Sony Xbr 5 Manual

							Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider. Many HD
channels  and content are actually upscaled  versions of standard-definition
broadcasts. The picture  is affected by the quality of the signal received,
which varies between channel and program.
Noisy picture.
Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Some channels are blank.
The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a pay
TV service.
The channel is used only for data (no picture  or sound).
Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Poor reception or poor picture quality with digital
terrestrial broadcasts.
Change the position, direction and angle of the terrestrial television
antenna to maximize the antenna signal level. Make sure that the direction
of the antenna is not changed unintentionally (such as by wind).
If you are using a TV signal booster, adjust its signal gain.
If equipment (such as a TV signal distributor) is connected between the
antenna and the TV, it may affect the TV reception. Directly connect the
antenna and the TV to check if the reception is improved.
You cannot view digital channels.
Ask a local installer if digital transmissions are provided in your area.
Upgrade to a higher gain antenna.
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Watching TV with
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Sync Devices
Useful Functions
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Internet
Using Home
Network
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Various Settings
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Top Page  > Troubleshooting  > 3D Picture/Glasses  Symptoms
3D Picture/Glasses Symptoms
3D pictures are not displayed. The 3D effect is weak.
Black bars appear on both sides of the screen  when watching 3D pictures.
3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal is detected.
The message [3D signal has been detected] automatically appears when
3D signal is detected.
3D pictures are not displayed. The 3D effect is weak.
If two pictures are displayed side-by-side, press the 3D button repeatedly
until [3D (Side-by-Side)] appears. If two pictures are displayed one above
the other, press the 3D button repeatedly until [3D (Over-Under)] appears.
(When  using  the  Touchpad  Remote  Control,  press  the  Control  Bar  (), slide
to  highlight  the  3D  button,  press  the  touchpad,  slide  the  touchpad  to  highlight
[3D  (Side -by -Side)]  or  [3D  (Over-Under)],  then  press  the  touchpad.)
If the [3D Display] screen  appears and 3D pictures are not displayed, turn
off the device that plays 3D content and turn it on again.
View the TV front  on. The 3D effect may be less pronounced depending
on the viewing position. Adjust the viewing angle to the screen.
Perceived 3D effect may vary from person to person.
3D signal of 4K cannot  be displayed.
Black bars appear on both sides of the screen when
watching 3D pictures.
Black bars appear on both sides of the screen  in order to process 3D
signals for the simulated 3D display mode or when adjusting  the depth of
3D pictures in [3D Depth Adjustment].
3D display automatically switches on when 3D signal
is detected.
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							Set to manually  turn the 3D display on or off. Press the HOME button,
then select  [Settings] →  [Picture & Display] → [3D Settings] → [Auto
3D] → [Off].
The message [3D signal has been detected]
automatically appears when 3D signal is detected.
Deactivate the [3D Signal Notification] setting. Press the HOME button,
then select 
 [Settings] →  [Picture & Display] → [3D Settings] → [3D
Signal Notification] → [Off].
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Top Page  > Troubleshooting  > Sound Symptoms
Sound Symptoms
No sound but good picture.
Audio noise.
No audio or low audio with a home theater system.
Distorted  sound.
No sound but good picture.
Check the volume control.
Press MUTING or VOL  + button to cancel muting.
Set [Speakers] to [TV Speakers] in the [Sound] setting. If it is set to [Audio
System], the TV speakers do not output sound regardless of the TV’s
volume control.
When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not provide an audio signal.
Audio noise.
Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
No audio or low audio with a home theater system.
Set [Speakers] to [Audio System] in the [Sound] setting.
Set [Headphone/Audio Out] to [Audio Out] and set [Audio Out] to [Fixed]  in
the [Sound] setting.
Distorted sound.
Check the antenna/cable connection.
Keep the antenna/cable away from other connecting cables.
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							Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, hair-dryers,
Wi-Fi units, mobile phones, or optical devices.
When installing an optional device, leave some space between the device
and TV.
Perform [Fine Tune]/[AFT] in [Manual Program Preset] to improve sound
for analog  reception.
Set [Audio Filter] to [Low] or [High] to improve sound for analog  reception.
([Audio Filter] may not be available depending on your region/country.)
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Top Page  > Troubleshooting  > Connected Device Symptoms
Connected Device Symptoms
No picture  from a connected device.
You cannot  select a connected device in the Home Menu.
Some input sources cannot  be selected.
Certain programs on digital sources display a loss of detail.
Photo images appear small on the screen.
Photo images or folders  take time to display.
You cannot  find a connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device.
You cannot  control  a second AV receiver.
The TV does not output picture  and/or sound from the MHL device.
An external device (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) cannot  be
controlled via the IR Blaster.
No picture from a connected device.
Turn the connected device on.
Check the cable connection between the device and TV.
Press the INPUT button to display the list of inputs, then select the desired
input.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
),
slide the touchpad to highlight the INPUT button, then press the touchpad
to select.)
Correctly  insert the USB device.
Make sure that the USB device has been properly formatted.
Operation is not guaranteed for all  USB devices. Also, operations differ
depending on the USB device features or the video files being played.
You cannot select a connected device in the Home
Menu.
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							Check the cable connection.
Some input sources cannot be selected.
Select [Manage Inputs]  and confirm the [Always] setting for the input
sources.
Certain programs on digital sources display a loss of
detail.
Less detail than usual or artifacts (small blocks, dots or pixelation) may
appear on the screen, due to the digital compression of the source  content
used by certain  digital broadcasts and DVDs. The degree of visible
artifacts depends on the clarity and resolution of the TV.
Photo images appear small on the screen.
Photo images may not be displayed in full screen  depending on the
resolution or aspect ratio of the file.
Photo images or folders take time to display.
Depending on the image dimension, file size, and number of files in a
folder, some photo images or folders  take time to display.
The first time a USB device is connected to the TV via USB cable, it may
take up to a couple of minutes for the photos  to display.
You cannot find a connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI
device.
Check that your device is BRAVIA Sync-compatible.
Make sure that [Control for HDMI] is set up on the BRAVIA Sync-
compatible device and [BRAVIA Sync Control] is set up on the TV.
You cannot control a second AV receiver.
Only one BRAVIA Sync-compatible AV receiver can be used.
The TV does not output picture and/or sound from the
MHL device.
Disconnect the MHL cable, then reconnect it. Or turn the MHL device off,
then turn on again and release the screen  lock of the device.
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							An external device (such as a set-top box or AV
receiver) cannot be controlled via the IR Blaster.
Make sure that the IR Blaster is correctly set up and the IR transmitter is
located near  the IR receiver of the external device.
Make sure that your TV supports the external device.
If you press and hold a button on the remote control, the operation may
not be transmitted. Instead, press the button repeatedly.
Some external devices may not respond to some buttons on the Screen
Key Pad.
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Network
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Troubleshooting
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Top Page  > Troubleshooting  > Network Connectivity  Test  Results
Network Connectivity Test Results
The test results are “Failed”/“Failed”/“Failed”.
The test results are “OK”/“Failed”/“Failed”.
The test results are “OK”/“OK”/“Failed” or “OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”/“Failed”.
The test results are “OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”/“OK (IPv6 Only)” or
“OK”/“OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”.
The test results are “Failed”/“Failed”/“Failed”.
When using the wired LAN function, make sure that the cable is firmly
connected.
When using the wireless LAN function, unplug  the TV from the AC power,
wait for a while, then plug it in again.
The test results are “OK”/“Failed”/“Failed”.
The router function of your router may be turned off. Turn it on and try
again.
When using the wireless LAN function, check the items below:
- If [Wireless Device on TV] is set to [Off], set [Built-in Wi-Fi] to [On].
- An incorrect security (WPA or WEP) key may have been entered. Make
sure that the correct security key is entered.
- If you select a network (SSID) from the scan list, ensure that you select a
correct network (SSID). If you enter an SSID manually, make sure that
you enter the correct SSID.
- To find the correct security key and SSID, consult with the person who
set up your network or refer to the router’s instruction manual or website,
or consult the router’s manufacturer.
- If you configured the TV’s wireless LAN function to connect to a wireless
router (or access point) at 5GHz, the connection with the wireless router is
disconnected while [Wi-Fi Direct] is [On]. When you turn off [Wi-Fi Direct],
the connection will automatically recover.
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							The test results are “OK”/“OK”/“Failed” or “OK”/“OK
(IPv6 Only)”/“Failed”.
Your router (broadband router) may be incorrectly set up to connect to
your Internet service provider (such as an incorrect PPPoE setting). To set
up your router correctly, refer to the router’s instruction manual or website,
or consult the router’s manufacturer. If you are uncertain about the setup
information of your provider (such as your account name and password),
consult your provider.
The test results are “OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”/“OK (IPv6
Only)” or “OK”/“OK”/“OK (IPv6 Only)”.
Your TV uses only IPv6  to establish an Internet connection, and may not
be able to use certain  network functions. Your router (broadband router) or
Internet service provider may support only IPv6. Refer to the router’s
instruction manual or website, or consult the router’s manufacturer to
check whether the router supports IPv4. If you are uncertain whether your
contract includes the IPv4  connection, consult your provider.
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