Sony KDL-40Z4500: instruction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and

retain it for future reference.

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.

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.

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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

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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

1: Attaching the stand

(for KDL-46Z4500/

To check the accessories

KDL-40Z4500)

Mains lead (1)

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

Remote RM-ED012 (1)

2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

not to interfere with cables.

Stand (1) and screws for stand (4)

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

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

3 Fix the TV to the stand according to the

~

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting

arrow marks that guide the screw holes

batteries.

using the supplied screws.

• 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

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening

The speaker grille unit can be replaced with

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

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.

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2: Connecting an aerial/Set

3: Preventing the TV from

Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD

toppling over

recorder)

Start-up Guide

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

DVD recorder) with SCART

A V

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( SMARTLINK )

Scart lead

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

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,

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

not supplied) in the TV stand.

DVD recorder) with HDMI

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

2

3 4

HDMI cable

1

~

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

• Do not bundle the mains lead together with other

cables.

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4 Press F/f to select the country in which

5: Performing the initial set-

you will operate the TV, then press .

up

Country

Select country.

2

-

United Kingdom

Ireland

Nederland

België/Belgique

Luxembourg

France

Italia

1

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

.

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

TV in the home.

Location

Select location.

Home

Shop

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6 Select “Yes” then press .

Auto Tuning

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

Do you want to start Auto Tuning?

2 Press 1 on the TV.

When you switch on the TV for the first

Yes No

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

7 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,

.

then press .

If you select “Cable”, the screen for

Language

selecting the scan type appears. See “To

English

Česky

Nederlands

Magyar

tune the TV for Cable connection”

Français

Русский

Italiano

ББлгар

ски

(page 7).

Deutsch

Suomi

Dansk

The TV starts searching for all available

Türkçe

Svenska

Español

Norsk

digital channels, followed by all available

Català

Slovenčina

Português

Română

analogue channels. This may take some

Polski

time, so do not press any buttons on the

TV or remote while proceeding.

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If a message appears for you to confirm

To tune the TV for Cable connection

the aerial connection

1 Press .

No digital or analogue channels were

found. Check all the aerial/cable

2 Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full

connection and then press to start auto-

Scan”, then press .

Start-up Guide

tuning again.

“Quick Scan” : channels are tuned

8 When the Programme Sorting menu

according to the cable operator

appears on the screen, follow the steps of

information within the broadcast signal.

“Programme Sorting” (page 46).

Recommended setting for “Frequency”,

“Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is

If you do not change the order in which

“Auto.”

the analogue channels are stored on the

This option is recommended for fast

TV, press RETURN to go to step 9.

tuning when supported by your cable

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operator.

Quick Start

If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please

use the “Full Scan” method below.

“Full Scan” : All available channels are

Do you want to enable Quick Start?

TV turns on more quickly but standby power

tuned and stored. This procedure may take

consumption is increased.

some time.

Yes No

This option is recommended when “Quick

Scan” is not supported by your cable

provider.

For further information about supported

For details, see page 41.

cable providers, refer to support web site:

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

Control for HDMI

DVBC/

3 Press f to select “Start”, then press .

Do you want to enable control for compatible

HDMI devices?

The TV starts searching for channels. Do

Choosing "Yes" will increase

standby power consumption.

not press any buttons on the TV or

Yes No

remote.

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• Some cable providers do not support “Quick

Scan.” If no channels are detected using “Quick

For details, see page 30.

Scan”, perform “Full Scan.”

Following this step, GUIDE Plus+ setting

screen appears only when GUIDE Plus+

To setup GUIDE Plus+ system (only

is available.

when GUIDE Plus+ system is

11 Press .

available)*

* Condition you can setup this feature:

The TV has now tuned in all the available

– in UK, Italy, Germany or Spain.

channels.

– you can receive digital broadcasting.

~

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

• When a digital broadcast channel cannot be

Performing the initial set-up.”

received, or when selecting a country in which

1 Enter Postal Code of region you live using

there are no digital broadcasts in step 4, the time

F/f/G/g/+.

must be set after performing step 8.

~

• Enter from the left, when the postal code is

fewer than seven digits.

(Continued)

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2 Select language for GUIDE Plus+.

This step will be skipped if any one of the

Adjusting the Viewing

following languages is selected in “5:

Angle of the TV

Performing the initial set-up” step 3:

This TV can be adjusted within the angles

“English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”,

shown below.

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

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

3 GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.

Top view

The initial download may take some time,

so do not press any buttons on the TV or

20°

20°

remote while proceeding. Once you have

received the first download of TV listings

20°

20°

data, all future downloads will be done

Front

automatically.

~

• 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).

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Ventilation

Safety

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

information

bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

Installation/Set-up

30 cm

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.

10 cm

10 cm

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.

10 cm

s For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use

Leave at least this space around the set.

Sony accessories, including:

– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500

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

Installed with stand

when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set.

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

30 cm

mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the

mounting hook.

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

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.

8mm – 12mm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Screw (supplied with the Wall-

s To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt

mount bracket)

or dust:

Mounting Hook

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

Hook attachment on rear

or sideways.

of TV set

– 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.

Transporting

– Do not install the TV set as shown below.

s Before transporting the TV set,

disconnect all cables.

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

s Two or three people are needed to

blocked.

blocked.

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.

Wall

Wall

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.

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.

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Watching TV

1 Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV.

Watching TV

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1

(standby) indicator on the TV (front) is

1

red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch

on the TV.

2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode

or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on

the mode.

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to

select a TV channel.

To select channel numbers 10 and above

using the number buttons, enter the

second and third digits within two

seconds.

To select a digital channel using the

Guide, see page 18 or 21.

In digital mode

2

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

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: Recommended minimum age for current

programme (from 4 to 18 years)

: Parental Lock

Additional operations

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To Do this

Turn on the TV from

Press %. Press 2 +/– to

Standby mode

set the volume level.

without sound

Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/

– (decrease).

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To access Text

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Press /. Each time you press /, the display

• Some characters and/or letters at the top and the

changes cyclically as follows:

bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart

Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode)

mode. In such a case, you can select “Vertical

Size” using the “Screen Settings” (page 43) menu

t No Text (exit the Text service)

and adjust vertical size to make it visible.

To select a page, press the number buttons or

PROG +/–.

z

• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will

To hold a page, press / .

automatically select the best mode to suit input

To reveal hidden information, press / .

signal.

z

Watching TV

• You can adjust the position of the picture when

• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of

selecting “Smart”, “14:9” or “Zoom.” Press F/f

the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows

to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).

you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the

corresponding coloured button to access the page.

Using the Options menu

Press OPTIONS to display the following

To change the screen format manually

options when viewing a TV programme.

Press repeatedly to select the desired screen

Options Description

format.

Picture Mode See page 39.

Smart*

Sound Mode See page 40.

Displays conventional

Surround See page 40.

4:3 broadcasts with an

imitation wide screen

Speaker See page 45.

effect. The 4:3 picture

Motionflow See page 42.