Sony BDVE780W - Manuals

7 GB Unpacking BDV-E980W • Front speakers (2) • Surround speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Speaker cords (5, red/white/ green/gray/blue) • Speaker-bottom covers (4) • Bases (4) • Lower parts of the front and surround speakers (4) • Screws (silver) (4) • Screws (black) (12) • FM wir...

9 GB Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. Preparing the remote

10 GB Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. A Front panel display B Soft-touch buttons/indicators Z (open/close) (page 34) Opens or closes the disc tray. N (play) Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).Plays a slideshow when a disc contain...

11 GB About the indications in the front panel display A Displays the system’s playing status. B Lights up when repeat play is activated. C Lights up when stereo sound is received. (Radio only) D Lights up when the system is playing via the PARTY STREAMING function. E Lights up when the HDMI (OUT) j...

12 GB A SPEAKERS jacks (page 20) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 22) (for non-European/non-Saudi Arabian models) C (USB) port (page 35) D SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack (page 24) E Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) slot (page 28) F ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75 Ω ) jack (page 26) G A.CAL MIC jack (pag...

13 GB A " / 1 (Power) Turns the surround amplifier on/off. B LINK/STANDBY indicator You can check the status of wireless transmission between the main unit and surround amplifier. C Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) slot D SPEAKERS jacks E SECURE LINK button (page 54) Starts the Secure Link functi...

14 GB The buttons for system operation only are described below. See “Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote” (page 51) for the buttons for operation of the connected components. • Number 5, , PROG +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when...

16 GB Gettin g Star ted Step 1: Installing the System Install the system by referring to the illustration below. • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result...

17 GB Getting Star te d You can arrange the subwoofer’s speaker cord by changing which direction it protrudes from the bottom of the subwoofer. • To avoid short-circuiting the speakers, make sure that the speaker cord connection is not like the following examples. If there is a problem, correct it. ...

20 GB Gettin g Star ted Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.Do not connect the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made.To assemble the speakers, ...

21 GB Getting Star te d To connect speaker cords to the unit and surround amplifier Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit and surround amplifier.When connecting to the unit and surround amplifier, insert the connector until it clicks. FRONT R FRONT L CENTER S...

22 GB Gettin g Star ted Connect the system to your TV to display the image of the system on your TV, and listen to TV sound via the system’s speakers. Depending on the jacks and functions on your TV, select the connection method.• When your TV has an HDMI jack that is marked “ARC*”: Connection A • W...

23 GB Getting Star te d A HDMI cable connection If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with an HDMI cable. This will provide better image quality compared to other types of connections.When connecting with an HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal when performing the Easy S...

24 GB Gettin g Star ted When a component you wish to connect to the system has an HDMI (OUT) jack You can connect a component that has an HDMI (OUT) jack such as a set-top box/digital satellite receiver or PLAYSTATION ® 3, etc., with an HDMI cable. An HDMI cable connection can send both video and au...

25 GB Getting Star te d When the component does not have an HDMI OUT jack Connect the system so that video signals from the system and other component are sent to the TV, and audio signals from the component are sent to the system as follows. If the component plays sound only, connect the audio outp...

27 GB Getting Star te d Step 3: Connecting to the Network • To connect the system to your network, you need to make network settings that suit your usage environment and components. For details, see “Setting up the Network” (page 55) and “[Network Settings]” (page 64). Select the method based on you...

28 GB Gettin g Star ted Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System The unit transmits sound to the surround amplifier that is connected to the surround speakers. To activate wireless transmission, perform the following Steps. 1 Insert the wireless transceiver into the unit. 2 Insert the wireless transce...

29 GB Getting Star te d Step 5: Performing the Easy Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary depending on the country model. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel. Set up the calibration mic...

31 GB Getting Star te d Step 7: Enjoying Surround Sound After performing the previous Steps and starting playback, you can easily enjoy surround sound. You can also select pre-programmed surround settings that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. They bring the exciting and powerful sou...

32 GB Gettin g Star ted 5 Press OPTIONS. The option menu in the front panel display turns off. • When the home menu is displayed on the TV screen, this setting can be changed by selecting the surround setting via [Surround Setting] in [Audio Settings] of [Setup] (page 62). About speaker output of ea...

34 GB Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” (page 74). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z , and place a disc on the disc tray. 3 Press Z to close the disc tray. appears on the home menu and playback starts....

P layb a ck 35 GB You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY.The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and system status. Example: when playing a BD-ROM A Output resolution/Video frequency B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Avail...

36 GB Enjoying an iPod/iPhone You can enjoy the music/video/photo and charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the system. Compatible iPod/iPhone models The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using with the system. Made for iPod clas...

38 GB Playing via a Network BRAVIA Internet Video serves as a gateway delivering selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your unit. • Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played. 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the ...

P layb a ck 39 GB To play files stored on a DLNA server via the system (DLNA Player) Select the DLNA server icon from [Video], [Music], or [Photo] in the home menu, then select the file that you want to play. To play remote files by operating the system (Renderer) via a DLNA controller You can opera...

40 GB • The sale and product lineup of products that are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function differ depending on the area. You can acquire content information using Gracenote technology and search for related information. 1 Connect the system to a network (page 27). 2 Insert a disc or conne...

Sou nd Adj u stm e nt 43 GB Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” automatically to produc...

T une r 45 GB Listening to the Radio You can enjoy radio sound with the system’s speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display. 2 Select the radio station. Automatic tuning Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts.[Auto Tuning] appears on the TV ...

46 GB 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station. The preset number and frequency appear on the TV screen and front panel display.Each time you press the button, the syst...

O th e r O p era tions 47 GB Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function.By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified. • Some functions can o...

O th e r O p era tions 49 GB Setting the Speakers [Speaker Settings] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. 1 Press HOME....

50 GB x [Test Tone] The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [Level]. [Off]: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.[On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. When you select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the test tone is emitted from each ...

O th e r O p era tions 51 GB Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV and other components such as a cable box or digital satellite receiver with the supplied remote. The remote is initially set to control Sony components. You can control non-Sony comp...

52 GB 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press C / c to select [Setup]. 3 Press X / x to select [Remote Controller Setting Guide], then press . 4 Press X / x to select [Preset Mode], then press . 5 Press X / x to select the component type that you want to operate with the suppli...

O th e r O p era tions 53 GB Browsing Websites You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites like the Sony homepage using the system. 1 Prepare for Internet browsing. Connect the system to a network (page 27). 2 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Press C / c to select [Networ...

O th e r O p era tions 55 GB For the surround amplifier Press and hold SECURE LINK on the rear of the surround amplifier until the LINK/STANDBY indicator turns green or flashes green. If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or Bluetooth, the wireless signals...

56 GB 4 Press X / x to select [Internet Settings], then press . The [Internet Settings] display appears. • The [Internet Settings] items are necessary to connect to the Internet. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for your broadband router or Wireless LAN router. The items that need to be se...

58 GB 4 Press X / x to select the security mode, then press . • [None]: Select this if the wireless LAN is unsecured. Setup of wireless LAN connectivity is finished. Next, enter the IP address settings by following the Steps of “Auto setting” or “Manual setting” in “When connecting to the LAN with a...

Setting s an d A d ju stme nts 59 GB Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound.Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the system.The default settings are underlined. • Playback settings stored in the disc take priorit...

60 GB [Network Update] You can update and improve the functions of the system.For information about update functions, refer to the following website: For customers in Europe:http://support.sony-europe.com For customers in Taiwan:http://www.sony-asia.com/support/tw For customers in other countries/re...

Setting s an d A d ju stme nts 63 GB [Parental Control Settings] x [Password] Set or change the password for the Parental Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or Internet video playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD-R...

Setting s an d A d ju stme nts 65 GB x [Renderer Access Control] Sets whether or not to accept commands from DLNA controllers. x [Party Auto Start] [On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing PARTY at the request of a networked device compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function.[Off]: Off. x [Media R...

66 GB Precautions On safety • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the system, or place the system near water, such as near a bathtub or shower room. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked...

Additiona l Inf o rma tion 67 GB On moving the system • Before moving the system, make sure that there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not to...

68 GB Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.Note that if service personnel changes some parts during...

70 GB Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 49). The Super Audio CD sound of a component that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack is not output. • HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) does not a...

74 GB Playable Discs 1) Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version. Also, the audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. 2) BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, ...

Additiona l Inf o rma tion 75 GB Playable Types of Files Video 1) Music Photo 1) 1) The system does not play these files via the renderer function. 2) The system does not play files encoded with DRM. 3) The system plays AVCHD-format files that are recorded via a digital video camera, etc. To watch A...

76 GB Supported Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. a : Supported format. –: Unsupported format. • HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) do not input sound in the case of an audio format that contains copy protections such as Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio. • For the LPCM 2ch for...

Additiona l Inf o rma tion 77 GB Specifications Amplifier Section POWER OUTPUT (rated)Front L/Front R: 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference)Front L/Front R/Center: 167 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer: 165 W (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz) Inputs (Analog)AUDIO (AUDIO IN) Sen...

Additiona l Inf o rma tion 79 GB Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control/Area Code List

80 GB Index Numerics 3D 343D Output Setting 60 A A/V SYNC 42Attenuate - AUDIO 61Audio 62Audio DRC 61Audio Output 62Audio Return Channel 64Audio Settings 61Auto Calibration 48, 62Auto Display 64Auto Standby 64 B BD Audio MIX Setting 61BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer 62 BD Internet Connection 62BD Paren...

The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit the following URL. For customers in Europe:http://support.sony-europe.com For customers in Taiwan:http://www.sony-asia.com/support/tw For customers in other countries/regions:http://w...