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Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control

Overview

You can control the TV using a smartphone with the “Media Remote” application installed, or using a PC with the “Remote Keyboard” application installed. To use your smartphone or PC as a TV’s remote control, register it to the TV as a remote device. (Registration is required only for the first time.)

Internet	Router	TV
			Smartphone

Available operations using the smartphone with the “Media Remote” application installed

Controlling the TV as a remote control

Entering text using the smartphone’s keyboard

Starting the TrackID™ search by shaking your smartphone (Availability of this function depends on the setting of your smartphone.)

Available operations using the PC with the “Remote Keyboard” application installed

Controlling the TV as a remote control

Entering text using the PC’s keyboard

Tips

You can search and download the “Media Remote” application from:

-Android market (for Android OS-equipped phones)

-App Store (for iPhones)

The “Remote Keyboard” application is pre-installed on some VAIO computers.

Steps

1.Connect the TV to your home network, following the steps in “Connecting to the Internet.”

2.Connect the smartphone/PC to the home network that the TV is connected to.

3.Launch the “Media Remote”/“Remote Keyboard” application on the smartphone/PC, then search for the TV in the home network.

The detected device list appears on the smartphone/PC.

4.Select the TV in the detected device list, then perform the required operation on the TV.

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Sony KDL-55HX850, KDL-46HX850 manual Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control, Internet Router

Contents

KDL-55HX850/46HX850 Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control TV Controls and IndicatorsParts Description Terminals Selecting Channels Watching TVWatching Twin Picture Changing Display/Audio 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 access the bookmarked How to Use BookmarksTo save a To return to the previous screen Licensing Information Sony Corporation Basic Operations Using Other Devices Using Internet Troubleshooting Using / / / and Buttons How to use remoteUsing Return and Color Buttons To operate functions using the color buttons Sony Corporation Categories in the Home Menu Home Menu screenOverview Tips StepsInputs Favorites/History Sony Corporation Available Options Setting MemoryPicture Mode Color Temperature ResetResolution Backlight CineMotion Advanced SettingsMotionflow Enjoy Internet on TV Searching for Information How to use i-Manual Saving Frequently Viewed Pages Bookmark Displaying the Page Again While Operating the TVTo go to the main To close the i-Manual 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 Right +/- VolumeCH +/- Channel Input select Select/Confirm 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 Captions Available Options 169 Original SourceFine-Normal Fine-Full 280 x Normal Full Available Options PC Timing800 x Normal Full Stereo Audio for analog modeAuto SAP Mono 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 BD/DVD player Available Bravia Sync OperationsAV amplifier Video camera Available Items Using the Sync MenuHdmi Device Selection Device Control 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 Cinema GeneralSports Music Overview To remove an item from Favorites To access items in FavoritesAdding to Favorites Dark picture Bright picture High power saving Saving power by picture brightnessPicture Off High 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 install/delete apps Using Internet ApplicationsTo navigate an app To launch hidden apps 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 call by entering a phone number About the status icons in the call history listTo search for new Skype friends and call To add contacts to the contact list Menu bar To view detailed information of the search result Current Music Information SearchSearch results TrackID Sony Corporation Text Search Music/Video Keyword Search To manage Bookmarks If the connection does not succeed Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode To change the name of the TV shown on the connected device To connect another deviceTo list connected devices/deregister devices To skip the connection steps from the second time To zoom in/out the map Viewing PhotomapTo change the display position of the map 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 Auto Access Permission Making advanced renderer settingsSmart Select Renderer Name 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 Standard VividCustom Game-Standard 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 Volume Offset Advanced Auto VolumeTreble Bass 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 Small Setting the information bannerMedium Large CC Display Setting closed captionsAnalog CC Digital 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 Digital Broadcast Picture Mode Making advanced settings of video inputColor Matrix Hdmi Dynamic Range 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 Tiny black points and/or bright points appear on the screen Picture/Screen SymptomsPicture quality is not as good as viewed at the store Distorted picture Screen flickers Screen format/wide mode changes automaticallyBlurry picture or poor color Suddenly the picture becomes small TV screen feels warm Broadcast Reception Symptoms Noisy picture Broadcast HD formats have poor qualitySome channels are blank You cannot view digital channels 3D Sweep Panorama photo cannot be displayed 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms3D pictures are not displayed D effect is weak LED Indicator LED indicator on the 3D Glasses flashesYou cannot turn the 3D Glasses on 3D Glasses do not fit properly. Applies only to TDG-BR100 Sony Corporation No sound but good picture Sound SymptomsAudio noise No audio or low audio with home theater system No picture from connected device Connected Device SymptomsYou cannot select connected device in the Home Menu Some input sources cannot be selected Photo images cannot be displayed Photo images appear small on the screenPhoto images or folders take time to display Poor picture quality on PC input TV cannot connect with your wireless router or access point Network/Application Symptoms Good picture quality but no sound on Internet video content Certain Internet video content displays a loss of detailApps are inaccessible At 5GHz 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