Sony Kdl 46x4500 Operating Instructions

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Using Home Network Features
Using Home Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in 
DLNA-compatible devices on the home 
network.
Devices that store and provide contents, such 
as photo/music files, are called “server”. The 
TV receives the photo/music files from the 
server via the network, and you can enjoy 
them on the TV even in other rooms.
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is 
necessary as a server.
Connecting to the Network...

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To enjoy photographs and music on the 
TV screen by operating devices
– Renderer
Renderer is a feature for playing photo files 
and music files stored in network devices 
(digital still cameras, mobile phones, 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...

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Using Home Network Features
Checking the Network 
Connection
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 to select “Settings”.
3Press  F/f  to select “Network Settings”, 
then press  .
4Select “Network”, then press  ....

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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...

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Using Menu Functions
Using Menu Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu on 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  to display the XMB™.
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...

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TV Settings Menu
Introduces how to enjoy the TV.
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 the TV and turn 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 On Timer Sets the TV to automatically...

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Using Menu Functions
Photo-VividFor viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and 
sharpness.
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture 
quality for viewing in the home.
Photo-Original For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used 
when imaging developed photographs.
Photo-Custom For viewing photographs. Allows you to store your preferred 
settings.
Reset Resets all the “Picture” settings to the f actory settings excluding “Target Inputs”, 
“Picture...

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Black CorrectorEnhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
Adv. Contrast 
Enhancer Automatically 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, 
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture 
scenes.
Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the 
picture.
LED Dynamic 
Control  (for KDL-
55X4500/46X4500) Sharpens the contrast...

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Using Menu Functions
Surround Live SportsDelivers surround effects that make you feel like you are 
watching a live sports contest.
Music Hall Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are 
surrounded by sound as in a music hall.
Cinema Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio 
systems found in movie theatres.
Custom A “Voice Zoom” adjustment can be stored according to taste.
Off Converts and reproduces 5.1ch and other digital broadcast 
surround audio to normal stereo...

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Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area.
AutoAutomatically switches to the most appropriate display area.
Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the 
picture are cut off.
+1 Displays pictures in their original size.
Normal Displays pictures in their recommended size.
-1/-2 Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible 
display area.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the...