Sony BRAVIA X90J User manual

Television
Getting Started [1]
Remote control [2]
Upper buttons on the remote control [3]
Middle buttons on the remote control [4]
Lower buttons on the remote control [5]
Connecting terminal [6]
How the LEDs light up [7]
Home menu [8]
Selecting inputs [9]
Performing acoustic auto calibration [10]
Accessibility features [11]
Useful features [12]
Searching for content/operating the TV with your voice [13]
Using the remote control microphone [14]
Using the built-in MIC on the TV (only TVs with a built-in MIC) [15]
Enjoying preferred apps [16]
Installing apps [17]
Enjoying safe apps and video streaming services (Security & Restrictions) [18]
Watching TV [19]
Watching TV programs [20]
Using the program guide [21]
Using the TV menu [22]
Using interactive broadcast TV services [23]
Useful features when watching TV [24]
Changing the picture and sound quality to your preferences [25]
Adjusting the picture quality [26]
Adjusting the sound quality [27]
“ Sound ” advanced settings [28]

Using the TV with Other Devices [29]
USB devices [30]
Playing content stored on a USB device [31]
Information about USB devices used for storing photos and music [32]
Supported fi les and formats [33]
Photos [34]
Music [35]
Videos [36]
Audio sampling rates (for videos) [37]
External subtitles [38]
Blu-ray and DVD players [39]
Connecting a Blu-ray or DVD player [40]
Watching Blu-ray and DVD discs [41]
Cable/satellite box [42]
Connecting a cable/satellite box [43]
How to control the cable/satellite box using the TV remote control [44]
Displaying the iPhone/smartphone or iPad/tablet app screen on the TV [45]
Computers, cameras, and camcorders [46]
Connecting a computer and viewing stored content [47]
Connecting a camera or camcorder and viewing stored content [48]
Computer video signal speci fi cations [49]
Audio system (such as an AV receiver or sound bar) [50]
Outputting audio from an audio system [51]
Connecting an audio system [52]
Adjusting an audio system [53]
Using the TV as a center speaker (only models with TV center speaker mode) [54]
Pass-through audio formats supported with eARC [55]
Video game consoles [56]
Experiencing 3D surround with a neckband speaker or headphones (BRAVIA
XR models only) [57]
Bluetooth devices [58]
Connecting a Bluetooth device [59]
Adjusting the AV sync setting [60]
Supported Bluetooth pro fi les [61]

BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices [62]
BRAVIA Sync overview [63]
Using features available for BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices [64]
Adjusting BRAVIA Sync settings [65]
Viewing pictures in 4K from compatible devices [66]
Viewing pictures in 4K resolution [67]
Settings for viewing pictures through HDMI input with higher quality [68]
BRAVIA Connectivity Guide [69]
Connecting to a Network [70]
Connecting to a network [71]
Connecting to a network using a LAN cable [72]
Connecting to a network using a wireless connection [73]
Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to the Internet/Network [74]
Using Wi-Fi Direct to connect to the TV (no wireless router required) [75]
Home network features [76]
Adjusting home network settings [77]
Playing content from a computer [78]
Playing content from a media server [79]
Viewing Internet content [80]
Settings [81]
Using the Quick Settings [82]
Channels & Inputs [83]
Display & Sound [84]
Network & Internet [85]
Accounts & Sign In [86]
Privacy [87]
Apps [88]
System [89]
Remotes & Accessories [90]
Help & Feedback [91]
Timers & Clock [92]
Troubleshooting [93]

Start here [94]
Self diagnostics [95]
Software updates [96]
If a full reset (restart) of the TV is required [97]
Frequently Asked Questions for Troubleshooting [98]
Picture (quality)/screen [99]
No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct/Picture is too bright. [100]
Distorted picture./The screen fl ickers. [101]
High resolution HDR pictures are not displayed. [102]
OLED panel (only models equipped with an OLED panel) [103]
The screen becomes darker after a certain period of time. (only models equipped with an
OLED panel) [104]
The message [Panel refresh did not fi nish] is displayed. (only models equipped with an OLED
panel) [105]
You are concerned about an image retention. (only models equipped with an OLED panel)
[106]
A white line, or a red, green, or blue line appears on the screen. (only some models equipped
with an OLED panel) [107]
Keyboard [108]
Broadcast reception [109]
Check these things fi rst to troubleshoot your TV reception. [110]
You cannot view digital channels. [111]
You cannot receive or select channels. [112]
Sound [113]
No sound but good picture. [114]
No audio or low audio with a home theater system. [115]
You want to output sound from the headphones/Bluetooth audio device and audio
system/TV speakers at the same time. [116]
You are concerned about a delay between the picture and sound. [117]
No TV sounds such as operation sound or audio response. [118]
You cannot establish an eARC connection. [119]
You cannot use voice search with the built-in MIC (only TVs with a built-in MIC). [120]
The TV's built-in MIC picks up sound from the surroundings (only TVs with a built-in
MIC). [121]
Network (Internet/home)/apps [122]
The TV cannot connect to the Internet/Network. [123]

You can connect to the Internet, but not to certain apps and services. [124]
Remote control/accessories [125]
The remote control does not operate. [126]
You want to disable the remote control backlight. (only remote controls that feature
backlight) [127]
Power [128]
The TV cannot be turned off using the remote control. [129]
The TV turns off automatically. [130]
The TV turns on automatically. [131]
The TV does not turn on. [132]
Connected devices [133]
No picture from a connected device. [134]
You cannot select a connected device. [135]
You cannot fi nd a connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device. [136]
You cannot turn off the cable/satellite box using the TV's remote control. [137]
An external device (such as a cable/satellite box) cannot be controlled using the
TV's remote control. (Cable/satellite box control compatible models only) [138]
Operation cuts out, or a device does not work. [139]
LED [140]
You want to disable the LED so that it does not light up or blink. [141]
The Operational response LED blinks in red. [142]
Index/Other [143]
Index [144]
Using the Help Guide [145]
Speci fi cations [146]
Support Site [147]
Keeping the TV updated [148]
Trademark information [149]
[1]
Getting Started
Remote control This section explains the remote control buttons in three separate blocks.

Connecting terminal
How the LEDs light up
Home menu
Selecting inputs
Performing acoustic auto calibration
Accessibility features
[2] Getting Started
Remote control
Upper buttons on the remote control
Middle buttons on the remote control
Lower buttons on the remote control
[3] Remote control | Remote control
Upper buttons on the remote control
The included remote control, as well as the layout of the buttons, button names, and
available services, vary depending on your model/country/region.

(MIC)
Speak into here to use the
microphone in the remote control.
There is an LED above the
microphone.
(Power)
Turns on or switches to
standby/networked standby mode.
Number Button/ · (Dot)
Use with the 0-9 buttons to select
digital channels.
APPS
Display a list of installed apps.
EXIT
Return to the previous screen or exit
from the menu. When an Interactive
Application service is available,
press to exit from the service.
YouTube ™
Access the “ YouTube ™” online
service.
Disney+
Access the “ Disney+ ” online service.
NETFLIX
Access the “ NETFLIX ” online
service.
Prime Video
Access the “ Prime Video ” online
service.

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Middle buttons on the remote control
Lower buttons on the remote control
[4] Remote control | Remote control
Middle buttons on the remote control
The included remote control, as well as the button icons, vary depending on your
model/country/region.
Color buttons
Execute corresponding function at
that time.
GUIDE
Display the digital program guide of
TV or Cable/Satellite box. For
details, refer to Using the program
guide page.
DVR
Display the DVR's list of recorded
programs after setting
[Cable/Satellite box setup].
APPS
Display a list of installed apps.
INPUT or (Input select)
Display and select the input source,
etc. For details, refer to Selecting
inputs page.
(Google Assistant)/
(Microphone)

Ask Google for a little help on the
big screen. Press the Google
Assistant (or MIC) button on the
remote to get started.
For details, refer to Using the
remote control microphone page.
Google Assistant is not available in
certain
languages/countries/regions.
(Microphone)/ (Google
Assistant)
Search for various content with your
voice.
For details, refer to Using the
remote control microphone page.
(Quick Settings)
Display Quick Settings. For details,
refer to Using the Quick Settings
page.
(Up) / (Down) / (Left) /
(Right) / (Enter) (Navigation D-
Pad)
On screen menu navigation and
selection.
BACK
Return to the previous screen.
HOME
Display the TV Home Menu. For
details, refer to Home menu page.
TV
Switch to a TV channel or input and
display the TV menu. For details,

refer to Using the TV menu page.
Related topics
Upper buttons on the remote control
Lower buttons on the remote control
[5] Remote control | Remote control
Lower buttons on the remote control
The included remote control, as well as the layout of the buttons and the button names,
vary depending on your model/country/region.

VOL or +/- (Volume)
Adjust the volume.
JUMP or (Jump)
Jump back and forth between two
channels or inputs. The TV
alternates between the current
channel or input and the last
channel or input that was selected.
MUTE or (Mute)
Mute the sound. Press again to
restore the sound.
Hint
The accessibility shortcut
service can be turned on or off
by pressing and holding MUTE
or (Mute).
CH +/- (Channel)
Select the channel.
AUDIO
Select multilingual source sound or
dual sound for the program
currently being viewed (depending
on program source).
SUBTITLE/CC or (Subtitle setting)
Turn subtitles on or off (when the
feature is available).
HELP
Display the Help menu. Help Guide
can be accessed from here.

(Fast rewind) / (Play) /
(Fast forward) / (Pause) /
(Stop)
Operate media contents on the TV
and connected BRAVIA Sync-
compatible device.
REC
Record the current program with the
DVR after setting [Cable/Satellite
box setup].
EXIT
Return to the previous screen or exit
from the menu. When an Interactive
Application service is available,
press to exit from the service.
DISPLAY or (Info/Text reveal)
Display information about the
channel/program/input you are
viewing.
Related topics
Upper buttons on the remote control
Middle buttons on the remote control
[6] Getting Started
Connecting terminal
The types and shapes of connectors available vary depending on your TV.
For the location of the connectors, refer to the Setup Guide (printed manual).

Terminal Description
USB
Connects to Digital still camera/Camcorder/USB storage media.
Note
Connecting a large USB device may interfere with other
connected devices beside it. In such a case, connect it to the
other USB input.
REMOTE IR IN / REMOTE
Connects to the Home Controller. These jacks are for receiving the
external control signal. Enables extended control of the TV using
RS-232C via the RS-232C and IR IN jacks. RS-232C: Connects to the
RS-232C terminal of the home controller. IR IN: Connects to the IR
out terminal of the home controller.
Note
Take care to not connect to headphones or an audio system.
VIDEO IN
Connects to VCR/Video game equipment/DVD player/Camcorder.
For a composite connection, use an Analog Extension Cable (not
supplied).
For more about the shape of the Analog Extension Cable, refer to
Connecting a Blu-ray or DVD player.
(Headphone)
Connects to the headphone jack to listen to sound from the TV.
Supports 3-pole stereo mini jack only.
Note

Terminal Description
You cannot output sound from both the headphone and the
TV speakers at the same time.
HDMI IN
Connects to the HDMI device. The HDMI interface can transfer the
digital video and audio on a single cable. To enjoy high quality 4K
contents, connect a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable(s) and
follow the instructions displayed on the screen to set the [HDMI
signal format] of the HDMI IN port.
HDMI IN (8K, 4K 120 Hz)
If you use an HDMI device that supports video output in 8K or 4K
100/120 Hz, connect the Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, and follow
the instructions displayed on the screen to set the [HDMI signal
format] of the HDMI IN port.
Note
4K 100 Hz support depends on your country/region.
HDMI IN (4K 120 Hz)
If you use an HDMI device that supports video output in 4K
100/120 Hz, connect the Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable, and follow
the instructions displayed on the screen to set the [HDMI signal
format] of the HDMI IN port.
Note
4K 100 Hz support depends on your country/region.
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Terminal Description
HDMI IN (eARC/ARC)
To connect an audio system that supports eARC (Enhanced Audio
Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return Channel), connect to the
HDMI port labeled “ eARC/ARC ” on the TV. It is a feature that sends
audio to an audio system that supports eARC/ARC through an
HDMI cable. If the audio system does not support eARC/ARC, you
need to connect with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL).
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Connects to an audio system with optical audio input.
When connecting an audio system not compatible with ARC using
an HDMI cable, you need to connect an optical audio cable to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) to output digital sound.
(Cable/Antenna input)
Connects to Cable/Antenna/External Box.
Note
When connecting the cable to the Cable/Antenna input, fi nger
tighten only, over tightening the connection can damage the
TV.
LAN
Connect to a Router.
Connect to the Internet using a LAN cable.
CENTER SPEAKER IN
To use your TV speakers as the center speaker, connect the output
of your AV receiver to the CENTER SPEAKER IN on your TV.
To use your TV speakers as the center speaker, press the (Quick

Terminal Description
Settings) button on the remote control, then select [Settings] —
[Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Speakers] — [Audio system].
Note
Before connecting cables, disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead) of both the TV and AV receiver.
If you do not use the CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal or the S-
CENTER SPEAKER IN input, change the following setting to
prevent noise from the speakers.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control,
and disable [TV center speaker mode] in [Settings] — [Display
& Sound] — [Audio output].
S-CENTER SPEAKER IN
Connects the TV and an audio device with an S-CENTER OUT
output/jack using a TV center speaker mode cable. Before
connecting, make sure you unplug the AC power cord (mains lead)
of the TV and audio device to be connected.
For details, refer to Using the TV as a center speaker (only models
with TV center speaker mode).
Note
If you do not use the CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal or the S-
CENTER SPEAKER IN input, you will need to perform the
following steps to prevent noise from the speakers.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control,
and disable [TV center speaker mode] in [Settings] — [Display
& Sound] — [Audio output].
[7] Getting Started
How the LEDs light up

You can check the status of the TV by looking at how the LEDs light up.
(A) (B)
(A) Voice function LED (On the left side at the bottom of the TV. Only TVs with a built-in
MIC. )
(B) Operational response LED (In the center at the bottom of the TV.)
The built-in MIC may not be available depending on your region/model/language.
Voice function LED
Turns “ on ” or “ blinks ” when “ Hey Google ” is detected and the TV is communicating with
the server. The lighting pattern of this LED depends on the server communication status.
Note
You can use the built-in MIC on the TV when the Built-in MIC switch is on. For the
location of the Built-in MIC Switch, refer to the Reference Guide supplied with the TV.
After you press the Google Assistant/MIC button on the remote control and fi nish
activating the built-in MIC on the TV, the voice function LED turns on in amber when
the built-in MIC on the TV is off (when on, the Operational response LED turns on in
amber).
Operational response LED
Turns “ on ” or “ blinks ” in white when the TV is turning on, when receiving signals from the
remote control, or when updating the software using a USB storage device.
When ["Ok Google" detection] is enabled, it turns “ on ” in amber. (only TVs with a built-in
MIC )
The built-in MIC may not be available depending on your region/model/language.
When the Built-in MIC switch is on, it turns “ on ” in amber. (only TVs with a built-in MIC )
The built-in MIC may not be available depending on your region/model/language.
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Using the built-in MIC on the TV (only TVs with a built-in MIC)
You want to disable the LED so that it does not light up or blink.
Home network features
Software updates
[8] Getting Started
Home menu
The screen displayed when you press the HOME/ (HOME) button on the remote control
is called the Home Menu. From the Home Menu, you can search for content and select
recommended content, apps, and settings.
The items displayed on the Home Menu depends on whether a Google Account has been
setup on the TV.
(Some features do not apply depending on your model/region/country. The images are for
reference only. They may differ from the actual screen.)
(A) The Home Menu when a Google Account is setup on the TV
(B) The Home Menu when a Google Account is not setup on the TV

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Setting up a Google Account and enjoying the TV
If you connect the TV to the Internet and setup a Google Account, you can install desired
apps on the TV and enjoy Internet videos and use your voice to search for content.
Enjoying the TV without setting up a Google Account
Even if you do not setup a Google Account, you can watch TV broadcasts and/or view
content from devices connected to the TV such as a Blu-ray player. If you connect the TV
to the Internet, you can also use the Internet streaming services displayed on the Home
Menu.
Note
To setup a Google Account later and enjoy the TV, set up Google TV from the Home
Menu or settings menu.
If you delete the Google Account, the TV will return to the factory default settings.
Hint
Depending on the TV settings, the Home screen will be displayed when the TV is
turned on. If you change the following setting, you can change the screen that is
displayed when the TV is turned on to the TV broadcast channel or external input
such as HDMI that you were watching before turning off the TV.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control.
Select [Power on behavior], and then select [Last used input].
The next time the TV is turned on, the TV broadcast channel or external input such
as HDMI that you were watching before turning off the TV will be displayed.
Speci fi cations may be subject to change without notice.
For other information, see “ Frequently Asked Questions ” on the Sony Support Site.
Frequently Asked Questions for Troubleshooting
[9] Getting Started
Selecting inputs

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To use devices (such as a Blu-ray/DVD player or USB fl ash drive) connected to the TV, or to
watch TV after such use, you will need to switch the input.
If you edit the items and add apps, you will be able to switch to those apps in the input
selection screen.
Press the INPUT or (Input) button repeatedly to select the connected device.
Alternatively, press the INPUT or (Input) button, use the (Left) / (Right)
buttons to select a connected device, and then press the (Enter) button.
Note
If there are no devices connected to an HDMI input, the HDMI input may not be
displayed in the [Input menu].
To edit the input items
Press the INPUT or (Input) button.
Press the (Right) button and select (Edit).
Select the app/input/device you want to show or hide.
Select [Close].
Hint
To change the order or hide a displayed item, press the (Up) button on the remote
control with that item highlighted, and [Move] and [Hide] will be displayed. If you
select [Move], use (Left) / (Right) on the remote control to move the item to
the desired position, and then press the (Enter) button on the remote control.
You can switch to TV broadcasting by simply pressing the TV button on the remote
control.
[10] Getting Started
Performing acoustic auto calibration