i-Manual “BRAVIA” ..........................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 ........................
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Enjoying Football More ......................Displaying Text Information ....................Using the Programme Guide ....................Using the TV Guide Search Function ..................Watching in 3D ........................Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) ..................Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P) .................. Display information ......................... Subtitles ..........................Screen format/Wide mode ......................
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Setting BRAVIA Sync ......................Using the Sync Menu ......................Setting Buttons to Control an HDMI/MHL Device ..............Displaying the BRAVIA Sync Device List ................Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content ..........Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light .........
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Sorting digital channels ......................Transferring a programme list using a USB device .............. Tuning satellite channels automatically ................Sorting satellite channels ...................... Storing new satellite services automatically ................. Tuning analogue channels automatically ................Presetting analogue programmes manually ................. Changing channels only by 1-digit number buttons ..............
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Configuring Various Settings Configuring Various Settings Basic Operations Picture/Screen Settings Parts Description Selecting picture mode Watching TV Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour) Setting the screen size/position Enjoying Sound Settings Movies/Music/Photos Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance) Using Internet Services Setting the sound according to the TV position and Applications...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > List of Contents 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 Top of Page Parts Description TV Set Front Control buttons on the rear...
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 Top of Page Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Enjoying Movies Enjoying Music Enjoying Photos Top of Page Using Internet Services and Applications Using Applications Browsing Websites...
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.) Top of Page Using BRAVIA Sync Devices Setting BRAVIA Sync Using the Sync Menu Setting Buttons to Control an HDMI/MHL Device...
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)
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...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Basic Operations > How to Use Remote Basic Operations How to Use Remote Parts Description Two Remote Controls Watching TV To operate the TV, you can use either the IR (infrared) Remote Control or the Touchpad Remote Control.
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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.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Parts Description > Home Menu Screen Basic Operations Home Menu Screen Parts Description Overview Watching TV 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.
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[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.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour) Basic Operations Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour) Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can adjust various picture settings, such as picture brightness/colour, etc. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services...
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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.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Basic Operations > How to Use the i-Manual Basic Operations How to Use the i-Manual Parts Description Searching for Information Watching TV 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.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV with Friends Far and Near > Enjoying a Chat with Your Friends while Watching TV Basic Operations Enjoying a Chat with Your Friends while Watching TV Parts Description Overview Watching TV Social Viewing allows you to use your social network services while watching content on your TV.
Watching TV with Friends Receives signals from the remote. Far and Near Point the remote at the Sony logo to operate the TV. Do not place anything near the sensor. Doing so may affect its function. Using Other Devices Light sensor Senses the room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Parts Description > Terminals on the rear (centre) Basic Operations Terminals on the rear (centre) Parts Description Watching TV Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services and Applications Watching TV with Friends Far and Near Using Other Devices DC IN 19.5 V Using BRAVIA Sync...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Selecting Channels Basic Operations Selecting Channels Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can select channels using Discover, the Home Menu, or number buttons. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services and Applications Watching TV with Friends Far and Near Using Other Devices...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying Text Information Basic Operations Displaying Text Information Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can view a range of text and text-based graphical information, including national news, weather information and TV schedules. Information of interest can be chosen from several pages Enjoying by entering a number.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Using the Programme Guide Basic Operations Using the Programme Guide Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can quickly find your preferred programmes and the detailed programme information. The current programme information and weekly programme guides for the next eight days are Enjoying provided.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Using the TV Guide Search Function Basic Operations Using the TV Guide Search Function Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can search for information on TV programmes, and cast/crew details. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Watching in 3D Basic Operations Watching in 3D ( This function is available depending on your model/region/country.) Parts Description Watching TV Overview Enjoying You can experience powerful 3D entertainment, such as stereoscopic 3D games and Blu-ray 3D Movies/Music/Photos Discs.
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When using the Active 3D Glasses for the first time, hold the glasses within 50 cm (1.6 ft.) of the TV, turn on the TV, then press and hold the (Power) button/indicator on the glasses for 2 seconds. The Active 3D Glasses turn on and registration starts (The (Power) button/indicator blinks green and yellow).
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then press the touchpad.) To adjust the 3D settings You can adjust the following 3D settings. Press the HOME button, select [Settings] → [Display] → [3D Settings] → the desired option. [3D Display] Opens [3D Display] to switch the display modes. [3D Depth Adjustment] Adjusts the depth of 3D pictures on the screen (available only for content with 3D signals).
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) Basic Operations Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP) Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can watch two pictures (main and sub) simultaneously. The main picture can be displayed in full screen, and the sub picture can be displayed in an inset window (e.g. HDMI input (PC format) Enjoying and TV programme).
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV > Screen format/Wide mode Basic Operations Screen format/Wide mode Parts Description Steps Watching TV Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Display] → [Screen] → [Screen Format]/[Wide Mode]* → the desired option. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos * Option name differs depending on your region/country.
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Stretches the picture horizontally to fill a 16:9 screen, while fitting captions in the screen. If component input (480p) is selected and [Scene Select] is set to [Game] or [Graphics], the available options change to [Fine-Normal]/[Fine-Full]/[Portable Game 1]/[Portable Game 2]. [Fine-Normal] Displays a 4:3 picture in its original size.
How to Use Bookmarks properly. Also, the TV may not support functions developed in the future. In no event shall Sony be liable for any damage caused or associated with the use of the Internet browser, malfunction (including software) or communication failure.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Internet Services and Applications > Watching Internet Videos Basic Operations Watching Internet Videos Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can enjoy Internet video content, including movies and cartoons, by accessing a gateway that delivers a variety of on-demand entertainment.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Internet Services and Applications > Performing initial set-up Basic Operations Performing initial set-up Parts Description Making a Connection Watching TV Enjoy widescreen video calls by connecting the optional Camera and Microphone Unit CMU- BR200/CMU-BR100.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Internet Services and Applications > Making a call Basic Operations Making a call Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can make free video and voice calls to friends and family anywhere in the world from the comfort of your living room.
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The list below indicates their availability: : Online, : Away, : Do Not Disturb, : Offline, : Offline (with call forwarding enabled), : Phone contact, : Offline (with voice mail enabled) About the status icons in the call history list The icons in the history list indicate the following: : Missed Call, : Incoming Call...,...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV with Friends Far and Near > Inviting Friends while Watching TV Basic Operations Inviting Friends while Watching TV Parts Description Overview Watching TV While watching a programme, you can express that you like the programme. You can also invite friends to watch the same programme.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Watching TV with Friends Far and Near > Inviting Friends Using the Programme Guide Basic Operations Inviting Friends Using the Programme Guide Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can use the programme guide to invite friends to watch the same programme or express that you like certain programmes.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Other Devices > Performing initial set-up Basic Operations Performing initial set-up Parts Description Making a Connection Watching TV Connect an external USB HDD device to your TV and enjoy digital broadcast recording. If your TV has two or more USB ports, connect the USB HDD device to the port labelled “HDD REC.”...
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If the TV is subjected to impact during USB HDD recording, noise may occur in the recorded content. In no event shall Sony be liable for recording failure or any damage or loss of recorded content caused or associated with the TV’s malfunction, signal interference, or any other problem.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Other Devices > Pausing a currently-viewed programme Basic Operations Pausing a currently-viewed programme Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can pause the currently-viewed programme. This function is convenient if you need to take a break from viewing.
Parts Description Making a Connection Watching TV Connect your Sony digital still camera or camcorder using an HDMI cable. Use a cable that has an HDMI mini jack (socket) for digital still camera/camcorder end, and a standard HDMI jack Enjoying (socket) for the TV end.
Notes USB viewer supports FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS file systems. When connecting a Sony digital still camera to the TV with a USB cable, USB connection settings on your camera need to be set to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] mode.
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/PRIVATE/AVCHD/BDMV/STREAM/00000.MTS /MP_ROOT/100ANV01/MAHA0001.MP4 Avoid losing your files by backing up all your media files stored on a USB device. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data stored on a USB device. Depending on the file, playback may not be possible even when using the supported formats.
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Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Other Devices > PC Basic Operations Parts Description Making a Connection Watching TV Connect your PC with an HDMI cable to enjoy music, pictures and other content stored in it. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services and Applications Watching TV with Friends...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Other Devices > HDMI connection Basic Operations HDMI connection Parts Description Making a Connection Watching TV Connect an audio system (e.g. home theatre system) with HDMI output to the TV, using an HDMI cable.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Other Devices > Wireless Subwoofer (Optional) Basic Operations Wireless Subwoofer (Optional) Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can use the optional Wireless Subwoofer SWF-BR100 to extend the bass response of the TV’s sound. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services...
Activate BRAVIA Sync on the connected device. Troubleshooting When a specific Sony BRAVIA Sync-compatible device is connected and powered on, and [BRAVIA Sync Control] is set to [On], BRAVIA Sync is automatically activated on that device. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the connected device.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using BRAVIA Sync Devices > Using the Sync Menu Basic Operations Using the Sync Menu Parts Description Steps Watching TV Press the SYNC MENU button. Enjoying (When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar ( ), slide the touchpad Movies/Music/Photos to highlight the SYNC MENU button, then press the touchpad to select.)
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Useful Functions > Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Basic Operations Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can select a preset picture and sound setting (e.g. [Auto], [Cinema], [Sports]) that suits the content.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Useful Functions > Current View Information Search Basic Operations Current View Information Search Parts Description Overview Watching TV This feature searches for information about the TV programme you are watching, or the currently playing music title/artist name on your TV, from an Internet database.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Useful Functions > Saving power by picture brightness Basic Operations Saving power by picture brightness Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can reduce power consumption by changing the picture brightness. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services and Applications Watching TV with Friends Far and Near...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Connecting to the Internet > Wireless Connection (Built-in Wireless LAN) Basic Operations Wireless Connection (Built-in Wireless LAN) Parts Description Making a Connection Watching TV The built-in wireless LAN device allows you to access the Internet and enjoy the benefits of networking in a cable-free environment.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Home Network > Playing Content on a PC Basic Operations Playing Content on a PC Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can play photo/music/video files stored on a server (e.g. PC) that is connected to the same home network that the TV is connected to.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Home Network > Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router) Basic Operations Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router) Parts Description Overview Watching TV The TV can be directly connected to a Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct device (e.g. smartphone, PC) that also supports the “DLNA Push controller”...
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To change the name of the TV shown on the connected device Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Network] → [Device Name]. To list connected devices/deregister devices When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Show Device List / Delete].
Entering text using the mobile device’s keyboard Connecting to the For comprehensive information about the “TV SideView” application, refer to the following Internet website: http://info.tvsideview.sony.net Using Home Network For details on how to use the “TV SideView” application, refer to the application’s help. Tips Configuring Various Settings You can search and download the “TV SideView”...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Home Network > Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (One-touch mirroring) Basic Operations Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (One-touch mirroring) Parts Description Overview Watching TV By simply touching a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) on the Touchpad Remote Control, you can display its screen on your large TV screen.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Home Network > Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (Screen mirroring) Basic Operations Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (Screen mirroring) Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can display the screen of a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) on the TV to view photos, videos or websites.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Using Home Network > Sharing Photos Basic Operations Sharing Photos Parts Description Overview Watching TV Gather around the TV with your family or friends, connect your smartphones/tablets to the TV and view your favourite photos on the large screen TV. Furthermore, if you like a photo on someone Enjoying else’s smartphone/tablet, you can copy the photo to your device.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Selecting picture mode Basic Operations Selecting picture mode Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can select the picture mode according to your preference. The [Picture Mode] setting works in accordance with the [Scene Select] setting. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Steps...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Setting the screen size/position Basic Operations Setting the screen size/position Parts Description Overview Watching TV You can set the screen size and position according to your preference. Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services and Applications Watching TV with Friends...
Settings [Surround Effect] Adjusts the surround sound effect. If [Sound Mode] is set to [Cinema], [Sports], [Music] or [Game], a surround sound technology developed by Sony reproduces a surround sound field. Troubleshooting [Auto Surround] How to Use Bookmarks Automatically outputs 5.1 surround sound when the TV receives a 5.1 surround sound signal from the input source.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Presetting analogue programmes manually Basic Operations Presetting analogue programmes manually Parts Description Steps Watching TV Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. Enjoying Select [Analogue Set-up] → [Manual Programme Preset] → the desired option. Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services Available Options...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Configuring Various Settings > Making detailed settings of video input Basic Operations Making detailed settings of video input Parts Description Steps Watching TV Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. Enjoying Select [Display] → [Video Input Settings] → the desired option. Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services Available Options...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture/Screen Symptoms Basic Operations Picture/Screen Symptoms Parts Description Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the store. Distorted picture. Watching TV The screen flickers. Enjoying No colour/Dark picture/Colour is not correct/Picture is too bright Movies/Music/Photos Dark screen.
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No colour/Dark picture/Colour is not correct/Picture is too bright Press the OPTIONS button, then select [Picture] to make adjustments. Select [Reset] in [Picture]. If you set [Power Saving] to [Low] or [High], the black level will be enhanced. Dark screen. How to brighten the screen. Adjust [Backlight] or [Contrast] in [Picture].
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Broadcast Reception Symptoms Basic Operations Broadcast Reception Symptoms Parts Description Check these things first to troubleshoot your TV reception. Ghosting or double images appear. Watching TV Only snow noise or a black picture appears on the screen. Enjoying There is picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms Basic Operations 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms Parts Description 3D pictures are not displayed. The 3D effect is weak. Black bars appear on both sides of the screen when watching 3D pictures. Watching TV 3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal is detected.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Sound Symptoms Basic Operations Sound Symptoms Parts Description No sound but good picture. Audio noise. Watching TV No audio or low audio with a home theatre system. Enjoying Distorted sound. Movies/Music/Photos Using Internet Services No sound but good picture.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Connected Device Symptoms Basic Operations Connected Device Symptoms Parts Description No picture from a connected device. You cannot select a connected device in the Home Menu. Watching TV Some input sources cannot be selected. Enjoying Certain programmes on digital sources display a loss of detail.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > USB Recording Symptoms Basic Operations USB Recording Symptoms Parts Description You cannot use a USB HDD device. Recording cannot be performed./Recording failed. Watching TV Recorded content disappeared. Enjoying The pause mode is cancelled unintentionally. Movies/Music/Photos The USB HDD device operates even though it is not turned on.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Network Connectivity Test Results Basic Operations Network Connectivity Test Results Parts Description The test results are “Failed”/“Failed”/“Failed”. The test results are “OK”/“Failed”/“Failed”. Watching TV The test results are “OK”/“OK”/“Failed” or “OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”/“Failed”. Enjoying The test results are “OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”...
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Network/Application Symptoms Basic Operations Network/Application Symptoms Parts Description Sometimes video streaming quality is poor when using the wireless LAN. Wireless LAN connection fails or radio reception conditions are poor. Watching TV The TV cannot connect with your wireless router (or access point) at 5GHz.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > Home Network Symptoms Basic Operations Home Network Symptoms Parts Description Your TV cannot connect to the server. A message appears stating that the TV cannot connect to your network. Watching TV Server is inaccessible.
Using Home Network Devices emitting radio waves, such as other wireless LAN devices or microwave ovens, may interfere with the Screen mirroring function using wireless LAN. Keep the TV or Sony Screen mirroring Configuring Various compatible devices (e.g. some models of Xperia) away from such devices, or turn them off if Settings possible.
Print Font Size i-Manual Top Page > Troubleshooting > TV SideView Symptoms Basic Operations TV SideView Symptoms Parts Description The TV cannot be turned on and controlled by using the TV SideView application when [Remote Start] is set to [On]. Watching TV The TV does not appear on the TV SideView screen.