Sony KDL-40 Z4500: instruction

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Manual for Sony KDL-40 Z4500

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LCD Digital Colour TV

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Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied in the 

form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation instructions are 

included within this TV’s instructions manual.

„Instalacja uchwytu ściennego” nie została opisana w oddzielnej ulotce. 

Ulotka taka nie jest dołączona do tego odbiornika TV. Wskazówki 

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KDL-52Z4500

KDL-46Z4500

KDL-40Z4500

LCD Digital Colour TV

Operating Instructions 

Instrukcja obsługi

Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and 

retain it for future reference.

Notice for Digital TV function

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Any functions related to Digital TV  (

) will only work in 

countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) 

digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you have access 

to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) cable 

service. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive 

a DVB-T signal where you live or ask your cable provider if 

their DVB-C cable service is suitable for integrated operation 

with this TV. 

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The cable provider may charge an additional fee for such a 

service and you may be required to agree to their terms and 

conditions of business.

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Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C 

specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital 

terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be 

guaranteed.

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Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some 

countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly 

with all providers.

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For more information about DVB-C functionality please see 

our cable support site: 

http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

Trademark information

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 is a registered trademark of the DVB Project

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DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service 

marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.

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GUIDE Plus+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2) 

manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various 

international patents and patent applications owned by, or 

licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its 

related affiliates.

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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR 

ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY 

LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM 

SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE 

PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV 

GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED 

AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS 

REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, 

OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL 

DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR 

USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR 

SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby 

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia 

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 

Licensing LLC.

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“BRAVIA” and 

 are trademarks of Sony 

Corporation.

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“XMB” and “xross media bar” are the trademarks of Sony 

Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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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Table of Contents

Start-up Guide

4

Safety information ............................................................................................................................ 9

Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 12

Watching TV

Watching TV.................................................................................................................................... 16

Using GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 

..... 18

Using the Digital Favourite List 

.......................................................................................... 22

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting Chart ........................................................................................................................... 23

Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment............................................................................. 26

Playing Back Photo/Music via USB .............................................................................................. 27

Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI ................................................................................. 30

Operating Optional Equipment using the TV Remote................................................................. 31

Using Network Features

Connecting the TV to the Network................................................................................................ 34

Enjoying Photo/Music Files via the Network ............................................................................... 34

Checking the Network Connection ............................................................................................... 36

Adjusting the Server Display Settings ......................................................................................... 36

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through TV Home Menu (XMB™)............................................................................... 38

Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 39

Additional Information

Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) ........................................................................ 52

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 54

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 56

 : for digital channels only

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. 

Retain this manual for future reference.

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Start-up Guide

Before Use

To check the accessories

Mains lead (1)

Remote RM-ED012 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Stand (1) and screws for stand (4) 

(KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 only)

To insert batteries into the remote

~

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting 

batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries together or 

mix old and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally 

friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the 

disposal of batteries. Please consult your local 

authority.

• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step 

on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat 

source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a 

damp room.

To replace the speaker grille

The speaker grille unit can be replaced with 

others that are sold separately. However, do 

not remove the unit except to replace it. For 

details, see the instructions supplied with 

speaker grille units.

1: Attaching the stand 

(for KDL-46Z4500/

KDL-40Z4500)

1

Open the carton box and take out the stand 

and the screws.

2

Place the TV set on the stand. Take care 

not to interfere with cables.

3

Fix the TV to the stand according to the 

arrow marks 

 that guide the screw holes 

using the supplied screws.

~

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening 

torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.

Push and lift the cover to open.

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2: Connecting an aerial/Set 

Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD 

recorder)

Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. 

DVD recorder) with SCART

Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. 

DVD recorder) with HDMI

3: Preventing the TV from 

toppling over

1

Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, 

not supplied) in the TV stand.

2

Install a machine screw (M6 x 12-15, not 

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3

Tie the wood screw and the machine 

screw with a strong cord.

4: Bundling the cables

~

• Do not bundle the mains lead together with other 

cables.

( SMARTLINK )

A V

2

Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)

Scart lead

Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)

HDMI cable

1

2

3

4

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5: Performing the initial set-

up

1

Connect the TV to your mains socket 

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

2

Press 

1

 on the TV.

When you switch on the TV for the first 

time, the Language menu appears on the 

screen.

3

Press 

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

 to select the language 

displayed on the menu screens, then press 

.

4

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the country in which 

you will operate the TV, then press 

.

If the country in which you want to use 

the TV does not appear in the list, select 

“-” instead of a country.

5

Press 

F

/

f

 to select the location type in 

which you will operate the TV, then press 

.

~

• Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use the 

TV in the home.

6

Select “Yes” then press 

.

7

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, 

then press 

.

If you select “Cable”, the screen for 

selecting the scan type appears. See “To 

tune the TV for Cable connection” 

(page 7).

The TV starts searching for all available 

digital channels, followed by all available 

analogue channels. This may take some 

time, so do not press any buttons on the 

TV or remote while proceeding.

2

1

3-11

Česky

Magyar

Русский

Б

Б

лгар

ски

Suomi

Dansk

Svenska

Norsk

Sloven

čina

Rom

ână

English

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Deutsch

Türkçe

Español

Català

Português

Polski

Language

United Kingdom

Ireland

Nederland

Select country.

België/Belgique

Luxembourg

France

Italia

-

Country

Location

Home

Select location.

Shop

Auto Tuning

Yes

No

Do you want to start Auto Tuning?

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If a message appears for you to confirm 

the aerial connection

No digital or analogue channels were 

found. Check all the aerial/cable 

connection and then press 

 to start auto-

tuning again.

8

When the Programme Sorting menu 

appears on the screen, follow the steps of  

“Programme Sorting” (page 46).

If you do not change the order in which 

the analogue channels are stored on the 

TV, press 

RETURN

 to go to step 9.

9

For details, see page 41.

10

For details, see page 30.

Following this step, GUIDE Plus+ setting 

screen appears only when GUIDE Plus+ 

is available.

11

Press .

The TV has now tuned in all the available 

channels.

~

• When a digital broadcast channel cannot be 

received, or when selecting a country in which 

there are no digital broadcasts in step 4, the time 

must be set after performing step 8.

To tune the TV for Cable connection

1

Press .

2

Press 

F

/

f

 to select “Quick Scan” or “Full 

Scan”, then press  .

“Quick Scan” 

: channels are tuned 

according to the cable operator 

information within the broadcast signal.

Recommended setting for “Frequency”, 

“Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is 

“Auto.”

This option is recommended for fast 

tuning when supported by your cable 

operator.

If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please 

use the “Full Scan” method below.

“Full Scan” :

 All available channels are 

tuned and stored. This procedure may take 

some time.

This option is recommended when “Quick 

Scan” is not supported by your cable 

provider.

For further information about supported 

cable providers, refer to support web site: 

http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/

DVBC/

3

Press 

f

 to select “Start”, then press  .

The TV starts searching for channels. Do 

not press any buttons on the TV or 

remote.

~

• Some cable providers do not support “Quick 

Scan.” If no channels are detected using “Quick 

Scan”, perform “Full Scan.”

To setup GUIDE Plus+ system (only 

when GUIDE Plus+ system is 

available)

*

* Condition you can setup this feature:

– in UK, Italy, Germany or Spain.

– you can receive digital broadcasting.

– when “Antenna” is selected in step 7 of “ 5: 

Performing the initial set-up.”

1

Enter Postal Code of region you live using 

F

/

f

/

G

/

g

/+.

~

• Enter from the left, when the postal code is 

fewer than seven digits.

Quick Start

Yes

No

Do you want to enable Quick Start?

TV turns on more quickly but standby power

consumption is increased.

Control for HDMI

Yes

No

Do you want to enable control for compatible

HDMI devices?

Choosing "Yes" will increase

standby power consumption.

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2

Select language for GUIDE Plus+.

This step will be skipped if any one of the 

following languages is selected in “5: 

Performing the initial set-up” step 3: 

“English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”, 

“Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands.”

3

GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.

The initial download may take some time, 

so do not press any buttons on the TV or 

remote while proceeding. Once you have 

received the first download of TV listings 

data, all future downloads will be done 

automatically.

Adjusting the Viewing 

Angle of the TV

This TV can be adjusted within the angles 

shown below.

~

• When adjusting the angle, hold the Table-Top 

Stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping 

the TV.

Detaching the Table-Top 

Stand from the TV

~

• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks 

of the TV.

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any 

reason other than listed below.

– To wall-mount the TV.

– To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase 

(KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 only).

Top view

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Front

20°

20°

20°

20°

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Safety  information

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below 

in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or 

injuries.

Installation

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The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains 

socket.

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Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.

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Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall 

installations.

s

For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use 

Sony accessories, including:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500

s

Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-mount bracket 

when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set.

The supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 

mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the 

mounting hook.

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the 

Wall-mount bracket model. 

Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal 

damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

Transporting

s

Before transporting the TV set, 

disconnect all cables.

s

Two or three people are needed to 

transport a large TV set.

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When transporting the TV set by 

hand, hold it as shown on the right. 

Do not put stress on the LCD panel 

and the frame around the screen.

s

When lifting or moving the TV set, 

hold it firmly from the bottom.

s

When transporting the TV set, do not 

subject it to jolts or excessive 

vibration.

s

When transporting the TV set for 

repairs or when moving, pack it 

using the original carton and packing 

material.

Ventilation

s

Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the 

cabinet.

s

Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

s

It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount 

bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

Installed with stand

s

To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt 

or dust:

Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, 

or sideways.

Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.

Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or 

items such as newspapers, etc.

Do not install the TV set as shown below.

8mm – 12mm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-

mount bracket)

Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear 

of TV set

Be sure to hold the 

bottom of the panel, 

and not the 

transparent part, 

speaker, or speaker 

grille area. Do not 

compress the 

panel’s speaker 

grille area.

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Air circulation is 

blocked.

Air circulation is 

blocked.

Wall

Wall

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Mains lead

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any 

risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.

Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.

When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your 

safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before 

working on or moving the TV set.

Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is 

covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may 

deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

Notes

s

Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

s

Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The 

core conductors may be exposed or broken.

s

Do not modify the mains lead.

s

Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

s

Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the 

mains lead.

s

Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

s

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

Prohibited Usage

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or 

situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction 

and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

Location:

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other 

vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations, 

near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

Environment:

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may 

enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near 

flammable objects (candles, etc).

The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no 

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Situation:

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or 

with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. 

Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during 

lightning storms.

Broken pieces:

s

Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may 

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

s

If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have 

unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

s

If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set 

should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and 

safety reasons.

s

As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV 

set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect 

the TV set completely.

s

However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV 

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

s

Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

s

Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they 

are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off

 the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any 

of the following problems occur.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by 

qualified service personnel.

When:

Mains lead is damaged.

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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