Sony Kdl 46x4500 Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
OffUse this setting when the “High”, “Smooth”, “Standard” or 
“Clear” settings result in noise.
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 Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have 
changed the setting.
Film Mode Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on 
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
Auto 1Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-
based content. Use this setting for standard use.
Auto 2 Provides the original...

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Audio Settings
Speaker TV SpeakerTurns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.
Audio System Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from 
external audio equipment connected to the audio output 
sockets on the TV.
You can also turn on the connected equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI, after making the 
appropriate settings of control for HDMI.
Audio Out Variable When using an external audio system, volume output from 
audio out can be controlled using the...

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Using Menu Functions
AV PresetAssigns an icon or name to equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The 
icon and name appear briefly on the screen when you select the equipment. 
1Press F/f  to select the desired input source, then press  .
Skip AV Inputs For each input, sets whether or not to display on the Home 
Menu or in a list of inputs that will appear when you press 
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Auto
Displays the icon and name only when the equipment is 
connected (except for AV1 or AV2 inputs).
Always...

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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 compatible with control for HDMI.
Auto Start-up You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and 
select the language and country/area, or tune in all available channels again.
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may...

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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. (Names for channels are 
usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).)
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....

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AFTAllows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you 
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture 
quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15. 
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made 
automatically.
Audio Filter Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion 
occurs in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard 
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent 
sound muting in mono programmes.
If you do not...

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Using Menu Functions
Digital Manual TuningTunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto 
Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
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....

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System UpdateEnables the TV to automatically receive free software 
updates through your existing aer ial/cable (when issued). We 
recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times.
System 
Information Displays the current software version and the signal level.
Time Zone Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is 
not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/
area.
Auto DST Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer 
time and winter...

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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 Wall-Mount Bracket...

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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 51) for its weight.
TV installation dimensions table
Model Name
Display 
dimensionsScreen  centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0 °)Angle (20 °)
AB C DEFGH
KDL-55X45001,486 803 25 429 207 454 766 484
KDL-46X45001,259 685 84 429 204 411 656...