ONY 4-147-228-12(1 ) The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://esupport.sony.com BD/DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-T20W / E500W *414722812 S'A_R (1) DIGITAL MEDIADIGITAL_ WIRELESS P _ _ T © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.
Precautions On power sources • The unit is not discounected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • As the main plug is used to disconnect the mains, connect Do not install the appliance in a confined as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. space, such of the apparatus with newspapers, AC tablecloths, For the customers curtains, etc.
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, when moving the cart/apparatus avoid injury from tip-over. combination to which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following the receiving measures: Reorient or relocate Increase receiver.
This equipment complies with IC radiation limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment RSS-102 rules. of the IC radio frequency exposure and meets (RF) Exposure This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and persons body (excluding feet and ankles). extremities: hands, wrists, • °_°°, "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of" Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark Entertainment Inc. • "x.v.
About These Operating Instructions About the S-AIR function • The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ....... 5 About the S-AIR function ....................... 5 Unpacking ............................................... Index to Parts and Control .................... Getting 7 10 Started Step 1: Installing the System ....... 16 Step 2: Connecting the System ...22 Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System ..................................... 32 Step 4: Performing the Easy Setup ........................................ 34 Step 5: Selecting the Source ...
Unpacking BDV-T20W • Front speakers (2) • Video cord (1) • Remote • Surround amplifier (1) COlillilander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries • Surround • Speaker cord cover (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) (2) speakers (2) • Calibration mic (1) <5> • Wireless • Center transceivers (2) speaker (1) • Foot pads (1 set) • Posts (2) • Subwoofer (1) • Bases (2) @US) • Operating Instructions • Speaker Installation Guide • Quick Setup Guide • To stabilize SAIR reception • Setup Disc (DVD) •
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Inserting batteries into Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries markings the remote (supplied) by matching the @ and @ ends on the batteries to the inside the compartment. m • Do not leave the remote • Do not use a new battery in an extremely hot or humid place. with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, • If you do not intend to use the remote lk)r an extended from battery leakage and corrosion Attach the toot pads (supplied) it from slipping.
[] Index to Parts and Control THEATER Switches watching (page 68) to the optimum video mode for movies automatically. ONE-TOUCH PLAY (pages 41, 68) % For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. By only pressing the button, the TV turns on, the TV is set for BD/DVD input selector, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. TV I/(_ (on/standby) (page 73) Turns on the TV or sets it to standby mode.
ANGLE (page 43) TOOLS (page 73) Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on a BD-ROM/ DVD VIDEO. Displays display. [] ZNZ? Selects Enters the system menu. SOUND MODE (page 52) [_ (page 73) Selects Displays the favorite channel [] list. CC (page 73) [_ the playback (when source. the sound mode. Playback operation See "Playback" Displays closed captioning available). buttons (page 41 ).
,, [] [] I/(_ (on/standby) [] [] _ [] [] (page 41) Turns on the unit, or sets to standby r S-AIR indicator Lights up when the S-AIR transceiver mode. is inserted in the unit and the system transmits sound. Play operation buttons (page 41) (play) [] Starts or re-starts playback. Lights up while virtual 7.1ch decoding activated. Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. [] • (stop) Stops playback and remembers point (resume point). photo folder.
About the indications in the front panel display E [] Current surround format [] Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (page 56) [] [] (page 29) 1920 x Lights up when the night mode is on. (page 55) [] Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS function [] is on. (page 54) Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc.
1 [] LAN (100) terminal (page 30) [] S-AIR ID switch (pages 32, 61) [] COMPONENT [] EXT slot (page 29) [] TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page VIDEO OUT jacks (page 24) [] VIDEO OUT jack (page 24) [] EZW-RT10 [] AM terminal (page 27) [] COAXIAL 75_ FM jack (page 27) [] A.
Front panel Rear panel PHONES [] PHONES jack (page 32) [] POWER (ON/OFF) (pages 32, 61) [] Wireless transceiver (page 28) [] (EZW-RT10) POWER / ON LINE indicator (pages 32, [] S-AIR ID switch (pages 32, 61) 61) [] SPEAKER L jack (page 22) [] PAIRING indicator (page 64) [] SPEAKER R jack (page 22) [] PAIRING (page 64) [] SURROUND SELECTOR slot switch (pages 32, 61) 15u_
Step 1: Installing the System For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance (I_). 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 within 23 feet (7.0 meters) of the listening position. Place the surround speakers to the rear of the listening The subwoofer can be placed anywhere as (I_), place them position (Q). in the room.
To add the optional surround back speakers You can enjoy 7.1 surround sound by purchasing the Wireless Surround Speaker optional). The optional product lineup differs depending on the area. For the position of the smround back speakers, Subwoofer Front left speaker (L) refer the illustration Kit (WAHT-SBPI, below (O). Center speaker . ,.
Caution • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Use screws that are suitable lk)r the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinlk)rcement is applied.
3 Disassemble the speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker. f Rear of the speaker 4 Pull out the speaker The removed cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall.
Fully-disassembled illustration Upper part of the speaker Lower part of the speaker _._ Speaker cord Screw 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 (_, and the speaker cord without the color tube to G.
2 Fasten the screws to the wall. BDV-T2OW BDV.E5OOW For the front speakers For the front For the center speakers inches) 8 to 10 mm inch) (11/32 to 13/32 For the center speaker 160 speaker 21 9 mm mm (8 e/s inches) 8 to 10 mm (11/32to 13/32 inch) For the surround speakers 8 to lO mm (11/32 3 to 13/32 inch) For the surround speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) Hang the speakers on the screws.
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 lilade. • When you connect another component level where sound is not distorted. with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker.
To connect speaker cords to the unit When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
This connection Depending sends a video signal to the TV. on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. Rear panel of the unit ) Video cord (supplied) t_ Component video , _2_,, x cable (not supplied) O HDMI cab_ To the HDMI IN jack of the TV. To the component video input jacks of the TV. To the video input jack of the TV. Method 1: Video cord (O) connection This is the basic connection.
This connection sends an audio signal to the unit flom the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. Rear panel of the unit O Audio cord (not supplied) O Digital optical cord (not supplied) To the digital optical out jack of the TV. To the audio out jacks of the TV. Method 1: Audio cord (0) connection This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal.
You can enjoy connected • DIGITAL MEDIA MEDIA components PORT adapter: via the system's O (TDM-iP20 speakers. is supplied. You can also use other DIGITAL PORT adapters.) • VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, • VCR or digital satellite receiver, or portable etc. (not supplied) Rear panel of the unit audio source, etc.
To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the antenna (aerial) (aerial) Rear panel of the unit AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) \ FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) m • Keep the AM loop antenna • Be sure to fully extend • After connecting (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, the FM wire antenna the FM wire antenna as noise may result. (aerial). (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
You can transmit receiver. To transmit sound sound from from the unit the unit, you to an S-AIR need product, such to insert the wireless an S-AIR Product" as the surround transceivers amplifier into the unit and S-AIR product. For details of S-AIR products, see "Using 61 ).
i Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL, USM4GL, or USM 1GH, not supplied) into the EXT slot. Check that "EXT" lights up in the fiont panel display when turning the system on. By connecting an external memory, you can enjoy additional contents (BonusView/BD-Live) depending on the disc (page 48). Rear panel of the unit _With the terminal side up Ex. Sony USM2GL (not supplied) m • Insert the external memory into the EXT slot as far as it will go.
Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the unit to your Intemet source using a network cable to update the system's software using the network. You can also enjoy BD-Live (page 48). Make the appropriate settings in [haternet Settingsl under [Network Settingsl (page 88).
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and snbwoofer the surround amplifier. amplifier to the unit and surround to a wall speakers to Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area. To turn (Except off the demonstration mode for U.S. models) Ariel connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
3 Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier to SURROUND. 4 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier to A. To use the wireless system, you need to set up the sunound amplifier. Bet_re setting, make sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted into the unit and the surround (page 28). This wireless amplifier 5 amplifier. The POWER correctly system is called "S-AIR." / ON LINE indicator turns green.
When you use multiple 2 S-AIR products See "Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)" Insert the tabs of the speaker cord holder in the slots of the speaker cord cover, and press it into place. Speaker cord holder (page 61 ). To attach surround the cover to the amplifier Ariel connecting and setting, you can attach the \ cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords.
5 Step4: Performingthe EasySetup Press @ or->. The setting message Easy appears. Setup Set the items below requi[ed to use this unit Each of these items may be changed later under "Settlp" - Select the TV connection Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed model. items vary depending method - Select the W type _1 on the country - Select the BD Internet Connection - Select the Standby Node - Execute the Auto Calibration _.
m m • When you do not connect the unit and TV with an HDMI cable, you cannot select [HDMI]. • If the picture is distorted or no picture appears, wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any • When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select buttons. [Is this resolution OK?] appears. Select [Cancel]. The display returns to the resolution [Component setting screen. Video]. • For details about video output resolution, "Video Output Resolution" (page 104).
4 | _ Press t,/4. to select the setting for the Control for HDMI function. Easy Setup 16 Press You can operate the player quickly after turning on this timction. ControlfofHDMI YOU can ol3erate this unit in conjm/ction wi_h a _ Check your TV satings ( Select [Quick Startl if you want to shorten the startup time fiom the standby mode. The connected by HDMI default setting is [Nonnall. when usil/g this function On t'/4, to select the standby mode.
20 Press @. [Auto Calibrationl Step5: Selectingthe Source starts. The system adjusts the speaker setting automatically. Be quiet during the measurement. You can select the playback source. m • Loud test sound is output when [Auto Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • Before [Auto Calibration], install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location.
Step 6: EnjoyingSurroundSound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system's pre-programmed modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. decoding ? ,-- SYSTEM MENU */+/*,@ 2 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press t'14, repeatedly until "AUDIO MENU" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or-). 3 Press ,I,14,repeatedly until "DEC.
About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit. The default setting is "A.F.D. 7.1CH" (when connecting the headphones to the sunound default setting is "HP 2CH"). Sound from Surround Dependiug "A.F.D. STD" (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD) The system discriminates the sound format presents sound as it was recorded/encoded. "A.F.D. • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5.
Sound from Surround effect Effect "HP 2CH ''2) (HEADPHONE CHANNEL 2 This decoding mode appears only when you connect headphones to the surround amplifier (page 32). The system STERE()) outputs the sound from the headphones regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multichannel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. To turn the sound effect off Select "A.F.D. STD" for "DEC. MODE." m • When you select "A.F.D. the optimum 7.1CH," depending mode is automatically selected.
5 6 Press _--. Place a disc. Place one disc on the disc tray, and then press _. Playinga BD/DVD "o ,< o{3 Depending on the disc, some operations different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions may be supplied with your disc. FUNCTION i/d) When you insert a commercially available BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, playback may automatically start depending In this case, go to Step 9. on the disc. m • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
• When you set the [Control for HDMI] function to IOn], the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI cable can be sync-operated with the system. For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Press Play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only) _ for more than one second in pause mode. When you press _ briefly in pause mode, you can play one frame at a time. Depending on the disc, this Sync" (page 67).
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connection only) Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY. The system and the connected TV turn on and the input selector on the TV is switched to the system; then you can enjoy the contents of a disc. m • When using the HDMI connection, there may be a delay belbre the playback picture appears on the screen, and the beginning portion of the playback picture may not be displayed. • To use this function, set [Control Ibr HDMI] to [On] in [HDMI Settingsl (page 86).
(Resume To Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed II. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system is set to standby mode by pressing I/Q). 1 a disc, press • to stop Press ,I,14,to select O, or Top Menu which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called "titles." When you play a BD/ DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the Top Menu.
(Scene Search) You can move quickly between scenes within the title currently being played back. 1 You can search for a chapter if the title contains chapter marks. "u 1 Press OPTIONS during playback or in pause mode. The options menu appears. o" o 2 Press ,1,14, to select a search method, then press @. Press SCENE SEARCH during playback or in pause mode. Playback pauses and a bar with a scene indicator (square-shaped - indicates the current point) appears at the bottom of the screen.
To view the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display Press You can check the title information, the video transmission rate, etc. Press _ including ®.--, ® DISPLAY during playback. (_) Playing time of the current title The displayed information differs depending the disc type and system status.
m •Set the picture setting of your TV to [Standard] befi)rc changing [Picture Quality Mode]. ll31_ 1 • [Video Settings] is disabled when the connected TV is set to Theater Mode (page 68). Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. 2 • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, [FNR], [BNR], or [MNR] effects may be hard to discern. "10 Press t'14, to select [Video Settings], o then press @. The [Video Settingsl screen appears.
5 EnjoyingBonusView/BDLive 6 7 Select the disc name, then press OPTIONS. Select [Erase], then press @. Select [OK], then press @. The data of the selected disc will be deleted. m Some BD-ROMs with "BD-LIVE Logo*" have bonus contents and other data that can be downloaded storage) 1 2 3 to the external memory (local for enjoyment. if a disc is inserted, from the unit. remove the disc Turn the system off. Insert the external memory (not supplied) into the EXT slot on the rear of the unit.
2 Press <--/->to select j_ [Music]. Playing a CD "O ,< O" 13 C) _::iiil)i:il ¸) C)_ _:i;i;i: _ _ii!iii!) ::: _o-- } 3 TIME Press The 4 @. music Press list appears. I%1, to select a track, then press ==,_ or @. The system Other +/- 2 Press operations Press Stop • Pause II play after pause Start playback point where •. ,J_ MusicCD n or from the you pressed Go back to the _ preceding When you press _ once, you can go to the beginning of the current track. track I=_.
Available 1 OPTIONS Playing Photo Files Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears. 2 1) Press t,/+ to select an item, then press 2) 3) @. The available items differ depending on the disc type or system situation. I)BD-REs!BD-Rs containing JPEG image files 2)DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs!DVD-Rs containing Items Details [Play] Plays the selected track. [Play from beginning] (during playback) Plays the current the beginning.
Other operations To m • When you attempt to play the following photo files, the [_ mark appears on the screen and they cannot Press be played. Phty a slideshow Stop a slideshow • Pause a slideshow n Photo files with width or height larger than 8,192 pixels Go to the next photo Photo files with width or height pixels Go back to the Photo files exceeding preceding Photo files with extreme 50:1 or 1:50) photo Display the file information C3 DISPLAY 1 The options Press menu appears.
m • When you connect headphones to the surround amplifier, the sound mode is disabled. Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source •Depending on the disc or source, when you select "AUTO," the beginning of the sound may be cut off as the system selects the optimum mode automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select other than "AUTO." You cau select a suitable souud mode for movies •Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may not be effective. or music.
Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the BD/DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual you can also change the language. tracks, With a CD, you can select the sound fiom the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel speakers.
EnjoyingMultiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL Usingthe Sound Effect MONO) NIGHT ..................................... BASS You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. SYSTEM .............................. _ ............. ............
You cau eujoy souud effects or dialog, as you would iu a movie theater, eveu at low volume. It You cau adjust the souud by chaugiug the toual balauce of the souud. is useful for watchiug 1 2 movies at uight. Press NIGHT. "NIGHT ON" appears in the fiont panel display and the sound effect is activated. During the night mode is on, "NIGHT" in the front panel display. lights up 3 MENU. Press ,I,14,repeatedly until "AUDIO MENU" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or ->.
2 Select the radio station. Automatic tuning Press and hold TUNING Listening to the Radio scanning [Auto Tuningl appears on the TV screen. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. You can enjoy radio sound with the system's speakers. To stop the automatic press TUNING Manual CLEAR_ SYSTEM MENU = tuning manually, +/- or II. "TUNED" and "ST" (t_r stereo program) light up in the front panel display. Number --_°-* buttons D.TUNING +/- until the auto starts.
To view the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM," you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as shown. (!) Station name* on the remote, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. The last received 2 station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/- repeatedly to select the preset station.
To operate 1 Press FUNCTION by using D.TUNING repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. 2 You can operate the tuner function using the system menu on the flont panel display. Press D.TUNING. I F:: 3 To ........................ iiiiiiI Press the number buttons to select the 2 Press @. radio stations Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. frequencies.
To change the preset number To name Select the desired preset number by pressing PRESET +/-, then perform the procedure t¥om Step 3. If an FM program If an FM program 1 2 1 There will be no stereo will improve. Press SYSTEM MENU. The last received 2 Press t,/4, repeatedly until "TUNER MENU" appears in the front panel Press t,/4, repeatedly until "FM MODE" appears in the front panel display. i ST i i _.....i ..;.i i.....
Usingthe DIGITALMEDIA PORTAdapter The DIGITAL adapter MEDIA is for enjoying Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DMPORT" appears in the front panel display. 2 PORT (DMPORT) sound fiom a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound fiom the connected the system. Available DIGITAL vary in each area. MEDIA component on For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters PORT adapter.
Using an S-AIR Product The uuit is compatible with the S-AIR fuuctiou (page 122), which allows souud trausmissiou betweeu S-AIR products. About S-AIR For the surround products There are two types of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for transmitting sound. You can use up to three S-AIR main units. (The number of usable S-AIR main units depends environment.) Simply by matchiug the ID of the uuit aud the S-AIR sub uuit, you cau establish souud trausmissiou.
To set the ID of the surround amplifier 1 Make sure that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround For the S-AIR receiver amplifier is set to SURROUND. 2 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of the unit. 3 Press POWER on the surround You can enjoy the system's sound by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system' s sound there. amplifier.
To enjoy the same function select "MAIN UNIT." When "TUNER as the unit, FM" or "TUNER AM" is selected on the unit, you can only select the same band on the S-AIR receiver. When other than "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" For the S-AIR receiver is selected on the unit, you can select any band for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. You cau eujoy the S-AIR receiver 8 Adjust the volume on the S-AIR receiver.
• After pairing Souud trausmissiou is established betweeu the paired uuit aud S-AIR sub uuit(s) ouly. Your room For the surround Neighbor amplifier For the S-AIR receiver IDA No transmission It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission. However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound ifIDs are the same, or you may receive sound fiom neighbors.
6 Press I"/4, repeatedly until "START" appears in the front panel display, then press @. The unit starts pairing and "SEARCH" flashes in the front panel display. To cancel pairing, press SYSTEM 7 MENU. Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. • For the surround amplifier Press POWER on the surround amplifier to turn on the sunound amplifier and press PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround amplifier. The PAIRING indicator of the surround amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.
4 Press ,I,14,to select the desired setting. • "AUTO": Nonnally select this. The system changes "RF CHANGE" to "ON" or "OFF" automatically. • "ON": The system transmits sound by searching tbr a better channel for transmitting. • "OFF": The system transmits sound by fixing the channel tk_r transmitting. 5 Press @. The setting is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns oft: 7 When you set "RF CHANGE" select the ID so that sound transmission to "OFF," is most stable (page 61).
m • Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control fk)rHDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI Usingthe Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync This function is available "BRAVIA" function. on TVs with the Sync function only.
To set the [Control for HDMI] function of the system to on/off manually 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 3 Press <--/-> to select _ [Setup]. Press ,I,/4, to select [HDMI Settings], then press @. The options 4 t_r [HDMI SettingsJ appear. Press '1"/4,to select [Control for HDMI], then press @.
(System Audio Control) (Language Follow) You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy When you change the language for the on- screen operation. To use this function, connect the system and the TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable display of the TV, the system's on-screen display language is also changed after turning the system off and on. (page 24).
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [Auto Calibration] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. m • The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. 1 Calibration mic Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 3 4 Press (--/-) to select _ Press t'14, to select [Audio Settings], then press @.
8 Confirm the conclusions Calibration]• of [Auto Setting the Speakers The conclusions appear on the TV screen. Press €'/-)' to change the page. The first page shows the distance of speakers. The second page shows the level of speakers. m •If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [Auto Calibration ]. [Speaker from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level.
[Subwoofer] [Yesl •You cat) change a measurement unit (feet or meters) by pressing the color button (RED). • [Distance] When you move the speakers, be sure to set the • [Level] parameters of the distance (I_) flom the listening position to the speakers. You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. You can set the parameters from -6.0 dB to +6.0 You can set the parameters to 7.0 meters). dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [Onl for easy The speakers flom 0 to 23 feet (0.0 adjustment.
9 Press t'/4, to select [Off], then press G. • The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI ControllingYourTV with the SuppliedRemote OUT .jack. • To adjust the vohnne press VOLUME of all the speakers at one time, By adjustiug the remote sigual, you cau coutrol your TV with the supplied remote. +/ . • When you replace the batteries of Ihe remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Manufacturer Code number By pressing You can RADIO 565 Nmnber Select the TV channeh RCA/PROSCAN 510 @, ENTER SABA 530, 537, 558 HOME Display the menu of the TV. 515,517, 574 FAVORITES Display the favorite CC Display closed captioning. GUIDE Display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
Usingthe Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10-minute increments. 1 2 3 The brightuess of the frout pauel display cau be set to either of 2 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press t'/4, repeatedly until "SLEEP MENU" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or ->. time) • You can select the remaining time by pressing the number buttons. In this case, you can preset the time in 1-minute increments.
Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit About the demonstration You cau turn ou/off the demoustratiou iu the fiout pauel display while the system is iu (Child Lock) You cau deactivate standby the buttous ou the uuit (except for I/Q)) for preveutiug such as child mischief misoperatiou, (child lock fuuctiou). Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press ,I,/4, repeatedly until "DISP MENU" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or ->. Press • on the unit for more than 5 seconds.
SavingPower in Standby Mode Check that the following settings are made: - [Control for HDMI1 is set to [Off] (page 67). - "S-AIR STBY" is set to "STBY OFF" (page 63). - "DEMO" is set to "DEMO OFF" (page 76). - [Standby Model is set to [Nonnall (page 87).
You can setup Icon Usingthe Setup Display the following Explanation Updates t_[NetworkUpdate](pag system. You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Select _ (Setup) ou the home meuu wheu you options. the software of the e79) @,_ Makes video settings [Video the Settings] (page 80) according to the type of connecting jacks. _'1"_ )) [Audio the Settings] (page 82) Makes ;radio seltings according to the type of connecting jacks.
5 Press ,I,14,to select a setting, then press @. The setting is selected and setup is complete. The options tbr the selected item appear. Example: [4:31 [Network Update] You can update and improve the functions of the system. For information about update functions, the following website: refer to http://esupport.sony.com m • Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) or network cable while downloading or updating software.
3 Press I/(_ to turn the system on. [VideoSettings] The system starts up with the updated software. You cau make the video settiugs accordiug the type of couuectiug jacks. You can update and improve the functions of the system using an update disc provided by a Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Insert the update disc. Software update starts. When updating finishes, • [Screen Format] "COMPLETE" display, then the system automatically off. Press I/(_ to turn the system on.
• [Cinema Conversion Mode] You cfm set the vide() conversion method 480p, 72%, m for 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT OUT jacks. * HDMI only VIDEO _: Normally select this. The unit automatically detects whether the material is video-based or fihn-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method. [Video]: The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material.
[Off[: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p video signals. [AudioSettings] m • Vide() signals may not be output when [BD-ROM 1080/2@ Output] is set to [On]. • [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)] You can set the color setting t_r vide() signals output fi'om the HDMI OUT jack. Select the setting that matches the connected TV type. You can make the audio settings. • [BD Audio Setting] You can select whether to mix or not mix the interactive audio (button sound, effect sound, etc.
• [Attenuate - AUDIO] Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by reducing the input level on the unit. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. • [Sound Effect] You can set the system' s sound effects (SOUND MODE, DYNAMIC BASS, NIGHT, "TONE," and "DEC. MODE") to on/off. IOn]: Attenuates the input level. The output level is changed. [Off]: Normal input level.
to [255] using ÷1"I'1,1,/-1and the number buttons. [BD/DVDViewing Settings] To cancel the Parental Control setting Select [No Restrictionsl. m You can make detailed settings for BD/DVD playback. • [BD/DVD Menu] You can select the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. • If you forget the password, reset the system (page 90) and set a new password (see [Password] (page 85)). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this unit.
3 • [Parental Control Region Code] Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the geographic area. Scenes may be blocked different scenes. or replaced with 1 Enter your four-digit password the number buttons. using 2 Press ,1,14,to select [OK], then press 4 Enter a new password using the number buttons. Press ,I,/4, to select [OK], then press Q. • [Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] You can select the layer priority when playing a Hybrid Disc.
[PhotoSettings] You can make the photo-related settings. [HDMI Settings] You can make the HDMI settings. • [Slideshow Speed] You can change the slideshow speed. • [Control for HDMI] You can set the [Control t_r HDMI] function [Fast]: Photos change rapidly. on/off. For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync" [Normall: Photos change at normal [Slow]: Photos change slowly. speed. to (page 67). [On]: On.
[SystemSettings] You cau make the system-related • [Software versions. settiugs. screen The when connections • [OSD] You cau select your lauguage screeu displays. • [Standby Update Notification] You can get int_rmation using this on newer information you and function turn the system settings (page software appears on the TV on. Network are required when 88). for the system ou_: Sets the system to iufonn you of uewer software versiou iuformatiou (page 79).
3 [Network Settings] You can make detailed network. settings for Intemet If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting, press 4'/4, to select [Proxy Settings], then press @. The [Proxy Settings[ and display appears. If the proxy server does not have a specific setting, go to step 8. • [Internet Settings] These items are necessary when you connect to the Internet via a network cable. Enter the respective broadband (alphanumeric) values t_r your router or Wireless LAN router.
You can use the following characters. buttons to enter ='€ [Easy Setup] 1-2-3 Buttons Details RED Switches the keyboard [Letter Type] alphabet and nmnbers. GREEN [A/a] S'a itches the keyboard between upper case and lower case. BLUE Displays [Symbol] symbols. Performing YELLOW [Finish] The input is etatered, and the system returns to the previous from the keyboard between You can recall the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. 1 ÷/+ to select [Start], then press ®.
[Resetting] You can reset all the system settings to the default settings. 1 Press @ to select [Reset to Factory Default Settings], You can reset the system settings to their factory default. Settings can be reset by function group. 2 All the settings within the group will be reset. 1 2 Press @ to select [Reset to Factory Default Settings], then press @.
On operation • If lhe system is brought directly l'rom a cold lo a warm localion, or is placed in a ,.,cry damp room, moislure may condense on the lenses inside lhe unit. Should this occur, the system may no1 operale properly. In Precautions this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for aboul half an hour until the moisture On safety evaporates.
On moving the system Before moving the system, make sure that them is no disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). About S-AIR On handling • To keep function • As the S-AIR function transmits Notes about the Discs sound by radio edge. • Do not waves, heed the following: discs the disc clean, Do not touch stick paper handle the disc by its the surface. or tape on the disc. Sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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, (S-AIR main unit and sub unit).
Symptom Remedy The picture correctly. Picture is not output • Check the [Output noise appears. Video Format] settings (page 81 ). • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system TV, the copy-protection signal applied picture quality.
Symptom Remedy effect is dilYicult 1o • Check the decoding The surround hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. The sound comes from the center speaker mode setting (page 38). • Check the speaker connections • Depending on the BD/DVD, and settings (pages 22, 71 ). the output signal may no1 be lhe entire 5.1 channeh It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded Digital or MPEG audio l'ormat.
Symptom Remedy The disc does not play. • The disc is dirty. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback • The disc is skewed side facing down. on the disc tray. • You arc attempting to play a disc with a format this system (page 101 ). • The region code on the BD/DVD that cannot does not match be played back by the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Symptom Remedy The Control for HDMI function does )lot work. • When "HDMI" does not light up in the front panel display, connection (page 24). • Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI • Make sure that the connected HDMI] function. Settings] component check to [On] (page 86). is compatible with the [Control • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected connected the HDMI for component is securely.
The S-AIR function Symptom S-AIR connection Remedy is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit does the following: • Turns off. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 26 % feet (8 meters) away from the unit. • Confirnl the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 61). • You performed pairing the unit and another the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 64). S-AIR sub unit. Perl'om_ pairing of • Flashes.
Surround It no sound amplifier is output on the surround Wireless System" from amplifier. (page operation the surround For details check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, / ON see "Step LINE indicator 3: Setting up the 32). Symptom The power speakers, of the POWER Remedy is not turned on. The POWER / ON LINE indicator does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
Self-diagnosis Function When the self-diagnosis function is activated prevent the system fiom malfunctioning, an to error code appears in the fiont panel display, or just _ appears without any messages on the entire screen. In these cases, check the following. When an error code appears the front panel display Error code Corrective Exxxx Contact your nearest in action Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code.
Playable Discs Type Disc logo Blu-ray Characteristics Disc Icon BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BDMV and BDAV mode, including Bz_x.rayz#i_,c 8 cm discs (single layer) discs and DL DVD VIDEO Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented v_D_o DVD/DATA DVD in +VR mode DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs II'3ViJ R_.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this system conforms color system). Note on playback operations to the NTSC of a BD/DVD Some playback operations of a BD/DVD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays a BD/DVD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions supplied with the BD/DVD.
SupportedAudioFormats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format LPCM2ch LPCM5.1ch, DolbyDigital Dolby DTS LPCM7.1ch TrueHD, DolbyDigital Plus DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix6.1, DTS96/24 DTS-HD DTS-HD High Master Resolution Audio Audio "BD/DVD" 0 0 O* 0 "SAT/CABLE" 0 Function 0 0 0 0 0 0 "mY" (DIGITAL IN) O: Supported : Unsupported * lkmnat. format. BD only.
Video Output Resolution Output resolutiou (page 80).
Surround mode (reference) Specifications 143 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Amplifier Section (BDV-T20W) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC Subwoofcr*: 285 watts (at 1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) DISTORTION: * Du_eHding (FTC Output Power) for the US model Front L/Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion mode (reference) on the decoding from 250 milli watts to rated output.
Speakers (BDV-T20W) Front Speaker Speaker Speakers (BDV-E500W) (SS-TSB94) system unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Front Speaker system 2-Way reflex 3 ohms 113 mmx 830 mmx 83 mm (4 Ih ill x 32 3/4 in x Speaker unit Tweeter: 20 mm (1311(,in) cone type Woofer: 65 nun (2 5/s in) 3 3Is in) (w/h/d) (without stand) 315 mmx 1,015 mm1,345 mmx 315 mm Mass (approx.) Speaker 3 3Is ill) (w/h/d) mounted part) 295 mmx 1,190 mmx Full range, Shielded (with Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.
General U.S. models: Power requirements Power consumption Surround 120 V AC, 60 Hz On: 120 W Standby: mode) Output voltage/current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V/700 mA LAN (100) 100BASE-TX EXT External memory slot (For connecting the external memory) DC output: Max (approx.
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Parental Control A function of the BD/DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, x.v.Color playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on. standard proposed by Sony. xvYCC is an international standard PhotoTV space in video.
Index Numerics DVD 24p True Cinema Parental Control DYNAMIC 122 84 Pause BASS 54 i= A Easy A/V SYNC 47 ANGLE 43 Attenuate Attenuate Audio Audio Setup tS"ogressive FM MODE 56 Front panel 12 Front panel display Rear panel Region Remote l3 N Audio Settings 82 Auto Calibration 70, 83 YCbCr/RGB (HDMI) 82 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) B BD Audio Setting BD Data 48 BD Internet BD Parental BD/DVD 82 Connection 85 Control 84 Menu Disc Settings Hybrid Disc Playback 8
