Sony Xbr 5 Manual

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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet
Services and
Applications
Watching TV with
Friends Far and
Near
Using Other
Devices
Using BRAVIA
Sync Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home
Network
Configuring
Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use
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Top Page  > Using Internet Services and Applications  > Performing initial setup
Performing initial setup
Overview
Enjoy widescreen video calls by using the built-in camera and
microphone.
Steps
1 . 
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the 
 button to jump to the title list. Then, press the  button
again to go to “Connecting to the Internet” for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad.
Then, press the touchpad again to go to “Connecting to the Internet”
for details.)
2 . Press the HOME button, then select  [Apps].
3. Select [All Apps] → [Skype].
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account.
Tips
Although  you can create a new account using the TV, it is recommended
that you use a computer to create a new account.
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							Tips
For more information on Skype, please visit
http://www.Skype.com/
This product includes SkypeKit 4.5.1
(c) 2003-2014, Skype
Patents Pending
Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “S” logo are trade
marks of Skype.
Although  this product has been tested and met our certification
standards for audio and video quality, it is not endorsed by Skype, Skype
Communications S.a.r.l. or any of their related companies.
Notes
No emergency calls. Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and
cannot  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/video degradation.
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.
A ringtone does not sound from the HDMI Audio Return  Channel (ARC)
and optical digital audio output. To sound a ringtone, press the HOME
button, then select 
 [Settings] →  [Sound] → [Speakers] → [TV
Speakers].
CMU-BR200/CMU-BR100 (not supplied) or third-party camera and
microphone units cannot  be used with the TV.
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Basic Operations
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet
Services and
Applications
Watching TV with
Friends Far and
Near
Using Other
Devices
Using BRAVIA
Sync Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home
Network
Configuring
Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use
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Top Page  > Using Internet Services and Applications  > 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 can call them on their landline or mobile
using Skype. CMU-BR200/CMU-BR100 (not supplied) cannot be used
with a built-in camera model.
Tips
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.
Steps
1 . 
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the 
 button to jump to the title list. Then, press the  button
again to go to “Connecting to the Internet” for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad.
Then, press the touchpad again to go to “Connecting to the Internet”
for details.)
2 . Press the HOME button, then select  [Apps].
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							3. Select [All Apps] → [Skype] → [Contacts] or [History].
Select [Contacts] to use your Skype contact list. Select [History] to
use the call history list.
4. Select the contact or phone number to call →  (Video Call) or 
(Voice Call).
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
message, 
 : Contact Request
To call by entering a phone number
Press the HOME button, then select  [Apps] → [All Apps] → [Skype] →
[Tools] → [Call Phone Number]. Enter a phone number, then select
[Call].
To add contacts to the contact list
You can add contacts in the following ways:
Press the HOME button, then select  [Apps] → [All Apps] → [Skype] →
[Tools]  → [Find Contacts]. Enter a Skype name, full name or e-mail
address, select [Search],  the Skype name/full name to call, then select
[Add to Contacts].
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							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 while watching TV or using other applications. 
When the illumination LED on the front of the TV blinks and/or the
incoming call notification appears, select 
 (Video Call) or  (Voice
Call) to answer. 
(While using another application, an incoming call notification is
displayed 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.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
),
slide the touchpad to highlight the DISPLAY button, then press the
touchpad to select.)
To end a call
Press the DISPLAY button to open the menu bar, then select  [End
Call].
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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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet
Services and
Applications
Watching TV with
Friends Far and
Near
Using Other
Devices
Using BRAVIA
Sync Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home
Network
Configuring
Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use
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Top Page  > Using Internet Services and Applications  > Making a call  while watching  TV
Making a call while watching TV
Overview
You can use Social Viewing to make a video call to family or friends
while watching TV.
Steps
1 . 
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the 
 button to jump to the title list. Then, press the  button
again to go to “Connecting to the Internet” for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad.
Then, press the touchpad again to go to “Connecting to the Internet”
for details.)
2 . Press the SOCIAL VIEW button to start Social Viewing.
The Social Viewing screen appears. (The image size of the program
you are watching is reduced and the tweets area appears.)
3. If you are not signed in to Skype, press the SOCIAL VIEW button
again to open the menu screen, select [Sign in] for [Skype], then
follow the on-screen instructions to sign in.
4. While the Social Viewing screen is displayed, press the SOCIAL
VIEW button again to open the menu screen, then select [Start Call].
The contact list appears.
5. Select the desired person from the contact list to make a call.
Tips
When you answer an incoming  Skype call on your TV, Social Viewing
starts automatically and you can talk to the caller while continuing to
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							watch TV.
To stop watching TV during a video call
You can stop watching TV and display the video call screen only. Press
the SOCIAL VIEW button, then select [Launch Skype].
Tips
If you stop watching TV and display the video call screen  only, the tweets
area  will also be closed.
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Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet
Services and
Applications
Watching TV with
Friends Far and
Near
Using Other
Devices
Using BRAVIA
Sync Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home
Network
Configuring
Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use
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Top Page  > Watching TV with Friends Far and Near  > Inviting Friends while Watching TV
Inviting Friends while Watching TV
Overview
While watching a program, you can express that you like the program.
You can also invite friends to watch the same program.
Tips
As of March 2014, this function is available in the following
regions/countries.
Czech Rep. / Denmark / Germany / Switzerland / Austria / United
Kingdom / Ireland / Spain / France / Italy / Netherlands / Belgium /
Luxembourg / Norway / Poland / Russia / Slovakia / Finland / Sweden /
New  Zealand / Australia / United States / Canada / Brazil
Steps
1 . 
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the 
 button to jump to the title list. Then, press the  button
again to go to “Connecting to the Internet” for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad.
Then, press the touchpad again to go to “Connecting to the Internet”
for details.)
2 . While watching TV, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Love].
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to log in to your Facebook account.
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							Tips
You can register up to six Facebook accounts  with the TV.
After your account is registered, you can select it from the account list to
log in.
To invite friends to watch the same program
While watching a program, press the OPTIONS button, then select
[Invite Friends] to invite friends to watch the same program.
To view your history
Press the HOME button, then select  [Channel] → [Friends] at the
bottom of the Home Menu → [Love] or [Invitation].
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Watching TV
Enjoying
Movies/Music/Photos
Using Internet
Services and
Applications
Watching TV with
Friends Far and
Near
Using Other
Devices
Using BRAVIA
Sync Devices
Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home
Network
Configuring
Various Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use
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Guide
Inviting Friends Using the Program Guide
Overview
You can use the program guide to invite friends to watch the same
program or express that you like certain programs.
Tips
As of March 2014, this function is available in the following
regions/countries.
Czech Rep. / Denmark / Germany / Switzerland / Austria / United
Kingdom / Ireland / Spain / France / Italy / Netherlands / Belgium /
Luxembourg / Norway / Poland / Russia / Slovakia / Finland / Sweden /
New  Zealand / Australia / United States / Canada / Brazil
Steps
1 . 
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the 
 button to jump to the title list. Then, press the  button
again to go to “Connecting to the Internet” for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad.
Then, press the touchpad again to go to “Connecting to the Internet”
for details.)
2 . Press the HOME button, then select  [Channel].
3. Select [Program Guide].
Detailed information about TV programs is displayed.
4. Select the desired program.
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