Sony Bdv E870 Operating Instructions

							©2010 Sony Corporation4-178-247-14(1)
Operating Instructions
BDV-E870 / E370
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Home Theatre System
 
						

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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 batteries or 
apparatus with battery-installed to 
excessive heat such as sunshine, 
fire or the like.
To prevent injury, this apparatus 
must be securely attached to the 
floor/wall in accordance with the 
installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with 
this product will increase eye 
hazard. As the laser beam used in 
this Blu-ray Disc / DVD Home 
Theatre System is harmful to eyes, 
do not attempt to disassemble the 
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
This appliance is classified as a 
CLASS 3R LASER product. 
Visible and invisible laser radiation 
is emitted when the laser protective 
housing is opened, so be sure to 
avoid direct eye exposure.
This marking is located on the laser 
protective housing inside the 
enclosure.This appliance is classified as a 
CLASS 1 LASER product. This 
marking is located on the rear 
exterior.
Disposal of 
Old Electrical 
& Electronic 
Equipment 
(Applicable in 
the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems) 
This symbol on the product or on its 
packaging indicates that this 
product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall be 
handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. 
By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment 
and human health, which could 
otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of 
this product. The recycling of 
materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. For more 
detailed information about 
recycling of this product, please 
contact your local Civic Office, 
your household waste disposal 
service or the shop where you 
purchased the product. 
Disposal of 
waste batteries 
(applicable in 
the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the 
packaging indicates that the battery 
provided with this product shall not 
be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might 
be used in combination with a 
chemical symbol. The chemical 
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead 
(Pb) are added if the battery 
contains more than 0.0005% 
mercury or 0.004% lead. By 
ensuring these batteries are 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potentially negative 
consequences for the environment 
and human health which could 
otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of the 
battery. The recycling of the 
materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. In case of 
products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity 
reasons require a permanent 
connection with an incorporated 
battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff 
only. To ensure that the battery will 
be treated properly, hand over the 
product at end-of-life to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. For all other 
batteries, please view the section on 
how to remove the battery from the 
product safely. Hand the battery 
over to the applicable collection 
point for the recycling of waste 
batteries. For more detailed 
information about recycling of this 
product or battery, please contact 
your local Civic Office, your 
household waste disposal service or 
the shop where you purchased the 
product.
Notice for customers: the following 
information is only applicable to 
equipment sold in countries 
applying EU directives.
The manufacturer of this product is 
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan 
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. 
The Authorized Representative for 
EMC and product safety is Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, 
Germany. For any service or 
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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 outlet, even 
if the unit itself has been turned 
off.
 As the main plug is used to 
disconnect the unit from the 
mains, connect the unit to an 
easily accessible AC outlet. 
Should you notice an abnormality 
in the unit, disconnect the main 
plug from the AC outlet 
immediately. 
On watching 3D video 
images
Some people may experience 
discomfort (such as eye strain, 
fatigue, or nausea) while watching 
3D video images. Sony 
recommends that all viewers take 
regular breaks while watching 3D 
video images. The length and 
frequency of necessary breaks will 
vary from person to person. You 
must decide what works best. If you 
experience any discomfort, you 
should stop watching the 3D video 
images until the discomfort ends; 
consult a doctor if you believe 
necessary. You should also review 
(i) the instruction manual and/or the 
caution message of any other 
device used with, or Blu-ray Disc 
contents played with this product 
and (ii) our website (for customers 
in Europe and Russia: http://
www.sony-europe.com/
myproduct/; for customers in Asia 
and Australia: http://www.sony-
asia.com/support/) for the latest 
information. The vision of young 
children (especially those under six years old) is still under 
development. Consult your doctor 
(such as a pediatrician or eye 
doctor) before allowing young 
children to watch 3D video images. 
Adults should supervise young 
children to ensure they follow the 
recommendations listed above. 
Copyrights and 
Trademarks
 This system incorporates with 
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro 
Logic (II) adaptive matrix 
surround decoder and the DTS** 
Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license 
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the 
double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license 
under U.S. Patent #’s: 
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 
7,392,195; 7,272,567 & 
other U.S. and worldwide 
patents issued & pending. 
DTS and the Symbol are 
registered trademarks, & 
DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master 
Audio, and the DTS logos 
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 
Product includes software. 
© DTS, Inc. All Rights 
Reserved.
 This system incorporates High-
Definition Multimedia Interface 
(HDMI
TM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC.
 Java and all Java-based 
trademarks and logos are 
trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, 
Inc.
 “BD-LIVE” and 
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks 
of Blu-ray Disc Association.
 “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” 
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-
R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” 
logos are trademarks.
 “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” 
logo are trademarks of Blu-ray 
Disc Association.
 “BRAVIA” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” 
logo are trademarks of Matsushita 
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and 
Sony Corporation.
 “S-AIR” and its logo are 
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 , “XMB,” and “xross media 
bar” are trademarks of Sony 
Corporation and Sony Computer 
Entertainment Inc.
 “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark 
of Sony Computer Entertainment 
Inc.

®, DivX Certified® and 
associated logos are registered 
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are 
used under license.
 Music and video recognition 
technology and related data are 
provided by Gracenote
®. 
Gracenote is the industry standard 
in music recognition technology 
and related content delivery. For 
more information, please visit 
www.gracenote.com. 
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and 
music and video-related data from 
Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 
2000-present Gracenote. 
Gracenote Software, copyright © 
2000-present Gracenote. One or 
more patents owned by Gracenote 
apply to this product and service. 
See the Gracenote website for a 
nonexhaustive list of applicable 
Gracenote patents. Gracenote, 
CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, 
the Gracenote logo and logotype, 
and the “Powered by Gracenote” 
logo are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of 
Gracenote in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 
						

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 “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV 
HD” logo are trademarks of Sony 
Corporation.
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding 
technology and patents licensed 
from Fraunhofer IIS and 
Thomson.
 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
 “Made for iPod” means that an 
electronic accessory has been 
designed to connect specifically 
to iPod and has been certified by 
the developer to meet Apple 
performance standards.
 Apple is not responsible for the 
operation of this device or its 
compliance with safety and 
regulatory standards.
 Windows Media is either a 
registered trademark or trademark 
of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other 
countries.

®, the DLNA Logo and 
DLNA CERTIFIED™ are 
trademarks, service marks, or 
certification marks of the Digital 
Living Network Alliance.
 Other system and product names 
are generally trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the 
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks 
are not indicated in this document.
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.
 In this manual, “disc” is used 
as a general reference for 
BDs, DVDs, Super Audio 
CDs, or CDs unless otherwise 
specified by the text or 
illustrations.
 The instructions in this 
manual are for BDV-E870 
and BDV-E370. BDV-E870 
is the model used for 
illustration purposes. Any 
difference in operation is 
clearly indicated in the text, 
for example, “BDV-E870.”
 The items displayed on the 
TV screen may vary 
depending on the area.
 The default setting is 
underlined.
 The system is compatible 
with the S-AIR function, 
which allows transmission of 
sound between S-AIR 
products wirelessly. For 
details on the S-AIR function, 
see “Using an S-AIR 
Product” (page 41).
 Notes or instructions for the 
surround amplifier, surround 
back amplifier, or S-AIR 
receiver in these Operating 
Instructions refer only to 
when the surround amplifier, 
surround back amplifier, or 
S-AIR receiver is used.
 
						

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 4
Unpacking ............................................... 6
Index to Parts and Control ...................... 8
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System....... 13
Step 2: Connecting the System... 19
Step 3: Performing the Easy 
Setup ........................................ 25
Step 4: Selecting the Source ....... 26
Step 5: Enjoying Surround 
Sound....................................... 27
Playback
Playing a Disc ....................................... 29
Playing from a USB Device.................. 30
Enjoying an iPod ................................... 31
Playing via a Network........................... 32
Available Options ................................. 34
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the Effect to Suit 
the Source ....................................... 36
Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual 
Tracks, or Channel .......................... 36
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast 
Sound .............................................. 37
Using the Sound Effect ......................... 37
Tuner
Listening to the Radio ........................... 39
Using the Radio Data System 
(RDS) .............................................. 40
External Audio Device
Using an S-AIR Product ....................... 41
Other Operations
Using the Control for HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 46
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings 
Automatically ................................. 48
Setting the Speakers .............................. 49
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 51
Deactivating the Buttons on 
the Unit ........................................... 51Controlling Your TV with the Supplied 
Remote ........................................... 51
Saving Power in Standby Mode ........... 51
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display ....................... 52
[Network Update] ................................. 52
[Screen Settings] ................................... 53
[Audio Settings].................................... 54
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]................ 55
[Parental Control Settings] ................... 55
[Music Settings].................................... 56
[System Settings] .................................. 56
[Network Settings]................................ 57
[Easy Setup].......................................... 58
[Resetting] ............................................ 58
Additional Information
Precautions............................................ 59
Notes about the Discs ........................... 60
Troubleshooting .................................... 61
Playable Discs....................................... 68
Playable Types of Files......................... 69
Supported Audio Formats..................... 70
Video Output Resolution ...................... 70
Specifications........................................ 71
Language Code List .............................. 73
Glossary ................................................ 74
Index ..................................................... 77
 
						

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Unpacking
BDV-E870
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (3, blue/gray/
green)

 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1)
 Bases (2) Screws (6)
 Speaker-bottom covers (2)
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker Installation Guide
 Quick Setup Guide
 End user license agreement
 HDMI cable (1) 
(Taiwan models only)
or
 
						

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BDV-E370
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the 
markings inside the compartment.  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)
 Operating Instructions
 Quick Setup Guide
 End user license agreement
 HDMI cable (1) 
(Singapore, Thai, and 
Taiwan models only)
Preparing the remote
or
 
						

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Index to Parts and Control
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
A"/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.
BPlay operation buttons
Z (open/close) (page 29)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
Plays a slideshow when a disc containing 
JPEG image files is inserted.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the stop 
point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is the last 
point you played or the last photo for a 
photo folder.
FUNCTION
Selects the playback source.
VOLUME +/–
Adjusts the system’s volume.
C (USB) port (page 30)
Used for connecting a USB device. 
DFront panel display
E (remote sensor)
FPower indicator
Lights up while the system is turned on.
GDisc tray (page 29)
Front panel
FUNCTIONVOLUMEVOLUME
 
						

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About the indications in the front panel display
ADisplays the current sound format.
BLights up when the system is playing 
via the PARTY STREAMING function.
CLights up when outputting 1920 × 
1080p/24 Hz video signals.
DLights up when outputting 720p/1080i/
1080p video signals from the HDMI 
OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals 
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
jacks.
ELights up when the HDMI OUT jack is 
correctly connected to an HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)-
compliant device with HDMI or DVI 
(Digital Visual Interface) input.
FLights up when a station is received. 
(Radio only) (page 39)
GLights up when stereo sound is 
received. (Radio only) (page 39)HFlashes when the sleep timer is set. 
(page 51)
IS-AIR indicator (only when the wireless 
transmitter (not supplied) is inserted 
into the unit)
Lights up during wireless 
transmission. Flashes when [Standby] 
is set to [On] and the system is in 
standby mode while wireless 
transmission between the unit and 
S-AIR receiver is not activated. (page 
41)
JDisplays system’s status such as 
chapter, title, or track number, time 
information, radio frequency, playing 
status, surround setting, etc.
KLights up when repeat play is 
activated.
LDisplays system’s playing status.
MLights up when muting is on.
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A (USB) port (page 30)
BLAN (100) terminal (page 24)
CCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 
20)
DVIDEO OUT jack (page 20)
EHDMI OUT jack (page 20)
FEZW-T100 slot (page 41)
GAUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 22)
HA.CAL MIC jack (pages 25, 48)IANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack 
(page 23)
JTV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page 
21)
KSAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) 
jack (page 22)
LSPEAKERS jacks (page 19)
*CAUTION
Please do not remove the screws unless you 
are installing the EZW-T100.
Rear panel
FRONT R
SPEAKERS
FRONT LSUBWOOFERCENTER
SPEAKERS
SUR RSUR L
LAN(100)
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTVIDEO OUTYPB / CBPR / CR
AUD I O
AUDIO IN RL
A. CAL MICECM-AC2DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
SAT/CABLEDIGITAL INTV
OPTICAL
OUT ARC
EZW-T100COAXIALANTENNAFM75
Screws*