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"BRAVIA" TV Features
Watching TV
Using the Home Menu
EX71x
Fun Features with
Connected Equipment
Parts Description
Trademark information
Troubleshooting
Index
i-Manual online map
Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 Print Font Size Top Page “BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV Using the Home Menu EX71x Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Trademark information Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Using the Home Menu Ambient Sensor Fun Features with “BRAVIA” Internet Video Connected Equipment Wireless LAN Ready Playback via USB Parts Description “BRAVIA” Sync with Control for HDMI Troubleshooting Favorites Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 3 “BRAVIA” TV Features TV Guide On Screen® Watching TV Favorites Using the Home Menu Wide Mode Fun Features with Picture in Picture (PIP) Connected Equipment Angle Adjustment (Swivel) Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 4: Using The Home Menu

    About the Home Menu Watching TV Product Support Using the Home Menu Preferences Fun Features with Picture & Display Connected Equipment Sound Parts Description Channels & Inputs Network Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 5 Watching TV Audio System Using the Home Menu Digital Still Camera Fun Features with HDMI Equipment Connected Equipment Internet Settings Parts Description “BRAVIA” Internet Video Troubleshooting Photomap Home Network Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 6: Parts Description

    Remote Control Watching TV Using the Home Menu Upper Fun Features with Middle Connected Equipment Lower Bottom Parts Description Back Troubleshooting TV Controls and Indicators Front Index Right Terminals i-Manual online map Back Right Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 7 Top Page > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting “BRAVIA” TV Features Picture Watching TV Sound Using the Home Menu Channels Fun Features with Home Network Connected Equipment Remote Control General Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 8 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Index Add Digital Channels Angle Adjustment (Swivel) Adding/Removing Favorites Advanced Settings Artifacts Reduction Age Restriction Audience Monitoring Function Ambient Sensor Settings Audio system (Connected Equipment) Analog CC Auto SAP Analog Channel Tuning Bilingual Settings “BRAVIA”...
  • Page 9 HDMI Device Selection High-Frame Rate HDMI Equipment HOME Info Banner Internet Video Initial Settings IP Address Internet Settings Key Tone Language Selection Lighting Environment Media Server Troubleshooting Motionflow Settings My TV Network Diagnostics Network Setup Network Settings On Screen Manual Password Picture Frame PC connection...
  • Page 10 Update on Internet Content USB Devices USB Auto Start USB Wireless LAN Adapter VCR/DVD player (Connected Equipment) Volume for Audio System Video 1/Component 1 Wireless LAN Connection (USB Adapter) Wireless LAN router (Internet Settings) XMB (XrossMediaBar) Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 11 Favorites Wide Mode Picture in Picture (PIP) Angle Adjustment (Swivel) Using the Home Menu Return to Top About the Home Menu Product Support i-Manual Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Automatic Software Update Preferences Scene Select Clock/Timers Language Region Closed Captions (CC)
  • Page 12 Picture Adjustments Ambient Sensor Screen (for inputs other than a PC) Screen (for PC input) Sound Sound Adjustments MTS Audio Speakers Audio Out Key Tone Channels & Inputs Manage Inputs Cable/Antenna Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels Program Information Source Analog Fine Tune Video 1/Component 1 Selection...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Bottom Back TV Controls and Indicators Front Right Terminals Back Right Troubleshooting Return to Top Picture Sound Channels Home Network Remote Control General Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 14: Trademark Information

    “XMB™”and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
  • Page 15 Applicable trademark information depends on your TV model/region/country. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 16 By displaying pictures at higher frame rate than standard, Motionflow reduces motion artifacts in high-speed sports footage for smooth, natural motion reproduction. i-Manual online map Press HOME, then select > Picture & Display > Picture Adjustments > Motionflow > the desired option. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 17: Presence Sensor

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > Presence Sensor “BRAVIA” TV Features Presence Sensor Watching TV Using the Home Menu Automatically turns the picture off when the sensor detects no audience for a preset time, Fun Features with and then switches the TV to standby mode.
  • Page 18 The sensor is sensitive to movement from side to side and up and down. Less sensitivity to the viewer’s forward or backward movement may be apparent. Sensor detection range may vary depending on the TV’s location, room temperature and lighting conditions. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 19: Ambient Sensor

    With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room’s lighting i-Manual online map conditions. Press HOME, then select > Picture & Display > Ambient Sensor > On. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 20: "Bravia" Internet Video

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > “BRAVIA” Internet Video “BRAVIA” TV Features “BRAVIA” Internet Video Watching TV Using the Home Menu Brings videos, movies and much more through the broadband Internet connection to your TV. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description...
  • Page 21 Refresh Internet Content. Using the Internet Video You can seek forward or seek backward in the video content. (This feature is available depending on Internet content services.) Press the corresponding buttons on your remote control. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 22: Network Setup

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > Wireless LAN Ready “BRAVIA” TV Features Wireless LAN Ready Watching TV Using the Home Menu Provides a wireless network connection for your TV by inserting a USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your Fun Features with TV’s USB port.
  • Page 23 (WEP or WPA key) will not be required because you need to select no security method in this procedure. Select “Wireless Setup” from the “Network Setup” start-up screen. Select “Scan,” then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks. Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screen. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 24 /AVCHD/BDMV/STREAM/00000.MTS/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. Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB devices.
  • Page 25 While the desired photo is displayed, press OPTIONS, then select File Actions > Picture Frame. Press HOME, then select > Picture Frame. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 26: "Bravia" Sync With Control For Hdmi

    Press HOME, then select > Channels & Inputs > HDMI Settings > Control for HDMI > On. “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.”...

  • Page 27: Video Camera

    Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on. Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you switch the TV to standby mode. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 28 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > “BRAVIA” TV Features > Favorites “BRAVIA” TV Features Favorites Watching TV Using the Home Menu Manages your preferred TV channels, photos, music, video content and external inputs for quick Fun Features with and easy access.
  • Page 29 You can add/remove your favorite items through the “XMB” or while you are displaying content on the screen. Press OPTIONS after selecting the desired item on the “XMB.” Select “Add to Favorites” or “Remove from Favorites.” Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 30: Tv Guide On Screen

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > TV Guide On Screen® “BRAVIA” TV Features TV Guide On Screen® Watching TV Using the Home Menu Provides program information for up to two days. With easy-to-use functions, you can personalize Fun Features with the program listings.

  • Page 31: Information Box

    Select “My TV” from the menu area to launch the “My TV” screen. Channels you add to the main profile of “My TV” will automatically appear as your favorite channels in “Favorites.” Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 32 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Favorites “BRAVIA” TV Features Favorites Watching TV Using the Home Menu Manages your preferred TV channels, photos, music, video content and external inputs for quick Fun Features with and easy access. Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting...
  • Page 33 You can add/remove your favorite items through the “XMB” or while you are displaying content on the screen. Press OPTIONS after selecting the desired item on the “XMB.” Select “Add to Favorites” or “Remove from Favorites.” Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 34: Wide Mode

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Watching TV > Wide Mode “BRAVIA” TV Features Wide Mode Watching TV Using the Home Menu Selects a screen format from a range of screen types according to your preferences. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description “Wide Mode”...
  • Page 35 * This Wide Mode is only available depending on your TV model/region/country. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing 800 x 600 Normal Full 1 Full 2 1,280 x 768 Normal Full 1 Full 2 Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 36: Picture In Picture (Pip)

    HDMI cable. Available inputs may vary depending on the TV model. Index i-Manual online map Press OPTIONS and select the “PIP” from the OPTIONS Menu. Use the OPTIONS Menu to switch audio output between the two pictures. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 37 Adjust the viewing angle left and right as shown in the illustration. Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Swivel is available depending on the TV size. When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid having the stand slip or tip over. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 38: About The Home Menu

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using the Home Menu > About the Home Menu “BRAVIA” TV Features About the Home Menu Watching TV Using the Home Menu The Home Menu of the “XMB” (XrossMediaBar) provides quick access to program listings, input Fun Features with sources, the settings menu of your TV and more.
  • Page 39 Qriocity Access “Qriocity” online service. This function is available depending on your region. The options you can select may vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 40: Product Support

    > Product Support Product Support “BRAVIA” TV Features i-Manual Watching TV Contact Sony Using the Home Menu Signal Diagnostics Fun Features with Automatic Software Update Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 41 Clock/Timers Fun Features with Language Connected Equipment Region Parts Description Closed Captions (CC) Parental Lock Troubleshooting Info Banner Home Menu Scrolling Index Recommendation i-Manual online map Quick Start Picture Adjustments Lock Initial Setup Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 42: Picture & Display

    Picture Adjustments Watching TV Ambient Sensor Using the Home Menu Screen (for inputs other than a PC) Fun Features with Screen (for PC input) Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43 > Sound Sound “BRAVIA” TV Features Sound Adjustments Watching TV MTS Audio Using the Home Menu Speakers Fun Features with Audio Out Connected Equipment Key Tone Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 44 Fun Features with Add Digital Channels Connected Equipment Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels Parts Description Program Information Source Troubleshooting Analog Fine Tune Video 1/Component 1 Selection Index HDMI Settings USB Auto Start i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 45 Network Setup (Follow Wired Setup > Custom.) Watching TV Refresh Internet Content Using the Home Menu Show/Hide Media Servers Fun Features with Media Server Troubleshooting Connected Equipment Renderer Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 46: Vcr/Dvd Player

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > VCR/DVD Player “BRAVIA” TV Features VCR/DVD Player Watching TV Using the Home Menu Connect a VCR or DVD player to your TV. The type of cable depends on your player’s Fun Features with output.

  • Page 47: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    VCR/DVD Player Composite Video/Audio cable (not supplied) Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment INPUT Turn on the connected equipment. Press INPUT and select the desired input source. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 48: Audio System

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > Audio System “BRAVIA” TV Features Audio System Watching TV Using the Home Menu Connect an audio amplifier or home theater system with digital input to your TV. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description...
  • Page 49 Audio cable (not supplied) When using an external audio system, audio out of the TV can be controlled using the TV’s remote control. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 50: Digital Still Camera

    TV, and “Slideshow” or “Thumbnail View” is selected in the “USB Auto Start” settings. When connecting a Sony digital camera to the TV with a USB cable, USB connection settings on your camera need to be set to “Auto” or “Mass Storage” mode.
  • Page 51 - MPEG1 (files with the extension “.mpg”) 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. Picture Frame – Displaying a Photograph “Picture Frame”...
  • Page 52 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > HDMI Equipment “BRAVIA” TV Features HDMI Equipment Watching TV Using the Home Menu Connect HDMI equipment, such as a BD player or AV amplifier, to your TV. You can Fun Features with control the equipment by using the TV’s Connected Equipment...

  • Page 53: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi

    Press HOME, then select > Channels & Inputs > HDMI Settings > Control for HDMI > On. “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.”...
  • Page 54 Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on. Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you switch the TV to standby mode. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 55: Internet Settings

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > Settings “BRAVIA” TV Features Settings Watching TV Using the Home Menu Connect a LAN cable or add your TV to a wireless LAN to enjoy “BRAVIA” Internet Fun Features with features.

  • Page 56: Checking The Network Connection

    For details, refer to the instruction manuals provided by your Internet service provider, or those supplied with the router. Select “Auto” to set the IP Address and proxy server automatically, or “Custom” to set them manually. Follow the instructions that appear on the setup screen. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > “BRAVIA” Internet Video “BRAVIA” TV Features “BRAVIA” Internet Video Watching TV Using the Home Menu Brings videos, movies and much more through the broadband Internet connection to your TV. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description...
  • Page 58 Refresh Internet Content. Using the Internet Video You can seek forward or seek backward in the video content. (This feature is available depending on Internet content services.) Press the corresponding buttons on your remote control. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 59 The position indicated on the map may differ depending on the image capture device. The Internet online map service is provided by a third party. For this reason, service may be changed or terminated without prior notification. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 60: Home Network

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > Home Network “BRAVIA” TV Features Home Network Watching TV Using the Home Menu Connect a LAN cable or add your TV to a wireless LAN to enjoy “BRAVIA” home Fun Features with network features.
  • Page 61 If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, check possible causes, and network connections and settings. Press HOME, then select > Network > Media Server Troubleshooting. The diagnostic result list appears when the detection is complete. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 62: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Fun Features with Connected Equipment > PC “BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV Using the Home Menu Enjoy music, pictures and other content from your PC by connecting it with dedicated cables. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting...
  • Page 63 * The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This will affect “Preferences” and “Picture & Display” settings. To view PC content, set “Scene Select” to “Graphics,” “Wide Mode” to “Full,” and “Display Area” to “Full Pixel.” Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 64: "Bravia" Sync

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Top “BRAVIA” TV Features Watching TV Using the Home Menu INPUT (POWER) Fun Features with Connected Equipment “BRAVIA” Sync Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map INPUT Press to display a list of inputs. (POWER) Press to turn on the TV or to enter standby mode.
  • Page 65 If you turn the TV off, “Theater Mode” is also turned off. When you change the “Scene Select” setting, “Theater Mode” turns off automatically. “Control for HDMI” (“BRAVIA” Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the “BRAVIA” Sync logo or is compatible with “Control for HDMI.”...
  • Page 66 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Upper “BRAVIA” TV Features Upper Watching TV Using the Home Menu i-MANUAL SCENE Fun Features with Connected Equipment WIDE CC/SUBTITLE Parts Description INTERNET VIDEO QRIOCITY Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map i-MANUAL Press to display the on-screen instruction manual (this manual).
  • Page 67 QRIOCITY Press to access “Qriocity” online service. This feature (button) may not be available in some regions/countries. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 68 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Middle “BRAVIA” TV Features Middle Watching TV Using the Home Menu FAVORITES GUIDE Fun Features with Connected Equipment DISPLAY / / / / Parts Description RETURN OPTIONS Troubleshooting HOME Index i-Manual online map FAVORITES...
  • Page 69 Press to return to the previous screen or exit from the menu. OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The menu items vary based on the current input and/or content. HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 70 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel. Press ENT to change channels immediately. Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. For example, to enter 2.1, press , 1 and ENT. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Bottom “BRAVIA” TV Features Bottom Watching TV Using the Home Menu VOL +/– CH +/– Fun Features with Connected Equipment MUTING JUMP Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map VOL +/–...
  • Page 73 Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 74 “BRAVIA” TV Features Back Watching TV Using the Home Menu (POWER) Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map (POWER) Press to turn on the TV or to enter standby mode. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 75: Remote Control Sensor

    Lights up and/or blinks in orange during a software upgrade. (STANDBY) Lights up in red when your TV is in standby mode, PC power saving mode or during a software upgrade. I (POWER) Lights up in green when the TV is on. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right “BRAVIA” TV Features Right Watching TV Using the Home Menu POWER CHANNEL +/– Fun Features with Connected Equipment VOLUME +/– INPUT Parts Description HOME ENERGY SAVING SWITCH Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map POWER...
  • Page 77 Press to turn the TV on or off. When ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is switched off, power consumption is reduced. When ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is switched off, you will not be able to perform functions such as saving clock settings. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 78 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Back “BRAVIA” TV Features Back Watching TV Using the Home Menu PC IN Fun Features with Connected Equipment HDMI IN 1/4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Parts Description AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO IN 1, COMPONENT IN 1/2 Troubleshooting CABLE/ANTENNA...
  • Page 79 The TV will automatically detect and switch between VIDEO IN 1 and COMPONENT IN 1. To manually set the input type, press HOME, select > Channels & Inputs > Video 1/Component 1 Selection. CABLE/ANTENNA RF input that connects to your cable or over-the-air antenna. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Parts Description > Right “BRAVIA” TV Features Right Watching TV Using the Home Menu HDMI IN 2/3 Fun Features with Connected Equipment VIDEO IN 2 Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map You can enjoy photo, music, video files stored on a USB device.
  • Page 81 Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Picture “BRAVIA” TV Features Picture Watching TV Using the Home Menu You cannot receive any channels. TV is locked to one channel. Fun Features with Connected Equipment You cannot receive or select channels. TV turns off automatically.
  • Page 83 Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84 No audio or low audio with Home Theater System. Press THEATER for “BRAVIA” Sync activated Theater System. Set “Speakers” to “Audio System” in the “Sound” settings. Set “Audio Out” to “Fixed” in the “Sound” settings. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound). Contact the broadcaster for transmission details. You cannot view digital channels. Ask a local installer if digital transmissions are provided in your area. Upgrade to a higher gain antenna. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > Home Network “BRAVIA” TV Features Home Network Watching TV Using the Home Menu DLNA Certified equipment cannot connect to the server. The message “Network disconnected” appears on your TV Fun Features with screen.
  • Page 87 - There are floors or walls between the wireless LAN router and TV. When using a USB Wireless LAN Adapter, move it to avoid signal interference by using an extension cable with base unit (optional accessory). Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 88: Remote Control

    Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. Fluorescent light can interfere with remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent light. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Troubleshooting > General “BRAVIA” TV Features General Watching TV Using the Home Menu You cannot find a connected “BRAVIA” Sync HDMI device. You cannot control a second AV receiver. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Poor picture quality on PC input.
  • Page 90 Due to the nature of Internet video, not all videos will contain sound. You do not see many videos in the Internet Video Guide. Press the OPTIONS button and select categories to view more content. Check the “Parental Lock” ratings on the TV; some Internet content may be blocked based on the rating.
  • Page 91 Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This is normal operation and not a cause for concern. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92 Select to add digital channels. Using the Home Menu Be sure to have the signal type option selected appropriately for the signal source. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 93: Picture Adjustments

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using the Home Menu > Picture & Display > Picture Adjustments “BRAVIA” TV Features Picture Adjustments Watching TV Setting Memory Select an input to make custom picture settings. Select “Common” to apply common picture Using the Home Menu settings to all inputs.
  • Page 94 “Picture Mode” and “Advanced Settings.” Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. Picture Adjusts picture contrast. Brightness Adjusts brightness of the picture. Color Adjusts color intensity. Adjusts green and red tones. “Hue” is available depending on color system. Color Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
  • Page 95 Turns off “MPEG Noise Reduction.” Motionflow High Provides smoother picture movement, such as for film-based content. Standard Provides smoother picture movement. Use this setting for standard use. Use this setting if “High” or “Standard” results in picture noise. “Motionflow” is available depending on the TV model. Depending on the picture content, you may not see the effect visually even if you have changed the settings.

  • Page 96: White Balance

    Auto Light Limiter Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is white. Clear White Emphasizes white colors. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. White Balance Adjusts the temperature of each color. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 97: Parental Lock

    Allows or blocks programs or movies that are broadcasted without a rating. Channel Block/Analog Channel Block (item name varies depending on your region/country) Blocks specific channels regardless of program ratings. To view any blocked channel, enter the correct password. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 98: Ambient Sensor

    “BRAVIA” TV Features Ambient Sensor Watching TV Optimizes the picture by sensing the lighting environment surrounding the TV. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 99: Display Options

    For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Parts Description Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Troubleshooting Display Options Customizes the closed caption appearance. Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 100: Auto Program

    You can run “Auto Program” after moving to a new residence, changing service providers, or to search for newly launched channels. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 Use this item when the stereo signal is unstable. Index You can access “Alternate Audio” by using OPTIONS on the remote control. (This feature is only i-Manual online map available for digital channels.) Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 102 > Program Information Source “BRAVIA” TV Features Program Information Source Watching TV Select a source to receive program information. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 Select “Cable” or “Antenna” according to your receiving signal. Using the Home Menu You should run “Auto Program” after changing “Cable/Antenna.” Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 104 > Edit Channel Labels “BRAVIA” TV Features Edit Channel Labels Watching TV Assigns a channel name of your choice. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 105: Current Time

    Turns the TV to standby mode after a preset length of time. Troubleshooting Index When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off.” i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 106 “BRAVIA” TV Features Contact Sony Watching TV Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. TV specific information such as model name, serial number, software version and downloadable ratings (if Using the Home Menu available from the TV) are displayed here.
  • Page 107 Watching TV Select the cursor speed for navigating through menu items from “Standard,” “Slow” or “No Auto Repeat.” Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 108: Power Saving

    Turns the TV off after it has been idle for the preset length of time. Auto Shut-off Turns the TV off when no input signal is detected for a certain period of time. Switches to standby mode after 15 minutes. Turns off “Auto Shut-off.” Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 109 Select “Auto” to display icons or names only when the equipment is connected, or “Always” to display regardless of connection status. Fun Features with Connected Equipment For a PC connection, icon and label cannot be set. Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 110: Analog Fine Tune

    Allows you to fine-tune the channels to adjust picture quality. Using the Home Menu Select “Auto” to adjust to the most appropriate analog channel or “Custom” to adjust manually. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 111: Hdmi Settings

    Control for HDMI Parts Description Links the operations of the TV and the connected equipment. For specific Sony equipment compatible with “Control for HDMI,” this setting is applied Troubleshooting automatically to the connected equipment when “On” is set. Device Auto Power Off Index Turns off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV.

  • Page 112: Info Banner

    “BRAVIA” TV Features Info Banner Watching TV Displays information about the currently viewed TV channel and program. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 113: Initial Setup

    This setting is useful when you change the settings after moving to a new residence, Using the Home Menu or when you search for newly launched channels. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 114 Select “On” to play sounds as you navigate with the remote control. Using the Home Menu When you select “Off,” the TV start-up sound is also turned off. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 Preferences > Language “BRAVIA” TV Features Language Watching TV Select the language displayed on the menu screens. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 116 Media Server Troubleshooting Watching TV Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 117: Ip Address Setting

    Configure the proxy server name and port number if you use a proxy server. Index Network (SSID) Select SSID (network name) of the target router. i-Manual online map Security Select an appropriate security key. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 Some features can be started directly from the i-Manual.Press to start the feature when “Use Fun Features with this feature” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 119 > Picture Adjustments Lock “BRAVIA” TV Features Picture Adjustments Lock Watching TV Prevents the picture adjustments from being changed. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 120: Quick Start

    Using the Home Menu when you watch TV the most and will turn on faster. Fun Features with Connected Equipment If “Quick Start” is set, power consumption may increase. Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121 “BRAVIA” TV Features Recommendation Watching TV Searches for and shows programs you may like under “Recommendations” in “Favorites.” Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122 Select your location to receive services from Internet content providers as well as TV Guide program data. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 123: Renderer Access Control

    When “Smart Select” is set to “On,” the TV can respond to infrared signals sent from control devices. Index You can set the name of the TV shown on the control device in “Renderer Name.” i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 124: Scene Select

    Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. Graphics Eases prolonged monitor viewing with clearer detailed pictures. General Optimized to view general content. Auto Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 125: Auto Adjust

    Select “Normal” to display the original picture, “Full 1” to enlarge the picture to fill the display area maintaining its original, or “Full 2” to enlarge the picture to fill the display area. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 126 i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using the Home Menu > Picture & Display > Screen (for inputs other than a PC) “BRAVIA” TV Features Screen (for inputs other than a PC) Watching TV Setting Memory Select an input to make custom screen settings. Select “Common” to apply common screen Using the Home Menu settings to all inputs.

  • Page 127: Screen Position

    “Full Pixel” is available depending on the TV model. Screen Position Adjusts the vertical position and horizontal position of the picture. Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 128 Watching TV Displays the connected server list. You can select the server to display in the Home Menu. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 129 Select channels to show or hide when you surf with the CH +/– button or in the channel list on the “XMB.” Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 130: Signal Diagnostics

    “BRAVIA” TV Features Signal Diagnostics Watching TV Select to view the diagnostics information for the current signal. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 131: Automatic Software Update

    “Automatic Software Update” through the Internet is available only on certain TV models. The software updates when the TV is in standby mode. Troubleshooting If performing an update, your TV may take up to several minutes to turn on. Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 132: Sound Adjustments

    i-Manual online Print Font Size Top Page > Using the Home Menu > Sound > Sound Adjustments “BRAVIA” TV Features Sound Adjustments Watching TV Using the Home Menu “Equalizer” is available depending on your region/country. Fun Features with Setting Memory Connected Equipment Select an input to make custom sound settings.

  • Page 133: Simulated Stereo

    Keeps volume level constant across all programs and advertisements (e.g. Advertisements tend to be louder than programs). Volume Offset Adjusts the current volume level relative to other inputs, when “Setting Memory” is set to the current input. Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 To use multi-channel audio, select external audio system and connect optical out for equipment Fun Features with compatible with Dolby Digital. Connected Equipment “Audio System” must be selected to listen to 5.1 multi-channel audio. Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 135 “BRAVIA” TV Features Refresh Internet Content Watching TV For reconnection to the Internet to receive available Internet content services. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 136 Select “Slideshow” or “Thumbnail View” to start photo playback automatically. Using the Home Menu Be sure to turn on the TV before connecting a USB device to the TV. Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 137 If you select “Auto,” the TV detects the terminal connection signal and switches to either Component 1 or Video 1. Fun Features with Connected Equipment You cannot use Component 1 and Video 1 at the same time. Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 138: Audio Out

    Select “Fixed” to adjust volume with an audio system’s remote control, or “Variable” to adjust volume with the TV’s remote control, when using an external audio system. Using the Home Menu Fun Features with Connected Equipment Parts Description Troubleshooting Index i-Manual online map Return to Top Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation...

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