Sony Kdl 46w4500 Operating Instructions

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Using Network Features
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 other 
device
– Renderer
“Renderer” is a feature for playing photo files 
and music files stored in other network devices 
(digital still camera, mobile phone, etc.) on the 
TV by operating the controller device in 
question. To use this feature, a renderer-
compatible device such...

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Checking the Network 
Connection
If your home network has a DHCP server, this
step can be skipped.
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/g to select “Settings.”
3Press F/f to select “Network Settings”, 
then press  .
4Select...

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Using Network Features
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...

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

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Using MENU Functions
Settings
Picture
Picture ModeSelects 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.
VividFor enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in 
a theatre-like environment.
Photo-VividFor viewing...

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“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC.
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“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System” 
and headphones are disconnected. Advanced SettingsAllows 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 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most 
suitable settings judging...

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Using MENU Functions
Features
USB Auto StartAutomatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still 
camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port and then 
turned on.
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Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the 
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.
Quick StartThe TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby 
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 20...

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Video/PhotoProvides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input 
source (video or photograph data).
Video-ASets 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.
VideoProduces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
PhotoProduces suitable image quality for still images.
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 The setting is fixed to “Video” when “Video-A” mode is not supported on...

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Using MENU Functions
Set-up
Auto Start-upStarts the initial set-up 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 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...

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AV Set-up AV PresetAssigns 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, 
PCUses one of the preset labels to assign a 
name to connected equipment....