Sony KDL-40E4500 Users guide

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Operating Instructions

KDL-52W4500

KDL-46W4500

KDL-40W4500

KDL-40E4500

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Trademark information

is a registered trademark of the DVB

Project

DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks o f Digital Living Network Alliance.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“XMB” and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Notes for Australia model

This product is ENERGY RATING qualified in the “Home” mode. ENERGY RATING is a program designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.

• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY RATING requirements while maintaining optimum picture quality.

• Changes to certain features, settin gs, and functionalities of this TV (e.g. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Eco-Setting) can slightly change the power consumption.

Depending upon such changed settings (e.g. “Shop” mode), the power consumption may vary which possibly could exceed the stated energy rating.

To reset the TV to ENERGY RATING qualified settings, select “Home” mode from the initial set-up procedure in “Factory Settings” under the “Set-up” menu.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the television.

• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

• Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.

• Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture.

• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

s The illustrations used in this manual

are of the KDL-40W4500 unless otherwise stated.

Notes for New Zealand model

Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified in the Home mode.

• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements.

• Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can slightly change the power consumption. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................9

Precautions .....................................................................................................................................10

Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators ................................................................................11

Watching TV

Watching TV ....................................................................................................................................15

Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (Australian model only) ..............17

Using the Digital Favourite List ............................................................................................18

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting Optional Equipment ...................................................................................................19

Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment .............................................................................22

Playing back Photo/Music via USB ...............................................................................................23

Using BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI)........................................................................................25

Using Home Network Features

Connecting to the Network ............................................................................................................27

Enjoying Photo/Music Files via the Network................................................................................27

Checking the Network Connection................................................................................................29

Adjusting the Server Display Settings..........................................................................................29

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ ............................................................................31

TV Settings Menu............................................................................................................................32

Additional Information

Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket).........................................................................44

Specifications..................................................................................................................................47

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................49

: for digital channels only

Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 9). Retain this manual for future reference.

Start-up Guide

1: Checking the accessories

AC power cord (1)

Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-46W4500/40W4500/ 40E4500 only)

Remote (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• 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.

2: Attaching the stand (for KDL-46W4500/40W4500/ 40E4500)

1 Place the TV onto the stand by aligning

the screw hole alignment lines over the stand as shown.

2 Fix the TV to the stand according to the

arrow marks that guide the screw holes using the supplied screws.

• This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place the TV on the stand.

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5N·m (15kgf·cm).

• When installing the TV onto the wall, follow step 1 to prevent the TV panel from falling over.

3: Connecting an antenna/ VCR

Connecting an antenna

Antenna cable (not supplied)

Connecting an antenna and VCR

Antenna cable (not supplied)

S-Video cable (not supplied)

4: Preventing the TV from toppling over

Start-up Guide

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,

not supplied) in the TV stand.

2 Install a machine screw (M6 × 12, not

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3 Tie the wood screw and the machine

screw with a strong cord (not supplied).

AV cable (not supplied)

Antenna cable (not supplied)

VCR

• When connecting an antenna cable (not supplied), an adaptor (not supplied) may be required.

5: Bundling the cables

6: Performing the initial set-up

• Do not bundle the AC power cord together with other cables.

(Australian model only)

Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use the TV in the home.

• “Home” mode optimises the picture recommended for normal home use and is energy efficient. “Shop” mode optimises the picture for store display.

• Setting your TV to “Shop” mode may

exceed the stated energy rating. Select “Home” mode to meet ENERGY RATING requirements while maintaining optimum picture quality.

• The illustration in this step may differ from that of the actual display.

Start-up Guide

Select “Yes” to enable the system update (page 42).

Make sure that the antenna is connected. The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.

If you want to change the order of analogue channels, follow the steps in “Programme Sorting” on page 39. If your TV cannot receive digital broadcasts, the “Clock Set” menu appears on the screen (page 36).

Select “Yes” to display this menu again next time, otherwise select “No”.

When using the control for HDMI function, select “Yes” to enable control for compatible HDMI devices.

Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV

Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV

This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Top view

Front

• 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/KDL40E4500 only).

Safety Information

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.

Installation

s The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC

power outlet.

s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from

falling down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.

s Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall

installations.

s For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use

Sony accessories, including: – Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500 – Wall-mount bracket SU-WL50B

s 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. 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.

8 mm - 12 mm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount bracket)

Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

Ventilation

s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

cabinet.

s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount

bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

10 cm

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm 10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

s To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt

or dust: – Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,

or sideways. – Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet. – Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or

items such as newspapers, etc. – Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Air circulation is blocked.

6 cm

Transporting

s Before transporting the TV set,

disconnect all cables.

s Two or three people are needed

to transport a large TV set.

s 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.

s When lifting or moving the TV

set, hold it firmly from the bottom.

s When transporting the TV set,

do not subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.

s When transporting the TV set

for repairs or when moving, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, not the front part.

Wall Wall

AC power cord

Handle the AC power cord and outlet as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

– Use only Sony supplied AC power cords, not those of other

brands.

– Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet. – Operate the TV set on a 220 – 240 V AC supply only. – When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord for

your safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

– Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet before

working on or moving the TV set.

– Keep the AC power cord away from heat sources. – Unplug the AC power 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.

(Continued)

Notes

s Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipment. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord excessively.

The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

s Do not modify the AC power cord. s Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord. s Do not pull on the AC power cord itself when disc onnecting the

AC power cord.

s Do not connect too many appliances to the same AC power

outlet.

s Do not use a poor fitting AC power outlet.

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 AC power outlet and antenna during lightning storms.

Broken pieces:

s Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

s If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have

unplugged the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result.

When not in use

s If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set

should be disconnected from the AC power for environmental and safety reasons.

s As the TV set is not disconnected from the AC power when the

TV set is just turned off, pul l the plug from the AC power outlet to disconnect the TV set completely.

s However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

For children

s Do not allow children to climb on the TV set. s Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they

are not mistakenly swallowed.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord immediately if

any of the following problems occur.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel.

When:

– AC power cord is damaged. – Poor fitting of AC power outlet. – TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something

thrown at it.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light

or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen

s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

s 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.

s 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.

s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.

This is not a malfunction.

s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.

Mercury is sometimes contained depending on the kind of fluorescent tubes. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the TV set from AC power outlet before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions.

s 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.

s 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.

s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is

recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

s 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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol is on the remote control.

Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Remote control and TV controls

Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote control.

*In TV menu, these buttons will work as F/f/G/g/.

•The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot.

Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.

(Australian model)

(New Zealand model)

Button Description

1 "/1

— TV standby

2 1

— Power

3 — Picture

freeze

Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode.

Press to turn the TV on or off.

• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the TV, then unplug the AC power cord from the AC power.

Press to freeze the TV picture. The frozen picture is displayed in full size, and a moving picture is displayed in the small screen. To remove the small screen, press once. To return to single picture mode, press again.

• This function is not available for a PC input source.

4 AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound

5 /

— Input select/Text hold

mode (page 34). In digital mode: Press to change the language to be used for the programme currently being viewed (page 41).

In TV mode: Press to display a list of equipment connected to the TV (page 22). In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.

(Continued)

(Australian model)

6 F/f/G/g/ Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.

Press to select/confirm the highlighted item. When playing a photo file: Press to pause/start a slideshow. Press F/G to select the previous file. Press f/g to select the next file. When playing a music file: Press to pause/ start the playback. Press and hold G/g to fast forward/fast reverse, then release the button at the point where you want to resume playback. Press F to start playback from the beginning of the current file. Press f to go to the next file.

7 OPTIONS Enables you to access various viewing options

and change/make adjustments according to the source and wide mode.

8 HOME Press to display the TV Home menu (page 31). 9 Number

buttons

In TV mode: Press to select channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press the next digit quickly. In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.

— Favourite

qa PROG +/–/

Press to display the Digital Favourite List that you have specified (page 18).

In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or previous (–) channel. In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.

— Previous

Press to return to the channel that was last viewed (for more than five seconds).

channel

(Australian model only)

qd % — Mute Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the

sound.

• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV without sound, press this button.

qf 2 +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

— Volume

qg /

Press to display text information (page 15).

— Text

qh Coloured

buttons

When the coloured buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

qj RETURN Press to return to the previous screen of the

displayed menu. When playing a photo/music file: Press to stop the playback. (The display returns to the file or folder list.)

(New Zealand model)

BRAVIA Sync

HOME

THEATRE

AUDIO

OPTIONS

SYNC MENU

DIGITAL/ ANALOG

GUIDE

RETURN

(Australian model)

qk GUIDE /

— EPG

ql DIGITAL/

ANALOG

— Twin Picture/PIP

wa /

— Info/Text reveal

— Wide Mode

— Subtitle setting

(New Zealand model only)

wf BRAVIA

Sync

Press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). For Australian model, see page 17. For New Zealand model, EPG is available as an interactive service if provided by a broadcaster.

Switches between digital and analogue modes.

Displays two pictures simultaneously (page 22,

23).

In digital mode: Displays details of the current and next programme one by one. In analogue mode:

Displays information. Press once to display the current channel number and screen mode. Press again to display clock information. Press a third time to remove the display from the screen.

In Text mode (page 15): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

Press to change the Wide Mode (page 16).

Press to display the subtitles. “Subtitle Setting” must be set to “Basic” or “For Hard Of Hearing” (page 41) (in digital mode only).

m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment or DIGITAL MEDIA PORT-compatible equipment that is connected to the TV.

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.

THEATRE: 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.

• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also

turned off.

(New Zealand model)

• 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.

(Continued)

Indicators

KDL-52W4500/46W4500/40W4500: KDL-40E4500:

Indicator Description

1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected (page 34). 2 — Picture

Off / Timer

3 1 — Standby Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 4 " — Power Lights up in green when the TV is on. 5 Remote control

sensor

Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 34). Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 17, 36).

Receives IR signals from the remote. Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not operate properly.

• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the AC power cord. Unplugging the AC power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.

About the operation guide on the TV screen

Operation Guide Example: Press or RETURN (see 6 on page 12 or qj on page 12).

The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.

Watching TV

BRAVIA Sync

SYNC MENU

GUIDE

THEATRE

AUDIO

SYNC MENU

GUIDE

BRAVIA Sync

THEATRE

AUDIO

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to

select a TV channel.

To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the next digit quickly. To select a digital programme using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 17 (Australian model only). In digital mode, an information banner appears briefly. Each time you press

/ , the banner changes cyclically as follows: Current programme information t Next programme information t No banner The following icons may be indicated on the banner.

Watching TV

RETURN

(Australian model) (New Zealand model)

1 Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.

When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the TV front panel is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.

2 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch

between digital and analogue modes.

The available channels vary depending on the mode.

: Interactive service is available

(Digital Text) (New Zealand model

only) : Radio service : Scrambled/Subscription service

: Subtitles available

: Subtitles available for the hearing

impaired

: Multiple audio languages available

: Parental Lock

: Parental rating

To access Text

Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Tex t t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or

/. To hold a page, press To reveal hidden information, press

• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of

the Text page, you can access pages quickly and easily (Fast Text). Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page.

• Interactive service may be available if provided by

a broadcaster (New Zealand model only).

/ .

(Continued)

To change the Wide Mode manually

Press repeatedly to select the desired Wide Mode.

Wide Zoom*

Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.

Normal

Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.

Full

Stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen.

Zoom*

Displays the cinemasc opic (letter box format) picture in the correct proportion.

Using the Options menu

Press OPTIONS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme.

Option Description

Picture Mode See page 32.

Sound Mode See page 33.

Surround See page 33.

Intelligent Picture (in analogue mode only)

MPEG Noise Reduction

Speaker See page 38.

Motionflow See page 35.

Subtitle Setting (in digital mode only)

Sleep Timer See page 36.

Power Saving See page 34.

System Information (in digital mode only)

See page 39.

See page 33.

See page 41.

See page 42.

14:9*

Displays the 14:9 picture in the correct proportion. As a result, side bars are shown on the screen.

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.

You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).

• When you select “Wide Zoom”, some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may not be visible. In such a case, adjust “Vertical Size” in the “Screen Settings” menu (page 37).

• When “Auto Wide” (page 37) is set to “On”, the TV automatically selects the best mode to suit the input from an external equipment.

• If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are displayed with black borders on the screen edges, select “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom” to adjust the pictures.

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Sony KDL-40E4500 Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Precautions

Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Watching TV

Watching TV