Sony KDL-55HX751 manual

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US01COV.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 4-411-895- 12 (1) LCD TV (Setup Guide) Operating Instructions KDL-55HX751 / 55HX750 / 46HX751 / 46HX750 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support United States Canad[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US02REG.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 2 CAUTION To prevent electr ic shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outle t unless the blades can be fully inserted. • Operate the TV o nly on 110-24[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US02REG.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 3 Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY ST AR ® qualified in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint progra[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US02REG.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 4 The following chart shows the high-defini tion ( HD) and standard-definition (SD) video formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs. * 1 For details of supported frame r ates, refer to the “Specificatio ns” in thi[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US02REG.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 5[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512 14411895121US01TOC.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 6 About this manual (Operating Instructions) This manual explains how to se tup your TV. For more information on how t o use BRAVIA TV, refer to the “Ele ctronic manual”. Operating Instructions Electronic manual (i[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512 14411895121US01TOC.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 7 Table of Contents Getting Started Checking the accessories ........... ..... ...................... ................. ................. 8 Inserting batteries into the remote control. ................. ...............[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 8 Getting Started Checking the accessories Remote control (1)* 1 Size AAA batter ies (2) Table-Top St and (1)* 2 Fixing scre ws for Table- Top Stand (M5 × 16) (3) Assembling screws for Table-To p Stand (M5 x 16) (4) 3[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 9 Getting Started x Guidelines for Remote Control • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR se[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 10 • Ensure that there are no objects in front of the TV. 1: Attaching the Table-Top Stand Refer to the supplied Tab le-Top Stand leaflet for proper attachme nt. ~ • Do not put stress on th e LCD panel or the frame[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 11 Getting Started To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws fixed in step 2. ~ • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to install corresponding accessories on t he TV. • Wh[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 12 3: Connecting the TV ~ • Use an antenna cable connect or no greater than 14 mm thick. • Use an HDMI cable connector wi thin 12 mm (thickness) × 21 mm (width). x Shown with a Set Top Box with HDMI connection Rec[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 13 Getting Started x Cable System or VHF/UHF Anten na System x Shown with HD BRAVIA ® Sync™ Basic Connection Cable or Antenna * 1 Rear of TV * 1 Blu-ray Disc HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver * 1 A/V Receiver SA[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 14 x Shown with HD Basic Connection with Home Thea ter System VIDEO L R Rear of TV Cable/ Antenna or Blu-ray Disc/DVD SD Cable Box or SD Satellite Receiver Cable/SAT (Dish) Home Theater System *O p t i c a l Connection[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) Getting Started 15 x Shown with PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD PC IN RGB AUDIO OUT / PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN 1 2 2 3 Rear of TV Side Panel PC DVD VCR Splitter Cable/Antenna VCR/DVD Combo Notebook P C or Rear of TV[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 16 4: Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TV s may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. • Secure the TV to a [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 17 Getting Started ~ Contact Sony Customer Su pport to obtain the optional Sup port Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United St ates call: 1- 800-488-7669 or visit: http: //www.sony.com/a ccessories •[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 18 6: Connecting the TV to the Internet When you connect this TV to the Internet, you can enjoy multiple functio ns: displaying a photograph that shows its location on the map, enjoying Internet video, etc. For details[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 19 Getting Started 7: Running initial setup 1 Complete your cable connections before proceeding with the Initi al Setup . Connect the TV to your neare st power outlet. 2 Press "/1 on the TV. The = (power) indicato[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 20 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Your TV can be mounted on a wal l using a Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of the box as packaged. If t he Table-Top Stand is attached to the T V, the TV may require detaching the Tab[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US03STU.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 21 Getting Started Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequ ate ventilation. Allow eno ugh space around th e TV as shown in the illustration. ~ • Inadequate v entilation ca n[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)44118951214411895 121US04SAF.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 22 Using Your BRAVIA TV Watching TV 1 Turn on the TV. Press "/1 on the TV or remote control to turn on the TV. 2 Select a TV channel or select an input. x To select digital channels Use 0-9 and . For example, to e[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)44118951214411895 121US04SAF.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 23 Using Your BRAVIA TV This feature lets you experience powerful 3D ent ertainment, such a s st ereoscopic 3D ga mes and 3D Blu-ray Disc. Refer to the i-Manua l as we ll as the instruction manual supplied with the 3D [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)44118951214411895 121US04SAF.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 24 Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu) You can select the features of your TV from the Home menu. Here is an example on how to select an item and modify the TV settings. 1 Press HOME. 2 Press G / g to [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)44118951214411895 121US04SAF.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 25 Using Your BRAVIA TV x To exit the Home menu Press HOME . x To select using the OPTION S button Press OPTIONS . A list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts are displa yed. The menu items vary based on the curr[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)44118951214411895 121US04SAF.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 26 The categories are available depen ding on your region and country. Category list Settings Provides settings (e.g . pictur e settings, sound settings, key tone setting) that a llow you to customize your TV. Applicat[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)44118951214411895 121US04SAF.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 27 Using Your BRAVIA TV Watching Internet Video This feature serves as a gateway to Internet content, delivering a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to you r TV. You can en joy video content, including movies[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US05OVR.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 28 Looking for Instruction s Looking for instructions in the electronic manual (i-Manual) Operating instr uctions are built into yo ur BRAVIA TV and can be displayed on the screen. To learn more abo ut your TV features[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US05OVR.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 29 Looking for Ins tructions You can save frequently viewed pages for easy access anytime. x To save a page In the page to bookmark, press the red button on the remote control. x To access the bookmark ed page When dis[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)441189512144118 95121US05OVR.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 30 You can switch between the i-Manual screen and the TV screen. This feature allows you to refer to the instru ctions in the i-Manual while using your BRAVIA TV. Press i-MANUAL to switch between the i-Manual screen pr[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)4411895121441189 5121US06OPT.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 31 Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting When the 1 (standby) indic ator is flashing, count how many times it f lashes (interval time is three second s). Press "/1 on the TV to turn it off,[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)4411895121441189 5121US06OPT.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 32 How to Care for Your BRAVIA TV Safety is very important. Please read and fo llow the safety document ation (Safety Booklet) separately p rovided. Unplug the TV and other conne ct ed equipment from the wall outlet be[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)4411895121441189 5121US06OPT.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 33 Additional Information Specifications System Television system NTSC: Am erican TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compli ant 8VSB QAM on cable: AN SI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD fun ctionality) C[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)4411895121441189 5121US06OPT.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 34 *1 Download Acquisition Mode (DAM) is use d for software upda tes and/or col lecting data for Rov i On Screen Guide. *2 Screen size , dimensions a nd mass are a pproximate va lues. • Optional accessories availabil[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY120068_B1 (Re v-3)Group B1 (Rev- 3)4411895121441189 5121US07PRE.fm KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) 35 Additional Information Additional Information Safety Information For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Pour les clients résidant au Canada Cet appareil numérique d[...]

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    KDL-HX751/HX750 4-411-895- 12 (1) For Your Convenience Online Registration: Be sure to register your TV. United States Canada http://productregistration.sony.com http://www.sony.ca/regist ration Software Updates: Your TV is capable of receiving software updates. Fo r the latest information about software upda tes for your TV, visit: United States C[...]