Sony Bravia KDL-46EX729 User manual

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How to Use i-Manual
Displays the on-screen instruction manual (this manual).
Displays the on-screen instruction manual (this manual).
Please review the Setup Guide (Operating Instructions) accompanying this television for
important information on usage.
Indicators on the i-Manual screen
i-Manual operations
To return to the previous layer/proceed to the next layer, press / .
To step through pages, press / .
To jump to the top page of i-Manual, press the corresponding color button.
To bookmark the page/remove bookmark, press the corresponding color button.
To operate the TV or change settings, press i-MANUAL to exit i-Manual.
Some features can be started directly from the i-Manual. Press to start the feature when [Use
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Skype Ready
TrackID™/Music Search/Video Search
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Twin Picture (PIP)
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Using Other Equipment/Internet
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HDMI Equipment
Internet/Wireless LAN
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Media Remote
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Troubleshooting
Picture Symptoms: General
Picture Symptoms: TV Program
Picture Symptoms: 3D
Picture Symptoms: Connected Equipment
Sound Symptoms
Wireless Network Connection Symptoms
Internet Video Symptoms
Internet Widget Symptoms
Home Network (DLNA) Symptoms
Other Symptoms
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Age restriction
Auto Program
Favorite items
Initial Setup
Recommendations
Current Time
External input display settings
External input selection
Light Sensor
Motionflow
PC
Picture Frame
Picture settings
Presence Sensor
Pro Picture Setup
Scene Select
Screen settings
Screen settings (for PC)
Screen types
Side-by-side picture display
Two picture display
Audio out settings (external)
Headphones settings
Sound settings
Speaker settings
TV start-up sound
3D
GUIDE
HOME
INTERNET VIDEO
TrackID
Audio System
Digital Still Camera
HDMI device
Home Network
PC
Wired LAN
Wireless LAN Adapter (USB)
“BRAVIA” Sync-compatible equipment
Digital Still Camera
Photo/music/video playback
Slideshow
Sync Menu
USB Auto Start
Programs/Broadcasts/Channels
Picture/Display
Sound
Remote Control Buttons
Connection
Other Equipment
Network
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DLNA-certified media server
Internet content update
Internet Video
Renderer settings
Wireless LAN
Auto Shut-off
Eco settings
Home Menu
Idle TV Standby
Power Saving
Timer
Other
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“BRAVIA” TV Features
3D Feature
Presence Sensor
“BRAVIA” Internet Video
Wireless LAN Ready
“BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for HDMI”
Skype Ready
TrackID™/Music Search/Video Search
Watching TV
3D Feature
Rovi On Screen Guide™
Favorites
Wide Mode
Picture Mode
Photos/Music/Videos
Twin Picture (PIP)
Twin Picture (P&P)
Settings/Home Menu
About the Home Menu
Settings
Picture & Display
Picture Adjustments
3D Settings
Screen (for inputs other than a PC)
Screen (for PC input)
Pro Picture Setup
Sound
Sound Adjustments
MTS Audio
Speakers
Headphone/Audio Out
Headphone Speaker Link
Audio Out
HDMI/DVI Audio Source
Key Tone
Startup Sound
TV Position
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Scene Select
Eco
Clock/Timers
Language
Region
Closed Captions (CC)
Parental Lock
Info Banner
Recommendation
Picture Adjustments Lock
Control4
Initial Setup
i-Manual
Channels & Inputs
Manage Inputs
Cable/Antenna
Auto Program
Add Digital Channels
Show/Hide Channels
Edit Channel Labels
Program Information Source
Analog Fine Tune
Video 2/Component Selection
HDMI Settings
USB Auto Start
Network
Network Setup
Refresh Internet Content
Home Network Setup
Product Support
Contact Sony
Signal Diagnostics
Automatic Software Download
Software Update
Using Other Equipment/Internet
VCR/DVD Player
Audio System
USB Device (e.g. Digital Camera)
Picture Frame
HDMI Equipment
Connecting HDMI Equipment
Viewing from HDMI Equipment
“BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for HDMI”
Internet/Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Ready
Wired LAN
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Browsing Websites
“BRAVIA” Internet Video
Photomap
What’s New
Home Network
Connecting to a Home Network
Renderer
Display Settings for Media Servers
Media Server Troubleshooting
Media Remote
PC
Parts Description
Remote Control
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Upper
Middle
Lower
Bottom
Rear
TV Controls and Indicators
Front
Right
Terminals
Rear
Right
Troubleshooting
Picture Symptoms: General
Picture Symptoms: TV Program
Picture Symptoms: 3D
Picture Symptoms: Connected Equipment
Sound Symptoms
Wireless Network Connection Symptoms
Internet Video Symptoms
Internet Widget Symptoms
Home Network (DLNA) Symptoms
Other Symptoms
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Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Rovi and Rovi On Screen Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is protected by one or more United States patents of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program
schedule information or other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. In no
event shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related affiliates be liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy or availability of the
program schedule information or other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide system.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and , S-Force, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.
TrackID is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry
standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery.
For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote
logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United
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States and/or other countries.
Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the “Home” mode.
It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies,
designed to promote energy efficient products and practices.
Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Rovi On Screen Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power
Savings) can increase or change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in
the “Home” mode.
Applicable trademark information depends on your TV model/region/country.
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3D Feature
Brings you the experience of 3D (three-
dimensional) pictures and graphics using 3D
Glasses.
This feature lets you experience powerful 3D entertainment, such as stereoscopic 3D games and
3D Blu-ray Discs.
Turn the 3D Glasses on, then put them on to watch 3D content.
3D effect is available only when pictures are displayed in full screen.
Additional viewers with 3D Glasses can also enjoy 3D content.
The 3D Glasses are supplied or available as an optional accessory, depending on your TV model.
In some regions/countries, the 3D Glasses may not be available.
The 3D Glasses TDG-BR250 may not be available in some regions/countries. If unavailable, use
other compatible 3D Glasses.
If [Motionflow] is set to other than [Off], the smooth movement of the picture may be lost as the
picture process to minimize screen flicker is applied. In such a case, set [Motionflow] to [Off] to
display the original picture.
Watching the following pictures in 3D
Regular 2D picture Side-by-side picture Over-under picture
3D Glasses TDG-BR250
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1. Press 3D to display the 3D Menu.
2. Press 3D repeatedly to toggle through [3D Display] modes.
[Simulated 3D]: Displays regular 2D pictures in simulated 3D.
[Side-by-Side]: Displays side-by-side pictures in 3D.
[Over-Under]: Displays over-under pictures in 3D.
[Off]: Displays pictures as they are.
3. Press RETURN to exit the 3D Menu.
Simulated 3D effect may be less pronounced with some picture sources.
Perceived simulated 3D effect may vary from person to person.
Simulated 3D display mode automatically switches back to 2D display mode an hour after its
activation.
Watching 3D content in 2D
1. Press 3D to display the 3D Menu.
2. Press 3D to select [Off] in [3D Display].
3. Press RETURN to exit the 3D Menu.
The 3D display mode is automatically selected when a 3D signal is detected.
To prevent 3D display mode from being automatically selected when a 3D signal is detected,
press HOME, then select → [Picture & Display] → [3D Settings] → [Auto 3D] → [Off].
3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses communication range
The recommended viewing angle and distance are shown in the illustrations. To enjoy the best
3D effect, the preferred viewing position needs to be kept within the range where the 3D Sync
Transmitter works.
3D
3D
Side viewOverhead view
45°
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Recommended viewing angle and distance may vary depending on the TV’s location and room
conditions.
Do not put anything in front of the 3D Sync Transmitter. Doing so may affect its function.
Signals between the 3D Sync Transmitter and 3D Glasses may be interrupted if an infrared device
is used near the TV.
3D Menu
You can adjust the following settings from the 3D Menu.
Press 3D, then select the desired setting → the desired option.
3D Display
When 3D pictures are displayed:
Switches between the 3D and 2D display modes.
When non-3D pictures are displayed:
[Simulated 3D]: Displays regular 2D pictures in simulated 3D.
[Side-by-Side]: Displays side-by-side pictures in 3D.
Two near-identical pictures for 3D viewing are displayed side-by-side.
[Over-Under]: Displays over-under pictures in 3D.
Two near-identical pictures for 3D viewing are displayed one above the other.
3D Sync Transmitter
120°
1-6 m (3-20 ft.)
1-6 m (3-20 ft.)
30°
3D
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