Sony Kdl 46w5500 Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
Digital Manual 
TuningTunes the digital channels manually.
1Press the number buttons to enter the channel number 
you want to tune, or press F/f.
2When the available channels are found, press F/f to 
select the channel you want to store, then press  .
3Press F/f to select the channel number where you want 
to store the new channel, then press  .
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.
LNAImproves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture) 
when the broadcast signal is very weak (normally set to 
“On”).
Radio DisplayDisplays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast. You can select 
the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a slideshow (page 24, 
28). To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
Parental Lock Singaporean model: Sets an age restriction to viewing. To view any 
programme rated for ages above the age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.
Australian model and New Zealand model: Sets a parental guidance level. 
Programmes that exceed the set level can only be watched after entering the correct 
PIN code.
PIN CodeEnter your PIN code to activate “Parental Lock.” You can also change the PIN 
code.
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 PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up Auto Service 
UpdateEnables the TV to detect and store new digital services as 
they become available.
System UpdateEnables the TV to automatically receive free software 
updates through your existing aerial/antenna/cable (when 
issued). We recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at 
all times.
System 
InformationDisplays the current software version and the signal level.
(Australian model)
Level Function
Block All All programmes need a password to view. 
G and above To lock “General” and above programmes.
PG and above  To lock “Parental Guidance” and above programmes.
M and above To lock “Mature” and above programmes. 
MA and above To lock “Mature Adult” and above programmes.
AV and above To lock “Adult/Violence” and above programmes.
R and above  To lock “Restricted” and above programmes.
No block No programmes need a password to view.
(New Zealand model)
Level Function
Block All All programmes need a password to view. 
G and above To lock “General” and above programmes.
PGR and above To lock “Parental Guidance Recommended” and above 
programmes.
AO and above To lock “Adults Only” and above programmes.
No block No programmes need a password to view.
 
						

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Network Settings 
Network IP Address 
SettingsManual
Allows you to set the network settings according to your 
network environment. 
DHCP (DNS manual)
Automatically acquires the network settings except for DNS 
server settings. You can manually set the DNS settings.
DHCP (DNS automatic)
Automatically acquires the network settings through the 
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server function of the 
router or Internet service provider.
TestDiagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.
IP Address/
Subnet Mask/
Default Gateway/
Primary DNS/
Secondary DNSYou need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected 
in “IP Address Settings.”
When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter 
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses 
manually.
MAC AddressDisplays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique 
identifier of the network device.
Server Display 
SettingsDisplays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to 
display on the Home Menu.
Server DiagnosticsDiagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.
Renderer FunctionEnables playback of photo/music/video files on the TV through other control 
devices on the network, such as a digital still camera or mobile phone.
Renderer Access 
ControlAllows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set to 
“On,” you can playback photo/music/video files on the TV using the controller.
Renderer Set-up Automatic 
Access 
PermissionAllows you to select whether to permit access to the TV 
automatically when a network device accesses the TV for the 
first time.
Renderer NameAllows you to set the name of the TV to be shown on the 
controller.
 
						

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Additional Information
Additional Information
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be 
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this 
product.
Your TV can be installed using the SU-WL500/SU-WL50B Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately).
 Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the 
installation.
 Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 7).
 Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 44).
 Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 45).
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 Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing these products, especially to determine the strength 
of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products 
to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the 
installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper 
installation.
Screw
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Mounting Hook Square holeScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Mounting Hook SU-WL500: SU-WL50B: 
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Unit: mm
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of 
the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 46) for its weight.
TV installation dimensions table
Model Name
Display 
dimensionsScreen 
centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
ABCDEFGH
SU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-WL500 only
KDL-46W55001,123 725 84 137 471 524 150 150 359 686 503
KDL-46WE51,123 725 84 137 471 524 167 168 376 686 509
KDL-40W5500987 638 122 175 463 515 147 147 330 604 493
KDL-40WE5987 638 122 175 463 515 164 165 347 604 499
KDL-32W5500798 537 172 200 463 490 143 144 292 511 492
Screen centre point
Screen centre pointSU-WL500: 
SU-WL50B: 
WARNING
 
						

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Additional Information
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
Model NameScrew locationHook location
SU-WL500 SU-WL50B SU-WL500 SU-WL50B
KDL-46W5500/46WE5/40W5500/40WE5 d, g d, i b
KDL-32W5500 e, g e, h c
Screw location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
b a*
c
* Hook location “a” cannot be used for 
the models.
abccba
SU-WL500: 
Screw location SU-WL50B: 
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.
b a*
c Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
Mounting Hook
Base Bracket
* Hook location “a” cannot be used for 
the models.
 
						

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Specifications
Model nameKDL-32W5500KDL-40W5500KDL-40WE5KDL-46W5500KDL-46WE5
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: B/G, I, D/K
Digital: DVB-T
Colour/video systemAnalogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input)
Digital:  MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL (Australian model), 
MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4 (New Zealand and 
Singaporean model)
Channel coverageAnalogue:B/G: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41
VHF: 0–12, 5A, 9A/UHF: 28–69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S44 
(Australia and Singapore only)
VHF: 1–11/UHF: 21–69/CATV: S1–S41
(New Zealand and Singapore only)
I:  UHF: B21–B69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41 
(Australia and New Zealand only)
D/K: VHF: C1–C12, R1–R12/UHF: C13–C57, R21–R60/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41, 
Z1–Z39 (Australia and New Zealand only)
Digital: VHF/UHF (Australia and Singapore only), UHF (New Zealand only)
Sound output10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/Antenna/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
1S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
1Video input (phono jack)/Monitor out
1Audio input (phono jacks)/Monitor out
2Video input (phono jack)
2Audio input (phono jacks)
COMPONENT IN1
/3COMPONENT IN1
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms3 Video input (phono jack)
COMPONENT IN2Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT IN1, 2Audio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
 Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)
PC Input (see page 47)
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 
(OPTICAL) Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 47)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
USB port
iHeadphones jack
LAN10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the network, 
connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and communication 
quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)
Power and others
Power requirements
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen size (measured 
diagonally)32 inches 
(Approx. 
80.0 cm)40 inches 
(Approx. 
101.6 cm)40 inches 
(Approx. 
101.6 cm)46 inches 
(Approx. 
116.8 cm)46 inches 
(Approx. 
116.8 cm)
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
 
						

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Additional Information
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PC input signal reference chart for  PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This 
affects the “Video Settings” menu and “Screen” menu settings. 
To view PC contents, set “Wide Mode” to “Full” and “Display Area” to “Full Pixel.”
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 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical 
frequency (boldfaced).
Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)with Table-Top 
Stand798 mm × 
585 mm × 
259 mm987 mm × 
686 mm × 
303 mm987 mm × 
686 mm × 
303 mm1,123 mm × 
772 mm × 
330 mm1,123 mm × 
772 mm × 
330 mm
without Table-
Top Stand798 mm × 
537 mm × 
89 mm987 mm × 
638 mm × 
93 mm987 mm × 
638 mm × 
104 mm1,123 mm × 
725 mm × 
96 mm1,123 mm × 
725 mm × 
107 mm
Mass (Approx.)  with  Table-Top 
Stand14.2 kg 19.5 kg 20.1 kg 25.9 kg 26.5 kg
without Table-
Top Stand12.1 kg 16.8 kg 17.4 kg 22.6 kg 23.2 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “To check the accessories” (page 4).
Optional 
accessoriesWall-Mount 
BracketSU-WL500/WL50B
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VESA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VESA
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×72045.060EIA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1280×96060.060VESA
1360×76847.760VESA
SXGA
1280×102464.060VESA
HDTV
1920×108066.660VESA*
1920×108067.560EIA*
Model nameKDL-32W5500KDL-40W5500KDL-40WE5KDL-46W5500KDL-46WE5
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three 
times.
2Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead/AC power cord, and inform your 
dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Picture
There is no picture (screen is 
dark) and no sound. Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains/AC power, and press 1 on the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the video input 
jack appears on the screen. Press   to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Ghosting occurs, or double 
images appear. Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
 Check the aerial/antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen. Check if the aerial/antenna is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial/antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 
(three to five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the 
seaside).
The picture is distorted (dotted 
lines or stripes appear). Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, 
motorcycles, hair-dryers, or optional equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the 
optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
 Keep the aerial/antenna/cable TV cable away from other connecting 
cables.
There is picture or sound noise 
when viewing a TV channel. Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture 
reception (page 39).
Tiny black points and/or 
bright points appear on the 
screen. The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points 
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are 
distorted. Select “Standard” or “Off” in “Motionflow” (page 33). If the symptom 
still persists, change the current setting of “Cinema Drive” to other 
settings (page 33).
The picture is not displayed in 
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Additional Information
The picture from equipment 
connected to the  1 or 2 
sockets/jacks is not displayed 
in colour, or is displayed in 
irregular colours. Check the connection of the  1 or 2 sockets/jacks and check if the 
sockets/jacks are firmly seated in their respective sockets/jacks.
No picture from the connected 
equipment appears on the 
screen. Turn the connected equipment on.
 Check the cable connection.
 Press   to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
 Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital 
still camera.
 Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has 
been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the 
digital still camera.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, operations 
differ depending on the features of the USB device and the video being 
played.
You cannot select the 
connected equipment on the 
Home Menu or you cannot 
switch the input. Check the cable connection.
 Set the server to be displayed on the Home Menu (page 29).
Sound
The picture is good, but there 
is no sound. Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 36).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
Channels
You cannot select your desired 
channel. Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired 
digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank.  The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a 
pay TV service.
 The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
You cannot view digital 
channels. Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided 
in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial/antenna.
Network
Connection diagnostic results 
indicate a failure.Check Connections
 Use a straight cable for the LAN cable.
 Check if the cable is connected firmly.
 Check the connection between the TV and the router.
Check Settings
 Change the IP address for the DNS server (see “Checking the Network 
Connection” on page 28) 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.
 Confirm the proxy server settings (page 28).
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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 29).
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 PC, be sure to allow connections 
from external devices. For details, refer to 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, music and/or video 
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/AC power cord of the 
server has not become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display 
Settings” (page 29).
 Check that the server is correctly configured.
 Check that the selected device 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 devices if there is no DHCP server. Execute 
“Server Diagnostics” (page 29).
The TV cannot be found from 
renderer-compatible device 
(the controller).
Check Connections
 Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the 
server has not become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 42).
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access 
Control” (page 42).
General
The TV’s power cannot be 
turned on. Check if ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is on (page 10).
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” (page 31).
 Check if the “Idle TV Standby” is activated (page 32).
 Check if the “Presence Sensor” is activated (page 32).
The TV turns on 
automatically. Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 31).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected. Select “Video Labels” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source 
(page 37).
The remote does not function.  Replace the batteries.
ConditionExplanation/Solution