Sony Bdv E980w Operating Instructions

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x[Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The unit 
automatically detects whether the material is 
video-based or film-based, and switches to the 
appropriate conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for 
video-based material will always be selected 
regardless of the material.
x[Output Video Format]
[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select 
[Original Resolution] to output the resolution 
recorded on the disc. (When the resolution is 
lower than SD resolution, it is scaled up to SD 
resolution.)
[Component Video] (for non-European/non-
Saudi Arabian models): Select the resolution 
that suits your TV.
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest 
resolution.
 If no picture appears when setting [HDMI] or 
[Component Video] resolution, try another resolution 
setting. (Non-European/non-Saudi Arabian models 
only.)
 When connecting via the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jack and [Component Video] is selected, BD-
ROM playback of protected content is only supported 
at 480i/576i output resolution (pages 22, 29). (Non-
European/non-Saudi Arabian models only.)
x[BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not 
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Automatically detects the type of 
external device, and switches to the matching 
color setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video 
signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video 
signals.
[RGB]: Select this when connecting to a device 
with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.
x[HDMI Deep Colour Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/
10bit video signals when the connected TV is 
compatible with Deep Colour.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or 
colors appear unnatural.
x[Pause Mode] (BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
[Auto]: The picture, including subjects that 
move dynamically, is output with no jitter. 
Normally select this position.
[Frame]: The picture, including subjects that do 
not move dynamically, is output in high 
resolution.
[Audio Settings]
x[BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the 
interactive audio and secondary audio to the 
primary audio.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
x[Audio DRC]
You can compress the dynamic range of the 
sound track.
[Auto]
: Performs playback at the dynamic range 
specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
[On]: The system reproduces the sound track 
with the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.
x[Attenuate - AUDIO]
Distortion may occur when you listen to a 
component connected to the AUDIO (AUDIO 
IN L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by 
reducing the input level on the unit.
[On]
: Attenuates the input level. The output 
level is changed.
[Off]: Normal input level.
 
						

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x[Audio Output]
You can select the output method where the 
audio signal is output.
[Speaker]: Outputs multi-channel sound from 
the system’s speakers only.
[Speaker + HDMI]
: Outputs multi-channel 
sound from the system’s speakers and 2-channel 
linear PCM signals from the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI (OUT) 
jack only. Sound format depends on the 
connected component.
 When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 63), 
[Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI] 
automatically and this setting cannot be changed.
 Audio signals are not output from the HDMI (OUT) 
jack when [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI] 
and [HDMI1 Audio Input Mode] (page 63) is set to 
[TV]. (European models only.)
 When [Audio Output] is set to [HDMI], the output 
signal format for the “TV” and “SAT/CABLE” 
function is 2-channel linear PCM.
x[Sound Effect]
You can set the system’s sound effects (SOUND 
MODE and [Surround Setting]
) to on/off.
[On]
: Enables all of the system’s sound effects. 
The upper limit of sampling frequency is set to 
48 kHz. 
[Off]: The sound effects are disabled. Select this 
when you do not want to set the upper limit of 
sampling frequency.
x[Surround Setting]
You can select the surround setting. For details, 
see “Step 7: Enjoying Surround Sound” 
(page 31)
x[Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
the speakers. For details, see “Setting the 
Speakers” (page 49).
x[Auto Calibration]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings 
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 48).
[BD/DVD Viewing 
Settings]
You can make detailed settings for BD/DVD 
playback.
x[BD/DVD Menu]
You can select the default menu language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the 
display for entering the language code appears. 
Enter the code for your language by referring to 
“Language Code List” (page 79).
x[Audio]
You can select the default track language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the language given 
priority in the disc is selected.
When you select [Select Language Code], the 
display for entering the language code appears. 
Enter the code for your language by referring to 
“Language Code List” (page 79).
x[Subtitle]
You can select the default subtitle language for 
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the 
display for entering the language code appears. 
Enter the code for your language by referring to 
“Language Code List” (page 79).
x[BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x[BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]
: Prohibits Internet connection.
 
						

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[Parental Control 
Settings]
x[Password]
Set or change the password for the Parental 
Control function. A password allows you to set 
a restriction on BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or 
Internet video playback. If necessary, you can 
differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROMs 
and DVD VIDEOs.
x[Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs 
can be limited according to the geographic area. 
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with 
different scenes. Follow the on-screen 
instructions and enter your four-digit password.
x[BD Parental Control]
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited 
according to the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes. 
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your 
four-digit password.
x[DVD Parental Control]
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or 
replaced with different scenes. Follow the 
on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit 
password.
x[Internet Video Parental Control]
Playback of some Internet videos can be limited 
according to the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes. 
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your 
four-digit password.
x[Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated 
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet 
videos.
[Music Settings]
You can make detailed settings for Super Audio 
CD playback.
x[Super Audio CD Playback Layer]
[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD 
layer.
[CD]: Plays the CD layer.
x[Super Audio CD Playback Channels]
[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area.
[DSD Multi]
: Plays the multi-channel area.
[System Settings]
You can make the system-related settings.
x[OSD]
You can select your language for the system on-
screen displays.
x[Wireless Sound Connection]
You can make further settings for the wireless 
system. For details, see “Further Settings for the 
Wireless System” (page 54).
Also, you can check the wireless transmission 
status. When wireless transmission is activated, 
[OK] appears to the right of [Status]. 
x[Illumination/Display]
You can select the status of the soft-touch 
buttons (page 10) and front panel display 
(page 11).
[Standard/On]
: The soft-touch buttons and the 
front panel display stay illuminated.
[Simple/Off]: The soft-touch buttons and the 
front panel display turn off when the system is 
not being operated.
x[HDMI Settings]
[Control for HDMI]
[On]
: On. You can operate mutually between 
components that are connected with an HDMI 
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[Off]: Off.
[Audio Return Channel]
This function is available when you connect the 
system and TV that is compatible with the Audio 
Return Channel function.
[Auto]
: The system can receive the digital audio 
signal of the TV automatically via an HDMI 
cable.
[Off]: Off.
 This function is available only when [Control for 
HDMI] is set to [On].
[HDMI1 Audio Input Mode] (European models 
only)
You can select the audio input of the component 
that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack.
[HDMI1]
: The sound of the component that is 
connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack is input from 
the HDMI (IN 1) jack.
[TV]: The sound of the component that is 
connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack is input from 
the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack.
x[Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time from standby 
mode. You can operate the system quickly after 
turning it on.
[Off]
: The default setting.
x[Auto Standby]
[On]: Turns on the [Auto Standby] function. 
When you do not operate the system for about 
30 minutes, the system enters standby mode 
automatically.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x[Auto Display]
[On]: Automatically displays information on the 
screen when changing the viewing titles, picture 
modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when you 
press
 DISPLAY.
x[Screen Saver]
[On]: Turns on the screen saver function.
[Off]: Off.
x[Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the system to inform you of newer 
software version information (page 60).
[Off]: Off.
x[Gracenote Settings]
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc 
information when you stop playback of the disc. 
To download, the system must be connected to 
the network.
[Manual]: Downloads disc information when 
[Video Search] or [Music Search] is selected.
x[System Information]
You can display the system’s software version 
information and the MAC address.
[Network Settings]
You can make detailed settings for Internet and 
network.
x[Internet Settings]
Connect the system to the network beforehand. 
For details, see “Step 3: Connecting to the 
Network” (page 27).
x[Network Connection Diagnostics]
You can run the network diagnostic to check if 
the network connection has been made properly.
x[Connection Server Settings]
Sets whether or not to display the connected 
DLNA server.
x[Renderer Set-up]
[Automatic Access Permission]: Sets whether or 
not to allow automatic access from newly 
detected DLNA controller.
[Smart Select]: Allows a Sony DLNA controller 
to find the system as the target component to 
operate by using the infrared ray. You can set 
this function to on or off.
[Renderer Name]: Displays the system’s name 
as it is listed on other DLNA devices on the 
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x[Renderer Access Control]
Sets whether or not to accept commands from 
DLNA controllers.
x[Party Auto Start]
[On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing 
PARTY at the request of a networked device 
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING 
function.
[Off]: Off.
x[Media Remote Device Registration]
Registers your “Media remote” device.
x[Registered Media Remote Devices]
Displays a list of your registered “Media 
remote” devices.
[Easy Setup]
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic 
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
[Resetting]
x[Reset to Factory Default Settings]
You can reset the system settings to the factory 
default by selecting the group of settings. All the 
settings within the group will be reset.
x[Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information stored 
in the system.
 
						

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Precautions
On safety
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the system, or 
place the system near water, such as near a bathtub or 
shower room. Should any solid object or liquid fall 
into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before operating it 
any further.
 Do not touch the AC power cord (mains lead) with 
wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
On power sources
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do 
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To 
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by 
the cord.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the system in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, 
the system can overheat and malfunction.
 Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets, 
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may 
block the ventilation slots.
 Do not install the system in a confined space, such as 
a bookshelf or similar unit.
 Do not install the system near heat sources such as 
radiators, air ducts, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or 
shock.
 Do not install the system in an inclined position. It is 
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
 Keep the system and discs away from components 
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or 
large loudspeakers.
 Do not place heavy objects on the system.
 Do not place metal objects in front of the front panel. 
They may limit reception of radio waves. Do not place the system in a place where medical 
equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of 
medical equipment.
 If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, 
consult your physician or the manufacturer of your 
medical device before using the wireless LAN 
function.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should 
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In 
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned 
on for about half an hour until the moisture 
evaporates.
 When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
do not, the disc may be damaged.
 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and 
have it checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
On adjusting volume
 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
 Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners 
(including wet or spray types). These may cause 
the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
 In the events that this system is repaired, repaired 
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling 
purposes.
On your TV’s color
 If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, 
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
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On moving the system
 Before moving the system, make sure that there is no 
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains 
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play a standard circular 
disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs 
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a 
malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
available accessory attached, such as a label or 
ring.
IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This system is capable of holding a still 
video image or on-screen display image on your 
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still 
video image or on-screen display image displayed 
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen. 
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to 
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting 
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
In the event of a problem with the wireless sound function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system 
together (main unit and surround amplifier).
General
Messages
Symptom Problems and solutions
The power is not turned on.  Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
The remote does not function.  The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc tray does not open and 
you cannot remove the disc even 
after you press Z. Try the following: 1 Press and hold N and Z on the unit for more than 5 
seconds to open the disc tray. 2 Remove the disc. 3 Disconnect the AC power 
cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several 
minutes.
The system does not work 
normally. Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then 
reconnect after several minutes.
Symptom Problems and solutions
[A new software version is 
available. Please go to the 
“Setup” section of the menu and 
select “Network Update” to 
perform the update.] appears on 
the TV screen. See [Network Update] (page 60) to update the system to a newer software 
version.
“PROTECTOR” and “PUSH 
PWR” appear alternately in the 
front panel display.Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after 
“STANDBY” disappears.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Are you using only the specified speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
 After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If 
the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above 
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
“LOCKED” appears in the front 
panel display. Set the child lock function to off (page 50).
“DEMO LOCK” appears in the 
front panel display. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
“Exxxx” appears in the front 
panel display. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and 
give the error code.
 appears without any 
messages on the entire TV 
screen. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
 
						

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Picture
Symptom Problems and solutions
There is no picture.  Check the output method on your system (page 22).
There is no picture when you 
make an HDMI cable 
connection. The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth 
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not 
light up) (page 22).
3D images from the HDMI (IN 
1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack do not 
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the TV or video component, 3D images may not appear. 
There is no picture or output 
resolution is low when you make 
a component video cable 
connection. (Non-European/
non-Saudi Arabian models 
only.) When playing a BD-ROM, a high-resolution image may not be output because 
of copy protection limitations. We recommend to make a HDMI connection 
(page 22).
No picture appears when the 
video output resolution selected 
in [Output Video Format] is 
incorrect. Press and hold N and VOL – on the unit for more than 5 seconds to reset the 
video output resolution to the lowest resolution.
The dark area of the picture is too 
dark/the bright area is too bright 
or unnatural. Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Standard] (default) (page 40).
The picture is not output 
correctly. Check the [Output Video Format] settings in [Screen Settings] (page 61).
 If the analog and digital signals are output at the same time, set [BD/DVD-
ROM 1080/24p Output] in [Screen Settings] to [Off] (page 61).
 For BD-ROMs, check the [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] settings in 
[Screen Settings] (page 61).
Picture noise appears.  Clean the disc.
 If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your 
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some BD/DVD programs could affect 
picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your 
unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to the other input jacks.
An image is not displayed on the 
entire TV screen. Check the setting of [TV Type] in [Screen Settings](page 60).
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Color irregularity occurs on the 
TV screen. If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers 
at least 0.3 meters from the TV set.
 If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 
to 30 minutes.
 Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care 
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.
There is no picture after playing 
a video/photo file on the iPod/
iPhone. Select the input on your TV for this system.
 
						

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Sound
Symptom Problems and solutions
There is no sound.  The speaker cord is not connected securely.
 Check the speaker settings (page 49). 
The Super Audio CD sound of a 
component that is connected to 
the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 
2) jack is not output. HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) does not accept an audio format that contains 
copy protection. Connect the analog audio output of the component to the 
AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks of the unit.
There is no sound from the TV 
via the HDMI (OUT) jack when 
using the Audio Return Channel 
function. Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [On] 
(page 63). Also, set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System 
Settings] to [Auto] (page 63).
 Make sure that your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
 Make sure that an HDMI cable is connected to a jack on your TV that is 
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
The system does not output 
sound correctly when connected 
to a set-top box. Set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] 
(page 63).
Severe hum or noise is heard.  Move your TV away from the audio components.
 Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect 
when you play a CD. Select stereo sound by pressing   (page 43).
The sound comes from the center 
speaker only. Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the 
surround speakers. Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 49).
 Check the surround setting (page 31).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less 
noticeable.
 A 2 channel source is being played.
Distortion occurs in the sound of 
a connected component. Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - 
AUDIO] (page 61).