Sony Kdl 46ex720 Operating Instructions
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21 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\5462121_US\US04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Using Your BRAVIA TV Parts and controls of the remote control Use the supplied remote control to control your TV. Basic remote control operations are explained here. For details on all of the remote control functions, press i-MANUAL and see the built-in manual (i-Manual) (page 24). For KDL-60/55/46/40/32EX72x and KDL-55/46HX72x Rear of Remote Control1:/1 Press to turn the TV on and off from standby mode. 2i-MANUAL Displays the built-in manual (i-Manual). 3SYNC MENU Displays the BRAVIA Sync Menu to operate the BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is connected to the TV. 4F/f/G/g/ Moves the on-screen cursor, and confirms the item. 5OPTIONS Displays a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The menu items vary based on the current input and/or content. 6Color buttons When the color buttons are available, an operation guide appears on the screen. 7CH +/–/Number buttons Select channels in the TV mode. 8VOL/2 +/– Adjusts the volume.
22 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\5462121_US\US04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu) You can select the features of your TV from the Home menu. See page 23 for the Home menu map. 1Press HOME. 2Press F/f/G/g/ to select items. To select items in the Home menu (e.g., selecting “Settings”) 1Press G/g to select Settings. The contents of Settings are displayed on the right. 2Press F/f to select Picture & Display. 3Press to launch the menu. According to the screen instruction, press F/f/G/g to select items and press to confirm. 3Press HOME to exit. 1, 3 2
23 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\5462121_US\US04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Using Your BRAVIA TV Home menu map After pressing HOME on the remote control, following icons are displayed as categories. The categories are available depending on your TV model, region, country and broadcasting conditions. TVYou can select a list of TV channels, or a program guide. MediaYou can enjoy photo/music/video content via USB devices or the home network. InputsYou can select equipment connected to the TV. Favorites/HistoryProvides quick access to your frequently used and recently viewed items, such as TV channels, external inputs or your media files. SettingsContains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings. WidgetsProvides access to Widgets. ApplicationsYou can enjoy various applications such as Music Search, Internet Browser, etc. QriocityProvides access to the Qriocity online service. Internet ContentYou can enjoy Internet content services. RecommendationsPresents recommendations for programs you may like, based on your viewing history.
24 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\5462121_US\US04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Displaying Operating Instructions (i-Manual) Operating instructions are built into your BRAVIA TV and can be displayed on the screen. To learn more about your TV features, access your i-Manual with the touch of a button. 1Press i-MANUAL. 2Press F/f/G/g/ to navigate and select items. To select items in the i-Manual 1Press F/f to select an item. The contents are displayed to the right as the second layer. 2Press g to move to the second layer. 3Press F/f to select an item from the second layer. A description of the item is displayed to the right. If a third layer is available, repeat this step to display the details. 4Press g to select an item. The content is displayed. 1 2
25 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\5462121_US\US04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Using Your BRAVIA TV Description of the i-Manual screen To use the bookmark The i-Manual has a bookmark function. Pages can be bookmarked with the color buttons, according to the instructions at the bottom of the screen. To access your registered bookmarks, go to the top page of the i-Manual and select Bookmarks. To memorize the last displayed page i-Manual memorizes the last displayed page. When in the i-Manual screen, press i-MANUAL to return to the TV screen. If you press i-MANUAL again, the information you saw last time appears. For viewing from the top page of the i-Manual, return to the top page according to the instructions on screen, or press HOME and select i-Manual of Settings in the Home menu. ~ Last page memory is automatically reset when you switch the TV to standby mode. Press G to go back to the previous page Page number/Total number of pages Press RETURN to go back to the previous page Press f to go to the next page Press to launch the function ~ This will be displayed only when the function is available.
26 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\4275462121_US\US05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) When you connect this TV to the Internet, you can enjoy multiple functions: displaying a photograph that shows its location on the map, enjoying Internet video, etc. For details on the functions, refer to the i-Manual. ~ You will need to contract with an Internet service provider to connect to the Internet. Preparing a wired network ~ For LAN connections, use a Category 7 cable (not supplied). Preparing a wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ready lets you easily access the Internet and your home network with the USB Wireless LAN Adapter UWA-BR100 (as of January 2010). By inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your TV’s USB port, you can easily create a cable-free network. Before setting up the wireless LAN function of the TV, be sure to set up a wireless LAN router. ~ The USB Wireless LAN Adapter is available as an optional accessory, depending on your TV model. Network Setup LAN TVInternet Modem with router functions Router Modem Internet or
27 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\4275462121_US\US05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Network Setup Setting up the Internet connection Using the network feature you can connect the TV to the Internet. The setup procedure differs depending on the type of network and LAN router. Before setting up the Internet connection, be sure to set up a LAN router. Check your wireless LAN environment using the following chart. Wireless LAN Wired LAN , Type 4 * Type 1 is easier to set up if your router has an automatic setting button, e.g. Air Station One- Touch Secure System (AOSS). Most of the latest routers have this function. Check your router. Type 1: Follow the configuration for “Secured Network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)”. Type 2: Follow the configuration for “Secured Network without Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)”. Type 3: Follow the configuration for “Unsecured Network with Any Type of Wireless LAN Router”. Type 4: Follow the configuration for “Wired network setup”. Type 1: Secured network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) The WPS standard makes security of a wireless home network as straightforward as pressing the WPS button on the wireless LAN router. Before setting up a wireless LAN, check the location of the WPS button on the router and verify how to use it. For security purpose, WPS (PIN) provides a PIN code for your router. PIN code is renewed every time you select WPS (PIN). 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup. 2Select Wireless Setup. 3Select WPS (Push Button) for Push Button method or WPS (PIN) for PIN method. ~ Button name of the WPS may differ depending on the router (e.g. AOSS button). 4Follow the instructions on the setup screen. Type 2: Secured network without Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To set up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network name) and security key (WEP or WPA key) will be required. If you do not know them, consult the instruction manual of your router. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup. 2Select Wireless Setup. Secure Wireless LAN?NO k Type 3 YES m Do you use a wireless LAN router compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)?NO k Type 2 YES m Type 1* (Continued)
28 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\4275462121_US\US05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) 3Select Scan, then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks. 4Follow the instructions on the setup screen. ~ If you use WPS for network setup, the security settings of the wireless LAN router activate, and any equipment previously connected to the wireless LAN in a non-secure status will be disconnected from the network. In this case, activate the security settings of the disconnected equipment and then reconnect. Or, you can deactivate the security settings of the wireless LAN router, and then connect the equipment to a TV in a non-secure status. Type 3: Unsecured network with any type of wireless LAN router To set up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network name) will be required. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup. 2Select Wireless Setup. 3Select Scan, then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks. 4Follow the instructions on the setup screen. ~ Security key (WEP or WPA key) will not be required because you do not need to select any security method in this procedure. Type 4: Wired network setup Enter the respective alphanumeric values for your router if necessary. The items that need to be set (e.g. IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP) may differ depending on the Internet service provider or router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals provided by your Internet service provider, or those supplied with the router. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup. 2Select Wired Setup. 3Select Auto to set the IP Address and proxy server automatically, or Custom to set them manually. 4Follow the instructions on the setup screen. Viewing the network status You can confirm your network status. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup. 2Select View Network Status. If you cannot connect to the Internet Use the diagnostic to check possible causes for network connection failures, and settings. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Network Setup. 2Select View Network Status.
29 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\4275462121_US\US05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Network Setup 3Select Check Connection. This may take several minutes. You cannot cancel the diagnostic after selecting Check Connection. 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 in the Home Menu automatically. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Home Network Setup. 2Select Show/Hide Media Servers. 3Select the server you want to display on the Home Menu, and adjust the settings. If you cannot connect to your home network The TV detects if the server is being correctly recognized when you cannot connect it to your home network. If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, check possible causes, and network connections and settings. 1Press HOME, then select > Network > Home Network Setup. 2Select Media Server Troubleshooting. The server diagnostic starts. When the server diagnostic is complete, the diagnostic result list appears.
30 D:\Cmengs JOB\SONY TV\SY0311_W9 (Rev-1)\4275462121_US\US06OPT.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX720/EX621/EX620/HX729 4-275-462-12(1) Troubleshooting When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing, count how many times it flashes (interval time is three seconds). Press 1 (power) on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and contact Sony Customer Support (information provided on the front cover) with how many times the indicator flashes. When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing, check the items in the table as follows. Also refer to “Troubleshooting” in the i-Manual. If the problem persists, contact Sony Customer Support (information provided on the front cover). Additional Information ConditionExplanation/Solution There is no picture (screen is dark) and no sound.Check the antenna/cable connection. Connect the TV to the AC power, and press 1 (power) on the TV. If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1 on the remote control. Tiny black dots and/or bright dots appear on the screen.The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black dots and/or bright dots (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction. Some programs cannot be tuned.Check the antenna or dish. The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters standby mode).Check if the Sleep Timer, Timer, or Idle TV Standby is activated. The Auto Shut-off setting may be set to On. If Auto Shut-off is activated and TV receives no signal, the TV will automatically enter standby mode in 15 minutes. Check Auto Shut-off is activated under Eco feature of this TV. (United States and Canada only) Check if Presence Sensor in Eco is activated. When no viewer is detected in front of the TV for a preset time, the picture automatically turns off, while leaving only the TV sound on. Additionally, after 30 minutes in picture off mode, the TV will switch to standby mode.