Sony KDL-55HX750 manual

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 -55HX750/46HX750/40HX750/32HX750 KDL -55HX751/46HX751/40HX751/32HX751 Trademark Informa[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations 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 © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 2[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description Parts Description TV Controls and Indicators Front Right Terminals Bottom Rear Right Remote Control Top Upper Middle Lower Bottom Home Menu screen © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 3[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV Watching TV Selecting Channels Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels by the number buttons Rovi On Screen Guide™ Watching in 3D Watching Twin Picture Displaying picture -in-picture (PIP) Displaying left -and -right pictures (P&P) Changing Display/Audio Display information[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices 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 © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 5[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Setting “BRAVIA” Sync Using the Sync Menu Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Displaying the HDMI Device List © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 6[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions Useful Functions Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light Adding to Favorites Saving Power Consumption Saving power by picture brightness Saving power by automatically ad[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet 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 Keywo[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) Using Home Network (DLNA) Playing Content on a PC Home Network Settings Enabling the renderer function Checking registered remote devices Allowing/blocking access from controller Making advanced renderer settings Selecting servers to display Checking server connection Playing Conten[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings Configuring Various Settings Picture/Screen Settings Selecting picture mode Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) Locking picture adjustment Setting screen size/position Sound Settings Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Settin[...]

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 © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 11[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms Broadcast Reception Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms Sound Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Remote Control Symptoms © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 12[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > How to Use Bookmarks How to Use Bookmarks You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual. Use the color buttons indicated at the bottom of the screen. To save a page In the page to bookmark, press the red button that corresponds to [Add Bookmark] at the bottom of the screen. To access the bookmarked pag[...]

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[...]

© 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 products and practices. Changes to certain[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 -[...]

Top of Page © 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 menu language Setting your region Exte[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > How to use remote How to use remote Using / / / and Buttons Operate this TV’s functions and settings basically using / // and buttons. 1 . Select the item on the screen using the / // buttons. 2 . Press the button to apply the selection. Using RETURN and Color Buttons To return to the[...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Home Menu screen Home Menu screen Overview The Home Menu, which can be displayed by pressing the HOME button, contains various categories. You can select a desired category in the Home Menu and access items, such as program listings, input sources, TV settings menu, etc. Categories in [...]

[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 the screen using the / buttons. (Illustration example: When selecting the [Settings] category.) 3 . Select the item using the / buttons, then press the button. (Illustration exam[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) Overview You can adjust various picture settings, such as picture brightness/color, etc. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settin[...]

[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[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > Enjoy Internet on TV Enjoy Internet on TV Overview By pressing the SEN button, the Sony Entertainment Network screen appears, which serves as a gateway to Internet content. From this screen, you can access various services and applications. The items on the Sony Entertainment Network sc[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > How to use i -Manual How to use i-Manual Searching for Information This i -Manual explains how to use all functions. In the main page of i -Manual, you can select the desired method to search for information. Table of Contents: Searches from a title list. Troubleshooting: Searches for s[...]

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 [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > Useful OPTIONS button Useful OPTIONS button Quickly Accessing Functions by the OPTIONS Button By pressing the OPTIONS button, the Options Menu appears and provides quick access to the functions that are available for the currently displayed screen. (The items in the Options Menu differ [...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Watching in 3D Watching in 3D Overview You can experience powerful 3D entertainment, such as stereoscopic 3D games and Blu-ray 3D Discs. You can also watch regular 2D content with 3D effect. 3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses communication range The preferred viewing position needs to be kep[...]

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[...]

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. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 34[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > Watch connected device Watch connected device Switching Input Source Switch the input source to a device (e.g. BD player, digital still camera, camcorder) that is connected to the TV using an HDMI cable, component cable, or video cable. Steps 1 . After making a connection, turn on the c[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Front Front Light sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not put anything near the sensor. Doing so may affect its function. Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor. Doing so may affec[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right Right (Power) Press to turn on the TV or to enter standby mode. CH +/– (Channel)/ / Press to select the next (+) or previous (–) channel. In the TV Home Menu, these buttons will work as / . +/– (Volume)/ / Press to adjust the volume. In the TV Home Menu, these buttons will [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Bottom Bottom LAN Connects to an existing network using an Ethernet cable. RF input that connects to your cable or antenna. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) You can listen to TV sound on a connected home theater system with digital input. HDMI IN 1/4 HDMI (High - Definition Multimedia Inter[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Rear Rear Speaker Integrated Stand Connects to the Speaker Integrated Stand. Speaker Integrated Stand is not supported by some models. / VIDEO IN 1 Connect with a composite video cable. When connecting mono device, connect to the L (MONO) audio jack. / COMPONENT IN, VIDEO IN 2 This inp[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right Right USB 1 You can enjoy photo, music and video files stored on a USB device. USB 2 You can enjoy photo, music and video files stored on a USB device. / PC IN Connect a PC cable with ferrites. It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites. To input PC sound, connect to the A[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Top INPUT Press to display a list of inputs. POWER Press to turn on or to turn off the TV (standby mode). WIDE Press to select the wide mode. 3D Press to select the 3D display mode. TrackID Press to search for information about music heard from your TV, such as track name, artist infor[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Upper Buttons for connected devices Use the buttons to operate a connected “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible device. Color buttons When the color buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation. i- MANUAL Press to [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Middle SEN Press to display Sony Entertainment Network. GUIDE Press to display the program guide. The Guide feature may not be available in some regions/countries. DISPLAY Press once to display information about the channel/program/input you are viewing. Press again to exit. / / / / /R[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Lower NETFLIX Press to access the “NETFLIX” online service. This feature (button) may not be available in some regions/countries. Details can be referred in Sony website. INTERNET APPS Press to display the Internet Apps. Internet Apps may not be available in some region/country. 0-[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Bottom VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume. MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound. CH +/– Press to select the next (+) or previous (–) channel. JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels or inputs. The TV alternates between the current channe[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels from the Home Menu Overview You can select channels from the TV channel list in the Home Menu. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [TV] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [TV Channel List] using the / [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Selecting channels by the number buttons Selecting channels by the number buttons Steps Press the number button(s) to select the channel. For channel numbers 10 and above, press the second digit quickly after the first. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 48[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Rovi On Screen Guide™ Rovi On Screen Guide™ Overview Rovi On Screen Guide™ provides up to 24 hours of program information and easy personalization of program listings. You can search for programs by category or keyword. Steps 1 . Press the GUIDE button to display the program guide. 2 .[...]

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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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying picture -in -picture (PIP) Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) Overview You can watch two pictures (main and sub) simultaneously. The main picture can be displayed in full screen, and the sub picture can be displayed in an inset window (e.g. PC input and TV program). Steps 1 . Pre[...]

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.[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying left -and -right pictures (P&P) Displaying left-and -right pictures (P&P) Overview You can watch two pictures (left and right) simultaneously (e.g. connected device and TV program). Steps 1 . Press the OPTIONS button. 2 . Select [Twin Picture] using the / buttons, then pre[...]

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. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 55[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Display information Display information Steps While watching a program, press the DISPLAY button. The information about the current channel/program/input appears. The information will time out in a few seconds or press the DISPLAY button again to exit. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page DI[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Subtitles/Closed captions Subtitles/Closed captions Steps While watching a program with subtitles/closed captions, press the CC/SUBTITLE button to turn the subtitles/closed captions on or off. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page SUBTITLE CC 57[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Screen format/Wide Mode Screen format/Wide Mode Steps Press the WIDE button repeatedly to select the desired option, then press the button. Tips Based on the original signal source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Available Options (4:3 Original Source) [Wide Zoom] Enla[...]

[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[...]

[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) © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 800 x 600 [Normal] [Full 1] [Full 2] 1,280 x 768 [Normal] [Full 1] [Full 2] 60[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Audio (for analog mode) Audio (for analog mode) Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [MTS Audio] using the / buttons, then press the button. 4 . Selec[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > HDMI connection HDMI connection Making a Connection HDMI connection is recommended for optimum picture quality. If your BD/DVD player has an HDMI jack, connect it using an HDMI cable. * Be sure to use an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. Steps 1 . After making a connection[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > Component video connection Component video connection Making a Connection If your BD/DVD player has component video jacks, connect it to the TV using a component video cable and an audio cable. Steps 1 . After making a connection, turn on the connected BD/DVD player. 2 . Press the IN[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > Composite connection Composite connection Making a Connection If your BD/DVD player has composite jacks, connect it using a composite video/audio cable. Steps 1 . After making a connection, turn on the connected BD/DVD player. 2 . Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select the conne[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > Digital Still Camera/Camcorder Digital Still Camera/Camcorder Making a Connection Connect your Sony digital still camera or camcorder using an HDMI cable. Use a cable that has an HDMI mini jack for digital still camera/camcorder end, and a standard HDMI jack for the TV end. * Be sure[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > USB Device USB Device Making a Connection Connect the USB storage device to enjoy photo, music and video files stored in the device. Steps 1 . After making a connection, turn on the connected USB device. 2 . Press the HOME button, then select [Media] at the bottom of the screen using[...]

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[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > PC PC Making a Connection Connect your PC with dedicated cables to enjoy music, pictures and other content stored in it. You can also use an HDMI cable if your PC is compatible with HDMI. * It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, or an equivalent. Corresponding PC input si[...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > HDMI connection HDMI connection Making a Connection Connect an audio system (e.g. home theater system) with HDMI output to the TV, using an HDMI cable. * Be sure to use an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. Tips When connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > Optical audio connection Optical audio connection Making a Connection Connect an audio system (e.g. home theater system) with digital input to the TV using an optical audio cable. Steps 1 . After making a connection, press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > Audio cable connection Audio cable connection Making a Connection Connect an audio system (e.g. amplifier) to the TV using an audio cable. Steps 1 . After making a connection, press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [S[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Setting “BRAVIA” Sync Setting “BRAVIA” Sync Overview If the device (e.g. BD player, AV amplifier) connected with an HDMI cable supports “Control for HDMI,” the “BRAVIA” Sync function on this TV allows you to control the device with the TV’s remote contro[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Using the Sync Menu Using the Sync Menu Overview Sync Menu provides various functions such as controlling the connected device by the TV’s remote control, etc. Steps 1 . Press the SYNC MENU button. 2 . Select the desired item in the Sync Menu using the / buttons, then p[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Overview You can set the remote control buttons of the TV to control the connected HDMI device. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using [...]

[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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Displaying the HDMI Device List Displaying the HDMI Device List Overview You can display a list of connected devices compatible with “Control for HDMI.” Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Overview You can select a preset picture and sound setting (e.g. [Auto], [Cinema], [Sports]) that suits the content. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select[...]

[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)[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light Overview The picture brightness can be automatically adjusted according to the ambient light. You can save power consumption with an optimized pict[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Adding to Favorites Adding to Favorites Overview You can quickly access your frequently used items, such as TV channels or external inputs (e.g. game console), by adding them to Favorites. Various items including your media files, Internet content and Widgets can be added to Favorites. [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Saving power by picture brightness Saving power by picture brightness Overview You can reduce power consumption by changing the picture brightness. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the[...]

High power saving. Picture darkens. [Low] Low power saving. Picture darkens slightly. [Off] No power saving. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 86[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive Overview The TV adjusts the backlight brightness according to the [Scene Select] setting. You can save power by enabling this function. Example of backlight adjustment[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time Overview You can set the TV to turn off automatically after it has been idle for a preset period. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal Overview You can set the TV to turn off automatically when no broadcast or external input signal is detected for 15 minutes. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the current time manually Setting the current time manually Overview The current time is set automatically if the TV receives the time from a digital broadcast signal. If the TV cannot receive digital broadcast signal, set the current time manually. Steps 1 . Press the HOME butt[...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the on timer Setting the on timer Overview You can set the TV to turn on from standby mode at a selected time. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the bu[...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the sleep timer Setting the sleep timer Overview You can set the TV to turn off after a preset period. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 [...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Using TV as Picture Frame Using TV as Picture Frame Overview You can set a photo in the connected USB device, network device or preset picture folder to be displayed for a specified period. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Media] at the bottom of the screen using the / butt[...]

Notes The TV automatically switches to standby mode after a specified period. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 97[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting parental lock password Setting parental lock password Overview Set the 4 -digit password for parental lock. The password will be required when you change the parental lock settings. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / b[...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting viewing restriction Setting viewing restriction Overview You can lock any event rated as unsuitable for below a specified limit. (This function is available depending on your region/country.) Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen usi[...]

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 [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Blocking specific channels Blocking specific channels Overview You can block channels regardless of program ratings, by specifying the channel number. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using [...]

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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Wireless connection (built -in wireless LAN) Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN) Making a Connection The built -in wireless LAN device allows you to access the Internet and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment. Steps 1 . Set up your wireless router (or acce[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Making a Connection A wired LAN connection allows you to access the Internet and your home network. Connect a LAN cable to your TV. Steps 1 . Set up your LAN router. For details, refer to the instruction manual of you[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Browsing Websites Browsing Websites Overview When the TV is connected to the Internet, you can browse websites. Steps 1 . Make a broadband Internet connection. 2 . Press the HOME button, then select [Applications] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 3 . Select [Internet Brows[...]

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. © 2012 Sony C[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Watching Internet Video Watching Internet Video Overview You can enjoy Internet video content, including movies and cartoons, by accessing a gateway that delivers a variety of on-demand entertainment. Steps 1 . Make a broadband Internet connection. 2 . Press the HOME button, then select [[...]

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 [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Using Internet Applications Using Internet Applications Overview Apps are small downloadable applications that provide easy access to interactive content when your TV is connected to the Internet. You can display a variety of information on the screen. Steps 1 . Make a broadband Internet [...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Performing initial setup Performing initial setup Making a Connection Enjoy widescreen video calls by connecting the optional Camera and Microphone Unit CMU - BR100. Attach the camera to the TV, then connect the USB cable to the TV’s USB port. For details on how to attach the camera, re[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Making a call Making a call Overview You can make free video and voice calls to friends and family anywhere in the world from the comfort of your living room. If you want to call a friend who is not on Skype, you could make great savings by calling them on their landline or mobile using S[...]

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[...]

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]. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page Menu bar 118[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Current Music Information Search Current Music Information Search Overview This feature searches for information about music heard from your TV. You can obtain information about music played on the current program, external input, connected USB storage device, etc. Steps 1 . Make a broadb[...]

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. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 120[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Music/Video Keyword Search Music/Video Keyword Search Overview You can search for information about music/videos by entering a keyword (track title, album name, video title, etc.) and exploring the database. Steps 1 . Make a broadband Internet connection. 2 . Press the HOME button, then s[...]

Select [Track]/ [Artist]/ [Album] or [Video]/ [Cast] 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. [Delete All]: Delet[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Overview The TV can be connected directly with a Wi -Fi Direct/Wi-Fi compatible device (e.g. smartphone, PC) that also supports the “DLNA Push controller” function. Content such as photos/music/videos on the device can be played on the T[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Viewing Photomap Viewing Photomap Overview You can display a photo with a map of the location where the photo was taken. Connect a USB device containing a photo with geographical information. Steps 1 . Make a broadband Internet connection. 2 . Press the HOME button, then select [Media] at[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Playing Content on a PC Playing Content on a PC Overview You can play photo/music/video files stored on a server (e.g. PC) that is connected to the same home network that the TV is connected to. Steps 1 . Connect the TV to your home network, following the steps in “Connecting[...]

- 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 [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Enabling the renderer function Enabling the renderer function Overview By enabling the renderer function, you can play photo/music/video files in a controller (e.g. digital still camera) on the TV screen by operating the device directly. Also, a mobile device (e.g. smartphone) [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Checking registered remote devices Checking registered remote devices Overview You can display the list of registered remote devices and deregister unnecessary devices. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Allowing/blocking access from controller Allowing/blocking access from controller Overview You can allow or block access from a specified controller. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Network] us[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Making advanced renderer settings Making advanced renderer settings Overview You can make advanced renderer settings. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Network] using the / buttons, then press th[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Selecting servers to display Selecting servers to display Overview Select servers to be displayed in the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be displayed in the Home Menu. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . S[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Checking server connection Checking server connection Overview The TV checks if the server is being correctly recognized when you cannot connect it to your home network. If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, check possible causes, network connections and settings. Steps[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Playing Content with Renderer Function Playing Content with Renderer Function Overview You can play photo/music/video files in a controller (e.g. digital still camera) on the TV screen by operating the controller directly. The controller should also be renderer-compatible. Step[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control Overview You can control the TV using a smartphone with the “Media Remote” application installed, or using a PC with the “Remote Keyboard” application installed. To use your smartphone o[...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting picture mode Selecting picture mode Overview You can select the picture mode according to your preference. The [Picture Mode] setting works in accordance with the [Scene Select] setting. Steps 1 . Set [Scene Select]. Jump to the page 2 . Press the HOME button, then[...]

[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][...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Locking picture adjustment Locking picture adjustment Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Picture Adjustments Lock] using the[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting screen size/position Setting screen size/position Overview You can set the screen size and position according to your preference. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Picture & Displa[...]

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[...]

[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. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 143[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Overview You can adjust various sound settings, such as bass, treble, balance, etc. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom o[...]

[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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting sound according to TV position Setting sound according to TV position Overview You can create different sound images from the TV speakers according to how you position the TV. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using t[...]

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.) © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 147[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Checking signal information Checking signal information Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Product Support] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Signal Diagnostics] using the[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting the cable/antenna signal Selecting the cable/antenna signal Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press th[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Tuning channels automatically Tuning channels automatically Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press the button. [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adding digital channels Adding digital channels Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting channels to surf with CH +/ - buttons Setting channels to surf with CH +/ - buttons Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Editing channel labels Editing channel labels Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Ed[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Fine adjusting analog channels Fine adjusting analog channels Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press the button[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting the information banner Setting the information banner Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Info Banner] using the / bu[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting closed captions Setting closed captions Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Closed Captions (CC)] using the / buttons[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting a program information source Selecting a program information source Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [P[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Turning off the key tone of remote control operations Turning off the key tone of remote control operations Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using the / buttons, then press the button.[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Turning off start -up logo Turning off start-up logo Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Startup Logo] using the / buttons, t[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting menu language Setting menu language Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Language] using the / buttons, then press the[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting your region Setting your region Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Region] using the / buttons, then press the butto[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting speakers to output sound Selecting speakers to output sound Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Speakers] using the / but[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Outputting sound from headphones Outputting sound from headphones Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Headphone/Audio Out] using th[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting headphone speaker link Setting headphone speaker link Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Headphone Speaker Link] using the[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Sound] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [HDMI/DVI Audio [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Managing external inputs Managing external inputs Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Switching the video input Switching the video input Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Channels & Inputs]/[Channels, Inputs & Ginga] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Sele[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Making advanced settings of video input Making advanced settings of video input Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Picture & Display] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Running initial setup Running initial setup Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Preferences] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Initial Setup] using the / buttons, then pres[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Checking Sony contact information Checking Sony contact information Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Product Support] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Contact Sony] usi[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Uploading operation history Uploading operation history Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Product Support] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Upload History Log] using the[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Updating broadcast/service software Updating broadcast/service software Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Product Support] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Automatic Sof[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Updating TV’s software Updating TV’s software Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the / buttons. 2 . Select [Product Support] using the / buttons, then press the button. 3 . Select [Software Update] using the / button[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Power Symptoms Power Symptoms TV turns off automatically. TV turns on automatically. TV turns off automatically. Check if [Sleep Timer] is activated. Check if [Idle TV Standby] in [Eco] is activated. Check if [Auto Shut- off] in [Eco] is activated. TV turns on automatically. Check if [Ti[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture/Screen Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms Tiny black points and/or bright points appear on the screen. Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the store. Distorted picture. The screen flickers. No color./Dark picture./Color is not correct./Picture is too bright. Blurry picture [...]

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[...]

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. © 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 178[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Broadcast Reception Symptoms Broadcast Reception Symptoms Ghosting or double images appear. Only snow noise or black picture appears on the screen. You cannot receive any channels. You cannot receive or select channels. Some digital cable channels are not displayed. Broadcast HD formats [...]

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[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D pictures are not displayed. 3D effect is weak. A 3D Sweep Panorama photo cannot be displayed. Black bars appear on both sides of the screen when watching 3D pictures. 3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal is detecte[...]

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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i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Sound Symptoms Sound Symptoms No sound but good picture. Audio noise. No audio or low audio with home theater system. Distorted sound. No sound but good picture. Check the volume control. Press MUTING or VOL + button to cancel muting. Set [Speakers] to [TV Speakers] in the [Sound] settin[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Connected Device Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms No picture from connected device. You cannot select connected device in the Home Menu. Some input sources cannot be selected. Certain programs on digital sources display a loss of detail. Photo images appear small on the screen. Photo i[...]

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 [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Network/Application Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Sometimes video streaming quality is poor when using the wireless LAN. Wireless LAN connection fails or radio reception conditions are poor. The TV cannot connect with your wireless router (or access point) at 5GHz. Poor picture o[...]

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 p[...]

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. [...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Home Network Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Your TV cannot connect to the server. A message appears stating that the TV cannot connect to your network. Server is inaccessible. Some media files in the USB device or server are not displayed. When using the renderer function, music files ca[...]

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. © 2012 Sony Co[...]

i - Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Remote Control Symptoms Remote Control Symptoms Remote control does not operate. Remote control does not operate. Press a button on the TV to determine if the problem is with the remote control or not. Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. Point the remote control[...]