Sony Kdl 46w4500 Operating Instructions

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Additional Information
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.
ConditionExplanation/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 "/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 43).
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 35).
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 45). 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 41).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
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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 36).
Connection Diagnostic Results
“Connection successful.”does 
not appearCheck Connections
 Use a straight cable for the LAN cable.
 Check if the cable is connected firmly.
 Check the connection between the TV and the network device.
Check Settings
 Change the IP address for the DNS server (see “Checking the Network 
Connection” on page 32) while referring to the following.
– Contact your Internet service provider.
– Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of 
your Internet service 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 33).
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 33).
 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 Settings” 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 33).
ConditionExplanation/Solution
 
						

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Additional Information
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 46).
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access 
Control” (page 46).
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 38).
 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 38).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 40).
The remote does not function  Replace the batteries.
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 19).
 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 41).
ConditionExplanation/Solution