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Recommended Topics Using the remote control Using the TV Menu Bar Home menu Using the Action Menu Introducing Android TV Troubleshooting 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. For details, see " Using the Help Guide ". 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 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. For details, see " Using the Help Guide ". The Online Help Guide includes the latest information.
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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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...permission to brighten the screen. 251 Color is not correct. Self diagnostics Search 246 Software updates 146 If a full reset (restart) of the TV isrequired 229 Picture (quality)/screen 175 Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the edges of the screen. 256 A black box ...adjust 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 store. 247 Distorted picture. 248 The screen flickers. 249 No color...
...permission to brighten the screen. 251 Color is not correct. Self diagnostics Search 246 Software updates 146 If a full reset (restart) of the TV isrequired 229 Picture (quality)/screen 175 Picture quality is not as good as viewed at the edges of the screen. 256 A black box ...adjust 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 store. 247 Distorted picture. 248 The screen flickers. 249 No color...
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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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... it directly. To search, select screen. The images and illustrations used in the Help Guide, you can also refer to update the TV's software. To switch between the Built-in and Online versions, use the latest features described in the Help Guide may need to the... Setup Guide for descriptions about software updates, see the Software updates page. In this TV. 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...
... it directly. To search, select screen. The images and illustrations used in the Help Guide, you can also refer to update the TV's software. To switch between the Built-in and Online versions, use the latest features described in the Help Guide may need to the... Setup Guide for descriptions about software updates, see the Software updates page. In this TV. 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...
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... of the functions described in this Help Guide do not apply to the paper manual or a Sony product catalog. 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. Design and specifications are subject to page top 2 Hint Search...
... of the functions described in this Help Guide do not apply to the paper manual or a Sony product catalog. 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. Design and specifications are subject to page top 2 Hint Search...
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Related topics Functions of the TV's features by using the / and buttons. / / The included remote control varies depending on the 2 Press the center of the remote control buttons . 1 Use the , , and ... a Network > Getting Started > 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 remote control You can...
Related topics Functions of the TV's features by using the / and buttons. / / The included remote control varies depending on the 2 Press the center of the remote control buttons . 1 Use the , , and ... a Network > Getting Started > 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 remote control You can...
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...the screen. 2 Move the focus up or down to select [Add channels to Favorites]. 3 Add your Favorite channels and displays the TV Menu, which the included remote control does not have a DISCOVER button. Adding channels to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Basic... Operations > Using the TV Menu Bar Print Using the TV Menu Bar This feature is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Move the focus down to select the desired category....
...the screen. 2 Move the focus up or down to select [Add channels to Favorites]. 3 Add your Favorite channels and displays the TV Menu, which the included remote control does not have a DISCOVER button. Adding channels to a Network Settings Troubleshooting Index > Getting Started > Basic... Operations > Using the TV Menu Bar Print Using the TV Menu Bar This feature is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 Move the focus down to select the desired category....
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... for various content by entering a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard. Searching (A) You can search for installation. 5 Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with a built-in microphone depends on your region/country and the current screen. Available items vary depending on your model/region/country. 1 Press the...
... for various content by entering a search keyword using the on-screen keyboard. Searching (A) You can search for installation. 5 Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with a built-in microphone depends on your region/country and the current screen. Available items vary depending on your model/region/country. 1 Press the...
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... input. For details, refer to Displaying the screen of purchase. Settings Configures settings such as a smartphone or tablet on the TV, refer to Downloading apps from the Google Play . The following settings. Inputs (F) You can select a device connected to Playing content stored... on the TV using the Screen mirroring function . Hint To install apps on the TV screen. Screen mirroring Display content from the Google Play . For details, 6 Apps (D) Search Displays pre-installed...
... input. For details, refer to Displaying the screen of purchase. Settings Configures settings such as a smartphone or tablet on the TV, refer to Downloading apps from the Google Play . The following settings. Inputs (F) You can select a device connected to Playing content stored... on the TV using the Screen mirroring function . Hint To install apps on the TV screen. Screen mirroring Display content from the Google Play . For details, 6 Apps (D) Search Displays pre-installed...
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.... Timers Configures the schedule to Setting a timer . 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] . Help Displays the Help Guide (the instruction manual... features. For details, refer to page top 7 refer to the Internet, you are reading now) or troubleshooting, and runs [Self diagnostics]. Hint By connecting the TV to [TV] .
.... Timers Configures the schedule to Setting a timer . 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] . Help Displays the Help Guide (the instruction manual... features. For details, refer to page top 7 refer to the Internet, you are reading now) or troubleshooting, and runs [Self diagnostics]. Hint By connecting the TV to [TV] .
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... broadcast or image. Hint The menu items displayed in the menu differ depending on the device you use when watching and the type of the TV or the app used. 8 The items in the ACTION MENU vary depending on the selected screen. 1 Press the ACTION MENU button. 2 Move ... the button to the functions that 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 ...
... broadcast or image. Hint The menu items displayed in the menu differ depending on the device you use when watching and the type of the TV or the app used. 8 The items in the ACTION MENU vary depending on the selected screen. 1 Press the ACTION MENU button. 2 Move ... the button to the functions that 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 ...
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Display & Sound Display Search Display information about the channel/program/input you are watching (TV programs or content from sports programs to TV broadcasting. Sound adjustments Changes settings related to 3D display. When you are watching. Picture adjustments Changes settings related to picture... external speakers. Headphone volume Adjusts the headphone volume. Picture-in-picture Displays the picture that you are viewing. TV Watch TV Switches to make it sound like you are watching in the corner. Add to Favorites Registers the program you are watching ...
Display & Sound Display Search Display information about the channel/program/input you are watching (TV programs or content from sports programs to TV broadcasting. Sound adjustments Changes settings related to 3D display. When you are watching. Picture adjustments Changes settings related to picture... external speakers. Headphone volume Adjusts the headphone volume. Picture-in-picture Displays the picture that you are viewing. TV Watch TV Switches to make it sound like you are watching in the corner. Add to Favorites Registers the program you are watching ...
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Options Displays the options menu of the set -top box (cable/satellite box) connected to the TV for configuration. Menu Home (Menu) Displays the home screen of favorites registered using [Add to page top 10 Remove from the menu that is displayed ...when you press the DISCOVER button. C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. a favorite, you can select it from Favorites Search Removes a registered favorite. Favorites setup Registers favorites and changes the display name of the...
Options Displays the options menu of the set -top box (cable/satellite box) connected to the TV for configuration. Menu Home (Menu) Displays the home screen of favorites registered using [Add to page top 10 Remove from the menu that is displayed ...when you press the DISCOVER button. C-785-100-13(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Visual Products Inc. a favorite, you can select it from Favorites Search Removes a registered favorite. Favorites setup Registers favorites and changes the display name of 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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Start here. 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? Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 12
Start here. 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? Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 12
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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. Help Guide Search Getting Started Watching TV Using the TV with Other Devices Connecting to page top 13