Sony KDL-42W828B, KDL-42W829B User Manual
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
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Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
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How to Use Remote
Enjoy “Discover”
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
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Home Menu Screen
Picture Adjustment
How to Use the i-Manual
Watch Connected Device
Enjoy Social Viewing
Using Applications
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Front
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Devices
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Internet
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Control buttons on the rear
Terminals on the rear (bottom)
Terminals on the rear (centre)
Terminals on the rear (right)
Remote Control
Top
Upper
Middle
Lower
Bottom
Touchpad Remote Control (Optional)
Upper
Lower
Displaying the Screen Key Pad
Finding Contents More Easily (“Discover” Screen)
Home Menu Screen
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Watching TV
Selecting Channels
Enjoying Football More
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
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and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Displaying Text Information
Using the Programme Guide
Using the TV Guide Search Function
Watching in 3D
Watching Twin Picture
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)
Changing Display Info/Pic. Size/Audio
Display information
Subtitles
Screen format/Wide mode
Audio
Watching NVOD/MF service
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Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos
Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Music
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
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Enjoying Photos
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Using Internet Services and Applications
Using Applications
Browsing Websites
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Far and Near
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Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Watching Internet Videos
Using Skype
Performing initial set-up
Making a call
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Watching TV with Friends Far and Near
Enjoying a Chat with Your Friends while Watching TV
Inviting Friends while Watching TV
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Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
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and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
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Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
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Inviting Friends Using the Programme Guide
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Using Other Devices
BD/DVD Player
HDMI connection
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Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Component video connection
SCART connection
Composite connection
USB HDD Recording Device
Performing initial set-up
One-touch recording
Timer recording
Watching recorded content
Deleting recorded content
Pausing a currently-viewed programme
Digital Still Camera/Camcorder
USB Device
PC
Audio System
HDMI connection
Optical audio connection
Audio cable connection
MHL Device (Smartphone, Tablet, etc.)
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Wireless Subwoofer (Optional)
Playable File Formats (DLNA, USB devices, etc.)
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Using BRAVIA Sync Devices
Setting BRAVIA Sync
Using the Sync Menu
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Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
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Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
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Setting Buttons to Control an HDMI/MHL Device
Displaying the BRAVIA Sync Device List
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Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment
Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content
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Internet
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Configuring Various
Settings
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light
Adding Favourite Applications
Using Search Function
Current View Information Search
Keyword Search
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
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Connecting to the Internet
Wireless Connection (Built-in Wireless LAN)
Wired Connection (with a LAN Cable)
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Setting IPv6
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Using Home Network
Playing Content on a PC
Home Network Settings
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and Applications
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Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
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Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Enabling the renderer function
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking the server connection
Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router)
Playing Content with the Renderer Function
Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote
Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (One-touch mirroring)
Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (Screen mirroring)
Sharing Photos
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Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen Settings
Selecting picture mode
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Internet
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Configuring Various
Settings
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour)
Setting the screen size/position
Sound Settings
Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance)
Setting the sound according to the TV position
Digital Channel Settings
Setting subtitles
Setting audio for digital broadcasts
Tuning digital channels automatically
Tuning digital channels manually
Improving the picture quality of the selected channel
Storing new digital services automatically
Sorting digital channels
Transferring a programme list using a USB device
Tuning satellite channels automatically
Sorting satellite channels
Storing new satellite services automatically
Analogue Channel Settings
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Tuning analogue channels automatically
Presetting analogue programmes manually
Changing channels only by 1-digit number buttons
Sorting analogue channels
Editing programme labels
Programme Information & Service Settings
Displaying the analogue programme list
Setting the information banner
Displaying wallpaper for radio broadcasts
Changing over channels automatically
Accessing a pay TV service
Setting interactive applications
Setting Parental Control
Setting the parental lock password
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Setting an age restriction
Blocking specific programmes
Blocking interactive channels
Blocking recorded content
General Settings
Turning off the key tone of remote operations
Turning off the start-up logo
Turning on/off and adjusting the brightness of the illumination
Setting Notification
Setting the menu language
Setting Touchpad Remote Control
Setting a Bluetooth Device
Restoring factory settings
External Sound Output Settings
Selecting speakers to output sound
Outputting sound from headphones or another audio system
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote
Setting sound for digital audio output
Setting the headphone speaker link
Setting sound for Home Theatre Control
External Input Settings
Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making detailed settings of video input
Running Initial Set-up
Support
Checking system information
Uploading operation history
Software Update
Updating broadcast/service software
Updating the TV’s software
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Self Diagnostics
Power Symptoms
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Picture/Screen Symptoms
Broadcast Reception Symptoms
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms
Sound Symptoms
Connected Device Symptoms
USB Recording Symptoms
Network Connectivity Test Results
Network/Application Symptoms
Home Network Symptoms
Remote Symptoms
Touchpad Remote Control Symptoms
Bluetooth Mouse Symptoms
Screen mirroring Symptoms
One-touch mirroring Symptoms
TV SideView Symptoms
Photo Share Symptoms
Notes
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How to Use Bookmarks
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual. Use the colour buttons indicated at the
bottom of the screen.
To save a page
In the page to bookmark, press the yellow button that corresponds to [Add Bookmark] at the
bottom of the screen.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar ( ), slide to highlight the
yellow button, then press the touchpad to select.)
To access the bookmarked page
Press the green button that corresponds to [Show Bookmark] at the bottom of the screen to
display the bookmark list. (When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
), slide the touchpad to highlight the green button, then press the touchpad to select.) Select the
desired title.
To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
To remove a bookmark
In a bookmarked page, press the yellow button that corresponds to [Remove Bookmark] at the
bottom of the screen.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
yellow button, then press the touchpad to select.)
), slide to highlight the
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Two Remote Controls
To operate the TV, you can use either the IR (infrared) Remote Control or the Touchpad Remote
Control. The supply of a Touchpad Remote Control with the TV depends on your
model/region/country. An optional Touchpad Remote Control is available.
Using the IR Remote Control
Basic operation of this TV’s functions and settings can be made by using the / / / and
buttons.
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To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
Using the Touchpad Remote Control
Basic operation of this TV’s functions and settings can be made by sliding and pressing the
touchpad. To use buttons that are not on the Touchpad Remote Control, use the Screen Key
Pad. You need to register your Touchpad Remote Control with the TV before use.
To return to the previous screen
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Press the RETURN button.
To register the Touchpad Remote Control to the TV
Press the HOME button of the IR Remote Control, select [Settings] → [System Settings] →
[Touchpad Remote Control Setup], then follow the on-screen instructions.
To customise the Touchpad Remote Control
You can adjust the touchpad sensitivity and enable/disable the Touchpad Operation Guide. Press
the HOME button, then select
→ the desired item.
[Settings] → [System Settings] → [Touchpad configurations]
To start the tutorial for the Touchpad Remote Control
You need to register your Touchpad Remote Control to the TV before going through the tutorial.
Press the HOME button, then select
configurations] → [Start Tutorial].
[Settings] → [System Settings] → [Touchpad
To view the Touchpad Operation Guide
Touch and keep your finger on the centre of the touchpad to display the Touchpad Operation
Guide, which shows gestures that are available for the current TV screen.
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.
Operating Functions by the Colour Buttons
The colour buttons and available functions are indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Press the colour button that corresponds to the function you want to use.
The available functions differ depending on the screen.
Tips
The illustration to the right is an example. The order of the colour buttons varies depending on your
region/country.
To use the colour buttons with the Touchpad Remote Control
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Press the Control Bar ( ) to open the Screen Key Pad, slide the touchpad to highlight the
desired colour button, then press the touchpad to select.
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Finding Contents More Easily (“Discover” Screen)
Overview
You can use Discover to search for content (such as TV programmes, Internet contents, etc.).
Contents that appear in Discover vary depending on your model/region/country.
Steps
1.
Press the DISCOVER button to launch the Discover app.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, touch and slide up your finger from the bottom
area.)
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2. Highlight the desired category using the / buttons.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, flick up/down.)
3. Highlight the desired item using the / buttons, then press the button to select.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide left/right to highlight the item, then press
the touchpad to select.)
The selected content is displayed.
To change the Discover settings
To change the Discover settings, press the OPTIONS button while Discover is displayed, then
select the desired item.
Tips
Some option settings require the TV’s clock to be set.
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Home Menu Screen
Overview
The Home Menu can be displayed by pressing the HOME button. Categories such as
[Channel], [Movies] and [Apps] are displayed at the top of the Home Menu. You can play
back content by selecting its thumbnail in a subcategory. You can also use functions (such as
setting change) by selecting its icon. The number of categories and available items vary
depending on your region/country.
Steps
1.
Press the HOME button.
2. Select the desired category using the / buttons.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide left/right.)
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3. Press the button, then select the desired subcategory using the / buttons.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide down, then slide left/right.)
When you move the cursor beyond the left/right edge of the subcategory, the next
subcategory is displayed.
4. Select the thumbnail of the desired content.
The content is played back.
Categories in the Home Menu
[Channel]
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You can view thumbnails of live and future broadcasts and recorded content. Select the desired
subcategory to change the source. You can also change the broadcast system by using [Channel
List] at the bottom of the Home Menu.
[Movies]
You can watch movies from online movie service providers, connected USB devices, or your home
network. Select the desired subcategory to change the source.
[Album]
You can view photos from online service providers, connected USB devices, or your home network.
Select the desired subcategory to change the source.
[Music]
You can play back music content from online music service providers, connected USB devices, or
your home network. Select the desired subcategory to change the source.
[Apps]
You can launch applications. Thumbnails of featured applications ([Featured]) and your favourite
applications ([My Apps]) are displayed. To view all applications, select [All Apps] at the bottom of
the Home Menu.
Tips
Subcategories may be subject to change without notice.
Icons in the Home Menu
[Search]
You can input a keyword to search for content. You can also select keywords searched in the past.
(The availability of this function depends on your region/country.)
[Inputs]
You can select an input device connected to the TV.
[Media Server]
You can select a media server (e.g. USB flash drive, home network) to browse its content using the
Media Player.
[Settings]
You can change TV settings (e.g. Display, Sound, Channel).
[Help]
You can view information about self diagnostics and customer support. You can also view this iManual.
/ / [Network Status]
You can view the network connection status.
You can view a description of the network connection status by selecting the icon.
: Connected to a wired LAN.
: Connected to a wireless LAN. The number of wave lines indicates the signal strength.
: Connected to a mobile network. The number of bars indicates the signal strength. (This
function is available depending on your region/country.)
The following marks are added to the icon to indicate a specific status.
: This mark indicates a network connection error. This mark also appears when the network set-up
was not completed. (In this case, the tooltip shows [No network setup].)
: This mark indicates that the TV is connected to your home network but cannot connect to the
Internet.
: This mark indicates that the TV is temporarily disconnected from your network, or currently trying
to connect to the network. If the network is correctly set up, the connection will recover
automatically.
If or is displayed, check your network settings and status. Press the HOME button, then select
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[Settings] → [Network] → [Network Set-up] → [View Network setting and status].
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Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour)
Overview
You can adjust various picture settings, such as picture brightness/colour, etc.
Steps
1.
Press the HOME button, then select [Settings].
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2. Select [Display] → [Picture] → the desired option.
Available Options
[Target Inputs]
Applies custom picture settings to the current input or to common memory shared by other inputs.
To use the same picture settings for more than one input, select [Common] and adjust the picture
settings.
[Picture Mode]
Enables selection of a picture mode according to your preference.
Press the
picture mode” for details.
Jump to the page
[Reset]
Resets all the [Picture] settings to the factory settings excluding [Target Inputs], [Picture Mode] and
[Advanced Settings].
[Backlight]
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Reducing the brightness of the screen will reduce the power
consumption.
button (or press the touchpad on the Touchpad Remote Control) to jump to “Selecting
Adjusts picture contrast.
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[Brightness]
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
[Colour]
Adjusts colour intensity.
[Hue]
Adjusts green and red tones.
([Hue] is available depending on the colour system.)
[Colour Temperature]
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
[Cool]: Gives white colours a bluish tint.
[Neutral]: Gives white colours a neutral tint.
[Warm 1]/[Warm 2]: Gives white colours a reddish tint. [Warm 2] gives a redder tint than [Warm 1].
[Sharpness]
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture.
[Noise Reduction]
[Auto]: Automatically reduces picture noise.
[High]/[Medium]/[Low]: Modifies the effect of noise reduction.
[Intelligent]: Automatically optimises picture quality with noise reduction.
(This function is available only for the analogue RF input, the SCART connection and the composite
video input.)
It is recommended to select [Intelligent] for a low quality analogue input signal.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[MPEG Noise Reduction]
[Auto]: Automatically reduces noise in MPEG-compressed videos.
[High]/[Medium]/[Low]: Reduces noise in MPEG-compressed videos.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[Dot Noise Reduction]
[Auto]: Automatically reduces dot noise.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
[Reality Creation]
Adjusts detail and noise for a realistic picture.
[Resolution]
Adjusts the 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.
[Film Mode]/[Cinema Drive]/[CineMotion]*
* Option name differs depending on your region/country.
[Auto]: Displays film-based content with picture expression close to the original by applying a filmspecific process.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
(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 optimises [Backlight] and [Contrast] according to the
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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]: Emphasises whiteness in the picture.
[Live Colour]: Makes colours more vivid.
[White Balance]: Adjusts the red, green and blue level of the picture.
[Detail Enhancer]: Enhances the details of the picture.
[Edge Enhancer]: Enhances the edges of the picture.
[Skin Naturaliser]: Detects faces and reproduces natural skin tone.
[Display Speed Preference]: Reduces the picture delay to optimise the response to game
controllers/PC mouse operation by selecting [On].
[LED Motion Mode]: Reduces motion blur.
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Searching for Information
This i-Manual explains how to use the TV's functions. On the main page of the 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.
Select from 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.
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Steps
Procedure example: “Table of Contents” search
1. In the main page of this manual, highlight the “Table of Contents” tab using the / buttons.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide left/right.)
2. Highlight a title on the left of the screen using the / buttons, then press the button to
select.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide up/down to highlight a title, then press the
touchpad to select.)
The titles on the right side of the screen change according to the title selected on the left side
of the screen.
3. Highlight a title on the right side of the screen using the / buttons, then press the button
to select.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide up/down to highlight a title, then press the
touchpad to select.)
The page of the selected title appears.
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4. Press the button to proceed to the next page.
To return to the previous page, press the
button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide left/right.)
To go to the main page
Press the corresponding colour button indicated at the bottom of the screen.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
) to open the Screen Key
Pad, then select the corresponding colour button.)
To close the i-Manual
Press the i-MANUAL button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
) to open the Screen Key
Pad, then select 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 and on again, 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 the previously
displayed page of the i-Manual. In this way, you can refer to the i-Manual while operating the TV.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
), slide the touchpad to
highlight the i-MANUAL button, then press the touchpad to select.)
Saving Frequently Viewed Pages (Bookmark)
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual using a colour button. For details on how to
bookmark, press the colour button that corresponds to [Show Bookmark] at the bottom of the
screen.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
highlight the colour button that corresponds to [Show Bookmark], then press the touchpad to
select.)
), slide the touchpad to
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
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.
There are two ways to connect.
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Enjoying a Chat with Your Friends while Watching TV
Overview
Social Viewing allows you to use your social network services while watching content on your TV.
Enjoy chatting with your friends and check what others are saying about the show from onscreen comments.
(Features that can be used with Social Viewing vary depending on your model/region/country.)
Steps
1.
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the
“Connecting to the Internet” for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad. Then, press the touchpad
again to go to “Connecting to the Internet” for details.)
button to jump to the title list. Then, press the button again to go to
2. Press the SOCIAL VIEW button to start Social Viewing.
The Social Viewing screen appears. (The image size of the programme you are watching is
reduced and the tweets area appears.)
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
3. Press the SOCIAL VIEW button again to open the menu screen, then log in to the desired
social network service.
After logging in, your account name is displayed next to the service name in the menu
screen.
To stop Social Viewing, while the Social Viewing screen is displayed, press the SOCIAL
VIEW button to open the menu screen, then press the SOCIAL VIEW button again.
To view the programme in full screen
Press the SOCIAL VIEW button to open the menu screen, then select [Layout] → [Screen] →
[Overlap].
To enter a search keyword
The social network service area shows tweets related to the programme you are watching. You
can also enter a search keyword. While the Social Viewing screen is displayed, press the
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