Help Guide

Icon of Setup menuSetup

Note
  • The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
  • Satellite features are only available for satellite models.

Network

Network Setup: Sets the network status settings.

USB Tethering Status: Displays the USB Tethering status.

IPv6/IPv4 Priority: Switch between [IPv6] and [IPv4 (Recommended)].

Note
  • To use the network with [IPv6], select [IPv6], then select [Easy] in [Set up network connection].
  • When IPv6 is selected, HTTP Proxy cannot be set.
  • When IPv6 is selected, some Internet browser sites, applications or contents cannot be watched.

Built-in Wi-Fi: Turns the built-in wireless LAN [On] or [Off].
Set to [Off], if you do not use the built-in wireless LAN.
When you switch from [Off] to [On], establish the network connection via [Network Setup].

Illustration of the connection method
  1. Computer
  2. Wireless router
  3. Modem
  4. Internet

Wi-Fi Direct: Turns on/off to connect your TV with Wi-Fi Direct device such as PC, mobile phone or digital camera.

Illustration of content streaming

Wi-Fi Direct Settings: Set to connect a Wi-Fi direct device to the TV using the Wi-Fi Direct function. If you cannot connect, press OPTIONS key and select [Manual].

Device Name: Change the name of the TV shown on the connected device.

Refresh Internet Content: Connect to the internet to receive available Internet content services.

Home Network Setup:

Server Display Settings

Displays the connected server list. You can select the server to display in the Device Selection.

Server Diagnostics

Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.

Remote Start

This feature allow connected device in the home network to turn on the TV.

Note
  • The power consumption will increase if [On] is set.
Renderer
Renderer Function

Enables the TV to play media files on a device (e.g. digital still camera).

Renderer Access Control

Allows access from a specified control device.

Renderer Setup

Adjusts the [Renderer Setup] detailed settings.

Privacy Policy

Select [Enable Smart TV] or [Disable Smart TV] for Privacy Policy confirmation. Privacy Policy

Privacy Setup*

Manages your personal information.

  • Only on limited region/country/TV model.

Photo Frame Settings

Display Mode: Allows you to select the display mode.

Display mode

Clock Display: Allows you to select the clock display.

Note
  • This option is available when [Display Mode] is set to [Image and Clock] or [Full Screen Clock].

Audio Application (for Russia or Ukraine only): Sets [FM Radio], [Music] or [Off] as audio application.

Image Selection: Select image.

Music Selection: Select music.

Slideshow Setting: Select from showing slideshow mode or single view photo.

Music Playback Setting: Select from listening to all tracks or a single music track.

Duration: Select the time period after which the TV automatically switches to standby/networked standby mode.

First day of the week: Sets [Sunday] or [Monday] as the first day of the week on the calendar.

USB Auto Start

When USB device is connected to the USB port, select [On] to automatically view the thumbnail of the last played Photo/Music/Video.

Clock/Timers

Sets the timer and clock.

Sleep Timer: Sets the time in minutes that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.

On Timer: Turns on the TV from standby/networked standby mode at a time you set, and tuned to a channel or input of your preference. Before setting this function, make sure you set the correct current time.

Clock Set: Sets the current time and date.

Auto/Manual

Select [Manual] to set current time manually.

Automatic time zone

Sets whether or not to automatically select the time zone you are in.

On

Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the calendar.

Off

The time is displayed according to the time difference set by [Time Zone].

Automatic daylight saving time

Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and winter time.

Date

Set current date.

Time

Set Current Time.

Time Zone

Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/region.

Recording Setup (Only on limited region/country/TV model)

To register and deregister HDD for recording function.

Recording time auto update:

On

Recording time will be updated automatically based on changes in the broadcast signal.

Off

Recording time will be based on time of the booking/reservation.
It is recommended not to change this menu setting when you have existing booked timers.

Auto Startup

Starts the initial setup procedure. This option allows you to retune the TV after moving houses, or to search for new channels that have been launched by broadcasters.

Language

Select the language in which the menus are displayed.

Physical keyboard (for web browser* only)

Select the physical keyboard language when physical keyboard is connected to the TV.

  • Only on limited region/country/TV model.

Start-up Logo

Select [On] to display the logo when the TV is turned on. Select [Off] to disable it.

LED Indicator

Select [On] to light up the LED indicator. Select [Off] to disable it.

AV Setup

AV Preset: Assigns name to external equipment input.

Enable

Select [Auto] to display names only when the equipment is connected, or [Always] to display regardless of connection status.

Colour System: Selects the colour system according to the composite video signal from the input source.

Speakers: Select sound output from the TV speakers or external audio equipment.

Headphone/Audio Out: Sets the sound output to headphone, external audio systems or Active Subwoofer connected to the TV. Disconnect headphone from the TV when you select [Audio out (Fixed)], [Audio out (Variable)] or [Subwoofer].

Audio out (Fixed)

The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.

Audio out (Variable)

When using an external audio system, volume output from audio out can be controlled using the TV’s remote control.

Headphone Speaker Link: Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when you connect headphone to the TV.

Headphone Volume: Adjusts the volume of the headphone.

Note
  • This option is not available, when [Headphone/Audio Out] is set to [Audio out (Fixed)], [Audio out (Variable)] or [Subwoofer].

Subwoofer: To enable, set [Headphone/Audio Out] to [Subwoofer].

Subwoofer Level

Adjust subwoofer volume level.

Phase

Select the phase polarity.

Subwoofer Sync

Adjusts the time lag of Subwoofer sound.

Digital Audio Out: Sets the audio signal that is output by connecting using digital audio output (optical)* cable or HDMI cable.

  • Only on limited region/country/TV model.
Auto 1

Output compressed audio without change.

Auto 2

Output only compressed audio for multichannel content without change.

PCM

Always output in PCM.

TV Position: Improves the speaker settings when set as [Table-Top Stand] or [Wall Mount] according to your TV’s position.

HDMI Signal Format:

Standard

Standard HDMI format for normal use.

Enhanced

Set only for devices supporting High-Quality HDMI formats such as 4K 60p 4:2:0 10 bit, 4:4:4, 4:2:2.

Be sure to use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable that supports speed of 18 Gbps bearing the HDMI logo.

(Refer to the specification of the cable.)

Note
  • HDMI IN 2 and IN 3 only.
  • Change to [Standard] if the picture and sound do not output correctly in [Enhanced].

BRAVIA Sync Settings

Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync Control function, and connected to the HDMI ports of the TV. Note that communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.

Illustration of operating a BRAVIA Sync-compatible device

BRAVIA Sync Control: Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the connected equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control. When set to [On], the following functions are available. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically.

Auto Devices Off: When set to [On], the connected equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control turns off when your TV goes to standby/networked standby mode.

Auto TV On: When set to [On], the TV turns on when you turn on the connected equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control.

BRAVIA Sync Device List: Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control. Select [Enable] to update the [BRAVIA Sync Device List].

Device Control Keys: Select button functions of the TV’s remote control to operate the connected equipment.

None

Deactivates the control by the TV’s remote control.

Normal

For basic operations, such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or right, etc.).

Tuning Keys

For basic operations and operation of channel-related buttons, such as PROG +/− or (0-9), etc. Useful when you control a tuner or set-top box, etc.; via the remote control.

Menu Keys

For basic operations and operation of the HOME/OPTIONS buttons.

Useful when you select menus of a BD player, etc.; via the remote control.

Tuning and Menu Keys

For basic operations and operation of channel-related buttons and HOME/OPTIONS buttons.

Customer Support

Provides information of your TV’s model, software, and others. Customer Support

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