Sony BDV-E500W Supplementary Manual
BDV-T10/T20W/E300/E500W 4-151-512-11(1)
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Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theatre System Owners: What
You Need to Know
Did you know?
The Blu-ray Disc™ format is an evolving format. By keeping your firmware up to date, you will assist in
making sure that your system works with features on the latest cutting-edge movie releases.
What is Firmware?
Firmware is the software within the unit that tells the unit what to do and how to operate. Much like a
computer, systems sometimes need an update to support the latest features.
It‘s Easy to Update!
Sony occasionally updates firmware to help improve your system experience.
There are three different ways you can update the firmware in your unit:
Connect your unit to a high-speed internet connection (using the LAN (100) terminal) and follow the
on-screen menu of the unit in [Network Update] under [Setup].
On your computer go to www.esupport.sony.com and enter in the model of your system. There will be
instructions how to download and install the update to your system.
Keeping Your Firmware Up-to-Date: Three Easy Steps
Blu-ray Disc Features: Get the Most Out of Your System
What is BD-LIVE™?
BD-LIVE™ technology brings the power of the Internet to your system. This technology lets you access
additional content via the Internet, including upcoming movie previews and exclusive special features, live
events, peer-to-peer interactions, ring-tone/wallpaper downloads, and more. To use this feature, follow the
steps below:
1)Prepare a BD-ROM that is BD-LIVE™-enabled. Check your media, since this feature should be called out
1)Prepare a BD-ROM that is BD-LIVE™-enabled. Check your media, since this feature should be called out
on the packaging.
2)Connect your unit to a high-speed internet connection (using the LAN (100) terminal).
3)Insert a USB flash memory (not supplied) into the EXT slot. If you insert this memory while a disc is in
3)Insert a USB flash memory (not supplied) into the EXT slot. If you insert this memory while a disc is in
the tray of the unit, you will need to open and close the disc tray before the system will recognize the
memory and the EXT indicator lights up in the front panel display.
HDMI™ Cable and 1080p High-definition Video
To get the most out of your system (including 1080p high definition video from Blu-ray Disc media), you
must connect your unit directly to your TV with an HDMI™ cable. Your TV must also support 1080p
high-definition video. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc media or DVD playback.
Call 1-866-909-7669 and request an update disc and update instructions for your system.
We recommend that when you first get your system, you register it at www.esupport.sony.com (click on
“Register Product”) so that you can be alerted automatically if updates become available.