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 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 46).
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
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 Rotates files.
Speaker See page 41.
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.
 
						

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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 “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.

 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.
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If “Connection successful.” does not appear, see 
“Troubleshooting” on page 51 and check the 
connections and settings.
 
						

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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 .
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)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.
For details, see “Troubleshooting” on 
page 51.
OptionDescription
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 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 situation.
 Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
Media category iconDescription
SettingsYou can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about 
settings, see page 35.
PhotoYou can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 26, 30).
MusicYou can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 26, 30).
DigitalYou can select a digital channel, Favourite list (page 21), or Guide 
(page 17, 20).
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.
AnalogueYou 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 42).
External InputsYou can select equipment connected to the TV.
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 40).
Picture
Digital Set-up Analogue Set-up Set-up Features SettingsSound
Media Category Bar
Category Object Bar
 
						

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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 photographs. Enhances picture contrast and 
sharpness.
Photo-StandardFor viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture 
quality for viewing in the home.
Photo-OriginalFor 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.
VideoFor video images.
TextFor text, charts or tables.
ResetResets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC 
mode) to the factory settings.
BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight.
ContrastIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green and red tones.
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“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
CoolGives the white colours a blue tint.
NeutralGives the white colours a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 2Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint 
than “Warm 1.”
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“Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” 
(or “Photo-Vivid”).
SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
AutoAutomatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode 
only).
High/Medium/
LowModifies the effect of the noise reduction.
OffTurns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when 
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.
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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 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 ColourMakes colours more vivid.
Colour SpaceChanges the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces 
the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard 
colour.
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 “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard.”
Sound
Sound ModeSelects the sound mode.
DynamicEnhances the treble and bass sounds.
StandardFor standard sounds.
Clear VoiceMakes voice sound clearer.
ResetResets all the sound settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound.”
TrebleAdjusts higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceEmphasises left or right speaker balance.
Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts 
tend to be louder than programmes).
Volume OffsetAdjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
Surround S-FORCE Front 
SurroundProvides a virtual surround sound experience made possible 
using just two front speakers.
OffSelects for normal stereo or mono reception.
Voice ZoomAdjusts 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 BoosterProduces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasizing the treble and bass 
sounds.
Dual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/MonoFor a stereo broadcast.
A/B/MonoFor a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if 
available.
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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, 
“A” or “B.”
 
						

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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 Watt higher than 
usual.
Power SavingSelects 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 PowerDefault settings.
Reduced PowerReduces the power consumption of the TV.
Picture OffSwitches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the 
picture off.
Light Sensor OnAutomatically optimises the picture settings according to the 
ambient light in the room.
OffTurns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
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Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See 
page 14 for the location of the light sensor.
Logo IlluminationLights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.
MotionflowProvides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
HighProvides smoother picture movement such as for film-based 
contents.
StandardProvides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for 
standard use.
OffUse this setting when the “High” and “Standard” settings 
result in noise.
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Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have 
changed the setting.
Film ModeProvides 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.
OffTurns off the “Film Mode” feature.
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 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 ModeProvides 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.
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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 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.ColourDisplays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching 
the colour space of source.
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 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 SpaceSelects 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.
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 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 36).
Timer SettingsSets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
Sleep TimerSets 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 panel lights up in orange.
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 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 
SettingsOn TimerSets the timer to turn on the TV from 
standby mode.
Timer ModeSets the desired day(s) of the week you 
want the timer to turn on the TV.
TimeSets the time to turn on the TV.
DurationSets how long you want the TV to stay on 
before switching to standby mode again.
Clock SetAllows 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 
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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 broadcasters).
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Screen Settings Screen FormatSee “To change the screen format manually” on page 16.
Auto FormatAutomatically changes the screen format according to the 
input signal. To keep your setting, select “Off.”
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources 
when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide.”
AutoDuring digital broadcasts, displays 
pictures in accordance with the settings 
recommended by the broadcast station.
Full PixelDisplays pictures in their original size.
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended 
size.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen 
Format” is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”
Vertical SizeAdjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” 
is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”
PC Settings Screen FormatSelects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.
Full 1Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical 
display area, keeping its original 
horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio.
Full 2Enlarges the picture to fill the display 
area.
ResetResets the PC screen settings to the factory settings.
Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of 
the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the 
connected PC.
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“Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input 
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch” and 
“Horizontal Shift.”
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical 
stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Power 
ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 
30 seconds in the PC input.
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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.
EditCreates 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  .
SkipSkips an input source that is not 
connected to any equipment when you 
press F/f to select the input source.
AV2 InputSets a signal to be input through the socket labelled  /
/  AV2 on the rear of the TV.
AutoSwitches automatically among the signals 
of RGB input, S Video input, Composite 
video input depending on the input 
signal.
RGBInputs the RGB signal.
S VideoInputs the S Video signal.
CompositeInputs the Composite video signal.
AV2 OutputSets 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.
TVOutputs a broadcast.
AutoOutputs 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).