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4-456-337-12(1) Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions BDV-N9100W/BDV-N9100WL/BDV-N8100W BDV-N7100W/BDV-N7100WL...
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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 appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
(such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while commercially-produced film and videos and watching 3D video images. Sony recommends their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of that all viewers take regular breaks while an unauthorized copy is detected, a message watching 3D video images.
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Sony Corporation. registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth • , “XMB”, and “xross media bar” are SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Corporation is under license. Other Computer Entertainment Inc. trademarks and trade names are those of their •...
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® • This product incorporates proprietary • Opera Devices SDK from Opera Software technology under license from Verance ASA. Copyright 1995-2013 Opera Software Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent ASA. All rights reserved. 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology.
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BDV-N8100W, BDV-N7100W and BDV-N7100WL. BDV-N9100WL is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “BDV-N9100WL only”. • Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.
Table of Contents Sound Adjustment About These Operating Instructions ..7 Unpacking .......... 10 Selecting the Audio Format, Guide to Parts and Controls ....13 Multilingual Tracks, or Channel ........44 Getting Started Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Step 1: Installing the Sound ..........
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 37) Turns on the main unit, or sets it to Position the NFC-compatible device standby mode.
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Note During the demonstration, the volume level may be higher than the volume level you have set. (USB) port (page 34) 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.
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Rear panel A SPEAKER ILLUMINATION F HDMI (OUT) jack (page 22) terminals (BDV-N9100WL/ G HDMI (IN 1/IN 2) jacks (page 23) BDV-N7100WL only) (page 21) H LAN (100) terminal (page 25) B A.CAL MIC jack (pages 29, 48) I Wireless transceiver slot...
A Z (open/close) Remote control Opens or closes the disc lid. SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO BDV-N9100WL/ Selects whether TV sound is output BDV-N7100WL from the system’s speakers or the TV’s speaker(s). This function works only BDV-N9100W/ when you set [Control for HDMI] to BDV-N8100W/ [On] (page 61).
Enters or exits the system’s home when the system is on and set to the menu. “BD/DVD” function. X PAUSE Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Pauses or re-starts playback. Network™” online service. x STOP FUNCTION (page 30) Stops playback and remembers the Selects the playback source.
(muting) Turns off the sound temporarily. Getting Started (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume. Step 1: Installing the (volume) +/– Speakers Adjusts the TV volume. TV t (TV input) Switches the TV’s input source Install the speakers by referring to the between the TV and other input illustration below.
Note Connecting the • Be sure to select the speakers layout setting speakers (page 49) 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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(attached with the speaker cord) to the main unit and surround amplifier so you can enjoy the lighting effect on your speakers. To enjoy the speaker illumination, you need to assemble the tall-type speakers. (BDV-N9100WL only) To the main unit Front right Front left speaker (R)
Connecting the TV Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV. Video connection HDMI cable (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 29). Select the method based on your LAN (Local Area Network) environment.
WEP. TKIP and security key. For details: assures a higher security level than WEP. – visit the following website: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support 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 20) 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.
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3D Surround [Standard] t [Rock] t [Hiphop] t [3D Surround] is a unique Sony algorithm [Electronica] that provides a 3D sound experience with 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 73). 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.
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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 44). 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).
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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.
x [Distance] Setting the Speakers When you move the speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance from the [Speaker Settings] listening position to the speakers. To obtain optimum surround sound, set the You can set the parameters from 0.0 to speakers’...
x [Test Tone] Using the Sleep Timer The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [Level]. You can set the system to turn off at a [Off]: The test tone is not emitted from the preset time, so you can fall asleep listening speakers.
When you replace the batteries of the remote Touch and hold x on the main unit control, the code number may reset to the default for more than 5 seconds. (SONY) setting. Set the appropriate code number again. “LOCKED” appears in the top panel display.
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.
For information about update functions, [Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit refer to the following website: the screen size with the original picture http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support aspect ratio. During a software update, “UPDATE” appears in the top panel display. After the update completes, the main unit automatically turns off.
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2D photo files. video signals resolution can be converted to [Off]: Turns off the function. [480i] and [480p] only. Note If your Sony equipment is not detected when [Auto1] is selected, the setting will have the same effect as [Auto2] setting.
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)] [Audio Settings] [Auto]: Automatically detects the type of external equipment, and switches to the matching color setting. x [BD Audio MIX Setting] [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 [On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing video signals. the interactive audio and secondary audio [YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 to the primary audio.
Note x [Bluetooth AUDIO - AAC] • When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] You can enable and disable AAC audio. (page 61), [Audio Output] is set to [Speaker + HDMI] automatically and this setting cannot be [On]: AAC audio if the Bluetooth device changed.
x [Subtitle Language] x [BD Parental Control]/[DVD Parental Control]/[Internet Video You can select the default subtitle language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Parental Control] When you select [Select Language Code], By setting Parental Control, scenes can be the display for entering the language code blocked or replaced with different scenes.
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x [Wireless Sound Connection] x [Quick Start Mode] You can make further settings for the [On]: Shortens the startup time from wireless system. For details, see “Further standby mode. You can operate the system Settings for the Wireless System” quickly after turning it on. (page 54).
[Software License Information] system for wireless network connection. You can display the Software License Information. For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support [External Input x [Network Connection Status] Settings] Displays the current network connection status.
Settings] whether or not to allow automatic access from a newly detected DLNA controller. [Smart Select]: Allows a Sony DLNA Runs [Easy Network Settings] to make the controller to find the system as the target basic network settings. Follow the on- equipment to operate by using the infrared screen instructions.
• 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 (unobstructed distance) of each other. The effective On your TV’s color communication range may become shorter under the following conditions.
• 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 unnatural. t Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Set [Picture Quality Mode] to [Auto] (default) (page 42).
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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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The signal strength of the stations is after checking all the above items, too weak (when tuning in with consult your nearest Sony dealer. automatic tuning). Use manual tuning. • Flashes green or orange slowly or turns red.
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 25) and the network settings t Check that [Control for HDMI] is set (page 62).
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.
Notes on discs Playable Types of Files This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Video DualDiscs and some music discs encoded Video Codec Container Extension with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) MPEG-1 Video .mpg, .mpeg standard.
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.
USB Section Note (USB) port: • The HDMI (IN 1) and HDMI (IN 2) jacks do not Type A (For connecting USB memory, input sound in the case of an audio format that memory card reader, digital still camera, contains copy protections such as Super Audio and digital video camera) CD or DVD-Audio.
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System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer BDV-N7100W Tuning range Center (SS-CTB123) for 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) BDV-N9100WL/BDV-N7100WL Antenna (aerial) Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.) FM wire antenna (aerial) 365 mm × 75 mm × 75 mm Antenna (aerial) terminals Mass (approx.)
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Surround amplifier (TA-SA300WR) for BDV-N9100W/BDV-N8100W/ BDV-N7100W Surround amplifier (TA-SA400WR) for BDV-N9100WL/BDV-N7100WL Amplifier Section POWER OUTPUT (reference) Surround L/Surround R: 100 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz) Rated impedance: – 16 Power requirements Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220 V –...
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 33 D.C.A.C. DX (Digital Cinema Auto 3D Output Setting 56 Calibration DX) 48 DLNA 39, 63 Dolby Digital 44 DTS 44 A/V SYNC 44 DVD 73 Attenuate - AUDIO 58 DVD Aspect Ratio 57 Audio DRC 58 DVD Parental Control 60 Audio Language 59 DVD-ROM 24p Output 57...
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Language Code List 79 SBM 58 Screen Format 56 Screen Saver 61 Screen Settings 56 Main Unit illumination 61 SLEEP 50 Multiplex broadcast sound 45 Slideshow 43 Music Settings 60 Software License Information 62 Sound Effect 59 Speaker Settings 49, 59 Distance 49 Network Connection Diagnostics 62 Level 49...