LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-52W4500
KDL-46W4500
KDL-40W4500
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.
For useful information about Sony products
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SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE
PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV
GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED
AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS
REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR
USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR
SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
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
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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.
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“BRAVIA” and
Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use
the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,
please contact your nearest Sony service station.
“XMB” and “xross media bar” are the trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
FUSE
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace
the fuse.
Please refer to the illustration that actually equipped with the
product.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
Notice for Digital TV function
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Any functions related to Digital TV (
) will only work in
countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC)
digital terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you have access
to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) cable
service. Please confirm with your local dealer if you can receive
a DVB-T signal where you live or ask your cable provider if
their DVB-C cable service is suitable for integrated operation
with this TV.
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The cable provider may charge an additional fee for such a
service and you may be required to agree to their terms and
conditions of business.
Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C
specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital
terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be
guaranteed.
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Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some
countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly
with all providers.
For more information about DVB-C functionality please see
our cable support site:
Trademark information
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is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service
marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.
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GUIDE Plus+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2)
manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various
international patents and patent applications owned by, or
licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its
related affiliates.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR
ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
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Table of Contents
Safety Information............................................................................................................................ 9
Precautions..................................................................................................................................... 11
Checking the Network Connection............................................................................................... 32
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Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
Before Use
1: Attaching the stand
(for KDL-46W4500/
KDL-40W4500)
To check the accessories
Mains lead (1)
1
Open the carton box and take out the stand
and the screws.
Remote RM-ED011 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
2
Place the TV set on the stand. Take care
not to interfere with cables.
Stand (1) and screws for stand (4)
(KDL-46W4500/KDL-40W4500 only)
To insert batteries into the remote
Push and lift the cover to open.
3
Fix the TV to the stand according to the
~
arrow marks
that guide the screw holes
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting
batteries.
using the supplied screws.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or
mix old and new batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the
disposal of batteries. Please consult your local
authority.
• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step
on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat
source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a
damp room.
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• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
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2: Connecting an aerial/Set
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD
recorder)
3: Preventing the TV from
toppling over
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
DVD recorder) with SCART
A V
2
( SMARTLINK )
Scart lead
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
1
2
3
Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,
not supplied) in the TV stand.
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.
DVD recorder) with HDMI
Install a machine screw (M6 x 12, not
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
Tie the wood screw and the machine
screw with a strong cord.
4: Bundling the cables
2
3
4
1
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Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)
• Do not bundle the mains lead together with other
cables.
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Press F/f to select the country in which
you will operate the TV, then press
.
5: Performing the initial set-
up
Country
Select country.
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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
.
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• Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use
the TV in the home.
Location
Select location.
Home
Shop
3-11
6
7
Select “Yes” then press
.
1
2
Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
Auto Tuning
Press 1 on the TV.
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?
When you switch on the TV for the first
time, the language menu appears on the
screen.
Yes
No
3
Press F/f/G/g to select the language
displayed on the menu screens, then press
.
Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,
then press
.
Language
English
Česky
If you select “Cable”, the screen for
selecting the scan type appears. See “To
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.
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Magyar
Русский
ББлгарски
Suomi
Deutsch
Dansk
Türkçe
Svenska
Norsk
Español
Català
Slovenčina
Română
Português
Polski
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If a message appears for you to confirm
the aerial connection
No digital or analogue channels were
found. Check all the aerial/cable
connection and then press to start auto-
tuning again.
To tune the TV for Cable connection
1
2
Press
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.
8
9
When the “Programme Sorting” menu
appears on the screen, follow the steps of
If you do not change the order in which
the analogue channels are stored on the
TV, press
RETURN to go to step 9.
Quick Start
If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please
use the “Full Scan” method below.
“Full Scan”: All available channels are
tuned and stored. This procedure may take
some time.
Do you want to enable Quick Start?
TV turns on more quickly but standby power consumption is increased.
Yes
No
This option is recommended when “Quick
Scan” is not supported by your cable
provider.
For further information about supported
cable providers, refer to support web site:
DVBC/
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Control for HDMI
3
Press f to select “Start”, then press
.
Do you want to enable control for compatible
HDMI devices?
The TV starts searching for channels. Do
not press any buttons on the TV or
remote.
Choosing "Yes" will increase
standby power consumption.
Yes
No
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• Some cable providers do not support “Quick
Scan.” If no channels are detected using “Quick
Scan”, perform “Full Scan.”
Following this step, GUIDE Plus+ setting
screen appears only when GUIDE Plus+
is available.
To set-up GUIDE Plus+ system (only
when GUIDE Plus+ system is
available)*
* Condition you can set-up this feature:
– in UK, Italy, Germany or Spain.
– you can receive digital broadcasting.
– when “Antenna” is selected in step 7 of “ 5:
Performing the initial set-up.”
11 Press
.
The TV has now tuned in all the available
channels.
~
• When a digital broadcast channel cannot be
received, or when selecting a country in which
there are no digital broadcasts in step 4, the time
must be set after performing step 8.
1
Enter postal code of region you live using
F/f/G/g/+.
~
• Enter from the left, when the postal code is
fewer than seven digits.
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3
Select language for GUIDE Plus+.
Adjusting the Viewing
Angle of the TV
This TV can be adjusted within the angles
shown below.
This step will be skipped if any one of the
following languages is selected in step 3
of “5: Performing the initial set-up”:
“English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”,
“Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands.”
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.
Top view
The initial download may take some time,
so do not press any buttons on the TV or
remote while proceeding. Once you have
received the first download of TV listings
data, all future downloads will be done
automatically.
20°
20°
20°
20°
Front
~
• When adjusting the angle, hold the Table-Top
Stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping
the TV.
Detaching the Table-Top
Stand from the TV
~
• 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-46W4500/ KDL-40W4500 only).
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Ventilation
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Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.
Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount
bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Safety
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Information
Installed on the wall
Installation/Set-up
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.
30 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Installation
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The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains
socket.
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Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
10 cm
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For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
Sony accessories, including:
Leave at least this space around the set.
–
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500
Installed with stand
Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-mount bracket
when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set.
The supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12
mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the
mounting hook.
30 cm
6 cm
10 cm
10 cm
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-mount bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
8mm – 12mm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Screw (supplied with the Wall-
mount bracket)
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To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt
or dust:
–
Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,
or sideways.
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or
items such as newspapers, etc.
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
–
–
Transporting
–
Do not install the TV set as shown below.
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Before transporting the TV set,
disconnect all cables.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Two or three people are needed to
transport a large TV set.
When transporting the TV set by
hand, hold it as shown on the right.
Do not put stress on the LCD panel
and the frame around the screen.
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When lifting or moving the TV set,
hold it firmly from the bottom.
When transporting the TV set, do not
subject it to jolts or excessive
vibration.
Wall
Wall
s
When transporting the TV set for
repairs or when moving, pack it
using the original carton and packing
material.
Be sure to hold the
bottom of the panel,
not the front part.
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Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any
of the following problems occur.
–
–
–
–
Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.
Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your
safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.
Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before
working on or moving the TV set.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
When:
–
–
–
Mains lead is damaged.
Poor fitting of mains socket.
TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something
thrown at it.
–
–
–
Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
–
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is
covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may
deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Notes
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Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
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Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The
core conductors may be exposed or broken.
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Do not modify the mains lead.
Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the
mains lead.
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Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations,
near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may
enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near
flammable objects (candles, etc).
The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Situation:
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or
with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during
lightning storms.
Broken pieces:
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Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may
break by the impact and cause serious injury.
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If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have
unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.
When not in use
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If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and
safety reasons.
As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV
set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect
the TV set completely.
However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV
set to be left in standby to work correctly.
For children
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Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
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Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Precautions
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
Viewing the TV
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View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated
LCD Screen
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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. This is a
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may
be damaged.
If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
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Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.
This is not a malfunction.
The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for
disposal.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from
mains socket before cleaning.
product shall not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
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To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is recommended
to ensure to proper ventilation.
When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table
stand.
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Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators
Button
Description
1 "/1 (TV
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
1
2
standby)
2
(Subtitles)
Press to display the subtitles on current
programme if TV channels broadcast such
3
4
3 AUDIO
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual
In digital mode: Press to select the audio
5
4
/
(Input
In TV mode: Selects the input source from
equipment connected to the TV sockets
page.
select/Text
hold)
6
7
8
5 F/f/G/g/
6 OPTIONS
7 HOME
Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.
Press
item.
to select/confirm the highlighted
Enables you to access various viewing
options and change/make adjustments
according to the source and screen format.
9
0
Displays the TV Home menu.
8 Coloured
When the coloured buttons are available, an
operation guide appears on the screen.
Follow the operation guide to perform a
selected operation.
buttons
9 Number
In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel
numbers 10 and above, enter the second and
third digit quickly.
buttons
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.
0
(Favourite) Press to display the digital favourite list that
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Button
Description
ws
wa
qa PROG +/–/
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous
(–) channel.
or previous ( ) page.
/
)
w;
ql
qs
(Previous
channel)
Returns to the previous channel watched (for
more than five seconds).
qk
qj
qd % (Mute the
Press to mute the sound. Press again to
restore the sound.
sound)
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the
TV without sound, press this button.
qh
qf 2 +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
(Volume)
qg / (Text)
qh
/RETURN
Returns to the previous screen of any
displayed menu.
qj
/GUIDE
(EPG)
Press to display the Digital Electronic
qk ANALOG
Press to display the analogue channel that
was last viewed.
qg
qf
qd
ql DIGITAL
Press to display the digital channel that was
last viewed.
w; BRAVIA Sync You can operate the equipment connected to
qa
qs
wa
/
(Info/
In digital mode: Displays details of the
programme currently being watched.
In analogue mode: Each time you press
Text reveal)
/
, the information on the screen changes as
follows: Displays information such as current
channel number and screen format t Time
is displayed t Information is hidden.
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
ws
(Screen
mode)
z
• The number 5, PROG +, AUDIO and
buttons have tactile dots.
Use the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.
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1 2
3
4
5
HOME
6
7 8 9
0
Button
Description
HOME
1
(HOME)
Displays the TV Home menu.
2
/
(Input select/OK) In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the
In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.
3 2 +/–/
/
In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (–) the volume.
In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) or left ( ).
4 PROG +/–/
/
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).
5 1 (Power)
Turns the TV on or off.
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• To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains.
6 Light Sensor
Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.
7
indicator)
set (page 38).
8 Remote control sensor
Receives IR signals from the remote.
Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.
9 1 (Standby indicator)
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
0 " (Power indicator)
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• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
• Do not put anything over the indicators as their functions may be affected.
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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 "/1 on the remote to switch on
the TV.
1
2
3
Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode
or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on
the mode.
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above
using the number buttons, enter the
second and third digits within two
seconds.
To select a digital channel using the
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly.
The following icons may be indicated on
2
2
the banner.
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)
is available
: 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
: Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
3
3
Additional operations
To
Do this
Turn on the TV from Press %. Press 2 +/– to
standby mode
without sound
set the volume level.
Adjust the volume
Press 2 + (increase)/
– (decrease).
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To access Digital Text
Wide
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text
service. Digital Text offers graphically rich
contents, compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital
Text, then press /.
Displays wide screen
(16:9) broadcasts in
the correct
proportions.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated
Digital Text channel, select this channel to
access Digital Text.
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the
instructions on the screen.
Zoom*
Displays
cinemascopic (letter
box format)
broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
To exit Digital Text, press
RETURN.
To move around, press F/f/G/g.
To select items, press and the number
buttons.
14:9*
Displays 14:9
broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
As a result, black
border areas are
visible on the screen.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured
buttons.
To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
~
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode)
t No Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or
• Some characters and/or letters at the top and the
bottom of the picture may not be visible in Smart
mode. In such a case, you can select “Vertical
and adjust vertical size to make it visible.
/
.
To hold a page, press
To reveal hidden information, press
/
.
/
.
z
z
• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will
automatically select the best mode to suit the
broadcast (page 39).
• You can adjust the position of the picture when
selecting “Smart”, “14:9” or “Zoom.” Press F/f
to move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of
the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows
you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the
corresponding coloured button to access the page.
To change the screen format manually
Press
repeatedly to select the desired screen
Using the Options menu
format.
Press OPTIONS to display the following
options when viewing a TV programme.
Smart*
Option
Description
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts with an
imitation wide screen
effect. The 4:3 picture
is stretched to fill the
screen.
Picture Mode
Sound Mode
Surround
Speaker
Motionflow
4:3
Subtitle Setting (in
digital mode only)
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts (e.g.
non-wide screen TV)
in the correct
Sleep Timer
Power Saving
proportions.
(in digital mode only)
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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.
Using GUIDE Plus+
Use GUIDE Plus+ system to find the show that you want to watch. The feature allows you to search
for shows by programme categories and by keyword. The GUIDE Plus+ programme provides up to
this service.
GUIDE Plus+ System Components
GUIDE Plus+ logo
Branding partner logo
Action bar
Remind
Go to Ad
Top
Sky
29-May 07:15
Arthur : Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends.
Buster discovers the joy of growing your own vegetables.
Video
window
Information
box
Menu bar
BBC2 8:00-8:30
Grid
Search
My TV
Schedule
8:00
Set-up
Thu, 29 7:00
7:30
8:30
Breakfast
Information
panels
Breakfast
In the Night Garden
GMTV Today
Cbeebies Springwatch Arthur
Channel
logo and
programme
title
Freshly Squeezed
Everybody loves Ray... Just Shoot Me
The Adve... Rupert B... Roary th... Make Wa... Fifi and t... Tomas ...
Spendaholics
Greek
Emmerd... The Montel Williams Show
Anything Goes
Sally Jessy Raphael
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• Image shown above varies depending on country/region.
• Information panels is not Sony provided, adverts from Branding Partner.
• The function of action bar varies with cursor location and when in settings.
1
2
Press
GUIDE.
Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.
To
Do this
View a programme
Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press
.
~
• The programme information will appear in the information box.
• Press
/
to access the extended information box for a long
synopsis.
• You can use PROG +/– to page up/down through the listings.
Press BRAVIA sync m/M to go to the next day or one day back.
Turn off the TV Guide
Press
GUIDE to exit TV Guide.
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To
Do this
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to watch, then
press the green button.
~
– Reminder
• To cancel a reminder, press the red button when “Reminder” is
highlighted or use “Schedule” on the menu bar.
• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn
itself on when the programme is about to start.
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.g. Sport) or subcategory (e.g. Football)
of a programme.
1
Highlight “Search” on the menu bar, then, press f only one
time.
2
Press F/f/G/g to select a category or subcategory, then press
.
Search your own keyword
– My Choice
In addition to the standard categories and sub-categories, you can set
your own search keywords.
1
2
Highlight “My Choice” in the “Search” area on the menu bar.
Press yellow button to add a keyword, then the virtual keyboard
appears.
3
4
5
6
Use the virtual keyboard to enter your keyword.
Confirm with the green button.
Your personal keyword appears in the “My Choice.”
Select your keyword and press to start a search according to
your personal keyword.
Set a Profile and receive
The “My TV” area allows you to set up a personal profile.
recommendations according to your You can define a personal profile by channels, categories and/or by
preferences
– My TV
keywords.
The “My TV” area is making recommendations to you to quickly and
easily find something of interest to watch or to set a reminder.
How to set your profile:
1
Highlight “My TV” on the menu bar, press the green button to
set your profile.
2
3
Press F/f to select channels, categories or keywords.
Press the yellow button to add a channel, a category or a
keyword to your profile.
4
Press F/f/G/g to select a channel, a category or a keyword, then
press
.
5
6
Repeat step 2 to 4 to add more items.
Press to activate your profile.
z
• You can delete or edit with the red and green buttons.
Delete and edit reminder
– Schedule
1
2
Highlight “Schedule” on the menu bar.
Press F/f to delete or edit with the red and green buttons.
z
• When no reminder is set, “No programmes” is displayed. Press g to
highlight “Frequency” (e.g.weekly) or “Timing” (e.g.reminder
timing:10 min early), you can change this settings by pressing
colour buttons.
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To
Do this
Configure the GUIDE Plus+ system 1 Highlight “Set-up” on menu bar.
according to your personal situation
– Set-up
2
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.
“Manual Data Download”: Update your TV listings immediately. If
the TV is switched off during several days, TV listings will not be
updated automatically. In this case, use this feature to update TV
listings.
“GUIDE Plus+ System Information” screen: Display GUIDE Plus+
system information. This screen is providing several values that are
helpful for troubleshooting.
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
**
1
2
In digital mode, press
GUIDE.
All Categories
Today
Fri 16 Mar 11:35
13: 00
11: 30
12: 00
12: 30
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
001 BBC ONE
002 BBC TWO
003 ITV1
Homes Under the Hammer
Neighbours
Afterlife
Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden...
Dancing On Ice Exclusive
CSI: Crime Scene Inv...
Cracker
004 Channel 4
005 Five
Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a...
The Jeremy Kyle...
Homes Under th...
PartyPoker.com Worl...
Vodafone TBA: L...
Eastenders
House
Law and Order: Special Victims U...
006 ITV2
Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders
BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P...
007 BBC THREE
008 BBC FOUR
009 ITV3
A Picture of Brit...
ER
Real Crime: The Truth About the...
Everybody Loves Raymond
This is BBC FOUR
The Sharon Osb...
Trans World Sport
Past
010 SKY THREE
Racing from Chepstow and Ascot
Previous Next
Baseball Wedne...
30 min View
Category
** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To
Do this
Watch a programme
Turn off the Guide
Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press
Press GUIDE.
.
Sort the programme information by
category
– Category list
1
2
Press the blue button.
Press F/f to select a category, then press
.
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
1
2
Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to
display, then press
Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
/
.
.
– Reminder
~
• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn
itself on when the programme is about to start.
Cancel reminder
– Cancel Timer
1
2
3
Press
Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press
Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press
Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press
/
.
.
.
4
.
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the
programme.
5
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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Using the Digital Favourite List
*
1
2
In digital mode, press
.
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 1 Press to select “Yes.”
time
2
3
Press the yellow button to select the favourite list.
Press F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press
symbol appears next to channels that you have stored in
.
A
the favourite list.
Watch a channel
1
2
Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists.
Press F/f to select the channel, then press
RETURN.
Press the blue button.
Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit.
Press F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or remove,
then press
.
Turn off the Favourite list
Press
Add or remove channels in the
currently edited Favourite list
1
2
3
.
Remove all channels from the current 1 Press the blue button.
Favourite list
2
Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to
edit.
3
4
Press the blue button.
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Chart
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not
supplied.
1
2
3
4
5
6
IN
A V
2
COMPONENT IN
DMPORT
PC IN
1
( SMARTLINK )
1
2
DC 5V
0.7A MAX
7
8
9
0
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Connect to
Input symbol on
screen
Description
1
2
3
/
AV1
/
AV1
When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the
signals before outputting them.
/
AV2
SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD
recorder.
AV2
(SMARTLINK)
/
Component The component video sockets support the following video
COMPONENT IN
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
4 DMPORT
DMPORT
You can play audio or video (optional cable required) of a
portable audio player that is connected to the TV using a
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adaptor.
Depending on the connected DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor, you can operate the connected equipment using the
TV as follows;
– Using the remote of the TV: N/x/X/m/M/F/f/G/
g/
/
RETURN.
– Using the Options menu function: Press OPTIONS, and
select “Control Panel” or “Device Control (Menu).”
~
• Do not connect or disconnect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter while the TV is turned on.
• The connected equipment is not charged when the TV is turned
off or in standby mode.
5 HDMI IN 1 or 2
HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected
equipment.
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the
this communication.
qs HDMI 3
HDMI 3
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to
the HDMI IN socket through a DVI-HDMI adaptor interface
(not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out socket
to the audio in HDMI IN socket.
~
• The HDMI sockets support the following video inputs only:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
• Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the
HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable (high speed type).
• When connecting an audio system that is compatible with
control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket.
6
7
LAN
/
You can enjoy contents stored on DLNA-compatible devices
PC IN
PC
It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, available in Sony
Service Centre) or equivalent.
8
9
Connect to the audio output sockets
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
to listen to the sound
L-
-R
Use an optical audio cable.
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)
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Connect to
Input symbol on
screen
Description
0
CAM
To use Pay Per View services.
(Conditional
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.
Access Module)
~
• CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with
your authorised dealer.
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qd
USB
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still
camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage
/L-
AV3
-R
AV3
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the
L socket.
AV3
qf i Headphones
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
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Option
Description
Viewing Pictures from
Connected Equipment
Switch on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
PIP (in PC input
mode only)
mode and DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
mode)
For equipment connected to the scart
PC input mode only)
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.
Horizontal Shift (in
PC input mode only)
PC input mode)
For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder
Power Saving
In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the
number buttons, to select the video channel.
Device Control
(Menu) (in DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT mode
only)
For a USB device
Control Panel (in
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT mode only)
For a Network device
Device Control (in
HDMI mode only)
For other connected equipment
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
Press
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired
input source, then press
/
to display a list of connected
You can view two pictures (external input and
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.
make sure that images from the equipment
.
The highlighted item is automatically selected
if you do not perform any operation for two
seconds after pressing F/f.
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the
does not appear in the list.
~
• This function is not available for a PC input and
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input.
z
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
• You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or
AV3 video in the external inputs picture.
• To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL or
ANALOG.
Using the Options menu
1
2
Press OPTIONS.
Press OPTIONS to display the following
options when viewing pictures from connected
equipment.
Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press
.
The picture from the connected equipment
is displayed on the left, and the TV
programme is displayed on the right.
Option
Description
PC input mode)
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
select the TV channel.
input mode only)
To return to single picture mode
Sound Mode
Surround
Press
RETURN.
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Speaker
• The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch
the audible picture by pressing G/g.
Motionflow
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To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
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 media on your
TV.
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
image from a PC appears on the screen.
1
Press OPTIONS to display the Options
menu.
1
Connect a supported USB device to the
TV.
2
Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press
.
The picture from the connected PC is
displayed in full size, and the TV
programme is displayed in the small
screen.
You can use F/f/G/g to move the TV
programme screen position.
2
3
4
Press HOME.
Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.”
Press F/f to select a USB device, then
press
.
In “Music”, “List View” appears. In
“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears.
Press the yellow button to switch between
“List View” and “Thumbnail View.”
3
Press number buttons or PROG +/– to
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
5
Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,
Press
RETURN.
then press
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press
Playback starts.
.
z
• You can switch the audible picture by selecting
“Audio Swap” from the Options menu.
.
Photo Playback Auto Start
The TV automatically starts photo playback
when the TV is turned on and a digital still
camera or other device storing photo files is
connected to the USB port and then turned on
(Photo) Available Options
Option
Description
Picture Mode
Sound Mode
Surround
Cropping
Crops a photograph.
Display map
Displays a map of the
location where a photo
was shot along with the
photo itself.
Show Options
Photo Set-up
Allows you to set repeat/
shuffle for photo
playback.
Sets how playback should
be performed and what
effects to use during
slideshows.
Rotate and Save
Rotates and saves
unprotected files.
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– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with this
extension “.arw.”) For preview only.
Option
Description
Speaker
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or
Mass Storage. For more information about USB
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied
with your digital camera.
Picture Frame Image Allows you to select a
photograph to be
displayed as picture
frame.
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
• USB playback is supported for the following
music file formats:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have
not been copyrighted)
(Music) Available Options
• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT12, FAT16 and
FAT32 file systems.
Option
Description
• Depending on the exact file specifications, some
files, including those modified on a PC, cannot be
played even if the file format is supported.
• Check the website below for updated information
about compatible USB devices.
Sound Mode
Surround
Add to Slideshow
Registers the background
music to be played during
a slideshow using
(Photo).
To display a photograph
— Picture Frame
Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered
background music.
You can display a photograph on the screen
for a selected period of time. After that period,
the TV automatically switches itself into
standby mode.
Playback Options
Allows music options to
be set for repeat, shuffle,
or regular playback.
Speaker
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
1
Select a photograph.
You can select a photograph from the
connected USB device or preset picture
folder. For details on selecting a
photograph, see page 26.
~
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
the entire screen depending on the image size and
aspect ratio.
2
Press OPTIONS while the selected
photograph is displayed, then press F/f to
select “Picture Frame Image” and press
.
• Some photo files may take some time to be
displayed when using
• The file name and folder name support only
English.
• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB
device, observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB
device.
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
– Do not remove the USB device.
(Photo).
3
4
Press
RETURN repeatedly to return
to the Home menu.
Press G/g to select “Photo”, then select
“Picture Frame” and press
.
The TV is switched to Picture Frame
mode, and the selected photograph is
displayed on the screen.
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.
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is
turned on after connecting the digital still camera
or other device to the USB port.
To set the duration of displaying a
photograph
Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”
and press . Then, select the duration,
and press
.
The counter appears on the screen.
• USB playback is supported for the following
photo file formats:
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension
“.jpg” and conforming to DCF or Exif)
To return to the XMB™
Press
RETURN.
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6
Select “Load GPS log files”, then press
.
~
• 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.
Select the following items using F/f and
press , then press F/f to set.
–Time Zone
–DST
To display a photograph with the
location on the map
7
Select “OK”, then press
.
When using an image capture device with GPS
function (digital still camera, etc.), it is
possible to display a photograph with a map of
the location where the photograph was taken
using a function of GPS for recording
longitude and latitude. Because map
information is downloaded from the Internet
online map service, the network connection
must be required and the TV has to be
The GPS log files are loaded.
8
9
Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the
device on which the photograph is stored.
10 Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
on the map.
1
2
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
on the map.
To change the display position of the map
on the TV screen, press the blue button
repeatedly.
~
• Because the Internet online map service is
provided by a third party, service may be changed
or terminated without prior notification to the
user.
• The position indicated on the map may differ
depending on the image capture device.
• Only a large-scale map that cannot be zoomed in
or out is displayed if the TV is not connected to
the Internet or the Internet online map service is
terminated.
• You can also display a slideshow with the location
on the map. Set “Photo Set-up” to “Simple with
z
• A map can be displayed in the case of
photograph’s EXIF data includes a date
information, and the associated longitude and
latitude information (“Log files”) has been
recorded using a Sony GPS unit. Follow the
procedure described below.
1
2
3
4
Connect the GPS unit to the USB port.
Press HOME.
Press G/g to select “Photo.”
Press F/f to select the GPS unit, then
press
.
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To make the control for HDMI settings
Using BRAVIA Sync with
Control for HDMI
The control for HDMI settings must be set on
both the TV side and connected equipment
TV side settings. For settings on the connected
equipment, refer to the operating instructions
for that equipment.
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.
Buttons for using optional equipment
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,
and make the necessary settings.
1
3
2
Control for HDMI
•
•
Automatically turns the connected
equipment off when you switch the TV to
standby mode using the remote.
Automatically turns the TV on and
switches the input to the connected
equipment when the equipment starts to
play.
1
2
m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment
that is connected to the TV.
THEATRE
•
If you turn on a connected audio system
while the TV is on, the sound output
switches from the TV speaker to the audio
system.
You can set Theatre Mode on or off.
When Theatre Mode is set to on, the
optimum audio output (if the TV is
connected with an audio system using an
HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-
based contents are automatically set.
•
•
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:
z
• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also
turned off.
– N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected
equipment directly.
– SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected
HDMI equipment on the screen.
After displaying the menu, you can operate the
3
SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of
connected HDMI equipment. While
viewing other input screens or TV
programmes, “HDMI Device Selection”
is displayed when the button is pressed.
menu screen by using F/f/G/g and
.
– OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select
options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content
List” to operate the equipment.
~
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for
available control.
• Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only
available with the connected Sony equipment that
has the BRAVIA Sync logo or is compatible with
control for HDMI.
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) socket
of the TV and the audio system using an
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Using Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored on
DLNA-compatible devices on the home
network.
Enjoying Photo/Music Files
via the 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 DLNA-
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is
necessary as a server.
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server
easily by selecting an icon on the Home menu
of the TV.
1
2
3
Press HOME.
Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.”
Press F/f to select a server, then press
.
In “Music”, “List View” appears. In
“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears.
Connecting the TV to the
Network
Press the yellow button to switch between
“List View” and “Thumbnail View.”
If network devices do not appear,
TV
4
Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,
then press
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press
Playback starts.
.
.
z
• A map can be displayed with a photograph in the
case of longitude and latitude information has
been recorded to photograph’s EXIF data
Network cable (not supplied)
Broadband router
~
• Depending on the network device, it may be
necessary to register the TV with the network
device.
To network device
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
the entire screen depending on the image size and
aspect ratio.
Network cable (not supplied)
DSL modem/
Cable modem
• Some photo files may take some time to be
displayed when using
(Photo).
• The file name and folder name support only
English.
• To play the files which are received from a
network device, they need to have one of the
following file formats.
Internet
– Still images: JPEG format
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
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
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manual for the network device being used. Even
files conforming to one of the file formats given
above cannot be played in some cases.
(Music) Available Options
Option
Description
Sound Mode
Surround
To enjoy photographs and music on
the TV screen by operating other
device
Add to Slideshow
Registers the background
music to be played during
a slideshow using
(Photo).
– Renderer
“Renderer” is a feature for playing photo files
and music files stored in other network devices
(digital still camera, mobile phone, etc.) on the
TV by operating the controller device in
question. To use this feature, a renderer-
compatible device such as a digital still camera
or mobile phone is required as the controller.
Refer as well to the instruction manual
supplied with the controller.
Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered
background music.
Playback Options
Allows music options to
be set for repeat, shuffle,
or regular playback.
Speaker
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
1
Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in
“Network Settings” if necessary
2
Play the file selected using the controller
on the TV.
The file is played on the TV over the
connected network.
Use the controller or the TV’s remote to
perform operations during playback.
(Photo) Available Options
Option
Description
Picture Mode
Sound Mode
Surround
Cropping
Crops a photograph.
Display map
Displays a map of the
location where a photo
was shot along with the
photo itself.
Show Options
Photo Set-up
Allows you to set repeat/
shuffle for photo
playback.
Sets how playback should
be performed and what
effects to use during
slideshows.
Rotate
Rotates files.
Speaker
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
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• If “Connection successful.” does not appear, see
connections and settings.
Checking the Network
Connection
If your home network has a DHCP server, this
step can be skipped.
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.
1
2
3
Press HOME.
Press G/g to select “Settings.”
Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
then press
.
4
5
Select “Network”, then press
.
Select “IP Address Settings”, then press
.
6
Select an item, and press
.
When you select “DHCP (DNS
automatic)”
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”
using F/f/g and the number buttons.
When you select “Manual”
Set the following items using F/f/g and
the number buttons.
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
If your ISP has a specific proxy server
setting
Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select
“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter
the settings.
7
8
9
Press
.
Press F/f to select “Test”, then press
.
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press
.
The network diagnostic starts.
When the message “Connection
successful.” appears, press
repeatedly to exit.
RETURN
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If you cannot connect to your home
network
Adjusting the Server
Display Settings
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.
The TV can check if the server is being
correctly recognised.
1
2
3
Press HOME.
Press G/g to select “Settings.”
Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
1
Set the server to allow connections from
the TV.
then press
.
4
5
Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press
.
For details on settings on the server, refer
to the Operating Instructions supplied
with the server.
Select “Yes”, then press
.
The server diagnostic starts.
When the server diagnostic is complete,
the diagnostic result list appears.
2
3
4
Press HOME.
Press G/g to select “Settings.”
Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
6
Select the server you want to confirm,
then press
Select “Server Display Settings”, then
press
Select the server you want to display on
the Home menu, then press
Select “Yes”, then press
.
then press
.
5
6
7
The diagnostic results of the selected
server appear.
.
If the diagnostic results indicate a failure,
look up the possible causes and what to
do, and check connections and settings.
.
.
To set the server not to be displayed on
the Home menu
In step 7, press F/f to select “No”, then press
.
Available Options (on the connected
server settings display)
Option
Description
Delete All
Deletes all connected
servers.
Update List
Information
Updates the server list to
the latest information.
Displays information
about the connected server
currently selected.
Delete
Deletes the connected
server currently selected.
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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.
Media category icon
Description
Settings
You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about
Photo
Music
Digital
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.
Analogue
You can select an analogue channel.
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or PROG +/–.
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” to
External Inputs
You can select equipment connected to the TV.
3
Press F/f to select the item, then press
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Press HOME to exit.
.
4
5
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
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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
For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard
Cinema
For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in
a theatre-like environment.
Photo-Vivid
For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and
sharpness.
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture
quality for viewing in the home.
Photo-Original
For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used
when imaging developed photographs.
Display Mode (only in Selects the display mode for PC input source.
PC Input/ HDMI PC
Input)
Video
Text
For video images.
For text, charts or tables.
Reset
Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC
mode) to the factory settings.
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Increases or decreases the green and red tones.
Hue
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• “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
Cool
Gives the white colours a blue tint.
Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
Neutral
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint
than “Warm 1.”
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• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”
(or “Photo-Vivid”).
Sharpness
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
Auto
Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode
only).
High/Medium/
Low
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Off
Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
MPEG Noise
Reduction
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.
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Advanced Settings
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”(or “Photo-Vivid”).
Adv. Contrast
Enhancer
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes. It
will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture
scenes.
Live Colour
Makes colours more vivid.
Colour Space
Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces
the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard
colour.
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• “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard.”
“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC.
Sound
Sound Mode
Selects the sound mode.
Dynamic
Enhances the treble and bass sounds.
Standard
Clear Voice
For standard sounds.
Makes voice sound clearer.
Reset
Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound.”
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Treble
Bass
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Balance
Auto Volume
Emphasises left or right speaker balance.
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts
tend to be louder than programmes).
Volume Offset
Surround
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
S-FORCE Front Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible
Surround
using just two front speakers.
Off
Selects for normal stereo or mono reception.
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.
Sound Booster
Dual Sound
Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasizing the treble and bass
sounds.
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.
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• 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.
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Features
USB Auto Start
Automatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still
camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port and then
turned on.
~
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.
Slideshow
Thumbnail View Select to view JPEG files as a thumbnail.
Off Select to disable this function.
Select to view JPEG files as a slideshow.
Quick Start
The TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is 20 Watt higher than
usual.
Power Saving
Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV. When
“Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the
(Picture Off)
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Standard Power Default settings.
Reduced Power Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
Picture Off
Switches off the picture. You can listen to the sound with the
picture off.
Light Sensor
On
Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the
ambient light in the room.
Off
Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
~
• Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See
page 14 for the location of the light sensor.
Logo Illumination
Motionflow
Lights up and turns off the Sony logo on the front of the TV.
Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
High
Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based
contents.
Standard
Off
Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for
standard use.
Use this setting when the “High” and “Standard” settings
result in noise.
~
• Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have
changed the setting.
Film Mode
Provides an improved picture quality which is optimised for film when playing
DVD images taken on film.
Auto 1/Auto 2
“Auto 1” provides smoother picture movement than the
original film-based content. “Auto 2” provides the original
film-based content as is.
Off
Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.
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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1”/“Auto 2” is selected.
• “Film Mode” is not available when “Video/Photo” is set to “Photo” or when
photograph is detected if “Video-A” is set.
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Game/Text Mode
Video/Photo
Provides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that
are input from video game equipment and PCs. Set to “On” for the sharp display of
fine lines or characters.
Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input
source (video or photograph data).
Video-A
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.
Video
Photo
Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
Produces suitable image quality for still images.
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• The setting is fixed to “Video” when “Video-A” mode is not supported on the
connected equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.
• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i
or 1080p.
x.v.Colour
Displays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching
the colour space of source.
~
• The setting is fixed to “Normal” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if
“x.v.Colour” is selected.
• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 720p,
1080i or 1080p.
Photo Colour Space Selects the option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to match the output colour space
within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI, component
input jacks or USB.
~
• Select “sYCC” when using the equipment that supports “x.v.Colour.”
• Only available for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and Component in format 1080i
or 1080p.
Timer Settings
Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
Sleep Timer
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 panel 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.
On Timer
Settings
On Timer
Sets the timer to turn on the TV from
standby mode.
Timer Mode
Sets the desired day(s) of the week you
want the timer to turn on the TV.
Time
Sets the time to turn on the TV.
Duration
Sets how long you want the TV to stay on
before switching to standby mode again.
Clock Set
Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is
receiving digital channels, the clock cannot be adjusted
manually since it is set to the time code of the broadcasted
signal.
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Set-up
Auto Start-up
Starts the initial set-up to select the language, country and location, and tune in all
available digital and analogue channels. Usually, you do not need to do this
operation because the language and country will have been selected and channels
allows you to repeat the process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to
search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters).
Language
Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Screen Settings
Auto Format
Automatically changes the screen format according to the
input signal. To keep your setting, select “Off.”
Display Area
Adjusts the picture display area in 1080i/p and 720p sources
when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide.”
Auto
During digital broadcasts, displays
pictures in accordance with the settings
recommended by the broadcast station.
Full Pixel
Normal
Displays pictures in their original size.
Displays pictures in their recommended
size.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Vertical Shift
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen
Format” is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”
Vertical Size
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format”
is set to “Smart”, “Zoom” or “14:9.”
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.
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• “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch” and
“Horizontal Shift.”
Phase
Pitch
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical
stripes.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Power
Management
Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for
30 seconds in the PC input.
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AV Set-up
AV Preset
Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and
rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen
when the equipment is selected. You can skip an input source
that is not connected to any equipment.
1
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press
.
2
Press F/f to select the desired option below, then press
.
-, CABLE, SAT, Uses one of the preset labels to assign a
VCR, DVD/BD, name to connected equipment.
GAME, AUDIO
SYSTEM, CAM,
PC
Edit
Creates your own label.
1
Press F/f to select the desired letter
or number (“_” for a blank space),
then press g.
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong
character. Then, press F/f to select
the correct character.
2
3
Repeat the procedure in step 1 until
the name is completed.
Select “OK”, then press
.
Skip
Skips an input source that is not
connected to any equipment when you
press F/f to select the input source.
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
Inputs the RGB signal.
S Video
Composite
Inputs the S Video signal.
Inputs the Composite video signal.
AV2 Output
Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled
AV2 on the rear of the TV. If you connect a
VCR/ DVD recorder or other recording equipment to the
AV2 socket, you can then record from the
equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.
/
/
/
/
TV
Outputs a broadcast.
Auto
Outputs whatever is being viewed on the
screen (except signals from the HDMI IN
1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3,
COMPONENT IN and
sockets).
/
/
PC IN
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Speaker
Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
TV Speaker The TV speakers are turned on in order to
listen to the TV’s sound through the TV
speakers.
Audio System The TV speakers are turned off in order
to listen to the TV’s sound only through
your external audio equipment connected
to the audio output sockets. When
connected with “Control for HDMI”
compatible equipment, you can turn the
connected equipment on interlocked with
the TV. This setting must be made after
connecting the equipment.
Audio Out
Variable
Fixed
The audio output from your audio system
can be controlled by the TV’s remote.
The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use
your audio receiver’s volume control to
adjust the volume (and other audio
settings) through your audio system.
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• “Audio Out” is not available for audio system connected to the TV using the
HDMI sockets.
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. 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” is set
to “On” using the TV.
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the “Control for HDMI” compatible
equipment turns off when you switch the TV to standby mode
using the remote.
Auto TV On
When this is set to “On” and if the connected “Control for
HDMI” compatible equipment is turned on, the TV
automatically turns on, and the displays the HDMI input from
the connected equipment.
Tuner Box
Control
If set to “Advanced”, you can select a channel tuned by
connected equipment using the TV’s remote.
Device List
Update
Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List.” Up to 14
“Control for HDMI” compatible equipment can be
connected, and up to 4 equipment can be connected to a
single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List”
when you change the “Control for HDMI” compatible
equipment connections or settings. Select them manually one
by one until getting a correct picture for several seconds.
HDMI Device List Displays the connected “Control for HDMI” compatible
equipment.
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• You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations
are linked to the operations of an audio system that is
compatible with control for HDMI.
Product Information Displays your TV’s product information.
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All Reset
Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up”
screen.
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• Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or
press any buttons.
• All settings, including digital favourite list, country, language, auto tuned
channels, etc. will be reset.
Analogue Set-up
Programme List
Display
Select “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™
(XrossMediaBar).
Auto Tuning
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new
channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
Programme Sorting Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press
.
2
Press F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press
.
Manual Programme Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“Audio Filter”/“LNA”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press
PROG +/– to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a
Preset
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
Press F/f to select “System”, then press
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast
systems, then press
.
2
3
.
.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
4
5
Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press
Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for
terrestrial channels), then press g.
.
~
• “S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is
selected for “Country” (page 6).
6
Tune the channels as follows:
If you do not know the channel number
(frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When
a channel has been found, the search will stop. To
continue searching, press F/f.
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of
the broadcast you want or your VCR/DVD recorder
channel number.
7
Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press
.
Your changes have been saved. Repeat the above
procedure to preset other channels manually.
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Label
AFT
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers,
to the selected channel. This name will be displayed briefly
on the screen when the channel is selected.
To input characters, follow steps 1 to 3 of “Edit” (page 40).
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number
manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will
improve the picture quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15.
When “On” is selected, the fine tuning is performed
automatically.
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of
distortion in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard
broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent
sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we
recommend that you leave this option set to the factory
setting “Off.”
~
• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or
“High” is selected.
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.)
Decoder
Shows and records the scrambled channel selected when
using a decoder connected directly to scart connector
AV1, or to scart connector AV2 via a
VCR/DVD recorder.
/
/
/
~
• Depending on the country selected for “Country” (page 6),
this option may not be available.
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset”
settings.
Digital Set-up
Digital Tuning
Digital Auto
Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house,
or to search for new channels that have been launched by
broadcasters. For details, see step 6 of “5: Performing the
initial set-up” (page 6).
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Programme
Sorting
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV,
and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the
TV.
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or
move to a new position.
You can also select a channel by pressing the number
buttons to enter its three-digit channel number.
2
Remove or change the order of the digital channels as
follows:
To remove the digital channel
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G
to select “Yes”, then press
.
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the
channel and press G.
3
Press
RETURN.
Digital Manual
Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available
when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna.”
1
Press the number button to select the channel number
you want to manually tune, then press F/f to tune the
channel.
2
3
When the available channels are found, press F/f to
select the channel you want to store, then press
Press F/f to select the programme number where you
want to store the new channel, then press
.
.
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
Subtitle Set-up
Audio Set-up
Subtitle Setting When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids
may also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels
broadcast such information).
Subtitle
Language
Allows you to select the language of the subtitles.
Audio Type
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.
Audio
Description
Provides audio description (narration) of visual information if
TV channels broadcast such information.
Mixing Level*
Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output
levels.
Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between
different channels. Note that this function may have no effect
for some channels.
Optical Out
Selects the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the TV. Set
to “Auto” when equipment compatible with Dolby Digital is
connected, and set to “PCM” when non-compatible
equipment is connected.
z
* This option is only available when “Audio Description” is set to “On.”
Radio Display
Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast.
You can select the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a
To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
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Parental Lock
Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age
restriction can only be watched after a PIN code is entered correctly.
1
Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow
the instructions of “PIN Code” below.
2
3
Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted watching),
then press
.
Press
RETURN.
PIN Code
To set your PIN for the first time
1
2
3
Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
Press the number buttons to enter the PIN code entered in step 1.
Press
RETURN.
To change your PIN
1
2
3
4
z
Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code entered in step 2.
Press
RETURN.
• PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up
Auto Service
Update
Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as
they become available.
~
• For the service update to be able to take place the TV set
should be left in standby mode from time to time.
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 standby mode from time to time.
System
Information
Displays the current software version and the signal level.
~
• If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check
the aerial/cable connection.
Time Zone
Auto DST
Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is
not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/
region.
Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer
time and winter time.
On
Automatically switches between summer
time and winter time according to the
calendar.
Off
The time is displayed according to the
time difference set by “Time Zone.”
Programme
Guide
You can switch GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+). If
you change Sony Guide to GUIDE Plus+ programme, see
Plus+ is available) Condition that this feature is displayed is following:
– 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” (page 6).
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CA Module Set-up
Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access
(PCMCIA) socket.
Network Settings
Network
IP Address
Settings
DHCP (DNS
automatic)
Automatically acquires the network
settings through the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol server function of
the router or Internet service provider.
DHCP (DNS
manual)
Automatically acquires the network
settings except for DNS server settings.
You can manually set the DNS settings.
Manual
Allows you to set the network settings
according to your network environment.
Test
Diagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.
IP Address/
You need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected
in “IP Address Settings.”
Subnet Mask/
Default Gateway/ When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter
Primary DNS/
Secondary DNS manually.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique
identifier of the network device.
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses
Server Display
Settings
Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to
display on the Home menu.
Server Diagnostics
Renderer Function
Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.
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.
Renderer Set-up
Automatic
Access
Permission
Allows you to select whether to permit access to the TV
automatically when the network device accesses the TV for
the first time.
Renderer Name Allows 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).
~
• Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Screw (+PSW6 × 16)
Square
hole
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.
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TV installation dimensions table
Screen centre point
Unit: mm
Length for each mounting angle
Screen centre
dimension
Display dimensions
Model Name
Angle (0°)
Angle (20°)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
KDL-52W4500
KDL-46W4500
KDL-40W4500
1,262
1,120
986
829
742
646
39
84
487
487
474
179
175
170
413
380
348
786
704
614
522
521
507
122
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
Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
Model Name
Screw location
Hook location
KDL-52W4500/KDL-46W4500/KDL-40W4500
d, g
b
* Hook position “a, c” cannot be used for the models in the table above.
Screw location
Hook location
a*
b
c*
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Specifications
Model name
System
KDL-52W4500
KDL-46W4500
KDL-40W4500
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Panel system
TV system
Analogue: Depending on your country selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Analogue: 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]
Colour/video system
Channel coverage
Analogue: 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
10 W + 10 W
Sound output
Input/Output jacks
Aerial
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and TV
audio/video output.
/
AV1
21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, S Video
input, selectable audio/video output, and SMARTLINK interface.
/
/
AV2
(SMARTLINK)
Video input (phono jack)
AV3
Audio input (phono jacks)
AV3
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)(digital optical jack)/Audio output (phono jack)
Supported 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
COMPONENT IN
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
PC Input (see page 50)
Analogue audio (minijack): 500 mVrms (HDMI IN 2 only)
PC Input (Dsub 15-pin)
PC IN
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)
Headphones jack
i
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
USB port
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
DMPORT
LAN
10BASE-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
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power requirements
52 inches
46 inches
40 inches
Screen size (measured diagonally)
Display resolution
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
257 W
293 W
256 W
282 W
205 W
234 W
Power
consumption
in “Home”/
“Standard” mode
in “Shop”/“Vivid”
mode
0.2 W or less (20W when Quick Start is “On”)
Standby power consumption*
126.2 × 87.1 × 34.7 cm
112.0 × 78.2 × 30.7 cm
98.6 × 68.4 × 27.9 cm
98.6 × 64.6 × 11.0 cm
Dimensions
(Approx.)
(w × h × d)
with Table-Top
Stand
126.2 × 82.9 × 11.9 cm
112.0 × 74.2 × 11.5 cm
without Table-Top
Stand
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Model name
KDL-52W4500
KDL-46W4500
KDL-40W4500
39.5 kg
31.0 kg
23.0 kg
Mass(Approx.) with Table-Top
Stand
33.0 kg
26.5 kg
19.5 kg
without Table-Top
Stand
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for
PC
Resolution
Signals
Horizontal
(Pixel)
×
Vertical (Line) Horizontal
Vertical
Standard
VGA
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)
VGA
640
640
×
480
480
400
600
600
768
768
768
768
768
768
768
1024
31.5
37.5
31.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
56.5
60.0
47.4
47.8
60.3
47.7
64.0
60
75
70
60
75
60
70
75
60
60
75
60
60
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
VESA
VGA-T
720
SVGA
XGA
800
VESA Guidelines
VESA
800
1024
1024
1024
1280
1280
1280
1360
1280
VESA Guidelines
VESA
VESA
WXGA
SXGA
VESA
VESA
VESA
VESA
• 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
Resolution
Signals
Horizontal
(Pixel)
×
Vertical (Line) Horizontal
Vertical
Standard
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)
VGA
640
800
×
480
600
768
768
768
1024
31.5
37.9
48.4
47.4
47.8
64.0
60
60
60
60
60
60
VGA
VESA Guidelines
VESA Guidelines
VESA
SVGA
XGA
×
×
×
×
×
1024
1280
1280
1280
WXGA
WXGA
SXGA
VESA
VESA
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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.
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.
2
Press 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
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.
If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
Condition
Explanation/Solution
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and • Check the aerial/cable connection.
no sound
• 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 "/1.
• Press to display the connected equipment list, then select the
desired input.
No picture or no menu
information from equipment
connected to the scart
connector
/
• 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 • Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
on the screen (only in
analogue mode)
• 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 • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture
analogue mode)
Some tiny black points and/or • The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points
bright points appear on the
screen
and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
No colour on programmes
No colour or irregular colour • Check the connection of the
/
COMPONENT IN sockets and
when viewing a signal from
the COMPONENT
IN sockets
check if each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
/
Picture freezes or contains
blocks on the screen
(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:
Sound
No sound, but good picture
• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 41).
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.
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Condition
Explanation/Solution
There is a significant
difference in the output
volume level between
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
input and TV or other
equipment input
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 32) 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.
Home Network
The server cannot be found, a • Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1
list cannot be retrieved, and
playback fails
on the TV.
• Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 33).
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 • Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though
being applied or displayed
content differs from content
on the server
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
• 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 Settings” 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
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Condition
Explanation/Solution
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 that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access
Channels
The desired channel cannot be • Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/
selected
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 38).
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode
for 10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.
selected
The remote does not function • Replace the batteries.
A channel cannot be added to • Up to 999 channels can be stored in the favourite list.
the Favourite list
You have a blank TV listings • Check the aerial/cable connection.
in the GUIDE Plus+ system • 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 “Control for HDMI” compatible
equipment.
Not all channels are tuned
• Check support web site for cable provide information.
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”
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