Sony Bdv E870 Operating Instructions

							External Audio Device
41GB
Using an S-AIR Product
When you purchase the S-AIR product, you 
need to perform the following settings to 
activate wireless transmission.
About S-AIR products
There are two types of S-AIR product.
 S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for 
transmitting sound. You can use up to three 
S-AIR main units. (The number of usable 
S-AIR main units depends on the use 
environment.)
 S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound.
–Surround amplifier (optional): You 
can enjoy surround speaker sound 
wirelessly.
–S-AIR receiver (optional): You can 
enjoy system sound in another room.
To make use of the S-AIR function, you need to 
insert the wireless transmitter into the unit and 
the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit.
Note When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, 
make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not 
connected to a wall outlet (mains).
 Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/
transceiver.
To insert the wireless transmitter 
into the unit
1Remove the screws directly below the 
 mark.
Note Remove the screws that are indicated in the 
illustration. Do not remove other screws.
2Insert the wireless transmitter.
Note Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR 
logo facing up.
 Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V 
marks are aligned.
 Do not insert anything other than the wireless 
transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.
External Audio Device
Inserting the wireless 
transmitter/transceiver
S-AIR sub unit(surround amplifier)
S-AIR main unit
S-AIR sub unit
(S-AIR receiver)
(not supplied) Room A
Room B
EZW-T100
EZW-T100
Rear of the unit
EZW-T100
EZW
-T100
Rear of the unit
 
						

							42GB
3Make sure to use the same screws to 
secure the wireless transmitter.
Note Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless 
transmitter.
To insert the wireless 
transceiver into the S-AIR sub 
unit
For details on installing the wireless transceiver 
into the S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround 
amplifier or S-AIR receiver, see the operating 
instructions of the S-AIR sub unit.
Tip When you change the S-AIR configuration, Sony 
recommends that you perform [Auto Calibration]. 
For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings 
Automatically” (page 48).
Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the 
S-AIR sub unit, you can activate wireless 
transmission.
To set the ID of the unit
1Press "/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
3Press C/c to select   [Setup].
4Press X/x to select [System Settings], 
then press  .
5Press X/x to select [S-AIR Settings], 
then press  .
The [S-AIR Settings] display appears.
6Press X/x to select [ID], then press  .
7Press X/x to select the desired ID.
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).
8Press .
The setting is made.
9Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.
Wireless transmission is activated as 
follows (example):
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 enjoy a 7.1 channel system
You can enjoy the more realistic surround sound 
effect of 7.1 channels when you use the Wireless 
Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP2, optional). 
For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit.
In this case, set [Surround Back] in [Speaker 
Settings] to [Yes] (page 49). 
Setting the S-AIR ID to activate 
wireless transmission
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
EZW-T100
EZ
W
-T100
Rear of the unit
ID A
ID A ID A
 
						

							External Audio Device
43GB
You can enjoy the system’s sound in another 
room by using the S-AIR receiver.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [System Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [S-AIR Settings], 
then press  .
The [S-AIR Settings] display appears.
5Press X/x to select [Mode], then press 
.
6Press X/x to select the desired setting.
: The S-AIR receiver outputs 
sound according to functions set on the 
unit.
 [Separate]: You can set the desired 
function for the S-AIR receiver while unit 
functions do not change.
7Press .
The setting is made.
8When you select [Separate] in Step 6, 
press S-AIR CH on the S-AIR receiver 
to select the function.
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes as 
follows.
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t 
“AUDIO” t …
To enjoy the same function as the unit, 
select “MAIN UNIT.”
9Adjust the volume on the S-AIR 
receiver.
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit 
is in standby mode by setting [Standby] to [On].
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [System Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [S-AIR Settings], 
then press  .
The [S-AIR Settings] display appears.
5Press X/x to select [Standby], then 
press .
6Press X/x to select the desired setting.
 [On]: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver 
while the unit is in standby mode or turned 
on. The power consumption during 
standby mode increases.

: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR 
receiver while the unit is in standby mode.
7Press .
The setting is made.
Note When you turn the system off while [Standby] is set 
to [On], “S-AIR” flashes (when wireless transmission 
between the unit and S-AIR receiver is not activated), 
or lights up (when wireless transmission between the 
unit and S-AIR receiver is activated) in the front 
panel display.
Enjoying the system’s sound in 
another room
For the S-AIR receiver
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver 
while the unit is in standby 
mode
For the S-AIR receiver
 
						

							44GB
When using S-AIR products, 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.
When you perform pairing, wireless 
transmission is activated between the paired 
main unit and S-AIR sub unit only.
1Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want 
to pair near the unit.
2Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR 
sub unit.
 To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID 
of the unit” (page 42).
 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.
3Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
4Press C/c to select   [Setup].
5Press X/x to select [System Settings], 
then press  .
6Press X/x to select [S-AIR Settings], 
then press  .
The [S-AIR Settings] display appears.
7Press X/x to select [Pairing], then 
press .
8Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.
xFor the surround amplifier
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
surround amplifier.
xFor the S-AIR receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
S-AIR receiver.
9Press C/c to select [Start], then press 
.
The unit starts pairing.
The PAIRING indicator of the surround 
amplifier flashes when pairing starts.
When wireless transmission is activated, 
the PAIRING indicator of the surround 
amplifier turns on.
To cancel pairing, select [Cancel].
Note Perform pairing within several minutes of Step 
9. If you do not, [Pairing failed. Retry?] appears 
on the TV screen. To continue pairing, select 
[OK] and press  , then start again from Step 8. 
To cancel pairing, select [Cancel].
To cancel pairing
Change the ID of the main and sub unit 
(page 42).
If you use multiple wireless systems, such as 
wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of 
S-AIR signals or other wireless signals may be 
unstable. In this case, the transmission may be 
improved by changing the following [RF 
Change] setting.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [System Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [S-AIR Settings], 
then press  .
The [S-AIR Settings] display appears.
5Press X/x to select [RF Change], then 
press .
6Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
Identifying the unit with a 
specific S-AIR sub unit 
(Pairing operation)
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
If wireless transmission is 
unstable
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
 
						

							External Audio Device
45GB
: Normally select this. The system 
changes [RF Change] to [On] or [Off] 
automatically.
 [On]: The system transmits sound by 
searching for the better channel for 
transmitting.
 [Off]: The system transmits sound by 
fixing the channel for transmitting.
7Press .
The setting is made.
8When you set [RF Change] to [Off], 
select the ID so that wireless 
transmission is most stable (page 42).
Note In most cases, you will not need to change this 
setting.
– If [RF Change] is set to [Off], transmission 
between the unit and S-AIR sub unit can be 
performed using one of the following channels.
– S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for IEEE 
802.11b/g channel 1
– S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE 
802.11b/g channel 6
– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE 
802.11b/g channel 11
 The transmission may be improved by changing the 
transmission channel (frequency) of the other 
wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the other wireless system(s).
 
						

							46GB
Using the Control for 
HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync function.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the Control for HDMI function 
with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as 
below:
– System Power Off (page 47)
– One-Touch Play (page 47)
– Theatre Mode (page 47)
– System Audio Control (page 47)
– Volume Limit (page 47)
– Audio Return Channel (page 47)
– Remote Easy Control (page 48)
– Language Follow (page 48)
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function 
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function will not work 
when you connect this system to a component 
which is not compatible with the Control for 
HDMI function.
There are convenient buttons on the system’s 
remote for operating the TV, such as 
THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, and TV "/1. 
For details, see “Remote control” (page 11) and 
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Note Depending on the connected component, the Control 
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the component. The Control for HDMI function may not work if you 
connect other than a Sony component, even if the 
component is compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function.
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
If your TV is compatible with the Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting function, you can set the 
system’s [Control for HDMI] function 
automatically by setting the TV. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV is not compatible with the Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control 
for HDMI function of the system and TV 
manually.
Note For details on setting the TV, refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV.
1Make sure that the system and the TV 
are connected with an HDMI cable.
2Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on 
the system.
3Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
system and TV.
The Control for HDMI function for the 
system and TV is simultaneously set to on.
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 [System Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [HDMI Settings], 
then press  .
The [HDMI Settings] display appears.
5Press X/x to select [Control for HDMI], 
then press  .
Other Operations
THEATRE
BRAVIA Sync
TVONE-TOUCH 
PLAY
23 1
Preparing for the Control for 
HDMI function
 
						

							Other Operations
47GB
6Press X/x to select the setting, then 
press .
: On.
 [Off]: Off.
(System Power Off)
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER 
button on the TV’s remote or TV "/1 on the 
system’s remote, the system turns off 
automatically.
Note This function depends on the settings of your TV. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
(One-Touch Play)
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY.
The system and your TV turn on, your TV’s 
input is set to the HDMI input to which the 
system is connected, and the system starts 
playing a disc automatically.
The System Audio Control function is also 
activated automatically.
Also, when you insert a disc, One-Touch Play is 
enabled. If One-Touch Play does not start (in the 
case of inserting a disc that is not compatible 
with the auto playback function), press 
FUNCTION repeatedly to select “BD/DVD” 
and press N or ONE-TOUCH PLAY.
(Theatre Mode)
Press THEATRE.
If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, 
you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality 
suited for movies, and the System Audio Control 
function is activated automatically.(System Audio Control)
You can simplify operation to enjoy TV sound 
via this system.
To use this function, connect the system and the 
TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable 
(pages 20, 21).
You can use the System Audio Control function 
as follows:
 When the system is turned on, TV sound can 
be output from the speakers of the system.
 When TV sound is output from the speakers of 
the system, you can change the output method 
to the speakers of the TV via the TV menu.
 When TV sound is output from the speakers of 
the system, you can adjust the volume and turn 
off the sound of the system using the TV 
remote.
Note While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, 
the System Audio Control function will not work.
 Depending on the TV, when you adjust the units 
volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. 
In this case, the volume level that appears on the TV 
screen and the units front panel display may differ.
(Volume Limit)
When the System Audio Control function is 
activated, loud sound may be output depending 
on the volume level of the system. You can 
prevent this by limiting the maximum level of 
the volume. For details, see [Volume Limit] 
(page 56).
(Audio Return Channel)
The system can receive the digital audio signal 
of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is 
Turning the system off in sync 
with the TV
Watching BD/DVD by a single 
button press
Using the Theatre Mode
Enjoying TV sound from the 
speakers in this system
Setting the Maximum Volume 
Level of the System
Receiving the digital audio 
signal of the TV
 
						

							48GB
compatible with the Audio Return Channel 
function. You can enjoy TV sound via the 
system by using just one HDMI cable. For 
details, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 56).
(Remote Easy Control)
You can control the basic functions of the 
system via the TV remote when the system’s 
video output is displayed on the TV screen. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the 
TV.
(Language Follow)
When you change the language for the on-screen 
display of the TV, the system’s on-screen 
display language is also changed after turning 
the system off and on.
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 select [Auto Calibration], 
then press  .
The confirmation display for [Auto 
Calibration] appears.
5Connect the calibration mic to the 
A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using 
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of 
each speaker should face the calibration 
mic, and there should be no obstruction 
between the speakers and the calibration 
mic.
6Press X/x to select [OK].
To cancel, select [Cancel].
7Press .
[Auto Calibration] starts.
The system adjusts the speaker settings 
automatically.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Note Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that the 
surround amplifier turns on and you install the 
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If 
you install the surround amplifier in an improper 
Operating the system via the 
TV remote
Changing the language for the 
on-screen display of the TVA
. C
A
L M
ICECM-AC2
Calibration mic
 
						

							Other Operations
49GB
location, such as another room, proper 
measurement will not be obtained.
 When you use the Wireless Surround Speaker 
Kit (WAHT-SBP2, optional) for the surround 
back speakers (page 14), install the speakers in 
appropriate location and turn the surround 
amplifier on. To use the surround back speakers, 
set [Surround Back] in [Speaker Settings] to 
[Yes] (page 49) 
8Confirm the conclusions of [Auto 
Calibration].
The speakers connected to the unit are listed 
as [Yes] on the TV screen.
Note If measurement fails, follow the message then 
retry [Auto Calibration].
 The measurement for [Subwoofer] is always 
[Yes] and [Speaker Settings] returns to the 
default setting when you perform [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 select [OK] to 
retry.
Note While the Auto Calibration function works:
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button.
– do not change the volume.
– do not change the function.
– do not change the disc.
– do not insert a disc.
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.
Setting the Speakers
[Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
connection of the speakers and their distance 
from your listening position. Then use the test 
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the 
speakers to the same level.
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 select [Speaker Settings], 
then press  .
The [Speaker Settings] display appears.
5Press X/x to select the item, then press 
.
Check the following settings.
x[Connection]
If you do not connect center or surround 
speakers, set the parameters for [Center] and 
[Surround]. Since the front speaker and 
subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change 
them.
When you use the Wireless Surround Speaker 
Kit (WAHT-SBP2, optional) for the surround 
back speakers (page 14), set [Surround Back] 
also.
[Front]
[Yes]
[Center]
[Yes]: Normally select this.
[None]: Select this if no center speaker is used. 
[Surround]
[Yes]: Normally select this.
[None]: Select this if no surround speaker is 
used.
[Surround Back]
[Yes]: Select this if surround back speakers are 
used.
[None]
: Select this if no surround back speakers 
is used.
[Subwoofer]
[Yes]
x[Distance]
When you move the speakers, be sure to set the 
parameters of the distance (A) from the 
listening position to the speakers.
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 
meters.
 
						

							50GB
The speakers in the illustration correspond to the 
following:
1Center speaker
2Front left speaker (L)
3Front right speaker (R)
4Subwoofer
5Surround left speaker (L)
6Surround right speaker (R)
7Surround back left speaker (L) (optional)
8Surround back right speaker (R) (optional)
[Front Left/Right] 3.0 m: Set the front speaker 
distance.
[Center]* 3.0 m
: Set the center speaker distance.
[Surround Left/Right]* 3.0 m
: Set the surround 
speaker distance.
[Surround Back Left/Right]* 3.0 m
: Set the 
surround back speaker distance.
[Subwoofer] 3.0 m
: Set the subwoofer distance.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
[Connection] setting.
Note Depending on the input stream, [Distance] may not 
be effective.
x[Level]
You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. 
You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 
dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy 
adjustment.
[Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB
: Set the front speaker 
level.
[Center]* 0.0 dB
: Set the center speaker level.
[Surround Left/Right]
* 0.0 dB: Set the surround 
speaker level.[Surround Back Left/Right]
* 0.0 dB: Set the 
surround back speaker level.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB
: Set the subwoofer level.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
[Connection] setting.
x[Test Tone]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[Level].
[Off]
: The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When you 
select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the 
test tone is emitted from each speaker in 
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
1Set [Test Tone] to [On].
2Press X/x to select [Level], then press 
.
3Press X/x to select the desired speaker 
type, then press  .
4Press C/c to select the left or right 
speaker, then press X/x to adjust the 
level.
5Press .
6Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
7Press RETURN.
The system returns to the previous display.
8Press X/x to select [Test Tone], then 
press .
9Press X/x to select [Off], then press 
.
Note The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 
OUT jack.
Tip To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, 
press 2 +/–.
A
A
2
5
786 1
43