Checking server connection
Playing Content with Renderer Function
Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote
Using Wi-Fi Direct Function
Using Screen mirroring
How to use remote
Home Menu screen
Picture adjustment
Enjoy Internet on TV
How to use i-Manual
Useful OPTIONS button
Watch Twin Picture
Watch connected device
Parts Description
TV Controls/Terminals/Indicators
Front
Right
Terminals
Bottom
Rear
Left
Right
Remote Control
Top
Upper
Middle
Lower
Bottom
Home Menu screen
Top Page > List of Contents
Top of Page
Watching TV
Top of Page
Selecting Channels
Selecting channels from the Home Menu
Selecting channels by the CH +/- buttons
Selecting channels by the number buttons
Setting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using the Sync Menu
Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI/MHL Device
Displaying the “BRAVIA” Sync Device List
Useful Functions
Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment
Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light
Adding to Favorites
Saving Power Consumption
Saving power by picture brightness
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time
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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Top of Page
Using Internet
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Connecting to the Internet
Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)
Wired connection (with a LAN cable)
Setting IPv6
Browsing Websites
Watching Internet Video
Using Skype
Performing initial setup
Making a call
Current View Information Search
Keyword Search
Using Home Network
Playing Content on a PC
Home Network Settings
Enabling the renderer function
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking server connection
Playing Content with Renderer Function
Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote
Using Wi-Fi Direct Function
Using Screen mirroring
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Top of Page
Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen 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
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Program Information & Service Settings
Setting the information banner
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Setting closed captions
General Settings
Turning off the key tone of remote control operations
Turning off start-up logo
Turning on/off and adjusting the brightness of the illumination
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
External Input Settings
Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making detailed 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
Troubleshooting
Power Symptoms
Picture/Screen Symptoms
Broadcast Reception Symptoms
Sound Symptoms
Connected Device Symptoms
Network/Application Symptoms
Home Network Symptoms
Remote Control Symptoms
Screen mirroring Symptoms
TV SideView Symptoms
Wi-Fi 5GHz Symptoms
Notes
Operate this TV’s functions and settings basically using / / / and buttons.
1. Select the item on the screen using the / / / buttons.
2. Press the button to apply the selection.
Using RETURN and Color Buttons
To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
To operate functions using the color buttons
The color buttons and available functions are indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Press the color button that corresponds to the function you want to use.
The available functions differ depending on the screen.
The Home Menu, which can be displayed by pressing the HOME button, contains various
categories.
Displays content such as TV program, external inputs and function settings, divided into
categories. You can first select the category, then select a desired program or external input, or
change settings, such as picture quality. The number of categories and available items vary
depending on your region/country.
Categories in the Home Menu
[Featured]
Displays recommend information and current information about available applications and content.
If there is no network connection, or the [Featured] display setting is set to [Settings] →
[Preferences] → [Home Menu Settings] → [Featured Display] → [Off], the [Featured] category will
not be displayed. (This function is available depending on your region/country.)
[History]
Allows you to choose from [History], such as a channel, input, or application that you watched and
used recently.
If the History display setting is set to [Off], the [History] category will not be displayed.
[TV]
Allows you to choose from a list of TV channels, or a program guide. (Program guide is available
depending on your TV model or region.)
Also, enables timer recordings to a connected USB HDD devices, and selection of recorded
content play. (This function may not be available depending on your model/region/country.)
A list of channels registered as favorites in the TV category are displayed.
[Applications]
Launches applications that require an Internet connection. Although most applications need an
Internet connection, for Media Player it is not necessary.
A list of applications registered as favorites in the Applications category are displayed.
If you select [All Applications], all applications are displayed as a list. You can register your favorite
applications to [Applications] in the Home Menu by selecting a favorite application icon and
pressing the OPTIONS button. You can enjoy more applications if you connect your TV to the
Internet. (This function is available depending on your region/country.)
[Connected Devices]
Enables selection of devices connected to the TV.
[Settings]
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Provides settings (e.g. picture settings, sound settings, key tone setting) that allow you to
customize your TV.
Steps
Press the HOME button.
1.
The Home Menu appears.
2. Select the category using the / buttons.
(Illustration example: When selecting the [Settings] category.)
3. Select the item using the / buttons, then press the button.
(Illustration example: When selecting
[Picture & Display].)
4. In the displayed screen, perform the operation using the / / / and buttons.
(Illustration example: When selecting [Picture Adjustments] using the
To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice.
/ and buttons.)
Tips
The items you can select may vary depending on the situation.
Unavailable items are grayed out or not displayed.
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
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] using the / buttons.
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2. Select [Picture & Display] using the / buttons, then press the button.
3. Select [Picture Adjustments] using the / buttons, then press the button.
4. Select the desired option using the / buttons, then press the button.
To return to the last viewed source, press the HOME button twice.
Available Options
[Setting Memory]
Applies custom picture settings to the current input or to common memory shared by other inputs.
[Picture Mode]
Enables selection of a picture mode according to your preference.
Jump to the page
[Reset]
Resets all the [Picture Adjustments] settings to the factory settings excluding [Setting Memory],
[Picture Mode] and [Advanced Settings].
[Backlight]
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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.
[Color]
Adjusts color intensity.
[Hue]
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. [Warm 2] gives a redder tint than [Warm 1].
[Sharpness]
Adjusts sharpness of the picture.
[Noise Reduction]
[Auto]: Automatically reduces picture noise.
[High]/[Medium]/[Low]: Modifies the effect of noise reduction.
[Intelligent]: Automatically optimizes picture quality with noise reduction.
(This function is available only for analog RF input and composite video input.)
It’s recommended to select [Intelligent] for analog input signal of bad quality.
[Off]: Turns off [Noise Reduction].
[MPEG Noise Reduction]
[Auto]: Automatically reduces noise in MPEG-compressed videos.
[High]/[Medium]/[Low]: Reduces noise in MPEG-compressed videos.
[Off]: Turns off [MPEG Noise Reduction].
[Dot Noise Reduction]
[Auto]: Automatically reduces dot noise around objects on the screen.
[Off]: Turns off [Dot Noise Reduction].
[Reality Creation]
Adjusts detail and noise for a realistic picture.
[Video Area Detection]
Adjusts effect level optimally by detecting video area within a picture.
[Resolution]
Adjusts detail and clarity of the picture.
[Noise Filtering]
Adjusts to reduce noise of the picture.
[Smooth Gradation]
Creates smooth gradations on flat surfaces of the picture.
[CineMotion]
[Auto]: Displays film-based content with picture expression close to the original by applying a film -
specific process.
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[Off]: Turns off [CineMotion].
(If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, this setting is automatically turned off
even if [Auto] is selected.)
[Advanced Settings]
[Reset]: Resets all [Advanced Settings] to the default values (except for [White Balance]).
[Black Corrector]: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
[Adv. Contrast Enhancer]: Automatically optimizes [Backlight] and [Picture] according to the
brightness of the screen. This setting is effective for dark images and scenes.
[Gamma]: Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of the picture.
[Auto Light Limiter]: Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is white.
[Clear White]: Emphasizes whiteness in the picture.
[Live Color]: Makes color more vivid.
[White Balance]: Adjusts red, green and blue level in the screen.
[Detail Enhancer]: Enhances the details of the picture.
[Edge Enhancer]: Enhances the edges of the picture.
[Skin Naturalizer]: Detects faces and reproduces natural skin tone.
[Display Speed Preference]: Reduces the picture delay to optimize the response to game
controllers/PC mouse operation by selecting [On].
[LED Motion Mode]: Reduces motion blur.
Top Page > Basic Operations > Enjoy Internet on TV
Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
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.
Steps
Make a broadband Internet connection.
1.
2. Press the SEN button to display the Sony Entertainment Network screen.
How to Use Bookmarks
3. Select the desired service or website using the / / / buttons, then press the button.
Tips
Depending on the service, registration may be required before use.
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.
Troubleshooting: Searches for solutions to problems.
Index: Searches by function/feature name.
Use the
/ buttons to switch between the // tabs.
Tips
The supplied paper manual contains important information such as cautions and operating
instructions to prevent accidents. Read the supplied paper manual thoroughly for safe use.
Steps
Procedure example: “Table of Contents” search
1. In the main page of this manual, select the “Table of Contents” tab using the / buttons.
2. Select a title on the left of the screen using the / buttons, then press the button.
The titles on the right of the screen change according to the title selected on the left of the
screen.
3. Select a title on the right of the screen using the / buttons, then press the button.
The page of the selected title appears.
4. Press the button to proceed to the next page.
To return to the previous page, press the
button.
To go to the main page
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Press the corresponding color button indicated at the bottom of the screen.
To close the i-Manual
Press the i-MANUAL button.
If you press the i-MANUAL button again, the previously displayed page reappears. If you press
the i-MANUAL button after the TV is turned off, the main page appears.
Displaying the Page Again While Operating the TV
Press the i-MANUAL button repeatedly to toggle between the TV screen and previously
displayed page of the i-Manual. In this way, you can refer to the i-Manual while operating the TV.
Saving Frequently Viewed Pages (Bookmark)
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual using a color button. For details on how to
bookmark, press the color button that corresponds to [Show Bookmark] at the bottom of the
screen.
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
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.
Steps
Press the OPTIONS button to display the Options Menu.
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2. Select an item using the / buttons, then press the button.
3. Select an item or value using the / / / buttons, then press the button.
To return to the previous screen during operation, press the RETURN button.
Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)
Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
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.
1.
How to Use Bookmarks
2. Select [Twin Picture] using the / buttons, then press the button.
3. Select [P&P] using the / buttons, then press the button.
4. Press / to switch audio output between the two pictures.
The highlighted picture is audible.
To exit the P&P mode, press the RETURN button.
To change the picture size
Press the / buttons repeatedly to change the size.
Available Combinations of Two Pictures
(Left and right, or vice versa)
TV program and HDMI input (video format)
Video input and HDMI input (video format)
Notes
This function is not available with PC format signals.
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If two pictures with different vertical frequency signals (e.g. a left picture with 24p and a right picture
with 60i) are displayed side-by-side, the smooth movement of the right picture may be lost.
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
Watch connected device
Overview
Connect various devices (e.g. BD recorder, digital still camera, PC, smartphone, tablet) to the
TV. You can enjoy playing content such as pictures and music on the connected device.