Using The Tv Guide Search Function - Sony KDL-50W706B Manual

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Using the TV Guide Search Function

Overview
You can search for information on TV programmes, and cast/crew details.
Tips
As of March 2014, this function is available in the following regions/countries.
Czech Rep. / Denmark / Germany / Switzerland / Austria / United Kingdom / Ireland /
Spain / France / Italy / Netherlands / Belgium / Luxembourg / Norway / Poland /
Russia / Slovakia / Finland / Sweden / New Zealand / Australia / United States /
Canada / Brazil
Guide and Search can launch only when [GUIDE Key Behaviour] is [Launch Guide
and Search].
Steps
1.
Connect to a broadband Internet connection.
Press the button to jump to the title list. Then, press the
to the Internet" for details.
(When using the Touchpad Remote Control, press the touchpad. Then, press the touchpad
again to go to "Connecting to the Internet" for details.)
2.
Press the HOME button, then select
3.
Select [Guide].
Displays detailed information about TV programmes.
To return to the last viewed source, press the RETURN button a few times.
To search for TV programmes by entering a keyword.
You can select [Event Search] from the Options menu to search for TV programmes by entering a
keyword (title, etc.).
To change the display to the Programme guide by pressing the GUIDE button or
GUIDE icon
You can set up the Programme guide as follows:
Press the HOME button, then select
[GUIDE Key Behaviour] → [Launch Guide and Search].
You can also select [Launch Guide] from the Options menu to change to the Broadcast
Programme Guide.
Tips
If the displayed channel differs from the selected channel, select [Assign Programme]
by pressing the OPTIONS button, then select the desired channel from the channel
list. If the desired channel is not in the list, search by entering a keyword
(broadcaster name). This function is not available on channels on a set-top box.
While displaying the Programme guide, by pressing the OPTIONS button, you can
create a favourite channel list, or switch between the Digital/Sat/Set-top box
programme guides.
Digital/Sat/Set-top box programme guide switching is only available on satellite-
Using the TV Guide Search Function
button again to go to "Connecting
[Channel].
[Settings] → [System Settings] → [General Set-up] →