Sony BDV-E980W, BDVE780W [Audio Settings]

Settings and Adjustments

61GB

x[Cinema Conversion Mode]

[Auto]: Normally select this. The unit

automatically detects whether the material is

video-based or film-based, and switches to the

appropriate conversion method.

[Video]: The conversion method suited for

video-based material will always be selected

regardless of the material.

x[Output Video Format]

[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select

[Original Resolution] to output the resolution

recorded on the disc. (When the resolution is

lower than SD resolution, it is scaled up to SD

resolution.)

[Component Video] (for non-European/non-

Saudi Arabian models): Select the resolution

that suits your TV.

[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest

resolution.

• If no picture appears when setting [HDMI] or

[Component Video] resolution, try another resolution

setting. (Non-European/non-Saudi Arabian models

only.)

• When connecting via the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT jack and [Component Video] is selected, BD-

ROM playback of protected content is only supported

at 480i/576i output resolution (pages 22, 29). (Non-

European/non-Saudi Arabian models only.)

x[BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output]

[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video

signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-

compatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack.

[Off]: Select this when your TV is not

compatible with 1080/24p video signals.

x[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]

[Auto]: Automatically detects the type of

external device, and switches to the matching

color setting.

[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video

signals.

[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video

signals.

[RGB]: Select this when connecting to a device

with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.

x[HDMI Deep Colour Output]

[Auto]: Normally select this.

[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/

10bit video signals when the connected TV is

compatible with Deep Colour.

[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or

colors appear unnatural.

x[Pause Mode] (BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/

DVD-RW only)

[Auto]: The picture, including subjects that

move dynamically, is output with no jitter.

Normally select this position.

[Frame]: The picture, including subjects that do

not move dynamically, is output in high

resolution.

[Audio Settings]

x[BD Audio MIX Setting]

[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the

interactive audio and secondary audio to the

primary audio.

[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.

x[Audio DRC]

You can compress the dynamic range of the

sound track.

[Auto]: Performs playback at the dynamic range

specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).

[On]: The system reproduces the sound track

with the kind of dynamic range that the

recording engineer intended.

[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.

x[Attenuate - AUDIO]

Distortion may occur when you listen to a

component connected to the AUDIO (AUDIO

IN L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by

reducing the input level on the unit.

[On]: Attenuates the input level. The output

level is changed.

[Off]: Normal input level.

Contents

Main CAUTION For the customers in Europe WARNING For the main unit Precautions On watching 3D video images For the wireless transceiver (EZW- RT50) and the Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBD-E980W) (For the customers in Australia) Page About These Operating Instructions Table of Contents Getting Started Playback Sound Adjustment Tuner Unpacking BDV-E980W BDV-E780W Page Index to Parts and Controls About soft-touch buttons/ indicators Front panel Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display Rear panel A"/1 (Power) Turns the surround amplifier on/off. BLINK/STANDBY indicator Starts the Secure Link function. Surround amplifier Remote control Page Step 1: Installing the System Install the system by referring to the illustration below. Getting Started How to position the system About the subwoofers speaker cord Page Page Step 2: Connecting the System To connect speaker cords to the speaker Connecting the speakers To connect speaker cords to the unit and surround amplifier Connecting the TV ** ABC D ABC D Video connections Page When a component you wish to connect to the system has an HDMI (OUT) jack Connecting the other components When the component does not have an HDMI OUT jack Connecting the antenna (aerial) Step 3: Connecting to the Network Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System 1 2 3 4 5 Step 5: Performing the Easy Setup 1 2 3 4 5 To recall the Easy Setup Display Step 6: Selecting the Source You can select the playback source. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display. Step 7: Enjoying Surround Sound 5 The option menu in the front panel display turns off. About speaker output of each surround setting Page Playing a Disc 1 Enjoying Blu-ray 3D 2 3 Playing from a USB Device 1 3 4 Displaying the play information Enjoying an iPod/iPhone Compatible iPod/iPhone models To enjoy an iPod/iPhone via the system 1 3 5 that you want to play. To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote Playing via a Network 1 2 3 To use the control panel Playing the same music in different rooms (PARTY STREAMING) You can acquire content information using Gracenote technology and search for related information. 1 2 3 Available Options Searching for video/music information [Video] only [Music] only [Photo] only When playing video content via the BD/DVD function 2 3 When playing via the HDMI1, HDMI2, TV, SAT/CABLE, or AUDIO function 2 3 5 Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound Sound Adjustment Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel Sound Adjustment Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Tuner Listening to the Radio 1 2 Automatic tuning Manual tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European models only) Selecting the preset station What is the Radio Data System? Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI - Easy Setting System Power Off One-Touch Play System Audio Control Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [Auto Calibration] 3 4 5 Setting the Speakers [Speaker Settings] 3 4 5 Using the Sleep Timer To check the remaining time To change the remaining time Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote 1 button that matches the component you want to control. 2 in the following table. Saving Power in Standby Mode Changing the preset code of the remote (Preset mode) Clearing the preset code from the remotes memory Browsing Websites 1 Internet Browser display 3 4 To enter a URL Further Settings for the Wireless System 3 4 5 6 Setting up the Network To open the setting display 3 If wireless transmission is unstable 4 Auto setting 3 1 2 4 5 Manual setting 1 2 4 5 6 7 When your wireless router is compatible with the WPS 1 4 When your wireless router is not compatible with the WPS 1 2 3 4 5 About wireless LAN security No Security WEP Using the Setup Display You can setup the following options. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 icon to change, then press . [Network Update] [Screen Settings] [Audio Settings] [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] [Parental Control Settings] [Music Settings] [System Settings] [Network Settings] [Easy Setup] [Resetting] Precautions Additional Information On safety On power sources On placement Notes about the Discs On handling discs On cleaning Troubleshooting Messages General Picture Sound Wireless sound Tuner USB device BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Sync ([Control for HDMI]) Network connection Built-in/USB wireless LAN connection Playable Discs Discs that cannot be played Notes on discs Note on playback operations of a BD/DVD Note about double-layer BDs/ DVDs Playable Types of Files Video Music Photo Supported Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI Section General Surround amplifier (TA-SA300WR) Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) Page Index Numerics A B C