Sony Bdv E980w Operating Instructions

							Playback
41GB
[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 
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
(A/V SYNC)
 
						

							Sound Adjustment
43GB
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 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 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 (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 22, 24). If your 
TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel 
function (pages 22,63), 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.
 
						

							Tuner
45GB
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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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
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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 broadcasting 
service that allows radio stations to send 
additional information along with the regular 
program signal. This tuner offers convenient 
RDS features, such as station name display.
The station name appears on the TV screen as 
well.
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
services, the station name* appears in the front 
panel display.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station 
name may not appear in the front panel display.
 RDS may not work properly if the station you are 
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, 
or if the signal strength is weak.
 Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they 
provide the same type of services. If you are not 
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local 
radio stations for details on RDS services in your 
area.
 While receiving an RDS broadcast, each time you 
press DISPLAY, the display in the front panel display 
changes as follows:
Station name t Frequency t Preset number t 
Stream information/Decoding status* t Station 
name t …
* Does not appear depending on the setting of 
[Surround Setting].
Selecting the preset station
What is the Radio Data 
System? 
Receiving RDS broadcasts
 
						

							Other Operations
47GB
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 connection between the system and 
TV (page 22).
Control for HDMI - Easy Setting
You can set the system’s [Control for HDMI] 
function automatically by enabling the 
corresponding setting on the TV.
For details about the Control for HDMI 
function, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 63)
System Power Off
You can turn the system off in sync with the TV.
 The system does not turn off automatically while 
playing music or when set to the “FM” function.
One-Touch Play
When you press N on the remote, the system 
and your TV turn on, and your TV’s input is set 
to the HDMI input to which the system is 
connected.
System Audio Control
You can simplify operation to enjoy sound from 
the TV or other components.You can use the System Audio Control function 
as follows:
 When the system is turned on, the sound of the 
TV or other components can be output from 
the speakers of the system.
 When sound from the TV or other components 
is output via the speakers of the system, you 
can change the speakers to which TV sound is 
output by pressing 
SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO.
 When sound from the TV or other components 
is output via the speakers of the system, you 
can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of 
the system by operating the TV.
 While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, 
or the system is playing video/photo files from the 
iPod/iPhone, the System Audio Control function will 
not work.
 Depending on the TV, when you adjust the unit’s 
volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. 
In this case, the volume level that appears on the TV 
screen and the unit’s front panel display may differ.
Audio Return Channel
You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using 
just one HDMI cable. For details of the setting, 
see “Connecting the TV” (page 22).
Remote Easy Control
You can control the basic functions of the 
system via the TV remote when the system’s 
video output is displayed on the TV screen.
Language Follow
When you change the language for the on-screen 
display of the TV, the system’s on-screen 
display language is also changed after turning 
the system off and on.
Routing Control
When you perform One-Touch Play on the 
connected component, the system turns on and 
sets the system’s function to “HDMI1” or 
“HDMI2” (depending on the HDMI input jack 
in use), and your TV’s input is automatically set 
to the HDMI input to which the system is 
connected.
Other Operations
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
 
						

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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 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 [Auto Calibration], 
then press  .
The confirmation display for [Auto 
Calibration] appears.
5Connect 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.
6Press X/x to select [OK].
To cancel, select [Cancel].
7Press .
[Auto Calibration] starts.
The system adjusts the speaker settings 
automatically.
Be quiet during the measurement.
 Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that the 
surround amplifier turns on and you install the 
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If 
you install the surround amplifier in an improper 
location, such as another room, proper 
measurement will not be obtained.
8Confirm the conclusions of [Auto 
Calibration].
The speakers connected to the unit are listed 
as [Yes] on the TV screen.
 If measurement fails, follow the message then 
retry [Auto Calibration].
 The measurement for [Subwoofer] is always 
[Yes] and [Speaker Settings] returns to the 
default setting when you perform [Auto 
Calibration].
9Press X/x to select [OK] or [Cancel], 
then press  .
xThe measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select 
[OK]. The result is implemented.
xThe measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [OK] to 
retry.
 While the Auto Calibration function is working, do 
not operate the system.
 
						

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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 appears.
5Press X/x to select the item, then press 
.
Check the following settings.
x[Connection]
If you do not connect center or surround 
speakers, set the parameters for [Center] and 
[Surround]. Since the front speaker and 
subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change 
them.
[Front]
[Yes]
[Centre]
[Yes]: Normally select this.
[None]: Select this if no center speaker is used. 
[Surround]
[Yes]: Normally select this.
[None]: Select this if no surround speaker is 
used.
[Subwoofer]
[Yes]
x[Distance]
When you move the speakers, be sure to set the 
parameters of the distance (A) from the 
listening position to the speakers.
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 
meters.The speakers in the illustration correspond to the 
following:
1Center speaker
2Front left speaker (L)
3Front right speaker (R)
4Subwoofer
5Surround left speaker (L)
6Surround right speaker (R)
[Front Left/Right] 3.0 m: Set the front speaker 
distance.
[Centre]* 3.0 m
: Set the center speaker distance.
[Surround Left/Right]* 3.0 m
: Set the surround 
speaker distance.
[Subwoofer] 3.0 m
: Set the subwoofer distance.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
[Connection] setting.
 Depending on the input stream, [Distance] may not 
be effective.
x[Level]
You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. 
You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 
dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy 
adjustment.
[Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB
: Set the front speaker 
level.
[Centre]* 0.0 dB
: Set the center speaker level.
[Surround Left/Right]
* 0.0 dB: Set the surround 
speaker level.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB
: Set the subwoofer level.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
[Connection] setting.
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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 select the left or right 
speaker, then press X/x to adjust the 
level.
5Press .
6Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
7Press RETURN.
The system returns to the previous display.
8Press X/x to select [Test Tone], then 
press .
9Press X/x to select [Off], then press 
.
 The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 
(OUT) jack.
 To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, 
press 2 +/–.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
The time can be preset in intervals of 10 
minutes.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display 
(the remaining time) in the front panel display 
changes by 10 minutes.
When you set the sleep timer, the remaining 
time appears every 5 minutes.
When the remaining time is less than 2 minutes, 
“SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.
Deactivating the Buttons 
on the Unit
(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit 
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, 
such as child mischief (child lock function).
Press x on the unit for more than 5 
seconds.
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
The child lock function is activated and the 
buttons on the unit are locked. (You can operate 
the system by using the remote.)
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so 
that “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel 
display.
 When you operate the buttons on the unit while the 
child lock function is on, “LOCKED” flashes in the 
front panel display.