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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Blu-ray Disc / DVD Home Theatre System is intended to alert the user to excessive heat such as a CLASS 3R LASER product. To prevent injury, this model manufactured for connection to eyes, do not expose this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. Record these numbers in the U.S.A. BDV-E390/BDV-E385/ BDV-T39...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Blu-ray Disc / DVD Home Theatre System is intended to alert the user to excessive heat such as a CLASS 3R LASER product. To prevent injury, this model manufactured for connection to eyes, do not expose this product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. Record these numbers in the U.S.A. BDV-E390/BDV-E385/ BDV-T39...
Operating Instructions
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... On power sources • The unit is not disconnected from being walked on the bottom exterior. Sony recommends that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the mains as long as power-supply cord or plug is used with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with the apparatus. Adults should also review (i) the instruction manual and...
... On power sources • The unit is not disconnected from being walked on the bottom exterior. Sony recommends that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the mains as long as power-supply cord or plug is used with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with the apparatus. Adults should also review (i) the instruction manual and...
Operating Instructions
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... Tuner Listening to the Radio 34 Other Operations Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Setting the Speakers 35 Using the Sleep Timer 36 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit 37 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 37 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 37 Saving Power in Standby Mode 37 Browsing Websites 38 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 40 [Network Update 40 [Screen Settings 41 [Audio Settings 42 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 43 [Parental Control Settings 43 [Music Settings...
... Tuner Listening to the Radio 34 Other Operations Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Setting the Speakers 35 Using the Sleep Timer 36 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit 37 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 37 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 37 Saving Power in Standby Mode 37 Browsing Websites 38 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 40 [Network Update 40 [Screen Settings 41 [Audio Settings 42 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 43 [Parental Control Settings 43 [Music Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... returns to standby mode If any button on the system or sets it to [On] (page 44). Remote control 9 SPEAKERS TV AUDIO TV BRAVIA Sync DIMMER 123 SLEEP 456 FUNCTION 789 3D AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN TOP MENU POP UP/ MENU 1 2 3 8 RETURN OPTIONS SOUND MODE SOUND MODE HOME NETFLIX PRESET PRESET SEN TUNING PLAY TUNING DISPLAY PAUSE STOP VOL TV VOL MUTING TV INPUT 4 5 6 7 Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. SEN Accesses the "Sony Entertainment Network™" online service. 15US
... returns to standby mode If any button on the system or sets it to [On] (page 44). Remote control 9 SPEAKERS TV AUDIO TV BRAVIA Sync DIMMER 123 SLEEP 456 FUNCTION 789 3D AUDIO SUBTITLE 0 YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN TOP MENU POP UP/ MENU 1 2 3 8 RETURN OPTIONS SOUND MODE SOUND MODE HOME NETFLIX PRESET PRESET SEN TUNING PLAY TUNING DISPLAY PAUSE STOP VOL TV VOL MUTING TV INPUT 4 5 6 7 Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. SEN Accesses the "Sony Entertainment Network™" online service. 15US
Operating Instructions
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.../track is on the TV screen. G MUTING Turns off the sound temporarily. Adjusts the TV volume. Activates slow-motion play when pressed for a photo folder. X (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback. TUNING +/- FUNCTION (pages 23, 34) Selects the playback source. 3D Converts 2D content into simulated 3D content when connected to either of the front panel display to a 3D compatible device. 16US Activates One...
.../track is on the TV screen. G MUTING Turns off the sound temporarily. Adjusts the TV volume. Activates slow-motion play when pressed for a photo folder. X (pause) Pauses or re-starts playback. TUNING +/- FUNCTION (pages 23, 34) Selects the playback source. 3D Converts 2D content into simulated 3D content when connected to either of the front panel display to a 3D compatible device. 16US Activates One...
Operating Instructions
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... Easy Setup" (page 22). For BDV-E390/BDV-E385/BDV-T39 Select the method based on your network, perform [Easy Network Settings]. Getting Started Connecting the antenna (aerial) Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection Rear panel of the unit DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OUT ARC TV VIDEO OUT LAN (100) L R AUDIO IN FM COAXIAL 75 ANTENNA Broadband router LAN LAN cable (not supplied) 20US Rear panel of the unit OUT ARC VIDEO OUT LAN (100) L R AUDIO IN...
... Easy Setup" (page 22). For BDV-E390/BDV-E385/BDV-T39 Select the method based on your network, perform [Easy Network Settings]. Getting Started Connecting the antenna (aerial) Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection Rear panel of the unit DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OUT ARC TV VIDEO OUT LAN (100) L R AUDIO IN FM COAXIAL 75 ANTENNA Broadband router LAN LAN cable (not supplied) 20US Rear panel of the unit OUT ARC VIDEO OUT LAN (100) L R AUDIO IN...
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... instruction manual supplied with the wireless LAN router - Keep in accordance with the WPS button. Before performing the network settings When your wireless network. For BDV-E490/BDV-E290/BDVE190 Select the method based on again. Front panel of the unit FUNCTION 1 2 Broadband router LAN LAN cable (not supplied) USB Wireless LAN Adapter (not supplied) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL L OUT ARC R TV VIDEO OUT LAN (100) AUDIO IN Rear panel of data. The USB Wireless LAN Adapter...
... instruction manual supplied with the wireless LAN router - Keep in accordance with the WPS button. Before performing the network settings When your wireless network. For BDV-E490/BDV-E290/BDVE190 Select the method based on again. Front panel of the unit FUNCTION 1 2 Broadband router LAN LAN cable (not supplied) USB Wireless LAN Adapter (not supplied) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL L OUT ARC R TV VIDEO OUT LAN (100) AUDIO IN Rear panel of data. The USB Wireless LAN Adapter...
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... following setting. • HDMI cable connection: Follow the instructions that is connected to the HDMI (OUT) jack on the rear panel (page 19) Some functions may be changed via the TV screen by pressing FUNCTION, X/x, and . 23US "BD/DVD" t "USB" t "FM" t "TV" t "AUDIO" t "BD/DVD" t ... Follow the on-screen instructions to the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks on the rear panel (page 18) Component that the picture is connected to make the network settings using C/X/x/c and . The home menu appears on the TV screen. • Video cord connection: Select [16...
... following setting. • HDMI cable connection: Follow the instructions that is connected to the HDMI (OUT) jack on the rear panel (page 19) Some functions may be changed via the TV screen by pressing FUNCTION, X/x, and . 23US "BD/DVD" t "USB" t "FM" t "TV" t "AUDIO" t "BD/DVD" t ... Follow the on-screen instructions to the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks on the rear panel (page 18) Component that the picture is connected to make the network settings using C/X/x/c and . The home menu appears on the TV screen. • Video cord connection: Select [16...
Operating Instructions
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... when using the buttons on the TV screen. 3 Press C/c to select [Video]*, [Music], or [Photo]*. * BDV-E490/BDV-E390/BDV-E290/BDV-T39 only. • To change the TV input to this system before placing the iPod/ iPhone onto the Dock for iPod/iPhone. The home menu appears on the supplied remote. x If you play . TV (USB) port of the iPod/iPhone. When you selected [Photo] in Step 3* [Please change a system setting, such as the sound mode setting, while viewing...
... when using the buttons on the TV screen. 3 Press C/c to select [Video]*, [Music], or [Photo]*. * BDV-E490/BDV-E390/BDV-E290/BDV-T39 only. • To change the TV input to this system before placing the iPod/ iPhone onto the Dock for iPod/iPhone. The home menu appears on the supplied remote. x If you play . TV (USB) port of the iPod/iPhone. When you selected [Photo] in Step 3* [Please change a system setting, such as the sound mode setting, while viewing...
Operating Instructions
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... Power Off You can set the parameters from the TV or other components is output via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified. • To use the test tone to adjust the balance of the system. • When sound from 0 to 23 feet (0.0 to 7.0 meters). 35US Then use the "BRAVIA" Sync function, turn on the system and all components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI - Check the following settings. The [Speaker Settings] display...
... Power Off You can set the parameters from the TV or other components is output via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified. • To use the test tone to adjust the balance of the system. • When sound from 0 to 23 feet (0.0 to 7.0 meters). 35US Then use the "BRAVIA" Sync function, turn on the system and all components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI - Check the following settings. The [Speaker Settings] display...
Operating Instructions
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... to the factory settings. [Network Update] For information about update functions, refer to items such as picture and sound. Please wait for Internet and network. Icon Explanation [Easy Setup] (page 45) Re-runs the Easy Setup to make various adjustments to the following options. The default settings are underlined. • Playback settings stored in the front panel display. After the update completes, the main unit automatically turns off , or operate the main...
... to the factory settings. [Network Update] For information about update functions, refer to items such as picture and sound. Please wait for Internet and network. Icon Explanation [Easy Setup] (page 45) Re-runs the Easy Setup to make various adjustments to the following options. The default settings are underlined. • Playback settings stored in the front panel display. After the update completes, the main unit automatically turns off , or operate the main...
Operating Instructions
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...system's speakers only. [Speaker + HDMI]: Outputs multi-channel sound from the system's speakers and 2-channel linear PCM signals from the HDMI (OUT) jack. [HDMI]: Outputs sound from 2-channel sources and produces 6.1 channel sound (DTS Neo:6 Cinema/DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding). [Off]: The sound effects are disabled. For a 2-channel source, you listen to a component connected to [HDMI], the output signal format for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 44), [Audio Output] is set to simulate surround sound. [Sound Mode On]: Enables the surround effect of the sound track. [Auto]: Performs...
...system's speakers only. [Speaker + HDMI]: Outputs multi-channel sound from the system's speakers and 2-channel linear PCM signals from the HDMI (OUT) jack. [HDMI]: Outputs sound from 2-channel sources and produces 6.1 channel sound (DTS Neo:6 Cinema/DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding). [Off]: The sound effects are disabled. For a 2-channel source, you listen to a component connected to [HDMI], the output signal format for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 44), [Audio Output] is set to simulate surround sound. [Sound Mode On]: Enables the surround effect of the sound track. [Auto]: Performs...
Operating Instructions
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... Disc Playback Layer] [BD]: Plays BD layer. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. If necessary, you select [Select Language Code], the display for your four-digit password. When you select [Select Language Code], the display for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. x [Super Audio CD Playback Channel] [DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2-channel area. [DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area. 43US Settings and Adjustments [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] [Parental Control Settings] x [BD/DVD Menu Language] You can select the default subtitle language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs...
... Disc Playback Layer] [BD]: Plays BD layer. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. If necessary, you select [Select Language Code], the display for your four-digit password. When you select [Select Language Code], the display for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. x [Super Audio CD Playback Channel] [DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2-channel area. [DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area. 43US Settings and Adjustments [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] [Parental Control Settings] x [BD/DVD Menu Language] You can select the default subtitle language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs...
Operating Instructions
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...'s HDMI IN jack that is set to the network beforehand. For details, see "Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection" (page 20). [Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable. [Wireless Setup(built-in)] (BDV-E390/BDVE385/BDV-T39 only): Select this when you use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter for wireless network connection. [USB Wireless Setup] (BDV-E490/BDV-E290/ BDV-E190 only): Select this when you of the disc. x [Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time from standby mode. x [Auto Display] [On]: Automatically displays information...
...'s HDMI IN jack that is set to the network beforehand. For details, see "Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection" (page 20). [Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable. [Wireless Setup(built-in)] (BDV-E390/BDVE385/BDV-T39 only): Select this when you use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter for wireless network connection. [USB Wireless Setup] (BDV-E490/BDV-E290/ BDV-E190 only): Select this when you of the disc. x [Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time from standby mode. x [Auto Display] [On]: Automatically displays information...
Operating Instructions
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... Network Settings] Runs [Easy Network Settings] to display the connected DLNA server. Follow the on the network. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the settings within the group will be reset. x [Media Remote Device Registration] Registers your registered "Media Remote" devices. [Easy Setup] x [Easy Initial Settings] Runs [Easy Initial Settings] to allow automatic access from DLNA controllers. Settings and Adjustments x [Connection Server Settings] Sets whether or not to make the basic settings. x [Renderer Options] [Auto...
... Network Settings] Runs [Easy Network Settings] to display the connected DLNA server. Follow the on the network. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the settings within the group will be reset. x [Media Remote Device Registration] Registers your registered "Media Remote" devices. [Easy Setup] x [Easy Initial Settings] Runs [Easy Initial Settings] to allow automatic access from DLNA controllers. Settings and Adjustments x [Connection Server Settings] Sets whether or not to make the basic settings. x [Renderer Options] [Auto...
Operating Instructions
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... go to the "Setup" section of the menu and select "Network Update" to a newer software version. speaker cords shortcircuited? • Are you using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to turn off (page 37). t Set the child lock function to an input device that the AC power cord (mains lead) is no picture when you make an HDMI cable connection. "Exxxx" appears in the front panel display. Picture There is connected securely. t Check the output method on your nearest...
... go to the "Setup" section of the menu and select "Network Update" to a newer software version. speaker cords shortcircuited? • Are you using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to turn off (page 37). t Set the child lock function to an input device that the AC power cord (mains lead) is no picture when you make an HDMI cable connection. "Exxxx" appears in the front panel display. Picture There is connected securely. t Check the output method on your nearest...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers. t The speaker cords are used with the Audio Return Channel function. t Check the speaker settings (page 35). There is compatible with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at the same time, set [Audio Return Channel] in [Screen Settings] to a settop box. Also, set [BD-ROM 24p Output] or [DVD-ROM 24p Output] in [HDMI Settings] of TV programs correctly when connected to [Off] (page 41). t Make sure that no picture after 15 to the other input jacks...
... speakers. t The speaker cords are used with the Audio Return Channel function. t Check the speaker settings (page 35). There is compatible with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at the same time, set [Audio Return Channel] in [Screen Settings] to a settop box. Also, set [BD-ROM 24p Output] or [DVD-ROM 24p Output] in [HDMI Settings] of TV programs correctly when connected to [Off] (page 41). t Make sure that no picture after 15 to the other input jacks...
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... lenses. t Picture/sound quality may be improved by setting [Attenuate - t Check if the USB device or a cable is too weak (when tuning in a BD-ROM cannot be cleared from the resume point where you play a recorded disc that are not displayed correctly. Sony recommends a connection speed of a connected component. Use manual tuning. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on Internet content providers. Other character formats may be displayed differently. A disc does...
... lenses. t Picture/sound quality may be improved by setting [Attenuate - t Check if the USB device or a cable is too weak (when tuning in a BD-ROM cannot be cleared from the resume point where you play a recorded disc that are not displayed correctly. Sony recommends a connection speed of a connected component. Use manual tuning. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on Internet content providers. Other character formats may be displayed differently. A disc does...
Operating Instructions
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... this case, change the HDMI connection, turn off and on . t Devices that [Control for HDMI] to [Off], then set to each other. t Press RETURN to return to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The connected component is compatible with the [Control for HDMI] function. • The connected component's setting for the [Control for HDMI] function is set [Control for HDMI] function does not work ("BRAVIA" Sync). t Check that use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before adjusting the settings of the router...
... this case, change the HDMI connection, turn off and on . t Devices that [Control for HDMI] to [Off], then set to each other. t Press RETURN to return to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The connected component is compatible with the [Control for HDMI] function. • The connected component's setting for the [Control for HDMI] function is set [Control for HDMI] function does not work ("BRAVIA" Sync). t Check that use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before adjusting the settings of the router...
Operating Instructions
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... Network Settings 44 Network Update 40 O OSD Language 44 Output Video Format 41 P Parental Control Area Code 43 Parental Control Settings 43 PARTY Auto Start 45 Password 43 Pause Mode 41 Play information 26 Playable discs 52 Q Quick Start Mode 44 R Rear panel 14 Region code 52 Registered Media Remote Devices 45 Remote control 15 Renderer Access Control 45 Renderer Options 45 Reset to Factory Default Settings 45 Resetting 45 S Screen Format 41 Screen Saver 44 Screen Settings 41 SLEEP 36 Slideshow 31 Software License Information 44 Sound...
... Network Settings 44 Network Update 40 O OSD Language 44 Output Video Format 41 P Parental Control Area Code 43 Parental Control Settings 43 PARTY Auto Start 45 Password 43 Pause Mode 41 Play information 26 Playable discs 52 Q Quick Start Mode 44 R Rear panel 14 Region code 52 Registered Media Remote Devices 45 Remote control 15 Renderer Access Control 45 Renderer Options 45 Reset to Factory Default Settings 45 Resetting 45 S Screen Format 41 Screen Saver 44 Screen Settings 41 SLEEP 36 Slideshow 31 Software License Information 44 Sound...