.
Picture
Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom
settings for the input you are currently viewing. Set to “Common” if you want to
apply the same settings to each input.
Common Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target
Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Name of current
Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
input (e.g. AV1)
Picture Mode Sets a picture mode. “Picture Mode” includes options best suited for video and
photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the
input source.
Vivid Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard For standard pictures. Recommended for home
entertainment.
Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing
the TV in a theatre-like environment.
Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
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Photo-Vivid For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and
sharpness.
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture
quality for viewing in the home.
Photo-Original For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used
when imaging developed photographs.
Photo-Custom For viewing photographs. Allows you to store your preferred
settings.
Reset Resets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs”,
“Picture Mode” and “Advanced Settings”.
Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Contrast Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture.
Colour Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Hue Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
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• “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal (e.g. U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
Cool Gives white colours a blue tint.
Neutral Gives white colours a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint
than “Warm 1”.
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• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”
Using Menu Functions
(or “Photo-Vivid”).
Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture.
Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures).
Auto Automatically reduces picture noise (in analogue TV mode,
or composite, S video or DMPORT input signals only).
High/Medium/
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Low
Off Turns off the “Noise Reduction”.
MPEG Noise
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when
Reduction
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.
DRC Mode Produces a high-resolution picture for high-density sources (e.g., Blu-ray disc
player, DVD player, satellite receiver).
Mode 1 Recommended mode.
Mode 2 Only available for 1080i format. “Mode 2” is especially
effective when original standard-definition signals have been
up-converted to 1080i format.
Off Turns off the “DRC Mode”.
DRC Palette Customises the level of detail (“Reality”) and smoothness (“Clarity”) of pictures
from each input source. For example, you can create a custom setting for a cable
input source, and another for a DVD player.
Press F/f/G/g to adjust the position of the marker (z).
As you move the z higher along the “Reality” axis, the picture becomes more
detailed. As you move the z to the right along the “Clarity” axis, the picture
becomes smoother.
Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”).
Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.
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Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
Adv. Contrast
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most
Enhancer
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes,
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture
scenes.
Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the
picture.
LED Dynamic
Sharpens the contrast by making dark parts of the picture
Control (for KDL-
even darker.
55X4500/46X4500)
Auto Light
Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is
Limiter
white.
Clear White Emphasises white colours.
Colour Space Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces
the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard
colour.
Live Colour Makes colours more vivid.
White Balance Adjusts the temperature of each colour.
Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.
Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture.
Sound
Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom
settings for the input you are currently viewing. Set to “Common” if you want to
apply the same settings to each input.
Common Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target
Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Name of current
Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
input (e.g. AV1)
Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances the treble and bass sounds.
Standard For standard sounds. Recommended for home entertainment.
Clear Voice Makes voice sound clearer.
Reset Resets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs”,
“Sound Mode” and “Dual Sound”.
Treble Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Emphasises the left or right speaker.
Auto Volume Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend
to be louder than programmes).
Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target
Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. AV1).
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Surround Live Sports Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are
watching a live sports contest.
Music Hall Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are
surrounded by sound as in a music hall.
Cinema Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio
systems found in movie theatres.
Custom A “Voice Zoom” adjustment can be stored according to taste.
Off Converts and reproduces 5.1ch and other digital broadcast
surround audio to normal stereo audio (2ch). The original
audio of other broadcasts is reproduced.
Voice Zoom Adjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news
announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder.
Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this
setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
Sound Booster Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasizing the treble and bass
sounds.
Dual Sound Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/Mono For stereo broadcasts.
A/B/Mono For bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if
available.
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• For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A”, or
“B”.
Using Menu Functions
Screen (for inputs other than a PC)
Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom
settings for the input you are currently viewing. Set to “Common” if you want to
apply the same settings to each input.
Common Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target
Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Name of current
Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
input (e.g. AV1)
Screen Format See “To change the screen format manually” on page 18.
Auto Format Automatically changes the screen format to match the broadcast signal. If you
want to use the setting that you specified in “Screen Format”, select “Off”.
4:3 Default Sets the default screen format for 4:3 broadcasts.
Smart Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide
screen effect.
4:3 Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct
proportion.
Off Uses the setting that you specified in “Screen Format”.
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Display Area Adjusts the picture display area.
Auto Automatically switches to the most appropriate display area.
Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the
picture are cut off.
+1 Displays pictures in their original size.
Normal Displays pictures in their recommended size.
-1/-2 Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible
display area.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”,
“Zoom” or “14:9”.
Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.
Screen (for PC input)
Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase, and pitch of the picture when the
TV receives an input signal from the connected PC.
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• “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases,
manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.
Reset Resets all PC screen settings to factory settings.
Phase Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
Pitch Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Screen Format Sets a screen format for displaying pictures from your PC.
Normal Displays the picture in its original size.
Full 1 Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, while
maintaining its original proportion.
Full 2 Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Video Settings
Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
High (for KDL-
Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based
40X4500)/
contents.
Smooth (for KDL-
55X4500/46X4500)
Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for
standard use.
Clear (for KDL-
Provides smooth and sharp picture movement. Suitable when
55X4500/46X4500)
viewing video containing fast motion.
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Off Use this setting when the “High”, “Smooth”, “Standard” or
“Clear” settings result in noise.
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• Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have
changed the setting.
Film Mode Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
Auto 1 Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-
based content. Use this setting for standard use.
Auto 2 Provides the original film-based content as is.
Off Turns off the “Film Mode”.
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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” is
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected.
Game/Text Mode Provides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that
are input from video game equipment and PCs. Set to “On” for the sharp display of
fine lines or characters.
Video/Photo Sets the image quality setting most suited to the input source (video or photograph
data).
Video-A Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source,
video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony
HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A”
mode.
Video Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
Photo Produces suitable image quality for still images.
Using Menu Functions
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• If the connected equipment does not support Video-A mode, the setting is
automatically set to “Video”, even if you select “Video-A”.
x.v.Colour Displays moving pictures more faithfully to the original source by matching the
colour space of the TV to that of the source.
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• If the input signal is HDMI (RGB), the setting is automatically set to “Normal”,
even if you select “x.v.Colour”.
Photo Colour Space Selects an option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to set the picture quality best suited
to the colour space of the photograph.
If equipment converts the output colour space of a photograph from sYCC or
Adobe RGB to x.v.Colour or xvYCC, select “sYCC”. Results in picture quality
best suited to the original colour space.
If an RGB signal is being input through HDMI input, automatically set to “sRGB”
even if you have selected “sYCC”.
Colour Matrix Usually used in the factory setting. If the colour tone of the picture from the input
source does not match the colour standard and looks unnatural, select either
“ITU601” or “ITU709”, which normalises colour tone.
RGB Dynamic Range Produces natural colour by changing the luminance tone reproduction of HDMI
input colour signals (RGB). Set to “Auto” for standard use. Change the setting only
when the luminance tone of the display is unnatural.
Colour System Sets the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, or “NTSC4.43”)
according to the input signal from the input source.
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Audio Settings
Speaker TV Speaker Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.
Audio System Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from
external audio equipment connected to the audio output
sockets on the TV.
You can also turn on the connected equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI, after making the
appropriate settings of control for HDMI.
Audio Out Variable When using an external audio system, volume output from
audio out can be controlled using the TV’s remote.
Fixed The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio
receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other
audio settings) through your audio system.
i Speaker Link Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when you connect headphones to the
TV.
On Sound is output only from the headphones.
Off Sound is output from the TV and the headphones.
i Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones when “i Speaker Link” is set to “Off”.
i Dual Sound Sets the sound from the headphones for a bilingual broadcast.
Woofer Level Adjusts the bass level to taste since the bass level varies depending on where the
TV is located. Decrease the level if you feel too much bass is being output, and
increase the level if you feel not enough bass is being output.
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• This adjustment is only necessary when the TV is first installed or when its
location has been changed. Adjustment is not required for regular listening.
Set-up
USB Auto Start Automatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still
camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port and then
turned on.
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• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.
Quick Start The TV turns on faster than usual by turning on the power using the remote.
However, power consumption in standby mode is approximately 20 watts higher
than usual. Up to 3 out of 5 time zones can be set.
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AV Preset Assigns an icon or name to equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The
icon and name appear briefly on the screen when you select the equipment.
1 Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press .
Skip AV Inputs For each input, sets whether or not to display on the Home
Menu or in a list of inputs that will appear when you press
.
Auto
Displays the icon and name only when the equipment is
connected (except for AV1 or AV2 inputs).
Always Display
Always displays the icon and name regardless of whether or
not the equipment is connected.
Skip
Does not display the icon and name even if the equipment is
connected.
2 Press g to assign an icon and name.
Label AV Inputs Uses preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.
Allows you to create your own label when you select “Edit”.
Edit
Allows you to edit the name in the edit screen and choose the
appropriate icon.
Auto S Video Sets the input signal from S video socket AV3 when you have equipment
connected to the AV3 and AV3 sockets.
AV2 Output Sets a signal to be output to the / AV2 socket. If you connect a VCR or
other recording equipment to the / AV2 socket, you can record the output
signal from other equipment connected to the TV.
TV Outputs TV broadcasts.
AV1 Outputs signals from equipment connected to the /
Using Menu Functions
AV1 socket.
AV3 Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
/
AV3 socket.
DMPORT Outputs signals from equipment connected to the DMPORT
socket.
Auto Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except
signals from the / COMPONENT IN1 or 2, HDMI
IN1, 2, 3, or 4, and PC IN / sockets).
HDMI Set-up Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets of the TV. Note that
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.
Control for HDMI Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the
connected equipment that is compatible with control for
HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are
available.
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control
for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the
connected equipment automatically when the “Control for
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you turn
off the TV.
Auto TV On When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on
the connected equipment that is compatible with control for
HDMI.
Tuner Box
If set to “Advanced”, you can select a channel tuned by
Control
connected equipment using the TV’s remote.
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HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible
with control for HDMI.
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• You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the
operations of an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI.
Auto Start-up You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and
select the language and country/area, or tune in all available channels again.
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need
to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched
channels.
Power Saving Reduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the (Picture Off)
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Light Sensor On Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the
ambient light in the room.
Off Turns off the “Light Sensor”.
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• Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. See page 16
to check the position of the sensor.
Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.
Panel Key
Constantly lights up the touch sensors on the front of the TV.
Illumination
PC Power
Switches the TV to standby mode when the TV receives no signal from the PC
Management
input source for 30 seconds.
Language Sets the language displayed on the menu screens.
Product Information Displays product information of the TV.
All Reset Resets all settings to factory settings and displays the initial set-up screen.
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• Do not turn off the TV or press any buttons during “All Reset” (takes about
30 seconds).
• Settings for the Digital Favourites lists, country/area, language, and auto tuned
channels will also be reset to factory settings.
Analogue Set-up
Programme List
Select “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™
Display
(XrossMediaBar).
1 Digit Direct When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one
preset number button (0 – 9) on the remote.
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• When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and
above by entering two digits on the remote.
Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched
channels.
Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.
1 Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press
.
2 Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press .
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Programme Labels Assigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers. The name
appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel. (Names for channels are
usually taken automatically from Text (if available).)
1 Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press .
2 Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then
press g.
If you enter a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct
character.
3 Repeat step 2 until you complete the name.
4 Press to exit the labeling procedure.
Manual Programme
To preset a channel, press PROG +/– to select the programme number, before
Preset
selecting “Label”, “AFT”, “Audio Filter”, “Skip”, “Decoder”, or “LNA”. You
cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 46).
Programme/
Allows you to preset programme channels manually.
System/Channel
1 Press F/f to select “Programme”, then press .
2 Press F/f to select the programme number you want to
manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then
press RETURN.
3 Press F/f to select “System”, then press .
4 Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast
systems, then press RETURN.
B/G: For western European countries/areas
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/areas
L: For France
5 Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press .
Using Menu Functions
6 Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for
terrestrial channels), then press g.
7 Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number
(frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. The
search stops when a channel is found. To continue
searching, press F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of
the broadcast you want to tune, or the channel number of
your VCR.
8 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press .
Your changes have been saved.
Repeat the above procedure to preset other channels
manually.
Label Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers,
to the selected channel. This name appears briefly on the
screen when you select the channel.
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 in “Programme
Labels” (page 45).
AFT Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture
quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15.
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made
automatically.
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Audio Filter Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion
occurs in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent
sound muting in mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend
that you leave this option to “Off” (factory setting).
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• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or
“High” is selected.
Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/–
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed
to skip, use the corresponding number buttons.
Decoder Allows you to view and record the scrambled channel when
using a decoder connected directly to scart connector /
AV1, or / AV2 via a VCR.
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• Depending on the country/area selected for “Country”, this
option may not be available.
LNA Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)
when the broadcast signal is very weak.
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even
if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).
Confirm Saves changes you have made to the “Manual Programme
Preset” settings.
Digital Set-up
Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched
channels.
Programme Sorting Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels stored in the TV.
1 Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position.
You can also select a channel by pressing the number buttons to enter its
three-digit channel number.
2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
To remove a digital channel
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then
press .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.
3 Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto
Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want to tune, then
press F/f.
2 When the available channels are found, press F/f to select the channel you
want to store, then press .
3 Press F/f to select the channel number where you want to store the new
channel, then press .
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.
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Subtitle Setting When set to “For Hard Of Hearing”, visual aids for the hearing impaired are
displayed with the subtitles (when such visual aids are available).
Subtitle Language Allows you to select the language of the subtitles.
Audio Type Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when you select “For Hard Of
Hearing”.
Audio Language Sets the language to be used for a programme. Some digital channels may
broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
Audio Description Provides audio description (narration) of visual information, when such
information is available.
Mixing Level Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.
Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels.
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• The effect may not function or may vary depending on the programme regardless
of the “Dynamic Range” setting.
Optical Out Sets the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
jack of the TV. Set to “Auto”, when connecting equipment compatible with Dolby
Digital. Set to “PCM”, when connecting equipment not compatible with Dolby
Digital.
Radio Display Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast. You can select
the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a slideshow (page 24,
31). To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
Parental Lock Sets an age restriction to viewing. To view any programme rated for ages above the
age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.
1 Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.
If you have not already set a PIN code, a PIN code entry screen appears.
Follow the instructions in “PIN Code” below.
Using Menu Functions
2 Press F/f to select an age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching),
then press .
3 Press RETURN.
PIN Code To set a PIN for the first time
1 Press the number buttons to enter a PIN code.
2 Press the number buttons to enter the PIN code entered in step 1.
3 Press RETURN.
To change your PIN
1 Press the number buttons to enter your PIN code.
2 Press the number buttons to enter a new PIN code.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code entered in step 2.
4 Press RETURN.
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Technical Set-up Auto Service
Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as
Update
they become available.
System Update Enables the TV to automatically receive free software
updates through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). We
recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times.
System
Displays the current software version and the signal level.
Information
Time Zone Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is
not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/
area.
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Auto DST Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer
time and winter time.
Off Displays the time according to the time
difference set in “Time Zone”.
On Automatically switches between summer
time and winter time according to the
calendar.
CA Module Set-up Provides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a Conditional Access Module
(CAM) and a view card. See page 21 for the location of the (PCMCIA) socket.
Network Settings
Network IP Address
Manual Allows you to set the network settings
Settings
according to your network environment.
DHCP (DNS
Automatically acquires the network
manual)
settings except for DNS server settings.
You can manually set the DNS settings.
DHCP (DNS
Automatically acquires the network
automatic)
settings through the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol server function of
the router or Internet service provider.
Test Diagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.
IP Address/
You need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected
Subnet Mask/
in “IP Address Settings”.
Default Gateway/
When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter
Primary DNS/
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses
Secondary DNS
manually.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique
identifier of the network device.
Server Display
Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to
Settings
display on the Home Menu.
Server Diagnostics Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.
Renderer Function Enables playback of photos or music on the TV through other control devices on
the network, such as a digital still camera or mobile phone.
Renderer Access
Allows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set to
Control
“On”, you can playback photos or music on the TV using the controller.
Renderer Set-up Automatic
Allows you to select whether to permit access to the TV
Access
automatically when a network device accesses the TV for the
Permission
first time.
Renderer Name Allows you to set the name of the TV to be shown on the
controller.
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Additional Information
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this
product.
Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 (sold separately).
• Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the
installation.
• Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 8).
• Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 50).
• Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 50).
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• Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Screw
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Additional Information
Square hole
Mounting Hook
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of
the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the
wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the
installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper
installation.
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TV installation dimensions table
Screen centre point
Unit: mm
Screen
Length for each mounting angle
Display
centre
Model Name
dimensions
Angle (0°) Angle (20°)
dimension
AB C DEFGH
KDL-55X4500
1,486 803 25 429 207 454 766 484
KDL-46X4500
1,259 685 84 429 204 411 656 483
KDL-40X4500
1,128 603 122 427 185 365 579 475
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
WARNING
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of
the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 51) for its weight.
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
Model Name Screw location Hook location
KDL-55X4500
a
d, g
KDL-46X4500/40X4500 b
Screw location Hook location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
a
b
c*
* Hook location “c” cannot be used for the models.
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Specifications
Model name KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV system
Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/video system
Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video
input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4
Channel coverage
Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Sound output
10 W + 10 W, 12 W + 12 W (Woofer)
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/AV1
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input,
and TV audio/video output.
/ AV2 (SMARTLINK)
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input,
selectable audio/video output, and SmartLink interface.
COMPONENT IN1, 2
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT IN1, 2
Audio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)
PC Input (see page 52)
AV 3
S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
AV 3
Video input (phono jack)
AV 3
Audio input (phono jacks)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Digital optical jack
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC IN
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 52)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
Additional Information
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
PC audio input (minijack)
DMPORT
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
USB port
i
Headphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
LAN
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the
network, connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate
and communication quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)
Power and others
Power requirements
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen size (measured diagonally)
40 inches (Approx.
46 inches (Approx.
55 inches (Approx.
101.6 cm)
116.8 cm)
138.8 cm)
Display resolution
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power
in “Home”/“Standard”
210 W 270 W 370 W
consumption
mode
in “Shop”/“Vivid” mode
230 W 350 W 480 W
Standby power consumption*
0.2 W (19 W when “Quick
0.5 W (20 W when “Quick
0.6 W (22 W when “Quick
Start” is set to “On”)
Start” is set to “On”)
Start” is set to “On”)
Dimensions
with Table-Top Stand
112.8 × 65.5 × 27.9 cm 125.9 × 73.7 × 31.5 cm 148.6 × 85.5 × 35.6 cm
(Approx.)
without Table-Top Stand
112.8 × 60.3 × 12.5 cm 125.9 × 68.5 × 14.4 cm 148.6 × 80.3 × 14.7 cm
(w × h × d)
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Model name KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500
Mass (Approx.) with Table-Top Stand
27.0 kg 38.0 kg 54.0 kg
without Table-Top Stand
23.5 kg 33.0 kg 47.5 kg
Supplied accessories
See “To check the accessories” on page 4.
Optional
Wall-Mount Bracket
SU-WL500
accessories
Colour Variation Unit
CRU-40SG11 CRU-46SG11 CRU-55SG11
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PC input signal reference chart for PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4
Resolution
Signals Horizontal
× Vertical
Horizontal
Vertical
Standard
(Pixel)
(Line)
frequency (kHz)
frequency (Hz)
VGA
640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 × 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 × 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA
800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 × 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA
1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 × 768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA
1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
1280 × 768 60.3 75
1360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA
1280 × 1024 64.0 60 VESA
HDTV
1920 × 1080 67.5 60 CEA-861*
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This
affects the “Video Settings” menu and “Screen” menu settings.
To view PC contents, set “Game/Text Mode” to “On”, “Screen Format” to “Wide”, and “Display Area” to
“Full Pixel”.
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• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical
frequency (boldfaced).
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1 Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three
times.
2 Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony
service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1 Check the items in the tables below.
2 If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Condition Explanation/Solution
Picture
There is no picture (screen is
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
dark) and no sound.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the TV.
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
No picture or menu
• Press to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
information from equipment
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
connected to the scart
connector appears on the
screen.
Ghosting occurs, or double
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
images appear.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear
• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
on the screen.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to
Additional Information
five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the seaside).
The picture is distorted (dotted
• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars,
lines or stripes appear).
motorcycles, hair-dryers, or optical equipment.
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the
optional equipment and the TV.
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.
There is picture or sound noise
• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture
when viewing a TV channel.
reception (page 45).
Tiny black points and/or
• The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points
bright points appear on the
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
screen.
The picture contours are
• Select “Standard” or “Off” in “Motionflow” (page 40). If the symptom
distorted.
still persists, change the current setting of “Film Mode” to other settings
(page 41).
The picture is not displayed in
• Select “Reset” (page 37).
colour.
The picture from equipment
• Check the connection of the COMPONENT IN1 or 2 sockets and
connected to the
check if the sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
COMPONENT IN1 or 2
sockets is not displayed in
colour, or is displayed in
irregular colours.
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Condition Explanation/Solution
No picture from the connected
• Turn the connected equipment on.
equipment appears on the
• Check the cable connection.
screen.
• Press to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
• Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital
still camera.
• Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has
been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the
digital still camera.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, operations
differ depending on the features of the USB device and the video being
played.
You cannot select the
• Check the cable connection.
connected equipment on the
• Set the server to be displayed on the Home Menu (page 33).
Home Menu or you cannot
switch the input.
Sound
The picture is good, but there
• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
is no sound.
• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 42).
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
The sound from the external
• Adjust the timing of audio being output using the functions of the
audio equipment such as an
external audio equipment. If you sense that audio is still out of sync with
AV amplifier connected to the
the video, set “DRC Mode” to “Off” (page 37).
TV may be out of sync with
the video.
There is a significant
• Adjust “Volume Offset” setting in the “Sound” menu (page 38).
difference in the output
volume level between
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
input and TV or other
equipment input.
Channels
You cannot select your desired
• Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired
channel.
digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank. • The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a
pay TV service.
• The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
You cannot view digital
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided
channels.
in your area.
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
Home Network
Connection diagnostic results
Check Connections
indicate a failure.
• Use a straight cable for the LAN cable.
• Check if the cable is connected firmly.
• Check the connection between the TV and the broadband router.
Check Settings
• Change the IP address for the DNS server (see “Checking the Network
Connection” on page 33) while referring to the following.
– Contact your Internet service provider.
– Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of
your Internet service provider.
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Condition Explanation/Solution
The server cannot be found, a
• Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1
list cannot be retrieved, and
on the TV.
playback fails.
• Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 34).
When using a PC as the server
• Check if the PC is turned on. Do not turn off the PC while accessing.
• If security software is installed on the PC, be sure to allow connections
from external devices. For details, see the manual supplied with your
security software.
• The load on the PC may be too high or the server application may
become unstable. Try the following:
– Stop the server application and restart it.
– Restart the PC.
– Reduce the number of applications running on the PC.
– Reduce the amount of content.
Changes on the server are not
• Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though
being applied or displayed
content has been added and/or deleted on the server. If this happens, go
content differs from content
back up one level and try opening the folder or server again.
on the server.
Photo and/or music files do
Preliminary Check
not appear or icons are not
• Check that the connected device supports DLNA.
displayed.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all servers. Also, operations differ
depending on the features of the server and the content in question.
• Turn the connected device on.
Check Connections
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not
become disconnected.
Check Settings
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display
Settings” (page 33).
• Check that the server is correctly configured.
• Check that the selected device is connected to the network and can be
accessed.
• If the “IP Address Settings” in “Network” under “Network Settings” is
set to “DHCP (DNS automatic)” or “DHCP (DNS manual)”, it may take
some time to recognise devices if there is no DHCP server. Execute
Additional Information
“Server Diagnostics” (page 34).
The TV cannot be found from
Check Connections
renderer-compatible device
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not
(the controller).
become disconnected.
Check Settings
• Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 48).
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access
Control” (page 48).
General
The TV turns off
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”
automatically (the TV enters
setting of “On Timer” (page 36).
standby mode).
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for
10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on
• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 36).
automatically.
Some input sources cannot be
• Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source
selected.
(page 43).
The remote does not function. • Replace the batteries.
You cannot add a channel to
• Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.
the Favourite list.
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Condition Explanation/Solution
HDMI equipment does not
• Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI.
appear on “HDMI Device
List”.
You cannot select “Off” in
• If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control
“Control for HDMI”.
for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change
the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the
“Speaker” menu (page 42).
Not all channels are tuned for
• Check the support website for cable provide information.
cable.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
The speaker grille has come
• To attach the speaker grille, first turn off the TV, then unplug the mains
off.
lead. Then follow the procedure below.
Orient the speaker grille so that the location of the marks on the speaker
grille and TV match, insert the protrusions on the speaker grille into the
holes on the TV, and support gently. Check that the speaker grille and
TV are in contact without any gaps, and then secure it by pressing down
on the speaker grille from the top and sliding it into place.
To prevent the TV set from being damaged, do not touch the speakers or
their surroundings.
Do not touch the speakers.
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Additional Information
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Wprowadzenie
Informacje dotyczące
Dziękujemy, że wybrali Państwo
znaków towarowych
produkt firmy Sony. Przed
is a registered trademark of the
rozpoczęciem eksploatacji tego
DVB Project
telewizora należy dokładnie zapoznać
się z treścią niniejszej instrukcji oraz
HDMI, logo HDMI i High-Definition
zachować ją do wykorzystania w
Multimedia Interface są znakami
przyszłości.
towarowymi lub zastrzeżonymi
znakami towarowymi firmy HDMI
Uwagi dotyczące funkcji
Licensing LLC.
TV cyfrowej
DLNA i DLNA CERTIFIED są
znakami towarowymi i/lub znakami
s Wszystkie funkcje dotyczące
usługowymi firmy Digital Living
telewizji cyfrowej ( ) są
Network Alliance.
dostępne tylko w krajach lub
regionach, w których nadawane są
Adobe jest zastrzeżonym znakiem
cyfrowe sygnały naziemne DVB-T
towarowym lub znakiem towarowym
(MPEG-2 i H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)
Adobe Systems Incorporated w USA i/
lub gdzie dostępna jest
lub w innych krajach.
kompatybilna usługa DVB-C
Wyprodukowano na licencji firmy
(MPEG-2 i H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby oraz
sieci kablowej. Należy dowiedzieć
symbol podwójnego D są znakami
się u sprzedawcy sprzętu, czy na
handlowymi firmy Dolby Laboratories.
danym terenie odbierany jest sygnał
„BRAVIA” i są znakami
DVB-T, lub zapytać operatora sieci
towarowymi Sony Corporation.
kablowej czy oferowana usługa
DVB-C jest odpowiednia dla
„XMB” i „xross media bar” są znakami
zintegrowanych operacji z tym
towarowymi firm Sony Corporation i
odbiornikiem TV.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
s Operator kablowy może pobierać
opłatę za usługi lub wymagać
wyrażenia zgody na warunki
umowy.
s Ten odbiornik TV jest wykonany
według specyfikacji DVB-T i DVB-
C, jednak nie gwarantuje się jego
zgodności z przyszłymi programami
cyfrowej naziemnej telewizji DVB-
T i cyfrowej kablowej telewizji
DVB-C.
s Niektóre funkcje telewizji cyfrowej
mogą być niedostępne w niektórych
krajach/regionach, a funkcja
kablowa DVB-C może nie działać
prawidłowo w wypadku niektórych
operatorów.
Wykaz kompatybilnych operatorów
sieci kablowych znajduje się w witrynie
pomocy technicznej:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/
DVBC/
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Spis treści
Informacje i czynności wstępne 4
Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa........................................................................................ 10
Środki ostrożności ......................................................................................................................... 12
Pilot i przyciski/wskaźniki odbiornika TV..................................................................................... 14
Odbiór audycji telewizyjnych
Odbiór audycji telewizyjnych ........................................................................................................ 19
Używanie Cyfrowego elektronicznego informatora programowego (EPG) .................... 21
Używanie cyfrowej listy Ulubionych .................................................................................... 22
Korzystanie z dodatkowego sprzętu
Podłączanie dodatkowego sprzętu .............................................................................................. 23
Oglądanie obrazów z podłączonych urządzeń............................................................................ 26
Odtwarzanie zdjęć/muzyki przez USB ......................................................................................... 27
Używanie BRAVIA Sync ze sterowaniem HDMI .......................................................................... 30
Operowanie opcjonalnym sprzętem za pomocą pilota TV......................................................... 31
Używanie funkcji sieci domowej
Podłączanie do sieci ...................................................................................................................... 34
Korzystanie z plików graficznych/muzycznych za pośrednictwem sieci ................................. 34
Sprawdzanie połączenia sieciowego ........................................................................................... 36
Konfigurowanie ustawień wyświetlenia serwera........................................................................ 37
Używanie funkcji menu
Nawigacja w menu Home odbiornika na XMB™ ........................................................................ 39
Menu ustawień TV.......................................................................................................................... 40
Informacje dodatkowe
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Instalacja wyposażenia (uchwyt ścienny) .................................................................................... 56
Dane techniczne............................................................................................................................. 58
Rozwiązywanie problemów........................................................................................................... 60
: tylko dla kanałów cyfrowych
Przed rozpoczęciem używania odbiornika TV należy przeczytać „Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa”
(strona 10). Należy zachować tę instrukcję obsługi do używania w przyszłości.
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Informacje i czynności wstępne
Przed użyciem
1: Zamocowanie stojaka
(dla KDL-46X4500/40X4500)
Sprawdzanie wyposażenia
Przewód zasilający (typu C-6)* (1)
Kabel koncentryczny* (1)
Stojak (1) i wkręty (4) (tylko dla KDL-
46X4500/40X4500)
Pilot RM-ED012 (1)
Baterie AA (typu R6) (2)
* Nie należy zdejmować rdzeni ferrytowych.
Wkładanie baterii do pilota
Nacisnąć i przesunąć pokrywę, aby otworzyć.
Aby wymienić siatkę głośników
Siatka głośników może zostać wymieniona
na inne, sprzedawane oddzielnie. Nie
należy zdejmować siatki z wyjątkiem
wymiany siatki. Szczegółowe informacje
znajdują się w instrukcji dostarczonej
razem z siatkami głośników.
~
•Gdy używany jest elektryczny śrubokręt,
należy nastawić moment obrotowy na około
1,5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).
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Podłączanie przystawki Set-top box/
nagrywarki (np. nagrywarki DVD) kablem
2: Podłączanie anteny/
HDMI
przystawki Set-top box/
nagrywarki (np. nagrywarki
Informacje i czynności wstępne
DVD)
Podłączanie przystawki Set-top box/
nagrywarki (np. nagrywarki DVD) kablem
SCART
Przystawka Set-top box/nagrywarka (np.
nagrywarka DVD)
Przystawka Set-top box/nagrywarka (np.
nagrywarka DVD)
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3: Zabezpieczenie
4: Zebranie kabli w wiązkę
odbiornika TV przed
KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500
przewróceniem
KDL-55X4500
1 Umieścić wkręt do drewna (o średnicy
~
4 mm, brak w zestawie) w stojaku TV.
•Nie zbierać przewodu zasilającego w wiązkę z
innymi kablami.
2 Umieścić wkręt maszynowy (M6 × 12–
15, brak w zestawie) w otworze do
wkrętu na odbiorniku TV.
3 Związać wkręt do drewna i wkręt
maszynowy mocnym sznurkiem.
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5: Wykonanie początkowej
konfiguracji
Informacje i czynności wstępne
Gdy wybrana została opcja „Kablowa”,
zalecane jest wybranie
„Przeszukiwanie szybkie” dla
szybkiego wyszukiwania kanałów.
Nastawić „Częstotliwość” i
„Identyfikator sieci” zgodnie z
informacjami otrzymanymi od
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operatora kablowego. Jeżeli przy
użyciu opcji „Przeszukiwanie szybkie”
nie zostaną odnalezione żadne kanały,
należy wykonać „Przeszukiwanie
pełne” (może to jednak zająć więcej
czasu).
Wykaz kompatybilnych operatorów
sieci kablowych znajduje się w witrynie
pomocy technicznej;
4
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/
DVBC/
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5
Jeżeli potrzebna jest zmiana kolejności
kanałów analogowych, wykonać kroki z
„Sortowanie programów” na stronie
50.
Jeżeli odbiornik TV nie może odbierać
programów nadawanych cyfrowo, na
ekranie pojawi się menu „Ustawianie
Aby wybrać najlepsze ustawienia TV w
zegara” (strona 40).
celu korzystania z odbiornika TV w
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domu, wybrać „Dom”.
6
Sprawdzić, czy antena jest podłączona.
(ciąg dalszy)
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Regulacja kąta oglądania
odbiornika TV
Ten odbiornik TV można regulować w
pokazanym poniżej zakresie stopni.
Regulacja kąta w lewo i w prawo
(połączenie obrotowe)
Widok z góry
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Przód
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Odłączanie podstawy od
odbiornika TV
Informacje i czynności wstępne
~
•Wyjąć wkręty oznaczone znakiem strzałki
na odbiorniku TV.
•Nie zdejmować stojaka z żadnych innych
powodów, poza niżej podanymi.
– Instalacja telewizora na ścianie.
– Umieszczenie telewizora w pudełku w
momencie zakupu (tylko KDL-46X4500/
40X4500).
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