Sony Bdv E980w Operating Instructions

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To connect speaker cords to the unit and surround amplifier
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit and surround 
amplifier.
When connecting to the unit and surround amplifier, insert the connector until it clicks.
FRONT RFRONT LCENTERSUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
LR
3-16IMPEDANCE USESPEAKERS
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 unitRear panel of the surround amplifier
 
						

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Connect 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: Connections C and D
* Audio Return Channel. For details, see “About Audio Return Channel” (page 23).
** Available only when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
Connecting the TV
ABCD
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Image quality
Video connections
Component
video cable
(not supplied)Video cord
(not supplied)Digital optical cord(not supplied)
Audio connection
COMPONENT VIDEO INYPBPRVIDEO INDIGITAL OUTOPTICALHDMI IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YPBPR
VIDEO OUT
ARCOUTIN 1 IN 2OPTICALDIGITAL IN
TV
AB C D
TV
Rear panel of the unitorRed
Blue Green
Yellow
RedBlue
GreenYellow or : Video signal
: Audio signal Signal flow
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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 29).
For further HDMI settings, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 63).
About Audio Return Channel
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable connection also 
sends a digital audio signal from the TV. You do not need to make a separate audio connection for 
listening to TV sound. For setting the Audio Return Channel function, see [Audio Return Channel] 
(page 63).
B Component video cable connection (for non-European/non-Saudi 
Arabian models)
If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the TV with 
a component video cable. Picture quality will be improved compared to using a video cord connection.
When connecting with a component video cable, you need to select the type of output signal in the Easy 
Setup (page 29).
C Video cord connection
If your TV does not have an HDMI jack or a component video input jack, make this connection.
D Digital optical cord connection
This connection sends an audio signal to the system from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, 
perform this connection. With this connection, the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast 
signal and you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound.
 You can enjoy the TV sound by selecting the “TV” function (page 30).
 If your TV does not have a digital optical output jack, you can connect the unit and your TV with an audio cord for 
listening to TV sound via the system. For connection details, see “Connecting the other components” (page 24).
 
						

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When 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) jacks are sent to the HDMI (OUT) jack only when the “HDMI1” or 
“HDMI2” function is selected.
 To send an audio signal from the HDMI (IN 1/2) jacks to the HDMI (OUT) jack, you may need to change the audio 
output setting. For details, see [Audio Output] in [Audio Settings] (page 62).
 You can change the audio input of a component that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) jack to the TV (DIGITAL IN 
OPTICAL) jack. For details, see [HDMI1 Audio Input mode] in [HDMI Settings] (page 63). (European models 
only.)
Connecting the other components
HDMI OUT
ARCOUTIN 1 IN 2
To the HDMI OUT jack of the set-top box/
digital satellite receiver or 
PLAYSTATION
®3, etc. HDMI cable (not supplied)
Use HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2). Rear panel of the unit
 
						

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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 output jack: B
 If you make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] (page 63).
 You can enjoy component sound by selecting the “SAT/CABLE” function for connection A, or the “AUDIO” 
function for connection B (page 30).
SystemSignal flow TV
: Audio signal: Video signal Component Video out
Audio out
DIGITAL OUTCOAXIALAUDIO OUTLR
AUDIO IN L
R
AUDIO
SAT/
CABLECOAXIAL DIGITAL IN
To the digital coaxial out jack 
of the VCR or digital satellite 
receiver, etc.To the audio out jacks of the VCR, digital 
satellite receiver, PlayStation, or 
portable audio source, etc. B Audio cord 
(not supplied) A Digital coaxial cord 
(not supplied) Rear panel of the unit
White
Red
Red
White : Signal flow
 
						

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 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial).
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
ANTENNACOAXIALFM75
orFM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied) Rear panel of the unit
 
						

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Getting StartedStep 3: Connecting to the Network
 To connect the system to your network, you need to make network settings that suit your usage environment and 
components. For details, see “Setting up the Network” (page 55) and “[Network Settings]” (page 64).
Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
 If you use a wireless LAN
The system has built-in Wi-Fi, and you can connect the system to the network by making the network 
settings.
 If you use other than a wireless LAN
Connect to the network by making a LAN cable connection as follows.
 The placement distance between the unit and your wireless LAN router differs based on your usage environment. 
If the system cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable, place the unit and the wireless 
LAN router closer to each other. When you cannot place the unit and the wireless LAN router closer to each other, 
use the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only).
 To connect to a wireless LAN using a 5 GHz frequency band, you need the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter 
(Sony UWA-BR100* only). 
* As of November 2010. The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries.
 You can also get the information for network settings from the following Sony support page: 
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com
For customers in Taiwan:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/tw
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
LAN 1LAN 2LAN 3LAN 4WANETHER
LAN (100)
ADSL modem/
cable modemBroadband router
LAN cable 
(not supplied) Internet
Rear panel of the unit
 
						

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Step 4: Setting up the 
Wireless System
The unit transmits sound to the surround 
amplifier that is connected to the surround 
speakers. To activate wireless transmission, 
perform the following Steps.
1Insert the wireless transceiver into the 
unit.
2Insert the wireless transceiver into the 
surround amplifier.
3Connect the AC power cord (mains 
lead) of the unit.
Before connecting the AC power cord, 
make sure all connections in “Step 2: 
Connecting the System” (page 20) are 
secure.
4Press "/1 to turn the system on.
5Connect the AC power cord (mains 
lead) of the surround amplifier.
When wireless transmission is activated, 
the LINK/STANDBY indicator turns 
green.
If the LINK/STANDBY indicator does not 
turn on, see “Surround amplifier” (page 13) 
and “Wireless sound” (page 71).
About the standby mode
The surround amplifier enters standby mode 
automatically (the LINK/STANDBY indicator 
turns red) when the main unit is in standby mode 
or wireless transmission is deactivated. 
The surround amplifier turns on automatically 
(the LINK/STANDBY indicator turns green) 
when the main unit is turned on and wireless 
transmission is activated.
To specify the wireless 
connection
If you use multiple wireless products or your 
neighbors use wireless products, interference 
may occur. To prevent this, you can specify the 
wireless connection to link the main unit to the 
surround amplifier (Secure Link function). For 
details, see “Further Settings for the Wireless 
System” (page 54).
EZW-RT50
Rear panel of the unit
Wireless transceiver
Rear panel of the surround amplifier
EZW-R
T50
Wireless transceiver
"/1
LINK/STANDBY
LINK/STANDBY indicator
 
						

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Getting StartedStep 5: 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.
2Connect 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.
3Press [/1.
4Switch 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.
5Perform the [Easy Setup]. Follow the 
on-screen instructions to make the 
basic settings using C/X/x/c, and  .
Depending on the connection method 
(page 22), perform the following setting.
 HDMI cable connection: Follow the 
instructions that are displayed on the TV 
screen.
 Component video cable connection (for 
non-European/non-Saudi Arabian 
models): Select the picture quality. The 
available settings are as follows, from 
lowest to highest picture quality: 480i/
576i, 480p/576p, 720p, and 1080i.
 BD-ROM playback of protected content via 
component video output is only supported at 
480i/576i output resolution. For details, see 
“Copy Protection” (page 3).
 Video cord connection: Select [16:9] or 
[4:3] so that the picture is displayed 
correctly.
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 appears.
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Step 6: 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 “FM” t “HDMI1” t 
“HDMI2” t “TV” t “SAT/CABLE” t 
“AUDIO” t “BD/DVD” t …
Function Source
“BD/DVD” Disc, USB device, iPod/iPhone, or 
network device to be played by the 
system
“FM” FM radio (page 45)
“HDMI1”/
“HDMI2”Component that is connected to 
the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) 
jack on the rear panel (page 24)
“TV” Component (TV, etc.) that is 
connected to the TV (DIGITAL 
IN OPTICAL) jack on the rear 
panel, or a TV compatible with the 
Audio Return Channel function 
that is connected to the HDMI 
(OUT) jack on the rear panel 
(page 22)
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is connected to 
the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN 
COAXIAL) jack on the rear panel 
(page 24)
“AUDIO” Component that is connected to 
the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) 
jacks on the rear panel (page 24)
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FUNCTION