Sony BDV-E770W/T77 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BDV-E770W/T77 Operating Instructions Manual

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Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
BDV-E770W / T77
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-178-242-11(1)

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  • Page 1 4-178-242-11(1) Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-E770W / T77 © 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Refer to them whenever you expose this apparatus to call upon your Sony dealer rain or moisture. regarding this product. Model No. BDV-E770W/BDV- Do not install the appliance in a...
  • Page 3 ® purpose of the polarized or STAR partner, wireless LAN communication and Sony Corporation has determined grounding-type plug. A the maximum gain of the antenna in polarized plug has two blades that this product meets the this device is 5 dBi.
  • Page 4 Sun Microsystems, • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV Inc. HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Copyrights and • “BD-LIVE” and Corporation. Trademarks “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding •...
  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating Instructions • The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, Super Audio CDs, or CDs unless otherwise...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ..5 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Unpacking ..........7 Remote ........... 48 Index to Parts and Control ...... 8 Saving Power in Standby Mode ... 49 Getting Started Settings and Adjustments Step 1: Installing the System ..14 Using the Setup Display .......
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Unpacking • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (6, white/red/ • Wireless transceivers (2) blue/gray/green/purple) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Surround speakers (2) • To stabilize S-AIR reception • Video cord (1) • End user license agreement •...
  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel FUNCTION VOLUME VOLUME A "/1 (on/standby) (USB) port (page 30) Used for connecting a USB device. Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode. D Front panel display B Play operation buttons (remote sensor)
  • Page 9 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Displays the current sound format. G Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (page 48) B Lights up when outputting 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals. H S-AIR indicator (only when the wireless transceiver is inserted into the unit) C Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/ 1080p video signals from the HDMI...
  • Page 10 Rear panel LAN(100) VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE EZW-RT10 SPEAKERS DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN A. CAL MIC S-AIR ID AUDIO ECM-AC2 COAXIAL ANTENNA FRONT R FRONT L SUBWOOFER CENTER COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN (USB) port (page 30) H S-AIR ID switch (pages 24, 39) B LAN (100) terminal (page 23) I A.CAL MIC jack (pages 25, 45) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page...
  • Page 11 Surround amplifier Rear panel Front panel SURROUND SELECTOR IMPEDANCE USE A B C PAIRING 3-16 SURROUND SURROUND BACK S-AIR ID SPEAKERS EZW-RT10 S-AIR/STANDBY A "/1 (Power) C S-AIR ID switch Selects the S-AIR ID. Turns the surround amplifier on/off. D PAIRING button B S-AIR/STANDBY indicator Starts pairing.
  • Page 12 B Number buttons (pages 38, 48) Remote control Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio frequencies, etc. AUDIO (pages 34, 35) Selects the audio format/track. ONE-TOUCH THEATER PLAY SUBTITLE (page 52) BRAVIA Sync Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD- SLEEP ROM/DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 13 F Playback operation buttons H DISPLAY (pages 29, 31) See “Playback” (page 29). Displays the playback information on the TV screen. ./> (previous/next) When the function is “TV” or “SAT/ Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or CABLE” and digital signals are input via file.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 0 to 23 feet (0.0 to 7.0 meters). If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), place them within 23 feet (7.0 meters) of the listening position.
  • Page 15 Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 16 To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 17: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 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 •...
  • Page 18 Connecting the TV (Video connection) This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. Rear panel of the unit B Component video cable (not supplied) O O U V ID E A R C O U T O U T...
  • Page 19 Connecting the TV (Audio connection) This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. Rear panel of the unit A U D IO A U D IO A B L E A L IN S A T /C...
  • Page 20 Connecting the other components 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.
  • Page 21 Connecting the antenna (aerial) To connect the antenna (aerial) Rear panel of the unit IA L C O A X N N A A N T E FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...
  • Page 22 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. To transmit sound from the unit, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit and S-AIR product.
  • Page 23 Keep in mind that there is a Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN risk of unauthorized access or interception of Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100 only). data. Turn the unit off before connecting the extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless WEP applies security to communications to LAN Adapter.
  • Page 24: Step 3: Setting Up The S-Air Wireless System

    Press "/1 to turn the surround amplifier Step 3: Setting up the When wireless transmission is activated, S-AIR Wireless System the S-AIR/STANDBY indicator turns green. Before performing Step 3 S-AIR/STANDBY indicator Make sure all connections are secure, and then connect the AC power cords (mains leads). To use the S-AIR wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier.
  • Page 25: Step 4: Performing The Easy Setup

    Connect the calibration mic to the Step 4: Performing the A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel. Set up the calibration mic at ear level using Easy Setup a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration Follow the Steps below to make the basic mic, and there should be no obstruction adjustments for using the system.
  • Page 26: Step 5: Selecting The Source

    Perform the [Easy Setup]. Follow the Step 5: Selecting the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using C/X/x/c, and Source For details about [Auto Calibration] settings in [Easy Setup], see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” You can select the playback source. (page 45).
  • Page 27: Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 6: 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. SYSTEM MENU X/x/c, Selecting surround settings based on your listening preference...
  • Page 28 Sound from Surround setting Effect “A.F.D. MULTI” • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.1 (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI) channel speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across each speaker. •...
  • Page 29: Playback

    Delete unnecessary data in internal memory or Playback USB memory. Select [Erase BD Data] in [Video] to delete unnecessary data. If you Playing a Disc use USB memory as local storage, all saved data in the [BUDA/BUDB] folder is deleted. For playable discs, see “Playable Discs”...
  • Page 30: Playing From A Usb Device

    Playing from a USB Enjoying an iPod Device You can enjoy the sound and charge the battery of an iPod via the system. You can play video/music/photo files on the Compatible iPod models connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types The compatible iPod models are as follows.
  • Page 31: Playing Via A Network

    • You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod. The control panel appears when the video file • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that starts playing. The displayed items may differ data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using depending on Internet content providers.
  • Page 32: Available Options

    Items Details Available Options [Title Search] Searches for a title on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from the Various settings and playback operations are beginning. available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. [Chapter Search] Searches for a chapter and starts playback from the Common options...
  • Page 33 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. Note • Depending on the input stream, A/V SYNC may not be effective.
  • Page 34: Sound Adjustment

    • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may Sound Adjustment skip. • When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does Selecting the Effect to not work. Suit the Source Selecting the Audio You can select a suitable sound mode for movies Format, Multilingual...
  • Page 35: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    x DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: • [ Stereo] AUDIO • [ Stereo (Audio1)] • [ Stereo (Audio2)] • [ Main] • [ Sub] • [ Main/Sub] Note • [ Stereo (Audio1)] and [ Stereo (Audio2)] do not appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the disc.
  • Page 36 Press X/x repeatedly until “NIGHT MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. • “NIGHT ON”: On. • “NIGHT OFF”: Off. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. Note • When sound is output from the center speaker, this effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog, etc.) is easy to hear.
  • Page 37: Tuner

    Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. Tuner If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo effect, but reception will improve. You can enjoy radio sound with the system’s speakers.
  • Page 38 Press X/x to select the preset number Selecting a radio station by you want. inputting a frequency directly When you know the frequencies, you can select radio stations by inputting the frequencies directly. • You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons.
  • Page 39: External Audio Device

    To set the ID of the unit Set the S-AIR ID switch of the unit to External Audio Device the desired ID. Using an S-AIR Product About S-AIR products S-AIR ID There are two types of S-AIR product. S-AIR ID switch •...
  • Page 40 To enjoy a 7.1 channel system Adjust the volume on the S-AIR receiver. You can enjoy the more realistic surround sound effect of 7.1 channels when you use the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP2, optional). Enjoying the S-AIR receiver For details, refer to the operating instructions of while the unit is in standby the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit.
  • Page 41 instrument, such as a paper clip, can be Identifying the unit with a used.) specific S-AIR sub unit x For the S-AIR receiver (Pairing operation) Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. For the surround amplifier Press C/c to select [Start], then press For the S-AIR receiver The unit starts pairing.
  • Page 42 – S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE If wireless transmission is 802.11b/g channel 6 – S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE unstable 802.11b/g channel 11 • The transmission may be improved by changing the For the surround amplifier transmission channel (frequency) of the other For the S-AIR receiver wireless system(s).
  • Page 43: Other Operations

    • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect other than a Sony component, even if the Other Operations component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. Using the Control for Preparing for the Control for...
  • Page 44 Press X/x to select the setting, then Enjoying TV sound from the press speakers in this system • [On]: On. • [Off]: Off. (System Audio Control) You can simplify operation to enjoy TV sound Turning the system off in sync via this system.
  • Page 45: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Press HOME. Receiving the digital audio The home menu appears on the TV screen. signal of the TV Press C/c to select [Setup]. (Audio Return Channel) Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], then press The system can receive the digital audio signal of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is Press X/x to select [Auto Calibration], compatible with the Audio Return Channel...
  • Page 46: Setting The Speakers

    Press Setting the Speakers [Auto Calibration] starts. The system adjusts the speaker settings [Speaker Settings] automatically. Be quiet during the measurement. To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance Note from your listening position. Then use the test •...
  • Page 47 [Subwoofer] [Yes] • You can change measurement units (feet or meters) by pressing the color button (RED). x [Distance] When you move the speakers, be sure to set the x [Level] parameters of the distance (A) from the You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. listening position to the speakers.
  • Page 48: Using The Sleep Timer

    Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the Press SLEEP. code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display setting. Reset the appropriate code number. (the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes.
  • Page 49: Saving Power In Standby Mode

    Saving Power in Standby Mode Check that the following settings are made: – [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] is set to [Off] (page 43). – [Standby] in [S-AIR Settings] is set to [Off] (page 40). – [Quick Start Mode] is set to [Off] (page 54).
  • Page 50: Settings And Adjustments

    Example: [Screen Settings] You can update and improve the functions of the system. For information about update functions, refer to the following website: Setup http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ TV Type Set the screen aspect ratio of your TV. Original Screen Format DVD Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 51: [Audio Settings]

    • If no picture appears when setting [HDMI] or x [Screen Format] [Component Video] resolution, try another resolution [Original]: Select this when connecting to a TV setting. with a wide-mode function. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] wide-screen TV.
  • Page 52: [Bd/Dvd Viewing Settings]

    [Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. Select [On]: Enables all of the system’s sound effects. this when outputting HD audio signals to an AV The upper limit of sampling frequency is set to receiver. 48 kHz. [Off]: The sound effects are disabled. Select this when you do not want to set the upper limit of x [Audio DRC] sampling frequency.
  • Page 53: [Parental Control Settings]

    Enter the code for your language by referring to x [DVD Parental Control] “Language Code List” (page 70). Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] age of the users.
  • Page 54 [On]: Turns on the [Auto Standby] function. x [HDMI Settings] When you do not operate the system for about By connecting Sony components that are 30 minutes, the system enters standby mode compatible with the Control for HDMI function automatically.
  • Page 55: [Network Settings]

    [USB Wireless Setup]: Select this when you use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter. For more information, go to http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ x [Network Connection Diagnostics] You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly.
  • Page 56: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning on the system. The system is equipped with a high your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction.
  • Page 57: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your On handling discs television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed •...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (S-AIR main unit and sub unit).
  • Page 59 Symptom Problems and solutions Video signals are only output • Set [Output Video Format] in [Screen Settings] to [Component Video] from the HDMI OUT jack when (page 51). connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time. The dark area of the picture is too •...
  • Page 60: Surround Speakers

    Symptom Problems and solutions There is no digital sound from • Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [On] the HDMI OUT jack when using (page 53). Also, set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of [System the Audio Return Channel Settings] to [Auto] (page 53).
  • Page 61 After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Flashes green slowly or turns red.
  • Page 62 (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “TLK ON” appears in the front panel display. The Control for HDMI function •...
  • Page 63 Symptom Problems and solutions Bonus contents or other data that • Try the following: 1 Remove the disc. 2 Turn the system off. 3 Remove and are contained in a BD-ROM reconnect the USB device (page 30). 4 Turn the system on. 5 Insert the BD- cannot be played.
  • Page 64 Other Symptom Problems and solutions “Exxxx” appears in the front • Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and panel display. give the error code. appears without any • Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 65: Playable Discs

    Note on playback operations of a Playable Discs BD/DVD Some playback operations of a BD/DVD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM this system plays a BD/DVD according to the BD-R/BD-RE disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
  • Page 66: Playable Types Of Files

    • The system may not play high bit rate video files from Playable Types of Files a DATA CD smoothly. It is recommended to play high bit rate video files using a DATA DVD. Video File format Extensions MPEG-1 Video/PS “.mpg,”...
  • Page 67: Supported Audio Formats

    Supported Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Dolby DTS-ES DTS-HD DTS-HD LPCM 7.1ch TrueHD, Discrete 6.1, High Master Function Dolby Digital DTS-ES Resolution Audio Plus Matrix 6.1, Audio DTS96/24 “BD/DVD”...
  • Page 68: Specifications

    Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Specifications Speakers Front/Surround (SS-TSB101) Amplifier Section Speaker system Full range Bass reflex POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC Speaker unit 55 mm × 80 mm (2 in × DISTORTION: in) cone type (FTC) Rated impedance 3 ohms Front L + Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both Dimensions (approx.)
  • Page 69: Wireless Transceivers

    than 1% total harmonic Mass (Approx.): USB Wireless LAN distortion from 250 milli Adapter: 27 g (1 oz) watts to rated output. Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d): POWER OUTPUT (reference) USB Wireless LAN 167 W (per channel at 3 Adapter: 96 mm ×...
  • Page 70: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...
  • Page 71: Glossary

    * A high definition specification that utilizes 1080 Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed effective scanning lines and the interlace format. by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the ** A high definition specification that utilizes 720 speaker settings to your listening environment in effective scanning lines and the progressive format.
  • Page 72: Hdmi Cable

    The good channel separation is realized due to pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle the all channel data being recorded discretely textures and colors. By connecting Sony and processed in digitally. “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an DTS-HD High Resolution Audio...
  • Page 73 To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW- RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
  • Page 74: Index

    Index Numerics Dolby TrueHD 72 DTS 34, 72 24p True Cinema 73 OSD 53 DTS-HD 72 Output Video Format 51 DVD 65 DVD Aspect Ratio 51 A/V SYNC 32 DVD Parental Control 53 Attenuate - AUDIO 52 Parental Control 72 Audio 52 Parental Control Area Code 53 Audio DRC 52...
  • Page 75 Surround amplifier 11, 39 System Information 55 SYSTEM MENU 27, 32, 35, Test Tone 47 TV Type 50 Update 50 USB 30 WEP 23 WPA2-PSK (AES) 23 WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 23 WPA-PSK (AES) 23 WPA-PSK (TKIP) 23...

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