Sony Kdl 46w4500 Operating Instructions

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Watching TV
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
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ToDo this
Create your Favourite list for the first 
time1Press   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.
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Chart
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not 
supplied.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connect toInput symbol on 
screenDescription
1/AV1 AV1When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled 
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the 
signals before outputting them.
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AV2 
(SMARTLINK)AV2SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD 
recorder.
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COMPONENT INComponentThe component video sockets support the following video 
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
4DMPORT DMPORTYou 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).”
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 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 2Digital 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. Refer to page 41 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.
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 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 50.
 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. qsHDMI 3 HDMI 3
6LANYou can enjoy contents stored on DLNA-compatible devices 
via a network (page 30).
7/PC IN PCIt 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- -RConnect to the audio output sockets   to listen to the sound 
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
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DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL)Use an optical audio cable.
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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.
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CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with 
your authorised dealer.
qaUSBYou 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 26).
qd/L- -R
AV3AV3When connecting mono equipment, connect to the  AV3 
L socket.
qfi HeadphonesYou can listen to TV sound through headphones.
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Using Optional Equipment
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 26. 
For a Network device
See page 30.
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 40), that input source 
does not appear in the list.
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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 22), and 
make sure that images from the equipment 
appear on the screen (page 25).
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 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.
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The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch 
the audible picture by pressing G/g.
OptionDescription
Picture Mode (except 
PC input mode)See page 35.
Display Mode (in PC 
input mode only)See page 35.
Sound Mode See page 36.
Surround See page 36.
Speaker See page 41.
Motionflow (except 
PC input mode)See page 37.
PIP (in PC input 
mode only)See page 26.
PAP (except PC input 
mode and DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT 
mode)See page 25.
Auto Adjustment (in 
PC input mode only)See page 39.
Horizontal Shift (in 
PC input mode only)See page 39.
Sleep Timer (except 
PC input mode)See page 38.
Power Saving See page 37.
Device Control 
(Menu) (in DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT mode 
only) See page 23.
Control Panel (in 
DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT mode only)See page 23.
Device Control (in 
HDMI mode only)See page 29.
OptionDescription
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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 22), and make sure that 
image from a PC appears 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.
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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 37).
 (Photo) Available Options
OptionDescription
Picture Mode See page 35.
Sound Mode See page 36.
Surround See page 36.
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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Using Optional Equipment
 (Music) Available Options
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 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 or Exif)– 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 26.
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 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 41.
Picture Frame Image Allows you to select a 
photograph to be 
displayed as picture 
Frame.
Information Displays information 
about the device, folders, 
and files.
OptionDescription
Sound Mode See page 36.
Surround See page 36.
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 41.
Information Displays information 
about the device, folders, 
and files.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
OptionDescription
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 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 30).
1Select a photograph (page 26).
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.
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 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 26).
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 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 “Load GPS log files”, then press 
.
6Select the following items using F/f and 
press , then press F/f to set.
–Time Zone
–DST
7Select “OK”, then press  .
The GPS log files are loaded.
8Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the 
device on which the photograph is stored.
9Select a photograph (page 26).
10Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out 
on the map.
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
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 an 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 23.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 41 for the 
TV side settings. For settings on the connected 
equipment, refer to the operating instructions 
for that equipment.
Buttons for using optional equipment
1m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the 
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment 
that is connected to the TV.
2THEATRE
You can set Theatre Mode 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.
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If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also 
turned off.
3SYNC 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.
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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.
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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. 
Press the yellow button to switch between 
“List View” and “Thumbnail View.”
If network devices do not appear, 
follow the steps on page 32.
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.
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 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 28).
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 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 the files which are received from a 
network device, they need to have one of the 
following file formats.
– Still images: JPEG format
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
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 
TV
Network cable (not supplied)
Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router
DSL modem/
Cable modem To network device
Internet