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  > Parts Description  > Displaying the Screen Key Pad
Displaying the Screen Key Pad
Overview
You can display the Screen Key Pad.
Steps
1 . 
Press the Control Bar () on the Touchpad Remote Control.
The Screen Key Pad is displayed on the screen.
2 . Slide left/right to select a button, then press the touchpad.
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Useful Functions
Connecting to the
Internet
Using Home
Network
Configuring
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Top Page  > Watching TV  > Selecting Channels
Selecting Channels
Overview
You can select channels using Discover, the Home Menu, or number
buttons.
Selecting channels using Discover
1 . 
Press the DISCOVER button to launch the Discover app.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, touch and slide up your
finger from the bottom area.)
2. Use the / buttons to select the desired TV broadcast system.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, flick up/down.)
3 . Use the / buttons to select the desired thumbnail, then press the 
 button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, slide left/right to
highlight the thumbnail, then press the touchpad to select.)
Selecting channels using the Home Menu
1 . 
Press the HOME button.
2. Select  [Channel] at the top of the Home Menu.
3. Select the desired broadcast system using [Channel List] at the
bottom of the Home Menu.
4. Select the desired channel.
Selecting channels using the number buttons
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							1. Press the number button(s) to select a channel.
For channel numbers 10 and above, press the second digit number
button quickly after the first digit.
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Watching TV with
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Using BRAVIA
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Useful Functions
Connecting to the
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Top Page  > Watching TV  > Enjoying Football More
Enjoying Football More
Overview
You can obtain more realistic picture and audio, as though you are
watching from the stands of the stadium. You can also view movies and
information related to football.
Steps
1 . 
Press the FOOTBALL button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
), slide the touchpad to highlight the FOOTBALL button, then
press the touchpad.)
2 . Press the  button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad.)
The Live Football Mode is turned on. The roar of the crowd is
emphasized, and [Picture Mode] is set to [Vivid] or [Standard].
To turn off the Live Football Mode, press the FOOTBALL button, then
press the 
 button.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
),
slide the touchpad to highlight the FOOTBALL button, press the
touchpad, then press the touchpad again.)
The Live Football Mode is turned off. [Scene Select] is restored to its
original state.
To view movies and information related to football
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							Press the FOOTBALL button, then select the desired service (such as
[Football Videos]).
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
),
slide the touchpad to highlight the FOOTBALL button, press the
touchpad, slide the touchpad to highlight the desired service, then press
the touchpad.)
An Internet connection is required to use this feature.
Services may be changed or discontinued without notice.
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Top Page  > Watching TV  > Using the TV Guide Search Function
Using the TV Guide Search Function
Overview
You can search for information on TV programs, and cast/crew details.
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
Guide and Search can launch only when [Cable/Antenna] is set to
[Antenna] or a set-top box via an IR Blaster is ready.
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].
Displays detailed information about TV programs.
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							To return to the last viewed source, press the RETURN button a few
times.
To search for TV programs by entering a keyword.
You can select [Program Search] from the Options menu to search for
TV programs by entering a keyword (title, etc.).
Tips
If the displayed channel differs from the selected channel, select [Assign
Channel]  by pressing the OPTIONS button, then select the desired
channel from the channel list. If the desired channel is not in the list,
search  by entering a keyword (broadcaster name). This function is not
available on channels  on a set-top box.
While displaying the Program guide, by pressing the OPTIONS button,
you can switch between the Digital/Set-top box program guides. 
Digital/Set-top box program guide switching is only available on IR
Blaster compatible models.
Notes
A TV program will appear blank if no data is contained in a channel.
Channel information may not be displayed correctly.
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Top Page  > Watching TV  > Watching in 3D
Watching in 3D
(This function is available depending on your
model/region/country.)
Overview
You can experience powerful 3D entertainment, such as stereoscopic
3D games and Blu-ray 3D Discs. You can also watch regular 2D
content with a 3D effect.
To watch in 3D, connect a 3D-compatible device directly to the TV via
an authorized HIGH SPEED HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo.
Recommended viewing distance range for a 3D image
If the viewing distance is not appropriate, a double image may appear. It
is recommended to sit directly in front of the TV.
Tips
If you purchase the optional Passive 3D Glasses, choose model TDG-
500P.
Steps
1 . 
Display the content to watch in 3D on the TV screen.
2. Put the Passive 3D Glasses on. 
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							If no 3D effect is achieved, perform the following steps.
3. Press the 3D button to display the [3D Display] screen.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
), slide the touchpad to highlight the 3D button, then press the
touchpad to select.)
4 . Press the 3D button repeatedly to select the [3D Display] mode to
suit the displayed content.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
), slide the touchpad to highlight the 3D button, press the
touchpad, slide the touchpad to highlight the desired [3D Display]
mode, then press the touchpad.)
[3D (Side-by-Side)]: Displays side-by-side pictures in 3D.
[3D (Over-Under)]: Displays over-under pictures in 3D.
[3D (Simulated 3D)]: Displays regular 2D pictures in simulated 3D.
[2D (Left-Only)]: When the same picture is side-by-side, the left side
picture is shown expanded, in 2D.
[2D (Top-Only)]: When the same picture is over-under, the upper
picture is shown expanded, in 2D.
Depending on the input signal or format, [3D (Side-by-Side)]/[3D
(Over-Under)]/[2D (Left-Only)]/[2D (Top-Only)] may not be
selectable.
To deactivate the 3D effect
Press the 3D button repeatedly to select [Off] in [3D Display].
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
),
slide the touchpad to highlight the 3D button, press the touchpad, slide
the touchpad to highlight [Off] in [3D Display], then press the touchpad.)
To use the SimulView™ mode
(The availability of this function depends on your model.)
This TV features SimulView™. When using this feature, only use the
glasses for SimulView™.
SimulView™ allows two players to view independent screen images in
full screen while playing the same game on a shared screen. The image
is displayed in 2D. To use this feature, the game software must support
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							SimulView™.
To adjust the 3D settings
You can adjust the following 3D settings.
Press the HOME button, select 
 [Settings] →  [Picture & Display] →
[3D Settings] → the desired option.
[3D Display] Opens [3D Display] to switch the display modes.
[3D Depth Adjustment] Adjusts the depth of 3D pictures on the screen  (available only for
content with 3D signals). Select [Auto(High)] to always optimize to a
visually comfortable depth. Select [Auto(Low)] to provide a visually
comfortable depth which is close to the original picture. You can also
manually  set the adjustment value.
[Simulated 3D Effect] Heightens/lessens the 3D effect when you display 2D pictures in
simulated 3D.
[Auto 3D] Select [Auto 1] to switch the 3D display mode automatically when a 3D
signal is detected.
If no 3D signal is detected, select [Auto 2], which will analyze the image
for 3D information and switch the 3D display mode automatically.
Select [Off] to prevent the 3D display mode from being automatically
selected.  
Depending on the input signal or format, the 3D display mode may not
switch automatically.
In such a case, press the 3D button to select the 3D display mode
manually. 
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the Control Bar (
),
slide the touchpad to highlight the 3D button, then press the touchpad to
select.)
[3D Signal Notification] Notifies when a 3D signal is detected.
Notes
When [3D Display] is set to [Off], SimulView™ mode cannot  be used.
Depending on the image,  one player may see another player’s image
when using SimulView™ mode.
3D effect is available only when pictures are displayed in full screen.
Recommended viewing angle and distance may vary depending on the
TV’s location and room conditions.
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