Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System Start here Hello, this is your quick start guide BDV-L800 BDV-L800 BDV-L800M
1 2 3 4 5 EN What’s in the box Setting up the speakers Connecting your TV Connecting other devices The on-screen Easy Setup Playing a disc and using other functions
Here’s what’s in the box Main unit Front speakers (2) Subwoofer Remote R6 (size AA) batteries (2) FM wire antenna (aerial) Dock for iPod/iPhone Video cord USB cable Stand cover AC power cord (mains lead) Speaker stands (2)/Screws (2) Wall mounting brackets (2) or Wireless transceivers (2) (TDM-iP30) AC adapter (EZW-RT50) 03
1 04 Start by positioning the speakers in a room according to the coloured labels on the back.
Progress For the supplied speakers, just connect the speaker cords to the corresponding colour on the rear of the subwoofer.
1 Next, insert the wireless transceivers into main unit and subwoofer for an easy, cable-free connection.
Progress 2 To enjoy high-quality video and audio, the best method is to connect via a High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied). If your TV has an HDMI ARC jack, you do not need a digital optical cord. If your TV has no HDMI ARC jack, you need a digital optical cord (not supplied) to enjoy TV sound through the system speakers.
3 To connect your set-top box, game console or digital satellite receiver, simply connect with an HDMI cable. Alternatively, connect your own external antenna (aerial). or 08 For FM radio, connect the supplied wire antenna (aerial) into the inner socket and extend it for the best reception. You can also connect your iPod or iPhone to the system and your TV via the supplied dock.
Progress The system has built in Wi-Fi to allow you to connect to the internet and home network services. If you don’t have access to a wireless network, you can also connect with a LAN cable. Network settings can be found in the home menu - see p.15. For further details about network connections, visit: http://support.sony-europe.
3 Once all of your devices are connected, you can plug in the AC adapter. The clamps can be used to tidy the cables.
Progress Now you can re-attach the panel and stand covers, then plug in the AC power cords (main leads) of the main unit and subwoofer to the AC power outlet (mains).
3 After connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) to the AC power outlet (mains), “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display of the main unit. Press / on the main unit to turn the system on; the LINK/STANDBY indicator of the subwoofer turns green.
Progress 4 Now for the on-screen Easy Setup You can use the supplied Blu-ray remote (shown below) to go through the on-screen set up. This should take a few minutes. If the Blu-ray menu screen does not appear automatically, use your TV remote to select the correct AV input in your TV’s menu. Once you see the message, [Easy Set up is now complete] on the screen, simply select [Finish] and the system is ready to use.
5 To play a disc, simply insert one into the disc slot with the labeled side facing the front. To eject it, press . When a disc is inserted, will appear in the home menu and playback will start automatically. If playback does not start automatically, [Video], [Music], or select in the [Photo] category, and press .
Progress Shown below are a few examples To access a variety of additional functions and features, simply press HOME on the Blu‑ray remote. Listen to the radio through the system’s speakers Preset radio stations Access internet content Play your iPod or iPhone through the system’s speakers You can make network settings via this menu when the main unit is connected to a broadband router.
5 Presetting radio stations 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display. 2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until auto scanning starts. 3 Press OPTIONS. 4 Press / to select [Preset Memory], then press . FUNCTION 5 Press / to select the preset number you want, then press . 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store other stations. Selecting a preset station 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display.
Troubleshooting ˎˎ If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Also consult the Instruction Manual on the following website: http://support.sony-europe.com/ ˎˎ The power is not turned on. Check that the AC power cords (mains leads) for the main unit and subwoofer are connected securely.
Reducing power usage to less than 0.3 W in Standby Mode Press HOME, and then press /// to select [Setup] in [System Settings]. Check that the following settings are made: ˎˎ [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] is set to [Off ]. ˎˎ [Quick Start Mode] is set to [Off ].
This quick start guide saves paper To save natural resources, Sony has drastically reduced paper by no longer including full printed manuals. However, full operating instructions, and more, can be found online: http://support.sony-europe.
