Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions

							
11 GB
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 
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of 
this TV set. The image may be  uneven or the LCD screen may 
be damaged.
s If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the 
picture or the picture may beco me dark. This does not indicate 
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed 
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. 
This is not a malfunction.
s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. 
Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain 
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for 
disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from 
mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, 
observe the following precautions.
sTo remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently 
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
s Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, 
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, 
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining 
prolonged contact with rubber or  vinyl materials may result in 
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is 
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
s When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to 
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table 
stand.
Optional EquipmentKeep optional components or any equipment emitting 
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture 
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging 
indicates that this product shall not be treated 
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you 
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the 
environment and human health, wh ich could otherwise be caused 
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of 
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed 
information about recycling of this product, please contact your 
local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the 
shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging 
indicates that the battery provided with this 
product shall not be treated as household 
waste. On certain batteries this symbol might 
be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical 
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery 
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%  lead. By ensuring 
these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human 
health which could otherwise be  caused by inappropriate waste 
handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to 
conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent 
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery 
will be treated properly, hand over  the product at end-of-life to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section 
on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the 
battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of 
waste batteries. For more detaile d information about recycling of 
this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your 
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased 
the product.
 
						

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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 currently being viewed 
(page 49).
5 (Subtitle 
setting)Press to change the subtitle language (page 49) (in 
digital mode only).
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A button or touch sensors on the TV will work the same as those on 
the remote.
* In the TV menu, these touch sensors will work as F/f/G/g/.
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5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have a 
tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.
 
						

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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).
In Analogue Text mode: Press to hold the current 
page.
8
F/f/G/g/Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor. Press 
 to select/confirm the highlighted item.
When playing a photo file: Press   to pause/start a 
slideshow. Press F/G to select the previous file. 
Press f/g to select the next file.
When playing a music file: Press   to pause/start 
the playback. Press and hold G/g to fast forward/
fast reverse, then release the button at the point 
where you want to resume playback. Press F to 
start playback from the beginning of the current 
file. Press f to go to the next file.
9OPTIONSPress to display a list that contains “PAP” 
(page 26), “PIP” (page 27), “Device Control”, or 
shortcuts to some setting menus. Use the “Device 
Control” menu to operate equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI.
The listed options vary depending on the input 
source.
0HOMEPress to display the TV Home menu (page 38).
qaColoured 
buttonsWhen the coloured buttons are available, an 
operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the 
operation guide to perform a selected operation.
qsNumber 
buttonsIn TV mode: Press to select channels. For channel 
numbers 10 and above, press the second and third 
digits in quick succession.
In Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page 
number.
qd 
(Favourite)Press to display the digital favourite list that you 
have specified (page 22).
qfPROG +/–/
/In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or 
previous (–) channel.
In Analogue Text mode: Press to select the next 
( ) or previous ( ) page.
qg (Previous 
channel)Press to return to the channel that was last viewed 
(for more than five seconds).
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ButtonDescription
qh% (Mute)Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the 
sound.
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 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 Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide (EPG) (page 18, 21).
waANALOGPress to display the analogue channel that was last 
viewed.
wsDIGITALPress to display the digital channel that was last 
viewed.
wdTHEATREYou can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When 
Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum audio 
output (if the TV is connected with an audio 
system using an HDMI cable) and picture quality 
for film-based contents are automatically set.
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 If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also 
turned off.
 “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only 
available with the connected Sony equipment that 
has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync 
logo or is compatible with control for HDMI.
wfSYNC MENUDisplays the menu of connected HDMI equipment. 
While viewing other input screens or TV 
programmes, “HDMI Device Selection” is 
displayed when the button is pressed.
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 “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only 
available with the connected Sony equipment that 
has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible with 
control for HDMI.
wg (Light)Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote so 
that you can see them easily even if the room is 
dark.
whButtons for 
using 
optional 
equipmentYou can operate the equipment connected to the 
TV (page 24, 30, 31).
 
						

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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 43).
21 (Standby indicator)Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
3" (Power indicator)Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
4Light SensorDo not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.
5Remote control sensorReceives IR signals from the remote.
Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.
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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 within two 
seconds.
To select a digital channel using the 
Guide, see page 18 or 21.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. 
The following icons may be indicated on 
the banner.
Additional operations
3 3
21
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text) 
is available
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text) 
is currently disabled
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing 
impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current 
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
ToDo this
Turn on the TV from 
Standby mode 
without soundPress %. Press 2 +/– to 
set the volume level.
Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/
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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   and the number 
buttons.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured 
buttons.
To access Analogue Text
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you 
press /, the display changes cyclically as 
follows:
Text t Text and TV picture (mix mode) t 
No Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or 
PROG +/–.
To hold a page, press  / .
To reveal hidden information, press  / .
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 When four coloured items appear at the bottom of 
the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows 
you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the 
corresponding coloured button to access the page.
To change the screen format manually
Press   repeatedly to select the desired screen 
format.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
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 Some characters and/or letters at the top and the 
bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart 
mode. In such a case, you can select “Vertical 
Size” using the “Screen Settings” (page 43) menu 
and adjust vertical size to make it visible.
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 When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will 
automatically select the best mode to suit input 
signal.
 You can adjust the position of the picture when 
selecting “Smart”, “14:9” or “Zoom.” Press F/f 
to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
Using the Options menu
Press OPTIONS to display the following 
options when viewing a TV programme.
Smart*
Displays conventional 
4:3 broadcasts with an 
imitation wide screen 
effect. The 4:3 picture 
is stretched to fill the 
screen.
4:3
Displays conventional 
4:3 broadcasts (e.g. 
non-wide screen TV) 
in the correct 
proportions.
Wide
Displays wide screen 
(16:9) broadcasts in 
the correct 
proportions.
Zoom*
Displays 
cinemascopic (letter 
box format) 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions.
14:9*
Displays 14:9 
broadcasts in the 
correct proportions. 
As a result, black 
border areas are 
visible on the screen.
OptionsDescription
Picture Mode See page 39.
Sound Mode See page 40.
Surround See page 40.
Speaker See page 45.
Motionflow See page 42.
Subtitle Setting (in 
digital mode only)See page 49.
Sleep Timer See page 43.
Power Saving See page 41.
System Information 
(in digital mode only)See page 50.
 
						

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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 Guide Plus+ is already available in your country.
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 When you use GUIDE Plus+, it is recommended that you turn off your TV by using the standby button on the 
remote, not the power button on your TV, in order to update the programme information.
Use GUIDE Plus+ system to find the show that you want to watch. The feature allows you to search for 
shows by programme categories and by keyword. The GUIDE Plus+ programme provides up to eight 
days of TV programming information. Be sure to complete the initial set-up on page 6 to use this service.
GUIDE Plus+ System Components
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 Image shown above varies depending on country/region.
 Information panels is not Sony provided, adverts from Branding Partner.
 The function of action bar varies with cursor location and when in settings.
1Press  GUIDE.
2Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.
Using GUIDE Plus+
ToDo this
View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press  .
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 The programme information will appear in the information box.
 Press  /  to access the extended information box for a long 
synopsis.
 You can use PROG+/– to page up/down through the listings.
Press BRAVIA sync m/M to go to the next day or one day back.
Turn off the TV Guide Press   GUIDE to exit TV Guide.
Sky
Arthur : Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends. 
Buster discovers the joy of growing your own vegetables.
BBC2  8:00-8:30
29-May  07:15
GridThu, 29 7:00  7:30 8:00Search My TV Schedule Set-up
Breakfast
GMTV Today
Anything Goes
Breakfast
Go to AdRemind Top
8:30
In the Night Garden Cbeebies SpringwatchArthur
Freshly Squeezed Everybody loves Ray... Just Shoot MeThe Adve...
Spendaholics GreekRupert B...
Emmerd...The Montel Williams Show
Roary th...Make Wa...Fifi and t...Tomas  ...
Sally Jessy Raphael
GUIDE Plus+ logo
Action bar Branding partner logo
Video 
windowInformation 
box
Menu bar
Channel 
logo and 
programme 
title Information 
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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”, “Search”, “My TV”, “Schedule” 
and “Set-up”)
You can view a programme or set a reminder in “Grid” area.
Search a programme
– SearchYou can quickly and easily find something of interest to watch or to 
set a reminder by category (e.g. Sport) or subcategory (e.g. Football) 
of a programme.
1Highlight “Search” on the menu bar, then, press f only one 
time.
2Press F/f/G/g to select a category or subcategory, then press 
.
Search your own keyword
– My ChoiceIn addition to the standard categories and sub-categories, you can set 
your own search keywords.
1Highlight “My Choice” in the “Search” area on the menu bar.
2Press yellow button to add a keyword, then the virtual keyboard 
appears.
3Use the virtual keyboard to enter your keyword.
4Confirm with the green button.
5Your personal keyword appears in the “My Choice.”
6Select your keyword and press   to start a search according to 
your personal keyword.
Set a Profile and receive 
recommendations according to your 
preferences
– My TVThe “My TV” area allows you to set up a personal profile.
You can define a personal profile by channels, categories and/or by 
keywords.
The “My TV” area is making recommendations to you to quickly and 
easily find something of interest to watch or to set a reminder.
How to set your profile:
1Highlight “My TV” on the menu bar, press the green button to 
set your profile.
2Press F/f to select channels, categories or keywords.
3Press the yellow button to add a channel, a category or a 
keyword to your profile.
4Press F/f/G/g to select a channel, a category or a keyword, then 
press .
5Repeat step 2 to 4 to add more items.
6Press   to activate your profile.
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 You can delete or edit with the red and green buttons.
Delete and edit reminder
– Schedule
1Highlight “Schedule” on the menu bar.
2Press F/f to delete or edit with the red and green buttons.
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 When no reminder is set, “No programmes” is displayed. Press g to 
highlight “Frequency” (e.g.weekly) or “Timing” (e.g.reminder 
timing:10 min early), you can change this settings by pressing 
colour buttons.
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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 immediately. If 
the TV is switched off during several days, TV listings will not be 
updated automatically. In this case, use this feature to update TV 
listings.
“GUIDE Plus+ System Information” screen: Display GUIDE Plus+ 
system information. This screen is providing several values that are 
helpful for troubleshooting.
ToDo this