Sony Bdv E801 Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedStep 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....

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This connection sends a video signal to the TV.
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.
* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Filipino, Mexican, and Latin 
American models only.
Method 1: Video cord (A) connection
This is the basic connection.
Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection
If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV both with an HDMI cable and video cord. Picture 
quality will be improved...

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To change the color system (PAL or NTSC)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color 
system.
The initial setting of the system for European, Russian, and Australian models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian, Latin American, and Mexican models is NTSC.
1Turn on the system by pressing "/1.
2Press x and VOLUME + on the unit simultaneously for more than 5 seconds.
Each time you perform this operation, the color...

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Getting Started
This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, 
perform this connection.
Method 1: Audio cord (D) connection
This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal.
Method 2: Digital optical cord (E) connection
When the TV has a digital optical output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with a 
digital optical cord in addition to an audio cord connection.
With a digital audio connection, the system receives a...

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You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: F (TDM-iP20 is supplied with United Kingdom and Australian 
models. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.)
 VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, or portable audio source, etc. (not supplied): G
 VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc. (not supplied) which has a digital coaxial output jack: H
Note Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When...

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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the 
components as follows.
Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from 
more than one component.
System
:Signal flowVCR, digital satellite receiver, 
PlayStation, etc. TV
VCR, digital satellite receiver,...

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To connect the antenna (aerial)
Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
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Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL, 
USM4GL, or USM1GH, not supplied) into the EXT slot. Check that “EXT” lights up in the front panel 
display when turning the system on. By connecting an external memory, you can enjoy additional 
contents (BonusView/BD-Live) depending on the disc (page 45).
Note Insert the external memory into the EXT slot as far as it will go.
 Insert the external memory straight. If you force the external...

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Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the unit to your Internet source using a network cable to update the 
system’s software using the network. You can also enjoy BD-Live (page 45).
Make the appropriate settings in [Internet Settings] under [Network Settings] (page 87).
To update the system’s software using the network
See [Network Update] (page 78) and [Software Update Notification] (page 86).
Note Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction....

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Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the 
speakers to the unit.
To turn off the demonstration mode
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. 
You can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the remote. For details, see “About the 
demonstration” (page 75).
To turn the system on/off (standby mode)
Press "/1.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains...