Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions

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Precautions
Viewing the TVsView the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light 
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid 
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD ScreensAlthough the LCD screen is made with high-precision 
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, 
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or 
green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a...

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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators
Remote and TV controls
ButtonDescription
1TV "/1 (TV 
standby)Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode.
21 (Power)Press to turn the TV on or off.
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 To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the TV, 
then unplug the mains lead from the mains.
3 (Screen 
mode)Press to change the screen format (page 17).
4AUDIOIn analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound 
mode (page 41).
In digital mode: Press to change the language to be 
used for the programme...

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ButtonDescription
6/  (Info/
Text reveal)In digital mode: Displays details of the programme 
currently being viewed.
In analogue mode: 
Displays information. Press once 
to display the current channel number and screen 
mode. Press again to display clock information. Press 
a third time to remove the display from the screen.
In Analogue Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden 
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
7/  (Input 
select/Text 
hold)In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs 
(page 26)....

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ButtonDescription
qh% (Mute)Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the 
sound.
z
 In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV 
without sound, press this button.
qj2 +/– 
(Volume)Press to adjust the volume.
qk/ (Text)Press to display text information (page 17).
qlRETURN / Press to return to the previous screen of the 
displayed menu.
When playing a photo/music file: Press to stop the 
playback. (The display returns to the file or folder 
list.)
w;GUIDE /   
(EPG)Press to display the...

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 Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead 
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
 Do not put anything over the indicators as their functions may be affected.
Indicators
IndicatorDescription
1  (Picture Off/Timer 
indicator)Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 41).
Lights up in orange when the reminder is set (page 19, 21) or the timer is 
set (page...

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Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 
(standby) indicator on the TV (front) is 
red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch 
on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode 
or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on 
the mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to 
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above 
using the number buttons, enter the 
second and third digits...

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Watching TV
To access Digital Text
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text 
service. Digital Text offers graphically rich 
contents, compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital 
Text, then press /.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated 
Digital Text channel, select this channel to 
access Digital Text.
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the 
instructions on the screen.
To exit Digital Text, press   RETURN.
To move around, press F/f/G/g.
To select items, press...

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Using GUIDE Plus+™ System* and the Digital Electronic 
Programme Guide (EPG) **
* Condition you can set-up this feature:
– in UK, Italy, France, Germany or Spain.
– you can receive digital broadcasting.
– when “Antenna” is selected in step 7 of “ 5: Performing the initial set-up.”
** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
GUIDE Plus+ works with full functionality only if GUIDE Plus+ data is available by digital feed. Please 
check the GUIDE Plus+ website whether or not DTT...

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Watching TV
Set a programme to be displayed 
automatically on the screen when it 
starts
– ReminderPress F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to watch, then 
press the green button.
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 To cancel a reminder, press red button when the reminder is 
highlighted or use “Schedule” on the menu bar.
 If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn 
itself on when the programme is about to start.
Menu bar Press F repeatedly to access the menu bar.
Press G/g to select area. (“Grid”,...

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Configure the GUIDE Plus+ system 
according to your personal situation
– Set-up1Highlight “Set-up” on menu bar.
2Press F/f for you to select below items you want to configure.
“Personal Preferences”: You can change the on screen language, 
change reminder timing and set overnight download.
“Start Installation Sequence”: This feature provides an easy way to 
restart your installation from scratch. This will delete all your current 
TV listing data.
“Manual Data Download”: Update your TV listings...