Sony BDV-N590 User manual

Sony BDV-N590 [GB] 4-418-170-11 (1)
BDV-N590
Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Home Theatre System
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Quick start guide
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What’s in the box/Setting up the speakers
Connecting your TV
Connecting other devices
The on-screen Easy Setup
Playing a disc and using other functions
 Main unit
 Front speakers
 Surround speakers
 Center speaker
 Subwoofer
   

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(TDM-iP30)
or
What’s in the box
Dock for iPod/iPhoneFM wire antenna (aerial)R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Calibration micRemote
Video cord USB cable

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Main unitCENTER
SUR L SUR R
FRONT RSUBWOOFER FRONT L
Start by positioning the speakers
according to the labels on the
rear panel.
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Next, connect the speakers to the
main unit.

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To enjoy high-quality video and
audio, connect via a High Speed
HDMI cable  (not supplied).
If your TV has no HDMI ARC jack,
you also need a digital optical
cord  (not supplied) to enjoy
TV sound through the system
speakers.
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To connect your set-top box, game
console, or digital satellite receiver,
simply connect with an HDMI cable
.
For FM radio, connect the supplied
wire antenna (aerial) and extend it
for the best reception. 
You can also connect your iPod or
iPhone to the system and your TV
via the supplied dock. 
or

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You can connect to the Internet
and home network via a wireless
LAN or LAN cable (not supplied).
Network settings can be found in
the home menu (page 13).
For further details, visit:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
To a broadband router
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Connect the AC power cord
(mains lead) to a wall outlet
(mains).

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Connect the calibration mic and
place where you would normally
sit.
This will be used to optimize
the speakers in the next section
to give you the best possible
surround sound experience. The
mic can be fully removed once
this process is complete.
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///,
/
Once [Easy Initial Settings are
complete.] appears on the
screen, select [Finish] and the
system is ready to use.
To ready the system for use,
go through the on-screen Easy
Initial Settings using the supplied
remote. This should only take a
few minutes.
If the setup screen is not
displayed, select the correct AV
input in your TV.
Press / to turn the system on.
“SETUP” appears in the front
panel display.

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To play a disc, simply insert one
into the disc slot with the labeled
side facing the front. To eject it,
press .
If playback does not start
automatically, select in the
[Video], [Music], or [Photo]
category, and press .
Enjoy!
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
 



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You can make network
settings via this menu
when the main unit
is connected to a
broadband router. HOME
Examples:
 Listen to the radio through the system’s
speakers
 Preset radio stations
 Access Internet content
 Play your iPod or iPhone through the
system’s speakers
To access more features, simply press
HOME.

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Presetting radio stations
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “FM” appears in the front
panel display.
2 Press and hold TUNING +/–
until auto scanning starts.
3 Press OPTIONS.
4 Press / to select [Preset
Memory], then press .
5 Press / to select the preset
number you want, then press
.
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store
other stations.
Selecting a preset station
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “FM” appears in the front
panel display.
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to
select the preset station.
FUNCTION
TUNING +/–
OPTIONS
PRESET +/–
HOME
///,
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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.
Also consult the Operating Instructions on the following website:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
The power does not turn on.
Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is securely
connected to the wall outlet (mains).
The system does not work normally.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall
outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.
The system does not output sound of the TV program when
connected to a set-top box.
Check the connections.
Select the correct input of the system to which the set-top box
is connected.
A disc does not play.
The region code of the disc does not match the system.
Moisture has condensed on the lenses inside the main unit.
Remove the disc and leave the main unit turned on for about
half an hour.
The disc is not correctly finalized.
Reducing power usage to less than 0.3 W in
Standby Mode
Press HOME, and then press /// to select [Setup] in [System
Settings]. Check that the following settings are made:
ˎ [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] is set to [Off].
ˎ [Quick Start Mode] is set to [Off ].

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This quick start guide saves paper
To save natural resources, Sony has drastically reduced paper by no longer including full
printed manuals. However, full operating instructions, and more, can be found online:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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