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 signal (page 56).
Method 2: Component video cable (B) connection
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 the video cord 
connection.
When connecting with the component video cable, you need to select the type of output signal (page 
56).
Method 3: Video cord (C) connection
If you do not have an HDMI cable or a component video cable, temporarily make this connection.
Connecting the TV (Video connection)
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To the component 
video input jacks of 
the TV. B Component video 
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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 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 details of the Audio Return Channel function, see [Audio Return Channel] 
(page 59).
Connecting the TV (Audio connection)
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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 components
SystemSignal flow TV
: Audio signal: Video signal
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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.E Audio cord 
(not supplied) D Digital coaxial cord 
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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 (aerial)
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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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Wireless 
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Getting Started
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 the extension cable to the   
(USB) port (front or rear), turn the unit on again.
Note The placement distance between the USB Wireless 
LAN Adapter and your wireless LAN router differs 
depending on the 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.
To set the network settings
For details, see [Network Settings] (page 60) 
and follow the on-screen instructions to 
complete the setup.
About wireless LAN security
Since communication via the wireless LAN 
function is established by radio waves, the 
wireless signal may be susceptible to 
interception. To protect wireless 
communication, this system supports various 
security functions. Be sure to correctly 
configure the security settings in accordance 
with your network environment.
No Security
Although you can easily make settings, anyone 
can intercept wireless communication or intrude 
into your wireless network, even without any 
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a 
risk of unauthorized access or interception of 
data.
WEP
WEP applies security to communications to 
prevent outsiders from intercepting 
communications or intruding into your wireless 
network. WEP is a legacy security technology 
that enables older devices, which do not support 
TKIP/AES, to be connected.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed to 
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP 
assures a higher security level than WEP.
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an 
advanced security method that is distinct from 
WEP and TKIP.
AES assures a higher security level than WEP or 
TKIP.
Connecting to the network
ADSL modem/
cable modem Broadband 
routerLAN cable 
(not supplied)
Internet
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(not supplied)
Wireless LAN 
router ADSL modem/
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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 
panel display. When “S-AIR” does not light 
up, make sure that the wireless transceiver 
is inserted into the unit correctly.
2Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch 
of the surround amplifier to 
SURROUND.
3Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround 
amplifier to A.
4Press "/1 to turn the surround amplifier 
on.
When wireless transmission is activated, 
the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator turns 
green.
If the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator does not 
turn green, see “Surround amplifier” 
(page 11).
For details of the S-AIR function, see 
“Using an S-AIR Product” (page 44).
About the standby mode
The surround amplifier enters standby mode 
automatically (the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator 
turns red) when the main unit is in standby mode 
or wireless transmission is deactivated. 
The surround amplifier is turned on 
automatically (the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator 
turns green) when the system is turned on and 
wireless transmission is activated.
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SURROUND SELECTORSURROUNDSURROUND BACK
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S-AIR/STANDBY indicator
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Getting Started
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 calibration 
mic, and there should be no obstruction 
between the speakers and the calibration 
mic.
3Press [/1 on the unit, and [/1 on the 
surround amplifier.
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.
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English
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español Select the language to be displayed by this unit. Easy Setup
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Getting Started
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 appears.
Step 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 “D. MEDIA” t “TUNER FM” 
t“TV” t “SAT/CABLE” t “AUDIO” t 
“BD/DVD” t …
Function Source
“BD/DVD” Disc that is played by the system
“D. MEDIA” USB device, iPod, BRAVIA 
Internet Video, or DLNA server
“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 42)
“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 22).
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is connected to 
the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN 
COAXIAL) jack on the rear panel 
(page 23)
“AUDIO” Component that is connected to 
the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) 
jacks on the rear panel (page 23)
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Getting Started
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 want appears in the front panel 
display.
See the table below for surround sound setting descriptions.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
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.”
Selecting surround settings based on your listening preference
Sound from Surround setting Effect
Depending on the source. “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.
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