Sony Bdv E801 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
BDV-E300 / E301 / E801
BD/DVD Home Theatre System
The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any 
available updates, please visit the following URL.
For customers in Europe and Russia: http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in Asia and Australia: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
For customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com
 

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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...

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safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service 
or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses 
given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a 
connection cable shorter than 3 meters. (European and 
Russian models only)
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long 
as it is connected to the AC...

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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 99).
 In this manual, “disc” is used as a general 
reference for the BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless...

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 4
About the S-AIR function ....................... 4
Unpacking ............................................... 6
Index to Parts and Control .................... 10
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System....... 15
Step 2: Connecting the System... 21
Step 3: Performing the Easy 
Setup ........................................ 31
Step 4: Selecting the Source ....... 34
Step 5: Enjoying Surround...

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Unpacking
BDV-E300
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Speaker cords (6, white/red/
blue/gray/green/purple)

 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1)
 Foot pads (1 set) Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV connections 
guide
 Software Licence 
Information
For United Kingdom and 
Australian models
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
 Operating Instructions for 
the DIGITAL MEDIA...

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BDV-E301
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (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
 Software Licence 
Information
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
 Operating Instructions for 
the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
or
 

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BDV-E801
• Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1) Subwoofer (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (2, green/
purple)

 Remote commander  (remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1)  Foot pads (1 set)
 Bases (4)
 Screws (with washer) (12)
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker Installation Guide
 Speaker and TV connections 
guide
 Software Licence  Information
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...

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Index to Parts and 
Control
For more information, refer to the pages 
indicated in parentheses.
Number 5,  /DIGITAL, PROG +, and N 
buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as 
a reference when operating the remote.
 : For system operations
 : For TV operations
(For details, see “Controlling Your TV with 
the Supplied Remote” (page 72).)
ATHEATRE (page 67) 
Switches to the optimum video mode for 
watching movies automatically.
ONE-TOUCH PLAY (pages 38, 67) 
By only pressing the button, the TV...