Sony KDL-46W4100 Operating Instructions
Sony KDL-46W4100 - 46" LCD TV Manual
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- Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
3-297-694-16(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-46W4150 © 2008 Sony Corporation - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, , DMex and "x.v. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. "XrossMediaBar" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "XMB" is a trademark of - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see page 12). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment. Picture Quality - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can slightly change the power consumption. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes. • Do not lift the TV from the bottom center. ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. 6 - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1- - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
AC power cord with other connecting cables. ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause a fire. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
knocked over. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with the Sony TV stand. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
/ KDL-42V4100 9 KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-40W4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 9 AC IN CABLE / ANTENNA 8 Side Panel IN 4 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • An - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 36. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. HDMI supports enhanced, or high - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVI-to-HDMI cable COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" Digital DVD satellite player receiver Digital cable box Audio system Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
for digital programs (see page 35). 4 Set the date and time. Begin your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you to set up the electronic program guide. Follow the on screen instructions using your remote control. Initial Setup - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
described in the Initial Setup section on page 42. To run Auto Program, see page 37. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
. ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press again to exit the Guide. For instructions on using a specific menu, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. (Continued) 19 - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. DMX-NV1). See - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
input and content. Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P&P or PIP See page 28 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 28 Motion Enhancer See page 33 Speakers See page 34 Audio Swap See page 28 Screen See page 36 Add to Favorites/ Remove - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
channels and inputs are highlighted. • Background TV themes and some inputs are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. To remove from Favorites, follow the instructions also cleared when the TV is powered off. Adding to Favorites 1 While tuned to a channel or input you wish to - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be saved to Favorites, so that you can launch these themes from the Favorites screen. Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
the Initial Setup on page 16 to use this service. TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box Time Slot Panel Menu/Panel Ad Channel Logo/Number Title HDTV Show Icon ~ • Image shown above includes digital - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
or subcategory by pressing V/v/B/b. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to customize your system settings. You can change system settings, change channel display, change default options, display setup - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
a variety of TV features. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Sound Screen Channel The XMB™ is shown here with Settings highlighted. TV Media Category - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the TV below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Channel (page 37) - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV's specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may vary depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting or softens the picture. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise level. - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
input. Video-A The TV will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to the HDMI input. Video Select to set the picture settings for video. Photo Select to set the picture settings for photos - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
setting to soften the voice of the commentator. Sound Booster The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds OPTIONS on the remote control. TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for audio. Audio System - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
in the Language setting, your TV will automatically picture horizontally only, to fill the screen. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
• Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to -definition picture. ~ • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition channels. Screen settings for PC - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press to set it. To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2. ~ • This feature is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Using TV Settings 37 - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting Lock settings, turn off and on the TV. - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. Channel Block Allows you to block specific channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
TV-G General audience TV-PG Parental guidance suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audience only Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive dialogue L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence ~ • To ensure maximum blocking capability, set - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Using TV Settings HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI function. Device Auto Power - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
. Follow the instructions on the screen. Some settings such as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 45. ~ • Favorite channel list will be - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot receive or select channels The TV turns - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
hours before powering on again. No sound / Noisy sound No sound / Good picture • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the screen (page 20). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). If it is set to Audio System, sound is not - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom, H Stretch or Zoom to fill the screen, which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 30 W. ** KDL-W series models come with additional 30 mm (1 1/8") tweeters. ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 46 - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Channels 37 Signal Diagnostics 31 Signal Type 37 SLEEP button 19 Sleep Timer 31 Software Update 31 Sound Adjustments 34 Sound Booster 34 Sound Mode 34 Speaker 23 Speakers 34 STANDBY LED 23 Steady Sound 34 Surround 34 T Timer 31 Treble 34 Troubleshooting 43-45 TV Auto Power On 41 TV Guide On Screen - Sony KDL-46W4100 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide z Experience difficulty operating your television For United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canada http://www.sony.ca/support or to speak with
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© 2008 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Color TV
3-297-694-
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KDL-32XBR6
KDL-37XBR6
KDL-40V4150
KDL-40V4100
KDL-42V4100
KDL-46V4100
KDL-52V4100
KDL-40W4100
KDL-46W4100
KDL-52W4100
KDL-46W4150
Operating Instructions