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Print Font Size Top Page How to Use i- Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features KDL-40CX520/32CX520 Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Trademark information Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > How to Use i-Manual How to Use i- How to Use i-Manual Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Displays the on-screen instruction manual (this Watching TV manual). Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Displays the on-screen instruction manual (this manual).
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Features “BRAVIA” Internet Video Watching TV Wireless LAN Ready “BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for HDMI” Settings/Home Menu Skype Ready Using Other TrackID™/Music Search/Video Search Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
How to Use i- Manual Favorites “BRAVIA” TV Features Wide Mode Watching TV Picture Mode Photos/Music/Videos Settings/Home Menu Twin Picture (PIP) Using Other Twin Picture (P&P) Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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About the Home Menu “BRAVIA” TV Features Settings Watching TV Picture & Display Sound Settings/Home Menu Preferences Using Other i-Manual Equipment/Internet Channels & Inputs Parts Description Network Troubleshooting Product Support Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Features Audio System Watching TV USB Device (e.g. Digital Camera) Picture Frame Settings/Home Menu HDMI Equipment Using Other Internet/Wireless LAN Equipment/Internet Home Network Parts Description Media Remote Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Remote Control “BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV Upper Middle Settings/Home Menu Lower Using Other Bottom Equipment/Internet TV Controls and Indicators Parts Description Front Troubleshooting Right Bookmarks Terminals Rear Index Right i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Picture Symptoms: Connected Equipment Sound Symptoms Settings/Home Menu Wireless Network Connection Symptoms Using Other Internet Video Symptoms Equipment/Internet Internet Widget Symptoms Parts Description Home Network (DLNA) Symptoms Troubleshooting Other Symptoms Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Font Size Top Page > Bookmarks Bookmarks How to Use i- Manual How to Use Bookmarks “BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Index Programs/Broadcasts/Channels Age restriction Initial Setup Auto Program Recommendations Favorite items Picture/Display Current Time Pro Picture Setup External input display settings Scene Select External input selection Screen settings Light Sensor Screen settings (for PC) Screen types Picture Frame Side-by-side picture display...
Digital Still Camera USB Auto Start Photo/music/video playback Network DLNA-certified media server Renderer settings Internet content update Wireless LAN Internet Video Other Eco settings PC Power Management Home Menu Power Saving Idle TV Standby Timer Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > i-Manual online map “BRAVIA” TV Features Presence Sensor “BRAVIA” Internet Video Wireless LAN Ready “BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for HDMI” Skype Ready TrackID™/Music Search/Video Search Watching TV Return to Top Favorites Wide Mode Picture Mode Photos/Music/Videos Twin Picture (PIP)
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Channels & Inputs Manage Inputs Cable/Antenna Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels Analog Fine Tune Video 2/Component Selection HDMI Settings USB Auto Start Network Network Setup Refresh Internet Content Home Network Setup Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics...
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Automatic Software Download Software Update Using Other Equipment/Internet Return to Top VCR/DVD Player Audio System USB Device (e.g. Digital Camera) Picture Frame HDMI Equipment Connecting HDMI Equipment Viewing from HDMI Equipment “BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for HDMI” Internet/Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ready Wired LAN Browsing Websites “BRAVIA”...
Picture Symptoms: TV Program Picture Symptoms: Connected Equipment Sound Symptoms Wireless Network Connection Symptoms Internet Video Symptoms Internet Widget Symptoms Home Network (DLNA) Symptoms Other Symptoms Bookmarks Return to Top How to Use Bookmarks Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Corporation and/or its related affiliates be liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide system. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. “BRAVIA” and , S-Force, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
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“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. TrackID is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
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Applicable trademark information depends on your TV model/region/country. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > Presence Sensor How to Use i- Presence Sensor Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Reduces power consumption by Watching TV automatically turning the picture off and switching the TV to standby Settings/Home Menu mode when no viewer is detected.
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The sensor is sensitive to movement from side to side and up and down and is less sensitive to the viewer’s forward or backward movement. Sensor detection range may vary depending on the TV’s location, room temperature and lighting conditions. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > “BRAVIA” Internet Video How to Use i- “BRAVIA” Internet Video Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Brings videos, movies and much Watching TV more through the broadband Internet connection to your TV. Settings/Home Menu Using Other...
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To update “BRAVIA” Internet Video content services, press HOME, then → [Network] → [Refresh Internet Content]. select Seeking forward/backward in video content Press the buttons on the remote control that correspond with the control indications on the screen. Control indications Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > Wireless LAN Ready How to Use i- Wireless LAN Ready Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Provides a wireless network connection Watching TV for your TV by inserting a USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your TV’s USB port.
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Tip for smooth video streaming: Change the setting of your wireless router (or access point) to 802.11n and 5GHz if possible. For details on how to change the setting, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router (or access point). Do you use a Do you use a If your wireless...
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→ [Network] → [Network Setup]. Press HOME, then select The start-up screen appears. Select [Wireless Setup] → [Scan]. Select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks, then follow the on-screen instructions. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment. “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.” When specific Sony equipment compatible with “Control for HDMI”...
Menu or Sync Menu. Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to play. Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you turn the TV off. Controls menu operation ( / / / ), playback (e.g. , ) and channel selection of the connected equipment through the TV’s remote control.
Switches the speaker output between the TV and connected audio equipment. 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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > Skype Ready How to Use i- Skype Ready Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Enjoy free Skype™-to-Skype voice Watching TV and video calls to friends and family anywhere in the world with a Settings/Home Menu compatible TV webcam and an...
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degradation. Connect the optional Camera and Microphone Unit directly to the TV’s USB port. Do not connect it via a USB hub. Audio and video calls are free to other people on Skype. For other Skype services such as low cost calls to mobile phones and landlines, Skype Credit or a subscription is required.
The Camera and Microphone Unit captures your voice. Creating your Skype account (required only if you have no account yet) → [Skype]. Press HOME, then select Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account. About the status icons in the Home Menu When [Skype] in [Applications] of the Home Menu is selected, a status icon appears next to [Skype], indicating the status of your Skype account.
history list. → [Skype] → [History] Press HOME, then select → the contact/phone number to call → [Video Call]/[Voice Call]. The icons in the history list indicate the following: : Missed call, : Incoming call, : Outgoing call, : Voice mail, : Authorization request Dialing a phone number Enter a phone number using the dial pad.
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TV instead of using an external audio system. To use the TV speakers, press OPTIONS, then select [Speakers] → [TV Speakers]. When the other party is displayed in full screen, you can show/hide the menu bar by pressing DISPLAY. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > TrackID™/Music Search/Video Search How to Use i- TrackID™/Music Search/Video Search Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Searches for information about music Watching TV heard from your TV, video, and related information by exploring the Settings/Home Menu database.
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too loud. Information may not be obtainable depending on the music. Music Search/Video Search [Music Search] extends a TrackID™ search by exploring the database. You can also start a new search for information about other music by entering a keyword (track title, album name and/or artist name). [Video Search] allows you to search for information about videos by entering a keyword (video title or cast) and exploring the database.
Details Displays details about the selected tab. Search Apps/Add to Bookmarks [Search Apps]: Enables a search for related content in other applications. [Add to Bookmarks]: Adds the currently displayed item to Bookmarks for later viewing. Bookmarks In case of [Music Search]: Lists TrackID™ search results and items previously added to Bookmarks.
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In the [Music Search]/[Video Search] application, select [Bookmarks] → the Bookmark to protect. Press OPTIONS, then select [Protect]. To unprotect a Bookmark: In the [Music Search]/[Video Search] application, select [Bookmarks] → the Bookmark to unprotect. Press OPTIONS, then select [Unprotect]. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Recently viewed items are cleared every time the TV is turned off. Managing Favorites You can add/remove items in Favorites. Display the desired item, or select one in the Home Menu. Press OPTIONS, then select [Add to Favorites] or [Remove from Favorites]. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Wide Mode How to Use i- Wide Mode Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Selects a screen format from a Watching TV range of screen types according to your preferences. Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet...
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screen. Zoom Displays the cinemascopic (letter box format) picture in the correct proportion. Captions Stretches the picture horizontally to fill a 16:9 screen, while fitting captions in the screen. Changing the wide mode from 16:9 original source Wide Zoom Enlarges the picture to fill a 16:9 screen, preserving the original picture as much as possible.
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800 x 600 Normal Full 1 Full 2 1,280 x 768 Normal Full 1 Full 2 Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Press HOME, then select Adjustments] → [Picture Mode] → the desired option. Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map The option you can select may vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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DCIM folder is required to be a combination of 3 numerals and 5 letters (can include “_”), for example, 101MSDCF. When connecting a Sony digital camera to the TV with a USB cable, USB connection settings on your camera need to be set to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] mode.
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Twin Picture (PIP) How to Use i- Twin Picture (PIP) Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Displays two pictures (e.g. PC input Watching TV and TV program) on the screen simultaneously. Settings/Home Menu Using Other...
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(For [Motionflow] compatible models only.) → To remedy this, set to [Auto 2] or [Off]. Press HOME, then select [Picture & Display] → [Picture Adjustments] → [CineMotion] → [Auto 2]/[Off]. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Twin Picture (P&P) How to Use i- Twin Picture (P&P) Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Provides side-by-side display of Watching TV two pictures (e.g. connected equipment and TV program). Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Settings/Home Menu > About the Home Menu How to Use i- About the Home Menu Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features The Home Menu provides quick Watching TV access to program listings, input sources, the settings menu of your Settings/Home Menu TV and more.
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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.
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Enables selection of equipment connected to the TV. Favorites/History Displays items in Favorites and recently viewed items. The items you can select may vary depending on the situation. Unavailable items are grayed out or not displayed. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Picture Adjustments “BRAVIA” TV Features Screen (for inputs other than a PC) Watching TV Screen (for PC input) Pro Picture Setup Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
MTS Audio Watching TV Speakers Headphone/Audio Out Settings/Home Menu Headphone Speaker Link Using Other Audio Out Equipment/Internet HDMI/DVI Audio Source Parts Description Key Tone Troubleshooting Startup Sound Bookmarks TV Position Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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“BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV Clock/Timers Language Settings/Home Menu Region Using Other Closed Captions (CC) Equipment/Internet Parental Lock Parts Description Info Banner Troubleshooting Recommendation Bookmarks Picture Adjustments Lock Initial Setup Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Settings/Home Menu > i-Manual How to Use i- i-Manual Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Displays the on-screen instruction manual (this Watching TV manual). Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Displays the on-screen instruction manual (this manual). Troubleshooting Please review the Setup Guide (Operating Instructions) accompanying Bookmarks...
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Auto Program Add Digital Channels Settings/Home Menu Show/Hide Channels Using Other Edit Channel Labels Equipment/Internet Analog Fine Tune Parts Description Video 2/Component Selection Troubleshooting HDMI Settings Bookmarks USB Auto Start Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
> Network Network How to Use i- Manual Network Setup “BRAVIA” TV Features Refresh Internet Content Watching TV Home Network Setup Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Product Support How to Use i- Manual Contact Sony “BRAVIA” TV Features Signal Diagnostics Watching TV Automatic Software Download Software Update Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > VCR/DVD Player How to Use i- VCR/DVD Player Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Connect a VCR or DVD player Watching TV to your TV. The type of cable depends on your player’s output Settings/Home Menu terminals.
Composite connection VCR/DVD player Composite video/audio cable (not supplied) Viewing pictures from connected equipment Turn on the connected equipment. Press INPUT, then select the desired input source. INPUT Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > Audio System How to Use i- Audio System Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Connect an audio amplifier or Watching TV home theater system with digital input to your TV. Settings/Home Menu Using Other...
When using an external audio system, audio out of the TV can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. To output the sound from the connected audio system, press HOME, → [Sound] → [Headphone/Audio Out] → [Audio Out]. then select Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Menu compatible device. Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description You can enjoy photo, music and video files stored in a Sony digital still camera, camcorder or USB storage device by connecting the device via Troubleshooting a USB cable. Bookmarks USB Storage Device...
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[Mass Storage] mode. 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 OPTIONS, then select [Playback Method] → [Slideshow Effect] → [Simple]. Scrolling a panoramic photo is available only when [Slideshow Effect] is set to [Simple]/[Crossfade].
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/MP_ROOT/100ANV01/MAHA0001.MP4 Avoid losing your files by backing up all your media files stored on a USB device. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data stored on a USB device. Depending on the file, playback may not be possible even when using the supported formats.
While the desired photo is displayed, press OPTIONS, then select Bookmarks [File Actions] → [Picture Frame]. → [Photos] → [Picture Frame]. Press HOME, then select Index i-Manual online map The TV automatically switches to standby mode after a specified time. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
How to Use i- Manual Connecting HDMI Equipment “BRAVIA” TV Features Viewing from HDMI Equipment Watching TV “BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for HDMI” Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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How to Use i- Manual Wireless LAN Ready “BRAVIA” TV Features Wired LAN Watching TV Browsing Websites “BRAVIA” Internet Video Settings/Home Menu Photomap Using Other What’s New Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Manual Connecting to a Home Network “BRAVIA” TV Features Renderer Watching TV Display Settings for Media Servers Media Server Troubleshooting Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > Media Remote How to Use i- Media Remote Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Allows a mobile device (e.g. smartphone, PC) Watching TV to work as the TV’s remote control via the network.
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[Home Network Setup] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [On]. The information about the “Media Remote” and “Remote Keyboard” applications is as of March 2011. The names and available functions of these applications are subject to change. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > PC How to Use i- Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Enjoy music, pictures and other Watching TV content from your PC by connecting it with dedicated cables. Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description...
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[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 configurable only when [Auto Display Area] is set to [Off].) Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Top How to Use i- Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features INPUT Watching TV TrackID Settings/Home i-MANUAL Menu POWER Using Other BD/DVD operating buttons Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map INPUT Press to display a list of inputs.
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: Go to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/track. : Fast reverse/fast forward the disc when pressed during playback. : Pause or re-start playback. : Play a disc at normal speed. : Stop playback. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Upper How to Use i- Upper Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features WIDE Watching TV SCENE Settings/Home INTERNET VIDEO Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map WIDE Press to change the wide mode.
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Press to display the “BRAVIA” Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from [HDMI Device Selection]. [Control for HDMI] (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for connected Sony equipment that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.” GUIDE...
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OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The menu items vary based on the current input and/or content. HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Lower How to Use i- Lower Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Color buttons Watching TV Settings/Home Menu CC/SUBTITLE Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Color buttons When the color buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen.
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CC/SUBTITLE Press to turn closed captions/subtitles on or off (when the feature is available). Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Bottom How to Use i- Bottom Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features VOL +/– Watching TV MUTING Settings/Home CH +/– Menu JUMP Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map VOL +/–...
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The TV alternates between the current channel or input and the last channel or input that was selected. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Front How to Use i- Front Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Light sensor Watching TV Remote control sensor Settings/Home (Picture off/Timer) Menu (Standby) Using Other I (Power) Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index...
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I (Power) Lights up in green when the TV is on. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right How to Use i- Right Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features (Power) Watching TV CH +/– (Channel) Settings/Home +/- (Volume) Menu (Input select) Using Other HOME Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map...
(Input select) Press to display a list of inputs. In the TV menu, this button will work as HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Rear How to Use i- Rear Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Settings/Home CABLE/ANTENNA Menu VIDEO IN 1 Using Other VIDEO IN 2, COMPONENT IN Equipment/Internet HDMI IN 1/3/4 Parts Description...
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If the equipment has a DVI jack, connect it to HDMI IN 4 through a DVI - HDMI adapter interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out jacks to PC/HDMI 4 AUDIO IN. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right How to Use i- Right Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features USB 1 Watching TV USB 2 Settings/Home HDMI IN 2 Menu PC IN Using Other AUDIO OUT/ Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index...
To set the sound output for headphones or an external audio → [Sound] → system, press HOME, select [Headphone/Audio Out]. When you set [Audio Out] in [Headphone/Audio Out], → select [Fixed] or [Variable], press HOME, select [Sound] → [Audio Out]. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture Symptoms: General How to Use i- Picture Symptoms: General Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the store. Watching TV Dotted lines or stripes appear. Settings/Home No color./Dark picture./Color is not correct./Picture is too bright.
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enhanced. If [Presence Sensor] is set to [Moderate], the screen darkens temporarily when the sensor does not recognize any facial patterns, or the picture turns off after no movement is detected for a preset time. (For Intelligent Presence Sensor-compatible models only.) The screen alternates between dark and bright.
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DVDs. The degree of visible artifacts depends on the clarity and resolution of the Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture Symptoms: TV Program How to Use i- Picture Symptoms: TV Program Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features You cannot receive any channels. Watching TV You cannot receive or select channels. Settings/Home Some digital cable channels are not displayed.
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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 actually upscaled versions of standard- definition broadcasts.
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You cannot view digital channels. Ask a local installer if digital transmissions are provided in your area. Upgrade to a higher gain antenna. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Check the connection between the optional video equipment and TV. Press INPUT. Troubleshooting → the desired input. Press HOME, then select Bookmarks Poor picture quality on PC input. Index Adjust the resolution. Adjust [Pitch] and [Phase]. i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Adjust [Analog Fine Tune] to improve sound for analog reception. 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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Wireless Network Connection Symptoms How to Use i- Wireless Network Connection Symptoms Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Sometimes video streaming quality is poor when using the wireless Watching TV LAN. Settings/Home Wireless LAN connection fails or radio reception conditions are poor.
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Internet Video Symptoms How to Use i- Internet Video Symptoms Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Poor picture on “BRAVIA” Internet Video. Watching TV Small picture on “BRAVIA” Internet Video. Settings/Home Certain Internet video content displays a loss of detail, especially Menu during fast-motion or dark scenes.
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* Your router/modem must be set in advance to connect to the Troubleshooting Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for router/modem settings. Bookmarks Try using Widgets later. The Widget content provider’s server may be out of service. Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Home Network (DLNA) Symptoms How to Use i- Home Network (DLNA) Symptoms Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features Your TV cannot connect to the server. Watching TV A message appears stating that the TV cannot connect to your Settings/Home network.
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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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Other Symptoms How to Use i- Other Symptoms Manual “BRAVIA” TV Features TV turns off automatically. Watching TV TV screen feels warm. Settings/Home You cannot find a connected “BRAVIA” Sync HDMI device. Menu You cannot control a second AV receiver.
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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 turning off any fluorescent light. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
The bookmarked pages will appear at the bottom of the topic list. You i-Manual online map can access bookmarked pages in the same way as accessing topics in general. Removing Bookmarks In a bookmarked page, press the corresponding color button. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Allows or blocks programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating. Channel Block/Analog Channel Block (Item name differs depending on your region/country.) Blocks specific channels regardless of program ratings. To view any blocked channel, enter the correct password. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
You can run [Auto Program] after moving to a new residence, changing service providers, or to search for newly launched channels. Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Follow the instructions on the screen. This setting is useful when you Watching TV change the settings after moving to a new residence, or when you search for newly launched channels. Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Manual “BRAVIA” TV Searches for and shows programs you may like under Features [Recommendations] in the Home Menu. Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Turns the TV off after a preset time. Parts Description Troubleshooting When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, [Sleep Timer] is reset Bookmarks to [Off]. Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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[Always] to display regardless of connection status. Settings/Home Menu For a PC connection, the icon and label cannot be set. Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Watching TV switches to either [Component] or [Video 2]. Settings/Home Menu You cannot use [Component] and [Video 2] at the same time. Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Turns the TV off after it has been idle for a preset time. PC Power Management Turns the TV off when there is no signal from the PC input source for 30 seconds. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Settings/Home Menu > Picture & Display > Picture Adjustments How to Use i- Picture Adjustments Manual “BRAVIA” TV Setting Memory Features Applies custom picture settings to the current input or to common memory shared by other inputs.
Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Color Adjusts color intensity. Adjusts green and red tones. [Hue] is available depending on color system. Color Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture. [Cool] : Gives white colors a bluish tint. [Neutral] : Gives white colors a neutral tint. [Warm 1]/[Warm 2] : Gives white colors a reddish tint.
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Selecting [Speed] reduces the delay between an operation of a game controller/PC mouse and the TV’s response. [Speed] in the [i/p Conversion Preference] setting does not function for progressive signals. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Select [Full] if black/white colors appear smeared. Index Creates gradations using Super Bit Mapping technology. i-Manual online map Color System Sets the color system according to the input signal from the input source. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Settings/Home Menu > Preferences > Scene Select How to Use i- Scene Select Manual “BRAVIA” TV Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Features Auto Watching TV Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input Settings/Home source.
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Settings/Home Menu > Picture & Display > Screen (for inputs other than a How to Use i- Manual Screen (for inputs other than a PC) “BRAVIA” TV Features Setting Memory Applies custom screen settings to the current input or to common Watching TV memory shared by other inputs.
[Full Pixel] is available only when the input signal is 1080i/1080p and [Wide Mode] is set to [Full]. Screen Position Adjusts the vertical position and horizontal position of the picture. Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Adjusts the volume using the connected audio system’s remote control. Watching TV Variable Settings/Home Adjusts the volume with the TV’s remote control, when using an external Menu audio system. Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Sets the sound output to headphones or external audio system Features connected to the TV. Watching TV Settings/Home Disconnect headphones from the TV when you select [Audio Out]. Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Settings/Home Menu > Sound > Sound Adjustments How to Use i- Sound Adjustments Manual “BRAVIA” TV Setting Memory Features Applies custom sound settings to the current input or to common memory shared by other inputs. Watching TV Settings/Home Menu...
Keeps volume level constant across all programs and advertisements. (Advertisements tend to be louder than programs.) Volume Offset Adjusts the current volume level relative to other inputs, when [Setting Memory] is set to the current input. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Dolby Digital using an optical cable, and select [Audio Menu System]. Using Other [Audio System] must be selected to listen to 5.1 multi-channel audio. Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
How to Use i- Startup Sound Manual “BRAVIA” TV Turns the TV start-up sound on or off. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If the equipment has a DVI jack, connect it to the HDMI (with AUDIO IN) port through a DVI - HDMI adapter interface (not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out jacks to the PC/HDMI AUDIO IN. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > Home Network > Connecting to a Home How to Use i- Network Manual Connecting to a Home Network “BRAVIA” TV Features You can enjoy various content (e.g. photo/music/video files) stored on Watching TV DLNA-certified media servers.
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DLNA-certified media server is not available. Scrolling a panoramic photo is available only when [Slideshow Effect] is set to [Simple]/[Crossfade]. To confirm the setting, press OPTIONS, then select [Playback Method] → [Slideshow Effect] → [Simple]/[Crossfade]. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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USB device is connected. Watching TV Settings/Home Be sure to turn on the TV before connecting a USB device to the TV. Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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How to Use i- Refresh Internet Content Manual “BRAVIA” TV Reconnects to the Internet to receive available Internet content services. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
[Smart Select] : Responds to infrared signals sent from control devices. [Renderer Name] : Sets the name of the TV shown on the control device. [Remote Device List]: Lists the registered mobile devices/deregisters the devices. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Parts Description Adjusts sound for monaural reception. Use this item when the stereo signal is unstable. Troubleshooting Bookmarks To select sound on digital channels, press OPTIONS, then select [Alternate Audio]. Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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“BRAVIA” TV Switches the TV’s internal speakers on or off when you connect Features headphones to the TV. Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
HDMI Audio Sets the HDMI input as the audio signal source. Using Other Equipment/Internet PC Audio Parts Description Sets the PC/HDMI audio input as the audio signal source. Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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How to Use i- Key Tone Manual “BRAVIA” TV Plays sounds as you navigate with the remote control. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Menu Wall Mount/Floor Stand Using Other Provides the best sound quality when you hang the TV on a wall or use Equipment/Internet a floor stand. Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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> Language How to Use i- Language Manual “BRAVIA” TV Sets the language displayed on the menu screens. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Enables selection of your location to receive services from Internet Features content providers as well as Rovi On Screen Guide program data. Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Sets the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Using Other Digital CC Equipment/Internet Sets both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Parts Description Display Options Troubleshooting Customizes the closed caption appearance. Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
“BRAVIA” TV Sets the amount of information to display about the currently viewed TV Features channel and program. Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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How to Use i- Picture Adjustments Lock Manual “BRAVIA” TV Prevents the picture adjustments from being changed. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Sets the received signal to [Cable] or [Antenna]. Features Watching TV After changing this setting, it is recommended to run [Auto Program]. Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Adds digital channels. Features Be sure to have the signal type option selected appropriately for the Watching TV signal source. Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Shows or hides channels when you surf with CH +/– or in the channel Features list of [TV Channel List] under [TV] in the Home Menu. Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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> Edit Channel Labels How to Use i- Edit Channel Labels Manual “BRAVIA” TV Edit channel labels to your preference. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Allows you to fine-tune analog channels to adjust picture quality. Features Auto Watching TV Tunes channel automatically. Settings/Home Menu Custom Tunes channel manually. Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Control for HDMI Equipment/Internet Links the operations of the TV and the connected equipment. Parts Description For specific Sony equipment compatible with “Control for HDMI,” this setting is applied automatically to the connected equipment when [On] is Troubleshooting set. Bookmarks Device Auto Power Off Turns off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV.
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HOME/OPTIONS and channel-related buttons. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Sets the proxy server name and port number if a proxy server is used. i-Manual online map Wireless Setup Allows configuration of your wireless network. For details, see the information on wireless LAN in “Internet/Wireless LAN” in this manual. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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How to Use i- Contact Sony Manual “BRAVIA” TV Displays Sony contact information for your convenience. TV-specific Features information such as model name, serial number, software version and Watching TV downloadable ratings (if available from the TV) are also displayed.
How to Use i- Signal Diagnostics Manual “BRAVIA” TV Displays the diagnostics information for the current signal. Features Watching TV Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
[Automatic Software Download] via the Internet is available only on Equipment/Internet certain TV models. Parts Description The software is downloaded when the TV is in standby mode. Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
If no software has been downloaded , the TV will start searching for an update via the Internet (if connected). Settings/Home Menu Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Viewing from HDMI Equipment “BRAVIA” TV Features Turn on the connected equipment. Watching TV Press INPUT, then select the desired input source. Settings/Home Menu INPUT Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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Index “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for the connected i-Manual online map Sony equipment that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.” When specific Sony equipment compatible with “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is connected and powered on, and [Control for HDMI] is set to [On], “BRAVIA”...
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remote control. AV amplifier Automatically 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.
Switches the speaker output between the TV and connected audio equipment. 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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > Internet/Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN How to Use i- Ready Manual Wireless LAN Ready “BRAVIA” TV Features By inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100 (as of Watching TV December 2010) into your TV’s USB port, you can create a wireless network connection.
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LAN? access point) point) has a WPS compatible with button, proceed Wi-Fi Protected to TYPE 1. Setup (WPS)? If your wireless ↓ ↓ router (or access point) has a PIN Proceed to TYPE Proceed to TYPE code, proceed to TYPE 2. If your wireless router (or access point) has both a...
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→ [Network] → [Network Setup]. Press HOME, then select The start-up screen appears. Select [Wireless Setup] → [Scan]. Select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks, then follow the on-screen instructions. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Internet services. Also, the TV may not support functions developed in the future. Note on Internet browser 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.
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i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Equipment/Internet > Internet/Wireless LAN > “BRAVIA” Internet How to Use i- Video Manual “BRAVIA” Internet Video “BRAVIA” TV Features This feature serves as a gateway to Internet content, delivering a variety Watching TV of on-demand entertainment straight to your TV.
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Control indications Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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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. Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
To use this feature, the TV has to be connected to the Internet. Using Other If you select to receive notification alerts from [What's New], you will be Equipment/Internet prompted whenever there is an update. Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
Equipment/Internet Cable Modem Parts Description Router Internet Troubleshooting Adjusting the renderer settings Bookmarks → [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → Press HOME, then select Index [Renderer] → the desired setting. i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
→ [Network] → [Home Network Setup] Settings/Home Press HOME, then select Menu → [Show/Hide Media Servers]. Select the server to display in the Home Menu. Using Other Equipment/Internet Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...
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→ [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → Menu Press HOME, then select [Media Server Troubleshooting]. Using Other The diagnostic result list appears when the server diagnostic is Equipment/Internet complete. Parts Description Troubleshooting Bookmarks Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...