Sony BDVN890W User Manual

Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

4-418-125-12(2)

BDV-N990W/BDV-N890W

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.

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 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. BDV-N890W

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, pursu ant 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.

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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 th an 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/

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 apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connecto rs must be use d for connection to host computers and/or peripherals.

For the main unit

The nameplate and the date of manufacture marking are located on the bottom 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

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 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 customers in the U.S.A.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBDN890W)

This equipment must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment c omplies 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 (EZWRT50)

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 colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment co mplies 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 customers in Canada

Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBDN990W/HBD-N890W)

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 (EZWRT50)

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

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).

Copy Protection

• Please be advised of the advanced

content protection system s 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 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 registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

• 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-rel ated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-present 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 registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

, Wi-Fi Protected Access®

•Wi-Fi 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 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.

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

• MPEG Layer-3 audio 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 20042010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• 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, and ha s 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 ap propriate 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 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.

•Opera

• 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, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain musicrelated information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collective ly, “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 circumstanc es will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for a ny 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 m ore 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 from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any caus e that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warra nty 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

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About These Operating Instructions

• The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the 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-N990W and BDV-N890W. BDVN990W is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “BDV-N990W 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.......7

Unpacking...............................................9

Index to Parts and Controls...................11

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Connecting the System ...17

Connecting the speakers ......... 17

Connecting the TV .................... 18

Connecting the other components

(Set-top box, etc.) .................. 19

Connecting the antenna

(aerial) .................................... 21

Step 3: Preparing for Network

Connection ..............................21

Step 4: Setting up the Wireless

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

Step 5: Performing the Easy

Setup ........................................24

Step 6: Selecting the Source .......25

Step 7: Enjoying Surround

Sound .......................................26

Playback

Playing a Disc .......................................27

Playing from a USB Device..................28

Enjoying an iPod/iPhone.......................29

Playing via a Network...........................30

Available Options .................................32

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual

Tracks, or Channel..........................35

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast

Sound..............................................35

Tuner

Listening to the Radio...........................36

Other Operations

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................37

Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker

Settings Automatically ...................37

Setting the Speakers..............................38

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 39

Deactivating the Buttons on

the Unit........................................... 40

Controlling Your TV or Other

Components with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 40

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display and Power

Indicator ......................................... 41

Saving Power in Standby Mode ........... 41

Browsing Websites............................... 42

Further Settings for the Wireless

System ............................................ 43

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display ....................... 45

[Remote Controller Setting Guide] ...... 45

[Network Update]................................. 45

[Screen Settings]................................... 46

[Audio Settings].................................... 47

[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] ............... 48

[Parental Control Settings] ................... 48

[Music Settings].................................... 49

[System Settings].................................. 49

[External Input Settings]....................... 50

[Network Settings]................................ 50

[Easy Setup].......................................... 51

[Resetting] ............................................ 51

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 52

Notes about Discs................................. 53

Troubleshooting.................................... 54

Playable Discs ...................................... 58

Playable Types of Files ........................ 59

Supported Audio Formats..................... 60

Specifications ....................................... 61

Language Code List.............................. 63

Index ..................................................... 64

Unpacking

BDV-N990W

• Front speakers (2)

• Speaker-bottom covers (4)

• Bases (4)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker cords (4, red/white/ gray/blue)

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

• Screws (silver) for the speaker (4)

• Screws (black) for the speaker (12)

•Stand (1)

• Screws for the stand (3)

• Cord cover (1)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1)

• USB cable (1)

•Video cord (1)

• Surround amplifier (1)

• Wireless transceivers (2)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

• Speaker Installation Guide

BDV-N890W

• Front speakers (2)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Speaker-bottom covers (2)

• Bases (2)

• Lower parts of the front speakers (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1)

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Speaker cords (2, red/white)

• Screws (silver) (2)

• Screws (black) (6)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• USB cable (1)

• Video cord (1)

• Surround amplifier (1)

• Wireless transceivers (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

• Speaker Installation Guide

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

FUNCTION

Slot

USB 2

VOL VOL

BDV-N990W

A Disc slot (page 27) B Front panel display C (remote sensor) D USB 2 port (page 28)

Open the cover using a fingernail in the slot.

E Soft-touch buttons/indicators

N (play) x (stop) ./> (previous/next) Z (eject)

FUNCTION (page 25)

Selects the playback source.

VOL +/–

F Power indicator

Lights up while the system is turned on.

G "/1 (on/standby)

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

BDV-N890W

USB 2

Slot

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 49). When you set [Illumination/Display] to [Auto], the indicators turn off. In this case, touch any soft-touch 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.

Front panel display

About the indications in the front panel display

A Lights up when repeat play is

activated.

B Lights up when stereo sound is

received. (Radio only)

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 (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

Rear panel

AUDIO

USB 1

VIDEO OUT

LAN (100)

IN 2IN 1

A Wireless transceiver slot (page 22) B USB 1 port (page 28) C LAN (100) terminal (page 21) D VIDEO OUT jack (page 18) E HDMI (IN 1/IN 2) jacks (page 19) F HDMI (OUT) jack (page 18)

OPTICAL

ARC

OUT

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

A.CAL MIC

ECM-AC3AUDIO INDIGITAL IN

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.

SPEAKERS

FRONT R FRONT L CENTERSUBWOOFER

G TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page

18)

H AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 19) I A.CAL MIC jack (pages 24, 37) J ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack

(page 21)

K SPEAKERS jacks (page 17)

Surround amplifier

Front panel

LINK/STANDBY

A "/1 (Power) B LINK/STANDBY indicator (page 23)

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

Rear panel

IMPEDANCE USE

EZW-RT50

SPEAKERS

SECURE LINK

C Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) slot D SPEAKERS jacks E SECURE LINK button (page 43)

Starts the Secure Link function.

3-16

Remote control

The buttons for system operation only are described below. See “Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote” (page 40) for the buttons for operation of the connected components.

SPEAKERS

AUDIO

BRAVIA Sync

DIMMER

YELLOW

TOP MENU

GUIDE LIST

RETURN OPTIONS

FUNCTION

TUNING

SUBTITLE

MUTING

STB

AUDIO

231

564

8097

HOME

PAG E PAG E

PRESETPRESETNETFLIX SEN

PLAY

PAUSE

VOL

ENTER

GREENREDBLUE

POP UP/ MENU

SOUND MODE

TUNING

STOP

DISPLAY

SLEEP

INPUT

• Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, 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 yellow label.

The system automatically returns to standby mode

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

TOOLS

A Z (eject)

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 49).

AV "/1 (on/standby) (page 40)

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

"/1 (on/standby) (pages 24, 36)

Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode.

B Number buttons (pages 36, 40)

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

ENTER

Enters the selected item.

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

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 26, 32, 42)

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 25, 36)

Selects the playback source. By setting [External Input Settings]

(page 50), you can skip unused inputs when selecting a function.

HOME (pages 24, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 45)

Enters or exits the system’s home menu.

SOUND MODE (page 26)

Selects the sound mode.

NETFLIX

Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service.

SEN

Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Network™” online service.

F Playback operation buttons

See “Playback” (page 27).

./> (previous/next)

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

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.

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

N (play)

Starts or re-starts playback (resume play). Activates One-Touch Play (page 37) 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.

G MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily.

AUDIO (page 35)

Selects the audio format/track.

VOL +/– (page 36)

Adjusts the volume.

DISPLAY (pages 27, 30, 42)

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

SLEEP (page 39)

Sets the sleep timer.

H SUBTITLE

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

I Operation mode buttons (page 40)

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.

DIMMER

Sets the brightness of the front panel display and power indicator to either of 2 levels.

Radio operation buttons

See “Tuner” (page 36).

PRESET +/–

TUNING +/–

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System

Getting Started

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 Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier

Attaching the stand to the unit

(BDV-N990W only)

You can install the unit in a raised position by attaching the stand.

1 Insert the pins of the stand in the holes

on the bottom of the unit.

Stand (supplied)

2 Secure the stand with the screws.

Screws (supplied)

• 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 down.

• The speaker of this set is not anti-magnetic. This may result in color unevenness when it is placed near a CRT TV or projector.

• 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 cords (mains leads) of the unit and surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components 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 unit. When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.

To the unit

Red (Front right speaker (R))

White (Front left speaker (L))

Purple (Subwoofer)

To the surround amplifier

Blue (Surround left speaker (L))

IMPEDANCE USE

3-16

SPEAKERS

Gray (Surround right speaker (R))

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SPEAKERS

FRONT R FRONT L CENTERSUBWOOFER

Green (Center speaker)

Connecting the TV

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

Getting Started

LAN (100)

USB 1

VIDEO OUT

IN 2IN 1

AUDIO

OPTICAL

ARC

OUT

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

ECM-AC3AUDIO INDIGITAL IN

A.CAL MIC

SPEAKERS

FRONT R FRONT L CENTERSUBWOOFER

C D

Video connections

A High quality

ARC

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Use a High Speed HDMI cable.

If the HDMI IN jack of your TV is compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, an HDMI cable

HDMI cable1) (not supplied)

Video cord (not supplied3))

connection can also send a digital audio signal from the TV. For setting the Audio Return Channel function, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 49).

The supplied video cord is for connection of the Dock for iPod/iPhone.

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.

C High quality

OPTICAL

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

Standard

quality

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

AUDIO IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Standard

quality

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

Connect the system, other components, and TV as follows.

Video out*

Connection A

System

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

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

AUDIO

OPTICAL

A.CAL MIC

ARC

OUT

ECM-AC3AUDIO INDIGITAL IN

LAN (100)

USB 1

VIDEO OUT

IN 2IN 1

B CA

A High quality

HDMI cable* (not supplied)

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

Connection B, C

Signal flow

: Video signal

: Audio signal

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

SPEAKERS

FRONT R FRONT L CENTERSUBWOOFER

HDMI OUT

, or

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IN 2IN 1

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

AUDIO IN

* Use a High Speed HDMI cable.

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Standard

quality

When you make connection A

This connection can send both video and audio signals.

• 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 47).

When you make connection B, C

Getting Started

Connect the system so that video signals from the system and other component are sent to the TV, and audio signals from the component are sent to the system.

• If you make connection B, C, set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off] (page 49).

• You can enjoy component sound by selecting the “AUDIO” function for connection B.

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection

Getting Started

Rear panel of the unit

AUDIO

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

A.CAL MIC

ECM-AC3AUDIO IN

FRONT R FRONT L

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

• 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 unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial).

• To connect the system to your network, perform [Easy Network Settings]. For details, see “Step 5: Performing the Easy Setup” (page 24).

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 unit

OPTICAL

ARC

DIGITAL IN

OUT

LAN (100)

USB 1

VIDEO OUT

IN 2IN 1

Broadband router

LAN

LAN cable (not supplied)

Before performing the network settings

When your wireless LAN router (access point) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)-compatible, you can easily set the network settings with the WPS button. If not, check the following information in advance, and record it in the space provided below.

• The network name (SSID*) that identifies

your network**.

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