Sony Bravia KDL42W829B User manual

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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Basic Operations
How to Use Remote
Enjoy “Discover”
Home Menu Screen
Picture Adjustment
How to Use the i-Manual
Watch Connected Device
Enjoy Social Viewing
Using Applications
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Parts Description
TV Set
Front
Control buttons on the rear
Terminals on the rear (bottom)
Terminals on the rear (centre)
Terminals on the rear (right)
Remote Control
Top
Upper
Middle
Lower
Bottom
Touchpad Remote Control (Optional)
Upper
Lower
Displaying the Screen Key Pad
Finding Contents More Easily (“Discover” Screen)
Home Menu Screen
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Watching TV
Selecting Channels
Enjoying Football More
Displaying Text Information
Using the Programme Guide
Using the TV Guide Search Function
Watching in 3D
Watching Twin Picture
Displaying picture-in-picture (PIP)
Displaying left-and-right pictures (P&P)
Changing Display Info/Pic. Size/Audio
Display information
Subtitles
Screen format/Wide mode
Audio
Watching NVOD/MF service
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Watching TV
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Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Enjoying Movies/Music/Photos
Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Music
Enjoying Photos
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Using Internet Services and Applications
Using Applications
Browsing Websites
Watching Internet Videos
Using Skype
Performing initial set-up
Making a call
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Watching TV with Friends Far and Near
Enjoying a Chat with Your Friends while Watching TV
Inviting Friends while Watching TV
Inviting Friends Using the Programme Guide
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Using Other Devices
BD/DVD Player
HDMI connection
Component video connection
SCART connection
Composite connection
USB HDD Recording Device
Performing initial set-up
One-touch recording
Timer recording
Watching recorded content
Deleting recorded content
Pausing a currently-viewed programme
Digital Still Camera/Camcorder
USB Device
PC
Audio System
HDMI connection
Optical audio connection
Audio cable connection
MHL Device (Smartphone, Tablet, etc.)
Wireless Subwoofer (Optional)
Playable File Formats (DLNA, USB devices, etc.)
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Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
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Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
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 an HDMI/MHL Device
Displaying the BRAVIA Sync Device List
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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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 Favourite Applications
Using Search Function
Current View Information Search
Keyword Search
Saving Power Consumption
Saving power by picture brightness
Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time
Using Clock/Timers
Setting the current time manually
Setting the on timer
Setting the sleep timer
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Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Connecting to the Internet
Wireless Connection (Built-in Wireless LAN)
Wired Connection (with a LAN Cable)
Setting IPv6
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet Services
and Applications
Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Using Home Network
Playing Content on a PC
Home Network Settings
Enabling the renderer function
Allowing/blocking access from controller
Making advanced renderer settings
Selecting servers to display
Checking the server connection
Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router)
Playing Content with the Renderer Function
Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote
Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (One-touch mirroring)
Displaying the Smartphone’s Screen on the TV (Screen mirroring)
Sharing Photos
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Movies/Music/Photos
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Watching TV with Friends
Far and Near
Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Configuring Various Settings
Picture/Screen Settings
Selecting picture mode
Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness/colour)
Setting the screen size/position
Sound Settings
Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass/treble/balance)
Setting the sound according to the TV position
Digital Channel Settings
Setting subtitles
Setting audio for digital broadcasts
Tuning digital channels automatically
Tuning digital channels manually
Improving the picture quality of the selected channel
Storing new digital services automatically
Sorting digital channels
Transferring a programme list using a USB device
Tuning satellite channels automatically
Sorting satellite channels
Storing new satellite services automatically
Analogue Channel Settings
Tuning analogue channels automatically
Presetting analogue programmes manually
Changing channels only by 1-digit number buttons
Sorting analogue channels
Editing programme labels
Programme Information & Service Settings
Displaying the analogue programme list
Setting the information banner
Displaying wallpaper for radio broadcasts
Changing over channels automatically
Accessing a pay TV service
Setting interactive applications
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Setting Parental Control
Setting the parental lock password
Setting an age restriction
Blocking specific programmes
Blocking interactive channels
Blocking recorded content
General Settings
Turning off the key tone of remote operations
Turning off the start-up logo
Turning on/off and adjusting the brightness of the illumination
Setting Notification
Setting the menu language
Setting Touchpad Remote Control
Setting a Bluetooth Device
Restoring factory settings
External Sound Output Settings
Selecting speakers to output sound
Outputting sound from headphones or another audio system
Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote
Setting sound for digital audio output
Setting the headphone speaker link
Setting sound for Home Theatre Control
External Input Settings
Managing external inputs
Switching the video input
Making detailed settings of video input
Running Initial Set-up
Support
Checking system information
Uploading operation history
Software Update
Updating broadcast/service software
Updating the TV’s software
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Watching TV with Friends
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Using Other Devices
Using BRAVIA Sync
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Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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Troubleshooting
Self Diagnostics
Power Symptoms
Picture/Screen Symptoms
Broadcast Reception Symptoms
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms
Sound Symptoms
Connected Device Symptoms
USB Recording Symptoms
Network Connectivity Test Results
Network/Application Symptoms
Home Network Symptoms
Remote Symptoms
Touchpad Remote Control Symptoms
Bluetooth Mouse Symptoms
Screen mirroring Symptoms
One-touch mirroring Symptoms
TV SideView Symptoms
Photo Share Symptoms
Notes
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Watching TV with Friends
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Using Other Devices
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Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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How to Use Bookmarks
You can save frequently viewed pages in this manual. Use the colour 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.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar ( ), slide to highlight the
yellow button, then press the touchpad to select.)
To access the bookmarked page
Press the green button that corresponds to [Show Bookmark] at the bottom of the screen to
display the bookmark list. (When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
), slide the touchpad to highlight the green button, then press the touchpad to select.) Select the
desired title.
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.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar ( ), slide to highlight the
yellow button, then press the touchpad to select.)
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Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
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How to Use Remote
Two Remote Controls
To operate the TV, you can use either the IR (infrared) Remote Control or the Touchpad Remote
Control. The supply of a Touchpad Remote Control with the TV depends on your
model/region/country. An optional Touchpad Remote Control is available.
Using the IR Remote Control
Basic operation of this TV’s functions and settings can be made by using the / / / and
buttons.
To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
Using the Touchpad Remote Control
Basic operation of this TV’s functions and settings can be made by sliding and pressing the
touchpad. To use buttons that are not on the Touchpad Remote Control, use the Screen Key
Pad. You need to register your Touchpad Remote Control with the TV before use.
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To return to the previous screen
Press the RETURN button.
To register the Touchpad Remote Control to the TV
Press the HOME button of the IR Remote Control, select [Settings] →[System Settings] →
[Touchpad Remote Control Setup], then follow the on-screen instructions.
To customise the Touchpad Remote Control
You can adjust the touchpad sensitivity and enable/disable the Touchpad Operation Guide. Press
the HOME button, then select [Settings] →[System Settings] →[Touchpad configurations]
→the desired item.
To start the tutorial for the Touchpad Remote Control
You need to register your Touchpad Remote Control to the TV before going through the tutorial.
Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] →[System Settings] →[Touchpad
configurations] →[Start Tutorial].
To view the Touchpad Operation Guide
Touch and keep your finger on the centre of the touchpad to display the Touchpad Operation
Guide, which shows gestures that are available for the current TV screen.
OPTIONS button
By pressing the OPTIONS button, the Options Menu appears and provides quick access to the
functions that are available for the currently displayed screen. (The items in the Options Menu
differ depending on the selected screen.) This provides faster access to functions than from the
Home Menu.
Operating Functions by the Colour Buttons
The colour buttons and available functions are indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Press the colour button that corresponds to the function you want to use.
The available functions differ depending on the screen.
Tips
The illustration to the right is an example. The order of the colour buttons varies depending on your
region/country.
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To use the colour buttons with the Touchpad Remote Control
Press the Control Bar ( ) to open the Screen Key Pad, slide the touchpad to highlight the
desired colour button, then press the touchpad to select.
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Finding Contents More Easily (“Discover” Screen)
Overview
You can use Discover to search for content (such as TV programmes, Internet contents, etc.).
Contents that appear in Discover vary depending on your model/region/country.
Steps
1. Press the DISCOVER button to launch the Discover app.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, touch and slide up your finger from the bottom
area.)
2. Highlight the desired category using the / buttons.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, flick up/down.)
3. Highlight the desired item using the / buttons, then press the button to select.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide left/right to highlight the item, then press
the touchpad to select.)
The selected content is displayed.
To change the Discover settings
To change the Discover settings, press the OPTIONS button while Discover is displayed, then
select the desired item.
Tips
Some option settings require the TV’s clock to be set.
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