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How to use remote
Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings
Home Menu screen Picture adjustment Enjoy Internet on TV How to use i-Manual Useful OPTIONS button Watch in 3D Watch connected device
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TV Controls and Indicators
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Front Right Terminals Bottom Rear Right Remote Control Top Upper Middle Lower Bottom Home Menu screen
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Watching TV
Selecting Channels
Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings
Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels by the number buttons Rovi On Screen Guide™ Watching in 3D Watching Twin Picture Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P) Changing Display/Audio Display information Subtitles/Closed captions Screen format/Wide Mode Audio (for analog mode)
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Using Other Devices
BD/DVD Player
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HDMI connection Component video connection Composite connection Digital Still Camera/Camcorder USB Device PC Audio System HDMI connection Optical audio connection Audio cable connection
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Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Setting “BRAVIA” Sync
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Using the Sync Menu Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Displaying the HDMI Device List
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Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment
Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings
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 time Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal Using Clock/Timers Setting the current time manually Setting the on timer Setting the sleep timer Using TV as Picture Frame Setting Parental Control Setting parental lock password Setting viewing restriction Blocking specific channels
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Using Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings
Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN) Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Browsing Websites Watching Internet Video Using Internet Applications Using Skype Performing initial setup Making a call Current Music Information Search Music/Video Keyword Search Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode Viewing Photomap
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Using Home Network (DLNA)
Playing Content on a PC
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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
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Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen Settings
Parts Description Watching TV Using Other Devices Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices Useful Functions Using Internet Using Home Network (DLNA) Configuring Various Settings
Selecting picture mode Adjusting various picture settings (e. g. picture brightness/color) Locking picture adjustment Setting screen size/position Sound Settings Adjusting various sound settings (e. g. bass/treble/balance) Setting sound according to TV position Channel Settings Checking signal information Selecting the cable/antenna signal Tuning channels automatically Adding digital channels Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons Editing channel labels Fine adjusting analog channels Program Information & Service Settings Setting the information banner Setting closed captions Selecting a program information source General Settings Turning off the key tone of remote control operations Turning off start-up logo Setting menu language Setting your region External Sound Output Settings Selecting speakers to output sound Outputting sound from headphones Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control Setting headphone speaker link Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input External Input Settings
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Managing external inputs Switching the video input Making advanced settings of video input Running initial setup Support Checking Sony contact information Uploading operation history Software Update Updating broadcast/service software Updating TV’s software
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Troubleshooting
Power Symptoms
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Picture/Screen Symptoms Broadcast Reception Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms Sound Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Remote Control Symptoms
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How to Use Bookmarks
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual. Use the color buttons indicated at the bottom of the screen.
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To save a page
In the page to bookmark, press the red button that corresponds to [Add Bookmark] at the bottom of the screen.
Color buttons
To access the bookmarked page
Press the blue button that corresponds to [Show Bookmarks] at the bottom of the screen to display the bookmark list. [. . . ] The servers are under the control of Sony, and MAC address will never be transmitted to servers controlled by other parties. Apps other than Internet Apps may be provided.
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Performing initial setup
Making a Connection
Enjoy widescreen video calls by connecting the optional Camera and Microphone Unit CMUBR100. 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.
Camera and Microphone Unit CMUBR100 USB cable
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Steps 1. Press the HOME button, then select [Applications] at the bottom of the screen using the
/ buttons.
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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 use the same account on this TV. To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice.
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.
Status icon
Each status icon indicates as follows: : Auto Sign in error, : Online, : Away,
: Do Not Disturb,
: Invisible
Tips
For more information on Skype, please visit http://www. Skype. com/ Skype is a trade mark of Skype Limited or its related companies. This product / application has not been checked, verified, certified or otherwise approved or endorsed by Skype Limited, Skype Communications S. a. r. l. Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “S” symbol are trade marks of Skype Limited.
Notes
You can use only the optional Camera and Microphone Unit CMU-BR100. 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 to the TV’s USB port. For other Skype services such as low cost calls to mobile phones and landlines, Skype Credit or a subscription is required. The sound quality of the microphone may deteriorate in a noisy environment.
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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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Steps 1. Press the HOME button, then select [Applications] at the bottom of the screen using the
/ buttons.
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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 the contact or phone number to call using the / buttons, then press the button. Select [Video Call] or [Voice Call] using the / buttons, then press the button.
To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice.
About the status icons in the contact list
A status icon is displayed next to your contacts, so you know if they are available to have a
conversation.
Status icons
The list below indicates their availability: : Online, : Away, : Do Not Disturb, : Offline, : Phone contact, : Offline (with voice mail enabled)
: Offline (with call forwarding enabled),
About the status icons in the call history list
Status icons
The icons in the history list indicate the following: : Missed call, : Incoming call, : Outgoing call,
: Voice mail,
: Authorization request
To call by entering a phone number
Press the HOME button, then select [Applications] → [Skype] → [Tools] → [Call Phone Number]. [. . . ] Using a computer, go to the Netflix website and remove the TV from your account. After registration is complete, link the TV back to your Netflix account.
Streaming Netflix video displays in low resolution.
You will need to check the following when Netflix video is displaying in low resolution: - Your connection may be affected by other online activity on your network, such as online gaming, file sharing, or other video streaming. - If you are using an unsecured wireless network, you may be unknowingly sharing your connection with other people in your area. - Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) could be delivering a slower connection speed than the recommended 2. 5 Mbps.
Serious Error 5006 Contact Sony appears when trying to perform [Refresh Internet Content].
This error may occur if [Refresh Internet Content] did not complete successfully. [. . . ]