Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

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FPlayback operation buttons 
See “Playback” (page 26). 
./> (previous/next)
Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or 
file.
 (replay/advance)
Briefly replay the current scenes for 10 
seconds./Briefly fast forwards the current 
scenes for 15 seconds.
m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)
Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during 
playback. Each time you press the button, 
the search speed changes.
Activates slow-motion play when pressed 
for more than one second in pause mode. 
Plays one frame at a time...

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Getting Started
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.
 Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.
 You can install the speakers on a wall. For details, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
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How to position the system
AB...

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Getting StartedStep 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.
 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.
To connect speaker cords to the unit
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the...

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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
 When your TV has an HDMI jack: Connections A and C
 When your TV does not have HDMI jacks: Connections B and C
* Audio Return Channel. For details, see “About Audio Return Channel” (page 15).
** Available only...

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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 Setup (page 21).
For further HDMI settings, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 50).
About Audio Return Channel
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable connection also 
sends a...

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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 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.
 Video signals from the HDMI (IN 1/2)...

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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 output of the component to the system.
 If you make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] (page 50).
 You can enjoy component sound by selecting the “AUDIO”...

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 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).
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
FM
COAXIAL75ANTENNA
orFM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied) Rear panel of the unit
 

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Getting StartedStep 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 42) and “[Network Settings]” (page 51).
Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
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*...

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Getting Started
 The placement distance between the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and your wireless LAN router differs based on 
your usage environment. If the system cannot connect to the 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 the information for network settings from the following Sony support page: 
For customers in Europe:...