Sony BDV-L800M, BDV-L600, BDV-L800 User Manual

Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

4-279-067-11 (2)

BDV-L800/BDV-L800M/BDV-L600

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ven tilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

Indoor use only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc / DVD Home Theatre System is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 3R LASER product. Visible and invisible laser radiation is emitted when the laser protective housing is opened, so be sure to avoid direct eye exposure.

This marking is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.

For the customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in

the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and

other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on th e battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in Australia

This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For the main unit

The nameplate is located on th e rear exterior.

Precautions

On power sources

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

On watching 3D video images

Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what works best . If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe necessary. You should also review (i) the instruction manual an d/or the caution message of any other device used with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with this product and (ii) our website (http:// esupport.sony.com/) for the latest information. The vision of young children (especially those under six years old) is still under development. Consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to watch 3D video images.

Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above.

For the wireless transceiver (EZWRT50) and the Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBD-L800)

(For the customers in Australia)

This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For the wireless transceiver (EZWRT50) and the Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System (BDV-L600/BDV-L800/ BDV-L800M)

(For the customers in Europe)

See “Wireless Product Compliance Information” (supplied).

Copy Protection

Please be advised of the advanced content protection systems used in both Blu-ray Disc media. These systems, called AACS (Advanced Access Content System) and CSS (Content Scramble System), may contain some restrictions on playback, analog output, and other similar features. The operation of this product and the restrictions placed may vary depending on the date of purchase, as the governing board of the AACS may adopt or change its restriction rules after the time of purchase.

and DVD

Copyrights and Trademarks

• This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license

under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, DTS-HD and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS

• This system incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface

(HDMI

) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/ or its affiliates.

• “BD-LIVE” and “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.

• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVDR,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

• “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

• “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

• Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote

. Gracenote is the industry s tandard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Grac enote apply to this product and service.

See the Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™” and “WiFi Protected Setup™” are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, a nd has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady

™

content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or WMDRMprotected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReadyprotected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technol ogies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

, the DLNA Logo and

•DLNA DLNA CERTIFIED

™

are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

• All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

• Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated in this document.

About These Operating Instructions

• The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the main unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, Super Audio CDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• The instructions in this manual are for BDV-L800, BDV-L800M, and BDVL600. BDV-L600 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “BDV-L600 only.”

• Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.

• The items displayed on the TV screen may vary depending on the area.

• The default setting is underlined.

Table of Contents

About These Operating Instructions.......5

Unpacking...............................................7

Index to Parts and Controls...................10

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System .......16

Step 2: Connecting the System ...18 Step 3: Performing the Easy

Setup ........................................32

Step 4: Selecting the Source .......33

Step 5: Enjoying Surround

Sound .......................................34

Playback

Playing a Disc .......................................36

Playing from a USB Device..................37

Enjoying an iPod/iPhone.......................38

Playing via a Network...........................40

Available Options .................................42

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the Effect to Suit

the Source .......................................45

Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual

Tracks, or Channel..........................45

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...46

Tuner

Listening to the Radio...........................47

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)..............................................48

Other Operations

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................49

Setting the Speakers..............................50

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................51

Deactivating the Buttons on the Main

Unit .................................................51

Controlling Your TV or Other

Components with the Supplied

Remote............................................52

Saving Power in Standby Mode............53

Browsing Websites ............................... 53

Further Settings for the Wireless

System ............................................55

Setting up the Network .........................56

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display ....................... 60

[Remote Controller Setting Guide] ...... 60

[Network Update]................................. 61

[Screen Settings]................................... 61

[Audio Settings].................................... 62

[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] ............... 63

[Parental Control Settings] ................... 64

[Music Settings].................................... 64

[System Settings].................................. 64

[Network Settings]................................ 66

[Easy Setup].......................................... 66

[Resetting] ............................................ 66

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 67

Notes about the Discs ........................... 68

Troubleshooting.................................... 69

Playable Discs ...................................... 75

Playable Types of Files ........................ 76

Supported Audio Formats..................... 77

Specifications ....................................... 78

Language Code List.............................. 80

Index ..................................................... 81

Unpacking

BDV-L800/BDV-L800M

• Main unit (1)

• Front speakers (2)

• Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1)

• Video cord for Dock for iPod/iPhone (1)

• Speaker stands (2)

• Screws (silver) (2)

• Wall mounting bracket A (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• USB cable (1)

• Stand cover (1)

• Wireless transceivers (EZW-RT50) (2)

• AC adapter (1)

• AC power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Wall mounting bracket B (1)

• Operating Instructions (Australian models only)

• Quick Setup Guide

• Speaker Installation Guide

• Main Unit Installation Guide

• Software License Information

• Wireless Product Compliance Information

• Warranty

• Reference Guide (European models only)

BDV-L600

• Main unit (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Wireless transceivers (EZW-RT50) (2)

• Front speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1)

• Video cord for Dock for iPod/iPhone (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Stand cover (1)

• AC adapter (1)

• AC power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Operating Instructions (Australian models only)

• Quick Setup Guide

• Speaker Installation Guide

• Main Unit Installation Guide

• Software License Information

• Wireless Product Compliance Information

• Warranty

• Reference Guide (European models only)

Preparing the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Main unit

FUNCTIONVOLUME

A Ventilation openings B Disc slot (page 36) C Soft-touch buttons/indicators

N (play)

Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted.

x (stop)

Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point).

The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

VOLUME +/–

Adjusts the system’s volume.

FUNCTION

Selects the playback source.

Z (eject)

Ejects the disc.

D Remote sensor E Front panel display F Illumination LED (page 64)

About soft-touch buttons/ indicators

These buttons function when the soft-touch button indicators are lit. You can turn on/off the indicators by setting [Illumination/Display] (page 64). When you set [Illumination/Display] to [Simple/Off], the indicators turn off. In this case, touch any softtouch button. When the indicators light up, touch the desired button.

• These buttons work when you touch them lightly. Do not press on them with excessive force.

Side view (without the panel cover)

Rear panel

A (USB) port (left) (page 37)

Used for connecting a USB device.

B "/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the main unit, or sets it to standby mode.

C VIDEO OUT jack (page 19) D HDMI OUT jack (page 19) E HDMI IN 1 jack (page 21) F HDMI IN 2 jack (page 21) G LAN(100) terminal (page 23)

H (USB) port (rear) (page 37)

Used for connecting a USB device.

I TV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (page

19)

J ANTENNA FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

(page 22)

K Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50/EZW-

RT20) slot (page 25)

EZW-RT50 is supplied with the system.

Front panel display

About the indications in the front panel display

A Displays the system’s playing status. B Lights up when repeat play is

activated.

C Lights up when stereo sound is

received. (Radio only)

D Lights up when the system is playing

via the PARTY STREAMING function.

E Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is

correctly connected to an HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection)compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

F Lights up when muting is on. G Displays the system’s status, such as

radio frequency, etc.

H Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/

1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack.

Subwoofer

Front panel

A LINK/STANDBY indicator

You can check the status of wireless transmission between the main unit and subwoofer.

Indicator Status

Turns green. The system is turned on,

Turns orange. The system is turned on,

Flashes green quickly.

Flashes green or orange slowly.

Turns red. The subwoofer is in standby

Turns off. The subwoofer is turned off.

Flashes red. The subwoofer’s protection is

wireless transmission is activated and sound signals are being received.

wireless transmission is activated with the Secure Link function, and sound signals are being received.

The wireless transceiver is not inserted correctly into the wireless transceiver slot.

Wireless transmission is deactivated.

mode while the system is in standby mode or wireless transmission is deactivated.

active.

Rear panel

B SPEAKERS jacks C Ventilation openings D "/1 (Power) button

Turns the subwoofer on/off.

E SECURE LINK button (page 55)

Starts the Secure Link function.

F Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50/EZW-

RT20) slot (page 25)

EZW-RT50 is supplied with the system.

Remote control

The buttons for system operation only are described below. See “Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote” (page 52) for the buttons for operation of the connected components.

SPEAKERS

AUDIO

BRAVIA Sync

TOP MENU

RETURN OPTIONS

FUNCTION

PRESET

TUNING

STB

HOME

231

564

8097

ENTER

POP UP/ MENU

SOUND MODE

PRESET

TUNING

PROG

DISPLAY

SLEEP

• Number 5, , PROG +, and N buttons

have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote.

• Names of buttons that work after pressing the TV or STB operation mode buttons are indicated with a yellow or green label.

TOOLS

A Z (eject)

Ejects the disc.

SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO

Selects whether TV sound is output from the system’s speakers or the TV’s speaker(s). This function works only when you set [Control for HDMI] to [On] (page 65).

AV "/1 (on/standby) (page 52)

Turns on the TV or other component, or sets the TV or other components to standby mode.

"/1 (on/standby) (pages 32, 47)

Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.

B Number buttons (pages 48, 52)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, preset station number, etc.

ENTER

Enters the selected item.

C Color buttons (red/green/yellow/blue)

Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD menus (can also be used for Java interactive operations on BDs).

D TOP MENU

Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Menu.

POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.

OPTIONS (pages 34, 42, 54)

Displays the options menu on the TV screen or in the front panel display. (The location differs based on the selected function.)

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

C/X/x/c

Moves the highlight to a displayed item.

(enter)

Enters the selected item.

E FUNCTION (pages 33, 47)

Selects the playback source.

HOME (pages 32, 47, 50, 53, 55, 56, 60)

Enters or exits the system’s home menu.

SOUND MODE (page 45)

Selects the sound mode.

F Playback operation buttons

See “Playback” (page 36).

./> (previous/next)

Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

(replay/advance)

Briefly replay the current scenes for 10 seconds./Briefly fast forwards the current scenes for 15 seconds.

m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)

Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during playback. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes. Activates slow-motion play when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed in pause mode.

Slow-motion and single-frame playback are not available for Blu-ray 3D Discs.

N (play)

Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). Activates One-Touch Play (page 49) when the system is on and set to the “BD/DVD”

function.

X (pause)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x (stop)

Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point). The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

Radio operation buttons

See “Tuner” (page 47).

PRESET +/–

TUNING +/–

G (muting)

Turns off the sound temporarily.

(audio) (pages 45, 46)

Selects the audio format/track.

2 (volume) +/– (page 47)

Adjusts the volume.

DISPLAY (pages 37, 40, 53)

Displays playback and web browsing information on the TV screen. Displays the preset radio station, frequency, etc., in the front panel display. Displays the stream information in the front panel display when the function is set to other than “BD/DVD.” When the system is set to the “HDMI1,” “HDMI2,” or “TV” function, the stream information appears only when a digital signal is input. The stream information may not appear depending on the stream or item being decoded.

SLEEP (page 51)

Sets the sleep timer.

H (subtitle) (page 63)

Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BDROM/DVD VIDEO.

I Operation mode buttons (page 52)

Changes the component to be operated on the remote. BD: You can operate this Blu-ray Disc/ DVD Home Theatre System. TV: You can operate a TV. STB: You can operate a cable box, digital satellite receiver, digital video receiver, etc.

(favorites)

Displays the Internet contents added to the Favorites List. You can save 18 favorite Internet contents.

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System

You can select from one of three positions for installing the main unit: in a vertical position, in a horizontal position, or on a wall. For details, see “Selecting the installation position of the main unit”

Getting Started

(page 27). You can also install the front speakers on a wall. For details, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”

How to position the system

Install the system by referring to the illustration below.

A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Subwoofer D Main unit

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,

oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• Leave a space for inserting/ejecting the disc (approximately 15 cm) to the right (disc slot) side of the main unit when

placing an object nearby.

Approximately 15 cm

• Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.

• Image distortion on the TV screen may occur depending on the location of the subwoofer. In this case, place the

subwoofer away from the TV.

• Do not block the ventilation openings of the main unit (page 10).

• Place both front speakers the same distance apart from the listening position (A).

• The front speakers should be placed at least 0.6 m apart.

• Place the front speakers forward from the TV. Make sure there are no obstacles in front of the speakers.

• Both front speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle.

Note on handling the subwoofer

Do not hold the subwoofer by the middle opening when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting the subwoofer, hold it from the bottom.

Opening

• It is recommended to place the subwoofer on a hard floor.

• You can place the subwoofer to the left or right of the main unit, facing the listening position.

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Step 2: Connecting the System

For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cords (mains leads) of the main unit and subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made.

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a

Getting Started

level where sound is not distorted.

Connecting the speakers to the subwoofer

Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the subwoofer. When connecting to the subwoofer, insert the connector until it clicks.

Rear of the front speaker

Rear panel of the subwoofer

Rear of the front speaker

Red (Front right speaker (R))

White (Front left speaker (L))

Removing the panel cover of the main unit

Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the main unit.

Press the panel cover at (A) gently, then slide it out to the side.

Connecting the TV

Connect the system to your TV to display the image of the system on your TV, and listen to TV sound via the system’s speakers.

Depending on the jacks and functions on your TV, select the connection method.

• When your TV has an HDMI jack that is marked “ARC*”: Connection A

• When your TV has an HDMI jack: Connections A and C

• When your TV does not have HDMI jacks: Connections B and C

Video connections

AB C

Audio connection

Getting Started

High Speed HDMI cable

(not supplied)

Image quality

Rear panel of the main unit

(not supplied)

Video cord

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

Yellow

Signal flow

: Video signal

: Audio signal

* Audio Return Channel. For details, see “About Audio Return Channel” (page 20).

** Available only when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.

Yellow

To the video input jack of the TV.

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV.

To the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack of the TV.

A HDMI cable connection

If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV with a High Speed HDMI cable. This will provide better image quality compared to other types of connections. When connecting with a High Speed HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal when performing the Easy Setup (page 32). For further HDMI settings, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 65).

About Audio Return Channel

If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, a High Speed HDMI cable

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connection also sends a digital audio signal from the TV. You do not need to make a separate audio connection for listening to TV sound. For setting the Audio Return Channel function, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 65).

B Video cord connection

If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, make this connection.

C Digital optical cord connection

This connection sends an audio signal to the system from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. With this connection, the system receives a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal and you can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound.

• You can enjoy the TV sound by selecting the “TV” function (page 33).

Connecting the other components with an HDMI (OUT) jack

You can connect a component that has an HDMI (OUT) jack such as a set-top box/digital satellite receiver or PLAYSTATION connection can send both video and audio signals. By connecting the system and the component using a High Speed HDMI cable, you can enjoy high-quality digital picture and sound via the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack.

Rear panel of the main unit

• Video signals from the HDMI IN 1/2 jacks are sent to the HDMI OUT jack only when the “HDMI1” or “HDMI2” function is selected.

• To send an audio signal from the HDMI IN 1/2 jacks to the HDMI OUT jack, you may need to change the audio output setting. For details, see [Audio Output] in [Audio Settings] (page 62).

• You can change the audio input of a component that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 jack to the TV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack. For details, see [HDMI1 Audio Input mode] in [HDMI Settings] (page 65). (European models only.)

3, etc., with a High Speed HDMI cable. A High Speed HDMI cable

High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied)

To the HDMI OUT jack of the set-top box/digital satellite receiver or PLAYSTATION

3, etc.

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Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Rear panel of the main unit

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• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the main unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial).

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Connecting to the network

• To connect the system to your network, you need to make network settings that suit your usage environment and components. For details, see “Setting up the Network” (page 56) and “[Network Settings]” (page 66).

For BDV-L800/BDV-L800M

Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.

• If you use a wireless LAN

The system has built-in Wi-Fi, and you can connect the system to the network by making the network settings.

• If you use other than a wireless LAN

Connect to the network by making a LAN cable connection as follows.

Rear panel of the main unit

Internet

ADSL modem/ cable modem

Broadband router

LAN cable (not supplied)

Getting Started

• The placement distance between the main unit and your wireless LAN router differs based on your usage environment. If the system cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable, place the main unit and the wireless LAN router closer to each other. When you cannot place the main unit and the wireless LAN router closer to each other, use the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only).

• To connect to a wireless LAN using a 5 GHz frequency band, you need the optional USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only).

* As of March 2011. The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries.

• You can also get information for network settings from the following Sony support page:

For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com

For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support

For BDV-L600

Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.

Internet

Getting Started

Rear panel of the main unit

ADSL modem/ cable modem

Broadband router

LAN cable (not supplied)

USB Wireless LAN Adapter (not supplied)

1 Wired Setup

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN(100) terminal on the main unit.

2 USB Wireless Setup

Use a wireless LAN via the USB Wireless LAN Adapter (Sony UWA-BR100* only). The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries.

* As of March 2011.

Turn the main unit off before connecting the extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter. After inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter to the base and connecting the extension cable to the (USB) port (rear or left) (page 11), turn the main unit on again.

• The placement distance between the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and your wireless LAN router differs based on your usage environment. If the system cannot connect to the network or the network connection is unstable, move the USB Wireless LAN Adapter to a different position or place the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and the wireless LAN router closer to each other.

• You can also get information for network settings from the following Sony support page:

For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com

For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support

Inserting the wireless transceivers

The main unit transmits sound to the subwoofer that is connected to the front speakers. To activate wireless transmission, perform the following Steps.

1 Insert a wireless transceiver into the main unit by matching the markings on the rear

panel.

Rear panel of the main unit

Wireless transceiver

2 Insert a wireless transceiver into the subwoofer.

Rear panel of the subwoofer

Wireless transceiver

Getting Started

• Wireless transmission will activate after turning the main unit and subwoofer on (page 31).

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) to the main unit

Do not plug the AC power cord (mains lead) for the main unit into a wall outlet (mains) until you have made all other connections.

1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC adapter.

AC adapter (supplied)

Getting Started

AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied)

2 Plug the connector of the AC adapter into the DC IN 14V connector on the rear of the

main unit.

To unplug the AC adapter cord

Lift (A) of the connector of the AC adapter out gently to remove it from the gap on the main unit (1), turn the connector counterclockwise by 90 degrees (2), and then pull it out from the main unit (3).

• Do not pull by the cord when you unplug the AC adapter cord.

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