4-418-860-92(1) Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-EF420/BDV-EF220
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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Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ....... 5 Unpacking ............................................... 7 Index to Parts and Controls..................... 9 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System .......13 Step 2: Connecting the System ...13 Connecting the speakers ......... 13 Connecting the TV .................... 14 Connecting the other components (Set-top box, etc.) .................. 15 Connecting the antenna (aerial) ....................................
Unpacking BDV-EF420 • Front speakers (2) • Lower parts of the front speakers (2) • Dock for iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP30) (1) • USB cable (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Screws (8) • Video cord (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide • Reference Guide or • Speaker-bottom covers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Bases (2) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) 7GB
BDV-EF220 • Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • Subwoofer (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Video cord (1) • Foot pads (2) 8GB • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide • Reference Guide
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 (USB) port (page 22) Open the cover using a fingernail in the slot. Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode. B Disc tray (page 21) E C Play operation buttons F Front panel display (remote sensor) Z (open/close) N (play) x (stop) VOL +/– ./> (previous/next) FUNCTION (page 19) Selects the playback source.
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 30, 34) Remote control Enters the title/chapter numbers, preset station number, etc. AUDIO (page 29) 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 21). ./> (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 How to position the system Install the system by referring to the illustration below. A B C D 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.” (BDV-EF420 only) • 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.
Getting Started Connecting the TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.
Connecting the other components (Set-top box, etc.) TV Video out Component (Set-top box, VCR, PlayStation®, or digital satellite receiver, etc.) Audio out System Signal flow : Video signal : Audio signal Select one of the following connection methods according to the jack type of the component.
Getting Started 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 4: Performing the Easy Setup” (page 18). 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.
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**. • If security is set on your wireless network, the security key (WEP key, WPA key)**. into your wireless network, even without any sophisticated tools.
Getting Started Step 4: Performing the Easy Setup 5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings]. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using C/X/x/c and . Before performing Step 4 C/X/x/c Make sure all connections are secure, and then connect the AC power cord (mains lead). Depending on the connection method (page 14), perform the following setting. • HDMI cable connection: Follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV screen.
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.
Getting Started Sound mode Effect [Demo Sound] The system provides ear-catching (“DEMO SND”) sound, suitable for presentations, etc. To select the sound mode from the option menu 1 2 Press OPTIONS and X/x to select [Sound Mode], then press . Press X/x to select the sound mode, then press . • The sound mode can be selected only when [Sound Effect] is set to [Sound Mode On] (page 39). When [Sound Effect] is set to other than [Sound Mode On], the sound mode setting does not apply.
3 Playback The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the operating instructions of the disc. Playing a Disc 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. Playback For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” (page 49).
Displaying the playback information Playing from a USB Device You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and system status. You can play video/music/photo files on a connected USB device. For playable types of files, see “Playable Types of Files” (page 50). 1 Example: when playing a BD-ROM Connect the USB device to the (USB) port (page 9). Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting.
Enjoying an iPod/iPhone (BDV-EF420 only) 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 press . [iPod], then Compatible iPod/iPhone models x If you selected [Video] or [Music] in Step 3 Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using with the system. The video/music files are listed on the TV screen. Go to the next Step.
Playing via a Network Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) 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) 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. You can play the same music at the same time across all Sony components which are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function and connected to your home network.
• If content that is not compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function is played, the system closes PARTY automatically. To use the system as a PARTY guest 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].
[Video] only Available Options Item Details [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the gap between picture and sound. For details, see “Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound” (page 28). [3D Output Setting] Sets whether or not to output 3D video automatically. [Video Settings] • [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the picture settings for different lighting environments. • [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like block noise in the picture. • [MNR]: Reduces minor noise around the picture outlines (mosquito noise).
[Music] only 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. [Photo] only Item Details [Slideshow] Starts a slideshow. [Slideshow Speed] Changes the slideshow speed. [Slideshow Effect] Sets the effect when playing a slideshow. [Slideshow BGM] • [Off]: Turns off the function.
x CD Sound Adjustment 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. The audio information appears on the TV screen.
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. Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts. [Auto Tuning] appears on the TV screen. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. To cancel automatic tuning, press any buttons other than 2 +/–.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? Tuner 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 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. • 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. can change the speakers to which TV sound is output by pressing SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO.
[Front Left/Right] 3.0 m: Set the front speaker distance. [Subwoofer] 3.0 m: Set the subwoofer distance. • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, press 2 +/–. x [Level] 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. [Subwoofer] 0.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level. The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [Level].
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. Manufacturer Code number SONY 01 (default) LG 05 Press x on the unit for more than 5 seconds.
Browsing Websites 1 Prepare for Internet browsing. Connect the system to a network (page 16). 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.
Available options Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. 36GB Items 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. 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 40), [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.
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 “Language Code List” (page 53). [Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos. [Music Settings] x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer] [BD]: Plays BD layer. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. [Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD layer. [CD]: Plays the CD layer.
x [Quick Start Mode] [On]: Shortens the startup time from standby mode. You can operate the system quickly after turning it on. [Off]: The default setting. 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 [Screen Saver] [On]: Turns on the screen saver function. [Off]: Off. x [Internet Settings] Connect the system to the network beforehand.
x [PARTY Auto Start] [Easy Setup] [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 [Easy Initial Settings] x [Media Remote Device Registration] x [Easy Network Settings] Registers your “Media Remote” device. Runs [Easy Network Settings] to make the basic network settings. Follow the on-screen instructions. x [Registered Media Remote Devices] Runs [Easy Initial Settings] to make the basic settings.
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. t The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
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. 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 27).
t The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use manual tuning. Playback The disc does not play. t The region code on the BD/DVD does not match the system. 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. t The system cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 49). File names are not displayed correctly.
t If power failure occurs, set [Control for HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] to [On] (page 40). 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. • The connected component’s setting for the [Control for HDMI] function is correct. Network connection The system cannot connect to the network. t Check the network connection (page 16) and the network settings (page 41).
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 Discs that cannot be played • • • • • • • • • 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.
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) Music File format 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” GIF7) “.gif” PNG7) “.png” MPO8) “.
Supported Audio Formats Specifications Amplifier Section Audio formats supported by this system are as follows. Format Function “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 6.1 – – DTS96/24 a – DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a – DTS-HD Master Audio a – a: Supported format. –: Unsupported format.
Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Speakers Front (SS-TSB119) for BDV-EF420 Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 95 mm × 680 mm × 71 mm (w/h/d) (wall-mounted part) 260 mm × 1,190 mm × 260 mm (w/h/d) (whole speaker) 1.2 kg (wall-mounted part) 2.9 kg (with speaker cord and stand) Front (SS-TSB117) for BDV-EF220 Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 91 mm × 148 mm × 87 mm (w/h/d) 0.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 3D 21 3D Output Setting 38 G A Gracenote Settings 41 A/V SYNC 28 Attenuate - AUDIO 39 Audio DRC 39 Audio Language 39 Audio Output 39 Audio Return Channel 40 Audio Settings 39 Auto Display 41 Auto Standby 41 H B BD Audio MIX Setting 39 BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer 40 BD Internet Connection 40 BD Parental Control 40 BD/DVD Menu Language 39 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 39 BD-LIVE 21 BD-ROM 24p Output 38 BONUSVIEW 21 BRAVIA Sync 32 C CD 49 Child Lock 34 Cinema Conversion Mode 38 Connection Ser
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.
