Sony Bdv E801 Operating Instructions

External Audio Device
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To set the ID of the surround 
amplifier
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
surround amplifier.
To set the ID of the S-AIR 
receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR 
receiver.
To use multiple S-AIR main units
You can use multiple S-AIR main units by 
setting a different ID for each component.You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the 
S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be 
placed in another room for enjoying the 
system’s sound there.
For...

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7Select the desired function on the 
S-AIR receiver.
xWhen “PARTY” is set
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes 
sequentially as you press FUNCTION of 
the main unit (page 34) or S-AIR CH of the 
S-AIR receiver.
xWhen “SEPARATE” is set
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes 
by pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR 
receiver as follows.
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t 
“DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …
To enjoy the same function as the unit, 
select “MAIN UNIT.”
8Adjust the volume on the S-AIR 
receiver.
Note When the...

External Audio Device
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It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an 
S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or 
S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission. 
However, neighbors may also receive your 
system’s sound if IDs are the same, or you may 
receive sound from neighbors. To prevent this, 
you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR 
sub unit by performing the pairing operation.
xBefore pairing
Sound transmission is established by the ID 
(example).
xAfter pairing
Sound...

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6Press X/x repeatedly until “START” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press .
The unit starts pairing and “SEARCH” 
flashes in the front panel display.
To cancel pairing, press SYSTEM MENU.
7Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.
xFor the surround amplifier
Press POWER on the surround amplifier to 
turn on the surround amplifier and press 
PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround 
amplifier.
The PAIRING indicator of the surround 
amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.
When sound...

External Audio Device
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4Press X/x to select the desired setting.
: Normally select this. The 
system changes “RF CHANGE” to “ON” 
or “OFF” automatically.
 “ON”: The system transmits sound by 
searching for a better channel for 
transmitting.
 “OFF”: The system transmits sound by 
fixing the channel for transmitting.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
7When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF,” 
select the ID so that sound 
transmission is most stable (page 60).
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Using the Control for 
HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the Control for HDMI function 
with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as 
below:
– Theatre Mode (page 67)
– One-Touch Play (page 67)
– System Power Off (page 67)
– Volume Limit (page 68)
– System Audio Control (page 68)
– Language Follow (page 68)
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function 
standard used by...

Other Operations
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To set the [Control for HDMI] 
function of the system to on/off 
manually
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [HDMI Settings], 
then press  .
The options for [HDMI Settings] appear.
4Press X/x to select [Control for HDMI], 
then press  .
5Press X/x to select the setting, then 
press .
: On.
 [Off]: Off.
Note During the setting of the Control for HDMI function 
for the system, the System Audio Control function...

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(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy 
operation.
To use this function, connect the system and the 
TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable 
(page 22).
You can use the System Audio Control function 
as follows:
 You can enjoy TV sound from the speakers of 
the system by means of a simple operation. For 
details, see the operating instructions of the 
TV.
 When the system is turned on, TV sound will 
be output from the speakers of the system.
 When TV sound is output...

Other Operations
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Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings 
Automatically
[Auto Calibration]
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 
can set the appropriate surround sound 
automatically.
Note The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto 
Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to...

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8Confirm the conclusions of [Auto 
Calibration].
The conclusions appear on the TV screen. 
Press C/c to change the page. The first page 
shows the distance of speakers. The second 
page shows the level of speakers.
Note If measurement fails, follow the message then 
retry [Auto Calibration].
9Press X/x to select [OK] or [Cancel], 
then press  .
xThe measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select 
[OK]. The result is implemented.
xThe measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then...