Sony Bdv E300 Operating Instructions

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Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10-minute 
increments.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP 
MENU” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
The minutes display (the remaining time) 
changes by 10 minutes.
Tip You can select the remaining time by pressing 
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset 
the time in 1-minute increments.
4Press .
The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in 
the front panel display.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Changing the Brightness 
of the Front Panel 
Display
The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to either of 2 levels.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DISP 
MENU” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
4Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display.
 “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.
 “DIMMER ON”: Dark.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
 
						

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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.
“CHILD LOCK” and “ON” appear 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 “
CHILD LOCK” and “OFF” appear in the 
front panel display.
Note When you operate the buttons on the unit while the 
child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in 
the front panel display.
About the demonstration
You can turn on/off the demonstration in the 
front panel display while the system is in 
standby mode.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DISP 
MENU” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
4Press X/x to select a setting.
 “DEMO ON”: On.
 “DEMO OFF”: Off.
The default setting differs depending on the 
area.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip When you purchase the system new, or if the system 
is at its factory default settings (page 86), you can 
turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on 
the remote.
 
						

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Saving Power in Standby 
Mode
Check that the following settings are made:
– [Control for HDMI] is set to [Off] (page 63).
– “S-AIR STBY” is set to “STBY OFF” 
(page 59).
– “DEMO” is set to “DEMO OFF” (page 72).
– [Standby Mode] is set to [Normal] (page 83).
 
						

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Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments of items such 
as picture and sound.
Select   (Setup) on the home menu when you 
need to change the settings of the system.
Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select the setup category 
icon to change, then press  .
Example: [Video Settings]You can setup the following options.
4Press X/x to select an item, then press 
.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV Type]
Settings and Adjustments
Setup
Video Settings
Audio Settings
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Photo Settings Network Update
Setup
TV Type
Set the screen aspect ratio of your TV.
Screen FormatOriginal
DVD Aspect RatioLetter Box
Auto
Cinema Conversion Mode
Icon Explanation
[Network Update] (page 75)
Updates the software of the 
system.
[Video Settings] (page 76)Makes the video settings 
according to the type of 
connecting jacks.
[Audio Settings] (page 78)Makes the audio settings 
according to the type of 
connecting jacks.
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] 
(page 80)
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
[Photo Settings] (page 82)Makes the photo-related 
settings.
[HDMI Settings] (page 82)Makes the HDMI settings.
[System Settings] (page 83)Makes the system-related 
settings.
[Network Settings] (page 84)Makes detailed settings for 
Internet and network.
[Easy Setup] (page 85)Re-runs the Easy Setup to make 
the basic settings.
[Resetting] (page 86)Resets the system to the factory 
settings.
Setup
TV Type 16:9
4:3
Screen Format
DVD Aspect Ratio
Cinema Conversion Mode
Options
 
						

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5Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .
The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [4:3][Network Update]
You can update and improve the functions of the 
system.
For information about update functions, refer to 
the following website:
http://esupport.sony.com
Note Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) or 
network cable while downloading or updating 
software.
 All operations, including opening the disc tray, are 
disabled while updating.
 Downloading times may differ depending on the 
server provider or line status.
 When error messages on network connections 
appear, check the network connections using 
[Network Diagnostic] of [Internet Settings] in 
[Network Settings] (page 84).
Tip The “UPDATE */9” counter (“*” indicates update 
step) in the front panel display also shows progress of 
the update.
 You can check the current software version by 
selecting [System Information] in [System Settings] 
(page 83).
 The [Setup] settings remain after updating.
 The system informs you of newer software version 
information when [Software Update Notification] is 
set to [On] (default) (page 83).
1Press X/x to select [Network Update], 
then press  .
The unit connects to the network, and the 
display asks for confirmation.
2Press C/c to select [OK], then press 
.
The unit starts downloading, then updating 
the software automatically.
When updating finishes, “COMPLETE” 
appears for 5 seconds in the front panel 
display, then the system automatically turns 
off.
Setup
TV Type
Set the screen aspect ratio of your TV.
Screen FormatOriginal
DVD Aspect RatioLetter Box
Auto
Cinema Conversion Mode4 : 3
Selected setting
Updating the system’s 
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3Press "/1 to turn the system on.
The system starts up with the updated 
software.
You can update and improve the functions of the 
system using an update disc provided by a Sony 
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 
1Insert the update disc.
The display asks for confirmation.
2Select [OK], and press  .
Software update starts.
When updating finishes, “COMPLETE” 
appears for 5 seconds in the front panel 
display, then the system automatically turns 
off.
3Press "/1 to turn the system on.
The system starts up with the updated 
software.
4Press Z to remove the disc.
[Video Settings]
You can make the video settings according to 
the type of connecting jacks.
x[TV Type]
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected 
TV.
[16:9]
: Select this when connecting to a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide-mode function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3 
screen TV without a wide-mode function.
x[Screen Format]
You can select the display configuration for a 
4:3 screen picture on a 16:9 wide-screen TV.
[Original]
: Select this when connecting to a TV 
with a wide-mode function. Displays a 4:3 
screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a 
wide-screen TV.
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture size 
to fit the screen size with the original picture 
aspect ratio.
x[DVD Aspect Ratio]
You can select the display configuration for 
playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen 
TV (selectable when [TV Type] is set to [4:3] 
and [Screen Format] is set to [Fixed Aspect 
Ratio]).
[Letter Box]
: Displays a wide picture with black 
bands on the top and bottom.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on 
the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
Updating the system’s 
software using an update disc
 
						

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x[Cinema Conversion Mode]
You can set the video conversion method for 
480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the 
HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks.
* HDMI only
[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]
You can select the jack type to output video 
signals. For details, see “Video Output 
Resolution” (page 99).
1Press X/x to select the jack type to 
output video signals, then press  .
Note When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, select 
[Component Video].
[TV Connection Method]
[HDMI]: Outputs signals from the HDMI 
OUT jack according to the [HDMI 
Resolution] setting below.
[Component Video]: Outputs signals from 
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 
according to the [Component Resolution] 
setting below.
[Video]
: Outputs signals from the VIDEO 
OUT jack.
2(When you select [HDMI] or 
[Component Video])
Press X/x to select the signal type for 
the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks, then press  .
When you change the video output 
resolution, a picture is displayed in the 
selected resolution for about 30 seconds, 
then the display asks for confirmation.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
“HD” lights up in the front panel display 
when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video 
signals.
Note If the picture is distorted or no picture appears, 
wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any 
buttons. The display returns to the resolution 
setting screen.
 If the selected video output resolution is 
incorrect, no picture appears on the screen when 
you press any button in 30 seconds. In this case, 
press and hold N and Z on the unit for more 
than 5 seconds to reset the video output 
resolution to the lowest resolution.
 When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, video 
signals may not output from the jacks, other than 
from the HDMI OUT jack, when [Auto] or 
[1080p] is selected.
[HDMI Resolution]/[Component 
Resolution]
[Auto] (HDMI only): Normally select this.
The unit outputs signals starting from the 
highest resolution acceptable to the TV:
1080p > 1080i > 720p > 480p > 480i
If the resulting image format is undesirable, 
try another setting that suits your TV.
[480i]: Outputs 480i video signals.
[480p]: Outputs 480p video signals.
[720p]: Outputs 720p video signals.
[1080i]: Outputs 1080i video signals.
[1080p] (HDMI only): Outputs 1080p 
video signals.
x[BD-ROM 1080/24p Output]
You can set to output 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals when playing film-based materials on 
BD-ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz).
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals can be output 
when all of the following conditions are met.
– You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV 
using the HDMI OUT jack,
– [Output Video Format] is set to [HDMI], and
– [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto] or 
[1080p].
The 24P indicator lights up when outputting 
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals.
[Auto]
: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.
[On]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals regardless of the connected TV type.
 
						

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[Off]: Select this when your TV is not 
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
Note Video signals may not be output when [BD-ROM 
1080/24p Output] is set to [On].
x[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
You can set the color setting for video signals 
output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the 
setting that matches the connected TV type.
[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 (16-235)]: Select this when connecting to 
a device with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.
[RGB (0-255)]: Select this when connecting to 
an RGB (0-255) device.
x[x.v.Color Output]
You can set whether to send xvYCC information 
to the connected TV.
Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a TV 
that supports x.v.Color display makes it possible 
to more accurately reproduce object colors 
present in the natural world.
[Auto]
: Normally select this.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or 
colors appear unnatural.
x[Pause Mode] (BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
You can select the picture in pause mode.
[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]
You can make the audio settings.
x[BD Audio Setting]
You can select whether to mix or not mix the 
interactive audio (button sound, effect sound, 
etc.) and secondary audio (commentary) when 
playing a BD that contains such audio.
[Mix]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the 
interactive audio and secondary audio to the 
primary audio.
[Direct]
: Outputs the primary audio only.
x[Audio DRC] (BD/DVD VIDEO only)
You can compress the dynamic range of the 
sound track. [Audio DRC] is useful for watching 
movies at low volume late at night.
[Auto]
: Performs playback at the dynamic range 
specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.
[On]: The system reproduces the sound track 
with the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
x[Attenuate - TV]
Distortion may occur when you listen to a 
component connected to the TV (AUDIO IN L/
R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by reducing 
the input level on the unit. Distortion is not a 
malfunction and will depend on the component 
connected.
[On]
: Attenuates the input level. The output 
level is changed.
[Off]: Normal input level.
 
						

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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. Distortion is 
not a malfunction and will depend on the 
component connected.
[On]
: Attenuates the input level. The output 
level is changed.
[Off]: Normal input level.
x[BD/DVD Audio Output]
The system cannot output multi-channel sound 
from both the HDMI OUT jack and system’s 
speakers simultaneously. You can select the 
output method.
[Speaker only]
: Outputs multi-channel sound 
from the system’s speakers only.
[Speaker priority]: Outputs multi-channel sound 
from the system’s speakers and 2-channel linear 
PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack.
[HDMI priority]: Outputs 2-channel stereo 
sound from the system’s speakers, and enables 
sound output from the HDMI OUT jack. Sound 
format from the HDMI OUT jack depends on 
the connected component.
Note When you set [BD/DVD Audio Output] to [HDMI 
priority], a confirmation message appears on the TV 
screen. Press C/c to select [OK] to complete the 
setup.
 When you set [BD/DVD Audio Output] to [HDMI 
priority], the SOUND MODE, DYNAMIC BASS, 
NIGHT, “TONE,” and “DEC. MODE” functions are 
disabled.
 When the System Audio Control function (page 65) 
is activated, this setting may change automatically.
x[Sound Effect]
You can set the system’s sound effects (SOUND 
MODE, DYNAMIC BASS, NIGHT, “TONE,” 
and “DEC. MODE”
) to on/off.
[On]
: Enables all of the system’s sound effects. 
The upper limit of sampling frequency is set to 
48kHz. 
[Off]: The sound effects are disabled. Select this 
when you do not want to set the upper limit of 
sampling frequency.
x[Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
the speakers. For details, see “Setting the 
Speakers” (page 67).
x[Auto Calibration]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings 
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 66).
 
						

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[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 102).
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 102).
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 102).
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.
1Enter your four-digit password using 
the number buttons.
2Press X/x to select [OK], then press 
.
3Press X/x to select the age restriction, 
then press  .
The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
If you select [Select Age Restriction], you 
can enter the age restriction level from [0] to [255] using C/X/x/c and the number 
buttons.
To cancel the Parental Control setting
Select [No Restrictions].
Note If you forget the password, reset the system (page 86) 
and set a new password (see [Password] (page 81)).
 When you play discs which do not have the Parental 
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this 
unit.
 Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change 
the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In 
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
 When [255] is selected in [Select Age Restriction], 
the Parental Control setting is canceled.
Tip You can change the password. See [Password] 
(page 81).
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.
1Enter your four-digit password using 
the number buttons.
2Press X/x to select [OK], then press 
.
3Press X/x to select a level, then press 
.
The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
To cancel the Parental Control setting
Select [No Restrictions].
Note If you forget the password, reset the system (page 86) 
and set a new password (see [Password] (page 81)).
 When you play discs which do not have the Parental 
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this 
unit.
 Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change 
the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In 
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
Tip You can change the password. See [Password] 
(page 81).