Sony Kdl 46w5500 Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
TV Settings Menu
Used to update the TV’s system software in the future.
Displays the instruction manual on the screen.
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 The instruction manual is displayed in English only.
Introduces how to enjoy the TV.
System Update
Instruction Manual
BRAVIA Tips
Clock/Timers
Sleep TimerSets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of 
time.
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the   (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel 
lights up in orange.
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 When you turn off...

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Presence Sensor (for 
KDL-46WE5/40WE5 
only)When no presence is detected in front of TV, the TV switches to picture off mode 
automatically. Additionally, when no presence is detected after 30 minutes in 
picture off mode, the TV switches to standby mode.
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 Even if a person is in front of the TV, the sensor may work if the person does not 
move. The sensor may not work when the temperature changes due to the air 
conditioning, etc.
Idle TV StandbyTurns the TV off after it has been kept idle for...

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Using Menu Functions
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
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 “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal/system (e.g. U.S.A. video 
tapes).
Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
CoolGives white colours a blue tint.
NeutralGives 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...

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Live ColourMakes colours more vivid.
White BalanceAdjusts the temperature of each colour.
Sound
Target InputsAllows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom 
settings for the input you are currently viewing.
CommonApplies common settings to all inputs in which “Target 
Inputs” is set to “Common.”
Name of current 
input (e.g. Video 
1)Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
Sound ModeSets a sound mode. “Sound Mode” includes options best suited for video and...

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Using Menu Functions
Sound BoosterProduces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasising the treble and bass 
sounds.
Dual SoundSets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/MonoFor stereo broadcasts.
Main/Sub/MonoFor bilingual broadcasts, select “Main” for sound channel 1, 
“Sub” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if 
available.
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 For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo,” “Main,” 
or “Sub.”
Screen (for inputs other than a...

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Screen (for PC input)
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,” “Horizontal Shift,” and “Vertical Shift.”
ResetResets all PC screen settings to factory settings.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical...

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Using Menu Functions
Set-up
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 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 by turning on the power using the remote. 
However, power consumption in standby mode is approximately 16...

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Auto Devices OffWhen this is set to “On,” the connected equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you turn 
off the TV.
Auto TV OnWhen this is set to “On,” the TV turns on when you turn on 
the connected equipment that is compatible with control for 
HDMI.
HDMI Device ListDisplays a list of connected equipment that is compatible 
with control for HDMI.
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 You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the 
operations of an audio system that is...

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Using Menu Functions
Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers. The name 
appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then 
press g.
If you enter a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
3Repeat step 2 until you finish entering the...

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LNAImproves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture) 
when the broadcast signal is very weak (normally set to 
“Off”).
Colour SystemSelects the colour system (“Auto,” “PAL,” “SECAM”) 
according to the channel.
Signal LevelDisplays the signal level for programme currently being 
watched.
Digital Set-up
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle SettingWhen set to “For Hard Of Hearing,” visual aids for the 
hearing impaired are displayed with the subtitles (when such 
visual aids are available).
Preferred...