Sony Bdv E800w Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
BDV-E800W
BD/DVD Home Theatre System
The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any 
available updates, please visit: http://www.sony-asia.com/support
 

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Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources 
such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do 
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on 
the apparatus.
Do not expose...

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 “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony 
Corporation.
 , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment 
Inc.
 “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer 
Entertainment Inc.
 “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are 
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
 Other system and product names are generally 
trademarks or registered trademarks of the 
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are...

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About the S-AIR function
The system is compatible with the S-AIR 
function, which allows transmission of sound 
between S-AIR products wirelessly. 
The following S-AIR products can be used with 
the system:
 Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy 
surround speaker sound wirelessly.
 Surround back amplifier (optional): You can 
enjoy surround back speaker sound wirelessly.
 S-AIR receiver (optional): You can enjoy 
system sound in another room.
The S-AIR products can be purchased as options...

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 3
About the S-AIR function ....................... 4
Unpacking ............................................... 6
Index to Parts and Control ...................... 8
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System....... 14
Step 2: Connecting the System... 20
Step 3: Setting up the Wireless 
System ..................................... 31
Step 4: Performing the Easy 
Setup ........................................ 33
Step 5: Selecting the...

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Unpacking
 Front speakers (2)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Subwoofer (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (2, green/
purple)

 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1)
 Foot pads (1 set)
 Bases (4)
 Screws (with washer) (12) Surround amplifier (1)
 Speaker cord cover (1)
 Speaker cord holder (1)
 Wireless transceivers (2)
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker Installation Guide
 Quick Setup Guide
 Software Licence 
Information
For Singapore,...

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Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the 
markings inside the compartment.
Note Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from...

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Index to Parts and 
Control
For more information, refer to the pages 
indicated in parentheses.
Number 5,  /DIGITAL, PROG +, 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 72).)
ATHEATRE (page 67) 
Switches to the optimum video mode for 
watching movies automatically.
ONE-TOUCH PLAY (pages 40, 67) 
By only pressing the button, the TV...

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 (angle) (page 42) 
Switches to other viewing angles when 
multi-angles are recorded on a BD-ROM/
DVD VIDEO.
SYSTEM MENU (pages 37, 47, 54, 58, 
61, 74) 
Enters the system menu.
DIGITAL (page 72) 
Switches to digital mode.
ANALOG (page 72) 
Switches to analogue mode.
 (wide) (page 72) 
Changes the aspect ratio of the connected 
TV.
EColor buttons (red/green/yellow/blue) 
(pages 72, 87)  
Short cut keys for selecting items on some 
BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s 
Java interactive operations)....

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A"/1 (on/standby) (page 40)
Turns on the unit, or sets to standby mode.
BPlay operation buttons (page 40)
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...