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Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index Television Use this Help Guide if you have any questions on how to use your TV. The Online Help Guide includes the latest information. Recommended Topics Using the remote control Using the TV Menu Bar Home menu Using the Action Menu Introducing Android TV Troubleshooting For details, see " Using the Help Guide ".
Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index Television Use this Help Guide if you have any questions on how to use your TV. The Online Help Guide includes the latest information. Recommended Topics Using the remote control Using the TV Menu Bar Home menu Using the Action Menu Introducing Android TV Troubleshooting For details, see " Using the Help Guide ".
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... control 231 Middle buttons on the remote control 233 Lower buttons on the remote control 235 Searching by voice 217 Keeping the TV updated 189 Introducing Android TV 11 Displaying the picture in a small screen 167 Downloading apps from the GooglePlay 157 Moving apps to a USB memory device ...169 Viewing Internet media 171 Enjoying content from your mobile device on the TV with Google Cast 172 Enjoying safe apps and video streaming services (Security & restrictions) 173 Basic Operations 156 Home menu 5 Using the...
... control 231 Middle buttons on the remote control 233 Lower buttons on the remote control 235 Searching by voice 217 Keeping the TV updated 189 Introducing Android TV 11 Displaying the picture in a small screen 167 Downloading apps from the GooglePlay 157 Moving apps to a USB memory device ...169 Viewing Internet media 171 Enjoying content from your mobile device on the TV with Google Cast 172 Enjoying safe apps and video streaming services (Security & restrictions) 173 Basic Operations 156 Home menu 5 Using the...
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...TVservices Watching in 3D (3D models only) Understanding the basics of 3D TV(3D models only) Preparing your 3D glasses (3Dmodels only) Watching TV in 3D (3D models only) Using the TV with Other Devices USB devices Playing content stored on a USBdevice Information about...set-top box (cable/satellite box)(IR Blaster compatible models only) Smartphones and tablets Displaying the screen of asmartphone/tablet on the TV usingthe Screen mirroring function Computers, cameras, and camcorders Connecting a computer and viewingstored content Connecting a camera or camcorderand viewing stored ...
...TVservices Watching in 3D (3D models only) Understanding the basics of 3D TV(3D models only) Preparing your 3D glasses (3Dmodels only) Watching TV in 3D (3D models only) Using the TV with Other Devices USB devices Playing content stored on a USBdevice Information about...set-top box (cable/satellite box)(IR Blaster compatible models only) Smartphones and tablets Displaying the screen of asmartphone/tablet on the TV usingthe Screen mirroring function Computers, cameras, and camcorders Connecting a computer and viewingstored content Connecting a camera or camcorderand viewing stored ...
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...Search Bluetooth devices Connecting a Bluetooth device Adjusting the AV sync setting Supported Bluetooth profiles Sony wireless subwoofer (optional) (Sony wireless subwoofer supported models only) Connecting a wireless subwoofer(optional) Adjusting wireless subwoofer-relatedsettings...network settings Playing content from a computer Playing content from a media server RVU statement (RVU compliantmodels only) Settings Configuring the TV [TV] [Network & Accessories] [System Preferences] [Personal] [Accounts] [Expert panel settings](only modelsequipped with an OLED panel) Setting...
...Search Bluetooth devices Connecting a Bluetooth device Adjusting the AV sync setting Supported Bluetooth profiles Sony wireless subwoofer (optional) (Sony wireless subwoofer supported models only) Connecting a wireless subwoofer(optional) Adjusting wireless subwoofer-relatedsettings...network settings Playing content from a computer Playing content from a media server RVU statement (RVU compliantmodels only) Settings Configuring the TV [TV] [Network & Accessories] [System Preferences] [Personal] [Accounts] [Expert panel settings](only modelsequipped with an OLED panel) Setting...
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... the color tone. 252 Screen format/wide mode changes automatically. 253 The screen suddenly changes to a video you do not recognize while watching TV. 254 Suddenly the picture becomes small. 255 Black bands appear at the edges of the screen. 256 A black box appears on the screen. ...of the screen. 258 High resolution HDR pictures are not displayed. 259 3D pictures are concerned about an app asking for permission to access a TV function is displayed. 265 The screen becomes darker after a certain period of time. (only models equipped with an OLED panel) 266 The message ...
... the color tone. 252 Screen format/wide mode changes automatically. 253 The screen suddenly changes to a video you do not recognize while watching TV. 254 Suddenly the picture becomes small. 255 Black bands appear at the edges of the screen. 256 A black box appears on the screen. ...of the screen. 258 High resolution HDR pictures are not displayed. 259 3D pictures are concerned about an app asking for permission to access a TV function is displayed. 265 The screen becomes darker after a certain period of time. (only models equipped with an OLED panel) 266 The message ...
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... appear. 273 Only snow noise or a black picture appears on the screen. 274 There is picture or sound noise when viewing an analog TV channel. 275 Some channels are blank. 276 Poor reception or poor picture quality with digital broadcasts. 277 You cannot view digital channels. 278 ...sound. 285 Headphone/Bluetooth audio device volume cannot be adjusted. 286 You want to output sound from both the headphones/Bluetooth audio device and the TV speakers. 287 You are concerned about a delay between the picture and sound. 288 Network (Internet/home)/apps 182 The network name (SSID)...
... appear. 273 Only snow noise or a black picture appears on the screen. 274 There is picture or sound noise when viewing an analog TV channel. 275 Some channels are blank. 276 Poor reception or poor picture quality with digital broadcasts. 277 You cannot view digital channels. 278 ...sound. 285 Headphone/Bluetooth audio device volume cannot be adjusted. 286 You want to output sound from both the headphones/Bluetooth audio device and the TV speakers. 287 You are concerned about a delay between the picture and sound. 288 Network (Internet/home)/apps 182 The network name (SSID)...
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... The LED indicator on the Active 3DGlasses blinks. (3D models only) 300 Power 185 The TV turns off automatically. 301 The TV turns on automatically. 302 After turning on the TV, it turns offimmediately. 303 The TV does not turn on. 304 Connected devices 186 No picture from a connected device. 306 You... The STB MENU button on the remote control does not work. 311 You cannot turn off the set-top box (cable/satellite box) using the TV's remote control through the IR Blaster function. 312 You cannot control a second AV receiver. 313 An external device (such as a set-top box...
... The LED indicator on the Active 3DGlasses blinks. (3D models only) 300 Power 185 The TV turns off automatically. 301 The TV turns on automatically. 302 After turning on the TV, it turns offimmediately. 303 The TV does not turn on. 304 Connected devices 186 No picture from a connected device. 306 You... The STB MENU button on the remote control does not work. 311 You cannot turn off the set-top box (cable/satellite box) using the TV's remote control through the IR Blaster function. 312 You cannot control a second AV receiver. 313 An external device (such as a set-top box...
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..., you can also refer to the Setup Guide for descriptions about software updates, see the Software updates page. For details about TV installation, and the Reference Guide for it directly. Additionally, you can read the desired information in Help Guide and the Online Help... Guide. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Using the Help Guide Print Using the Help Guide...
..., you can also refer to the Setup Guide for descriptions about software updates, see the Software updates page. For details about TV installation, and the Reference Guide for it directly. Additionally, you can read the desired information in Help Guide and the Online Help... Guide. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Using the Help Guide Print Using the Help Guide...
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... to some regions and countries. Related topics Connecting to a network using a LAN cable Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to your TV is written for all regions/countries. C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. Hint Search To see if your network > Getting Started > Using the Help Guide Go to... without notice. This Help Guide is equipped with one of the functions described in this Help Guide do not apply to the paper manual or a Sony product catalog. Design and specifications are subject to page top 2
... to some regions and countries. Related topics Connecting to a network using a LAN cable Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to your TV is written for all regions/countries. C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. Hint Search To see if your network > Getting Started > Using the Help Guide Go to... without notice. This Help Guide is equipped with one of the functions described in this Help Guide do not apply to the paper manual or a Sony product catalog. Design and specifications are subject to page top 2
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... the Functions of the remote control buttons The remote control does not operate. buttons to "focus" on the 2 Press the center of the TV's features by using the / and buttons. / / The included remote control varies depending on your model. Connecting to a Network > Getting ...> Remote control > Using the remote control Go to the previous screen Press the BACK button. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Remote control > Using the remote control Print Using the...
... the Functions of the remote control buttons The remote control does not operate. buttons to "focus" on the 2 Press the center of the TV's features by using the / and buttons. / / The included remote control varies depending on your model. Connecting to a Network > Getting ...> Remote control > Using the remote control Go to the previous screen Press the BACK button. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Remote control > Using the remote control Print Using the...
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...to select the desired item. 4 Press the button to launch the selected item. Press the TV button while watching a TV broadcast to favorites 1 Press the TV button while watching a TV broadcast. The TV Menu Bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Move the focus up or ...Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Using the TV Menu Bar Print Using the TV Menu Bar This feature is available for TVs in which allows access to the program list. 1 Press the TV button while watching a TV broadcast. The TV Menu Bar allows access to your favorite channels. > Getting ...
...to select the desired item. 4 Press the button to launch the selected item. Press the TV button while watching a TV broadcast to favorites 1 Press the TV button while watching a TV broadcast. The TV Menu Bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Move the focus up or ...Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Using the TV Menu Bar Print Using the TV Menu Bar This feature is available for TVs in which allows access to the program list. 1 Press the TV button while watching a TV broadcast. The TV Menu Bar allows access to your favorite channels. > Getting ...
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Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with a built-in microphone depends on your region/country and the current screen. The Home Menu allows you press the HOME button on -screen keyboard ...
Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with a built-in microphone depends on your region/country and the current screen. The Home Menu allows you press the HOME button on -screen keyboard ...
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...from the Google Play . For details, 6 Hint To install games on the TV, refer to Playing content stored on a USB device . Games (E) Displays installed games. Settings Configures settings such as a smartphone or tablet on the TV using the Screen mirroring function . Apps (D) Search Displays pre-installed and installed... apps. Hint To install apps on the TV, refer to Displaying the screen of purchase. Video, Album, Music Play back video files, pictures, and music files in a USB memory ...
...from the Google Play . For details, 6 Hint To install games on the TV, refer to Playing content stored on a USB device . Games (E) Displays installed games. Settings Configures settings such as a smartphone or tablet on the TV using the Screen mirroring function . Apps (D) Search Displays pre-installed and installed... apps. Hint To install apps on the TV, refer to Displaying the screen of purchase. Video, Album, Music Play back video files, pictures, and music files in a USB memory ...
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... turned off. Help Displays the Help Guide (the instruction manual you can access various network services and features. Hint By connecting the TV to [TV] . Timers Configures the schedule to Setting a timer . For details, refer to page top 7 Related topics Connecting to a network... using a LAN cable Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to your network C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Home menu Go to [Network & Accessories] . Network Settings Configures ...
... turned off. Help Displays the Help Guide (the instruction manual you can access various network services and features. Hint By connecting the TV to [TV] . Timers Configures the schedule to Setting a timer . For details, refer to page top 7 Related topics Connecting to a network... using a LAN cable Using Wi-Fi to connect the TV to your network C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Home menu Go to [Network & Accessories] . Network Settings Configures ...
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This allows you to change while watching at the top edge of the screen. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Using the Action Menu Print Using the Action Menu ... ACTION MENU vary depending on the device you use when watching and the type of the TV or the app used. 8 Main ACTION MENU items Pressing the ACTION MENU button while watching TV broadcasts or content from external input displays settings that are available for the currently displayed screen,...
This allows you to change while watching at the top edge of the screen. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Using the Action Menu Print Using the Action Menu ... ACTION MENU vary depending on the device you use when watching and the type of the TV or the app used. 8 Main ACTION MENU items Pressing the ACTION MENU button while watching TV broadcasts or content from external input displays settings that are available for the currently displayed screen,...
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... about the channel/program/input you are watching as a small screen in -picture Displays the picture that you are watching (TV programs or content from sports programs to sound. Picture adjustments Changes settings related to picture quality. 3D Configures settings related to... up BRAVIA Sync compatible devices for streamlined control. Wide mode Adjust the picture size. Speakers Select TV or external speakers. Add to Favorites Registers the program you are watching. TV Watch TV Switches to 3D display. Picture-in the corner. In 3D models, 3D content is displayed while...
... about the channel/program/input you are watching as a small screen in -picture Displays the picture that you are watching (TV programs or content from sports programs to sound. Picture adjustments Changes settings related to picture quality. 3D Configures settings related to... up BRAVIA Sync compatible devices for streamlined control. Wide mode Adjust the picture size. Speakers Select TV or external speakers. Add to Favorites Registers the program you are watching. TV Watch TV Switches to 3D display. Picture-in the corner. In 3D models, 3D content is displayed while...
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...the home screen of the set -top box (cable/satellite box) connected to the TV. > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Using the Action Menu Go to page top 10 C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. a favorite, you can select it from Favorites Search Removes a ...registered favorite. Options Displays the options menu of favorites registered using [Add to the TV for configuration. Favorites setup Registers favorites and changes the...
...the home screen of the set -top box (cable/satellite box) connected to the TV. > Getting Started > Basic Operations > Using the Action Menu Go to page top 10 C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. a favorite, you can select it from Favorites Search Removes a ...registered favorite. Options Displays the options menu of favorites registered using [Add to the TV for configuration. Favorites setup Registers favorites and changes the...
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... Getting Started > Introducing Android TV Print Introducing Android TV Displaying the picture in a small screen Downloading apps from the Google Play Moving apps to a USB memory device Viewing Internet media Enjoying content from your mobile device on the TV with Google Cast Enjoying safe apps... and video streaming services (Security & restrictions) > Getting Started > Introducing Android TV Go to page top C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. 11
... Getting Started > Introducing Android TV Print Introducing Android TV Displaying the picture in a small screen Downloading apps from the Google Play Moving apps to a USB memory device Viewing Internet media Enjoying content from your mobile device on the TV with Google Cast Enjoying safe apps... and video streaming services (Security & restrictions) > Getting Started > Introducing Android TV Go to page top C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. 11
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Picture (quality)/screen Keyboard Broadcast reception Sound Network (Internet/home)/apps Remote control/accessories Power Connected devices Illumination LED > Troubleshooting Print Go to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Start here Experiencing trouble? Start here. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 12
Picture (quality)/screen Keyboard Broadcast reception Sound Network (Internet/home)/apps Remote control/accessories Power Connected devices Illumination LED > Troubleshooting Print Go to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Start here Experiencing trouble? Start here. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 12
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Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 13 Print Go to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started Getting Started Using the Help Guide Remote control Keeping the TV updated Introducing Android TV Basic Operations Accessibility features Support Site > Getting Started C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc.
Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 13 Print Go to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started Getting Started Using the Help Guide Remote control Keeping the TV updated Introducing Android TV Basic Operations Accessibility features Support Site > Getting Started C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc.