Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 9). Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the accessories
AC power cord* (1)
Antenna cable* (1)
Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-46X4500/40X4500
only)
Remote RMF-GD001 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.
To replace the speaker grille (for KDL55X4500/46X4500/40X4500)
The speaker grille unit can be replaced with
others that are sold separately. However, do
not remove the unit except to replace it. For
details, see the instructions supplied with
speaker grille units.
2: Attaching the stand (for
KDL-46X4500/40X4500)
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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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3: Connecting an antenna/
cable/VCR
Connecting an antenna/cable
Antenna cable
(supplied)
Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR
4: Preventing the TV from
toppling over
Start-up Guide
AV cable
(not
supplied)
VCR
Antenna
cable
(supplied)
S-Video
cable (not
supplied)
Antenna cable
(not supplied)
1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,
not supplied) in the TV stand.
2Install a machine screw (M6 × 12–15, not
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw and the machine
screw with a strong cord.
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5: Bundling the cables
KDL-40X4500KDL-46X4500
KDL-55X4500
6: Performing the initial
set-up
Push and lift the cover to open.
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• Do not bundle the AC power cord together with
other cables.
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Press and hold RETURN while holding
down TV on the remote.
“Remote Control Set-up” is completed and
the screen changes as above.
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Start-up Guide
Select “Home” for the best TV settings to
use the TV in the home.
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Make sure that the antenna is connected.
The TV starts searching for all available
digital channels, followed by all available
analogue channels. This may take some
time, so do not press any buttons on the
TV or remote while proceeding.
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If you want to change the order of
analogue channels, follow the steps in
“Programme Sorting” on page 43.
If your TV cannot receive digital
broadcasts, the “Clock Set” menu appears
on the screen (page 35).
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• When the screen does not change after “Remote
Control Set-up” is completed in step 4, and the
BD, DVD, AMP and TV function buttons on the
remote flash several times at the same time,
replace the batteries of the remote with new ones.
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Adjusting the viewing angle
of the TV (for KDL-55X4500/
46X4500/40X4500)
This TV can be adjusted within the angles
shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Top view
Front
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-46X4500/40X4500 only).
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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:
KDL-55X4500/46X4500/40X4500:
– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500/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
Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, and not the
transparent part, speaker, or speaker grille area. Do not
compress the panel’s speaker grille area.
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
10 cm
Installed with stand
30 cm
10 cm10 cm
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 s et,
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.
For KDL-46X4500/40X4500
For KDL-55X4500
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 o rdinances 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.
Batteries
s Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
s Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and
new batteries.
s Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please
consult your local authority.
s Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill
liquid of any kind onto it.
s 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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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators
Remote and TV controls
The supplied remote does not function until you register it to the
TV.
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• To register the remote to the TV for the first time, follow the steps in “6:
Performing the initial set-up” on page 6.
• To re-register the remote to the TV, see “Remote Control Set-up” in “Setup” on page 43.
•When the TV function button on the remote flashes three times during
operation in TV mode, replace the batteries of the remote with new ones.
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•The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the TV.
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A button or touch sensors on the TV will work the same as those on
the remote.
* In the TV menu, these touch sensors will work as F/f/G/g/.
ButtonDescription
1 TV "/1 (TV
standby)
2 1 (Power)Press to turn the TV on or off.
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode.
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• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the TV,
then unplug the AC power cord from the AC
power.
3 (Picture
freeze)
4 AUDIOIn analogue mode: Press to change the dual sound
Freezes the TV picture.
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• This function is not available for a PC input
source.
mode (page 38).
In digital mode: Press to change the language to be
used for the programme currently being viewed
(page 46).
5 (Twin
Picture/PIP)
6 (Subtitle
setting)
7/ (Info/
Text reveal)
8/ (Input
select/Text
hold)
F/f/G/g/Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor. Press
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0 OPTIONSPress to display a list that contains “Device
qa HOMEPress to display the TV Home menu (page 34).
qs Coloured
buttons
qd Number
buttons
qf
(Favourite)
qg PROG +/–/
/
qh (Previous
channel)
Displays two pictures simultaneously (page 24).
Press to change the subtitle language (page 45) (in
digital mode only).
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
Wide Mode. Press again to display clock
information. Press a third time to remove the
display from the screen.
In Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs
(page 23).
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.
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.
Control”, or shortcuts to some setting menus. Use
the “Device Control” menu to operate equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI.
The listed options vary depending on the input
source.
When the coloured buttons are available, an
operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the
operation guide to perform a selected operation
(page 17, 18, 19).
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.
Press to display the Digital Favourite List that you
have specified (page 19).
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or
previous (–) channel.
In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or
previous ( ) page.
Press to return to the channel that was last viewed
(for more than five seconds).
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qj % (Mute)Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the
qk 2 +/–
(Volume)
ql / (Text)Press to display text information (page 17).
w; RETURNPress to return to the previous screen of the
wa GUIDE /
(EPG)
ws ANALOGPress to display the analogue channel that was last
wd DIGITALPress to display the digital channel that was last
wf THEATREYou can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When
wg SYNC MENU Displays the menu of connected HDMI equipment.
wh (Wide
Mode)
wj Buttons for
using
optional
equipment
sound.
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV
without sound, press this button.
Press to adjust the volume.
displayed menu.
When playing a photo/music file: Press to stop the
playback. (The display returns to the file or folder
list.)
Press to display the Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG) (page 18).
viewed.
viewed.
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.
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also
turned off.
• “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only
available with the connected Sony equipment that
has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync
logo or is compatible with control for HDMI.
While viewing other input screens or TV
programmes, “HDMI Device Selection” is
displayed when the button is pressed.
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• “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.
Press to change the Wide Mode (page 17).
You can operate the equipment connected to the
TV (page 21, 26, 27).
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Indicators
IndicatorDescription
1 Light sensor
(page 43)
2 " (Power)Lights up in green when the TV is on.
3 1 (Standby)Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
4 (Picture Off /
Timer)
5 Remote control
sensor
Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.
Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 42).
Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 18, 35).
Receives signals from the remote.
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not operate properly.
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• 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 9 on page 13 or w; on page 14).
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.
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Watching TV
Watching TV
3Press 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 18.
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.
2
3
3
1Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel
is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to
turn on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,
or press ANALOG to switch to analogue
mode.
The available channels vary depending on
the mode.
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing
impaired
: Multiple audio languages available
: Recommended minimum age for
current programme (ages from 4 to
18)
: Parental Lock
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To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Text and TV picture t Tex t 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 .
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• You can also jump directly to a page by selecting
the page number displayed on the screen. Press
and F/f/G/g to select the page number, then 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.
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• Text language displays can be either English,
Persian or French depending on your broadcast
signal.
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 cinemascopi c
(letter box format) picture
in the correct proportion.
Watching TV
* 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).
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• 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” menu (page 39).
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• When “Auto Wide” (page 38) is set to “On”, the
TV will automatically select 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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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) *
1In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
* This function may not be available in some regions.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
ToDo this
View a programmePress F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press .
Turn off the EPGPress GUIDE.
Sort programme information by
category
– Category list
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
– Reminder
Cancel a reminder
– Timer list
1Press the blue button.
2Press F/f to select a category, then press .
1Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to display,
then press .
2Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press .
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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• If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically
turn on when the programme starts.
1Press .
2Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press .
3Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press .
4Press to select “Cancel Timer”.
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the
programme.
5Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press .
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Using the Digital Favourite List *
You can specify up to four of your favourite
channel lists.
1In digital mode, press .
2Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
Digital Favourite List
ToDo this
Turn off the Favourite listPress RETURN.
* This function may not be available in some regions.
Watching TV
Add or remove channels in a
Favourite list
Watch a channel
Remove all channels from a Favourite
list
1Press the blue button.
Go to step 2 when you add channels for the first time or the
Favourite list is empty.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
3Press F/f to select the channel to add or remove, then press .
1Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.
2Press F/f to select a channel, then press .
1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.
3Press the blue button.
4Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press .
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Broadband router
PC
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adaptor
Audio system
DVD player
Blu-ray disc player
For service
use only
Camcorder
PC (HDMI-output)
Digital still camera
Camcorder
USB storage media
Video game equipment
DVD playerDVD recorder
VCRVCR
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DVD player with
component output
Camcorder
Headphones
Home theatre system
with digital input
Hi-Fi audio equipment
Connect toInput symbol on
screen
1 LANYou can enjoy contents stored in DLNA-compatible devices
2 HDMI IN 1, 3, 4
or 2
HDMI 1,
HDMI 3,
HDMI 4 or
HDMI 2
Description
via a network (page 30).
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 42 to set up
this communication.
If the equipment has a DVI jack, connect the DVI jack to the
HDMI IN 1 jack through a DVI-HDMI adaptor interface (not
supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out jack to the
audio in jack in the HDMI IN 1 jacks.
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• The HDMI jacks support the following video inputs only:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
• Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the
HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable (high speed type).
• When connecting an audio system that is compatible with
control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
3 PC IN
(RGB)/
4 DMPORTDMPORTYou can play audio or video (optional cable required) of a
PCIt is indispensable to use a PC cable with ferrite cores.
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: F/f/G/g, , RETURN, N/
x/X/m/M/./>.
– Using the OPTIONS menu function: Press OPTIONS, and
select “Device Control (Menu)”.
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• Do not connect or disconnect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor while the TV is turned on.
• The connected equipment is not powered when the TV is
turned off or in standby mode.
5 USBYou can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still
6 DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
7 2, and 2Video 2If you connect a mono equipment, connect to the L (MONO)
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iHeadphones
91 or 1 or
3, and 1 or 3
Video 1 or
Video 3
camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage
device on your TV (page 24).
Use an optical audio cable.
jack 2.
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the
video jack 1 and the S video jack 1 at the same time.
If you connect a mono equipment, connect to the L (MONO)
jack 1 or 3.
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Connect toInput symbol on
screen
0 /Use to record the analogue video and sound from TV to a
Description
DVD recorder or VCR. To turn off the sound of the TV
speakers, set “Speaker” to “Audio System” (page 41). If you
connect a mono equipment, connect to the L jack .
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• The monitor output jacks cannot support HD/DVD, HDMI
and PC signals source pictures, also digital audio signal for
sound.
qa /1 or 2HD/DVD 1 or
HD/DVD 2
qs
The component video jacks support the following video
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
You can listen to the sound from the TV on Hi-Fi audio
equipment. To turn off the sound of the TV speakers, set
“Speaker” to “Audio System” (page 41).
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Viewing Pictures from a
Connected Equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then press
to display a list of connected equipment.
Press F/f to select the desired input source,
then press .
The highlighted item is automatically selected
if you do not perform any operation for two
seconds after pressing F/f.
For a USB device
See page 24.
For a network device, see page 30.
For other connected equipment
1Press HOME.
2Press g to select “External Inputs”.
3Press F/f to select the desired input
source, then press .
Switches to the video of
equipment connected to
Video 2 or Video 3 inputs.
Switches to the video of
equipment connected to the
Video 1 inputs.
Switches to the video of
equipment connected to
HD/DVD 1 or 2 inputs.
Switches to the video of
equipment connected to
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI
3, or HDMI 4 input.
Switches to the video of
equipment connected to
DMPORT input.
Switches to the video of the
PC connected to PC input.
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• Depending on the “Skip Inputs” setting (page 42),
some input sources may appear in the list. If you
have set an input source to “Skip”, that input
source does not appear regardless of whether the
equipment is connected. If you have set an input
source to “Auto”, that input source does not
appear when the equipment is not connected to the
TV.
Additional operations
ToDo this
Return to normal TV
mode
Change the volume of
the connected audio
system that is
compatible with
control for HDMI
Mute the sound of the
connected audio
system that is
compatible with
control for HDMI
Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.
Press 2 +/–.
Press %.
Press again to restore
the sound.
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To view two pictures simultaneously
– Twin Picture/PIP (Picture in Picture)
You can view two pictures (external or PC
input and TV programme) on the screen
simultaneously.
Connect an optional equipment or PC
(page 20), and make sure that images from the
equipment or PC appear on the screen.
Each time you press , the viewing mode
changes cyclically from “Twin Picture”, to
“PIP”, to single picture mode.
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• This function is not available for DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT inputs.
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
• “PC Power Management” (page 43) is not
available in PIP mode.
z
• You can switch the audible picture by pressing G/
g.
• You can select the TV channel with the number
buttons or
For Twin Picture mode
1Press . (except HDMI (PC) or PC
2Press or repeatedly to return to
For PIP mode
1Press again.
2Press or repeatedly to return to
PROG +/–.
input)
The picture from the connected equipment
is displayed on the left and the TV
programme is displayed on the right.
The picture framed in gray is audible.
single picture mode.
The mode changes from “Twin Picture” to
“PIP”.
The picture from the connected PC or
equipment is displayed in full size and the
TV programme is displayed in the bottom
right corner.
The sub screen picture is framed in gray
when the main screen is audible.
You can use F/f to move the sub screen
position.
single picture mode.
Playing back Photo/Music
via USB
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a
Sony digital still camera or camcorder through
a USB cable or USB storage device on your
TV.
1Connect a supported USB device to the
TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music”.
4Press F/f to select a USB device, then
press .
The file or folder list appears.
To display a thumbnail list, press the
yellow button while the list is displayed.
5Press F/f to select a file or folder, then
press .
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press .
Playback starts.
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
(page 41).
(Photo) Available OPTIONS
OptionDescription
PictureSee page 35.
SoundSee page 37.
SurroundSee page 38.
Video SettingsSee page 39.
CroppingCrops a photograph.
Show OptionsAllows you to set
repeat/shuffle for photo
playback.
Photo Set-upSets how playback
should be performed
and what effects to use
during slideshows.
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OptionDescription
Rotate and SaveRotates and saves
SpeakerSee page 41.
i VolumeSee page 41.
Picture Frame
Image
InformationDisplays information
unprotected files.
Allows you to select a
photograph to be
displayed as a picture
Frame.
about the device,
folders, and files.
(Music) Available OPTIONS
OptionDescription
SoundSee page 37.
SurroundSee page 38.
Add to SlideshowRegisters the
Omit from
Slideshow
Playback OptionsAllows music options to
SpeakerSee page 41.
i VolumeSee page 41.
InformationDisplays information
background music to be
played during a
slideshow using
(Photo).
Cancels the registered
background music.
be set for repeat,
shuffle, or regular
playback.
about the device,
folders, and files.
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• 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.
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)
– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with the
extension “.arw”. For preview only.)
• USB playback is supported for the following
music file formats:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have
not been copyrighted)
• The file name and folder name support only
English.
• 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.
• Check the website below for updated information
about compatible USB devices.
http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html
To display a photograph
— Picture Frame
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.
1Select a photograph.
You can select a photograph from the
connected USB device or preset picture
folder. For details on selecting a
photograph, see page 24.
2Press OPTIONS while the selected
photograph is displayed, then press F/f to
select “Picture Frame Image” and press
.
3Press RETURN repeatedly to return to
the Home Menu.
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4Press 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.
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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• 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.
Using BRAVIA Sync with
Control for HDMI
The control for HDMI function enables the TV
to communicate with the connected equipment
that is compatible with the function, using
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
For example, by connecting Sony equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI
(with HDMI cables), you can control them
together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,
and make the necessary settings.
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.
• 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.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the
sound (%) of a connected audio system.
• You can operate the connected Sony
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo
by the TV remote by pressing:
– N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected
equipment directly.
– SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected
HDMI equipment on the screen.
After displaying the menu, you can operate the
menu screen by using F/f/G/g, , colour buttons,
and RETURN.
– OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select
options from “Options” and “Content List” to
operate the equipment.
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for
available control.
• If “Control for HDMI” of the TV is set to
“On”, “Control for HDMI” of the
connected equipment is also automatically
switched to “On”.
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To connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an
audio system, be sure to also connect the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of
the TV and the audio system using an optical
audio cable. For details, see page 20.
To make the control for HDMI settings
The control for HDMI settings must be set on
both the TV side and connected equipment
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 42 for the
TV side settings. For settings on the connected
equipment, refer to the operating instructions
for that equipment.
Operating Optional
Equipment Using the TV
Remote
Buttons for using optional
equipment
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected equipment.
Using Optional Equipment
z
•The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot
as a reference when operating other equipment.
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ItemDescription
1 "/1Turns on or off the optional
equipment you have selected
with the function buttons.
2 Function
buttons
3 BD/DVD
operating
buttons
4 DVD record
buttons
5 F1/F2• Selects a disc when using a
6 BD/DVD
MENU
7 BD/DVD
TOP MENU
Allows you to operate the
corresponding equipment. For
details, see “Programming the
remote” on page 28.
• ./>: Goes to the
beginning of the previous/
next title/chapter/scene/
track.
•/: Replays the scene/
briefly fast forwards the
scene.
• m/M: Fast reverses/fast
forwards the disc when
pressed during playback.
• N: Plays a disc at normal
speed.
• X: Pauses the playback.
• x: Stops the playback.
• z REC: Starts the
recording.
• X REC PAUSE: Pauses the
recording.
• x REC STOP: Stops the
recording.
disc changer.
• Selects a function when
using a combination unit
(e.g. a DVD/HDD).
Displays the BD/DVD disc
menu.
Displays the top menu of the
BD/DVD disc.
Programming the remote
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, and
most Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,
DVD/HDD recorders, and audio systems
(Home Theatre, etc.).
To control such Sony Blu-ray disc players,
DVD players, and DVD/HDD recorders,
programme the remote as follows.
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• Before you start, look up the four-digit code of
your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s codes”
on page 29.
1
1
3
2
1Press and hold the BD, DVD, or AMP
function button you want to programme
on the remote, then press .
The selected function button (BD, DVD,
or AMP) flashes.
2Press the number buttons to enter the four-
digit manufacturer’s code number when
the function button flashes.
If you do not enter the code within 30
seconds, you need to go back to step 1.
3Press .
The selected function button flashes
twice.
If the selected function button flashes five
times, repeat from step 1.
4Turn on your equipment and check that
the following main functions work.
For Blu-ray disc players, DVD players
and DVD/HDD recorders, check:
N (playback), x (stop), m (rewind),
M (fast forward), channel selection.
For DVD players and DVD/HDD
recorders, check:
TOP MENU/MENU and F/f/G/g.
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If your equipment is not working, or
some of the functions do not work
Enter the correct code or try the next code
listed for the brand. Note that the list may
not include codes for all models of all
brands.
To return to normal TV operation
Press the TV function button.
Manufacturer’s codes
DVD players
ManufacturerCode
SONY0001, 0023 – 0025
Blu-ray disc (BD) players
ManufacturerCode
SONY0501 – 0503
DVD/video cassette recorders
ManufacturerCode
SONY0207, 0222
DVD/HDD recorders
ManufacturerCode
SONY0219 – 0221
VCRs
ManufacturerCode
SONY1001 – 1011
DAV Home Theatre System
ManufacturerCode
SONY (DAV)4501 – 4506
AV receivers
ManufacturerCode
SONY4001, 4002, 4056, 4057, 4085
Digital terrestrial receivers
ManufacturerCode
SONY3001, 3042, 3057, 3101, 3102
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Using Home Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in
DLNA-compatible devices on the home
network.
Devices that store and provide contents, such
as photo/music files, are called “server”. The
TV receives the photo/music files from the
server via the network, and you can enjoy
them on the TV even in other rooms.
To enjoy the home network, a DLNAcompatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is
necessary as a server.
Connecting to the Network
TV
Network cable (not supplied)
Broadband router
To network devices
Network cable (not supplied)
DSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet
Enjoying Photo/Music Files
via the Network
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server
easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu
of the TV.
1Press HOME.
2Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music”.
3Press F/f to select a server, then press .
The file or folder list appears.
To display the thumbnail list, press the
yellow button while the list is displayed.
When the server cannot be found
See “Checking the Network Connection”
(page 32) and “Adjusting the Server
Display Settings” (page 32).
4Press F/f to select a file or folder, then
press .
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press .
Playback starts.
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• Depending on the network device, it may be
necessary to register the TV with the 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.
• Some photo files may take some time to be
displayed when using (Photo).
• To play files that are received from a network
device, they need to conform to one of the
following file formats.
– 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
manual for the network device being used. Even
files conforming to one of the file formats given
above cannot be played in some cases.
• The file name and folder name support only
English.
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