Sony Bdv E980w Operating Instructions

Playback
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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 42).
[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...

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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...

Sound Adjustment
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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.
: 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...

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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 79) 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...

Tuner
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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...

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1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select 
the preset station.
The preset number and frequency appear on 
the TV screen and front panel display.
Each time you press the button, the system 
tunes in one preset station.
 You can select the preset station number directly 
by pressing the number buttons.
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
(European models only)
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a...

Other Operations
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Using the Control for 
HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync function.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the Control for HDMI function 
via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified.
 Some functions can only be used if the connected TV 
is compatible, and require prior setting via the TV. 
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
 To use the System Audio Control function, you need 
to make an audio...

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 Make sure that the component is connected to the 
system via an HDMI cable, and the Control for 
HDMI function of the connected component is set to 
on.
Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings 
Automatically
[Auto Calibration]
D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can 
set the appropriate surround sound 
automatically.
 The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto 
Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
1Press HOME.
The home menu...

Other Operations
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Setting the Speakers
[Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
connection of the speakers and their distance 
from your listening position. Then use the test 
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the 
speakers to the same level.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [Speaker Settings], 
then press  .
The [Speaker Settings] display...

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x[Test Tone]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[Level].
[Off]
: The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When you 
select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the 
test tone is emitted from each speaker in 
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
1Set [Test Tone] to [On].
2Press X/x to select [Level], then press 
.
3Press X/x to select the desired speaker 
type, then press  .
4Press C/c to...