Sony Bdv E980w Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedStep 7: 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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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 62).
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 62).
 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 74).
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 27).
 Set [BD Internet Connection] to [Allow] 
(page 62).
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 60).
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 75).
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
 
						

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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 27).
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 27).
 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 27).
 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)
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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 27).
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 31).
[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 
function ends for all other 
participating devices.