Sony Bdv E970w Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedThis connection sends a video signal to the TV.
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.
* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Chinese, and Taiwan models only.
Method 1: HDMI cable (A) connection
If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with an HDMI cable. Picture quality will be improved 
compared to using the component video cable connection or the video cord connection.
When connecting with the HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output...

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This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, 
perform this connection.
With a digital audio connection, the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal and 
you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound.
Note When you connect the TV and the unit with an audio cord, see “Connecting the other components” (page 23).
About Audio Return Channel
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable...

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Getting StartedWhen you connect the system and other components to the TV, video signals from the system and the 
components are sent to the TV, and audio signals from the components are sent to the system as 
follows.
You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.
 VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc. (not supplied), which has a digital coaxial output jack: D
 VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, or portable audio source, etc. (not supplied): E
Connecting the other...

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To connect the antenna (aerial)
Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
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Outdoor FM antenna...

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Getting StartedYou can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as the surround amplifier or S-AIR 
receiver.
To transmit sound from the unit, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit and S-AIR 
product.
For details of S-AIR products, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 44).
Inserting the wireless transceiver
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Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) 
terminal on the unit.
USB Wireless Setup
Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN 
Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only) (not 
supplied).
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be 
available in some regions/countries.
* As of January 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 of the extension cable 
and connecting...

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Getting StartedStep 3: Setting up the 
S-AIR Wireless System
Before performing Step 3
Make sure all connections are secure, and then 
connect the AC power cords (mains leads).
To use the S-AIR wireless system, you need to 
set up the surround amplifier.
The unit transmits sound to the surround 
amplifier that is connected to the surround 
speakers. To activate wireless transmission, 
perform the following Steps.
1Press "/1 to turn the system on.
Make sure that “S-AIR” light up in the front...

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Step 4: Performing the 
Easy Setup
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
Note To use the optional surround back speakers, set 
[Surround Back] in [Speaker Settings] to [Yes] 
(page 51).
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...

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5Perform the [Easy Setup]. Follow the 
on-screen instructions to make the 
basic settings using C/X/x/c, and  .
For details about [Auto Calibration] 
settings in [Easy Setup], see “Calibrating 
the Appropriate Settings Automatically” 
(page 50).
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 
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The Easy Setup Display...

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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.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SUR.SETTING” appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until the surround setting you...