Sony XBR-84X900 Instruction Manual

Basic Operations
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Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
XBR-84X900
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Basic Operations 1............................................................................................................................
How to use remote 19.................................................................................................................
Home Menu screen 20................................................................................................................
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) 22...........................................
Enjoy Internet on TV 25...............................................................................................................
How to use i-Manual 26...............................................................................................................
Useful OPTIONS button 28.........................................................................................................
Watching in 3D 29.......................................................................................................................
Watch connected device 31........................................................................................................
Parts Description 2............................................................................................................................
TV Controls and Indicators 2.......................................................................................................
Front 32.................................................................................................................................
Right 33.................................................................................................................................
Terminals 2..................................................................................................................................
Bottom 34..............................................................................................................................
Rear 35..................................................................................................................................
Right 36.................................................................................................................................
Remote Control 2........................................................................................................................
Top 38....................................................................................................................................
Upper 39................................................................................................................................
Middle 40...............................................................................................................................
Lower 41................................................................................................................................
Bottom 42..............................................................................................................................
Home Menu screen 20................................................................................................................
Watching TV 3...................................................................................................................................
Selecting Channels 3...................................................................................................................
Selecting channels from the Home Menu 43.........................................................................
Selecting channels by the number buttons 44.......................................................................
Rovi On Screen Guide™ 45...........................................................................................................
Watching in 3D 29.......................................................................................................................
Watching Twin Picture 3..............................................................................................................
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) 47....................................................................................
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P) 49............................................................................
Changing Display/Audio 3...........................................................................................................
Display information 51...........................................................................................................
Subtitles/Closed captions 52.................................................................................................
Screen format/Wide Mode 53................................................................................................
Audio (for analog mode) 56...................................................................................................
Using Other Devices 4.......................................................................................................................
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BD/DVD Player 4.........................................................................................................................
HDMI connection 57..............................................................................................................
Component video connection 58...........................................................................................
Composite connection 59......................................................................................................
Digital Still Camera/Camcorder 60..............................................................................................
USB Device 61............................................................................................................................
PC 64...........................................................................................................................................
Viewing photo files in 4K resolution 65........................................................................................
Audio System 4...........................................................................................................................
Audio System 4...........................................................................................................................
HDMI connection 68..............................................................................................................
Optical audio connection 69..................................................................................................
Audio cable connection 70.....................................................................................................
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices 5......................................................................................................
Setting “BRAVIA” Sync 71..........................................................................................................
Using the Sync Menu 73.............................................................................................................
Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device 75..........................................................................
Displaying the HDMI Device List 77............................................................................................
Useful Functions 6.............................................................................................................................
Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment 6................................................................................................
Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content 78.........................................
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light 80..............................
Adding to Favorites 81.................................................................................................................
Saving Power Consumption 6.....................................................................................................
Saving power by picture brightness 82..................................................................................
Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive 84............................................
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time 85........................................................................
Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal 86...................................................................
Using Clock/Timers 6..................................................................................................................
Setting the current time manually 87.....................................................................................
Setting the on timer 88...........................................................................................................
Setting the sleep timer 89......................................................................................................
Using TV as Picture Frame 90....................................................................................................
Setting Parental Control 6...........................................................................................................
Setting parental lock password 91.........................................................................................
Setting viewing restriction 92.................................................................................................
Blocking specific channels 94................................................................................................
Using Internet 7.................................................................................................................................
Connecting to the Internet 7........................................................................................................
Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN) 95......................................................................
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Wired connection (with a LAN cable) 97................................................................................
Browsing Websites 99.................................................................................................................
Watching Internet Video 101.......................................................................................................
Using Internet Applications 103...................................................................................................
Using Skype 7.............................................................................................................................
Performing initial setup 105...................................................................................................
Making a call 107...................................................................................................................
Current Music Information Search 110........................................................................................
Music/Video Keyword Search 112...............................................................................................
Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode 114.......................................................................................................
Using Home Network (DLNA) 8.........................................................................................................
Playing Content on a PC 116......................................................................................................
Home Network Settings 8............................................................................................................
Enabling the renderer function 118........................................................................................
Checking registered remote devices 119..............................................................................
Allowing/blocking access from controller 120........................................................................
Making advanced renderer settings 121................................................................................
Selecting servers to display 122............................................................................................
Checking server connection 123...........................................................................................
Playing Content with Renderer Function 124..............................................................................
Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control 125.....................................................................
Configuring Various Settings 9..........................................................................................................
Picture/Screen Settings 9............................................................................................................
Selecting picture mode 127...................................................................................................
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color) 22......................................
Locking picture adjustment 129.............................................................................................
Setting screen size/position 130............................................................................................
Sound Settings 9.........................................................................................................................
Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) 133...........................................
Setting an upper volume limit 135.........................................................................................
Channel Settings 9......................................................................................................................
Checking signal information 136............................................................................................
Selecting the cable/antenna signal 137.................................................................................
Tuning channels automatically 138.......................................................................................
Adding digital channels 139...................................................................................................
Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons 140..................................................................
Editing channel labels 141.....................................................................................................
Fine adjusting analog channels 142......................................................................................
Program Information & Service Settings 9..................................................................................
Setting the information banner 143........................................................................................
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Setting closed captions 144...................................................................................................
Selecting a program information source 145.........................................................................
General Settings 9.......................................................................................................................
Turning off the key tone of remote control operations 146....................................................
Setting menu language 147...................................................................................................
Setting your region 148..........................................................................................................
External Sound Output Settings 9...............................................................................................
Selecting speakers to output sound 149................................................................................
Outputting sound from headphones 150...............................................................................
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remotecontrol 151........................
Setting headphone speaker link 152.....................................................................................
Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input 153........................................................................
External Input Settings 9.............................................................................................................
Managing external inputs 154................................................................................................
Switching the video input 155................................................................................................
Making advanced settings of video input 156........................................................................
Running initial setup 157.............................................................................................................
Support 10...................................................................................................................................
Checking Sony contact information 158................................................................................
Uploading operation history 159............................................................................................
Software Update 10.....................................................................................................................
Updating broadcast/service software 160..............................................................................
Updating TV’s software 161..................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 11............................................................................................................................
Power Symptoms 162.................................................................................................................
Picture/Screen Symptoms 163....................................................................................................
Broadcast Reception Symptoms 166..........................................................................................
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms 168.............................................................................................
Sound Symptoms 170.................................................................................................................
Connected Device Symptoms 172..............................................................................................
Network/Application Symptoms 174............................................................................................
Home Network Symptoms 177....................................................................................................
Remote Control Symptoms 179..................................................................................................
How to Use Bookmarks 12................................................................................................................

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Basic Operations
How to use remote Home Menu screen
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Picture adjustment Enjoy Internet on TV How to use i-Manual Useful OPTIONS button Watch in 3D Watch connected device
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TV Controls and Indicators

Front
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Right

Terminals

Bottom Rear Right

Remote Control

Top Upper Middle Lower Bottom
Home Menu screen
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Watching TV

Selecting Channels

Selecting channels from the Home Menu
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Selecting channels by the number buttons Rovi On Screen Guide™ Watching in 3D

Watching Twin Picture

Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)

Changing Display/Audio

Display information
Subtitles/Closed captions
Screen format/Wide Mode
Audio (for analog mode)
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Using Other Devices

BD/DVD Player

HDMI connection
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Component video connection
Composite connection Digital Still Camera/Camcorder USB Device PC Viewing photo files in 4K resolution

Audio System

HDMI connection
Optical audio connection
Audio cable connection
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Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices

Setting “BRAVIA” Sync Using the Sync Menu
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Displaying the HDMI Device List
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Useful Functions

Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment

Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light Adding to Favorites

Saving Power Consumption

Saving power by picture brightness
Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time
Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal

Using Clock/Timers

Setting the current time manually
Setting the on timer
Setting the sleep timer Using TV as Picture Frame

Setting Parental Control

Setting parental lock password
Setting viewing restriction
Blocking specific channels
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Using Internet

Connecting to the Internet

Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Browsing Websites Watching Internet Video Using Internet Applications

Using Skype

Performing initial setup
Making a call Current Music Information Search Music/Video Keyword Search Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode
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Using Home Network (DLNA)

Playing Content on a PC

Home Network Settings

Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Enabling the renderer function
Checking registered remote devices
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking server connection Playing Content with Renderer Function Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control
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Configuring Various Settings

Picture/Screen Settings

Selecting picture mode
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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 an upper volume limit

Channel Settings

Checking signal information
Selecting the cable/antenna signal
Tuning channels automatically
Adding digital channels
Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons
Editing channel labels
Fine adjusting analog channels

Program Information & Service Settings

Setting the information banner
Setting closed captions
Selecting a program information source

General Settings

Turning off the key tone of remote control operations
Setting menu language
Setting your region

External Sound Output Settings

Selecting speakers to output sound
Outputting sound from headphones
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control
Setting headphone speaker link
Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input

External Input Settings

Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making advanced settings of video input
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Running initial setup

Support

Checking Sony contact information
Uploading operation history

Software Update

Updating broadcast/service software
Updating TV’s software
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Troubleshooting

Power Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using Internet
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Configuring Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Broadcast Reception Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms Sound Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Remote Control Symptoms
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Using Internet
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Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

How to Use Bookmarks
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual. Use the color buttons indicated at the bottom of the screen.
To save a page
In the page to bookmark, press the red button that corresponds to [Add Bookmark] at the bottom of the screen.
Color buttons
To access the bookmarked page
Press the blue button that corresponds to [Show Bookmarks] at the bottom of the screen to display the bookmark list. Select the desired title using the
To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
To remove a bookmark
In a bookmarked page, press the red button that corresponds to [Remove Bookmark] at the bottom of the screen.
/ buttons, then press the button.
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Licensing Information
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Rovi and Rovi On Screen Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi On Screen Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi On Screen Guide system is protected by one or more United States patents of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program
schedule information or other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. In no event shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related affiliates be liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide system.
“Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “BRAVIA” and DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance. TrackID is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.
Opera® Browser from Opera Software ASA. Copyright 1995-2012 Opera Software ASA. All rights reserved. Wi-Fi Direct is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
, S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.
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Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.
Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Rovi On Screen Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can increase or change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the “Home” mode.
The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).
The illustrations of the remote control used in this manual are of the RM-YD073 unless otherwise stated. The illustrations used in this manual may differ depending on your TV model. Retain this manual for future reference.
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How to use remote Home Menu screen Picture adjustment Enjoy Internet on TV How to use i-Manual Useful OPTIONS button Watch in 3D Watch connected device
Parts Description
TV Controls and Indicators
Front Right
Terminals
Bottom Rear Right
Remote Control
Top Upper Middle Lower Bottom
Home Menu screen
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Watching TV
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Selecting Channels
Selecting channels from the Home Menu
Selecting channels by the number buttons Rovi On Screen Guide™ Watching in 3D
Watching Twin Picture
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)
Changing Display/Audio
Display information
Subtitles/Closed captions
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Screen format/Wide Mode
Audio (for analog mode)
Using Other Devices
BD/DVD Player
HDMI connection
Component video connection
Composite connection Digital Still Camera/Camcorder USB Device PC Viewing photo files in 4K resolution
Audio System
HDMI connection
Optical audio connection
Audio cable connection
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Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Setting “BRAVIA” Sync Using the Sync Menu Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device Displaying the HDMI 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
Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time
Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal
Using Clock/Timers
Setting the current time manually
Setting the on timer
Setting the sleep timer Using TV as Picture Frame
Setting Parental Control
Setting parental lock password
Setting viewing restriction
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Blocking specific channels
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Using Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)
Wired connection (with a LAN cable) Browsing Websites Watching Internet Video Using Internet Applications
Using Skype
Performing initial setup
Making a call Current Music Information Search Music/Video Keyword Search Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Playing Content on a PC
Home Network Settings
Enabling the renderer function
Checking registered remote devices
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking server connection Playing Content with Renderer Function Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control
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Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen Settings
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 an upper volume limit
Channel Settings
Checking signal information
Selecting the cable/antenna signal
Tuning channels automatically
Adding digital channels
Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons
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Editing channel labels
Fine adjusting analog channels
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Program Information & Service Settings
Setting the information banner
Setting closed captions
Selecting a program information source
General Settings
Turning off the key tone of remote control operations
Setting menu language
Setting your region
External Sound Output Settings
Selecting speakers to output sound
Outputting sound from headphones
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control
Setting headphone speaker link
Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input
External Input Settings
Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making advanced settings of video input Running initial setup
Support
Checking Sony contact information
Uploading operation history
Software Update
Updating broadcast/service software
Updating TV’s software
Troubleshooting
Power Symptoms Picture/Screen Symptoms Broadcast Reception Symptoms 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms Sound Symptoms Connected Device Symptoms Network/Application Symptoms Home Network Symptoms Remote Control Symptoms
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How to use remote

Using / / / and Buttons
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.
RETURN
Color buttons
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Home Menu screen

Overview
The Home Menu, which can be displayed by pressing the HOME button, contains various categories.
You can select a desired category in the Home Menu and access items, such as program listings, input sources, TV settings menu, etc.
Categories
Categories in the Home Menu
Categories
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[Settings]
Provides settings (e.g. picture settings, sound settings, key tone setting) that allow you to customize your TV.
[Applications]
Launches applications that require an Internet connection.
[Sony Entertainment Network]
Enables selection of content from the online service “Sony Entertainment Network.” If “Sony Entertainment Network” is unavailable, the [Sony Entertainment Network] category is not displayed.
[Internet Content]
Enables access to Internet services for TV.
[Recommendations]
Presents recommendations. (Recommendations is available depending on your region/country.) To show/hide [Recommendations], press the HOME button, then select
[Preferences] → [Recommendation] → [On]/[Off].
[TV]
Allows you to select a list of TV channels, or a program guide. (Program guide is available depending on your TV model or region.)
[Media]
[Settings] →
Enables selection of media files (photo, music, video) to play in a connected USB storage device
or your home network.
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[Inputs]
Enables selection of devices connected to the TV.
[Favorites/History]
Displays items in Favorites and recently viewed items.
Steps
Press the HOME button.
1.
The Home Menu appears.
HOME
2. Select the category at the bottom of the screen 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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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] at the bottom of the screen using the /
1.
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]
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Resets all the [Picture Adjustments] settings to the factory settings excluding [Setting Memory], [Picture Mode] and [Advanced Settings].
[Backlight]
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. [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. ([Reality Creation] is available depending on the TV model.)
[Video Area Detection]
Adjusts effect level optimally by detecting video area within a picture. ([Video Area Detection] is available depending on the TV model.)
[Resolution]
Adjusts detail and clarity of the picture. ([Resolution] is available depending on the TV model.)
[Noise Filtering]
Adjusts to reduce noise of the picture. ([Noise Filtering] is available depending on the TV model.)
[Smooth Gradation]
Creates smooth gradations on flat surfaces of the picture.
([Smooth Gradation] is available depending on the TV model.)
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[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]: Reproduces original picture quality. Provides cinema-like picture, which may flicker. [Off]: Use this setting if [Smooth], [Standard], [Clear], [Clear Plus] or [Impulse] results in picture noise. (Depending on the picture content, you may not see the effect visually even if you have changed the settings.)
[CineMotion]
[Auto 1]: Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-based content by applying a film-specific process. Use this setting for standard use. [Auto 2]: Displays film-based content with picture expression close to the original by applying a film-specific process. [Off]: Turns off [CineMotion]. (If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, this setting is automatically turned off even if [Auto 1] or [Auto 2] is selected.)
[Advanced Settings]
Sets [Picture Adjustments] settings in more detail.
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Watching TV
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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.
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2. Press the SEN button to display the Sony Entertainment Network screen.
How to Use Bookmarks
SEN
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.
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