Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions

Printed in Slovak Republic4-138-514-
12(1)
For useful information about Sony products
Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount 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.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
4-138-514-12(1)
KDL-52Z4500
KDL-46Z4500
KDL-40Z4500
LCD Digital Colour TV
 

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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, a 10 AMP 
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 a 10 
AMP FUSE otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 AMP 
FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this equipment...

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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide 4
Safety information ............................................................................................................................ 9
Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 12
Watching TV
Watching TV...

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Start-up Guide
Before Use
To check the accessories
Mains lead (1)
Remote RM-ED012 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Stand (1) and screws for stand (4) 
(KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 only)
To insert batteries into the remote
~
 Observe the correct polarity when inserting 
batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or 
mix old and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally 
friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the 
disposal of batteries. Please consult your local...

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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 x 12-15, not 
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw and the machine 
screw with a strong cord.
4: Bundling the cables
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 Do...

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5: Performing the initial set-
up
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
2Press 1 on the TV.
When you switch on the TV for the first 
time, the Language menu appears on the 
screen.
3Press F/f/G/g to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
4Press F/f to select the country in which 
you will operate the TV, then press  .
If the country in which you want to use 
the TV does not appear in the list, select 
“-” instead of a country.
5Press F/f to select the...

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Start-up Guide
If a message appears for you to confirm 
the aerial connection
No digital or analogue channels were 
found. Check all the aerial/cable 
connection and then press   to start auto-
tuning again.
8When the Programme Sorting menu 
appears on the screen, follow the steps of  
“Programme Sorting” (page 46).
If you do not change the order in which 
the analogue channels are stored on the 
TV, press   RETURN to go to step 9.
9
For details, see page 41.
10
For details, see page 30.
Following...

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2Select language for GUIDE Plus+.
This step will be skipped if any one of the 
following languages is selected in “5: 
Performing the initial set-up” step 3: 
“English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”, 
“Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands.”
3GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.
The initial download may take some time, 
so do not press any buttons on the TV or 
remote while proceeding. Once you have 
received the first download of TV listings 
data, all future downloads will be done 
automatically.
Adjusting the...

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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.
InstallationsThe TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains 
socket.
sPlace the TV set on a stable, level surface.
sOnly qualified service personnel should carry out wall 
installations.
sFor safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use 
Sony accessories, including:
– Wall-mount bracket...

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Mains leadHandle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any 
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
– Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.
– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
– Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your 
safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.
– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before 
working on or moving the...