User manual SONY BDV-F500

[. . . ] 4-184-716-52(1) Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-F700 / F500 © 2010 Sony Corporation 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. [. . . ] If One-Touch Play does not start (in the case of inserting a disc that is not compatible with the auto playback function), press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "BD/DVD" and press N or ONE-TOUCH PLAY. · While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, the System Audio Control function will not work. · Depending on the TV, when you adjust the unit's volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. In this case, the volume level that appears on the TV screen and the unit's front panel display may differ. Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System (Volume Limit) When the System Audio Control function is activated, loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume. For details, see [Volume Limit] (page 55). Using the Theatre Mode (Theatre Mode) Press THEATRE. If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies, and the System Audio Control function is activated automatically. 46GB Receiving the digital audio signal of the TV (Audio Return Channel) The system can receive the digital audio signal of the TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function. You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using just one HDMI cable. For details, see [Audio Return Channel] (page 55). Setting the Speakers [Speaker Settings] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. 1 2 3 4 5 Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen. Press C/c to select [Setup]. Operating the system via the TV remote (Remote Easy Control) You can control the basic functions of the system via the TV remote when the system's video output is displayed on the TV screen. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Other Operations Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], then press . Press X/x to select [Speaker Settings], then press . The [Speaker Settings] display appears. Press X/x to select the item, then press . Check the following settings. x [Distance] Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV (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. When you move the speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (A) from the listening position to the speakers. You can set the parameters from 0. 0 to 7. 0 meters. The speakers in the illustration correspond to the following: 1Front left speaker (L) 2Front right speaker (R) 3Subwoofer 1 3 2 A [Front Left/Right] 3. 0 m: Set the front speaker distance. [Subwoofer] 3. 0 m: Set the subwoofer distance. 47GB Note Tip · Depending on the input stream, [Distance] may not be effective. · 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. x [Test Tone] 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. Press SLEEP. The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [Level]. [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. Adjust the sound level as follows. Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes. [. . . ] This format is also called "5. 1" with the subwoofer channel designed as the 0. 1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Dolby Digital Plus BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in the same capacities as the BD below. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be used to archive valuable data or store and distribute video material. BD-RE Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7. 1 multichannel surround sound. Dolby TrueHD BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in the same capacities as the BD below. [. . . ]