Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

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Browsing Websites
You can connect to the Internet and enjoy 
websites like the Sony homepage using the 
system.
1Prepare for Internet browsing.
Connect the system to a network (page 19).
2Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
3Press C/c to select   [Network].
4Press X/x to select [Internet Browser], 
then press  .
The [Internet Browser] display appears.
 Some websites may not display correctly, or not 
function.
To enter a URL
Select [URL entry] from the options menu.
Enter the URL using the software keyboard, 
then select [Enter].
To set the default start page
While the page you want to set is displayed, 
select [Set as start page] from the options menu.
To return to the previous page
Select [Previous page] from the options menu. If 
the previous page does not appear even if you 
select [Previous page], select [Window List] 
from the options menu and select the page you 
want to return to from the list.
To quit Internet Browser
Press HOME.You can check website information by pressing 
DISPLAY. The display information differs 
depending on the website and page status.
APage title
BCursor
Move by pressing C/X/x/c. Place the cursor 
on the link you want to view, then press  . 
The linked website is displayed.
CPage address
DSSL icon
Appears when the linked URL is secured.
ESignal strength indicator
Appears when the system is connected to a 
wireless network.
FProgress bar/Loading icon
Appears when the page is being read, or during 
file download/transfer.
GText input field
Press  , then choose [Input] from the options 
menu to open the software keyboard.
HScroll bar
Press C/X/x/c to move the page display left, 
up, down, or right.
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Various settings and operations are available by 
pressing OPTIONS.
The available items differ depending on the 
situation.
Setting up the Network
[Internet Settings]
Before setting, connect the system to the 
network. For details, see “Step 3: Connecting to 
the Network” (page 19).
To open the setting display
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
Available options
Items Details
[Browser  Setup] Displays the Internet Browser 
settings.
 [Zoom]: Increases or 
decreases the size of the 
displayed contents.
 [JavaScript Setup]: Sets 
whether to enable or disable 
JavaScript.
 [Cookie Setup]: Sets 
whether or not to accept 
browser cookies.
 [SSL Alarm Display]: Sets 
whether to enable or disable 
SSL.
[Input] Displays the software 
keyboard to enter characters 
while browsing a website.
[Break] Moves the cursor to the next 
line in the text input field.
[Delete] Erases one character on the 
left side of the cursor during 
text input.
[Window List] Displays a list of all currently 
opened websites.
Allows you to return to a 
previously displayed website 
by selecting the window.
[Bookmark List] Displays the bookmark list.
[Character encoding] Sets the character code.
[Previous page] Moves to a previously 
displayed page.
[Next page] Moves to the previously 
displayed next page.
[Cancel loading] Stops loading a page.
[Reload] Reloads the same page.
[URL entry] Allows you to enter a URL 
when the software keyboard 
is displayed.
[Add to Bookmark] Adds the currently displayed 
website to the bookmark list.
[Set as start page] Sets the currently displayed 
website as the default start 
page.
[Open in new 
window]Opens a link in a new 
window.
[Display certificate] Displays server certificates 
sent from pages that support 
SSL.
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3Press X/x to select [Network Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [Internet Settings], 
then press  .
The [Internet Settings] display appears.
 The [Internet Settings] items are necessary to connect 
to the Internet. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) 
values for your broadband router or Wireless LAN 
router. The items that need to be set may differ, 
depending on the Internet service provider or the 
router. For details, refer to the instruction manuals 
that have been provided by your Internet service 
provider or supplied with the router.
 For more information, go to the following URL. 
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com
For customers in Taiwan:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/tw
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Follow the Steps below for connecting to a LAN 
(Local Area Network).
Auto setting
1Press X/x to select [Wired Setup] on 
the [Internet Settings] display, then 
press .
2Press X/x to select [Auto], then press 
.
The system performs the network setting 
automatically, and internet settings appear 
on the TV screen. 
3Press c.
4Press X/x to select [Save & Connect], 
then press  .
The system starts checking the network 
connection.
5Check that the message [Internet 
Settings is now complete.] appears, 
then press  .
The setup is finished. If the message does 
not appear, follow the on-screen messages.
Manual setting
1Press X/x to select [Wired Setup] on 
the [Internet Settings] display, then 
press .
2Press X/x to select [Custom], then 
press .
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3Press X/x to select the network setting 
type, then press  .
 [Auto]: The system sets the IP address 
automatically, and the [DNS Settings] 
display appears.
When you select [Auto] and press  , the 
system sets the DNS setting 
automatically.
When you select [Specify IP address] and 
press  , enter the DNS settings 
manually.
Press C/X/x/c and the number buttons to 
set the following items, then press  .
– [Primary DNS]
– [Secondary DNS]
 [Specify IP address]: Enter the network 
settings manually according to your 
network environment.
Press C/X/x/c and the number buttons to 
set the following items, then press  .
– [IP Address]
– [Subnet Mask]
– [Default Gateway]
– [Primary DNS]
– [Secondary DNS]
4Press X/x to select the proxy server 
setting, then press  .
 [No]: A proxy server is not used.
 [Yes]: Enter the proxy server setting.
Press C/X/x/c and the number buttons, 
then press  .
The value of the internet settings appears on 
the TV screen. 
5Press c.
6Press X/x to select [Save & Connect], 
then press  .
The system starts checking the network 
connection.
7Check that the message [Internet 
Settings is now complete.] appears, 
then press  .
The setup is finished. If the message does 
not appear, follow the on-screen messages.Follow the Steps below for connecting to a 
wireless LAN (Local Area Network).
When your wireless router is 
compatible with the WPS 
function
1Press X/x to select [USB Wireless 
Setup] on the [Internet Settings] 
display, then press  .
2Press X/x to select [Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup (WPS)], then press  .
3Activate the WPS function of your 
wireless router, press X/x to select 
[Start], then press  .
For details about activating the WPS 
function, see the operating instructions of 
your router.
4Check that the message [Wi-Fi 
Protected Setup was successful.] 
appears, then press c.
Setup of wireless LAN connectivity and the 
IP address is finished.
Next, enter the proxy server setting. Follow 
Steps 4 to 7 of “Manual setting” in “When 
connecting to the LAN with a LAN cable” 
above.
When your wireless router is not 
compatible with the WPS 
function
1Press X/x to select [USB Wireless 
Setup] on the [Internet Settings] 
display, then press  .
2Press X/x to select [Scan], then press 
.
The system searches for available wireless 
LANs, then the list of wireless LANs 
appears.
When connecting to the 
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3Press X/x to select the wireless LAN 
name, then press  .
xWhen the selected wireless LAN is 
unsecured
Setup of wireless LAN connectivity is 
finished. Next, enter the IP address settings 
by following the Steps of “Auto setting” or 
“Manual setting” in “When connecting to 
the LAN with a LAN cable” above.
xWhen the selected wireless LAN is 
secured
The display for entering a WEP or WPA 
key appears. Go to Step 5.
xTo specify the wireless LAN name
Select [Manual Entry].
The input display appears. Enter the 
wireless LAN name by following the on-
screen messages, then press c.
4Press X/x to select the security mode, 
then press  .
 [None]: Select this if the wireless LAN is 
unsecured. Setup of wireless LAN 
connectivity is finished. Next, enter the IP 
address settings by following the Steps of 
“Auto setting” or “Manual setting” in 
“When connecting to the LAN with a 
LAN cable” above.
 [WEP]: The wireless LAN is protected by 
a WEP key. 
 [WPA/WPA2-PSK]: The wireless LAN is 
protected by a WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 
 [WPA2-PSK]: The wireless LAN is 
protected by a WPA2-PSK. 
5Enter the WEP key/WPA key by 
following the on-screen messages, 
then press c.
Setup of wireless LAN connectivity is 
finished. Next, enter the IP address settings 
by following the Steps of “Auto setting” or 
“Manual setting” in “When connecting to 
the LAN with a LAN cable” above.Since communication via the wireless LAN 
function is established by radio waves, the 
wireless signal may be susceptible to 
interception. To protect wireless 
communication, this system supports various 
security functions. Be sure to correctly 
configure the security settings in accordance 
with your network environment.
No Security
Although you can easily make settings, anyone 
can intercept wireless communication or intrude 
into your wireless network, even without any 
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a 
risk of unauthorized access or interception of 
data.
WEP
WEP applies security to communications to 
prevent outsiders from intercepting 
communications or intruding into your wireless 
network. WEP is a legacy security technology 
that enables older device which do not support 
TKIP/AES to be connected.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK 
(TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed in 
response to the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP 
assures a higher security level than WEP.
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an 
advanced security method distinct from WEP 
and TKIP.
AES assures a higher security level than WEP or 
TKIP.
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Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments of items such 
as picture and sound.
Select   (Setup) on the home menu when you 
need to change the settings of the system.
The default settings are underlined.
 Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select the setup category 
icon to change, then press  .
Example: [Screen Settings]
You can setup the following options.
[Network Update]
You can update and improve the functions of the 
system.
For information about update functions, refer to 
the following website:
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com
For customers in Taiwan:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/tw
Settings and Adjustments
Icon Explanation
[Network Update] (page 46)
Updates the software of the 
system.
[Screen Settings] (page 47)Makes the screen settings 
according to the type of 
connecting jacks.
[Audio Settings] (page 48)Makes the audio settings 
according to the type of 
connecting jacks.
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] 
(page 49)
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
[Parental Control Settings] 
(page 49)
Makes detailed settings for the 
Parental Control function.
[Music Settings] (page 50)Makes detailed settings for 
Super Audio CD playback.
[System Settings] (page 50)Makes the system-related 
settings.
[Network Settings] (page 51)Makes detailed settings for 
Internet and network.
[Easy Setup] (page 51)Re-runs the Easy Setup to make 
the basic settings.
[Resetting] (page 51)Resets the system to the factory 
settings.
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For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
During a software update, “UPDATING” 
appears in the front panel display. After the 
update completes, the main unit automatically 
turns off. Please wait for the software update to 
complete; do not turn the main unit on or off, or 
operate the main unit or TV.
[Screen Settings]
x[3D Output Setting]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[Off]: Select this to display all contents in 2D.
 3D video from the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack 
is output regardless of this setting.
x[TV Screen Size Setting for 3D]
Sets the screen size of your 3D compatible TV.
 This setting does not apply to 3D video from the 
HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack.
x[TV Type]
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide-mode function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3 
screen TV without a wide-mode function.
x[Screen Format]
[Original]: Select this when connecting to a TV 
with a wide-mode function. Displays a 4:3 
screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a 
wide-screen TV.
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture size 
to fit the screen size with the original picture 
aspect ratio.
x[DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with black 
bands on the top and bottom.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on 
the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
x[Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The unit 
automatically detects whether the material is 
video-based or film-based, and switches to the 
appropriate conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for 
video-based material will always be selected 
regardless of the material.
x[Output Video Format]
[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select 
[Original Resolution] to output the resolution 
recorded on the disc. (When the resolution is 
lower than SD resolution, it is scaled up to SD 
resolution.)
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest 
resolution.
x[BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not 
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Automatically detects the type of 
external device, and switches to the matching 
color setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video 
signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video 
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[RGB]: Select this when connecting to a device 
with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.
x[HDMI Deep Colour Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/
10bit video signals when the connected TV is 
compatible with Deep Colour.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or 
colors appear unnatural.
x[Pause Mode] (BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
[Auto]: The picture, including subjects that 
move dynamically, is output with no jitter. 
Normally select this position.
[Frame]: The picture, including subjects that do 
not move dynamically, is output in high 
resolution.
[Audio Settings]
x[BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the 
interactive audio and secondary audio to the 
primary audio.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
x[Audio DRC]
You can compress the dynamic range of the 
sound track.
[Auto]
: Performs playback at the dynamic range 
specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
[On]: The system reproduces the sound track 
with the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.
x[Attenuate - AUDIO]
Distortion may occur when you listen to a 
component connected to the AUDIO (AUDIO 
IN L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by 
reducing the input level on the unit.
[On]
: Attenuates the input level. The output 
level is changed.[Off]: Normal input level.
x[Audio Output]
You can select the output method where the 
audio signal is output.
[Speaker]: Outputs multi-channel sound from 
the system’s speakers only.
[Speaker + HDMI]
: Outputs multi-channel 
sound from the system’s speakers and 2-channel 
linear PCM signals from the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI (OUT) 
jack only. Sound format depends on the 
connected component.
 When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 50), 
[Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI] 
automatically and this setting cannot be changed.
 Audio signals are not output from the HDMI (OUT) 
jack when [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI] 
and [HDMI1 Audio Input Mode] (page 50) is set to 
[TV]. (European models only.)
 When [Audio Output] is set to [HDMI], the output 
signal format for the “TV” function is 2-channel 
linear PCM.
x[Sound Effect]
You can set the system’s sound effects (SOUND 
MODE and [Surround Setting]
) to on/off.
[On]
: Enables all of the system’s sound effects. 
The upper limit of sampling frequency is set to 
48 kHz. 
[Off]: The sound effects are disabled. Select this 
when you do not want to set the upper limit of 
sampling frequency.
x[Surround Setting]
You can select the surround setting. For details, 
see “Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound” 
(page 23)
x[Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
the speakers. For details, see “Setting the 
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[BD/DVD Viewing 
Settings]
You can make detailed settings for BD/DVD 
playback.
x[BD/DVD Menu]
You can select the default menu language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the 
display for entering the language code appears. 
Enter the code for your language by referring to 
“Language Code List” (page 63).
x[Audio]
You can select the default track language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the language given 
priority in the disc is selected.
When you select [Select Language Code], the 
display for entering the language code appears. 
Enter the code for your language by referring to 
“Language Code List” (page 63).
x[Subtitle]
You can select the default subtitle language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the 
display for entering the language code appears. 
Enter the code for your language by referring to 
“Language Code List” (page 63).
x[BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x[BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]
: Prohibits Internet connection.
[Parental Control 
Settings]
x[Password]
Set or change the password for the Parental 
Control function. A password allows you to set 
a restriction on BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or 
Internet video playback. If necessary, you can 
differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROMs 
and DVD VIDEOs.
x[Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs 
can be limited according to the geographic area. 
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with 
different scenes. Follow the on-screen 
instructions and enter your four-digit password.
x[BD Parental Control]
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited 
according to the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes. 
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your 
four-digit password.
x[DVD Parental Control]
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or 
replaced with different scenes. Follow the 
on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit 
password.
x[Internet Video Parental Control]
Playback of some Internet videos can be limited 
according to the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes. 
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your 
four-digit password.
x[Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated 
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet 
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[Music Settings]
You can make detailed settings for Super Audio 
CD playback.
x[Super Audio CD Playback Layer]
[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD 
layer.
[CD]: Plays the CD layer.
x[Super Audio CD Playback Channels]
[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area.
[DSD Multi]
: Plays the multi-channel area.
[System Settings]
You can make the system-related settings.
x[OSD]
You can select your language for the system on-
screen displays.
x[HDMI Settings]
[Control for HDMI]
[On]
: On. You can operate mutually between 
components that are connected with an HDMI 
cable.
[Off]: Off.
[Audio Return Channel]
This function is available when you connect the 
system and TV that is compatible with the Audio 
Return Channel function.
[Auto]
: The system can receive the digital audio 
signal of the TV automatically via an HDMI 
cable.
[Off]: Off.
 This function is available only when [Control for 
HDMI] is set to [On].
[HDMI1 Audio Input Mode] (European models 
only)
You can select the audio input of the component 
that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack.[HDMI1]
: The sound of the component that is 
connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack is input from 
the HDMI (IN 1) jack.
[TV]: The sound of the component that is 
connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack is input from 
the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack.
x[Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time from standby 
mode. You can operate the system quickly after 
turning it on.
[Off]
: The default setting.
x[Auto Standby]
[On]: Turns on the [Auto Standby] function. 
When you do not operate the system for about 
30 minutes, the system enters standby mode 
automatically.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x[Auto Display]
[On]: Automatically displays information on the 
screen when changing the viewing titles, picture 
modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when you 
press
 DISPLAY.
x[Screen Saver]
[On]: Turns on the screen saver function.
[Off]: Off.
x[Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the system to inform you of newer 
software version information (page 46).
[Off]: Off.
x[System Information]
You can display the system’s software version 
information and the MAC address.