4-418-860-13(1) Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-E690/BDV-E490/BDV-E290/BDV-E190
WARNING Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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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-E690, BDV-E490, BDV-E290, and BDV-E190.
Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ....... 6 Unpacking ............................................... 8 Index to Parts and Controls...................12 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System....... 16 Step 2: Connecting the System... 16 Connecting the speakers ..........16 Connecting the TV .....................17 Connecting the other components (Set-top box, etc.) ...................18 Connecting the antenna (aerial) .....................................
Unpacking BDV-E690 • Front speakers (2) • Speaker-bottom covers (4) • High Speed HDMI cable (1) (India, Middle East, Singapore, and Thailand models only) • Bases (4) • Surround speakers (2) • Lower parts of the front and surround speakers (4) • Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1) (Europe and Australia models only) • USB cable (1) (Europe and Australia models only) • Screws (16) • Center speaker (1) • Video cord (1) (Europe and Australia models only) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • Subwoofer (1)
BDV-E490 • Front speakers (2) • Speaker-bottom covers (2) • Bases (2) • High Speed HDMI cable (1) (India, Middle East, Singapore, China, Thailand, and Taiwan models only) • Lower parts of the front speakers (2) • Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1) (Europe models only) • Surround speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Screws (8) • USB cable (1) (Europe models only) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Video cord (1) (Europe models only) • Subwoofer (1) or • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA)
BDV-E290 • Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • Surround speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Subwoofer (1) 10GB • Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1) (Europe, Australia, and South Africa models only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • USB cable (1) (Europe, Australia, and South Africa models only) • High Speed HDMI cable (1) (India, Middle East, Singapore, China, Thailand, and Taiwan models only) • Video cord (1) (Europe, Australia, and South Africa m
BDV-E190 • Front speakers (2) • Foot pads (2) • High Speed HDMI cable (1) (Singapore models only) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Surround speakers (2) or • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (Australia, South Africa, and Singapore models only) • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide • Reference Guide (Europe models only) • Video cord (1) (Europe, Australia, and South Africa models only) • Subwoofer (1) 11GB
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel VOL VOL FUNCTION Slot A "/1 (on/standby) D B Disc tray (page 24) E C Play operation buttons F Front panel display Z (open/close) N (play) x (stop) VOL +/– ./> (previous/next) FUNCTION (page 22) Selects the playback source. 12GB (USB) port (page 25) Open the cover using a fingernail in the slot. Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when repeat play is activated. B Lights up when stereo sound is received. (Radio only) C Lights up when the system is playing via the PARTY STREAMING function. D Lights up when muting is on. E Lights up when the HDMI (OUT) jack is correctly connected to an HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.
B Number buttons (pages 33, 37) Remote control Enters the title/chapter numbers, preset station number, etc. AUDIO (page 32) SPEAKERS TV AUDIO Selects the audio format/track. TV 1 BRAVIA Sync DIMMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLEEP 9 FUNCTION ANGLE AUDIO 2 SUBTITLE Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BDROM/DVD VIDEO.
F Playback operation buttons See “Playback” (page 24). ./> (previous/next) Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. m/M (fast/slow/freeze frame) Fast reverse/fast forward the disc during playback. Each time you press the button, the search speed changes. Activates slow-motion play when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed in pause mode. • During Blu-ray 3D Disc playback, slow-motion reverse play and single-frame reverse play are not available.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the illustration below. A B F Step 2: Connecting the System Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. To assemble the speakers, refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.
Connecting the TV Getting Started Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.
Getting Started Connecting the other components (Set-top box, etc.) 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 as follows. TV Video out Component (Set-top box, VCR, PlayStation®, or digital satellite receiver, etc.) Audio out Signal flow System : Video signal : Audio signal Select one of the following connection methods according to the jack type of the component.
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 4: Performing the Easy Setup” (page 21). L OUT ARC R FM COAXIAL 75 VIDEO OUT LAN (100) AUDIO IN ANTENNA or Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment. Front panel of the unit FUNCTION FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
Getting Started Turn the unit off before connecting the extension cable or inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter. After inserting the USB Wireless LAN Adapter to the base and connecting the extension cable to the (USB) port, turn the unit on again. 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.
C/X/x/c Depending on the connection method (page 17), perform the following setting. • HDMI cable connection: Follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV screen. • Video cord connection: Select [16:9] or [4:3] so that the picture is displayed correctly. Before performing Step 4 Make sure all connections are secure, and then connect the AC power cord (mains lead). Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments and network settings for the system.
Getting Started Step 5: Selecting the Source Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound You can select the playback source. 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. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display.
Effect [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. [2ch Stereo] (“2CH ST.”) The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. Getting Started Sound mode [Demo Sound] The system provides ear-catching (“DEMO SND”) sound, suitable for presentations, etc.
The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the operating instructions of the disc. Playback Playing a Disc For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” (page 52). 1 2 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on your TV screen. Press Z, and place a disc on the disc tray. • 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.
Displaying the playback information Playing from a USB Device You can play video/music/photo files on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files” (page 53). 1 Example: when playing a BD-ROM Playback You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and system status. Connect the USB device to the (USB) port (page 12).
To enjoy an iPod/iPhone via the system 1 4 The video/music files are listed on the TV screen. Go to the next Step. 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.
Playing via a Network Sony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway delivering selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your unit. • Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played. For further details, visit the following website: For customers in Europe and Russia: http://support.sony-europe.com/hub/hub.html For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.
To 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, then select the file that you want to play. Server Player (This system) To play remote files by operating the system (Renderer) via a DLNA controller You can operate the system with a DLNAcertified controller, such as iPhone, when playing files stored on a DLNA server.
• If content that is not compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function is played, the system closes PARTY automatically. B [Playback History] Displays a list of previously played BD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/CD-DA (music CD) titles. Select a title to acquire content information. Select [PARTY] in [Music], then select the PARTY host device icon. To leave the PARTY, press OPTIONS, then select [Leave PARTY]. To close the PARTY, press OPTIONS, then select [Close PARTY].
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. [Subtitle] Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-ROM/ DVD VIDEO. [Angle] [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.
Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (A/V SYNC) Playback 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. When playing via other than the “FM” or “TV” function 1 Press OPTIONS. The option menu appears on the TV screen. 2 3 Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC], then press . Press C/c to adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
x CD Sound Adjustment Selecting the Audio Format, Multilingual Tracks, or Channel 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. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio signal.
Presetting radio stations Tuner Listening to the Radio 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display. You can preset up to 20 stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 1 2 Select the radio station. 3 Manual tuning 6 The option menu appears on the TV screen. 4 5 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly. 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.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Europe models only) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. The station name appears on the TV screen as well. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band.
Other Operations Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync • 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. Audio Return Channel You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using just one HDMI cable. For details of the setting, see “[Audio Return Channel]” (page 44).
[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 surround speaker distance. [Subwoofer] 3.0 m: Set the subwoofer distance. You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy adjustment. [Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level. [Centre] 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level. [Surround Left/Right] 0.
Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit (Child Lock) You can deactivate the buttons on the unit (except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock function). Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the code that works with your TV. Code number SONY 01 (default) LG 05 Press x on the unit for more than 5 seconds. PANASONIC 06 PHILIPS 02, 03, 07 “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
Browsing Websites 1 Prepare for Internet browsing. Connect the system to a network (page 19). 2 Internet Browser display You can check website information by pressing DISPLAY. The display information differs depending on the website and page status. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 3 4 Press C/c to select [Network]. Press X/x to select [Internet Browser], then press . The [Internet Browser] display appears. • Some websites may not display correctly, or not function.
Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Details [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. • [Cookie Setup]: Sets whether or not to accept browser cookies. • [SSL Alarm Display]: Sets whether to enable or disable SSL.
Icon Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. The default settings are underlined. • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 3 Press C/c to select [Setup]. Press X/x to select the setup category icon to change, then press . You can setup the following options.
[Screen Settings] x [3D Output Setting] [Auto]: Normally select this. [Off]: Select this to display all contents in 2D. x [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] 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.) [Video]: Automatically sets the lowest resolution. Sets the screen size of your 3D compatible TV.
[Frame]: The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. [Audio Settings] • When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 44), [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.
[Parental Control Settings] x [BD/DVD Menu Language] x [Password] 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 “Language Code List” (page 56). 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.
[Music Settings] x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer] [Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD layer. [CD]: Plays the CD layer. x [Auto Standby] [On]: Turns on the [Auto Standby] function. When you do not operate the system for about 30 minutes, the system enters standby mode automatically. [Off]: Turns off the function. x [Auto Display] x [Super Audio CD Playback Channels] [DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2-channel area. [DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area.
[Network Settings] x [Internet Settings] Connect the system to the network beforehand. For details, see “Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection” (page 19). x [PARTY Auto Start] [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 [Media Remote Device Registration] [Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable.
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. • Do not touch the AC power cord (mains lead) with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is capable of holding a still 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. Notes about Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Troubleshooting 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. General The power does not turn on. t Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The remote does not function.
No picture appears when the video output resolution selected in [Output Video Format] is incorrect. Sound 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. There is no sound. The dark area of the picture is too dark/the bright area is too bright or unnatural. There is no sound from the TV via the HDMI (OUT) jack when using the Audio Return Channel function. t Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Standard] (default) (page 30).
Distortion occurs in the sound of a connected component. The language for the soundtrack/subtitle or angles cannot be changed. t Reduce the input level for the connected component by setting [Attenuate - AUDIO] (page 42). 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. Tuner Radio stations cannot be tuned in. t Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely.
“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] (page 44). t If you change the HDMI connection, turn the system off and on again. t If power failure occurs, set [Control for HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] to [On] (page 44). 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.
Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM1) BD-R/BD-RE2) DVD3) DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD3) CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD 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.
Playable Types of Files Video File format Extensions MPEG-1 Video/PS1)5) MPEG-2 Video/PS, TS1)6) “.mpg,” “.mpeg,” “.m2ts,” “.mts” Xvid “.avi” MPEG4/AVC1)5) “.mkv,” “.mp4,” “.m4v,” “.m2ts,” “.mts” WMV91)5) “.wmv,” “.asf” AVCHD2) 3)5) Real video7) “.rmvb” Music Extensions MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) “.mp3” AAC/HE-AAC1)4)5) “.m4a” WMA9 Standard1)4) “.wma” LPCM “.wav” Photo File format Extensions JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg” GIF8) “.gif” PNG8) “.png” MPO9) “.
Supported Audio Formats Specifications Amplifier Section Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format Function “BD/DVD” “TV” (DIGITAL IN) LPCM 2ch a a LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch a – Dolby Digital a a Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus a – DTS a a DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.
FM Tuner Section Subwoofer (SS-WSB114) for BDV-E290 System Dimensions (approx.) PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Mass (approx.) Subwoofer (SS-WSB113) for BDV-E190 Dimensions (approx.) Speakers Front/Surround (SS-TSB119) for BDV-E690 Mass (approx.) Front (SS-TSB119) for BDV-E490 General Dimensions (approx.) Power requirements Mass (approx.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics F Q 3D 24 3D Output Setting 41 FM Mode 33 Front panel 12 Front panel display 13 Quick Start Mode 44 A A/V SYNC 31 Attenuate - AUDIO 42 Audio DRC 42 Audio Language 43 Audio Output 42 Audio Return Channel 44 Audio Settings 42 Auto Display 44 Auto Standby 44 B BD Audio MIX Setting 42 BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer 43 BD Internet Connection 43 BD Parental Control 43 BD/DVD Menu Language 43 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 43 BD-LIVE 24 BD-ROM 24p Output 41 BONUSVIEW 24 BRAVIA Sync 35 C CD 52 Child
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 in Europe and Russia: http://support.sony-europe.com/hub/hub.html For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.
