Sony LCD TV KDL-55EX645 User Manual

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Using Features
Setting up the Internet 
Connection
Using the network feature you can 
connect the TV to the Internet. The set-up 
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 
Set-up™ (WPS).
Type 2: Follow the configuration for 
Secured network without Wi-Fi 
Protected Set-up™ (WPS).
Type 3: Follow the configuration for 
Unsecured network with any type of 
wireless LAN router.
Type 4: Follow the configuration for Wired 
network set-up.
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 Settings > 
Setup > Network > Network Setup.
2IP Address setting/Proxy server:
– automatic setting:
Setup network connection > Auto
– manual setting:
Setup network connection > 
Custom > 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 set-up 
screen.
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* 
						

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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 Settings > 
Setup> Network > Network Setup.
2IP Address setting/Proxy server:
– automatic setting:
Setup network connection > Auto
– manual setting:
Setup network connection > 
Custom > Wireless Setup
3Select Scan, then select a network 
from the list of scanned wireless 
networks.
4Follow the instructions on the set-up 
screen.
 If you use WPS for network set-up, 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 Settings > 
Setup > Network > Network Setup.
2IP Address setting/Proxy server:
– automatic setting:
Setup network connection > Auto
– manual setting:
Setup network connection > 
Custom > Wireless Setup
3Select Scan, then select a network 
from the list of scanned wireless 
networks.
4Follow the instructions on the set-up 
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 
set-up
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 Settings > 
Setup > Network > Network Setup. 
						

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2IP Address setting/Proxy server:
– automatic setting:
Setup network connection > Auto
– manual setting:
Setup network connection > 
Custom > Wired Setup
3Follow the instructions on the set-up 
screen.
Network Setup can also be set from 
Initial Setup menu.
 Allows automatic configuration of your wired/
wireless network.
– When connecting with LAN cable: Wired
– When connecting with built-in Wireless 
LAN: Wireless
– When connecting with USB Wireless 
adaptor: Wireless
– When connecting with both of the cables: 
Wired
Auto, sets the IP address 
automatically. For proxy server is not use.
Viewing the network status
You can confirm your network status.
1Press HOME, then select Settings > 
Setup > Network > Network Setup.
2Select View Network settings and 
status.
If You Cannot Connect 
to the Internet
Use the diagnosis to check possible 
causes for network connection failures, 
and settings.
1Press HOME, then select Settings > 
Setup > Network > Network Setup.
2Select View Network settings and 
status.
3Select Check Connection. 
This may take several minutes. You 
cannot cancel the diagnosis after 
selecting Check Connection. 
						

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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 Settings > 
Setup > Network > Home Network 
Setup.
2Select Show/Hide Media Servers.
3Select the server you want to display 
on the Home Menu, and adjust the 
settings.
xIf you cannot connect to your home 
network
The TV detects if the server is being 
correctly recognised 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 Settings > 
Setup > Network > Home Network 
Setup.
2Select Media Server 
Troubleshooting.
Press Yes, then the server diagnostic 
starts. When the server diagnostic is 
complete, the diagnostic result list 
appears.
Browsing Websites
When the TV is connected to the Internet, 
you can browse websites.
Press HOME, then select Internet 
Browser to launch the browser.
You can bookmark your favorite sites for 
easy access.
 Web content may not be displayed correctly, 
or some functions may not work properly, if 
the TV does not support functions provided 
by certain Internet services. Also, the TV 
may not support functions developed in the 
future.
xNote on Internet Browser
In no event shall Sony be liable for any 
damage caused or associated with the 
use of Internet browser, malfunction 
(including software) or communication 
failure.
xWhen using a USB mouse/USB 
keyboard
 You can move the cursor with the USB 
mouse.
 You can enter text with a keyboard.
 Depending on the USB equipment, you may 
not be able to control the browser. 
						

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Using Features
Enjoying Sony 
Entertainment Network
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a 
gateway to Internet content, delivering a 
variety of on-demand entertainment 
straight to your TV. By making a 
broadband Internet connection, you can 
enjoy video content, including movies and 
cartoons.
 Be sure to connect your TV to the broadband 
Internet and complete Network Setup 
(page 59).
xTo Use Sony Entertainment Network
1Press HOME, then select Internet 
Contents > Internet Video.
2Press V/v/B/b to select the desired 
video service in Service list and press 
.
3Highlight the desired content, then 
press .
xTo exit Sony Entertainment Network
Press HOME.
xTo launch Internet Video
Internet Video can also launched by 
pressing the SEN button on the remote 
control.
 If you experience difficulties with this feature, 
check that the Internet connection is set up 
properly.
 Information about the highlighted icon 
appears in the information banner.
 The interface to Internet content depends on 
the Internet content providers.
 Services block video content is based on the 
“Parental Lock” setting of the TV. Some 
service providers do not support this 
function (page 56). To update Sony Entertainment Network 
content services, Press HOME, then select 
Settings > Setup > Network > Refresh 
Internet Content.
xSeeking forward/backward in video 
content
Press the buttons on the remote controls 
that correspond with the control 
indications on the screen.
xTo use NETFLIX
Press NETFLIX button on the remote 
control to launch menu.
xTo use YouTube Leanback
Follow the steps in “To Use Sony 
Entertainment Network” (page 45) to 
launch Sony Entertainment Network, 
then select YouTube to launch the 
YouTube Leanback.
 It is possible that Netflix cannot be used via 
a Proxy server.
Control indications
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Enjoying Yahoo! 
Widgets
With the Widgets feature, you can display 
a variety of information on the screen. 
Widgets are small downloadable 
applications that provide easy access to 
interactive content when your TV is 
connected to the Internet.
 Be sure to connect your TV to the Internet, 
and complete Network Setup.
 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 Widgets 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.
 It is possible that Yahoo! Widgets cannot be 
used via a Proxy server.
1Press HOME.
2Press V/v to select Applications, and 
press .
3Select the desired Widget to display 
on the screen.
You can access Yahoo! Widgets by 
pressing the INTERNET APPS button.
xTo activate additional Widgets
1Press HOME.
2Press V/v to select Applications, and 
press .
3Press B/b to select CONNECTED TV 
STORE, and press  .
4Select the desired Widget to activate.
xTo launch Yahoo! Widgets
Yahoo! Widgets can also launched by 
pressing the SEN button on the remote 
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Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus
The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files.
1Press   on the remote control to display the menu 
options.
2Press V/v/B/b to navigate on the menu or adjust the 
settings.
3Press   to select or confirm.
4Press   to exit.
You can select the frame image which enables you to enjoy with photo, 
music and clock. For details, see page 39. 
Enables access to Internet services for TV. For details, see page 45.
Internet 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.
Internet Apps may not be available in some region/country. For details, see 
page 46. 
When the TV is connected to the Internet, you can browse websites. Select 
the browser and enter a URL.
The Favorites feature provides quick access to your frequently used items, 
such as preferred TV channels or external inputs (e.g. game console, DVD 
player). For details, see page 33.
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Photo Frame 
Mode
Internet 
Contents
Applications
Internet 
Browser
Favorites
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The Photo, Music, and Video icons organize your photo, music, and 
video files from DLNA Certified™ networked equipment or Sony USB 
connected equipment. Be sure to select the correct icon when 
accessing files. Refer to the feature section for more information on 
these icons.
The Settings icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize 
your TV settings. The options you can select may vary. Unavailable options 
are grayed out or not displayed.
Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference.
Sound: customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference. You can 
also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio 
equipment.
Screen: adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen.
Channel: navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, 
as well as autoprogram channels. You can also customize the channels you see 
and the labels assigned to them.
Parental Lock: set the password and limit access to programming based on 
rating levels. You can also block channels and inputs.
Setup: modify and customize a variety of general setting options.
Eco: changes the settings related to power consumption.
MediaPhoto
Video
Music
Settings 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Picture Settings
 You can change the IPTV picture setting, only when watching Internet video.
OptionDescription
Picture Mode
Customized 
picture viewingDisplays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (page 26). When 
Scene Select is set to General, the options below can be selected.
VividSelect for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardSelect for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomSelect to store your preferred settings.
CinemaFor film-based content. Suitable in a theater-like environment.
PhotoFor standard viewing of photographs.
SportsOptimizes picture quality for viewing sports.
GameFor standard picture suitable for games.
GraphicsOptimizes picture quality for viewing graphics.
ResetResets the current Picture settings to their defaults, except Picture Mode.
BacklightAdjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
PictureAdjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
BrightnessAdjust to brighten or darken the picture.
ColorAdjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
HueAdjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
SharpnessAdjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Color 
Temperature
White adjustmentCoolSelect to give the white colors a bluish tint.
NeutralSelect to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1/Warm 
2Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Warm 2 gives a 
redder tint than Warm 1.
Noise ReductionSelect to reduce the picture noise level. Select from Auto, High, Medium, 
Low and Off.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionSelect to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is 
effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Select from High, Medium, 
Low and Off.
MotionflowProvides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.
HighProvides smoother picture movement such as for film-based 
contents.
StandardProvides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for 
standard use.
OffUse this setting when the High and Standard settings result 
in noise.
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 Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select 
and Picture Mode.
OptionDescription
CineMotionProvides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess 
for film-based content. Select Auto 1 to represent original film-based content 
as is, or Auto 2 for standard use. (Setting items vary depending on the TV 
model.)
Advanced 
SettingsResetResets the advanced settings to the default values.
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most 
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. 
This setting is especially effective for dark scenes, and will 
increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. 
Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.
Black 
CorrectorEnhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. 
Select from High, Medium, Low and Off.
GammaAdjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the 
picture.
Clear WhiteEmphasizes white colors. Select from High, Low and Off.
Live ColorMakes colors more vivid. Select from High, Medium, Low 
and Off.
LED Motion 
ModeLights up the backlight adequately, reducing blur in movies, 
but the brightness decreases.
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail.