Sony Kdl 46x4500 Operating Instructions

© 2008 Sony Corporation4-108-535-13(1)
KDL-55X4500
KDL-46X4500
KDL-40X4500
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions 
 

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NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 
is fitted to this equipment for your safety 
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need 
to be replaced with the same rating of fuse 
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., 
marked with   or  ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it 
should be fitted with the same rating of 
fuse, otherwise the circuit should be 
protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the 
distribution board.
If the plug...

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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide  4
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 9
Precautions .................................................................................................................... ................. 10
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 1 2
Watching TV
Watching TV...

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Start-up Guide
Before Use
To check the accessories
Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)
Coaxial cable * (1)
Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-46X4500/40X4500 
only)
Remote RM-ED012 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.
To insert batteries into the remote
To replace the speaker grille
The speaker grille unit can be replaced with 
others that are sold separately. However, do 
not remove the unit except to replace it. For 
details, see the instructions supplied with 
speaker grille...

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Start-up Guide
2: Connecting an aerial/Set 
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD 
recorder)
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. 
DVD recorder) with SCART
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. 
DVD recorder) with HDMI
3: Preventing the TV from 
toppling over
1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, 
not supplied) in the TV stand.
2Install a machine screw (M6 × 12–15, not 
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw and the machine 
screw with a strong cord.
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g....

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4: Bundling the cables
~
 Do not bundle the mains lead together with other cables.
5: Performing the initial 
set-up
KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500
KDL-55X4500
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4
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Select “Home” for the best TV settings to 
use the TV in the home.
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Make sure that the aerial is connected.
 

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Start-up Guide
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When you select “Cable”, we recommend 
that you select “Quick Scan” for quick 
tuning. Set “Frequency” and “Network 
ID” according to the information supplied 
from your cable provider. If no channel is 
found using “Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan” 
(though it may take some time).
For a list of compatible cable providers, 
refer to the support web site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/
DVBC/
8
If you want to change the order of 
analogue channels, follow the steps in 
“Programme...

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Adjusting the viewing angle 
of the TV 
This TV can be adjusted within the angles 
shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Detaching the Table-Top 
Stand from the TV
~
 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks   of the TV.
 Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason 
other than listed below.
– To wall-mount the TV.
– To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase  (KDL-46X4500/40X4500 only).
Top view
Front
 

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Safety 
Information
Installation/Set-upInstall and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below 
in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or 
injuries.
Installations The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains 
socket.
s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
s Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall 
installations.
s For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use 
Sony accessories, including:
– Wall-mount...

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NotessDo not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The 
core conductors may be exposed or broken.
s Do not modify the mains lead.
s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the 
mains lead.
s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,...