Sony Kdl 46z5500 Operating Instructions

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Additional Information
PC input signal reference chart for  PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This 
affects the “Video Settings” menu and “Screen” menu settings. 
To view PC contents, set “Screen Format” to “Wide” and “Display Area” to “Full Pixel”.
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 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical 
frequency (boldfaced).
Resolution
Horizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VESA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VESA
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×72045.060EIA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1280×96060.060VESA
1360×76847.760VESA
SXGA
1280×102464.060VESA
HDTV
1920×108066.660VESA*
1920×108067.560EIA*
 
						

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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three 
times.
2Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead/AC power cord, and inform your 
dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Picture
There is no picture (screen is 
dark) and no sound. Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains/AC power, and press 1 on the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
No picture or menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the scart 
connector appears on the 
screen. Press   to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Ghosting occurs, or double 
images appear. Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
 Check the aerial/antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen. Check if the aerial/antenna is broken or bent.
 Check if the aerial/antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 
(three to five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the 
seaside).
There is picture or sound noise 
when viewing a TV channel. Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture 
reception.
Tiny black points and/or 
bright points appear on the 
screen. The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points 
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are 
distorted. Select “Standard” or “Off” in “Motionflow”. 
 Change the current setting of “Film Mode” to other settings.
The picture is not displayed in 
colour. Select “Reset”.
The picture from equipment 
connected to the 
COMPONENT IN 
sockets/jacks is not displayed 
in colour, or is displayed in 
irregular colours. Check the connection of the  COMPONENT IN sockets/jacks and 
check if the sockets/jacks are firmly seated in their respective sockets/
jacks.
 
						

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Additional Information
No picture from the connected 
equipment appears on the 
screen. Turn the connected equipment on.
 Check the cable connection.
 Press   to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
 Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital 
still camera.
 Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has 
been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the 
digital still camera.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, operations 
differ depending on the features of the USB device and the video being 
played.
You cannot select the 
connected equipment on the 
Home Menu or you cannot 
switch the input. Check the cable connection.
 Set the server to be displayed on the Home Menu.
Sound
The picture is good, but there 
is no sound. Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker”.
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
Channels
You cannot select your desired 
channel. Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired 
digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank.  The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a 
pay TV service.
 The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
You cannot view digital 
channels. Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided 
in your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial/antenna.
Home Network
Connection diagnostic results 
indicate a failure.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 router.
Check Settings
 Change the IP address for the DNS server (“Checking the Network 
Connection”) while referring to the following.
–Contact your Internet service provider.
–Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of 
your Internet service provider.
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”.
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 PC, be sure to allow connections 
from external devices. For details, refer to 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.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
(Continued)
 
						

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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, music and/or video 
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/AC power cord of the 
server has not become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display 
Settings”.
 Check that the server is correctly configured.
 Check that the selected device is connected to the network and can be 
accessed.
 If the “IP Address Settings” in “Network” under “Network Settings” is 
set to “DHCP (DNS automatic)” or “DHCP (DNS manual)”, it may take 
some time to recognise devices if there is no DHCP server. Execute 
“Server Diagnostics”.
The TV cannot be found from 
renderer-compatible device 
(the controller).
Check Connections
 Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the 
server has not become disconnected.
Check Settings
 Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated.
 Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access 
Control”.
Only a few icons appear under 
the “Network” in the Home 
Menu. This is normal when internet connection is not available.
You can use three pre-installed Widgets properly. To enjoy more 
Widgets, please check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power 
cord of the router/modem has not become disconnected. (*)
You have been using 
registered Widgets, but now 
some contents won’t appear 
on the Widgets. Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the 
router/modem has not become disconnected. (*)
 There’s a possibility that the Widget Provider’s server is out of service. 
Please try using the Widget later.
(*) Your router/modem must be properly set to connect to the internet in 
advance. Please contact your Internet Service Provider for the router/
modem settings.
General
The TV’s power cannot be 
turned on. Check if ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is on (page 10).
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/antenna/cable connection.
 Keep the aerial/antenna/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”.
 Check if the “Idle TV Standby” is activated.
 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.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
 
						

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Additional Information
Some input sources cannot be 
selected. Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source.
The remote does not function.  Replace the batteries.
You have a blank TV listings 
in the GUIDE Plus+ System Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.
 Your cabling and set-up 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”.
 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 compatible with Control for HDMI.
You cannot select “Off” in 
“Control for HDMI”. If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with Control 
for HDMI, 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.
Not all channels are tuned for 
cable. Check the support website for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
ConditionExplanation/Solution
 
						

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Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more.
Please see overleaf to find out when your area switches to digital.
Digital UK is the independent, non-profit organisation leading the process of digital TV switchover 
in the UK. Digital UK provides impartial information on what people need to do to prepare for the 
move to digital, and when they need to do it.
How the switchover affects your TV equipment:
Your new TV has a digital tuner built in, which means it is ready to receive the Freeview signal by 
simply plugging it into your aerial socket (check if you can get digital TV through your aerial now, 
or whether youll have to wait until switchover, at www.digitaluk.co.uk).
When the TV switchover happens in your area, there are at least two occasions when you will need 
to re-tune your TV in order to continue receiving your existing TV channels, and also to pick up 
new ones. Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need 
to re-tune during the switchover.
Keep this Instruction 
manual safe you’ll
need it
 
						

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Additional Information
How to re-tune:
1Press HOME on the remote
2Press G/g to select Settings
3Press F/f to select Digital Set-up, then press 
4Press   to select Digital Auto Tuning
5Press G to select Yes then press   to start Digital Auto Tuning
6Follow the on screen instructions.
If you are missing any channels, it may be that they are not available in your area, or that your aerial 
needs upgrading.
If you have any questions, please contact Sony on 08705 111 999 or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 
50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
†Calls charged at BT rate of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends. 
Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines.
 
						

							
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