4-442-383-11(2)
Getting Started
Blu-ray Disc™ /
DVD Player
Playback
Internet
Operating Instructions
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information
Thank you for your purchase. Before using this
player, please read these instruction carefully.
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Contains FCC ID : EW4DWMW069
Contains IC : 4250A-DWMW069
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 accordance with the 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
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.
This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Important Safety Instructions
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 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.
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.
– 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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65. This equipment
should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20cm or more away from
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
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/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body (excluding
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
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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.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection cable shorter
than 3 metres.
Owner’s Record
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• 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.
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.
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
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 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 metal objects in front of the
front panel. It may limit reception of radio
waves.
• Do not place the player in a place where
medical equipment is in use. It may cause a
malfunction of medical instruments.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical
device, consult your physician or the
manufacturer of your medical device before
using the wireless LAN function.
• 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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• Take out any discs from the tray 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 connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
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.
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 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.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC
power cord or pull on the AC power cord
itself.
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI
cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI
connector into the HDMI OUT jack.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. Your ears and the speakers may be
damaged when the sound level reaches the
peak.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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
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.
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.
televisions are susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired,
repaired parts may be collected for reuse or
recycling purposes.
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• Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
Copy Protection
Please be advised of the advanced content
protection systems used in both Blu-ray
Disc™ and DVD media. These systems,
called AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) and CSS (Content Scramble System),
may contain some restrictions on playback,
analog output, and other similar features. The
operation of this product and the restrictions
placed may vary depending on the date of
purchase, as the governing board of the AACS
may adopt or change its restriction rules after
the time of purchase.
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD
and the Symbol together are registered
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software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-Live™,
BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are
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• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of
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• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
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Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is
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Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
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• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
• This product incorporates proprietary
technology under license from Verance
Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent
7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued and pending as well as
copyright and trade secret protection for
certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia
is a trademark of Verance Corporation.
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation.
All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate license(s)
from Microsoft.
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Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™
content access technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrighted
content. This device uses PlayReady
technology to access PlayReady-protected
content and/orWMDRM-protected content.
If the device fails to properly enforce
restrictions on content usage, content
owners may require Microsoft to revoke the
device’s ability to consume PlayReady-
protected content. Revocation should not
affect unprotected content or content
protected by other content access
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Contents
2
4
WARNING
Precautions
Getting Started
10 Guide to Parts and Controls
16 Step 4: Easy Setup
Playback
18 Playing a Disc
22 Available Options
Internet
24 Browsing Websites
Settings and Adjustments
26 Using the Settings Displays
26 [Network Update]
26 [Screen Settings]
27 [Audio Settings]
28 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
29 [Parental Control Settings]
29 [System Settings]
30 [Network Settings]
31 [Easy Network Settings]
31 [Resetting]
Additional Information
32 Troubleshooting
36 Specifications
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Getting Started
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
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to avoid
accidental opening of the tray.
While the player is turned on, hold down
the N button on the player for more
than 10 seconds to lock or unlock the
tray.
B Z (open/close)
C N (play)
D x (stop)
E [/1 (on/standby) / Power
indicator
Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.
F
(USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
G Remote sensor
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Rear panel
A LAN (100) terminal
B HDMI OUT jack
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
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The player automatically returns to
standby mode
Remote
If any button on the player or remote is
not pressed for more than 30 minutes,
the player automatically returns to
standby mode.
The available functions of the remote are
different depending on the disc or the
situation.
A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- INPUT
Switches between TV and other
input sources.
-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/track
numbers, etc.
b
Track numbers are applicable to CD-DA
(Music CD) only.
VOL +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
AUDIO (page 28)
Selects the language track when
multi-lingual tracks are recorded on
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 28)
Selects the subtitle language when
multi-lingual subtitles are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
z
DISPLAY (page 19)
Displays the playback and web
browsing information on the screen.
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY
buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as
a reference when operating the player.
C Color buttons (YELLOW/
BLUE/RED/GREEN)
Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.
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D TOP MENU
N PLAY
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
Starts or re-starts playback.
NETFLIX
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
Enables access to the “NETFLIX”
online service.
x STOP
OPTIONS (page 22)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
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.
HOME
Enters the player’s home menu.
Displays the wall paper when
pressed on the category icon of the
home menu.
SEN (page 19)
Accesses the “Sony Entertainment
Network™” online service.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
Home menu display
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using </,.
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
E . PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
Category
Item
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)
• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc
when you press the button during
playback. The search speed
changes each time you press the
button during video playback.
• Plays in slow motion, when
pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.
[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.
[Photo]: Displays photos.
[Music]: Plays music.
[Video]: Plays videos.
[Network]: Displays network items.
• Plays one frame at a time, when
you press for a short time in pause
mode.
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Step 1: Supplied Accessories
Check that you have the following items:
• High Speed HDMI Cable (1) *
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
* Supplied for BDP-BX310 only
Step 2: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.
Connecting to your TV
Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable.
High quality
*
High Speed HDMI Cable
* See “Step 1: Supplied Accessories” (page 14).
b
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals from VCRs can be affected by copyright
protection systems that cause the picture on the TV to be distorted.
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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 27).
*
High Speed HDMI Cable
High Speed HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 27).
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
* See “Step 1: Supplied Accessories” (page 14).
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Step 3: Preparing for
Network Connection
Step 4: Easy Setup
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the
player turns on and starts [Easy
Initial Settings].
If you are not going to connect the player
to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy
Setup” (page 16).
Wired Setup
1 Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries
by matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN
(100) terminal on the player.
inside the battery compartment.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Internet
ADSL modem/ Broadband
Cable modem router
z
2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.
Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),
straight or crossing, is recommended.
to AC outlet
Wireless Setup
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
Use the wireless LAN that is built into
the player.
LAN cable (not supplied)
4 Turn on the TV and set the input
selector on your TV. This will
show the signal from the player
on your TV screen.
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet
router
Cable modem
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5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings].
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using
</M/m/, and ENTER on the
remote.
</M/m/,
ENTER
b
When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete,
select [Easy Network Settings] to use the
network functions of the player.
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Enjoying BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE
Playback
Playing a Disc
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE”
logo* have bonus contents and other
data that can be downloaded for your
enjoyment.
For playable discs, see page 37.
1 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
*
player appears on your TV screen.
1 Connect a USB memory to the
USB jack on the player (page 10).
Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory
as your local storage.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place
a disc on the disc tray.
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE
only).
• Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
• Set [BD Internet Connection] in
[BD/DVDViewingSettings]setup
to [Allow] (page 28).
Playing side facing down
3 Insert a BD-ROM with
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs
depending on the disc. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
disc.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start
automatically, select
[Video], [Music], or
[Photo] category, and press
ENTER.
in the
z
To delete data in the USB memory, select
[Delete BD Data] in the
[Video]
category, and press ENTER. All data stored in
the buda folder will be erased.
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Displaying the play
information
Playing from a USB
Device
You can view the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs
depending on the disc type and player
status.
For “Playable types of files”, see
page 38.
1 Connect the USB device to the
USB jack on the player (page 10).
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the USB device before
connecting.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
2 Select
[Video],
[Photo] category on the
[Music],
or
home menu using </,.
3 Select [USB device] using
M/m, and press ENTER.
Playing via a Network
A Output resolution/Video frequency
B Title number or name
C The currently selected angle
D The currently selected audio setting
Enjoying Sony Entertainment
Network
E Available functions (
angle,
audio,
subtitle)
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a
gateway, delivering the selected Internet
content and a variety of on-demand
entertainment straight to your player.
F Playback information
Displays the Play mode, Playing
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
and Total playing time.
z
• Some Internet content requires registration
via a PC before it can be played.
For further details, visit the following
website:
G Chapter number
• Some Internet content may not be available
in some regions/countries.
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1 Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
Playing files on a Home
Network (DLNA)
2 Press SEN button on the remote.
A DLNA-compatible product can play
video/music/photo files stored on
another DLNA-compatible product via a
network.
3 Select an Internet content and a
variety of on-demand
entertainmentusing</M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
1 Prepare to use DLNA.
• Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
Video streaming control panel
The control panel appears when the
video file starts playing. The displayed
items may differ depending on Internet
content providers.
• Prepare the other necessary
DLNA-compatible products.
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the product.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
To play a file from a DLNA server via
this unit (DLNA player)
Server
Player
A Control display
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for
playback operations.
Select the DLNA server icon from
B Playing status bar
[Video],
[Music], or
[Photo]
Status bar, Cursor indicating the
current position, Playing time,
Duration of the video file
category, then choose the file you want
to play.
C Network condition
indicates the signal strength for
wireless connection.
indicates the wired connection.
D Network transmission speed
E The file name of the next video
F The file name of the current video
selection
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To play a file from a DLNA server via
another product (Renderer)
When you play files from a DLNA
Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA
Controller-compatible product (a phone,
etc.), to control playback.
To use the player as PARTY host
Select a track in [Music] category,
then select [Start PARTY] from the
options menu to start a PARTY.
To use the player as PARTY guest
Select
[PARTY] in
[Music]
category, then select the PARTY host
product icon.
b
Server
The sale and product lineup of products that
are compatible with the PARTY
STREAMING function differ depending on
the area.
Renderer
Controller
Using “TV SideView”
Control this unit using a DLNA
controller. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the DLNA
controller.
“TV SideView” is a free mobile
application for remote devices (such as
smartphone, etc.). By using “TV
SideView” with this player, you can
easily enjoy the player by using the
operation on your remote device. You
can launch a service or application
directly from the remote device and view
the disc information during disc
playback. “TV SideView” also can be
used as a remote control and software
keyboard.
Before you use the “TV SideView”
device with this player for the first time,
be sure to register the “TV SideView”
device. Follow the on-screen
instructions on the “TV SideView”
device for registration.
Playing the same music in
different rooms (PARTY
STREAMING)
You can play music files on the player
(PARTY host) in other rooms
simultaneously through Sony products
(PARTY guest) which are compatible
with DLNA and the PARTY
STREAMING function, or vice versa.
1 Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.
• Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
• Connect the products which are
compatible with the PARTY
STREAMING function to a
network.
b
The registration can only be performed on the
Home Menu.
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x [Audio]: Switches the language track
when multilingual tracks are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects
the sound track on CDs.
x [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle
language when multilingual subtitles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
Available Options
Various settings and playback
operations are available by pressing
OPTIONS. The available items differ
depending on the situation.
Common options
x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat
mode.
x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the
playback.
x [Play from beginning]: Plays the
item from the beginning.
x [Change Category]: Switches
x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
x [IP Content Noise Reduction]:
Adjusts the picture quality of Internet
contents.
x [Video Search]: Displays
information on the BD-ROM/
DVD-ROM based on Gracenote
technology.
Searches for related information using
keywords from Gracenote when
selecting [Cast] or [Related].
Displays a list of titles when selecting
[Playback History] or [Search
History].
category between
[Music] and
[Video],
[Photo] category.
[Video] only
x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between
picture and sound, by delaying the
sound output in relation to the picture
output (0 to 120 milliseconds).
x [Video Settings]:
– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the
picture settings for different lighting
environments.
– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like
block noise in the picture.
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise
around the picture outlines
[Music] only
x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers
music files in the USB memory as
slideshow background music (BGM).
x [Start PARTY]: Starts a PARTY with
the selected source. This item may not
appear depending on the source.
x [Leave PARTY]: Leaves a PARTY
which the player is participating in.
The PARTY STREAMING function
continues among other participating
products.
x [Close PARTY]: Closes a PARTY
which the player is participating in.
The PARTY STREAMING function
ends for all other participating
products.
(mosquito noise).
x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.
x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or
DVD’s Top Menu.
x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts
playback from the beginning.
x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a
chapter and starts playback from the
beginning.
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x [Music Search]: Displays
information on the audio CD
(CD-DA) based on Gracenote
technology.
Searches for related information using
keywords from Gracenote when
selecting [Track], [Artist] or
[Related].
Displays a list of titles when selecting
[Playback History] or [Search
History].
[Photo] only
x [Slideshow Speed]: Changes the
slideshow speed.
x [Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect
for slideshows.
x [Slideshow BGM]:
– [Off]: Turns off the function.
– [My Music from USB]: Sets the
music files registered in [Add
Slideshow BGM].
– [Play from Music CD]: Sets the
tracks in CD-DAs.
x [Change Display]: Switches
between [Grid View] and [List View].
x [View Image]: Displays the selected
photo.
x [Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.
x [Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
x [Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo
clockwise by 90 degrees.
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Internet browser display
Internet
You can check the website information
by pressing DISPLAY.
The display information differs
depending on the website and page
status.
Browsing Websites
You can connect to the Internet and
enjoy websites.
1 Prepare the Internet Browser.
Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
2 Select
[Network] on the home
menu using </,.
3 Select
[Internet Browser]
using M/m, and press ENTER.
A Page title
B Page address
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This browser does not support some websites
functions, and some websites may not be
shown correctly.
C Cursor
Move by pressing </M/m/,.
Place the cursor on the link you want
to view, then press ENTER. The
linked website is displayed.
To enter a URL
Select [URL entry] from the options
menu. Enter the URL using the software
keyboard, then select [Enter].
D SSL icon
Displays when the website is
protected and connected safely.
To set the default start page
While displaying the page you want to
set, select [Set as start page] from the
options menu.
E Signal strength indicator (wireless
network connection only)
F Progress bar/Loading icon
Appears when the page is being
read, or during file download/
transfer.
To return to the previous page
Select [Previous page] from the options
menu.
When the previous page does not appear
even if you select [Previous page], select
[Window List] from the options menu
and select the page you want to return to
from the list.
G Text input field
Press ENTER and select [Input]
from the options menu to display the
software keyboard.
H Scroll bar
To quit the Internet browser
Press HOME.
Press </M/m/, to move the page
display left, up, down or right.
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x [Set as start page]: Sets the
currently displayed website as the
default start page.
Available options
x [Open in new window]: Opens a link
in a new window.
x [Character encoding]: Sets the
character code.
x [Display certificate]: View server
certificates sent from pages that
support SSL.
Various settings and operations are
available by pressing OPTIONS.
The available items differ depending on
the situation.
x [Browser Setup]: Displays the
Internet Browser settings.
– [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the
size of the displayed contents.
– [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or
disables JavaScript.
– [Cookie Setup]: Sets whether or not
to accept cookies.
– [SSL Alarm Display]: Enables or
disables SSL.
x [Input]: Displays the software
keyboard to enter characters while
browsing a website.
x [Break]: Moves the cursor to the next
line in the text input field.
x [Delete]: Erases one character on the
left side of the cursor during text
input.
x [Window List]: Displays a list of
currently opened website windows.
Allows you to return to a previously
displayed website by selecting the
window.
x [Bookmark List]: Displays the
bookmark list.
x [URL entry]: Allows you to enter a
URL when the software keyboard is
displayed.
x [Previous page]/[Next page]:
Moves to the previous/next page.
x [Cancel loading]: Stops loading a
page.
x [Reload]: Reloads the same page.
x [Add to Bookmark]: Adds the
currently displayed website to the
bookmark list.
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[Screen Settings]
Settings and Adjustments
x [TV Type]
Using the Settings
Displays
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode
function.
Select
[Setup] on the home menu
when you need to change the settings of
the player.
The default settings are underlined.
x [Screen Format]
1 Select
[Setup] on the home
menu using </,.
[Full]: 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.
[Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit
the screen size with the original picture
aspect ratio.
2 Select the setup category icon
using M/m, and press ENTER.
[Network Update]
x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture
with black bands on the top and bottom.
Select [OK] to update the player’s
software via the network.
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• We recommend performing the network
update every 2 months or so.
• For information about update functions,
visit the following website:
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height
picture on the entire screen, with
trimmed sides.
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x [Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. The player
automatically detects whether the
material is video-based or film-based,
and switches to the appropriate
x [HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/
12bit/10bit video signals when the
connected TV is compatible with Deep
Color.
conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited
for video-based material will always be
selected regardless of the material.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is
unstable or colors appear unnatural.
x [Pause Mode]
x [Output Video Resolution]
Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original
Resolution] 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.
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
resolution.
[Audio Settings]
x [BD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
HDMI OUT jack.
[On]: Turns on the function.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
x [Digital Audio Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the status of
the connected devices.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack.
x [DVD-ROM 24p Output]
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
[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.
[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).
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Automatically detects the
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 signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
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x [DTS Neo:6]
[BD/DVD Viewing
Settings]
[Cinema]/[Music]: Outputs the
simulated multi-channel sound from
2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT
jack according to the capability of the
connected device using DTS Neo:6
Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Music mode.
[Off]: Outputs the sound with its original
number of channels via the HDMI OUT
jack.
x [BD/DVD Menu Language]
Selects the default menu language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
(page 41).
x [Audio DRC]
[Auto]: Performs playback at the
dynamic range specified by the disc
(BD-ROM only). Other discs are played
back at the [On] level.
[On]: Performs playback at a standard
compression level.
x [Audio Language]
Selects the default track language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the
language given priority in the disc is
selected.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
(page 41).
[Off]: No compression works. A more
dynamic sound is produced.
x [Downmix]
[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that supports
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS
Neo:6.
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that does not
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or
DTS Neo:6.
x [Subtitle Language]
Selects the default subtitle language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
(page 41).
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
x [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet
connection.
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[Parental Control
Settings]
[System Settings]
x [OSD Language]
Selects on-screen display language for
your player.
x [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, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet
videos.
x [HDMI Settings]
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with HDMI functions with a
High Speed HDMI Cable, operation is
simplified.
[Control for HDMI]
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
features are available:
– One-Touch Play
– System Power-Off
– Language Follow
x [Parental Control Area Code]
Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, or Internet 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.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
z
For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV or components.
x [BD Parental Control] /
[DVD Parental Control] /
[Linked to TV-off]
[On]: Automatically turns off the player
and HDMI-compatible components
when the connected TV enters standby
mode (BRAVIA Sync).
[Internet Video Parental Control]
By setting Parental Control, scenes can
be blocked or replaced with different
scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Startup Screen]
Set the startup screen when turning on
the player.
[Network Service Screen]: Starts on
Sony Entertainment Network portal
screen.
x [Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Home Menu Screen]: Starts on home
menu.
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x [Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time when
turning on the player.
x [Software License Information]
Displays information about the Software
License.
[Off]: Reduces standby power
consumption.
[Network Settings]
x [Auto Display]
[On]: Automatically displays
information on the screen when
changing the viewing titles, picture
modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when
you press DISPLAY.
x [Internet Settings]
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Step 3:
Preparing for Network Connection”
(page 16).
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you
connect to a broadband router using a
LAN cable.
[Wireless Setup(built-in)]: Select this
when you use the wireless LAN that is
built into the player for wireless network
connection.
x [Screen Saver]
[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.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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For further details, visit the following website
and check the FAQ contents:
x [Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of
newer software version information
(page 26).
x [Network Connection Status]
Displays the current network status.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Gracenote Settings]
x [Network Connection
Diagnostics]
Checks for the proper network
connection by running the network
diagnostics.
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc
information when disc playback stops.
Connect to the network for
downloading.
[Manual]: Downloads the disc
information when [Video Search] or
[Music Search] is selected.
x [Connection Server Settings]
Sets whether or not to display the
connected server.
x [System Information]
Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.
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x [Renderer Options]
[Resetting]
[Auto Access Permission]: Sets whether
or not to allow automatic access from
newly detected DLNA controller-
compatible product.
[Renderer Name]: Displays the player’s
name as it is listed on other DLNA
products on the network.
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
Resets the player settings to the factory
default by selecting the group of settings.
All the settings within the group will be
reset.
x [Renderer Access Control]
Displays a list of DLNA controller-
compatible products and sets whether or
not each product is accessible via this
player.
x [Initialize Personal Information]
Erases your personal information stored
in the player.
x [PARTY Auto Start]
[On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an
existing PARTY at the request of a
networked product compatible with the
PARTY STREAMING function.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Registered Remote Devices]
Displays a list of your registered remote
devices.
b
To use this function, please update the player's
software via the network.
[Easy Network
Settings]
Select [Easy Network Settings] to
specify the network settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
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The display language on the screen
switches automatically when
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, When [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
Settings] is set to [On] (page 29), the
display language on the screen
Additional Information
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.
automatically switches according to
the language setting of the connected
TV (if you change the setting on your
TV, etc.).
Sound
Picture
There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
There is no picture or the picture is
not output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables
are securely connected (page 14).
, Switch the input selector on your AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio
signals of the player are output from
are securely connected (page 14).
, Switch the input selector on your TV
to display the signal from the player.
, Reset the [Output Video Resolution] to
the lowest resolution by pressing x on
the player for more than 10 seconds.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player
off and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again.
, If the audio signal does not come
through the DIGITAL OUT
the audio settings (page 27).
, 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.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
DVI device that does not support
copyright protection technology.
, Check the [Output Video Resolution]
settings in the [Screen Settings] setup
(page 27).
, For BD-ROMs, check the [BD-ROM
24p Output] setting in the [Screen
Settings] setup (page 27).
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 HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept
audio signals).
, For DVD-ROMs, check the
[DVD-ROM 24p Output] setting in the
[Screen Settings] setup (page 27).
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, The device connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not support the audio
format of the player. Check the audio
settings (page 27).
Disc
The disc does not play.
, The disc is dirty or skewed.
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] in [Audio
Settings] setup to [Off] (page 27).
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
, 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 37).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc
that is not correctly finalized.
, The region code on the BD or DVD
does not match the player.
USB device
The interactive audio is not output.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio
Settings] setup to [On] (page 27).
The player does not detect a USB
, 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.
Message Code 3 [Audio outputs
temporarily muted. Do not adjust the
playback volume. The content being
played is protected by Cinavia and is
not authorized for playback on this
device. For more information, see
Code 3] appears on the screen when
playing a disc.
Sony Entertainment Network
, The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating that it is an unauthorized
copy of professionally-produced
content (page 6).
The picture/sound is poor/certain
programs display a loss of detail,
especially during fast-motion or dark
scenes.
, Picture/sound quality may be
improved by changing the connection
speed. Recommended connection
speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for
standard definition video (10 Mbps for
high definition video).
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The picture is small.
The desired wireless router do not
appear in the wireless network list.
, Press RETURN to return to the
previous screen, and try wireless setup
again. If the desired wireless router is
still not detected, press RETURN to
select [Manual registration].
, Press M to zoom in.
Network connection
The player cannot connect to the
network.
, Check the network connection
(page 16) and the network settings
(page 30).
The message [A new software version
is available. Please go to the “Setup”
section of the menu and select
“Network update” to perform the
update.] appears on the screen when
turning the player on.
, See [Network Update] (page 26) to
update the player to a newer software
version.
The PC cannot connect to the Internet
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is
performed.
, The wireless settings of the router may
change automatically if you use the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before
adjusting the settings of the router. In
this case, change the wireless settings
of your PC accordingly.
The PARTY STREAMING function
cannot start.
, Check that [PARTY Auto Start] in
[Network Settings] setup is set to [On]
(page 31).
You cannot connect the player to the
wireless LAN router.
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
, Depending on the surrounding
environment, such as the wall material,
radio wave receiving condition, or
obstacles between the player and the
wireless LAN router, the
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
Sync)
The [Control for HDMI] function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] is set to [On]
communication distance may be
shortened. Move the player and the
wireless LAN router closer to each
other.
(page 29).
, If you change the HDMI connection,
turn the player off and on again.
, If power failure occurs, set [Control
for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to
[Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 29).
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency
band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth,
or digital cordless device, may
interrupt the communication. Move
the player away from such devices, or
turn off such devices.
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, Check the following and refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
component.
Others
– the connected component is
compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function.
– the connected component’s setting
for the [Control for HDMI] function
is correct.
Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
beginning].
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.
, 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.
– if you change the HDMI
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
connection, disconnect and
– you turn off the player.
reconnect the AC power cord, or a
power failure occurs, try the
following: 1Switch the input
selector of the AV amplifier
Message Code 1 [Playback stopped.
The content being played is protected
by Cinavia and is not authorized for
playback on this device. For more
information, see http://
appears on the screen when playing a
disc.
(receiver) so that the picture from
the player appears on the TV screen.
2Set [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] to [Off], then set
[Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
Settings] to [On] (page 29). Refer to
the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).
, The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating it was intended for
The System Power-Off function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and
[Linked to TV-off] in [HDMI Settings]
are set to [On] (page 29).
presentation using professional
equipment only and is not authorized
for playback by consumers (page 6).
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The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
, 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. 5Hold down [/1 on the player
for more than 10 seconds until the
player turns off.
Inputs and outputs
(Jack name:
Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT:
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal
USB:
The player does not respond to any
button.
, Moisture has condensed inside the
player (page 4).
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more
than 10 seconds until the player turns
off.
USB jack Type A (For connecting a
USB memory, memory card reader,
digital still camera, and digital video
camera)
Wireless
If the player still does not respond to
any button, disconnect then reconnect
the AC power cord.
Wireless LAN standard:
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11
Modulation:
DSSS and OFDM
General
Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 9.9 W
Dimensions (approx.):
290 mm × 199 mm × 43 mm
(11 1/2 in. × 7 7/8 in. × 1 3/4 in.)
(width/depth/height)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
See page 14.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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Note on Discs
Playable discs
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.
Blu-ray
Disc*1
BD-ROM
BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
DVD*3
DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
CD*3
CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
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.
*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.
*2
*3
BD-RE: Ver.2.1
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers
switch.
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.
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 VIDEOs labeled with
Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
identical region codes or
.
ALL
• BDXLs
• DVD-RAMs
Region code
• HD DVDs
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• 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).
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Playable types of files
Video
Codec
Container Extension
With Audio
MPEG-1
PS
.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
Video*1
PS*3
TS*4
MPEG-2
Video*2
.m2ts, .mts
.avi
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
AAC
AVI
Xvid
MKV
MKV*1
MP4*1
TS*1
.mkv
.mkv
.mp4, .m4v
.m2ts, .mts
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MPEG4/AVC*5
Quick
.mov
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
AAC
Time*6
3gpp/
.3gp, .3g2,
.3gpp, .3gp2
3gpp2*6
VC1*1
WMV9*1
TS
.m2ts, .mts
.wmv, .asf
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
WMA9
ASF
Quick Time .mov
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Motion JPEG*6
AVI
.avi
Format
AVCHD (Ver.2.0)*1*7*8
Music
Photo
Codec
Extension
Format
Extension
.jpeg, .jpg, .jpe
.png*10
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
JPEG
PNG
GIF
.mp3
Layer III)*9
AAC/HE-AAC*1*9
WMA9 Standard*1
LPCM*9
.m4a, .aac*6
.wma
.gif*10
.wav
FLAC*6
Dolby Digital*6*9
.flac, .fla
.ac3
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*1
*2
*3
*4
*5
*6
*7
*8
The player may not play this file format on
a DLNA server.
The player can only play standard
definition video on a DLNA server.
The player does not play DTS format files
on a DLNA server.
The player can only play Dolby Digital
format files on a DLNA server.
The player can support AVC up to Level
4.1.
The player does not play this file format on
a DLNA server.
• 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), Still Image Capture Device
(SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
USB memory or devices, turn off the player
when connecting or removing the USB
memory or devices.
• The player may not play high bit rate video
files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is
recommended to play such files using
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.
The player can support frame rate up to
60 fps.
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.
The player can play “.mka” files.
This file cannot be played on a DLNA
server.
About wireless LAN security
*9
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.
*10
b
The player does not play animated PNG or
animated GIF files.
• Some files may not play depending on the
file format, file encoding, recording
condition, or DLNA server condition.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• Some files may not be able to perform fast
forward or fast reverse function.
• The player does not play coded files such as
DRM and Lossless.
• The player can recognize the following files
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
devices:
– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the
root folder
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.
– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer
• The player can recognize the following files
or folders stored in the DLNA server:
– up to folders in the 19th layer
– up to 999 files/folders in a single layer
• The player can support frame rate:
– up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC)
only.
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.
– up to 30 fps for other video codecs.
• The player can support video bit rate up to
40 Mbps.
• The player can support video resolution up
to 1920 × 1080p.
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WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed
to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
assures a higher security level than
WEP.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or
sticker adhesive on it.
• Do not resurface the playing side of a
disc to remove surface scratches.
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an
advanced security method that is distinct
from WEP and TKIP.
Codenumbersofcontrollable
TVs
AES assures a higher security level than
WEP or TKIP.
While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the
TV manufacturer’s code using the
number buttons.
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.
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc
clean, handle the
disc by its edge. Do
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
not touch the
surface.
Hitachi
02
04
13
04
19
21
16
10
20
18
07
LG/Goldstar
Mitsubishi/MGA
NEC
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
disc may cause it to malfunction.
• 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
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
Toshiba
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.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
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Code Language
1357 Malay
Language code list
1358 Malese;
Maltese
1363 Burmese
1369 Nepali
1379 Norwegian
1403 Oromo
1417 Punjabi;
Panjabi
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1365 Nauru
1376 Dutch
1393 Occitan
1408 Oriya
1428 Polish
For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings] (page 28).
The language spellings conform to the
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
1436 Portuguese
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1039 Amharic
1045 Assamese
1052 Azerbaijani
1057 Byelorussian
1060 Bihari
1066 Bengali
1070 Breton
1093 Corsican
1103 Welsh
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1032 Afrikaans
1044 Arabic
1051 Aymara
1053 Bashkir
1059 Bulgarian
1061 Bislama
1067 Tibetan
1079 Catalan
1097 Czech
1105 Danish
1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1495 Sanskrit
1501 Sangho;
Sango
1503 Singhalese; 1505 Slovak
Sinhalese
1506 Slovenian
1508 Shona
1511 Albanian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1498 Sindhi
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1507 Samoan
1509 Somali
1512 Serbian
1109 German
1142 Greek
1130 Bhutani;
Dzongkha
1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;
1144 English
1149 Spanish
1151 Basque
1165 Finnish
1171 Faroese
1181 Frisian
1145 Esperanto
1150 Estonian
1157 Persian
1166 Fiji
1174 French
1183 Irish
Sotho
southern
1516 Swedish
1521 Tamil
1527 Tajik
1529 Tigrinya
1532 Tagalog
1515 Sundanese
1517 Swahili
1525 Telugu
1528 Thai
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician
1531 Turkmen
1196 Guarani
1209 Hausa
1203 Gujarati
1217 Hindi
1534 Setswana;
Tswana
1538 Turkish
1540 Tatar
1557 Ukrainian
1572 Uzbek
1587 Volapük
1632 Xhosa
1535 Tonga; Tonga
islands
1539 Tsonga
1543 Twi
1226 Croatian
1233 Armenian
1239 Interlingue
1248 Indonesian
1254 Italian
1261 Japanese
1283 Javanese
1297 Kazakh
1229 Hungarian
1235 Interlingua
1245 Inupiak
1253 Icelandic
1257 Hebrew
1269 Yiddish
1287 Georgian
1564 Urdu
1581 Vietnamese
1613 Wolof
1665 Yoruba
1697 Zulu
1684 Chinese
1703 Not specified
1298 Greenlandic;
Kalaallisut
1299 Cambodian; 1300 Kannada
Khmer
1301 Korean
1307 Kurdish
1313 Latin
1305 Kashmiri
1311 Kirghiz
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian
1347 Maori
1350 Malayalam
1353 Moldavian
1345 Malagasy
1349 Macedonian
1352 Mongolian
1356 Marathi
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Parental control/area code
For details, see [Parental Control Area
Code] (page 29).
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2046 Austria
2070 Brazil
2047 Australia
2057 Belgium
2090 Chile
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2174 France
2200 Greece
2248 India
2093 Colombia
2165 Finland
2109 Germany
2219 Hong Kong
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2239 Ireland
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2428 Poland
2489 Russia
2149 Spain
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2501 Singapore
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland 2543 Taiwan
2528 Thailand 2184 United
Kingdom
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The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any
available updates and the latest Operating Instructions, please visit the following
website:
4-442-383-11(2)
© 2013 Sony Corporation
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