Sony Bdv E880 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial).
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
ANTENNACOAXIALFM75
orFM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied) Rear panel of the unit
 
						

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Step 3: Connecting to the Network
 To connect the system to your network, you need to make network settings that suit your usage environment and 
components. For details, see “Setting up the Network” (page 49) and “[Network Settings]” (page 58).
Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
1 Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the unit.
2 USB Wireless Setup
Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only).
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries.
* As of November 2010.
Turn the unit off before connecting the extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter. 
After inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter to the base and connecting the extension cable to the 
 (USB) port (front or rear), turn the unit on again.
LAN 1LAN 2LAN 3LAN 4WANETHER
LAN (100)12
ADSL modem/
cable modemBroadband router
LAN cable 
(not supplied) InternetRear panel of the unit
USB 
Wireless LAN 
Adapter
(not supplied)
 
						

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Getting Started
 The placement distance between the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and your wireless LAN router differs based on 
your usage environment. If the system cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable, move 
the USB Wireless LAN Adapter to a different position or place the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and the wireless 
LAN router closer to each other.
 You can also get the information for network settings from the following Sony support page: 
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com
For customers in Taiwan:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/tw
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
 
						

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Step 4: Performing the 
Easy Setup
Before performing Step 4
Make sure all connections are secure, and then 
connect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
1Turn on the TV.
2Connect 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.
3Press [/1.
4Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
The Easy Setup Display for OSD language 
selection appears.
5Perform the [Easy Setup]. Follow the 
on-screen instructions to make the 
basic settings using C/X/x/c, and  .
Depending on the connection method 
(page 17), perform the following setting.
 HDMI cable connection: Follow the 
instructions that are displayed on the TV 
screen.
 Component video cable connection (for 
non-European/non-Saudi Arabian 
models): Select the picture quality. The 
available settings are as follows, from 
lowest to highest picture quality: 480i/
576i, 480p/576p, 720p, and 1080i.
 BD-ROM playback of protected content via 
component video output is only supported at 
480i/576i output resolution. For details, see 
“Copy Protection” (page 3).
 Video cord connection: Select [16:9] or 
[4:3] so that the picture is displayed 
correctly.
For details about [Auto Calibration] 
settings in [Easy Setup], see “Calibrating 
the Appropriate Settings Automatically” 
(page 43).
To recall the Easy Setup Display
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [Easy Setup], then 
press .
4Press C/c to select [Start], then press 
.
The Easy Setup Display appears.
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Getting StartedStep 5: Selecting the 
Source
You can select the playback source.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the 
desired function appears in the front panel 
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the function 
changes as follows.
“BD/DVD” t “FM” t “HDMI1” t 
“HDMI2” t “TV” t “SAT/CABLE” t 
“AUDIO” t “BD/DVD” t …
Function Source
“BD/DVD” Disc, USB device, iPod/iPhone, or 
network device to be played by the 
system
“FM” FM radio (page 40)
“HDMI1”/
“HDMI2”Component that is connected to 
the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) 
jack on the rear panel (page 19)
“TV” Component (TV, etc.) that is 
connected to the TV (DIGITAL 
IN OPTICAL) jack on the rear 
panel, or a TV compatible with the 
Audio Return Channel function 
that is connected to the HDMI 
(OUT) jack on the rear panel 
(page 17)
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is connected to 
the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN 
COAXIAL) jack on the rear panel 
(page 19)
“AUDIO” Component that is connected to 
the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) 
jacks on the rear panel (page 19)
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Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound
After performing the previous Steps and starting playback, you can easily enjoy surround sound. You 
can also select pre-programmed surround settings that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. 
They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
The setting method differs depending on the function.
When playing via the “BD/DVD”* or “FM” function
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press X/x to select [Surround Setting], then press  .
3Press X/x repeatedly until the surround setting you want appears on the TV screen.
See the table below for surround sound setting descriptions.
4Press .
The setting is made.
* Surround sound settings do not apply to Internet content.
When playing via the “HDMI1,” “HDMI2,” “TV,” “SAT/CABLE,” or 
“AUDIO” function
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears in the front panel display.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SUR. SET” appears in the front panel display, then press   
or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until the surround setting you want appears in the front panel 
display.
See the table below for surround sound setting descriptions.
4Press .
The setting is made.
Selecting surround settings based on your listening preference
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Getting Started
5Press OPTIONS.
The option menu in the front panel display turns off.
 When the home menu is displayed on the TV screen, this setting can be changed by selecting the surround setting 
via [Surround Setting] in [Audio Settings] of [Setup] (page 56).
About speaker output of each surround setting
The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit.
The default setting is [A.F.D. Multi] (“A.F.D. MULTI”).
Sound from Surround setting Effect
Depending on the source. [A.F.D. Standard]
“A.F.D. STD”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT STANDARD)
The system discriminates the sound format of the source and 
presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
[A.F.D. Multi]
“A.F.D. MULTI”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT MULTI)
 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1 
channel speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound 
across each speaker.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source. 
 [Dolby Pro Logic]
“PRO LOGIC”
 [Dolby PL II Movie]
“PLII MOVIE” 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1 
channel speakers.
– [Dolby Pro Logic] (“PRO LOGIC”) performs Dolby Pro 
Logic decoding.
– [Dolby PL II Movie] (“PLII MOVIE”) performs Dolby 
Pro Logic II movie mode decoding.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source.
 [DTS Neo:6 
Cinema]
“NEO6 CIN”
 [DTS Neo:6 Music]
“NEO6 MUS” 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and produces 6.1 channel sound.
– [DTS Neo:6 Cinema] (“NEO6 CIN”) performs DTS 
Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
– [DTS Neo:6 Music] (“NEO6 MUS”) performs DTS 
Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source. 
[2ch Stereo]
“2CH ST.”The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and 
subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. 
Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 
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 When you select [A.F.D. Multi] (“A.F.D. MULTI”), depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound 
may be cut off while the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select [A.F.D. 
Standard] (“A.F.D. STD”).
 When bilingual broadcast sound is input, [Dolby Pro Logic] (“PRO LOGIC”) and [Dolby PL II Movie] (“PLII 
MOVIE”) are not effective.
 Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective.
 When you play a Super Audio CD, surround settings are not activated.
 You can also select the surround setting in [Surround Setting] of [Audio Settings] (page 56).
 For functions other than “BD/DVD,” you can check whether [Dolby Pro Logic] (“PRO LOGIC”), [Dolby PL II 
Movie] (“PLII MOVIE”), or the DTS Neo:6 mode is activated by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly so that the stream 
information/decoding status appears in the front panel display.
 
						

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Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” 
(page 67).
1Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on your TV screen.
2Press Z, and place a disc on the disc 
tray.
3Press Z to close the disc tray.
 appears on the home menu and playback 
starts.
If playback does not start automatically, 
select   in the   [Video],   [Music], or 
[Photo] category, and press  .
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*” have 
bonus content and other data that can be 
downloaded for enjoyment.
*
1Connect the USB device to the   
(USB) port on the rear of the unit.
For local storage, use a 1 GB or larger USB 
memory.
2Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).
 Connect the system to a network 
(page 22).
 Set [BD Internet Connection] to [Allow] 
(page 56).
3Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs depending on 
the disc. Refer to the operating instructions 
of the disc.
 To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase BD 
Data] in  [Video], and press  . All data stored in 
the buda folder will be deleted.
You can enjoy Blu-ray 3D Discs with the 3D 
logo*.
*
1Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback.
 Connect the system to your 3D-
compatible TV using a High Speed HDMI 
cable (not supplied).
 Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen 
Size Setting for 3D] in [Screen Settings] 
(page 54).
2Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.
The operation method differs depending on 
the disc. Refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the disc.
 Refer also to the operating instructions of your 3D-
compatible TV.
Playback
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
USB memory Rear panel
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D
 
						

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You can check the playback information, etc., 
by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending on 
the disc type and system status.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
AOutput resolution/Video frequency
BTitle number or name
CThe currently selected audio setting
DAvailable functions (  angle,   audio, 
 subtitle)
EPlayback information
Displays play mode, playing status bar, disc 
type, video codec, bit rate, repeat type, elapsed 
time, total playing time
FChapter number
GThe currently selected angle
Playing from a USB 
Device
You can play video/music/photo files on the 
connected USB device.
For playable types of files, see “Playable Types 
of Files” (page 68).
1Connect the USB device to the   
(USB) port on the unit.
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
USB device before connecting.
2Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
3Press C/c to select  [Video], 
[Music], or  [Photo].
4Press X/x to select  [USB device 
(front)] or  [USB device (rear)], then 
press .
 Do not remove the USB device during 
operation. To avoid data corruption or damage 
to the USB device, turn the system off when 
connecting or removing the USB device.
Displaying the play information
USB device Rear panel
USB device Front panel