Sony BDV-E280 Operating Instructions

Sony BDV-E280 Manual

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    4-265-162-11(1) Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-E280/BDV-T28
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    with the installation instructions. Indoor use only. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc / DVD Home Theatre System is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
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    what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe necessary. You should also review (i) the instruction manual and/or the caution message of any other device used with, or Blu-ray Disc contents
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    "CD" logos are trademarks. • "Blu-ray 3D" and "Blu-ray 3D" logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of
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    or similar names as those on the remote. • In this manual, "disc" is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, Super Audio CDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • The instructions in this manual are for BDV-E280 and BDV-T28. BDV-E280 is the model used for illustration
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    Settings 50 [Music Settings 51 [System Settings 51 [Network Settings 51 [Easy Setup 52 [Resetting 52 Additional Information Precautions 53 Notes about the Discs 54 Troubleshooting 55 Playable Discs 60 Playable Types of Files 61 Supported Audio Formats 62 Specifications 63 Language Code
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    Latin American models of BDVE280 and U.S. and Canada models of BDV-T28 only) • USB cable (1) (U.S. and Canada models only) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide • Software License Information Preparing the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
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    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel FUNCTION VOLUME A Disc tray (page 27) B Remote sensor C Front panel display D (USB) port (page 28) (Mexican and Latin American models only) Used for connecting a USB device. E Play
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    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 HDMI (OUT) jack is correctly connected to an HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection)compliant
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    SUR R SUR L OUT ARC IN 1 IN 2 VIDEO OUT DIGITAL IN OPTICAL LAN (100) TV L AUDIO IN R AUDIO ANTENNA FM COAXIAL 75 A SPEAKERS jacks (page 14) B (USB) port (page 28) C AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 17) D ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack (page 19) E TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page
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    Remote control 9 SPEAKERS TV AUDIO TV BRAVIA Sync DIMMER 123 SLEEP 456 FUNCTION 789 FAVORITES AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN TOP MENU POP UP/ MENU 1 2 3 8 RETURN OPTIONS SOUND MODE SOUND MODE HOME PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET TUNING PLAY TUNING DISPLAY PAUSE STOP
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    available for Blu-ray 3D Discs. N (play) Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). Activates One-Touch Play (page 38) when the system is on and set to the TUNING +/- G MUTING Turns off the sound temporarily. VOL +/- (page 36) Adjusts the volume. TV VOL +/- Adjusts the TV volume. TV INPUT Switches
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    Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the illustration below. A B F C G A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit
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    are made. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted. Connecting the speakers To connect speaker cords to the unit Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit
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    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 "ARC1)": Connection A • When your TV has an HDMI jack: Connections A and C • When your TV does not have HDMI
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    audio connection for listening to TV sound. For setting the Audio Return Channel function, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 51). B Video cord connection If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, make this connection. C Digital optical cord connection This connection sends an audio signal to the system
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    and audio signals. By connecting the system and the component using an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high-quality digital picture and sound via the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack. Rear panel of the unit OUT ARC IN 1 IN 2 HDMI cable (supplied with Mexican and Latin American models of BDV-T28 only
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    White Red L R AUDIO OUT To the audio out jacks of the VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, or portable audio source, etc. • If you make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] (page 51). • You can enjoy component sound by selecting the
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    (aerial) (supplied) • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. • If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial). 19US
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    ) USB Wireless LAN Adapter (not supplied) 1 Wired Setup Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the unit. 2 USB Wireless Setup Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only). The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries
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    network or the network connection is unstable, move the USB Wireless LAN Adapter to a different position or place the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and the wireless LAN router closer to each other. • You can also get information for network settings from the following Sony support page: For customers in
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    (page 15), perform the following setting. • HDMI cable connection: Follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV screen. • Video cord connection: Select [16:9] or [4:3] so that the picture is displayed correctly. To recall the Easy Setup Display 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV
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    " t "BD/ DVD" t ... Function "BD/DVD" "FM" "HDMI1"/ "HDMI2" "TV" "AUDIO" Source Disc, USB device, iPod/iPhone, or network device to be played by the system FM radio (page 36) Component that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack on the rear panel (page 17) Component (TV, etc.) that
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    appears on the TV screen. See the table below for surround sound setting descriptions. 4 Press . The setting is made. * Surround sound settings do not apply to Internet content. When playing via the "HDMI1," "HDMI2," "TV," or "AUDIO" function 1 Press OPTIONS. The option menu appears in the front
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    the surround setting via [Surround Setting] in [Audio Settings] of [Setup] (page 49). About speaker output of each surround setting The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit. The default setting is [A.F.D. Multi] ("A.F.D. MULTI"). Sound from Depending
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    Getting Started • Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective. • When you play a Super Audio CD, surround settings are not activated. • You can also select the surround setting in [Surround Setting] of [Audio Settings] (page 49). • For functions other than "BD/DVD,"
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    Blu-ray 3D You can enjoy Blu-ray 3D Discs with the 3D logo*. * 1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback. • Connect the system to your 3Dcompatible TV using a High-Speed HDMI cable (supplied with Mexican and Latin American models and BDV-T28 only). • Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen Size Setting
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    operating instructions of the USB device before connecting. Rear panel A Output resolution/Video frequency B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle) E Playback information Displays play mode, playing status bar, disc type
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    Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using with the system iPod/iPhone via the system 1 (For U.S. and Canada models) Connect the Dock for iPod/ When you play a video/photo file, connect the video out jack of the Dock for (For other models) Connect the iPod/iPhone to the (USB)
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    Canada models only) You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the buttons on the remote. For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the iPod/iPhone. • To change a system setting, such as the surround setting, while viewing images from your iPod/iPhone on your TV, select the input on
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    system off when connecting or removing the iPod/iPhone. • The system only recognizes iPods/iPhones that have previously been connected to the system (Mexican and Latin American model only). • The System Audio Control .sony.com/bluraysupport/ 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. Connect the system to
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    an Internet content item from the Favorites List. [Video] only Items [A/V SYNC] [3D Output Setting] Details Adjusts the gap between picture and sound. For details, see "Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound" (page 33). Sets whether or not to output 3D video automatically. • 3D video
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    does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. The setting method differs depending on the function. When playing via the "HDMI1," "HDMI2," "TV," or "AUDIO" function 1 Press OPTIONS. The option menu appears in the front panel display. 2 Press
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    Sound Adjustment Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. 123 456 789 0 Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio,
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    Sound Adjustment x DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: • [ Stereo] • [ Stereo (Audio1)] • [ Stereo (Audio2)] • [ Main] • [ Sub] • [ Main/Sub] • [ Stereo (Audio1)] and [ Stereo (Audio2)] do not appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the disc. x CD •
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    sound with the system's speakers. FUNCTION 123 456 789 0 "/1 Number buttons C/X/x/c, HOME system tunes in a station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING +/- or x. Manual tuning Press TUNING +/- repeatedly. 3 Adjust Monaural reception. 4 Press . The setting is made. To turn off the
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    appear on the TV screen and front panel display. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station. • You can select the preset station number directly by pressing the Decoding status* t Frequency t ... * Does not appear depending on the setting of [Surround Setting]. 37US
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    case, the volume level that appears on the TV screen and the unit's front panel display may differ. Audio Return Channel You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using just one HDMI cable. For details of the setting, see "Connecting the TV" (page 15). Remote Easy Control You can control the basic
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    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. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press C/c to select [Setup]. 3 Press
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    sound level as follows. 1 Set [Test Tone] to [On]. 2 Press X/x to select [Level], then press . 3 Press X/x to select the desired speaker type, then press . 4 Press C/c to select the left or right speaker, then press X/x to adjust the level. 5 Press . 6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5. 7 Press RETURN. The system
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    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 number. Preparing the remote for controlling the TV
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    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 20). 2 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Press C/c to select [Network]. 4 Press X/x to select [
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    certificates sent from pages that support SSL. Setting up the Network [Internet Settings] Before setting, connect the system to the network. For details, see "Step 3: Connecting to the Network" (page 20). To open the setting display 1 Press HOME. 123 456 789 0 HOME The home menu appears on the TV
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    ) values for your broadband router or Wireless LAN router. The items that need to be set may differ, depending on the Internet service provider or the router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals that have been provided by your Internet service provider or supplied with the router
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    the operating instructions of your router. 4 Check that the message [Wi-Fi Protected Setup was successful.] appears, then press c. Setup of wireless LAN connectivity and the IP address is finished. Next, enter the proxy server setting. Follow Steps 4 to 7 of "Manual setting" in "When connecting to
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    the WEP key/WPA key by following the on-screen messages, then press c. 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 LAN cable" above. WEP WEP applies security to
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    factory settings. [Network Update] Settings and Adjustments You can setup the following options. Icon Explanation [Network Update] (page 47) Updates the software of the system. [Screen Settings] (page 48) Makes the screen settings according to the type of connecting jacks. You can update and
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    For customers in Mexico and Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/LA 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 off, or
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    multi-channel sound from the system's speakers and 2-channel linear PCM signals from the HDMI (OUT) jack. [HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI (OUT) jack only. Sound format depends on the connected component. • When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 51), [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI
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    be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password. x [Internet Video Parental Control] Playback of some Internet videos can be limited according to
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    version information (page 47). [Off]: Off. x [System Information] You can display the system's software version information and the MAC address. [Network Settings] You can make detailed settings for Internet and network. x [Internet Settings] Connect the system to the network beforehand. For details
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    Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions. [Resetting] x [Reset to Factory Default Settings] You can reset the system settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset. x [Initialize Personal
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    any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction. On replacement of parts • In the events
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    cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. This system can only play a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction. Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or
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    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 repair, these parts may be retained. General Symptom Problems and solutions
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    Settings] (page 48). Picture noise appears. • Clean the disc. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some BD/DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your
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    sound of • Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - a connected component. AUDIO] (page 49). Tuner Symptom Radio stations cannot be tuned in. Problems and solutions • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect
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    If the USB device is connected via a USB hub, disconnect it and connect the USB device directly to the unit. BRAVIA Internet Video Symptom Problems and solutions The picture/sound is poor/certain • Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers. programs display with
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    . USB wireless LAN connection Symptom Problems and solutions You cannot connect your PC to the Internet after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is performed. • The wireless settings of the router may change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before adjusting the settings of
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    ) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD 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
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    ".wmv," ".asf" 2) Music File format MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) AAC1)3) WMA9 Standard1)3) LPCM Extensions ".mp3" ". files, the disc with AVCHD-format files on it must be finalized. 3)The system does not the system off before connecting or removing USB memory or other devices. • The system may not
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    DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a a - - DTS-HD Master Audio a - - - - • 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 format, the supported sampling frequency of the digital
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    Amplifier Section U.S.models: AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) Front L + Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 180 - 20,000 Hz; rated 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion
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    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control/Area Code List 64US
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    51 R Rear panel 10 Region code 60 Remote control 11 Reset to Factory Default Settings 52 Resetting 52 S Screen Format 48 Screen Saver 51 Screen Settings 48 SLEEP 40 Slideshow 32 Sound Effect 49 Speaker Settings 39, 49 Connection 39 Distance 39 Level 39 Subtitle 50 Super Audio CD Playback Channel 51
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    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 the U.S.: http://www.sony.com/support For customers in Canada: English: http://www.sony.ca/support French: http://fr.sony.ca/support For customers
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BDV-E280/BDV-T28
4-265-162-
11
(1)
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions