Home Menu screen, Overview | Sony KDL-46HX850, KDL-55HX850 specification

i-Manual

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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Home Menu screen

Overview

The Home Menu, which can be displayed by pressing the HOME button, contains various categories.

You can select a desired category in the Home Menu and access items, such as program listings, input sources, TV settings menu, etc.

Categories

Categories in the Home Menu

Categories

[Settings]

Provides settings (e.g. picture settings, sound settings, key tone setting) that allow you to customize your TV.

[Applications]

Launches applications that require an Internet connection.

[Sony Entertainment Network]

Enables selection of content from the online service “Sony Entertainment Network.” If “Sony Entertainment Network” is unavailable, the [Sony Entertainment Network] category is not displayed.

[Internet Content]

Enables access to Internet services for TV.

[Recommendations]

Presents recommendations. (Recommendations is available depending on your region/country.) To show/hide [Recommendations], press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Preferences] → [Recommendation] → [On]/[Off].

[TV]

Allows you to select a list of TV channels, or a program guide. (Program guide is available depending on your TV model or region.)

[Media]

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Sony KDL-46HX850, KDL-55HX850 manual Home Menu screen, Overview, Categories in the Home Menu

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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 BD/DVD Player Using Other DevicesAudio System Using Bravia Sync Devices Using Bravia Sync Devices Saving Power Consumption Picture/Sound Auto AdjustmentUseful Functions Connecting to the Internet Using InternetUsing Skype Using Home Network Dlna Home Network Settings Picture/Screen Settings Selecting picture mode Configuring Various SettingsChannel Settings 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 Overview Home Menu screenCategories in the Home Menu Inputs StepsTips Favorites/History Sony Corporation Picture Mode Setting MemoryAvailable Options Resolution ResetColor Temperature Backlight Motionflow Advanced SettingsCineMotion 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 LAN BottomHdmi in 1/4 Speaker Integrated Stand RearVideo 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 Available Combinations of Two Pictures Displaying picture-in-picture PIPTo move the inset window 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 800 x Normal Full Available Options PC Timing280 x Normal Full Auto SAP Audio for analog modeStereo Mono Making a Connection Hdmi connectionBD/DVD player Hdmi cable not supplied 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 To automatically display thumbnail view or a slideshow USB DeviceUSB storage device Supported Music File Formats Supported Photo File FormatsSupported Video 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 Tuning and Menu Keys Tuning KeysMenu Keys Displaying the Hdmi Device List Auto Auto 24p Sync Sports GeneralCinema Music Overview Adding to Favorites To access items in FavoritesTo remove an item from 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 Internet Modem with router Wired connection with a LAN cableFunctions Sony Corporation To enter a URL Browsing WebsitesTo change the character size Sony Corporation Watching Internet Video To seek forward/backward in video contentTo avoid video/sound interruption To update Internet Video content services To navigate an app Using Internet ApplicationsTo install/delete apps To launch hidden apps Sony Corporation About the status icons in the Home Menu Performing initial setupCamera Microphone Unit CMU BR100 USB cable 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 Router TV Enabling the renderer functionController 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 Wide Mode Setting screen size/positionAvailable Options for inputs other than a PC 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 Table-Top Stand Setting sound according to TV positionWall Mount/Floor 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 Hdmi Audio Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI inputPC 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 off automatically Power SymptomsTV turns on 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 pictures are not displayed D effect is weak 3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms3D Sweep Panorama photo cannot be displayed 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 Server is inaccessible Home Network SymptomsYour TV cannot connect to the server Sony Corporation Remote control does not operate Remote Control SymptomsSlide the cover to open