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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]

Provides standard pictures suitable for games.

[Game-Original]

Adjusts the game picture according to your preference.

[Graphics]

Optimizes picture quality for viewing graphics.

[Photo-Vivid]

Enhances contrast, sharpness, and color of photographs.

[Photo-Standard]

Optimizes picture quality for viewing photographs.

[Photo-Original]

Enhances the visual warmth of photographs.

[Photo-Custom]

Adjusts the detailed settings for viewing photographs and stores your preferred settings.

[Animation]

Optimizes picture quality for viewing animations.

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Page 1: ...ing 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 XBR 65HX957 55HX957 Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...g 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 adjustment Enjoy Internet on TV How to use i Manual Useful OPTIONS button Watch in 3D Watch connected device Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...ternet 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 Bottom Rear Right Remote Control Top Upper Middle Lower Bottom Home Menu screen Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...Page Watching TV Watching TV Selecting Channels Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels by the number buttons Using Program Guide Watching in 3D Watching Twin Picture Displaying picture in picture PIP Displaying left and right pictures P P Changing Display Audio Display information Subtitles Closed captions Screen format Wide Mode Audio for analog mode Trademark Information List o...

Page 5: ...ring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks 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 Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...ernet Using Home Network DLNA Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks 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 Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...utomatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light Adding to Favorites Saving Power Consumption Saving power by picture brightness Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time Turning the TV off by monitoring PC input signal Using Clock Timers Setting the current time manually Setting the on timer Setting the sleep timer U...

Page 8: ...rks 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 Widgets Using Skype Performing initial setup Making a call Current Music Information Search Music Video Keyword Search Using Wi Fi Direct Mode Viewing Photomap Trademark Information List of Content...

Page 9: ...e 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 Content with Renderer Function Using a Smartphone PC as a Remote Control Trademark Information List...

Page 10: ...ting subtitles Setting audio for digital broadcasts Tuning digital channels automatically Tuning digital channels manually Improving picture quality of the selected channel Storing new digital services automatically Sorting digital channels Analog Channel Settings Selecting the cable antenna signal Tuning analog channels automatically Fine adjusting analog channels Setting channels to surf with CH...

Page 11: ...g headphone speaker link Setting audio source for HDMI DVI input External Input Settings Managing external inputs Switching the video input Making advanced settings of video input Running initial setup Support Checking system information Uploading operation history Software Update Updating broadcast service software Updating TV s software Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporatio...

Page 12: ...ng Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks 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 Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...save a page In the page to bookmark press the yellow button that corresponds to Add Bookmark at the bottom of the screen To access the bookmarked page Press the green button that corresponds to Show Bookmarks at the bottom of the screen to display the bookmark list Select the desired title using the buttons then press the button To return to the previous screen Press the RETURN button To remove a ...

Page 14: ...ork Alliance TrackID is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery For more information please visit www gracenote com CD DVD Blu ray Disc and music and video related data from Gracenote ...

Page 15: ...connected device Parts Description TV Controls and Indicators Front Right Terminals Bottom Rear Right Remote Control Top Upper Middle Lower Bottom Home Menu screen Watching TV Selecting Channels Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels by the number buttons Using Program Guide Watching in 3D Watching Twin Picture Displaying picture in picture PIP Displaying left and right pictures ...

Page 16: ...MI Device Displaying the HDMI Device List 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 adjusting the backlight drive Turning the TV off by monitoring idle ...

Page 17: ...ng advanced renderer settings Selecting servers to display Checking server connection Playing Content with Renderer Function Using a Smartphone PC as a Remote Control Configuring Various Settings Picture Screen Settings Selecting picture mode Adjusting various picture settings e g picture brightness color Setting screen size position Sound Settings Adjusting various sound settings e g bass treble ...

Page 18: ...ings Selecting speakers to output sound Outputting sound from headphones Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV s remote control Setting sound for digital audio output Setting headphone speaker link Setting audio source for HDMI DVI input External Input Settings Managing external inputs Switching the video input Making advanced settings of video input Running initial setup Support C...

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Page 20: ... 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 previous screen Press the RETURN button To operate functions using the color buttons The color buttons and available functions are indicated at the bottom of the screen Press the color button that corresponds to the function you want to use The availa...

Page 21: ...ettings Provides settings e g picture settings sound settings key tone setting that allow you to customize your TV Widgets Enables access to Widgets Available Widgets depend on your region country If Widgets are unavailable the Widgets category is not displayed Applications Launches applications that require an Internet connection Sony Entertainment Network Enables selection of content from the on...

Page 22: ...creen using the buttons Illustration example When selecting the Settings category 3 Select the item using the buttons then press the button Illustration example When selecting Picture Display 4 In the displayed screen perform the operation using the and buttons Illustration example When selecting Picture Adjustments using the and buttons To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button tw...

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Page 24: ...cture settings such as picture brightness color etc 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 Picture Adjustments using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOM...

Page 25: ... Auto Automatically reduces picture noise High Medium Low Modifies the effect of noise reduction Off Turns off Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Auto Automatically reduces noise in MPEG compressed videos High Medium Low Reduces noise in MPEG compressed videos Off Turns off MPEG Noise Reduction Dot Noise Reduction Auto Automatically reduces dot noise around objects on the screen Off Turns off Do...

Page 26: ...ooth Standard Clear Clear Plus or Impulse results in picture noise Depending on the picture content you may not see the effect visually even if you have changed the settings CineMotion Auto 1 Provides smoother picture movement than the original film based content by applying a film specific process Use this setting for standard use Auto 2 Displays film based content with picture expression close t...

Page 27: ...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 screen differ depending on your region country and are subject to change Steps 1 Make a broadband Internet connection 2 Press the SEN button to display the Sony Entertainment Network screen 3 Select the desired service or website using ...

Page 28: ...unction feature name Use the buttons to switch between the tabs Tips The supplied paper manual contains important information such as cautions and operating instructions to prevent accidents Read the supplied paper manual thoroughly for safe use Steps Procedure example Table of Contents search 1 In the main page of this manual select the Table of Contents tab using the buttons 2 Select a title on ...

Page 29: ...e Page Again While Operating the TV Press the i MANUAL button repeatedly to toggle between the TV screen and previously displayed page of the i Manual In this way you can refer to the i Manual while operating the TV Saving Frequently Viewed Pages Bookmark You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual using a color button For details on how to bookmark press the color button that corresponds ...

Page 30: ...y 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 depending on the selected screen This provides faster access to functions than from the Home Menu Steps 1 Press the OPTIONS button to display the Options Menu 2 Select an item using the buttons then press the bu...

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Page 32: ...ere the 3D Sync Transmitter works Do not put anything in front of the 3D Sync Transmitter Doing so may affect its function Signals between the 3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses may be interrupted if an infrared device is used near the TV Steps 1 Display the content to watch in 3D on the TV screen 2 Turn the 3D Glasses on then put them on If no 3D effect is achieved perform the following steps You...

Page 33: ...ovide a visually comfortable depth which is close to the original picture You can also manually set the adjustment value Auto High Auto Low are available depending on the TV model Simulated 3D Effect Heightens lessens the 3D effect when you display 2D pictures in simulated 3D 3D Glasses Brightness Sets the image brightness when using 3D display mode By selecting Auto image brightness through the 3...

Page 34: ...e 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 34 ...

Page 35: ...onnected 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 connected device 2 Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select the connected device 3 Start playback on the connected device Tradema...

Page 36: ...te control sensor Receives signals from the remote control Do not put anything near the sensor Doing so may affect its function Picture off Timer Lights up in green when you select Picture Off Lights up in orange when you set the timer Lights up in and or blinks orange during a software upgrade Standby Lights up in red when your TV is in standby mode PC power saving mode or during a software upgra...

Page 37: ...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 work as Input select Select Confirm Press to display a list of inputs To select the connected device input press this button repeatedly In the TV Home Menu this button will work as select confirm HOM...

Page 38: ...face provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video device In addition when you connect device that is compatible with Control for HDMI communication with the connected device is supported Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo If connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with Audio Return Channel ...

Page 39: ... to the L MONO audio jack COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 2 This input can be used as a composite video input or as a component video input When connecting mono device connect to the L MONO audio jack For composite use connect to VIDEO IN 2 for video and to AUDIO L R of COMPONENT IN for audio signals For component connection use Y PB PR for video signals and also connect to AUDIO L R for audio signals The T...

Page 40: ...onnect its audio out jacks with a suitable audio cable not supplied When connecting a device that has DVI jack use its analog audio out jacks AUDIO OUT Connect with an audio cable or headphones You can listen to TV sound through your stereo system or headphones To set the sound output for headphones or an external audio system press the HOME button select Settings Sound Headphone Audio Out When yo...

Page 41: ...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 s audio out jacks to PC HDMI 2 AUDIO IN Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...g How to Use Bookmarks 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 information etc Top Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporat...

Page 43: ...nnected 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 display the on screen instruction manual this manual SYNC MENU Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu to operate a connected BRAVIA Sync compatible...

Page 44: ...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 RETURN Press to select confirm a highlighted item and return to the previous screen or exit from a menu OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The menu items vary based on the...

Page 45: ...G ANT Press to switch between digital and analog channels or between the CABLE and ANTENNA input when both are connected EXIT Press to exit from the Ginga application when available 0 9 Press the 0 9 buttons to select a channel Use with the 0 9 buttons to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press 2 1 CC SUBTITLE Press to turn closed captions subtitles on or off when the feature is ava...

Page 46: ...kmarks 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 channel or input and the last channel or input that was selected Bottom Trademark Information List of Contents 20...

Page 47: ...hannels 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 Digital TV or Analog TV using the buttons then press the button 3 Select the desired channel from the TV channel list using the buttons then press the button Tr...

Page 48: ...lecting channels by the number buttons Selecting channels by the number buttons Overview You can select channels simply by pressing the number button s on the remote control Steps 1 Press the DIGITAL ANALOG button to select digital analog mode 2 Press the number button s to select the channel For channel numbers 10 and above press the second digit quickly after the first Trademark Information List...

Page 49: ...ilable only for digital broadcasts and depends on your model region country Steps 1 Press the GUIDE button to display the digital program guide 2 Select the program to watch using the buttons then press the button To close the digital program guide press the GUIDE button To search for programs by genre Press the OPTIONS button select Program Genre List the desired genre then the desired program To...

Page 50: ...g on your region country Category Indicates category name e g Guide Favorites 1 which contains all channels corresponding to the category Information box Shows information about the highlighted program Channel information Displays a channel title and number for a broadcaster Program listing grid Enables selection of a program to watch or to be set as a reminder The availability of setting as a rem...

Page 51: ...e 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 Press the OPTIONS button 2 Select Twin Picture using the buttons then press the button If the displayed source is other than the PC select PIP using the buttons then press the button 3 Press to switch audio output between the two pictures To exit the PIP mode press the RETU...

Page 52: ... picture source can be Digital program Analog program Video input HDMI input video format Notes If two pictures with different vertical frequency signals e g a picture in full screen with 24p and a picture in an inset window with 60i are displayed simultaneously the smooth movement of the picture in an inset window may be lost If CineMotion is set to Auto 1 the smooth movement of the picture in an...

Page 53: ...es 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 press the button 3 Select P P using the buttons then press the button 4 Press to switch audio output between the two pictures The highlighted picture is audible To exit the P P mode press the RETURN button To change the picture size Press the buttons re...

Page 54: ...I 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 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...ttings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks 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 Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page DISPLAY 55 ...

Page 56: ...DLNA Configuring Various Settings Troubleshooting How to Use Bookmarks 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 Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page SUBTITLE CC 56 ...

Page 57: ...t 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 Enlarges the picture to fill a 16 9 screen preserving the original picture as much as possible Normal Displays a 4 3 picture in its original size Side bars are shown to fill the 16 9 screen Full Stretches the 4 3 pi...

Page 58: ...are shown to fill the 16 9 screen Fine Full Stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen Portable Game 1 Stretches a black framed game picture from PlayStation Portable Portable Game 2 Stretches a black framed picture e g browser from PlayStation Portable Available Options 16 9 Original Source Wide Zoom Enlarges the picture preserving the original picture as much as possible Norm...

Page 59: ...at 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 768 Normal Full 1 Full 2 59 ...

Page 60: ...the buttons then press the button 3 Select MTS Audio using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips To select sound on digital channels press the OPTIONS button then select Alternate Audio Available Options Stereo Adjusts sound for stereo reception Auto SAP Adjusts soun...

Page 61: ...rized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo Steps 1 After making a connection turn on the connected BD DVD player 2 Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select the connected BD DVD player 3 Start playback on the connected BD DVD player Tips If you connect a device that is compatible with Control for HDMI you can control it by simply using the TV s remote control Notes If the device has a DVI jack conne...

Page 62: ... 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 INPUT button repeatedly to select the connected BD DVD player 3 Start playback on the connected BD DVD player Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Cor...

Page 63: ...ite 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 connected BD DVD player 3 Start playback on the connected BD DVD player Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation To...

Page 64: ... TV end Be sure to use an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo Steps 1 After making a connection turn on the connected digital still camera camcorder 2 Press the INPUT button repeatedly to select the connected digital still camera camcorder 3 Start playback on the connected digital still camera camcorder Tips If you connect a device that is compatible with Control for HDMI you can control i...

Page 65: ...r Videos using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the USB device containing the file to play using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the folder or file from the list using the buttons then press the button If you select a folder select the file using the buttons then press the button Playback starts To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice To automatically d...

Page 66: ...po Image codec MPO Supported Music File Formats Extension mp3 Audio codec MP1L3 Copyrighted files are not supported Extension wav Audio codec WAV Extension wma Audio codec WMA9 Extension mp4 m4a Audio codec AAC LC HE AAC v1 Supported Video File Formats Extension mpg mpe mpeg m2t Container MPEG1 MPEG2PS MPEG2TS Video codec MPEG1 MPEG2 Audio codec MPEG1L2 LPCM AC3 AAC LC Extension m2ts mts Container...

Page 67: ...s in the following horizontal vertical sizes can be scrolled If the JPEG file is edited on a PC etc scroll may not be possible For horizontal scroll 4912 1080 7152 1080 3424 1920 4912 1920 12416 1856 8192 1856 5536 2160 3872 2160 10480 4096 11520 1080 For vertical scroll 1080 4912 1080 7152 1920 3424 1920 4912 1856 12416 1856 8192 2160 5536 2160 3872 4096 10480 1080 11520 Video files are located i...

Page 68: ...60 Hz 1360 x 768 47 7 kHz 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 64 0 kHz 60 Hz Full HD model only 1920 x 1080 67 5 kHz 60 Hz Full HD model only The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing This will affect the Preferences and Picture Display settings To view PC content set Scene Select to Graphics Wide Mode to Full and Display Area to Full Pixel Display Area is...

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Page 70: ... is not compatible with Control for HDMI or Audio Return Channel an additional audio connection via DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL is necessary Steps 1 After making a connection 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 buttons then press the button 4 Select Audio System usi...

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Page 72: ...s 1 After making a connection 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 buttons then press the button 4 Select Audio System using the buttons then press the button 5 Press the HOME button twice to return to the last viewed source 6 Turn on the connected audio system the...

Page 73: ...using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Speakers using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Audio System using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Headphone Audio Out using the buttons then press the button 6 Select Audio Out using the buttons then press the button 7 Press the HOME button twice to return to the last viewed source 8 Turn on the connected audio system then adju...

Page 74: ...s remote control Steps 1 Turn on the connected device 2 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select External Inputs using the buttons then press the button 4 Select HDMI Settings using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Control for HDMI using the buttons then press the button 6 Select On using the buttons then press the button 7 Activat...

Page 75: ...cally turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on This function is only available if you have previously used the AV amplifier to output TV sound Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off w...

Page 76: ...ch 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 press the button To exit the Sync Menu press the SYNC MENU button Available Items HDMI Device Selection Enables selection of a BRAVIA Sync compatible device to be controlled by the TV s remote control Device Control Displays the ...

Page 77: ...eturns 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 control between the TV and the connected device Tips Any BRAVIA Sync compatible device except an audio system is listed as a new input source under Inputs in the Home Menu Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...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 the buttons 2 Select External Inputs using the buttons then press the button 3 Select HDMI Settings using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Device Control Keys using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the desired option usin...

Page 79: ...ful when you control a tuner or set top box etc via the remote control Menu Keys Enables basic operations and operation of the HOME OPTIONS buttons Useful when you control BD player menus etc via the remote control Tuning and Menu Keys Enables basic operations and operation of the HOME OPTIONS buttons and channel related buttons Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of P...

Page 80: ...MI 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 External Inputs using the buttons then press the button 3 Select HDMI Settings using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Device List using the buttons then press the button To return to ...

Page 81: ...reset picture and sound setting e g Auto Cinema Sports that suits the content 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 Scene Select using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed sourc...

Page 82: ...n Optimal picture for watching animation Photo Optimal picture for viewing photos This setting will apply to 1080i p 50 60Hz and 480 576p formats only 1080i p 50Hz and 576p are available depending on your region country Game Optimal picture and sound for playing video games Graphics Optimal picture for viewing tables and characters Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top o...

Page 83: ...brightness can be automatically adjusted according to the ambient light You can save power consumption with an optimized 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 buttons then press the button 3 Select Eco using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Light Sensor using the buttons then pres...

Page 84: ...tly viewed items Steps 1 Display a channel input file or content to add to Favorites 2 Press the OPTIONS button 3 Select Add to Favorites using the buttons then press the button Depending on the model in the case of a digital channel select Edit Favourites Add to Favorites using the buttons then press the button To access items in Favorites Press the HOME button select Favorites History then the d...

Page 85: ...ing 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 buttons then press the button 3 Select Eco using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Power Saving using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed sou...

Page 86: ...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 86 ...

Page 87: ...to the Scene Select setting You can save power by enabling this function Example of backlight 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 Eco using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Scene Select Sync using the buttons then press the button 5 Select On using...

Page 88: ...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 2 Select Preferences using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Eco using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Idle TV Standby using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the period using the button...

Page 89: ... TV to turn off automatically when there is no signal from the PC input source for 30 seconds 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 Eco using the buttons then press the button 4 Select PC Power Management using the buttons then press the button 5 Select On using the butt...

Page 90: ...V cannot receive digital broadcast signal set the current time manually 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 Clock Timers using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Current Time using the buttons then press the button 5 Press the button in Date Month Day Year 6 Se...

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Page 92: ... 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 Clock Timers using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Timer using the buttons then press the button 5 Press the button in Timer 6 Select On using the buttons then press the button 7 Select the setting item using the buttons then p...

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Page 94: ...n 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 Select Clock Timers using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Sleep Timer using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the period until the TV turns off using the buttons then press the button To retur...

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Page 96: ...s using the buttons then press the button 3 Select the USB device server or preset picture folder containing the file to play using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the folder or file from the list using the buttons then press the button If you select a folder select the file using the buttons then press the button The photo is displayed 5 Press the OPTIONS button 6 Select File Actions u...

Page 97: ...Notes The TV automatically switches to standby mode after a specified period Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 97 ...

Page 98: ...ed when you change the parental lock settings 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 Parental Lock using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Password using the buttons then press the button 5 Enter the password using the number buttons 6 Re enter the password using...

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Page 100: ... is available depending on your region country 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 Parental Lock using the buttons then press the button 4 Press the button in Password 5 Enter the password using the number buttons 6 Select Rating using the buttons then press the button...

Page 101: ...ction manual of your wireless router or access point or contact the person who set up the network connection network administrator 2 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Network using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Set up network connection using the buttons then ...

Page 102: ...ur wireless router or access point to 5GHz which may help improve the video streaming quality If you want to connect the TV with your wireless router or access point at 5GHz use the USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA BR100 The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not connect directly to the TV s USB port depending on your TV model In this case do not forcibly connect the USB Wireless LAN Adapter directly Be sur...

Page 103: ...or details refer to the instruction manual of your LAN router or contact the person who set up the network connection network administrator 2 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Network using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Set up network connection using the butt...

Page 104: ... 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 network connection network administrator Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 104 ...

Page 105: ...u 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 Browser using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button To enter a URL Press the OPTIONS button select Enter URL then enter a URL To change the character size Press the O...

Page 106: ... 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 Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...ake a broadband Internet connection 2 Press the HOME button then select Internet Content at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Internet Video using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired service using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the desired content using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice...

Page 108: ...ice select Deregister USB device When you view content of an available service connect a registered USB device to the TV s USB port The content will be stored temporarily on the USB device should an interruption occur during playback To update Internet Video content services Press the HOME button then select Settings Network Refresh Internet Content Tips Information about the highlighted icon appe...

Page 109: ...TV is connected to the Internet You can select an activated Widget from the Home Menu to display on the screen Steps 1 Make a broadband Internet connection 2 Press the HOME button then select Widgets at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select the desired Widget to display on the screen using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twi...

Page 110: ...ailable Widgets 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 servers are under the control of Sony and MAC address will never be transmitted to servers controlled by other parties Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...ow to attach the camera refer to the instruction manual supplied with the camera 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 Skype using the buttons then press the button 4 Follow the on screen instructions to create your account If you already have a Skype account created on a PC etc you can u...

Page 112: ... can use only the optional Camera and Microphone Unit CMU BR100 Other models are not supported No emergency calls Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can t be used for emergency calling Skype may not be available while some other applications are being used Use of a wireless network connection may cause audio image degradation Connect the optional Camera and Microphone Unit directly ...

Page 113: ...landline or mobile using Skype 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 Skype using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Contacts or History using the buttons Select Contacts to use your Skype contact list Select History to use the call history list 5 Select the contact or phone number...

Page 114: ...Skype name full name or e mail address select Search the Skype name full name to call then Video Call Voice Call To add contacts to the contact list You can add contacts in the following ways After finding a contact from the Skype directory select Add to Contacts From the call history list select the contact or phone number then Add to Contacts After entering a phone number select Save then the de...

Page 115: ... 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 115 ...

Page 116: ...ernal input connected USB storage device etc Steps 1 Make a broadband Internet connection 2 While music is playing press the TrackID button A message appears displaying the number of search results The search results are stored in Bookmarks 3 Press the button to display the detailed search results 4 Press the button select a search result using the buttons then press the button To return to the la...

Page 117: ...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 117 ...

Page 118: ...adband Internet connection 2 Press the HOME button then select Applications at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Music Search or Video Search using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Text Search using the buttons then press the button 5 Select New Search using the buttons then press the button 6 For Music Search Enter a keyword For Video Search Select according to your pr...

Page 119: ...k press the OPTIONS button then select one of the following options Delete Deletes the selected Bookmark Delete All Deletes all Bookmarks Protected Bookmarks will not be deleted Protect Protects the selected Bookmark from being automatically deleted when maximum number of Bookmarks is exceeded Unprotect Unprotects the selected Bookmark Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation T...

Page 120: ... the TV No wireless router or access point is required to use this feature Steps 1 Press the HOME button then select Applications at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Wi Fi Direct Mode using the buttons then press the button 3 Operate the Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi compatible device to connect with the TV 4 Send the content from the Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi compatible device to the TV For deta...

Page 121: ...t from a device you will not be able to connect the device unless you delete it from the device list To connect the declined device press the OPTIONS button select Show Device List Delete then delete the declined device Then make a new connection with the device To skip the connection steps from the second time Once the device has been registered by the following setup you can start playing the co...

Page 122: ...phical information Steps 1 Make a broadband Internet connection 2 Press the HOME button then select Media at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Photos using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the USB device containing the photo file using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the folder or file from the list using the buttons then press the button If you select a fold...

Page 123: ...e 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 For this reason service may be changed or terminated without prior notification Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 123 ...

Page 124: ...following the steps in Connecting to the Internet 2 Press the HOME button then select Media at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Photos Music or Videos using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the server containing the file to play using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the the folder or file from the list using the buttons then press the button If you select a ...

Page 125: ...856 12416 1856 8192 2160 5536 2160 3872 4096 10480 1080 11520 Displaying a 3D Sweep Panorama photo is available only when Slideshow Effect is set to Simple This feature is available on 3D compatible models only To confirm the setting press the OPTIONS button then select Playback Method Slideshow Effect Displaying a 3D Sweep Panorama photo via the server is available only if the server is a Sony de...

Page 126: ...ce directly Also a mobile device e g smartphone can work as the TV s remote control via the home network 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 the button 3 Select Home Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Remote Device Renderer using the buttons then press the button 5...

Page 127: ... Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Network using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Home Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Remote Device Renderer using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Remote Device List using the buttons then press the button 6 Select the device to display the detailed information or delete using the but...

Page 128: ...een using the buttons 2 Select Network using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Home Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Remote Device Renderer using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Renderer Access Control using the buttons then press the button 6 Select the controller using the buttons to change the access permission setting then press the button 7 Se...

Page 129: ...g the buttons then press the button 3 Select Home Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Remote Device Renderer using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Renderer Options using the buttons then press the button 6 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Available Options Auto Acc...

Page 130: ...d in the Home Menu 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 the button 3 Select Home Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Show Hide Media Servers using the buttons then press the button 5 Select the server to display or not display in the Home Menu using the buttons then ...

Page 131: ...o your home network If the diagnostic results indicate a failure check possible causes network connections and 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 the button 3 Select Home Network Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Media Server Troubleshooting using the buttons th...

Page 132: ... 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 Steps 1 Connect the TV to your home network following the steps in Connecting to the Internet 2 Operate the controller to start playing the content on the TV screen Trademark In...

Page 133: ...ext using the smartphone s keyboard Starting the TrackID search by shaking your smartphone Availability of this function depends on the setting of your smartphone Available operations using the PC with the Remote Keyboard application installed Controlling the TV as a remote control Entering text using the PC s keyboard Tips You can search and download the Media Remote application from Android mark...

Page 134: ... the HOME button then select Settings Network Home Network Setup Remote Device Renderer Remote Device Renderer The information about the Media Remote and Remote Keyboard applications is as of December 2011 The names and available functions of these applications are subject to change Trademark Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 134 ...

Page 135: ...ct setting Steps 1 Set Scene Select Jump to the page 2 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 3 Select Picture Display using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Picture Adjustments using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Picture Mode using the buttons then press the button 6 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the...

Page 136: ...ble for games Game Original Adjusts the game picture according to your preference Graphics Optimizes picture quality for viewing graphics Photo Vivid Enhances contrast sharpness and color of photographs Photo Standard Optimizes picture quality for viewing photographs Photo Original Enhances the visual warmth of photographs Photo Custom Adjusts the detailed settings for viewing photographs and stor...

Page 137: ...ettings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Picture Display using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Screen using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Available Options for inputs other than a PC Setting Memory Applies custom screen settings to...

Page 138: ... Portable Game 2 Stretches a black framed picture e g browser from PlayStation Portable Auto Wide Automatically changes Wide Mode to match the input signal 4 3 Default Sets the default screen format for a 4 3 input signal Auto Display Area Automatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate display area Display Area Full Pixel Displays the original picture when parts of the picture are cut 1...

Page 139: ...e 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 139 ...

Page 140: ...ound settings such as bass treble balance etc 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 Sound Adjustments using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Ava...

Page 141: ...grade audio systems found in cinemas Game Delivers surround effects for a virtual game playing experience Simulated Stereo Adds a surround like effect to monaural programs Simulated Stereo is available depending on your region country Off Turns off Surround Sound will be interrupted if you change the Surround setting while listening to Dolby Digital multi channel audio S Force Front Surround 3D Vi...

Page 142: ...ou 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 the buttons 2 Select Sound using the buttons then press the button 3 Select TV Position using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last vi...

Page 143: ...e 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 143 ...

Page 144: ...press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Available Options Subtitle Setting Off Turns off subtitles Basic Displays subtitles For Hard Of Hearing Displays visual aids for the hearing impaired with subtitles if available Primary Preferred Language Sets the most preferred subtitle language Seco...

Page 145: ... the HOME button twice Available Options Audio Type Switches to a broadcast for the hearing impaired when you select For Hard Of Hearing Primary Preferred Language Sets the most preferred language Some digital channels may broadcast several audio languages for a program Secondary Preferred Language Sets the secondary preferred language Audio Description Provides an audio description narration of v...

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Page 147: ... Auto Tuning using the buttons then press the button 4 Follow the on screen instructions to tune in all available digital channels and store their settings in the TV To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice To change the tuning range available depending on your region country Press the HOME button then select Settings Digital Setup Auto Tuning Range Normal Full Normal Search...

Page 148: ...select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Digital Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Digital Manual Tuning using the buttons then press the button 4 Press the button in Scan Type select Channel or Frequency using the buttons then press the button 5 Set the other items accordingly using the buttons then press the button 6 Select Scan Up or Scan Down ...

Page 149: ...channel Improving picture quality of the selected channel Steps 1 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Digital Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select LNA using the buttons then press the button 4 Select On using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Notes LNA may...

Page 150: ...ect Auto Service Update using the buttons then press the button 4 Select On using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips It is recommended that you set Auto Service Update to On so as to allow new digital services to be added automatically as they become available If set to Off new digital services will be notified by an on screen mes...

Page 151: ...ons then press the button 4 Select the channel using the buttons to change the order then press the button 5 Select the insertion point using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice To remove unwanted channels Press the OPTIONS button in the Digital Program Sorting screen then select Delete To edit service name Press the OPTIONS button in t...

Page 152: ...enna signal Steps 1 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Analog Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Cable Antenna using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Cable or Antenna using the buttons to set the received signal then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips Afte...

Page 153: ...utton then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Analog Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Auto Tuning using the buttons then press the button 4 Follow the on screen instructions to tune in all available analog channels and store their settings in the TV To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips You can run Auto Tuning...

Page 154: ...hannel Adjustment using the buttons then press the button 4 Press the button in Channel select the channel to adjust using the buttons then press the button 5 Press the button in Fine Tune select the Auto or Custom using the buttons then press the button When selecting Custom press the button then press the button to change the frequency Adjust the frequency using the buttons then press the button...

Page 155: ...ns 2 Select Analog Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Show Hide Channels using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired channel using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Shown or Hidden using the buttons then press the button Select Shown to select with the CH buttons Select Hidden to not select with the CH buttons 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other channe...

Page 156: ...tton then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Analog Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Edit Channel Labels using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the channel using the buttons to edit the name then press the button 5 Enter the new name then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Notes Depend...

Page 157: ...Steps 1 Press the HOME button then select Settings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Analog Setup using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Program List Display using the buttons then press the button 4 Select On using the buttons to display analog program list in the Home Menu then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Notes P...

Page 158: ...he desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips This setting does not affect the operation of the DISPLAY button which displays full information about the currently viewed content Available Options Hidden Hides information about the currently viewed TV channel program and external input when you change the channel progr...

Page 159: ... 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 then press the button 4 Select the CC Display using the buttons then press the button 5 Select On or On when Muting using the buttons then press the button Select On to display the Closed Captions CC Select On when Muting to automatically display...

Page 160: ...roadcasts Displaying wallpaper for radio broadcasts 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 Radio Display using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired wallpaper pattern or Photo Slideshow using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed ...

Page 161: ...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 3 Select Key Tone using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Off using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the...

Page 162: ...ogo 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 General Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Startup Logo using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Off using the buttons to not display the logo when you turn on the TV then press the button To return to...

Page 163: ...ination 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 General Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Logo Illumination using the buttons then press the button 5 Select On or Off using the buttons then press the button When set to On the Sony logo is lit when the ...

Page 164: ...ings 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 button 4 Select the desired language using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice T...

Page 165: ...e 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 General Setup using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Factory Settings using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Yes using the buttons to reset all settings then press the button 6 Select Yes again using the buttons then press the bu...

Page 166: ...tings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Sound using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Speakers using the buttons then press the button 4 Select TV Speakers or Audio System using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Notes To use multi channel audio connect to an external audio system compatible with Dolby Dig...

Page 167: ...putting 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 the buttons then press the button 4 Select Headphone using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button...

Page 168: ...the screen using the buttons 2 Select Sound using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Headphone Audio Out using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Audio Out using the buttons then press the button 5 In the sound setting menu select Audio Out using the buttons then press the button 6 Select Fixed or Variable using the buttons then press the button Select Fixed to adjust the volume us...

Page 169: ...s 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 Digital Audio Out using the buttons then press the button 4 Select Auto or PCM using the buttons then press the button Select Auto if the device connected via DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL is compatible with Dolby Digital Select PCM if the device is not c...

Page 170: ...gs 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 buttons then press the button 4 Select Speakers Off or Speakers On using the buttons then press the button Select Speakers Off to not output sound from the TV s internal speakers when you connect headphones to the TV Select Speakers On to output sound fr...

Page 171: ...ettings at the bottom of the screen using the buttons 2 Select Sound using the buttons then press the button 3 Select HDMI DVI Audio Source using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Available Options Auto Automatically sets the audio signal source based on the video sig...

Page 172: ...sing the buttons then press the button 4 Select the input using the buttons to assign an icon or name then press the button 5 Select Auto or Always using the buttons then press the button Select Auto to display icons or names only when the device is connected or Always to display regardless of connection status 6 Select the device name using the buttons then press the button Select Edit to enter y...

Page 173: ...ons 2 Select External Inputs using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Video 2 Component Selection using the buttons then press the button 4 Select the desired option using the buttons then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Available Options Auto Automatically switches the input to either Component or Video 2 by detecting the terminal connectio...

Page 174: ...mended to leave this at the factory default setting HDMI Dynamic Range Produces natural picture by changing the tone reproduction of HDMI input signals For standard use Auto is recommended as this changes the tone reproduction automatically Select Full if black white colors appear smeared SBM Creates gradations using Super Bit Mapping technology Color System Sets the color system according to the ...

Page 175: ...t 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 press the button 4 Follow the on screen instructions to run the initial setup that appeared when you first connected the TV To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips This setting is useful when you change the ...

Page 176: ...information Checking system 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 System Information using the buttons then press the button The TV specific information such as serial number and software versions are displayed To return to the last viewed source press th...

Page 177: ...en using the buttons 2 Select Product Support using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Upload History Log using the buttons then press the button 4 Select On using the buttons to automatically upload your TV s operation history then press the button To return to the last viewed source press the HOME button twice Tips The uploaded information will be used as feedback for software quality ch...

Page 178: ...roduct Support using the buttons then press the button 3 Select Automatic Software Download using the buttons then press the button 4 Select On using the buttons then press the button 5 Select Software Download Time using the button then press the button 6 Select the time to check for a software update using the buttons then press the button After the download is complete a confirmation message ab...

Page 179: ...eps 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 buttons then press the button A confirmation message about starting an update appears If no software has been downloaded the TV will start searching for an update via the Internet if connected To return to...

Page 180: ...arks 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 or check the Duration setting of Timer Check if Idle TV Standby in Eco is activated Check if PC Power Management in Eco is activated TV turns on automatically Check if Timer is activated Trademark Information List of Contents ...

Page 181: ...he screen is composed of pixels Tiny black points and or bright points pixels on the screen do not indicate a malfunction Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the store Picture quality depends on the signal content See the specifications to display the best possible picture for that signal Distorted picture Check the antenna cable connection Keep the antenna cable TV cable away from other c...

Page 182: ... switches since the content information is regulated by the channel signal provider You can manually change the Wide Mode setting if desired which will remain in effect until you change the channel input or manually change the Wide Mode setting again Black box on screen A text option is selected although no text is available To deactivate this feature set CC Display to Off If you are trying to sel...

Page 183: ... 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 183 ...

Page 184: ...tions Check the antenna location and direction Set Motionflow to Standard or Off For Motionflow compatible models only Only snow noise or black picture appears on the screen Check if the antenna is broken or bent Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 3 5 years for normal use 1 2 years at a seaside location You cannot receive any channels Check the antenna cable connectio...

Page 185: ...varies between channel and program Noisy picture Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Some channels are blank The channel is for scrambled subscription service only Subscribe to a pay TV service The channel is used only for data no picture or...

Page 186: ...e the battery in the 3D Glasses or charge the battery if the 3D Glasses have a rechargeable battery Be sure that the 3D Glasses are powered on If two pictures are displayed side by side press the 3D button repeatedly until Side by Side appears If two pictures are displayed one above the other press the 3D button repeatedly until Over Under appears If the 3D Display screen appears and 3D pictures a...

Page 187: ...harged if the TV is in standby mode Check if the 3D Glasses are turned off The 3D Glasses must be turned off to charge Check if the USB cable is connected properly LED indicator on the 3D Glasses flashes Flashes every few seconds Indicates the glasses are powered on Flashes 3 times Indicates the glasses have been powered off The glasses turn off if you hold the power button down for 2 seconds or i...

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Page 189: ...udio signal Audio noise Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable No audio or low audio with home theater system Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound setting Set Audio Out to Fixed in the Sound setting Distorted sound Check the antenna cable ...

Page 190: ... on Check the cable connection between the device and TV Press the INPUT button to display the list of inputs then select the desired input Correctly insert the USB device Make sure that the USB device has been properly formatted Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices Also operations differ depending on the USB device features or the video files being played If your PC is connected to the...

Page 191: ...ke time to display Depending on the image dimension file size and number of files in a folder some photo images or folders take time to display The first time a USB device is connected to the TV via USB cable it may take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to display Poor picture quality on PC input Adjust the resolution Adjust Pitch and Phase You cannot find a connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI devi...

Page 192: ...point environment interference and quality of the wireless router access point If using USB Wireless LAN Adapter it is suggested to use a wireless router access point supporting 5GHz operation for video streaming and place it closer to the USB Wireless LAN Adapter not applicable for models with built in wireless LAN device Wireless LAN connection fails or radio reception conditions are poor Check ...

Page 193: ...ue to the nature of Internet video not all videos will contain sound You do not see many videos in the Internet Video Guide Press the OPTIONS button then select categories to view more content Check the Parental Lock ratings on the TV some Internet content may be blocked based on the rating Widgets are inaccessible Check that the LAN cable or AC power cord of the router modem has been connected pr...

Page 194: ...r may not be connected properly Check your network connections and or server s instruction manual for connection information or contact the person who set up the network connection network administrator Reconfigure your network settings If the LAN cable is connected to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP address check your server s connections and configurations Your IP address configur...

Page 195: ... 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 Information List of Contents 2012 Sony Corporation Top of Page 195 ...

Page 196: ...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 at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Fluorescent light can interfere with remote control operation try ...

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