Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Operating Optional 
Equipment using the TV 
Remote
For details, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the connected equipment.
z
N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot 
as a reference when operating other equipment.
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, and 
most Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players, 
DVD recorders, and audio systems (Home 
Theatre, etc.).
To control Blu-ray disc players, DVD players, 
and DVD recorders of other manufacturers...

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1Press and hold the BD, DVD, or AMP 
function button you want to programme 
on the remote, then press  .
The selected function button (BD, DV D, 
or AMP) flashes.
2Press the number buttons to enter the 
three-digit manufacturer’s code number 
when the function button flashes. 
If you do not enter the code within 10 
seconds, you need to go back to step 1.
3Press .
The selected function button flashes 
twice.
If the selected function button flashes five 
times, repeat from step 1.
4Turn on your...

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Using Optional Equipment
DAV Home Theatre Systems
AV receivers
Digital terrestrial receivers
LG 332, 338
LOEWE 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI 356, 357
ORION 328
PANASONIC 321, 323
PHILIPS 311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363, 
364
SAMSUNG 339 – 341, 345
SANYO 335, 336
SHARP 324
THOMSON 319, 350, 365
TOSHIBA 337
ManufacturerCode
SONY (DAV) 401 – 404
ManufacturerCode
SONY 451 – 454
ManufacturerCode
SONY 501 – 504
ManufacturerCode
 

34 GB
Using Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored on 
DLNA-compatible devices on the home 
network. 
Devices that store and provide contents, such 
as photo/music files, is 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 the TV to the 
Network
Enjoying Photo/Music Files...

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Using Network Features
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.
To enjoy photographs and music on 
the TV screen by operating devices 
– Renderer
“Renderer” is a feature for playing photo files 
and music...

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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...

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Using Network Features
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...

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Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu (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.
The TV Home menu appears on the screen.
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...

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Using MENU Functions
Settings
Picture
Picture ModeSelects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Picture Mode” includes 
options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be 
selected differ depending on the input source.
VividFor enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in 
a theatre-like environment.
Photo-VividFor viewing...

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“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC. MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when 
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.
Advanced SettingsAllows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available 
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”(or “Photo-Vivid”).
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most 
suitable settings judging from the...