Sony XR85X90CK Reference guide

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Help Guide
Television
Use this Help Guide if you have any questions on how to use your TV.
For detailed information, refer to “ Using the Help Guide ”.
Selected Topics
Useful features
Settings
Connecting terminal
Using an S-center speaker
Remote control
Changing the picture and sound
quality to your preferences
If you want to print the complete Help Guide, see “ Help Guide
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Using the Help Guide
This Help Guide explains how to use this TV. You can also refer to the
Setup Guide for descriptions about TV installation, and the Reference
Guide for information such as specifications, and wall mounting of this TV.
Help Guide versions
There are two versions of the Help Guide: the built-in version and the
online version. The online Help Guide includes the latest information.
The online Help Guide is automatically displayed when the TV is
connected to the internet, otherwise the built-in Help Guide is displayed.
Note
To use the latest features described in the Help Guide, you may
need to update the TV’s software. For details about software
updates, see the Software updates page.
The names of settings in the Help Guide may differ from those
displayed on the TV depending on the TV’s release date or your
model/country/region.
The images and illustrations used in the Help Guide may differ
depending on your TV model.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Help Guide contains descriptions common across all
models/regions/countries. Some descriptions of features do not
apply depending on your model/region/country.
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To see if your TV is equipped with one of the functions described in
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the Help Guide, refer to the Reference Guide or the Sony website.
This Help Guide is written for all regions/countries. Some
descriptions contained in this Help Guide do not apply to some
regions and countries.
Related topics
Connecting to a network using a LAN cable
Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to the Internet/Network
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Useful features
Searching for content/operating the TV with
your voice
Enjoying preferred apps
Finding the remote control (only models
supplied with a buzzer built-in remote
control)
Enjoying safe apps and video streaming
services (Security & Restrictions)
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Settings
The menus displayed in the TV settings vary depending on your
model/region/country.
Using the Quick Settings
Channels & Inputs
Channels and External inputs, etc.
Display & Sound
Picture, Screen, Sound and Audio output, etc.
Network & Internet
Accounts & Sign In
Configure the Google Account or add other accounts.
Privacy
You can restrict installation of apps from unknown sources.
Apps
System
Date & Time, Language, Sound, Accessibility, Parental
controlsand LED indicator, etc.
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Remotes & Accessories
Remote control and Bluetooth settings.
Help & Feedback
Provides help from Sony and Google.
Timers & Clock
Timer, Sleep timer, Alarm, Clock display, etc.
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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
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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
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)
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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 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, finger tighten
only, over tightening the
connection can damage the TV.
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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 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) .
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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].
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Using the TV as a center speaker
(only models with TV center speaker
mode)
Models with a TV center speaker mode have CENTER SPEAKER IN
terminals or S-CENTER SPEAKER INterminals on the back of the TV.
On TVs with S-CENTER SPEAKER INinput, you can use the TV as a
center speaker in the following cases.
When a sound bar with an S-CENTER OUT output/jack is connected
By using the TV as a center speaker, conversations sound natural
because you can hear them from the screen and its vicinity.
Hint
Some models have both CENTER SPEAKER IN and S-CENTER
SPEAKER INterminals.
Connect the device to the TV while referring to “Connecting an
AV receiver with a speaker cable” or “Connecting a sound
bar (only models with S-CENTER SPEAKER INterminals)”
below.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control,
change [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] —
[Speakers] to [Audio system].
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Connecting an AV receiver with a speaker
cable
Connect the TV and AV receiver with a speaker cable.
(A) AV receiver
(B) Speaker cable (not supplied)
Use a speaker cable (not supplied) to connect the AV receiver to the
CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal of the TV.
When connecting, make sure to twist the ends of the speaker cable and
insert them into the connection terminals of the TV and AV receiver.
The CENTER SPEAKER IN terminal varies depending on the model.
Refer to the figures below when connecting the speaker cable.
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*Strip about 10 mm (13/32 inches) of insulation from the speaker cable at
each end.
Note
To prevent the wires of the speaker cable from touching each
other, make sure not to strip too much of the speaker cable.
Connect the speaker cable properly so that the polarities (+/-)
between the TV and AV receiver match.
Connecting a sound bar (only models with
S-CENTER SPEAKER INterminals)
Connect the TV and sound bar with the TV center speaker mode cable
supplied with sound bar/home theater system.
When a sound bar is connected, center audio is output from both the TV
and sound bar, allowing you to enjoy both impactful sound from the sound
bar and natural conversations.
(A) TV center speaker mode cable (supplied with sound bars that have
S-CENTER OUT terminals)
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Even when connecting a sound bar with an S-CENTER OUT
terminal, it must be connected to the TV with an HDMI cable like a
normal sound bar.
Also refer to the instruction manual of the audio system with an S-
CENTER OUT terminal.
Related topics
Connecting an audio system
>Using the TV with Other Devices
>Audio system (such as an AV receiver or sound bar)
>Using the TV as a center speaker (only models with TV center speaker mode)
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Remote control
Upper buttons on the remote control
Lower buttons on the remote control
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>Watching TV
>Changing the picture and sound quality to your preferences
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Changing the picture and sound
quality to your preferences
Adjusting the picture quality
Adjusting the sound quality
“Sound” advanced settings
>Watching TV
>Changing the picture and sound quality to your preferences
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Television
Getting Started [1]
Remote control [2]
Upper buttons on the remote control [3]
Lower buttons on the remote control [4]
Connecting terminal [5]
How the LEDs light up [6]
Home menu [7]
Selecting inputs [8]
Performing acoustic auto calibration [9]
Accessibility features [10]
Useful features [11]
Searching for content/operating the TV with your voice [12]
Using the remote control microphone [13]
Using the built-in Mic on the TV (only TVs with a built-in MIC) [14]
Enjoying preferred apps [15]
Installing apps [16]
Finding the remote control (only models supplied with a buzzer built-in remote
control) [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]
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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 files 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 specifications [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]
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Supported Bluetooth profiles [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]
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