Sony Flat Panel Television 4 106 868 111 User Manual

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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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  
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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  
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: for digital channels only  
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.  
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Fix the TV to the stand according to the  
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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  
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( SMARTLINK )  
Scart lead  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
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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  
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3
4
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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  
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5: Performing the initial set-  
up  
Country  
Select country.  
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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  
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Select “Yes” then press  
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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  
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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  
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2
Press  
Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full  
Scan”, then press  
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“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.  
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When the “Programme Sorting” menu  
appears on the screen, follow the steps of  
“Programme Sorting” (page 42).  
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/  
For details, see page 37.  
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Control for HDMI  
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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.”  
For details, see page 29.  
Following this step, GUIDE Plus+ setting  
screen appears only when GUIDE Plus+  
is available.  
To setup GUIDE Plus+ system (only  
when GUIDE Plus+ system is  
available)*  
11 Press  
.
* condition you can setup this feature:  
The TV has now tuned in all the available  
channels.  
– 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.”  
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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/+.  
2
Select language for GUIDE Plus+.  
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”, “Fançais” or “Nederlands.”  
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GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.  
Adjusting the Viewing  
Angle of the TV  
This TV can be adjusted within the angles  
shown below.  
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.  
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)  
Top view  
20°  
20°  
20°  
20°  
Front  
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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  
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Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks  
of the TV.  
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason  
other than listed below.  
– To wall-mount the TV.  
– To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase  
(KDL-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:  
KDL-52W4500:  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
Installed with stand  
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500  
KDL-46W4500/KDL-40W4500:  
30 cm  
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500  
TV stand SU-FL300M  
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.  
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.  
Leave at least this space around the set.  
8mm – 12mm  
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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.  
Screw (supplied with the Wall-  
mount bracket)  
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  
Do not install the TV set as shown below.  
Air circulation is  
blocked.  
Air circulation is  
blocked.  
Transporting  
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Before transporting the TV set,  
disconnect all cables.  
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.  
Wall  
Wall  
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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.  
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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.  
Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type mains  
plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing connection.  
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.  
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.  
Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before  
working on or moving the TV set.  
Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.  
Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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  
information (in digital mode only) (page 44).  
3
4
3 AUDIO  
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual  
sound mode (page 36).  
In digital mode: Press to select the audio  
language (page 44).  
5
4
/
(Input  
In TV mode: Selects the input source from  
equipment connected to the TV sockets  
In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Holds the  
current 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 Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page  
number.  
0
(Favourite) Press to display the digital favourite list that  
you have specified (page 21).  
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Button  
Description  
ws  
wa  
qa PROG +/–/  
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous  
(–) channel.  
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In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Selects  
the next ( ) 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)  
Press to display text information (page 15).  
qh  
/RETURN  
Returns to the previous screen of any  
displayed menu.  
qj  
/GUIDE  
(EPG)  
Press to display the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17, 20).  
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  
the TV (page 29).  
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.  
In Analogue Text mode (page 16): Reveals  
hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).  
ws  
(Screen  
mode)  
Press to change the screen format (page 16).  
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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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  
TV sockets (page 25).  
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.  
~
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 Remote control sensor  
Receives IR signals from the remote.  
Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
8
(Picture Off/Timer Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 37).  
indicator)  
Lights up in orange when the reminder is set (page 18, 20) or the timer is  
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)  
~
• 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  
Guide, see page 17 or 20.  
In digital mode  
An information banner appears briefly.  
The following icons may be indicated on  
2
2
the banner.  
: Interactive service is available (MHEG  
Digital Text)  
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)  
is currently disabled  
: Radio service  
: Scrambled/Subscription service  
: Multiple audio languages available  
: Subtitles available  
: Subtitles available for the hearing  
impaired  
: 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).  
To access Digital Text  
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 /.  
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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  
To access shortcuts, press the coloured  
buttons.  
broadcasts in the  
correct proportions.  
As a result, black  
border areas are  
visible on the screen.  
To access Analogue Text  
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you  
press /, the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Text t Text and TV picture t No Text (exit  
the Text service)  
To select a page, press the number buttons or  
PROG +/–.  
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.  
~
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 Size”  
using the “Screen Settings” (page 39) menu and  
adjust vertical size to make it visible.  
To hold a page, press  
/
.
z
To reveal hidden information, press  
/
.
• 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).  
z
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  
Using the Options menu  
Press  
repeatedly to select the desired screen  
Press OPTIONS to display the following  
options when viewing a TV programme.  
format.  
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  
System Information See page 45.  
(in digital mode only)  
proportions.  
Wide  
Displays wide screen  
(16:9) broadcasts in  
the correct  
proportions.  
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Using GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic  
**  
Programme Guide (EPG)  
* condition you can setup 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  
eight days of TV programming information. Be sure to complete the initial set-up on page 6 to use  
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 CH+/– 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.  
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– Reminder  
• To cancel a reminder, 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 keyword.  
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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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
qa  
qs  
qd  
qf  
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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  
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 41 to set up  
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.  
For PC video inputs, see page 50.  
• 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  
via a network (page 30).  
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 L-  
-R  
Connect to the audio output sockets  
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.  
to listen to the sound  
9
Use an optical audio cable.  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (OPTICAL)  
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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.  
qa  
qd  
USB  
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still  
camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage  
device on your TV (page 26).  
/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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Description  
Viewing Pictures from  
Connected Equipment  
Switch on the connected equipment, then  
perform one of the following operation.  
PIP (in PC input  
mode only)  
PAP (except PC input See page 25.  
mode and DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT  
mode)  
For equipment connected to the scart  
Auto Adjustment (in See page 39.  
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)  
Sleep Timer (except See page 38.  
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.  
Connect an optional equipment (page 22), and  
make sure that images from the equipment  
appear on the screen (page 25).  
.
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  
“AV Preset” menu (page 40), that input source  
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  
Picture Mode (except See page 35.  
PC input mode)  
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select the TV channel.  
Display Mode (in PC See page 35.  
input mode only)  
To return to single picture mode  
Sound Mode  
Surround  
Speaker  
Press  
RETURN.  
z
The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch  
Motionflow (except See page 37.  
PC input mode)  
the audible picture by pressing G/g.  
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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.  
Connect a PC (page 22), and make sure that  
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.  
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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.  
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• 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.  
• 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 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.  
To return to the XMB™  
Press RETURN.  
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Select “Load GPS log files”, then press  
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• 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  
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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  
connected to the network (page 30).  
The GPS log files are loaded.  
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9
Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the  
device on which the photograph is stored.  
Select a photograph (page 26).  
10 Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out  
on the map.  
1
2
Select a photograph (page 26).  
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.  
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• 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  
map” (page 26).  
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• 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  
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 41 for the  
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:  
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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.  
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– 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  
optical audio cable. For details, see page 23.  
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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,  
follow the steps on page 32.  
TV  
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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.  
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• 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  
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• 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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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)”  
Go to step 7.  
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.  
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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 RETURN  
repeatedly to exit.  
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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.  
For details, see “Troubleshooting” on  
.
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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  
settings, see page 35.  
Photo  
You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 26, 30).  
Music  
You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 26, 30).  
Digital  
You can select a digital channel, Favourite list (page 21), or Guide  
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  
“Off” (page 42).  
External Inputs  
You can select equipment connected to the TV.  
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 40).  
3
Press F/f to select the item, then press  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Press HOME to exit.  
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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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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.”  
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“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Auto Volume” are not available when “Speaker” is set to “Audio System”  
and headphones are disconnected.  
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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.  
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Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the  
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
Game/Text Mode  
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.  
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Video/Photo  
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.  
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• 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.  
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• 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.  
• Not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Wide” (page 36).  
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.  
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• 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  
already tuned when the TV was first installed (page 6). However, this option  
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  
programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 40).  
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.  
.
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“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.”  
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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.  
/
/
/
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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.  
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* 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  
slide show (page 26, 30).  
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
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber (low signal), check the aerial/cable  
connection.  
Time Zone  
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.  
Auto DST  
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  
(only when GUIDE page 17.  
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  
Module (CAM) and a view card. See page 22 for the location of the  
(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, TV Stand)  
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).  
Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 48).  
Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 48).  
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Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.  
Screw (+PSW6 × 16)  
Square  
hole  
Mounting Hook  
KDL-46W4500/KDL-40W4500 can also be installed using the TV stand SU-FL300M (sold separately). If you  
install the SU-FL300M TV Stand, please use the paper template in red print supplied with the stand.  
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  
the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 49) for its weight.  
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  
viewing a TV channel (only in reception (page 43).  
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  
• Select “Reset” (page 35).  
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  
• Check signal level (page 45). If signal bar is red (no signal) or amber  
(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  
• Adjust “Volume Offset” setting in the “Sound” menu (page 36).  
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 network device.  
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  
Settings” (page 33).  
• 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  
“Server Diagnostics” (page 33).  
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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 if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 46).  
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access  
Control” (page 46).  
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.  
The TV turns on automatically • Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 38).  
Some input sources cannot be • Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source (page 40).  
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 Setup 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”  
menu (page 41).  
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