Sony Corporation | Sony KDL-55HX850, KDL-46HX850 guide

Notes

USB viewer supports FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT file systems.

When connecting a Sony digital still camera to the TV with a USB cable, USB connection settings on your camera need to be set to [Auto] or [Mass Storage] mode.

Displaying a 3D Sweep Panorama photo is available only when [Slideshow Effect] is set to [Simple]. (This feature is available on 3D-compatible models only.) To confirm the setting, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Playback Method] → [Slideshow Effect].

Scrolling a panoramic photo is available only when [Slideshow Effect] is set to [Simple]/[Crossfade]. To confirm the setting, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Playback Method] → [Slideshow Effect].

Only the panoramic JPEG files in the following horizontal/vertical sizes can be scrolled. (If the JPEG file is edited on a PC, etc., scroll may not be possible.)

-For horizontal scroll: 4912/1080, 7152/1080, 3424/1920, 4912/1920, 12416/1856, 8192/1856, 5536/2160, 3872/2160, 10480/4096, 11520/1080

-For vertical scroll: 1080/4912, 1080/7152, 1920/3424, 1920/4912, 1856/12416, 1856/8192, 2160/5536, 2160/3872, 4096/10480, 1080/11520

Video files are located in the following folder structure (hierarchal position): /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.

Depending on the file, playback may not be possible even when using the supported formats.

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KDL-55HX850/46HX850 Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control TV Controls and IndicatorsParts Description Terminals Selecting Channels Watching TVWatching Twin Picture Changing Display/Audio Using Other Devices BD/DVD PlayerAudio System Using Bravia Sync Devices Using Bravia Sync Devices Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment Saving Power ConsumptionUseful Functions Using Internet Connecting to the InternetUsing Skype Home Network Settings Using Home Network Dlna Configuring Various Settings Picture/Screen Settings Selecting picture modeChannel Settings 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 Home Menu screen OverviewCategories in the Home Menu Tips StepsInputs Favorites/History Sony Corporation Setting Memory Picture ModeAvailable Options Color Temperature ResetResolution Backlight Advanced Settings MotionflowCineMotion 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 Bottom LANHdmi in 1/4 Rear Speaker Integrated StandVideo 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 Displaying picture-in-picture PIP Available Combinations of Two PicturesTo move the inset window 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 Available Options PC Timing 800 x Normal Full280 x Normal Full Stereo Audio for analog modeAuto SAP Mono Hdmi connection Making a ConnectionBD/DVD player Hdmi cable not supplied 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 Device To automatically display thumbnail view or a slideshowUSB storage device Supported Photo File Formats Supported Music File FormatsSupported Video 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 Tuning Keys Tuning and Menu KeysMenu Keys Displaying the Hdmi Device List Auto 24p Sync Auto Cinema GeneralSports Music Overview To access items in Favorites Adding to FavoritesTo remove an item from 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 Wired connection with a LAN cable Internet Modem with routerFunctions Sony Corporation Browsing Websites To enter a URLTo change the character size Sony Corporation To seek forward/backward in video content Watching Internet VideoTo avoid video/sound interruption To update Internet Video content services To install/delete apps Using Internet ApplicationsTo navigate an app To launch hidden apps Sony Corporation Performing initial setup About the status icons in the Home MenuCamera Microphone Unit CMU BR100 USB cable 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 Enabling the renderer function Controller Router TVController 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 Setting screen size/position Wide ModeAvailable Options for inputs other than a PC 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 Setting sound according to TV position Table-Top StandWall 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 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 Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input Hdmi AudioPC 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 Power Symptoms TV turns off automaticallyTV turns on 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 Picture/Glasses Symptoms 3D pictures are not displayed D effect is weak3D Sweep Panorama photo cannot be displayed 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 Home Network Symptoms Server is inaccessibleYour TV cannot connect to the server Sony Corporation Remote Control Symptoms Remote control does not operateSlide the cover to open