Sony Bdv E880 Operating Instructions

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Enjoying an iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy the music/video/photo and 
charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the 
system.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as 
follows. Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest 
software before using with the system.
Made for iPod classic, iPod 5th generation 
(video), iPod nano 6th generation, iPod nano 5th 
generation (video camera), iPod nano 4th 
generation (video), iPod nano 3rd generation 
(video), iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum), 
iPod nano 1st generation, iPod touch 4th 
generation, iPod touch 3rd generation, iPod 
touch 2nd generation, iPod touch 1st generation, 
iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone
To enjoy an iPod/iPhone via the 
system
1Connect the Dock for iPod/iPhone 
(supplied) to the front or rear   (USB) 
port on the unit, then place the iPod/
iPhone onto the Dock for iPod/iPhone.
When you play a video/photo file, connect 
the video out jack of the Dock for iPod/
iPhone to the video input jack of your TV 
with a video cord (supplied) before placing 
the iPod/iPhone onto the Dock for iPod/
iPhone.
2Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
3Press C/c to select  [Video], 
[Music], or  [Photo].
4Press X/x to select  [iPod (front)] or 
[iPod (rear)], then press  .
xIf you selected [Video] or [Music] in 
Step 3
The video/music files are listed on the TV 
screen. Go to the next Step.
xIf you selected [Photo] in Step 3
[Please change the TV input to the video 
input...] appears on the TV screen. Switch 
the input selector on your TV so that the 
signal from the iPod/iPhone appears on 
your TV screen. Then, start the slideshow 
by operating the iPod/iPhone directly.
VIDEOOUTUSB
VIDEO IN
Dock for
iPod/iPhoneTV
Video cord (supplied) Rear panel Front panel
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5Press C/X/x/c and   to select the file 
that you want to play.
The sound from the iPod/iPhone is played 
on the system.
When you play a video file, switch the input 
selector on your TV so that the signal from 
the iPod/iPhone appears on your TV screen.
You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the 
buttons on the remote. 
For operation details of the iPod/iPhone, 
also refer to the operating instructions of the 
iPod/iPhone.
 To change a system setting, such as the surround 
setting, while viewing images from your iPod/iPhone 
on your TV, select the input on your TV for this 
system before operating the system.
To operate the iPod/iPhone using 
the remote
You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the 
buttons on the remote. The following table 
shows an example of buttons that can be used. 
(Depending on the iPod/iPhone model, the 
operation may be different.)
For [Video]/ [Music]
For [Photo]
 The iPod/iPhone is charged when connected to the 
system while the system is turned on.
 When [Auto Standby] is set to [On], the system may 
turn off automatically while you are using an iPod/
iPhone.
 You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/iPhone from 
this system.
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that 
data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when 
using an iPod/iPhone connected to this unit.
 This product has been designed specifically to work 
with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet 
Apple performance standards.
 Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during operation. To 
avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod/iPhone, 
turn the system off when connecting or removing the 
iPod/iPhone.
 The system only recognizes iPods/iPhones that have 
previously been connected to the system.
 The System Audio Control function does not work 
while playing video/photo files via the iPod/iPhone.
 When you connect an iPod that is not compatible with 
the video output function and select  [iPod (front)] 
or  [iPod (rear)] in [Video] or [Photo], an alert 
message appears on the TV screen.
 The system can recognize up to 3,000 files (including 
folders).
Press Operation
NStarts play.
XPauses play.
xStops play.
m or MFast reverses or forwards.
. or >Goes to the previous/next file or 
chapter (if any).
Press Operation
N, XStarts/pauses play.
When you press and hold either of 
these buttons for several seconds, 
the connected iPod/iPhone enters 
sleep mode.
xPauses play.
m or MFast reverses or forwards.
. or >Goes to the previous/next file.
When you press and hold either of 
these buttons, the connected iPod/
iPhone fast reverses or fast forwards.
DISPLAY Turns the backlight on (or extends it 
for 30 seconds).
OPTIONS, CReturns to previous display/folder 
hierarchy.
X/xSelects the previous/next item.
, cEnters the selected item.
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Playing via a Network
BRAVIA Internet Video serves as a gateway 
delivering selected Internet content and a variety 
of on-demand entertainment straight to your 
unit.
 Some Internet content requires registration via a PC 
before it can be played.
1Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.
Connect the system to a network (page 22).
2Press C/c to select  [Video], 
[Music], or  [Photo].
3Press X/x to select an Internet content 
provider icon, then press  .
If the Internet content list has not been 
retrieved, it will be represented by an 
unacquired icon or a new icon.
To use the control panel
The control panel appears when the video file 
starts playing. The displayed items may differ 
depending on Internet content providers. 
To display again, press DISPLAY.
AControl display
Press C/X/x/c or   for playback operations.
BPlaying status bar
Status bar, cursor indicating the current 
position, playing time, duration of the video 
file
C
Network condition indicator
 
Indicates signal strength for a wireless 
connection.
 Indicates a wired connection.DNetwork transmission speed
EThe next video file name
FThe currently selected video file name
You can play video/music/photo files on other 
DLNA-certified components by connecting 
them to your home network.
This unit can be used as a player and renderer.
 Server: Stores and sends files
 Player: Receives and plays files from the 
server
 Renderer: Receives and plays files from the 
server, and can be operated by another 
component (controller)
 Controller: Operates the renderer component
Prepare for using the DLNA function.
 Connect the system to a network (page 22).
 Prepare other DLNA-certified components. 
For details, see the operating instructions of 
the components.
Streaming BRAVIA Internet 
VideoPlaying files on a Home 
Network (DLNA)
Player
Player
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To play files stored on a DLNA 
server via the system (DLNA 
Player)
Select the DLNA server icon from  [Video], 
[Music], or  [Photo] in the home menu, 
then select the file that you want to play.
To play remote files by operating 
the system (Renderer) via a DLNA 
controller
You can operate the system with a DLNA-
certified controller, such as iPhone, when 
playing files stored on a DLNA server.
Control this system using a DLNA controller.
For details of operation, see the operating 
instructions of the DLNA controller.
 Do not operate the system with the supplied remote 
and a DLNA controller at the same time.
 For details about the DLNA controller, refer to the 
operating instructions of the DLNA controller.
 The system is compatible with the “Play To” function 
of Windows Media® Player 12 that comes standard 
with Windows 7.
You can play the same music at the same time 
across all Sony components which are 
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING 
function and connected to your home network.
There are two kinds of PARTY STREAMING-
compatible components.
 PARTY host: Sends and plays files
 PARTY guest: Receives and plays files
This unit can be used as a PARTY host or 
PARTY guest.
Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.
 Connect the system to a network (page 22).
 Connect components which are compatible 
with the PARTY STREAMING function.
To use the system as PARTY host
Select a track in  [Music], then select [Start 
Party] from the options menu to start a PARTY.
To close the PARTY, press HOME.
To use the system as PARTY 
guest
Select   [Party] in  [Music], then select the 
PARTY host device icon.
To leave the PARTY, press OPTIONS, then 
select [Leave Party].
To close the PARTY, press OPTIONS, then 
select [Close Party].
Player
(This system) Server
ControllerRenderer
(This system) Server
Playing the same music in 
different rooms (PARTY 
STREAMING)
PARTY guestPARTY host
(This system)
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 The sale and product lineup of products that are 
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function 
differ depending on the area.
You can acquire content information using 
Gracenote technology and search for related 
information.
1Connect the system to a network 
(page 22).
2Insert a disc with content about which 
you want to search.
You can perform a video search from a BD-
ROM or DVD-ROM, and a music search 
from a CD-DA (music CD).
3Press C/c to select  [Video] or 
[Music].
4Press X/x to select   [Video Search] 
or [Music Search].
The content information is displayed.
AContent details
Displays a list of related information, such as 
title, cast, track, or artist.
B[Playback History]
Displays a list of previously played BD-ROM/
DVD-ROM/CD-DA (music CD) titles. Select 
a title to acquire content information.
C[Search History]
Displays a list of previous searches performed 
via the [Video Search] or [Music Search] 
function.
To search for further related 
information
Select an item in the lists, and select 
[Information Search] or [Internet Video Search].
Available Options
Various settings and playback operations are 
available by pressing OPTIONS. The available 
items differ depending on the situation.
Common options
Searching for video/music 
information
Items Details
[Surround Setting] Changes the surround setting 
(page 26).
[Repeat Setting] Sets repeat playback.
[Favourites List] Displays the Favorites List.
[Play/Stop] Starts or stops playback.
[Play from start] Plays the item from the 
beginning.
[Add to Favourites] Adds an Internet content item 
to the Favorites List.
[Remove from 
Favourites]Erases an Internet content 
item from the Favorites List.
[Start Party] Starts a party with the 
selected source.
This item may not appear 
depending on the source.
[Leave Party] Leaves from a party which 
the system is participating in. 
The PARTY STREAMING 
function continues among 
other participating devices.
[Close Party] Closes a party which the 
system is participating in. The 
PARTY STREAMING 
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[Video] only [Music] only
[Photo] only
Items Details
[A/V SYNC] Adjusts the gap between 
picture and sound. For 
details, see “Adjusting the 
delay between the picture and 
sound” (page 37).
[3D Output Setting] Sets whether or not to output 
3D video automatically.
 3D video from the HDMI 
(IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack 
is output regardless of this 
setting.
[Video Settings]  [Picture Quality Mode]: 
Selects the picture settings 
for different lighting 
environments.
 [FNR]: Reduces the random 
noise appearing in the 
picture.
 [BNR]: Reduces the 
mosaic-like block noise in 
the picture.
 [MNR]: Reduces minor 
noise around the picture 
outlines (mosquito noise).
[Pause] Pauses playback.
[Top Menu] Displays the BD’s or DVD’s 
Top Menu.
[Menu/Popup Menu] Displays the BD-ROM’s 
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s 
menu.
[Title Search] Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and 
starts playback from the 
beginning.
[Chapter Search] Searches for a chapter and 
starts playback from the 
beginning.
[Angle] Switches to other viewing 
angles when multi-angles are 
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD 
VIDEOs.
[IP Content Noise 
Reduction]Adjusts the video quality for 
Internet content.
[Video Search] Displays information on the 
BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based 
on Gracenote technology.
Items Details
[Add Slideshow 
BGM]Registers music files in the 
USB memory as slideshow 
background music (BGM).
[Music Search] Displays information on the 
audio CD (CD-DA) based on 
Gracenote technology.
[Shuffle Setting] 
(iPod/iPhone only)Sets shuffle playback.
Items Details
[Slideshow] Starts a slideshow.
[Slideshow Speed] Changes the slideshow speed.
[Slideshow  Effect] Sets the effect when playing a 
slideshow.
[Slideshow BGM]  [Off]: Turns off the 
function.
 [My Music from USB]: Sets 
the music files registered in 
[Add Slideshow BGM].
 [Play from Music CD]: Sets 
the tracks on CD-DAs 
(music CDs).
[Rotate Left] Rotates the photo 
counterclockwise by 
90 degrees.
[Rotate Right] Rotates the photo clockwise 
by 90 degrees.
[View Image] Displays the selected picture.
 
						

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When the sound does not match the pictures on 
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
The setting method differs depending on the 
function.
 Depending on the input stream, A/V SYNC may not 
be effective.
When playing video content via 
the “BD/DVD” function
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC], then 
press .
3Press C/c to adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 
ms increments.
4Press .
The setting is made.
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 “A/V SYNC” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 
ms increments.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press OPTIONS.
The option menu in the front panel display 
turns off.Adjusting the delay between 
the picture and sound
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Selecting the Effect to 
Suit the Source
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies 
or music.
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during 
playback until the desired mode appears in 
the front panel display.
 “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or 
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound 
effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
 “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for 
movies.
 “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for 
music.
 “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for 
sports programs.
 “GAME ROCK”: The system provides the 
sound for music/rhythm games.
 “OMNI-DIR”: The same sound is audible 
anywhere in the room.
 “3D SUR.”: “3D SUR.” is a unique Sony 
algorithm used for playing 3D (three-
dimensional) content that provides a 3D sound 
experience with depth and presence by 
creating a virtual sound field close to your 
ears.
 “HALL”: The system reproduces the sound of 
a concert hall.
 “NIGHT”: You can enjoy sound effects or 
dialog, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies 
at night.
 Depending on the disc or source, when you select 
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off 
as the system selects the optimum mode 
automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select 
other than “AUTO.”
 Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may 
not be effective.
 When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does 
not work.
 When “NIGHT” is selected and sound is output from 
the center speaker, this effect is more pronounced, as 
speech (movie dialog, etc.) is easy to hear. When 
sound is not output from the center speaker, the 
system optimally adjusts the volume.
Selecting the Audio 
Format, Multilingual 
Tracks, or Channel 
When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO 
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, 
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS) or 
multilingual tracks, you can change the audio 
format or language.
With a CD, you can select the sound from the 
right or left channel and listen to the sound of the 
selected channel through both the right and left 
speakers.
Press   repeatedly during playback to 
select the desired audio signal.
The audio information appears on the TV 
screen.
Sound Adjustment
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xBD/DVD VIDEO
Depending on the BD/DVD VIDEO, the choice 
of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a 
language code. See “Language Code List” 
(page 71) to confirm which language the code 
represents. When the same language is 
displayed two or more times, the BD/DVD 
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.
xDVD-VR
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are 
displayed.
Example:
 [  Stereo]
 [  Stereo (Audio1)]
 [  Stereo (Audio2)]
  Main]
  Sub]
 [  Main/Sub]
 [  Stereo (Audio1)] and [  Stereo (Audio2)] do not 
appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the 
disc.
xCD
 Stereo]: The standard stereo sound.
 [  1/L]: The sound of the left channel 
(monaural).
 [  2/R]: The sound of the right channel 
(monaural).
 [  L+R]: The sound of both the left and right 
channels output from each individual speaker.
Enjoying Multiplex 
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital 
multiplex broadcast signal.
 To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to 
connect a TV or other component to the unit with a 
digital coaxial or optical cord (pages 17, 19). If your 
TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel 
function (pages 17,57), you can receive a Dolby 
Digital signal via an HDMI cable.
Press   repeatedly until the desired 
signal appears in the front panel display.
: Sound of the main language will be 
output.
 “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be 
output.
 “MAIN/SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main 
and sub languages will be output.
 
						

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Listening to the Radio
You can enjoy radio sound with the system’s 
speakers.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Select the radio station.
Automatic tuning
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto 
scanning starts.
[Auto Tuning] appears on the TV screen. 
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
station. 
To stop the automatic tuning manually, 
press TUNING +/– or x. 
Manual tuning
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly.
3Adjust the volume by pressing 
2 +/–.
If an FM program is noisy
If an FM program is noisy, you can select 
monaural reception. There will be no stereo 
effect, but reception will improve.
1Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press X/x to select [FM Mode], then 
press .
3Press X/x to select [Monaural]. 
 [Stereo]: Stereo reception.
 [Monaural]: Monaural reception.
4Press .
The setting is made.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
You can preset up to 20 stations. Before tuning, 
make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Press and hold TUNING +/– until the 
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
station.
3Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
4Press X/x to select [Preset Memory], 
then press  .
5Press X/x to select the preset number 
you want, then press  .
6Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store other 
stations.
To change the preset number
Select the desired preset number by pressing 
PRESET +/–, then perform the procedure from 
Step 3.
Tuner
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xPRESET +/–
2 +/–TUNING +/– C/X/x/c, 
HOME"/1
Number 
buttons
FUNCTIONOPTIONS
FM 07
88.00MHzSONY FM
Station name (European and 
Russian models only) Current band and preset numberCurrent station
Presetting radio stations