Sony XEL 1 User Manual

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Using TV Features
7FAVO R I T E SPress once to display the stored favorite channel list.
You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list.
How to Add to Favorites
While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list, press 
OPTIONS and highlight “Add to Favorites”, then press  .
A confirmation message of “Channel added to Favorites” will 
appear for a few seconds.
How to Remove from Favorites
While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, 
press OPTIONS and highlight “Remove from Favorites”, 
then press  . A confirmation message of “Channel removed 
from Favorites” will appear for a few seconds.
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Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto 
Program (see pages 18 and 37 for Auto Program).
8RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen.
9HOME
Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) 
to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, 
Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see 
page 25).
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TV Home Menu is displayed, and no operation is 
performed (such as switching the channels or adjusting the 
volume control) for more than 2 to 3 minutes, the screen 
returns to the previously viewed screen.
q;VOL +/–Press to adjust the volume.
qaMUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL  + to restore 
the sound.
~
 If no operation is performed (such as switching the channels 
or adjusting the volume control) for more than 5 minutes, 
“Muting” disappears from the screen. Press V/v/B/b or   
to display it again.
qsPOWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
qdSLEEPPress repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 
(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) 
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To 
cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off 
appears.
ButtonDescription
7
8
0
qa
9qs
qd
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
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qfJUMPPress to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV 
alternates between the current channel and the last channel 
that was selected.
qgPICTUREPress repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: 
Vivid, Standard, Custom, 
Photo. (Available options 
depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be 
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture 
settings on page 32.
qhWIDEPress repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: 
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode 
settings can also be accessed in the Screen settings (see page 
34).
Changing the Wide Screen Mode
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 When the TV receives a 720p, 1080i or 1080p signal, 
Normal cannot be selected.
qjV/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press   to 
select/confirm an item.
qkINPUTPress once to display the External Inputs list. Press 
repeatedly to toggle through the HDMI inputs, then press   
to select/confirm an item.
ButtonDescription
qh
qj
qk
qf
qgJUMPJUMP
4:3 Original source
Standard-definition source16:9 Original source
High-definition source
mm
Wide ZoomWide Zoom
NormalNormal
This mode is not available
FullFull
ZoomZoom
 
						

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Using TV Features
qlOPTIONSPress to display a list of convenient functions and menu 
shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input 
and content.
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OPTIONS menu is displayed for more than 2 to 3 
minutes, and no operation is performed (such as switching 
the channels or adjusting the volume control), the screen 
returns to the previously viewed screen.
w;CH +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through 
channels, press and hold down either +/–.
ButtonDescription
ql
w;
Menu ItemReference Page
PictureSee page 32
SoundSee page 34
Add to Favorites/
Remove from FavoritesSee page 21
MTSSee page 36
Alternate AudioSee page 36
Digital RatingSee page 39
ScreenSee page 34
Menus for PhotoSee page 27
Menus for MusicSee page 27
 
						

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Buttons and Indicators on the Base
ItemDescription
1 LEDLights up in orange when the Memory Stick is inserted.
2PIC OFF LEDLights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated (see page 41).
3TIMER LEDWhen the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, 
see page 32.
4HOMEPress to display the TV Home Menu/XMB
™ (XrossMediaBar) to access the TV Home 
Menu items such as TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs 
list (see page 25).
5INPUT/When INPUT is lit, External Inputs can be switched. If the HOME button is pressed, 
and   is lit, the INPUT button functions as   (see page 22).
6VO L + / – B/bWhen VOL +/- are lit, the volume control can be adjusted. If the HOME button is 
pressed, and B/b are lit, the buttons will act as B/b to select an item on the TV Home 
Menu/XMB
™ (XrossMediaBar).
7CH +/– V/vWhen CH +/- are lit, the channels can be switched. If the HOME button is pressed, and 
V/v are lit, the buttons will act as V/v to select an item on the TV Home Menu/XMB
™ 
(XrossMediaBar) (see page 23).
8POWERLights up in green when the TV is turned on.
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 To the right of the POWER button is a Self-Diagnosis LED. If the LED flashes in red, 
the TV requires service. Count how many times it flashes red within a two second 
period, and call the Sony service center or your dealer for further assistance.
9Light SensorSenses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 41).
0(IR) Infrared 
ReceiverReceives IR signals from the remote control.
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CH + has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.
 Do not place any objects in front of the light sensor or IR receiver, as their function may be affected.
 Do not block the ventilation openings or speakers by placing any objects on the base. It may cause a malfunction.
CHHOME INPUT
VOLTIMER PIC OFFPOWER
 
						

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Using TV Features
Overview of the TV Home Menu (XMB™)
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as 
a variety of TV features. The XMB
™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available 
features (vertically) with the highlighted icon.
1Press HOME to display the XMB™.
2Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.
3Press V/v to select a Category Object icon, and then press  .
~
 If the TV Home Menu/XMB™ is displayed and no operation is performed (such as switching the channels or 
adjusting the volume control) for more than 2 to 3 minutes, the screen returns to the previously viewed screen.
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
Settings
The XMB™ is shown here with 
Settings highlighted.Media Category 
Bar
Category Object Bar
Media Category Icons
Photo
Music Settings
Adjusting TV Settings
Customize the TV settings with various options.
Explanations of different Settings start from page 32.
TV
External 
Inputs
Viewing Photos
Enables you to view the photo files contained in a Memory Stick or the Samples folder as 
thumbnails and lets you choose the files you want to display (see page 26).
Enjoying Music
Play music in a Memory Stick or the Samples folder. The music files of a Memory Stick or 
the Samples folder are listed on the screen (see page 26).
Watching TV
Select a channel. You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH+/– buttons 
(see remote control section pages 20 and 23).
Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV
Watch a movie or play a game with HDMI IN(1, 2) connection.
 
						

							26 Enjoying Photos and Music 
from a Memory Stick
The XEL-1 offers easy access to photos and music files 
stored on Sony Memory Stick media (not supplied).
Enjoy the benefits of the Memory Stick index 
feature which displays JPEG and MP3 files into 
accessible thumbnails.
View JPEG Photos (see page 27)
 in standard or slideshow view
 in 3 rotational directions
Play MP3 Music files (see page 27)
 with your slideshow
 in shuffle or repeat track mode
The Memory Stick slot accommodates Memory 
Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo 
and Memory Stick Duo.
Inserting Memory Stick Media
The Memory Stick slot is located on the rear of the 
TV’s base. Gently insert the Memory Stick media 
into the slot in the correct direction as shown 
below. 
When inserted properly, it should slide in with 
little resistance and click into place. While the TV 
is accessing files, the ACCESS LED will 
illuminate. Do not remove during this time. 
Removing Memory Stick Media
Exit the Memory Stick index menu. Once the 
ACCESS LED is off, gently push in the Memory 
Stick media and release. Easily slide the Memory 
Stick media out of the Memory Stick slot.
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 Never forcefully pull the Memory Stick media from 
the TV’s base.
 Never forcefully insert the Memory Stick media into 
the slot. This could cause damages to it and/or the TV.
 Using an adapter is not necessary for Memory Stick 
PRO Duo or Memory Stick Duo. It may damage the 
adapter and/or the Memory Stick slot. 
 Inserting other objects other than Memory Stick media 
into the Memory Stick slot may damage the TV. 
 Removing Memory Stick media while the ACCESS 
LED is lit may damage the Memory Stick media or files. 
Access the Photo or Music icon on the XMB™ to 
access the Memory Stick index. The Memory Stick 
index displays up to 1000 thumbnails in the order 
they are filed on the Memory Stick media. 
1Press HOME.
2Press B/b to highlight the Photo or Music 
icon.
3Press V/v to highlight the Memory Stick 
icon and press  .
4Press V/v to highlight a file or folder and 
press  . If selecting a folder, highlight an 
available file within the folder to display, and 
press .
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 Photo images may appear magnified, grainy or not 
full-screen depending on the quality of the file. The 
size and display of the photo image depends on the 
resolution or aspect ratio of the file.
 Some still images may take time to display depending 
on the image dimensions, the file size and the number 
of files.
 If no operation is performed (such as switching channels 
or adjusting the volume control) for more than 5 minutes 
while displaying still or motionless images, the screen 
saver starts and “XEL-1” appears on and off. Press 
V/v/
B/b,  or VOL  +/ - to return to previously viewed 
screen.
 While displaying a file or folder list, if no operation is 
performed (such as switching the channels or adjusting 
the volume control) for more than 2 to 3 minutes, the 
screen returns to the previously viewed screen.
Using Memory Stick Media
STD/DUOSTD/DUO
ACCESS LED
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick
Accessing Photo and Music Files
Memory Stick Photo
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Using TV Features
Use the remote control keys to navigate through 
the photo files from your Memory Stick media.
While Displaying Photo
Configuring Photo Viewing Settings
Press OPTIONS from the remote control for 
quick access to Photo feature options.When the Memory Stick index is displayed and 
OPTIONS is selected from the remote control, the 
following options are also available.
~
 When folders are added for slideshow, a different 
folder may be played if the folder and/or file order has 
been changed in the Memory Stick.
 When a folder is selected and the Total Items of the 
Information screen displays “+”, some files may not 
be displayed on this TV’s screen (see page 44).
Use the remote control keys to navigate through 
the music files from your Memory Stick media.
While Playing Music
* If it is within 3 seconds after a music starts, move to the 
previous file.
Viewing Photos
PressTo
Pause/Play
RETURNStop or return to the list of files and 
folders
V/BPlay the previous file
v/bPlay the next file
OptionTo
PictureSelect to adjust Picture settings (see 
page 32).
SoundSelect to adjust Sound settings (see 
page 34).
Display 
SizeSelect to view photos in Standard view 
or select Expanded to fill the TV screen.
Photo 
SettingsSelect to customize slideshow and still 
image settings.
RepeatSelect On or Off to repeat 
the slideshow.
ShuffleSelect to shuffle still 
images.
Slideshow 
SpeedSelect to set the slideshow 
speed to Fast, Medium, 
or Slow.
Slideshow 
MusicSelect to play a music file 
during slideshow.
Slideshow 
EffectSelect to set slideshow 
effects to Simple, 
Motion, Sepia, 
Monochrome, Slide, or 
Fade.
Display 
PreferenceSelect to customize display 
preferences. Select 
Optimize for Speed or 
Optimize for Quality.
Display 
SizeSelect to view photos in 
Standard view or select 
Expanded to fill the TV 
screen.
RotateSelect to rotate still images 90° left, 90° 
right, or 180°.
Rotate and 
SaveSelect to rotate still images 90° left, 90° 
right, or 180° and save the selection. 
InformationSelect to display photo information such 
as File Number, Folder Name, File 
Name, Date/Time, Resolution, 
Protection and Format.
OptionTo
File OrderSelect to sort folders or 
files.
Thumbnail View/
List ViewSelect to display files in 
Thumbnail View or 
List View.
ViewSelect to display the 
highlighted photo.
Start SlideshowSelect to display photos 
as a slideshow.
Listening to Music
PressTo
Pause/Play
RETURNStop or return to the list of files and 
folders
Hold down B/bScan the files quickly
VMove to the beginning of current 
file
*
vPlay the next file
OptionTo
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Information Panel
Information panel shows playback status or 
playback time. Press DISPLAY to open or close 
information panel
*.
* Information panel cannot be displayed while displaying a 
still image in the Photo menu.
 Play Status Display
 Progress Bar
The progress bar will not be displayed if the total 
time of a file is not recognized.
 Playing Time/ Song Length
 Operating Guide
The Operating Guide displays the corresponding 
remote control buttons needed to control playback. 
It will disappear after 5 seconds.
Configuring Music Listening Settings
Press OPTIONS from the remote control for 
quick access to Music feature options.
When the Memory Stick index is displayed and 
OPTIONS is selected from the remote control, the 
following options are also available.
~
 When folders are added for slideshow, a different 
folder may be played if the folder and/or file order has 
been changed in the Memory Stick.
 When a folder is selected and the To t a l  I t e m s of the 
Information screen displays “+”, some files may not 
be displayed on this TV’s screen (see page 44).
This TV is compatible with the following Sony 
brand Memory Stick media types:
sMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Media
sMemory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media (can 
be used without the Memory Stick adapter)
sMemory Stick Media with Memory Select 
Function 
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 This TV has been tested to support up to 8 GB 
Memory Stick media capacity.
Memory Stick Precautions
When using Memory Stick media, follow these 
precautions:
sTo avoid permanent damage to still image 
data, do not turn off the TV or remove 
Memory Stick media from the insertion slot 
while data is being read (as indicated by the 
ACCESS LED blinking on the rear of the 
TV).
sAvoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick 
media or bringing it into contact with a metal 
object.
sDo not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick 
media to external shock.
OptionTo
SoundSelect to adjust Sound settings (see 
page 34).
InformationSelect to display music information 
such as File Number, Title, File 
Name, Size, Duration, Bit Rate, 
and Format.
OptionTo
Omit from 
SlideshowSelect to clear a file or 
folder from Slideshow.
Repeat AllSelect On or Off to 
repeat the music files.
File OrderSelect to sort folders or 
files.
Thumbnail View/
List ViewSelect to display files in 
Thumbnail View or 
List View.
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Playback Controls Back
RETURN
PlaySelect to play music 
files.
ShuffleSelect to shuffle music.
Play & Repeat TrackSelect to repeat music 
file.
Add for SlideshowSelect to add music to 
slideshows.
About Memory Stick
CAUTION
The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been 
designed to accommodate standard and compact 
versions (Duo) of Memory Stick. It is not 
necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick 
Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media as it 
may damage the adapter or the Memory Stick 
slot.
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sDo not disassemble or modify Memory Stick 
media.
sAvoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.
sApply labels only within the designated label 
area.
sAvoid permanent damage to still image data. 
Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a 
location that is subject to high temperatures 
(such as near a heater or inside a hot car), high 
humidity, direct sunlight, corrosive 
substances, magnetic fields, excessive dust, 
static electricity or electric noise, or electric 
surges.
sStore and carry Memory Stick media in its 
original case to ensure protection of stored 
data.
sSave a backup of stored data.
Memory Stick Functionality 
Sony cannot guarantee or assure the Memory Stick 
functionality on this TV in the following cases:
sUse of non-Sony brand Memory Stick media.
sUse of video or audio clips processed on a 
computer.
sUse of files obtained from the Internet or from 
a printed film processing center.
sUse of a Memory Stick formatted on a 
personal computer.
Sony recommends backing up all data stored on 
Memory Stick media to avoid potential data 
corruption prior to using the TV’s Memory Stick 
Viewer. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost 
or damaged data recorded on Memory Stick 
media.
The Memory Stick functionality on this TV is 
designed to be compatible with various Sony 
brand digital cameras, but not all. Sony cannot 
guarantee or assure compatibility with all formats 
or products.
For certain non-Sony brands Memory Stick media, 
images can be viewed on the TV. An error 
message will occur if any of these operations are 
attempted. This is a result of the unique file 
directory structure on these particular flash 
memory media and is not a malfunction of the TV.
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Protecting the TV Screen
Precautions to Protect the 
Screen from Damage
Prolonged display of still images over time may 
cause permanent image retention (image burn). 
Avoid displaying images that cause image burn 
and take the following measures to protect the 
screen.
Due to the characteristics of the material used in 
an OLED screen for its high-precision image, 
permanent image retention may occur if still 
images are displayed in the same position on the 
screen continuously, or repeatedly over extended 
periods.
Images that may cause image retention
 wide screen sources with black bars at the 
top and bottom (Letterboxed Image)
 4:3 screen sources with black bars at the 
left and right
 non-moving images such as photo
 game sources
 on-screen tickers, such as those used for 
news and headlines.
 on-screen menus, program guides, channel 
numbers, etc., of connected equipment 
such as a set-top box, video recorder, disc 
player, etc.
To reduce the risk of image burn
 Fill the entire screen with images
Set Wide Mode to Wide Zoom or Full in the 
Screen settings (see page 34).
 Turn off the OSD (On Screen Display)
Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the OSD. 
Turn off the menus of connected equipment. For 
details, see the operating instructions supplied 
with the equipment.
 Select the appropriate Picture settings for the 
room brightness
Setting Picture Mode to Standard in the 
Picture settings is recommended for home 
entertainment and when viewing a channel that 
often displays the station logo (see page 32).
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Auto Brightness Control adjusts the brightness of 
the image automatically when highly contrasting 
images are displayed on the screen for a long period of 
time (see page 41).
 This TV has a function to reduce the risk of image 
retention by slightly shifting the picture position on the 
display automatically after a set time has elapsed.
If still or motionless images are displayed and no 
operation is performed (such as switching the 
channels or adjusting the volume control) for more 
than 5 minutes, the screen saver starts 
automatically. It protects the screen from image 
burn damage and reduces power consumption.
Under the following conditions the XEL-1 
screen saver may appear:
 a photo from Memory Stick
 thumbnails of photos from Memory Stick
 a music file with an image from Memory 
Stick
 some settings screens
Press V/v/B/b,  or VO L +/- to return to the 
previously viewed images, or just press another 
button(s) to operate another function(s).
The screen will gradually fade to dark
If no operation is performed (such as switching the 
channels or adjusting the volume control) for more 
than 5 minutes, the screen fades to dark gradually.
Press HOME or OPTIONS to deactivate the 
screen saver.
Images that may darken the screen
 still or motionless images displayed by 
HDMI connection
 a still or motionless broadcast image
Image RetentionScreen Saver