Sony Xbr 5 Manual
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i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Enabling the renderer function Enabling the renderer function Overview By enabling the renderer function, you can play photo/music/video files in a controller (e.g. digital still camera) on the TV screen by operating the device directly. Also, a mobile device (e.g. smartphone) can work as the TV’s remote control via the home network. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. 2. Select [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [On]. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 145
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Allowing/blocking access from controller Allowing/blocking access from controller Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. 2. Select [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [Renderer Access Control] → the controller to change the access permission setting → [Allow] or [Block]. Select [Allow] to allow access from the controller. Select [Block] to block access from the controller. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 146
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Making advanced renderer settings Making advanced renderer settings Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. 2. Select [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Remote Device / Renderer] → [Renderer Options] → the desired option. Available Options [Auto Access Permission] Permits access to the TV automatically when a controller accesses the TV for the first time. [Smart Select] Responds to infrared signals sent from controllers. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 147
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Selecting servers to display Selecting servers to display Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. 2. Select [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Show/Hide Media Servers] → the server to display or not display → [Shown] or [Hidden]. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 148
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Checking the server connection Checking the server connection Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. 2. Select [Network] → [Home Network Setup] → [Media Server Troubleshooting]. 3 . Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the diagnostics. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 149
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router) Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (without a wireless router) Overview The TV can be directly connected to a Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct device (e.g. smartphone, PC) that also supports the “DLNA Push controller” function. Content such as photos/music/videos on the device can be played on the TV. No wireless router (or access point) is required to use this feature. Steps 1 . Press the HOME button, then select [Settings]. 2. Select [Network] → [Wi-Fi Direct] → [On]. 3. Select [Wi-Fi Direct Settings]. 4. Select the TV name displayed on the TV screen with the Wi-Fi Direct device. If the device does not support Wi-Fi Direct, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Manual]. 5. Operate the Wi-Fi Direct/Wi-Fi device to connect with the TV. 6. Send the content from the Wi-Fi Direct/Wi-Fi device to the TV. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device. 150
If the connection does not succeed When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Manual]. Select [WPS (Push Button)] if the device supports WPS. Otherwise, select [Other Methods] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To connect another device Follow the steps above to connect devices. Up to 10 devices can be connected at the same time. To connect another device when 10 devices are already connected, disconnect an unnecessary device, then connect the device. To change the name of the TV shown on the connected device Press the HOME button, then select [Settings] → [Network] → [Device Name]. To list connected devices/deregister devices When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Show Device List / Delete]. To deregister a device, select the device in the list to delete, then press the button (or press the touchpad on the Touchpad Remote Control). Then, select [Yes] in the confirmation display. To deregister all devices, press the OPTIONS button in the list, select [Delete All], then [Yes] in the confirmation display. Icons on the left of the list show the following. (check icon): Connected devices (display icon): Screen mirroring compatible devices To display dialog when attempting to connect a device with the TV Activating this function can avoid an unintended device from being connected. When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct Settings is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Registration Notification]. Note that once you decline registration request from a device, you will not be able to connect the device unless you delete it from the device list. To connect the declined device, press the OPTIONS button, select [Show Device List / Delete], then delete the declined device. Then, make a new connection with the device. To change the band setting (for experts) When your TV is not connected to any routers by wireless, you can 151
select the wireless band for the Wi-Fi Direct function. When the standby screen for the Wi-Fi Direct setting is displayed, press the OPTIONS button, then select [Band Setting]. [Auto]: Normally use this option. It automatically selects an appropriate band for the Wi-Fi Direct function. [Auto (2.4GHz Band)]: Use this option when connecting with devices that support 2.4GHz only. This option may support more devices than other options. [Auto (5GHz Band)]: Use this option when connecting with devices that support 5GHz. This option may improve video streaming quality. Note that when you select this option, the TV cannot connect with devices that support 2.4GHz only. [Select a Channel]: Use this option to select a specific wireless channel. Tips For information about the supported wireless band of your device, refer to the instruction manual of your device. The 5GHz band may not be supported depending on your region/country. If the 5GHz band is not supported, you can only use [Auto] and [Select a Channel]. Notes If the TV is connected with a wireless router (or access point) at 5GHz: - The 5GHz connection will be disconnected when [Wi-Fi Direct] is set to [On]. While the connection is disconnected, communication via the Internet (such as an incoming call) is stopped. - The connection will be resumed when [Wi-Fi Direct] is set to [Off]. The 5GHz band may not be supported depending on your region/country. If the 5GHz band is not supported, the TV can only connect to a wireless router (access point) using the 2.4GHz band. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 152
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Playing Content with the Renderer Function Playing Content with the Renderer Function Overview You can play photo/music/video files in a controller (e.g. digital still camera) on the TV screen by operating the controller directly. The controller should also be renderer-compatible. Steps 1 . Connect the TV to your home network, following the steps in “Connecting to the Internet.” 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 . Operate the controller to start playing the content on the TV screen. List of Contents © 2014 Sony Corporation Top of Page 153
i-ManualPrint Font Size Basic Operations Parts Description 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 Bookmarks Top Page > Using Home Network > Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote Using a Smartphone/Tablet as a Remote Overview You can control the TV from the touch panel of a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) with the TV SideView application installed. To use your mobile device as a TV’s remote control, register it to the TV as a remote device. (Registration is required only for the first time.) Available operations using the mobile device with the “TV SideView” application installed Powering on and controlling the TV, as a remote control Entering text using the mobile device’s keyboard For comprehensive information about the “TV SideView” application, refer to the following website: http://info.tvsideview.sony.net For details on how to use the “TV SideView” application, refer to the application’s help. Tips You can search and download the “TV SideView” application from: - Google Play (for Android OS) - App Store (for iOS) Steps 1 . Connect the TV to your home network, following the steps in “Connecting to the Internet.” 154