Sony BDV-N7100W, BDV-N9100W Operating Instruction

Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

4-456-334-12(1)

BDV-N9100W/BDV-N8100W/BDV-N7100W

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 ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles). Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire. 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.

Pick-up unit of 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 bottom exterior.

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

For the main unit

The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

These following indications are located on the bottom exterior.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom exterior of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._____________________________

Serial No._____________________________

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

(aerial).

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBD-N9100W/HBD-N8100W/ HBD-N7100W)

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the customers in Canada

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

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.

For the main unit

The serial number is located on the bottom exterior.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBD-N9100W/HBD-N8100W/ HBD-N7100W)

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 and/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 yo ur 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.

Copy Protection

• Please be advised of the advanced content protection systems used in both Blu-ray Disc and DVD 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.

• Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

Copyrights and Trademarks

• This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under

U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 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-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

• This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo 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.

• “DVD logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation.

• “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray”, “Blu-ray 3D”, “BD-LIVE”, “BONUSVIEW”, and logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

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

• “Super Audio CD” is a trademark.

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” and the “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” 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 registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

• “Sony Entertainment Network logo” and “Sony Entertainment Network” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard 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 © 2000present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote 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 a registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

•Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

•The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names ar e those of their respective owners.

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

• This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat es and/or other countries. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Content owners use Microsoft

PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReadyprotected 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 PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. 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.

• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and 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.

End User License Information

Gracenote® End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, Califor nia (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device. You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal noncommercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances wi ll Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data fro m the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. © Gracenote, Inc. 2009

About These Operating Instructions

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

• 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-N9100W, BDV-N8100W and BDV-N7100W. BDV-N9100W is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “BDV-N9100W 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 .... 9

Unpacking .......................................... 12

Guide to Parts and Controls ............... 15

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the

Speakers .............................. 21

Step 2: Connecting the

System ................................. 22

Connecting the speakers ....... 22

Connecting the TV .................. 24

Connecting the other

equipment

(Set-top box, etc.) ............... 25

Connecting the antenna

(aerial) .................................. 27

Step 3: Preparing for Network

Connection .......................... 27

Step 4: Setting up the Wireless

System ................................. 29

Step 5: Performing the Easy

Setup .................................... 31

Step 6: Selecting the Playback

Source .................................. 32

Step 7: Enjoying Surround

Sound ................................... 32

Playback

Playing a Disc .................................... 34

Playing from a USB Device ............... 36

Enjoying music from a Bluetooth

device .......................................... 37

Connecting to a smartphone by

One-touch listening function

(NFC) .......................................... 39

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

Available Options .............................. 44

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the Audio Format,

Multilingual Tracks, or

Channel ....................................... 46

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast

Sound .......................................... 47

Tuner

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

Other Operations

Using the Control for HDMI Function

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

Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker

Settings Automatically ................ 50

Setting the Speakers ........................... 51

Using the Sleep Timer ........................ 52

Deactivating the Buttons on the Main

Unit .............................................. 53

Controlling Your TV or Other

Equipment with the Supplied

Remote Control ........................... 53

Saving Power in Standby Mode ......... 55

Browsing Websites ............................. 55

Further Settings for the Wireless

System ......................................... 57

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display .................... 58

[Remote Control Setting Guide] ........ 59

[Network Update] .............................. 59

[Screen Settings] ................................ 59

[Audio Settings] ................................. 61

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

[Parental Control Settings] ................. 63

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

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

[External Input Settings] .................... 65

[Network Settings] ............................. 65

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

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

Additional Information

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

Notes about Discs .............................. 69

Troubleshooting ................................. 70

Playable Discs .................................... 76

Playable Types of Files ...................... 77

Supported Audio Formats .................. 78

Specifications ..................................... 79

Language Code List ........................... 82

Index .................................................. 84

Unpacking

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

• Speaker Installation Guide

• Remote control (1)

• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Surround amplifier (1)

• Wireless transceivers (2)

BDV-N9100W only

• Front speakers (2)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker cords (5, red/white/gray/blue/ green)

• Bases (4)

• Lower parts of the front and surround speakers (4)

BDV-N8100W only

• Front speakers (2)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Screws (16)

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker cords (5, red/white/gray/blue/ green)

• Bases (2)

• Lower parts of the front speakers (2)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Stands (for surround speakers) (2)

• Screw hole covers (2)

• Screws (10)

BDV-N7100W only

• Front speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker cords (5, red/white/gray/blue/

green)

• Stands (for front and surround speakers)

(4)

• Screw hole covers (4)

•Screws (4)

Guide to Parts and Controls

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

Main unit

Top and front panel

32 54

1 89 70

A "/1 (on/standby)

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

B Disc lid (page 34) C LED indicator

White: Lights up when the main unit is turned on. Blue (for Bluetooth status): – System is ready for pairing: Flashes

quickly – During pairing: Flashes quickly – During connection: Flashes – Connection is established: Lights up

D Top panel display

Slot

E (N-Mark) (page 39)

Position the NFC-compatible device near this indication to activate the NFC function.

F Soft-touch buttons/indicators

FUNCTION (page 32)

Selects the playback source.

(play)

(stop)

VOL +/–

* Touch and hold N on the main unit for

more than 2 seconds, the built-in sound demonstration will be played back on the system. Touch x to stop the demonstration.

Note

During the demonstration, the volume level may be higher than the volume level you have set.

G (USB) port (page 36)

Place your fingernail in the slot to open

the cover.

H ./> (previous/next) I (remote control sensor) J Z (open/close)

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 [Main Unit illumination] (page 64). When you set [Main Unit illumination] to [Auto], the indicators turn off. In this case, touch any soft-touch button. When the indicators light up, touch the button you want. If you touch any button when the indicators are off, the indicators light up for a few seconds. If you touch the N again, the N indicator flashes for a few seconds and lights up during playback.

Note

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

• If the button does not work, release the button and wait for a few seconds. Then, touch the button again with your finger covering the button indicator.

Indicators in the top panel display

A Lights up when stereo sound is

received. (Radio only)

B Lights up when repeat play is

activated.

C Lights up when the system is

playing via the PARTY STREAMING function.

D Lights up when muting is on. E Lights up when the HDMI (OUT)

jack is correctly connected to an HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant equipment with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

F Displays the system’s status,

such as radio frequency, etc.

When you press DISPLAY, the stream information/decoding status is displayed when the function is set to “TV”. The stream information/decoding status may not appear depending on the stream or item being decoded.

Note

When the [Main Unit illumination] is set to [Auto] in [System Settings], the top panel display lights off if you do not operate the main unit for about 10 seconds.

Rear panel

31 2 4 5

9 8 7 456

A A.CAL MIC jack (pages 31, 50) B AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks

(page 25)

C ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75 )

jack (page 27)

D TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack

(page 24)

Surround amplifier

1 32

E HDMI (OUT) jack (page 24) F HDMI (IN 1/IN 2) jacks (page 25) G LAN (100) terminal (page 27) H Wireless transceiver slot

(page 29)

I SPEAKERS jacks (page 22)

Front panel

A "/1 (on/standby) B LINK/STANDBY indicator

(page 30)

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

Rear panel

C Wireless transceiver

(EZW-RT50) slot

D SECURE LINK button (page 57)

Starts the Secure Link function.

E SPEAKERS jacks

Remote control

The following buttons description is only for the system operation. See “Controlling Your TV or Other Equipment with the Supplied Remote Control” (page 53) for the buttons to operate the connected equipment.

1 2

• Number 5, AUDIO, N, and CH +

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

• The buttons printed in yellow are activated after pressing the TV or STB operation mode button.

The system automatically returns to standby mode

If any button on the main unit or remote control is not pressed within 30 minutes, the system automatically returns to standby mode.

A Z (open/close)

Opens or closes the disc lid.

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 64).

AV "/1 (on/standby) (page 53)

Turns on the TV or other equipment, or sets it to standby mode.

"/1 (on/standby) (pages 31, 48)

Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.

B BLUETOOTH (pages 37, 38)

Selects the “BT” function. When the blue LED indicator lights off during “BT” function, press to start pairing or connect to paired Bluetooth device.

Operation mode buttons (page 53)

Changes the equipment to be operated using the remote control. STB: You can operate a cable box, digital satellite receiver, digital video receiver, etc.

TV: You can operate a TV. BD: You can operate this system.

C Number buttons (pages 48, 53)

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

ENTER

Enters the selected item.

D Color buttons

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

E TOP MENU

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

POP UP/MENU

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

OPTIONS (pages 33, 44, 56)

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

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

B/V/v/b

Moves the highlight to a displayed item.

(enter)

Enters the selected item.

F NETFLIX

Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service.

HOME (pages 32, 51, 58)

Enters or exits the system’s home menu.

SEN

Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Network™” online service.

FOOTBALL (page 34)

Produces optimized sound for watching football match broadcasting.

FUNCTION (page 32)

Selects the playback source. By setting [External Input Settings] (page 65), you can skip unused inputs when selecting a function.

SOUND MODE (page 33)

Selects the sound mode.

AUDIO (page 46)

Selects the audio format/track.

SUBTITLE

Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO.

DISPLAY (pages 36, 41, 48, 55)

Displays playback and web browsing information on the TV screen. Displays the preset radio station, frequency, etc., in the top panel display.

MUSIC EQ (page 33)

Selects the pre-programmed equalizer when listening to music.

G Playback operation buttons

See “Playback” (page 34).

m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)

Fast reverse/fast forward 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.

Note

During Blu-ray 3D Disc playback, slowmotion reverse play and single-frame reverse play are not available.

./> (previous/next)

Selects the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

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. Stops the built-in sound demonstration.

Radio operation buttons

See “Tuner” (page 47).

TUNING +/–

PRESET +/–

H MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily.

VOL +/–

Adjusts the volume.

SLEEP (page 52)

Sets the sleep timer.

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the Speakers

Install the speakers by referring to the illustration below.

A Front left speaker (L) B Front right speaker (R) C Center speaker D Surround left speaker (L) E Surround right speaker (R) F Subwoofer G TV

Installing the surround speakers in rear position (Speaker layout: [Standard])

AGC B

Getting Started

Installing all speakers in front position (Speaker layout: [All Front])

DA G C B E

Note

• Be sure to select the speakers layout setting

(page 51) according to your speakers placement.

• 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.

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

Getting Started

down.

• The speakers of this system are not magnetically

shielded. This may result in color irregularity when they are placed near a CRT TV or projector.

Tip

• In order to output more effective sound when

[All Front] setting is selected, we recommend you to install your front speakers and surround speakers closer to each other.

• You can install the speakers on a wall. For

details, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide”.

Step 2: Connecting the System

Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the main unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide”.

Note

When you connect other equipment with a volume control, turn down the volume of the equipment to a level where sound is not distorted.

Connecting the speakers

Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the main unit and surround amplifier. When connecting to the main unit and surround amplifier, insert the connector until it clicks.

To the main unit

Red (Front right speaker (R))

White (Front left speaker (L))

Purple (Subwoofer)

Green (Center speaker)

To the surround amplifier

Blue (Surround left speaker (L))

Gray (Surround right speaker (R))

Getting Started

Connecting the TV

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.

Getting Started

A B

Video connection

High Speed HDMI cable

If the HDMI IN jack of your TV is compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, digital audio signal can be output from the TV via an HDMI cable connection. For setting the ARC function, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 64).

HDMI cable1) (not supplied)

Audio connections

If you do not connect the system to the TV’s HDMI jack that is compatible with the ARC function, make an appropriate audio connection for listening to TV sound via the system’s speakers.

B High quality

Optical digital cord

Audio cable (not supplied)

(not supplied)

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

AUDI O

OUTPUT

Standard

quality

Connecting the other equipment (Set-top box, etc.)

Connect the system, TV and other equipment as follows.

Video out*

Equipment (Set-top box, VCR, PlayStation digital satellite receiver, etc.)

, or

Getting Started

System

* This connection is unnecessary for connection A (HDMI connection).

B, C

Signal flow

: Video signal

: Audio signal

Select one of the following connection methods according to the jack type of the equipment.

A B

A High quality

HDMI cable* (not supplied)

* High Speed HDMI cable

Getting Started

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDI O

OUTPUT

Standard

quality

When you make connection A

This connection can transmit both video and audio signals.

Note

• Video signals from the HDMI (IN 1/2) jacks are output to the HDMI (OUT) jack only when the

“HDMI1” or “HDMI2” function is selected.

• To output 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).

When you make connection B, C

Connect the system so that video signals from the system and other equipment are output to the TV, and audio signals from the equipment are output to the system as follows.

Note

• If you make either connection above, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings]

to [Off] (page 64).

• You can enjoy equipment sound by selecting the “AUDIO” function for connection C.

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Rear of the main unit

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna

(aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),

keep it as horizontal as possible.

Tip

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).

Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection

Tip

To connect the system to your network, perform [Easy Network Settings]. For details, see “Step 5: Performing the Easy Setup” (page 31).

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

Broadband router

Getting Started

LAN cable (not supplied)

Tip

A shielded interface cable (LAN cable), straight or crossover, is recommended.

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