i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings Configuring Various Settings Picture/Screen Settings Selecting picture mode Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) Setting screen size/position Sound Settings Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Setting sound according to TV position Digital Channel Settings Setting subtitles Setting audio for digital broadcasts...
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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. 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.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > List of Contents Basic Operations How to use remote Home Menu screen Picture adjustment Enjoy Internet on TV How to use i-Manual Useful OPTIONS button Watch in 3D Watch connected device Top of Page Parts Description TV Controls and Indicators Front...
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Display information Subtitles/Closed captions Screen format/Wide Mode Audio (for analog mode) Top of Page Using Other Devices BD/DVD Player HDMI connection Component video connection Composite connection Digital Still Camera/Camcorder USB Device Audio System HDMI connection Optical audio connection Audio cable connection Top of Page Using “BRAVIA”...
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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 Top of Page...
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Selecting the cable/antenna signal Tuning analog channels automatically Fine adjusting analog channels Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons Editing channel labels Program Information & Service Settings Displaying analog program list Setting the information banner Setting closed captions Displaying wallpaper for radio broadcasts General Settings Turning off the key tone of remote control operations Turning off start-up logo...
[Applications] Launches applications that require an Internet connection. [Sony Entertainment Network] Enables selection of content from the online service “Sony Entertainment Network.” If “Sony Entertainment Network” is unavailable, the [Sony Entertainment Network] category is not displayed. [Internet Content] Enables access to Internet services for TV.
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Enables selection of media files (photo, music, video) to play in a connected USB storage device or your home network. [Inputs] Enables selection of devices connected to the TV. [Favorites/History] Displays items in Favorites and recently viewed items. Steps Press the HOME button. The Home Menu appears.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) Overview You can adjust various picture settings, such as picture brightness/color, etc. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
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[Reset] Resets all the [Picture Adjustments] settings to the factory settings excluding [Setting Memory], [Picture Mode] and [Advanced Settings]. [Backlight] Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Reducing the brightness of the screen will reduce the power consumption. [Picture] Adjusts picture contrast. [Brightness] Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
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Enjoy Internet on TV Overview By pressing the SEN button, the Sony Entertainment Network screen appears, which serves as a gateway to Internet content. From this screen, you can access various services and applications. The items on the Sony Entertainment Network screen differ depending on your region/country, and are subject to change.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > How to use i-Manual How to use i-Manual Searching for Information This i-Manual explains how to use all functions. In the main page of i-Manual, you can select the desired method to search for information. Table of Contents: Searches from a title list.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Basic Operations > Useful OPTIONS button Useful OPTIONS button Quickly Accessing Functions by the OPTIONS Button By pressing the OPTIONS button, the Options Menu appears and provides quick access to the functions that are available for the currently displayed screen. (The items in the Options Menu differ depending on the selected screen.) This provides faster access to functions than from the Home Menu.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Watching in 3D Watching in 3D Overview You can experience powerful 3D entertainment, such as stereoscopic 3D games and Blu-ray 3D Discs. You can also watch regular 2D content with 3D effect. 3D view without 3D Glasses 3D view with 3D Glasses 3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses communication range...
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Press the 3D button repeatedly to select the [3D Display] mode to suit the displayed content. [Side-by-Side]: Displays side-by-side pictures in 3D. [Over-Under]: Displays over-under pictures in 3D. [Simulated 3D]: Displays regular 2D pictures in simulated 3D. To exit the 3D Menu, press the RETURN button. To deactivate the 3D effect Press the 3D button repeatedly to select [Off] in [3D Display].
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right Right USB 1 You can enjoy photo, music and video files stored on a USB device. USB 2 You can enjoy photo, music and video files stored on a USB device. PC IN Connect a PC cable with ferrites.
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Top Page > Parts Description > Middle Middle Press to display Sony Entertainment Network. GUIDE Press to display the program guide. The Guide feature may not be available in some regions/countries. DISPLAY Press once to display information about the channel/program/input you are viewing.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Using Program Guide Using Program Guide Overview You can quickly find your preferred programs and the detailed program information. You can also search programs by genre, register your preferred programs, etc. (This function is available only for digital broadcasts, and depends on your model/region/country.) Steps Press the GUIDE button to display the digital program guide.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) Overview You can watch two pictures (main and sub) simultaneously. The main picture can be displayed in full screen, and the sub picture can be displayed in an inset window (e.g. PC input and TV program).
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P) Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P) Overview You can watch two pictures (left and right) simultaneously (e.g. connected device and TV program). Steps Press the OPTIONS button. OPTIONS Select [Twin Picture] using the buttons, then press the button.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Screen format/Wide Mode Screen format/Wide Mode Steps Press the WIDE button repeatedly to select the desired option, then press the button. WIDE 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.
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[Captions] Stretches the picture horizontally to fill a 16:9 screen, while fitting captions in the screen. If component input (480p) is selected and [Scene Select] is set to [Game] or [Graphics], the available options change to [Fine-Normal]/[Fine-Full]/[Portable Game 1]/[Portable Game 2]. [Fine-Normal] Displays a 4:3 picture in its original size.
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Digital Still Camera/Camcorder Making a Connection Connect your Sony digital still camera or camcorder using an HDMI cable. Use a cable that has an HDMI mini jack for digital still camera/camcorder end, and a standard HDMI jack for the TV end.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > USB Device USB Device Making a Connection Connect the USB storage device to enjoy photo, music and video files stored in the device. USB storage device Steps After making a connection, turn on the connected USB device. Press the HOME button, then select [Media] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
Tips Photo files must be stored in a folder under the DCIM folder for automatic playback start. Also, the folder name under the DCIM folder is required to be a combination of 3 numerals and 5 letters (can include “_”), for example, 101MSDCF. Supported Photo File Formats Extension: .jpg / .jpe / .jpeg Image codec: JPEG...
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Notes USB viewer supports FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT file systems. When connecting a Sony digital still camera to the TV with a USB cable, USB connection settings on your camera need to be set to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] mode.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Other Devices > HDMI connection HDMI connection Making a Connection Connect an audio system (e.g. home theater system) with HDMI output to the TV, using an HDMI cable. Audio system HDMI cable (not supplied) * * Be sure to use an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo.
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Activate “Control for HDMI” on the connected device. When a specific Sony device compatible with “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is connected and powered on, and [Control for HDMI] is set to [On], “BRAVIA” Sync is automatically activated on that device.
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TV’s remote control. Notes “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for a connected Sony device that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.” Top of Page...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Using the Sync Menu Using the Sync Menu Overview Sync Menu provides various functions such as controlling the connected device by the TV’s remote control, etc. SYNC MENU Steps Press the SYNC MENU button.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices > Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Overview You can set the remote control buttons of the TV to control the connected HDMI device. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Overview You can select a preset picture and sound setting (e.g. [Auto], [Cinema], [Sports]) that suits the content.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Saving power by picture brightness Saving power by picture brightness Overview You can reduce power consumption by changing the picture brightness. Dark picture Bright picture (High power saving) (Low power saving) Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the current time manually Setting the current time manually Overview The current time is set automatically if the TV receives the time from a digital broadcast signal. If the TV cannot receive digital broadcast signal, set the current time manually. Current time Steps Press the HOME button, then select...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the on timer Setting the on timer Overview You can set the TV to turn on from standby mode at a selected time. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting the sleep timer Setting the sleep timer Overview You can set the TV to turn off after a preset period. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Using TV as Picture Frame Using TV as Picture Frame Overview You can set a photo in the connected USB device, network device or preset picture folder to be displayed for a specified period. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Media] at the bottom of the screen using the...
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Useful Functions > Setting parental lock password Setting parental lock password Overview Set the 4-digit password for parental lock. The password will be required when you change the parental lock settings. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN) Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN) Making a Connection The built-in wireless LAN device allows you to access the Internet and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment. Modem Wireless router Internet...
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Making a Connection A wired LAN connection allows you to access the Internet and your home network. Connect a LAN cable to your TV.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Browsing Websites Browsing Websites Overview When the TV is connected to the Internet, you can browse websites. Steps Make a broadband Internet connection. Press the HOME button, then select [Applications] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
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Player, PDF viewer), web content may not be displayed correctly, or some functions may not work properly. Also, the TV may not support functions developed in the future. In no event shall Sony be liable for any damage caused or associated with the use of the Internet browser, malfunction (including software) or communication failure.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Watching Internet Video Watching Internet Video Overview You can enjoy Internet video content, including movies and cartoons, by accessing a gateway that delivers a variety of on-demand entertainment. Steps Make a broadband Internet connection. Press the HOME button, then select [Internet Content] at the bottom of the screen using buttons.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Using Internet Widgets Using Internet Widgets Overview Widgets are small downloadable applications that provide easy access to interactive content when your TV is connected to the Internet. You can select an activated Widget from the Home Menu to display on the screen.
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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.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Performing initial setup Performing initial setup Making a Connection Enjoy widescreen video calls by connecting the optional Camera and Microphone Unit CMU- BR100. Attach the camera to the TV, then connect the USB cable to the TV’s USB port. For details on how to attach the camera, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the camera.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Making a call Making a call Overview You can make free video and voice calls to friends and family anywhere in the world from the comfort of your living room. If you want to call a friend who is not on Skype, you could make great savings by calling them on their landline or mobile using Skype.
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conversation. Status icons The list below indicates their availability: : Online, : Away, : Do Not Disturb, : Offline, : Offline (with call forwarding enabled), : Phone contact, : Offline (with voice mail enabled) About the status icons in the call history list Status icons The icons in the history list indicate the following: : Missed call,...
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Current Music Information Search Current Music Information Search Overview This feature searches for information about music heard from your TV. You can obtain information about music played on the current program, external input, connected USB storage device, etc.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Music/Video Keyword Search Music/Video Keyword Search Overview You can search for information about music/videos by entering a keyword (track title, album name, video title, etc.) and exploring the database. Text Search Steps Make a broadband Internet connection.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Overview The TV can be connected directly with a Wi-Fi Direct/Wi-Fi compatible device (e.g. smartphone, PC) that also supports the “DLNA Push controller” function. Content such as photos/music/videos on the device can be played on the TV.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Internet > Viewing Photomap Viewing Photomap Overview You can display a photo with a map of the location where the photo was taken. Connect a USB device containing a photo with geographical information. Steps Make a broadband Internet connection.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Playing Content on a PC Playing Content on a PC Overview You can play photo/music/video files stored on a server (e.g. PC) that is connected to the same home network that the TV is connected to.
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(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 device that is compatible with the 3D Sweep Panorama photo display.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA) > Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control Overview You can control the TV using a smartphone with the “Media Remote” application installed, or using a PC with the “Remote Keyboard”...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting picture mode Selecting picture mode Overview You can select the picture mode according to your preference. The [Picture Mode] setting works in accordance with the [Scene Select] setting. Steps Set [Scene Select].
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting screen size/position Setting screen size/position Overview You can set the screen size and position according to your preference. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
16:9 screen. For 16:9 original source, displays a 4:3 picture that has been horizontally stretched to 16:9, in 4:3 format. [Full]: Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the input signal is 4:3. When the input signal is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this option to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Overview You can adjust various sound settings, such as bass, treble, balance, etc. Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting sound according to TV position Setting sound according to TV position Overview You can create different sound images from the TV speakers according to how you position the Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting audio for digital broadcasts Setting audio for digital broadcasts Steps Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] at the bottom of the screen using the buttons. Select [Digital Setup] using the buttons, then press the button.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture/Screen Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms Tiny black points and/or bright points appear on the screen. Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the store. Distorted picture. The screen flickers. No color./Dark picture./Color is not correct./Picture is too bright. Blurry picture or poor color.
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The screen flickers. Set [Motionflow] to other than [Impulse] (e.g. [Standard]). No color./Dark picture./Color is not correct./Picture is too bright. Press the OPTIONS button, then select [Picture Adjustments] to make adjustments. Select [Reset] in [Picture Adjustments]. If you set [Power Saving] to [Low] or [High], black level will be enhanced. Blurry picture or poor color.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Broadcast Reception Symptoms Broadcast Reception Symptoms Ghosting or double images appear. Only snow noise or black picture appears on the screen. You cannot receive any channels. You cannot receive or select channels. Some digital cable channels are not displayed.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D pictures are not displayed. 3D effect is weak. A 3D Sweep Panorama photo cannot be displayed. Black bars appear on both sides of the screen when watching 3D pictures. 3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal is detected.
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3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal is detected. [Settings] → Set to manually turn the 3D display on or off. Press the HOME button, then select [Picture & Display] → [3D Settings] → [Auto 3D] → [Off]. The message [3D signal has been detected] automatically appears when 3D signal is detected.
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Connected Device Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms No picture from connected device. You cannot select connected device in the Home Menu. Some input sources cannot be selected. Certain programs on digital sources display a loss of detail. Photo images appear small on the screen.
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i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Network/Application Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Sometimes video streaming quality is poor when using the wireless LAN. Wireless LAN connection fails or radio reception conditions are poor. The TV cannot connect with your wireless router (or access point) at 5GHz. Poor picture on “BRAVIA”...
i-Manual Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Home Network Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Your TV cannot connect to the server. A message appears stating that the TV cannot connect to your network. Server is inaccessible. Some media files in the USB device or server are not displayed. When using the renderer function, music files cannot be played back.