Sony Bdv E801 Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedStep 3: Performing the 
Easy Setup
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1 on the unit.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
The Easy Setup Display for OSD language 
selection appears.
If the Easy Setup Display does not 
appear
Recall the Easy Setup Display. See “To 
recall the Easy Setup Display” (page 34).
4Press X/x to select a language for the 
OSD.
5Press  or c.
The setting message appears.
This message appears only when 
performing the [Easy Setup] for the first 
time. It does not appear when performing 
the [Easy Setup] accessed via the [Setup] 
setting.
6Press  or c.
The Setup Display for video cable selection 
appears.
7Press X/x to select the cable used to 
connect the unit and TV.
Check the connection of the unit and TV 
(page 22).
 When you connect the unit and TV with 
an HDMI cable, select [HDMI], go to 
Step 8 and set the video output resolution 
to match your TV.
 When you connect the unit and TV with a 
component video cord, select 
[Component Video], go to Step 8 and set 
the video output resolution to match your 
TV.
 When you connect the unit and TV with 
the video cord, select [Video] and go to 
Step 9.
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English
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español Select the language to be displayed by this unit. Easy Setup
 - OSD
Easy Setup
Each of these items may be changed later under Setup. Set the items below required to use this unit.
Start         - Select the BD Internet Connection         - Select the TV connection method
        - Select the TV type
        - Select the Standby Mode
Check that all cables, etc. have been connected and then start.        - Execute the Auto Calibration
Easy Setup - TV Connection Method
Component Video 
Video  Select the video cable connecting this unit and the TV.
 
						

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Note When you do not connect the unit and TV with 
an HDMI cable, you cannot select [HDMI].
 When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, select 
[Component Video].
 For details about video output resolution, see 
“Video Output Resolution” (page 102).
8Press  or c.
The Setup Display for video output 
resolution selection appears. For details, see 
[Output Video Format] (page 80).
When you select [HDMI] in Step 7
Select from [Auto], [480i/576i], [480p/
576p], [720p], [1080i], or [1080p].
When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, 
video signals may only output from the 
HDMI OUT jack when [Auto] or [1080p] is 
selected. 
When you select [Component Video] in 
Step 7
Select from [480i/576i], [480p/576p], 
[720p], or [1080i].
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 and go to 
the next step.
Note If the picture is distorted or no picture appears, 
wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any 
buttons. [Is this resolution OK?] appears. Select 
[Cancel]. The display returns to the resolution 
setting screen.
 If the selected video output resolution is 
incorrect, no picture appears on the screen. 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. To change 
the video output resolution, set [Output Video 
Format] in [Video Settings] (page 80).
9Press  or c.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect 
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
10Press X/x to select the setting that 
matches your TV type.
 [16:9]: If you have a wide-screen TV or a 
4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode. 
(page 79)
 [4:3]: If you have a 4:3 standard TV. 
(page 79)
11Press  or c.
When you connect the unit and TV with 
an HDMI cable
The Setup Display for the [Control for 
HDMI] function appears. Go to Step 12.
When you do not connect the unit and 
TV with an HDMI cable
The Setup Display for [BD Internet 
Connection] appears. Go to Step 14.
Easy Setup - HDMI Resolution
Auto The new resolution displays for 30 seconds when this setting is changed. Select the resolution to output to the TV. Auto is the standard selection.
Nothing is displayed on the screen if the resolution is incorrect. Check that there are no problems with the video.
Easy Setup - Component Resolution
The new resolution displays for 30 seconds when this setting is changed.
Select the resolution to output to the TV.
Nothing is displayed on the screen if the resolution is incorrect. Check that there are no problems with the video.
Easy Setup - TV Type
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12Press X/x to select the setting for the 
Control for HDMI function.
Select [On] to use the [Control for HDMI] 
function (page 66) when connecting Sony 
components that are compatible with the 
Control for HDMI function.
If you do not use the [Control for HDMI] 
function, select [Off].
13Press  or c.
The Setup Display for [BD Internet 
Connection] appears.
14Press X/x to select the setting for the 
BD Internet connections.
Select [Allow] to allow Internet 
connections.
If you do not allow the connections, select 
[Do not allow].
15Press  or c.
The Setup Display for [Standby Mode] 
appears.
16Press X/x to select the standby mode.
You can operate the player quickly after 
turning on this function.
Select [Quick Start] if you want to shorten 
the startup time from the standby mode. The 
default setting is [Normal].
Note Quick Start mode will increase electricity 
consumption in the standby mode.
17Press  or c.
The Setup Display for [Auto Calibration] 
appears.
18Connect the calibration mic to the 
A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using 
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of 
each speaker should face the calibration 
mic, and there should be no obstruction 
between the speakers and the calibration 
mic.
19Press X/x to select [Start].
To cancel, select [Cancel].
On You can operate this unit in conjunction with a TV connected by HDMI.
Check your TV settings when using this function.
Easy Setup - Control for HDMI
Allow
Do not allow An Internet connection may be required for BD playback.
Allow Internet connections based on BD contents?
Set the Internet Settings to allow internet connection. Easy Setup - BD Internet Connection
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Getting Started
20Press .
[Auto Calibration] starts.
The system adjusts the speaker setting 
automatically.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Note Loud test sound is output when [Auto 
Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and 
neighbors.
 Before [Auto Calibration], install the surround 
amplifier in the appropriate location. If you 
install the surround amplifier in an improper 
location, such as another room, proper 
measurement will not be obtained.
 When you use the Wireless Surround Speaker 
Kit (WAHT-SBP1, optional) for the surround 
back speakers (page 16), install the speakers in 
appropriate location and turn the surround 
amplifier on.
21Confirm the conclusions of [Auto 
Calibration].
The conclusions appear on the TV screen. 
Press C/c to change the page. The first page 
shows the distance of speakers. The second 
page shows the level of speakers. If the 
conclusions are OK, unplug the calibration 
mic and press X/x to select [OK].
Note The environment of the room in which the 
system is installed may affect measurements.
22Press .
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and 
setup operations are complete.
To quit the Easy Setup
Press HOME in any Step.
To recall the Easy Setup Display
1Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3Press X/x to select [Easy Setup], then 
press .
4Press C/c to select [Start], then press 
.
The Easy Setup display appears.
Step 4: Selecting the 
Source
You can select the playback source.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the 
desired function appears in the front panel 
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the function 
changes as follows.
“BD/DVD” t “TUNER FM” t“TV” t 
“SAT/CABLE” t “DMPORT” t “AUDIO” 
t …
Function Source
“BD/DVD” Disc that is played by the system
“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 54)
“TV” TV (component that is connected 
to the TV (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks 
or TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) 
jack on the rear panel (page 24))
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is connected to 
the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN 
COAXIAL) jack on the rear panel 
(page 25)
“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 
(page 58)
“AUDIO” Component that is connected to 
the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) 
jacks on the rear panel (page 25)
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Getting StartedStep 5: Enjoying Surround Sound
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding 
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO MENU” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “A.F.D. 7.1CH” appears in the front panel display.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO MENU” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference
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4Press X/x repeatedly until the surround sound effect you want appears in the front panel 
display.
See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
About speaker output
The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit.
For European and Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D. STD.” For other models, the default 
setting is “A.F.D. 7.1CH” (when connecting the headphones to the surround amplifier, the default 
setting is “HP 2CH”).
Sound from Surround effect Effect
Depending on the source. “A.F.D. STD”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT STANDARD)
The system discriminates the sound format of the source and 
presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
“A.F.D. 7.1CH”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT 7.1CH)
“PRO LOGIC”
“PLII MOVIE”
“PLII MUSIC” 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1 
channel speakers.
– “A.F.D. 7.1CH” outputs sound from the 5.1 channel 
speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across 
each speaker.
– “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
– “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie 
mode decoding.
– “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode 
decoding.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source. “A.F.D. 7.1CH” creates the surround back sound 
virtually and gives you the sound as 7.1 channel surround 
sound.
“A.F.D. 7.1CH”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT 7.1CH)
“PLIIx MOVIE”
“PLIIx MUSIC”
These decoding modes appear only when you use the 
Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP1, optional) for 
the surround back speakers (page 16).
 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the 
speakers including the surround back speakers.
– “A.F.D. 7.1CH” outputs sound from the 7.1 channel 
speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across 
each speaker.
– “PLIIx MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx movie 
mode decoding.
– “PLIIx MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx music 
mode decoding.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
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Getting Started
To turn the sound effect off
Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note When you select “A.F.D. 7.1CH,” depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off while 
the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select “A.F.D. STD.”
 When the input signal is multi-channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled 
and the multi-channel source is output directly.
 When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
 “A.F.D. 7.1CH,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” “PLII MUSIC,” “PLIIx MOVIE,” and “PLIIx MUSIC” are 
canceled when you set the sound mode (page 50) to either of the following settings.
–“SPORTS”
– “OMNI-DIR”
– “MOVIE-D.C.S.-”
 Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.
 When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.
Tip The system memorizes the last decoding mode selected for each function.
Whenever you select a function such as “BD/DVD” or “TUNER FM,” the decoding mode that was last applied to 
the function is automatically applied again. For example, if you select “BD/DVD” with “PRO LOGIC” as the 
decoding mode, then change to another function, and then return to “BD/DVD,” “PRO LOGIC” will be applied 
again.“2CH STEREO” The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and 
subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. 
Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 
channels.
“HP 2CH”
2)
(HEADPHONE 2 
CHANNEL 
STEREO)This decoding mode appears only when you connect 
headphones to the surround amplifier.
The system outputs the sound from the headphones 
regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
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Playing a BD/DVD
Depending on the disc, some operations may be 
different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
4Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “BD/
DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
5Press Z.
6Place a disc.
Place one disc on the disc tray, and then 
press Z.
When you insert a commercially available 
BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, playback may 
automatically start depending on the disc. 
In this case, go to Step 9.
Note When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the 
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is 
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
 Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
7Press C/c to select   [Video].
8Press X/x to select  , then press N 
or .
For commercially available BD-ROM or 
DVD VIDEO, playback starts.
For a BD or DVD recorded on other 
equipment, the title list appears. Press X/x 
to select the desired title, then press N or 
.
Playback starts.
9Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume level appears on the TV screen 
and in the front panel display.
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Note When you set the [Control for HDMI] function to 
[On], the TV that is connected to the system with an 
HDMI cable can be sync-operated with the system. 
For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI 
Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 66).
Tip You can change the speed at which the volume is 
turned up and down.
To turn the volume up/down quickly, press and hold 
the 2 +/– on the remote or VOLUME +/– on the 
unit.
To set the volume up/down precisely, press the 
2 +/– on the remote or VOLUME +/– on the unit 
briefly.
Other operations
1)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.2)BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only.3)BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD+R only.
To play a restricted BD or DVD 
(Parental Control)
When you play a restricted BD
Change [BD Parental Control] in [BD/DVD 
Viewing Settings] (page 83).
When you play a restricted DVD
Change [DVD Parental Control] in [BD/DVD 
Viewing Settings] (page 83).
When you play a restricted BD or DVD, the 
display for entering your password appears on 
the screen.
Enter your four-digit password using the 
number buttons, and press  .
Playback starts.
To register or change the password, see 
[Password] (page 84).
To play a restricted BD-RE or BD-
R (Disc Lock)
When you play a BD-RE or BD-R restricted by 
the Disc Lock function, the display for entering 
your password appears on the screen.
1Enter the four-digit password that has 
been registered when creating the disc 
using the number buttons, and press 
.
2Select a title, and press N or  .
Playback starts.
To Press
Stopx
PauseX
Resume play after 
pauseX or N
Go to the next 
chapter>
Go back to the 
preceding chapter. twice in a second.
When you press . once, you 
can go to the beginning of the 
current chapter.
Turn off the sound 
temporarily 
To cancel, press it again or 2 + 
to adjust the sound volume.
Remove the discZ on the unit.
Locate a point 
quickly by playing 
a disc in fast 
forward or fast 
reverse (Scan)
1)
M or m while playing a disc. 
Each time you press M or m 
during scan, the playback speed 
changes as follows:
Playback direction
M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t 
M3 (×120)
Reverse direction
n (×1) t m1 (×10) t 
m2 (×30) t m3 (×120)
When you press and hold the 
button, fast forward/fast reverse 
continues at the selected speed 
until you release the button.
To return to normal speed, press 
N. Actual speeds may differ 
with some discs.
Play in slow, 
freeze frame 
(playback 
direction only)M for more than one second in 
pause mode. When you press 
M briefly in pause mode, you 
can play one frame at a time. 
Depending on the disc, this 
function may not work.
To return to normal playback, 
press N.
Replay the 
previous scene
2) (instant replay) during 
playback.
Briefly fast 
forward the 
current scene
3)
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playback.
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One-Touch Play (for HDMI 
connection only)
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY. 
The system and the connected TV turn on and 
the input selector on the TV is switched to the 
system; then you can enjoy the contents of a 
disc.
Note When using the HDMI connection, there may be a 
delay before the playback picture appears on the 
screen, and the beginning portion of the playback 
picture may not be displayed.
  To use this function, set [Control for HDMI] to [On] 
in [HDMI Settings] (page 85).
Available OPTIONS
1Press OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
2Press X/x to select an item, then press 
.
The available items differ depending on the 
disc type or system situation. 
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are 
recorded on a disc, you can change the viewing 
angle.
Press   during playback to select the 
desired angle.
 
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn 
the subtitles on/off during playback. If 
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, 
you can change the subtitle language during 
playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever 
you want.
Press   during playback to select the 
desired subtitle language.
Items Details
[Video Settings] Adjusts settings for picture 
(page 44).
[Title List] Displays the title list.
[Play] Plays the title from the 
point where you pressed x.
[Play from start] Plays the title from the 
beginning.
[Top Menu] Displays the disc’s Top 
Menu (page 41).
[Menu/Popup Menu] Displays the BD-ROM’s 
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s 
menu (page 41).
[Stop] Stops playback.
[Title Search] Searches for a title and 
starts playback from the 
beginning (page 42).
[Chapter Search] Searches for a chapter and 
starts playback from the 
beginning (page 42).
Changing the angles
Displaying the subtitles