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LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-55X4500
KDL-46X4500
KDL-40X4500
© 2008 Sony Corporation 4-108-535-13(1)
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Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety Information............................................................................................................................ 9 Precautions..................................................................................................................................... 10 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 12 Watching TV Watching TV..................
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Start-up Guide Before Use 1: Attaching the stand (for KDL-46X4500/40X4500) To check the accessories Mains lead (Type BF)* (1) Coaxial cable* (1) Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-46X4500/40X4500 only) Remote RM-ED012 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) * Do not remove the ferrite cores. To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open. To replace the speaker grille The speaker grille unit can be replaced with others that are sold separately. However, do not remove the unit ex
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Start-up Guide 2: Connecting an aerial/Set 3: Preventing the TV from Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD toppling over recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART 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 × 12–15, not Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI supplied) into the screw hole of the TV. 3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with
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4: Bundling the cables 5: Performing the initial set-up KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500 3 4 ~ � Do not bundle the mains lead together with other cables. 5 Select “Home” for the best TV settings to use the TV in the home. 6 Make sure that the aerial is connected. GB 6
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Start-up Guide 7 11 When you select “Cable”, we recommend that you select “Quick Scan” for quick tuning. Set “Frequency” and “Network ID” according to the information supplied from your cable provider. If no channel is found using “Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan” (though it may take some time). For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ DVBC/ 8 If you want to change the order of analogue channels, follow the steps in “Program
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Adjusting the viewing angle Detaching the Table-Top of the TV Stand from the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles ~ shown below. � Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV. � Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) other than listed below. Top view – To wall-mount the TV. – To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase (KDL-46X4500/40X4500 only). Front GB 8
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Ventilation s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the Safety cabinet. s Leave space around the TV set as shown below. s It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount Information bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. Installed on the wall 30 cm 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 10 cm 10 cm injuries. Installation s The TV
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Notes s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment. Precautions s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken. Viewing the TV s Do not modify the mains lead. s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. or during long period of time, strains your eyes. s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the s When using headphones, adjust the volume
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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 indicates that this product shall not be treated 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 potenti
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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls 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/. z �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 Press to turn the TV on and off from standby standby) mode. 2 1 (Power) Press to turn the TV on or off. ~ � To disconnect the TV
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5 (Subtitle Press to change the subtitle language (page 47) setting) (in digital mode only). 6 / (Info/ In digital mode: Displays details of the Text reveal) programme currently being viewed. 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 Analogue Text mode (page 18): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz). 7 / (Inpu
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qs Number In TV mode: Press to select channels. For buttons channel numbers 10 and above, press the second and third digits in quick succession. In Analogue Text mode: Press to enter a page number. qd Press to display the Digital Favourite List that (Favourite) you have specified (page 20). qf PROG +/–/ In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or / previous (–) channel. In Analogue Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or previous ( ) page. qg (Previous Press to return to the channel tha
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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. z � 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 M
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Indicators Indicator Description 1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. (page 44) 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 / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 44). Timer) Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 19, 36). 5 Remote control Receives IR signals from the remote. sensor Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may no
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Watching TV Watching TV To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, enter the Watching TV second and third digits in quick succession. To select a digital programme using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 19. In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. : Interactive service is available (Digital Text) :Radio service : Scrambled/Subscription service : Multiple audio languages availabl
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To select a page, press the number buttons or ~ /. � When you select “Smart”, some characters and/or To hold a page, press . letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may To reveal hidden information, press . not be visible. In such a case, adjust “Vertical Size” in the “Screen” menu (page 40). z z • You can also jump directly to a page by selecting � When “Auto Format” (page 39) is set to “On”, the the page number displayed on the screen. Press TV automatically selects the best m
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Watching TV Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) * 1 In digital mode, press GUIDE. 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. * This function may not be available in some countries/ areas. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) To Do this View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press . Turn off the EPG Press GUIDE. Sort programme information by 1 Press the blue button. category 2 Press F/f to select a category
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Using the Digital Favourite List * You can specify up to four of your favourite channel lists. 1 In digital mode, press . 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Digital Favourite List * This function may not be available in some countries/ areas. To Do this Add or remove channels in a 1 Press the blue button. Favourite list Go to step 2 when you add channels for the first time or the Favourite list is empty. 2 Press the yellow button to s
