Contents

1 Getting Started 3 7.2 Support Site 41

1.1 What's new 3 7.3 Terms of Use 41
1.2 Setting Up 3 7.4 Copyrights 41
1.3 Remote Control 4 7.5 Disclaimer 42
1.4 Switching On and Off 6 Index 43
2 Watching TV 8
2.1 Channels 8
2.2 Channel Installation 11
2.3 TV Guide 14
2.4 Recording and Pause TV 14
2.5 Netflix 15

3 Software & Specifications 17

3.1 Update Software 17
3.2 Software Version 17
3.3 Power 17
3.4 Operating System 17
3.5 Reception 17
3.6 Display Type 17
3.7 Display Input Resolution 17
3.8 Connectivity 17
3.9 Sound 18
3.10 Multimedia 18

4 Connect Devices 19
4.1 About Connections 19
4.2 CAM with Smart Card - CI+ 20
4.3 Home Theatre System - HTS 21
4.4 Video Device 21
4.5 Audio Device 22
4.6 USB Hard Drive 22
4.7 USB Flash Drive 23
4.8 Videos, Photos, Music & Text 23

5 Connecting to a Network 26
5.1 Bluetooth 26
5.2 Connect your Android TV 26
5.3 Apps 29
5.4 Google Cast 30

6 Settings 32
6.1 TV options 32
6.2 Picture Settings 32
6.3 Sound Settings 33
6.4 Accessibility Settings 34
6.5 Power Settings 34
6.6 Advanced Options 34
6.7 Other settings 36
6.8 Reboot 37
6.9 Factory Reset 37
6.10 Clock and Language Settings 37

7 Help and Support 39

7.1 Troubleshooting 39

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Apps and Live TV
Getting Started Favourite Apps on the first row

1.1 You can find more apps in the Apps page which can
be opened by clicking the Apps icon at the left end of
What's new the Apps row. You can also add more apps as
favourite from the Apps page, such as the Live TV and
Home and channels MMP (MultiMediaPlayer).

The Home launcher

1.2
Press HOME on your remote control to get your new
Android Home screen. From here you can decide Setting Up
what to watch by browsing entertainment options
from app and live TV. Your Home has channels to let TV Stand
you discover great contents from your favourite apps.
You can also add additional channels or find new You can find the instructions for mounting the TV
apps to get more contents. stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV.
In case you lost this guide, you can download it from
“Play Next” channel
the website.
You can always know what to watch next from Play
Use the model number of the TV to look for
Next channel on the Home screen. Start watching
the Quick Start Guide to download.
from where you left off and get notifications about
new episodes in the Play Next channel. Press and
hold Select on a movie or TV show to add it directly
to the Play Next channel. Wall Mounting
Accessing settings from Home Your TV is also prepared for a VESA-compliant wall
You can access Settings menu via the icon at the top mount bracket (sold separately).
right corner. Use the following VESA code when purchasing the
wall mount . . .
Accessing USB flash drive from Home
To view the files from the USB flash drive, you need
to add the MMP (MultiMediaPlayer) app to the Home
page first. Press HOME, clicking the Apps icon at the
left end of the Apps row. You can add MMP apps
from the Apps page.

System bar on Home screen

The System bar on the top of Home screen contains
following features.
- Search button: to trigger Google search with voice • Wall Mount Bracket SU-WL450, M6 (Min 10mm, Max
or text input. 12mm)
- Notifications: to provide you the messages about
Caution
your Smart TV system.
- Input source: to launch the input source list and Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and
switch to any of the connected devices. should only be performed by qualified personnel. The
- Settings: to access all setting menu and adjust the TV wall mounting should meet safety standards
TV settings. according to the TVs weight. Also read the safety
- Clock: to indicate the system clock. precautions before positioning the TV.
SONY bears no responsibility for improper mounting
or any mounting that results in accident or injury.

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Tips on Placement Antenna Cable
• Position the TV where light does not shine directly Insert the antenna plug firmly into
on the screen. the CABLE/ANTENNA socket at the back of the TV.
• The ideal distance to watch TV is 2 to 5 times its
You can connect your own antenna or an antenna
diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should
signal from an antenna distribution system. Use an
be level with the centre of the screen.
IEC Coax 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
• When wall mounted, position the TV up to 15 cm
away from the wall. Use this antenna connection for Antenna and Cable
input signals.

Note:
Please keep the TV away from dust-producing
sources such as stoves. It is suggested to clean the
dust regularly to avoid getting dust into the TV.

Satellite Dish
Power Cable Attach the satellite F-type connector to the satellite
• Insert the power cable into the POWER connector connection Satellite IN at the back of the TV.
on the back of the TV.
• Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in
the connector.
• Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is
accessible at all times.
• When you unplug the power cable, always pull the
plug, never pull the cable.

1.3

Remote Control
Although this TV has a very low standby power
consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy Key Overview
if you do not use the TV for a long period of time.
Top

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 1 - GUIDE
• Display the digital programme guide.
2 - Microphone/Google Assistant
1 - MIC
• Use Google Assistant*1*2 or voice search*2. For hints
• For voice search.
on how to control your TV, press the microphone
2 - Power (Standby / On) button on the remote control and say “voice hints”.*1
• Turn on or off the TV (standy mode)
Note:
3 - Number buttons *1: Only on limited region/country/TV model/
• Use with the 0-9 buttons to select digitl channels. language.
4 - Info/Text reveal *2: Google Assistant or voice search requires an
• Display information. Internet connection.

5 - Freeview Play / YouTube™ 3 - Input select

• Access the "Freeview Play" online service. (Only on • Display and select the input source.
Limited region/country/TV model) 4 - Navigation (up/down/left/right) / OK (Enter)
• Access the "YouTube" online service. (Only on • On screen menu navigation and selection.
Limited region/country/TV model) • In TV mode: Display and select programmes on
6 - Disney+ other channels while watching TV (Digital/Analogue).
• Access the "Disney+" online service. (Only on 5 - BACK
Limited region/country/TV model) • Return to the previous screen.
7 - Colour buttons 6 - TV
• Execute corresponding function at that time. • Switch to a TV channel or input.
8 - Text 7 - REC LIST
• Display text information. • Display the Rec list of USB HDD.
9 - NETFLIX 8 - Quick settings
• Access the "Netflix" online service. (Only on • Display Quick Settings.
Limited region/country/TV model)
9 - HOME
10 - Prime Video • Display the TV Home screen.
• Access the "Prime Video" online service. (Only on
Limited region/country/TV model)
Bottom

Middle

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1 - Jump
• Jump back and forth between two channels. The Batteries
TV alternates between the current channel and the
If the TV does not react on a key press on the remote
last channel that was selected.
control, the batteries might be empty.
2 - Mute
To replace the batteries, open the battery
• Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
compartment on the back-bottom of the remote
3 - Subtitle setting control.
• Turn subtitle on or off for broadcast and supported
1 - Slide the battery door in the direction shown by
apps (when the feature is available).
the arrow.
4 - Volume + / - 2 - Replace the old batteries with 2 type AAA-1.5V
• Adjust the volume. batteries. Make sure the + and the - ends of the
5 - AUDIO batteries line up correctly.
• Select the sound of multilingual source or dual 3 - Reposition the battery door and slide it back until
sound for the programme currently being viewed it clicks.
(depend on programme source).
6 - Playbacks (Rewind/Play/Fast forward/Pause) /
REC
• Operate media contents on the TV and connected
CEC-compatible device.
• REC: Record the currently viewed programme on
USB HDD.
7 - CH + / - (Channel)
• In TV mode: Select the channel.
• In Text mode: Select the + (Next) or - (Previous) Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote
page. control for a long time.
8 - HELP Safely dispose of your old batteries according to the
• Display the Help menu. Help Guide can be end of use directions.
accessed from here.
9 - EXIT
• Return to the previous screen or exit from the menu. Cleaning
When an Interactive Application service is available,
press to exit from the service. Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant
coating.
To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth.
Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or
IR Sensor
household cleaners on the remote control.
The TV can receive commands from a remote control
that uses IR (infrared) to send commands. If you use
such a remote control, always make sure you point 1.4
the remote control at the infrared sensor on the front
of the TV.
Switching On and Off
Make sure the TV is connected to the mains AC
power. The indicator light at the bottom of the TV
lights up.

Switch on
Press Power on the remote control to switch the TV
on. You can also press the power button on the
bottom of the TV to switch the TV on in case you can't
find the remote control or its batteries are empty.
Warning
Switch to standby
Do not put any objects in front of IR sensor of the TV,
it may block the IR signal. To switch the TV to standby, press Power on the
remote control. You can also press the power button
on the bottom of the TV.

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In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the
mains power but consumes very little energy.
To switch off the TV completely, disconnect the
power plug.
When disconnecting the power plug, always pull the
power plug, never the cord. Ensure that you have full
access to the power plug, power cord and outlet
socket at all times.

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2 Open a Channel List

Watching TV Next to the list with all channels, you can select a
filtered list or you can select one of the favourite lists
2.1 you created.

Channels To open the current channel list

1 - While watching TV, press OK to open the current
channel list.
About Channels and Switch Channels 2 - Press EXIT to close the channel list.

To watch TV channels
• Press TV.
• Press Input select and select TV.
• If you know the channel number, type in the number Search for a Channel
with the number keys. Press OK after you entered You can search for a channel to find it in a long list of
the number to switch channels. channels.
To switch to a channel from a channel list
• While watching a TV channel, press OK to open To search for a channel
the channel lists. 1 - Press OK to open the current channel list.
• The channel list can have several pages with 2 - Press Yellow key for Select More.
channels. To view the next or previous page, follow 3 - Select Find and press OK to open a text field.
the on-screen instruction. You can use the remote control keyboard (if
• To close the channel lists without switching available) or the on-screen keyboard to enter text.
channels, press EXIT. 4 - Enter a number, a name or part of a name and
press OK. The TV will search for matching channel
Radio channels
names in the list you selected.
If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio
Search results are listed as a channel list - see the list
stations are installed during installation. Switch to a
name at the top. The search results disappear once
radio channel just like you switch to a TV channel.
you select another channel list or close the list with
TV may not work properly with some operators of search results.
digital television , non-compliance with requirements
of the standard in full.
Channel List sorting

You can do channel list sorting with all channels. You

Channel Lists can set the channel list to show only TV channels or
only Radio stations. For Antenna channels you can
About Channel Lists
set the list to show the Free-to-Air or the Scrambled
After a channel installation, all channels appear on channels.
the channel list. Channels are shown with their name
To set a filter on a list with all channels
if this information is available.
1 - Press OK to open the current channel list.
With a channel list selected, press Navigation 2 - Press Yellow key for Select More.
keys up or down to select a channel, then press 3 - Select Sort and press OK.
Select to watch the selected channel. 4 - Select the filter you want and press OK to
activate. The name of the filter appears as part of the
Radio stations channel list name on top of the channel list.
If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio 5 - Press EXIT to close the channel list.
stations are installed during installation. Switch to a
radio channel just like you switch to a TV channel.
TV may not work properly with some operators of Watching channels
digital television, non-compliance with requirements
of the standard in full. Tune to a Channel

To start watching TV channels, press TV. The TV tunes

to the channel you last watched.
Alternatively, you can select Live TV from the Home
screen.

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Switch Channels Inputs Blocked
To switch channels, press CH + or CH -.
To prevent from using connected devices, you can
If you know the channel number, type in the number
lock an input source. To connect a locked input
with the number keys. Press OK after you entered
source, you must enter the 4 digit PIN code first.
the number to switch immediately.
You can also tune to channels from a Channel List To lock or unlock an input source
by pressing OK. 1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation
keys up > Channel > Parental Controls and press
OK.
2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
Parental Controls
3 - Select Input Blocked and press OK.
4 - Press Navigation keys up or down to select the
Lock and Unlock a Channel
source you want to lock or unlock, and press OK.
To prevent children from watching a channel, you can 5 - A locked source is marked with a lock icon.
lock a channel. To watch a locked channel, you must 6 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
enter the 4 digit PIN code first. You cannot lock
programmes from connected devices.
Change PIN
To lock or unlock a channel
1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation Set new or reset PIN code. The PIN code is used to
keys up > Channel > Parental Controls and press lock or unlock channels or programmes.
OK.
1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation
2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
keys up > Channel > Parental Controls and press
3 - Select Channel Blocked and press OK.
OK.
4 - Press Navigation keys up or down to select Block
2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
all / Unlock all or the channels you want to lock or
3 - Select Change PIN and press OK.
unlock, and press OK.
4 - Enter the current PIN code and new PIN code.
5 - A locked channel is marked with a lock icon.
5 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
6 - Press EXIT, repeatedly if necessary, to close the
menu.

Favourite Channels
Programme Restrictions
About Favourite Channels
To prevent children from watching a programme that
may not suitable for them, you can set a rating. In a favourite channel list, you can collect the
channels you like.
Digital channels can have their programmes rated.
When the rating of a programme is equal to or higher You can create 4 different lists* of favourite channels
than the rating you have set, the programme will be for easy channel zapping.
locked. To watch a locked programme, you must With a Favourites List selected, press the Navigation
enter the PIN code first. keys up or down to select a channel, then press
To set a rating OK to watch the selected channel.
1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation
keys up > Channel > Parental Controls and press
OK.
2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. Edit a Favourites List - Digital TV
3 - Select Programme Restrictions and press OK.
4 - Select On to set the rating. To add a channel to the favourite list
5 - Select Ratings and press OK. 1 - While watching TV, press OK to open the current
6 - Set the restrictions for your children. channel list.
7 - Press EXIT to close the menu. 2 - Press Navigation keys up or down to select a
To switch off the parental rating, select None. channel.
However, in some countries you must set a rating. 3 - Press Blue key to add the channel to a favourites
list (default list is Favourites1). Press Blue key again
For some broadcasters/operators, the TV only locks will remove the channel from the favourite list.
programmes with a higher rating. The parental rating 4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
is set for all channels.

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To create a favourite channels list want to edit.
1 - While watching TV, press OK to open the current 2 - Press Yellow key for Favourites.
channel list. 3 - Select Move to move the channel positions on
2 - Press Yellow key for Select More. the favourite channel list.
3 - Select Select Type > Favourites and then 4 - Select Delete to remove the channels from the
press Navigation keys up or down to select a list of favourite channel list.
Favourites1* to Favourites4 that you want to add. 5 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
4 - Press Yellow key for Select More and then select
Select Type to change the channel list to your
preferred list.
5 - Press Blue key to add the channel to the
favourites list you just selected. Press Blue key again Text / Teletext
will remove the channel from the favourite list.
6 - Press EXIT to close the menu. Text Pages

To open Text/Teletext press Teletext, while you are

watching TV channels.
To move or remove a channel from the favourites
To close Text, press Teletext again.
list
1 - Select a list of Favourites1* to Favourites4 you Select a Text page
want to edit.
To select a page
2 - Press Yellow key for Select More.
3 - Select Move to move the channel positions on 1 - Enter the page number with the number keys.
the favourite channel list. 2 - Use the Navigation keys to navigate.
4 - Select Delete to remove the channels from the 3 - Press a colour key to select a colour-coded
favourite channel list. subject at the bottom of the screen.
5 - Press EXIT to close the menu. Text sub-pages
A Text page number can hold several subpages. The
subpage numbers are shown on a bar next to the
main page number.
Edit a Favourites List - Analogue TV To select a subpage, press Navigation keys left or
right.
To add a channel to the favourite list
1 - While watching Analogue TV, press OK to open Dual screen
the current channel list. 1 - Press Teletext to open the Text page.
2 - Press Navigation keys up or down to select a 2 - Press Teletext again to launch the dual screen
channel. mode.
3 - Press Blue key to add the channel to a favourites 3 - To exit from Text page, press Teletext again.
list (default list is Favourites1). Press Blue key again
will remove the channel from the favourite list.
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu. Text Setup

Text language
To create a favourite channels list Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text
1 - While watching Analogue TV, press OK to open languages available.
the current channel list. To set your primary and secondary Text language
2 - Press Yellow key for Favourites.
3 - Press Navigation keys left or right to select a list 1 - Select Quick settings > TV
of Favourites1* to Favourites4 that you want to add. options > Advanced Options > Teletext and press
4 - Press Back to see the channel list is changed to OK to enter the menu.
your preferred list. 2 - Select Digital Teletext Language or Decoding
5 - Press Blue key to add the channel to the Page Language and press OK.
favourites list you just selected. Press Blue key again 3 - Select your preferred Text languages.
will remove the channel from the favourite list. 4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
6 - Press EXIT to close the menu.

To move or remove a channel from the favourites

list
1 - Select a list of Favourites1* to Favourites4 you

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 2.2
Interactive TV
Channel Installation
About iTV

With interactive TV, some digital broadcasters Antenna Installation

combine their normal TV programme with information
1 - Press Quick settings > TV
or entertainment pages. On some pages, you can
options > Settings > Channel > Channel
respond to a programme or vote, do online shopping
Installation Mode and press OK.
or pay for a video-on-demand programme.
2 - Select Antenna and then go back to Channel.
HbbTV 3 - Select Channel Setup > Channel Scan and press
OK.
Interactive TV is sometimes referred to as Digital Text
or Red button. But each system is distinct.
Visit the broadcaster's Internet website for more
information.
Cable Installation
1 - Press Quick settings > TV
options > Settings > Channel > Channel
What You Need Installation Mode and press OK.
2 - Select Cable and press OK.
Interactive TV is only available on digital TV channels.
3 - Select Channel Setup > Channel Scan and press
To enjoy the full benefits of Interactive TV, you need
OK.
a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection to the
4 - Press Navigation keys left or right to select a scan
TV.
mode.
HbbTV
If a TV channel offers HbbTV pages, you must first Full scan
switch on HbbTV in the TV settings to view the pages. 1 - Select Full.
2 - Select Scan and press OK to start. This can take a
To switch on the HBBTV support few minutes.
Quick settings > TV options > Advanced Quick or Advance scan
options > HbbTV settings 1 - Select Quick or Advance.
2 - You can set the Frequency (KHz) and Network ID.
3 - Select Scan and press OK to start. This can take a
Use iTV few minutes.

Open iTV pages

Most channels that offer HbbTV or iTV invite you to Satellite Installation
press the colour key or OK key to open their
interactive programme. 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
options > Settings > Channel > Channel
Installation Mode and press OK.
Navigate iTV pages 2 - Select General Satellite or Preferred Satellite and
then go back to Channel.
You can use the arrow and colour keys, the number 3 - Select Channel Setup > Satellite Re-scan or
keys and the BACK key to navigate the iTV pages. Satellite Manual Tuning and press OK.
You can use the Play and Pause keys to watch
videos within iTV pages.
Scan channels with Satellite re-scan

Close iTV pages To start Satellite re-scan

Most iTV pages inform you which key to use to close. 1 - Press Home > Settings > Channel > Channel
To force an iTV page to close, switch to the next TV Installation Mode and press OK.
channel and press BACK. 2 - Select General Satellite or Preferred
Satellite and then go back to Channel.
3 - Select Channel Setup > Satellite re-scan and
press OK.
4 - Select Next to proceed the scan or
select More to find more scan types for different

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satellite systems. Depending on your satellite system,
there are 5 types of Satellite scan modes to select. Update Channels
• Single - Scan the channels from single satellite.
• Tone Burst - Scan the channels from up to 2 Automatic Channel Update
satellites.
If you receive digital channels, you can set the TV to
• DiSEqC 1.0 - Scan the channels from up to 4
automatically update these channels.
satellites.
• Unicable I - Scan the channels from up to 2 Once a day, the TV updates the channels and stores
satellites with up to 8 User Band Number. new channels. The TV must be in standby to
• Unicable II - Scan the channels from up to 4 automatically update channels. You can switch off
satellites with up to 32 User Band Number. automatic update.
To switch off the automatic update

5 - Select Next to start the scan immediately with 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
current satellite settings. options > Settings > Channel.
6 - Select the Satellite name to view and change 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
the satellite settings. Once the satellite settings are 3 - Select Auto Channel Update and press OK.
confirmed, press Back and select Next to start the 4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
scan. In certain countries, the Automatic channel update is
The satellite setting items include all information of done while watching TV or on any moment when the
satellites. TV is in standby.

• Satellite Status - The item is not allowed to modify

when you select Preferred satellite, but allowed
in General satellite. Press Navigation keys left or Manual Channel Update
right to set the Status on or off of the selected You can always start a channel update yourself.
satellite.
• Satellite selection - The item is only for indicating To start a channel update manually
the name of satellite, not allowed to modify. 1 - While watching TV, press Quick settings > TV
• Scan mode - Press Navigation keys left or right to options > Settings > Channel > Channel
set the scan mode to Full or Network . Setup and select one of below options.
• Scan type - Press Navigation keys left or right to • Channel Scan - this kind of scan will auto install
set the scan type to All, Only Encrypted digital channels and analogue channels.
Channels or Only Free Channels. • Update Scan - refers to an incremental scan, which
• Store type - Press Navigation keys left or right to only scans the frequencies that Channel Scan has not
set the store type to All, Only Digital scanned.
Channels or Only Radio Channels. • Analogue Manual Scan - allow user to input
• LNB configurations - Press OK to view or adjust analogue frequency to start manual scan.
the LNB configurations for the LNB Power, LNB • Single RF Scan - is digital manual scan, this allow
Frequency, Tone 22KHz, Signal quality and Signal user to scan specific frequency by pressing left or
level. right Navigation key on the RF Channel item.
• Transponder - Press OK to adjust • Manual Service Update - is used to start
the Transponder settings for background scan that new channels can be scanned
the Frequency, Symbol Rate and Polarization. without changing the existing channels.
• Signal quality - View the signal quality of the 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary.
satellite displayed by the value between 0 and 100. 3 - Select Search for Channels and press OK to
• Signal level - View the signal level of the satellite update channels. This can take a few minutes.
displayed by the value between 0 and 100. 4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.

Scan channels with Satellite manual tuning

Reception Quality
Satellite Manual Tuning is used to scan only one
satellite by setting the Transponder of selected You can check the quality and signal strength of a
satellite. In this condition of scanning, only digital channel. If you have your own antenna, you
Transponder adjustment is allowed, other setting can reposition the antenna to try and improve the
items are disabled. reception.

To check the reception quality of a digital channel

1 - Press Quick settings > TV
options > Settings > Channel > Channel

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Setup > Single RF Scan and press OK. press OK. The check mark is shown.
2 - Select RF Channel. 4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
3 - Press Navigation keys left or right to select a
Note: You cannot skip the current watching channel.
channel and press OK. The signal level and signal
quality is shown for this channel.
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
Channel Insert
You can change the channels order as you like.
Analogue Manual Scan
To move channels
Analogue TV channels can be manually installed. 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
options > Settings > Channel > Channel
To install analogue channels manually
Setup and press OK.
1 - Press Quick settings > TV options > Settings >
2 - Select Channel Insert and press OK.
Channel > Channel Setup and press OK.
3 - Follow the on-screen description to select.
2 - Select Analogue Manual Scan and press OK.
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
Note: Depending on your installation country or
operator setting, Channel Insert option is not always
Channel Scan or Store Type available.
You can set the channel type for scanned or stored.

To set the channel scan type

1 - Press Quick settings > TV
Channel Swap
options > Settings > Channel > Channel You can sort the channels by genre.
Setup and press OK.
2 - Select Channel Scan Type and press OK. To sort the channels
3 - Select the scan type you want and press OK. 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu. options > Settings > Channel > Channel
To set the channel store type Setup and press OK.
1 - Press Quick settings > TV 2 - Select Channel Swap and press OK.
options > Settings > Channel > Channel 3 - Follow the on-screen description to select.
Setup and press OK. 4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
2 - Select Channel Store Type and press OK. Note: Depending on your installation country or
3 - Select the store type you want and press OK. operator setting, Channel Swap option is not always
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu. available.

Favourite Network Select Channel Rename

To select the favourite network You can edit the channels from the channel list.
1 - Press Quick settings > TV
options > Settings > Channel > Channel To edit the channels
Setup and press OK. 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
2 - Select Favourite Network Select and press OK. options > Settings > Channel > Channel
3 - Follow the on-screen instructions. Setup and press OK.
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu. 2 - Select Channel Rename and press OK.
3 - Use the Navigation keys to select the channel
and press Yellow key for Select.
4 - Follow the on-screen instructions.
Channel Hide 5 - Press EXIT to close the menu.

You can skip the channels you do not want to watch. Note: Depending on your installation country or
operator setting, channel number editing is not
To set the skipped channels always available.
1 - Press Quick settings > TV
options > Settings > Channel > Channel
Setup and press OK.
2 - Select Channel Hide and press OK.
3 - Select the channels you want to skip and

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 Device Info
Analogue Channel Fine Tune
Check the information about the storage device for
Analogue TV channels can be manually fine tuned. TV recording. You can also format or test the speed of
the device.
To fine tune a channel
1 - Press Quick settings > TV Schedule List
options > Settings > Channel > Channel
You can schedule a recording of an upcoming
Setup and press OK.
programme and view the scheduled list.
2 - Select Analogue Channel Fine-tune and
press OK. Time Shift Mode
3 - You can fine tune the channel.
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu. Turn on/off Time Shift Mode. When the mode is on
and your storage device is ready for the time shift
recording, you can pause a TV broadcast and resume
2.3 watching it a bit later.

TV Guide
Recording
What You Need
What You Need
With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current
and scheduled TV programmes of your channels. You can record a digital TV broadcast and watch it
Depending on where the TV guide information (data) later.
is coming from, analogue and digital channels or only
digital channels are shown. Not all channels offer TV To record a TV programme you need
Guide information. • a connected USB Hard Drive formatted on this TV
• digital TV channels installed on this TV
The TV can collect TV Guide information for the • to receive channel information for the on screen TV
channels that are installed on the TV. The TV cannot Guide
collect the TV Guide information for channels viewed • a reliable TV clock setting. If you reset the TV clock
from a digital receiver or decoder. manually, recordings may fail.
You cannot record when you are using Pause TV.

TV Guide Data In terms enforcement of copyright legislation, some

DVB providers can apply different restriction by
Quick settings > Navigation keys up > Channel means of DRM (Digital Right Management)
Setup > Programme Guide. technology. In case of broadcasting protected
channels, recording, record validity or number of
The TV Guide receives information (data) from
views may be restricted. Recording may be
broadcasters. In some regions and for some channels,
completely prohibited. In case of trying to record a
TV Guide information might not be available. The TV
protected broadcasting or play back an expired
can collect TV Guide information for the channels that
recording, an error message can appear.
are installed on the TV. The TV cannot collect the TV
Guide information from channels viewed from a Note:
digital receiver or decoder. Recording function is only for digital TV broadcast. It
is not possible to record content from external
devices (e.g. HDMI).
2.4

Recording and Pause TV Record a Programme

Record Options Record Now

Press Quick settings while watching TV, then press To record the programme you are watching right now,
Navigation keys down and select one of below press REC on the remote control. The recording will
menus. start immediately.

Record List To stop the recording, press REC key again to stop
recording.
You can view and manage your recordings in the list
of recordings. When TV Guide data is available, the programme you
are watching will be recorded from the moment you

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pressed the recording key until the programme
ends. If no TV Guide data is available, the recording Pause TV
will only last 30 minutes.
What You Need
* Note: The instant recording will be stopped when a
reminder or scheduled recording is triggered. You can pause a digital TV broadcast and resume
watching it a bit later.

To pause a TV programme you need

Schedule a Recording • a connected USB storage device formatted to FAT32
You can schedule a recording of an upcoming • digital TV channels installed on this TV
programme for today or a few days from today With the USB storage device connected and
(maximum of 8 days away). The TV will use the data formatted, the TV continuously stores the TV
from the TV Guide to start and end the recording. broadcast you are watching. When you switch to
another channel, the broadcast of the former channel
To record a programme
is cleared. Also when you switch the TV to standby
1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation keys down >
the broadcast is cleared.
Record > Schedule list and press OK.
2 - Follow the on-screen instruction. Use Navigation You cannot use Pause TV when you are recording.
keys to select and set the settings.
3 - If you need to set a reminder, go to Schedule
Type and change the setting to Reminder. Pause a Programme

To pause and resume a broadcast

List of Recordings • To pause a broadcast, press Pause. A progress bar
at the bottom of the screen appears briefly.
You can view and manage your recordings in the list • To call up the progress bar, press Pause again.
of recordings. • To resume watching, press Play.
To open the list or recordings With the progress bar on screen, press Rewind or
1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation keys down press Fast forward to select from where you want to
> Record > Record list and press OK. start viewing the paused broadcast. Press these keys
2 - With a recording selected in the list, you can use repeatedly to change speed.
the colour keys to remove the recording or show the
You can pause a broadcast for a maximum time span
recording information.
of 90 minutes.
3 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
To switch back to the live TV broadcast, press EXIT.
Broadcasters can limit the number of days a recording
can be viewed. When this period expires, the
recording will be marked as expired. A recording in
the list can show the number of days before it expires. Replay

When a scheduled recording was prevented by the Since the TV stores the broadcast you are watching,
broadcaster or when the broadcast was interrupted, a you can mostly replay the broadcast for a few
recording is marked as Failed. seconds.

To replay a current broadcast

1 - Press Pause
Watch a Recording 2 - Press Rewind. You can press it repeatedly to
select from where you want to start viewing the
To watch a recording
paused broadcast. Press these keys repeatedly to
1 - Press Quick settings > Navigation keys down
change speed. At one point you will reach the start of
> Record > Record list and press OK.
the broadcast storage or the maximum time span.
2 - In the list of recordings, press OK to play the
3 - Press Play to watch the broadcast again.
recording.
4 - Press BACK repeatedly to watch the broadcast
3 - You can use the Playback keys for pause, play,
live.
rewind, or fast forward.
4 - To switch back to watch TV, press EXIT.

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2.5

Netflix
If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you
can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be
connected to the Internet. In your region, Netflix
might only come available with future software
updates.
To open Netflix, press NETFLIX on the remote control
to open the Netflix App. You can open Netflix
immediately from a TV in standby.
[Link]

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3 3.4

Software & Operating System

Android OS:
Specifications Android 11

3.1
3.5
Update Software
Reception
Update from Internet
• Aerial input : 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)
If the TV is connected to the Internet, you may receive
• Tuner bands : Hyperband, S-Channel, UHF, VHF
a message to update the TV software. You need a
• DVB : DVB-T2, DVB-C (cable) QAM
high-speed (broadband) Internet connection. If you
• Analogue video playback : SECAM, PAL
receive this message, we recommend you to carry out
• Digital video playback : MPEG2 SD/HD (ISO/IEC
the update.
13818-2), MPEG4 SD/HD (ISO/IEC 14496-10), HEVC
1 - Press Quick settings > TV • Digital audio playback (ISO/IEC 13818-3)
options > Settings > Device • Satellite aerial input : 75 ohm F-type
Preferences > About > System update > Internet • Input frequency range : 950 to 2150MHz
and press OK. • Input level range : 25 to 65 dBm
2 - Follow the instructions on screen. • DVB-S/S2 QPSK, symbol rate 2 to 45M symbols,
SCPC and MCPC
• LNB : Unicable 1/2, DiSEqC 1.0, 1 to 4 LNBs
Check from the Home page supported, Polarity selection 13/19V, Band selection
1 - Press HOME. 22kHz, Tone burst mode, LNB current 500mA max
2 - Select the Notifications icon from the top-right
corner and press OK.
3.6

3.2
Display Type
Software Version Diagonal screen size
• 108 cm / 43 inch
To view the current TV software version • 126 cm / 50 inch
1 - Select Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Display resolution
Device Preferences > About. • 3840 x 2160
2 - The version, release notes and creation date are
shown. Also, the Netflix ESN Number is shown if
available. 3.7
3 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
Display Input Resolution
3.3 Supported Video only resolution

Power Resolution — Refresh rate

• 480i - 60 Hz
Product specifications are subject to change without • 576i - 50 Hz
notice. For more specification details of this product, • 1080i - 50 Hz, 60 Hz
see the details on the Sony website.

Power
• Mains power: AC 220-240V +/-10% Supported Computer/Video resolution
• Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C Resolutions — Refresh rate
• Power saving features: Sleep timer, Switch off timer,
• 640 x 480 - 60Hz
Picture off, No Signal Auto Power Off, Auto sleep.
• 576p - 50Hz
• 720p - 50 Hz, 60 Hz
• 1920 x 1080 - 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz
• 2560 x 1440 - 60 Hz
• 3840 x 2160p - 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz

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3.8

Connectivity
TV Side
• Common Interface slot: CI+/CAM
• USB: USB 2.0
• Headphone out: Stereo mini-jack 3.5mm
• HDMI 1 in: ARC - Ultra HD - HDR
TV Bottom
• Digital Audio out: Optical
• USB: USB 2.0
• Network LAN: RJ45
• Satellite in
• Antenna in (75 ohm)
• HDMI 2 in: Ultra HD - HDR
• HDMI 3 in: Ultra HD - HDR
• HDMI 4 in: Ultra HD - HDR

3.9

Sound
• Output power (RMS) : 10W
• Dolby MS12 V2.5

3.10

Multimedia
Connections
• USB 2.0
• Ethernet LAN RJ-45
• Wi-Fi 802.11n Dual Band (built-in)
• BT 5.0
Supported USB file systems
• FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS
Playback formats
• Containers: PS, TS, M2TS, TTS, AVCHD, MP4, M4V,
MKV, ASF, AVI, 3GP, Quicktime
• Video Codecs : AVI, MKV, HEVC, H264/MPEG-4
AVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP9, HEVC (H.265),
AV1
• Audio Codecs : MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA (v2 up to
v9.2), WMA-PRO (v9 and v10)
• Subtitles :
– Formats : SRT, SMI, SSA, SUB, ASS, TXT
– Character encodings : UTF-8, UTF-16, UTF-16BE,
UTF-16LE, GBK, GB2312, Windows-1250,
Windows-1251, Windows-1252, Windows-1253,
Windows-1254, Windows-1255, Windows-949
• Maximum Supported Data Rate :
– MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) is supported up to High
Profile @ L5.1. 30Mbps
– H.265 (HEVC) is supported up to Main / Main 10
Profile up to Level 5.1 40Mbps
• Image Codecs : JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, HEIF

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4

Connect Devices
4.1

About Connections
Connectivity Guide
Always connect a device to the TV with the highest
quality connection available. Also, use good quality
cables to ensure a good transfer of picture and
sound. Copy protection
When you connect a device, the TV recognizes its HDMI ports support HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth
type and gives each device a correct type name. You Digital Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection
can change the type name if you wish. If a correct signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc
type name for a device is set, the TV automatically or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital
switches to the ideal TV settings when you switch to Rights Management).
this device in the Sources menu.

HDMI ARC

Only HDMI IN 1 (ARC) connection on the TV

has HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel).
Antenna port If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS),
also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to
If you have a Set-top box (a digital receiver) or HDMI IN 1 (ARC) on this TV. With the HDMI ARC
Recorder, connect the antenna cables to run the connection, you do not need to connect the extra
antenna signal through the Set-top box and/or audio cable that sends the sound of the TV picture to
Recorder first before it enters the TV. In this way, the the HTS. The HDMI ARC connection combines both
antenna and the Set-top box can send possible signals.
additional channels to the Recorder to record.

HDMI ports
HDMI Quality

An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound

quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio
signals. Use an HDMI cable for High Definition (HD)
TV signals
For best signal quality transfer, use a High speed
HDMI cable and do not use an HDMI cable longer
than 5 m.
HDMI CEC

Connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to your TV,

you can operate them with the TV remote control.

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 4.2

CAM with Smart Card - CI+

CI+
This TV is ready for the CI+ Conditional Access .
With CI+ you can watch premium HD programmes,
like movies and sports, offered by digital TV operators
in your region. These programmes are scrambled by
the TV operator and descrambled with a prepaid CI+
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) must be module.
switched on on the TV and the connected device. Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module
(Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an
Switch on CEC
accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to
Allow the TV to control HDMI device. their premium programmes. These programmes have
a high level of copy protection.
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
Preferences > Inputs > HDMI control. Contact a digital TV operator for more information on
terms & conditions.

Device auto power off

Turn off the HDMI devices with the TV.
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
Preferences > Inputs > Device auto power off.

TV auto power on Smart Card

Power on the TV with HDMI devices.
Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an
Preferences > Inputs > TV auto power on. accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to
their premium programmes.
Insert the smart card into the CAM module. See the
HDMI EDID Version
instruction you received from the operator.
Check the HDMI EDID version number.
To insert the CAM in the TV
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device 1 - Look on the CAM for the correct method of
Preferences > Inputs > HDMI EDID Version. insertion. Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM
and TV.
2 - While looking at the back of the TV, with the front
CEC Device List of the CAM facing towards you, gently insert the CAM
Check the connected HDMI CEC device list. into the slot PCMCIA CARD SLOT.
3 - Push the CAM in as far as it will go. Leave it in the
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device slot permanently.
Preferences > Inputs > CEC device list.

Note:
• HDMI CEC might not work with devices from other
brands.
• The HDMI CEC functionality has different names on
different brands. Some examples are: Anynet, Aquos
Link, Bravia Theatre Sync, Kuro Link, Simplink and
Viera Link. Not all brands are fully compatible.
Example HDMI CEC branding names are property of
their respective owners.
When you switch on the TV, it may take a few minutes
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subscription fees are paid (subscription methods can can set a delay on most Home Theatre Systems with
differ), you can watch the scrambled channels a disc player to match the sound with the video.
supported by the CAM smart card.
The CAM and smart card are exclusively for your TV. If
you remove the CAM, you will no longer be able to Connect with HDMI
watch the scrambled channels supported by the
CAM. Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre
System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Sony
Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.

Passwords and PIN codes If the Home Theatre System has no HDMI ARC
connection, add an optical audio cable to send the
For some CAMs, you must enter a PIN code to watch sound of the TV picture to the Home Theatre System.
its channels. When you set the PIN code for the CAM,
we recommend you to use the same code you are
using to unlock the TV.
To set the PIN code for the CAM
1 - Press Input select.
2 - Select the channel type you are using the CAM
for watching TV.
3 - Select the TV operator of the CAM. The following
screens come from the TV operator. Follow the on-
screen instruction to look up the PIN code setting.

4.3

Home Theatre System - HTS

Audio to video synchronisation (sync)
Connect with HDMI ARC
If the sound does not match the video on screen, you
Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre can set a delay on most Home Theatre Systems with
System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Sony a disc player to match the sound with the video.
Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.

HDMI ARC 4.4

If your Home Theatre System has an HDMI ARC Video Device
connection, you can use HDMI ARC connection on
the TV to connect. With HDMI ARC, you do not need
to connect the extra audio cable. The HDMI ARC HDMI
connection combines both signals.
Use a High speed HDMI cable to connect with best
Since HDMI IN 1 (ARC) on the TV can offer the Audio
picture and sound quality.
Return Channel (ARC) signal, the TV can only send
the ARC signal to this HDMI connection. For best signal quality transfer, use a High speed
HDMI cable and do not use an HDMI cable longer
than 5 m, and also connect devices supporting HDR
on any one of HDMI connections.

Audio to video synchronisation (sync)

If the sound does not match the video on screen, you

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Copy protection 4.6
HDMI ports support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital USB Hard Drive
Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal
that prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Blu-
ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital Rights
What You Need
Management). If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause or
record digital TV broadcasts. The TV broadcast must
be a digital broadcast (DVB broadcasts or similar).
4.5

Audio Device
Installation
Digital Audio Out - Optical
Before you can pause or record a broadcast, you
Audio Out - Optical is a high quality sound must connect and format a USB Hard Drive.
connection. Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard Drive.
This optical connection can carry 5.1 audio channels. 1 - Connect the USB Hard Drive to one of
If your device, typically a Home Theatre System the USB connections on the TV. Do not connect
(HTS), has no HDMI ARC connection, you can use this another USB device to the other USB ports when
connection with the Audio In - Optical connection on formatting.
the HTS. The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 2 - Switch on the USB Hard Drive and the TV.
connection sends the sound from the TV to the HTS. 3 - When the TV is tuned to a digital TV channel,
press Pause. Trying to pause will start the formatting.
Follow the instructions on screen.
When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it
connected permanently.

Headphones
You can connect a set of headphones to the
headphone connector on the back of the TV. The
connection is a mini-jack 3.5mm. Warning
The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this
TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another
TV or PC. Do not copy or change recording files on
the USB Hard Drive with any PC application. This will
corrupt your recordings. When you format another
USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost.
A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need
reformatting for use with a computer.

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 app before you disconnect the flash drive.
Formatting
To remove the USB flash drive safely
Before you can pause or record a broadcast, or store 1 - Press HOME.
apps, you must connect and format a USB Hard 2 - Select the Notifications icon from the top-right
Drive. Formatting removes all files from the USB Hard corner and press OK.
Drive. 3 - Select your flash drive and press OK.
Warning 4 - Select Eject and press OK.
5 - Wait until the eject procedure is finished and then
The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this pull out the flash drive.
TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another
Ultra HD on USB
TV or PC. Do not copy or change recording files on
the USB Hard Drive with any PC application. This will You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a
corrupt your recordings. When you format another connected USB device or flash drive. The TV will
USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost. downscale the resolution if the resolution of the
A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need photo is higher.
reformatting for use with a computer.

4.8
To format a USB Hard Drive
1 - Connect the USB Hard Drive to one of the USB
Videos, Photos, Music & Text
connections on the TV. Do not connect another USB
device to the other USB ports when formatting. From a USB Connection
2 - Switch on the USB Hard Drive and the TV.
3 - Select Recordings if you want to perform Pause You can view your photos or play your music and
TV and Recordings. Follow the instructions on screen. videos from a connected USB flash drive.
4 - All files and data will be removed after formatting. With the TV switched on, plug in a USB flash drive to
5 - When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it one of the USB connections.
connected permanently.
1 - Press HOME, select MMP from the Apps list
and press OK.
4.7 2 - Use Navigation keys to select the file type.
3 - Follow the on-screen instructions to play the
USB Flash Drive files.

You can view photos or play your music and videos

from a connected USB flash drive.
Play your Videos
Insert a USB flash drive in one of
the USB connections on the TV while the TV is Play a video
switched on. 1 - Press HOME, select MMP from the Apps list
and press OK.
2 - Use Navigation keys to select Video.
3 - Select one of the videos, and press OK to play.
During the video playback
• Press Quick settings to show the options.

To view the files from the USB flash drive, you need
to add the MMP (MultiMediaPlayer) app to the Home Play, Pause
screen first. Press HOME, clicking the Apps icon at
Press OK to play or pause the video.
the left end of the Apps row. You can add MMP apps
from the Apps page. Repeat
To stop watching the USB flash drive content, Play videos repeatedly or once.
press EXIT or select another activity. Exit the MMP
Show Info

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Display the information of the video file. Place the copied file to your prefered folder.

Display Mode Delete

Adjust the display mode. Delete the selected file.

Picture settings Recursive parser

Adjust the picture settings. Select from the Recursive parser or Normal parser.

Sound settings Photo Frame

Adjust the sound settings. Select to start the Photo Frame mode.

Sound Tracks
Display the soundtracks. Photo Options
Last Memory When viewing photo files, press Quick settings to
When set to On, you can play the video where you Pause
left last time. Set to Off to turn off the function.
Press OK to pause the photos.
Seek
Repeat
Jump to the playback time as you entered.
View the pictures repeatedly or once only.
Subtitles On/Off
Shuffle on, Shuffle off
Set the subtitles to on or off.
View the pictures in sequential order, or at random.
Subtitle Language
Duration
When Subtitles set to On, you can set the subtitle
language. Set the speed of the slideshow.

Subtitle encoding Effect

When Subtitles set to On, you can set the subtitle Set the transition from one picture to the next.
encoding for your preference.
Show info
Display the information of the picture file.
View your Photos Photo Frame image
Set the picture as Photo Frame image.
View Photos
Picture settings
View a photo
1 - Press HOME, select MMP from the Apps list Adjust the picture settings.
and press OK.
2 - Use Navigation keys to select Photo.
3 - Select one of the photos, and press OK. Play your Music
When browsing photo thumbnails, press Quick
settings to Play music
1 - Press HOME, select MMP from the Apps list
Sort and press OK.
Sort the photo files by your preference. 2 - Use Navigation keys to select Music.
3 - Select one of the audio, and press OK to play.
Media type During the audio playback
Sort the files by media type. • Press Quick settings to show the options.
Play, Pause
Thumbnail size
Press OK to play or pause the music.
Change the thumbnail viewing size.
Repeat
Copy
Play music repeatedly or once.
Copy the file and place it to your prefered folder.
Shuffle On, Shuffle Off
Paste

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Play audio in sequential order, or at random.

Show Info
Display the information of the music file.

Lyric Options
Select the options when the lyrics are available.

Picture Off
Close the screen when play the music for energy
saving.

Sound settings
Adjust the sound settings.

View your Text

View text
1 - Press HOME, select MMP from the Apps list
and press OK.
2 - Use Navigation keys to select Text.
3 - Select one of the text file, and press OK to
preview.
During the preview
• Each file lasts 3 seconds for preview. Press OK to
pause the preview to read.
• Press Quick settings to show the options.
Play, Pause
Press OK to play or pause the text file preview.

Repeat
Preview the text files repeatedly or once.

Shuffle On, Shuffle Off

Preview the text files in sequential order, or at
random.

Font
Adjust the text Size, Style, and Colour.

Show Info
Display the information of the text file.

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5
Select a Device
Connecting to a To select a wireless device
1 - Press Quick settings > TV
Network options > Settings > Remote & Accessories and
press OK.
5.1 2 - In the list, select the wireless device and
press OK.
Bluetooth 3 - Press EXIT to close the menu.

What You Need

Rename a Device
You can connect a wireless device with Bluetooth® to
this TV – a wireless speaker or headphones.
To rename a wireless device
To play the TV sound on a wireless speaker, you must 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
pair the wireless speaker with the TV. The TV can only options > Settings > Remote & Accessories and
play the sound on one speaker at a time. press OK.
2 - In the list, select the wireless device and
Attention - Audio to Video synchronisation press OK.
Many Bluetooth speaker systems have a high, so 3 - Select Change name and press OK.
called, 'latency'. High latency means that the audio 4 - Enter a new name for the device.
lags behind the video, causing unsynchronised 'lip 5 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
sync'. Before you purchase a wireless Bluetooth
speaker system, inform yourself about the newest
models and look for a device with a low latency Remove a Device
rating. Ask your dealer for advice.
You can connect or disconnect a wireless Bluetooth
device. You can also remove a wireless Bluetooth
device. If you remove a Bluetooth device, the device
will be unpaired.
Pairing a Device
To remove or disconnect a wireless device
Position the wireless speaker within a distance of 5 1 - Press Quick settings > TV
meters from the TV. Read the user manual of the options > Settings > Remote & Accessories and
device for specific information on pairing and on press OK.
wireless range. Make sure the Bluetooth setting on TV 2 - In the list, select the wireless device and
is switched on. press OK.
3 - Select Unpair and press OK.
Once a wireless speaker is paired, you can select it to
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
play the TV sound. When a device is paired, you do
not need to pair it again unless you remove the
device.
5.2
To pair a bluetooth device with the TV
1 - Switch on the bluetooth device and place it within
Connect your Android TV
range of the TV.
2 - Press Quick settings > TV Network and Internet
options > Settings > Remote & Accessories and
press OK. Home Network
3 - Follow the instructions on screen. You will pair
the device with the TV and the TV will store the To enjoy the full capabilities of your Android TV, your
connection. You might need to unpair a paired device TV must be connected to the Internet.
first if the maximum number of paired devices was Connect the TV to a home network with a high-speed
reached. Internet connection. You can connect your TV
4 - Press EXIT to close the menu. wirelessly or wired to your network router.

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 for your router.
Connect to Network
DHCP
Wireless Connection • If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the
What You Need router. DHCP should be switched on.

To connect the TV to the Internet wirelessly, you need

a Wi-Fi router with a connection to the Internet.
Wired Connection
Use a high-speed (broadband) connection to the
Internet. What You Need

What You Need

To connect the TV to the Internet, you need a
network router with a connection to the
Internet. Use a high-speed (broadband) connection
to the Internet.

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Network
& internet > Wi-Fi.

Make the Connection

Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Network

& internet > Wi-Fi.
1 - In the list of found networks, select on your
wireless network. If your network is not in the list
because the network name is hidden (you switched
off the SSID broadcast of the router), select Add new Make the Connection
network to enter the network name yourself.
2 - Follow the on-screen instruction. 1 - Connect the router to the TV with a network cable
3 - A message will be shown when the connection is (Ethernet cable**).
successful. 2 - Make sure that the router is switched on.
3 - The TV constantly searches for the network
connection.
4 - A message will be shown when the connection is
Problems successful.
Wireless network not found or distorted If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
• Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi setting of the router. DHCP should be switched on.
802.11b/g/n devices in your proximity might disturb **To fulfill EMC regulations, use a shielded FTP Cat.
the wireless network. 5E Ethernet cable.
• Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow
access to the TV's wireless connection.
• If the wireless network does not work properly in
your home, try the wired network installation. Network Settings
Internet does not work Proxy settings
• If the connection to the router is OK, check the
router connection to the Internet. Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Network
& internet > Proxy settings.
The PC and Internet connection are slow
• Look in your wireless router's user manual for Enter a valid proxy hostname manually by selecting
information on indoor range, transfer rate and other Manual.
factors of signal quality.
• Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection

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Network Configuration - IP settings 3 - Press EXIT to close the menu.

Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Network

& internet > IP settings.
Home Screen
If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
setting of the router.
About the Home Screen
Alternatively, if you are an advanced user and want to
install your network with static IP addressing, set the To enjoy the benefits of your Android TV, connect the
TV to Static IP. TV to the Internet.
Like on your Android smartphone or tablet, the Home
screen is the centre of your TV. From the Home
screen you can decide what to watch by browsing
entertainment options from app and live TV. Your
Google Account
Home has channels to let you discover great contents
from your favourite apps. You can also add additional
Sign In
channels or find new apps to get more contents.
To enjoy the full capabilities of your Android TV, you The Home screen is organised in channels
can sign in to Google with your Google Account.
Apps
By signing in you'll be able to play your favourite
games across phone, tablet and TV. You'll also get Your favourite Apps are placed on the first row. You
customised video and music recommendations on can find more apps in the Apps page which can be
your TV home screen as well as access to YouTube, opened by clicking the Apps icon at the left end of
Google Play and other apps. the Apps row. You can also add more apps as
favourite from the Apps page.
Use your existing Google Account to sign in to
Google on your TV. A Google Account consists of an Live TV
email address and a password. If you don't have a
Google Account yet, use your computer or tablet to Live TV channel shows the currently running
create one ([Link]). To play games programmes from the installed channels.
with Google Play, you need a Google+ profile. If you Play Next channel
did not sign in during the first TV installation, you can
always sign in later. You can always know what to watch next from Play
Next channel on the Home screen. Start watching
To sign in after you did the TV installation from where you left off and get notifications about
1 - Select Settings. new episodes in the Play Next channel. Press and
2 - Select Account & Sign-In and press OK. hold Select on a movie or TV show to add it directly
3 - Select Sign In and press OK. to the Play Next channel.
4 - Select Use your remote and press OK.
Google Play Movies & TV channel
5 - With the on-screen keyboard, enter your email
address and press OK. Rent movies or TV shows on this channel from
6 - Enter your password and press OK to sign in. Google Play Movies & TV.
7 - Press EXIT to close the menu.
YouTube channel
This channel contains your Recommended,
Android Settings Subscriptions or Trending YouTube videos.

You can set or view several Android specific settings Customize channels
or information. You can find the list of apps installed Click the Customize channels button to add and
on your TV and the storage space they need. You can remove channels from your Home screen.
set the language you like to use with Voice
Search. You can configure the onscreen keyboard or See also [Link]/androidtv
allow apps to use your location. Explore the different
Android settings. You can go
to [Link]/androidtv for more Open the Home Screen
information on these settings.
To open the Home screen and open an item
To open these settings
1 - Press HOME.
1 - Select Settings and press OK. 2 - Select an item and press OK to open or start it.
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go back to Home screen. via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products
When opening the Home screen, the background
and features aren't available in all countries.
application/content playback will stop. You have to
select the application or content from the Home Find more information
screen to resume. on [Link]/androidtv

5.3 Music
Apps With YouTube Music you can play your favourite
music on TV and buy new music on your computer or
About Apps mobile device. Or, on your TV, you can sign up for All
Access, the YouTube Music
You can find your favourite Apps on Apps row in the subscription. Alternatively, you can play the music
Home menu. you already own, stored on your computer.
Like apps on your smartphone or tablet, the apps on What You Need
your TV offer specific functions for an enriched TV • your TV must be connected with the Internet
experience. Apps like YouTube, games, video stores • you must sign in with your Google Account on TV
or weather forecasts (a.o.). • add a credit card to your Google Account to take a
Apps can come from the Google Play™ Store . To music subscription
get you started, some practical apps are pre-installed To start YouTube Music
on your TV.
1 - Press HOME.
To install apps from the Google Play™ Store , the TV 2 - Select YouTube Music.
must be connected to the Internet. You must sign in 3 - Select the music you want and press OK.
with a Google Account to use the Google Play apps 4 - To stop the Music app, press BACK repeatedly
and Google Play™ Store . or press EXIT.
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add
via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
Google Play item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products
and features aren't available in all countries.
Movies and TV
Find more information
With Google Play Movies & TV , you can rent or buy on [Link]/androidtv
movies and TV shows to watch on TV.

What You Need

Games
• your TV must be connected with the Internet
• you must sign in with your Google Account on TV With Google Play Games, you can play games on TV.
• add a credit card to your Google Account to Online or offline.
purchase movies and TV shows
You can see what your friends are playing currently or
To rent or buy a movie or TV show you can join the game and compete. You can track
1 - Press HOME. your achievements or start wherever you left off.
2 - Select Google Play Movies & TV.
What You Need
3 - Select a movie or TV show and press OK.
• your TV must be connected with the Internet
4 - Select the purchase you want and press OK. You
• you must sign in with your Google Account on TV
will be taken through the purchase procedure.
• add a credit card to your Google Account to
To watch a rented or bought movie or TV show purchase new games
1 - Press HOME. Start the Google Play Games app to select and install
2 - Select Google Play Movies & TV. new game apps on your TV. Some games are free of
3 - Select the movie or TV show from your library in charge. A message appears if a particular game needs
the app, select the title and press OK. a gamepad to play the game.
4 - You can use the Play, Pause, Rewind or Fast
To start or stop a Google Play Game
forward keys on the remote control.
5 - To stop the Movies & TV 1 - Press HOME.
app, press BACK repeatedly or press EXIT. 2 - Select Google Play Games.
3 - Select a game to play or select a new game to
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add
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4 - When done, press BACK repeatedly or 1 - On your computer, go to [Link]
press EXIT or stop the app with its dedicated and sign in with the Google Account you will use with
exit/stop button. Google Play on TV.
2 - Go to [Link] to add a card to your
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add
Google Account.
via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
3 - Enter your credit card data and accept the terms
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products
and conditions.
and features aren't available in all countries.
Find more information
on [Link]/androidtv
Start or Stop an App
You can start an app from the Home screen.
Google Play Store
To start an app
From the Google Play Store you can download and
1 - Press HOME.
install new apps. Some apps are free of charge.
2 - Move to Apps row, select the app you want and
What You Need press OK.
• your TV must be connected with the Internet 3 - To stop an app, press BACK or press EXIT or
• you must sign in with your Google Account on TV stop the app with its dedicated exit/stop button.
• add a credit card to your Google Account to When opening the Home screen, the background
purchase apps application/content playback will stop. You have to
To install a new app select the application or content from the Home
screen to resume.
1 - Press HOME.
2 - Select Google Play Store and press OK.
3 - Select the app you want to install and press OK.
4 - To close the Google Play Store, Manage Apps
press BACK repeatedly or press EXIT.
If you stop an app and return to the Home menu, the
Parental controls
app is not really stopped. The app is still running in
In the Google Play Store, you can hide apps the background to be readily available when you start
according to users/buyers maturity. You need to enter it again. To run fluently, most apps need to save some
a PIN code to select or change the level of maturity. data in the cache memory of the TV. It might be good
to stop an app completely or clear the cache data of
To set the parental control
a particular app to optimise the overall performance
1 - Press HOME. of apps and to keep memory usage low on your
2 - Select Google Play Store and press OK. Android TV. Also, it is best to uninstall apps that you
3 - Select Settings > Parental controls. are not using anymore.
4 - Select the level of maturity you want.
5 - On request, enter the PIN code.
6 - To close the Google Play Store, 5.4
press BACK repeatedly or press EXIT.
Google Cast
If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add
via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites
item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products What You Need
and features aren't available in all countries.
If an app on your mobile device has Google Cast, you
Find more information can cast your app on this TV. On the mobile app, look
on [Link]/androidtv for the Google Cast icon. You can use your mobile
device to control what's on TV. Google Cast works on
Android and iOS.
Payments Your mobile device must be connected to the same
Wi-Fi home network as your TV.
To make a payment on Google Play on TV, you must
add a form of payment - a credit card (outside the Apps with Google Cast
United States) - to your Google Account. When you
purchase a movie or TV show, you will be charged on New Google Cast apps come available every
this credit card. day. You can already try it with YouTube, Chrome,
Netflix, Photowall … or Big Web Quiz for
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Some Google Play products and features aren't
available in all countries.
Find more information on
[Link]/androidtv

Cast to Your TV
To cast an app to the TV screen
1 - On your smartphone or tablet, open an app that
supports Google Cast.
2 - Tab the Google Cast icon.
3 - Select the TV you would like to cast to.
4 - Press Play on your smartphone or tablet. What
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Display Mode
Settings If the picture is not filling the whole screen, if black
bars are showing on the top or bottom or at both
6.1 sides, you can adjust the picture to fill the screen
completely.
TV options
To select one of the basic settings to fill the screen…
Press Quick settings to select one of below menus,
Quick settings > TV options > Picture > Display
then press OK.
Mode.
Picture
Automatic
Adjust the picture settings.
Automatically zooms in the picture to fit the screen
Sound with original aspect ratio. No content lost visible.

Adjust the sound settings. Super zoom

Accessibility Remove the black bars on the sides of 4:3 broadcasts.

Not recommended for HD or PC.
Adjust accessibility menu.
4:3
Power
Display the classic 4:3 format.
Set the timers for saving energy.
Movie expand 14:9
CI Card
Scale 4:3 format to 14:9. Not recommended for HD or
Adjust the CI card settings. PC.
Advanced options Movie expand 16:9
Adjust advanced settings. Scale 4:3 format to 16:9. Not recommended for HD or
Settings PC.

View settings menu. Wide screen

Stretches the picture to a 16:9 format.
6.2 Full

Picture Settings Automatically enlarges the picture to fill the screen.

Picture distortion is minimal, subtitles remain visible.
Not suitable for PC input. Some extreme picture
Picture Mode content can still show black bars. Picture content
aspect ratio may change.
Select a style
Quick settings > TV options > Picture > Picture Unscaled
mode. Provide maximum detail for PC.
For easy picture adjustment, you can select a preset
picture style.
• User - The picture preferences you set during the Other Picture Settings
first start up.
Quick settings > TV options > Picture and
• Standard - Most energy conscious setting - Factory
press OK.
setting
• Vivid - Ideal for daylight viewing Backlight
• Sport - Ideal for sport
• Movie - Ideal for watching movies with original Adjust the video backlight intensity.
studio effect Brightness
• Game* - Ideal for playing games
• Energy saving - Ideal for saving energy Set the level of brightness of the picture signal.

* Picture style - Game is not available for some video Note: Setting of brightness much away from
sources. reference value (50) may result lower contrast.

Contrast

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Adjust the contrast value of the picture. 6.3
Saturation Sound Settings
Adjust the colour saturation value of the picture.
Sound Style
HUE
Adjust the hue value of the picture. Quick settings > TV options > Sound > Sound style
> and press OK.
Sharpness
For easy sound adjustment, you can select a preset
Adjust the level of sharpness in fine detail of the setting with sound style.
picture.
• User - The sound preferences you set during the first
Gamma start up
• Standard - Most neutral sound setting
Set a non-linear setting for picture luminance and
• Vivid - Ideal for daylight viewing
contrast. This is a setting intended for expert users.
• Sport - Ideal for sports programmes
Colour Temperature • Movie - Ideal for watching movies
• Music - Ideal for listening to music
Set the picture to a preset colour temperature or • News - Ideal for speech
adjust the setting yourself.

Advanced video Other Sound Settings

Set the advance settings. Quick settings > TV options > Sound and press OK.
• DNR: Balance, Bass, Treble
Digital Noise Reduction, image noise reduction filters
to reduces the image noise. Adjust the levels of these options according to
• MPEG NR: your personal preference.
MPEG Noise Reduction feature to improve the quality
Sound Surround
of pictures by reducing the noise without
compromising the picture resolution. Switch on or off the surround sound.
• Adaptive Luma Control:
Equalizer Detail
Dynamic video contrast enhancement to adjust the
Luma level of the picture signal automatically. If the Adjust the level of equaliser for your preference.
PC Mode setting is On, this feature will be off.
• Local Contrast Control: Speakers
Enhance the contrast level in local area for the image. Set the TV to play the sound on TV or on the
• PC Mode: connected audio system.
Switch TV to PC mode to have original picture look.
You can select where you want to hear the TV sound
and how you want to control it.
• If you select TV speakers, the TV speakers are
Colour Tuner
always on.
Fine tune the colour setting yourself. • If you select HDMI sound system, the TV speakers
are muted.
11 Point White Balance Correction • If you select TV speakers off, you permanently
Customise the whitepoint balance based on the switch off the TV speakers.
selected colour temperature of the picture.
Digital Output
Reset to Default Digital output settings are available for optical and
Reset the current picture settings to default. HDMI ARC sound signals.
Set the audio out signal of the TV to fit the sound
capabilities of the connected Home Theatre System.

SPDIF Delay
For some Home Theatre Systems you might need to
adjust the audio sync delay to synchronise the audio
to the video. Select 0 if a sound delay is set on your
Home Theatre System.

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Auto Volume Control preset time.

Adjust large sound level differences between

channels and inputs automatically.
Set screen off to save energy consumption
Reset to Default Power > Picture off.
Reset the current sound settings to default. Select Picture off, the TV screen is switched off, to
switch the TV screen back on, press any key on the
remote control.
6.4

Accessibility Settings
Set TV switch off timer
With Audio description switched on, the TV is Power > Switch off timer.
prepared for use of the deaf, hard of hearing, blind or
partially sighted people. Select Switch off timer, the TV switches off
automatically at a preset time to save energy.
Accessibility for blind or partially sighted people
Quick settings > TV options > Accessibility Settings
> Audio Type No signal auto power off

Digital TV channels can broadcast special audio Power > No signal auto power off.
commentary describing what is happening on screen. Press Navigation keys up or down to set the
You can set the audio type with below settings. value. Select Off to deactivate the automatic switch
• Normal off.
• Audio Description * If you use the TV as a monitor or use a digital
• Spoken Subtitle receiver to watch TV (a Set-Top Box - STB) and you
• Hearing Impaired do not use the remote control of the TV, you should
• Audio Description and Spoken Subtitle deactivate this automatic switch off, to set the value
to Off.

Visually Impaired
When Audio Description is on, more Visually Impaired Set auto sleep timer
options are available. Set the speaker, headphone
Power > Auto sleep.
volume of the normal audio with the audio
commentary or set the extra audio effects in the TV switches to sleep mode automatically after a
commentary audio. You can adjust th effect with preset time if the TV does not receive any command
below settings. from remote control.
• Speaker
• Headphone
Set Power saving
• Volume
• Pane and Fade Power > Power saving
• Audio for Visually Impaired
• Select On to reduce power consumption. The TV
• Fader Control
will automatically adjust the brightness and TV panel
AC4 Dialogue Enhancement setting according to your selection.
Turn on/off or set the level of dialogue enhancement • Select Off for optimal picture quality with as
to increase the intelligibility of dialogue and brighter screen. This may increase power
commentary when the audio stream is AC4 type. consumption.

6.5 6.6

Power Settings Advanced Options

Quick settings > TV options > Power.

Set Sleep timer

Power > Sleep timer.
TV switches to standby mode automatically after a

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Audio
HBBTV settings > Persistent Storage, Block Tracking
Set audio preference language Sites, or Device ID.
Quick settings > TV options > Advanced Select one of the options and switch it to on or off.
Options > Audio Language/Primary
Audio/Secondary Audio or Audio Channel.
Reset HbbTV Device ID
The TV channels can broadcast audio with several
spoken languages for a programme. You can set a HBBTV settings > Reset Device ID.
preferred primary and secondary audio language. If
You can reset your TV unique device identifier. A new
audio in one of these languages is available, the TV
identifier will be created. This will replace your Device
will switch to this audio.
ID with a new identifier.

Blue Mute Subtitle

Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Options > Blue Mute.
Options > Subtitle.
Switch the blue mute on or off.
Digital channels can offer several subtitle languages
for a programme. You can set a preferred primary and
secondary subtitle language. If subtitles in one of
Interaction Channel these languages are available, the TV will show the
subtitles you selected.
Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Press Subtitle key on the remote control to display
Options > Interaction Channel.
the subtitle page.
Switch the interaction channel on or off.

MHEG PIN Protection

Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Options > MHEG PIN Protection.
Set to turn on or off the Pin protection of MHEG
feature.

HBBTV Settings Teletext

Quick settings > TV options > Advanced Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Options > HBBTV settings. Options > Teletext.
Switch on HbbTV Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text
languages available.
HBBTV settings > On.
Alternatively, press Teletext key on the remote
control to display the text page.
Set the HbbTV History Tracking
HBBTV settings > Do Not Track.
Set the options according to your preference.

Set the HbbTV Cookies

HBBTV settings > Cookie Settings.
Set the options according to your preference.

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 Adjust the picture settings.
BISS Key
Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Sound
Options > BISS Key.
Adjust the sound settings.
Set to add BISS Key.

Storage
System information
Check the device storage.
Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
Options > System information.
Home screen
To check the system information, including Signal
level, Frequency, Service ID, and etc. Customize the home screen. You can enable or
disable the video and audio previews. Reorder the
apps and games. Read the Open-source licenses.
6.7

Other settings Retail mode

Switch On or Off the retail mode. If you set the retail
Device Preferences mode to on. You can set the retail message type and
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device demo.
Preferences.

About Google Assistant

To show the information about this TV or perform Adjust the settings for Google Assistant. You can also
Factory reset operation for the TV. view the Open-source licenses.

Date & time Chromecast built-in

Adjust the date and time settings. Adjust the settings for Chromecast built-in. You can
view the Open-source licenses and the version
number.
Timer
Set TV switch on or off timer.
Screen saver
Adjust the screen saver setting for your preference.
Language
Set or change the menu language.
Location
Set the location status.
Keyboard
Set the on-screen keyboard type.
Usage & Diagnostics
Set to on for automatically send diagnostic
Inputs information to Google, such as crash reports and
usage data from your device, apps and Chromecast
Rename the Inputs name and adjust the settings for
built in.
Consumer Electronic Control (CEC).

Accessibility
Power
Activate special functions for hearing and visually
Set the timers for saving energy.
impaired people.

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Reboot
Menu language
Reboot your TV for better performance when needed.
Change the language of the TV menu
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
Remote and Accessories Preferences > Language.

Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Remote

and Accessories.
Audio Language
You can select the stored bluetooth connection from
the list. Set audio preference language
If you cannot find your accessory, select Add Quick settings > TV options > Advanced
accessory to search for bluetooth connections. Options > Audio Language/Primary
Audio/Secondary Audio or Audio Channel.
The TV channels can broadcast audio with several
spoken languages for a programme. You can set a
6.8 preferred primary and secondary audio language. If
Reboot audio in one of these languages is available, the TV
will switch to this audio.
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
Preferences > Reboot.

Note: Clock
• Disconnect the external USB hard disc before
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
rebooting.
Preferences > Date & time.
• Wait for few seconds, the TV restart automatically.
This will remove unnecessary data and information in
the memory. Correct clock automatically
If your TV runs low performance when using Apps, Automatic date & time > Use network-provided
such as the video and audio are not synchronised or time.
the App is running slow, reboot your TV for better
• The standard setting for the TV clock is automatic.
performance.
The time information comes from the broadcasted
UTC - Coordinated Universal Time information.
6.9

Factory Reset Correct clock manually

Automatic date & time > Off.
Reset all settings value to original TV settings
Select Set date and Set time to adjust the value.
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
Preferences > About > Factory reset. Note:
This will erase all data from your device's internal • If none of the automatic settings display the time
storage, including: your Google account, system app correctly, you can set the time manually.
data, download apps, and settings. All settings will • If you schedule recordings from the TV Guide, we
be reset and installed channels will be erased. recommend not to change the time and date
manually.

6.10
Set time zone or set a time offset for your region
Clock and Language Settings Date & time > Set time zone.
Select the time zone of your preference.

Set diaplay time format

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Timer
Set TV switch on or off timer
Quick settings > TV options > Settings > Device
Preferences > Timer.
Set Power On Timer or Power Off Timer to Off, On
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Channels
Help and Support No digital channels found during the installation

7.1 See the technical specifications to make sure that

your TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country.
Troubleshooting Make sure that all cables are properly connected and
that the correct network is selected.
Switch On and Remote Control Previously installed channels are not in the channel
list
The TV does not switch on
• Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Make sure that the correct channel list is selected.
Wait for one minute then reconnect it.
• Make sure that the power cable is securely
connected. Picture
Creaking sound at startup or switch off
When you are switching the TV on, off or to standby, No picture / distorted picture
you hear a creaking sound from the TV chassis. The • Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to
creaking sound is due to the normal expansion and the TV.
contraction of the TV as it cools and warms up. This • Make sure that the correct device is selected as the
does not affect performance. display source.
• Make sure that the external device or source is
TV does not respond to the remote control properly connected.
The TV requires some time to start up. During this Sound but no picture
time, the TV does not respond to the remote control • Change to other video sources and then change
or TV controls. This is normal behaviour. back to current source, then do picture style restore in
If the TV continues to be unresponsive to the remote Picture settings or do Factory reset in General settings
control, you can check if the remote control is working option.
by means of a mobile phone camera. Put the phone Poor antenna reception
in camera mode and point the remote control to the • Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to
camera lens. If you press any key on the remote the TV.
control and you notice the infra red LED flicker • Loud speakers, unearthed audio devices, neon
through the camera, the remote control is working. lights, high buildings and other large objects can
The TV needs to be checked. influence reception quality. If possible, try to improve
If you do not notice the flickering, the remote control the reception quality by changing the antenna
might be broken or its batteries are low. direction or moving devices away from the TV.
This method of checking the remote control is not • If reception on only one channel is poor, fine-tune
possible with remote controls which are wirelessly this channel with Manual Installation.
paired with the TV. Poor picture from a device
The TV goes back to standby after showing the Sony • Make sure that the device is connected properly.
Make sure the device's output video setting is the
startup screen
highest possible resolution if applicable.
When the TV is in standby, a Sony startup screen is • Restore picture style or change to other picture
displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This styles.
is normal behaviour. When the TV is disconnected Picture settings change after a while
and reconnected to the power supply, the startup
screen is displayed at the next startup. To switch on Make sure that Retail mode is set to Off . You can
the TV from standby, press power key on the remote change and save settings in this mode.
control or on the TV.
A commercial banner appears
The standby light keeps on blinking Make sure that Retail mode is set
Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. to Off . Press Quick settings > TV
Wait 5 minutes before you reconnect the power options > Settings > Device Preferences > Retail
cable. For troubleshooting information, you can also mode and press OK
refer to “Frequently Asked Questions” in our support
Picture does not fit the screen
site below.
• Change to a different picture format.
[Link]
• Change Display mode to Automatic.
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• Picture signals from some devices may not fit the you use the TV Remote Control to adjust the volume
screen correctly. Check the signal output of the level from the device, this behaviour is normal.
connected device. Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not
• Change Display mode to Automatic. show
Computer picture is not stable • Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass
• Make sure that your PC uses the supported Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage
resolution and refresh rate. device's documentation.
• Make sure HDMI video source is not supported HDR • Make sure that the USB storage device is compatible
content. with the TV.
• Make sure that the audio and picture file formats are
supported by the TV.
Sound Choppy playback of USB files
• The transfer performance of the USB storage device
No sound or poor sound quality may limit the data transfer rate to the TV which
causes poor playback.
If no audio signal is detected, the TV automatically
switches the audio output off — this does not indicate
malfunction.
Network
• Make sure that the sound settings are correctly set.
• Make sure that all cables are properly connected. Wi-Fi network not found or distorted
• Make sure that the volume is not muted or set to • Microwave ovens, DECT phones or other Wi-Fi
zero. 802.11b/g/n devices in your proximity might disturb
• Make sure that the TV audio output is connected to the wireless network.
the audio input on the Home Theatre System. • Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow
Sound should be heard from the HTS speakers. access to the TV's wireless connection.
• Some devices may require you to manually enable • If the wireless network does not work properly in
HDMI audio output. If HDMI audio is already enabled, your home, try the wired network installation.
but you still do not hear audio, try changing the digital
Internet does not work
audio format of the device to PCM (Pulse Code
• If the connection to the router is OK, check the
Modulation). Refer to the documentation
router connection to the Internet.
accompanying your device for instructions.
• Your router (broadband router) may be incorrectly
setup to connect to your Internet service provider
(such as an incorrect PPPoE setting). To setup your
HDMI and USB router correctly, refer to the router's instruction
manual or website, or consult the router's
HDMI manufacturer. If you are uncertain about the setup
• Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content information of your provider (such as your account
Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV name and password), consult your provider.
to display content from an HDMI device. • The TV may also be unable to connect to the
• If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and Internet if the time on your TV is incorrect. Please
no picture is displayed, switch the source from one check the time settings.
device to another and back again. The PC and Internet connection are slow
• If the picture and sound of a device connected to • Look in your wireless router's user manual for
HDMI is distorted, connect the device to another information on indoor range, transfer rate and other
HDMI port on TV and power reboot your source factors of signal quality.
device. • Use a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection
• If there are intermittent sound disruptions, make for your router.
sure that output settings from the HDMI device are DHCP
correct. • If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP
• If you use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter or HDMI-to-DVI (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the
cable, make sure that an additional audio cable is router. DHCP should be switched on.
connected to AUDIO IN (mini-jack only), if available.
HDMI EasyLink does not work
• Make sure that your HDMI devices are HDMI-CEC
compatible. EasyLink features only work with devices
that are HDMI-CEC compatible.
No volume icon shown
• When an HDMI-CEC audio device is connected and

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 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (for UK). The
Bluetooth following test methods have been applied in order to
prove presumption of conformity with the essential
Unable to pair requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.
• Make sure the device is in pairing mode. Read the
user manual of the device. This device also complies with the Erp Directive
• Keep the wireless speaker as close to the TV as (2009/125/EC) and Ecodesign for Energy-Related
possible. Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU
• Trying to pair several devices with the TV at the Exit) Regulations 2019 (for UK), and the RoHS
same time, may not work. directive (2011/65/EU) and Restriction of the Use of
Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Bluetooth lost connection
Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (for UK).
• Always position the wireless speaker within a range
of 5 meters from the TV. If you want to get a copy of original DoC of this TV,
Bluetooth Audio and Video synchronisation please visit the following website
• Before you purchase a wireless Bluetooth speaker, [Link]
inform yourself about its quality of Audio to Video
Radiation Exposure Statement:
synchronisation, commonly called 'lip sync'. Not all
Bluetooth devices perform correctly. Ask your dealer This equipment complies with CE radiation exposure
for advice. limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
Wrong Menu Language body.
The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted
Change the language back to your language power in EU are listed below:
1 - Press HOME to go to Home screen. - 2400-2483.5MHz: < 20 dBm (EIRP)
2 - Press Quick settings. - 5150-5250MHz: < 23 dBm (EIRP)
3 - Press Navigation key - down for 4 times and - 5250-5350MHz: < 23 dBm (EIRP)
press OK. - 5470-5725MHz: < 30 dBm (EIRP)
4 - Press Navigation key - down for 3 times and - 5725-5875MHz: < 13.98 dBm (EIRP)
press OK.
5 - Select your language and press OK. The device is restricted to indoor use only when
6 - Press EXIT to close the menu. operating in the 5150 to 5350MHz frequency range.

7.2

Support Site
For the latest information and Online Help Guide,
please visit the Sony support website:
[Link]

7.3
7.4
Terms of Use Copyrights
Pixel characteristics
This TV product has a high number of colour pixels.
HDMI
Although it has effective pixels of 99.999% or more, The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
black dots or bright points of light (red, green or blue) Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
may appear constantly on the screen. This is a registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
structural property of the display (within common Administrator, Inc.
industry standards) and is not a malfunction.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity / UK
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements
of the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) or

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 Kensington
(If applicable)
Kensington and Micro Saver are registered US
trademarks of ACCO World Corporation with issued
registrations and pending applications in other
countries throughout the world.

Dolby Audio
Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
Copyright © 1992-2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
Other Trademarks
All other registered and unregistered trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.

7.5

Disclaimer
Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered
by third parties
HEVC Services and/or software offered by third parties may
Covered by one or more claims of the HEVC patents be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior
listed at [Link]. notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these
sorts of situations.

Wi-Fi Alliance
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Logo is a registered trademark
of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

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Index

A N
Accessibility settings 34 Network connection 27
Age Rating 9 Network, setting 27
Android Settings 28 Network, Wired 27
Antenna 4 Network, Wireless 27
Antenna, Manual Installation 13
Apps 29 P
Audio Language 37 Parental Controls 9
Automatic Channel Update 12 Parental Rating 9
Pause TV 14
B Photos, Videos and Music 23
Bluetooth 26 Picture Setting 32
Bluetooth, Devices 26 Picture, picture format 32
Bluetooth, Remove device 26 Power cable 4
Bluetooth, Select device 26 Problems, Channel 39
Problems, Connection, Internet 40
C Problems, Connection, Wi-Fi 40
Channel 8 Problems, HDMI Connection 40
Channel Install, Antenna 11 Problems, Picture 39
Channel Install, Cable 11 Problems, Remote control 39
Channel List 8 Problems, Sound 40
Channel List sorting 8 Problems, USB Connection 40
Channel List, open 8 Problems, Wrong menu language 41
Channel Lists 8
Channel, age rating 9 R
Channel, Automatic Channel Update 12 Radio station 8
Channel, Installation 12 Reception Quality 12
Channel, Manual channel update 12 Recording 14
Channel, switch to a channel 8 Remote control, batteries 6
Channel, TV guide 14 Repair 41
Channel, Update 12
Connectivity Guide 19 S
Consumer Care 41 Search for a Channel 8
Contact Sony 41 Set PIN Code 9
Software, Update 17
D Sound Style 33
Digital Text 10 Sound, style setting 33
Display mode 32 Switching On 6

E T
Eco Settings 34 Teletext 10
Terms of Use 41
F Test Reception 12
Factory Reset 37 Text 10
H Text language, Primary 10
Text language, Secondary 10
HbbTV 11
Troubleshooting 39
Home 28
TV Guide 14
I TV Guide Data 14
Input blocked 9 TV placement 4
Interactive TV 11 TV, standby 6
Interactive TV, about 11
U
I USB Hard Drive, disk space 22
iTV 11 USB Hard Drive, Install 22

L V
Lock channel 9 Viewing distance 4

M W
Manual Installation 13 Watch TV 8
Media 23 Wi-Fi 27
Media files, from a USB drive 23 Wired connection 27

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