Sony Bdv E880 Operating Instructions

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ASPEAKERS jacks (page 15)
BCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 
17) (for non-European/non-Saudi 
Arabian models)
C (USB) port (page 30)
DSAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) 
jack (page 19)
EANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack 
(page 21)
FA.CAL MIC jack (pages 24, 43)
GAUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 19)HTV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page 
17)
ILAN (100) terminal (page 22)
JHDMI (IN 2) jack (page 19)
KHDMI (IN 1) jack (page 19)
LHDMI (OUT) jack (page 17)
MVIDEO OUT jack (page 17)
Rear panel
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YPBPRFRONT RFRONT LSUR RSUR LCENTERSUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
VIDEO OUTLAN (100)
ARCOUTIN 1 IN 2OPTICALDIGITAL IN
TV
AUDIO IN L
R
AUDIOANTENNACOAXIALFM75
SAT/
CABLECOAXIAL DIGITAL IN
ECM-AC2
A.CAL MIC
 
						

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The buttons for system operation only are 
described below. See “Controlling Your TV or 
Other Components with the Supplied Remote” 
(page 46) for the buttons for operation of the 
connected components.
 Number 5,  , PROG +, and N buttons 
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a 
reference when operating the remote.
 Names of buttons that work after pressing the 
TV or STB operation mode buttons are 
indicated with yellow or green label.
AZ (open/close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO
Selects whether TV sound is output from 
the system’s speakers or the TV’s 
speaker(s). This function works only when 
you set [Control for HDMI] to [On] 
(page 57).
AV "/1 (on/standby) (page 46)
Turns on the TV or other component, or sets 
it to standby mode.
"/1 (on/standby) (pages 24, 40)
Turns on the system or sets it to standby 
mode.
BNumber buttons (pages 41, 46) 
Enters the title/chapter numbers, preset 
station number, etc.
ENTER
Enters the selected item.
CColor buttons (red/green/yellow/blue)
Short cut keys for selecting items on some 
BD menus (can also be used for Java 
interactive operations on BDs).
DTOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top 
Menu.
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up 
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (pages 26, 35, 47) 
Displays the options menu on the TV screen 
or in the front panel display. (The location 
differs based on the selected function.)
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
C/X/x/c
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
 (enter)
Enters the selected item.
Remote control
PRESET
TUNING
DISPLAY
SLEEP
PROG
TOP MENU
TOOLS
MENU
POP UP/ MENU
RETURN OPTIONS
FUNCTION
HOMESOUND MODE
AVSPEAKERS 
TV   AUDIO
8
09 756 423 1
PRESET
TUNING
BRAVIA Sync
BD
TV
STB
ENTER
1
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
 
						

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EFUNCTION (pages 25, 40)
Selects the playback source.
HOME (pages 24, 40, 43, 44, 47, 49, 53)
Enters or exits the system’s home menu.
SOUND MODE (page 38)
Selects the sound mode.
FPlayback operation buttons 
See “Playback” (page 29). 
./> (previous/next)
Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or 
file.
 (replay/advance)
Briefly replay the current scenes for 10 
seconds./Briefly fast forwards the current 
scenes for 15 seconds.
m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)
Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during 
playback. Each time you press the button, 
the 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.
Slow-motion and single-frame playback are 
not available for Blu-ray 3D Discs.
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
Activates One-Touch Play (page 42) when 
the system is on and set to the “BD/DVD” 
function.
X (pause)
Pauses or re-starts playback.
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.
Radio operation buttons 
See “Tuner” (page 40). 
PRESET +/– 
TUNING +/–G (muting) 
Turns off the sound temporarily.
 (audio) (pages 38, 39)
Selects the audio format/track.
2 (volume) +/– (page 40)
Adjusts the volume.
DISPLAY (pages 29, 33, 47)
Displays playback and web browsing 
information on the TV screen.
Displays the preset radio station, frequency, 
etc., in the front panel display.
Displays the stream information/decoding 
status in the front panel display when the 
function is set to other than “BD/DVD.” 
When the system is set to the “HDMI1,” 
“HDMI2,” “TV,” or “SAT/CABLE” 
function, the stream information/decoding 
status appears only when a digital signal is 
input.
The stream information/decoding status 
may not appear depending on the stream or 
item being decoded.
SLEEP (page 45)
Sets the sleep timer.
H (subtitle) (page 56)
Selects the subtitle language when 
multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-
ROM/DVD VIDEO.
IOperation mode buttons (page 46)
Changes the component to be operated on 
the remote.
BD: You can operate this Blu-ray Disc/
DVD Home Theatre System.
TV: You can operate a TV.
STB: You can operate a cable box, digital 
satellite receiver, digital video receiver, etc.
 (favorites)
Displays the Internet contents added to the 
Favorites List. You can save 18 favorite 
Internet contents.
 
						

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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
Install the system by referring to the illustration below.
 Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, 
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.
 To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
 You can install the speakers on a wall. For details, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
Getting Started
How to position the system
AB
DE
C
G F
A Front speaker (L (left))
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Center speaker
D Surround speaker (L (left))
E Surround speaker (R (right))
F Subwoofer
G Unit
 
						

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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.
To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
 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.
To connect speaker cords to the speaker
You need to connect a speaker cord to each of the front, center, and surround speakers.
The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded based on the speaker type.
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 #. Do not catch the speaker cord 
insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.
Connecting the speakers
Color tube
(–)(+)
ConnectorRear or bottom of the speaker
 
						

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Getting Started
To connect speaker cords to the unit
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit.
When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
FRONT RFRONT LSUR RSUR LCENTERSUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
Green
(Center speaker) Purple 
(Subwoofer) White 
(Front left 
speaker (L))
Red 
(Front right 
speaker (R))
Gray 
(Surround right 
speaker (R))Blue 
(Surround left 
speaker (L))Rear panel of the unit
 
						

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Getting StartedConnect the system to your TV to display the image of the system on your TV, and listen to TV sound 
via the system’s speakers.
Depending on the jacks and functions on your TV, select the connection method.
 When your TV has an HDMI jack that is marked “ARC*”: Connection A
 When your TV has an HDMI jack: Connections A and D
 When your TV has component video input jacks (for non-European/non-Saudi Arabian models): 
Connections B and D
 When your TV does not have jacks above: Connections C and D
* Audio Return Channel. For details, see “About Audio Return Channel” (page 18).
** Available only when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
Connecting the TV
ABCD
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Image quality
Video connections
Component
video cable
(not supplied)Video cord
(not supplied)Digital optical cord(not supplied)
Audio connection
COMPONENT VIDEO INYPBPRVIDEO INDIGITAL OUTOPTICALHDMI IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YPBPR
VIDEO OUT
ARCOUTIN 1 IN 2OPTICALDIGITAL IN
TV
AB C D
TV
Rear panel of the unitorRed
Blue Green
Yellow
RedBlue
GreenYellow or : Video signal
: Audio signal Signal flow
**
 
						

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Getting Started
A HDMI cable connection
If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with an HDMI cable. This will provide better image 
quality compared to other types of connections.
When connecting with an HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal when performing 
the Easy Setup (page 24).
For further HDMI settings, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 57).
About Audio Return Channel
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable connection also 
sends a digital audio signal from the TV. You do not need to make a separate audio connection for 
listening to TV sound. For setting the Audio Return Channel function, see [Audio Return Channel] 
(page 57).
B Component video cable connection (for non-European/non-Saudi 
Arabian models)
If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the TV with 
a component video cable. Picture quality will be improved compared to using a video cord connection.
When connecting with a component video cable, you need to select the type of output signal in the Easy 
Setup (page 24).
C Video cord connection
If your TV does not have an HDMI jack or a component video input jack, make this connection.
D Digital optical cord connection
This connection sends an audio signal to the system from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, 
perform this connection. With this connection, the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast 
signal and you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound.
 You can enjoy the TV sound by selecting the “TV” function (page 25).
 If your TV does not have a digital optical output jack, you can connect the unit and your TV with an audio cord for 
listening to TV sound via the system. For connection details, see “Connecting the other components” (page 19).
 
						

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Getting StartedWhen a component you wish to connect to the system has an HDMI 
(OUT) jack
You can connect a component that has an HDMI (OUT) jack such as a set-top box/digital satellite 
receiver or PLAYSTATION®3, etc., with an HDMI cable. An HDMI cable connection can send both 
video and audio signals. By connecting the system and the component using an HDMI cable, you can 
enjoy high-quality digital picture and sound via the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack.
 Video signals from the HDMI (IN 1/2) jacks are sent to the HDMI (OUT) jack only when the “HDMI1” or 
“HDMI2” function is selected.
 To send an audio signal from the HDMI (IN 1/2) jacks to the HDMI (OUT) jack, you may need to change the audio 
output setting. For details, see [Audio Output] in [Audio Settings] (page 56).
 You can change the audio input of a component that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack to the TV (DIGITAL IN 
OPTICAL) jack. For details, see [HDMI1 Audio Input mode] in [HDMI Settings] (page 57). (European models 
only.)
Connecting the other components
HDMI OUT
ARCOUTIN 1 IN 2
To the HDMI OUT jack of the set-top box/
digital satellite receiver or 
PLAYSTATION
®3, etc. HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2). Rear panel of the unit
 
						

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Getting Started
When the component does not have an HDMI OUT jack
Connect the system so that video signals from the system and other component are sent to the TV, and 
audio signals from the component are sent to the system as follows.
If the component plays sound only, connect the audio output of the component to the system.
Depending on the jacks on the component, select the connection method.
 Component which has a digital coaxial output jack: A
 Component which does not have a digital coaxial output jack: B
 If you make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] (page 57).
 You can enjoy component sound by selecting the “SAT/CABLE” function for connection A, or the “AUDIO” 
function for connection B (page 25).
SystemSignal flow TV
: Audio signal : Video signal Component Video out
Audio out
DIGITAL OUTCOAXIALAUDIO OUTLR
AUDIO IN L
R
AUDIO
SAT/
CABLECOAXIAL DIGITAL IN
To the digital coaxial out jack 
of the VCR or digital satellite 
receiver, etc.To the audio out jacks of the VCR, digital 
satellite receiver, PlayStation, or 
portable audio source, etc. B Audio cord 
(not supplied) A Digital coaxial cord 
(not supplied) Rear panel of the unit
White
Red
Red
White : Signal flow