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Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. For KDL-70X4500 Users Refer to “KDL-70X4500 Start-up Guide” for details about the installation. Trademark information is a registered trademark of the DVB...
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ...9 Precautions ...11 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ...12 Watching TV Watching TV ...16 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite List Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment ...20 Viewing Pictures from a Connected Equipment ...23 Playing back Photo/Music via USB ...24 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI...26 Operating Optional Equipment Using the TV Remote...27...
Start-up Guide 1: Checking the accessories AC power cord* (1) Antenna cable* (1) Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-46X4500/40X4500 only) Remote RMF-GD001 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) * Do not remove the ferrite cores. To replace the speaker grille (for KDL-...
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3: Connecting an antenna/ cable/VCR Connecting an antenna/cable Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR Antenna cable (supplied) AV cable (not supplied) Antenna cable (not supplied) 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over Antenna cable (supplied) Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand.
5: Bundling the cables KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500 • Do not bundle the AC power cord together with other cables. 6: Performing the initial set-up Push and lift the cover to open. Press and hold RETURN while holding down TV on the remote.
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Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use the TV in the home. Make sure that the antenna is connected. The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV. • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than listed below. – To wall-mount the TV. – To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase (KDL-46X4500/40X4500 only).
Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall...
If the following problems occur... Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. When: –...
Precautions Viewing the TV s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. LCD Screen s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,...
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls The supplied remote does not function until you register it to the • To register the remote to the TV for the first time, follow the steps in “6: Performing the initial set-up” on page 6. •...
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(Twin Displays two pictures simultaneously (page 24). Picture/PIP) (Subtitle Press to change the subtitle language (page 45) (in setting) digital mode only). (Info/ In digital mode: Displays details of the current and Text reveal) next programme one by one. In analogue mode: Displays information. Press once to display the current channel number and Wide Mode.
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also turned off. • “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.
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Indicators Indicator Description 1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. (page 43) 2 " (Power) Lights up in green when the TV is on. 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. (Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”...
Watching TV Watching TV Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV. 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. Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or press ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
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To access Text Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or To hold a page, press To reveal hidden information, press •...
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) View a programme Turn off the EPG Sort programme information by category – Category list Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts –...
Using the Digital Favourite List Digital Favourite List Turn off the Favourite list Add or remove channels in a Favourite list Watch a channel Remove all channels from a Favourite list You can specify up to four of your favourite channel lists.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor Video game equipment DVD player Audio system DVD player Blu-ray disc player For service use only DVD player with component output DVD recorder Broadband router...
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• The connected equipment is not powered when the TV is turned off or in standby mode. You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on your TV (page 24).
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Connect to Input symbol on screen 1 or 2 HD/DVD 1 or HD/DVD 2 Description Use to record the analogue video and sound from TV to a DVD recorder or VCR. To turn off the sound of the TV speakers, set “Speaker” to “Audio System” (page 41). If you connect a mono equipment, connect to the L jack •...
Viewing Pictures from a Connected Equipment Turn on the connected equipment, then press to display a list of connected equipment. Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press The highlighted item is automatically selected if you do not perform any operation for two seconds after pressing F/f.
Playing back Photo/Music via USB You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on your Connect a supported USB device to the Press HOME.
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– Do not remove the USB device. The data on the USB device may be damaged. • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected equipment directly.
To connect the equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with an HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system, be sure to also connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV and the audio system using an optical audio cable.
Displays the top menu of the TOP MENU BD/DVD disc. Programming the remote This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, and most Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players, DVD/HDD recorders, and audio systems (Home Theatre, etc.). To control such Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players, and DVD/HDD recorders, programme the remote as follows.
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Code SONY 0219 – 0221 VCRs Manufacturer Code SONY 1001 – 1011 DAV Home Theatre System Manufacturer Code SONY (DAV) 4501 – 4506 AV receivers Manufacturer Code SONY 4001, 4002, 4056, 4057, 4085 Digital terrestrial receivers Manufacturer Code SONY 3001, 3042, 3057, 3101, 3102...
Using Home Network Features With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in DLNA-compatible devices on the home network. Devices that store and provide contents, such as photo/music files, are 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.
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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.
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.
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If you cannot connect to your home network The TV can check if the server is being correctly recognised. Press HOME. Press G/g to select “Settings”. Press F/f to select “Network Settings”, then press Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press Select “Yes”, then press The server diagnostic starts.
Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on 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. Press HOME to display the XMB™.
TV Settings Menu BRAVIA Tips Introduces how to enjoy the TV. Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of time. When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the lights up in orange. • When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. •...
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Custom Photo-Vivid Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture Photo-Original Photo-Custom Reset Resets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs”, “Picture Mode” and “Advanced Settings”. Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture.
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Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Adv. Contrast Enhancer Gamma LED Dynamic Control (for KDL- 55X4500/46X4500) Auto Light Limiter Clear White Colour Space Live Colour White Balance Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture. Edge Enhancer Sound Target Inputs...
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Surround Live Sports Music Hall Cinema Custom Simulated Stereo Adds a surround-like effect to mono programmes. Voice Zoom Adjusts 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.
Display Area Adjusts the picture display area. Auto Full Pixel Normal -1/-2 Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture. Vertical Shift Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom”, “Zoom”. Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Wide Mode”...
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Provides the original film-based content as is. Turns off the “Cinema Drive”. Sets 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. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
Audio Settings Speaker TV Speaker Audio System Audio Out Variable Fixed i Speaker Link Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when you connect headphones to the i Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones when “i Speaker Link” is set to “Off”. Woofer Level Adjusts the bass level to taste since the bass level varies depending on where the TV is located.
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HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are available. 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”...
• Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. See page 15 to check the position of the sensor. Logo Illumination Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV. Panel Key Constantly lights up the touch sensors on the front of the TV.
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Programme Labels Assigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers. The name appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel. Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then press g.
Audio Filter Skip Colour System Signal Level Digital Set-up Digital Auto Tuning Tunes in the available digital channels. You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched channels. Programme Sorting Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels stored in the TV. Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position.
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Audio Language Sets the language to be used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme. Audio Description Provides audio description (narration) of visual information, when such information is available. Mixing Level Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels. Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels.
Network Settings Network IP Address Settings Test IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway MAC Address Server Display Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to Settings display on the Home Menu. Server Diagnostics Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.
TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products 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.
Screen centre point Display dimensions Model Name KDL-55X4500 1,486 KDL-46X4500 1,259 KDL-40X4500 1,128 Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. WARNING 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.
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Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-55X4500 KDL-46X4500/KDL-40X4500 SU-WL500: Screw location When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV. SU-WL50B: Screw location When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV. Screw location Hook location SU-WL500 SU-WL50B SU-WL500 d, g...
(w × h × d) without Table-Top Stand Mass (Approx.) with Table-Top Stand without Table-Top Stand Supplied accessories KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Analogue: B/G, I, D/K Digital: DVB-T Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input)
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• 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). KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 SU-WL500/WL50B CRU-40SG11 CRU-46SG11 PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4...
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times. Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
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Condition No picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen. You cannot select the connected equipment on the Home Menu or you cannot switch the input. Sound The picture is good, but there is no sound. The sound from the external audio equipment such as an AV amplifier connected to the TV may be out of sync with...
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Condition Explanation/Solution Home Network Connection diagnostic results Check Connections indicate a failure. • Use a straight cable for the LAN cable. • Check if the cable is connected firmly. • Check the connection between the TV and the router. • Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1 The server cannot be found, a list cannot be retrieved, and playback fails.
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TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 41). • Check the support website for cable provide information. http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html • To attach the speaker grille, first turn off the TV, then unplug the AC power cord. Then follow the procedure below.
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Living Network Alliance 的商标和 / 或服务标记。 Adobe 是 Adobe Systems Incorporated 在美国和 / 或其它国家的注册商标或商 标。 由 Dolby Laboratories 授权制造。杜 比、Dolby 和双 D 标志是 Dolby Laboratories 的商标。 “BRAVIA”和 是 Sony Corporation 的商标。 “XMB”和“xross media bar”是 Sony Corporation 和 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 的商标。...
安装 / 设定 根据下列指示安装及使用电视机,以避免发生火灾、触电或 损坏和 / 或人身伤害。 安装 s 应将电视机安装在易于插拔的交流电源插座附近。 s 将电视机放置在平稳水平的表面上 , 以避免电视机掉落而 造成人身伤害或电视机损坏。 s 仅可由有资格的服务人员执行挂壁安装。 s 为了安全起见,强烈建议您使用 Sony 附件,包括: KDL-55X4500/46X4500/40X4500: 挂壁式支架 SU-WL500/WL50B s 在安装挂壁式支架时,请使用支架随附的专用固定螺丝。 从挂壁式支架和电视机后盖之间的接触面到专用固定螺丝 末端的长度为 8 mm ~ 12 mm (由于挂壁式支架的不同, 专用固定螺丝的直径与长度会有所不同) 。如不使用专用 固定螺丝,可能会造成电视机掉落及内部损坏。 8 mm - 12 mm 挂壁式支架专用固定螺丝...
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交流电源线 按照下列指示使用交流电源线和插座以避免发生火灾、触电 或损坏和 / 或人身伤害: 请仅使用 Sony 所提供的交流电源线,不要使用其它品牌 的电源线。 将插头完全插入交流电源插座。 仅可在 220-240 V 交流电源上使用电视机。 连接电缆时,为了安全起见请务必拔下交流电源线,以免 被电缆绊到脚。 在进行作业或移动电视机之前,请从交流电源插座上断开 交流电源线的连接。 保持交流电源线远离热源。 拔出交流电源插头并定期进行清洁。如果插头上覆盖一层 灰尘并且有水气,则其绝缘品质可能已经劣化,并可能会 造成火灾。 注意 s 请勿在任何其它装置上使用所提供的交流电源线。 s 请勿过度拧捏、弯曲或扭转交流电源线。否则线芯可能会 暴露在外或折断。 s 请勿改装交流电源线。 s 请勿将任何重物压在交流电源线上。 s 断开交流电源线连接时,请勿拉扯交流电源线本身。 s 请勿在相同的交流电源插座上连接太多装置。 s 请勿使用不适当的交流电源插座。 使用限制 请勿在下列地点、环境或情况条件下安装 / 使用电视机,否...
使用选购装置 连接选购装置 您可以将众多选购装置连接至您的电视机。 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (数码媒体接口)适配器 视频游戏装置 DVD 播放机 录像机 音频系统 DVD 播放机 蓝光光盘播放机 仅用于维修 目的 带分量输出的 DVD 播放机 DVD 录像机 录像机 宽带路由器 摄像机 PC (HDMI 输出) 数码相机 摄像机 USB 存储媒体 摄像机 耳机 带有数字输入的家庭影院 系统 Hi-Fi 音频装置...
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并将该装置的音频信号输出插孔连接到 HDMI IN 1 插孔 的音频信号输入插孔。 • HDMI 插孔仅支持下列视频输入:480i、480p、576i、 576p、720p、1080i、1080p 和 1080/24p。 • 请务必仅使用经认可的带有 HDMI 标志的 HDMI 电缆。我 们推荐您使用 Sony HDMI 电缆 (高速类型) 。 • 当连接兼容 HDMI 控制的音频系统时,还请务必将其连 接至 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 插孔。 请务必使用带有铁氧体磁芯的 PC 电缆。 可以在电视机上播放经由 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (数码媒...
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Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied in the form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation instructions are included within this TV’s instructions manual. Customer Support: 4-112-817-13(1) Printed in Japan...