Sony Bdv E800w Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedStep 3: Setting up the 
Wireless System
To use the wireless system, you need to set up 
the surround amplifier. Before setting, make 
sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted 
into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly 
(page 27).
This wireless system is called “S-AIR.” For 
details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an 
S-AIR Product” (page 61).
The unit transmits sound to the surround 
amplifier that is connected to the surround 
speakers. To establish sound...

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When you use multiple S-AIR 
products
See “Establishing sound transmission between 
the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)” 
(page 61).
To attach the cover to the 
surround amplifier
After connecting and setting, you can attach the 
cover to the surround amplifier for organizing 
and storing excess speaker cords.
1Attach the speaker cord cover by 
sliding it down along the grooves at the 
edges of the surround amplifier.
Push the speaker cord cover down until you 
hear a click....

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Getting StartedStep 4: Performing the 
Easy Setup
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on 
the surround amplifier.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
The Easy Setup Display for OSD language 
selection appears.
If the Easy Setup Display does not 
appear
Recall the Easy Setup Display. See “To...

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Note When you do not connect the unit and TV with 
an HDMI cable, you cannot select [HDMI].
 When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, select 
[Component Video].
 For details about video output resolution, see 
“Video Output Resolution” (page 103).
8Press  or c.
The Setup Display for video output 
resolution selection appears. For details, see 
[Output Video Format] (page 80).
When you select [HDMI] in Step 7
Select from [Auto], [480i/576i],...

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12Press X/x to select the setting for the 
Control for HDMI function.
Select [On] to use the [Control for HDMI] 
function (page 66) when connecting Sony 
components that are compatible with the 
Control for HDMI function.
If you do not use the [Control for HDMI] 
function, select [Off].
13Press  or c.
The Setup Display for [BD Internet 
Connection] appears.
14Press X/x to select the setting for the 
BD Internet connections.
Select [Allow] to allow Internet 
connections.
If you do not...

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20Press .
[Auto Calibration] starts.
The system adjusts the speaker setting 
automatically.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Note Loud test sound is output when [Auto 
Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and 
neighbors.
 Before [Auto Calibration], install the surround 
amplifier in the appropriate location. If you 
install the surround amplifier in an improper 
location, such as another room, proper 
measurement will not be obtained....

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Getting StartedStep 6: Enjoying Surround Sound
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding 
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO MENU” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
4Press X/x repeatedly until the surround sound effect you want...

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About speaker output
The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit.
The default setting is “A.F.D. 7.1CH” (when connecting the headphones to the surround amplifier, the 
default setting is “HP 2CH”).
Sound from Surround effect Effect
Depending on the source. “A.F.D. STD”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT STANDARD)
The system discriminates the sound format of the source and 
presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
“A.F.D. 7.1CH”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT 7.1CH)...

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To turn the sound effect off
Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note When you select “A.F.D. 7.1CH,” depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off while 
the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select “A.F.D. STD.”
 When the input signal is multi-channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled 
and the multi-channel source is output directly.
 When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO...

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Playing a BD/DVD
Depending on the disc, some operations may be 
different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
4Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “BD/
DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
5Press Z.
6Place a disc.
Place one disc on the disc tray, and then 
press Z.
When you insert a commercially available 
BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, playback may...