Sony Blu ray Player BDP BX37 User Manual

4-169-139-12(1)  
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Operating Instructions  
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player  
BDP-S370/BX37  
4-169-139-12(1)  
Printed in Malaysia  
© 2010 Sony Corporation  
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This symbol is  
intended to alert the  
user to the presence  
of important  
b
This equipment has been tested  
and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful  
interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in  
accordancewiththe instructions,  
may cause harmful interference  
to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or  
WARNING  
operating and  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this apparatus  
to rain or moisture.  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not  
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
Precautions  
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,  
do not place objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, on the  
apparatus.  
• Install this unit so that the AC  
power cord can be unplugged  
from the wall socket  
The AC power cord must be  
changed only at a qualified service  
shop.  
Batteries or batteries installed  
apparatus shall not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
immediately in the event of  
trouble.  
CAUTION  
FCC WARNING  
The use of optical instruments with  
this product will increase eye  
hazard. As the laser beam used in  
this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is  
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to  
disassemble the cabinet.  
You are cautioned that any  
changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this  
manual could void your  
authority to operate this  
equipment.  
television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the  
receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation  
between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
The shielded Interface cable  
(LAN cable) must be used with  
the equipment in order to  
comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to  
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC  
Rules.  
– Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
This label is located on the laser  
protective housing inside the  
enclosure.  
This symbol is  
intended to alert the  
user to the presence  
of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s enclosure that  
may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
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Owner’s Record  
• Do not use the following discs.  
– A lens cleaning disc.  
– A disc that has a non-  
standard shape (e.g., card,  
heart).  
Notes About the Discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle  
the disc by its edge. Do not  
touch the surface.  
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches  
on the disc may cause it to  
malfunction.  
The model and serial numbers are  
located at the rear of the unit.  
Record the serial number in the  
space provided below. Refer to  
them whenever you call upon your  
Sony dealer regarding this product.  
– A disc with a label or sticker  
on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane  
tape or sticker adhesive on it.  
• Do not resurface the playing  
side of a disc to remove  
surface scratches.  
Model No.______________  
Serial No.______________  
For customers in the USA  
If this product is not working  
properly, please call 1-866-909-  
7669.  
For Customers in Canada  
If this product is not working  
properly, please call 1-877-602-  
2008 for Peace of Mind  
Warranty Replacement  
service.  
For other product related questions  
please contact our Customer  
Information Service Center at  
1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:  
Customer Information Service 115  
Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,  
Ontario, M2H 3R6  
• Do not expose the disc to  
direct sunlight or heat sources  
such as hot air ducts, or leave it  
in a car parked in direct  
sunlight as the temperature  
may rise considerably inside  
the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in  
its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth. Wipe the disc from the  
center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as  
benzine, thinner,  
commercially available disc/  
lens cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• If you have printed the disc’s  
label, dry the label before  
playing.  
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• Take out any discs when you  
move the player. If you don’t,  
the disc may be damaged.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord  
and all other cables from the  
player when you move the  
player.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while  
listening to a section with very  
low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, your ears and  
the speakers may be damaged  
when a peak level section is  
played.  
Precautions  
The power requirements and  
power consumption of this  
player are indicated on the back  
of the player. Check that the  
player’s operating voltage is  
identical with your local power  
supply.  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected  
from the AC power source as  
long as it is connected to the  
wall outlet, even if the player  
itself has been turned off.  
• Disconnect the player from the  
wall outlet if you are not going  
to use the player for a long  
time. To disconnect the AC  
power cord, grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• Observe following points to  
prevent the AC power cord  
being damaged. Do not use the  
AC power cord if it is  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and  
controls with a soft cloth. Do not  
use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such  
as alcohol or benzine.  
Power requirements and  
power consumption  
m
On cleaning discs, disc/  
lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or  
disc/lens cleaners (including wet  
or spray types). These may cause  
the apparatus to malfunction.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
On replacement of parts  
In the events that this player is  
repaired, repaired parts may be  
collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
damaged, as doing so may  
result in an electric shock or  
fire.  
– Do not pinch the AC power  
cord between the player and  
wall, shelf, etc.  
– Do not put anything heavy  
on the AC power cord or pull  
on the AC power cord itself.  
• Do not place the player on a  
soft surface such as a rug that  
might block the ventilation  
holes.  
• Do not install this player in a  
confined space, such as a  
bookshelf or similar unit.  
• Do not place the player in a  
location near heat sources, or  
in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, or  
mechanical shock.  
For the model supplied  
with the AC plug adaptor  
If the AC plug of your unit does  
not fit into the wall outlet, attach  
the supplied AC plug adaptor.  
• Do not place the player  
outdoors, in vehicles, on ships,  
or on other vessels.  
• If the player is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location,  
or is placed in a very damp  
room, moisture may condense  
on the lenses inside the player.  
Should this occur, the player  
may not operate properly. In  
this case, remove the disc and  
leave the player turned on for  
about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
• Do not install the player in an  
inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
• Do not place heavy or unstable  
objects on the player.  
• Do not place any objects other  
than discs on the disc tray.  
Doing so may cause damage to  
the player or the object.  
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On connecting to the HDMI  
OUT jack  
Important Safety  
Instructions  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near  
water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat  
sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including  
Observe the following as  
improper handling may damage  
the HDMI OUT jack and the  
connector.  
• Carefully align the HDMI  
OUT jack on the rear of the  
player and the HDMI  
connector by checking their  
shapes. Make sure the  
connector is not upside down  
or tilted.  
Caution: This player is  
capable of holding a still  
video image or on-screen  
display image on your  
television screen  
indefinitely. If you leave the  
still video image or on-  
screen display image  
displayed on your TV for an  
extended period of time you  
risk permanent damage to  
your television screen.  
Plasma display panel  
televisions and projection  
televisions are susceptible to  
this.  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other.  
A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for  
your safety. If the provided  
plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
• Be sure to disconnect the  
HDMI cable when moving the  
player.  
10)Protect the power cord from  
being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
11)Only use attachments/  
accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12)Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/  
• When connecting or  
disconnecting, do not screw in  
or rotate the HDMI connector.  
apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13)Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of  
time.  
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14)Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have  
fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
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Table of Contents  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
Front panel  
z
The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.  
A Disc tray  
F x (stop)  
B Power indicator  
Lights up in white when the player is  
turned on.  
G N (play)  
H Z (open/close)  
I [/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
C Remote sensor  
D Front panel display  
N, X: Lights up during playback or  
pause.  
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being  
opened by mistake.  
: Lights up when enabling the repeat  
setting.  
: Lights up when outputting 720p/  
1080i/1080p video signals.  
When the player is turned on, hold down N  
on the player for more than 10 seconds. The  
disc tray is locked or unlocked.  
E
(USB) jack  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
Rear panel  
A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks  
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack  
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack  
E Ventilation holes  
F
(USB) jack  
G HDMI OUT jack  
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB, PR) jacks  
I LAN (100) terminal  
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A Z OPEN/CLOSE  
Remote  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
-TV- INPUT  
Switches between TV and other input  
sources.  
The available functions of the remote differ  
depending on the disc or the situation.  
-TV- [/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.  
[/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
B Number buttons (0 - 9)  
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
THEATER (page 33)  
Switches to the optimum video mode for  
watching movies automatically.  
The THEATER button functions only  
when connected to a Sony Theater  
Mode-compatible AV amplifier  
(receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-  
compatible TV.  
Selects the language track when multi-  
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
Selects the sound track on CDs.  
Selects the subtitle language when multi-  
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
FAVORITES (page 18)  
Displays the Internet content added to the  
Favorites List. You can save up to 18 of  
your favorite Internet content programs.  
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C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/  
RED/GREEN)  
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference  
when operating the player.  
Short cut keys for interactive functions.  
D TOP MENU  
The player automatically returns to  
standby mode  
If any button on the player or remote is not  
pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player  
automatically returns to standby mode.  
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top  
Menu.  
POP UP/MENU  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up  
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.  
The options menu that can be selected  
appears on the screen.  
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HOME  
Home menu display  
Enters the player’s home menu.  
Displays the wall paper when pressed on  
the category icon of the home menu.  
The home menu appears when you press  
HOME. Select a category using </,.  
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous display.  
Item  
Category  
</M/m/,  
Moves the highlight to select a displayed  
item.  
Center button (ENTER)  
Enters the selected item.  
E . PREV/NEXT >  
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,  
or file.  
REPLAY/ADVANCE  
(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.  
(Photo): Displays photos.  
(Music): Plays music.  
(Video): Plays videos.  
(Network): Displays network items.  
Briefly replays the current scenes for  
10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the  
current scenes for 15 seconds.  
m/M (fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
• Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc  
when pressed during playback. Each  
time you press the button during  
playback of videos, the search speed  
changes.  
• Plays in slow motion, when pressed for  
more than one second in pause mode.  
• Plays one frame at a time, when pressed  
briefly in pause mode.  
N PLAY  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
DISPLAY (page 17)  
Displays the playback information on the  
screen.  
X PAUSE  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
x STOP  
Stops playback and remembers the stop  
point (resume point).  
The resume point for a title/track is the  
last point you played or the last photo for  
a photo folder.  
F LIGHT (BDP-BX37 for Canada  
models only)  
Lights up the 4 and 5 buttons (except  
</M/m/, and ENTER) and is useful  
for operation in the dark.  
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Step 1: Preparing the  
Player  
Checking the supplied  
accessories  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)  
• HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX37 for U.S.  
models only)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Preparing the remote  
Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries  
to the markings inside the battery  
compartment.  
Hookups and  
Settings  
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Step 2: Connecting the Player  
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.  
Connecting to your TV  
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.  
Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.  
High quality  
HDMI cable*  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
Component video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
Standard  
quality  
b
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright  
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.  
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Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)  
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV  
amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 23).  
HDMI cable*1  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
t Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” (page 23).  
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)  
or  
Optical digital cable (not supplied)  
t Set “Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2(page 23)  
and “DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3” (page 23).  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
*1  
*3  
*2  
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Step 3: Easy Setup  
Connecting to the  
Network  
When turned on for the first time  
Wait for a short while before the player  
turns on and starts “Easy Setup.”  
Wired Setup  
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)  
terminal on the player.  
1 Plug the player into the AC outlet.  
LAN cable  
(not supplied)  
to AC outlet  
2 Press [/1 to turn on the player.  
Broadband  
router  
ADSL modem/  
Cable modem  
Internet  
To set the network settings  
Select “Network Settings,” “Internet  
Settings,” then “Wired Setup” (page 26), and  
follow the on-screen instructions to complete  
the setup.  
3 Turn on the TV, then switch the input  
selector on your TV so that the signal  
from the player appears on your TV  
screen.  
USB Wireless Setup  
Turn off the player, then connect the USB  
Wireless LAN Adapter (UWA-BR100 only  
available as of January 2010) to the USB jack  
on the front or rear of the player.  
b
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be  
available in some regions/countries.  
USB Wireless  
LAN Adapter  
4 Perform “Easy Setup.”  
LAN cable  
(not supplied)  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make the basic settings using </M/m/  
, and ENTER on the remote.  
Wireless LAN  
router  
ADSL modem/ Internet  
Cable modem  
</M/m/,  
ENTER  
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To set the network settings  
Select “Network Settings,” “Internet  
Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup”  
(page 26), and follow the on-screen  
instructions to complete the setup.  
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Playing a Disc  
For playable discs, see “Playable discs”  
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player  
appears on your TV screen.  
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a  
disc on the disc tray.  
Playing side facing down  
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the  
disc tray.  
appears on the home menu and  
playback starts.  
If playback does not start automatically,  
Playback  
select  
or  
in the  
(Video),  
(Music),  
(Photo) category, and press  
ENTER.  
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE  
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*”  
have bonus content and other data that can be  
downloaded for enjoyment.  
*
1 Connect a USB memory to the USB  
jack on the rear of the player (page 8).  
As your local storage, use a 1 GB or  
larger USB memory.  
2 Prepare for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.  
• Connect the player to a network  
• Set “BD Internet Connection” to  
“Allow” (page 24).  
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3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/  
BD-LIVE.  
Playing from a USB  
Device  
The operation method differs depending  
on the disc. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the disc.  
You can play video/music/photo files on the  
connected USB device.  
For playable USB devices, see “Playable  
z
To delete data in the USB memory, select “Erase  
BD Data” in the  
(Video), and press ENTER.  
All data stored in the buda/budb folder will be  
erased.  
1 Connect the USB device to the USB  
jack on the player.  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the USB device before connecting.  
Displaying the play information  
You can check the playback information,  
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.  
The displayed information differs depending  
on the disc type and player status.  
Example: when playing a BD-ROM  
USB device  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
3 Select  
(USB Device) using M/m,  
and press ENTER.  
A The currently selected angle  
B Title number or name  
C The currently selected audio setting  
D Available functions (  
angle,  
audio,  
subtitle)  
E Playback information  
Displays the Play mode, Playing status  
bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,  
and Repeat type.  
F Chapter number  
G Output resolution/Video frequency  
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Playing via a Network  
Available Options  
Various settings and playback operations are  
available by pressing OPTIONS. The  
available items differ depending on the  
situation.  
Streaming BRAVIA Internet  
Video  
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected  
Internet content and a variety of on-demand  
entertainment straight to your player.  
Common options  
Items  
Details  
Playback  
History List  
Searches for a title in  
playback history of BD-  
ROM/DVD-ROM/music  
CD based on Gracenote  
technology.  
1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.  
Connect the player to a network  
2 Select  
(Photo) on the home menu using  
</,.  
(Video),  
(Music), or  
Repeat  
Setting  
Sets the repeat mode.  
Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.  
3 Select an Internet content provider  
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.  
When an Internet content list has not  
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a  
new icon is displayed.  
Play/Stop  
Starts or stops the playback.  
Play from  
beginning  
Plays the item from the  
beginning.  
Information  
Display  
Displays information on the  
BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/  
music CD based on  
To use the control panel  
Gracenote technology.  
The control panel appears when the video file  
starts playing. The displayed items may differ  
depending on Internet content providers.  
To display again, press DISPLAY.  
Add to  
Favorites  
Adds Internet content to the  
Favorites List.  
Remove from Removes Internet content  
Favorites  
from the Favorites List.  
(Video) only  
Items  
Details  
AV SYNC  
Adjusts the gap between  
picture and sound, by  
A Control display  
delaying the sound output in  
relation to the picture output  
(0 to 120 milliseconds).  
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for  
playback operations.  
Video Settings • Picture Quality Mode:  
Selects the picture settings  
for different lighting  
environments.  
B Playing status bar  
Status bar, Cursor indicating the  
current position, Playing time,  
Duration of the video file  
• FNR: Reduces the random  
noise appearing in the  
picture.  
C The next video file name  
• BNR: Reduces the mosaic-  
like block noise in the  
picture.  
D The currently selected video file name  
and rating  
• MNR: Reduces minor  
noise around the picture  
outlines (mosquito noise).  
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Items  
Details  
Play/Pause  
Starts or pauses the  
playback.  
Top Menu  
Displays the BD’s or DVD’s  
Top Menu.  
Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s  
Menu  
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s  
menu.  
Title Search  
Searches for a title on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and  
starts playback from the  
beginning.  
Chapter  
Search  
Searches for a chapter and  
starts playback from the  
beginning.  
Angle  
Switches to other viewing  
angles when multi-angles  
are recorded on BD-ROMs/  
DVD VIDEOs.  
(Photo) only  
Items  
Details  
Slideshow  
Speed  
Changes the slideshow  
speed.  
Slideshow  
Rotate Left  
Plays a slideshow.  
Rotates the photo  
counterclockwise by  
90 degrees.  
Rotate Right  
Rotates the photo clockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
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Using the Settings  
Displays  
Select  
(Setup) on the home menu when  
you need to change the settings of the player.  
The default settings are underlined.  
1 Select  
(Setup) on the home menu  
using </,.  
2 Select the setup category icon using  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
Icon  
Explanation  
Network Update (page 21)  
Updates the software of the  
player.  
Screen Settings (page 21)  
Makes the video settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
Audio Settings (page 23)  
Makes the audio settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
Settings and  
Adjustments  
BD/DVD Viewing Settings  
Makes detailed settings for BD/  
DVD playback.  
Parental Control Settings  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Parental Control function.  
Music Settings (page 25)  
Makes detailed settings for  
Super Audio CD playback.  
System Settings (page 25)  
Makes the player-related  
settings.  
Network Settings (page 26)  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Internet and network.  
Easy Setup (page 26)  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make  
the basic settings.  
Resetting (page 26)  
Resets the player to the factory  
settings.  
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Network Update  
Screen Settings  
Select “OK” to update the player’s software  
via the network.  
TV Type  
16:9  
Select this when connecting  
to a wide-screen TV or a TV  
with a wide mode function.  
z
• We recommend the network update every 2  
4:3  
Select this when connecting  
to a 4:3 screen TV without a  
wide mode function.  
months or so.  
• For information about update functions, visit the  
following website:  
Screen Format  
Original  
Select this when connecting  
to a TV with a wide mode  
function. Displays a 4:3  
screen picture in 16:9 aspect  
ratio even on a wide-screen  
TV.  
Fixed Aspect Changes the picture size to  
Ratio  
fit the screen size with the  
original picture aspect ratio.  
DVD Aspect Ratio  
Letter Box  
Displays a wide picture with  
black bands on the top and  
bottom.  
Pan & Scan  
Displays a full-height  
picture on the entire screen,  
with trimmed sides.  
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Cinema Conversion Mode  
YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)  
Auto  
Normally select this. The  
Auto  
Automatically detects the  
player automatically detects  
whether the material is  
video-based or film-based,  
and switches to the  
appropriate conversion  
method.  
connected TV type, and  
switches to the matching  
color setting.  
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video  
signals.  
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video  
Video  
The conversion method  
suited for video-based  
material will always be  
selected regardless of the  
material.  
signals.  
RGB  
Outputs RGB video signals.  
HDMI Deep Color Output  
Auto  
12bit  
10bit  
Normally select this.  
Output Video Format  
Outputs 12bit/10bit video  
signals when the connected  
TV is compatible with Deep  
Color.  
HDMI  
Normally select “Auto.”  
SelectOriginalResolution”  
to output the resolution  
recorded on the disc. When  
the resolution is lower than  
the SD resolution, it is scaled  
up to the SD resolution.  
Off  
Select this when the picture  
is unstable or colors appear  
unnatural.  
Component  
Video  
Select the resolution that  
suits your TV.  
Pause Mode  
Auto  
Normally select this.  
Dynamic moving pictures  
appear without blurring.  
Video  
Automatically sets the  
lowest resolution.  
z
Frame  
Displays static pictures at  
high resolution.  
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other  
video output jacks at the same time, select  
“Component Video.”  
• If no picture appears when setting “HDMI” or  
“Component Video” resolution, try another  
resolution setting.  
BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output  
Auto  
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/  
24 Hz video signals only  
when connecting a 1080/  
24p-compatible TV using  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
Off  
Select this when your TV is  
not compatible with 1080/  
24p video signals.  
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Audio DRC  
Auto  
Performs playback at the  
dynamic range specified by  
the disc (BD-ROM only).  
Other discs are played back  
at the “Standard” level.  
Audio Settings  
Audio (HDMI)  
Auto  
Normally select this.  
Outputs audio signals  
according to the status of the  
connected HDMI device.  
Standard  
Performs playback at a  
standard compression level.  
Wide Range  
No compression works. A  
more dynamic sound is  
produced.  
PCM  
Outputs PCM signals from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
DSD Output Mode  
Downmix  
On  
Outputs DSD signals from  
Surround  
Outputs audio signals with  
surround effects. Select this  
when connecting an audio  
device that supports Dolby  
Surround (Pro Logic) or  
DTS Neo 6.  
the HDMI OUT jack when  
playing a Super Audio CD.  
When “On” is selected,  
analog signals are not output  
when playing a Super Audio  
CD.  
Stereo  
Outputs audio signals  
Off  
Outputs PCM signals from  
the HDMI OUT jack when  
playing a Super Audio CD.  
without surround effects.  
Select this when connecting  
an audio device that does not  
support Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) or DTS Neo 6.  
BD Audio MIX Setting  
On  
Outputs the audio obtained  
by mixing the interactive  
and secondary audio to the  
primary audio.  
Off  
Outputs the primary audio  
only. Select this to output  
HD audio signals to an AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)  
Downmix  
PCM  
Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this  
when connecting an audio  
device without a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
Dolby Digital  
Select this when connecting  
an audio device with a built-  
in Dolby Digital decoder.  
DTS (Coaxial / Optical)  
Downmix  
PCM  
Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this  
when connecting to an audio  
device without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
DTS  
Select this when connecting  
to an audio device with a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
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BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings  
Parental Control  
Settings  
BD/DVD Menu  
Selects the default menu language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
When you select “Select Language Code,”  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
Password  
Sets or changes the password for the Parental  
Control function. A password allows you to  
set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD  
VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If  
necessary, you can differentiate the  
restriction levels for BD-ROMs and DVD  
VIDEOs.  
Audio  
Parental Control Area Code  
Selects the default track language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD  
VIDEOs can be limited according to the  
geographic area. Scenes may be blocked or  
replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-  
screen instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
When you select “Original,” the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
When you select “Select Language Code,”  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
BD Parental Control  
Subtitle  
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited  
according to the age of the users. Scenes may  
be blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter  
your four-digit password.  
Selects the default subtitle language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
When you select “Select Language Code,”  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
DVD Parental Control  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to the age of the users.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer  
BD  
Plays BD layer.  
DVD/CD  
Plays DVD or CD layer.  
BD Internet Connection  
Internet Video Parental Control  
Playback of some Internet videos can be  
limited according to the age of the users.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
Allow  
Normally select this.  
Do not allow  
Prohibits Internet  
connection.  
Internet Video Unrated  
Allow  
Allows the playback of  
unrated Internet videos.  
Block  
Blocks the playback of  
unrated Internet videos.  
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Auto Display  
On  
Automatically displays  
information on the screen  
when changing the viewing  
titles, picture modes, audio  
signals, etc.  
Music Settings  
Super Audio CD Playback Layer  
Super Audio  
CD  
Plays the Super Audio CD  
layer.  
Off  
Displays information only  
when you press DISPLAY.  
CD  
Plays the CD layer.  
Screen Saver  
Super Audio CD Playback Channel  
On  
Turns on the screen saver  
function. The screen saver  
image appears when you do  
not use the player for more  
than 10 minutes while an on-  
screen display is displayed.  
DSD 2ch  
Plays the 2ch area.  
DSD Multi  
Plays the multi-channel area.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
System Settings  
Software Update Notification  
OSD  
On  
Sets the player to inform you  
of newer software version  
information (page 21).  
Selects your language for the player on-  
screen displays.  
Dimmer  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Bright  
Dark  
Off  
Bright lighting.  
Low lighting.  
Gracenote Settings  
Auto  
Automatically downloads  
Turns off the lighting during  
playback. Low lighting other  
than during playback.  
disc information when disc  
playback stops. Connect to  
the network for  
downloading.  
Control for HDMI  
Manual  
Downloads the disc  
informationwhen “Playback  
History List” or  
“Information Display” is  
selected in the options menu.  
On  
Allows you to use the  
“Control for HDMI”  
function (page 33).  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
DivX(R) VOD (Canada models only)  
For details, visit the following website:  
vod.divx.com  
Quick Start Mode  
On  
Shortens the startup time  
when turning on the player.  
Off  
Reduces standby power  
consumption.  
System Information  
Displays the player’s software version  
information and the MAC address.  
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Network Settings  
Easy Setup  
Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic  
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Internet Settings  
Connect the player to the network  
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to  
View Network  
Status  
Displays the current  
network status.  
Resetting  
Wired Setup  
Select this when you  
connect to a broadband  
router directly.  
Reset to Factory Default Settings  
You can reset the player settings to the  
factory default by selecting the group of  
settings. All the settings within the group will  
be reset.  
USB Wireless Select this when you use a  
Setup  
USB wireless LAN adapter.  
For further details, visit the  
following website and check  
the FAQ contents:  
bluraysupport/  
Initialize Personal Information  
You can erase your personal information  
stored in the player.  
Network Connection Diagnostics  
You can run the network diagnostic to check  
if the network connection has been made  
properly.  
BD Remote Device Registration  
Registers your “BD Remote” device.  
Registered BD Remote Devices  
Displays a list of the registered your “BD  
Remote” devices.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the player, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Picture  
There is no picture or the picture is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 12).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV to  
display the signal from the player.  
, Reset the video output resolution to the  
lowest resolution by pressing x on the  
player for more than 10 seconds.  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnect and then reconnectthe HDMI  
cable.  
Additional  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device that does not support copyright  
protection technology.  
Information  
, For HDMI connections, check the “Output  
Video Format” settings in the “Screen  
Settings” setup (page 22).  
, When the analog signals are also output, set  
“BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output” to  
“Off” in the “Screen Settings” setup  
, For BD-ROMs, check the “BD/DVD-ROM  
1080/24p Output” setting in the “Screen  
Settings” setup (page 22).  
The display language on the screen  
switches automatically when connected to  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”  
(page 25), the display language on the  
screen automatically switches according to  
the language setting of the connected TV (if  
you change the setting on your TV, etc.).  
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Sound  
Disc  
There is no sound or the sound is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 12).  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is dirty or skewed.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with  
the playback side facing down.  
, The disc has a format that cannot be played  
back by this player (page 31).  
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that  
is not correctly finalized.  
, Switch the input selector on your AV  
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals  
of the player are output from your AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
, The region code on the BD or DVD does  
not match the player.  
, If the audio signal does not come through  
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/  
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the  
audio settings (page 23).  
USB device  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
, For HDMI connections, if the player is  
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier  
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable  
directly to the TV. Refer also to the  
instruction manual supplied with the AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
The player does not detect a USB device  
connected to the player.  
, Make sure that the USB device is securely  
connected to the USB jack.  
, Check if the USB device or a cable is  
damaged.  
, Check if the USB device is on.  
, If the USB device is connected via a USB  
hub, connect the USB device directly to the  
player.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT  
jack does not support the audio format of  
the player. Check the audio settings  
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby  
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,  
and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output  
by bitstream.  
, Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “Off” in  
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 23).  
, Check that the connected AV amplifier  
(receiver) is compatible with each HD  
Audio format.  
The interactive audio is not output.  
, Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “On” in the  
“Audio Settings” setup (page 23).  
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BRAVIA Internet Video  
BRAVIA Sync (“Control for  
HDMI”)  
The picture/sound is poor/certain  
programs display a loss of detail,  
especially during fast-motion or dark  
scenes.  
, Picture/sound quality may be poor  
depending on Internet content providers.  
, Picture/sound quality may be improved by  
changing the connection speed. We  
recommend the connection speed of at least  
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video  
(10 Mbps for high definition video).  
, Not all videos will contain sound.  
The “Control for HDMI” function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to  
, If you change the HDMI connection, turn  
the player off and on again.  
, If power failure occurs, set “Control for  
HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for  
HDMI” to “On” (page 25).  
, Check the following and refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
– the connected component is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI” function.  
– the connected component’s setting for  
the “Control for HDMI” function is  
correct.  
The picture is small.  
, Press M to zoom in.  
Network connection  
, When you connect the player to a TV  
through an AV amplifier (receiver),  
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function, you may be unable to control  
the TV from the player.  
The player cannot connect to the network.  
, Check the network connection (page 14)  
and the network settings (page 26).  
The message “A new software version has  
been found on the network. Perform  
update under "Network Update."” appears  
on the screen when turning the player on.  
the player to a newer software version.  
– if you change the HDMI connection,  
disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
cord, or a power failure occurs, try the  
following: 1Switch the input selector of  
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the  
picture from the player appears on the  
TV screen. 2Set “Control for HDMI” to  
“Off,” then set “Control for HDMI” to  
“On” (page 25). Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the AV amplifier  
(receiver).  
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, When “FAN ERR” appears, try the  
following: 1Check that the ventilation  
holes on the rear of the player are not  
blocked. 2Place the player in a location  
with adequate ventilation to prevent heat  
build-up in the player.  
Others  
Playback does not start from the  
beginning of content.  
, Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from  
beginning.”  
The player does not respond to any button.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the player  
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than  
10 seconds until the indicators on the front  
panel display turn off.  
Playback does not start from the resume  
point where you last stopped playing.  
, The resume point may be cleared from  
memory depending on the disc when  
– you open the disc tray.  
If the player still does not respond to any  
button, disconnect then reconnect the AC  
power cord.  
– you disconnect the USB device.  
– you play other content.  
– you turn off the player.  
The disc tray does not open and  
“LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears on the  
front panel display.  
, When “LOCKED” appears, the player is  
locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold  
down N on the player until “UNLOCK”  
appears on the front panel display (page 8).  
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
The disc tray does not open and you  
cannot remove the disc even after you  
press Z.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off,  
and disconnect the AC power cord.  
2Reconnect the AC power cord while  
pressing down Z on the player. 3Keep  
pressing down Z on the player until the tray  
opens. 4Remove the disc. 5When  
“WAIT” appears on the front panel display,  
hold down [/1 on the player for more than  
10 seconds until the player turns on again.  
“Exxxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the  
front panel display.  
, When “Exxxxx” appears, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility and give the error  
code.  
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Playable discs  
Specifications  
Blu-ray  
Disc  
BD-ROM  
BD-R /BD-RE  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
*2  
*2  
*1  
*3  
DVD  
DVD-ROM  
Inputs and outputs  
(Jack name:  
DVD-R/DVD-RW  
DVD+R/DVD+RW  
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)  
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:  
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):  
Optical output jack/–18 dBm  
(wave length 660 nm)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):  
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/  
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT VIDEO:  
*3  
CD  
CD-DA (Music CD)  
CD-ROM  
CD-R/CD-RW  
Super Audio CD  
*1  
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new  
and evolving, some discs may not be playable  
depending on the disc type and the version.  
The audio output differs depending on the  
source, connected output jack, and selected  
audio settings.  
BD-RE: Ver.2.1  
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic  
pigment type BD-R (LTH type)  
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if  
postscripts are recordable.  
A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been  
correctly finalized. For more information, refer  
to the instruction manual supplied with the  
recording device.  
*2  
*3  
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LAN (100):  
100BASE-TX Terminal  
USB:  
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB  
memory, memory card reader, digital still  
camera, and digital video camera)  
Discs that cannot be played  
• BDs with cartridge  
• DVD-RAMs  
• HD DVDs  
• DVD Audio discs  
• PHOTO CDs  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• VCDs/Super VCDs  
• Audio material side on DualDiscs  
• A disc recorded in a color system other than  
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms  
to the NTSC color system).  
General  
Power requirements:  
U.S. and Canada models:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Models for other areas:  
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
See page 4 for further information.  
Power consumption:  
22 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
430 mm × 219 mm × 36 mm  
(17 in. × 8 / in. × 1 / in.)  
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts  
5
7
8
16  
Mass (approx.):  
Note on Discs  
1
2.0 kg (4 lb 6 / oz)  
2
Operating temperature:  
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Operating humidity:  
25 % to 80 %  
This product is designed to playback discs  
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music  
discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies do not conform to the Compact  
Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs  
may not be playable by this product.  
Supplied accessories  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs  
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs  
may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this player plays BDs/  
DVDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available.  
Playable types of files  
Video  
File format  
Extensions  
*1  
MPEG-1 Video/PS  
“.mpg,” “.mpeg,”  
MPEG-2 Video/PS, “.m2ts,” “.mts”  
*1  
TS  
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs  
The playback pictures and sound may be  
momentarily interrupted when the layers  
switch.  
*2  
DivX  
“.avi,” “.divx”  
*1  
MPEG-4 AVC  
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”  
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”  
“.mts”  
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)  
Your player has a region code printed on the  
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/  
DVD-ROMs labeled with identical region  
*1  
WMV9  
“.wmv,” “.asf”  
*3  
AVCHD  
Music  
codes or  
ALL  
.
File format  
Extensions  
Region code  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”  
Layer III)  
*1*4  
AAC  
“.m4a”  
“.wma”  
“.wav”  
*1*4  
WMA9 Standard  
LPCM  
Photo  
File format  
Extensions  
JPEG  
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”  
*1  
The player does not play coded files such as  
DRM.  
Canada models only  
*2  
®
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital  
video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an  
official DivX Certified device that plays DivX  
information and software tools to convert your  
files into DivX video.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This  
®
DivX Certified device must be registered in  
order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)  
content. To generate the registration code, locate  
the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu.  
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete  
the registration process and learn more about  
DivX VOD.  
The player plays AVCHD format files that are  
recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The  
AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized.  
*3  
*4  
The player does not play coded files such as  
Lossless.  
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• Some files may not play depending on the format,  
the encoding, or recording condition.  
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.  
• The player can recognize the following files or  
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:  
– up to folders in the 5th tree  
About the BRAVIA Sync  
features (for HDMI connections  
only)  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function with an HDMI cable (supplied with  
BDP-BX37 only), operation is simplified as  
below:  
– up to 500 files in a single tree  
• Some USB devices may not work with this  
player.  
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class  
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an  
HDD) that are FAT-compatible and non-  
partitioned, Still Image Capture Device (SICD)  
class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack  
only).  
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB  
memory or devices, turn the player off when  
connecting or removing the USB memory or  
devices.  
• One-Touch Play  
With one touch of the following buttons, the  
connected TV turns on and the input  
selector on the TV is switched to the player  
automatically.  
[/1  
– HOME: The home menu appears  
automatically (page 10, 16, 20).  
N PLAY: Playback starts automatically.  
• System Power-Off  
• The player may not play high bit rate video files  
on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended  
to play such files using DATA DVDs.  
When you turn off the TV using -TV- [/1  
or the power button on the TV’s remote, the  
player and HDMI-compatible components  
turn off automatically.  
• Theater  
When you press THEATER, the player  
automatically switches to the optimum  
video mode for watching movies. When  
connected with a Sony AV amplifier  
(receiver) using the HDMI cable, the  
speaker output also switches automatically.  
When connected with a Theater Mode-  
compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the  
TV’s video mode switches to Theater  
Mode. Press the button again to return to the  
original setting.  
• Language Follow  
When you change the language for the on-  
screen display on your TV, the player’s  
language for the on-screen display is also  
changed after turning the player off and on.  
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features  
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the  
“System Settings” setup (page 25).  
For details on settings of your TV or other  
connected components, refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the TV or  
components.  
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• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting  
function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for  
HDMI” setting of the player automatically  
switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”  
setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer  
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.  
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible  
with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI  
cable, you can control the basic functions of the  
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for  
HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to  
“On.” Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the TV.  
About wireless LAN security  
Since communication via the wireless LAN  
function is established by radio waves, the  
wireless signal may be susceptible to  
interception. To protect wireless  
communication, this player supports various  
security functions. Be sure to correctly  
configure the security settings in accordance  
with your network environment.  
No Security  
Although you can easily make settings,  
anyone can intercept wireless  
communication or intrude into your wireless  
network, even without any sophisticated  
tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of  
unauthorized access or interception of data.  
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Depending on the connected component, the  
“Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer  
to the instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
WEP  
WEP applies security to communications to  
prevent outsiders from intercepting  
communications or intruding into your  
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security  
technology that enables older devices, which  
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.  
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)  
TKIP is a security technology developed to  
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP  
assures a higher security level than WEP.  
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)  
AES is a security technology that uses an  
advanced security method that is distinct  
from WEP and TKIP.  
AES assures a higher security level than  
WEP or TKIP.  
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• Music and video recognition technology and  
®
related data are provided by Gracenote .  
Copyrights and Trademarks  
Gracenote is the industry standard in music  
recognition technology and related content  
delivery. For more information, please visit  
• This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights.  
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-  
related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright ©  
2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software,  
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or  
more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this  
product and service. See the Gracenote website  
for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote  
patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,  
Use of this copyright protection technology must  
be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,  
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote  
in the United States and/or other countries.  
• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun  
Microsystems, Inc.  
, “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
• This product incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.  
• Other system and product names are generally  
trademarks or registered trademarks of the  
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated  
in this document.  
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”  
“DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and  
“CD” logos are trademarks.  
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and  
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
• “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
®
®
• DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are  
registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used  
under license (Canada models only).  
®
• This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines  
for energy efficiency.  
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark  
are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a  
registered mark owned by the U.S. government.  
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Code numbers of controllable  
TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the  
one that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Sony  
01 (default)  
*1  
Daewoo  
22  
*1  
Emerson  
14  
*1  
Funai  
23  
*1  
General Electric  
06  
*2  
Goldstar  
03, 04, 17  
02  
Hitachi  
*1  
JVC  
09  
LG  
04  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
NEC  
13  
04  
Panasonic  
19  
*3  
Philips  
08, 21  
16  
Pioneer  
*1  
Radio Shack  
05  
RCA  
10  
*4  
Samsung  
12, 20  
11  
*1  
Sanyo  
*5  
Sharp  
05, 18  
07  
Toshiba  
*1  
Zenith  
15  
*1  
BDP-BX37 for Canada models only  
*2  
*3  
*4  
*5  
Only 04 can be selected for BDP-S370/BX37  
(U.S. models) and BDP-S370 (Canada models).  
Only 21 can be selected for BDP-S370/BX37  
(U.S. models) and BDP-S370 (Canada models).  
Only 20 can be selected for BDP-S370/BX37  
(U.S. models) and BDP-S370 (Canada models).  
Only 18 can be selected for BDP-S370/BX37  
(U.S. models) and BDP-S370 (Canada models).  
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Language code list  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
not specified  
Parental control/area code  
Number, Area (Code)  
2044, Argentina (ar)  
2047, Australia (au)  
2046, Austria (at)  
2057, Belgium (be)  
2070, Brazil (br)  
2219, Hong Kong (hk)  
2248, India (in)  
2427, Pakistan (pk)  
2424, Philippines (ph)  
2428, Poland (pl)  
2238, Indonesia (id)  
2239, Ireland (ie)  
2436, Portugal (pt)  
2489, Russia (ru)  
2501, Singapore (sg)  
2149, Spain (es)  
2499, Sweden (se)  
2086, Switzerland (ch)  
2543, Taiwan (tw)  
2528, Thailand (th)  
2184, United Kingdom (gb)  
2254, Italy (it)  
2090, Chile (cl)  
2276, Japan (jp)  
2092, China (cn)  
2093, Colombia (co)  
2115, Denmark (dk)  
2165, Finland (fi)  
2174, France (fr)  
2109, Germany (de)  
2200, Greece (gr)  
2304, Korea (kr)  
2333, Luxembourg (lu)  
2363, Malaysia (my)  
2362, Mexico (mx)  
2376, Netherlands (nl)  
2390, New Zealand (nz)  
2379, Norway (no)  
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S
Index  
FAVORITES 9  
“Screen Settings” 21  
“Setup” 20  
Software update 21, 25  
Words in quotations appear  
in the on-screen displays.  
G
SUBTITLE 9  
“Gracenote Settings” 25  
System Power-Off 33  
“System Settings” 25  
A
H
AUDIO 9  
HDMI 22, 23  
HOME 10, 20  
Home menu 20  
“Audio Settings” 23  
T
THEATER 9, 33  
TOP MENU 9  
Troubleshooting 27  
“TV Type” 21  
B
Batteries 11  
I
“BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings” 24  
BD-LIVE 16  
BD-R 31  
Internet content 9, 18  
U
L
Update 21  
USB 17  
Language Follow 33  
BD-RE 31  
Bitstream 28  
Blu-ray Disc 31  
BONUSVIEW 16  
BRAVIA Internet Video  
M
W
MAC address 25  
“Music Settings” 25  
WEP 34  
WPA2-PSK (AES) 34  
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 34  
WPA-PSK (AES) 34  
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 34  
N
BRAVIA Sync 29, 33  
“Network Settings” 26  
“Network Update” 21  
C
O
Child Lock 8, 30  
Color buttons 9  
Connecting  
AV amplifier  
(Receiver) 13  
Network 14  
One-Touch Play 33  
OPTIONS 9  
“OSD” 25  
P
Parental Control 24  
“ParentalControlSettings”  
“Control for HDMI” 25,  
Play information 17  
Playable discs 31  
POP UP/MENU 9  
D
Deep Color 22  
“Dimmer” 25  
DISPLAY 10  
Dolby Digital 23  
“DSD Output Mode” 23  
DTS 23  
Q
“Quick Start Mode” 25  
R
DVD 31  
Region code 32  
Remote 9, 11  
“Resetting” 26  
Resetting the player 26  
Resume 10, 30  
E
“Easy Setup” 14, 26  
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