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Sony Bravia KDL-50W650A - User Manual

Sony Bravia KDL-50W650A
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Basic Operations
Parts Description
Watching TV
Using Other Devices
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Devices
Useful Functions
Using Internet
Using Home Network
Configuring Various
Settings
Troubleshooting
How to Use Bookmarks
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KDL-50W650A/32W650A
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Summary

Basic Operations

How to use remote

Explains how to operate the TV using the remote control buttons.

Home Menu screen

Overview and categories of the TV's Home Menu for accessing features.

Picture adjustment

Guide to adjusting picture settings like brightness, color, and mode.

Enjoy Internet on TV

Instructions on accessing and using internet content and services.

How to use i-Manual

Explains how to search and navigate the on-screen i-Manual.

Useful OPTIONS button

Details on using the OPTIONS button for quick access to screen-specific functions.

Watch Twin Picture

How to display two pictures (left and right) simultaneously on the screen.

Watch connected device

Steps to connect and view content from external devices like BD players.

Parts Description

Front

Identifies and describes the front panel components and indicators.

Right

Identifies and describes the components on the right side of the TV.

Bottom

Identifies and describes the components located on the bottom of the TV.

Rear

Identifies and describes the components on the rear panel of the TV.

Left

Identifies and describes the connectors and ports on the left side of the TV.

Watching TV

Selecting Channels

Guide to selecting TV channels using different methods like Home Menu or buttons.

Display information

How to display information about the current channel or program.

Subtitles;Closed captions

Instructions on turning subtitles and closed captions on or off.

Screen format;Wide Mode

How to adjust the picture's aspect ratio and size for optimal viewing.

Audio (for analog mode)

Settings for audio output and reception for analog TV signals.

Using Other Devices

BD;DVD Player

Steps for connecting and using a Blu-ray or DVD player with the TV.

Component video connection

Guide for connecting devices using component video cables for better quality.

Composite connection

Instructions for connecting devices using composite video/audio cables.

Digital Still Camera;Camcorder

How to connect digital cameras and camcorders to display photos/videos.

USB Device

Guide to connecting USB storage devices for photo, music, and video playback.

PC

Instructions for connecting a computer to the TV via HDMI for display.

Audio System

How to connect audio systems (HDMI, Optical, Audio Cable) for enhanced sound.

MHL Device

Steps to connect MHL-compatible mobile devices for screen mirroring.

Playable file formats

Information on supported file formats for media playback.

Using “BRAVIA” Sync Devices

Setting “BRAVIA” Sync

How to enable and configure the BRAVIA Sync feature for device control.

Using the Sync Menu

Explains how to access and use the Sync Menu for device control.

Setting Buttons to Control the HDMI;MHL Device

How to assign TV remote buttons to control connected HDMI/MHL devices.

Displaying the “BRAVIA” Sync Device List

How to view a list of connected BRAVIA Sync-compatible devices.

Useful Functions

Picture;Sound Auto Adjustment

Automatically selects optimal picture and sound settings based on content.

Automatically adjusting picture brightness according to ambient light

Enables automatic adjustment of screen brightness based on room lighting.

Adding to Favorites

How to add frequently used items like channels or apps to Favorites for quick access.

Saving power by picture brightness

Options to reduce power consumption by adjusting screen brightness.

Turning the TV off by monitoring idle time

Sets the TV to automatically turn off after a period of inactivity.

Turning the TV off by monitoring input signal

Automatically turns off the TV if no input signal is detected for a set duration.

Using Clock;Timers

How to set the current time and use on/sleep timers for TV operation.

Using TV as Picture Frame

Displays photos from connected devices as a screensaver or picture frame.

Setting Parental Control

How to set a password and viewing restrictions for parental control.

Blocking specific channels

Instructions on how to block specific TV channels by number.

Using Internet

Wireless connection (built-in wireless LAN)

Steps to connect the TV to the internet using a wireless network.

Wired connection (with a LAN cable)

Instructions for connecting the TV to the internet using a LAN cable.

Setting IPv6

How to configure IPv6 settings for internet connectivity.

Browsing Websites

Guide to using the TV's built-in internet browser to visit websites.

Watching Internet Video

How to access and watch video content from online services.

Using Skype

Instructions on setting up and using Skype for video and voice calls.

Current View Information Search

How to search for information about content currently being watched.

Keyword Search

Search for TV programs, music, or videos using keywords.

Using Home Network

Playing Content on a PC

How to play media files stored on a PC over the home network.

Enabling the renderer function

Activates the TV to play media files from network controllers.

Allowing;blocking access from controller

Manages access permissions for controllers connecting to the TV.

Making advanced renderer settings

Configure advanced options for the TV's renderer function.

Selecting servers to display

Choose which media servers appear in the Home Menu.

Checking server connection

Troubleshoots issues with connecting to media servers on the network.

Playing Content with Renderer Function

How to play media files from a controller using the renderer function.

Using a Smartphone;Tablet as a Remote

Control the TV using a mobile device with the "TV SideView" app.

Using Wi-Fi Direct Function

Connects devices directly to the TV without a router using Wi-Fi Direct.

Using Screen mirroring

Displays the screen of a mobile device on the TV via Miracast technology.

Configuring Various Settings

Adjusting various picture settings (e.g. picture brightness;color)

Detailed adjustments for picture brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness.

Selecting picture mode

Choose a picture mode (Vivid, Standard, Cinema, etc.) for optimal viewing.

Locking picture adjustment

Prevents accidental changes to picture settings by locking them.

Setting screen size;position

Adjusts the screen size and position for different input signals and preferences.

Adjusting various sound settings (e.g. bass;treble;balance)

Fine-tune sound settings like equalizer, voice zoom, and sound modes.

Setting sound according to TV position

Optimizes sound quality based on whether the TV is table-top or wall-mounted.

Checking signal information

Displays diagnostics information about the TV's signal reception.

Selecting the cable;antenna signal

Selects whether the TV receives signals via cable or antenna.

Tuning channels automatically

Scans for and stores all available TV channels automatically.

Adding digital channels

Instructions for adding available digital TV channels.

Setting channels to surf with CH +;- buttons

Configures which channels can be surfed using the CH +/- buttons.

Editing channel labels

Allows renaming channels for easier identification.

Fine adjusting analog channels

Fine-tunes analog channel reception for optimal picture and sound.

Setting the information banner

Controls the display of channel and program information banners.

Setting closed captions

Configures closed caption display options and appearance.

Turning off the key tone of remote control operations

Disables the audible key tone feedback from remote control operations.

Turning off start-up logo

Prevents the Sony logo from displaying when the TV is turned on.

Turning on;off and adjusting the brightness of the illumination

Controls the front panel illumination (LED) brightness and behavior.

Setting menu language

Selects the display language for the TV's menus and on-screen information.

Setting your region

Sets the TV's region to receive appropriate content and services.

Selecting speakers to output sound

Choose whether sound outputs from TV speakers or an external audio system.

Outputting sound from headphones

Instructions for routing sound output to headphones.

Controlling the volume of an audio system with the TV’s remote control

Enables TV remote control to adjust the volume of an external audio system.

Setting headphone speaker link

Configures whether TV speakers are active when headphones are connected.

Managing external inputs

Assigns icons or names to external input sources for easier identification.

Switching the video input

Selects the video input source (Component, Video 2).

Making detailed settings of video input

Advanced adjustments for video color space, matrix, and dynamic range.

Running initial setup

Guides through the initial setup process for new installations or changes.

Checking Sony contact information

Displays contact information and TV-specific details for support.

Uploading operation history

Allows uploading TV operation history for quality improvement feedback.

Updating broadcast;service software

Instructions for updating TV software via broadcast signals.

Updating TV’s software

How to update the TV's software using internet or other methods.

Troubleshooting

Power Symptoms

Addresses issues related to the TV turning on or off automatically.

Picture;Screen Symptoms

Solutions for common picture and screen display problems.

Broadcast Reception Symptoms

Helps resolve issues with receiving TV channels and signal quality.

Sound Symptoms

Troubleshooting steps for no sound, audio noise, or distorted sound.

Connected Device Symptoms

Solves problems when connecting external devices to the TV.

Network;Application Symptoms

Addresses issues with internet connectivity and application performance.

Home Network Symptoms

Troubleshooting for problems related to home network connections and servers.

Remote Control Symptoms

Solutions for when the TV's remote control is not operating correctly.

Screen mirroring Symptoms

Addresses issues with screen mirroring functionality and connectivity.

TV SideView Symptoms

Solves problems related to controlling the TV with the TV SideView app.

Wi-Fi 5 GHz Symptoms

Troubleshoots problems connecting to 5GHz wireless networks.

How to Use Bookmarks

Save a page

Instructions on how to bookmark a frequently viewed page in the i-Manual.

Access bookmarked page

How to retrieve and view pages that have been bookmarked.

Return to previous screen

Method to navigate back to the previous screen in the i-Manual.

Remove a bookmark

Steps to delete a previously saved bookmark from the i-Manual.

Sony Bravia KDL-50W650A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelBravia KDL-50W650A
CategoryTvs
LanguageEnglish