Sony KDL-55W828B, KDL-50W829B, KDL-50W828B, KDL-55W829B User Manual

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Basic Operations

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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i-Manual
“BRAVIA”..................................................................................................................................	I
Basic Operations......................................................................................................................	1
Parts Description......................................................................................................................	2
Watching TV.............................................................................................................................	3
Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos.................................................................................................	4
Using Internet Services and Applications.................................................................................	5
Watching TV with Friends Far and Near..................................................................................	6
Using Other Devices.................................................................................................................	7
Using BRAVIA Sync Devices...................................................................................................	8
Useful Functions.......................................................................................................................	9
Connecting to the Internet......................................................................................................	10
Using Home Network..............................................................................................................	11
Configuring Various Settings..................................................................................................	12
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................	14
How to Use Bookmarks..........................................................................................................	15
List of Contents
How to Use Remote...............................................................................................................	16
Finding Contents More Easily (“Discover” Screen)...............................................................	19
Home Menu Screen................................................................................................................	20
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour).........................................	23
How to Use the i-Manual........................................................................................................	26
Watch Connected Device.......................................................................................................	28
Enjoying a Chat with Your Friends while Watching TV..........................................................	29
Using Applications..................................................................................................................	31
Front.......................................................................................................................................	32
Control buttons on the rear.....................................................................................................	34
Terminals on the rear (bottom)...............................................................................................	35
Terminals on the rear (centre)................................................................................................	36
Terminals on the rear (right)...................................................................................................	38
Top.........................................................................................................................................	39
Upper......................................................................................................................................	40
Middle.....................................................................................................................................	41
Lower......................................................................................................................................	42
Bottom....................................................................................................................................	43
Upper......................................................................................................................................	44
Lower......................................................................................................................................	45
Displaying the Screen Key Pad..............................................................................................	46
Selecting Channels.................................................................................................................	47

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Enjoying Football More...........................................................................................................	49
Displaying Text Information....................................................................................................	50
Using the Programme Guide..................................................................................................	52
Using the TV Guide Search Function.....................................................................................	54
Watching in 3D.......................................................................................................................	56
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)..........................................................................................	60
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)..................................................................................	62
Display information.................................................................................................................	63
Subtitles..................................................................................................................................	64
Screen format/Wide mode......................................................................................................	65
Audio......................................................................................................................................	68
Watching NVOD/MF service...................................................................................................	69
Enjoying Movies.....................................................................................................................	70
Enjoying Music.......................................................................................................................	71
Enjoying Photos......................................................................................................................	72
Browsing Websites.................................................................................................................	73
Watching Internet Videos.......................................................................................................	74
Performing initial set-up..........................................................................................................	76
Making a call...........................................................................................................................	78
Inviting Friends while Watching TV........................................................................................	81
Inviting Friends Using the Programme Guide.........................................................................	83
HDMI connection....................................................................................................................	85
Component video connection.................................................................................................	86
SCART connection.................................................................................................................	87
Composite connection............................................................................................................	88
Performing initial set-up..........................................................................................................	89
One-touch recording...............................................................................................................	91
Timer recording......................................................................................................................	92
Watching recorded content.....................................................................................................	94
Deleting recorded content......................................................................................................	95
Pausing a currently-viewed programme.................................................................................	96
Digital Still Camera/Camcorder..............................................................................................	98
USB Device............................................................................................................................	99
PC.........................................................................................................................................	101
HDMI connection..................................................................................................................	103
Optical audio connection......................................................................................................	105
Audio cable connection........................................................................................................	106
MHL Device (Smartphone, Tablet, etc.)...............................................................................	107
Wireless Subwoofer (Optional).............................................................................................	108
Playable File Formats (DLNA, USB devices, etc.)...............................................................	110

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Setting BRAVIA Sync...........................................................................................................	111
Using the Sync Menu...........................................................................................................	113
Setting Buttons to Control an HDMI/MHL Device.................................................................	115
Displaying the BRAVIA Sync Device List.............................................................................	116
Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content.............................................	117
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light.................................	119
Adding Favourite Applications..............................................................................................	120
Current View Information Search.........................................................................................	121
Keyword Search...................................................................................................................	123
Saving power by picture brightness......................................................................................	124
Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive................................................	126
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time............................................................................	127
Setting the current time manually.........................................................................................	128
Setting the on timer..............................................................................................................	129
Setting the sleep timer..........................................................................................................	130
Wireless Connection (Built-in Wireless LAN)........................................................................	131
Wired Connection (with a LAN Cable)..................................................................................	133
Setting IPv6..........................................................................................................................	134
Playing Content on a PC......................................................................................................	135
Enabling the renderer function.............................................................................................	137
Allowing/blocking access from controller..............................................................................	138
Making advanced renderer settings.....................................................................................	139
Selecting servers to display..................................................................................................	140
Checking the server connection...........................................................................................	141
Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router)........................................................	142
Playing Content with the Renderer Function........................................................................	145
Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote............................................................................	146
Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (One-touch mirroring) ...............................	148
Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (Screen mirroring) ....................................	150
Sharing Photos.....................................................................................................................	152
Selecting picture mode.........................................................................................................	154
Setting the screen size/position............................................................................................	156
Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance)................................................	158
Setting the sound according to the TV position....................................................................	160
Setting subtitles....................................................................................................................	161
Setting audio for digital broadcasts......................................................................................	162
Tuning digital channels automatically...................................................................................	163
Tuning digital channels manually.........................................................................................	164
Improving the picture quality of the selected channel...........................................................	165
Storing new digital services automatically............................................................................	166

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Sorting digital channels........................................................................................................	167
Transferring a programme list using a USB device..............................................................	168
Tuning satellite channels automatically................................................................................	169
Sorting satellite channels......................................................................................................	170
Storing new satellite services automatically.........................................................................	171
Tuning analogue channels automatically.............................................................................	172
Presetting analogue programmes manually.........................................................................	173
Changing channels only by 1-digit number buttons..............................................................	175
Sorting analogue channels...................................................................................................	176
Editing programme labels.....................................................................................................	177
Displaying the analogue programme list..............................................................................	178
Setting the information banner.............................................................................................	179
Displaying wallpaper for radio broadcasts............................................................................	180
Changing over channels automatically.................................................................................	181
Accessing a pay TV service.................................................................................................	182
Setting interactive applications.............................................................................................	183
Setting the parental lock password.......................................................................................	184
Setting an age restriction......................................................................................................	185
Blocking specific programmes..............................................................................................	186
Blocking interactive channels...............................................................................................	187
Blocking recorded content....................................................................................................	188
Turning off the key tone of remote operations......................................................................	189
Turning off the start-up logo.................................................................................................	190
Turning on/off and adjusting the brightness of the illumination............................................	191
Setting Notification................................................................................................................	192
Setting the menu language...................................................................................................	193
Setting Touchpad Remote Control.......................................................................................	194
Setting a Bluetooth Device...................................................................................................	195
Restoring factory settings.....................................................................................................	196
Selecting speakers to output sound.....................................................................................	197
Outputting sound from headphones or another audio system..............................................	198
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote ........................................	199
Setting sound for digital audio output...................................................................................	200
Setting the headphone speaker link.....................................................................................	201
Setting sound for Home Theatre Control..............................................................................	202
Managing external inputs.....................................................................................................	203
Switching the video input......................................................................................................	204
Making detailed settings of video input.................................................................................	205
Running Initial Set-up...........................................................................................................	206
Checking system information...............................................................................................	207

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Uploading operation history..................................................................................................	208
Updating broadcast/service software...................................................................................	209
Updating the TV’s software ..................................................................................................	210
Self Diagnostics....................................................................................................................	211
Power Symptoms.................................................................................................................	212
Picture/Screen Symptoms....................................................................................................	213
Broadcast Reception Symptoms..........................................................................................	216
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms.............................................................................................	218
Sound Symptoms.................................................................................................................	220
Connected Device Symptoms..............................................................................................	222
USB Recording Symptoms...................................................................................................	224
Network Connectivity Test Results.......................................................................................	226
Network/Application Symptoms............................................................................................	228
Home Network Symptoms....................................................................................................	230
Remote Symptoms...............................................................................................................	232
Touchpad Remote Control Symptoms.................................................................................	233
Bluetooth Mouse Symptoms.................................................................................................	234
Screen mirroring Symptoms.................................................................................................	235
One-touch mirroring Symptoms............................................................................................	237
TV SideView Symptoms.......................................................................................................	238
Photo Share Symptoms........................................................................................................	240
Notes....................................................................................................................................	241
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................	242
Codec List

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Basic Operations

How to Use Remote

Enjoy “Discover”

Home Menu Screen

Picture Adjustment

How to Use the i-Manual

Watch Connected Device

Enjoy Social Viewing

Using Applications

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Watching TV

Enjoying

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Parts Description

TV Set

Front

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

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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Watching TV

Selecting Channels

Enjoying Football More

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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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos

Enjoying Movies

Enjoying Music

Enjoying Photos

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Using Internet Services and Applications

Using Applications

Browsing Websites

Watching Internet Videos

Using Skype

Performing initial set-up

Making a call

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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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

Inviting Friends Using the Programme Guide

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Using Other Devices

BD/DVD Player

HDMI connection

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

Audio System

HDMI connection

Optical audio connection

Audio cable connection

MHL Device (Smartphone, Tablet, etc.)

Wireless Subwoofer (Optional)

Playable File Formats (DLNA, USB devices, etc.)

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Using BRAVIA Sync Devices

Setting BRAVIA Sync

Using the Sync Menu

Setting Buttons to Control an HDMI/MHL Device

Displaying the BRAVIA Sync Device List

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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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 Favourite Applications Using Search Function

Current View Information Search Keyword Search

Saving Power Consumption

Saving power by picture brightness

Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive 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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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Connecting to the Internet

Wireless Connection (Built-in Wireless LAN)

Wired Connection (with a LAN Cable)

Setting IPv6

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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

Configuring Various Settings

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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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 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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Watching TV

Enjoying

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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Configuring Various Settings

Picture/Screen Settings

Selecting picture mode

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

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

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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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Troubleshooting

Self Diagnostics

Power Symptoms 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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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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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 ( ), slide to highlight the yellow button, then press the touchpad to select.)

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Using Other Devices

Using BRAVIA Sync Devices

Useful Functions

Connecting to the Internet

Using Home Network

Configuring Various Settings

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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How to Use Remote

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.

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

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 [Settings] → [System Settings] → [Touchpad configurations] → the desired item.

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 [Settings] → [System Settings] → [Touchpad configurations] → [Start Tutorial].

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
	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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Enjoying

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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

Configuring Various Settings

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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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.)

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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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

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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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.)

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]

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 i- Manual.

// [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
	[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].

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 button (or press the touchpad on the Touchpad Remote Control) to jump to “Selecting picture mode” for details.\

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[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.

[Contrast]

Adjusts picture contrast.

[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.

[Motionflow]

[Smooth]: Provides smoother picture movement; especially effective for film-based content. [Standard]: Provides smoother picture movement for standard use.

[Clear]: Reduces motion blur while maintaining brightness for high-speed picture content. [Clear Plus]: Reduces motion blur for high-speed picture content more than [Clear].\ [Impulse]: Provides for a cinema-like picture, which may flicker.\

[True Cinema]: Images, such as a movie created in 24 frames per second, are reproduced at the original framerate.\

[Off]: Use this setting if [Smooth], [Standard], [Clear], [Clear Plus], [Impulse] or [True Cinema] results in a distorted picture.\

(Depending on the picture content, you may not see the effect visually even if you have changed the

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