Sony KDL-40Z4500 – page 2
Manual for Sony KDL-40Z4500
Table of contents
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) **
1 In digital mode, press GUIDE.
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001 BBC ONE
Homes Under the Hammer Neighbours Afterlife
2 Perform the desired operation as shown in
002 BBC TWO
Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden... CSI: Crime Scene Inv...
003 ITV1
Dancing On Ice Exclusive Cracker
the following table or displayed on the
004 Channel 4
Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a... The Jeremy Kyle... Homes Under th...
005 Five
House Law and Order: Special Victims U... PartyPoker.com Worl...
screen.
006 ITV2
Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders Vodafone TBA: L...
007 BBC THREE
BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P... A Picture of Brit... Eastenders
008 BBC FOUR
ER Real Crime: The Truth About the... This is BBC FOUR
009 ITV3
Past Everybody Loves Raymond The Sharon Osb...
010 SKY THREE
Racing from Chepstow and Ascot Baseball Wedne... Trans World Sport
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Watching TV
** This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 50.
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
1 Press the blue button.
category
2 Press F/f to select a category, then press .
– Category list
Set a programme to be displayed
1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to
automatically on the screen when it
display, then press / .
starts
2 Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press .
– Reminder
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn
itself on when the programme is about to start.
Cancel reminder
1 Press / .
– Cancel Timer
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.
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Digital favourite list
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To Do this
Create your favourite list for the first
1 Press to select “Yes.”
time
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
1 Press the blue button.
currently edited favourite list
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
1 Press the blue button.
favourite list
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.
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Using Optional Equipment
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COMPONENT IN
DMPORT
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PC IN
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Connect to Input symbol on
Description
screen
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 is a direct link between the TV and a VCR/DVD
AV2
recorder.
(SMARTLINK)
3 /
Component The component video sockets support the following video
COMPONENT IN
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).”
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• 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
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected
HDMI 2
equipment.
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is
qs HDMI 3 HDMI 3
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.
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• 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.
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
Use an optical audio cable.
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)
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Connect to Input symbol on
Description
screen
0 CAM
To use Pay Per View services.
(Conditional
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your
Access Module)
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.
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• CAM is not supported in all countries. Please check with
your authorised dealer.
qa 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 When connecting mono equipment, connect to the AV3
AV3
L socket.
Using Optional Equipment
qf i You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
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Options Description
Viewing Pictures from
PIP (in PC input
See page 27.
Connected Equipment
mode only)
PAP (except PC input
See page 26.
Switch on the connected equipment, then
mode and DIGITAL
perform one of the following operation.
MEDIA PORT
mode)
For equipment connected to the scart
Auto Adjustment (in
See page 44.
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
PC input mode only)
Start playback on the connected equipment.
Horizontal Shift (in
See page 44.
The picture from the connected equipment
PC input mode only)
appears on the screen.
Sleep Timer (except
See page 43.
PC input mode)
For an auto-tuned VCR/ DVD recorder
Power Saving See page 41.
In analogue mode, press PROG +/–, or the
Device Control
See page 24.
number buttons, to select the video channel.
(Menu) (in DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT mode
For a USB device
only)
See page 27.
Control Panel (in
See page 24.
DIGITAL MEDIA
For a Network device
PORT mode only)
See page 34.
Device Control (in
See page 30.
HDMI mode only)
For other connected equipment
Press / to display a list of connected
To view two pictures simultaneously
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
input source, then press .
You can view two pictures (external input and
The highlighted item is automatically selected
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.
if you do not perform any operation for two
Connect an optional equipment (page 23), and
seconds after pressing F/f.
make sure that images from the equipment
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the
appear on the screen (page 26).
“AV Preset” menu (page 44), that input source
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does not appear in the list.
• This function is not available for a PC input and
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DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input.
• To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL or
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
ANALOG.
• You cannot display analogue TV video in the TV
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or
Using the Options menu
AV3 video in the external inputs picture.
Press OPTIONS to display the following
1 Press OPTIONS.
options when viewing pictures from connected
2 Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .
equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment
Options Description
is displayed on the left, and the TV
Picture Mode (except
See page 39.
programme is displayed on the right.
PC input mode)
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to
Display Mode (in PC
See page 39.
select the TV channel.
input mode only)
To return to single picture mode
Sound Mode See page 40.
Press RETURN.
Surround See page 40.
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Speaker See page 45.
• The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch
Motionflow See page 42.
the audible picture by pressing G/g.
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To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
Playing Back Photo/Music
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
via USB
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
You can enjoy photo/music files stored in a
Connect a PC (page 23), and make sure that
Sony digital still camera or camcorder through
image from a PC appear on the screen.
a USB cable or USB storage media on your
1 Press OPTIONS to display the Options
TV.
menu.
1 Connect a supported USB device to the
2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .
TV.
The picture from the connected PC is
2 Press HOME.
displayed in full size, and the TV
3 Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.”
programme is displayed in the small
screen.
4 Press F/f to select a USB device, then
You can use F/f/G/g to move the TV
press .
Using Optional Equipment
programme screen position.
In “Music”, “List View” appears. In
3 Press number buttons or PROG +/– to
“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears.
select the TV channel.
Press the yellow button to switch between
To return to single picture mode
“List View” and “Thumbnail View.”
Press RETURN.
5 Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder,
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then press .
• You can switch the audible picture by selecting
When you select a folder, select a file,
“Audio Swap” from the Options menu.
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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Option Description
– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with this
extension “.arw.”) For preview only.
Speaker See page 45.
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set
Picture Frame Image Allows you to select a
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or
photograph to be
“Mass Storage.” For more information about USB
displayed as picture
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied
frame.
with your digital camera.
Information Displays information
• USB playback is supported for the following
about the device, folders,
music file formats:
and files.
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have
not been copyrighted)
(Music) Available Options
• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT12, FAT16 and
FAT32 file systems.
Option Description
• Depending on the exact file specifications, some
Sound Mode See page 40.
files, including those modified on a PC, cannot be
Surround See page 40.
played even if the file format is supported.
• Check the website below for updated information
Add to Slideshow Registers the background
music to be played during
about compatible USB devices.
a slideshow using
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/compatibility/
(Photo).
Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered
To display a photograph
background music.
— Picture Frame
Playback Options Allows music options to
You can display a photograph on the screen
be set for repeat, shuffle,
for a selected period of time. After that period,
or regular playback.
the TV automatically switches itself into
Speaker See page 45.
standby mode.
Information Displays information
1 Select a photograph.
about the device, folders,
and files.
You can select a photograph from the
connected USB device or preset picture
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folder. For details on selecting a
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using
photograph, see page 27.
(Photo) because images may be enlarged
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill
2 Press OPTIONS while the selected
the entire screen depending on the image size and
photograph is displayed, then press F/f to
aspect ratio.
select “Picture Frame Image” and press
• Some photo files may take some time to be
.
displayed when using (Photo).
• The file name and folder name support only
3 Press RETURN repeatedly to return
English.
to the Home Menu.
• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB
4 Press F/f/G/g to select “Photo”, then
device, observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB
select “Picture Frame” and press .
device.
The TV is switched to Picture Frame
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.
mode, and the selected photograph is
– Do not remove the USB device.
displayed on the screen.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
To set the duration of displaying a
• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or
photograph
loss of, data on the recording media due to a
malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is
and press . Then, select the duration,
turned on after connecting the digital still camera
and press .
or other device to the USB port.
The counter appears on the screen.
• USB playback is supported for the following
To return to the XMB™
photo file formats:
Press RETURN.
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension
“.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)
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5 Select the following items using F/f and
• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it
press , then set them using F/f.
must remain connected to the TV.
–Time Zone
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV
–DST
automatically will switch into standby mode.
6 Select “Yes”, then press .
To display a photograph with the
The GPS log files are loaded.
location on the map
7 Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the
When using an image capture device with GPS
device on which the photograph is stored.
function (digital still camera, etc.), it is
8 Select a photograph (page 27).
possible to display a photograph with a map of
the location where the photograph was taken
9 Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out
using a function of GPS for recording
on the map.
longitude and latitude. Because map
information is downloaded from the Internet
Using Optional Equipment
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.
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• 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 .
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To make the control for HDMI settings
Using BRAVIA Sync with
The control for HDMI settings must be set on
Control for HDMI
both the TV side and connected equipment
side. See “HDMI Set-up” on page 46 for the
The control for HDMI function enables the TV
TV side settings. For settings on the connected
to communicate with the connected equipment
equipment, refer to the operating instructions
that is compatible with the function, using
for that equipment.
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.
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Item Description
Operating Optional
1 "/1 Turns on or off the optional
Equipment using the TV
equipment you have selected
with the function buttons.
Remote
2 Function
Allows you to operate the
Buttons for using optional
buttons
corresponding equipment. For
details, see “Programming the
equipment
remote” on page 31.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
3 BD/DVD
• ./>: Goes to the
operating
beginning of the previous/
supplied with the connected equipment.
buttons
next title/chapter/scene/
track.
• / : Replays the scene/
briefly fast forwards the
scene.
• m/M: Fast reverses/fast
Using Optional Equipment
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
• z REC: Starts the
buttons
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
Displays the BD/DVD disc
MENU
menu.
7 BD/DVD
Displays the top menu of the
TOP MENU
BD/DVD disc.
Programming the remote
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,
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and DVD recorders of other manufacturers
•The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot
(and some other Sony models), programme the
as a reference when operating other equipment.
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.
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If your equipment is not working, or
some of the functions do not work
Enter the correct code or try the next code
1
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
1
DVD players
Manufacturer Code
3
SONY 001, 029, 030, 036 – 044, 053 – 055
AIWA 021
AKAI 032
2
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
1 Press and hold the BD, DVD, or AMP
PHILIPS 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003, 031
function button you want to programme
PIONEER 004, 050, 051, 052
on the remote, then press .
SAMSUNG 011, 014
SANYO 007
The selected function button (BD, DVD,
SHARP 019, 027
or AMP) flashes.
THOMSON 012
2 Press the number buttons to enter the
TOSHIBA 003, 048, 049
YAMAHA 018, 027, 020, 002
three-digit manufacturer’s code number
when the function button flashes.
Blu-ray disc (BD) players
If you do not enter the code within 10
Manufacturer Code
seconds, you need to go back to step 1.
SONY 101 – 103
3 Press .
DVD/video cassette recorders
The selected function button flashes
Manufacturer Code
twice.
SONY 251
If the selected function button flashes five
times, repeat from step 1.
DVD/HDD recorders
4 Turn on your equipment and check that
Manufacturer Code
SONY 201 – 203
the following main functions work.
For Blu-ray disc players, DVD players
VCRs
and DVD recorders, check:
Manufacturer Code
N (playback), x (stop), m (rewind),
SONY 301 – 310, 362
M (fast forward), channel selection.
AIWA 325, 331, 351
For DVD players and DVD recorders,
AKAI 326, 329, 330
check:
DAEWOO 342, 343
GRUNDIG 358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351, 366
TOP MENU/MENU and F/f/G/g.
HITACHI 327, 333, 334
JVC 314, 315, 322, 344, 352 – 354, 348,
349
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Manufacturer Code
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
DAV Home Theatre Systems
Manufacturer Code
SONY (DAV) 401 – 404
Using Optional Equipment
AV receivers
Manufacturer Code
SONY 451 – 454
Digital terrestrial receivers
Manufacturer Code
SONY 501 – 504
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Using Network Features
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored on
DLNA-compatible devices on the home
Enjoying Photo/Music Files
network.
via the Network
Devices that store and provide contents, such
as photo/music files, is called “server.” The
You can enjoy photo/music files on the server
TV receives the photo/music files from the
easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu
server via the network, and you can enjoy
of the TV.
them on the TV even in other rooms.
1 Press HOME.
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-
2 Press G/g to select “Photo” or “Music.”
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is
necessary as a server.
3 Press F/f to select a server, then press .
In “Music”, “List View” appears. In
“Photo”, “Thumbnail View” appears. You
Connecting the TV to the
can switch the view mode between “List
Network
View” and “Thumbnail View” by
pressing the yellow button.
TV
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.
Network cable (not supplied)
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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).
Broadband router
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• Depending on the network device, it may be
necessary to register the TV with the network
To network
devices
device.
Network cable (not supplied)
• 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
DSL modem/
aspect ratio.
Cable modem
• 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
Internet
following file formats.
– Still images: JPEG format
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format
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Depending on the network device, the file format
Option Description
may be converted before transfer. In such cases,
Information Displays information
the file format resulting after conversion is used
about the device, folders,
for playback. For details, see the instruction
and files.
manual for the network device being used. Even
files conforming to one of the file formats given
(Music) Available Options
above cannot be played in some cases.
Option Description
To enjoy photographs and music on
Sound Mode See page 40.
the TV screen by operating devices
Surround See page 40.
– Renderer
Add to Slideshow Registers the background
“Renderer” is a feature for playing photo files
music to be played during
and music files stored in network devices
a slideshow using
(digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on
(Photo).
the TV by operating the controller device in
Omit from Slideshow Cancels the registered
question. To use this feature, a renderer-
background music.
compatible device such as a digital still camera
Playback Options Allows music options to
or mobile phone is required as the controller.
be set for repeat, shuffle,
Refer as well to the instruction manual
or regular playback.
supplied with the controller.
Speaker See page 45.
1 Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer
Information Displays information
Using Network Features
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in
about the device, folders,
and files.
“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
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.
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Checking the Network
Adjusting the Server
Connection
Display Settings
Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for
You can select home network servers to be
your router. The items that need to be set may
displayed on the Home Menu.
differ, depending on the Internet service
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home
provider or the router. For details, refer to the
Menu automatically.
instruction manuals that have been provided
1 Set the server to allow connections from
by your Internet service provider or supplied
the TV.
with the router.
For details on settings on the server, refer
1 Press HOME.
to the Operating Instructions supplied
2 Press G to select “Settings.”
with the server.
3 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
2 Press HOME.
then press .
3 Press G/g to select “Settings.”
4 Select “Network”, then press .
4 Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,
5 Select “IP Address settings”, then press
then press .
.
5 Select “Server Display Settings”, then
6 Select an item, and press .
press .
When you select “DHCP (DNS
6 Select the server you want to display on
automatic)”
the Home Menu, then press .
Go to step 7.
7 Select “Yes”, then press .
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”
To set the server not to be displayed on
using F/f/g and the number buttons.
the Home Menu
When you select “Manual”
In step 7, press F /f to select “No”, then press
Set the following items using F/f/g and
.
the number buttons.
• IP Address
Available Options (on the connected
• Subnet Mask
server settings display)
• Default Gateway
• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS
Option Description
If your ISP has a specific proxy server
Delete All Deletes all connected
setting
servers.
Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select
Update List Updates the server list to
“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter
the latest information.
the settings.
Information Displays information
7 Press .
about the connected server
currently selected.
8 Select “Test”, then press .
Delete Deletes the connected
9 Select “Yes”, then press .
server currently selected.
The network diagnostic starts.
When the message “Connection
successful.” appears, press
RETURN repeatedly to exit.
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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.
Using Network Features
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.
Picture
Sound
Media Category Bar
Settings
Features
Set-up
Analogue Set-up
Digital Set-up
Category Object Bar
2 Press G/g to select the category.
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).
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.
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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
Selects the display mode for PC input source.
PC Input/HDMI PC
Video For video images.
Input)
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.
Using MENU Functions
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.
z
• “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/
Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Low
Off Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
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MPEG Noise
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when
Reduction
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
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most
Enhancer
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.”
“Noise Reduction”, “MPEG Noise Reduction” and “Advanced Settings” are not available for PC.
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.
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