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For the best audio quality during a Skype call, use the speakers that are built into the TV instead of using an external audio system. To use the TV speakers, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Speakers] → [TV Speakers].

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KDL-55HX850/46HX850 Basic Operations Basic Operations Terminals TV Controls and IndicatorsRemote Control Parts Description Changing Display/Audio Watching TVSelecting Channels Watching Twin Picture Audio System Using Other DevicesBD/DVD Player Using Bravia Sync Devices Using Bravia Sync Devices Useful Functions Picture/Sound Auto AdjustmentSaving Power Consumption Using Skype Using InternetConnecting to the Internet Home Network Settings Using Home Network Dlna Channel Settings Configuring Various SettingsPicture/Screen Settings Selecting picture mode Support Software Update Troubleshooting To return to the previous screen How to Use BookmarksTo access the bookmarked To save a Licensing Information Sony Corporation Basic Operations Using Other Devices Using Internet Troubleshooting To operate functions using the color buttons How to use remoteUsing / / / and Buttons Using Return and Color Buttons Sony Corporation Categories in the Home Menu Home Menu screenOverview Favorites/History StepsTips Inputs Sony Corporation Available Options Setting MemoryPicture Mode Backlight ResetColor Temperature Resolution CineMotion Advanced SettingsMotionflow Enjoy Internet on TV Searching for Information How to use i-Manual To close the i-Manual Displaying the Page Again While Operating the TVSaving Frequently Viewed Pages Bookmark To go to the main Useful Options button Quickly Accessing Functions by the Options Button Sony Corporation 3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses communication range Watching in 3D To deactivate the 3D effect To adjust the 3D settings Sony Corporation Watch connected device Switching Input Source Front Input select Select/Confirm +/- VolumeRight CH +/- Channel Hdmi in 1/4 BottomLAN Video RearSpeaker Integrated Stand Hdmi in 2/3 USB PC/HDMI 2 Audio Wide Top Color buttons Upper Guide Middle Netflix Lower CH + VOL + Selecting channels from the Home Menu Selecting channels by the number buttons To organize the program listing My TV Rovi On Screen Guide About the Program Guide Screen Sony Corporation To move the inset window Displaying picture-in-picture PIPAvailable Combinations of Two Pictures Sony Corporation To change the picture size Displaying left-and-right pictures P&P Sony Corporation Display information Subtitles/Closed captions Available Options 43 Original Source Screen format/Wide Mode Fine-Full Available Options 169 Original SourceCaptions Fine-Normal 280 x Normal Full Available Options PC Timing800 x Normal Full Mono Audio for analog modeStereo Auto SAP BD/DVD player Hdmi cable not supplied Hdmi connectionMaking a Connection Component video connection BD/DVD player Composite video/audio cable Not supplied Composite connection Digital still camera/camcorder Hdmi cable not supplied Digital Still Camera/Camcorder USB storage device USB DeviceTo automatically display thumbnail view or a slideshow Supported Video File Formats Supported Photo File FormatsSupported Music File Formats Sony Corporation Sub 15 cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Corresponding PC input signalPage Audio system Hdmi cable not supplied Audio system Optical audio cable not supplied Optical audio connection Audio system Audio cable not supplied Audio cable connection Setting Bravia Sync Video camera Available Bravia Sync OperationsBD/DVD player AV amplifier Device Control Using the Sync MenuAvailable Items Hdmi Device Selection TV Control None Setting Buttons to Control the Hdmi Device Menu Keys Tuning KeysTuning and Menu Keys Displaying the Hdmi Device List Auto 24p Sync Auto Music GeneralCinema Sports Overview To remove an item from Favorites To access items in FavoritesAdding to Favorites High Saving power by picture brightnessDark picture Bright picture High power saving Picture Off Off Low Picture frame Backlight brightness DimmedDimmed Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal Current time Setting the current time manually Sony Corporation Setting the on timer Sony Corporation Setting the sleep timer Sony Corporation To change the duration period Using TV as Picture Frame Top Setting parental lock password Sony Corporation Setting viewing restriction Sony Corporation Blocking specific channels Sony Corporation Internet Modem Wireless router Access point Wireless connection built-in wireless LAN To turn off the built-in wireless LAN Functions Wired connection with a LAN cableInternet Modem with router Sony Corporation To change the character size Browsing WebsitesTo enter a URL Sony Corporation To avoid video/sound interruption To seek forward/backward in video contentWatching Internet Video To update Internet Video content services To launch hidden apps Using Internet ApplicationsTo install/delete apps To navigate an app Sony Corporation Camera Microphone Unit CMU BR100 USB cable Performing initial setupAbout the status icons in the Home Menu Status icon About the status icons in the contact list Making a call To add contacts to the contact list About the status icons in the call history listTo call by entering a phone number To search for new Skype friends and call Menu bar TrackID Current Music Information SearchTo view detailed information of the search result Search results Sony Corporation Text Search Music/Video Keyword Search To manage Bookmarks If the connection does not succeed Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode To skip the connection steps from the second time To connect another deviceTo change the name of the TV shown on the connected device To list connected devices/deregister devices Map Viewing PhotomapTo zoom in/out the map To change the display position of the map Sony Corporation PC Server Internet Modem Router Playing Content on a PC Sony Corporation Controller Enabling the renderer functionController Router TV Checking registered remote devices Allowing/blocking access from controller Renderer Name Making advanced renderer settingsAuto Access Permission Smart Select Selecting servers to display Checking server connection Digital still camera Controller Internet Modem Router Playing Content with Renderer Function Internet Router Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control Sony Corporation Selecting picture mode Game-Standard VividStandard Custom Locking picture adjustment Available Options for inputs other than a PC Setting screen size/positionWide Mode Available Options for PC input Adjusts the vertical position of the picture Sound Mode Adjusting various sound settings e.g. bass/treble/balance Bass Advanced Auto VolumeVolume Offset Treble Wall Mount/Floor Stand Setting sound according to TV positionTable-Top Stand Speaker Integrated Stand 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 Large Setting the information bannerSmall Medium Digital CC Setting closed captionsCC Display Analog CC Selecting a program information source Turning off the key tone of remote control operations Turning off start-up logo Setting menu language Setting your region Selecting speakers to output sound Outputting sound from headphones Steps Setting headphone speaker link PC Audio Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI inputHdmi Audio Managing external inputs Component Switching the video input Hdmi Dynamic Range Making advanced settings of video inputDigital Broadcast Picture Mode Color Matrix Running initial setup Checking Sony contact information Uploading operation history Updating broadcast/service software Updating TV’s software TV turns on automatically Power SymptomsTV turns off automatically Distorted picture Picture/Screen SymptomsTiny black points and/or bright points appear on the screen Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the store Suddenly the picture becomes small Screen format/wide mode changes automaticallyScreen flickers Blurry picture or poor color TV screen feels warm Broadcast Reception Symptoms You cannot view digital channels Broadcast HD formats have poor qualityNoisy picture Some channels are blank 3D Sweep Panorama photo cannot be displayed 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms3D pictures are not displayed D effect is weak 3D Glasses do not fit properly. Applies only to TDG-BR100 LED indicator on the 3D Glasses flashesLED Indicator You cannot turn the 3D Glasses on Sony Corporation No audio or low audio with home theater system Sound SymptomsNo sound but good picture Audio noise Some input sources cannot be selected Connected Device SymptomsNo picture from connected device You cannot select connected device in the Home Menu Poor picture quality on PC input Photo images appear small on the screenPhoto images cannot be displayed Photo images or folders take time to display TV cannot connect with your wireless router or access point Network/Application Symptoms At 5GHz Certain Internet video content displays a loss of detailGood picture quality but no sound on Internet video content Apps are inaccessible Streaming Netflix video displays in low resolution Your TV cannot connect to the server Home Network SymptomsServer is inaccessible Sony Corporation Slide the cover to open Remote Control SymptomsRemote control does not operate