Sony KDL-40 Z4500 – page 2
Manual for Sony KDL-40 Z4500
Table of contents
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In digital mode, press
GUIDE
.
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 50.
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
**
001 BBC ONE
002 BBC TWO
003 ITV1
004 Channel 4
005 Five
006 ITV2
007 BBC THREE
008 BBC FOUR
009 ITV3
010 SKY THREE
Category
30 min View
Next
Previous
Homes Under the Hammer
Neighbours Afterlife
Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden... CSI: Crime Scene Inv...
Dancing On Ice Exclusive
Cracker
Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a... The Jeremy Kyle... Homes Under th...
House
Law and Order: Special Victims U... PartyPoker.com Worl...
Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders
Vodafone TBA: L...
BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P... A Picture of Brit... Eastenders
ER
Real Crime: The Truth About the...
This is BBC FOUR
Past
Everybody Loves Raymond
The Sharon Osb...
Racing from Chepstow and Ascot
Baseball Wedne... Trans World Sport
Today
13: 00
12: 30
12: 00
11: 30
All Categories
Fri 16 Mar 11:35
To
Do this
Watch a programme
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the programme, then press
.
Turn off the Guide
Press
GUIDE
.
Sort the programme information by
category
– Category list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select a category, then press
.
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
– Reminder
1
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the future programme you want to
display, then press
/
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Reminder”, then press
.
A
c
symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
~
• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn
itself on when the programme is about to start.
Cancel reminder
– Cancel Timer
1
Press /
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “Timer list”, then press
.
3
Press
F
/
f
to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press .
4
Press
F
/
f
to select “Cancel Timer”, then press
.
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the
programme.
5
Press
G
/
g
to select “Yes”, then press
to confirm.
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Using the Digital Favourite List
*
1
In digital mode, press
.
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
Digital favourite list
Homes Under the Hammer 10:30 - 11:00
To
Do this
Create your favourite list for the first
time
1
Press
to select “Yes.”
2
Press the yellow button to select the favourite list.
3
Press
F
/
f
to select the channel you want to add, then press
.
A
symbol appears next to channels that you have stored in
the favourite list.
Watch a channel
1
Press yellow key to navigate through favourite lists.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select the channel, then press .
Turn off the favourite list
Press
RETURN
.
Add or remove channels in the
currently edited favourite list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press the yellow button to choose the list you want to edit.
3
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select the channel you want to add or remove,
then press
.
Remove all channels from the current
favourite list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press the yellow button to select the favourite list you want to
edit.
3
Press the blue button.
4
Press
G
/
g
to select “Yes”, then press
to confirm.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting Chart
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not
supplied.
( SMARTLINK )
A V
DMPORT
PC IN
1
2
1
2
COMPONENT IN
IN
IN3
1
2
3
4
5
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Connect to
Input symbol on
screen
Description
1
/
AV1
AV1
When you connect a decoder, the TV tuner outputs scrambled
signals to the decoder, and the decoder unscrambles the
signals before outputting them.
2
/
/
AV2
(SMARTLINK)
AV2
SmartLink is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD
recorder.
3
/
COMPONENT IN
Component
The component video sockets support the following video
inputs only: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
4
DMPORT
DMPORT
You can play audio or video (optional cable required) of a
portable audio player that is connected to the TV using a
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adaptor.
Depending on the connected DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor, you can operate the connected equipment using the
TV as follows;
– Using the remote of the TV:
N
/
x
/
X
/
m
/
M
/
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
/
/
RETURN
.
– Using the Options menu function: Press
OPTIONS
, and
select “Control Panel” or “Device Control (Menu).”
~
• Do not connect or disconnect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter while the TV is turned on.
• The connected equipment is not charged when the TV is turned
off or in standby mode.
5
HDMI IN 1 or 2
HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected
equipment.
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the
connected equipment is supported. See page 46 to set up this
communication.
If the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to
the HDMI IN socket through a DVI-HDMI adaptor interface
(not supplied), and connect the equipment’s audio out socket
to the audio in HDMI IN socket.
~
• The HDMI sockets support the following video inputs only:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
For PC video inputs, see page 55.
• Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the
HDMI logo.We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable (high speed type).
• When connecting an audio system that is compatible with
control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket.
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HDMI 3
HDMI 3
6
LAN
You can enjoy contents stored on DLNA-compatible devices
via a network (page 34).
7
/
PC IN
PC
It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, available in Sony
Service Centre) or equivalent.
8
L-
-R
Connect to the audio output sockets
to listen to the sound
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
9
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)
Use an optical audio cable.
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CAM
(Conditional
Access Module)
To use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your
CAM. To use the CAM, remove the dummy card from the
CAM slot, then turn off the TV and insert your CAM card
into the slot. When you are not using the CAM, we
recommend that you keep the dummy card in the CAM slot.
~
• CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with
your authorised dealer.
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USB
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a Sony digital still
camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage
device on your TV (page 27).
qd
/L-
-R
AV3
AV3
When connecting mono equipment, connect to the
AV3
L socket.
qf
i
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
Connect to
Input symbol on
screen
Description
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Viewing Pictures from
Connected Equipment
Switch on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
For equipment connected to the scart
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment
appears on the screen.
For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder
In analogue mode, press
PROG +/–
, or the
number buttons, to select the video channel.
For a USB device
See page 27.
For a Network device
See page 34.
For other connected equipment
Press
/
to display a list of connected
equipment. Press
F
/
f
to select the desired
input source, then press .
The highlighted item is automatically selected
if you do not perform any operation for two
seconds after pressing
F
/
f
.
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the
“AV Preset” menu (page 44), that input source
does not appear in the list.
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• To return to normal TV mode, press
DIGITAL
or
ANALOG
.
Using the Options menu
Press
OPTIONS
to display the following
options when viewing pictures from connected
equipment.
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
You can view two pictures (external input and
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect an optional equipment (page 23), and
make sure that images from the equipment
appear on the screen (page 26).
~
• This function is not available for a PC input and
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input.
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
• You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or
AV3 video in the external inputs picture.
1
Press
OPTIONS
.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “PAP”, then press .
The picture from the connected equipment
is displayed on the left, and the TV
programme is displayed on the right.
3
Press the number buttons or
PROG +/–
to
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press
RETURN
.
z
• The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch
the audible picture by pressing
G
/
g
.
Options
Description
Picture Mode (except
PC input mode)
See page 39.
Display Mode (in PC
input mode only)
See page 39.
Sound Mode
See page 40.
Surround
See page 40.
Speaker
See page 45.
Motionflow
See page 42.
PIP (in PC input
mode only)
See page 27.
PAP (except PC input
mode and DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
mode)
See page 26.
Auto Adjustment (in
PC input mode only)
See page 44.
Horizontal Shift (in
PC input mode only)
See page 44.
Sleep Timer (except
PC input mode)
See page 43.
Power Saving
See page 41.
Device Control
(Menu) (in DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT mode
only)
See page 24.
Control Panel (in
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT mode only)
See page 24.
Device Control (in
HDMI mode only)
See page 30.
Options
Description
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To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect a PC (page 23), and make sure that
image from a PC appear on the screen.
1
Press
OPTIONS
to display the Options
menu.
2
Press
F
/
f
to select “PIP”, then press .
The picture from the connected PC is
displayed in full size, and the TV
programme is displayed in the small
screen.
You can use
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to move the TV
programme screen position.
3
Press number buttons or
PROG +/–
to
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press
RETURN
.
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• You can switch the audible picture by selecting
“Audio Swap” from the Options menu.
Playing Back Photo/Music
via USB
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a
Sony digital still camera or camcorder through
a USB cable or USB storage media on your
TV.
1
Connect a supported USB device to the
TV.
2
Press
HOME
.
3
Press
G
/
g
to select “Photo” or “Music.”
4
Press
F
/
f
to select a USB device, then
press .
In “Music”, “List View” appears. In
“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears.
Press the yellow button to switch between
“List View” and “Thumbnail View.”
5
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select a file or folder,
then press .
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press .
Playback starts.
Photo Playback Auto Start
The TV automatically starts photo playback
when the TV is turned on and a digital still
camera or other device storing photo files is
connected to the USB port and then turned on
(page 41).
(Photo) Available Options
Option
Description
Picture Mode
See page 39.
Sound Mode
See page 40.
Surround
See page 40.
Cropping
Crops a photograph.
Display map
Displays a map of the
location where a photo
was shot along with the
photo itself.
Show Options
Allows you to set repeat/
shuffle for photo
playback.
Photo Set-up
Sets how playback should
be performed and what
effects to use during
slideshows.
Rotate and Save
Rotates and saves
unprotected files.
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(Music) Available Options
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• Picture quality may appear coarse when using
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
the entire screen depending on the image size and
aspect ratio.
• Some photo files may take some time to be
displayed when using
(Photo).
• The file name and folder name support only
English.
• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB
device, observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB
device.
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
– Do not remove the USB device.
• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or
loss of, data on the recording media due to a
malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is
turned on after connecting the digital still camera
or other device to the USB port.
• USB playback is supported for the following
photo file formats:
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension
“.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)
– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with this
extension “.arw.”) For preview only.
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or
“Mass Storage.” For more information about USB
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied
with your digital camera.
• USB playback is supported for the following
music file formats:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have
not been copyrighted)
• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT12, FAT16 and
FAT32 file systems.
• Depending on the exact file specifications, some
files, including those modified on a PC, cannot be
played even if the file format is supported.
• Check the website below for updated information
about compatible USB devices.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
To display a photograph
— Picture Frame
You can display a photograph on the screen
for a selected period of time. After that period,
the TV automatically switches itself into
standby mode.
1
Select a photograph.
You can select a photograph from the
connected USB device or preset picture
folder. For details on selecting a
photograph, see page 27.
2
Press
OPTIONS
while the selected
photograph is displayed, then press
F
/
f
to
select “Picture Frame Image” and press
.
3
Press
RETURN
repeatedly to return
to the Home Menu.
4
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select “Photo”, then
select “Picture Frame” and press .
The TV is switched to Picture Frame
mode, and the selected photograph is
displayed on the screen.
To set the duration of displaying a
photograph
Press
OPTIONS
, then select “Duration”
and press . Then, select the duration,
and press .
The counter appears on the screen.
To return to the XMB™
Press
RETURN
.
Speaker
See page 45.
Picture Frame Image
Allows you to select a
photograph to be
displayed as picture
frame.
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
Option
Description
Sound Mode
See page 40.
Surround
See page 40.
Add to Slideshow
Registers the background
music to be played during
a slideshow using
(Photo).
Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered
background music.
Playback Options
Allows music options to
be set for repeat, shuffle,
or regular playback.
Speaker
See page 45.
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
Option
Description
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• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it
must remain connected to the TV.
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV
automatically will switch into standby mode.
To display a photograph with the
location on the map
When using an image capture device with GPS
function (digital still camera, etc.), it is
possible to display a photograph with a map of
the location where the photograph was taken
using a function of GPS for recording
longitude and latitude. Because map
information is downloaded from the Internet
online map service, the network connection
must be required and the TV has to be
connected to the network (page 34).
1
Select a photograph (page 27).
2
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
on the map.
To change the display position of the map
on the TV screen, press the blue button
repeatedly.
~
• Because the Internet online map service is
provided by a third party, service may be changed
or terminated without prior notification to the
user.
• The position indicated on the map may differ
depending on the image capture device.
• Only a large-scale map that cannot be zoomed in
or out is displayed if the TV is not connected to
the Internet or the Internet online map service is
terminated.
• You can also display a slideshow with the location
on the map. Set “Photo Set-up” to “Simple with
map” (page 27).
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• A map can be displayed in the case of
photograph’s EXIF data includes a date
information, and the associated longitude and
latitude information (“Log files”) has been
recorded using a Sony GPS unit. Follow the
procedure described below.
1
Connect the GPS unit to the USB port.
2
Press
HOME
.
3
Press
G
/
g
to select “Photo.”
4
Press
F
/
f
to select the GPS unit, then
press .
5
Select the following items using
F
/
f
and
press
, then set them using
F
/
f
.
–Time Zone
–DST
6
Select “Yes”, then press .
The GPS log files are loaded.
7
Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the
device on which the photograph is stored.
8
Select a photograph (page 27).
9
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
on the map.
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Using BRAVIA Sync with
Control for HDMI
The control for HDMI function enables the TV
to communicate with the connected equipment
that is compatible with the function, using
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
For example, by connecting Sony equipment
that is compatible with control for HDMI
(with HDMI cables), you can control them
together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,
and make the necessary settings.
Control for HDMI
•
Automatically turns the connected
equipment off when you switch the TV to
standby mode using the remote.
•
Automatically turns the TV on and
switches the input to the connected
equipment when the equipment starts to
play.
•
If you turn on a connected audio system
while the TV is on, the sound output
switches from the TV speaker to the audio
system.
•
Adjusts the volume (
2
+/–) and mutes the
sound (
%
) of a connected audio system.
•
You can operate the connected Sony
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo
by the TV remote by pressing:
–
N
/
x
/
X
/
m
/
M
to operate the connected
equipment directly.
–
SYNC MENU
to display the menu of the connected
HDMI equipment on the screen.
After displaying the menu, you can operate the
menu screen by using
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
and
.
–
OPTIONS
to display “Device Control”, then select
options from “Menu”, “Options”, and “Content
List” to operate the equipment.
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for
available control.
To connect the equipment that is
compatible with control for HDMI
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV
with a HDMI cable. When connecting an
audio system, be sure to also connect the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket
of the TV and the audio system using an
optical audio cable. For details, see page 24.
To make the control for HDMI settings
The control for HDMI settings must be set on
both the TV side and connected equipment
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 46 for the
TV side settings. For settings on the connected
equipment, refer to the operating instructions
for that equipment.
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Operating Optional
Equipment using the TV
Remote
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected equipment.
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• The
N
button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot
as a reference when operating other equipment.
This remote is preset to operate Sony TVs, and
most Sony Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,
DVD recorders, and audio systems (Home
Theatre, etc.).
To control Blu-ray disc players, DVD players,
and DVD recorders of other manufacturers
(and some other Sony models), programme the
remote as follows.
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• Before you start, look up the three-digit code of
your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s codes”
on page 32.
Buttons for using optional
equipment
Item
Description
1
"/1
Turns on or off the optional
equipment you have selected
with the function buttons.
2
Function
buttons
Allows you to operate the
corresponding equipment. For
details, see “Programming the
remote” on page 31.
3
BD/DVD
operating
buttons
•
.
/
>
: Goes to the
beginning of the previous/
next title/chapter/scene/
track.
•
/
: Replays the scene/
briefly fast forwards the
scene.
•
m
/
M
: Fast reverses/fast
forwards the disc when
pressed during playback.
•
N
: Plays a disc at normal
speed.
•
X
: Pauses the playback.
•
x
: Stops the playback.
4
DVD record
buttons
•
z
REC
: Starts the
recording.
•
X
REC PAUSE
: Pauses the
recording.
•
x
REC STOP
: Stops the
recording.
5
F1/F2
• Selects a disc when using a
disc changer.
• Selects a function when
using a combination unit
(e.g. a DVD/HDD).
6
BD/DVD
MENU
Displays the BD/DVD disc
menu.
7
BD/DVD
TOP MENU
Displays the top menu of the
BD/DVD disc.
Programming the remote
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1
Press and hold the
BD
,
DVD
, or
AMP
function button you want to programme
on the remote, then press
.
The selected function button (
BD
,
DVD
,
or
AMP
) flashes.
2
Press the number buttons to enter the
three-digit manufacturer’s code number
when the function button flashes.
If you do not enter the code within 10
seconds, you need to go back to step 1.
3
Press .
The selected function button flashes
twice.
If the selected function button flashes five
times, repeat from step 1.
4
Turn on your equipment and check that
the following main functions work.
For Blu-ray disc players, DVD players
and DVD recorders, check:
N
(playback),
x
(stop),
m
(rewind),
M
(fast forward), channel selection.
For DVD players and DVD recorders,
check:
TOP MENU
/
MENU
and
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
.
If your equipment is not working, or
some of the functions do not work
Enter the correct code or try the next code
listed for the brand. Note that the list may
not include codes for all models of all
brands.
To return to normal TV operation
Press the TV function button.
Manufacturer’s codes
DVD players
Blu-ray disc (BD) players
DVD/video cassette recorders
DVD/HDD recorders
VCRs
1
1
2
3
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
001, 029, 030, 036 – 044, 053 – 055
AIWA
021
AKAI
032
DENON
018, 027, 020, 002
GRUNDIG
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
HITACHI
025, 026, 015, 004, 035
JVC
006, 017
KENWOOD
008
LG
015, 014, 034
LOEWE
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
MATSUI
013, 016
ONKYO
022, 033
PANASONIC
018, 027, 020, 002, 045 – 047
PHILIPS
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031
PIONEER
004, 050, 051, 052
SAMSUNG
011, 014
SANYO
007
SHARP
019, 027
THOMSON
012
TOSHIBA
003, 048, 049
YAMAHA
018, 027, 020, 002
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
101 – 103
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
251
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
201 – 203
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
301 – 310, 362
AIWA
325, 331, 351
AKAI
326, 329, 330
DAEWOO
342, 343
GRUNDIG
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366
HITACHI
327, 333, 334
JVC
314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348,
349
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DAV Home Theatre Systems
AV receivers
Digital terrestrial receivers
LG
332, 338
LOEWE
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI
356, 357
ORION
328
PANASONIC
321, 323
PHILIPS
311 – 313, 316 – 318, 358, 359, 363,
364
SAMSUNG
339 – 341, 345
SANYO
335, 336
SHARP
324
THOMSON
319, 350, 365
TOSHIBA
337
Manufacturer
Code
SONY (DAV)
401 – 404
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
451 – 454
Manufacturer
Code
SONY
501 – 504
Manufacturer
Code
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Using Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored on
DLNA-compatible devices on the home
network.
Devices that store and provide contents, such
as photo/music files, is called “server.” The
TV receives the photo/music files from the
server via the network, and you can enjoy
them on the TV even in other rooms.
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is
necessary as a server.
Connecting the TV to the
Network
Enjoying Photo/Music Files
via the Network
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server
easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu
of the TV.
1
Press
HOME
.
2
Press
G
/
g
to select “Photo” or “Music.”
3
Press
F
/
f
to select a server, then press .
In “Music”, “List View” appears. In
“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears. You
can switch the view mode between “List
View” and “Thumbnail View” by
pressing the yellow button.
When the server cannot be found
See “Checking the Network Connection”
(page 36) and “Adjusting the Server
Display Settings” (page 36).
4
Press
F
/
f
/
G
/
g
to select a file or folder,
then press .
When you select a folder, select a file,
then press .
Playback starts.
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• A map can be displayed with a photograph in the
case of longitude and latitude information has
been recorded to photograph’s EXIF data
(page 29).
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• Depending on the network device, it may be
necessary to register the TV with the network
device.
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
the entire screen depending on the image size and
aspect ratio.
• Some photo files may take some time to be
displayed when using
(Photo).
• The file name and folder name support only
English.
• To play files that are received from a network
device, they need to conform to one of the
following file formats.
– Still images: JPEG format
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
TV
Network cable (not supplied)
Network cable (not supplied)
Broadband router
DSL modem/
Cable modem
To network
devices
Internet
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Depending on the network device, the file format
may be converted before transfer. In such cases,
the file format resulting after conversion is used
for playback. For details, see the instruction
manual for the network device being used. Even
files conforming to one of the file formats given
above cannot be played in some cases.
To enjoy photographs and music on
the TV screen by operating devices
– Renderer
“Renderer” is a feature for playing photo files
and music files stored in network devices
(digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on
the TV by operating the controller device in
question. To use this feature, a renderer-
compatible device such as a digital still camera
or mobile phone is required as the controller.
Refer as well to the instruction manual
supplied with the controller.
1
Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in
“Network Settings” if necessary
(page 50).
2
Play the file selected using the controller
on the TV.
The file is played on the TV over the
connected network.
Use the controller or the TV’s remote to
perform operations during playback.
(Photo) Available Options
(Music) Available Options
Option
Description
Picture Mode
See page 39.
Sound Mode
See page 40.
Surround
See page 40.
Cropping
Crops a photograph.
Display map
Displays a map of the
location where a photo
was shot along with the
photo itself.
Show Options
Allows you to set repeat/
shuffle for photo
playback.
Photo Set-up
Sets how playback should
be performed and what
effects to use during
slideshows.
Rotate
Rotates files.
Speaker
See page 45.
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
Option
Description
Sound Mode
See page 40.
Surround
See page 40.
Add to Slideshow
Registers the background
music to be played during
a slideshow using
(Photo).
Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered
background music.
Playback Options
Allows music options to
be set for repeat, shuffle,
or regular playback.
Speaker
See page 45.
Information
Displays information
about the device, folders,
and files.
Option
Description
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Checking the Network
Connection
Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for
your router. The items that need to be set may
differ, depending on the Internet service
provider or the router. For details, refer to the
instruction manuals that have been provided
by your Internet service provider or supplied
with the router.
1
Press
HOME
.
2
Press
G
to select “Settings.”
3
Press
F
/
f
to select “Network Settings”,
then press .
4
Select “Network”, then press .
5
Select “IP Address settings”, then press
.
6
Select an item, and press .
When you select “DHCP (DNS
automatic)”
Go to step 7.
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”
using
F
/
f
/
g
and the number buttons.
When you select “Manual”
Set the following items using
F
/
f
/
g
and
the number buttons.
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
If your ISP has a specific proxy server
setting
Press
OPTIONS
, then press
F
/
f
to select
“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter
the settings.
7
Press .
8
Press
F
/
f
to select “Test”, then press .
9
Press
G
/
g
to select “Yes”, then press .
The network diagnostic starts.
When the message “Connection
successful.” appears, press
RETURN
repeatedly to exit.
Adjusting the Server
Display Settings
You can select home network servers to be
displayed on the Home Menu.
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home
Menu automatically.
1
Set the server to allow connections from
the TV.
For details on settings on the server, refer
to the Operating Instructions supplied
with the server.
2
Press
HOME
.
3
Press
G
/
g
to select “Settings.”
4
Press
F
/
f
to select “Network Settings”,
then press .
5
Select “Server Display Settings”, then
press .
6
Select the server you want to display on
the Home Menu, then press .
7
Select “Yes”, then press .
To set the server not to be displayed on
the Home Menu
In step 7, press
F
/
f
to select “No”, then press
.
Available Options (on the connected
server settings display)
Option
Description
Delete All
Deletes all connected
servers.
Update List
Updates the server list to
the latest information.
Information
Displays information
about the connected server
currently selected.
Delete
Deletes the connected
server currently selected.
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If you cannot connect to your home
network
The TV can check if the server is being
correctly recognised.
1
Press
HOME
.
2
Press
G
/
g
to select “Settings.”
3
Press
F
/
f
to select “Network Settings”,
then press .
4
Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press
.
5
Select “Yes”, then press .
The server diagnostic starts.
When the server diagnostic is complete,
the diagnostic result list appears.
6
Select the server you want to confirm,
then press .
The diagnostic results of the selected
server appear.
If the diagnostic results indicate a failure,
look up the possible causes and what to
do, and check connections and settings.
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Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu (XMB™)
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the
TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA
TV.
1
Press
HOME
.
The TV Home menu appears on the screen.
2
Press
G
/
g
to select the category.
3
Press
F
/
f
to select the item, then press
.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
5
Press
HOME
to exit.
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
Media category icon
Description
Settings
You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about
settings, see page 39.
Photo
You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 27, 34).
Music
You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 27, 34).
Digital
You can select a digital channel, favourite list (page 22), or Guide
(page 18, 21).
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or
PROG +/–
.
Analogue
You can select an analogue channel.
You can also select a channel using the number buttons or
PROG +/–
.
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display” to
“Off” (page 46).
External Inputs
You can select equipment connected to the TV.
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 44).
Picture
Digital Set-up
Analogue Set-up
Set-up
Features
Settings
Sound
Media Category Bar
Category Object Bar
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Settings
Picture
Picture Mode
Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. “Picture Mode” includes
options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be
selected differ depending on the input source.
Vivid
For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard
For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
Cinema
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in
a theatre-like environment.
Photo-Vivid
For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and
sharpness.
Photo-Standard
For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture
quality for viewing in the home.
Photo-Original
For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used
when imaging developed photographs.
Display Mode (only in
PC Input/HDMI PC
Input)
Selects the display mode for PC input source.
Video
For video images.
Text
For text, charts or tables.
Reset
Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode” and “Display Mode” (only in PC
mode) to the factory settings.
Backlight
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Contrast
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightness
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Colour
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Hue
Increases or decreases the green and red tones.
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• “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
Colour Temperature
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
Cool
Gives the white colours a blue tint.
Neutral
Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 2
Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint
than “Warm 1.”
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• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”
(or “Photo-Vivid”).
Sharpness
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Noise Reduction
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
Auto
Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode
only).
High/Medium/
Low
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Off
Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
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“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC.
MPEG Noise
Reduction
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.
Advanced Settings
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”(or “Photo-Vivid”).
Adv. Contrast
Enhancer
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes. It
will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture
scenes.
Live Colour
Makes colours more vivid.
Colour Space
Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces
the vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard
colour.
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• “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard.”
Sound
Sound Mode
Selects the sound mode.
Dynamic
Enhances the treble and bass sounds.
Standard
For standard sounds.
Clear Voice
Makes voice sound clearer.
Reset
Resets all the sound settings to the factory settings excluding “Dual Sound.”
Treble
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Bass
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Balance
Emphasises left or right speaker balance.
Auto Volume
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts
tend to be louder than programmes).
Volume Offset
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
Woofer Level
Adjusts the bass level to taste since the bass level varies depending on where the
television is located. Decrease the level if you feel too much bass is being output,
and increase the level if you feel not enough bass is being output.
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• This adjustment is only necessary when the TV is first installed or when its
location has been changed. Adjustment is not required for regular listening.
Surround
Live Sports
Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are
watching a live sports contest.
Music Hall
Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are
surrounded by sound as in a music hall.
Cinema
Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio
systems found in movie theatres.
Custom
A “Voice Zoom” adjustment can be stored according to taste.
Off
Selects for normal stereo or mono reception.
Voice Zoom
Adjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news
announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder.
Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this
setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
Sound Booster
Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasising the treble and bass
sounds.
