Sony FWD-55X80L User manual

Television
Getting Started [1]
Remote control buttons [2]
Connecting terminal [3]
How the LEDs light up [4]
Home menu [5]
Selecting inputs [6]
Performing acoustic auto calibration [7]
Accessibility features [8]
Useful features [9]
Searching for content/operating the TV with your voice [10]
Using the remote control microphone [11]
Using the built-in MIC on the TV (only TVs with a built-in MIC) [12]
Enjoying preferred apps [13]
Installing apps [14]
Finding the remote control (only models supplied with a buzzer built-in remote
control) [15]
Enjoying safe apps and video streaming services (Security and restrictions)
[16]
Using the Camera and Microphone Unit (BRAVIA CAM supported models
only) [17]
Watching TV [18]
Watching TV programmes [19]
Understanding the information banner icons [20]
Using the programme guide [21]
Configuring channel settings [22]
Receiving digital broadcasts [23]
Sorting or editing the channels [24]
Using the TV menu [25]
Using interactive broadcast TV services [26]
Useful features when watching TV [27]

Changing the picture and sound quality to your preferences [28]
Adjusting the picture quality [29]
Adjusting the sound quality [30]
“Sound” advanced settings [31]
Advanced auto volume [32]
Balance [33]
Using the TV with Other Devices [34]
USB devices [35]
Playing content stored on a USB device [36]
Information about USB devices used for storing photos and music [37]
Supported files and formats [38]
Photos [39]
Music [40]
Videos [41]
Audio sampling rates (for videos) [42]
External subtitles [43]
Blu-ray and DVD players [44]
Connecting a Blu-ray or DVD player [45]
Watching Blu-ray and DVD discs [46]
TV box [47]
Connecting a TV box [48]
How to control the TV box using the TV remote control [49]
Displaying the iPhone/smartphone or iPad/tablet app screen on the TV [50]
Computers, cameras, and camcorders [51]
Connecting a computer and viewing stored content [52]
Connecting a camera or camcorder and viewing stored content [53]
Computer video signal specifications [54]
Audio system (such as an AV receiver or sound bar) [55]
Outputting audio from an audio system [56]
Connecting an audio system [57]
Adjusting an audio system [58]
Using the TV as a centre speaker (only models with TV centre speaker mode) [59]
Pass-through audio formats supported with eARC [60]
Accessing audio system settings [61]
Video game consoles [62]

Experiencing 3D surround with a neckband speaker or headphones (BRAVIA
XR models only) [63]
Bluetooth devices [64]
Connecting a Bluetooth device [65]
Supported Bluetooth profiles [66]
Adjusting the AV sync setting [67]
BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices [68]
BRAVIA Sync overview [69]
Using features available for BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices [70]
Adjusting BRAVIA Sync settings [71]
Viewing pictures in 4K from compatible devices [72]
Viewing pictures in 4K resolution [73]
Settings for viewing pictures through HDMI input with higher quality [74]
BRAVIA Connectivity Guide [75]
Connecting to a Network [76]
Connecting to a network [77]
Connecting to a network using a LAN cable [78]
Connecting to a network using a wireless connection [79]
Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to the Internet/Network [80]
Using Wi-Fi Direct to connect to the TV (no wireless router required) [81]
Home network features [82]
Adjusting home network settings [83]
Playing content from a computer [84]
Playing content from a media server [85]
Viewing Internet content [86]
Settings [87]
Using the Quick Settings [88]
Using the Eco Dashboard [89]
Channels & Inputs [90]
Display & Sound [91]
Network and Internet [92]
Accounts and sign-in [93]
Privacy [94]
Apps [95]

System [96]
Remotes and accessories [97]
Help and feedback [98]
Timers & Clock [99]
Troubleshooting [100]
Start here [101]
Self diagnostics [102]
Software updates [103]
If a full reset (restart) of the TV is required [104]
Frequently Asked Questions for Troubleshooting [105]
Picture (quality)/screen [106]
No colour/Dark picture/Colour is not correct/Picture is too bright. [107]
Distorted picture./The screen flickers. [108]
High resolution HDR pictures are not displayed. [109]
OLED panel (only models equipped with an OLED panel) [110]
The screen becomes darker after a certain period of time. (only models equipped with an
OLED panel) [111]
The message [Panel refresh did not finish] is displayed. (only models equipped with an
OLED panel) [112]
You are concerned about an image retention. (only models equipped with an OLED panel)
[113]
A white line, or a red, green, or blue line appears on the screen. (only some models
equipped with an OLED panel) [114]
Keyboard [115]
Broadcast reception [116]
Check these things first to troubleshoot your TV reception. [117]
You cannot view digital channels. [118]
Some digital channels are missing. [119]
Sound [120]
No sound but good picture. [121]
No audio or low audio with a home theatre system. [122]
You want to output sound from the headphones/Bluetooth audio device and audio
system/TV speakers at the same time. [123]
You are concerned about a delay between the picture and sound. [124]
No TV sounds such as operation sound or audio response. [125]
You cannot establish an eARC connection. [126]
You cannot use voice search with the built-in MIC (only TVs with a built-in MIC). [127]

The TV responds to sound from the surroundings (only TVs with a built-in MIC). [128]
Network (Internet/home)/apps [129]
The TV cannot connect to the Internet/Network. [130]
You can connect to the Internet, but not to certain apps and services. [131]
Remote control/accessories [132]
The remote control does not operate. [133]
You want to disable the remote control backlight. (only remote controls that feature
backlight) [134]
Power [135]
The TV cannot be turned off using the remote control. [136]
The TV turns off automatically. [137]
The TV turns on automatically. [138]
The TV does not turn on. [139]
Connected devices [140]
No picture from a connected device. [141]
You cannot select a connected device. [142]
You cannot find a connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device. [143]
You cannot turn off the TV box using the TV's remote control. [144]
An external device (such as a TV box) cannot be controlled using the TV's remote
control. (TV box control compatible models only) [145]
Operation cuts out, or a device does not work. [146]
LED [147]
You want to disable the LED so that it does not light up or blink. [148]
The Operational response LED blinks in red. [149]
Index/Other [150]
Index [151]
About the Help Guide [152]
Help Guide structure [153]
Specifications [154]
Support Site [155]
Keeping the TV updated [156]
Trademark information [157]
[1]

Getting Started
Remote control buttons This section describes remote control buttons.
Connecting terminal
How the LEDs light up
Home menu
Selecting inputs
Performing acoustic auto calibration
Accessibility features
[2] Getting Started
Remote control buttons
The supplied remote control, button layout, button names and available features vary
depending on your model/country/region.
Click a button on the image of the remote control to display a description.
(Power)
Turns on or switches to standby/networked standby mode.
TV
Switch to a TV channel or input and display the TV menu. For details, refer
to Using the TV menu page.
(MIC)
Speak into here to use the microphone in the remote control. There is an
LED above the microphone.
(Quick Settings)
Display Quick Settings. For details, refer to Using the Quick Settings page.
Hint
You can use the convenient [Find remote] feature to find the remote
control by pressing the power button on the TV. For details, refer to
Finding the remote control (only models supplied with a buzzer
built-in remote control).
(Input select)
Display and select the input source, etc. For details, refer to Selecting
inputs page.

MENU
Access functions from the onscreen menu.
(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.
+/- (Volume)
Adjust the volume.
(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.
(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) for 3 seconds.
CH +/- (Channel)
Select the channel.
(Dashboard)
Display Dashboard.
(Play) / (Pause)
Operate media contents on the TV and connected BRAVIA Sync-
compatible device.
(Guide)
Display the digital programme guide of the TV or TV box (TV box control
compatible models only). For details, refer to Using the programme guide
page.
App buttons (Online service)
Enjoy various streaming services by the single press of a button.
[3] 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 RS-232C
This terminal is for service use only.
VIDEO IN
Connects to VCR/Video game equipment/DVD player/Camcorder.
For a composite connection, use an Analogue Extension Cable (not
supplied).
For more about the shape of the Analogue Extension Cable, refer to
Connecting a Blu-ray or DVD player.
VIDEO IN and S-CENTER SPEAKER IN share the same terminal.
S-CENTER SPEAKER IN
Connects the TV and an audio device with an S-CENTER OUT
output/jack using a TV centre 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 centre speaker (only models
with TV centre 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

Terminal Description
following steps to prevent noise from the speakers.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, and
disable [TV centre speaker mode] in [Settings] — [Display &
Sound] — [Audio output].
(Headphone)
Connects to the headphone jack to listen to sound from the TV.
Supports 3-pole stereo mini jack only.
Note
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 (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.
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 labelled “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
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Terminal Description
the audio system does not support eARC/ARC, you need to connect
with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL).
DVI
Connects to DVI - HDMI Adapter/HDMI device.
If the device has a DVI jack, connect it to HDMI IN input supported DVI
through a DVI - HDMI adapter interface (not supplied), and connect the
device's audio out jack to HDMI AUDIO IN.
HDMI AUDIO IN
Connects to the DVI - HDMI Adapter/HDMI device.
If the device has a DVI jack, connect it to HDMI IN input supported DVI
through a DVI - HDMI adapter interface (not supplied), and connect the
device’s audio out jack to HDMI AUDIO IN.
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, finger
tighten only, over tightening the connection can damage the TV.
LAN
Connect to a Router.
Connect to the Internet using a LAN cable.