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Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W
4-261-379-11(1)
model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W]
[4-261-379-11(1)]
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  • Page 1 E8WF_UC\4261379111\4261379111BDV780WUC\Cover\01cov-cel.fm] gb_book.book Page 1 Thursday, November 25, 2010 6:04 PM 4-261-379-11(1) Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 2 Visible and invisible laser radiation equipment. them whenever you call upon your is emitted when the laser protective Sony dealer regarding this product. housing is opened, so be sure to Properly shielded and grounded Model No. BDV-E780W avoid direct eye exposure.
  • Page 3 Install in accordance apparatus has been exposed to and (ii) our website (http:// with the manufacturer’s rain or moisture, does not esupport.sony.com/) for the latest instructions. operate normally, or has been information. The vision of young dropped. 8) Do not install near any heat...
  • Page 4 (2) this device • , “XMB,” and “xross media Logic (II) adaptive matrix must accept any interference, bar” are trademarks of Sony surround decoder and the DTS** including interference that may Corporation and Sony Computer Digital Surround System.

  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    CDs, or CDs unless otherwise Microsoft to revoke the device’s • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV specified by the text or ability to consume PlayReady- HD” logo are trademarks of Sony protected content. Revocation illustrations. Corporation. should not affect unprotected •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 48 Setting the Speakers ......49 Using the Sleep Timer ......50 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit ........... 51 Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote..........51 model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    • Wireless transceivers (2) (remote) (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Operating Instructions • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide • Software License • Calibration mic (1) Information • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 8 • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Information • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) • Subwoofer (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander • Speaker cords (5, red/white/ (remote) (1) green/gray/blue) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 9 Page 9 Thursday, November 25, 2010 6:04 PM Preparing the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    Adjusts the system’s volume. touch button. When the indicators light up, FUNCTION touch the desired button. Selects the playback source. • These buttons work when you touch them lightly. Do not press on them with excessive force. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    COMPONENT VIDEO OUT via the PARTY STREAMING function. jacks. E Lights up when the HDMI (OUT) jack is correctly connected to an HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection)- compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    L HDMI (IN 1) jack (page 24) E Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) slot M HDMI (OUT) jack (page 22) (page 28) N VIDEO OUT jack (page 22) F ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack (page 26) G A.CAL MIC jack (pages 29, 48) model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 13 Turns red. The surround amplifier is in standby mode while the system is in standby mode or wireless transmission is deactivated. Turns off. The surround amplifier is turned off. Flashes red. The surround amplifier’s protection is active. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 14 TV or STB operation mode buttons are differs based on the selected function.) indicated with yellow label. RETURN Returns to the previous display. C/X/x/c Moves the highlight to a displayed item. (enter) Enters the selected item. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 15 Displays the Internet contents added to the the last photo for a photo folder. Favorites List. You can save 18 favorite Internet contents. Radio operation buttons See “Tuner” (page 45). PRESET +/– TUNING +/– model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    • Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down. • To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.” (BDV-E980W only) • You can install the speakers on a wall. For details, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.” model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 17 • To avoid short-circuiting the speakers, make sure that the speaker cord connection is not like the following examples. If there is a problem, correct it. Examples of an improper speaker cord connection Stripped speaker cord is touching Stripped cords are touching each other another speaker terminal due to excessive removal of insulation model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 18 Secure the speaker cord in the speaker cord holder to the right of the speaker terminal. Speaker cord holder to the right of the speaker terminal Speaker cord Thread the speaker cord through the gap along the side of the subwoofer. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 19 Secure the speaker cord in the speaker cord holder to the left of the speaker terminal. Speaker cord holder to the left of the speaker terminal Speaker cord Thread the speaker cord through the gap along the side of the subwoofer. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 20: Step 2: Connecting The System

    To connect speaker cords to the speaker You need to connect a speaker cord to each of the following speakers: • BDV-E780W: Center and surround speakers. • BDV-E980W: Front, center, and surround speakers. The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded based on the speaker type.
  • Page 21 (Surround right (Front right (Surround left (Center speaker) speaker (R)) speaker (L)) speaker (R)) SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 3-16 SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUBWOOFER CENTER Rear panel of the surround amplifier Rear panel of the unit model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tv

    DIGITAL IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 2 VIDEO OUT * 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. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 23 • 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). model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Other Components

    • 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). model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 25 • If you make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] (page 64). • You can enjoy component sound by selecting the “SAT/CABLE” function for connection A, or the “AUDIO” function for connection B (page 30). model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 26 • 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). model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 27: Step 3: Connecting To The Network

    (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 information for network settings from the following Sony support page: For customers in the U.S.: http://www.sony.com/support...

  • Page 28: Step 4: Setting Up The Wireless System

    Wireless System” (page 54). Wireless transceiver Connect 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. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 29: Step 5: Performing The Easy Setup

    Turn on the TV. Calibration mic Press [/1. Switch 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. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 30: Step 6: Selecting The Source

    Component that is connected to The Easy Setup Display appears. 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) model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 31: Step 7: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Press X/x repeatedly until “SUR. SET” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until the surround setting you want appears in the front panel display. See the table below for surround sound setting descriptions. Press The setting is made. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 32: Sound

    [2ch Stereo] The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and “2CH ST.” subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 33 • For functions other than “BD/DVD,” “FM,” and “AUDIO,” you can check whether [Dolby Pro Logic] (“PRO LOGIC”) or the DTS Neo:6 mode is activated by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly so that the stream information/ decoding status appears in the front panel display. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 34: Playback Playing A Disc

    • Refer also to the operating instructions of your 3D- compatible TV. Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the rear of the unit. For local storage, use a 1 GB or larger USB memory. Rear panel USB memory model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 35: Playing From A Usb Device

    (front)] or [USB device (rear)], then press • Do not remove the USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device, turn the system off when connecting or removing the USB device. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

  • Page 36: Enjoying An Ipod/Iphone

    The sound from the iPod/iPhone is played on the system. When you play a video file, switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the iPod/iPhone appears on your TV screen. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 37 • You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/iPhone from this system. iPod/iPhone. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when • To change a system setting, such as the surround using an iPod/iPhone connected to this unit.

  • Page 38: Playing Via A Network

    For details, see the operating instructions of the components. A Control display Press C/X/x/c or for playback operations. B Playing status bar Status bar, cursor indicating the current position, playing time, duration of the video file model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 39 You can play the same music at the same time Server across all Sony components which are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function and connected to your home network. There are two kinds of PARTY STREAMING- compatible components.

  • Page 40: Available Options

    DVD-ROM/CD-DA (music CD) titles. Select PARTY STREAMING a title to acquire content information. function ends for all other C [Search History] participating devices. Displays a list of previous searches performed via the [Video Search] or [Music Search] function. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 41 [Angle] Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. [IP Content Noise Adjusts the video quality for Reduction] Internet content. [Video Search] Displays information on the BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based on Gracenote technology. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...
  • Page 42 Press X/x to adjust the delay between the picture and sound. You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 ms increments. Press The setting is made. model name [BDV-E780W/BDV-E980W] [4-261-379-11(1)]...

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