Sony KDL-40 Z4500: instruction
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Manual for Sony KDL-40 Z4500

LCD Digital Colour TV
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Szczegółowe informacje o produktach Sony
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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
dotyczące instalacji uchwytu ściennego znajdują się w instrukcji obsługi
tego odbiornika TV.
Инструкции “Порядок установки настенного монтажного
кронштейна” не прилагаются в виде отдельной брошюры к
этому телевизору. Эти инструкции по установке содержаться
в данной инструкции по эксплуатации телевизора.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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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
s
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.
s
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.
s
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.
s
Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some
countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly
with all providers.
s
For more information about DVB-C functionality please see
our cable support site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
Trademark information
s
is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
s
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service
marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.
s
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.
s
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.
s
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
s
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
s
“BRAVIA” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
s
“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.
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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
s
The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains
socket.
s
Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
s
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.
s
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.