4-418-125-12(2)
Blu-ray Disc™/
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
BDV-N990W/BDV-N890W
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.
On watching 3D video
images
Some people may experience
discomfort (such as eye strain,
fatigue, or nausea) while watching
3D video images. Sony
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
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.
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://
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
For the customers in
Canada
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.
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.
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 connectors must be used
for connection to host computers
and/or peripherals.
10) Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
For the main unit
The nameplate and the date of
manufacture marking are located
on the bottom exterior.
For the customers in
the U.S.A.
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
receiver (HBD-
N890W)
This equipment must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Precautions
11) Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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.
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/
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment
and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in
• 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
Supplement C to OET65.
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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).
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
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://
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.
For the wireless
transceiver (EZW-
RT50)
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
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.
For the wireless
transceiver (EZW-
RT50)
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 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.
Copyrights and
Trademarks
• This system incorporates with
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic adaptive matrix surround
decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
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
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).
* Manufacturedunder license
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
For the customers in
Canada
**Manufacturedunder 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.
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
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
receiver (HBD-
N990W/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.
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
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• This system incorporates High-
Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI ) technology.
the Gracenote logo and logotype,
and the “Powered by Gracenote”
logo are either registered
TM
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and
other countries.
trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote in the United States
and/or 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 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
• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/
or its affiliates.
®
®
• Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Access
®
• “BD-LIVE” and
and Wi-Fi Alliance are
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks
of Blu-ray Disc Association.
• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,”
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-
R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD”
logos are trademarks.
registered marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™,
WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ are marks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
wireless performance.
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Windows Media is either a
registered trademark or trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other
• “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D”
logo are trademarks of Blu-ray
Disc Association.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark
is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV
HD” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
countries.
This product contains technology
subject to certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft. Use
or distribution of this technology
outside of this product is
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD”
logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and
Corporation.
•
, “XMB,” and “xross media
bar” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
prohibitedwithout the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
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.
• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod
nano, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Content owners use Microsoft
PlayReady content access
™
• “PlayStation” is a registered
trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
technology to protect their
intellectual property, including
copyrighted content. This device
uses PlayReady technology to
access PlayReady-protected
content and/or WMDRM-
• 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
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 Gracenote
apply to this product and service.
See the Gracenote website for a
nonexhaustive list of applicable
Gracenote patents. Gracenote,
CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
protected 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.
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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. BDV-
N990W 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.
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Table of Contents
Deactivating the Buttons on
the Unit........................................... 40
Controlling Your TV or Other
Remote ........................................... 40
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Indicator ......................................... 41
Further Settings for the Wireless
System............................................ 43
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
Step 7: Enjoying Surround
Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual
Tracks, or Channel..........................35
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast
Sound..............................................35
Using the Control for HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................37
Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker
Settings Automatically ...................37
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Unpacking
BDV-N990W
• Front speakers (2)
• Speaker-bottom covers (4)
• Bases (4)
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
• Lower parts of the front and
surround speakers (4)
• Surround speakers (2)
• Dock for iPod/iPhone
(TDM-iP30) (1)
• Screws (silver) for the speaker
(4)
• Center speaker (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Screws (black) for the speaker
(12)
• Video cord (1)
• Subwoofer (1)
• Stand (1)
• Surround amplifier (1)
• Screws for the stand (3)
• Cord cover (1)
• Speaker cords (4, red/white/
gray/blue)
• Wireless transceivers (2)
• Operating Instructions
• Quick Setup Guide
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Speaker Installation Guide
or
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BDV-N890W
• Front speakers (2)
• Speaker-bottom covers (2)
• Bases (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
• Dock for iPod/iPhone
(TDM-iP30) (1)
• Lower parts of the front
speakers (2)
• Surround speakers (2)
• USB cable (1)
• Video cord (1)
• Center speaker (1)
• Screws (silver) (2)
• Screws (black) (6)
• Surround amplifier (1)
• Subwoofer (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Wireless transceivers (2)
or
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)
• Operating Instructions
• Quick Setup Guide
• Speaker cords (2, red/white)
• Speaker Installation Guide
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
Slot
USB
2
FUNCTION
VOL
VOL
BDV-N990W
Slot
BDV-N890W
USB
2
About soft-touch buttons/
indicators
B Front panel display
These buttons function when the soft-touch
button indicators are lit.
C
D
(remote sensor)
USB 2 port (page 28)
Open the cover using a fingernail in the slot.
You can turn on/off the indicators by setting
[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.
E Soft-touch buttons/indicators
N (play)
x (stop)
./> (previous/next)
Z (eject)
• These buttons work when you touch them lightly. Do
not press on them with excessive force.
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.
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
A Lights up when repeat play is
F Displays the system’s status, such as
activated.
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.
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 (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input.
Rear panel
TV
AUDIO
OPTICAL
L
USB
1
ANTENNA
COAXIAL 75
VIDEO OUT
SPEAKERS
A.CAL MIC
ECM-AC3
R
ARC
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUBWOOFER CENTER
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
FM
LAN (100)
IN
1
IN
2
OUT
USB 1 port (page 28)
G TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page
B
J ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75Ω) jack
(page 21)
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Surround amplifier
Rear panel
Front panel
L
R
IMPEDANCE USE 3-16
SPEAKERS
EZW-RT50
SECURE LINK
LINK/STANDBY
A "/1 (Power)
C Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) slot
You can check the status of wireless
transmission between the main unit and
surround amplifier.
D SPEAKERS jacks
Starts the Secure Link function.
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A Z (eject)
SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO
Remote control
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]
The buttons for system operation only are
described below. See “Controlling Your TV or
(page 40) for the buttons for operation of the
connected components.
Turns on the TV or other component, or sets
it to standby mode.
SPEAKERS
AV
TV AUDIO
1
Turns on the system or sets it to standby
mode.
BRAVIA Sync
BD
TV
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
3
4
Enters the title/chapter numbers, preset
station number, etc.
STB
9
ENTER
DIMMER
0
RED
YELLOW
TOP MENU
GUIDE
BLUE
GREEN
POP UP/ MENU
LIST
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).
TOOLS
RETURN
OPTIONS
MENU
FUNCTION
PAGE
SOUND MODE
PAGE
5
6
HOME
D TOP MENU
NETFLIX PRESET PRESET
SEN
TUNING
STOP
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
Menu.
TUNING
PLAY
SUBTITLE
CC
PAUSE
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
8
MUTING VOL
CH DISPLAY
7
AUDIO
SLEEP
INPUT
Displays the options menu on the TV screen
or in the front panel display. (The location
differs based on the selected function.)
• 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.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
C/X/x/c
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
(enter)
Enters the selected item.
The system automatically
returns to standby mode
Selects the playback source.
If any button on the unit or remote is not pressed
within 30 minutes, the system automatically
returns to standby mode.
By setting [External Input Settings]
(page 50), you can skip unused inputs when
selecting a function.
Enters or exits the system’s home menu.
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SOUND MODE (page 26)
Selects the sound mode.
G MUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
NETFLIX
AUDIO (page 35)
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service.
Selects the audio format/track.
SEN
VOL +/– (page 36)
Accesses the “Sony Entertainment
Network™” online service.
Adjusts the volume.
F Playback operation buttons
Displays playback and web browsing
information on the TV screen.
Displays the preset radio station, frequency,
etc., in the front panel display.
./> (previous/next)
Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or
file.
Sets the sleep timer.
m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame)
Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during
playback. Each time you press the button,
the search speed changes.
H SUBTITLE
Selects the subtitle language when
multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-
ROM/DVD VIDEO.
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.
Changes the component to be operated on
the remote.
BD: You can operate this Blu-ray Disc/
DVD Home Theatre System.
• During Blu-ray 3D Disc playback, slow-motion
reverse play and single-frame reverse play are
not available.
TV: You can operate a TV.
STB: You can operate a cable box, digital
satellite receiver, digital video receiver, etc.
N (play)
Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
the system is on and set to the “BD/DVD”
function.
DIMMER
Sets the brightness of the front panel
display and power indicator to either of 2
levels.
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
PRESET +/–
TUNING +/–
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Attaching the stand to the unit
Getting Started
(BDV-N990W only)
You can install the unit in a raised position by
attaching the stand.
Step 1: Installing the
System
1
Insert the pins of the stand in the holes
on the bottom of the unit.
How to position the system
Install the system by referring to the illustration
below.
A
B
F
C
G
Stand (supplied)
D
E
2
Secure the stand with the screws.
H
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
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.”
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To the surround amplifier
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.
Blue
(Surround left
speaker (L))
Gray
(Surround right
speaker (R))
IMPEDANCE USE 3-16
SPEAKERS
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)
Green
(Center speaker)
SEAKERS
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUBWOOFER CENTER
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Connecting the TV
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.
B
A
TV
AUDIO
OPTICAL
L
USB
1
ANTENNA
COAXIAL 75
VIDEO OUT
SPEAKERS
A.CAL MIC
ECM-AC3
R
ARC
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUBWOOFER CENTER
DIGTAL IN
AUDIO IN
FM
LAN (100)
IN
1
IN
2
OUT
C
D
Video connections
A
High quality
HDMI cable1) (not supplied)
2)
ARC
or
OUT
B
Video cord (not supplied3)
)
VIDEO OUT
Standard
quality
1) Use a High Speed HDMI cable.
2) If the HDMI IN jack of your TV is compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, an HDMI cable
connection can also send a digital audio signal from the TV. For setting the Audio Return Channel function, see
3) 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
D
High quality
TV
OPTICAL
Digital optical cord (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO
L
L
AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
R
AUDIO IN
Standard
quality
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Connecting the other components (Set-top box, etc.)
Connect the system, other components, and TV as follows.
TV
Video out*
Component
(Set-top box, VCR, PlayStation®, or
digital satellite receiver, etc.)
Connection A
Connection B, C
Signal flow
: Video signal
: Audio signal
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.
TV
AUDIO
OPTICAL
L
USB
1
ANTENNA
COAXIAL 75
VIDEO OUT
SPEAKERS
A.CAL MIC
ECM-AC3
R
ARC
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUBWOOFER CENTER
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
FM
LAN (100)
IN
1
IN
2
OUT
A
B
C
A
B
High quality
HDMI cable* (not supplied)
Digital optical cord (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
HDMI OUT
IN 1
IN 2
TV
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
C
AUDIO
L
L
AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
R
AUDIO IN
Standard
quality
* Use a High Speed HDMI cable.
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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
When you make connection B, C
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.
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Connecting the antenna
(aerial)
Step 3: Preparing for
Network Connection
Rear panel of the unit
• To connect the system to your network, perform
[Easy Network Settings]. For details, see “Step 5:
AUDIO
L
ANTENNA
COAXIAL 75
A.CAL MIC
R
Select the method based on your LAN (Local
Area Network) environment.
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
AUDIO IN
ECM-AC3
F
• 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.
or
• If you use other than a wireless LAN
Connect to the network by making a LAN
cable connection as follows.
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
Rear panel of the unit
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep
it as horizontal as possible.
TV
OPTICAL
USB
1
VIDEO OUT
ARC
DIGITAL IN
LAN 100)
IN
1
IN
2
OUT
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial
cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor
FM antenna (aerial).
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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• If security is set on your wireless network, the
security key (WEP key, WPA key)**.
Step 4: Setting up the
Wireless System
The unit transmits sound to the surround
amplifier that is connected to the surround
speakers. To activate wireless transmission,
perform the following Steps.
* SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a name that
identifies a particular wireless network.
**You need to check the settings of your wireless
LAN router to get the information about SSID and
security key. For details:
– visit the following website:
– refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
wireless LAN router
1
Insert the wireless transceiver into the
unit.
– consult the manufacturer of the wireless LAN
router
Rear panel of the unit
About wireless LAN security
Since communication via the wireless LAN
function is established by radio waves, the
wireless signal may be susceptible to
interception. To protect wireless
communication, this system supports various
security functions. Be sure to correctly
configure the security settings in accordance
with your network environment.
Wireless transceiver
x No Security
2
Insert the wireless transceiver into the
surround amplifier.
Although you can easily make settings, anyone
can intercept wireless communication or intrude
into your wireless network, even without any
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a
risk of unauthorized access or interception of
data.
Rear panel of the surround amplifier
x WEP
0
5
T
-R
WEP applies security to communications to
prevent outsiders from intercepting
communications or intruding into your wireless
network. WEP is a legacy security technology
that enables older devices which do not support
TKIP/AES to be connected.
W
Z
E
Wireless transceiver
x WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed in
response to the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
assures a higher security level than WEP.
3
Connect the AC power cord (mains
lead) of the unit.
Before connecting the AC power cord,
make sure all connections in “Step 2:
secure.
x WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an
advanced security method distinct from WEP
and TKIP.
AES assures a higher security level than WEP or
TKIP.
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4
5
Press "/1 to turn the system on.
"/1
About the standby mode
The surround amplifier enters standby mode
automatically when the main unit is in standby
mode or wireless transmission is deactivated.
The surround amplifier turns on automatically
when the main unit is turned on and wireless
transmission is activated.
Connect the AC power cord (mains
lead) of the surround amplifier.
To specify the wireless
connection
LINK/STANDBY indicator
If you use multiple wireless products or your
neighbors use wireless products, interference
may occur. To prevent this, you can specify the
wireless connection to link the main unit to the
surround amplifier (Secure Link function). For
details, see “Further Settings for the Wireless
LINK/STANDBY
When wireless transmission is activated,
the LINK/STANDBY indicator turns
green.
If the LINK/STANDBY indicator does not
Attaching the cord cover to the
unit
About the LINK/STANDBY
indicator
The LINK/STANDBY indicator shows wireless
(BDV-N990W only)
transmission status, as follows.
You can shield the connectors with the cord
cover when you use the unit in a raised position
with the stand.
Indicator
Status
Turns green.
The system is turned on, wireless
transmission is activated and
surround signals are being
received.
• Make sure that the wireless transceiver is inserted
cover.
Turns orange.
The system is turned on, wireless
transmission is activated with the
Secure Link function, and
surround signals are being
received.
Insert the pins of the cord cover in the
holes on the rear of the unit.
Flashes green or Wireless transmission is
Cord cover (supplied)
orange slowly.
deactivated.
Turns red.
The surround amplifier is in
standby mode while the system is
in standby mode or wireless
transmission is deactivated.
Turns off.
The surround amplifier is turned
off.
Flashes green
quickly.
The wireless transceiver is not
inserted correctly into the wireless
transceiver slot.
Flashes red.
The surround amplifier’s
protection is active.
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6
Perform [Easy Initial Settings]. Follow
the on-screen instructions to make the
Step 5: Performing the
Easy Setup
basic settings using C/X/x/c and
.
Follow the Steps below to make the basic
adjustments and network settings for the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.
C/X/x/c
Depending on the connection method
(page 18), perform the following setting.
• HDMI cable connection: Follow the
instructions that are displayed on the TV
screen.
1
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
(supplied) by matching the 3 and #
ends on the batteries to the markings
inside the compartment.
• Video cord connection: Select [16:9] or
[4:3] so that the picture is displayed
correctly.
For details about [Auto Calibration]
settings in [Easy Initial Settings], see
7
8
After completing of [Easy Initial
Settings], perform [Easy Network
Settings]. Press C/X/x/c to select [Easy
2
3
Turn on the TV.
Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
Network Settings], then press
.
The Easy Network Settings display
appears.
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of
each speaker should face the calibration
mic, and there should be no obstruction
between the speakers and the calibration
mic.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the network settings using C/X/x/
c and
.
If the system cannot connect to the network,
4
5
Press [/1.
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
To recall the Easy Initial Settings
display/Easy Network Settings
display
The Easy Setup Display for OSD language
selection appears.
1
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [Easy Setup], then
press
Press X/x to select the setting, then
press
[Setup].
.
4
.
• [Easy Initial Settings]
• [Easy Network Settings]
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The Easy Initial Settings display/Easy
Network Settings display appears.
Step 6: Selecting the
Source
You can select the playback source.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the
desired function appears in the front panel
display.
When you press FUNCTION once, the current
function appears in the front panel display, then
each time you press FUNCTION, the function
changes as follows.
“BD/DVD” t “USB1” t “USB2” t “FM”
t “HDMI1” t “HDMI2” t “TV” t
“AUDIO” t “BD/DVD” t …
Function
Source
“BD/DVD”
Disc or network device to be
played by the system
“USB1”/“USB2” USB device or iPod/iPhone that is
connected to the
(page 12) or
USB 1
USB 2 port
“FM”
FM radio (page 36)
“HDMI1”/
“HDMI2”
Component that is connected to
the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2)
jack on the rear panel (page 19)
“TV”
Component (TV, etc.) that is
connected to the TV (DIGITAL
IN OPTICAL) jack on the rear
panel, or a TV compatible with the
Audio Return Channel function
that is connected to the HDMI
(OUT) jack on the rear panel
“AUDIO”
Component that is connected to
the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R)
jacks on the rear panel (page 19)
Some functions may be changed via the TV screen by
pressing FUNCTION, X/x, and
.
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Sound mode
Effect
Step 7: Enjoying
Surround Sound
After performing the previous Steps and starting
playback, you can easily enjoy pre-programmed
sound modes that are tailored to different kinds
of sound sources. They bring the exciting and
powerful sound of movie theaters into your
home.
[3D Surround]
(“3D SUR.”)
[3D Surround] is a unique Sony
algorithm that provides a 3D
sound experience with depth and
presence by creating a virtual
sound field close to your ears.
[Sports]
(“SPORTS”)
The system provides optimized
sound for watching sports
programs.
[Night]
(“NIGHT”)
Suitable for watching movies at
night by reducing loud sounds
while maintaining clear dialog.
[Hall]
(“HALL”)
The system creates sound as
though you were listening in a
concert hall.
Selecting the sound mode
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during
playback until the desired mode appears in
the front panel display or on the TV screen.
[2ch Stereo]
(“2CH ST.”)
The system outputs the sound
from the front speakers and
subwoofer regardless of sound
format or number of channels.
You can select the following items. The text
enclosed in brackets ([--]) appears on the TV
screen, and the text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears in the front panel display.
[Demo Sound]
(“DEMO SND”) sound, suitable for presentations,
etc.
The system provides ear-catching
Sound mode
Effect
• If you set the sound mode to [Auto] and play Internet
content of the Berlin Philharmonic, the system enters
to “BERLIN PHILHARMONIC HALL” mode
automatically (only for areas that are offered the
service).
[Auto]
(“AUTO”)
The system selects [Movie] or
[Music] automatically to produce
the sound effect depending on the
disc or sound stream.
• 2-channel source: The system
simulates surround sound from
2-channel sources and outputs
sound from the 5.1 channel
speakers by duplicating
To select the sound mode from
the option menu
1
2
Press OPTIONS and X/x to select
[Sound Mode], then press
.
2-channel source sound across
each speaker.
Press X/x to select the sound mode,
then press
• Multi-channel source: The
system outputs sound from the
speakers depending on the
number of channels of the
source.
.
• The sound mode can be selected only when [Sound
[Sound Effect] is set to other than [Sound Mode On],
the sound mode setting does not apply.
[Movie]
(“MOVIE”)
The system provides the
optimized sound for watching
movies.
• To enjoy 2-channel source in such as a CD multi-
channel output, select [Auto], [Sports], [3D
Surround], or [Hall].
[Music]
(“MUSIC”)
The system provides the
optimized sound for listening to
music.
[Audio Enhancer] The system optimizes 2-channel
(“ENHANCER”) sources by enhancing sound lost
by audio compression. Sound
volume is automatically adjusted
so that you can enjoy audio
contents with inconsistent volume.
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• To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase BD
Data] in [Video], and press . All data stored in
the buda folder will be deleted.
Playback
Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable Discs”
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D
You can enjoy Blu-ray 3D Discs with the 3D
logo*.
1
2
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on your TV screen.
*
1
Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback.
Load a disc.
• Connect the system to your 3D-
compatible TV using a High Speed HDMI
cable (not supplied).
• Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen
Size Setting for 3D] in [Screen Settings]
2
Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.
The operation method differs depending on
the disc. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the disc.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start automatically,
select
in the
[Video],
[Music], or
.
• Refer also to the operating instructions of your 3D-
compatible TV.
[Photo] category, and press
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*” have
bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded for enjoyment.
*
1
Connect the USB device to the
USB
For local storage, use a 1 GB or larger USB
memory.
2
Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).
• Connect the system to a network
• Set [BD Internet Connection] to [Allow]
3
Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs depending on
the disc. Refer to the operating instructions
of the disc.
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Displaying the playback
information
Playing from a USB
Device
You can play video/music/photo files on a
connected USB device.
You can check the playback information, etc.,
by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending on
the disc type and system status.
For playable types of files, see “Playable Types
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
1
Connect the USB device to the
USB
USB 2 port
Refer to the operating instructions of the
USB device before connecting.
2
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
3
4
Press C/c to select
[Video],
[Music], or
[Photo].
Press X/x to select
[USB device
(USB1)] or
[USB device (USB2)],
then press
.
A
B
C
D
Output resolution/Video frequency
Title number or name
• Do not remove the USB device during
operation. To avoid data corruption or damage
to the USB device, turn the system off before
connecting or removing the USB device.
The currently selected audio setting
Available functions (
subtitle)
angle,
audio,
E
Playback information
Displays play mode, playing status bar, disc
type, video codec, bit rate, repeat type, elapsed
time, total playing time
F
G
Chapter number
The currently selected angle
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2
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
Enjoying an iPod/iPhone
You can enjoy the music/video/photo and
charge the battery of an iPod/iPhone via the
system.
3
4
Press C/c to select
[Video],
[Music], or [Photo].
Press X/x to select [iPod (USB1)] or
[iPod (USB2)], then press
.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest
software before using with the system.
x If you selected [Video] or [Music] in
Step 3
The video/music files are listed on the TV
screen. Go to the next Step.
Made for iPod touch 4th generation, iPod touch
3rd generation, iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod
nano 6th generation, iPod nano 5th generation
(video camera), iPod nano 4th generation
(video), iPod nano 3rd generation (video), iPod
classic, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 3G
x If you selected [Photo] in Step 3
[Please change the TV input to the video
input...] appears on the TV screen. Switch
the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the iPod/iPhone appears on
your TV screen. Then, start the slideshow
by operating the iPod/iPhone directly.
To enjoy an iPod/iPhone via the
system
5
Press C/X/x/c and
that you want to play.
to select the file
The sound from the iPod/iPhone is played
on the system.
1
Connect the Dock for iPod/iPhone to
When you play a video file, switch the input
selector on your TV so that the signal from
the iPod/iPhone appears on your TV screen.
You can operate the iPod/iPhone using the
buttons on the supplied remote.
For operation details of the iPod/iPhone,
also refer to the operating instructions of the
iPod/iPhone.
iPhone onto the Dock for iPod/iPhone.
When you play a video/photo file, connect
the video out jack of the Dock for iPod/
iPhone to the video input jack of your TV
with a video cord before placing the iPod/
iPhone onto the Dock for iPod/iPhone.
TV
USB 1 port or
USB 2 port of the unit
• To change a system setting, such as the sound mode
setting, while viewing images from your iPod/iPhone
on your TV, select the input on your TV for this
system before operating the system.
VIDEO IN
• The iPod/iPhone is charged when connected to the
system while the system is turned on.
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that
data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when
using an iPod/iPhone connected to this unit.
• Do not remove the iPod/iPhone during operation. To
avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod/iPhone,
turn the system off when connecting or removing the
iPod/iPhone.
USB cable (supplied)
Dock for iPod/iPhone (supplied)
USB
DE
• The system only recognizes an iPod/iPhone that has
previously been connected to the system.
• The System Audio Control function does not work
while playing video/photo files via the iPod/iPhone.
• The system can recognize up to 5,000 files (including
folders).
Video cord (supplied)
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C Network condition indicator
Indicates signal strength for a wireless
connection.
Indicates a wired connection.
Playing via a Network
D
E
F
Network transmission speed
The next video file name
Enjoying Sony Entertainment
Network (SEN)
The currently selected video file name
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a
gateway delivering selected Internet content and
a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to
your unit.
Playing files on a Home
Network (DLNA)
You can play video/music/photo files on other
DLNA-certified components by connecting
them to your home network.
• Some Internet content requires registration via a PC
before it can be played. For further details, visit the
following website:
• Some Internet content may not be available in some
regions/countries.
This unit can be used as a player and renderer.
• Server: Stores and sends files
• Player: Receives and plays files from the
server
1
Prepare for Sony Entertainment
Network.
• Renderer: Receives and plays files from the
server, and can be operated by another
component (controller)
2
3
Press SEN.
• Controller: Operates the renderer component
Press C/X/x/c to select the Internet
content and a variety of on-demand
Server
entertainment, then press
.
Video streaming control panel
The control panel appears when a video file
starts playing. The displayed items may differ
depending on the Internet content provider.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
Player
Player
(This system)
Prepare for using the DLNA function.
• Prepare other DLNA-certified components.
For details, see the operating instructions of
the components.
A
B
Control display
Press C/X/x/c or
for playback operations.
Playing status bar
Status bar, cursor indicating the current
position, playing time, duration of the video
file
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To play files stored on a DLNA
server via the system (DLNA
Player)
Playing the same music in
different rooms (PARTY
STREAMING)
Select the DLNA server icon from
[Video],
[Music], or
[Photo] in the home menu,
then select the file that you want to play.
You can play the same music at the same time
across all Sony components which are
Server
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING
function and connected to your home network.
Contents in
[Music] and the “FM” and
“AUDIO” functions can be used with the
PARTY STREAMING function.
There are two kinds of PARTY STREAMING-
compatible components.
Player
• PARTY host: Plays and sends music.
• PARTY guest: Plays music that is sent from
PARTY host.
(This system)
To play remote files by operating
the system (Renderer) via a DLNA
controller
You can operate the system with a DLNA-
certified controller, such as iPhone, when
playing files stored on a DLNA server.
This unit can be used as a PARTY host or
PARTY guest.
PARTY host
(This system)
Server
PARTY guest
PARTY guest
Renderer
Controller
(This system)
Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.
Control this system using a DLNA controller.
For details of operation, see the operating
instructions of the DLNA controller.
• Connect components which are compatible
with the PARTY STREAMING function.
• Do not operate the system with the supplied remote
and a DLNA controller at the same time.
To use the system as the PARTY
host
• For details about the DLNA controller, refer to the
operating instructions of the DLNA controller.
Select a track in
[Music], a radio station in
[Radio], or
[AUDIO] in [Input],
press OPTIONS, then select [Start PARTY]
from the options menu to start.
To close, press OPTIONS, then select [Close
PARTY] from the options menu.
• The system is compatible with the “Play To” function
of Windows Media Player 12 that comes standard
with Windows 7.
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A
B
Content details
Displays a list of related information, such as
title, cast, track, or artist.
• If content that is not compatible with the PARTY
STREAMING function is played, the system closes
PARTY automatically.
[Playback History]
Displays a list of previously played BD-ROM/
DVD-ROM/CD-DA (music CD) titles. Select
a title to acquire content information.
To use the system as a PARTY
guest
Select
[PARTY] in
[Music], then select
C
[Search History]
the PARTY host device icon.
To leave the PARTY, press OPTIONS, then
select [Leave PARTY].
Displays a list of previous searches performed
via the [Video Search] or [Music Search]
function.
To close the PARTY, press OPTIONS, then
select [Close PARTY].
To search for further related
information
Select an item in the lists, then select the service
for searches.
• The sale and product lineup of products that are
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function
differ depending on the area.
Searching for video/music
information
Available Options
Various settings and playback operations are
available by pressing OPTIONS. The available
items differ depending on the situation.
You can acquire content information using
Gracenote technology and search for related
information.
Common options
1
2
Connect the system to a network
Item
Details
Insert a disc with content about which
you want to search.
[Sound Mode]
Changes the sound mode
You can perform a video search from a BD-
ROM or DVD-ROM, and a music search
from a CD-DA (music CD).
[Shuffle Setting]
(iPod/iPhone only)
Sets shuffle playback.
[Repeat Setting]
[3D Menu]
Sets repeat playback.
[Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the
simulated 3D effect.
[3D Depth Adjustment]:
Adjusts the depth of 3D
images.
3
4
Press C/c to select
[Video] or
[Music].
Press X/x to select
[Video Search]
or
[Music Search].
[2D Playback]: Sets playback
to 2D image.
The content information is displayed.
[Play/Stop]
Starts or stops playback.
[Play from beginning] Plays the item from the
beginning.
[Start PARTY]
Starts a party with the
selected source.
This item may not appear
depending on the source.
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Item
Details
Item
Details
[Leave PARTY]
Leaves from a party which
the system is participating in.
The PARTY STREAMING
function continues among
other participating devices.
[Video Settings]
• [Picture Quality Mode]:
Selects the picture settings.
[Auto], [Custom1], and
[Custom2] are available
only for HDMI connections.
• [TextureRemaster]:Adjusts
the sharpness and detail of
the edges.
[Close PARTY]
For PARTY host: Closes a
party.
For PARTY guest: Closes a
party which the system is
participating in. The PARTY
STREAMING function ends
for all other participating
devices.
• [Super Resolution]:
Improves the resolution.
• [Smoothing]: Reduces on-
screen banding by
smoothing gradations on
flat areas.
[Video] only
• [Contrast Remaster]:
Automatically arranges the
black and white levels so
that the screen is not too
dark and the image is
modulated.
Item
Details
[A/V SYNC]
Adjusts the gap between
picture and sound. For
details, see “Adjusting the
• [Clear Black]: Adjusts the
display of the dark elements
of the image. All shading is
not suppressed; it allows
beautifully reproduced
black tones.
[3D Output Setting] Sets whether or not to output
3D video automatically.
• 3D video from the HDMI
(IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack
is output regardless of this
setting.
[Pause]
Pauses playback.
[Top Menu]
Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
[Menu/Popup Menu] Displays the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
[Title Search]
Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and
starts playback from the
beginning.
[Chapter Search]
Searches for a chapter and
starts playback from the
beginning.
[Audio]
Selects the audio format/
track.
[Subtitle]
Selects the subtitle language
when multilingual subtitles
are recorded on a BD-ROM/
DVD VIDEO.
[Angle]
Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
[IP Content NR Pro] Adjusts the picture quality of
Internet content.
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Item
Details
Adjusting the delay between
the picture and sound
(A/V SYNC)
[Video Search]
Displays information on the
BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based
on Gracenote technology.
[Music] only
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
The setting method differs depending on the
function.
Item
Details
[Add Slideshow
BGM]
Registers music files in the
USB memory as slideshow
background music (BGM).
[Music Search]
Displays information on the
audio CD (CD-DA) based on
Gracenote technology.
When playing via other than the
“FM” or “TV” function
1
Press OPTIONS.
[Photo] only
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
Item
Details
2
3
Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC], then
[Slideshow]
Starts a slideshow.
Changes the slideshow speed.
press
.
[Slideshow Speed]
[Slideshow Effect]
Press C/c to adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
Sets the effect when playing a
slideshow.
You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25
ms increments.
[Slideshow BGM]
• [Off]: Turns off the
function.
• [My Music from USB]: Sets
the music files registered in
[Add Slideshow BGM].
• [Play from Music CD]: Sets
the tracks on CD-DAs
(music CDs).
4
Press
.
The setting is made.
When playing via the “TV”
function
1
Press OPTIONS.
[Change Display]
[Rotate Left]
Switches between [Grid
View] and [List View].
The option menu appears in the front panel
display.
Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by
90 degrees.
2
3
Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”
appears in the front panel display, then
[Rotate Right]
[View Image]
Rotates the photo clockwise
by 90 degrees.
press
or c.
Press X/x to adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
Displays the selected picture.
You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25
ms increments.
4
5
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu in the front panel display
turns off.
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x CD
• [ Stereo]: The standard stereo sound.
• [ 1/L]: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the Audio
Format, Multilingual
Tracks, or Channel
• [ 2/R]: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
• [ L+R]: The sound of both the left and right
channels output from each individual speaker.
When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM,
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS) or
multilingual tracks, you can change the audio
format or language.
With a CD, you can select the sound from the
right or left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel through both the right and left
speakers.
Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the desired audio signal.
• To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a TV or other component to the TV
(DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack with a digital optical
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function
via an HDMI cable.
The audio information appears on the TV
screen.
x BD/DVD VIDEO
Depending on the BD/DVD VIDEO, the choice
of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. See “Language Code List”
(page 63) to confirm which language the code
represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the BD/DVD
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
signal appears in the front panel display.
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be
output.
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
x DVD-VR
• “MAIN/SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main
and sub languages will be output.
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are
displayed.
Example:
• [ Stereo]
• [ Stereo (Audio1)]
• [ Stereo (Audio2)]
• [ Main]
• [ Sub]
• [ Main/Sub]
• [ Stereo (Audio1)] and [ Stereo (Audio2)] do not
appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the
disc.
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Presetting radio stations
Tuner
You can preset up to 20 stations. Before tuning,
make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
Listening to the Radio
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
appears in the front panel display.
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
appears in the front panel display.
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
auto scanning starts.
Select the radio station.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station.
Automatic tuning
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto
scanning starts.
3
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
[Auto Tuning] appears on the TV screen.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station.
4
5
6
Press X/x to select [Preset Memory],
then press
Press X/x to select the preset number
you want, then press
.
To cancel automatic tuning, press any
buttons other than VOL +/–.
.
Manual tuning
Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store other
stations.
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly.
To change a preset number
3
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/–.
Select the desired preset number by pressing
PRESET +/–, then perform the procedure from
Step 3.
If an FM program is noisy
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
effect, but reception will improve.
Selecting a preset station
1
Press OPTIONS.
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
appears in the front panel display.
The option menu appears on the TV screen.
2
3
Press X/x to select [FM Mode], then
The last received station is tuned in.
press
.
2
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station.
Press X/x to select [Monaural].
• [Stereo]: Stereo reception.
The preset number and frequency appear on
the TV screen and front panel display.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
• [Monaural]: Monaural reception.
4
Press
.
The setting is made.
• You can select the preset station number directly
by pressing the number buttons.
• You can set [FM Mode] to each preset station
separately.
• Each time you press DISPLAY, the display in
the front panel display changes as follows:
Frequency t Preset number t Decoding
status* t Frequency t …
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
*Appears when [Sound Effect] is set to [Dolby
Pro Logic], [DTS Neo:6 Cinema], or [DTS
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can change the speakers to which TV sound is
output by pressing
SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO.
Other Operations
• When sound from the TV or other components
is output via the speakers of the system, you
can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of
the system by operating the TV.
Using the Control for
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the
“BRAVIA” Sync function.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the Control for HDMI function
via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified.
Audio Return Channel
You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using
just one HDMI cable. For details of the setting,
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.
• To use the “BRAVIA” Sync function, turn on the
system and all components that are connected to the
system after connecting them with an HDMI cable.
Routing Control
Control for HDMI - Easy Setting
You can set the system’s [Control for HDMI]
function automatically by enabling the
corresponding setting on the TV.
For details about the Control for HDMI
function, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 49)
When you perform One-Touch Play on the
connected component, the system turns on and
sets the system’s function to “HDMI1” or
“HDMI2” (depending on the HDMI input jack
in use), and your TV’s input is automatically set
to the HDMI input to which the system is
connected.
System Power Off
You can turn the system off in sync with the TV.
• The system does not turn off automatically while
playing music or when set to the “FM” function.
Calibrating the
Appropriate Speaker
Settings Automatically
[Auto Calibration]
D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
brings you the ideal sound experience by
automatically adjusting the setting of the
speakers’ distance, location, and characteristic.
One-Touch Play
When you press N on the remote, the system
and your TV turn on, and your TV’s input is set
to the HDMI input to which the system is
connected.
System Audio Control
You can simplify operation to enjoy sound from
the TV or other components.
• The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto
Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
• Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that all the
speakers are connected to the unit and surround
amplifier.
You can use the System Audio Control function
as follows:
• When the system is turned on, the sound of the
TV or other components can be output from
the speakers of the system.
• When sound from the TV or other components
is output via the speakers of the system, you
1
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
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2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [Audio Settings],
then press
Press X/x to select [Auto Calibration],
then press
[Setup].
• You can change the unit of measurement (feet or
meters) by pressing the color button (RED).
.
4
.
The confirmation display for [Auto
Calibration] appears.
Setting the Speakers
[Speaker Settings]
5
Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
the speakers’ distance from your listening
position. Then use the test tone to adjust the
balance of the speakers.
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of
each speaker should face the calibration
mic, and there should be no obstruction
between the speakers and the calibration
mic.
1
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [Audio Settings],
then press
Press X/x to select [Speaker Settings],
then press
[Setup].
6
7
Press X/x to select [OK].
To cancel, select [Cancel].
.
Press
.
4
[Auto Calibration] starts.
.
The system adjusts the speaker settings
automatically.
The [Speaker Settings] display appears.
5
Press X/x to select the item, then press
Be quiet during the measurement.
.
Check the following settings.
• Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that the
surround amplifier is turned on and you install
the surround amplifier in an appropriate location
to ensure wireless connection with it.
x [Distance]
When you move the speakers, be sure to set the
parameters of the distance from the listening
position to the speakers.
You can set the parameters from 0 to 23 feet (0.0
to 7.0 meters).
8
9
Confirm the result of [Auto
Calibration].
The distance and level for each speaker
appear on the TV screen.
[Front Left/Right] 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the front
speaker distance.
[Center] 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the center speaker
distance.
[Surround Left/Right] 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the
surround speaker distance.
[Subwoofer] 10 ft/3.0 m: Set the subwoofer
distance.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [Auto Calibration].
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.
• You can change the unit of measurement (feet or
meters) by pressing the color button (RED).
x [Level]
• While [Auto Calibration] is in progress, do not
operate the system.
You can adjust the sound level of the speakers.
You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0
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8
9
Press X/x to select [Test Tone], then
press
dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy
adjustment.
.
Press X/x to select [Off], then press
[Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker
level.
.
[Center] 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level.
[Surround Left/Right] 0.0 dB: Set the surround
speaker level.
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
(OUT) jack.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,
press VOL +/–.
x [Relocation]
You can correct the speaker position virtually to
improve the surround effect.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
The time can be preset in intervals of 10
minutes.
[On]: You can hear sound from a virtually
relocated speaker position determined by [Auto
Calibration].
[Off]: You can hear sound from the actual
speaker position.
Press SLEEP.
• This setting is reflected after performing [Auto
Calibration].
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
(the remaining time) in the front panel display
changes by 10 minutes.
x [Test Tone]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[Level].
When you set the sleep timer, the remaining
time appears every 5 minutes.
When the remaining time is less than 2 minutes,
“SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.
[Off]: The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
[On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When you
select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the
test tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
1
2
Set [Test Tone] to [On].
Press X/x to select [Level], then press
.
3
4
Press X/x to select the desired speaker
type, then press
.
Press C/c to select the left or right
speaker, then press X/x to adjust the
level.
5
6
7
Press
.
Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
Press RETURN.
The system returns to the previous display.
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Button
Remote’s mode
Deactivating the Buttons
on the Unit
TV
STB
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AV "/1
z
Number buttons
(Child Lock)
z
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation,
such as child mischief (child lock function).
z
ENTER
z
AUDIO
a
SUBTITLE (CC)
SLEEP (INPUT)
Press x on the unit for more than 5
seconds.
z
a
Color buttons
(YELLOW/
BLUE/RED/
GREEN)
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
The child lock function is activated and the
buttons on the unit are locked. (You can operate
the system by using the remote.)
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so
that “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel
display.
z
a
z
z
TOP MENU
(GUIDE)
POP UP/MENU
(LIST)
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
C/X/x/c,
RETURN
• When you operate the buttons on the unit while the
child lock function is on, “LOCKED” flashes in the
front panel display.
HOME (MENU)
OPTIONS
(TOOLS)
a
a
a
a
FUNCTION
(PAGE –)
Controlling Your TV or
Other Components with
the Supplied Remote
SOUND MODE
(PAGE +)
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
NETFLIX
SEN
a
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
./>
m/M
N
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
remote setting may be reset to the default (SONY)
setting.
X
x
MUTING
VOL +/–
CH +/–
DISPLAY
Controlling your components
with the supplied remote
1
Press the TV or STB operation mode
button that matches the component
you want to control.
• In TV or STB mode, if you press any of the buttons
above, the TV or STB operation mode button lights
up. (However, depending on the code setting, some
buttons may not work, and the TV or STB operation
mode button may not light up.)
2
Press the appropriated buttons listed
in the following table.
• z: The button can be used with the
default setting of the remote.
• Depending on the TV or component, you may not be
able to use some of the buttons.
• a: The button can be used when you
change the preset code of the remote.
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Changing the preset code of
the remote (Preset mode)
Clearing the preset code from
the remote’s memory
You can control non-Sony components by
changing the preset code of the remote.
1
Press and hold AV ?/1 first, then press
VOL –, then press CH –.
1
Press HOME.
The BD, TV, and STB operation buttons
light up.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
Release all buttons.
2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [Remote Controller
Setting Guide], then press
Press X/x to select [Preset Mode], then
press
[Setup].
The BD, TV, and STB operation mode
buttons turn off and the preset code is
cleared. The remote returns to its default
settings.
.
4
5
.
Press X/x to select the component type
that you want to operate with the
supplied remote, then press
.
Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel
Display and Power
Indicator
6
7
Press X/x to select the device’s
manufacturer, then press
.
Press POP UP/MENU while pressing
the operation mode button TV (for a TV)
or STB (for a cable box, digital satellite
receiver, digital video recorder, etc.).
8
When the TV or STB operation mode
button starts flashing, enter the code
on the TV screen using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of
the front panel display and power indicator is
changed.
If you successfully set the code, the TV or
STB operation mode button will flash twice
slowly. If the setting is unsuccessful, the
TV or STB operation mode button will
flash five times quickly.
Saving Power in Standby
Mode
• You can quit Preset mode by pressing the TV or STB
operation mode button (whichever button is
flashing).
Check that the following settings are both made:
– [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] is set
• If you do not operate the remote for more than 10
seconds during presetting mode, the remote exits
from presetting mode.
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Internet Browser display
Browsing Websites
You can check website information by pressing
DISPLAY. The display information differs
depending on the website and page status.
1
Prepare for Internet browsing.
2
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
3
4
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [Internet Browser],
then press
The [Internet Browser] display appears.
[Network].
.
• Some websites may not display correctly, or not
function.
A
B
C
Page title
To enter a URL
Select [URL entry] from the options menu.
Enter the URL using the software keyboard,
then select [Enter].
Page address
Cursor
Move by pressing C/X/x/c. Place the cursor
on the link you want to view, then press
The linked website is displayed.
.
To set the default start page
While the page you want to set is displayed,
select [Set as start page] from the options menu.
D
E
SSL icon
Appears when the linked URL is secured.
Signal strength indicator
Appears when the system is connected to a
wireless network.
To return to the previous page
Select [Previous page] from the options menu.
When the previous page does not appear even if
you select [Previous page], select [Window List]
from the options menu and select the page you
want to return to from the list.
F
G
H
Progress bar/Loading icon
Appears when the page is being read, or during
file download/transfer.
Text input field
Press , then choose [Input] from the options
menu to open the software keyboard.
To quit Internet Browser
Press HOME.
Scroll bar
Press C/X/x/c to move the page display left,
up, down, or right.
Available options
Various settings and operations are available by
pressing OPTIONS.
The available items differ depending on the
situation.
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Items
Details
Further Settings for the
Wireless System
[Browser Setup]
Displays the Internet Browser
settings.
• [Zoom]: Increases or
decreases the size of the
displayed contents.
• [JavaScript Setup]: Sets
whether to enable or disable
JavaScript.
Activating wireless
transmission between specific
units
• [Cookie Setup]: Sets
whether or not to accept
browser cookies.
[Secure Link]
• [SSL Alarm Display]: Sets
whether to enable or disable
SSL.
You can specify the wireless connection to link
the main unit to the surround amplifier using the
Secure Link function.
[Input]
Displays the software
This function can help prevent interference if
you use multiple wireless products or your
neighbors use wireless products.
keyboard to enter characters
while browsing a website.
[Break]
[Delete]
Moves the cursor to the next
line in the text input field.
1
Press HOME.
Erases one character on the
left side of the cursor during
text input.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [System Settings],
then press
Press X/x to select [Wireless Sound
Connection], then press
[Setup].
[Window List]
Displays a list of all currently
opened websites.
.
Allows you to return to a
previously displayed website
by selecting the window.
4
.
[Bookmark List]
[URL entry]
Displays the bookmark list.
The [Wireless Sound Connection] display
appears.
Allows you to enter a URL
when the software keyboard
is displayed.
[Previous page]
[Next page]
Moves to a previously
displayed page.
Moves to the previously
displayed next page.
[Cancel loading]
[Reload]
Stops loading a page.
Reloads the same page.
[Add to Bookmark]
Adds the currently displayed
website to the bookmark list.
5
6
7
Press X/x to select [Secure Link], then
press
.
[Set as start page]
Sets the currently displayed
website as the default start
page.
Press X/x to select [On], then press
.
[Open in new
window]
Opens a link in a new
window.
Press SECURE LINK on the rear of the
surround amplifier.
[Character encoding] Sets the character code.
Proceed to the next Step within a few
minutes.
[Display certificate] Displays server certificates
sent from pages that support
SSL.
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8
9
Press C/c to select [Start], then press
6
Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press
.
.
To return to the previous display, select
[Cancel].
• [Auto]: Normally select this. The system
automatically selects the better channel
for transmission.
• [1], [2], [3]: The system transmits sound
by fixing the channel for transmitting.
Select the channel with the better
transmission.
After the message [Secure Link setting
is complete.] appears, press
.
The surround amplifier is linked to the main
unit and the LINK/STANDBY indicator
turns orange.
If the message [Cannot set Secure Link.]
appears, follow the on-screen messages.
The transmission may be improved by changing the
transmission channel (frequency) of the other wireless
system(s). For details, refer to the operating
To cancel the Secure Link
function
instructions of the other wireless system(s).
For the main unit
Select [Off] on Step 6 above.
For the surround amplifier
Press and hold SECURE LINK on the rear of the
surround amplifier until the LINK/STANDBY
indicator turns green or flashes green.
If wireless transmission is
unstable
[RF Channel]
If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a
wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or
Bluetooth, the wireless signals may be unstable.
In this case, the transmission may be improved
by changing the following [RF Channel] setting.
1
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select [System Settings],
then press
Press X/x to select [Wireless Sound
Connection], then press
[Setup].
.
4
.
The [Wireless Sound Connection] display
appears.
5
Press X/x to select [RF Channel], then
press
.
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Icon
Explanation
Makes the system-related
Settings and Adjustments
settings.
Sets the input skip setting for
Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments to items such
as picture and sound.
The default settings are underlined.
each external input.
Makes detailed settings for
Internet and network.
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
Resets the system to the factory
settings.
1
Press HOME.
The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
3
Press C/c to select
Press X/x to select the setup category
icon to change, then press
[Setup].
.
[Remote Controller
Setting Guide]
You can setup the following options.
Icon
Explanation
x [Preset Mode]
Makes the remote settings for
operating the TV or other
components.
You can change the preset code of the remote for
controlling non-Sony components. For details,
Updates the software of the
system.
Makes the screen settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
[Network Update]
For information about update functions, refer to
the following website:
Makes the audio settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
During a software update, “UPDATING”
appears in the front panel display. After the
update completes, the main unit automatically
turns off. Please wait for the software update to
complete; do not turn the main unit on or off, or
operate the main unit or TV.
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
Makes detailed settings for the
Parental Control function.
Makes detailed settings for
Super Audio CD playback.
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x [Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Screen Settings]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The unit
automatically detects whether the material is
video-based or film-based, and switches to the
appropriate conversion method.
x [3D Output Setting]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for
video-based material will always be selected
regardless of the material.
[Off]: Select this to display all contents in 2D.
• 3D video from the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack
is output regardless of this setting.
x [Output Video Format]
[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select
[Original Resolution] to output the resolution
recorded on the disc. (When the resolution is
lower than SD resolution, it is scaled up to SD
resolution.)
x [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D]
Sets the screen size of your 3D compatible TV.
• This setting does not apply to 3D video from the
HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack.
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest
resolution.
x [TV Type]
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide-mode function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3
screen TV without a wide-mode function.
x [BD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[On]: Select this when your TV is compatible
with 1080/24p video signals.
x [Screen Format]
[Full]: Select this when connecting to a TV with
a wide-mode function. Displays a 4:3 screen
picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a wide-
screen TV.
[Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit the
screen size with the original picture aspect ratio.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x [DVD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with black
bands on the top and bottom.
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Automatically detects the type of
external device, and switches to the matching
color setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video
signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video
signals.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on
the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
[RGB]: Select this when connecting to a device
with an HDCP compliant DVI jack.
x [HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
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[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/
10bit video signals when the connected TV is
compatible with Deep Color.
[On]: Attenuates the input level. The output
level will decrease at this setting.
[Off]: Normal input level.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or
colors appear unnatural.
x [Audio Output]
You can select the output method where the
audio signal is output.
x [SBM] (Super Bit Mapping)
[On]: Smooths the gradation of video signals
output from the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[Off]: Select this when outputting distorted
video signals or unnatural color.
[Speaker]: Outputs multi-channel sound from
the system’s speakers only.
[Speaker + HDMI]: Outputs multi-channel
sound from the system’s speakers and 2-channel
linear PCM signals from the HDMI (OUT) jack.
[HDMI]: Outputs sound from the HDMI (OUT)
jack only. Sound format depends on the
connected component.
x [Pause Mode] (BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
[Auto]: The picture, including subjects that
move dynamically, is output with no jitter.
Normally select this position.
[Frame]: The picture, including subjects that do
not move dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
[Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI]
automatically and this setting cannot be changed.
• When [Audio Output] is set to [HDMI], the output
signal format for the “TV” function is 2-channel
linear PCM.
[Audio Settings]
x [Sound Effect]
You can set the system’s sound effects (SOUND
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the
interactive audio and secondary audio to the
primary audio.
For a 2-channel source, you can select [Dolby
Pro Logic], [DTS Neo:6 Cinema], or [DTS
Neo:6 Music] to simulate surround sound.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
[Sound Mode On]: Enables the surround effect
frequency upper limit is set to 48 kHz.
[Dolby Pro Logic]: The system simulates
surround sound from 2-channel sources and
outputs sound from all the 5.1 channel speakers
(Dolby Pro Logic decoding).
[DTS Neo:6 Cinema]/[DTS Neo:6 Music]: The
system simulates surround sound from
2-channel sources and produces 6.1 channel
sound (DTS Neo:6 Cinema/DTS Neo:6 Music
mode decoding).
x [Audio DRC]
You can compress the dynamic range of the
sound track.
[Auto]: Performs playback at the dynamic range
specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
[On]: The system reproduces the sound track
with the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.
[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.
[Off]: The sound effects are disabled. You can
hear sound as it is recorded.
x [Attenuate - AUDIO]
Distortion may occur when you listen to a
component connected to the AUDIO (AUDIO
IN L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by
attenuating the input level on the unit.
x [Speaker Settings]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
the speakers. For details, see “Setting the
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x [Auto Calibration]
[Parental Control
Settings]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the
x [Password]
Set or change the password for the Parental
Control function. A password allows you to set
a restriction on BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or
Internet video playback. If necessary, you can
differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROMs
and DVD VIDEOs.
[BD/DVD Viewing
Settings]
x [BD/DVD Menu Language]
You can select the default menu language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the
display for entering the language code appears.
Enter the code for your language by referring to
x [Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs
can be limited according to the geographic area.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit password.
x [BD Parental Control]/[DVD Parental
Control]/[Internet Video Parental Control]
By setting Parental Control, scenes can be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your
four-digit password.
x [Audio Language]
You can select the default track language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
When you select [Select Language Code], the
display for entering the language code appears.
Enter the code for your language by referring to
x [Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet
videos.
x [Subtitle Language]
You can select the default subtitle language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the
display for entering the language code appears.
Enter the code for your language by referring to
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet connection.
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[Music Settings]
x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer]
[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD
layer.
In a vertical
position
In a horizontal
position
[Vertical/Horizontal]: Both the remote sensors
are active. The one in the vertical position has
priority.
[CD]: Plays the CD layer.
x [Super Audio CD Playback Channel]
[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2-channel area.
[Vertical]: Only the remote sensor in the vertical
position is active.
[DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area.
[Horizontal]: Only the remote sensor in the
horizontal position is active.
x [HDMI Settings]
[System Settings]
[Control for HDMI]
[On]: On. You can operate mutually between
components that are connected with an HDMI
cable.
[Off]: Off.
x [OSD Language]
You can select your language for the system on-
screen displays.
[Audio Return Channel]
x [Wireless Sound Connection]
This function is available when you connect the
system to a TV’s HDMI IN jack that is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel
function.
[Auto]: The system can receive the digital audio
signal of the TV automatically via an HDMI
cable.
You can make further settings for the wireless
system. For details, see “Further Settings for the
Also, you can check the wireless transmission
status. When wireless transmission is activated,
[OK] appears to the right of [Status].
[Off]: Off.
x [Illumination/Display]
You can select the status of the soft-touch
• This function is available only when [Control for
HDMI] is set to [On].
[On]: The soft-touch buttons and the front panel
display stay illuminated.
x [Quick Start Mode]
[Auto]: The soft-touch buttons and the front
panel display turn off when the system is not
being operated.
[On]: Shortens the startup time from standby
mode. You can operate the system quickly after
turning it on.
[Off]: The default setting.
x [Remote Sensor] (BDV-N990W only)
You can select the remote sensor to be used
according to the installation position of the main
unit.
x [Power Save Drive]
[On]: Reduces power consumption when
volume level is low.
[Off]: Normal status. The system can output
sound volume.
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x [Auto Display]
[External Input
Settings]
The skip setting is a convenient feature that
allows you to skip unused inputs when selecting
a function.
[On]: Automatically displays information on the
screen when changing the viewing titles, picture
modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when you
press DISPLAY.
x [Screen Saver]
[On]: Turns on the screen saver function.
[Off]: Off.
x [HDMI1]/[HDMI2]/[TV]/[AUDIO]
[Do not skip]: The system does not skip the
selected function when selecting the function by
pressing FUNCTION.
[Skip]: The system skips the selected function
when selecting the function by pressing
FUNCTION.
x [Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the system to inform you of newer
[Off]: Off.
x [Gracenote Settings]
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc
information when you stop playback of the disc.
To download, the system must be connected to
the network.
[Manual]: Downloads disc information when
[Video Search] or [Music Search] is selected.
[Network Settings]
x [Internet Settings]
Connect the system to the network beforehand.
For details, see “Step 3: Preparing for Network
x [System Information]
You can display the system’s software version
information and the MAC address.
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to
a broadband router using a LAN cable.
[Wireless Setup(built-in)]: Select this when you
use the wireless LAN that is built into the system
for wireless network connection.
x [Software License Information]
You can display the Software License
Information.
[View Network Status]: Displays the current
network status.
• For further details, visit the following website and
check the FAQ:
x [Network Connection Diagnostics]
You can run the network diagnostic to check if
the network connection has been made properly.
x [Connection Server Settings]
Sets whether or not to display the connected
DLNA server.
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x [Renderer Options]
[Easy Setup]
[Auto Access Permission]: Sets whether or not
to allow automatic access from a newly detected
DLNA controller.
x [Easy Initial Settings]
[Smart Select]: Allows a Sony DLNA controller
to find the system as the target component to
operate by using the infrared ray. You can set
this function to on or off.
[Renderer Name]: Displays the system’s name
as it is listed on other DLNA devices on the
network.
Runs [Easy Initial Settings] to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
x [Easy Network Settings]
Runs [Easy Network Settings] to make the basic
network settings. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
x [Renderer Access Control]
Sets whether or not to accept commands from
DLNA controllers.
[Resetting]
x [PARTY Auto Start]
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
You can reset the system settings to the factory
default by selecting the group of settings. All the
settings within the group will be reset.
[On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing
PARTY at the request of a networked device
compatible with the PARTY STREAMING
function.
[Off]: Off.
x [Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information stored
in the system.
x [Media Remote Device Registration]
Registers your “Media Remote” device.
x [Registered Media Remote Devices]
Displays a list of your registered “Media
Remote” devices.
x [Remote Start]
[On]: Permits turning on the system from the
“Media Remote” device.
[Off]: Off.
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• Do not place the system in a place where medical
equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of
medical equipment.
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the system, or
place the system near water, such as near a bathtub or
shower room. Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it
checked by qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device,
consult your physician or the manufacturer of your
medical device before using the wireless LAN
function.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Do not touch the AC power cord (mains lead) with
wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
do not, the disc may be damaged.
On power sources
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the system in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the system can overheat and malfunction.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
• Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the system in a confined space, such as
a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not install the system near heat sources such as
radiators, air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
On replacement of parts
• In the events that this system is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
• Do not install the system in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the system and discs away from components
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or
large loudspeakers.
On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
• Do not place heavy objects on the system.
• Do not place metal objects in front of the front panel.
They may limit reception of radio waves.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
Notes about Discs
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
On moving the system
• Before moving the system, make sure that there is no
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play a standard circular
disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a
malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
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Messages
Troubleshooting
[A new software version is available. Please
go to the “Setup” section of the menu and
select “Network Update” to perform the
update.] appears on the TV screen.
system to a newer software version.
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some
parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
In the event of a problem with the wireless
sound function, have a Sony dealer check the
entire system together (main unit and surround
amplifier).
“PROTECT” and “PUSH PWR” appear
alternately in the front panel display.
t Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the
following items after “STANDBY”
disappears.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of
the system?
• After checking the above items and fixing
any problems, turn on the system. If the cause
of the problem cannot be found even after
checking all the above items, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The power does not turn on.
t Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.
The remote does not function.
t The distance between the remote and the unit is
too far.
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel
display.
t The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not eject and you cannot
remove the disc even after you press Z.
t Try the following:
“DEMO. LOCK” appears in the front panel
display.
t Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
1 Press and hold N and Z on the unit for
more than 5 seconds to eject the disc.
2 Remove the disc.
3 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
reconnect after several minutes.
“Exxxx” appears in the front panel display.
t Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility and give the
error code.
The system does not work normally.
t Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect
after several minutes.
appears without any messages on the
entire TV screen.
t Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Picture
There is no picture.
t Check the output method on your system
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There is no picture when you make an HDMI
cable connection.
t The unit is connected to an input device that is
not HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front
panel does not light up) (page 18).
Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.
t If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV
or projector, install the speakers at least 1.0 ft
(0.3 meters) from the TV set.
t If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV
set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
t Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic
latch on a TV stand, health care device, toy,
etc.) is placed near the speakers.
3D images from the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN
2) jack do not appear on the TV screen.
t Depending on the TV or video component, 3D
images may not appear.
There is no picture after playing a video/
photo file on the iPod/iPhone.
t Select the input on your TV for this system.
No picture appears when the video output
resolution selected in [Output Video Format]
is incorrect.
t Press and hold N and VOL – on the unit for
more than 5 seconds to reset the video output
resolution to the lowest resolution.
Sound
There is no sound.
t The speaker cords are not connected securely.
The dark area of the picture is too dark/the
bright area is too bright or unnatural.
t Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Standard]
(default) (page 33).
The Super Audio CD sound of a component
that is connected to the HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI
(IN 2) jack is not output.
t HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) does not accept
an audio format that contains copy protection.
Connect the analog audio output of the
component to the AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R)
jacks of the unit.
The picture is not output correctly.
t Check the [Output Video Format] settings in
t If the analog and digital signals are output at
the same time, set [BD-ROM 24p Output] or
[DVD-ROM 24p Output] in [Screen Settings]
to [Off] (page 46).
There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI
(OUT) jack when using the Audio Return
Channel function.
t For BD-ROMs, check the [BD-ROM 24p
Output] settings in [Screen Settings] (page 46).
t Set [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] of
[Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI Settings] of
[System Settings] to [Auto] (page 49).
t Make sure that your TV is compatible with the
Audio Return Channel function.
t Make sure that an HDMI cable is connected to
a jack on your TV that is compatible with the
Audio Return Channel function.
Picture noise appears.
t Clean the disc.
t If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some BD/DVD
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your unit directly to your TV, try
connecting your unit to the other input jacks.
The system does not output sound of TV
programs correctly when connected to a set-
top box.
t Set [Audio Return Channel] in [HDMI
Settings] of [System Settings] to [Off]
An image is not displayed on the entire TV
screen.
t Check the setting of [TV Type] in [Screen
t The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
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1 Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
Severe hum or noise is heard.
t Move your TV away from the audio
components.
2 Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes of the surround amplifier?
After checking the above items and fixing
any problems, turn on the surround
amplifier. If the cause of the problem
cannot be found even after checking all the
above items, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
t Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play
a CD.
t Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
t Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the center speaker only.
• Flashes green or orange slowly or turns red.
– Make sure that the wireless transceiver is
inserted correctly into the main unit.
– Make the [Secure Link] setting again
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
t Check the speaker connections and settings
– Sound transmission is poor. Move the
surround amplifier so that the LINK/
STANDBY indicator turns green or
orange.
t Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
t A 2-channel source is being played.
– Move the system away from other
wireless devices.
– Avoid using any other wireless devices.
• Turns green or orange.
– Check the speaker connections and
settings.
Distortion occurs in the sound of a connected
component.
t Reduce the input level for the connected
component by setting [Attenuate - AUDIO]
Noise is heard from surround speakers or
sound from the surround speakers skips.
t Wireless transmission is unstable. Change the
[RF Channel] setting in [Wireless Sound
Connection] (page 44).
Wireless sound
t Install the unit and surround amplifier closer to
each other.
Wireless transmission is not activated or
there is no sound from the surround
speakers.
t Do not install the unit and surround amplifier
in a closed rack, on a metal rack, or under a
table.
t Check the status of the LINK/STANDBY
indicator on the surround amplifier.
• Turns off.
Tuner
– Check that the AC power cord (mains
lead) of the surround amplifier is
connected securely.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
t Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect
an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
t The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
manual tuning.
– Turn the surround amplifier on by
pressing "/1 on the surround amplifier.
• Flashes green quickly.
– 1 Press "/1 on the surround amplifier.
2 Insert the wireless transceiver into the
surround amplifier correctly.
3 Press "/1 on the surround amplifier.
• Flashes red.
– Press "/1 to turn off the surround
amplifier, and check the following items.
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Playback
USB device
The disc does not play.
t The region code on the BD/DVD does not
match the system.
The USB device is not recognized.
t Try the following:
1 Turn the system off.
t Moisture has condensed inside the unit and
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the
disc and leave the unit turned on for about half
an hour.
2 Remove and reconnect the USB device.
3 Turn the system on.
t Make sure that the USB device is securely
connected to the
(USB) port.
t The system cannot play a recorded disc that is
not correctly finalized (page 58).
t Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged.
t Check if the USB device is on.
t If the USB device is connected via a USB hub,
disconnect it and connect the USB device
directly to the unit.
File names are not displayed correctly.
t The system can only display ISO 8859-1
compliant character formats. Other character
formats may be displayed differently.
t Depending on the writing software used, the
input characters may be displayed differently.
BRAVIA Internet Video
The picture/sound is poor/certain programs
display with a loss of detail, especially
during fast-motion or dark scenes.
t Picture/sound quality may be poor depending
on Internet content providers.
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
t Resume play has been selected. Press
OPTIONS and select [Play from beginning],
then press
.
t Picture/sound quality may be improved by
changing the connection speed. Sony
Playback does not start from the resume
point where you last stopped playing.
t The resume point may be cleared from
memory depending on the disc when
• you open the disc tray.
recommends a connection speed of at least 2.5
Mbps for standard-definition video and 10
Mbps for high-definition video.
t Not all videos contain sound.
• you disconnect the USB device.
• you play other content.
• you turn off the unit.
The picture is small.
t Press X to zoom in.
The language for the soundtrack/subtitle or
angles cannot be changed.
t Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu.
t Multi-lingual tracks/subtitles or multi-angles
are not recorded on the BD or DVD being
played.
“BRAVIA” Sync ([Control for
HDMI])
The [Control for HDMI] function does not
work (“BRAVIA” Sync).
t Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to [On]
t If you change the HDMI connection, turn the
system off and on again.
Bonus contents or other data that are
contained in a BD-ROM cannot be played.
t Try the following:
1 Remove the disc.
2 Turn the system off.
3 Remove and reconnect the USB device
4 Turn the system on.
t If power failure occurs, set [Control for HDMI]
to [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] to [On]
t Check the following and refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component.
• The connected component is compatible with
the [Control for HDMI] function.
5 Insert the BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
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• The connected component’s setting for the
[Control for HDMI] function is correct.
Playable Discs
1)
Network connection
Blu-ray Disc
BD-ROM
2)
BD-R/BD-RE
DVD-ROM
3)
The system cannot connect to the network.
the network settings (page 50).
DVD
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
3)
CD
CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
Wireless LAN connection
CD-R/CD-RW
Super Audio CD
You cannot connect your PC to the Internet
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is
performed.
t The wireless settings of the router may change
automatically if you use the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup function before adjusting the settings of
the router. In this case, change the wireless
settings of your PC accordingly.
1)Since Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and
evolving, some discs may not be playable depending
on the disc type and version. Also, the audio output
differs depending on the source, connected output
jack, and selected audio settings.
2)BD-RE: Ver.2.1
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment
type BD-R (LTH type)
BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if
postscripts are recordable.
3)A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recording
device.
The system cannot connect to the network or
the network connection is unstable.
t Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
the network settings (page 50).
t Depending on the usage environment,
including the wall material, radio wave
reception conditions, or obstacles between the
system (or USB wireless LAN adapter) and the
wireless LAN router, the possible
Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
• BDXLs
• DVD-RAMs
communication distance may be shortened.
Move the system and the wireless LAN router
closer to each other.
• HD DVDs
• DVD Audio discs
t Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band,
such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital
cordless device, may interrupt communication.
Move the unit away from such devices, or turn
off such devices.
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Super VCDs
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
• For U.S. and Canada models: A disc recorded
in a color system other than NTSC, such as
PAL
The desired wireless router is not shown in
the wireless network list.
t Press RETURN to return to the previous
screen, and try [Wireless Setup(built-in)]/
[USB Wireless Setup] again. If the desired
wireless router is still not detected, select
[Manual registration].
(This system conforms to the NTSC color
system.)
Notes on discs
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies do not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
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Therefore, these discs may not be compatible
with this product.
Playable Types of Files
Note on playback operations of a
BD/DVD
Some playback operations of a BD/DVD may be
intentionally set by software producers. Since
this system plays a BD/DVD according to the
disc contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Video
File format
Extensions
1)5)
MPEG-1 Video/PS
“.mpg,” “.mpeg,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”
MPEG-2 Video/PS,
1)6)
TS
Xvid
“.avi”
1)5)
MPEG4/AVC
“.mkv,” “.mp4,” “.m4v,”
“.m2ts,” “.mts”
Note about double-layer BDs/
DVDs
The playback picture and sound may be
1)5)
WMV9
“.wmv,” “.asf”
3)5)
2)
AVCHD
momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.
Music
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD
VIDEO only)
File format
Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III)
“.mp3”
Your system has a region code printed on the
bottom of the unit and will only play a BD-
ROM/DVD VIDEO (playback only) labeled
ALL
1)4)5)
AAC/HE-AAC
“.m4a”
“.wma”
“.wav”
1)4)
with identical region codes or
.
WMA9 Standard
LPCM
Photo
File format
Extensions
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”
“.gif”
JPEG
7)
GIF
7)
PNG
“.png”
8)
MPO
“.mpo”
1)The system does not play files encoded with DRM.
2)AVCHD Ver.2.0 (AVCHD 3D/Progressive)
compatible.
3)The system plays AVCHD-format files that are
recorded via a digital video camera, etc. To watch
AVCHD-format files, the disc with AVCHD-format
files on it must be finalized.
4)The system does not play files encoded with
Lossless, etc.
5)The system does not play these files via the DLNA
function.
6)The system plays SD resolution only via the DLNA
function.
7)The system does not play animated PNG or animated
GIF files.
8)For MPO files other than 3D, the key image or the
first image is displayed.
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• Some files may not play depending on the file format,
the file encoding, the recording condition, or DLNA
server condition.
Supported Audio
Formats
Audio formats supported by this system are as
follows.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• The system can recognize the following files or
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:
– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the root
folder
Function
Format
– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer
• The system can recognize the following files or
folders stored in the DLNA server:
“BD/DVD” “HDMI1”
“HDMI2”
“TV”
(DIGITAL IN)
LPCM 2ch
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
a
–
– up to folders in the 19th layer
LPCM 5.1ch
LPCM 7.1ch
Dolby Digital
– up to 999 files/folders in a single layer
• Some USB devices may not work with this system.
• The system can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC)
devices (such as flash memory or an HDD), Still
Image Capture Devices (SICDs), and 101-key
keyboards.
–
a
–
a
–
Dolby
TrueHD,
DolbyDigital
Plus
• To avoid data corruption or damage to USB memory
or other devices, turn the system off before
connecting or removing USB memory or other
devices.
DTS
a
a
a
DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1,
DTS-ES
–
–
–
• The system may not play high bit rate video files from
a DATA CD smoothly. It is recommended to play
high bit rate video files using a DATA DVD or
DATA BD.
Matrix 6.1
DTS96/24
a
a
–
–
–
–
DTS-HD
High
Resolution
Audio
DTS-HD
Master
Audio
a
–
–
a: Supported format.
–: Unsupported format.
• HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) do not input sound in
the case of an audio format that contains copy
protections such as Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio.
• For LPCM 2ch format, the supported sampling
frequency of the digital signal is up to 96 kHz when
using the “HDMI1” or “HDMI2” function, and 48
kHz when using the “TV” function.
• For LPCM 5.1ch format, the supported sampling
frequency of the digital signal is up to 48 kHz when
using the “HDMI1” or “HDMI2” function.
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Wireless LAN Section
Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver (HBD-N990W/
HBD-N890W)
Specifications
Amplifier Section
U.S.models:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency and Channel 2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
[CH1 -11]
FM Tuner Section
System
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer
(FTC)
Front L + Front R:
With 3 ohms loads, both
channels driven, from 180
Hz - 20 kHz; rated 50 watts
per channel minimum
Tuning range
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
RMS power, with no more
than 1% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli
watts to rated output.
Speakers
Front (SS-TSB113) for BDV-N990W/BDV-
N890W
Other models:
POWER OUTPUT (rated)
Front L/Front R:
Dimensions (approx.)
106 mm × 649 mm × 86
mm (4 1/4 in × 25 5/8 in ×
3 1/2 in) (w/h/d) (wall-
mounted part)
78 W + 78 W (at 3 ohms, 1
kHz, 1% THD)
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
256 mm × 1,200 mm × 256
mm (10 1/8 in × 47 1/4 in ×
10 1/8 in) (w/h/d) (whole
speaker)
1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) (wall-
mounted part)
Front L/Front R:
125 W (per channel at
3 ohms, 1 kHz)
Center:
Subwoofer:
250 W (at 6 ohms, 1 kHz)
250 W (at 6 ohms, 80 Hz)
Mass (approx.)
Inputs (Analog)
AUDIO (AUDIO IN)
Inputs (Digital)
Sensitivity: 3.0 V/1.0 V
2.9 kg (6 lb 7 oz) (whole
speaker)
TV (Audio Return Channel/OPTICAL)
Supported formats: LPCM
2CH (up to 48 kHz), Dolby
Digital, DTS
HDMI (IN 1)/HDMI (IN 2)
Surround (SS-TSB114) for BDV-N990W
Dimensions (approx.)
106 mm × 649 mm × 86
mm (4 1/4 in × 25 5/8 in ×
3 1/2 in) (w/h/d) (wall-
mounted part)
Supported formats: LPCM
5.1CH (up to 48 kHz),
LPCM 2CH (up to 96
256 mm × 1,200 mm × 256
mm (10 1/8 in × 47 1/4 in ×
10 1/8 in) (w/h/d) (whole
speaker)
kHz), Dolby Digital, DTS
Video Section
Outputs
Mass (approx.)
1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) (wall-
mounted part)
2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) (whole
speaker)
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Type A (19pin)
HDMI Section
Connector
Surround (SS-TSB111) for BDV-N890W
BD/DVD/Super Audio CD/CD System
Dimensions (approx.)
98 mm × 255 mm × 91 mm
(3 7/8 in × 10 in × 3 5/8 in)
(w/h/d)
Signal format system
NTSC
USB Section
USB 1/2 port:
Type A (For connecting
USB memory, memory
card reader, digital still
camera, and digital video
camera)
Mass (approx.)
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)
Center (SS-CTB111)
Dimensions (approx.)
331 mm × 59 mm × 57 mm
(13 1/8 in × 2 3/8 in × 2 1/4
in) (w/h/d)
LAN Section
Mass (approx.)
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)
LAN (100) terminal
100BASE-TX Terminal
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Standby power consumption
0.5 W (standby mode)
Subwoofer (SS-WSB112) for BDV-N990W
Dimensions (approx.)
211 mm × 337 mm × 411
mm (8 3/8 in × 13 1/4 in ×
16 1/8 in) (w/h/d)
0.2 W (turned off)
Dimensions (approx.)
206 mm × 60 mm × 236
mm (8 1/8 in × 2 3/8 in ×
9 3/8 in) (w/h/d) with the
wireless receiver inserted
1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)
Mass (approx.)
7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz)
Subwoofer (SS-WSB111) for BDV-N890W
Mass (approx.)
Dimensions (approx.)
191 mm × 326 mm × 376
mm (7 1/2 in × 12 3/4 in ×
14 3/4 in) (w/h/d)
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50)
Communication system
Wireless sound
Mass (approx.)
5.6 kg (12 lb 6 oz)
Specification version 1.0
5.736 GHz - 5.814 GHz
DSSS
Frequency band
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Modulation method
Power requirements
Dimensions (approx.)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
On: 115 W
DC 3.3 V, 300 mA
30 mm × 9 mm × 60 mm
(1 3/16 in × 3/8 in × 2 3/8 in)
(w/h/d)
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode)
460 mm × 74 mm × 226
mm (18 1/8 in × 3 in × 9 in)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
460 mm × 74 mm × 239
mm (18 1/8 in × 3 in ×
9 1/2 in) (w/h/d) (with the
wireless transceiver
inserted)
460 mm × 148 mm × 226
mm (18 1/8 in × 5 7/8 in ×
9 in) (w/h/d) (with stand
and cord cover attached)
(BDV-N990W only)
3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
10 g (1/2 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Standby power consumption 0.3W (Main Unit),
0.2W (Surround Amplifier).
• Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is
achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.
Mass (approx.)
Surround amplifier (TA-SA300WR)
Amplifier Section
U.S.models:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(FTC)
With 3 ohms loads, both
channels driven, from 180
- 20,000 Hz; rated 45 watts
per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more
than 1% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli
watts to rated output.
Other models:
POWER OUTPUT (reference)
Surround L/Surround R 125 W (per channel at 3
ohms, 1 kHz)
Rated impedance:
Power requirements
Power consumption
3 - 16 Ω
120 V AC, 60 Hz
On: 50 W
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Index
Numerics
F
Q
A
R
G
Registered Media Remote
Devices 51
Remote Controller Setting
Guide 45
Reset to Factory Default
Settings 51
H
HDMI
I
Initialize Personal Information
51
B
BD Hybrid Disc Playback
Layer 48
Internet Video Parental Control
48
S
Software License Information
50
L
M
Media Remote Device
Registration 51
C
N
Network Connection
Diagnostics 50
Super Audio CD Playback
Channel 49
Super Audio CD Playback
Layer 49
D
D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration) 37
O
T
P
TV Screen Size Setting for 3D
46
E
U
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