User manual SONY BDV-E970W

[. . . ] 4-178-244-13(1) Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-E970W / E670W ©2010 Sony Corporation 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 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. [. . . ] For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Other Operations Watching BD/DVD by a single button press (One-Touch Play) Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY. The system and your TV turn on, your TV's input is set to the HDMI input to which the system is connected, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. If One-Touch Play does not start (in the case of inserting a disc that is not compatible with the auto playback function), press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "BD/DVD" and press N or ONE-TOUCH PLAY. · While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, the System Audio Control function will not work. · Depending on the TV, when you adjust the unit's volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. In this case, the volume level that appears on the TV screen and the unit's front panel display may differ. Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System (Volume Limit) When the System Audio Control function is activated, loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. For details, see [Volume Limit] (page 59). Using the Theatre Mode (Theatre Mode) Press THEATRE. If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies, and the System Audio Control function is activated automatically. 49GB Receiving the digital audio signal of the TV (Audio Return Channel) The system can receive the digital audio signal of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function. For details, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 59). 1 2 3 4 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Press C/c to select [Setup]. Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], then press . Press X/x to select [Auto Calibration], then press . The confirmation display for [Auto Calibration] appears. 5 Connect the calibration mic to the A. CAL MIC jack on the rear panel. Operating the system via the TV remote (Remote Easy Control) You can control the basic functions of the system via the TV remote when the system's video output is displayed on the TV screen. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Set up the calibration mic at ear level using a tripod, etc. The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV (Language Follow) When you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV, the system's on-screen display language is also changed after turning the system off and on. MIC A. CAL C2 ECM-A Calibration mic Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [Auto Calibration] D. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note 6 7 Press X/x to select [OK]. To cancel, select [Cancel]. Press . · The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto Calibration] starts. Give consideration to children and neighbors. [Auto Calibration] starts. The system adjusts the speaker settings automatically. 50GB Be quiet during the measurement. Note Setting the Speakers [Speaker Settings] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. · Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that the surround amplifier turns on and you install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location, such as another room, proper measurement will not be obtained. · When you use the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP2, optional) for the surround back speakers (page 15), install the speakers in appropriate location and turn the surround amplifier on. To use the surround back speakers, set [Surround Back] in [Speaker Settings] to [Yes] (page 51) 1 2 3 4 5 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Press C/c to select [Setup]. 8 Confirm the conclusions of [Auto Calibration]. Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], then press . Other Operations The speakers connected to the unit are listed as [Yes] on the TV screen. Note Press X/x to select [Speaker Settings], then press . The [Speaker Settings] display appears. Press X/x to select the item, then press . · If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [Auto Calibration]. · The measurement for [Subwoofer] is always [Yes] and [Speaker Settings] returns to the default setting when you perform [Auto Calibration]. Check the following settings. x [Connection] 9 Press X/x to select [OK] or [Cancel], then press . x The measurement is OK. Disconnect the calibration mic, then select [OK]. The result is implemented. x The measurement is not OK. Follow the message, then select [OK] to retry. Note If you do not connect center or surround speakers, set the parameters for [Center] and [Surround]. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them. When you use the Wireless Surround Speaker Kit (WAHT-SBP2, optional) for the surround back speakers (page 15), set [Surround Back] also. [Front] [Yes] [Center] · While the Auto Calibration function works: ­ do not turn off the power. [. . . ] Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Dolby TrueHD HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. [. . . ]