Sony Kdl 46x4500 Operating Instructions

							
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Additional Information
Specifications
Model nameKDL-40X4500KDL-46X4500KDL-55X4500
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/video systemAnalogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video 
input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4
Channel coverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Sound output10 W + 10 W, 12 W + 12 W (Woofer)
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/AV121-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, 
and TV audio/video output.
/ AV2 (SMARTLINK)21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, 
selectable audio/video output, and SmartLink interface.
COMPONENT IN1, 2Supported 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
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)
PC Input (see page 52)
AV 3S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
AV 3Video input (phono jack)
AV 3Audio input (phono jacks)
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Digital optical jack
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 52)
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)
DMPORTDIGITAL MEDIA PORT
USB port
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
LAN10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Dependi ng 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)40 inches (Approx. 
101.6 cm) 46 inches (Approx. 
116.8 cm) 55 inches (Approx. 
138.8 cm)
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power 
consumptionin “Home”/“Standard” 
mode210 W 270 W 370 W
in “Shop”/“Vivid” mode230 W 350 W 480 W
Standby power consumption*0.2 W (19 W when “Quick 
Start” is set to “On”)
0.5 W (20 W when “Quick 
Start” is set to “On”) 0.6 W (22 W when “Quick 
Start” is set to “On”)
Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)with Table-Top Stand112.8 × 65.5 × 27.9 cm 125.9 × 73.7 × 31.5 cm 148.6 × 85.5 × 35.6 cm
without Table-Top Stand112.8 × 60.3 × 12.5 cm 125.9 × 68.5 × 14.4 cm 148.6 × 80.3 × 14.7 cm
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* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
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 “Game/Text Mode” to “On”, “Screen Format” to “Wide”, 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).
Mass (Approx.)  with Table-Top Stand27.0 kg 38.0 kg 54.0 kg
without Table-Top Stand23.5 kg 33.0 kg 47.5 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “To check the accessories” on page 4.
Optional 
accessories Wall-Mount BracketSU-WL500
Colour Variation UnitCRU-40SG11 CRU-46SG11 CRU-55SG11
Resolution
Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VGA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VGA-T
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA Guidelines
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA Guidelines
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1280×76860.375
1360×76847.760VESA
SXGA
1280×102464.060VESA
HDTV
1920×108067.560CEA-861*
Model nameKDL-40X4500KDL-46X4500KDL-55X4500
 
						

							
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Additional Information
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 ma ins lead, 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/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 
1 on the TV.
 If the  1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press  TV "/1 .
No picture or menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector 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/cable connection.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen.  Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial 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 optical equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the  optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Keep the aerial/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 46).
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 40). If the symptom 
still persists, change the current setting of “Film Mode” to other settings 
(page 41).
The picture is not displayed in 
colour.  Select “Reset” (page 37).
The picture from equipment 
connected to the  COMPONENT IN1 or 2 
sockets is not displayed in 
colour, or is displayed in 
irregular colours.  Check the connection of the  COMPONENT IN1 or 2 sockets and 
check if the sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
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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 33).
Sound
The picture is good, but there 
is no sound.
 Press 
2 +/–  or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 42).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,  DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
The sound from the external 
audio equipment such as an 
AV amplifier connected to the 
TV may be out of sync with 
the video.  Adjust the timing of audio being output using the functions of the 
external audio equipment. If you sense that audio is still out of sync with 
the video, set “DRC Mode” to “Off” (page 37).
There is a significant 
difference in the output 
volume level between 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
input and TV or other 
equipment input.  Adjust “Volume Offset” setting in the “Sound” menu (page 38).
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.
Home 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 broadband router.
Check Settings
 Change the IP address for the DNS server (see “Checking the Network  Connection” on page 33) 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.
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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 34).
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, see 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 and/or music 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 of the server has not  become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display Settings” (page 33).
 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 34).
The TV cannot be found from 
renderer-compatible device 
(the controller).
Check Connections
 Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not  become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 48).
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access 
Control” (page 48).
General
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 36).
 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode for  10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on 
automatically.  Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 36).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected.  Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source 
(page 43).
The remote does not function.  Replace the batteries.
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HDMI equipment does not 
appear on “HDMI Device 
List”. Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI.
You cannot select “Off” in 
“Control for HDMI”.  If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control 
for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change 
the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the 
“Speaker” menu (page 42).
Not all channels are tuned for 
cable.  Check the support website for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
The speaker grille has come 
off.  To attach the speaker grille, first turn off the TV, then unplug the mains 
lead. Then follow the procedure below.
Orient the speaker grille so that the location of the marks on the speaker 
grille and TV match, insert the protrusions on the speaker grille into the 
holes on the TV, and support gently. Check that the speaker grille and 
TV are in contact without any gaps, and then secure it by pressing down 
on the speaker grille from the top and sliding it into place.
To prevent the TV set from being damaged, do not touch the speakers or 
their surroundings.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Do not touch the speakers.
 
						

							
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For useful information about Sony products
Instructions on “Installing the Wall-M ount Bracket” are not supplied in the 
form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation instructions are 
included within this TV’s instructions manual.