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3D Glasses 3D Menu

Add Digital Channels Adding/Removing Favorites Advanced Settings Age Restriction Ambient Sensor Settings Analog CC

Bilingual Settings Broadcaster

Cable/Antenna Selection Camcorder (Connected Equipment) CC Display Channel Labels CineMotion Clock/Timers

3D Signal 3D Sync Transmitter

Analog Channel Tuning Angle Adjustment (Swivel) ARC Artifacts Reduction Audio system (Connected Equipment) Auto SAP

“BRAVIA” Sync-Compatible Equipment

Component Composite Contact Information Control for HDMI Cursor Speed

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Digital Camera (Connected Equipment)

Digital CC DLNA Certified Media Server

Eco Settings External Equipment Display

Favorite Items Fine Tuning

GPS

HDMI CEC HDMI Device Selection HDMI Equipment

HDMI Settings High-Frame Rate HOME

Info Banner Initial Settings Internet Settings

Internet Video IP Address

Key Tone

Language Selection Lighting Environment

Media Server Troubleshooting Motionflow Settings

MTS My TV

Network Diagnostics Network Settings

On Screen Manual

Password PC connection Photo with Map Photo/Music/Video Playback Picture Adjustments Lock Picture Frame

Quick Start

Network Setup

Picture Mode Picture Settings Power Saving Pro Picture Setup Program Information Source

Rating Recently Viewed Content Recommendation

Remote Control Buttons (Lower Part) Remote Control Buttons (Middle Part) Remote Control Buttons (Top Part)

Recommendation Settings

Region Selection

Remote Control Buttons (Upper Part)

Remote Control Buttons (Back Part) Remote Control Buttons (Bottom Part)

Renderer Renderer Settings Room Lighting Sensor

Scene Selection Screen Settings (for PC Input) Screen Settings (Other Than PC Input) Screen Types/Sizes Server List Settings Menu Show/Hide Channels Show/Hide Media Servers

Terminals (Back) Terminals (Right) Three-Dimensional Picture Thumbnail View Troubleshooting (Channel) Troubleshooting (General) Troubleshooting (Network Connection) Troubleshooting (Picture)

Signal Information Slideshow Software Update Sound Mode Sound Settings Speaker Settings SYNC MENU

Troubleshooting (Remote Control) Troubleshooting (Sound) TV Controls and Indicators (Front Part) TV Controls and Indicators (Right Part) TV Guide TV Guide On Screen® Two-Picture Display

Update on Internet Content USB Auto Start

VCR/DVD player (Connected Equipment) Video 1/Component 1

Wireless LAN Connection (USB Adapter) Wireless LAN router (Internet Settings)

XMB (XrossMediaBar)

USB Devices USB Wireless LAN Adapter

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Network Setup (Follow Wired Setup > Custom.) Refresh Internet Content Show/Hide Media Servers Media Server Troubleshooting Renderer

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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,registered in the U.S. and other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

In the United States, TV Guide and TV Guide On Screen are registered trademarks of TV Guide Entertainment Group, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates, and are used under a license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under a license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar- TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following United States patents 6,498,895; 6,850,693; 6,396,546;5,940,073; 6,239,794 to Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. In no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. 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 TV Guide On Screen system.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

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, S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.

“XMB™”and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

“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.

“FACE DETECTION” logo is trademark of Sony Corporation.

Applicable trademark information depends on your TV model/region/country.

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3D Feature

Lets you enjoy 3D (three-dimensional) pictures and graphics using optional: 3D Glasses and 3D Sync Transmitter.

Enjoy 3D (three-dimensional) content using 3D Glasses and 3D Sync Transmitter. With this feature, you can enjoy a powerful 3D experience of entertainment, such as 3D video games and 3D Blu-ray Discs.

3D Glasses TDG-BR100

3D Sync Transmitter TMR-BR100

Using optional 3D Glasses, additional viewers can enjoy 3D content. (The illustration shows TDGBR100.)

The 3D Glasses and 3D Sync Transmitter are supplied or available as optional accessories,

depending on your TV model. In some regions/countries, the 3D Glasses and 3D Sync

Transmitter may not be available.

Watching 3D Content

The 3D display mode is automatically selected when a 3D signal is detected. Pressing the 3D button toggles between 3D display mode and 2D display mode.

Select “Off” from “Auto 3D” to manually turn the 3D display mode on or off. Press HOME, then select

3D effect is provided only when pictures are displayed in full screen.

> Picture & Display > 3D Settings.

Enjoying Simulated 3D Effect

Pressing the 3D button while watching 2D content provides a simulated 3D effect for 2D pictures.

3D effect may be less pronounced with some picture sources. Perceived 3D effect may vary from person to person. Simulated 3D display mode automatically switches back to 2D display mode an hour after its

activation.

3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses Communication Range

The recommended viewing angle and distance are shown in the illustrations. To enjoy the best 3D effect, the preferred viewing position needs to be kept within the range where the 3D Sync Transmitter works.

Side View

3D Sync Transmitter

Overhead View

Recommended viewing angle and distance may vary depending on the TV’s location and room

conditions. 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. Do not place the 3D Sync Transmitter near the TV's front remote control sensor

transmitter signal may interfere with infrared remote operation.

. The

3D Menu

You can adjust the following settings by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control and selecting “3D Menu” from the menu list.

3D Display

- For switching between the 3D and 2D display mode. 3D Depth Adjustment

- For adjusting the depth of 3D pictures on the screen. Available only for content with 3D signals. Selecting “0” is recommended for normal use. 3D effect may be less pronounced depending on the settings.

Simulated 3D Effect

- Use to heighten or lessen the 3D effect when you display 2D pictures in simulated 3D. 3D Glasses Brightness

- For setting the image brightness when using 3D display mode. By selecting “Auto,” image brightness through the 3D Glasses is automatically adjusted in conjunction with the “Scene Select” setting.

3D Format Simulated 3D: For viewing regular 2D pictures in simulated 3D. Side-by-Side: For displaying 3D content in the Side- by-Side format. Selecting this displays two

near-identical pictures side-by-side for 3D viewing. Wear the 3D Glasses before setting “3D Format” as the instructions will otherwise be unreadable because of doubly-blurred letters on the screen.

Over-Under: For displaying 3D content in the Over-Under format. Selecting this displays two nearidentical pictures one above the other for 3D viewing. Wear the 3D Glasses before setting “3D Format” as the instructions will otherwise be unreadable because of doubly-blurred letters on the screen.

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Enhances the smoothness of picture movement and reduces blur.

“Motionflow” is a proprietary technology that displays TV broadcasts at outstandingly a highframe rate. By displaying pictures at higher frame rate than standard, Motionflow reduces motion artifacts in high-speed sports footage for smooth, natural motion reproduction.

Press HOME, then select desired option.

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Automatically senses ambient lighting conditions and changes the display settings to optimize picture quality.

“Ambient Sensor” automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. The sensor detects ambient light levels to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room’s lighting conditions.

Press HOME, then select

> Picture & Display > Ambient Sensor > On.

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“BRAVIA” Internet Video

Brings videos, movies and much more through the broadband Internet connection to your TV.

“BRAVIA” Internet Video serves as a gateway to Internet content, delivering a variety of ondemand entertainment straight to your TV. By making a broadband Internet connection, you can enjoy video content, including movies and cartoons.

INTERNET

VIDEO

Be sure to connect your TV to the broadband Internet and complete the initial setup and “Network Setup.”

Selecting the “BRAVIA” Internet Video

Highlight the video icon you want to watch by using the remote control, then press to make a selection.

Information about the highlighted icon appears in the information banner.

The interface to Internet content depends on the Internet content providers.

Services block video content based on the “Parental Lock” setting of the TV. Some service providers do not support this function.

To update “BRAVIA” Internet Video content services, press HOME, then select Refresh Internet Content.

> Network >

Using the Internet Video

You can seek forward or seek backward in the video content. (This feature is available depending on Internet content services.)

Press the corresponding buttons on your remote control.

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Provides a wireless network connection for your TV by inserting a USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your TV’s USB port.

Wireless LAN Ready lets you easily access the Internet and your home network with the USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100 (as of January 2010). By inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your TV’s USB port, you can easily create a cable-free network.

Before setting up the wireless LAN function of the TV, be sure to set up a wireless LAN router. The USB Wireless LAN Adapter is supplied or available as an optional accessory, depending on

your TV model. In some regions/countries, the USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available.

Connecting to Your Wireless LAN

Using the Wireless LAN Ready feature you can connect the TV to your wireless LAN. The setup procedure differs depending on the type of wireless LAN and wireless LAN router.

Before setting up a wireless LAN, check your wireless LAN environment using the following chart.

Secure wireless LAN?

YES NO

Follow the configuration for “Network Setup” and “Secured Network with Wi-Fi Protected

(1)

Do you use a wireless LAN router compatible with Wi - Fi Protected Setup (WPS)?

(1)

(2)(3)

Setup (WPS).”

Follow the configuration for “Network Setup” and “Secured Network without Wi-Fi

(2)

Protected Setup (WPS).”

Follow the configuration for “Network Setup” and “Unsecured Network with Any Type of

(3)

Wireless LAN Router.”

Network Setup

“Network Setup” helps you configure network settings with the settings wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup.

The start-up screen allows you to select a setting procedure according to your network environment.

“View Network Status”: Select to confirm your network status. “Wired Setup”: Use to connect to a wired network. “Wireless Setup”: Use to connect to a wireless network.

Secured Network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

The WPS standard makes setup of a secure wireless home network as simple as pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN router. Before setting up a wireless LAN, check the location of the WPS button on the router and verify how to use it.

1. Select “Wireless Setup” from the “Network Setup” start-up screen.

2. Select “WPS (Push Button)” for Push Button method or “WPS (PIN)” for PIN method.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screen.

To connect to a wireless LAN with WPS, your wireless LAN router needs to support the WPS standard.

Secured Network without Wi - Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

For setting up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network name) and security key (WEP or WPA key) will be required. If you do not know them, consult the instruction manual of your router.

1. Select “Wireless Setup” from the “Network Setup” start-up screen.

2. Select “Scan,” then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screen.

Unsecured Network with Any Type of Wireless LAN Router

For setting up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network name) will be required. Security key (WEP or WPA key) will not be required because you need to select no security method in this procedure.

1. Select “Wireless Setup” from the “Network Setup” start-up screen.

2. Select “Scan,” then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screen.

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Plays back photos, music and videos on the TV screen by connecting a Sony digital still camera or other USB-compatible device.

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 a USB cable.

Photo playback automatically starts when you connect a USB storage device after turning on the TV, and “Slideshow” or “Thumbnail View” is selected in the “USB Auto Start” settings.

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.

Files from a USB device need to be compatible with the following file formats.

- Still images: JPEG format or RAW format (preview only)

- Music: MP3 format

- Video: AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) or MPEG1 format (not playable in some cases) Video files are located in the following folder structure (hierarchal position):

/AVCHD/BDMV/STREAM/00000.MTS/PRIVATE/AVCHD/BDMV/STREAM/00000.MTS /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.

Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB devices.

http://sony.com/tvsupport

For Canadian models

http://sony.ca/support

Picture Frame – Displaying a Photograph

“Picture Frame” displays a photo for a selected period of time. You can select a photo from the connected USB device or preset picture folder.

While the desired photo is displayed, press OPTIONS, then select File Actions > Picture Frame.

2. Press HOME, then select > Picture Frame.

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“BRAVIA” Sync with Control for HDMI

Helps you connect compatible HDMI equipment, such as a BD player or AV amplifier, to your TV and you can control the external equipment using the TV’s remote control.

With the “Control for HDMI” function, “BRAVIA” Sync helps to communicate with “BRAVIA” Synccompatible equipment using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Use the following settings and tips to help unify control of your connected equipment.

Press HOME, then select

“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.”

The “Control for HDMI” settings must be set on both the TV and connected equipment. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals.

When specific Sony equipment compatible with “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is connected, “BRAVIA” sync is automatically activated on the equipment.

> Channels & Inputs > HDMI Settings > Control for HDMI > On.

Controlling “BRAVIA” Sync- Compatible Equipment

“BRAVIA” Sync-compatible equipment is listed as a new input source under (External Inputs) in the Home Menu. To control the equipment by using the remote control, press SYNC MENU and select the desired equipment from “HDMI Device Selection.”

BD/DVD Player

Automatically turns the “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible equipment on and switches the input to that

equipment when you select it from the Home 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 switch the TV to standby mode.

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.

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 when you switch the TV to standby mode. Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of the connected AV amplifier

through the TV’s remote control.

When connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology, connect to HDMI IN 1 with an HDMI cable. If connecting a system that is incompatible with “Control for HDMI” or Audio Return Channel, an additional audio connection via DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) is necessary.

Video Camera

Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on.

Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you switch the TV to standby mode.

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Manages your preferred TV channels, photos, music, video content and external inputs for quick and easy access.

The “Favorites” feature provides quick access to your frequently used items, such as preferred TV channels or external inputs (e.g. game console, DVD player). In addition, your favorite media files, Internet content and Widgets can be shown in the “Favorites” screen.

FAVORITES

Internet content (e.g. Internet Video, Internet Widgets) may not be available in some regions/countries.

Displaying Your Favorites

Select the desired icon listed at the bottom of the screen by using the remote control, and press

to expand it into a full view.

Items in your “Favorites” are displayed as icons.

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