Sony Bdv E870 Operating Instructions

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Number 5,  , 2 +, and N buttons have a 
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference 
when operating the remote.
 : For TV operations
(For details, see “Controlling Your TV with 
the Supplied Remote” (page 51).)
ATHEATRE (page 47) 
Switches to the optimum video mode for 
watching movies automatically.
ONE-TOUCH PLAY (page 47)
Activates One-Touch Play.
TV "/1 (on/standby) (page 51) 
Turns on the TV or sets it to standby mode.
"/1 (on/standby) (pages 25, 39)
Turns on the system or sets it...

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m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)
Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during 
playback. Each time you press the button, 
search speed changes.
Activates slow-motion play when pressed 
for more than one second in pause mode. 
Plays one frame at a time when pressed in 
pause mode.
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
Plays a slideshow when a disc containing 
JPEG image files is inserted.
X (pause)
Pauses or re-starts playback.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the stop 
point (resume...

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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position 
(A). The distance can be between 0.0 to 7.0 meters.
If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), place them 
within 7.0 meters of the listening position.
Place the surround speakers to the rear of the listening position (B).
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.
Note Use caution when placing...

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Getting Started
To add the optional surround back speakers
You can enjoy 7.1 surround sound by purchasing the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP2, 
optional). The optional product lineup differs depending on the area.
For the position of the surround back speakers, refer the illustration below (C).
Note To use the surround back speakers, set [Surround Back] (page 49) in [Speaker Settings] to [Yes] while performing 
the Easy Setup (page 25).
Caution
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding...

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Getting Started
To disassemble the speaker
(Front speakers of BDV-E870 only)
1Disconnect the speaker cords from the speaker.
2Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.
This screw is used when reassembling the speaker. Be sure not to lose the screw.
3Disassemble the speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker.
Rear of the speaker
Rear of the speaker Screw
Upper part
Lower part
Rear of the speaker
 

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4Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker.
The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall.
5Remove the protection paper from the speaker-bottom cover, then attach the speaker-
bottom cover to the bottom of the upper part of the speaker.
Note When removing the protection paper, pull it off via the section exposed by the notch in the speaker-bottom cover.
Fully-disassembled illustration
Lower part of the speaker
,
Speaker cord...

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Getting Started
To install the speakers on a wall
Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with 
the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. 
See the illustrations below.
Color tube
Front left speaker (L): White
Front right speaker (R): Red...

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Getting Started
2Fasten the screws to the wall.
3Hang the speakers on the screws.
For the other speakers
8 to 10 mm
8 to 10 mm
219 mm For the center speaker
BDV-E370
8 to 10 mm
219 mm For the center speaker
For the surround speakers
8 to 10 mm
BDV-E870
304 mm For the front speakers
8 to 10 mm
5 mm 
10 mmHole on the back of 
the speaker
Rear of the speaker
 

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Getting StartedStep 2: Connecting the System
For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.
Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other 
connections are made.
Note When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a 
level where sound is not distorted.
The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker....

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Getting Started
This connection sends a video signal to the TV.
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.
* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Thai, and Taiwan models only.
Method 1: HDMI cable (A) connection
If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with an HDMI cable. Picture quality will be improved 
compared to using the component video cable connection or the video cord connection.
When connecting with the HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output...