LCD Digital Colour TV Operating Instructions KDL-55X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-40X4500 © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-108-535-13(1)
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 with the same rating of 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 the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide 4 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 9 Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ............................................................................................. 12 Watching TV Watching TV.........................
Start-up Guide Before Use To check the accessories 1: Attaching the stand (for KDL-46X4500/40X4500) 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.
3: Preventing the TV from toppling over Start-up Guide 2: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD 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. Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI 2 Install a machine screw (M6 × 12–15, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
4: Bundling the cables KDL-40X4500 5: Performing the initial set-up 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.
11 Start-up Guide 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.
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 Front 8 GB 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-46X4500/40X4500 only).
Safety Information 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 Installation/Set-up 30 cm 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.
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.
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.
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 standby) Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode. 2 1 (Power) Press to turn the TV on or off.
5 (Subtitle setting) 6 / (Info/ Text reveal) Press to change the subtitle language (page 47) (in digital mode only). In digital mode: Displays details of the 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).
qs Number buttons qd (Favourite) qf PROG +/–/ / qg (Previous channel) qh % (Mute) qj 2 +/– (Volume) 14 GB 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 20). In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or previous (–) channel. In Analogue Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.
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.
Indicators Indicator Description 1 Light sensor (page 44) Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. 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 sensor Receives IR signals from the remote. Do not put anything over the sensor.
Watching TV Watching TV 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 available : Subtitles available : Subtitles available for the hearing impaired : Recommended minimum age for current programme (ages from 4 to 18) : Parental lock 2 To access Digital Text 3 3 1 Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
To select a page, press the number buttons or / . To hold a page, press . To reveal hidden information, press . z • 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 (Fastext). Press the corresponding coloured button to access the page.
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. Watching TV 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 category – Category list 1 2 Press the blue button.
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 Favourite list 1 2 3 Watch a channel Remove all channels from a Favourite list 20 GB 1 2 1 2 3 4 Press the blue button.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. For service use only Using Optional Equipment Connect to 1 / Input symbol on screen Description AV1 AV1 When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the signals before outputting them. 2 / AV2 (SMARTLINK) AV2 SmartLink provides a direct link between the TV and a recorder (e.g. DVD recorder).
Connect to Input symbol on screen 7 HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 qs HDMI IN 4 HDMI 4 Description 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 43 to set up this communication.
~ Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Turn on the connected equipment, and perform one of the following operations. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen. For an auto-tuned VCR For a USB device See page 24. For a network device, see page 31. For other connected equipment 1 Press HOME. 2 Press g to select “External Inputs”.
To view two pictures simultaneously – PIP (Picture in Picture) You can view two pictures (PC input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. ~ • This function is not available for a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press . The picture from the connected PC is displayed in full size, and the TV programme is displayed in the small screen. You can use F/f to change the position of the TV programme screen.
Option Description Rotate and Save Rotates and saves unprotected files. Speaker See page 42. i Volume See page 42. Picture Frame Image Allows you to select a photograph to be displayed as a picture frame. Information Displays information about the device, folders, and files. Option Description Sound See page 38. Surround See page 39. Add to Slideshow Registers the background music to be played during a slideshow using (Photo). Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered background music.
6 Select the following items using F/f, then ~ • 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. To display a photograph with the location on the map . device on which the photograph is stored. 9 Select a photograph (page 24). 10 Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out on the map. on the map.
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.
Operating Optional Equipment Using the TV Remote Buttons for using optional equipment For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. Item Description 1 "/1 Turns on or off the optional equipment you have selected with the function buttons. 2 Function buttons Allows you to operate the corresponding equipment. For details, see “Programming the remote” on page 28. 3 BD/DVD operating buttons • .
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. 1 To return to normal TV operation Press the TV function button. 1 Manufacturer’s codes DVD players 3 1 Press 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.
Manufacturer LG LOEWE MATSUI ORION PANASONIC PHILIPS SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP THOMSON TOSHIBA Code 332, 338 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351 356, 357 328 321, 323 311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363, 364 339 – 341, 345 335, 336 324 319, 350, 365 337 DAV Home Theatre System Manufacturer SONY (DAV) Code 401 – 404 AV receivers Manufacturer SONY Code 451 – 454 Digital terrestrial receivers Manufacturer SONY 30 GB Code 501 – 504
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.
To enjoy photographs and music on the TV screen by operating devices – Renderer (Music) Available OPTIONS Option Description Sound See page 38. Surround See page 39. Add to Slideshow Registers the background music to be played during a slideshow using (Photo). Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered background music. Playback Options Allows music options to be set for repeat, shuffle, or regular playback. Speaker See page 42. on the TV. i Volume See page 42.
Checking the Network Connection Adjusting the Server Display Settings Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your router. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals that have been provided by your Internet service provider or supplied with the router. You can select home network servers to be displayed on the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home Menu automatically.
If you cannot connect to your home network The TV can check if the server is being correctly recognised. 1 Press HOME. 2 Press G/g to select “Settings”. 3 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”, then press . 4 Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press . 5 Select “Yes”, then press . The server diagnostic starts. When the server diagnostic is complete, the diagnostic result list appears. 6 Select the server you want to confirm, then press . The diagnostic results of the selected server appear.
Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. Media Category Bar Category Object Bar 2 Press G/g to select the category. Description Settings You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about settings, see page 36.
TV Settings Menu BRAVIA Tips Introduces how to enjoy the TV. Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of time. When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange. z • When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”. • A notification message appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby mode.
Photo-Vivid For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing in the home. Photo-Original For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used when imaging developed photographs. Photo-Custom For viewing photographs. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Adv. Contrast Enhancer Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
Surround Live Sports Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a live sports contest. Music Hall Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded by sound as in a music hall. Cinema Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems found in movie theatres. Custom A “Voice Zoom” adjustment can be stored according to taste. Off Converts and reproduces 5.1ch and other digital broadcast surround audio to normal stereo audio (2ch).
Display Area Adjusts the picture display area. Auto Automatically switches to the most appropriate display area. Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off. +1 Displays pictures in their original size. Normal Displays pictures in their recommended size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible display area. Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Off Use this setting when the “High”, “Smooth”, “Standard” or “Clear” settings result in noise. ~ • Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have changed the setting. Film Mode Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on film, reducing picture blur and graininess. Auto 1 Provides smoother picture movement than the original filmbased content. Use this setting for standard use. Auto 2 Provides the original film-based content as is.
Audio Settings Speaker Audio Out i Speaker Link TV Speaker Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers. Audio System Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets on the TV. You can also turn on the connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI, after making the appropriate settings of control for HDMI.
AV Preset Assigns an icon or name to equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The icon and name appear briefly on the screen when you select the equipment. 1 Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press . Skip AV Inputs 2 For each input, sets whether or not to display on the Home Menu or in a list of inputs that will appear when you press . Auto Displays the icon and name only when the equipment is connected (except for AV1 or AV2 inputs).
HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI. ~ • You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the operations of an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI. Auto Start-up You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and select the language and country/area, or tune in all available channels again.
Programme Labels Assigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers. The name appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel. (Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).) 1 Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press . 2 Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then press g. If you enter a wrong character Press G/g to select the wrong character.
AFT Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of –15 to +15. When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made automatically. Audio Filter Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion occurs in mono broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or intermittent sound muting in mono programmes.
Digital Manual Tuning Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna”. 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want to tune, or press F/f. 2 When the available channels are found, press F/f to select the channel you want to store, then press . 3 Press F/f to select the channel number where you want to store the new channel, then press . Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.
CA Module Set-up System Update Enables the TV to automatically receive free software updates through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). We recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at all times. System Information Displays the current software version and the signal level. Time Zone Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/ area.
Additional Information Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) To Customers: For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself. To Sony Dealers and Contractors: Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product. Your TV can be installed using the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 (sold separately).
TV installation dimensions table Screen centre point Unit: mm Model Name Display dimensions Screen centre dimension Length for each mounting angle Angle (0°) Angle (20°) A B C D E F G H KDL-55X4500 1,486 803 25 429 207 454 766 484 KDL-46X4500 1,259 685 84 429 204 411 656 483 KDL-40X4500 1,128 603 122 427 185 365 579 475 Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
Specifications Model name KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.
Model name KDL-40X4500 KDL-46X4500 KDL-55X4500 Mass (Approx.) with Table-Top Stand 27.0 kg 38.0 kg 54.0 kg without Table-Top Stand 23.5 kg 33.0 kg 47.5 kg Supplied accessories See “To check the accessories” on page 4. Optional accessories Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500 Colour Variation Unit CRU-40SG11 CRU-46SG11 CRU-55SG11 * Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red. When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break. For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times.
Condition Explanation/Solution No picture from the connected • Turn the connected equipment on. equipment appears on the • Check the cable connection. screen. • Press to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input. • Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital still camera. • Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the digital still camera.
Condition Explanation/Solution The server cannot be found, a • Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1 list cannot be retrieved, and on the TV. playback fails. • Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 34). When using a PC as the server • Check if the PC is turned on. Do not turn off the PC while accessing. • If security software is installed on the PC, be sure to allow connections from external devices. For details, see the manual supplied with your security software.
Condition Explanation/Solution HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI Device List”. • Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI. You cannot select “Off” in “Control for HDMI”. • If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 42).
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.
