Sony BDV-N890W User manual

This is home theater sound at the highest level, with two, 2-way oor
standing speakers, wireless rear surround speakers and subwoofer. Be
blown away by 1000 Watts (167W x 5 + 165W) of total system power
and 5.1 channel surround sound. This dynamic home theater system
also allows you to stream your favorite music throughout the house with
included Wireless Network Speaker. 4
Premium Blu-ray Disc® Home Theater
Bullets
• 1000(167Wx5+165W)5.1ch 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Theater System
• 2-way oor standing speakers, w/wireless rear surround
• Wireless speaker included; stream music in your home4
• Stream movies, music and more with built-in WiFi®1
• Dual-HDMI® Inputs; HDMI output; iPhone / iPod dock9; USB7
• Optimize sound w/Digital Cinema Auto Calibration DX
• 3D enabled2; upscale standard DVDs to near HD quality10
• Restore compressed sound w/IP Sound Enhancer
• Media Remote™ app for iPad®/iPhone® & Android™ devices3
• DolbyTruHD & dts-HD Surround Sound Modes
• Super Bit Mapping; improved video playback
• Socialize™ what you watch over Facebook™ and Twitter®
• Access and search detailed movie info w/Gracenote®
• Sony Entertainment Network: Netix®, Pandora® & more
• “Throw” your music and photos from your Sony Tablet™11
• Universal Remote to control TV, cable box, and more12
Features
Simple. Integrated. Powerful.
Revel in a home theater system that provides Full HD 1080p8 Blu-ray Disc™ movies and vibrant 5.1
channel HD surround sound2, and 1000 Watts (167W x 5 + 165W) of total system power .
The ultimate premium sound experience.
2-way, tallboy front speakers and a wireless rear speaker and subwoofer, you can have superior
5.1 channel surround sound without the clutter of messy wires.1
The ease of
built-in Wi-Fi®.
Connect to the internet with fewer messy network cables.1
Life, easily shared.
Bring your favorite videos, photos and music to the big screen with the easy-access USB input
and iPod/iPhone dock.7
Discover the most amazing sound.
With Digital Cinema Auto Calibration DX, simply place the included stereo microphone where
you’ll be seated and settings are automatically optimized based on the distance, delays and
placement of your speakers.
Everything you look at will look better.
Watch Blu-ray 3D™ 2 movies and standard Blu-ray Disc™ movies in Full HD 1080p8. Upscale the
quality of DVDs and automatically convert them along with your standard
Blu-ray Disc™ movies into 3D for play back on your 3D TV.10
Premium picture perfected.
To increase image quality, every pixel of everything you watch is both analyzed and optimized.
Remote control by tablet or smartphone.
BDV-N890W

Specications
Accessories
The free Media Remote™ app provides a full Qwerty keyboard and movie information search
capabilities on your iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, AndroidTM phone or Sony Tablet™.3
Sound you can feel.
Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD modes reproduce high-denition sound with 5.1 channels of discrete
audio for uncompromised quality.
Universal Remote
Control most major brand televisions and many cable boxes with the included universal remote.12
Spend less time switching and more time watching.
Discover the most amazing sound.
With Digital Cinema Auto Calibration DX, simply place the included stereo microphone where
you’ll be seated and settings are automatically optimized based on the distance, delays and
placement of your speakers.
Socialize™ while you watch TV.
Share what you’re watching on Facebook™ and Twitter® with a Socialize™ message.
Learn more about your movies.
Get detailed movie information and search across internet apps, including YouTube® and Video
Unlimited for related entertainment with Gracenote®.1
The new look of the Sony Entertainment Network.
It’s now easier than ever to instantly stream a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and
music from Netix®, YouTube®, HuluPlus™, Pandora®, and more.1
Throw your music and photos.
Photos and music from your Sony Tablet® or other compatible Android™ device can be “thrown”
directly to your Blu-ray Disc™ player for enjoyment on your TV.11
We’ve got connections.
For more installation and integration exibility when building your custom home theater system,
the BDV-N890W comes with two HDMI® out connections and an infrared in.
All access to other devices.
Using DLNA® you can wirelessly access music, videos and photos from your PC and stream them
to your Blu-ray Disc™ Player.5
Life, easily shared.
Bring your favorite videos, photos and music to the big screen with the easy-access USB input.7
Get it started fast.
Quick Start/Quick Load lets you enjoy your movies within seconds.
Improves Internet content too.
I/P Noise Reduction improves the picture quality of Internet entertainment for crisp, clear HD
images.1
Life, easily shared.
Bring your favorite videos, photos and music to the big screen with the easy-access USB input.7
Multi-room music with Party Streaming™ Mode
Wirelessly stream music throughout the home with included Sony Wireless Network speaker.4

Accessories Supplied
Accessories
Remote (RM-
ADJP072)
AA Batter
Video Cable
Dock for ipon /
phone
Calibration Mic
FM Antenna
Warranty Card
Quick Setup
Guide
Amplier
Audio Formats
2ch STEREO Yes
A.F.D.
Standard Yes
Dolby®
Digital Yes
Dolby® Pro
Logic® II Yes
Dolby® Pro
Logic® IIX Yes
Dolby®
TrueHD Yes
dts® 96/24
Decoding Yes (Only BD)
dts®
Decoding Yes
dts® ES
Decoding Yes (Only BD)
dts®-HD Yes
LPCM Yes (2ch / 5.1ch
/ 7.1ch)
Equalizer Audio DRC Yes
Function
BD Read
Capability Yes (Playback)
DVD
Playback Yes
iPod®1 Yes
SAT/CABLE Yes
Tuner Type Yes (FM)
TV Yes
HDMI1 Yes
HDMI2 Yes
Inputs and
Outputs
Analog
Audio
Input(s)
1 (AUDIO TV)
Composite
Video
Output(s)
Yes (1)
D.C.A.C.
(Auto
Calibration)
Yes (Mono Mic.)
HDMI™
Connection
Output(s)
1 (Upscale to
(1080p) for
DVD)
Optical
Audio
Input(s)
1(TV)
Speaker
Terminal
2 (Front); 1
(Center); 2
(Surround); 1
(Subwoofer)
USB Port(s) Yes (2)
Power Power
Output
1000W
Total (RMS):
Center 250W;
Surround 125W;
Subwoofer
250W, Front
125W
Sound Mode Modes
Auto/Movie/
Music/Sports/3D
Surround
Tuner
Band FM
External
FM/AM
Antenna
Yes (FM)
Preset
Channel FM20
Tuning
Range
FM:87.5 MHz-
108.0 MHz (100
kHzstep)
Center Speaker
General
Enclosure
Type Bass Reex
Model
Name SS-CTB111
Rated
Impedance 6ohm
Speaker
Type Center
Speaker Unit 1 way
Disc Based Player
Format
AVC-HD
(8cm/12cm)
(DVD+R/
RW/-R/-RW)
Yes
BD-R/ RE
(BDAV/
BDMV)
Yes/Yes
BD-ROM
(SL/DL) Yes
BDAV/BD-R
v1.0 (SL/DL) Yes/Yes
BDAV/BD-RE
v2.0 (SL/DL) Yes/Yes
BDMV/BD-R
v2.0 (SL/DL) Yes/Yes
BDMV/BD-
RE v3.0 (SL/
DL)
Yes/Yes
CD (CD-DA) Yes
CD-R/RW Yes/Yes
DVD+R (DL)
(+VR) Yes
DVD+RW
(8cm) (+VR) Yes
DVD+RW/+R
(+VR) Yes/Yes
DVD-R (DL)
(VR) Yes
DVD-R_(DL) Yes
DVD-RW-/R
(VR) Yes/Yes
DVD-RW/-R
(8cm) Yes/Yes
DVD-RW/-R
(Video) Yes/Yes
DVD-Video Yes
Hybrid Disc
(BD/CD) Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc
(BD/DVD) Yes/Yes
Hybrid Disc
(HDDVD/
DVD)
No/Yes
JPEG Yes
MPEG Audio Yes
Mechanism Tray Lock Yes
Type 1disc Tray
Video
Features
BD-Live
(Prole 2.0) Yes
Bonus View
(Prole 1.1) Yes
Front Speaker

General
Input
Terminal Push Type
Supplied
Cable 3m
Enclosure
Type Bass Reex
Front Grille/
Material
Fixed /
Punching
Model
Name SS-TSB113
Rated
Impedance 3ohm
Speaker
System 2 way
Speaker Unit 2 unit
Type Tallboy
Weights and
Measurements
Cord Length
(Approx.) 4m
General
Convenience
Features
AM/FM
Memory
Presets
20 FM Only
HDMI™ Audio
Dolby®
Digital bit-
stream out
Yes
Dolby®
Digital Plus
bit-stream
out
Yes
dts® bit-
stream out Yes
dts®-
HD High
Resolution
bit-stream
out
Yes
dts®-HD
Master
Audio bit-
stream out
Yes
LPCM 2ch Yes/Yes/Yes
LPCM 8ch Yes/Yes
Inputs and
Outputs
HDMI™
Connection
Input(s)
2 Inputs
HDMI™
Connection
Output(s)
1 Output
Instruction
Manual Language USA ENG, LATIN
ESP
Modes Stand-by
Mode
Yes (Normal /
Quick Start)
On-Screen
Display Language
USA ENG, CAN
FRA, LATIN ESP,
LATIN PRT
Other
A/V SYNC
(Lip Sync) Yes
Child Lock Yes
DEMO
Mode Yes
Power Power 0.3W
Power 120V AC, 60Hz
Video
BD: HD
(24Hz)
(24p True
Cinema)
Yes
BD: HD
(60Hz) Yes
BD: HD 24Hz
to 60Hz
conversion
Yes
BD: SD
(60Hz) Yes
DVD
Upscaling Yes (HDMI
Frame Noise
Reduction Yes
HDMI™
Yes (480i/480p/7
20p/1080i/1080
p(60Hz))
Mosquito
Noise
Reduction
Yes
Video DAC 1080i,720p :
12bit/148.5MHz
Video DAC
(Y/C)
480i :
12bit/54MHz
Network Features
BIVL
3D
Streaming Yes
Live
Streaming Yes
Yes
Subtitle Yes
DLNA
Contents
Throw
Yes (Music,
Photo)
DMP (Dgital
Media
Player)
Yes (Video,
Audio, Photo)
DMR (Dgital
Media
Renderer)
Yes (Video,
Audio, Photo)
Entertainment
DB Browser
(Gracenote
etc.)
Cover Art Yes
History
Browse Yes
Information
Browse
(with Web
Browser)
Yes
Information
Browse
(within
Gracenote)
Yes
Information
Display Yes
Qriocity Yes
Related
information Yes
Search
Contents Yes
Home Share
(DLNA)
Local Server
Music
Browsing
Yes
Local
Sources
Tuner/Aux
In/ Streamed
Content/ CD
Media
Remote
BD Remote
1.1 Yes
BD Remote
2.0 and
above
Yes
Device
Yes(Axis,
iPhone®,
iPod® Touch,
Android™
device)
Network
Features
Browser
Viewer for
IPTV (e.g.
BBC)
Yes
Favorites Yes
Party Mode Yes
Vudu Yes
Qriocity Streaming Yes
Web Browser
Download Yes
Flash Yes
Java Yes
Search Yes
Security
Filter Yes
Streaming Yes
Wi-
Direct
Connect Yes
Wi-Fi Built in Yes(2.4GHz)
Playback features
Playback
Control
Repeat All Yes
Repeat
Chapter Yes
Repeat Title Yes
Repeat
Track Yes
Resume -
Power O
Yes (BD, DVD,
CD)
Resume -
Stop Yes
Shue Yes (iPod/
iPhone only)
Remote
General
Battery AA /
Manganese
BRAVIA®
Sync™
direct key
Yes
Pre-Program Yes
Subwoofer

1. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires an 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended).
2. Requires 3D content, 1080p 3D HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and HDMI™ cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).
3. Applications must be downloaded from the iTunes® or Android™ application store. Check Android market from your device for compatibility. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network.
4. Requires Sony HomeShare compatible products and a home network.
5. Requires a home network with content stored on a DLNA® compliant PC or server, and HomeShare network speaker, dock, or Blu-ray Disc player or home theater system. See dlna.org for compatibility.
6. Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content.
7. Not all USB devices are supported. Please check Owner’s Manual for compatibility.
8. Requires compatible HDTV and HDMI® cable sold separately.
9. Works with most iPod and iPhone models
10. Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI® cable sold sep.
11. Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network
12. Not all products supported
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Sony, Sony Tablet, Party
Streaming, Media Remote, HomeShare and Socialize, and the Sony make.believe, and Video Unlimited logos are trademarks of Sony. Gracenote is a trademark of Gracenote, Inc. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray 3D are
trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. iPhone, iPod touch and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. WiFi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. Netix is a trademark of Netix, Inc. Android and YouTube are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Updated: April 11, 2012
General
Front Grille/
Material
Fixed /
Punching
Active/
Passive Passive
Cabinet
Material Wood
Enclosure
Type Bass reex
Input
Terminal PIG TAIL
Model
name SS-WSB111
Rated
Impedance 6ohm
Speaker
System 1 way
Speaker Unit 1 unit
Supplied
Cable 3m
Surround Speaker
General
Enclosure
Type Bass Reex
Front Grille/
Material Fixed / Mold
Input
Terminal Push Type
Model
Name SS-TSB111
Rated
Impedance 3ohm
Speaker
System 1 way
Speaker Unit 1 unit
Supplied
Cable 6m
Type Micro satellite
System
HDMI™
Features x.v.Color™ Yes
Video Features
3D
2D -> 3D Yes
BD-ROM Yes
Photo Yes
Streaming Yes
Video (from
camcorder) Yes
Picture
Upscale
IP Content
Noise
Reduction
Yes
Super Scaler
(Precision
CinemaHD
upscale)
Yes
Video
Features
XMB® (Xross
Media Bar) Yes
Deep Color Yes (via HDMI™
Input)
Disc Drive Yes (Precision
Drive HD)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions
(Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
Main Unit:
18.1 x 2.9 x 8.8
in (460 x 74 x
226mm) Main
Unit w/ Wireless
Transmiter:
18.1 x 2.9 x 9.4
in (460 x 74 x
239mm) Front
Speaker: 3.8 x
12.5 x 4 in (98 x
318 x 103mm)
Center Speaker:
13 x 2.3 x 2.2
in (331 x 59 x
57mm) Surround
Speaker: 3.8 x
10 x 3.5 in (98
x 255 x 91mm)
Subwoofer: 7.5
x 12.8 x 14.8
in (191 x 326 x
376mm) Carton:
21.1 x 15.3 x 19.8
in (538 x 390 x
504mm)
Weights and
Measurements
Weight
(Approx.)
Main Unit: 7.7
lbs. (3.5kg) Front
Speaker: 1.5 lbs.
(0.7kg) Center
Speaker: 1.1 lbs.
(0.5kg) Surround
Speaker: 1.3
lbs. (0.6kg)
Subwoofer:
12.3 lbs. (5.6kg)
Carton: 37.4 lbs.
(17kg)