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User Manual
- User Manual - (English, French)
- Help Guide - (English)
- Setup Guide - (English)
- Instruction Manual - (English)
- Parts and Controls
- Using Remote Control
- Troubleshooting
Table of contents
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Parts and Controls
Controls and Indicators
1. 
(Power) /+/-
When the TV is off, Press to power on.
When the TV is on, Press and hold to power off. Press repeatedly to change the function, then press + or – button to:
- Adjust the volume.
- Select the channel.
- Select the input source of TV.
2. Remote Control sensor* / Light sensor* / Illumination LED
- The illumination LED lights up or blinks according to the status of the TV. For more information, refer to the Help Guide.
* Do not place anything near the sensor.
Using Remote Control
Remote Control Parts Description
The remote control shape, location, availability and function of remote control button may vary depending on your region/country/TV model.
1. INPUT
Display and select the input source.
(Microphone): Use Voice Function. (e.g., Search various content by voice.) - POWER: Turn on or turn off the TV (standby mode).
- SYNC MENU: Display the BRAVIA Sync Menu.
2. Number buttons
Use with the 0-9 buttons to select digital channels. - DISPLAY: Display information about the channel/ program/input you are viewing
3. Google Play
- Access the “Google Play” online service.
- NETFLIX (Only on limited region/ country/TV model): Access the “NETFLIX” online service.
- Color buttons: Execute corresponding function at that time.
4. ACTION MENU
Display a list of contextual functions.
- TV
- Switch to a TV channel or input from other applications.
- Turn on the TV to display TV channel or input.
- GUIDE: Display the digital program guide.
- BACK: Return to previous screen.
- HOME: Display the TV Home Menu.
- DISCOVER: Bring up the Content Bar to search for content.
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(Item select/Enter)
5. VOL +/– (Volume)
Adjust the volume.
- JUMP: Jump back and forth between two channels or inputs. The TV alternates between the current channel or input and the last channel or input that was selected.
- MUTING: Mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
- CH +/– (Channel): Select the channel.
6. AUDIO
Change the language for the program currently being viewed.
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: Operate media contents on TV and connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible device. - SUBTITLE/CC: Turn subtitles on or off (when the feature is available).
- HELP: Display Help menu. Help Guide can be accessed from here.
- WIDE: Change the screen format.
- PIC OFF: Turn the picture off, while sound remains on.
Guidelines for IR Remote Control
- Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV.
- Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV.
- Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
- If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted.
Connection Diagram
For more information on connections, refer to the Help Guide by pressing HELP on the remote control.
Note: When connecting the cable to the Cable/Antenna input, finger tighten only, over tightening the connection can damage the TV.
1. 
USB 1/2, 
USB 3
- Connecting a large USB device may interfere with other connected devices beside it.
- When connecting a large USB device, connect to the USB 1 port.
2. AUDIO OUT 
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- Supports 3-pole stereo mini jack only.
- To listen to the TV's sound through the connected equipment, press HOME. Select [Settings] → [Sound] → [Headphone/Audio out] and then select the desired item.
3. HDMI IN 1/2/3/4
- If the device has a DVI jack, connect it to HDMI IN 1 through a DVI - HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the device's audio out jack to HDMI 1 AUDIO IN.
- If connecting a digital audio system that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) technology, use HDMI IN 3. If not, an additional connection with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) is necessary.
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VIDEO IN 1
- For a composite connection, use an Analog Extension Cable (not supplied).
5. IR BLASTER*2
6. REMOTE RS-232C REMOTE IR IN
- These jacks are for receiving the external control signal. Enables extended control of the TV using RS-232C via the RS-232C and IR IN jacks. RS-232C: connect to the RS-232C terminal of the home controller. IR IN: connect to the IR out terminal of the home controller.
- Take care to not connect to headphones or an external audio system.
*1 When connecting mono equipment, connect to the L (MONO) audio jack (socket).
*2 Only on limited region/country/TV model.
Troubleshooting
General troubleshooting for issues like: black screen, no sound, frozen picture, TV does not respond, or network is lost, do the following steps.
- Restart your TV by pressing the power button on the remote control until a message appears. The TV will restart. If the TV does not recover, try unplugging the TV from the AC power cord for two minutes and then plug it in again.
- Refer to the Help menu by pressing HELP on the remote control.
- Connect your TV to the Internet and perform a software update.
- Visit Sony support website (information provided on the front cover).
- Perform the factory data reset. Refer to “How to reset the TV to factory settings” (page 17).
When [A new TV system software update is available...] message is displayed.
- Sony strongly recommends you to update the TV software by selecting [Update Now]. These software updates improve your TV performance or add new features. The following screen with [Updating…] will appear and the illumination LED flashes white while software is updating.
- Do not unplug the AC power cord during the software update. If you do, the software update may not finish completely, and it may cause a software malfunction. Software updates can take up to 15 minutes.
When you plug in TV, the TV may not be able to turn on for a while even if you press the power button on the remote control or the TV.
- It takes time to initialize the system. Wait for about one minute, then operate it again.
How to reset the TV to factory settings
WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the parental lock setting
- Turn on the TV. You can reset the TV to factory settings by pressing HOME, then select [Settings] → [Storage & reset] → [Factory data reset].
- To force factory data reset, unplug the AC power cord. Press and hold both
and – buttons on the TV, then plug in the AC power cord. Release both buttons when the illumination LED blinks in green. - For security purposes, be sure to remove all personal and account information before discarding, selling or passing your TV to someone else by: unlinking/unregistering, signing out of and deactivating all network services as well as factory reset the TV.
Troubles and Solutions
When the illumination LED is flashing in red.
- Count how many times it flashes (interval time is three seconds). Reboot the TV by disconnecting the AC power cord from the TV for two minutes, then turn on the TV. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC power cord, and contact Sony Customer Support (information provided on the front cover) with the number of times the illumination LED flashes.
There is no picture (screen is dark) and no sound.
- Check the cable/antenna connection.
- Connect the TV to AC power, and press the button on the TV or POWER button on the remote control.
Some programs cannot be tuned.
- Check the cable/antenna connection.
The remote control does not function.
- Replace the batteries.
The parental lock password has been forgotten.
- Enter 4357 for the password and select [Change PIN].
The restricted profile password has been forgotten.
- Perform the force factory data reset. Refer to “How to reset the TV to factory settings” (page 17).
The TV and its surroundings become warm.
- When the TV is used for an extended period of time, the TV and its surroundings may become warm to the touch. This is not a malfunction of the TV.
See other models: XBR-65X950G XBR-43X800E XBR-85X850F XBR-55X800E XBR-65A8G
