Sony Bdv E880 Operating Instructions

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ASPEAKERS jacks (page 15)
BCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 
17) (for non-European/non-Saudi 
Arabian models)
C (USB) port (page 30)
DSAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) 
jack (page 19)
EANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack 
(page 21)
FA.CAL MIC jack (pages 24, 43)
GAUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 19)HTV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page 
17)
ILAN (100) terminal (page 22)
JHDMI (IN 2) jack (page 19)
KHDMI (IN 1) jack (page 19)
LHDMI (OUT) jack (page 17)
MVIDEO OUT jack (page 17)
Rear panel
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...

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The buttons for system operation only are 
described below. See “Controlling Your TV or 
Other Components with the Supplied Remote” 
(page 46) for the buttons for operation of the 
connected components.
 Number 5,  , PROG +, and N buttons 
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a 
reference when operating the remote.
 Names of buttons that work after pressing the 
TV or STB operation mode buttons are 
indicated with yellow or green label.
AZ (open/close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
SPEAKERS...

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EFUNCTION (pages 25, 40)
Selects the playback source.
HOME (pages 24, 40, 43, 44, 47, 49, 53)
Enters or exits the system’s home menu.
SOUND MODE (page 38)
Selects the sound mode.
FPlayback operation buttons 
See “Playback” (page 29). 
./> (previous/next)
Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or 
file.
 (replay/advance)
Briefly replay the current scenes for 10 
seconds./Briefly fast forwards the current 
scenes for 15 seconds.
m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)
Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during...

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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
Install the system by referring to the illustration below.
 Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, 
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.
 To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
 You can install the speakers on a wall. For details, refer to the supplied...

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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.
To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
 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.
To connect speaker cords to the...

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Getting Started
To connect speaker cords to the unit
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit.
When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
FRONT RFRONT LSUR RSUR LCENTERSUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
Green
(Center speaker) Purple 
(Subwoofer) White 
(Front left 
speaker (L))
Red 
(Front right 
speaker (R))
Gray 
(Surround right 
speaker (R))Blue 
(Surround left 
speaker (L))Rear panel of the unit
 

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Getting StartedConnect the system to your TV to display the image of the system on your TV, and listen to TV sound 
via the system’s speakers.
Depending on the jacks and functions on your TV, select the connection method.
 When your TV has an HDMI jack that is marked “ARC*”: Connection A
 When your TV has an HDMI jack: Connections A and D
 When your TV has component video input jacks (for non-European/non-Saudi Arabian models): 
Connections B and D
 When your TV does not have jacks above:...

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Getting Started
A HDMI cable connection
If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with an HDMI cable. This will provide better image 
quality compared to other types of connections.
When connecting with an HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal when performing 
the Easy Setup (page 24).
For further HDMI settings, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 57).
About Audio Return Channel
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable connection also 
sends a...

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Getting StartedWhen a component you wish to connect to the system has an HDMI 
(OUT) jack
You can connect a component that has an HDMI (OUT) jack such as a set-top box/digital satellite 
receiver or PLAYSTATION®3, etc., with an HDMI cable. An HDMI cable connection can send both 
video and audio signals. By connecting the system and the component using an HDMI cable, you can 
enjoy high-quality digital picture and sound via the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack.
 Video signals from the HDMI (IN 1/2)...

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Getting Started
When the component does not have an HDMI OUT jack
Connect the system so that video signals from the system and other component are sent to the TV, and 
audio signals from the component are sent to the system as follows.
If the component plays sound only, connect the audio output of the component to the system.
Depending on the jacks on the component, select the connection method.
 Component which has a digital coaxial output jack: A
 Component which does not have a digital coaxial...