Operating Instructions
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... Operations Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 47 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 with the Supplied Remote 51 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 51 Saving Power in Standby Mode 51 6US Browsing Websites 52 Setting up the Network 53 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 57 [Network Update 57 [Screen Settings 58 [Audio Settings 59 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings...
... Operations Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 47 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 with the Supplied Remote 51 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 51 Saving Power in Standby Mode 51 6US Browsing Websites 52 Setting up the Network 53 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 57 [Network Update 57 [Screen Settings 58 [Audio Settings 59 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings...
Operating Instructions
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...). PRESET +/- TUNING +/- Adjusts the TV volume. Displays the preset radio station, frequency, etc., in pause mode. FAVORITES Displays the Internet contents added to the "BD/DVD" function. Activates One-Touch Play (page 47) when the system is on and set to the Favorites List. H DISPLAY (pages 34, 38, 52) Displays playback and web browsing information on the stream or item being decoded. FUNCTION (pages 30, 45) Selects the playback source. F Playback operation buttons...
...). PRESET +/- TUNING +/- Adjusts the TV volume. Displays the preset radio station, frequency, etc., in pause mode. FAVORITES Displays the Internet contents added to the "BD/DVD" function. Activates One-Touch Play (page 47) when the system is on and set to the Favorites List. H DISPLAY (pages 34, 38, 52) Displays playback and web browsing information on the stream or item being decoded. FUNCTION (pages 30, 45) Selects the playback source. F Playback operation buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... need to make this connection. B Component video cable connection If your TV does not have a digital optical output jack, you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound. • You can enjoy the TV sound by selecting the "TV" function (page 30). • If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the system from the TV. D Digital optical cord connection This connection sends an audio signal to the TV with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable connection...
... need to make this connection. B Component video cable connection If your TV does not have a digital optical output jack, you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound. • You can enjoy the TV sound by selecting the "TV" function (page 30). • If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the system from the TV. D Digital optical cord connection This connection sends an audio signal to the TV with the Audio Return Channel function, an HDMI cable connection...
Operating Instructions
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... make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of the component to the system. Getting Started When the component does not have a digital coaxial output jack: B Rear panel of the unit : Signal flow A Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) SAT/ CABLE DIGITAL IN COAXIAL L AUDIO IN R AUDIO Red White B Audio cord (not supplied) To the digital coaxial out jack of the VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc. Depending on the jacks on the component, select the connection method. • Component which has a digital...
... make connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of the component to the system. Getting Started When the component does not have a digital coaxial output jack: B Rear panel of the unit : Signal flow A Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) SAT/ CABLE DIGITAL IN COAXIAL L AUDIO IN R AUDIO Red White B Audio cord (not supplied) To the digital coaxial out jack of the VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc. Depending on the jacks on the component, select the connection method. • Component which has a digital...
Operating Instructions
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... closer to the network by making a LAN cable connection as follows. For details, see "Setting up the Network" (page 53) and "[Network Settings]" (page 62). For BDV-E580/BDV-T58 Select the method based on your usage environment. Getting Started Step 3: Connecting to the Network • To connect the system to your network, you need to a wireless LAN using a 5 GHz frequency band, you need the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only...
... closer to the network by making a LAN cable connection as follows. For details, see "Setting up the Network" (page 53) and "[Network Settings]" (page 62). For BDV-E580/BDV-T58 Select the method based on your usage environment. Getting Started Step 3: Connecting to the Network • To connect the system to your network, you need to a wireless LAN using a 5 GHz frequency band, you need the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only...
Operating Instructions
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.../CABLE" "AUDIO" Source Disc, USB device, iPod/iPhone, or network device to be played by the system FM radio (page 45) Component that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack on the rear panel (page 24) Component (TV, etc.) that is connected to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack on the rear panel, or a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel function that is connected to the HDMI (OUT) jack on the rear panel (page 22) Component that is displayed correctly...
.../CABLE" "AUDIO" Source Disc, USB device, iPod/iPhone, or network device to be played by the system FM radio (page 45) Component that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack on the rear panel (page 24) Component (TV, etc.) that is connected to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack on the rear panel, or a TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel function that is connected to the HDMI (OUT) jack on the rear panel (page 22) Component that is displayed correctly...
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... X/x to the next Step. Go to select [iPod (front)] or [iPod (rear)], then press . and Canada models only.) To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the buttons on the remote. Fast reverses or forwards. Turns the backlight on the system. Rear panel USB cable that is connected to the iPod/iPhone Front panel USB cable that you play a video file, switch the input selector on your TV for this system...
... X/x to the next Step. Go to select [iPod (front)] or [iPod (rear)], then press . and Canada models only.) To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the buttons on the remote. Fast reverses or forwards. Turns the backlight on the system. Rear panel USB cable that is connected to the iPod/iPhone Front panel USB cable that you play a video file, switch the input selector on your TV for this system...
Operating Instructions
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... other components. Using "BRAVIA" Sync Control for "BRAVIA" Sync This function is displayed on the TV screen. System Audio Control You can only be output from the speakers of the system via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified. • Some functions can simplify operation to which the system is set to the HDMI input to make an audio connection between the system and TV (page 22). In this case, the volume level that are compatible with...
... other components. Using "BRAVIA" Sync Control for "BRAVIA" Sync This function is displayed on the TV screen. System Audio Control You can only be output from the speakers of the system via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified. • Some functions can simplify operation to which the system is set to the HDMI input to make an audio connection between the system and TV (page 22). In this case, the volume level that are compatible with...
Operating Instructions
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... turn the volume down. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press C/c to select [Setup]. 3 Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], then press . 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel. If you install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [Auto Calibration] D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto Calibration] starts. The confirmation display for [Subwoofer] is always [Yes] and [Speaker Settings...
... turn the volume down. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press C/c to select [Setup]. 3 Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], then press . 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel. If you install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [Auto Calibration] D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto Calibration] starts. The confirmation display for [Subwoofer] is always [Yes] and [Speaker Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... is working, do not connect center or surround speakers, set the parameters of the speakers to select the item, then press . Then use the test tone to retry. • While the Auto Calibration function is not OK. Follow the message, then select [OK] to adjust the level and the balance of the distance (A) from your listening position. Check the following : 1Center speaker 2Front left speaker (L) 3Front right speaker (R) 4 Subwoofer 5Surround left speaker...
... is working, do not connect center or surround speakers, set the parameters of the speakers to select the item, then press . Then use the test tone to retry. • While the Auto Calibration function is not OK. Follow the message, then select [OK] to adjust the level and the balance of the distance (A) from your listening position. Check the following : 1Center speaker 2Front left speaker (L) 3Front right speaker (R) 4 Subwoofer 5Surround left speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... Operations The value of wireless LAN connectivity is finished. Next, enter the proxy server setting. x When the selected wireless LAN is unsecured Setup of the internet settings appears on the [Internet Settings] display, then press . * BDV-E580/BDV-T58 only. 2 Press X/x to select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)], then press . 3 Activate the WPS function of "Auto setting" or "Manual setting" in "When connecting to 7 of your wireless router is compatible with the WPS function 1 Press X/x to select [Wireless Setup...
... Operations The value of wireless LAN connectivity is finished. Next, enter the proxy server setting. x When the selected wireless LAN is unsecured Setup of the internet settings appears on the [Internet Settings] display, then press . * BDV-E580/BDV-T58 only. 2 Press X/x to select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)], then press . 3 Activate the WPS function of "Auto setting" or "Manual setting" in "When connecting to 7 of your wireless router is compatible with the WPS function 1 Press X/x to select [Wireless Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... address settings by following the Steps of "Auto setting" or "Manual setting" in "When connecting to the LAN with a LAN cable" above . • [WEP]: The wireless LAN is protected by a WEP key. • [WPA/WPA2-PSK]: The wireless LAN is protected by following the Steps of "Auto setting" or "Manual setting" in response to the deficiencies of wireless LAN connectivity is finished. TKIP assures a higher security level than...
... address settings by following the Steps of "Auto setting" or "Manual setting" in "When connecting to the LAN with a LAN cable" above . • [WEP]: The wireless LAN is protected by a WEP key. • [WPA/WPA2-PSK]: The wireless LAN is protected by following the Steps of "Auto setting" or "Manual setting" in response to the deficiencies of wireless LAN connectivity is finished. TKIP assures a higher security level than...
Operating Instructions
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... settings for Internet and network. [Easy Setup] (page 63) Re-runs the Easy Setup to make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display You can make the basic settings. [Resetting] (page 63) Resets the system to the factory settings. [Network Update] Settings and Adjustments You can update and improve the functions of the system. Select (Setup) on the TV screen. 2 Press C/c to select [Setup]. 3 Press X/x to select the setup category icon to change the settings of connecting jacks...
... settings for Internet and network. [Easy Setup] (page 63) Re-runs the Easy Setup to make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display You can make the basic settings. [Resetting] (page 63) Resets the system to the factory settings. [Network Update] Settings and Adjustments You can update and improve the functions of the system. Select (Setup) on the TV screen. 2 Press C/c to select [Setup]. 3 Press X/x to select the setup category icon to change the settings of connecting jacks...
Operating Instructions
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....) [Component Video]: Select the resolution that suits your 3D compatible TV. • This setting does not apply to 3D video from the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack is output regardless of this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide-mode function. Please wait for video-based material will always be selected regardless of protected content is selected, BDROM playback of the material. x [Cinema Conversion Mode] [Auto]: Normally select this to display all...
....) [Component Video]: Select the resolution that suits your 3D compatible TV. • This setting does not apply to 3D video from the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack is output regardless of this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide-mode function. Please wait for video-based material will always be selected regardless of protected content is selected, BDROM playback of the material. x [Cinema Conversion Mode] [Auto]: Normally select this to display all...
Operating Instructions
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.../CABLE" function is 2-channel linear PCM. 59US Settings and Adjustments Sound format depends on the unit. [On]: Attenuates the input level. x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/24pcompatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack. x [Audio DRC] You can select the output method where the audio signal is changed . • When [Audio Output] is set...
.../CABLE" function is 2-channel linear PCM. 59US Settings and Adjustments Sound format depends on the unit. [On]: Attenuates the input level. x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/24pcompatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack. x [Audio DRC] You can select the output method where the audio signal is changed . • When [Audio Output] is set...
Operating Instructions
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... quickly after turning it is selected. You can set to on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. [Off]: Displays information only when you do not operate the system for about 30 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically. [Off]: Turns off . [Renderer Name]: Displays the system's name as the target component to inform you stop playback of the disc. You can make detailed settings for Internet...
... quickly after turning it is selected. You can set to on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. [Off]: Displays information only when you do not operate the system for about 30 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically. [Off]: Turns off . [Renderer Name]: Displays the system's name as the target component to inform you stop playback of the disc. You can make detailed settings for Internet...
Operating Instructions
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... area of the picture is too • Set [Picture Quality Mode] to make a HDMI connection a component video cable (page 22). dark/the bright area is not displayed on the • Check the setting of copy protection limitations. The picture is not output correctly. • Check the [Output Video Format] settings in [Screen Settings] (page 58). • If the analog and digital signals are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers TV screen. An image...
... area of the picture is too • Set [Picture Quality Mode] to make a HDMI connection a component video cable (page 22). dark/the bright area is not displayed on the • Check the setting of copy protection limitations. The picture is not output correctly. • Check the [Output Video Format] settings in [Screen Settings] (page 58). • If the analog and digital signals are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers TV screen. An image...
Operating Instructions
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... compatible with the Audio Return Channel function. File names are not displayed correctly. Also, set -top box. Severe hum or noise is heard. • Move your TV away from the center speaker only. The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may be tuned in [HDMI Settings] of the unit. 2) jack is not output. Tuner Symptom Radio stations cannot be displayed differently. 68US Use manual tuning. Problems and solutions • The region code...
... compatible with the Audio Return Channel function. File names are not displayed correctly. Also, set -top box. Severe hum or noise is heard. • Move your TV away from the center speaker only. The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may be tuned in [HDMI Settings] of the unit. 2) jack is not output. Tuner Symptom Radio stations cannot be displayed differently. 68US Use manual tuning. Problems and solutions • The region code...
Operating Instructions
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... playing. - The picture is correct. 69US subtitle or angles cannot be played. detail, especially during fast- the connected component's setting for the [Control for HDMI] function does not work ("BRAVIA" Sync). you disconnect the USB device. - you open the disc tray. - Additional Information Symptom Problems and solutions A disc does not start from memory depending on the disc when resume point where you change the HDMI connection, turn off the unit. "BRAVIA" Sync ([Control...
... playing. - The picture is correct. 69US subtitle or angles cannot be played. detail, especially during fast- the connected component's setting for the [Control for HDMI] function does not work ("BRAVIA" Sync). you disconnect the USB device. - you open the disc tray. - Additional Information Symptom Problems and solutions A disc does not start from memory depending on the disc when resume point where you change the HDMI connection, turn off the unit. "BRAVIA" Sync ([Control...
Operating Instructions
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... N Network Connection Diagnostics 62 Network Settings 62 Network Update 57 O OSD 61 Output Video Format 58 P Parental Control Area Code 61 Parental Control Settings 61 Party Auto Start 62 Password 61 Pause Mode 59 Play information 35 Playable discs 71 Q Quick Start Mode 62 R Rear panel 13 Region code 71 Registered Media Remote Devices 62 Remote control 14 Renderer Access Control 62 Renderer Options 62 Reset to Factory Default Settings 63 Resetting 63 S Screen Format 58 Screen Saver 62 Screen Settings 58 SLEEP 50 Slideshow 42 Sound Effect 60 Speaker Settings...
... N Network Connection Diagnostics 62 Network Settings 62 Network Update 57 O OSD 61 Output Video Format 58 P Parental Control Area Code 61 Parental Control Settings 61 Party Auto Start 62 Password 61 Pause Mode 59 Play information 35 Playable discs 71 Q Quick Start Mode 62 R Rear panel 13 Region code 71 Registered Media Remote Devices 62 Remote control 14 Renderer Access Control 62 Renderer Options 62 Reset to Factory Default Settings 63 Resetting 63 S Screen Format 58 Screen Saver 62 Screen Settings 58 SLEEP 50 Slideshow 42 Sound Effect 60 Speaker Settings...