LCD Digital Colour TV KDL-52Z4500 KDL-46Z4500 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.
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 10 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 10 AMP FUSE otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety information ............................................................................................................................ 9 Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 12 Watching TV Watching TV.........................
Start-up Guide Before Use To check the accessories Mains lead (1) Remote RM-ED012 (1) 1: Attaching the stand (for KDL-46Z4500/ KDL-40Z4500) 1 Open the carton box and take out the stand and the screws. 2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to interfere with cables. Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Stand (1) and screws for stand (4) (KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 only) To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open.
3: Preventing the TV from toppling over Start-up Guide 2: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART AV 2 ( SMARTLINK ) Scart lead Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI 1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand. 2 Install a machine screw (M6 x 12-15, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
4 Press F/f to select the country in which 5: Performing the initial setup you will operate the TV, then press . Country Select country. 2 United Kingdom Ireland Nederland België/Belgique Luxembourg France Italia 1 If the country in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country. 5 Press F/f to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press . ~ • Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use the TV in the home.
If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connection 1 Press . 2 Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full Scan”, then press “Quick Scan” : channels are tuned according to the cable operator information within the broadcast signal. Recommended setting for “Frequency”, “Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is “Auto.” This option is recommended for fast tuning when supported by your cable operator. If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please use the “Full Scan” method below.
2 Select language for GUIDE Plus+. This step will be skipped if any one of the following languages is selected in “5: Performing the initial set-up” step 3: “English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”, “Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands.” Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) 3 GUIDE Plus+ Data Download. The initial download may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.
Safety information Ventilation s 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 Installation/Set-up 30 cm Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.
Mains lead If the following problems occur... Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries: Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. – – – – Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. – – – Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers. Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
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, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen.
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls 2 0 8 7 8 ,qj 8 ,qf A button or touch sensors on the TV will work the same as those on the remote. * In the TV menu, these touch sensors will work as F/f/G/g/ . z • The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV. Button Description 1 TV "/1 (TV standby) Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 1 (Power) Press to turn the TV on or off.
Button Description 6 In digital mode: Displays details of the programme currently being viewed. In analogue mode: Displays information. Press once / (Info/ Text reveal) to display the current channel number and screen mode. Press again to display clock information. Press a third time to remove the display from the screen. In Analogue Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz). 7 / (Input In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs select/Text (page 26).
Button Description qh % (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. Press to adjust the volume. qj 2 +/– (Volume) qk / (Text) ql RETURN / w; GUIDE / (EPG) Press to display text information (page 17). Press to return to the previous screen of the displayed menu. When playing a photo/music file: Press to stop the playback. (The display returns to the file or folder list.
Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 Indicator Description 1 Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 41). Lights up in orange when the reminder is set (page 19, 21) or the timer is set (page 43). (Picture Off/Timer indicator) 2 1 (Standby indicator) Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 3 " (Power indicator) Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 4 Light Sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.
Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV. Watching TV When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. 1 2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode. The channels available vary depending on the mode. 3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to select a TV channel.
To access Digital Text Wide Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct proportions. Zoom* Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions. 14:9* Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen. To access Analogue Text In analogue mode, press /.
Using GUIDE Plus+™ System* and the Digital Electronic ** Programme Guide (EPG) * Condition you can set-up this feature: – 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.” ** This function may not be available in some countries/regions. GUIDE Plus+ works with full functionality only if GUIDE Plus+ data is available by digital feed.
To Do this Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to watch, then press the green button. Menu bar Press F repeatedly to access the menu bar. Press G/g to select area. (“Grid”, “Search”, “My TV”, “Schedule” and “Set-up”) You can view a programme or set a reminder in “Grid” area. Search a programme – Search You can quickly and easily find something of interest to watch or to set a reminder by category (e.
To Do this Configure the GUIDE Plus+ system according to your personal situation – Set-up 1 2 20 GB Highlight “Set-up” on menu bar. Press F/f for you to select below items you want to configure. “Personal Preferences”: You can change the on screen language, change reminder timing and set overnight download. “Start Installation Sequence”: This feature provides an easy way to restart your installation from scratch. This will delete all your current TV listing data.
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) All Categories 11: 30 001 BBC ONE Homes Under the Hammer 002 BBC TWO Ready Steady Cook 003 Dancing On Ice Exclusive ITV1 12: 00 005 Five House 006 ITV2 Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders 007 BBC THREE BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P... 010 SKY THREE The Jeremy Kyle... Law and Order: Special Victims U... ER Past Neighbours Afterlife the following table or displayed on the screen. CSI: Crime Scene Inv...
Using the Digital Favourite List * 1 In digital mode, press . 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Homes Under the Hammer 10:30 - 11:00 Digital favourite list * This function may not be available in some countries/regions. To Do this Create your favourite list for the first time 1 2 3 Press to select “Yes.” Press the yellow button to select the favourite list. Press F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press .
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. 1 AV 2 3 COMPONENT IN 4 DMPORT 5 6 PC IN IN ( SMARTLINK ) Using Optional Equipment 1 DC 5V 0.
Connect to 1 / Input symbol on screen AV1 Description AV1 When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the signals before outputting them. 2 / / AV2 (SMARTLINK) AV2 SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder. 3 / COMPONENT IN Component The component video sockets support the following video inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Connect to 0 Input symbol on screen CAM (Conditional Access Module) Description To use Pay Per View services. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your CAM. To use the CAM, remove the dummy card from the CAM slot, then turn off the TV and insert your CAM card into the slot. When you are not using the CAM, we recommend that you keep the dummy card in the CAM slot. ~ • CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with your authorised dealer.
Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen. For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the number buttons, to select the video channel. For a USB device See page 27. For a Network device See page 34.
To view two pictures simultaneously – PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. Connect a PC (page 23), and make sure that image from a PC appear on the screen. 1 Press OPTIONS to display the Options menu. 2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press . 3 Press number buttons or PROG +/– to select the TV channel. To return to single picture mode Press RETURN.
Option Description Speaker See page 45. Picture Frame Image Allows you to select a photograph to be displayed as picture frame. Information Displays information about the device, folders, and files. (Music) Available Options Option Description Sound Mode See page 40. Surround See page 40. Add to Slideshow Registers the background music to be played during a slideshow using (Photo). – RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with this extension “.arw.”) For preview only.
5 Select the following items using F/f and ~ • If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it must remain connected to the TV. • If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV automatically will switch into standby mode. To display a photograph with the location on the map , then set them using F/f. –Time Zone –DST 6 Select “Yes”, then press . The GPS log files are loaded. 7 Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the device on which the photograph is stored. 8 Select a photograph (page 27).
To make the control for HDMI settings Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The control for HDMI function enables the TV to communicate with the connected equipment that is compatible with the function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). For example, by connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI (with HDMI cables), you can control them together. Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, and make the necessary settings.
Operating Optional Equipment using the TV Remote Buttons for using optional equipment For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. Description 1 "/1 Turns on or off the optional equipment you have selected with the function buttons. 2 Function buttons Allows you to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see “Programming the remote” on page 31. 3 BD/DVD operating buttons • ./>: Goes to the beginning of the previous/ next title/chapter/scene/ track.
If your equipment is not working, or some of the functions do not work Enter the correct code or try the next code listed for the brand. Note that the list may not include codes for all models of all brands. 1 To return to normal TV operation Press the TV function button. 1 Manufacturer’s codes DVD players 3 2 1 Press and hold the BD, DVD, or AMP function button you want to programme on the remote, then press . The selected function button (BD, DVD, or AMP) flashes.
Manufacturer LG LOEWE MATSUI ORION PANASONIC PHILIPS SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP THOMSON TOSHIBA Code 332, 338 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351 356, 357 328 321, 323 311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363, 364 339 – 341, 345 335, 336 324 319, 350, 365 337 DAV Home Theatre Systems Manufacturer SONY (DAV) Code 401 – 404 Using Optional Equipment AV receivers Manufacturer SONY Code 451 – 454 Digital terrestrial receivers Manufacturer SONY Code 501 – 504 33 GB
Using Network Features With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored on DLNA-compatible devices on the home network. Devices that store and provide contents, such as photo/music files, is 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. To enjoy the home network, a DLNAcompatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is necessary as a server.
Depending on the network device, the file format may be converted before transfer. In such cases, the file format resulting after conversion is used for playback. For details, see the instruction manual for the network device being used. Even files conforming to one of the file formats given above cannot be played in some cases.
Checking the Network Connection Adjusting the Server Display Settings 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. You can select home network servers to be displayed on the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home Menu automatically.
If you cannot connect to your home network The TV can check if the server is being correctly recognised. 1 Press HOME. 2 Press G/g to select “Settings.” 3 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”, then press . 4 Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press . 5 Select “Yes”, then press . The server diagnostic starts. When the server diagnostic is complete, the diagnostic result list appears. 6 Select the server you want to confirm, then press .
Using MENU Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu (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. 1 Press HOME. The TV Home menu appears on the screen. Picture Sound Media Category Bar Settings Features Set-up Analogue Set-up Digital Set-up Category Object Bar 2 Press G/g to select the category.
Settings Picture Picture Mode Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Picture Mode” includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the input source. Vivid Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-like environment. Photo-Vivid For viewing photographs.
MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”(or “Photo-Vivid”). Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most Adv. Contrast Enhancer suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes.
Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Stereo/Mono A/B/Mono For a stereo broadcast. For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available. z • If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B.” ~ • “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System” and headphones are connected.
Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. Max Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based contents. Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard use. Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting to reduce unwanted picture noise. Use this setting when the “Max”, “Standard” and “Min” settings result in noise. Min Off ~ • Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have changed the setting.
Timer Settings Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV. Sleep Timer On Timer Settings Sets 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. z • 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.
PC Settings Screen Format Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC. Full 1 Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, keeping its original horizontal-to-vertical aspect ratio. Full 2 Enlarges the picture to fill the display area. Reset Resets the PC screen settings to the factory settings. Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase and pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC.
AV2 Input Sets a signal to be input through the socket labelled / / AV2 on the rear of the TV. Auto Switches automatically among the signals of RGB input, S video input, Composite video input depending on the input signal. RGB S Video AV2 Output Inputs the RGB signal. Inputs the S Video signal. Composite Inputs the Composite video signal. Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / / AV2 on the rear of the TV.
HDMI Set-up This 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 HDMI This 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.
Manual Programme Preset Before 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/Channel Presets programme channels manually. 1 Press F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR/ DVD recorder, select channel 00), then press . 2 Press F/f to select “System”, then press .
LNA Improves 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). Skip Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/– to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.
Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting Audio Set-up Subtitle Language Audio Type When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information). Allows you to select the language of the subtitles. Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected. Audio Language Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
System Update Enables 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. ~ • 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 Displays the current software version and the signal level. Information ~ • If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable connection.
Server Display Settings Server Diagnostics Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to display on the Home Menu. Renderer Function Enables 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 Control Allows 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.
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).
TV installation dimensions table Screen centre point Unit: mm Display dimensions Model Name Screen centre dimension Length for each mounting angle Angle (0°) Angle (20°) A B C D E F G H KDL-52Z4500 1,281 839 39 494 194 428 796 535 KDL-46Z4500 1,140 749 84 492 192 396 710 533 KDL-40Z4500 1,005 666 122 490 187 364 633 529 Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
Specifications Model name KDL-52Z4500 KDL-46Z4500 KDL-40Z4500 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 (only Video In) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC HP@L4.0, MP@L3.
Model name KDL-52Z4500 KDL-46Z4500 KDL-40Z4500 Mass (Approx.) with Table-Top Stand 41.0 kg 34.5 kg 25.5 kg 34.0 kg 30.0 kg 22.0 kg without Table-Top Stand Supplied accessories See “Before Use” on page 4. Optional accessories Wall-Mount Bracket See “Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)” on page 52. Colour Variation Unit CRU-52SG13 CRU-46SG13 CRU-40SG13 * Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Count 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.
Condition There is a significant difference in the output volume level between DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input and TV or other equipment input. Explanation/Solution • Adjust “Volume Offset” setting in the “Sound” menu (page 40). Connection Diagnostic Results “Connection successful.”does Check Connections not appear. • 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.
Condition Explanation/Solution The TV cannot be found from Check Connections renderer-compatible • Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not equipment (the controller). 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).
Condition The speaker grille has come off Explanation/Solution • 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.
