Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

							BDV-E280
4-265-164-13(1)
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Home Theatre 
System
Operating Instructions
 
						

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Do not install the appliance in a 
confined space, such as a bookcase 
or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not 
cover the ventilation opening of the 
apparatus with newspapers, 
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not 
place the naked flame sources such 
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to dripping or splashing, and do not 
place objects filled with liquids, 
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or 
apparatus with battery-installed to 
excessive heat such as sunshine, 
fire or the like.
To prevent injury, this apparatus 
must be securely attached to the 
floor/wall in accordance with the 
installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with 
this product will increase eye 
hazard. As the laser beam used in 
this Blu-ray Disc / DVD Home 
Theatre System is harmful to eyes, 
do not attempt to disassemble the 
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
This appliance is classified as a 
CLASS 3R LASER product. 
Visible and invisible laser radiation 
is emitted when the laser protective 
housing is opened, so be sure to 
avoid direct eye exposure.This marking is located on the laser 
protective housing inside the 
enclosure.
This appliance is classified as a 
CLASS 1 LASER product. This 
marking is located on the rear 
exterior.
For the customers in 
Europe
Disposal of 
Old Electrical 
& Electronic 
Equipment 
(Applicable in 
the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems) 
This symbol on the product or on its 
packaging indicates that this 
product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall be 
handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. 
By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment 
and human health, which could 
otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of 
this product. The recycling of 
materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. For more 
detailed information about 
recycling of this product, please 
contact your local Civic Office, 
your household waste disposal 
service or the shop where you 
purchased the product. 
Disposal of 
waste 
batteries 
(applicable in 
the European 
Union and 
other 
European countries with 
separate collection 
systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the 
packaging indicates that the battery 
provided with this product shall not 
be treated as household waste. 
On certain batteries this symbol 
might be used in combination with 
a chemical symbol. The chemical 
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead 
(Pb) are added if the battery 
contains more than 0.0005% 
mercury or 0.004% lead. 
By ensuring these batteries are 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potentially negative 
consequences for the environment 
and human health which could 
otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of the 
battery. The recycling of the 
materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. 
In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity 
reasons require a permanent 
connection with an incorporated 
battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff 
only. 
To ensure that the battery will be 
treated properly, hand over the 
product at end-of-life to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. 
For all other batteries, please view 
the section on how to remove the 
battery from the product safely. 
Hand the battery over to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of waste batteries. 
For more detailed information 
about recycling of this product or 
battery, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste 
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disposal service or the shop where 
you purchased the product.
Notice for customers: the following 
information is only applicable to 
equipment sold in countries 
applying EU directives.
The manufacturer of this product is 
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan 
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. 
The Authorized Representative for 
EMC and product safety is Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, 
Germany. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to 
the addresses given in separate 
service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits set 
out in the EMC Directive using a 
connection cable shorter than 3 
meters. (European and Russian 
models only)
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from 
the mains as long as it is 
connected to the AC outlet, even 
if the unit itself has been turned 
off.
 As the main plug is used to 
disconnect the unit from the 
mains, connect the unit to an 
easily accessible AC outlet. 
Should you notice an abnormality 
in the unit, disconnect the main 
plug from the AC outlet 
immediately. 
On watching 3D video 
images
Some people may experience 
discomfort (such as eye strain, 
fatigue, or nausea) while watching 
3D video images. Sony 
recommends that all viewers take 
regular breaks while watching 3D 
video images. The length and 
frequency of necessary breaks will 
vary from person to person. You 
must decide what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you 
should stop watching the 3D video 
images until the discomfort ends; 
consult a doctor if you believe 
necessary. You should also review 
(i) the instruction manual and/or the 
caution message of any other 
device used with, or Blu-ray Disc 
contents played with this product 
and (ii) our website (http://
esupport.sony.com/) for the latest 
information. The vision of young 
children (especially those under six 
years old) is still under 
development. Consult your doctor 
(such as a pediatrician or eye 
doctor) before allowing young 
children to watch 3D video images. 
Adults should supervise young 
children to ensure they follow the 
recommendations listed above. 
Copy Protection
Please be advised of the advanced 
content protection systems used in 
both Blu-ray Disc
TM and DVD 
media. These systems, called 
AACS (Advanced Access Content 
System) and CSS (Content 
Scramble System), may contain 
some restrictions on playback, 
analog output, and other similar 
features. The operation of this 
product and the restrictions placed 
may vary depending on the date of 
purchase, as the governing board of 
the AACS may adopt or change its 
restriction rules after the time of 
purchase.
Copyrights and 
Trademarks
 This system incorporates with 
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro 
Logic (II) adaptive matrix 
surround decoder and the DTS** 
Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license 
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the 
double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license 
under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 
7,392,195; 7,272,567 & 
other U.S. and worldwide 
patents issued & pending. 
DTS, DTS-HD and the 
Symbol are registered 
trademarks, & DTS-HD 
Master Audio, and the DTS 
logos are trademarks of 
DTS, Inc. Product includes 
software. © DTS, Inc. All 
Rights Reserved.
 This system incorporates High-
Definition Multimedia Interface 
(HDMI
TM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC in the United States and 
other countries.
 Java is a trademark of Oracle and/
or its affiliates.
 “BD-LIVE” and 
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks 
of Blu-ray Disc Association.
 “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
 “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” 
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-
R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” 
logos are trademarks.
 “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” 
logo are trademarks of Blu-ray 
Disc Association.
 “BRAVIA” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” 
logo are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
 , “XMB,” and “xross media 
bar” are trademarks of Sony 
Corporation and Sony Computer 
Entertainment Inc.
 “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark 
of Sony Computer Entertainment 
Inc.
 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo 
is a certification mark of the 
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 The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 
Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi 
Alliance.
 “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™” and “Wi-
Fi Protected Setup™” are 
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
 “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV 
HD” logo are trademarks of Sony 
Corporation.
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding 
technology and patents licensed 
from Fraunhofer IIS and 
Thomson.
 iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod 
nano, and iPod touch are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
 “Made for iPod,” and “Made for 
iPhone” mean that an electronic 
accessory has been designed to 
connect specifically to iPod or 
iPhone, respectively, and has been 
certified by the developer to meet 
Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the 
operation of this device or its 
compliance with safety and 
regulatory standards. Please note 
that the use of this accessory with 
iPod or iPhone may affect 
wireless performance.
 Windows Media is either a 
registered trademark or trademark 
of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other 
countries.
This product contains technology 
subject to certain intellectual 
property rights of Microsoft. Use 
or distribution of this technology 
outside of this product is 
prohibited without the appropriate 
license(s) from Microsoft.
Content owners use Microsoft 
PlayReady
™ content access 
technology to protect their 
intellectual property, including 
copyrighted content. This device 
uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected 
content and/or WMDRM-
protected content. If the device 
fails to properly enforce 
restrictions on content usage, 
content owners may require 
Microsoft to revoke the device’s 
ability to consume PlayReady-
protected content. Revocation 
should not affect unprotected 
content or content protected by 
other content access technologies. 
Content owners may require you 
to upgrade PlayReady to access 
their content. If you decline an 
upgrade, you will not be able to 
access content that requires the 
upgrade.
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trademarks of their respective 
owners.
 Other system and product names 
are generally trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the 
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks 
are not indicated in this document.
About These 
Operating 
Instructions
 The instructions in these 
Operating Instructions 
describe the controls on the 
remote. You can also use the 
controls on the unit if they 
have the same or similar 
names as those on the remote.
 In this manual, “disc” is used 
as a general reference for 
BDs, DVDs, Super Audio 
CDs, or CDs unless otherwise 
specified by the text or 
illustrations.
 Some illustrations are 
presented as conceptual 
drawings, and may be 
different from the actual 
products.
 The items displayed on the 
TV screen may vary 
depending on the area.
 The default setting is 
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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 4
Unpacking ............................................... 6
Index to Parts and Controls ..................... 7
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System....... 12
Step 2: Connecting the System... 13
Step 3: Connecting to the 
Network.................................... 19
Step 4: Performing the Easy 
Setup ........................................ 21
Step 5: Selecting the Source ....... 22
Step 6: Enjoying Surround 
Sound....................................... 23
Playback
Playing a Disc ....................................... 26
Playing from a USB Device.................. 27
Enjoying an iPod/iPhone....................... 28
Playing via a Network........................... 30
Available Options ................................. 30
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the Effect to Suit 
the Source ....................................... 33
Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual 
Tracks, or Channel .......................... 33
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast 
Sound .............................................. 34
Tuner
Listening to the Radio ........................... 35
Using the Radio Data System 
(RDS) .............................................. 36
Other Operations
Using the Control for HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 37
Setting the Speakers .............................. 38
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 39
Deactivating the Buttons on 
the Unit ........................................... 39
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied 
Remote ............................................ 40
Changing the Brightness of the Front 
Panel Display .................................. 40
Saving Power in Standby Mode............ 40Browsing Websites ............................... 41
Setting up the Network ......................... 42
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display ....................... 46
[Network Update] ................................. 46
[Screen Settings] ................................... 47
[Audio Settings].................................... 48
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]................ 49
[Parental Control Settings] ................... 49
[Music Settings].................................... 50
[System Settings] .................................. 50
[Network Settings]................................ 51
[Easy Setup].......................................... 51
[Resetting] ............................................ 51
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 52
Notes about the Discs ........................... 53
Troubleshooting .................................... 54
Playable Discs....................................... 59
Playable Types of Files......................... 60
Supported Audio Formats..................... 61
Specifications........................................ 62
Language Code List .............................. 63
Index ..................................................... 64
 
						

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Unpacking
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the 
markings inside the compartment.  Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Dock for iPod/iPhone 
(TDM-iP30) (1) (European 
and Australian models only)
 USB cable (1) (European 
and Australian models only)
 
 Operating Instructions
 Quick Setup Guide
 Speaker Installation Guide
 Software License 
Information
Preparing the remote
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
ADisc tray (page 26)
BRemote sensor
CFront panel display
D (USB) port (page 27)
Used for connecting a USB device. 
EPlay operation buttons
Z (open/close) (page 26)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
Plays a slideshow when a disc containing 
JPEG image files is inserted.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the stop 
point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is the last 
point you played or the last photo for a 
photo folder.
FUNCTION
Selects the playback source.
VOLUME +/–
Adjusts the system’s volume.
F"/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.
Front panel
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About the indications in the front panel display
ADisplays the system’s playing status.
BLights up when repeat play is 
activated.
CLights up when stereo sound is 
received. (Radio only)
DLights up when the HDMI (OUT) jack is 
correctly connected to an HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)-
compliant device with HDMI or DVI 
(Digital Visual Interface) input.ELights up when muting is on.
FDisplays the system’s status, such as 
radio frequency, etc.
GLights up when outputting 720p/1080i/
1080p video signals from the HDMI 
(OUT) jack.
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ASPEAKERS jacks (page 13)
B (USB) port (page 27)
CAUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 16)
DANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack 
(page 18)
ETV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page 
14)FLAN (100) terminal (page 19)
GHDMI (IN 2) jack (page 16)
HHDMI (IN 1) jack (page 16)
IHDMI (OUT) jack (page 14)
JVIDEO OUT jack (page 14)
Rear panel
VIDEO OUT
OPTICALDIGITAL IN
TVLAN (100)
AUDIO INRLAUDIO
FM
COAXIAL75ANTENNA
FRONT RFRONT LSUBWOOFERCENTERSUR R
ONLY FOR SS-TSB105
SPEAKERS
ONLY FOR 
SS-WSB103ONLY FOR 
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Number 5,  , 2 +, and N buttons have a 
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference 
when operating the remote.
 : For TV operations
(For details, see “Controlling Your TV with 
the Supplied Remote” (page 40).)
AZ (open/close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO
Selects whether TV sound is output from 
the system’s speakers or the TV’s 
speaker(s). This function works only when 
you set [Control for HDMI] to [On] 
(page 50).
TV "/1 (on/standby) (page 40) 
Turns on the TV or sets it to standby mode.
"/1 (on/standby) (pages 21, 35)
Turns on the system or sets it to standby 
mode.
BNumber buttons (pages 36, 40) 
Enters the title/chapter numbers, preset 
station number, etc.
 (audio) (pages 33, 34)
Selects the audio format/track.
 (subtitle) (page 49)
Selects the subtitle language when 
multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-
ROM/DVD VIDEO.
CColor buttons (red/green/yellow/blue)
Short cut keys for selecting items on some 
BD menus (can also be used for Java 
interactive operations on BDs).
DTOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top 
Menu.
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up 
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (pages 23, 30, 41) 
Displays the options menu on the TV screen 
or in the front panel display. (The location 
differs based on the selected function.)
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
C/X/x/c
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
 (enter)
Enters the selected item.
ESOUND MODE +/– (page 33)
Selects the sound mode.
HOME (pages 21, 35, 38, 41, 42, 46)
Enters or exits the system’s home menu.
Remote control
PRESET
SLEEP
FUNCTIONDIMMER
DISPLAYTUNING TOP MENU
POP UP/ MENU
RETURN OPTIONS
SOUND MODE
HOMESOUND MODE
TVSPEAKERS 
TV   AUDIO
8
09 756 423 1
PRESET
TUNING
BRAVIA Sync
TVTV
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