Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedStep 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.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
The Easy Setup Display for OSD language 
selection appears.
4Perform the [Easy...

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Step 5: Selecting the 
Source
You can select the playback source.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the 
desired function appears in the front panel 
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the function 
changes as follows.
“BD/DVD” t “FM” t “HDMI1” t 
“HDMI2” t “TV” t “AUDIO” t “BD/
DVD” t …
* Except for Russian models.
Function Source
“BD/DVD” Disc, USB device, iPod/iPhone*, 
or network device to be played by 
the system
“FM” FM radio (page 35)
“HDMI1”/
“HDMI2”Component that is...

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Getting StartedStep 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 sound of movie theaters into your home.
The setting method differs depending on the function.
When playing via the “BD/DVD”* or “FM” function
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press X/x to...

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 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 48).
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 Surround setting Effect
Depending on the source. [A.F.D. Standard]
“A.F.D. STD”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT STANDARD)...

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 When you select [A.F.D. Multi] (“A.F.D. MULTI”), depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound 
may be cut off while the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select [A.F.D. 
Standard] (“A.F.D. STD”).
 When bilingual broadcast sound is input, [Dolby Pro Logic] (“PRO LOGIC”) and [Dolby PL II Movie] (“PLII 
MOVIE”) are not effective.
 Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective.
 When you play a Super Audio CD,...

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Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” 
(page 59).
1Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on your TV screen.
2Press Z, and place a disc on the disc 
tray.
3Press Z to close the disc tray.
 appears on the home menu and playback 
starts.
If playback does not start automatically, 
select   in the   [Video],   [Music], or 
[Photo] category, and press  .
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*” have 
bonus content and other data that can be...

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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
AOutput resolution/Video frequency
BTitle number or name
CThe currently selected audio setting
DAvailable functions (  angle,   audio, 
 subtitle)
EPlayback information
Displays play mode, playing status bar, disc 
type, video codec, bit rate, repeat type, elapsed 
time, total playing time
FChapter number
GThe...

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Enjoying an iPod/iPhone
(Except for Russian models)
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 touch 4th generation, iPod touch 
3rd generation, iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod 
touch 1st generation, iPod nano 6th generation, 
iPod nano 5th generation (video camera), iPod...

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5Press C/X/x/c and   to select the file 
that you want to play.
The sound from the iPod/iPhone is played 
on the system.
When you play a video file, switch the input 
selector on your TV so that the signal from 
the iPod/iPhone appears on your TV screen.
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...

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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.
1Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.
Connect the system to a network (page 19).
2Press C/c to select  [Video], 
[Music], or  [Photo].
3Press X/x to select an Internet content 
provider icon, then press  .
If the Internet content list has not been...