Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

Playback
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[Music] only[Photo] only
When the sound 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.
 Depending on the input stream, A/V SYNC may not 
be effective.
When playing video content via 
the “BD/DVD” function
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC], then 
press .
3Press C/c to adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
You can...

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4Press .
The setting is made.
When playing via the “HDMI1,” 
“HDMI2,” “TV,” or “AUDIO” 
function
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 
ms increments.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press OPTIONS.
The option menu in the front panel display 
turns off.
 

Sound Adjustment
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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.
: The system selects “MOVIE” or 
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound 
effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
 “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for 
movies.
 “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for 
music.
 “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for...

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  Sub]
 [  Main/Sub]
 [  Stereo (Audio1)] and [  Stereo (Audio2)] do not 
appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the 
disc.
xCD
 Stereo]: The standard stereo sound.
 [  1/L]: The sound of the left channel 
(monaural).
 [  2/R]: The sound of the right channel 
(monaural).
 [  L+R]: The sound of both the left and right 
channels output from each individual speaker.
Enjoying Multiplex 
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the system receives or plays a...

Tuner
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Listening to the Radio
You can enjoy radio sound with the system’s 
speakers.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Select the radio station.
Automatic tuning
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto 
scanning starts.
[Auto Tuning] appears on the TV screen. 
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
station. 
To stop the automatic tuning manually, 
press TUNING +/– or x. 
Manual tuning
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly.
3Adjust the volume by pressing 
2 +/–.
If...

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1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press 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 system 
tunes in one preset station.
 You can select the preset station number directly 
by pressing the number buttons.
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
(European and Russian models only)
The Radio Data System...

Other Operations
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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 only be used if the connected TV 
is compatible, and require prior setting via the TV. 
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
 To use the System Audio Control function, you need 
to make an audio...

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 Make sure that the component is connected to the 
system via an HDMI cable, and the Control for 
HDMI function of the connected component is set to 
on.
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.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup]....

Other Operations
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[Centre]* 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level.
[Surround Left/Right]
* 0.0 dB: Set the surround 
speaker level.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB
: Set the subwoofer level.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
[Connection] setting.
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...

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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 number.
Press and hold TV "/1 while entering your 
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) 
using the number buttons. Then release TV 
"/1.
If the setting is unsuccessful, the currently 
registered code is not changed....