Sony Bdv E300 Operating Instructions

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Index to Parts and 
Control
For more information, refer to the pages 
indicated in parentheses.
Number 5, FAVORITES/AUDIO, CH +, and 
N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot 
as a reference when operating the remote.
 : For system operations
 : For TV operations
(For details, see “Controlling Your TV with 
the Supplied Remote” (page 69).)
ATHEATER (page 64) 
Switches to the optimum video mode for 
watching movies automatically.
ONE-TOUCH PLAY (pages 36, 64) 
By only pressing the button,...

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ANGLE (page 38) 
Switches to other viewing angles when 
multi-angles are recorded on a BD-ROM/
DVD VIDEO.
SYSTEM MENU (pages 33, 42, 49, 53, 
56, 71) 
Enters the system menu.
FAVORITES (page 69) 
Displays the favorite channel list.
CC (page 69) 
Displays closed captioning (when 
available).
WIDE (page 69) 
Changes the aspect ratio of the connected 
TV.
EColor buttons (RED/GREEN/BLUE/
YELLOW) (page 84) 
Short cut keys for selecting items on some 
BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s 
Java...

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A"/1 (on/standby) (page 36)
Turns on the unit, or sets to standby mode.
BPlay operation buttons (page 36)
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback.
Plays a slideshow when a disc containing 
JPEG image files is inserted.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the stop 
point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is the last 
point you played or the last photo for a 
photo folder.
FUNCTION
Selects the playback source.
VOLUME +/–
Adjusts the system’s volume.
Z (open/close)
Opens or closes...

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About the indications in the front panel display
ACurrent surround format
BLights up when a station is received. 
(Radio only) (page 51)
CLights up when stereo sound is 
received. (Radio only) (page 51)
DLights up when the external memory is 
recognized. (page 26)
ELights up when the HDMI OUT jack is 
correctly connected to an HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)-
compliant device with HDMI or DVI 
(Digital Visual Interface) input.
FLights up when outputting 720p/1080i/
1080p video...

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ALAN (100) terminal (page 27)
BCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 
21)
CVIDEO OUT jack (page 21)
DEZW-T100 slot (page 56)
EAM terminal (page 25)
FCOAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (page 25)
GA.CAL MIC jack (pages 29, 66)
HAUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 23)
ITV (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 22)JEXT slot (page 26)
KTV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page 
22)
LSAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) 
jack (page 23)
MDMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack 
(page 23)
NHDMI OUT jack (page 21)
OSPEAKER jacks (page 20)
*CAUTION
Please do not...

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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position 
(A). The distance can be between 0 to 23 feet (0.0 to 7.0 meters).
If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), place them 
within 23 feet (7.0 meters) of the listening position.
Place the surround speakers to the rear of the listening position (B).
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.
Note...

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To add the optional surround back speakers
You can enjoy 7.1 surround sound by purchasing the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP1, 
optional). The optional product lineup differs depending on the area.
For the position of the surround back speakers, refer the illustration below (C).
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3030
CC
Front left speaker (L)
Front right speaker (R) Center speaker
Subwoofer
Surround back right speaker (R)
(optional) Surround back left speaker (L)
(optional) Surround left
speaker...

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Caution
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach 
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where 
reinforcement is applied.
 Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or 
improper screw...

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2Fasten the screws to the wall.
3Hang the speakers on the screws.
8 to 10 mm
(11/32 to 13/32 inch)
160 mm
(6 3/8 inches) For the center speaker
For the other speakers
8 to 10 mm
(11/32 to 13/32 inch)
BDV-T10/BDV-T11
8 to 10 mm
(11/32 to 13/32 inch)
219 mm
(8 5/8 inches) For the center speaker
For the other speakers
8 to 10 mm
(11/32 to 13/32 inch)
BDV-E300
5 mm 
(7/32 inch)
10 mm
(
13/32 inch)Hole on the back of 
the speaker
Rear of the speaker
 

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Step 2: Connecting the System
For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.
Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other 
connections are made.
Note When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a 
level where sound is not distorted.
The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker....