Sony KDL-55HX755 User manual

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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
Top Page
KDL-55HX755/46HX755/40HX755/32HX755
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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
Top Page > Basic Operations
Basic Operations
How to use remote
Home Menu screen
Picture adjustment
Enjoy Internet on TV
How to use i-Manual
Useful OPTIONS button
Watch in 3D
Watch connected device
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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
Top Page > Parts Description
Parts Description
TV Controls and Indicators
Front
Right
Terminals
Bottom
Rear
Right
Remote Control
Top
Upper
Middle
Lower
Bottom
Home Menu screen
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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
Top Page > Watching TV
Watching TV
Selecting Channels
Selecting channels from the Home Menu
Selecting channels by the number buttons
Using Program Guide
Watching in 3D
Watching Twin Picture
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)
Changing Display/Audio
Display information
Subtitles/Closed captions
Screen format/Wide Mode
Audio (for analog mode)
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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
Top Page > Using Other Devices
Using Other Devices
BD/DVD Player
HDMI connection
Component video connection
Composite connection
Digital Still Camera/Camcorder
USB Device
PC
Audio System
HDMI connection
Optical audio connection
Audio cable connection
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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
Top Page > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Setting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using the Sync Menu
Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device
Displaying the HDMI Device List
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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
Top Page > Useful Functions
Useful Functions
Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment
Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light
Adding to Favorites
Saving Power Consumption
Saving power by picture brightness
Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time
Turning the TV off by monitoring PC input signal
Using Clock/Timers
Setting the current time manually
Setting the on timer
Setting the sleep timer
Using TV as Picture Frame
Setting Parental Control
Setting parental lock password
Setting viewing restriction
Blocking specific channels
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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
Top Page > Using Internet
Using Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)
Wired connection (with a LAN cable)
Browsing Websites
Watching Internet Video
Using Internet Widgets
Using Skype
Performing initial setup
Making a call
Current Music Information Search
Music/Video Keyword Search
Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Viewing Photomap
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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
Top Page > Using Home Network (DLNA)
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Playing Content on a PC
Home Network Settings
Enabling the renderer function
Checking registered remote devices
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking server connection
Playing Content with Renderer Function
Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control
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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
Top Page > Configuring Various Settings
Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen Settings
Selecting picture mode
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color)
Setting screen size/position
Sound Settings
Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance)
Setting sound according to TV position
Channel Settings
Checking digital signal information
Checking analog signal information
Selecting the cable/antenna signal
Tuning channels automatically
Adding digital channels
Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons
Editing analog channel labels
Fine adjusting analog channels
Reducing digital signal noise
Setting the digital channel tuning mode
Program Information & Service Settings
Setting the information banner
Setting closed captions
General Settings
Turning off the key tone of remote control operations
Turning off start-up logo
Setting menu language
External Sound Output Settings
Selecting speakers to output sound
Outputting sound from headphones
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control
Setting headphone speaker link
Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input
External Input Settings
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Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making advanced settings of video input
Running initial setup
Support
Checking Sony contact information
Uploading operation history
Software Update
Updating broadcast/service software
Updating TV’s software
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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
Top Page > Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power Symptoms
Picture/Screen Symptoms
Broadcast Reception Symptoms
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms
Sound Symptoms
Connected Device Symptoms
Network/Application Symptoms
Home Network Symptoms
Remote Control Symptoms
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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
Top Page > How to Use Bookmarks
How to Use Bookmarks
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual. Use the color buttons indicated at the
bottom of the screen.
To save a page
In the page to bookmark, press the yellow button that corresponds to [Add Bookmark] at the
bottom of the screen.
To access the bookmarked page
Press the green button that corresponds to [Show Bookmarks] at the bottom of the screen to
display the bookmark list. Select the desired title using the /buttons, then press the button.
To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
To remove a bookmark
In a bookmarked page, press the yellow button that corresponds to [Remove Bookmark] at the
bottom of the screen.
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Licensing Information
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.
“Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
“BRAVIA” and , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
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
States and/or other countries.
Opera® Browser from Opera Software ASA. Copyright 1995-2012 Opera Software ASA. All rights reserved.
Wi-Fi Direct is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Top Page > List of Contents
Basic Operations
How to use remote
Home Menu screen
Picture adjustment
Enjoy Internet on TV
How to use i-Manual
Useful OPTIONS button
Watch in 3D
Watch connected device
Parts Description
TV Controls and Indicators
Front
Right
Terminals
Bottom
Rear
Right
Remote Control
Top
Upper
Middle
Lower
Bottom
Home Menu screen
Watching TV
Selecting Channels
Selecting channels from the Home Menu
Selecting channels by the number buttons
Using Program Guide
Watching in 3D
Watching Twin Picture
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)
Changing Display/Audio
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Display information
Subtitles/Closed captions
Screen format/Wide Mode
Audio (for analog mode)
Using Other Devices
BD/DVD Player
HDMI connection
Component video connection
Composite connection
Digital Still Camera/Camcorder
USB Device
PC
Audio System
HDMI connection
Optical audio connection
Audio cable connection
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices
Setting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using the Sync Menu
Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI Device
Displaying the HDMI Device List
Useful Functions
Picture/Sound Auto Adjustment
Selecting a picture and sound setting suitable for the content
Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light
Adding to Favorites
Saving Power Consumption
Saving power by picture brightness
Saving power by automatically adjusting the backlight drive
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time
Turning the TV off by monitoring PC input signal
Using Clock/Timers
Setting the current time manually
Setting the on timer
Setting the sleep timer
Using TV as Picture Frame
Setting Parental Control
Setting parental lock password
Setting viewing restriction
Blocking specific channels
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Using Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)
Wired connection (with a LAN cable)
Browsing Websites
Watching Internet Video
Using Internet Widgets
Using Skype
Performing initial setup
Making a call
Current Music Information Search
Music/Video Keyword Search
Using Wi-Fi Direct Mode
Viewing Photomap
Using Home Network (DLNA)
Playing Content on a PC
Home Network Settings
Enabling the renderer function
Checking registered remote devices
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking server connection
Playing Content with Renderer Function
Using a Smartphone/PC as a Remote Control
Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen Settings
Selecting picture mode
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/color)
Setting screen size/position
Sound Settings
Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance)
Setting sound according to TV position
Channel Settings
Checking digital signal information
Checking analog signal information
Selecting the cable/antenna signal
Tuning channels automatically
Adding digital channels
Setting channels to surf with CH +/- buttons
Editing analog channel labels
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Fine adjusting analog channels
Reducing digital signal noise
Setting the digital channel tuning mode
Program Information & Service Settings
Setting the information banner
Setting closed captions
General Settings
Turning off the key tone of remote control operations
Turning off start-up logo
Setting menu language
External Sound Output Settings
Selecting speakers to output sound
Outputting sound from headphones
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control
Setting headphone speaker link
Setting audio source for HDMI/DVI input
External Input Settings
Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making advanced settings of video input
Running initial setup
SupportChecking Sony contact information
Uploading operation history
Software Update
Updating broadcast/service software
Updating TV’s software
Troubleshooting
Power Symptoms
Picture/Screen Symptoms
Broadcast Reception Symptoms
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms
Sound Symptoms
Connected Device Symptoms
Network/Application Symptoms
Home Network Symptoms
Remote Control Symptoms
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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
Top Page > Basic Operations > How to use remote
How to use remote
Using / / / and Buttons
Operate this TV’s functions and settings basically using / / / and buttons.
1. Select the item on the screen using the / / / buttons.
2. Press the button to apply the selection.
Using RETURN and Color Buttons
To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
To operate functions using the color buttons
The color buttons and available functions are indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Press the color button that corresponds to the function you want to use.
The available functions differ depending on the screen.
Related Information
How to use i-Manual
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Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
(DLNA)
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
Top Page > Parts Description > Home Menu screen
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 in the Home Menu
[Settings]
Provides settings (e.g. picture settings, sound settings, key tone setting) that allow you to
customize your TV.
[Widgets]
Enables access to Widgets.
Available Widgets depend on your region/country. If Widgets are unavailable, the [Widgets]
category is not displayed.
[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.
[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]
Categories
Categories
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