Basic Operations | Sony KDL-46HX850, KDL-55HX850 specification

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Basic Operations

Parts Description

Watching TV

Using Other Devices

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

Devices

Useful Functions

Using Internet

Using Home Network (DLNA)

Configuring Various

Settings

Troubleshooting

How to Use Bookmarks

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Sony KDL-46HX850, KDL-55HX850 manual Basic Operations

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