Sony 4 116 578 111 Users Manual KDL 52Z4500/KDL 46Z4500/KDL 40Z4500

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For useful information about Sony products

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.

KDL-52Z4500

KDL-46Z4500

KDL-40Z4500

LCD Digital Colour TV

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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS

IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment

for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 10 AMP

fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with

or ) must be used.

When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 10

AMP FUSE otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 AMP

FUSE at the distribution board.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover,

be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use

the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,

please contact your nearest Sony service station.

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace

the fuse.

Please refer to the illustration that actually equipped with the

product.

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

sAny 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.

sThe 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.

sAlthough 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.

sSome Digital TV functions may not be available in some

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

with all providers.

sFor 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

sDLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service

marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.

sGUIDE 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.

sGEMSTAR-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.

sManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby

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

sHDMI, 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.

FUSE

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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)

1Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

2Place the TV set on the stand. Take care

not to interfere with cables.

3Fix 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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Start-up Guide

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

1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,

not supplied) in the TV stand.

2Install a machine screw (M6 x 12-15, not

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3Tie 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

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

Scart lead

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

HDMI cable

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5: Performing the initial set-

1Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

2Press 1 on the TV.

When you switch on the TV for the first

time, the Language menu appears on the

screen.

3Press F/f/G/g to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

4Press 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.

5Press 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.

6Select “Yes” then press .

7Press 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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Česky

Magyar

Русский

ББлгар

ски

Suomi

Dansk

Svenska

Norsk

Slovenčina

Română

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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Start-up Guide

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.

8When 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.

For details, see page 41.

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

1Press .

2Press 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/

3Press 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.”

1Enter 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.

(Continued)

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2Select 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.”

3GUIDE 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°

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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

sThe TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains

socket.

sPlace the TV set on a stable, level surface.

sOnly qualified service personnel should carry out wall

installations.

sFor safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use

Sony accessories, including:

– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500

sBe 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

sBefore transporting the TV set,

disconnect all cables.

sTwo or three people are needed to

transport a large TV set.

sWhen 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.

sWhen lifting or moving the TV set,

hold it firmly from the bottom.

sWhen transporting the TV set, do not

subject it to jolts or excessive

vibration.

sWhen transporting the TV set for

repairs or when moving, pack it

using the original carton and packing

material.

Ventilation

sNever cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

cabinet.

sLeave space around the TV set as shown below.

sIt 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

sTo 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 cm10 cm 6 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Air circulation is

blocked.

Air circulation is

blocked.

Wall Wall

(Continued)

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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

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

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

core conductors may be exposed or broken.

sDo not modify the mains lead.

sDo not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

sDo not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the

mains lead.

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

sDo 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:

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

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

sIf 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

sIf 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.

sAs 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.

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

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

sDo not allow children to climb on the TV set.

sKeep 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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Precautions

Viewing the TV

sView the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light

or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

sWhen using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

sAlthough the LCD screen is made with high-precision

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,

black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or

green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a

structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

sDo not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of

this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may

be damaged.

sIf this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the

picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate

a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

sGhosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

sThe screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.

This is not a malfunction.

sThe LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.

Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain

mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for

disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/

cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from

mains socket before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

observe the following precautions.

sTo remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently

with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

sNever use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,

thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining

prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in

damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

sPeriodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is

recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

sWhen adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to

prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table

stand.

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting

electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture

distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

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.

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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators

Remote and TV controls

Button Description

1TV "/1 (TV

standby)

Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode.

21 (Power) Press to turn the TV on or off.

• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the TV,

then unplug the mains lead from the mains.

3 (Screen

mode)

Press to change the screen format (page 17).

4AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound

mode (page 41).

In digital mode: Press to change the language to be

used for the programme currently being viewed

(page 49).

5 (Subtitle

setting)

Press to change the subtitle language (page 49) (in

digital mode only).

0 8 7 8 ,qj 8 ,qf

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/.

•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.

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Button Description

6/ (Info/

Text reveal)

In digital mode: Displays details of the 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 Analogue Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden

information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

7/ (Input

select/Text

hold)

In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs

(page 26).

In Analogue Text mode: Press to hold the current

page.

8F/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.

9OPTIONS Press to display a list that contains “PAP”

(page 26), “PIP” (page 27), “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.

0HOME Press to display the TV Home menu (page 38).

qa Coloured

buttons

When the coloured buttons are available, an

operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the

operation guide to perform a selected operation.

qs Number

buttons

In TV mode: Press to select channels. For channel

numbers 10 and above, press the second and third

digits in quick succession.

In Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page

number.

(Favourite)

Press to display the digital favourite list that you

have specified (page 22).

qf PROG +/–/

In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or

previous (–) channel.

In Analogue Text mode: Press to select the next

( ) or previous ( ) page.

qg (Previous

channel)

Press to return to the channel that was last viewed

(for more than five seconds).

(Continued)

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Button Description

qh % (Mute) Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the

sound.

• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV

without sound, press this button.

qj 2 +/–

(Volume)

Press to adjust the 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 /

(EPG)

Press to display the Digital Electronic Programme

Guide (EPG) (page 18, 21).

wa ANALOG Press to display the analogue channel that was last

viewed.

ws DIGITAL Press to display the digital channel that was last

viewed.

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.

• 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.

• “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

using

optional

equipment

You can operate the equipment connected to the

TV (page 24, 30, 31).

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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.

• Do not put anything over the indicators as their functions may be affected.

Indicators

Indicator Description

1 (Picture Off/Timer

indicator)

Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 41).

Lights up in orange when the reminder is set (page 19, 21) or the timer is

set (page 43).

21 (Standby indicator) Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.

3" (Power indicator) Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

4Light Sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.

5Remote control sensor Receives IR signals from the remote.

Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.

1 2 3 4 5

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Watching TV

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

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1

(standby) indicator on the TV (front) is

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

on the TV.

2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode

or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on

the mode.

3Press 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

An information banner appears briefly.

The following icons may be indicated on

the banner.

Additional operations

: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)

is available

: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)

is currently disabled

: Radio service

: Scrambled/Subscription service

: Multiple audio languages available

: Subtitles available

: Subtitles available for the hearing

impaired

: Recommended minimum age for current

programme (from 4 to 18 years)

: Parental Lock

To Do this

Turn on the TV from

Standby mode

without sound

Press %. Press 2 +/– to

set the volume level.

Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/

– (decrease).

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Watching TV

To access Digital Text

Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text

service. Digital Text offers graphically rich

contents, compared to Analogue Text.

Select a digital channel which provides Digital

Text, then press /.

When a broadcaster provides a dedicated

Digital Text channel, select this channel to

access Digital Text.

To navigate through Digital Text, follow the

instructions on the screen.

To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.

To move around, press F/f/G/g.

To select items, press and the number

buttons.

To access shortcuts, press the coloured

buttons.

To access Analogue Text

In analogue mode, press /. Each time you

press /, the display changes cyclically as

follows:

Text t Text and TV picture (mix mode) t

No Text (exit the Text service)

To select a page, press the number buttons or

PROG +/–.

To hold a page, press / .

To reveal hidden information, press / .

• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of

the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows

you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the

corresponding coloured button to access the page.

To change the screen format manually

Press repeatedly to select the desired screen

format.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

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

bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart

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

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

and adjust vertical size to make it visible.

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

automatically select the best mode to suit input

signal.

• You can adjust the position of the picture when

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

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

Using the Options menu

Press OPTIONS to display the following

options when viewing a TV programme.

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

proportions.

Wide

Displays wide screen

(16:9) broadcasts in

the correct

proportions.

Zoom*

Displays

cinemascopic (letter

box format)

broadcasts in the

correct proportions.

14:9*

Displays 14:9

broadcasts in the

correct proportions.

As a result, black

border areas are

visible on the screen.

Options Description

Picture Mode See page 39.

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround See page 40.

Speaker See page 45.

Motionflow See page 42.

Subtitle Setting (in

digital mode only)

See page 49.

Sleep Timer See page 43.

Power Saving See page 41.

System Information

(in digital mode only)

See page 50.

18 GB

Using GUIDE Plus+™ System* and the Digital Electronic

Programme Guide (EPG) **

* Condition you can set-up this feature:

– in UK, Italy, France, Germany or Spain.

– you can receive digital broadcasting.

– when “Antenna” is selected in step 7 of “ 5: Performing the initial set-up.”

** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

Use GUIDE Plus+ system to find the show that you want to watch. The feature allows you to search

for shows by programme categories and by keyword. The GUIDE Plus+ programme provides up to

eight days of TV programming information. Be sure to complete the initial set-up on page 6 to use

this service.

GUIDE Plus+ System Components

• Image shown above varies depending on country/region.

• Information panels is not Sony provided, adverts from Branding Partner.

• The function of action bar varies with cursor location and when in settings.

1Press GUIDE.

2Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.

Using GUIDE Plus+

To Do this

View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press .

• The programme information will appear in the information box.

• Press / to access the extended information box for a long

synopsis.

• You can use PROG+/– to page up/down through the listings.

Press BRAVIA sync m/M to go to the next day or one day back.

Turn off the TV Guide Press GUIDE to exit TV Guide.

Sky

Arthur : Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends.

Buster discovers the joy of growing your own vegetables.

BBC2 8:00-8:30

29-May 07:15

Grid

Thu, 29 7:00 7:30 8:00

Search My TV Schedule Set-up

Breakfast

GMTV Today

Anything Goes

Breakfast

Go to AdRemind Top

8:30

In the Night Garden Cbeebies Springwatch Arthur

Freshly Squeezed Everybody loves Ray... Just Shoot Me

The Adve...

Spendaholics Greek

Rupert B...

Emmerd... The Montel Williams Show

Roary th... Make Wa... Fifi and t... Tomas ...

Sally Jessy Raphael

GUIDE Plus+ logo

Action bar

Branding partner logo

Video

window Information

box

Menu bar

Channel

logo and

programme

title

Information

panels

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Watching TV

Set a programme to be displayed

automatically on the screen when it

starts

– Reminder

Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to watch, then

press the green button.

• To cancel a reminder, press red button when the reminder is

highlighted or use “Schedule” on the menu bar.

• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn

itself on when the programme is about to start.

Menu bar Press F repeatedly to access the menu bar.

Press G/g to select area. (“Grid”, “Search”, “My TV”, “Schedule”

and “Set-up”)

You can view a programme or set a reminder in “Grid” area.

Search a programme

– Search

You can quickly and easily find something of interest to watch or to

set a reminder by category (e.g. Sport) or subcategory (e.g. Football)

of a programme.

1Highlight “Search” on the menu bar, then, press f only one

time.

2Press F/f/G/g to select a category or subcategory, then press

Search your own keyword

– My Choice

In addition to the standard categories and sub-categories, you can set

your own search keywords.

1Highlight “My Choice” in the “Search” area on the menu bar.

2Press yellow button to add a keyword, then the virtual keyboard

appears.

3Use the virtual keyboard to enter your keyword.

4Confirm with the green button.

5Your personal keyword appears in the “My Choice.”

6Select your keyword and press to start a search according to

your personal keyword.

Set a Profile and receive

recommendations according to your

preferences

– My TV

The “My TV” area allows you to set up a personal profile.

You can define a personal profile by channels, categories and/or by

keywords.

The “My TV” area is making recommendations to you to quickly and

easily find something of interest to watch or to set a reminder.

How to set your profile:

1Highlight “My TV” on the menu bar, press the green button to

set your profile.

2Press F/f to select channels, categories or keywords.

3Press the yellow button to add a channel, a category or a

keyword to your profile.

4Press F/f/G/g to select a channel, a category or a keyword, then

press .

5Repeat step 2 to 4 to add more items.

6Press to activate your profile.

• You can delete or edit with the red and green buttons.

Delete and edit reminder

– Schedule

1Highlight “Schedule” on the menu bar.

2Press F/f to delete or edit with the red and green buttons.

• When no reminder is set, “No programmes” is displayed. Press g to

highlight “Frequency” (e.g.weekly) or “Timing” (e.g.reminder

timing:10 min early), you can change this settings by pressing

colour buttons.

To Do this

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Configure the GUIDE Plus+ system

according to your personal situation

– Set-up

1Highlight “Set-up” on menu bar.

2Press F/f for you to select below items you want to configure.

“Personal Preferences”: You can change the on screen language,

change reminder timing and set overnight download.

“Start Installation Sequence”: This feature provides an easy way to

restart your installation from scratch. This will delete all your current

TV listing data.

“Manual Data Download”: Update your TV listings immediately. If

the TV is switched off during several days, TV listings will not be

updated automatically. In this case, use this feature to update TV

listings.

“GUIDE Plus+ System Information” screen: Display GUIDE Plus+

system information. This screen is providing several values that are

helpful for troubleshooting.

To Do this

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Watching TV

1In digital mode, press GUIDE.

2Perform the desired operation as shown in

the following table or displayed on the

screen.

** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 50.

Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) **

001 BBC ONE

002 BBC TWO

003 ITV1

004 Channel 4

005 Five

006 ITV2

007 BBC THREE

008 BBC FOUR

009 ITV3

010 SKY THREE

Category30 min ViewNextPrevious

Homes Under the Hammer Neighbours Afterlife

Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden... CSI: Crime Scene Inv...

Dancing On Ice Exclusive Cracker

Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a... The Jeremy Kyle... Homes Under th...

House Law and Order: Special Victims U... PartyPoker.com Worl...

Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders Vodafone TBA: L...

BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P... A Picture of Brit... Eastenders

ER Real Crime: The Truth About the... This is BBC FOUR

Past Everybody Loves Raymond The Sharon Osb...

Racing from Chepstow and Ascot Baseball Wedne... Trans World Sport

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13: 0012: 3012: 0011: 30

All Categories

Fri 16 Mar 11:35

To Do this

Watch a programme Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press .

Turn off the Guide Press GUIDE.

Sort the programme information by

category

– Category list

1Press the blue button.

2Press F/f to select a category, then press .

Set a programme to be displayed

automatically on the screen when it

starts

– Reminder

1Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to

display, then press / .

2Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press .

A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The

indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.

• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn

itself on when the programme is about to start.

Cancel reminder

– Cancel Timer

1Press / .

2Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press .

3Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then

press .

4Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .

A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the

programme.

5Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

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Using the Digital Favourite List *

1In digital mode, press .

2Perform the desired operation as shown in

the following table or displayed on the

screen.

* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

Digital favourite list

Homes Under the Hammer 10:30 - 11:00

To Do this

Create your favourite list for the first

time

1Press to select “Yes.”

2Press the yellow button to select the favourite list.

3Press F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press .

A symbol appears next to channels that you have stored in

the favourite list.

Watch a channel 1Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists.

2Press F/f to select the channel, then press .

Turn off the favourite list Press RETURN.

Add or remove channels in the

currently edited favourite list

1Press the blue button.

2Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit.

3Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or remove,

then press .

Remove all channels from the current

favourite list

1Press the blue button.

2Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to

edit.

3Press the blue button.

4Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.

23 GB

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting Chart

You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not

supplied.

( SMARTLINK )

A V

DMPORT

PC IN

COMPONENT IN

IN3

123 4 5 6

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

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Connect to Input symbol on

screen

Description

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

(SMARTLINK)

AV2 SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD

recorder.

COMPONENT IN

Component The component video sockets support the following video

inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

4DMPORT 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: N/x/X/m/M/F/f/G/

g// RETURN.

– Using the Options menu function: Press OPTIONS, and

select “Control Panel” or “Device Control (Menu).”

• Do not connect or disconnect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter while the TV is turned on.

• The connected equipment is not charged when the TV is turned

off or in standby mode.

5HDMI IN 1 or 2 HDMI 1 or

HDMI 2

Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected

equipment.

In addition, when you connect the equipment that is

compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the

connected equipment is supported. See page 46 to set up this

communication.

If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to

the HDMI IN socket through a DVI-HDMI adaptor interface

(not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out socket

to the audio in HDMI IN socket.

• 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 55.

• Be sure to use only an authorised 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.

qs HDMI 3 HDMI 3

6LAN You can enjoy contents stored on DLNA-compatible devices

via a network (page 34).

7/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 equivalent.

8L- -R Connect to the audio output sockets to listen to the sound

from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (OPTICAL)

Use an optical audio cable.

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Using Optional Equipment

0CAM

(Conditional

Access Module)

To use Pay Per View services.

For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your

CAM. 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.

• CAM is not supported in all countries. Please 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 27).

qd /L- -R

AV3

AV3 When connecting mono equipment, connect to the AV3

L socket.

qf iYou can listen to TV sound through headphones.

Connect to Input symbol on

screen

Description

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Viewing Pictures from

Connected Equipment

Switch on the connected equipment, then

perform one of the following operation.

For equipment connected to the scart

sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead

Start playback on the connected equipment.

The picture from the connected equipment

appears on the screen.

For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder

In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the

number buttons, to select the video channel.

For a USB device

See page 27.

For a Network device

See page 34.

For other connected equipment

Press / to display a list of connected

equipment. Press F/f to select the desired

input source, then press .

The highlighted item is automatically selected

if you do not perform any operation for two

seconds after pressing F/f.

If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the

“AV Preset” menu (page 44), that input source

does not appear in the list.

• To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL or

ANALOG.

Using the Options menu

Press OPTIONS to display the following

options when viewing pictures from connected

equipment.

To view two pictures simultaneously

– PAP (Picture and Picture)

You can view two pictures (external input and

TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Connect an optional equipment (page 23), and

make sure that images from the equipment

appear on the screen (page 26).

• This function is not available for a PC input and

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input.

• You cannot change the size of the pictures.

• You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV

programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or

AV3 video in the external inputs picture.

1Press OPTIONS.

2Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .

The picture from the connected equipment

is displayed on the left, and the TV

programme is displayed on the right.

3Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to

select the TV channel.

To return to single picture mode

Press RETURN.

• The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch

the audible picture by pressing G/g.

Options Description

Picture Mode (except

PC input mode)

See page 39.

Display Mode (in PC

input mode only)

See page 39.

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround See page 40.

Speaker See page 45.

Motionflow See page 42.

PIP (in PC input

mode only)

See page 27.

PAP (except PC input

mode and DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

mode)

See page 26.

Auto Adjustment (in

PC input mode only)

See page 44.

Horizontal Shift (in

PC input mode only)

See page 44.

Sleep Timer (except

PC input mode)

See page 43.

Power Saving See page 41.

Device Control

(Menu) (in DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT mode

only)

See page 24.

Control Panel (in

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT mode only)

See page 24.

Device Control (in

HDMI mode only)

See page 30.

Options Description

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Using Optional Equipment

To view two pictures simultaneously

– PIP (Picture in Picture)

You can view two pictures (PC input and TV

programme) on the screen simultaneously.

Connect a PC (page 23), and make sure that

image from a PC appear on the screen.

1Press OPTIONS to display the Options

menu.

2Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .

The picture from the connected PC is

displayed in full size, and the TV

programme is displayed in the small

screen.

You can use F/f/G/g to move the TV

programme screen position.

3Press number buttons or PROG +/– to

select the TV channel.

To return to single picture mode

Press RETURN.

• You can switch the audible picture by selecting

“Audio Swap” from the Options menu.

Playing Back Photo/Music

via USB

You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a

Sony digital still camera or camcorder through

a USB cable or USB storage media on your

TV.

1Connect a supported USB device to the

TV.

2Press HOME.

3Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.”

4Press F/f to select a USB device, then

press .

In “Music”, “List View” appears. In

“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears.

Press the yellow button to switch between

“List View” and “Thumbnail View.”

5Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,

then press .

When you select a folder, select a file,

then press .

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 41).

(Photo) Available Options

Option Description

Picture Mode See page 39.

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround 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.

Rotate and Save Rotates and saves

unprotected files.

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(Music) Available Options

• Picture quality may appear coarse when using

(Photo) because images may be enlarged

depending on the file. Also, images may not fill

the entire screen depending on the image size and

aspect ratio.

• Some photo files may take some time to be

displayed when using (Photo).

• The file name and folder name support only

English.

• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB

device, observe the following:

– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB

device.

– Do not disconnect the USB cable.

– Do not remove the USB device.

• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or

loss of, data on the recording media due to a

malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.

• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is

turned on after connecting the digital still camera

or other device to the USB port.

• USB playback is supported for the following

photo file formats:

– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension

“.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)

– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with this

extension “.arw.”) For preview only.

• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set

the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or

“Mass Storage.” For more information about USB

connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied

with your digital camera.

• USB playback is supported for the following

music file formats:

– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have

not been copyrighted)

• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT12, FAT16 and

FAT32 file systems.

• Depending on the exact file specifications, some

files, including those modified on a PC, cannot be

played even if the file format is supported.

• Check the website below for updated information

about compatible USB devices.

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

To display a photograph

— Picture Frame

You can display a photograph on the screen

for a selected period of time. After that period,

the TV automatically switches itself into

standby mode.

1Select a photograph.

You can select a photograph from the

connected USB device or preset picture

folder. For details on selecting a

photograph, see page 27.

2Press OPTIONS while the selected

photograph is displayed, then press F/f to

select “Picture Frame Image” and press

3Press RETURN repeatedly to return

to the Home Menu.

4Press F/f/G/g to select “Photo”, then

select “Picture Frame” and press .

The TV is switched to Picture Frame

mode, and the selected photograph is

displayed on the screen.

To set the duration of displaying a

photograph

Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”

and press . Then, select the duration,

and press .

The counter appears on the screen.

To return to the XMB™

Press RETURN.

Speaker See page 45.

Picture Frame Image Allows you to select a

photograph to be

displayed as picture

frame.

Information Displays information

about the device, folders,

and files.

Option Description

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround See page 40.

Add to Slideshow Registers the background

music to be played during

a slideshow using

(Photo).

Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered

background music.

Playback Options Allows music options to

be set for repeat, shuffle,

or regular playback.

Speaker See page 45.

Information Displays information

about the device, folders,

and files.

The data on the USB device may be damaged.

Option Description

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Using Optional Equipment

• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it

must remain connected to the TV.

• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV

automatically will switch into standby mode.

To display a photograph with the

location on the map

When using an image capture device with GPS

function (digital still camera, etc.), it is

possible to display a photograph with a map of

the location where the photograph was taken

using a function of GPS for recording

longitude and latitude. Because 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 34).

1Select a photograph (page 27).

2Press 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.

• 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 image capture device.

• 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.

• You can also display a slideshow with the location

on the map. Set “Photo Set-up” to “Simple with

map” (page 27).

• 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.

1Connect the GPS unit to the USB port.

2Press HOME.

3Press G/g to select “Photo.”

4Press F/f to select the GPS unit, then

press .

5Select the following items using F/f and

press , then set them using F/f.

–Time Zone

–DST

6Select “Yes”, then press .

The GPS log files are loaded.

7Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the

device on which the photograph is stored.

8Select a photograph (page 27).

9Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out

on the map.

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Using BRAVIA Sync with

Control for HDMI

The control for HDMI function enables the TV

to communicate with the connected equipment

that is compatible with the function, using

HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).

For example, by connecting Sony equipment

that is compatible with control for HDMI

(with HDMI cables), you can control them

together.

Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,

and make the necessary settings.

Control for HDMI

• 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 and .

–OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select

options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content

List” to operate the equipment.

– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for

available control.

To connect the equipment that is

compatible with control for HDMI

Connect the compatible equipment and the TV

with a HDMI cable. When connecting an

audio system, be sure to also connect the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket

of the TV and the audio system using an

optical audio cable. For details, see page 24.

To make the control for HDMI settings

The control for HDMI settings must be set on

both the TV side and connected equipment

side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 46 for the

TV side settings. For settings on the connected

equipment, refer to the operating instructions

for that equipment.

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Using Optional Equipment

Operating Optional

Equipment using the TV

Remote

For details, refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the connected equipment.

•The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot

as a reference when operating other equipment.

This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, and

most Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,

DVD recorders, and audio systems (Home

Theatre, etc.).

To control Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,

and DVD recorders of other manufacturers

(and some other Sony models), programme the

remote as follows.

• Before you start, look up the three-digit code of

your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s codes”

on page 32.

Buttons for using optional

equipment

Item Description

1"/1 Turns on or off the optional

equipment you have selected

with the function buttons.

2Function

buttons

Allows you to operate the

corresponding equipment. For

details, see “Programming the

remote” on page 31.

3BD/DVD

operating

buttons

•./>: Goes to the

beginning of the previous/

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.

4DVD record

buttons

•zREC: Starts the

recording.

•XREC PAUSE: Pauses the

recording.

•xREC STOP: Stops the

recording.

5F1/F2 • Selects a disc when using a

disc changer.

• Selects a function when

using a combination unit

(e.g. a DVD/HDD).

6BD/DVD

Displays the BD/DVD disc

menu.

7BD/DVD

TOP MENU

Displays the top menu of the

BD/DVD disc.

Programming the remote

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1Press and hold the BD, DVD, or AMP

function button you want to programme

on the remote, then press .

The selected function button (BD, DVD,

or AMP) flashes.

2Press the number buttons to enter the

three-digit manufacturer’s code number

when the function button flashes.

If you do not enter the code within 10

seconds, you need to go back to step 1.

3Press .

The selected function button flashes

twice.

If the selected function button flashes five

times, repeat from step 1.

4Turn on your equipment and check that

the following main functions work.

For Blu-ray disc players, DVD players

and DVD recorders, check:

N (playback), x (stop), m (rewind),

M (fast forward), channel selection.

For DVD players and DVD recorders,

check:

TOP MENU/MENU and F/f/G/g.

If your equipment is not working, or

some of the functions do not work

Enter the correct code or try the next code

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

DVD players

Blu-ray disc (BD) players

DVD/video cassette recorders

DVD/HDD recorders

VCRs

3Manufacturer Code

SONY 001, 029, 030, 036 – 044, 053 – 055

AIWA 021

AKAI 032

DENON 018, 027, 020, 002

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

PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031

PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052

SAMSUNG 011, 014

SANYO 007

SHARP 019, 027

THOMSON 012

TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049

YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002

Manufacturer Code

SONY 101 – 103

Manufacturer Code

SONY 251

Manufacturer Code

SONY 201 – 203

Manufacturer Code

SONY 301 – 310, 362

AIWA 325, 331, 351

AKAI 326, 329, 330

DAEWOO 342, 343

GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366

HITACHI 327, 333, 334

JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348,

349

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Using Optional Equipment

DAV Home Theatre Systems

AV receivers

Digital terrestrial receivers

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

Manufacturer Code

SONY (DAV) 401 – 404

Manufacturer Code

SONY 451 – 454

Manufacturer Code

SONY 501 – 504

Manufacturer Code

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Using Network Features

With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored on

DLNA-compatible devices on the home

network.

Devices that store and provide contents, such

as photo/music files, is called “server.” The

TV receives the photo/music files from the

server via the network, and you can enjoy

them on the TV even in other rooms.

To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-

compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is

necessary as a server.

Connecting the TV to the

Network

Enjoying Photo/Music Files

via the Network

You can enjoy photo/music files on the server

easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu

of the TV.

1Press HOME.

2Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.”

3Press F/f to select a server, then press .

In “Music”, “List View” appears. In

“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears. You

can switch the view mode between “List

View” and “Thumbnail View” by

pressing the yellow button.

When the server cannot be found

See “Checking the Network Connection”

(page 36) and “Adjusting the Server

Display Settings” (page 36).

4Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,

then press .

When you select a folder, select a file,

then press .

Playback starts.

• A map can be displayed with a photograph in the

case of longitude and latitude information has

been recorded to photograph’s EXIF data

(page 29).

• Depending on the network device, it may be

necessary to register the TV with the network

device.

• Picture quality may appear coarse when using

(Photo) because images may be enlarged

depending on the file. Also, images may not fill

the entire screen depending on the image size and

aspect ratio.

• Some photo files may take some time to be

displayed when using (Photo).

• The file name and folder name support only

English.

• 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

– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format

Network cable (not supplied)

Broadband router

DSL modem/

Cable modem

To network

devices

Internet

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Using Network Features

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.

To enjoy photographs and music on

the TV screen by operating devices

– Renderer

“Renderer” is a feature for playing photo files

and music files stored in network devices

(digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on

the TV by operating the controller device in

question. To use this feature, a renderer-

compatible device such as a digital still camera

or mobile phone is required as the controller.

Refer as well to the instruction manual

supplied with the controller.

1Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer

Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in

“Network Settings” if necessary

(page 51).

2Play the file selected using the controller

on the TV.

The file is played on the TV over the

connected network.

Use the controller or the TV’s remote to

perform operations during playback.

(Photo) Available Options

(Music) Available Options

Option Description

Picture Mode See page 39.

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround 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.

Rotate Rotates files.

Speaker See page 45.

Information Displays information

about the device, folders,

and files.

Option Description

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround See page 40.

Add to Slideshow Registers the background

music to be played during

a slideshow using

(Photo).

Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered

background music.

Playback Options Allows music options to

be set for repeat, shuffle,

or regular playback.

Speaker See page 45.

Information Displays information

about the device, folders,

and files.

Option Description

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Checking the Network

Connection

Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for

your router. The items that need to be set may

differ, depending on the Internet service

provider or the router. For details, refer to the

instruction manuals that have been provided

by your Internet service provider or supplied

with the router.

1Press HOME.

2Press G to select “Settings.”

3Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,

then press .

4Select “Network”, then press .

5Select “IP Address settings”, then press

6Select an item, and press .

When you select “DHCP (DNS

automatic)”

Go to step 7.

When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”

Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”

using F/f/g and the number buttons.

When you select “Manual”

Set the following items using F/f/g and

the number buttons.

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

• Default Gateway

• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS

If your ISP has a specific proxy server

setting

Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select

“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter

the settings.

7Press .

8Press F/f to select “Test”, then press .

9Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press .

The network diagnostic starts.

When the message “Connection

successful.” appears, press

RETURN repeatedly to exit.

Adjusting the Server

Display Settings

You can select home network servers to be

displayed on the Home Menu.

Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home

Menu automatically.

1Set the server to allow connections from

the TV.

For details on settings on the server, refer

to the Operating Instructions supplied

with the server.

2Press HOME.

3Press G/g to select “Settings.”

4Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,

then press .

5Select “Server Display Settings”, then

press .

6Select the server you want to display on

the Home Menu, then press .

7Select “Yes”, then press .

To set the server not to be displayed on

the Home Menu

In step 7, press F/f to select “No”, then press

Available Options (on the connected

server settings display)

Option Description

Delete All Deletes all connected

servers.

Update List Updates the server list to

the latest information.

Information Displays information

about the connected server

currently selected.

Delete Deletes the connected

server currently selected.

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Using Network Features

If you cannot connect to your home

network

The TV can check if the server is being

correctly recognised.

1Press HOME.

2Press G/g to select “Settings.”

3Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,

then press .

4Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press

5Select “Yes”, then press .

The server diagnostic starts.

When the server diagnostic is complete,

the diagnostic result list appears.

6Select 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.

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Using MENU Functions

Navigating through TV Home Menu (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.

1Press HOME.

The TV Home menu appears on the screen.

2Press G/g to select the category.

3Press F/f to select the item, then press .

4Follow the instructions on the screen.

5Press HOME to exit.

• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.

• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.

Media category icon Description

Settings You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about

settings, see page 39.

Photo You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 27, 34).

Music You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 27, 34).

Digital You can select a digital channel, favourite list (page 22), or Guide

(page 18, 21).

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 46).

External Inputs You can select equipment connected to the TV.

To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 44).

Picture

Digital Set-up

Analogue Set-up

Set-up

Features

Settings

Sound

Media Category Bar

Category Object Bar

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Using MENU Functions

Settings

Picture

Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Picture Mode” includes

options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be

selected differ depending on the input source.

Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.

Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in

a theatre-like environment.

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.

Display Mode (only in

PC Input/HDMI PC

Input)

Selects the display mode for PC input source.

Video For video images.

Text For text, charts or tables.

Reset Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC

mode) to the factory 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 and red tones.

• “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.

Cool Gives the white colours a blue tint.

Neutral Gives the white colours a neutral tint.

Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint

than “Warm 1.”

• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”

(or “Photo-Vivid”).

Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture.

Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

Auto Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode

only).

High/Medium/

Low

Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.

Off Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.

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“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC.

MPEG Noise

Reduction

Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when

viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.

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”).

Adv. Contrast

Enhancer

Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most

suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.

This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes. It

will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture

scenes.

Live Colour Makes colours more vivid.

Colour Space Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces

the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard

colour.

• “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard.”

Sound

Sound Mode Selects the sound mode.

Dynamic Enhances the treble and bass sounds.

Standard For standard sounds.

Clear Voice Makes voice sound clearer.

Reset Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound.”

Treble Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Emphasises left or right speaker balance.

Auto Volume Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts

tend to be louder than programmes).

Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.

Woofer Level Adjusts the bass level to taste since the bass level varies depending on where the

television 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.

• 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.

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 Selects for normal stereo or mono reception.

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 emphasising the treble and bass

sounds.

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Using MENU Functions

• “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System”

and headphones are connected.

Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

Stereo/Mono For a stereo broadcast.

A/B/Mono For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”

for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if

available.

• If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”,

“A” or “B.”

Features

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.

Slideshow Select to view JPEG files as a slideshow.

Thumbnail View Select to view JPEG files as a thumbnail.

Off Select to disable this function.

• 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 within two hours after switching to standby

mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 20 Watt higher than

usual.

Power Saving Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. When

“Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the (Picture Off)

indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.

Standard Power Default settings.

Reduced Power Reduces the power consumption of the TV.

Picture Off Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the

picture off.

Light Sensor On Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the

ambient light in the room.

Off Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.

• Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See

page 15 for the location of the light sensor.

Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.

Panel Key

Illumination

Auto Touch sensor keys light up when you touch the sensor keys

on the front of the TV or when the TV is on.

On Touch sensors are lit constantly.

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Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.

High Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based

contents.

Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for

standard use.

Off Use this setting when the “High” and “Standard” settings

result in noise.

• Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have

changed the setting.

Film Mode Provides an improved picture quality which is optimised for film when playing

DVD images taken on film.

Auto 1/Auto 2 “Auto 1” Provides smoother picture movement than the

original film-based content. “Auto 2” Provides the original

film-based content as is.

Off Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.

• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be

automatically turned off even if “Auto 1/Auto 2” is selected.

• “Film Mode” is not available when “Video/Photo” is set to “Photo” or when

photograph is detected if “Video-A” is set.

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 Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on 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.

• The setting is fixed to “Video” when Video-A mode is not supported on the

connected equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.

• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i

or 1080p.

x.v.Colour Displays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching

the colour space of source.

• The setting is fixed to “Normal” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if

“x.v.Colour” is selected.

• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 720p,

1080i or 1080p.

Photo Colour Space Selects the option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to match the output colour space

within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI, component

input jacks or USB.

• Select “sYCC” when using the equipment that supports “x.v.Colour.”

• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i

or 1080p.

• Not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Wide” (page 40).

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Using MENU Functions

Timer Settings Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.

Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically

switches itself into standby mode.

When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator

on the TV (front) lights up in orange.

• If you switch off the TV and switch 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

Settings

On Timer Sets the timer to turn on the TV from

standby mode.

Timer Mode Sets the desired day(s) of the week you

want the timer to turn on the TV.

Time Sets the time to turn on the TV.

Duration Sets how long you want the TV to stay on

before switching to standby mode again.

Clock Set Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is

receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted

manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted

signal.

Set-up

Auto Start-up Starts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country and location,

and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to

do this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected

and channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6). However, this

option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house,

or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).

Language Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Screen Settings Screen Format See “To change the screen format manually” on page 17.

Auto Format Automatically changes the screen format according to the

input signal. To keep your setting, select “Off.”

Display Area Adjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources

when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide.”

Auto During digital broadcasts, displays

pictures in accordance with the settings

recommended by the broadcast station.

Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size.

Normal Displays pictures in their recommended

size.

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”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”

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PC Settings Screen Format Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.

Full 1 Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical

display area, keeping its original

horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio.

Full 2 Enlarges the picture to fill the display

area.

Reset Resets the PC screen settings to the factory settings.

Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of

the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the

connected PC.

• “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input

signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch” and

“Horizontal Shift.”

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.

Power

Management

Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for

30 seconds in the PC input.

AV Set-up AV Preset Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and

rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen

when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source

that is not connected to any equipment.

1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press

2Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press

-, CABLE, SAT,

VCR, DVD/BD,

GAME, AUDIO

SYSTEM, CAM,

Uses one of the preset labels to assign a

name to connected equipment.

Edit Creates your own label.

1Press F/f to select the desired letter

or number (“_” for a blank space),

then press g.

If you input a wrong character

Press G/g to select the wrong

character. Then, press F/f to select

the correct character.

2Repeat the procedure in step 1 until

the name is completed.

3Select “OK”, then press .

Skip Skips an input source that is not

connected to any equipment when you

press F/f to select the input source.

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Using MENU Functions

AV2 Input Sets a signal to be input through the socket labelled /

/ AV2 on the rear of the TV.

Auto Switches automatically among the signals

of RGB input, S video input, Composite

video input depending on the input

signal.

RGB Inputs the RGB signal.

S Video Inputs the S Video signal.

Composite Inputs the Composite video signal.

AV2 Output Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled /

/ AV2 on the rear of the TV. If you connect a

VCR/ DVD recorder or other recording equipment to the

/ / AV2 socket, you can then record from the

equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.

TV Outputs a broadcast.

Auto Outputs whatever is being viewed on the

screen (except signals from the HDMI IN

1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3, /

COMPONENT IN and / PC IN

sockets).

Speaker Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.

TV Speaker The TV speakers are turned on in order to

listen to the TV’s sound through the TV

speakers.

Audio System The TV speakers are turned off in order

to listen to the TV’s sound only through

your external audio equipment connected

to the audio output sockets. When

connected with “Control for HDMI”

compatible equipment, you can turn the

connected equipment on interlocked with

the TV. This setting must be made after

connecting the equipment.

Audio Out Variable The audio output from your audio system

can be controlled by 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.

• “Audio Out” is not available for audio system connected to the TV using the

HDMI sockets.

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HDMI Set-up This is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the

HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected

“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment side.

Control for HDMI This sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI”

compatible equipment and the TV. When set to “On”, the

following menu items can be performed. However, power

consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. 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 “Control for HDMI” compatible

equipment turns off when you switch the TV to standby mode

using the remote.

Auto TV On When this is set to “On” and if the connected HDMI, control

compatible equipment is turned on, the TV automatically

turns on, and the displays the HDMI input from the

connected equipment.

Tuner Box

Control

If set to “Advanced”, you can select a channel tuned by

connected equipment using the TV’s remote.

Device List

Update

Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List.” Up to 14

“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment can be

connected, and up to 4 equipment can be connected to a

single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List”

when you change the “Control for HDMI” compatible

equipment connections or settings. Select them manually one

by one until getting a correct picture for several seconds.

HDMI Device List Displays the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible

equipment.

• 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.

Product Information Displays your TV’s product information.

All Reset Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up”

screen.

• Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or

press any buttons.

• All settings, including digital favourite list, country, language, auto tuned

channels, etc. will be reset.

Analogue Set-up

Programme List

Display

Select “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™

(XrossMediaBar).

Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available analogue channels.

This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new

channels that have been launched by broadcasters.

Programme Sorting Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.

1Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press

2Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press .

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Using MENU Functions

Manual Programme

Preset

Before selecting “Label/AFT/Audio Filter/LNA/Skip/Decoder”, press PROG +/–

to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme

number that is set to “Skip” (page 44).

System/Channel Presets programme channels manually.

1Press F/f to select the programme number you want to

manually tune (if tuning a VCR/ DVD recorder, select

channel 00), then press .

2Press F/f to select “System”, then press .

3Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast

systems, then press .

B/G: For western European countries/regions

I: For the United Kingdom

D/K: For eastern European countries/regions

L: For France

4Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press .

5Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for

terrestrial channels), then press g.

• “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is

selected for “Country” (page 6).

6Tune the channels as follows:

If you do not know the channel number

(frequency)

Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When

a channel has been found, the search will stop. 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 or your VCR/DVD recorder

channel number.

7Press 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 will be displayed briefly

on the screen when the channel is selected.

To input characters, follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit” (page 44).

AFT Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number

manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will

improve the picture quality.

You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15.

When “On” is selected, the fine tuning is performed

automatically.

Audio Filter Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of

distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard

broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent

sound muting when watching mono programmes.

If you do not experience any sound distortion, we

recommend that you leave this option set to the factory

setting “Off.”

• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or

“High” is selected.

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LNA Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the

case of very weak broadcast signals (noisy picture).

If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even

if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).

Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/–

to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel

using the number buttons.)

Decoder Shows and records the scrambled channel selected when

using a decoder connected directly to scart connector /

AV1, or to scart connector / / AV2 via a

VCR/DVD recorder.

• Depending on the country selected for “Country” (page 6),

this option may not be available.

Confirm Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset”

settings.

Digital Set-up

Digital Tuning Digital Auto

Tuning

Tunes in the available digital channels.

This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house,

or to search for new channels that have been launched by

broadcasters. For details, see step 6 of “5: Performing the

initial set-up” (page 6).

Programme

Sorting

Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV,

and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the

TV.

1Press 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.

2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as

follows:

To remove the 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.

3Press RETURN.

Digital Manual

Tuning

Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available

when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna.”

1Press the number button to select the channel number

you want to manually tune, then press F/f to tune the

channel.

2When the available channels are found, press F/f to

select the channel you want to store, then press .

3Press F/f to select the programme number where you

want to store the new channel, then press .

Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.

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Using MENU Functions

Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids

may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels

broadcast such information).

Subtitle

Language

Allows you to select the language of the subtitles.

Audio Set-up Audio Type Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For

Hard Of Hearing” is selected.

Audio Language Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital

channels may broadcast several audio languages for a

programme.

Audio

Description

Provides audio description (narration) of visual information if

TV channels broadcast such information.

Mixing Level*Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output

levels.

Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between

different channels. Note that this function may have no effect

for some channels.

Optical Out Selects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the TV. Set

to “Auto” when equipment compatible with Dolby Digital is

connected, and set to “PCM” when non-compatible

equipment is connected.

* This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On.”

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

slide show (page 27, 34).

To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.

Parental Lock Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age

restriction can only be watched after a PIN code is entered correctly.

1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow

the instructions of “PIN Code” below.

2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching),

then press .

3Press RETURN.

PIN Code To set your PIN for the first time

1Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

2Press the number buttons to enter the PIN code entered in step 1.

3Press RETURN.

To change your PIN

1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.

2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.

3Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code entered in step 2.

4Press RETURN.

PIN code 9999 is always accepted.

Technical Set-up Auto Service

Update

Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as

they become available.

• For the service update to be able to take place the TV set should be left in stand-

by mode from time to time.

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System Update Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates

free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). We

recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times.

• For the software upgrade to be able to take place the TV set should be left in

stand-by mode from time to time.

System

Information

Displays the current software version and the signal level.

• If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable

connection.

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/

region.

Auto DST Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer

time and winter time.

On Automatically switches between summer

time and winter time according to the

calendar.

Off The time is displayed according to the

time difference set by “Time Zone.”

Programme

Guide

(only when GUIDE

Plus+ is available)

You can switch GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+). If

you change Sony Guide to GUIDE Plus+ programme, see

page 18.

Condition that this feature is displayed is following:

– in UK, Italy, France, Germany or Spain.

– you can receive digital broadcasting.

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

the initial set-up.”

CA Module Set-up Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access

Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 23 for the location of the

(PCMCIA) socket.

Network Settings

Network IP Address

Settings

DHCP (DNS

automatic)

Automatically acquires the network

settings through the Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol server function of

the router or Internet service provider.

DHCP (DNS

manual)

Automatically acquires the network

settings except for DNS server settings.

You can manually set the DNS settings.

Manual Allows you to set the network settings

according to your network environment.

Test Diagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.

IP Address/

Subnet Mask/

Default Gateway/

Primary DNS/

Secondary DNS

You need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected

in “IP Address Settings.”

When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter

“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses

manually.

MAC Address Displays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique

identifier of the network device.

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Using MENU Functions

Server Display

Settings

Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to

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

Control

Allows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set

to “On”, you can playback photos or music on the TV using the controller.

Renderer Set-up Automatic

Access

Permission

Allows you to select whether to permit access to the TV

automatically when the network device accesses the TV for

the 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 53).

• Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 53).

• Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the 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.

Screw

(+PSW6 × 16)

Mounting Hook

Square

hole

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Additional Information

Unit: mm

Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.

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 54) for its weight.

* Hook position “a, c” cannot be used for the models in the table above.

TV installation dimensions table

Model Name

Display dimensions Screen centre

dimension

Length for each mounting angle

Angle (0°) Angle (20°)

AB C DEFGH

KDL-52Z4500 1,281 839 38 494 194 428 796 535

KDL-46Z4500 1,140 749 84 492 192 396 710 533

KDL-40Z4500 1,005 666 122 490 187 364 633 529

Screw and Hook locations diagram/table

Model Name Screw location Hook location

KDL-52Z4500/KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 d, g b

Screen centre point

WARNING

Screw location Hook location

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Specifications

Model name KDL-52Z4500 KDL-46Z4500 KDL-40Z4500

System

Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

TV system Analogue: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I

Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C

Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 (only Video In)

Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, MP@L3.0

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 9 W + 9 W, 12 W (Woofer)

Input/Output jacks

Aerial 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, S Video

input, selectable audio/video output, and SMARTLINK interface.

AV3 Video input (phono jack)

AV3 Audio input (phono jacks)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)(digital optical jack)/Audio output (phono jack)

COMPONENT IN Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync

PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 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

PC Input (see page 55)

Analogue audio (minijack): 500 mVrms (HDMI IN 2 only)

PC IN PC Input (D-sub 15-pin)

G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green

HD: 1-5 Vp-p

VD: 1-5 Vp-p

PC audio input (minijack)

iHeadphones jack

CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot

USB port

DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

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 is not guaranteed for this TV.)

Power and others

Power requirements 220–240V AC, 50Hz

Screen size (measured diagonally) 52 inches 46 inches 40 inches

Display resolution 1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)

Power

consumption

in “Home”/

“Standard” mode

210 W 260 W 280 W

in “Shop”/“Vivid”

mode

235 W 284 W 320 W

Standby power consumption* 0.2 W or less (20 W when Quick Start is “On”)

Dimensions

(Approx.)

(w × h × d)

with Table-Top

Stand

128.1 × 88.2 × 34.6 cm 114.0 × 79.0 × 30.7 cm 100.5 × 70.5 × 27.9 cm

without Table-Top

Stand

128.1 × 83.9 × 13.5 cm 114.0 × 74.9 × 13.2 cm 100.5 × 66.6 × 12.8 cm

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Additional Information

* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC

• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.

• This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3

Mass (Approx.) with Table-Top

Stand

41.0 kg 34.5 kg 25.5 kg

without Table-Top

Stand

34.0 kg 30.0 kg 22.0 kg

Supplied accessories See “Before Use” on page 4.

Optional

accessories

Wall-Mount

Bracket

See “Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)” on page 52.

Colour Variation

Unit

CRU-52SG13 CRU-46SG13 CRU-40SG13

Resolution

Signals Horizontal

(Pixel)

×Vertical (Line) Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Standard

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

Resolution

Signals Horizontal

(Pixel)

×Vertical (Line) Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Standard

VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA

SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

XGA 1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

WXGA 1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA

WXGA 1280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA

SXGA 1280 × 1024 64.0 60 VESA

Model name KDL-52Z4500 KDL-46Z4500 KDL-40Z4500

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Troubleshooting

Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.

When it is flashing

The self-diagnosis function is activated.

1Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.

For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by

another three flashes, etc.

2Press 1 on the top edge of 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 it is not flashing

1Check the items in the tables below.

2If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Condition Explanation/Solution

Picture

No picture (screen is dark) and

no sound

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge of the TV.

• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.

No picture or no menu

information from equipment

connected to the scart

connector

• Press / to display the connected equipment list, then select the

desired input.

• Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.

Double images or ghosting

(only in analogue mode)

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Check the aerial location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear

on the screen (only in

analogue mode)

• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.

• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to

five years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).

Picture or sound noise when

viewing a TV channel (only in

analogue mode)

• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture

reception (page 47).

Some tiny black points and/or

bright points appear on the

screen

• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points

and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.

No colour on programmes • Select “Reset” (page 39).

No colour or irregular colour

when viewing a signal from

the / COMPONENT

IN sockets

• Check the connection of the / COMPONENT IN sockets and

check if each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.

Picture freezes or contains

blocks on the screen

• Check signal level (page 50). If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber

(low signal), check the aerial/cable connection.

• Remove the connected USB device. It can be damaged or not supported

by the TV.

Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB

devices:

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

Sound

No sound, but good picture • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).

• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 45).

• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.

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Additional Information

There is a significant

difference in the output

volume level between

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

input and TV or other

equipment input.

• Adjust “Volume Offset” setting in the “Sound” menu (page 40).

Connection Diagnostic Results

“Connection successful.”does

not appear.

Check Connections

• 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 36) while referring to the following.

– Contact your Internet provider.

– Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of

your Internet provider.

Home Network

The server cannot be found, a

list cannot be retrieved, and

playback fails.

• Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1

on the TV.

• Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 37).

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 server, 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

being applied or displayed

content differs from content

on the server.

• Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though

content has been added and/or deleted on the server. If this happens, go

back up one level and try opening the folder or server again.

Photo and/or music files do

not appear or icons are not

displayed.

Preliminary Check

• Check that the connected device supports DLNA.

• 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 36).

• Check that the server is correctly configured.

• Check that the selected equipment is connected to the network and can

be accessed.

• If the “IP Address” in “Network” under “Network Settings” is set to

“DHCP (DNS automatic)” or “DHCP (DNS manual)”, it may take some

time to recognise a device if there is no DHCP server. Execute “Server

Diagnostics” (page 37).

Condition Explanation/Solution

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The TV cannot be found from

renderer-compatible

equipment (the controller).

Check Connections

• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not

become disconnected.

Check Settings

• Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 51).

• Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access

Control” (page 51).

Channels

The desired channel cannot be

selected

• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/

analogue channel.

Some channels are blank • Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the pay TV service.

• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).

• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

Digital channels are not

displayed

• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided

in your area.

• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.

General

Distorted picture and/or sound • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars,

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.

The TV turns off

automatically (the TV enters

standby mode)

• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”

setting of “On Timer Settings” (page 43).

• 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 automatically • Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 43).

Some input sources cannot be

selected

• Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 44).

The remote does not function • Replace the batteries.

The BD, DVD, AMP and TV

function buttons on the remote

flash at the same time.

• The batteries inside the remote run out of battery life. Replace the

batteries with new ones.

A channel cannot be added to

the favourite list

• Up to 999 channels can be stored in the favourite list.

You have a blank TV listings

in the GUIDE Plus+ system

• Check the aerial/cable connection.

• Your cabling and Setup is OK, but your GUIDE Plus+ system was not

connected for enough time to receive TV listings data. Leave the TV

“STANDBY” overnight (24 hours) or use “Manual Data Download”

(page 20).

• You live in a country/region where the GUIDE Plus+ system is not yet

available. Check the list of countries to see if you are in a region that is

supported.

(http://www.europe.guideplus.com/)

HDMI equipment does not

appear on “HDMI Device

List”

• Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” compatible

equipment.

Not all channels are tuned • Check support web site for cable provide information.

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

You cannot select “Off” in

“Control for HDMI.”

• If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment is connected to

the TV, 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 45).

Condition Explanation/Solution

59 GB

Additional Information

The speaker grille has come

off

• To attach the speaker grille, first turn off the TV, then unplug the mains

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 pushing and

sliding the speaker grille left into place.

To prevent the TV set from being damaged, do not touch the speakers or

their surroundings.

Condition Explanation/Solution

Do not touch the

speakers.

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