Sony Bdv E280 Operating Instructions

							Settings and Adjustments
51GB
[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 Settings]
You can reset the system settings to the factory 
default by selecting the group of settings. All the 
settings within the group will be reset.
x[Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information stored 
in the system.
 
						

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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 outlet (mains) if you do 
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To 
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by 
the cord.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the system in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, 
the system can overheat and malfunction.
 Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets, 
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may 
block the ventilation slots.
 Do not install the system in a confined space, such as 
a bookshelf or similar unit.
 Do not install the system near heat sources such as 
radiators, air ducts, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or 
shock.
 Do not install the system in an inclined position. It is 
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
 Keep the system and discs away from components 
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or 
large loudspeakers.
 Do not place heavy objects on the system.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should 
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In 
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned 
on for about half an hour until the moisture 
evaporates.
 When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
do not, the disc may be damaged.
 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and 
have it checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
On adjusting volume
 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
 Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners 
(including wet or spray types). These may cause 
the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
 In the events that this system is repaired, repaired 
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling 
purposes.
On your TV’s color
 If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, 
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This system is capable of holding a still 
video image or on-screen display image on your 
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still 
video image or on-screen display image displayed 
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen. 
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to 
this.
 
						

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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 rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play a standard circular 
disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs 
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a 
malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
available accessory attached, such as a label or 
ring.
 
						

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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 function.  The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc tray does not open and 
you cannot remove the disc even 
after you press Z. Try the following: 1 Press and hold N and Z on the unit for more than 5 
seconds to open the disc tray. 2 Remove the disc. 3 Disconnect the AC power 
cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several 
minutes.
The system does not work 
normally. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then 
reconnect after several minutes.
Symptom Problems and solutions
[A new software version is 
available. Please go to the 
“Setup” section of the menu and 
select “Network Update” to 
perform the update.] appears on 
the TV screen. See [Network Update] (page 46) to update the system to a newer software 
version.
“PROTECTOR” and “PUSH 
PWR” appear alternately in the 
front panel display.Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after 
“STANDBY” disappears.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Are you using only the specified speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
 After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If 
the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above 
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
“LOCKED” appears in the front 
panel display. Set the child lock function to off (page 39).
“DEMO LOCK” appears in the 
front panel display. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
“Exxxx” appears in the front 
panel display. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and 
give the error code.
 appears without any 
messages on the entire TV 
screen. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
 
						

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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 may not appear. 
No picture appears when the 
video output resolution selected 
in [Output Video Format] is 
incorrect. Press and hold N and VOLUME – on the unit for more than 5 seconds to reset 
the video output resolution to the lowest resolution.
The dark area of the picture is too 
dark/the bright area is too bright 
or unnatural. Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Standard] (default) (page 30).
The picture is not output 
correctly. Check the [Output Video Format] settings in [Screen Settings] (page 47).
 If the analog and digital signals are output at the same time, set [BD/DVD-
ROM 1080/24p Output] in [Screen Settings] to [Off] (page 47).
 For BD-ROMs, check the [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] settings in 
[Screen Settings] (page 47).
Picture noise appears.  Clean the disc.
 If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your 
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some BD/DVD programs could affect 
picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your 
unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to the other input jacks.
An image is not displayed on the 
entire TV screen. Check the setting of [TV Type] in [Screen Settings](page 47).
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Color irregularity occurs on the 
TV screen. If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers 
at least 0.3 meters from the TV set.
 If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 
to 30 minutes.
 Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care 
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.
There is no picture after playing 
a video/photo file on the iPod/
iPhone. (European and 
Australian models only.) Select the input on your TV for this system.
 
						

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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) jack when 
using the Audio Return Channel 
function. Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [On] 
(page 50). Also, set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System 
Settings] to [Auto] (page 50).
 Make sure that your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
 Make sure that an HDMI cable is connected to a jack on your TV that is 
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
The system does not output 
sound correctly when connected 
to a set-top box. Set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] 
(page 50).
Severe hum or noise is heard.  Move your TV away from the audio components.
 Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect 
when you play a CD. Select stereo sound by pressing   (page 33).
The sound comes from the center 
speaker only. Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the 
surround speakers. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 13, 38).
 Check the surround setting (page 23).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less 
noticeable.
 A 2 channel source is being played.
Distortion occurs in the sound of 
a connected component. Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - 
AUDIO] (page 48).
Symptom Problems and solutions
Radio stations cannot be tuned 
in. Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna 
(aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
 The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic 
tuning). Use manual tuning.
 
						

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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 character formats. Other 
character formats may be displayed differently.
 Depending on the writing software used, the input characters may be displayed 
differently.
A disc does not start playing 
from the beginning. Resume play has been selected. Press OPTIONS and select [Play from start], 
then press  .
Playback does not start from the 
resume point where you last 
stopped playing. The resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the disc when
– you open the disc tray.
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
– you turn off the unit.
The language for the soundtrack/
subtitle or angles cannot be 
changed. Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu.
 Multi-lingual tracks/subtitles or multi-angles are not recorded on the BD or 
DVD being played.
Bonus contents or other data that 
are contained in a BD-ROM 
cannot be played. Try the following: 1 Remove the disc. 2 Turn the system off. 3 Remove and 
reconnect the USB device (page 27). 4 Turn the system on. 5 Insert the BD-
ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
Symptom Problems and solutions
The USB device is not 
recognized. Try the following: 1 Turn the system off. 2 Remove and reconnect the USB 
device. 3 Turn the system on.
 Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the   (USB) port.
 Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged.
 Check if the USB device is on.
 If the USB device is connected via a USB hub, disconnect it and connect the 
USB device directly to the unit.
Symptom Problems and solutions
The picture/sound is poor/certain 
programs display with a loss of 
detail, especially during fast-
motion or dark scenes. Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on Internet content providers.
 Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. 
Sony recommends a connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard-
definition video and 10 Mbps for high-definition video.
 Not all videos contain sound.
The picture is small.  Press X to zoom in.
 
						

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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 
component. 
– the connected component is compatible with the [Control for HDMI] 
function. 
– the connected component’s setting for the [Control for HDMI] function is 
correct. 
Symptom Problems and solutions
The system cannot connect to the 
network. Check the network connection (page 19) and the network settings (page 51).
Symptom Problems and solutions
You cannot connect your PC to 
the Internet after [Wi-Fi 
Protected Setup (WPS)] is 
performed. The wireless settings of the router may change automatically if you use the 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before adjusting the settings of the router. In 
this case, change the wireless settings of your PC accordingly.
You cannot connect the system 
to your wireless LAN router. Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
 Depending on the usage environment, including the wall material, radio wave 
reception conditions, or obstacles between the system and the wireless LAN 
router, the possible communication distance may be shortened. Move the 
system and the wireless LAN router closer to each other.
 Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or 
digital cordless device, may interrupt the communication. Move the unit away 
from such devices, or turn off such devices.
The desired wireless router is not 
detected even if [Scan] is 
performed. Press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and try [Scan] again. If the 
desired wireless router is still not detected, press RETURN to select [Manual 
registration].
The system cannot connect to the 
network or the network 
connection is unstable. The distance between the unit and the wireless LAN router is too far (page 19).
 
						

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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 
correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the recording 
device.
Discs that cannot be played
 BDs with cartridge
 BDXLs
 DVD-RAMs
 HD DVDs
 DVD Audio discs

 Data part of CD-Extras
 Super VCDs
 Audio material side on DualDiscs
Notes on discs
This product is designed to play back discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with 
copyright protection technologies do not 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 
Therefore, these discs may not be compatible 
with this product.
Note on playback operations of a 
BD/DVD
Some playback operations of a BD/DVD may be 
intentionally set by software producers. Since 
this system plays a BD/DVD according to the 
disc contents the software producers designed, 
some playback features may not be available.
Note about double-layer BDs/
DVDs
The playback picture and sound may be 
momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD 
VIDEO only)
Your system has a region code printed on the 
rear of the unit and will only play a BD-ROM/
DVD VIDEO (playback only) labeled with 
identical region codes or  .
Blu-ray DiscBD-ROM1)
BD-R/BD-RE2)
DVD3)DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
CD3)CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
Super Audio CD
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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 the following files or 
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:
– up to folders in the 3rd tree
– up to 500 files in a single tree
 Some USB devices may not work with this system.
 The system can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) 
devices (such as flash memory or an HDD), Still 
Image Capture Devices (SICDs), and 101-key 
keyboards (front   (USB) port only). To avoid data corruption or damage to USB memory 
or other devices, turn the system off before 
connecting or removing USB memory or other 
devices.
 The system may not play high bit rate video files from 
a DATA CD smoothly. It is recommended to play 
high bit rate video files using a DATA DVD.
File format Extensions
MPEG-1 Video/PS1)
MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS1)“.mpg,” “.mpeg,” “.m2ts,” 
“.mts”
Xvid “.avi”
MPEG4/AVC
1)“.mkv,” “.mp4,” “.m4v,” 
“.m2ts,” “.mts”
WMV9
1)“.wmv,” “.asf”
AVCHD2)
File format Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio 
Layer III)“.mp3”
AAC
1)3)“.m4a”
WMA9 Standard1)3)“.wma”
LPCM “.wav”
File format Extensions
JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”
GIF “.gif”
PNG “.png”