Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions
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31 GB 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 (and some other Sony models), programme the remote as follows. ~ Before you start, look up the three-digit code of your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s codes” on page 32. Buttons for using optional equipment ItemDescription 1"/1Turns on or off the optional equipment you have selected with the function buttons. 2Function buttonsAllows you to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see “Programming the remote” on page 31. 3BD/DVD operating buttons./>: Goes to the beginning of the previous/ next title/chapter/scene/ track. / : Replays the scene/ briefly fast forwards the scene. m/M: Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. N: Plays a disc at normal speed. X: Pauses the playback. x: Stops the playback. 4DVD record buttonszREC: Starts the recording. XREC PAUSE: Pauses the recording. xREC STOP: Stops the recording. 5F1/F2 Selects a disc when using a disc changer. Selects a function when using a combination unit (e.g. a DVD/HDD). 6BD/DVD MENUDisplays the BD/DVD disc menu. 7BD/DVD TOP MENUDisplays the top menu of the BD/DVD disc. Programming the remote (Continued)
32 GB 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 equipment and check that the following main functions work. For Blu-ray disc players, DVD players and DVD recorders, check: N (playback), x (stop), m (rewind), M (fast forward), channel selection. For DVD players and DVD recorders, check: TOP MENU/MENU and F/f/G/g. If your equipment is not working, or some of the functions do not work Enter the correct code or try the next code listed for the brand. Note that the list may not include codes for all models of all brands. To return to normal TV operation Press the TV function button. Manufacturer’s codes DVD players Blu-ray disc (BD) players DVD/video cassette recorders DVD/HDD recorders VCRs 1 1 2 3 ManufacturerCode SONY 001, 029, 030, 036 – 044, 053 – 055 AIWA 021 AKAI 032 DENON 018, 027, 020, 002 GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 HITACHI 025, 026, 015, 004, 035 JVC 006, 017 KENWOOD 008 LG 015, 014, 034 LOEWE 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003 MATSUI 013, 016 ONKYO 022, 033 PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002, 045 – 047 PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031 PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052 SAMSUNG 011, 014 SANYO 007 SHARP 019, 027 THOMSON 012 TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049 YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002 ManufacturerCode SONY 101 – 103 ManufacturerCode SONY 251 ManufacturerCode SONY 201 – 203 ManufacturerCode SONY 301 – 310, 362 AIWA 325, 331, 351 AKAI 326, 329, 330 DAEWOO 342, 343 GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366 HITACHI 327, 333, 334 JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348, 349
33 GB 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 via the Network You can enjoy photo/music files on the server easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu of the TV. 1Press HOME. 2Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.” 3Press F/f to select a server, then press . In “Music”, “List View” appears. In “Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears. You can switch the view mode between “List View” and “Thumbnail View” by pressing the yellow button. When the server cannot be found See “Checking the Network Connection” (page 36) and “Adjusting the Server Display Settings” (page 36). 4Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder, then press . When you select a folder, select a file, then press . Playback starts. z A map can be displayed with a photograph in the case of longitude and latitude information has been recorded to photograph’s EXIF data (page 29). ~ Depending on the network device, it may be necessary to register the TV with the network device. Picture quality may appear coarse when using (Photo) because images may be enlarged depending on the file. Also, images may not fill the entire screen depending on the image size and aspect ratio. Some photo files may take some time to be displayed when using (Photo). The file name and folder name support only English. To play files that are received from a network device, they need to conform to one of the following file formats. – Still images: JPEG format – Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format TV Network cable (not supplied) Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router DSL modem/ Cable modem To network devices Internet
35 GB 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 files stored in network devices (digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on the TV by operating the controller device in question. To use this feature, a renderer- compatible device such as a digital still camera or mobile phone is required as the controller. Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the controller. 1Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in “Network Settings” if necessary (page 51). 2Play the file selected using the controller on the TV. The file is played on the TV over the connected network. Use the controller or the TV’s remote to perform operations during playback. (Photo) Available Options (Music) Available Options OptionDescription Picture Mode See page 39. Sound Mode See page 40. Surround See page 40. Cropping Crops a photograph. Display map Displays a map of the location where a photo was shot along with the photo itself. Show Options Allows you to set repeat/ shuffle for photo playback. Photo Set-up Sets how playback should be performed and what effects to use during slideshows. Rotate Rotates files. Speaker See page 45. Information Displays information about the device, folders, and files. OptionDescription Sound Mode See page 40. Surround See page 40. Add to Slideshow Registers the background music to be played during a slideshow using (Photo). Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered background music. Playback Options Allows music options to be set for repeat, shuffle, or regular playback. Speaker See page 45. Information Displays information about the device, folders, and files. OptionDescription
36 GB 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 press . 6Select an item, and press . When you select “DHCP (DNS automatic)” Go to step 7. When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)” Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS” using F/f/g and the number buttons. When you select “Manual” Set the following items using F/f/g and the number buttons. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS/Secondary DNS If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select “Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter the settings. 7Press . 8Select “Test”, then press . 9Select “Yes”, then press . The network diagnostic starts. When the message “Connection successful.” appears, press RETURN repeatedly to exit. Adjusting the Server Display Settings You can select home network servers to be displayed on the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home Menu automatically. 1Set the server to allow connections from the TV. For details on settings on the server, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the server. 2Press HOME. 3Press G/g to select “Settings.” 4Press F/f to select “Network Settings”, then press . 5Select “Server Display Settings”, then press . 6Select the server you want to display on the Home Menu, then press . 7Select “Yes”, then press . To set the server not to be displayed on the Home Menu In step 7, press F/f to select “No”, then press . Available Options (on the connected server settings display) OptionDescription Delete All Deletes all connected servers. Update List Updates the server list to the latest information. Information Displays information about the connected server currently selected. Delete Deletes the connected server currently selected.
37 GB 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 selected server appear. If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, look up the possible causes and what to do, and check connections and settings.
38 GB 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. ~ The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed. Media category iconDescription SettingsYou can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about settings, see page 39. PhotoYou can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 27, 34). MusicYou can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 27, 34). DigitalYou can select a digital channel, favourite list (page 22), or Guide (page 18, 21). You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–. AnalogueYou can select an analogue channel. You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–. To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” to “Off” (page 46). External InputsYou can select equipment connected to the TV. To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 44). Picture Digital Set-up Analogue Set-up Set-up Features SettingsSound Media Category Bar Category Object Bar
39 GB 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 photographs. Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-StandardFor viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing in the home. Photo-OriginalFor viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used when imaging developed photographs. Display Mode (only in PC Input/HDMI PC Input)Selects the display mode for PC input source. VideoFor video images. TextFor text, charts or tables. ResetResets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC mode) to the factory settings. BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight. ContrastIncreases or decreases picture contrast. BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture. ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity. HueIncreases or decreases the green and red tones. z “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes). Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture. CoolGives the white colours a blue tint. NeutralGives the white colours a neutral tint. Warm 1/Warm 2Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint than “Warm 1.” z “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”). SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture. Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. AutoAutomatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode only). High/Medium/ LowModifies the effect of the noise reduction. OffTurns off the “Noise Reduction” feature. (Continued)
40 GB “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 brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes. It will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. Live ColourMakes colours more vivid. Colour SpaceChanges the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard colour. ~ “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard.” Sound Sound ModeSelects the sound mode. DynamicEnhances the treble and bass sounds. StandardFor standard sounds. Clear VoiceMakes voice sound clearer. ResetResets all the sound settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound.” TrebleAdjusts higher-pitched sounds. BassAdjusts lower-pitched sounds. BalanceEmphasises left or right speaker balance. Auto VolumeKeeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be louder than programmes). Volume OffsetAdjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs. Woofer LevelAdjusts the bass level to taste since the bass level varies depending on where the television is located. Decrease the level if you feel too much bass is being output, and increase the level if you feel not enough bass is being output. ~ This adjustment is only necessary when the TV is first installed or when its location has been changed. Adjustment is not required for regular listening. Surround Live SportsDelivers surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a live sports contest. Music HallDelivers surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded by sound as in a music hall. CinemaDelivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems found in movie theatres. CustomA “Voice Zoom” adjustment can be stored according to taste. OffSelects for normal stereo or mono reception. Voice ZoomAdjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder. Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator. Sound BoosterProduces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasising the treble and bass sounds.