Sony KDL 55HX850, 46HX850 Tv User Manual

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Basic Operations
Parts  Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA”  Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home  Network
(DLNA)
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How  to Use Bookmarks
Top Page  > Using Internet  > Watching  Internet Video
Watching  Internet Video
Overview
You can  enjoy Internet video content, including  movies and  cartoons, by accessing a gateway
that  delivers a variety  of on-demand  entertainment.
Steps
1. 
Make a broadband Internet connection.
2. Press the HOME button, then  select   [Internet  Content] at the bottom of the screen  using
the 
/ buttons.
3 . Select [Internet  Video] using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
4. Select the desired  service using the /// buttons, then  press the  button.
5. Select the desired  content  using the /// buttons, then  press the  button.
To return  to the last viewed source,  press the HOME button twice.
To seek forward/backward in video  content
Press the buttons  on the remote control  that  correspond  with the control  indications on the
screen.
To avoid  video/sound  interruption
Depending on your  network environment or the data  size of content, video or sound interruption 
						

							may occur.
The interruption  can  be avoided by temporarily  storing  the content  on a USB device (not
supplied),  and  you  can  enjoy smooth  video playback. This function is available  with services  that
are indicated  by the icon 
 when you  select  them.
Perform the following to use  this function.
USB device connection
Connect  a USB device that supports USB 2.0 or higher to the TV’s USB port.
USB device registration
Press the HOME button, then  select 
 [Settings] →  [Preferences]  → [Register  USB device].
Note that a USB device will be formatted  once registered,  and all  the stored data  will be deleted.
To deregister  a USB device, select [Deregister USB device].
When  you  view  content  of an available  service, connect a registered USB device to the TV’s
USB port.  The content  will be stored temporarily  on the USB device should  an interruption  occur
during playback.
To update Internet Video content services
Press the HOME button, then  select   [Settings] →  [Network] → [Refresh Internet Content].
Tips
Information  about  the highlighted icon appears in the information  banner.
The  interface to Internet content depends on the Internet content providers.
Notes
If you experience difficulties, check that the Internet connection is  set up properly.
Services block video content based  on the [Parental  Lock] setting  of the TV. Some service providers
do not support this function.
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Basic Operations
Parts  Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA”  Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home  Network
(DLNA)
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How  to Use Bookmarks
Top Page  > Using Internet  > Using Internet Applications
Using Internet Applications
Overview
Apps  are small  downloadable applications  that  provide  easy access to interactive content  when
your  TV  is connected  to the Internet.  You can  display a variety  of information  on the screen.
Steps
1. 
Make a broadband Internet connection.
2. Press the INTERNET APPS  button.
3. Select any  app  to view  more  content  using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
To return  to the last viewed source,  press the HOME button twice.
To navigate an app
You can  navigate an app  using the home icon displayed at the top and  the left  arrow displayed
near  the top of the app  screen.
Select the home icon to go to the app  home.
Select the left  arrow to go to the previous screen  in the app.
To install/delete apps
Press the HOME button, select   [Applications]  → [Connected TV  Store],  then  the app  to install.
To delete apps, select  an app  in the Home  Menu, press the OPTIONS button, then  select  [Delete
App].
To launch hidden apps
Press the HOME button, select   [Applications], then  the app  to launch.
To expand  Snippet to app
Highlight a minimized view  of an app,  called  a “Snippet,”  then  press the  button to expand  it
into  an app.
Apps
INTERNET APPS 
						

							Notes
If you experience difficulties with this feature, check that the Internet connection is  set up properly.
This feature may not be available  in some  regions/countries.
Available apps depend on your  region/country.
MAC  address and IP  address are  transmitted  automatically from the TV to servers while an Internet
connection is  available.  The  servers are  under the control  of Sony, and MAC  address will never  be
transmitted  to servers controlled by other parties.
Apps other than  Internet Apps may be provided.
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Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA”  Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home  Network
(DLNA)
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How  to Use Bookmarks
Top Page  > Using Internet  > Performing initial  setup
Performing initial setup
Making  a Connection
Enjoy widescreen video calls  by connecting the optional Camera and  Microphone Unit CMU -
BR100.
Attach the camera  to the TV, then  connect the USB cable to the TV’s USB port.  For details on
how to attach the camera,  refer to the instruction manual  supplied with the camera.
Steps
1. 
Make a broadband Internet connection.
2. Press the HOME button, then  select   [Applications]  at the bottom of the screen  using the 
/ buttons.
3. Select [Skype]  using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
4. Follow the on-screen  instructions to create your  account.
If you  already  have a Skype™ account created  on a PC,  etc., you  can  use  the same account
on this TV.
To return  to the last viewed source,  press the HOME button twice.
About the status  icons  in the Home Menu
When  [Skype]  in  [Applications]  of the Home  Menu is selected,  a status  icon appears  next to
[Skype],  indicating the status  of your  Skype account.
Camera  and
Microphone Unit CMU-
BR100
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							Each  status  icon indicates  as follows:
 :  Auto Sign  in error,  :  Online,  :  Away,  :  Do  Not Disturb,  :  Invisible
Tips
For more information  on Skype, please  visit
http://www.Skype.com/
Skype is  a trade mark  of Skype Limited  or its related companies. This product / application has not
been  checked,  verified,  certified  or otherwise approved or endorsed by Skype Limited,  Skype
Communications  S.a.r.l. or any of their  related companies.
This product includes SkypeKit  Version 3. Copyright 2003 -2010,  Skype Limited.  Patents Pending.
Skype, associated trade marks  and logos and the “S” symbol are  trade marks  of Skype Limited.
Notes
You can use only the optional  Camera and Microphone  Unit CMU-BR100. Other  models  are  not
supported.
No emergency  calls. Skype is  not a replacement  for your  telephone and can’t be used for
emergency  calling.
Skype may not be available  while some  other applications are  being  used.
Use of a wireless network  connection may cause audio/image  degradation.
Connect  the optional  Camera and Microphone  Unit directly to the TV’s USB port.  Do not connect  it
via a USB hub.
Audio and video calls  are  free  to other people  on Skype. For other Skype services such as low  cost
calls  to mobile  phones and landlines,  Skype Credit or a subscription is  required.
The  sound  quality of the microphone  may deteriorate in a noisy environment.
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Basic Operations
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Watching TV
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Using “BRAVIA”  Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home  Network
(DLNA)
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How  to Use Bookmarks
Top Page  > Using Internet  > Making a call
Making  a  call
Overview
You can  make free video and  voice  calls  to friends  and  family  anywhere  in the world from the
comfort  of your  living  room. If you  want to call a friend who is not on Skype, you  could make
great  savings by calling them on their  landline or mobile  using Skype.
Steps
1. 
Make a broadband Internet connection.
2. Press the HOME button, then  select   [Applications]  at the bottom of the screen  using the 
/ buttons.
3. Select [Skype]  using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
4. Select [Contacts] or [History]  using the / buttons.
Select [Contacts] to use  your  Skype contact list. Select [History]  to use  the call history  list.
5 . Select the contact or phone number to call using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
6. Select [Video Call]  or [Voice Call]  using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
To return  to the last viewed source,  press the HOME button twice.
About the status  icons  in the contact list
A  status  icon is displayed next to your  contacts,  so you  know  if they are available  to have a 
						

							conversation.
The list below  indicates  their  availability:
 :  Online,  :  Away,  :  Do  Not Disturb,  :  Offline,  :  Offline (with call forwarding  enabled), 
 :  Phone contact,  :  Offline (with voice  mail enabled)
About the status  icons  in the call history list
The icons  in the history  list indicate the following:
 :  Missed call,  :  Incoming call,  :  Outgoing call,  :  Voice mail,  :  Authorization request
To call by entering a phone number
Press the HOME button, then  select   [Applications]  → [Skype]  → [Tools]  → [Call  Phone
Number]. Enter a phone number,  then  select  [Call].
To search for new Skype friends and  call
Search the Skype directory by entering  the Skype name, full  name or e-mail address of the
person to call.
Press the HOME button, select  
 [Applications]  → [Skype]  → [Tools]  → [Find Contacts]. Enter a
Skype name, full  name or e-mail address, select  [Search],  the Skype name/full name to call, then
[Video Call]/[Voice Call].
To add  contacts to the contact list
You can  add  contacts in the following ways:
After finding  a contact  from the Skype directory, select [Add to Contacts].
From the call  history  list, select the contact  or phone number, then  [Add to Contacts].
After entering a phone number, select [Save], then  the desired option.
To receive a call
You can  receive a call even while  watching  TV  or using other  applications. 
When  the following screen  notifies you  of an incoming  call, select  [Video Call]  or [Voice Call]  to
answer. 
(While using another application, an incoming  call notification is displayed using the full  screen.)
To use  call options during  a call
Use the menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
When  the other  party is displayed in full  screen,  you  can  show/hide the menu bar by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
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							Tips
For the best audio  quality during a Skype call, use the speakers that are  built into the TV instead
of using an external audio  system.  To use the TV speakers, press  the OPTIONS  button, then
select [Speakers] → [TV Speakers].
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Troubleshooting
How  to Use Bookmarks
Top Page  > Using Internet  > Current  Music  Information  Search
Current Music Information  Search
Overview
This feature searches for information  about music  heard from your  TV. You can  obtain
information  about music  played  on the current program,  external input, connected  USB storage
device, etc.
Steps
1. 
Make a broadband Internet connection.
2. While music  is playing, press the TrackID button.
A  message appears  displaying the number of search  results. The search  results  are stored
in [Bookmarks].
3. Press the  button to display the detailed search  results.
4. Press the  button, select  a search  result using the / buttons, then  press the  button.
To return  to the last viewed source,  press the RETURN button a few times.
To view detailed  information of the search result
Select  [Track]/ [Artist]/ [Album] on the left  of the screen.
You can  add  the selected item to Bookmarks  by selecting  [Add to Bookmarks]  on the right  of the
screen.
Search results
TrackID