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...and AVCHD™ playback plays your favorite Blu-ray Disc™ movies, DVDs, Audio CDs, and AVCHD-format discs.2 BD-Live™ BD-Live technology ...Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback Combination Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback capabilities enable you a simple and intuitive way to near HD quality.6 Dolby® TrueHD decoding and DTS®-HD master audio The system decodes enhanced audio codecs, including Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD Master Audio. BDV-E300 Key Features Blu-ray Disc™ Player / DVD disc 5.1 ch HighDefinition Home theater System Plays your Blu-ray Disc™ player...
...and AVCHD™ playback plays your favorite Blu-ray Disc™ movies, DVDs, Audio CDs, and AVCHD-format discs.2 BD-Live™ BD-Live technology ...Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback Combination Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback capabilities enable you a simple and intuitive way to near HD quality.6 Dolby® TrueHD decoding and DTS®-HD master audio The system decodes enhanced audio codecs, including Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD Master Audio. BDV-E300 Key Features Blu-ray Disc™ Player / DVD disc 5.1 ch HighDefinition Home theater System Plays your Blu-ray Disc™ player...
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...(5.4kg); FM:87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz (100 kHzstep) Disc Based Player Format CD-R/RW: Yes/Yes DVD+R (DL) (+VR): Yes...Theater Systems, L.P. The Sony, BRAVIA Sync, xross media bar, and S-AIR logos and Sony, BRAVIA Sync, Theatre Sync, xross media bar, S-AIR and Walkman are registered trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Blu-ray Disc...BDV-E300 Features Video BD-Live (profile 2.0): Yes Bonus View (Profile1.1): Yes XMB® (Xross Media Bar): Yes General Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM System...Yes Amplifier Audio Digital Amplifier: Yes (FL/FR/SL/SR/C/SW=24bit) Audio Formats Dolby...
...(5.4kg); FM:87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz (100 kHzstep) Disc Based Player Format CD-R/RW: Yes/Yes DVD+R (DL) (+VR): Yes...Theater Systems, L.P. The Sony, BRAVIA Sync, xross media bar, and S-AIR logos and Sony, BRAVIA Sync, Theatre Sync, xross media bar, S-AIR and Walkman are registered trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Blu-ray Disc...BDV-E300 Features Video BD-Live (profile 2.0): Yes Bonus View (Profile1.1): Yes XMB® (Xross Media Bar): Yes General Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 20 FM - 10 AM System...Yes Amplifier Audio Digital Amplifier: Yes (FL/FR/SL/SR/C/SW=24bit) Audio Formats Dolby...
Operating Instructions
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... [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 80 [Photo Settings 82 [HDMI Settings 82 [System Settings 83 [Network Settings 84 [Easy Setup 85 [Resetting 86 Additional Information Precautions 87 Notes about the Discs 88 Troubleshooting 89 Self-diagnosis Function 95 Playable Discs 96 Supported Audio Formats 98 Video Output Resolution 99 Specifications 100 Language Code List 102 Terms...
... [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 80 [Photo Settings 82 [HDMI Settings 82 [System Settings 83 [Network Settings 84 [Easy Setup 85 [Resetting 86 Additional Information Precautions 87 Notes about the Discs 88 Troubleshooting 89 Self-diagnosis Function 95 Playable Discs 96 Supported Audio Formats 98 Video Output Resolution 99 Specifications 100 Language Code List 102 Terms...
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...to standby mode. TV (page 69) Changes to the TV operation mode for BD/DVD input selector, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. B S-AIR MODE (page 58) Selects playback mode for watching movies automatically. C Number buttons (pages ...system operations • : For TV operations (For details, see "Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote" (page 69).) A THEATER (page 64) Switches to the optimum video mode for the S-AIR receiver. "/1 (on/standby) (pages 28, 29, 36, 51) Turns on , the TV is set for the remote. D AUDIO (pages 48, 49) Selects the audio format...
...to standby mode. TV (page 69) Changes to the TV operation mode for BD/DVD input selector, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. B S-AIR MODE (page 58) Selects playback mode for watching movies automatically. C Number buttons (pages ...system operations • : For TV operations (For details, see "Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote" (page 69).) A THEATER (page 64) Switches to the optimum video mode for the S-AIR receiver. "/1 (on/standby) (pages 28, 29, 36, 51) Turns on , the TV is set for the remote. D AUDIO (pages 48, 49) Selects the audio format...
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...is displayed two or more times, the BD/DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the language. The audio information appears on the disc. With a CD, you can select the sound from the right or left...change the audio format. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to confirm which language the code represents. See "Language Code List" (page 102) to select the desired audio signal. Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats. 48US...
...is displayed two or more times, the BD/DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the language. The audio information appears on the disc. With a CD, you can select the sound from the right or left...change the audio format. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to confirm which language the code represents. See "Language Code List" (page 102) to select the desired audio signal. Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats. 48US...
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...system. Example: [TV Type] Setup TV Type 16:9 4:3 Screen Format DVD Aspect Ratio Cinema Conversion Mode Options 74US Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the home... such as picture and sound. Example: [Video Settings] Setup TV Type Set the screen aspect ratio of connecting jacks. [Audio Settings] (page 78) Makes the audio settings according to select [Setup]. The options for Internet and network. [Easy Setup] (page 85) Re-runs the Easy...
...system. Example: [TV Type] Setup TV Type 16:9 4:3 Screen Format DVD Aspect Ratio Cinema Conversion Mode Options 74US Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the home... such as picture and sound. Example: [Video Settings] Setup TV Type Set the screen aspect ratio of connecting jacks. [Audio Settings] (page 78) Makes the audio settings according to select [Setup]. The options for Internet and network. [Easy Setup] (page 85) Re-runs the Easy...
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... all of sampling frequency. MODE" functions are disabled. MODE") to 48kHz. [Off]: The sound effects are disabled. • When the System Audio Control function (page 65) is changed. [Off]: Normal input level. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component....HDMI priority], a confirmation message appears on the unit. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 66). 79US Sound format from the HDMI OUT jack depends on the component connected. [On]: Attenuates the input level. For details, see "Setting the Speakers...
... all of sampling frequency. MODE" functions are disabled. MODE") to 48kHz. [Off]: The sound effects are disabled. • When the System Audio Control function (page 65) is changed. [Off]: Normal input level. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected component....HDMI priority], a confirmation message appears on the unit. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 66). 79US Sound format from the HDMI OUT jack depends on the component connected. [On]: Attenuates the input level. For details, see "Setting the Speakers...
Operating Instructions
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..., consult your nearest Sony dealer. dark/the bright area is not HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant ("HDMI" on . If "PROTECTOR" and "PUSH POWER" appear alternately in [Output Video Format] is incorrect. • Press and hold N and Z on the system. Press "/1 to ... double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be found even after "STANDBY" disappears. • Are the + and - Remedy • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. • Press "/1 after "STANDBY" disappears from the system. • Check the output method ...
..., consult your nearest Sony dealer. dark/the bright area is not HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant ("HDMI" on . If "PROTECTOR" and "PUSH POWER" appear alternately in [Output Video Format] is incorrect. • Press and hold N and Z on the system. Press "/1 to ... double-layer DVD, the video and audio may be found even after "STANDBY" disappears. • Are the + and - Remedy • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. • Press "/1 after "STANDBY" disappears from the system. • Check the output method ...
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... normal play mode. • The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device jacks do not accept audio signals. • Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to the other...Press MUTING on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is performed. Severe hum or noise is not output correctly. • Check the [Output Video Format] settings (page 77). Picture noise appears. • The disc is in [TV Type] of [Video Settings], the picture does not fill the TV screen.
... normal play mode. • The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device jacks do not accept audio signals. • Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to the other...Press MUTING on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is performed. Severe hum or noise is not output correctly. • Check the [Output Video Format] settings (page 77). Picture noise appears. • The disc is in [TV Type] of [Video Settings], the picture does not fill the TV screen.
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...or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. AUDIO] (page 78). Noise is being played. hear when you cannot perform menu operations via the front panel display, press HOME on AM radio. No sound or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from...Check the decoding mode setting (page 33). • Depending on the input stream (page 79). The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may be the entire 5.1 channel. STD" for the connected component by scanning preset stations). MODE" may be less noticeable. • A ...
...or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. AUDIO] (page 78). Noise is being played. hear when you cannot perform menu operations via the front panel display, press HOME on AM radio. No sound or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from...Check the decoding mode setting (page 33). • Depending on the input stream (page 79). The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may be the entire 5.1 channel. STD" for the connected component by scanning preset stations). MODE" may be less noticeable. • A ...
Operating Instructions
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.../Super VCDs • HD layer on the recording condition. Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD/DATA DVD AVCHD Characteristics Icon BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in music CD format DATA CD - The AVCHD format disc will not play , depending on Super Audio CDs • BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different region code...
.../Super VCDs • HD layer on the recording condition. Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD/DATA DVD AVCHD Characteristics Icon BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in music CD format DATA CD - The AVCHD format disc will not play , depending on Super Audio CDs • BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different region code...
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... only when you set [BD Audio Setting] to [Direct] (page 78) and [Sound Effect] to a suitable format automatically. 98US Function Format LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Dolby DTS LPCM 7.1ch TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus "BD/DVD" a a a a a "SAT/CABLE" a - a: Supported format. -: Unsupported format. * BD only. DTS-HD Master Audio a - Supported Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows.
... only when you set [BD Audio Setting] to [Direct] (page 78) and [Sound Effect] to a suitable format automatically. 98US Function Format LPCM 2ch LPCM 5.1ch, Dolby Digital Dolby DTS LPCM 7.1ch TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus "BD/DVD" a a a a a "SAT/CABLE" a - a: Supported format. -: Unsupported format. * BD only. DTS-HD Master Audio a - Supported Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows.
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...Front L/Front R/Center/ Surround L/Surround R*: 133 watts (per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. U.S. Amplifier Section (BDV-E300) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC Output Power) for the US model Front L/Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both... Inputs (Analog) TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms AUDIO (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Inputs (Digital) TV (OPTICAL) Impedance: - SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL) Impedance: 75 ohms Video Section Outputs BD/DVD/CD System Signal format system VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75...
...Front L/Front R/Center/ Surround L/Surround R*: 133 watts (per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. U.S. Amplifier Section (BDV-E300) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC Output Power) for the US model Front L/Front R: With 3 ohms loads, both... Inputs (Analog) TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms AUDIO (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Inputs (Digital) TV (OPTICAL) Impedance: - SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL) Impedance: 75 ohms Video Section Outputs BD/DVD/CD System Signal format system VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75...
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...a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in High Definition format, for a standard definition (SD) television signal. * A high ...Sony DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition) signals of subtitle display, and slideshow. Furthermore, 114US Glossary AVCHD The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. In this format...
...a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in High Definition format, for a standard definition (SD) television signal. * A high ...Sony DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition) signals of subtitle display, and slideshow. Furthermore, 114US Glossary AVCHD The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. In this format...
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... speakers and a center speaker. Each frame is the NTSC standard method for the next generation optical discs. This is realized due to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multichannel surround sound. Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one pair of multi-channel ...Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to the original source bit-for digital video signals. x Music mode The Music mode is discrete subwoofer channel in Dolby Surround. Additional Information since all programs encoded in this format. DTS Digital audio compression technology...
... speakers and a center speaker. Each frame is the NTSC standard method for the next generation optical discs. This is realized due to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multichannel surround sound. Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one pair of multi-channel ...Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to the original source bit-for digital video signals. x Music mode The Music mode is discrete subwoofer channel in Dolby Surround. Additional Information since all programs encoded in this format. DTS Digital audio compression technology...
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...The limitation varies from disc to a TV with...format is a familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like quality. x.v.Color x.v.Color is compatible with other high-quality media. When connected to disc; PhotoTV HD "PhotoTV HD" allows for the NTSC system). This technology transfers digital audio... per second by Sony. xvYCC is in...Interlace format, the progressive format can...format. S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have seen the rapid spread of digital audio...
...The limitation varies from disc to a TV with...format is a familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like quality. x.v.Color x.v.Color is compatible with other high-quality media. When connected to disc; PhotoTV HD "PhotoTV HD" allows for the NTSC system). This technology transfers digital audio... per second by Sony. xvYCC is in...Interlace format, the progressive format can...format. S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have seen the rapid spread of digital audio...
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...Network Settings 84 Network Update 75 NIGHT 50 O One-Touch Play 38 OPTIONS 46 OSD 83 Output Video Format 77 P PAIRING 60 PARENTAL CONTROL 116 Parental Control 37 Parental Control Region Code 81 Password 81 Pause ... 79 Speaker Settings 67, 79 Connection 67 Distance 68 Level 68 Standby Mode 83 Subtitle 80 Surround amplifier 56 System Information 83 SYSTEM MENU 33, 42, 50, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 71, 72 T Test Tone 68... BD Audio Setting 78 BD Data 43 BD Internet Connection 81 BD Parental Control 80 BD/DVD Menu 80 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 80 BDAV 96 BD-Live 43 BDMV 96 BD-R 114 BD-RE 114 Blu-ray Disc 114 C...
...Network Settings 84 Network Update 75 NIGHT 50 O One-Touch Play 38 OPTIONS 46 OSD 83 Output Video Format 77 P PAIRING 60 PARENTAL CONTROL 116 Parental Control 37 Parental Control Region Code 81 Password 81 Pause ... 79 Speaker Settings 67, 79 Connection 67 Distance 68 Level 68 Standby Mode 83 Subtitle 80 Surround amplifier 56 System Information 83 SYSTEM MENU 33, 42, 50, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 71, 72 T Test Tone 68... BD Audio Setting 78 BD Data 43 BD Internet Connection 81 BD Parental Control 80 BD/DVD Menu 80 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 80 BDAV 96 BD-Live 43 BDMV 96 BD-R 114 BD-RE 114 Blu-ray Disc 114 C...