Sony Bdv E870 Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedThis connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, 
perform this connection.
With a digital audio connection, the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal and 
you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound.
Note When you connect the TV and the unit with an audio cord, see “Connecting the other components” (page 22).
About Audio Return Channel
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable...

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Getting Started
When you connect the system and other components to the TV, video signals from the system and the 
components are sent to the TV, and audio signals from the components are sent to the system as 
follows.
You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.
 VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc. (not supplied), which has a digital coaxial output jack: D
 VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, or portable audio source, etc. (not supplied): E
Connecting the other...

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Getting StartedTo 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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(supplied) Rear panel of the unit
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Outdoor FM antenna...

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Getting Started
Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) 
terminal on the unit.
USB Wireless Setup
Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN 
Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only) (not 
supplied).
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be 
available in some regions/countries.
* As of January 2010.
Turn the unit off before connecting the 
extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless 
LAN Adapter. After inserting the USB Wireless 
LAN Adapter to the base of the extension cable 
and connecting...

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Getting StartedStep 3: Performing the 
Easy Setup
Before performing Step 3
Make sure all connections are secure, and then 
connect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
Note To use the optional surround back speakers, set 
[Surround Back] in [Speaker Settings] to [Yes] 
(page 49).
1Turn on the TV.
2Connect the calibration mic to the 
A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
Set up the...

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Getting Started
5Perform the [Easy Setup]. Follow the 
on-screen instructions to make the 
basic settings using C/X/x/c, and  .
For details about [Auto Calibration] 
settings in [Easy Setup], see “Calibrating 
the Appropriate Settings Automatically” 
(page 48).
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...

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Getting StartedStep 5: Enjoying Surround Sound
After performing the previous Steps and starting playback, you can easily enjoy surround sound. You 
can also select pre-programmed surround settings that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. 
They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SUR.SETTING” appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until the surround setting you want...

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Getting Started
Note When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” 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 bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC” and “PLII MOVIE” are not effective.
 Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective.
 When changing the surround setting while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip....

Playback
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Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” 
(page 68).
1Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on your TV screen.
2Press Z, and place a disc on the disc 
tray.
3Press Z to close the disc tray.
 appears on the home menu and playback 
starts.
If playback does not start automatically, 
select   in the   [Video],   [Music], or 
[Photo] category, and press  .
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*” have 
bonus content and other data that can be...

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You can check the playback information, etc., 
by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending on 
the disc type and player status.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
AOutput resolution/Video frequency
BTitle number or name
CThe currently selected audio setting
DAvailable functions (  angle,   audio, 
 subtitle)
EPlayback information
Displays disc type, play mode, repeat type, 
video codec, bit rate, playing status bar, 
playing time, total time
FChapter number
GThe currently selected...