Sony XEL 1 User Manual

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Overview
Welcome to the World of OLED TV
Thank you for purchasing this Sony XEL-1. This television is equipped with an organic light-
emitting diode (OLED) display panel that produces superb picture quality. This technology brings 
a multitude of benefits to this television. Experience the beautiful images that OLED offers!
What is OLED?
An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel includes organic materials that emit light 
when an electric current is passed through them. The strength of...

14
Getting Started
1. Locating Inputs and Outputs
Rear & Left Side
ItemDescription
1HDMI 1/2 INHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital 
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, 
such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player as well as A/V receiver. HDMI 
supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
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 You can view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats with an HDMI connection. 
Note that...

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Getting Started
2. Connecting the TV
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-
definition digital programming (if available in 
your area) along with standard-definition analog 
programming.
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 This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital 
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and 
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
 It is strongly recommended that you connect the 
antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to 
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead 
cable can be easily...

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 Optical output connection may require mini-plug adapter (POC-20AP, not supplied).
Other Equipment
DC IN 16VDMex/SERVICE STD/DUO1 IN2 IN
VHF/
UHF/
CABLE
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
DVD player
Digital satellite receiverVHF/UHF/CABLE
Blu-ray Disc Player/“PS3”
Digital cable box
Audio system
Digital audio 
equipment
Headphones
 

17
Getting Started
The Control for HDMI function allows 
communication between Sony TVs and Sony 
equipment. Only Sony equipment with Control for 
HDMI capability is supported.
To connect Control for HDMI equipment
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for 
connection. See the HDMI connection shown on 
page 16.
Setting the Control for HDMI
In order for the Control for HDMI function to 
operate, the TV and other Sony Control for HDMI 
equipment must be setup. See page 41 on how to 
set the HDMI...

18 3. Setting Up the Channel List 
– Initial Setup
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn 
on the TV for the first time.
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run 
Initial Setup to create a list of available analog 
and digital channels if you have connected an 
antenna or cable directly to the TV’s VHF/UHF/
CABLE input.
You will be prompted to select the language of 
your choice to be used for all the on-screen 
settings.
Use the remote control to navigate through the 
Initial Setup:...

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Getting Started
4. 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.
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 When adjusting, do not directly touch or bend the 
display panel.
 When adjusting the display panel backward, take care 
not to catch your fingers between the panel and neck of 
the TV.
 When adjusting the angle, hold the right side of the 
display panel.
Left view
Front 55°15°
Neck BaseDisplay 
Panel
 

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Using TV Features
Overview of the Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators
When using the remote control for the first time
Pull the insulation film out from the remote control.
When changing the battery
Unlock the battery holder by pushing a pen tip into 
the hole located on the rear of the remote control. 
Slide the battery holder out. Replace the battery with 
CR2032 (lithium) battery with e side up in the 
battery holder of the remote control.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Remote...