The Sony BDVE3100 Blu-ray Home Theater System is capable of pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices, which allows you to stream music to or from these devices. Bluetooth is the most common type of wireless technology used to connect devices over short distances. This guide will show you how to establish that Bluetooth connection.
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2. Pair Bluetooth Device
This home theater system can be used as both a Bluetooth receiver or Bluetooth transmitter.
When paired as a receiver, audio can be streamed to the system from a transmitter.
When paired as a transmitter, audio can be streamed from the system to a receiver and the system also acts as a controller.
Maximum pairing distance is 3.3 feet and maximum operating distance is 33 feet.
Pairing as Receiver
Press the Bluetooth button on the remote control.
You will have to complete the pairing process on the other device. The home theater systems name will be Blu-ray Home Theater System.
If asked to type in a Passkey, enter 0000. The Passkey may also be called a Passcode, PIN Code, PIN Number or Password.
When paired with the Bluetooth device, the devices name will appear on the TV screen.
You will then be able to play music from the Bluetooth enabled device over the home theater system.
Pairing as Transmitter
Press the Bluetooth button on the remote control.
Press the Options button.
Navigate the menu on the units front display with the Arrows then press Enter to confirm your selection.
Using the up and down arrows select Device List then press Enter.
Using the up and down arrows select the Bluetooth device from the list then press Enter.
Once the devices are paired, you can control the playback from the home theater unit or its remote.
3. Connect Bluetooth
Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.
Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.
Use one of the following connection methods:
Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
Method 2 - Settings
Drop down menu
Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.
Android menu settings
Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.
4. Connect Bluetooth
Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.
From any iOS Device
Open Settings.
Tap Bluetooth.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Ensure Bluetooth is On then select your device from the list below.
Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.
5. Pair Bluetooth Device
Some Bluetooth devices are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth device documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.
Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode. This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
Click the Action Center icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Tap on the All Settings tile after that.
Then go to Devices.
Select Bluetooth from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right. Your Windows 10 device will become discoverable and start searching for devices.
Once you see the device you want to pair the system with, select it then tap on Pair.
If asked to compare the passcode showing up on both devices, do so.
After the pairing was successful the device will show the Paired status under its name.
6. Check Audio Devices
To set your default playback device:
Right click on your speaker icon in the Notification Area and then click on Playback devices.
Click on your device you wish to set as the default audio device and click Set Default.
Click OK to save the changes.
To set your default recording device:
Right click on your speaker icon in the Notification Area and then click on Recording devices.
Click on your device you wish to set as the default audio device and click Set Default.
Click OK to save the changes.
7. Pair Bluetooth Device
Set your device to pairing mode. The way you do this may be differ from device to device. In many cases, you can place your device in pairing mode by having the device off, then pressing and holding the power button to start it up. Usually, after a few moments, it will indicate it is in paring mode (flashing its indicator light, for example), and you can release the power button.
On the menu bar, click the Apple menu (1), then System Preferences (2).
Select Bluetooth.
Ensure that it says Bluetooth: On. Turn it on with the button if it isn't.
Your computer will search for any Bluetooth devices in range.
Once your device is located, click Pair.
Once the pairing process is complete, your Mac will automatically connect to the device whenever it is in range.
8. Check Audio Devices
To set your default audio playback device:
Click on the speaker icon and click on the device you wish to be your default playback device.
To set your default audio recording device:
Click on the speaker icon and click on Sound Preferences.
Click on the Input tab and then select the device you wish to be your default recording device.
9. Pair Bluetooth
For other types of devices, please refer to their documentation for instructions on how to pair them over Bluetooth.