Sony KDL-46Z4500, KDL-52Z4500 User Manual

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.

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LCD Digital Colour TV

KDL-52Z4500

KDL-46Z4500

KDL-40Z4500

4-138-514-12(1)

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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 10 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with or ) must be used.

When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 10 AMP FUSE otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 10 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.

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.

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.

s GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR

ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING L OSS 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.

s Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

s HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

s “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

s “XMB” and “xross media bar” are the trademarks of Sony

Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Notice for Digital TV function

s 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.

s 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.

s 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.

s Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some

countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate correctly with all providers.

s For more information about DVB-C functionality please see

our cable support site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/

Trademark information

s is a registered trademark of the DVB Project s DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service

marks of Digital Living Network Alliance.

s 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.

Table of Contents

Start-up Guide 4

Safety information............................................................................................................................ 9

Precautions..................................................................................................................................... 11

Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 12

Watching TV

Watching TV.................................................................................................................................... 16

Using GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..... 18

Using the Digital Favourite List .......................................................................................... 22

Using Optional Equipment

Connecting Chart ........................................................................................................................... 23

Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment............................................................................. 26

Playing Back Photo/Music via USB .............................................................................................. 27

Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI ................................................................................. 30

Operating Optional Equipment using the TV Remote................................................................. 31

Using Network Features

Connecting the TV to the Network................................................................................................34

Enjoying Photo/Music Files via the Network ............................................................................... 34

Checking the Network Connection............................................................................................... 36

Adjusting the Server Display Settings ......................................................................................... 36

Using MENU Functions

Navigating through TV Home Menu (XMB™)............................................................................... 38

Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 39

Additional Information

Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) ........................................................................ 52

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 54

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 56

: for digital channels only

Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.

Start-up Guide

Before Use

To check the accessories

Mains lead (1)

Remote RM-ED012 (1)

Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)

Stand (1) and screws for stand (4) (KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 only)

To insert batteries into the remote

Push and lift the cover to open.

• 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.

To replace the speaker grille

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.

1: Attaching the stand (for KDL-46Z4500/ KDL-40Z4500)

1 Open the carton box and take out the stand

and the screws.

2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care

not to interfere with cables.

3 Fix the TV to the stand according to the

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

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

2: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)

Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART

A V

( SMARTLINK )

Scart lead

3: Preventing the TV from toppling over

Start-up Guide

Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)

Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI

HDMI cable

Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)

1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,

not supplied) in the TV stand.

2 Install a machine screw (M6 x 12-15, not

supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.

3 Tie the wood screw and the machine

screw with a strong cord.

4: Bundling the cables

3 4

• Do not bundle the mains lead together with other cables.

5: Performing the initial setup

4 Press F/f to select the country in which

you will operate the TV, then press .

Country

Select country.

United Kingdom

Ireland

Nederland

België/Belgique

Luxembourg

France

Italia

If the country in which you want to use the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country.

5 Press F/f to select the location type in

which you will operate the TV, then press

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

Location

Select location.

Home

Shop

3-11

1 Connect the TV to your mains socket

(220-240V AC, 50Hz).

2 Press 1 on the TV.

When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.

3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language

displayed on the menu screens, then press

Language

English

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

Deutsch

Türkçe

Español

Català

Português

Polski

Česky

Magyar

Русский

ББлгар

Suomi

Dansk

Svenska

Norsk

Slovenčina

Română

ски

6 Select “Yes” then press .

Auto Tuning

Do you want to start Auto Tuning?

Yes No

7 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,

then press .

If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for Cable connection” (page 7). 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 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 autotuning again.

8 When the Programme Sorting menu

appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 46).

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

Do you want to ena ble Quick Start ?

TV turns on mo re quickly but stand by power

consumpti on is increased .

Yes No

For details, see page 41.

Control for HDMI

Do you want to enable control for compatible

HDMI devices?

Choosing "Yes" will increase

standby power consumption.

Yes No

For details, see page 30. Following this step, GUIDE Plus+ setting screen appears only when GUIDE Plus+ is available.

11 Press .

The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.

• When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or when selecting a country in which there are no digital broadcasts in step 4, the time must be set after performing step 8.

To tune the TV for Cable connection

1 Press . 2 Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full

Scan”, then press .

“Quick Scan” : channels are tuned according to the cable operator information within the broadcast signal. Recommended setting for “Frequency”, “Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is “Auto.” This option is recommended for fast tuning when supported by your cable operator. If the “Quick Scan” does not tune, please use the “Full Scan” method below. “Full Scan” : All available channels are tuned and stored. This procedure may take some time. 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: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ DVBC/

3 Press f to select “Start”, then press .

The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.

• Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan.” If no channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full Scan.”

To setup GUIDE Plus+ system (only when GUIDE Plus+ system is available)*

* Condition you can setup this feature:

– in UK, Italy, Germany or Spain. – you can receive digital broadcasting. – when “Antenna” is selected in step 7 of “ 5:

Performing the initial set-up.”

1 Enter Postal Code of region you live using

F/f/G/g/+.

• Enter from the left, when the postal code is fewer than seven digits.

Start-up Guide

(Continued)

2 Select language for GUIDE Plus+.

This step will be skipped if any one of the following languages is selected in “5: Performing the initial set-up” step 3: “English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”, “Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands.”

3 GUIDE Plus+ Data Download.

The initial download may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding. Once you have received the first download of TV listings data, all future downloads will be done automatically.

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV

This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Top view

20°

Front

20°

• When adjusting the angle, hold the Table-Top Stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the TV.

Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV

• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV.

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than listed below. – To wall-mount the TV. – To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase

(KDL-46Z4500/KDL-40Z4500 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 mains

socket.

s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface. 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

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.

8mm – 12mm

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.

Installed with stand

30 cm

10 cm10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

6 cm

Screw (supplied with the Wallmount bracket)

Mounting Hook Hook attachment on rear

of TV set

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 n ot

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, and not the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grille area. Do not compress the panel’s speaker grille area.

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.

Wall

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

(Continued)

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:

– Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers. – Insert the plug fully into the mains socket. – Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only. – When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your

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

– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

working on or moving the TV set. – 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

s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The

core conductors may be exposed or broken.

s Do not modify the mains lead. s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the

mains lead.

s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket. s 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 s et 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.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any

of the following problems occur.

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

When:

– Mains lead is damaged. – Poor fitting of mains socket. – 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 mains lead. 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 mains for environmental and

safety reasons. s 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. 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.

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.

Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain

mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for

disposal.

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.

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 the TV set

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

This symbol on the product or on its packaging

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.

be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. 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.

indicates that this product shall not be treated

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 product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might

Remote and TV Controls/Indicators

Remote and TV controls

0 8 7 8 ,qj 8 ,qf

A button or touch sensors on the TV will work the same as those on the remote.

* In the TV menu, these touch sensors will work as F/f/G/g/ .

•The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have a

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

Button Description

1 TV "/1 (TV

standby)

2 1 (Power) Press to turn the TV on or off.

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

• To disconnect the TV completely, turn off the TV, then unplug the mains lead from the mains.

3 (Screen

mode)

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

5 (Subtitle

setting)

Press to change the screen format (page 17).

mode (page 41). In digital mode: Press to change the language to be used for the programme currently being viewed (page 49).

Press to change the subtitle language (page 49) (in digital mode only).

Button Description

6 / (Info/

Text reveal)

7 / (Input

select/Text hold)

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

9 OPTIONS Press to display a list that contains “PAP”

0 HOME Press to display the TV Home menu (page 38). qa Coloured

buttons

qs Number

buttons

(Favourite)

qf PROG +/–//In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or

qg (Previous

channel)

In digital mode: Displays details of the programme currently being viewed. In analogue mode:

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

In Analogue Text mode (page 17): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).

In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs (page 26). In Analogue 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.

(page 26), “PIP” (page 27), “Device 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.

In TV mode: Press to select channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press the second and third digits in quick succession. In Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page number.

Press to display the digital favourite list that you have specified (page 22).

previous (–) channel. In Analogue 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).

Displays information. Press once

(Continued)

Button Description

qh % (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.

qj 2 +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

(Volume)

qk / (Text) Press to display text information (page 17). ql 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.)

w; GUIDE /

(EPG)

Press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (page 18, 21).

wa ANALOG Press to display the analogue channel that was last

viewed.

ws DIGITAL Press to display the digital channel that was last

viewed.

wd THEATRE You can set Theatre Mode to 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.

• “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.

wf 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.

• “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.

wg (Light) Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote so

that you can see them easily even if the room is dark.

wh Buttons for

using

You can operate the equipment connected to the TV (page 24, 30, 31).

optional equipment

Indicators

1 2 3 4 5

Indicator Description

1 (Picture Off/Timer

indicator)

2 1 (Standby indicator) Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. 3 " (Power indicator) Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 4 Light Sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. 5 Remote control sensor Receives IR signals from the remote.

Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 41). Lights up in orange when the reminder is set (page 19, 21) or the timer is set (page 43).

Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.

• 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.

Watching TV

1 Press 1 on the TV to switch on the TV.

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

2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode

or ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.

The channels available vary depending on the mode.

3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to

select a TV channel.

To 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 18 or 21.

In digital mode

An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner.

: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)

is available

: Interactive service (MHEG Digital Text)

is currently disabled : Radio service : Scrambled/Subscription service

: Multiple audio languages available : Subtitles available : Subtitles available for the hearing

impaired : Recommended minimum age for current

programme (from 4 to 18 years) : Parental Lock

Additional operations

To Do this

Turn on the TV from Standby mode without sound

Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/

Press %. Press 2 +/– to set the volume level.

– (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 /. 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. To exit Digital Text, press RETURN. To move around, press F/f/G/g. To select items, press and the number buttons. To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.

To access Analogue Text

In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text and TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/–. To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / .

• 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.

Wide

Displays wide screen (16:9) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

Zoom*

Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions.

14:9*

Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen.

* 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 43) menu and adjust vertical size to make it visible.

• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will automatically select the best mode to suit input signal.

• 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).

Watching TV

To change the screen format manually

Press repeatedly to select the desired screen format.

Smart*

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect. The 4:3 picture is stretched to fill the screen.

4:3

Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts (e.g. non-wide screen TV) in the correct proportions.

Using the Options menu

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

Options Description

Picture Mode See page 39.

Sound Mode See page 40.

Surround See page 40.

Speaker See page 45.

Motionflow See page 42.

Subtitle Setting (in digital mode only)

Sleep Timer See page 43.

Power Saving See page 41.

System Information (in digital mode only)

See page 49.

See page 50.

Using GUIDE Plus+™ System* and the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

* Condition you can set-up this feature:

– in UK, Italy, France, Germany or Spain. – you can receive digital broadcasting. – when “Antenna” is selected in step 7 of “ 5: Performing the initial set-up.”

** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.

GUIDE Plus+ works with full functionality only if GUIDE Plus+ data is available by digital feed. Please check the GUIDE Plus+ website whether or not DTT Guide Plus+ is already available in your country.

• When you use GUIDE Plus+, it is recommended that you turn off your TV by using the standby button on the remote, not the power button on your TV, in order to update the programme information.

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

Information box Menu bar

Channel logo and programme title

Video window

Information panels

Sky

29-May 07:15

Go to AdRemind Top

Arthur : Animation following the adventures of a young aardvark and his friends. Buster discovers the joy of growing your own vegetables.

BBC2 8:00-8:30

Grid

Thu, 29 7:00 7:30 8:00

Search My TV Schedule Set-up

Breakfast

In the Night Garden Cbeebies Springwatch Arthur

GMTV Today

Freshly Squeezed Everybody loves Ray... Just Shoot Me

The Adve...

Rupert B...

Spendaholics Greek

Emmerd... The Montel Williams Show

Anything Goes

Roary th... Make Wa... Fifi and t... Tomas ...

Sally Jessy Raphael

8:30

• 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 Press GUIDE. 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.

To Do this

View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press .

• The programme information will appear in the information box.

• Press / to access the extended information box for a long synopsis.

• You can use PROG+/– to page up/down through the listings.

Press BRAVIA sync m/M to go to the next day or one day back.

Turn off the TV Guide Press GUIDE to exit TV Guide.

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