Sony Bdv E300 Operating Instructions

							
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Operating Instructions
BDV-T10 / T11 / E300
BD/DVD Home Theatre System
 
						

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.
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 BD/
DVD Home Theatre System is harmful to eyes, do not 
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This label 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.
Precautions
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. 
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that 
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear 
exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in 
the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you 
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. BDV-T10/BDV-T11/BDV-E300
Serial No.______________
The following FCC statement applies only to the 
version of this model manufactured for sale in the 
USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC 
technical regulations.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there 
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial).
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– Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications 
not expressly approved in this manual could void your 
authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
ENERGY STAR
® is a U.S. 
registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR
® partner, 
Sony Corporation has determined 
that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR
® guidelines for energy 
efficiency.
Copyrights and Trademarks
 This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home 
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
 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; 7,392,195; 
7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. 
and worldwide patents issued & pending. 
DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS 
logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master 
Audio | Essential are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 
© 1996-2008 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.
 Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun 
Microsystems, Inc.
 “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.
 “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 
						

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 “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony 
Corporation.
 “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of 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.
 “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are 
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 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.
 Icons, such as  , listed at the top of each 
explanation indicate what kind of disc can be 
used with the function being explained.
For details, see “Playable Discs” (page 96).
 In this manual, “disc” is used as a general 
reference for the BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless 
otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.
 The instructions in this manual are for BDV-
T10, BDV-T11, and BDV-E300. BDV-T10 is 
the model used for illustration purposes. Any 
difference in operation is clearly indicated in 
the text, for example, “BDV-T10.”
 The Control Menu items may vary depending 
on the area.
 The default setting is underlined.
 
						

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About the S-AIR function
The system is compatible with the S-AIR 
function, which allows transmission of sound 
between S-AIR products wirelessly. 
The following S-AIR products can be used with 
the system:
 Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround 
speaker sound wirelessly.
 Surround back amplifier: You can enjoy 
surround back speaker sound wirelessly.
 S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound 
in another room.
The S-AIR products can be purchased as options 
(the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on 
the area).
Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier, 
surround back amplifier, or S-AIR receiver in 
these Operating Instructions refer only to when 
the surround amplifier, surround back amplifier, 
or S-AIR receiver is used.
For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an 
S-AIR Product” (page 56).
 
						

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 4
About the S-AIR function ....................... 5
Unpacking ............................................... 7
Index to Parts and Control .................... 11
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System ....... 16
Step 2: Connecting the System ... 20
Step 3: Performing the Easy 
Setup ........................................ 29
Step 4: Selecting the Source ....... 32
Step 5: Enjoying Surround 
Sound ....................................... 33
Playback
Playing a BD/DVD ............................... 36
Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live............. 43
Playing a CD ......................................... 44
Playing Photo Files ............................... 45
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the Effect to Suit 
the Source ....................................... 47
Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual 
Tracks, or Channel.......................... 48
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast 
Sound .............................................. 49
Using the Sound Effect ......................... 49
Tuner
Listening to the Radio ........................... 51
External Audio Device
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
Adapter ........................................... 55
Using an S-AIR Product ....................... 56
Other Operations
Using the Control for HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 63
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings 
Automatically ................................. 66
Setting the Speakers .............................. 67
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied 
Remote ............................................ 69
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 71Changing the Brightness of the Front 
Panel Display.................................. 71
Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit ... 72
About the demonstration ...................... 72
Saving Power in Standby Mode ........... 73
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display ....................... 74
[Network Update] ................................. 75
[Video Settings] .................................... 76
[Audio Settings].................................... 78
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] ............... 80
[Photo Settings] .................................... 82
[HDMI Settings] ................................... 82
[System Settings] .................................. 83
[Network Settings]................................ 84
[Easy Setup].......................................... 85
[Resetting] ............................................ 86
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 87
Notes about the Discs ........................... 88
Troubleshooting .................................... 89
Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 95
Playable Discs ...................................... 96
Supported Audio Formats..................... 98
Video Output Resolution ...................... 99
Specifications ..................................... 100
Language Code List ............................ 102
Terms and Conditions of Use and End 
User License Agreement .............. 103
Software License Information ............ 105
Glossary .............................................. 114
Index ................................................... 117
 
						

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Unpacking
BDV-T10
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (5, white/red/
blue/gray/green)
 Video cord (1)
 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1) Foot pads (1 set)
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV Connections 
guide
 Setup Disc (DVD)
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
 Operating Instructions for 
the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
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BDV-T11
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (5, white/red/
blue/gray/green)

 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1) Foot pads (1 set)
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV Connections 
guide
 Setup Disc (DVD)
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
 Operating Instructions for 
the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
 HDMI cable (1)
or
 
						

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BDV-E300
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (6, white/red/
blue/gray/green/purple)
 Video cord (1)
 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1) Foot pads (1 set)
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV Connections 
guide
 Setup Disc (DVD)
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
 Operating Instructions for 
the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
or
 
						

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Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the 
markings inside the compartment.
Note Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent 
it from slipping.
Using the remote
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
,
Remove the foot pads from 
the protective cover.