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
Enjoying Photo/Music Files 
via the Network
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server 
easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu 
of the TV.
1Press HOME .
2Press G/g  to select “Photo” or “Music”.
3Press  F/f  to select a server, then press  .
The file or folder list appears.
To display the thumbnail list, press the 
yellow button while the list is displayed.
When the server cannot be found
See “Checking the Network Connection” 
(page 33) and “Adjusting the Server 
Display Settings” (page 33).
4Press  F/f  to select a file or folder, then 
press .
When you select a folder, select a file, 
then press  .
Playback starts.
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 A map can be displayed with a photograph in the  case of longitude and latitude information has 
been recorded to photograph’s Exif data (page 26).
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 Depending on the network device, it may be necessary to register the TV with the network device.
 Picture quality may appear coarse when using   
(Photo) because images may be enlarged depending 
on the file. Also, images may not fill the entire screen 
depending on the image size and aspect ratio.
 Some photo files may take some time to be  displayed when using   (Photo).
 To play files that are received from a network 
device, they need to conform to one of the 
following file formats. 
– Still images: JPEG format
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
Depending on the network device, the file format 
may be converted before transfer. In such cases, 
the file format resulting after conversion is used 
for playback. For details, see the instruction 
manual for the network device being used.
Even files conforming to one of the file formats 
given above cannot be played in some cases.
 The file name and folder name support only 
English.
TV
Network cable (not supplied)
Network cable (not supplied)
Broadband router
DSL modem/
Cable modem
To network devices
Internet
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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 Function”, “Renderer 
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in 
“Network Settings” if necessary 
(page 48).
2Play the file selected using the controller 
on the TV.
The file is played on the TV over the 
connected network.
Use the controller or the TV’s remote to 
perform operations during playback.
 (Photo) Available OPTIONS  (Music) Available OPTIONS
OptionDescription
Picture See page 36.
Sound See page 38.
Surround See page 39.
Video Settings See page 40.
Cropping Crops a photograph.
Display map See page 26.
Show Options Allows you to set 
repeat/shuffle for photo 
playback.
Photo Set-up Sets how playback  should be performed 
and what effects to use 
during slideshows.
Rotate Rotates files.
Speaker See page 42.
i  Volume See page 42.
Information Displays information  about the device, 
folders, and files.
OptionDescription
Sound See page 38.
Surround See page 39.
Add to Slideshow Registers the 
background music to be 
played during a 
slideshow using   
(Photo).
Omit from 
Slideshow Cancels the registered 
background music.
Playback Options Allows music options to  be set for repeat, 
shuffle, or regular 
playback.
Speaker See page 42.
i  Volume See page 42.
Information Displays information  about the device, folder, 
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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  .
5Select “IP Address Settings”, then press  .
6Select an item, and press  .
When you select “DHCP (DNS 
automatic)”
Go to step 7.
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS” 
using  F/f /g  and the number buttons. 
When you select “Manual”
Set the following items using  F/f /g  and 
the number buttons.
 IP Address
 Subnet Mask
 Default Gateway
 Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
If your ISP has a specific proxy server 
setting
Press  OPTIONS , then press  F/f  to select 
“Proxy Set-up” and press  . Then enter 
the settings.
7Press .
8Press  g to select “Test”, then press  .
9Press  G/g  to select “Yes”, then press  .
The network diagnostic starts.
When the message “Connection 
successful.” appears, press  RETURN 
repeatedly to exit.
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If “Connection successful.” does not appear, see 
“Troubleshooting” on page 54 and check the 
connections and settings.
Adjusting the Server 
Display Settings
You can select home network servers to be 
displayed on the Home Menu.
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home 
Menu automatically.
1Set the server to allow connections from 
the TV.
For details on settings on the server, refer 
to the Operating Instructions supplied 
with the server.
2Press  HOME .
3Press G/g  to select “Settings”.
4Press  F/f  to select “Network Settings”, 
then press  .
5Select “Server Display Settings”, then 
press .
6Select the server you want to display on 
the Home Menu, then press  .
7Select “Yes”, then press  .
To set the server not to be displayed on 
the Home Menu
In step 7, press  F/f  to select “No”, then press 
.
Available OPTIONS (on the connected 
server settings display)
OptionDescription
Delete All Deletes all connected  servers.
Update List Updates the server list  to the latest information.
Information Displays information  about the connected 
server currently 
selected.
Delete Deletes the connected  server currently 
selected.
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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 appear.
If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, 
look up the possible causes and what to 
do, and check connections and settings.
For details, see “Troubleshooting” on 
page
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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 situation.
 Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
Media category iconDescription
Settings You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about 
settings, see page 36.
Photo You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 24, 
31).
Music You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 24, 
31).
Digital You can select a digital channel, Digital Favourite list (page 20), or 
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (page 19).
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or 
PROG +/–.
Analogue You can select an analogue channel.
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or 
PROG +/–.
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” 
to “Off” (page 44).
External Inputs You can select equipment connected to the TV.
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 43).
Category Object Bar
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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 turn on from standby mode.
Day Sets the desired day(s) of the week you want the timer to turn 
on the TV.
Time Sets the time you want the timer to turn on the TV.
Duration Sets how long you want the TV to stay on before switching to 
standby mode again.
Volume Set-up Sets the volume of the TV when the timer turns it on.
Auto Clock Update Switches to digital mode and obtains the time.
Clock Set Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital 
channels, you cannot adjust the clock manually, because the clock automatically 
receives the time code from the broadcast signal.
Picture
Target InputsAllows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom 
settings for the input you are currently viewing. Set to “Common” if you want to 
apply the same settings to each input.
CommonApplies common settings to all inputs in which “Target 
Inputs” is set to “Common”. 
Name of current 
input (e.g. AV1) Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
Picture Mode Sets a picture mode. “Picture Mode” includes options best suited for video and 
photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the 
input source.
VividEnhances picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard For standard pictures. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing 
the TV in a theatre-like environment.
Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
 
						

							
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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 Mode” and “Advanced Settings”.
Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Contrast Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture.
Colour Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Hue Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
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 “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal (e.g. U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
CoolGives white colours a blue tint.
Neutral Gives white colours a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint 
than “Warm 1”.
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 “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”  (or “Photo-Vivid”).
Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture.
Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures).
AutoAutomatically reduces picture noise (in analogue TV mode, 
or composite, S video or DMPORT input signals only).
High/Medium/
Low Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Off Turns off the “Noise Reduction”.
MPEG Noise 
Reduction Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when 
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.
DRC Mode Produces a high-resolution picture for high-density sources (e.g., Blu-ray disc 
player, DVD player, satellite receiver).
Mode 1Recommended mode.
Mode 2 Only available for 1080i format. “Mode 2” is especially 
effective when original standard-definition signals have been 
up-converted to 1080i format.
Off Turns off the “DRC Mode”.
DRC Palette Customises the level of detail (“Reality”) and smoothness (“Clarity”) of pictures 
from each input source. For example, you can create a custom setting for a cable 
input source, and another for a DVD player.
Press F/f /G /g  to adjust the position of the marker ( z). 
As you move the  z higher along the “Reality” axis, the picture becomes more 
detailed. As you move the  z to the right along the “Clarity” axis, the picture 
becomes smoother.
Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available 
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”).
ResetResets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.
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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 by making dark parts of the picture 
even darker.
Auto Light 
Limiter Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is 
white.
Clear White Emphasises white colours.
Colour Space Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces 
the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard 
colour.
Live Colour Makes colours more vivid.
White Balance Adjusts the temperature of each colour.
Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.
Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture.
Sound
Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom 
settings for the input you are currently viewing. Set to “Common” if you want to 
apply the same settings to each input.
CommonApplies common settings to all inputs in which “Target 
Inputs” is set to “Common”. 
Name of current 
input (e.g. AV1) Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances the treble and bass sounds.
Standard For standard sounds. Recommended for home entertainment.
Clear Voice Makes voice sound clearer.
Reset Resets all the “Sound” settings to the fa ctory settings excluding “Target Inputs”, 
“Sound Mode” and “Dual Sound”.
Tr e b l e Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Emphasises the left or right speaker.
Auto Volume Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend 
to be louder than programmes).
Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of  the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target 
Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. AV1).
 
						

							
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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 audio (2ch). The original 
audio of other broadcasts is reproduced.
Voice Zoom Adjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news 
announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder. 
Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this 
setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
Sound Booster Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasizing the treble and bass 
sounds.
Dual Sound Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/MonoFor stereo broadcasts.
A/B/Mono For bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
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”, “A”, or 
“B”.
Screen (for inputs other than a PC)
Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom 
settings for the input you are currently viewing. Set to “Common” if you want to 
apply the same settings to each input.
CommonApplies common settings to all inputs in which “Target 
Inputs” is set to “Common”.
Name of current 
input (e.g. AV1) Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
Screen Format See “To change the screen format manually” on page 18.
Auto Format Automatically changes the screen format to match the broadcast signal. If you 
want to use the setting that you specified in “Screen Format”, select “Off”.
4:3 Default Sets the default screen format for 4:3 broadcasts.
SmartDisplays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide 
screen effect.
4:3 Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct 
proportion.
Off Uses the setting that you specified in “Screen Format”.
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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 picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”, 
“Zoom” or “14:9”.
Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.
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”.
Reset Resets all PC screen settings to factory settings.
Phase Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
Pitch Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Screen Format Sets a screen format for disp laying pictures from your PC.
Normal Displays the picture in its original size.
Full 1 Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, while 
maintaining its original proportion.
Full 2 Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Video Settings
Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
High (for KDL-
40X4500)/
Smooth  (for KDL-
55X4500/46X4500) Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based 
contents.
Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for 
standard use.
Clear  (for KDL-
55X4500/46X4500) Provides smooth and sharp picture movement. Suitable when 
viewing video containing fast motion.