4-290-281-11(2)
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S185/BX18
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• Take out any discs when you move the player. If
you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
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.
• Disconnect the AC power cord and all other
cables from the player when you move the player.
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.
Owner’s Record
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.
– Do not pinch the AC power cord between the
player and wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC power
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
cord or pull on the AC power cord itself.
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.
Precautions
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on
ships, or on other vessels.
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• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
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.
•
, “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 in the
United States and other countries.
• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
“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.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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.
• 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.
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 televisions are
susceptible to this.
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/or
WMDRM-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 technologies. Content owners may
require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be
able to access content that requires the upgrade.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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.
®
• 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.
• All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
• Other system and product names are generally
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated
in this document.
Copyrights and Trademarks
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
[Screen Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
[Audio Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
[Network Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
[Easy Setup] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
[Resetting] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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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
G [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
B Z (open/close)
C N (play)
D x (stop)
H Remote sensor
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.
E Power indicator
Lights up when the player is turned on.
F
(USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
Rear panel
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack
B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
C LAN (100) terminal
D HDMI OUT jack
E LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
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-TV- INPUT
Switches between TV and other input
sources.
Remote
The available functions of the remote differ
depending on the disc or the situation.
-TV- [/1
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
[/1
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.
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 17)
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/
RED/GREEN)
Shortcut keys for interactive functions.
D TOP MENU
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.
OPTIONS (page 14)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
z
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
HOME
Enters the player’s home menu.
Displays the wall paper when pressed on
the category icon of the home 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.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
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E . PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
Home menu display
The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using </,.
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)
Item
Category
• 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.
[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.
[Photo]: Displays photos.
[Music]: Plays music.
NETFLIX (page 13)
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service.
[Video]: Plays videos.
[Network]: Displays network items.
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.
SEN
Accesses the “Sony Entertainment
Network™” online service.
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Hookups and Settings
Step 1: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.
For supplied accessories, see page 21.
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.
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
High quality
*
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
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 16).
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
*1
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
*2
*3
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
*1
*2
*3
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5 Perform [Easy Setup].
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using
Step 2: Easy Setup
</M/m/, and ENTER on the remote.
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player
turns on and starts [Easy Setup].
</M/m/,
ENTER
1 Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment.
Connecting to the
Network
Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)
terminal on the player.
2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/
COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
LINE OUT
HDMI OUT
LAN(100)
to AC outlet
LAN cable
(not supplied)
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
Internet
Broadband
router
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
z
Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),
straight or crossing, is recommended.
To set the network settings
4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input
selector on your TV so that the signal
from the player appears on your TV
screen.
Select [Network Settings], [Internet
Settings], then [Wired Setup] (page 18), and
follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the setup.
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3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
Playback
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
Playing a Disc
z
To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
BD Data] in the
[Video], and press ENTER.
All data stored in the buda folder will be erased.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
Displaying the play information
disc on the disc tray.
You can view 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
Playing side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start automatically,
select
or
in the
[Video],
[Music],
[Photo] category, and press
ENTER.
A Output resolution/Video frequency
B Title number or name
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
C The currently selected audio setting
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo*
have bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded for your enjoyment.
D Available functions (
angle,
audio,
subtitle)
E Playback information
*
Displays the Play mode, Playing status
bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,
Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total
playing time.
1 Connect a USB memory to the USB
Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory as
your local storage.
F Chapter number
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).
• Connect the player to a network
G The currently selected angle
• Set [BD Internet Connection] to
[Allow] (page 17).
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1 Prepare for Sony Entertainment
Network.
Playing from a USB
Device
Connect the player to a network
2 Select
[Photo] on the home menu using
</,.
[Video],
[Music], or
You can play video/music/photo files from
the connected USB device.
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.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
jack on the player.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the USB device before connecting.
To use the control panel
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.
USB device
2 Select
[Photo] on the home menu using
</,.
[Video],
[Music], or
3 Select
[USB device] using M/m,
and press ENTER.
A Control display
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for
playback operations.
B Playing status bar
Status bar, Cursor indicating the
current position, Playing time,
Duration of the video file
Playing via a Network
C Network condition
Enjoying Sony Entertainment
Network
indicates the wired connection.
D Network transmission speed
E The next video file name
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a
gateway, delivering the selected Internet
content and a variety of on-demand
entertainment straight to your player.
F The currently selected video file name
z
Some Internet content requires registration via a PC
before it can be played.
For further details, visit the following website:
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Item
Details
Available Options
[Angle]
Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.
Various settings and playback operations are
available by pressing OPTIONS. The
available items differ depending on the
situation.
[IP Content
Noise
Reduction]
Adjusts the picture quality of
Internet content.
Common options
[Music] only
Item
Details
Item
Details
[Repeat
Setting]
Sets the repeat mode.
[Add
Slideshow
BGM]
Registers music files in the
USB memory as slideshow
background music (BGM).
[Favorites List] Displays the Favorites List.
[Play]/[Stop]
Starts or stops the playback.
[Photo] only
[Play from
beginning]
Plays the item from the
beginning.
Item
Details
[Add to
Favorites]
Adds Internet content to the
Favorites List.
[Slideshow
Speed]
Changes the slideshow
speed.
[Remove from Removes Internet content
[Slideshow
Effect]
Sets the effect for
slideshows.
Favorites]
from the Favorites List.
[Slideshow
BGM]
• [Off]: Turns off the
function.
• [My Music from USB]:
Sets the music files
registered in [Add
Slideshow BGM]. If no
music file is registered,
[(Not registered)] is
displayed.
[Video] only
Item
Details
[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).
• [Play from Music CD]:
Sets the tracks in CD-DAs.
[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 (mosquito noise).
[Slideshow]
[Rotate Left]
Plays a slideshow.
Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by
90 degrees.
[Rotate Right] Rotates the photo clockwise
by 90 degrees.
[Pause]
Pauses the playback.
[Top Menu]
Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
[Menu]/
Displays the BD-ROM’s
[Popup 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.
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[Network Update]
Settings and Adjustments
Select [OK] to update the player’s software
via the network.
Using the Settings
Displays
z
• We recommend performing the network update
every 2 months or so.
Select
[Setup] on the home menu when
• For information about update functions, visit the
following website:
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
[Screen Settings]
M/m, and press ENTER.
x [TV Type]
Icon
Explanation
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
function.
[Network Update] (page 15)
Updates the software of the
player.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3
screen TV without a wide mode function.
[Screen Settings] (page 15)
Adjusts the video settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
x [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.
[Audio Settings] (page 16)
Adjusts the audio settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture
size to fit the screen size with the original
picture aspect ratio.
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
Customizes the viewing
options.
x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and bottom.
[Parental Control Settings]
Customizes the Parental Control
function.
[System Settings]
Customizes the player settings.
[Network Settings]
Adjusts detailed settings for the
Internet and network.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
[Easy Setup] (page 18)
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
[Resetting] (page 18)
Resets the player to the factory
settings.
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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 conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for
video-based material will always be selected
regardless of the material.
[Audio Settings]
x [Audio (HDMI)]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs audio
signals according to the status of the
connected HDMI device.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
HDMI OUT jack.
x [Output Video Format]
[HDMI]: 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.
x [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).
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest
resolution.
x [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.
x [Dolby Digital]
[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.
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.
x [DTS]
[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.
x [HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
x [DTS Neo:6]
[Cinema]: 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 mode.
[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
Music mode.
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/
10bit video signals when the connected TV is
compatible with Deep Color.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable
or colors appear unnatural.
x [Pause Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
resolution.
[Off]: Outputs the sound with its original
number of channels via the HDMI OUT jack.
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x [Audio DRC]
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD]: Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
[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 [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet connection.
[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.
[Parental Control
Settings]
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.
[BD/DVD Viewing
Settings]
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.
x [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
referring to “Language code list” (page 23).
x [BD Parental Control]
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.
x [Audio]
Selects the default track language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
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
referring to “Language code list” (page 23).
x [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.
x [Subtitle]
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
referring to “Language code list” (page 23).
x [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.
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x [Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
x [System Information]
Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Network Settings]
[System Settings]
x [Internet Settings]
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to
[View Network Status]: Displays the current
network status.
x [OSD]
Selects on-screen display language for your
player.
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect
to a broadband router using a LAN cable.
x [Control for HDMI]
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync features
are available:
– One-Touch Play
– System Power-Off
z
For further details, visit the following website and
check the FAQ contents:
– Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Network Connection Diagnostics]
Checks for the proper network connection by
running the network diagnostics.
z
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the TV or components.
x [HDMI: Linked to TV-off]
[On]: Automatically turns off the player and
HDMI-compatible components when the
connected TV enters standby mode
(BRAVIA Sync).
[Easy Setup]
Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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.
[Resetting]
x [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.
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.
x [Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information
stored in the player.
x [Software Update Notification]
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of newer
software version information (page 15).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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Sound
Additional Information
There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables are
securely connected (page 9).
, Switch the input selector on your AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals
of the player are output from your AV
amplifier (receiver).
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack, check the audio settings
, 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).
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
, 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 reconnect the HDMI
cable.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device that does not support copyright
protection technology.
, 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
, For HDMI connections, check the [Output
Video Format] settings in the [Screen
Settings] setup (page 16).
, When the analog signals are output, set
[BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] to [Off]
, For BD-ROMs, check the [BD/DVD-ROM
1080/24p Output] setting in the [Screen
Settings] setup (page 16).
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
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
The display language on the screen
switches automatically when connected to
the HDMI OUT jack.
, When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On]
(page 18), 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.).
The interactive audio is not output.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [On] in the
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Disc
Network connection
The disc does not play.
The player cannot connect to the network.
, 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
, 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.
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.
the player to a newer software version.
USB device
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync)
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 [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
, Check the following and refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
component.
Sony Entertainment Network
– 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/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.
Recommended connection speed is of at
least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video
(10 Mbps for high definition video).
, Not all videos will contain sound.
, 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 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
manual supplied with the AV amplifier
(receiver).
The picture is small.
, Press M to zoom in.
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The System Power-Off function does not
work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and
[HDMI: Linked to TV-off] are set to [On]
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs and outputs
(Jack name:
Others
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT:
Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
beginning].
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
LINE OUT VIDEO:
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal
USB:
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.
USB jack Type A, maximum current
500 mA (For connecting USB device)
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
– you turn off the player.
General
Power requirements:
120V AC, 60Hz
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. 5Hold down
[/1 on the player for more than 10 seconds
until the player turns off.
Power consumption:
10 W
Dimensions (approx.):
290 mm × 188 mm × 42.5 mm
(11 4/10 in. × 7 4/10 in. × 1 7/11 in.)
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
1.1 kg (2 lb 6 3/4 oz)
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
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 player turns off.
If the player still does not respond to any
button, disconnect then reconnect the AC
power cord.
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
• HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX18 only)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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DVDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available.
Playable discs
Blu-ray
Disc*1
BD-ROM
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers
switch.
BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
DVD*3
DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
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 identical region
CD*3
CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
*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.
codes or
.
ALL
Region code
*2
*3
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.
Playable types of files
Video
File format
Extensions
MPEG-1 Video/PS*1 “.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
MPEG-2 Video/PS, “.m2ts,” “.mts”
TS*1
Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
• BDXLs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs
MPEG-4 AVC*1
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”
WMV9*1
AVCHD
Xvid
“.wmv,” “.asf”
*2
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
“.avi”
• 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).
Music
File format
Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”
Layer III)
AAC*1*3
WMA9 Standard*1*3 “.wma”
“.m4a”
Note on 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.
LPCM
“.wav”
Photo
File format
JPEG
*1
Extensions
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”
Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs
may be intentionally set by software
The player does not play coded files such as
DRM.
*2
The player plays AVCHD format files that are
recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The
producers. Since this player plays BDs/
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AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized.
The player does not play coded files such as
Lossless.
– 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.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
• Do not resurface the playing side of a disc to
remove surface scratches.
*3
b
• 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 3rd tree
Code numbers of controllable
TVs
– up to 500 files in a single tree
• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.
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.
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices, 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. You are recommended
to play such files using DATA DVDs.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
Hitachi
02
04
13
04
19
21
16
10
20
18
07
LG/Goldstar
Mitsubishi/MGA
NEC
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.
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
• 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.
Toshiba
Language code list
The language spellings conform to the ISO
639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1039 Amharic
1045 Assamese
1052 Azerbaijani
1057 Byelorussian
1060 Bihari
1032 Afrikaans
1044 Arabic
1051 Aymara
1053 Bashkir
1059 Bulgarian
1061 Bislama
1067 Tibetan
• 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.
1066 Bengali
1070 Breton
• Do not use the following discs.
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Code Language
Code Language
1079 Catalan
1097 Czech
1105 Danish
1130 Bhutani;
Dzongkha
1144 English
1149 Spanish
1151 Basque
1165 Finnish
1171 Faroese
1181 Frisian
1186 Scots Gaelic
1196 Guarani
1209 Hausa
1226 Croatian
1233 Armenian
1239 Interlingue
1248 Indonesian
1254 Italian
1261 Japanese
1283 Javanese
1297 Kazakh
1093 Corsican
1103 Welsh
1109 German
1142 Greek
1538 Turkish
1540 Tatar
1557 Ukrainian
1572 Uzbek
1587 Volapük
1632 Xhosa
1684 Chinese
1703 Not specified
1539 Tsonga
1543 Twi
1564 Urdu
1581 Vietnamese
1613 Wolof
1665 Yoruba
1697 Zulu
1145 Esperanto
1150 Estonian
1157 Persian
1166 Fiji
1174 French
1183 Irish
1194 Galician
1203 Gujarati
1217 Hindi
1229 Hungarian
1235 Interlingua
1245 Inupiak
1253 Icelandic
1257 Hebrew
1269 Yiddish
1287 Georgian
Parental control/area code
For details, see [Parental Control Area Code]
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2046 Austria
2070 Brazil
2047 Australia
2057 Belgium
2090 Chile
2093 Colombia
2165 Finland
2109 Germany
2219 Hong Kong
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2092 China
1298 Greenlandic;
Kalaallisut
1300 Kannada
2115 Denmark
2174 France
2200 Greece
2248 India
2239 Ireland
2276 Japan
1299 Cambodian;
Khmer
1301 Korean
1307 Kurdish
1313 Latin
1305 Kashmiri
1311 Kirghiz
1326 Lingala
2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg
2362 Mexico
2390 New Zealand
2427 Pakistan
2428 Poland
2489 Russia
2149 Spain
2363 Malaysia
2376 Netherlands
2379 Norway
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2501 Singapore
2499 Sweden
2543 Taiwan
1327 Laothian; Lao
1334 Latvian
1347 Maori
1350 Malayalam
1353 Moldavian
1357 Malay
1363 Burmese
1369 Nepali
1379 Norwegian
1403 Oromo
1332 Lithuanian
1345 Malagasy
1349 Macedonian
1352 Mongolian
1356 Marathi
1358 Malese; Maltese
1365 Nauru
1376 Dutch
1393 Occitan
1408 Oriya
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United Kingdom
1417 Punjabi; Panjabi 1428 Polish
1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1495 Sanskrit
1491 Kinyarwanda
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho; Sango 1502 Serbo-Croatian
1503 Singhalese;
Sinhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1508 Shona
1511 Albanian
1513 Siswati; Swati
1507 Samoan
1509 Somali
1512 Serbian
1514 Sesotho; Sotho
southern
1515 Sundanese
1517 Swahili
1525 Telugu
1528 Thai
1516 Swedish
1521 Tamil
1527 Tajik
1529 Tigrinya
1532 Tagalog
1531 Turkmen
1534 Setswana;
Tswana
1535 Tonga; Tonga
islands
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M
Index
MAC address 18
N
A
NETFLIX 8
AUDIO 7
Audio Settings 16
Network Settings 18
Network Update 15
B
O
BD/DVD Viewing
Settings 17
OPTIONS 7
OSD 18
BD-LIVE 12
BD-R 22
P
BD-RE 22
Bitstream 19
Blu-ray Disc 22
BONUSVIEW 12
BRAVIA Sync 20
Parental Control 17
Parental Control Settings
Play information 12
Playable discs 22
POP UP/MENU 7
C
Child Lock 6
Color buttons 7
Connecting
AV amplifier
R
Region code 22
Remote 7
(Receiver) 10
Network 11
TV 9
Resetting 18
Resetting the player 18
S
D
Screen Settings 15
SEN 8
Deep Color 16
DISPLAY 7
Dolby Digital 16
DTS 16
Setup 15
Sony Entertainment
Network 13
SUBTITLE 7
System Settings 18
E
T
H
TOP MENU 7
Troubleshooting 19
TV Type 15
HDMI 16
Home menu 15
U
I
Update 15
USB 13
Internet content 13
IP Content Noise
Reduction 14
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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:
4-290-281-11(2)
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