Sony Bdv E300 Operating Instructions

Settings and Adjustments
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x[Parental Control Region 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.
1Enter your four-digit password using 
the number buttons.
2Press X/x to select [OK], then press 
.
3Press X/x to select the area restriction, 
then press  .
When you select [Select Region Code], the 
display for entering the region code 
appears. Enter the code for the area 
restriction by...

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[Photo Settings]
You can make the photo-related settings.
x[Slideshow Speed]
You can change the slideshow speed. 
[Fast]: Photos change rapidly.
[Normal]
: Photos change at normal speed.
[Slow]: Photos change slowly.
[HDMI Settings]
You can make the HDMI settings. 
x[Control for HDMI]
You can set the [Control for HDMI] function to 
on/off. For details, see “Using the Control for 
HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” 
(page 63).
[On]
: On. You can operate mutually between 
components that are connected...

Settings and Adjustments
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[System Settings]
You can make the system-related settings.
x[OSD]
You can select your language for the system on-
screen displays.
x[Standby Mode]
You can shorten the startup time when turning 
the system on.
[Quick Start]: Shortens the startup time from 
standby mode. You can operate the system 
quickly after turning it on.
[Normal]
: The default setting.
Note When [Standby Mode] is set to [Quick Start], power 
consumption will be higher than when [Standby 
Mode] is set to...

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[Network Settings]
You can make detailed settings for Internet and 
network.
x[Internet Settings]
These items are necessary when you connect to 
the Internet via a network cable. Enter the 
respective (alphanumeric) values for your 
broadband router or Wireless LAN router. The 
items that need to be set may differ, depending 
on the Internet service provider or the router. For 
details, refer to the instruction manuals that have 
been provided by your Internet service provider 
or supplied with the...

Settings and Adjustments
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You can use the following buttons to enter 
characters.
[Easy Setup]
You can recall the Easy Setup to make the basic 
settings.
1Press C/c to select [Start], then press 
.
2Follow the instructions for “Step 3: 
Performing the Easy Setup” (page 29) 
from step 4.
Buttons Details
RED 
[Letter Type]Switches the keyboard between 
alphabet and numbers.
GREEN 
[A/a]Switches the keyboard between 
upper case and lower case.
BLUE 
[Symbol]Displays the keyboard for 
symbols.
YELLOW...

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[Resetting]
You can reset the system settings to their factory 
default. Settings can be reset by function group. 
All the settings within the group will be reset.
1Press   to select [Reset to Factory 
Default Settings], then press  .
2Press X/x to select the settings you 
want to reset to default, then press  .
You can reset the following settings:
– [Video Settings]
– [Audio Settings]
– [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (except for 
the [BD Parental Control], [DVD 
Parental Control], [Parental Control...

Additional Information
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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...

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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...

Additional Information
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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 S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together 
(S-AIR main unit and sub unit).
Power...

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Sound
The picture is not output 
correctly. Check the [Output Video Format] settings (page 77).
Picture noise appears.  The disc is dirty or flawed.
 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.
Even though you set the aspect 
ratio in [TV...