Page 2 - CAUTION; WARNING
2 GB Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus....
Page 3 - Precautions; Copy Protection
3 GB disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authoriz...
Page 6 - Table of Contents; Step 4: Performing the Easy
6 GB Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ....... 5Unpacking ............................................... 7Index to Parts and Controls ................... 11 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System ....... 16Step 2: Connecting the System ... 20Step 3: Connecting to the Netwo...
Page 7 - Unpacking; • Lower parts of the front and
7 GB Unpacking BDV-E980 • 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 wire...
Page 10 - Preparing the remote
10 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
Page 11 - Index to Parts and Controls; Front panel display; Front panel
11 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...
Page 12 - About the indications in the front panel display; Displays the system’s playing status.
12 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...
Page 13 - ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75; Rear panel
13 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 ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75 Ω ) jack (page 26) F A.CAL MIC jack (pages 29, 48) G AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 24)...
Page 14 - Remote control
14 GB Number 5, , 2 +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote. • : For TV operations (For details, see “Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote” (page 51).) A Z (open/close) Opens or closes the disc tray. SPEAKERS TV y AUDIO Selects whethe...
Page 16 - Step 1: Installing the System; Install the system by referring to the illustration below.; Getting Started; How to position the system
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...
Page 17 - About the subwoofer’s speaker cord
17 GB Getting Star te d (BDV-E980 only) 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 probl...
Page 20 - Step 2: Connecting the System; To connect speaker cords to the speaker; , and the speaker cord without the color tube to; Connecting the speakers
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 cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made.To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Sp...
Page 21 - To connect speaker cords to the unit
21 GB Getting Star te d To connect speaker cords to the unit Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit.When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks. FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS Green(Center speaker) Purple (Subwoofer...
Page 22 - Connecting the TV; Video connections
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 1) ”: Connection A ...
Page 23 - HDMI cable connection; Video cord connection
23 GB Getting Star te d 3) The video cord is supplied with Russian, Saudi Arabian, and Taiwan models only. 4) Available only when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function. A HDMI cable connection If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with an HDMI cable. This will provide...
Page 24 - Connecting the other components
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...
Page 25 - When the component does not have an HDMI OUT jack; • Component which does not have a digital coaxial output jack:
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...
Page 27 - Step 3: Connecting to the Network; Wired Setup; Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the unit.; USB Wireless Setup
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 53) and “[Network Settings]” (page 62). Select the method based on you...
Page 29 - Before performing Step 4; Press; To recall the Easy Setup Display; The home menu appears on the TV screen.
29 GB Getting Star te d Step 4: Performing the Easy Setup Before performing Step 4 Make sure all connections are secure, and then connect the AC power cord (mains lead).Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary depending on the country model. 1 Tu...
Page 31 - Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound; The setting method differs depending on the function.; When playing via the “BD/DVD”; The option menu appears on the TV screen.; The option menu appears in the front panel display.; Selecting surround settings based on your listening preference
31 GB Getting Star te d Step 6: 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...
Page 32 - The option menu in the front panel display turns off.; About speaker output of each surround setting
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 60). About speaker output of ea...
Page 34 - Playing a Disc; • Connect the system to your 3D-; Playback
34 GB Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” (page 71). 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....
Page 35 - ck; Connect the USB device to the; Displaying the play information
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...
Page 36 - Enjoying an iPod/iPhone; Compatible iPod/iPhone models
36 GB Enjoying an iPod/iPhone (Except for Russian and Indian models) You can enjoy the music/video*/photo* and charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the system. * European, Australian, Singapore, and Thai models only. Compatible iPod/iPhone models The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows....
Page 38 - Playing via a Network; To use the control panel; Network condition indicator
38 GB • The system only recognizes iPods/iPhones that have previously been connected to the system. • The System Audio Control function does not work while playing video/photo files via the iPod/iPhone (European, Australian, Singapore, and Thai models only). • When you connect an iPod that is not co...
Page 39 - Select the DLNA server icon from; To use the system as PARTY host; Select a track in
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...
Page 40 - Available Options; Common options
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...
Page 43 - Sound Adjustment
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 pr...
Page 45 - une; Listening to the Radio; Automatic tuning; To turn off the radio; To change the preset number; Tuner; Presetting radio stations
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 ...
Page 46 - Selecting the preset station
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...
Page 47 - You can turn the system off in sync with the TV.; When you press; Other Operations; Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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...
Page 49 - Setting the Speakers
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....
Page 50 - The system returns to the previous display.; Using the Sleep Timer; To check the remaining time; for more than 5 seconds so
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 ...
Page 51 - Press and hold TV
O th e r O p era tions 51 GB Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code numbe...
Page 52 - Browsing Websites; Prepare for Internet browsing.; To enter a URL; Internet Browser display
52 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 [Network]. 4 Press X / x to se...
Page 53 - Setting up the Network; To open the setting display
O th e r O p era tions 53 GB Setting up the Network [Internet Settings] Before setting, connect the system to the network. For details, see “Step 3: Connecting to the Network” (page 27). To open the setting display 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press C / c to select [Setup]...
Page 54 - Auto setting; , enter the DNS settings
54 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...
Page 56 - No Security; About wireless LAN security
56 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...
Page 57 - Using the Setup Display; Settings and Adjustments
Setting s an d A d ju stme nts 57 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...
Page 58 - Sets the screen size of your 3D compatible TV.
58 GB For customers in other countries/regions:http://www.sony-asia.com/support During a software update, “UPDATING” appears in the front panel display. After the update completes, the main unit automatically turns off. Please wait for the software update to complete; do not turn the main unit on or...
Page 61 - You can make the system-related settings.
Setting s an d A d ju stme nts 61 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...
Page 63 - Registers your “Media remote” device.
Setting s an d A d ju stme nts 63 GB 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 Remote Device Registration] Registers your “Media remote” device. x [Registered Media Remot...
Page 64 - Additional Information
64 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...
Page 65 - Notes about the Discs; On handling discs
Additiona l Inf o rma tion 65 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...
Page 66 - Troubleshooting; General
66 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...
Page 71 - Playable Discs; Discs that cannot be played
Additiona l Inf o rma tion 71 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-...
Page 72 - Playable Types of Files; Video
72 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 AVCHD-format files, the disc...
Page 73 - Supported Audio Formats; Audio formats supported by this system are as follows.
Additiona l Inf o rma tion 73 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-Au...
Page 74 - Specifications
74 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/Surround L/Surround R: 167 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer: 165 W (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz) Inputs (Analog)AUDIO (AUDIO IN) Sensitiv...
Page 76 - Language Code List; Parental Control/Area Code List
76 GB Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control/Area Code List
Page 77 - Index; Numerics
77 GB Index Numerics 3D 343D Output Setting 58 A A/V SYNC 42Attenuate - AUDIO 59Audio 60Audio DRC 59Audio Output 59Audio Return Channel 61Audio Settings 59Auto Calibration 48, 60Auto Display 62Auto Standby 62 B BD Audio MIX Setting 59BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer 60 BD Internet Connection 60BD Paren...
