Sony Bdv E300 Operating Instructions

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Operation
The surround effect is difficult to 
hear when you are playing a 
sound track of Dolby Digital, 
DTS, or MPEG audio. Check the decoding mode setting (page 33).
 Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 67).
 Depending on the BD/DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. 
It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby 
Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center 
speaker only. Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the 
center speaker. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 67).
 Check the decoding mode setting 
(page 33).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less 
noticeable.
 A 2 channel source is being played.
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the 
surround speakers. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 67).
 Check the decoding mode setting 
(page 33).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less 
noticeable.
 A 2 channel source is being played.
The beginning of the sound is cut 
off. Set the sound mode to “
MOVIE” or “MUSIC” (page 47).
 Select “A.F.D. STD” for the decoding mode (page 33).
The sound effects are disabled.  The effects of SOUND MODE, DYNAMIC BASS, NIGHT, “TONE,” and 
“DEC. MODE” may be disabled depending on the input stream (page 79).
Distortion occurs in the sound of 
a connected component. Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - TV] 
or [Attenuate - AUDIO] (page 78).
Symptom Remedy
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 direct tuning.
 No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when 
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 51).
 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
Noise is heard on AM radio.  Check the location of the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord (page 25).
The remote does not function.  There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
 The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
 The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
 When you cannot perform menu operations via the front panel display, press 
HOME on the remote.
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The disc does not play.  The disc is dirty.
 There is no disc inserted.
 The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
 The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
 You are attempting to play a disc with a format that cannot be played back by 
this system (page 96).
 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 96).
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 beginning], then press  .
 The title or BD/DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the 
disc automatically. The BD/DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.  Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the 
system stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some 
functions such as stop or search. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations 
above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the 
TV screen in the language you 
want. In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in 
[OSD] in [System Settings] (page 83).
The language for the soundtrack/
subtitle or angles cannot be 
changed. Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the 
remote (page 39).
 Multi-lingual tracks/subtitles or multi-angles are not recorded on the BD or 
DVD being played.
 The BD or DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track/
subtitle or angles.
The disc tray does not open and 
you cannot remove the disc even 
after you press Z. Try the following: 1 Press and hold VOLUME – 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.
A disc cannot be ejected and 
“LOCKED” appears in the front 
panel display. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The system does not work 
normally. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then 
reconnect after several minutes.
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The Control for HDMI function 
does not work. When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI 
connection (page 21).
 Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 82).
 Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [Control for 
HDMI] function.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is 
connected securely.
 Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function. 
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
 If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power 
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI 
Settings] to [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to [On] 
(page 82).
 For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” 
(page 63).
No sound is output from the 
system and TV while using the 
System Audio Control function. Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control 
function.
 For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” 
(page 63).
The external memory is not 
recognized. Try the following: 1 Turn the system off. 2 Align the V mark of the EXT slot 
with the V mark on the external memory, and insert the external memory 
(USG1H only). 3 Turn the system on. 4 Check that the EXT indicator lights 
up in the front panel display.
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 
re-insert the external memory (page 26). 4 Turn the system on. 5 Check that 
the EXT indicator lights up in the front panel display. 6 Insert the BD-ROM 
with BonusView/BD-Live.
A message indicating that the 
local storage does not have 
enough space appears on the 
screen. Delete unnecessary data in the external memory (page 43).
The unit does not work and 
“CHILD LOCK” appears in the 
front panel display when you 
press any button on the unit. Set the child lock function to off (page 72).
The system menu does not work.  Press HOME on the remote.
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The S-AIR function
Symptom Remedy
S-AIR connection is not 
established (sound transmission 
is not established), e.g., the 
indicator of the S-AIR sub unit 
does the following:
 Turns off.

 Turns red. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 26 1/4 feet (8 meters) 
away from the unit.
 Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 57).
 You performed pairing the unit and another S-AIR sub unit. Perform pairing of 
the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 60).
 The unit is paired to another S-AIR sub unit. To cancel pairing, reset the ID of 
the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 57).
 Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless 
products.
 Stop using another wireless product.
 The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is 
connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.
No sound is heard from the 
S-AIR sub unit. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 26 
1/4 feet (8 meters) 
away from the unit.
 Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 57).
 Confirm the pairing setting (page 60).
 Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
 Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a 
microwave oven.
 Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless 
products.
 Stop using another wireless product.
 Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 61).
 Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
 Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.
There is noise or the sound skips.  If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 26 
1/4 feet (8 meters) 
away from the unit.
 Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
 Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a 
microwave oven.
 Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless 
products.
 Stop using another wireless product.
 Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 61).
 Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
 
						

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Self-diagnosis Function 
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to 
prevent the system from malfunctioning, an 
error code appears in the front panel display, or 
just   appears without any messages on the 
entire screen. In these cases, check the 
following.
When an error code appears in 
the front panel display
When just   appears without 
any messages on the entire 
screen
Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
Error code Corrective action
Exxxx Contact your nearest Sony dealer or 
local authorized Sony service 
facility and give the error code.
SYSTEM ERR
UPDATE NGTurn off the system and disconnect 
the AC power cord (mains lead) 
from the wall outlet (mains), then 
reconnect and turn the system on. If 
the system does not work normally, 
consult your nearest Sony dealer or 
local authorized Sony service 
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Playable Discs
* JPEG format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
** Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording condition. The AVCHD format disc will 
not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
Notes about BD-ROM compatibility
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending 
on the disc type and the version.
The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings.
Discs that cannot be played
 BDs with cartridge

 HD DVDs
 DVD Audio discs
 PHOTO CDs
 Data part of CD-Extras

 HD layer on Super Audio CDs
 BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 97).
Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
Blu-ray Disc
BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in 
BDMV and BDAV mode, including 
8 cm discs (single layer) and DL 
discs
DVD VIDEODiscs such as movies that can be 
purchased or rented
DVD/DATA DVDDVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode 
or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video and 
VR mode, including 8 cm discs 
(single layer) and DVD+R DL/
DVD-R DL discs
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs containing JPEG* image 
files
AVCHDDiscs recorded in AVCHD format**
CDMusic CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in 
music CD format
DATA CD           – CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing JPEG 
image files
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 A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this system conforms to the NTSC 
color system).
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. Refer to the instructions supplied with the BD/DVD.
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. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEO labeled   will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by region code.] will 
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO, no region code may be indicated 
even though playing the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Notes about BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or 
CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be 
played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the 
characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be 
played if postscripts are recordable.
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. Note that some playback functions may 
not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view 
the disc using normal playback.
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform 
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.
Note about double-layer DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.
Note about 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs
Some 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs cannot be played on this system.
Note about BD-REs/BD-Rs
This system supports Ver. 2.1 BD-RE and Ver. 1.1 and 1.2 BD-R including organic pigment type BD-
R (LTH type).
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Supported Audio Formats
Audio formats supported by this system are as follows.
a: Supported format.
–: Unsupported format.
*BD only.
Note The table above is valid only when you set [BD Audio Setting] to [Direct] (page 78) and [Sound Effect] to [Off] 
(page 79). If another setting is used, depending on the audio format, sound may be decoded to a suitable format 
automatically.
Function
Format
LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch, 
LPCM 7.1chDolby Digital Dolby 
TrueHD, 
Dolby Digital 
PlusDTS DTS-ES 
Discrete 6.1, 
DTS-ES 
Matrix 6.1, 
DTS96/24DTS-HD 
High 
Resolution 
AudioDTS-HD 
Master 
Audio
“BD/DVD”aaaaaa*aa
“SAT/CABLE”
“TV” 
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Video Output Resolution
Output resolution differs depending on the [Output Video Format] setting in [Video Settings] 
(page 76).
* Protected contents on DVDs are output at 480p resolution.
When [Output Video Format] is set to [Video]
480i video signals are output from the VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, and 480p 
video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack.
About the video output resolution of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
480i video signals are output from the VIDEO OUT jack regardless of the resolution setting, and video 
signals are not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks when playing 
contents via the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Resolution 
settingWhen [Output Video Format] is set to 
[HDMI]When [Output Video Format] is set to 
[Component Video]
VIDEO OUT 
jackCOMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT 
jackHDMI OUT 
jackVIDEO OUT 
jackCOMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT 
jacksHDMI OUT 
jack
480i
480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i
480p480i 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p
720p480i 480i 720p 480i 720p* 720p*
1080i480i 480i 1080i 480i 1080i* 1080i*
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Specifications
Amplifier Section 
(BDV-T10/BDV-T11)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC 
DISTORTION:
(FTC Output Power)
for the US model
Front L/Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both 
channels driven, from 180 
- 20,000 Hz; rated 56 watts 
per channel minimum 
RMS power, with no more 
than 0.7% total harmonic 
distortion from 250 milli 
watts to rated output.
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
Front L/Front R/Center/
Surround L/Surround R*: 
133 watts (per channel at 3 
ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer*: 135 watts (at 
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% 
THD)
* Depending on the decoding mode settings and the 
source, there may be no sound output.
Amplifier Section 
(BDV-E300)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC 
DISTORTION:
(FTC Output Power)
for the US model
Front L/Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both 
channels driven, from 180 
- 20,000 Hz; rated 56 watts 
per channel minimum 
RMS power, with no more 
than 0.7% total harmonic 
distortion from 250 milli 
watts to rated output.
U.S. models:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
Front L/Front R/Center/
Surround L/Surround R*: 
143 watts (per channel at 3 
ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at 
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% 
THD)
Other models:
Stereo mode  (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,
1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
Front L/Front R/Center/
Surround L/Surround R*: 
143 watts (per channel at 3 
ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at 
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% 
THD)
* Depending on the decoding mode settings and the 
source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
AUDIO (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Inputs (Digital)
TV (OPTICAL) Impedance: -
SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL)
Impedance: 75 ohms
Video SectionOutputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 
75 ohms
HDMI OUT: Type A (19 
pin)
BD/DVD/CD SystemSignal format system NTSC
Tuner SectionSystem PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 
(100 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning  range 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with 
the interval set at 10 kHz)
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with 
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Speakers (BDV-T10/BDV-T11)
Front (SS-TSB95)
Speaker system Full range Bass reflex
Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
Rated impedance 3 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 102 mm × 163 mm × 77 
mm (4 
1/8 in × 6 1/2 in × 
3 1/8 in) (w/h/d)