Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

Settings and Adjustments
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[Network Settings]
You can make detailed settings for Internet and 
network.
x[Internet Settings]
Connect the system to the network beforehand. 
For details, see “Step 3: Connecting to the 
Network” (page 19).
x[Network Connection Diagnostics]
You can run the network diagnostic to check if 
the network connection has been made properly.
[Easy Setup]
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic 
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
[Resetting]
x[Reset to Factory Default...

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Precautions
On safety
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the system, or 
place the system near water, such as near a bathtub or 
shower room. Should any solid object or liquid fall 
into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before operating it 
any further.
 Do not touch the AC power cord (mains lead) with 
wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
On power sources
 Unplug the unit from the wall...

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On moving the system
 Before moving the system, make sure that there is no 
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains 
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may...

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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while 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
Messages
Symptom Problems and solutions
The power is not turned on.  Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
The remote does not...

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Picture
Symptom Problems and solutions
There is no picture.  Check the output method on your system (page 14).
There is no picture when you 
make an HDMI cable 
connection. The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth 
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not 
light up) (page 14).
3D images from the HDMI (IN 
1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack do not 
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the TV or video component, 3D images...

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Sound
Tuner
Symptom Problems and solutions
There is no sound.  The speaker cord is not connected securely.
 Check the speaker settings (page 38). 
The Super Audio CD sound of a 
component that is connected to 
the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 
2) jack is not output. HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) does not accept an audio format that contains 
copy protection. Connect the analog audio output of the component to the 
AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks of the unit.
There is no sound from the TV 
via the HDMI (OUT)...

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Playback
USB device
BRAVIA Internet Video
Symptom Problems and solutions
The disc does not play.  The region code on the BD/DVD does not match the system.
 Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses. 
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
 The system cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 59).
File names are not displayed 
correctly. The system can only display ISO 8859-1-compliant...

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“BRAVIA” Sync ([Control for HDMI]) 
Network connection
USB wireless LAN connection
Symptom Problems and solutions
The [Control for HDMI] 
function does not work 
(“BRAVIA” Sync).  Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 50). 
 If you change the HDMI connection, turn the system off and on again. 
 If power failure occurs, set [Control for HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control for 
HDMI] to [On] (page 50). 
 Check the following and refer to the operating instructions supplied with the...

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Playable Discs
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-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment 
type BD-R (LTH type)
BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if 
postscripts are recordable.
3)A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been...

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Playable Types of Files
Video
Music
Photo
1)The system does not play files encoded with DRM.2)The system plays AVCHD-format files that are 
recorded via a digital video camera, etc. To watch 
AVCHD-format files, the disc with AVCHD-format 
files on it must be finalized. 
3)The system does not play files encoded with 
Lossless, etc. 
 Some files may not play depending on the file format, 
the file encoding, or the recording condition.
 Some files edited on a PC may not play.
 The system can recognize...