Sony Kdl 46z4500 Operating Instructions

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Using MENU Functions
Server Display 
SettingsDisplays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to 
display on the Home Menu.
Server DiagnosticsDiagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.
Renderer FunctionEnables playback of photos or music on the TV through other control devices on 
the network, such as a digital still camera or mobile phone.
Renderer Access 
ControlAllows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set 
to “On”, you can playback photos or music on the TV using the controller.
Renderer Set-up Automatic 
Access 
PermissionAllows you to select whether to permit access to the TV 
automatically when the network device accesses the TV for 
the first time.
Renderer NameAllows you to set the name of the TV to be shown on the 
controller.
 
						

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Additional Information
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be 
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this 
product.
Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 (sold separately).
 Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the 
installation.
 Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 8).
 Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 53).
 Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 53).
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 Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for 
withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers 
or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any 
damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
Screw
(+PSW6 × 16)
Mounting Hook Square 
hole
 
						

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Additional Information
Unit: mm
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of 
the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 54) for its weight.
* Hook position “a, c” cannot be used for the models in the table above.
TV installation dimensions table
Model NameDisplay dimensionsScreen centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°) Angle (20°)
AB CDEFGH
KDL-52Z45001,281 839 39 494 194 428 796 535
KDL-46Z45001,140 749 84 492 192 396 710 533
KDL-40Z45001,005 666 122 490 187 364 633 529
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
Model Name Screw location Hook location
KDL-52Z4500/KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 d, g b
Screen centre point
WARNING
Screw location Hook location
b a*
c*
 
						

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Specifications
Model nameKDL-52Z4500KDL-46Z4500KDL-40Z4500
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/video systemAnalogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC [email protected], [email protected]
Channel coverageAnalogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
Digital: VHF/UHF
Sound output9 W + 9 W, 12 W (Woofer)
Input/Output jacks
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/  AV121-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and TV 
audio/video output.
/ /  AV2 
(SMARTLINK)21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, S Video 
input, selectable audio/video output, and SMARTLINK interface.
 AV3Video input (phono jack)
 AV3Audio input (phono jacks)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)(digital optical jack)/Audio output (phono jack)
 COMPONENT INSupported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
PC Input (see page 55)
Analogue audio (minijack): 500 mVrms (HDMI IN 2 only)
PC IN PC Input (D-sub 15-pin)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green
HD: 1-5 Vp-p
VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
USB port
DMPORTDIGITAL MEDIA PORT
 LAN10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the network, 
connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and 
communication quality is not guaranteed for this TV.)
Power and others
Power requirements
220–240V AC, 50Hz
Screen size (measured diagonally)52 inches 46 inches 40 inches
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power 
consumptionin “Home”/
“Standard” mode280 W 260 W 210 W
in “Shop”/“Vivid” 
mode320 W 283 W 235 W
Standby power consumption*0.2 W or less (20 W when Quick Start is “On”)
Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)with Table-Top 
Stand128.1 × 88.2 × 34.6 cm 114.0 × 79.0 × 30.7 cm 100.5 × 70.5 × 27.9 cm
without Table-Top 
Stand128.1 × 83.9 × 13.5 cm 114.0 × 74.9 × 13.2 cm 100.5 × 66.6 × 12.8 cm
 
						

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Additional Information
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for  PC
 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
Mass (Approx.)  with  Table-Top 
Stand41.0 kg 34.5 kg 25.5 kg
without Table-Top 
Stand34.0 kg 30.0 kg 22.0 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “Before Use” on page 4.
Optional 
accessoriesWall-Mount 
BracketSee “Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)” on page 52.
Colour Variation 
UnitCRU-52SG13 CRU-46SG13 CRU-40SG13
Resolution
SignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel)×Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA640×480 31.5 60 VGA
640 × 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 × 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA800×600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 × 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA1024×768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 × 768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA1280×768 47.4 60 VESA
1280×768 47.8 60 VESA
1280 × 768 60.3 75
1360×768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA1280×1024 64.0 60 VESA
Resolution
SignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel)×Vertical (Line)Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)Standard
VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA
SVGA 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
XGA 1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
WXGA 1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA
WXGA 1280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA
SXGA 1280 × 1024 64.0 60 VESA
Model nameKDL-52Z4500KDL-46Z4500KDL-40Z4500
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1Count how many 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by 
another three flashes, etc.
2Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your 
dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and 
no sound Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge of the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
No picture or no menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector Press  /  to display the connected equipment list, then select the 
desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Double images or ghosting 
(only in analogue mode) Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen (only in 
analogue mode) Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to 
five years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).
Picture or sound noise when 
viewing a TV channel (only in 
analogue mode) Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture 
reception (page 47).
Some tiny black points and/or 
bright points appear on the 
screen The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points 
and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes  Select “Reset” (page 39).
No colour or irregular colour 
when viewing a signal from 
the /  COMPONENT 
IN sockets Check the connection of the  /  COMPONENT IN sockets and 
check if each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
Picture freezes or contains 
blocks on the screen Check signal level (page 50). If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber 
(low signal), check the aerial/cable connection.
 Remove the connected USB device. It can be damaged or not supported 
by the TV.
Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB 
devices:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
Sound
No sound, but good picture  Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 45).
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
 
						

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Additional Information
There is a significant 
difference in the output 
volume level between 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
input and TV or other 
equipment input. Adjust “Volume Offset” setting in the “Sound” menu (page 40).
Connection Diagnostic Results
“Connection successful.”does 
not appear.Check Connections
 Use a straight cable for the LAN cable.
 Check if the cable is connected firmly.
 Check the connection between the TV and the broadband router.
Check Settings
 Change the IP address for the DNS server (see “Checking the Network 
Connection” on page 36) while referring to the following.
– Contact your Internet provider.
– Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of 
your Internet provider.
Home Network
The server cannot be found, a 
list cannot be retrieved, and 
playback fails. Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1 
on the TV.
 Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 37).
When using a PC as the server
 Check if the PC is turned on. Do not turn off the PC while accessing.
 If security software is installed on the server, be sure to allow 
connections from external devices. For details, see the manual supplied 
with your security software.
 The load on the PC may be too high or the server application may 
become unstable. Try the following:
– Stop the server application and restart it.
– Restart the PC.
– Reduce the number of applications running on the PC.
– Reduce the amount of content.
Changes on the server are not 
being applied or displayed 
content differs from content 
on the server. Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though 
content has been added and/or deleted on the server. If this happens, go 
back up one level and try opening the folder or server again.
Photo and/or music files do 
not appear or icons are not 
displayed.
Preliminary Check
 Check that the connected device supports DLNA.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all servers. Also, operations differ 
depending on the features of the server and the content in question.
 Turn the connected device on.
Check Connections
 Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not 
become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display 
Settings” (page 36).
 Check that the server is correctly configured.
 Check that the selected equipment is connected to the network and can 
be accessed.
 If the “IP Address” in “Network” under “Network Settings” is set to 
“DHCP (DNS automatic)” or “DHCP (DNS manual)”, it may take some 
time to recognise a device if there is no DHCP server. Execute “Server 
Diagnostics” (page 37).
ConditionExplanation/Solution
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The TV cannot be found from 
renderer-compatible 
equipment (the controller).Check Connections
 Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not 
become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 51).
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access 
Control” (page 51).
Channels
The desired channel cannot be 
selected Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/
analogue channel.
Some channels are blank  Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the pay TV service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not 
displayed Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided 
in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Distorted picture and/or sound  Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, 
motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the 
optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.
The TV turns off 
automatically (the TV enters 
standby mode) Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration” 
setting of “On Timer Settings” (page 43).
 If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode 
for 10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically  Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 43).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 44).
The remote does not function  Replace the batteries.
The BD, DVD, AMP and TV 
function buttons on the remote 
flash at the same time. The batteries inside the remote run out of battery life. Replace the 
batteries with new ones.
You have a blank TV listings 
in the GUIDE Plus+ system Check the aerial/cable connection.
 Your cabling and Setup is OK, but your GUIDE Plus+ system was not 
connected for enough time to receive TV listings data. Leave the TV 
“STANDBY” overnight (24 hours) or use “Manual Data Download” 
(page 20).
 You live in a country/region where the GUIDE Plus+ system is not yet 
available. Check the list of countries to see if you are in a region that is 
supported.
(http://www.europe.guideplus.com/)
HDMI equipment does not 
appear on “HDMI Device 
List” Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” compatible 
equipment.
Not all channels are tuned  Check support web site for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
You cannot select “Off” in 
“Control for HDMI.” If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment is connected to 
the TV, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the 
audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” 
menu (page 45).
ConditionExplanation/Solution
 
						

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Additional Information
The speaker grille has come 
off To attach the speaker grille, first turn off the TV, then unplug the mains 
lead. Then follow the procedure below.
Orient the speaker grille so that the location of the marks on the speaker 
grille and TV match, insert the protrusions on the speaker grille into the 
holes on the TV, and support gently. Check that the speaker grille and 
TV are in contact without any gaps, and then secure it by pushing and 
sliding the speaker grille left into place.
To prevent the TV set from being damaged, do not touch the speakers or 
their surroundings.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Do not touch the 
speakers.