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4-456-334-12(1) Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-N9100W/BDV-N8100W/BDV-N7100W...
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Pick-up unit of this appliance is classified as a numbers in the space provided below. Refer to CLASS 3R LASER product. Visible and them whenever you call upon your Sony invisible laser radiation is emitted when the dealer regarding this product.
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD receiver NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to (HBD-N9100W/HBD-N8100W/ comply with the limits for a Class B digital HBD-N7100W) device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment must not be co-located or These limits are designed to provide operated in conjunction with any other reasonable protection against harmful antenna or transmitter.
Important Safety 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the Instructions apparatus has been damaged in any way, 1) Read these instructions. such as power-supply cord or plug is 2) Keep these instructions. damaged, liquid has been spilled or 3) Heed all warnings.
Some people may experience discomfort Canadian ICES-003. (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends Operation is subject to the following two that all viewers take regular breaks while conditions: (1) this device may not cause watching 3D video images.
“CD” logos are trademarks. • This system incorporates with Dolby* • “Super Audio CD” is a trademark. Digital and Dolby Pro Logic adaptive matrix • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Corporation. Surround System.
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Bluetooth requires the upgrade. SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony • DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA Corporation is under license. Other CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service...
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Table of Contents Sound Adjustment About These Operating Instructions ..9 Unpacking .......... 12 Selecting the Audio Format, Guide to Parts and Controls ....15 Multilingual Tracks, or Channel ........46 Getting Started Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Step 1: Installing the Sound ..........
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display ....58 [Remote Control Setting Guide] ..59 [Network Update] ......59 [Screen Settings] ........ 59 [Audio Settings] ......... 61 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] ..... 63 [Parental Control Settings] ....63 [Music Settings] ......... 64 [System Settings] .......
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Main unit Top and front panel Slot A "/1 (on/standby) (N-Mark) (page 39) Turns on the main unit, or sets it to Position the NFC-compatible device standby mode.
Note During the demonstration, the volume level may be higher than the volume level you have set. (USB) port (page 36) Place your fingernail in the slot to open the cover. H ./> (previous/next) (remote control sensor) J Z (open/close) About soft-touch buttons/ indicators These buttons function when the soft-touch...
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Indicators in the top panel display A Lights up when stereo sound is F Displays the system’s status, received. (Radio only) such as radio frequency, etc. B Lights up when repeat play is When you press DISPLAY, the stream information/decoding status is activated.
Rear panel A A.CAL MIC jack (pages 31, 50) E HDMI (OUT) jack (page 24) B AUDIO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks F HDMI (IN 1/IN 2) jacks (page 25) (page 25) G LAN (100) terminal (page 27) C ANTENNA (FM COAXIAL 75 ) H Wireless transceiver slot jack (page 27) (page 29)
The system automatically Remote control returns to standby mode If any button on the main unit or remote The following buttons description is only control is not pressed within 30 minutes, for the system operation. See “Controlling the system automatically returns to standby Your TV or Other Equipment with the mode.
Enters or exits the system’s home menu. During Blu-ray 3D Disc playback, slow- motion reverse play and single-frame reverse play are not available. Accesses the “Sony Entertainment ./> (previous/next) Network™” online service. Selects the previous/next chapter, FOOTBALL (page 34) track, or file.
x STOP Stops playback and remembers the Getting Started stop point (resume point). The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo Step 1: Installing the folder. Speakers Stops the built-in sound demonstration.
Note Connecting the • Be sure to select the speakers layout setting speakers (page 51) according to your speakers placement. Connect the speaker cords to match the • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the main speaker stands attached to the speakers on a unit and surround amplifier.
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To the surround amplifier Blue Gray (Surround left (Surround right speaker (L)) speaker (R))
Connecting the TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Video connection HDMI cable (not supplied) High Speed HDMI cable If the HDMI IN jack of your TV is compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, digital audio signal can be output from the TV via an HDMI cable connection.
Connecting the other equipment (Set-top box, etc.) Connect the system, TV and other equipment as follows. Video out* Equipment ® (Set-top box, VCR, PlayStation , or digital satellite receiver, etc.) B, C Signal flow System : Video signal : Audio signal * This connection is unnecessary for connection A (HDMI connection).
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High quality HDMI cable* (not supplied) HDMI OUT * High Speed HDMI cable Optical digital cord (not supplied) DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUTPUT Standard quality When you make connection This connection can transmit both video and audio signals. Note •...
Connecting the antenna Step 3: Preparing for (aerial) Network Connection Rear of the main unit To connect the system to your network, perform [Easy Network Settings]. For details, see “Step 5: Performing the Easy Setup” (page 31). Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
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WEP. TKIP and security key. For details: assures a higher security level than WEP. – visit the following website: http://www.sony.com/blurayhtsupport/ x WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK – refer to the operating instructions supplied (AES) with the wireless LAN router AES is a security technology that uses an –...
Connect the AC power cord Step 4: Setting up the (mains lead) of the main unit. Wireless System Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure all connections in “Step 2: Connecting the System” (page 22) are The main unit transmits sound to the secure.
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About the LINK/STANDBY To specify the wireless indicator connection The LINK/STANDBY indicator shows If you use multiple wireless products or wireless transmission status, as follows. your neighbors use wireless products, interference may occur. To prevent this, Indicator Status you can specify the wireless connection to Turns green.
Switch the input selector on Step 5: Performing the your TV so that the signal from Easy Setup the system appears on the TV screen. The [Easy Initial Settings] for OSD Before performing Step 5 language selection appears. Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments and network settings for the system.
To recall the [Easy Network Function and playback source Settings] display “TV” Equipment (TV, etc.) that is connected to the Press HOME. TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack, or a TV The home menu appears on the TV compatible with the Audio Return Channel screen.
Each time you press the button, the setting changes cyclically as follows. 3D Surround [3D Surround] is a unique Sony algorithm [Standard] t [Rock] t [Hiphop] t that provides a 3D sound experience with [Electronica] depth and presence by creating a virtual You can also select the music equalizer by sound field close to your ears.
Selecting the football mode Playback Press FOOTBALL while watching a Playing a Disc football match broadcast. You can experience a feeling of presence in For playable discs, see “Playable Discs” the stadium when watching the football (page 76). match broadcast. •...
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Enjoying BONUSVIEW/ Enjoying Blu-ray 3D BD-LIVE You can enjoy Blu-ray 3D Discs with the 3D logo*. Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*” have bonus content and other data that can be downloaded for enjoyment. Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback. Connect the USB device to the •...
Displaying the playback Playing from a USB information Device You can check the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. You can play video/music/photo files on a The displayed information differs connected USB device. depending on the disc type and system For playable types of files, see “Playable status.
Note Enjoying music from a • To be able to use the Bluetooth function, the Bluetooth device to be connected must support Bluetooth device the same profile as this system. Even if the device supports the same profile, the functions may differ depending on the specifications of the Bluetooth device.
Once pairing is completed, the Press V/v repeatedly to select device is automatically [Device List], then press connected to the system. A list of paired Bluetooth devices appears. Device name appears on the TV screen. Press V/v repeatedly to select the device you want, then press Note You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices.
Two-dimensional code* for Connecting to a direct access * Use a two-dimensional code reader app. smartphone by One- touch listening function (NFC) By holding an NFC-compatible smartphone near to the on the main unit, the main unit and smartphone proceed Note to complete pairing and the Bluetooth The app may not be available in some...
Entertainment Network instructions of the smartphone. (SEN) If pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail, do Sony Entertainment Network serves as a the following. gateway delivering selected Internet – Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the content and a variety of on-demand smartphone slowly over the entertainment straight to your main unit.
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Video streaming control Playing files on a Home panel Network (DLNA) The control panel appears when a video file starts playing. The displayed items may You can play video/music/photo files on differ depending on the Internet content other DLNA-certified equipment by provider.
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[Music], or [Photo] in You can play the same music at the same the home menu, then select the file that you time on all Sony equipment which are want to play. compatible with the PARTY Server STREAMING function and connected to your home network.
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To use the system as the Press B/b to select [Video] or PARTY host [Music]. Select a track in [Music], a radio station Press V/v to select [Video [Radio], [AUDIO] or Search] or [Music Search]. [Bluetooth AUDIO] in [Input], press OPTIONS. Then select [Start The content information (such as title, PARTY] to start.
[Video] only Available Options [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the time gap between picture and Various settings and playback operations sound (page 46). are available by pressing OPTIONS. The [3D Output Setting] available items differ depending on the Sets whether or not to output 3D video situation.
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[Photo] only [Subtitle] Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on [Slideshow] BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Starts a slideshow. [Angle] [Slideshow Speed] Switches the viewing angles when multi- Changes the slideshow speed. angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD [Slideshow Effect] VIDEOs. Sets the effect when playing a slideshow.
Adjusting the delay between the picture and Sound Adjustment sound Selecting the Audio (A/V SYNC) Format, Multilingual When the sound does not match the Tracks, or Channel pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound for When the system is playing a BD/DVD each function separately.
Note Stereo (Audio1)] and [ Stereo (Audio2)] do Tuner not appear if only one audio stream is recorded on the disc. Listening to the Radio x CD • [ Stereo]: The standard stereo sound. • [ 1/L]: The sound of the left channel Press FUNCTION repeatedly (monaural).
To turn off the radio Selecting a preset Press "/1. station Presetting radio Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the top stations panel display. The last received station is tuned in. You can preset up to 20 stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume Press PRESET +/–...
“BRAVIA” Sync function. output from the TV speakers by pressing By connecting Sony equipment that is SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO. compatible with the Control for HDMI • When sound from the TV or other...
Connect the calibration mic to Calibrating the the A.CAL MIC jack on the rear Appropriate Speaker panel. Set up the calibration mic at ear level Settings Automatically using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The calibration mic should aim the TV [Auto Calibration] screen.
Press B/b and to confirm the You can change the unit of measurement (feet or settings. meters) by pressing the color button (RED). Check the following settings. x [Distance] Setting the Speakers When you move the speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance from the listening position to the speakers.
Press V/v to select [Test Tone], then x [Relocation] press You can correct the speaker position Press V/v to select [Off], then press virtually to improve the surround effect. [On]: You can hear sound from a virtually relocated speaker position determined by Note [Auto Calibration].
Supplied Remote NETFLIX HOME (MENU) Control FUNCTION Note (PAGE –) When you replace the batteries of the remote SOUND MODE control, the remote control setting may be reset to (PAGE +) the default (SONY) setting. AUDIO SUBTITLE (CC) DISPLAY...
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• If you do not operate the remote control for more than 10 seconds during presetting mode, the remote control exits from presetting mode. You can control non-Sony equipment by changing the preset code of the remote control. Resetting the remote control Press HOME.
To set the default start page Saving Power in While the page you want to set is displayed, select [Set as start page] from the options Standby Mode menu. Check that you have made the following To return to the previous settings: page –...
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D SSL icon [Previous page] Appears when the linked URL is Moves to a previous displayed page. secured. [Next page] Moves to the previous displayed next page. E Signal strength indicator Appears when the system is connected [Cancel loading] Stops loading a page. to a wireless network.
After the message [Secure Link Further Settings for the setting is complete.] appears, Wireless System press The surround amplifier is linked to the main unit and the LINK/STANDBY indicator turns orange. Activating wireless If the message [Cannot set Secure transmission between Link.] appears, follow the on-screen specific units messages.
If wireless transmission is unstable Settings and Adjustments [RF Channel] Using the Setup Display If you use multiple wireless systems, such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or You can make various adjustments to items Bluetooth, the wireless signals may be such as picture and sound.
Note You can change the preset code of the This setting does not work for 3D video from the remote control for controlling non-Sony HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack. equipment. For details, see “Changing the preset code of the remote control (Preset...
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x [TV Type] x [Output Video Resolution] [16:9]: Select this when connecting to a [Auto]: Outputs video signal according to wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide-mode the resolution of the TV or connected function. equipment. [4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3 [Original Resolution]: Outputs video signal screen TV without a wide-mode function.
2D photo files. [Off]: Turns off the function. [Audio Settings] Note If your Sony equipment is not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the setting will have the same x [BD Audio MIX Setting] effect as [Auto2] setting. [On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing...
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[Dolby Pro Logic]: The system simulates x [Attenuate - AUDIO] surround sound from 2-channel sources Distortion may occur when you listen to an and outputs sound from all speakers equipment connected to the AUDIO (5.1 channel) (Dolby Pro Logic decoding). (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks.
[BD/DVD Viewing [Parental Control Settings] Settings] x [BD/DVD Menu Language] x [Password] You can select the default menu language Set or change the password for the Parental for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Control function. A password allows you to When you select [Select Language Code], set a restriction on BD-ROM, DVD the display for entering the language code VIDEO, or Internet video playback.
Note [Music Settings] When [Auto] is selected, only N button lights up during playback. x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer] x [HDMI Settings] [Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio [Control for HDMI] CD layer. [On]: Turns on the [Control for HDMI] [CD]: Plays the CD layer.
[Wireless Setup(built-in)]: Select this when you use the built-in wireless LAN of the system for wireless network connection. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: http://www.sony.com/blurayhtsupport/ x [Network Connection Status] Displays the current network connection status.
Follow the on- detected DLNA controller. screen instructions. [Smart Select]: Allows a Sony DLNA controller to find the system as the target equipment to operate by using the infrared ray. You can set this function to on or off.
• Keep the system and discs away from components with strong magnets, such as Additional Information microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the system. • Do not place metal objects in front of the Precautions front panel.
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On replacement of parts On Bluetooth communication In the events that this system is repaired, repaired parts may be retained for reuse or • Bluetooth devices should be used within recycling purposes. approximately 10 meters (33 feet) (unobstructed distance) of each other. On your TV’s color The effective communication range may become shorter under the following...
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. careful when performing communication using Bluetooth technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using Bluetooth technology.
Sony dealer. update the system to a latest software In the event of a problem with the wireless version. sound function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system (main unit and surround “PRTECT”, “PUSH” and “POWER” amplifier). appear alternately in the top panel display.
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The dark area of the picture is too the entire TV screen. dark/the bright area is too bright or t Contact your nearest Sony dealer or unnatural. local authorized Sony service facility. t Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Auto] (default) (page 44).
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The Super Audio CD sound of an The sound outputs from the center equipment that is connected to the speaker only. HDMI (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack is not t Depending on the disc, the sound may output from the center speaker only. output.
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Use manual tuning. the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, Playback consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Flashes green or orange slowly or The disc does not play. turns red. t The region code on the BD/DVD does –...
BD or improved by changing the connection DVD being played. speed. Sony recommends a connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard- Bonus contents or other data that are definition video and 10 Mbps for high- contained in a BD-ROM cannot be definition video.
The system cannot connect to the “BRAVIA” Sync network or the network connection is ([Control for HDMI]) unstable. t Check if the wireless LAN router is on. The [Control for HDMI] function does t Check the network connection not work (“BRAVIA” Sync). (page 27) and the network settings t Check that [Control for HDMI] is set (page 65).
t If there is equipment that generates Bluetooth device electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device, Pairing cannot be done. or a microwave oven nearby, move t Move the Bluetooth device closer to them away. the main unit. t Pairing may not be possible if other Bluetooth devices are present around the main unit.
• For U.S.A. and Canada models: A disc recorded in a color system other than Playable Types of Files NTSC, such as PAL (This system conforms to the NTSC color system.) Video Notes on discs Video Codec Container Extension This product is designed to play back discs MPEG-1 Video .mpg, .mpeg that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
Photo • The system can support video bit rate up to 40 Mbps. Photo Format Extension • The system can support video resolution up to 1920 × 1080p. JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe • Some USB devices may not work with this .png system.
Inputs (Digital) Note TV (Audio Return Channel/OPTICAL) • The HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) jacks do not Supported formats: LPCM 2CH (up to input sound in the case of an audio format that 48 kHz), Dolby Digital, DTS contains copy protections such as Super Audio HDMI (IN 1)/HDMI (IN 2) CD or DVD-Audio.
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Transmission range (A2DP) Mass (approx.) 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) (without stand) 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) (with stand) Center (SS-CTB124) for The actual range will vary depending on factors BDV-N9100W/BDV-N8100W/ such as obstacles between devices, magnetic BDV-N7100W...
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Surround amplifier (TA-SA300WR) Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT50) for BDV-N9100W/BDV-N8100W/ Communication system Wireless sound Specification version 1.0 BDV-N7100W Frequency band Amplifier Section 5.736 GHz – 5.814 GHz Modulation method U.S.A. model only: DSSS AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Power requirements POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL DC 3.3 V, 300 mA HARMONIC DISTORTION: Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...
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Parental Control/Area Code List Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2109 Germany 2362 Mexico 2499 Sweden 2047 Australia 2200 Greece 2376 Netherlands 2086 Switzerland 2046 Austria 2219 Hong Kong 2390 New Zealand 2543 Taiwan 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand...
Index Numerics 3D 35 D.C.A.C. DX (Digital Cinema Auto 3D Output Setting 59 Calibration DX) 50 DLNA 41, 66 Dolby Digital 46 DTS 46 A/V SYNC 46 DVD 76 Attenuate - AUDIO 62 DVD Aspect Ratio 60 Audio DRC 61 DVD Parental Control 63 Audio Language 63 DVD-ROM 24p Output 60...
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Language Code List 82 Rear panel 18 Region code 77 Registered Remote Devices 66 Remote control 19 Main Unit illumination 64 Remote Control Setting Guide 59 Multiplex broadcast sound 47 Remote Start 66 Music Settings 64 Renderer Access Control 66 Renderer Options 66 Reset to Factory Default Settings 66 Resetting 66...