Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
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 “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System” 
and headphones are connected. Dual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
Stereo/MonoFor a stereo broadcast.
A/B/MonoFor a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” 
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if 
available.
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 If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, 
“A” or “B.”
Features
USB Auto StartAutomatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still 
camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port and then 
turned on.
SlideshowSelect to view JPEG files as a slideshow.
Thumbnail ViewSelect to view JPEG files as a thumbnail.
OffSelect to disable this function.
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 Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the 
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.
Quick StartThe TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby 
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 20 Watt higher than 
usual.
Power SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. When 
“Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Standard PowerDefault settings.
Reduced PowerReduces the power consumption of the TV.
Picture OffSwitches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the 
picture off.
Light Sensor OnAutomatically optimises the picture settings according to the 
ambient light in the room.
OffTurns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
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 Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See 
page 15 for the location of the light sensor.
Logo IlluminationLights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.
Panel Key 
IlluminationAutoTouch sensor keys light up when you touch the sensor keys 
on the front of the TV or when the TV is on.
OnTouch sensors are lit constantly.
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MotionflowProvides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
MaxProvides smoother picture movement such as for film-based 
contents.
StandardProvides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for 
standard use.
MinProvides smooth picture movement. Use this setting to 
reduce unwanted picture noise.
OffUse this setting when the “Max”, “Standard” and “Min” 
settings result in noise.
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 Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have 
changed the setting.
Film ModeProvides an improved picture quality which is optimised for film when playing 
DVD images taken on film.
Auto 1/Auto 2“Auto 1” Provides smoother picture movement than the 
original film-based content. “Auto 2” Provides the original 
film-based content as is.
OffTurns off the “Film Mode” feature.
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 If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be 
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1/Auto 2” is selected.
 “Film Mode” is not available when “Video/Photo” is set to “Photo” or when 
photograph is detected if “Video-A” is set.
Game/Text ModeProvides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that 
are input from video game equipment. Set to “On” for the sharp display of fine 
lines or characters.
Video/PhotoProvides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input 
source (video or photograph data).
Video-ASets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video 
data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI 
output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A” mode.
VideoProduces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
PhotoProduces suitable image quality for still images.
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 The setting is fixed to “Video” when Video-A mode is not supported on the 
connected equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.
 Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i 
or 1080p.
x.v.ColourDisplays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching 
the colour space of source.
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 The setting is fixed to “Normal” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if 
“x.v.Colour” is selected.
 Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 720p, 
1080i or 1080p.
Photo Colour SpaceSelects the option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to match the output colour space 
within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI, component 
input jacks or USB.
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 Select “sYCC” when using the equipment that supports “x.v.Colour.”
 Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i 
or 1080p.
 Not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Wide” (page 40).
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Timer SettingsSets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
Sleep TimerSets a period of time after which the TV automatically 
switches itself into standby mode.
When the “Sleep Timer” is activated, the   (Timer) indicator 
on the TV (front) lights up in orange.
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 If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep 
Timer” is reset to “Off.”
 A notification message appears on the screen one minute 
before the TV switches to standby mode.
On Timer 
SettingsOn TimerSets the timer to turn on the TV from 
standby mode.
Timer ModeSets the desired day(s) of the week you 
want the timer to turn on the TV.
TimeSets the time to turn on the TV.
DurationSets how long you want the TV to stay on 
before switching to standby mode again.
Clock SetAllows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is 
receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted 
manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted 
signal.
Set-up
Auto Start-upStarts the “first time operation menu” to select the language, country and location, 
and tune in all available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to 
do this operation because the language and country/region will have been selected 
and channels already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6). However, this 
option allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, 
or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).
LanguageSelects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Screen Settings Screen FormatSee “To change the screen format manually” on page 17.
Auto FormatAutomatically changes the screen format according to the 
input signal. To keep your setting, select “Off.”
Display AreaAdjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources 
when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide.”
AutoDuring digital broadcasts, displays 
pictures in accordance with the settings 
recommended by the broadcast station.
Full PixelDisplays pictures in their original size.
NormalDisplays pictures in their recommended 
size.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen 
Format” is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”
Vertical SizeAdjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” 
is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”
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PC Settings Screen FormatSelects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.
Full 1Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical 
display area, keeping its original 
horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio.
Full 2Enlarges the picture to fill the display 
area.
ResetResets the PC screen settings to the factory settings.
Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of 
the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the 
connected PC.
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 “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input 
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch” and 
“Horizontal Shift.”
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical 
stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Power 
ManagementSwitches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 
30 seconds in the PC input.
AV Set-up AV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and 
rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen 
when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source 
that is not connected to any equipment.
1Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press 
.
2Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press 
.
-, CABLE, SAT, 
VCR, DVD/BD, 
GAME, AUDIO 
SYSTEM, CAM, 
PCUses one of the preset labels to assign a 
name to connected equipment.
EditCreates your own label.
1Press F/f to select the desired letter 
or number (“_” for a blank space), 
then press g.
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong 
character. Then, press F/f to select 
the correct character.
2Repeat the procedure in step 1 until 
the name is completed.
3Select “OK”, then press  .
SkipSkips an input source that is not 
connected to any equipment when you 
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Using MENU Functions
AV2 InputSets a signal to be input through the socket labelled  /
/  AV2 on the rear of the TV.
AutoSwitches automatically among the signals 
of RGB input, S video input, Composite 
video input depending on the input 
signal.
RGBInputs the RGB signal.
S VideoInputs the S Video signal.
CompositeInputs the Composite video signal.
AV2 OutputSets a signal to be output through the socket labelled  /
/  AV2 on the rear of the TV. If you connect a 
VCR/ DVD recorder or other recording equipment to the 
/ /  AV2 socket, you can then record from the 
equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.
TVOutputs a broadcast.
AutoOutputs whatever is being viewed on the 
screen (except signals from the HDMI IN 
1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3,  /  
COMPONENT IN and  /  PC IN 
sockets).
SpeakerTurns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
TV SpeakerThe TV speakers are turned on in order to 
listen to the TV’s sound through the TV 
speakers.
Audio SystemThe TV speakers are turned off in order 
to listen to the TV’s sound only through 
your external audio equipment connected 
to the audio output sockets. When 
connected with “Control for HDMI” 
compatible equipment, you can turn the 
connected equipment on interlocked with 
the TV. This setting must be made after 
connecting the equipment.
Audio Out VariableThe audio output from your audio system 
can be controlled by the TV’s remote.
FixedThe audio output of the TV is fixed. Use 
your audio receiver’s volume control to 
adjust the volume (and other audio 
settings) through your audio system.
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 “Audio Out” is not available for audio system connected to the TV using the 
HDMI sockets.
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HDMI Set-upThis is used to set the “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment connected to the 
HDMI sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected 
“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment side.
Control for HDMIThis sets whether to interlock the “Control for HDMI”  
compatible equipment and the TV. When set to “On”, the 
following menu items can be performed. However, power 
consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. If the 
specific Sony equipment that is compatible with “Control for 
HDMI” is connected, this setting is applied to the connected 
equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI” is set 
to “On” using the TV.
Auto Devices OffWhen this is set to “On”, the “Control for HDMI” compatible 
equipment turns off when you switch the TV to standby mode 
using the remote.
Auto TV OnWhen this is set to “On” and if the connected HDMI, control 
compatible equipment is turned on, the TV automatically 
turns on, and the displays the HDMI input from the 
connected equipment.
Tuner Box 
ControlIf set to “Advanced”, you can select a channel tuned by 
connected equipment using the TV’s remote.
Device List 
UpdateCreates or updates the “HDMI Device List.” Up to 14 
“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment can be 
connected, and up to 4 equipment can be connected to a 
single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List” 
when you change the “Control for HDMI” compatible 
equipment connections or settings. Select them manually one 
by one until getting a correct picture for several seconds.
HDMI Device ListDisplays the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible 
equipment.
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 You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations 
are linked to the operations of an audio system that is 
compatible with control for HDMI.
Product InformationDisplays your TV’s product information.
All ResetResets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up” 
screen.
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 Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or 
press any buttons.
 All settings, including digital favourite list, country, language, auto tuned 
channels, etc. will be reset.
Analogue Set-up
Programme List 
DisplaySelect “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™ 
(XrossMediaBar).
Auto TuningTunes in all the available analogue channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new 
channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
Programme SortingChanges the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press 
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2Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press  .
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Manual Programme 
PresetBefore selecting “Label/AFT/Audio Filter/LNA/Skip/Decoder”, press PROG +/– 
to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a programme 
number that is set to “Skip” (page 44).
System/ChannelPresets programme channels manually.
1Press F/f to select the programme number you want to 
manually tune (if tuning a VCR/ DVD recorder, select 
channel 00), then press  .
2Press F/f to select “System”, then press  .
3Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast 
systems, then press  .
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
4Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  .
5Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for 
terrestrial channels), then press g.
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 “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is 
selected for “Country” (page 6).
6Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number 
(frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When 
a channel has been found, the search will stop. To 
continue searching, press F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of 
the broadcast you want or your VCR/DVD recorder 
channel number.
7Press   to jump to “Confirm”, then press  .
Your changes have been saved. Repeat the above 
procedure to preset other channels manually.
LabelAssigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, 
to the selected channel. This name will be displayed briefly 
on the screen when the channel is selected. 
To input characters, follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit” (page 44).
AFTAllows you to fine-tune the selected programme number 
manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will 
improve the picture quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15. 
When “On” is selected, the fine tuning is performed 
automatically.
Audio FilterImproves the sound for individual channels in the case of 
distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard 
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent 
sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we 
recommend that you leave this option set to the factory 
setting “Off.”
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 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or 
“High” is selected.
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LNAImproves the picture quality for individual channels in the 
case of very weak broadcast signals (noisy picture).
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even 
if you set to “On”, set this option to “Off” (factory setting).
SkipSkips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/– 
to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel 
using the number buttons.)
DecoderShows and records the scrambled channel selected when 
using a decoder connected directly to scart connector  /
AV1, or to scart connector  / / AV2 via a 
VCR/DVD recorder.
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 Depending on the country selected for “Country” (page 6), 
this option may not be available.
ConfirmSaves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” 
settings.
Digital Set-up 
Digital Tuning Digital Auto 
TuningTunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, 
or to search for new channels that have been launched by 
broadcasters. For details, see step 6 of “5: Performing the 
initial set-up” (page 6).
Programme 
SortingRemoves any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, 
and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the 
TV.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or 
move to a new position.
You can also select a channel by pressing the number 
buttons to enter its three-digit channel number.
2Remove or change the order of the digital channels as 
follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press  . After a confirmation message appears, press G 
to select “Yes”, then press  .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the 
channel and press G.
3Press  RETURN.
Digital Manual 
TuningTunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available 
when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna.”
1Press the number button to select the channel number 
you want to manually tune, then press F/f to tune the 
channel.
2When the available channels are found, press F/f to 
select the channel you want to store, then press  .
3Press F/f to select the programme number where you 
want to store the new channel, then press  .
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Using MENU Functions
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle SettingWhen “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids 
may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels 
broadcast such information).
Subtitle 
LanguageAllows you to select the language of the subtitles.
Audio Set-up Audio TypeSwitches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For 
Hard Of Hearing” is selected.
Audio LanguageSelects the language used for a programme. Some digital 
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a 
programme.
Audio 
DescriptionProvides audio description (narration) of visual information if 
TV channels broadcast such information.
Mixing Level*Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output 
levels.
Dynamic RangeCompensates for differences in the audio level between 
different channels. Note that this function may have no effect 
for some channels.
Optical OutSelects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the TV. Set 
to “Auto” when equipment compatible with Dolby Digital is 
connected, and set to “PCM” when non-compatible 
equipment is connected.
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* This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On.”
Radio DisplayDisplays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast.
You can select the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a 
slide show (page 27, 34).
To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
Parental LockSets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age 
restriction can only be watched after a PIN code is entered correctly.
1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow 
the instructions of “PIN Code” below.
2Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching), 
then press  .
3Press  RETURN.
PIN Code To set your PIN for the first time
1Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
2Press the number buttons to enter the PIN code entered in step 1.
3Press  RETURN.
To change your PIN
1Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
2Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
3Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code entered in step 2.
4Press  RETURN.
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PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up Auto Service 
UpdateEnables the TV to detect and store new digital services as 
they become available.
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 For the service update to be able to take place the TV set should be left in stand-
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System UpdateEnables the TV to automatically receive software updates 
free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). We 
recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times.
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 For the software upgrade to be able to take place the TV set should be left in 
stand-by mode from time to time.
System 
InformationDisplays the current software version and the signal level.
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 If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable 
connection.
Time ZoneAllows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is 
not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/
region.
Auto DSTSets whether or not to automatically switch between summer 
time and winter time.
OnAutomatically switches between summer 
time and winter time according to the 
calendar.
OffThe time is displayed according to the 
time difference set by “Time Zone.”
Programme 
Guide
(only when GUIDE 
Plus+ is available)You can switch GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+). If 
you change Sony Guide to GUIDE Plus+ programme, see 
page 18.
Condition that this feature is displayed is following:
– 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.”
CA Module Set-upAllows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access 
Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 23 for the location of the   
(PCMCIA) socket.
Network Settings
Network IP Address 
SettingsDHCP (DNS 
automatic)Automatically acquires the network 
settings through the Dynamic Host 
Configuration Protocol server function of 
the router or Internet service provider.
DHCP (DNS 
manual)Automatically acquires the network 
settings except for DNS server settings. 
You can manually set the DNS settings.
ManualAllows you to set the network settings 
according to your network environment.
TestDiagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.
IP Address/
Subnet Mask/
Default Gateway/
Primary DNS/
Secondary DNSYou need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected 
in “IP Address Settings.”
When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter 
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses  
manually.
MAC AddressDisplays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique 
identifier of the network device.