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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. s “XMB” and “xross media bar” are the trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. s Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Table of Contents XEL-1 Overview Welcome to the World of OLED ... 6 Start-up Guide Safety Information ... 15 Precautions ... 17 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ... 18 Watching TV Watching TV... 21 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Using the Digital Favourite List Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart ...
XEL-1 Overview Welcome to the World of OLED Organic light-emitting diode TV “XEL-1” realises unparalleled picture quality OLED Display The OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display contains organic materials that emit light when an electric current is passed through them (see Figure 1). As the light emissions are self-generated, the level can be controlled by altering the strength of the current.
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TFT substrate. Because there are almost no obstacles, the light can be extracted efficiently. Sony’s OLED displays use the top emission method, ensuring high brightness and superb picture quality.
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Brightness Colour reproduction area Figure 5 Depth and Spatial Effect Enjoy dramatic pictures of the soaring Himalayas stretching into the distance or drift ice floating out to sea. The high contrast, high peak brightness and wide colour reproduction featured by the OLED display produce realistic images with the texture of the original.
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Main Unit Display A significant benefit of the self-luminous OLED display is that, unlike conventional liquid crystal displays, it does not require a backlight. The organic layer is so thin that it is measured in nanometers (nm). An OLED display is about as thick as the glass panels aligned on either side of the light-emitting organic material layer, protecting it.
Start-up Guide Before Use To check the accessories Mains lead (Type C) (1) • Except for the United Kingdom. Mains lead (Type BF) (1) • Only for the United Kingdom. • See “NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM” on page 4 when using this mains lead.
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1: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) 2: Connecting the mains lead Before connecting the mains adaptor to the TV, complete all connections with the equipment.
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3: Performing the initial set- Connect the TV to your mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz). Press "/1 on the TV. When you switch on the TV for the first time, the language menu appears on the screen. Press V/v/B/b to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press Language English...
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Scan” is not supported by your cable provider. For further information about supported cable providers, refer to support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ DVBC/ Press v to select “Start”, then press The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote.
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Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV’s display panel can be adjusted to tilt back and forth within the angles as illustrated below. Left view 55° • When adjusting, do not directly touch or bend the display panel. •...
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries: – Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers. – Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
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If the following problems occur... Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. When: –...
Precautions Viewing the TV s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. OLED Screen s Although the OLED screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,...
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Button Description 1 "/1 (TV Turns the TV on and off from standby mode. standby) 2 AUDIO In analogue mode: Press to change the “Dual Sound” mode (page 32). In digital mode: Press to select the “Audio Language”...
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Button Description qs % (Mute the Press to mute the sound. Press again to sound) restore the sound. • In standby mode, if you want to turn on the TV without sound, press this button. qd 2 +/– Press to adjust the volume. (Volume) qf HOME Displays the TV Home menu.
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HOME Item (Timer indicator) 2 HOME (Input select/OK) 4 2 +/–/b/B 5 PROG +/–/V/v 6 "/1 (Power/Power indicator/Standby indicator) 7 Light Sensor 8 Remote control sensor • PROG + has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV. •...
Watching TV Watching TV Press "/1 on the TV to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (standby indicator (to the right of "/1) lights up in red), press "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.
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To access Digital Text (Only for the United Kingdom) Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service. Digital Text offers graphically rich contents, compared to Analogue Text. Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text, then press /. When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) All Categories Today 11: 30 12: 00 12: 30 001 BBC ONE Homes Under the Hammer Neighbours 002 BBC TWO Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden... 003 ITV1 Dancing On Ice Exclusive 004 Channel 4 Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a...
Using the Digital Favourite List Homes Under the Hammer 10:30 - 11:00 Digital Favourite List **This function may not be available in some countries/regions. Create your favourite list for the first time Watch a channel Turn off the favourite list Add or remove channels in the currently edited favourite list Remove all channels from the current...
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Chart You can connect HDMI optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. DC IN 1 IN Connect to Input symbol on screen 1 DC IN 16V (Conditional Access Module) 2 IN Description Connects the supplied mains adaptor. To use Pay Per View services.
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(high speed type). • The HDMI sockets do not support PC input signals. You can view photographs (in JPEG format) stored in a Sony digital still camera, camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage media on your TV (page 27).
See page 28. Playing Back Photo via USB You can view photographs (in JPEG format) stored in a Sony digital still camera, camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage media on your TV. Connect a supported USB device to the Press HOME.
• Do not use unsupported USB device. This may cause malfunctions. • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
Protecting the TV Screen Precautions to Protect the Screen from Damage Prolonged display of still images over time may cause permanent image retention. Avoid displaying images that cause image retention and take the following measures to protect the screen. Image Retention Due to the characteristics of the material used in an OLED screen for its high-precision image, permanent image retention may occur...
Using MENU Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu (XMB™) The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your OLED TV. Press HOME.
Settings Picture Picture Mode “Picture Mode” includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the input source. Vivid Standard Custom Photo • “Custom” and “Photo” are available exclusively. • “Photo” is available when “Video/Photo” is set to “Photo”. Reset Resets all picture settings except “Picture Mode”...
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Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”. Adv. Contrast Enhancer Live Colour Colour Space • “Live Colour” is not available when “Colour Space” is set to “Standard”. Sound Sound Mode Selects the sound mode.
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OLED display. Turns off the “Film Mode” feature. Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable equipment that supports “Video-A” mode. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
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x.v.Colour Displays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching the colour space of source. • The setting is fixed to “Normal” when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if “x.v.Colour” is selected. • Only available for HDMI 1/2 in format 720p, 1080i or 1080p. Photo Colour Space Selects the option (“sRGB”, “sYCC”, “Adobe RGB”) to match the output colour space within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI or USB.
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However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with “Control for HDMI” is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”...
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All Reset Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up” screen. • Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any buttons. • All settings, including digital favourite list, country, language, auto tuned channels, etc.
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Label Audio Filter Skip Confirm Digital Set-up Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel. This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. Creates your own label.
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Programme Sorting Digital Manual Tuning Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting Subtitle Language Audio Set-up Audio Type Audio Language Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital Audio Description Mixing Level* Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between Optical Out * This option is only available when “Audio Description”...
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Parental Lock Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age restriction can only be watched after a PIN code is entered correctly. Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code. If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the instructions of “PIN Code”...
Additional Information Specifications Model name System Panel system TV system Colour/video system Channel coverage Sound output Input/Output jacks Aerial HEADPHONE OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) HDMI 1/2 IN Power and others Power requirements Screen size (measured diagonally) Display resolution Power consumption Standby power consumption* Dimensions (Approx.) (w ×...
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then there is a two second break, followed by another three flashes, etc. Press "/1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
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• Check that your equipment is “Control for HDMI” compatible equipment. • Check support web site for cable provide information. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/ • If any “Control for HDMI” compatible audio equipment is connected to the TV, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker”...
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Condition The entire screen moves occasionally Explanation/Solution • In order to protect the screen by preventing image retention, the display position of an image is moved slightly after a predetermined time has elapsed.
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4-123-944-12(1) For useful information about Sony products...