Sony BDV-E290 User Manual

BDV-E690/BDV-E490/BDV-E290/BDV-E1904-431-497-21(1)Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10GBBDV-E290• Front speakers (2)• Surround speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Subwoofer (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)• Remote commander (remote) (1

11GBBDV-E190• Front speakers (2)• Surround speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Subwoofer (1)• Foot pads (2)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)• Remote comman

12GBIndex to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A "/1 (on/standby)Turns on the unit, or sets it

13GBAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when repeat play is activated.B Lights up when stereo sound is received. (Radio only)C

14GBNumber 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote.• : For TV operations(For det

15GBF Playback operation buttons See “Playback” (page 24). ./> (previous/next)Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.m/M (fast/slow/free

16GBGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the SystemInstall the system by referring to the illustration below.A Front speaker (L (left))B Front speaker (R

17GBGetting StartedSelect one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.Video connections1)High Speed HDMI cable2)If

18GBGetting StartedConnect the system so that video signals from the system and other component are sent to the TV, and audio signals from the compone

19GBGetting Started• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as po

2GBDo not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation o

20GBGetting StartedTurn the unit off before connecting the extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter. After inserting the USB Wireless

21GBGetting StartedStep 4: Performing the Easy SetupBefore performing Step 4Make sure all connections are secure, and then connect the AC power cord (

22GBGetting StartedStep 5: Selecting the SourceYou can select the playback source.Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the

23GBGetting StartedTo select the sound mode from the option menu1 Press OPTIONS and X/x to select [Sound Mode], then press . 2 Press X/x to select th

24GBPlaying a DiscFor playable discs, see “Playable Discs” (page 52).1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears

Playback25GBYou can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY.The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and system

26GBTo enjoy an iPod/iPhone via the system1 (For Europe, Australia, and South Africa models)Connect the Dock for iPod/iPhone to the (USB) port (page

Playback27GBPlaying via a NetworkSony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway delivering selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entert

28GBTo play files stored on a DLNA server via the system (DLNA Player)Select the DLNA server icon from [Video], [Music], or [Photo] in the home menu

Playback29GB• If content that is not compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function is played, the system closes PARTY automatically.To use the system a

3GBdisposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold i

30GB[Video] only[Music] only[Photo] only[Leave PARTY] Leaves from a party which the system is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function continues

Playback31GBWhen the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.The setting method dif

32GBSelecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dol

Tuner33GBListening to the Radio1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display.2 Select the radio station.Automatic tuningPr

34GBUsing the Radio Data System (RDS)(Europe models only)The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send addi

Other Operations35GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function.By connecti

36GB[Front Left/Right] 3.0 m: Set the front speaker distance.[Centre] 3.0 m: Set the center speaker distance.[Surround Left/Right] 3.0 m: Set the surr

Other Operations37GBDeactivating the Buttons on the Unit(Child Lock)You can deactivate the buttons on the unit (except for "/1) for preventing mi

38GBBrowsing Websites1 Prepare for Internet browsing.Connect the system to a network (page 19).2 Press HOME.The home menu appears on the TV screen.3 P

Other Operations39GBVarious settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS.The available items differ depending on the situation.Available

4GB• “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• “AVCHD” and the “AV

40GBUsing the Setup DisplayYou can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.The default settings are underlined.• Playback settings

Settings and Adjustments41GB[Screen Settings]x [3D Output Setting][Auto]: Normally select this.[Off]: Select this to display all contents in 2D.x [TV

42GB[Frame]: The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.[Audio Settings]x [BD Audio MIX Setting][On]:

Settings and Adjustments43GB[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]x [BD/DVD Menu Language]You can select the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.When y

44GB[Music Settings]x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer][Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD layer.[CD]: Plays the CD layer.x [Super Audio CD Playb

Settings and Adjustments45GB[Network Settings]x [Internet Settings]Connect the system to the network beforehand. For details, see “Step 3: Preparing f

46GBPrecautionsOn safety• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the system, or place the system

Additional Information47GBOn moving the system• Before moving the system, make sure that there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (main

48GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the probl

Additional Information49GBNo picture appears when the video output resolution selected in [Output Video Format] is incorrect.t Press and hold N and VO

5GBEnd User License InformationGracenote® End User License AgreementThis application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, C

50GBDistortion occurs in the sound of a connected component.t Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - AUDIO] (page

Additional Information51GBThe [Control for HDMI] function does not work (“BRAVIA” Sync). t Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 44). t I

52GBPlayable Discs1)Since Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and version. Als

Additional Information53GBPlayable Types of FilesVideoMusicPhoto1)The system does not play files encoded with DRM.2)AVCHD Ver.2.0 (AVCHD 3D/Progressiv

54GBSupported Audio FormatsAudio formats supported by this system are as follows.a: Supported format.–: Unsupported format.• For LPCM 2ch format, the

Additional Information55GBFM Tuner SectionSystem PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizerTuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)Antenna (aerial)

56GBLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control/Area Code List

57GBIndexNumerics3D 243D Output Setting 41AA/V SYNC 31Attenuate - AUDIO 42Audio DRC 42Audio Language 43Audio Output 42Audio Return Channel 44Audio Set

6GBAbout These Operating Instructions• The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the cont

The software of this system may be updated in the future. To find out details on any available updates, please visit the following URL.For customers

7GBTable of ContentsAbout These Operating Instructions ... 6Unpacking ...8Index to Parts and Controls.

8GBUnpackingBDV-E690• Front speakers (2)• Surround speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Subwoofer (1)• Speaker-bottom covers (4)• Bases (4)• Lower parts

9GBBDV-E490• Front speakers (2)• Surround speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Subwoofer (1)• Speaker-bottom covers (2)• Bases (2)• Lower parts of the fr