Sony KDL-55HX850 manual

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page KDL -55HX850/46HX850 Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Basic Operations Basic Operations How to use remote Home Menu screen Picture adjustmen[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description Parts Description TV Controls and Indicators Front Right Terminals B[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV Watching TV Selecting Channels Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selec[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices Using Other Devices BD/DVD Player HDMI connection Component video [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Setting “BRAVIA” S[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions Useful Functions Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment Selecting a picture an[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet Using Internet Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection (built -i[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) Using Home Network (DLNA) Playing Content on a PC Home Netwo[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings Configuring Various Settings Picture/Screen Settings Sele[...]

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    Managing external inputs Switching the video input Making advanced settings of video input Running initial setup Support Checking Sony contact information Uploading operation history Software Update Updating broadcast/service software Updating TV’s software Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms Broadcast Recep[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > How to Use Bookmarks How to Use Bookmarks You can save frequently viewed pages in this[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Licensing Information Licensing Information HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured u[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® 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 program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient pro[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Top of Page Top of Page Top Page > List of Contents Basic Operations How to use remote Home Menu screen Picture adjustment Enjoy Internet on TV How to use i- Manual Useful OPTIONS button Watch in 3D Watch connected device Parts Description TV Controls and Indicators Front Right Terminals Bottom Rear Right Remote Contro[...]

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    Top of Page Top of Page Top of Page Display information Subtitles/Closed captions Screen format/Wide Mode Audio (for analog mode) Using Other Devices BD/DVD Player HDMI connection Component video connection Composite connection Digital Still Camera/Camcorder USB Device PC Audio System HDMI connection Optical audio connection Audio cable connection [...]

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    Top of Page Top of Page Top of Page Using Internet Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection (built- in wireless LAN) Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Browsing Websites Watching Internet Video Using Internet Applications Using Skype Performing initial setup Making a call Current Music Information Search Music/Video Keyword Search Using Wi -[...]

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    Top of Page Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Fine adjusting analog channels Program Information & Service Settings Setting the information banner Setting closed captions Selecting a program information source General Settings Turning off the key tone of remote control operations Turning off start - up logo Setting[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Basic Operations > How to use remote How to use remote Using / / / and Buttons Oper[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Home Menu screen Home Menu screen Overview The Home Menu, which[...]

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    Enables selection of media files (photo, music, video) to play in a connected USB storage device or your home network. [Inputs] Enables selection of devices connected to the TV. [Favorites/History] Displays items in Favorites and recently viewed items. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button. The Home Menu appears. 2 . Select the category at the bottom of [...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture bri[...]

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    [Reset] Resets all the [Picture Adjustments] settings to the factory settings excluding [Setting Memory], [Picture Mode] and [Advanced Settings]. [Backlight] Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Reducing the brightness of the screen will reduce the power consumption. [Picture] Adjusts picture contrast. [Brightness] Adjusts the brightness of the[...]

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    Creates smooth gradations on flat surfaces of the picture. ([Smooth Gradation] is available depending on the TV model.) [Motionflow] [Smooth]: Provides smoother picture movement; especially effective for film -based content. [Standard]: Provides smoother picture movement for standard use. [Clear]: Reduces motion blur while maintaining brightness fo[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Basic Operations > Enjoy Internet on TV Enjoy Internet on TV Overview By pressing t[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Basic Operations > How to use i -Manual How to use i-Manual Searching for Informati[...]

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    To go to the main page Press the corresponding color button indicated at the bottom of the screen. To close the i - Manual Press the i -MANUAL button. If you press the i -MANUAL button again, the previously displayed page reappears. If you press the i -MANUAL button after the TV is turned off, the main page appears. Displaying the Page Again While [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Basic Operations > Useful OPTIONS button Useful OPTIONS button Quickly Accessing Fu[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Watching in 3D Watching in 3D Overview You can experience powerful 3D[...]

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    4 . Press the 3D button repeatedly to select the [3D Display] mode to suit the displayed content. [Side -by-Side]: Displays side -by-side pictures in 3D. [Over-Under]: Displays over -under pictures in 3D. [Simulated 3D]: Displays regular 2D pictures in simulated 3D. To exit the 3D Menu, press the RETURN button. To deactivate the 3D effect Press the[...]

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    display the original picture. Recommended viewing angle and distance may vary depending on the TV’s location and room conditions. Simulated 3D effect may be less pronounced with some picture sources. Perceived simulated 3D effect may vary from person to person. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Basic Operations > Watch connected device Watch connected device Switching Input So[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Front Front Light sensor Senses room light level and adjusts th[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Right Right (Power) Press to turn on the TV or to enter standby[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Bottom Bottom LAN Connects to an existing network using an Ethe[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Rear Rear Speaker Integrated Stand Connects to the Speaker Inte[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Right Right USB 1 You can enjoy photo, music and video files st[...]

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    If connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology, use HDMI IN 1 on the bottom of the TV. If not, an additional connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) is necessary. If the device has a DVI jack, connect it to HDMI IN 2 through a DVI - HDMI adapter interface (not supplied), and connect the device[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Top INPUT Press to display a list of inputs. POWER Press to tur[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Upper Buttons for connected devices Use the buttons to operate [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Middle SEN Press to display Sony Entertainment Network. GUIDE P[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Lower NETFLIX Press to access the “NETFLIX” online service.[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Parts Description > Bottom VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume. MUTING Press to mu[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels from the Hom[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Selecting channels by the number buttons Selecting channels by the nu[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Rovi On Screen Guide™ Rovi On Screen Guide™ Overview Rovi On Scre[...]

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    Channels you add to the main profile of [My TV] will automatically appear as your favorite channels in [Favorites/History]. About the Program Guide Screen Video preview window Displays the last viewed TV channel before entering the guide. You can also set this to preview the program that is selected within the program listings. Information box Show[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying picture -in -picture (PIP) Displaying picture-in-picture ([...]

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    When the main picture source is an HDMI input (video format or PC format), the sub picture source can be: - TV program - Video input - Component input When the main picture source is a PC input, the sub picture source can be: - TV program - Video input - HDMI input (video format) Notes If two pictures with different vertical frequency signals (e.g.[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying left -and -right pictures (P&P) Displaying left-and -r[...]

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    Component input and HDMI input (video format) Notes This function is not available with PC format signals. If two pictures with different vertical frequency signals (e.g. a left picture with 24p and a right picture with 60i) are displayed side -by -side, the smooth movement of the right picture may be lost. Trademark Information List of Contents ©[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Display information Display information Steps While watching a progra[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Subtitles/Closed captions Subtitles/Closed captions Steps While watch[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Screen format/Wide Mode Screen format/Wide Mode Steps Press the WIDE [...]

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    [Captions] Stretches the picture horizontally to fill a 16:9 screen, while fitting captions in the screen. If component input (480p) is selected and [Scene Select] is set to [Game] or [Graphics], the available options change to [Fine -Normal]/[Fine -Full]/[Portable Game 1]/[Portable Game 2]. [Fine - Normal] Displays a 4:3 picture in its original si[...]

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    [Zoom] Displays a 16:9 picture that has been converted into 4:3 letter box format, in the correct aspect ratio. [Captions] Stretches the picture horizontally, while fitting captions in the screen. Available Options (PC Timing) Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 800 x 600 [Normal] [Full 1] [Full 2] 1,280 x 76[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Watching TV > Audio (for analog mode) Audio (for analog mode) Steps 1 . Press the H[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > HDMI connection HDMI connection Making a Connection HDMI conn[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > Component video connection Component video connection Making [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > Composite connection Composite connection Making a Connection[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > Digital Still Camera/Camcorder Digital Still Camera/Camcorder[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > USB Device USB Device Making a Connection Connect the USB sto[...]

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    Inputs & Ginga] → [USB Auto Start] → [Browse Photos], [Start Slideshow] or [Off]. Tips Photo files must be stored in a folder under the DCIM folder for automatic playback start. Also, the folder name under the DCIM folder is required to be a combination of 3 numerals and 5 letters (can include “_”), for example, 101MSDCF. Supported Phot[...]

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    Notes USB viewer supports FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT file systems. When connecting a Sony digital still camera to the TV with a USB cable, USB connection settings on your camera need to be set to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] mode. Displaying a 3D Sweep Panorama photo is available only when [Slideshow Effect] is set to [Simple]. (This feature is available o[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > PC PC Making a Connection Connect your PC with dedicated cabl[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > HDMI connection HDMI connection Making a Connection Connect a[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > Optical audio connection Optical audio connection Making a Co[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Other Devices > Audio cable connection Audio cable connection Making a Connec[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Setting “BRAVIA” Sync Setting “BRAVIA” Sy[...]

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    To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice. To not turn off the connected device automatically when turning off the TV Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] → [HDMI Settings] → [Device Auto Power Off] → [Off]. To not turn on the TV automatically when turn[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Using the Sync Menu Using the Sync Menu Overview [...]

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    Switches the speaker output between the TV and the connected audio device. [TV Control] Displays the menu and options of the TV, or shows/hides the display items on the TV screen. [Return to TV] Returns to the TV tuner. [TV control with the TV remote]/[Device control with the TV remote] Switches the device to be controlled by the TV’s remote cont[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Settin[...]

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    [Normal] Enables basic operations, such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or right, etc.). [Tuning Keys] Enables basic operations and operation of channel -related buttons, such as the CH +/– buttons or the 0 - 9 buttons, etc. Useful when you control a tuner or set -top box, etc., via the remote control. [Menu Keys] Enables basic operations a[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Displaying the HDMI Device List Displaying the HD[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content S[...]

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    [General] Turn off Scene Select for general content. [Cinema] Optimal picture and sound for watching movies. [Sports] Optimal picture and sound for watching sports. [Music] Optimal sound for listening to music. [Animation] Optimal picture for watching animation [Photo] Optimal picture for viewing photos. This setting will apply to 1080i/p (50/60Hz)[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Adding to Favorites Adding to Favorites Overview You can quickly[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Saving power by picture brightness Saving power by picture brigh[...]

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    High power saving. Picture darkens. [Low] Low power saving. Picture darkens slightly. [Off] No power saving. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive Savi[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time Turning the TV off by[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal Turning the TV off[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the current time manually Setting the current time manua[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the on timer Setting the on timer Overview You can set t[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the sleep timer Setting the sleep timer Overview You can[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Using TV as Picture Frame Using TV as Picture Frame Overview You[...]

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    Notes The TV automatically switches to standby mode after a specified period. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting parental lock password Setting parental lock password Ov[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting viewing restriction Setting viewing restriction Overview[...]

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    9 . Select [Child], [Youth], [Young Adult] or [Custom] using the / buttons, then press the button. When selecting [Custom], select the desired option using the / // buttons, then press the button. To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice. To download digital rating data (available depending on your region/country) Press the [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Useful Functions > Blocking specific channels Blocking specific channels Overview Y[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Wireless connection (built -in wireless LAN) Wireless connection ([...]

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    To turn off the built - in wireless LAN Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Network] → [Built -in Wireless LAN] → [Off]. Tips For smooth video streaming: - Change the setting of your wireless router (or access point) to 802.11n if possible. For details on how to change the setting, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Wired connection (with a LAN c[...]

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    To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice. Notes The setting items (e.g. IP address, subnet mask, DHCP) may vary depending on the Internet service provider or router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals provided by the Internet service provider, or those supplied with the router. Or contact the person who set up the[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Browsing Websites Browsing Websites Overview When the TV is connec[...]

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    Player, PDF viewer), web content may not be displayed correctly, or some functions may not work properly. Also, the TV may not support functions developed in the future. In no event shall Sony be liable for any damage caused or associated with the use of the Internet browser, malfunction (including software) or communication failure. Trademark Info[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Watching Internet Video Watching Internet Video Overview You can e[...]

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    may occur. The interruption can be avoided by temporarily storing the content on a USB device (not supplied), and you can enjoy smooth video playback. This function is available with services that are indicated by the icon when you select them. Perform the following to use this function. USB device connection Connect a USB device that supports USB [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Using Internet Applications Using Internet Applications Overview A[...]

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    Notes If you experience difficulties with this feature, check that the Internet connection is set up properly. This feature may not be available in some regions/countries. Available apps depend on your region/country. MAC address and IP address are transmitted automatically from the TV to servers while an Internet connection is available. The serve[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Performing initial setup Performing initial setup Making a Connect[...]

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    Each status icon indicates as follows: : Auto Sign in error, : Online, : Away, : Do Not Disturb, : Invisible Tips For more information on Skype, please visit http://www.Skype.com/ Skype is a trade mark of Skype Limited or its related companies. This product / application has not been checked, verified, certified or otherwise approved or endorsed by[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Making a call Making a call Overview You can make free video and v[...]

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    conversation. The list below indicates their availability: : Online, : Away, : Do Not Disturb, : Offline, : Offline (with call forwarding enabled), : Phone contact, : Offline (with voice mail enabled) About the status icons in the call history list The icons in the history list indicate the following: : Missed call, : Incoming call, : Outgoing call[...]

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    Tips For the best audio quality during a Skype call, use the speakers that are built into the TV instead of using an external audio system. To use the TV speakers, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Speakers] → [TV Speakers]. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page Menu bar[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Current Music Information Search Current Music Information Search [...]

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    Notes The search may fail if dialog or sound effects of the current program are too loud. Information may not be obtainable depending on the music. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Music/Video Keyword Search Music/Video Keyword Search Overview You[...]

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    Select [Track]/ [Artist]/ [Album] or [Description]/ [Cast / Crew] on the left of the screen. You can add the selected item to Bookmarks by selecting [Add to Bookmarks] on the right of the screen. To manage Bookmarks Select a Bookmark, press the OPTIONS button, then select one of the following options. [Delete]: Deletes the selected Bookmark. [Delet[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Overview The TV ca[...]

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    To connect another device Follow the steps above to connect devices. Up to 20 devices can be registered, and up to 5 devices can be connected at the same time. To connect another device when 5 devices are already connected, disconnect an unnecessary device, then connect the device. To change the name of the TV shown on the connected device When the[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Internet > Viewing Photomap Viewing Photomap Overview You can display a photo[...]

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    Press the far left color button repeatedly. Notes Only a large -scale map that cannot be zoomed in or out is displayed if the TV is not connected to the Internet or the online map service is terminated. The position indicated on the map may differ depending on the image capture device. The Internet online map service is provided by a third party. F[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Playing Content on a PC Playing Content on a PC Overvie[...]

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    - Still images: JPEG, MPO - Music: MP3, linear PCM, WMA, MP4 - Video: AVCHD, MPEG2, MPEG1, MP4 (AVC), MP4 (MPEG4), WMV Depending on the file, playback may not be possible even when using the supported formats. Only the panoramic JPEG files in the following horizontal/vertical sizes can be scrolled. (If the JPEG file is edited on a PC, etc., scroll [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Enabling the renderer function Enabling the renderer fu[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Checking registered remote devices Checking registered [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Allowing/blocking access from controller Allowing/block[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Making advanced renderer settings Making advanced rende[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Selecting servers to display Selecting servers to displ[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Checking server connection Checking server connection O[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Playing Content with Renderer Function Playing Content [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control Using a Smart[...]

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    The mutual registration (above steps) are required only for the first time. Notes Make sure that [Remote Device / Renderer] is set to [On]. To confirm the setting, press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [Remote Device / Renderer]. The information about the “Media Rem[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting picture mode Selecting picture mode Overvi[...]

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    [Vivid] Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. [Standard] Provides standard picture for basic home use. [Custom] Stores your preferred settings. [Cinema 1] Provides film- based content for a cinema - like environment. [Cinema 2] Provides film- based content for basic home use. [Sports] Optimizes picture quality for viewing sports. [Game- Standard[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Locking picture adjustment Locking picture adjustmen[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting screen size/position Setting screen size/pos[...]

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    16:9 screen. For 16:9 original source, displays a 4:3 picture that has been horizontally stretched to 16:9, in 4:3 format. [Full]: Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the input signal is 4:3. When the input signal is 16:9 (High -definition source), select this option to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. [Zoom]: Di[...]

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    [V Center] Adjusts the vertical position of the picture. [Wide Mode] [Normal]: Displays the original picture. [Full 1]: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area maintaining the original picture. [Full 2]: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/b[...]

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    [Clear Voice]: Makes voice clearer by lowering background sound. [Custom]: Customizes the sound setting. ([Custom] is available depending on your region/country.) [Reset] Resets all the [Sound Adjustments] settings to the factory settings excluding [Setting Memory] and [Sound Mode]. [Treble] Adjusts higher- pitched sounds. [Bass] Adjusts lower -pit[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting sound according to TV position Setting sound[...]

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    Provides the best sound quality when you hang the TV on a wall or use a floor stand. [Speaker Integrated Stand] Provides the best sound quality when you use a stand with an integrated speaker. (This option is available only when using a stand with integrated speaker.) Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Checking signal information Checking signal informat[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting the cable/antenna signal Selecting the cab[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Tuning channels automatically Tuning channels automa[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adding digital channels Adding digital channels Step[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting channels to surf with CH +/ - buttons Settin[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Editing channel labels Editing channel labels Steps [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Fine adjusting analog channels Fine adjusting analog[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting the information banner Setting the informati[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting closed captions Setting closed captions Step[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting a program information source Selecting a p[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Turning off the key tone of remote control operation[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Turning off start -up logo Turning off start-up logo[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting menu language Setting menu language Steps 1 [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting your region Setting your region Steps 1 . Pr[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting speakers to output sound Selecting speaker[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Outputting sound from headphones Outputting sound fr[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Controlling the volume of an audio system with the T[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting headphone speaker link Setting headphone spe[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input Setting audi[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Managing external inputs Managing external inputs St[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Switching the video input Switching the video input [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Making advanced settings of video input Making advan[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Running initial setup Running initial setup Steps 1 [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Checking Sony contact information Checking Sony cont[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Uploading operation history Uploading operation hist[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Updating broadcast/service software Updating broadca[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Updating TV’s software Updating TV’s software St[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Power Symptoms Power Symptoms TV turns off automatically. TV turn[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture/Screen Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms Tiny black points[...]

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    The screen flickers. Set [Motionflow] to other than [Impulse] (e.g. [Standard]). No color./Dark picture./Color is not correct./Picture is too bright. Press the OPTIONS button, then select [Picture Adjustments] to make adjustments. Select [Reset] in [Picture Adjustments]. If you set [Power Saving] to [Low] or [High], black level will be enhanced. Bl[...]

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    TV screen feels warm. Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This is normal operation and not a cause for concern. Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Broadcast Reception Symptoms Broadcast Reception Symptoms Ghostin[...]

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    Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. The digital cable channel may be set to [Hidden] in [Show/Hide Channels]. Broadcast HD formats have poor quality. Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider. Many HD channels and content are a[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D pictur[...]

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    3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal is detected. Set to manually turn the 3D display on or off. Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Picture & Display] → [3D Settings] → [Auto 3D] → [Off]. The message [3D signal has been detected] automatically appears when 3D signal is detected. Deactivate the [3D Signal Not[...]

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    Trademark Information List of Contents © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Sound Symptoms Sound Symptoms No sound but good picture. Audio no[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Connected Device Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms No picture fr[...]

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    Photo images appear small on the screen. Photo images may not be displayed in full screen depending on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file. Photo images cannot be displayed. Photo files (e.g. JPEG files) with YCbCr 444 color format are not supported. If the photo files cannot be displayed correctly, try the following. - Use an HDMI cable to [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Network/Application Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Sometim[...]

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    at 5GHz. Use the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter to connect with your wireless router (or access point) at 5GHz. Then, set [Standby for Wi - Fi Direct] to [Off]. Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Network] → [Standby for Wi -Fi Direct] → [Off]. Poor picture on “BRAVIA” Internet Video. Quality depends on the original video [...]

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    that timeframe. The screen is blank and you cannot access the Netflix video -on - demand service. If the screen is blank when trying to access Netflix channels and the network activity icon is spinning in the upper- right corner and a Netflix icon is flashing in the upper- left corner, a problem may exist with the link between your TV and Netflix. [...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Home Network Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Your TV cannot connec[...]

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    When using the renderer function, music files cannot be played back. Some applications display a photo file pre - installed in the PC simultaneously with music playback when using the renderer function. Depending on the pre - installed photo file, music playback may not be possible, but may become possible by changing the photo file. Trademark Info[...]

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    i - Manual Print Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks Top Page > Troubleshooting > Remote Control Symptoms Remote Control Symptoms Remote control do[...]