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4-184-716-51(1)
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
BDV-F700 / F500
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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Disposal of WARNING waste batteries (applicable in Do not install the appliance in a the European confined space, such as a bookcase Union and other European or built-in cabinet. countries with separate This appliance is classified as a To reduce the risk of fire, do not collection systems) CLASS 1 LASER product. The cover the ventilation opening of the This symbol on the battery or on the CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT apparatus with newspapers, packaging indicates that the battery MARKI
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equipment sold in countries caution message of any other � Java and all Java-based applying EU directives. device used with, or Blu-ray Disc trademarks and logos are contents played with this product trademarks or registered and (ii) our website (for customers trademarks of Sun Microsystems, The manufacturer of this product is in Europe: http://www.sony- Inc. Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan europe.com/myproduct/; for � “BD-LIVE” and Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. customers in Latin Amer
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logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of About These Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries. Operating Instructions � The instructions in these � “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV Operating Instructions HD” logo are trademarks of Sony describe the controls on the Corporation. remote. You can also use the � MPEG Layer-3 audio coding controls on the unit if they technology and patents licensed have the same or similar from Fraunhofer IIS and names as those
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Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions .......4 Settings and Adjustments Unpacking ...............................................6 Using the Setup Display ....................... 51 Index to Parts and Control ......................8 [Network Update]................................. 51 Getting Started [Screen Settings]................................... 52 [Audio Settings].................................... 53 Step 1: Installing the System....... 14 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings]......
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Unpacking BDV-F700 �Unit (1) � Front speaker stands (2) � Screws (2) � Speaker cords (3, white/red/ purple) � Front speakers (2) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or �Cable tie (1) � Floor bases (2) � Remote commander � Subwoofer (1) (remote) (1) � Desktop bases (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Base adapters (2) � Operating Instructions � Speaker Installation Guide � Screws (with washer) (4) � Quick Setup Guide � End user license agreement GB 6
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BDV-F500 � Unit (1) � Speaker cord (1, purple) � Cable tie (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � HDMI cable (1) (Latin American models only) � Front speakers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Operating Instructions � Subwoofer (1) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � Quick Setup Guide � End user license agreement or Preparing the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. GB 7
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Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Unit VOL Left side A Ventilation slots D (remote sensor) B VOL (volume) +/– E Illumination LED (page 48) Adjusts the system’s volume. F (USB) port (left) (page 35) C Front panel display Used for connecting a USB device. GB 8
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LAN(100) ANTENNA V EO COAXIAL OUT AUDIO L SAT/ AB E TV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) FM75 ID IN R C L FUNCTION ARC HDMI OUT ANTENNA LAN(100) FM75 VIDEO COAXIAL OUT AUDIO L IN R ARC SAT/ CABLE HDMI OUT TV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) A "/1 (on/standby) D LAN (100) terminal (page 27) Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode. E VIDEO OUT jack (page 23) B Disc slot (page 34) F HDMI OUT jack (page 23) C Play operation buttons G (USB) port (right) (page 35) Used for connecting a USB device. N (play) Starts or re
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FRONT R FRONT L SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS A Ventilation slots B SPEAKERS jacks (page 20) GB 10
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Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display SLEEP TUNED MONO STEREO HDMI HD 24P 2CH MUTING NEO:6 PARTY WIDE STAGE A Lights up when the system is playing I Lights up during playback with “2CH via the PARTY STREAMING function. STEREO.” B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. J Lights up when the sound of the (page 48) system is muted. C Lights up when a station is received. K Lights up when outputting DTS Neo:6 (Radio only) (page 43) mode sound. D Lights up when “FM MODE
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B Number buttons (pages 44, 50) Remote control Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio frequencies, etc. (audio) (pages 41, 42) Selects the audio format/track. ONE-TOUCH THEATRE PLAY TV 1 (subtitle) (page 54) BRAVIA Sync Selects the subtitle language when 1 23 SLEEP multilingual subtitles are recorded on a BD- 4 56 ROM/DVD VIDEO. SYSTEM 9 MENU 2 7 8 9 D.TUNING (direct tuning) (page 43) 0 Selects the radio frequencies. D.TUNING 3 C Color buttons (red/green/yellow/blue) TOP MENU POP UP/ MEN
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F Playback operation buttons H DISPLAY (pages 34, 36) See “Playback” (page 34). Displays the playback information on the TV screen. ./> (previous/next) When the function is “TUNER FM,” Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or changes the radio information in the front file. panel display (European models only). (replay/advance) When the function is “TV” or “SAT/ Briefly replay the current scenes for 10 CABLE” and digital signals are input via seconds. / Briefly fast forwards the curre
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Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible sound, place the front speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). Place the system as illustrated below. For BDV-F700 A Front left speaker (L) B Front right speaker (R) B C Subwoofer A D Unit C D A A For BDV-F500 A Front left speaker (L) B Front right speaker (R) C Subwoofer B D Unit A D C A A GB 14 Getting Started
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Getting Started Note � Place the speakers on a flat and firm floor (not on thick pile carpet, for example). � Leave a space for inserting/ejecting the disc (approximately 15 cm) to the right (disc slot) side of the unit when placing an object nearby. Approximately 15 cm � Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. � Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as
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3 Reattach the speaker stand by engaging the protrusions on the stand in the holes for either a vertical or upward angle. Vertical or upward angle Vertical angle Upward angle 4 Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord from being twisted or pinched. 5 Tighten the screws to secure the speaker stand. Screws Note � Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening the screws. Assembling the speakers (BDV-F700 only) For assembling the speakers, refer t
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Getting Started When installing the speakers on a wall Caution � Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. � Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. � Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insuf
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3 Disconnect the speaker cord from the speaker. 4 Take the speaker stand out. Fully-disassembled illustration Speaker Speaker stand Speaker cord Screws To install the speakers on a wall for BDV-F700/BDV-F500 Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front left speaker (L):
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Getting Started 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. Hole on the back of 4 mm the speaker 5 mm 30 mm 10 mm Note � The length and type of the screw are examples. Select screws in accordance with the material or strength of the wall to which you install the speakers. 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. 8 to 10 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker 10 mm Rear of the speaker N
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Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. Note � 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. To remove the panel cover of the unit Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the unit. A Hold the pan
