Sony Kdl 46z5500 Operating Instructions

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Button/SwitchDescription
4SCENEPress to display the “Scene Select” menu.
When you select the desired scene option, the 
optimum sound quality and picture quality for 
the selected scene are automatically set.
Press F/f/G/g to select the scene option, then 
press .
Cinema: Delivers picture scenes just like those 
in a theatre-like atmosphere with dynamic 
sound.
Photo: Delivers picture scenes that 
authentically reproduce the texture and colour 
of a printed photo.
Sports: Delivers picture scenes that let you 
experience realistic picture and sound like those 
in a stadium.
Music: Delivers sound effects that let you 
experience dynamic and clear sound like that at 
a concert.
Game: Delivers picture scenes that let you 
enjoy your game-playing experience to the 
fullest with superb picture and sound quality.
Graphics: Delivers picture scenes that ease 
your prolonged monitor viewing experience and 
reduce fatigue by displaying clearer detailed 
pictures.
General: Use this setting when you do not 
optimise the sound quality and picture quality 
for any scene.
Auto: The optimum sound quality and picture 
quality are automatically set according to the 
input source, though there may not be any effect 
depending on the connected devices.
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 The options you can adjust vary depending on 
the situation.
 Unavailable options are greyed out or not 
displayed.
 When you set Theatre Mode (page 13) to on, 
the “Scene Select” setting switches to 
“Cinema” automatically.
5 (Screen 
mode)Press to change the screen format.
6AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual 
sound mode.
In digital mode: Press to change the language 
to be used for the programme currently being 
viewed.
7 (Subtitle 
setting)Press to change the subtitle language (in digital 
mode only).
8/  (Info/
Text reveal)Each time you press the button, the display 
changes as follows:
In digital mode: Details of the current 
programme
 t Details of the next programme 
(only for Sony Guide)
In analogue mode: Current channel number 
and screen mode
 t Clock information
In Text mode: Reveals hidden information 
(e.g. answers to a quiz).
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Button/SwitchDescription
9/  (Input 
select/Text 
hold)In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.
q;
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/video 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.
qaOPTIONSPress to display a list that contains “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.
qsHOMEPress to display the TV Home Menu.
qdColoured 
buttonsWhen the coloured buttons are available, an 
operation guide appears on the screen.
qfNumber 
buttonsIn TV mode: Press to select channels. For 
channel numbers 10 and above, press the next 
digit quickly.
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.
qg 
(Favourite)Press to display the Favourite List that you 
have specified.
qhPROG +/–/
/In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or 
previous (–) channel.
In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or 
previous ( ) page.
qj (Previous 
channel)Press to return to the channel that was last 
viewed (for more than five seconds).
qk% (Mute)Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore 
the sound.
z
 In standby mode, if you want to turn on the 
TV without sound, press this button.
ql2 +/– 
(Volume)Press to adjust the volume.
w;/ (Text)Press to display text information.
 
						

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Button/SwitchDescription
wa RETURNPress to return to the previous screen of the 
displayed menu.
When playing a photo/music/video file: Press 
to stop the playback. (The display returns to the 
file or folder list.)
ws GUIDE  
(EPG)Press to display the Digital Electronic 
Programme Guide (EPG).
wdANALOGPress to display the analogue channel that was 
last viewed.
When viewing pictures from connected 
equipment: Press to return to normal TV mode.
wfDIGITALPress to display the digital channel that was 
last viewed.
When viewing pictures from connected 
equipment: Press to return to normal TV mode.
wgTHEATREYou can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When 
Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum sound 
quality (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.
 When you change the “Scene Select” setting, 
Theatre Mode turns off automatically.
 “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.
whSYNC 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 or BRAVIA 
Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with 
Control for HDMI.
wj (Light)Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote so 
that you can see them easily even if the room is 
dark.
wkButtons for 
using 
optional 
equipmentYou can operate the equipment connected to 
the TV by programming the remote.
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Operation Guide
Example: Press   or  RETURN (see q; (page 12) or wa (page 13)).
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at 
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.
Indicators
IndicatorDescription
1   (Picture Off / 
Timer)Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”.
Lights up in orange when you set the timer.
21 (Standby)Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
3" (Power)Lights up in green when the TV is on.
4Light sensorDo not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.
5Remote control 
sensorReceives signals from the remote.
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly.
About the operation guide on the TV screen
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Watching TV
Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
When the TV cannot be turned on, switch 
ENERGY SAVING SWITCH on (page 10).
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel 
is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to 
turn on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, 
or press ANALOG to switch to analogue 
mode.
The available channels vary depending on 
the mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to 
select a TV channel.
In digital mode, an information banner 
appears briefly. Each time you press  , 
the banner changes cyclically as follows: 
Current programme information t Next 
programme information t No banner
When GUIDE Plus+ is used, Next 
programme information cannot be 
available.
The following icons may be indicated on 
the banner. 
: Interactive service is available 
(MHEG Digital Text)
: 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
c:Reminder
: Recommended minimum age for 
current programme (ages from 4 to 
18) (For Spain only: ages from 4 to 
18 and X)
: Parental lock
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Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Displays the instruction manual on the screen.
Navigating through the Instruction Manual
1Press HOME to display the XMB™.
2Press G/g to select “Settings”.
3Press F/f to select “Instruction Manual”, then press  .
4Press F/f to select topic from the Table of Contents, then press  .
Use the corresponding coloured button to go to next or previous page and to return to Table of 
Contents.
If the explanation is linked to other topic, the symbol   will appear. Press F/f/G/g to select   
then press  . Press   RETURN to go back.
5Press HOME to exit.
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 The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen.
Category Object BarMedia Category Bar
 
						

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Additional Information
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 SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket (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 7).
 Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 18).
 Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 18).
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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.
Mounting Hook Square holeScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
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Unit: cm
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 19) for its weight.
TV installation dimensions table
Model Name
Display 
dimensionsScreen 
centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
AB CDEFGH
KDL-52Z5500124.0 76.7 4.6 44.5 13.5 36.9 72.9 47.6
KDL-46Z5500109.1 67.2 8.7 43.6 13.5 34.0 63.2 46.7
KDL-40Z5500/
40Z571095.8 59.6 12.6 43.6 13.5 31.4 56.1 46.7
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
Model NameScrew locationHook location
KDL-52Z5500/46Z5500/40Z5500/40Z5710 d, g b
Screen centre point
WARNING
Screw location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
b a*
c*
Hook location “a” and “c” cannot be 
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Colour/video systemAnalogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4
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 output10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/Antenna cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
/AV121-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and TV audio/video 
output.
// AV221-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and selectable 
audio/video output.
COMPONENT INSupported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT INAudio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4Video: 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, Dolby Digital
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)
PC Input (page 21)
AV 3Video input (phono jack)
AV 3Audio input (phono jacks)
 DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL) Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (page 21)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
USB port
iHeadphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
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 are not 
guaranteed for this TV.)
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*Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model nameKDL-52Z5500KDL-46Z5500KDL-40Z5500KDL-40Z5710
Power and others
Power requirements
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Screen size (measured 
diagonally)52 inches/
Approx. 132.2 cm46 inches/
Approx. 116.8 cm40 inches/Approx. 101.6 cm
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power 
consumptionin “Home”/
“Standard” 
mode194 W 166 W 154 W
in “Shop”/
“Vivid” 
mode330 W 241 W 210 W
Standby power 
consumption*0.19 W (16.5 W when “Quick Start” is set to “On”)
Supplied accessoriesSee “To check the accessories” (page 4).
Optional accessoriesWall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500
Model 
nameKDL-52Z5500KDL-46Z5500KDL-40Z5500KDL-40Z5710
Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d) 
with 
Ta b l e -
To p  
Stand
124.0 × 82.1 × 35.8 cm 109.1 × 72.5 × 33.0 cm 95.8 × 64.9 × 30.3 cm 95.8 × 64.9 × 30.2 cm
without 
Ta b l e -
To p  
Stand124.0 × 76.7 × 8.6 cm 109.1 × 67.2 × 8.6 cm 95.8 × 59.6 × 8.6 cm
Mass (Approx.) 
with 
Ta b l e -
To p  
Stand
31.3 kg 25.3 kg 20.8 kg
without 
Ta b l e -
To p  
Stand27.2 kg 21.9 kg 17.9 kg