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WARNING
Notes About the
Discs
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection
systems)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc
by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help
to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
The mains lead must be changed only at
a qualified service shop.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus
shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• 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 centre out.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc
player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt
to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Precautions
• 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.
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with your
local power supply.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the enclosure.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the laser
protective housing inside the enclosure.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated
in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from
equipment with strong magnet, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• Do not install this unit in a confined
space, such as a bookshelf or similar
unit.
• Install this system so that the mains
lead can be unplugged from the wall
socket immediately in the event of
trouble.
marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony service
station.
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On cleaning discs, disc/lens
Precautions
cleaners
Do not use a commercially available
cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or
spray type). These may cause the
apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired,
repaired parts may be collected for reuse
or recycling purposes.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
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.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it
is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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 place the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
On operation
• 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.
• When you move the player, take out
any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while
listening to a section with very low level
inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak
level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
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Setting the Parental Control for
Table of Contents
Watching Movie Files
WARNING ...............................................................2
Notes About the Discs ........................................2
Precautions ...........................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................4
Searching for a Title ..........................................34
Discs and Files ................................................5
About playback of discs recorded in AVCHD
Cord .................................................................10
A Connecting to a video input jack ...................10
B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack ...........10
C Connecting to component video input jacks
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) ..........................................10
About the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync features
Browsing by Date, Quicklist, or Folder ........42
Searching for a Photo .......................................42
(Quicklist) .......................................................43
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords ............12
Audio Setup .........................................................47
Language .............................................................49
Speakers ...............................................................51
Options .................................................................52
Resetting the Player ..........................................53
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver)
and 2 speakers .............................................13
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)
decoder and 3 to 6 speakers ........................14
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)
with 5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers .........14
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)
with a digital input jack and 6 speakers ........15
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)
with an HDMI input jack and 8 speakers ......15
Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead ..............16
If you want to control your TV with the supplied
Step 7: Additional Adjustments .....................19
Troubleshooting .................................................54
Self-Diagnosis Function ...................................57
Index to Parts and Controls ............................58
Front panel .........................................................58
Glossary ...............................................................60
Specifications .....................................................61
Index ......................................................................63
Guide to Displays ...............................................22
Checking the Disc Information .......................26
(Audio DRC) ...................................................27
Adjusting the Pictures ......................................28
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About this manual
Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described
below:
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs and Files
Disc Format
Icon
Meaning
Blu-ray Disc
Functions available for BD-ROMs
including DL discs.
BD
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode,
including 8 cm discs.
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
Functions available for DATA DVDs
(DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs containing MPEG-2 PS movie files,
MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files).
DVD+RW/+R
CD
Functions available for music CDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in music CD Format.
* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO
(International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.
“Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
“Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-
R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Note
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV screen.
Supported file formats (DATA DVD only)
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs are called “DATA
DVD” in this manual when the discs contain playable files. The
following file formats are supported:
• MPEG-2 PS movie files.
• MP3 music files.
• JPEG* image files.
* JPEG format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
Notes about BD-ROM compatibility
This player supports BD-ROM Profile 1 only. Playback of later
versions and BDs other than BD-ROM is not guaranteed. Since
the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs
may not play depending on the disc type and the version.
The audio output differs depending on the source, connected
,continued
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Examples of discs that the player
cannot play
About playback of discs recorded in
AVCHD format
The player cannot play the following discs:
This player can play AVCHD format discs.
• BD-REs/BD-Rs.
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• BDs with cartridge.
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs of VR mode.
• DVD-RAMs.
• HD DVDs.
• DVD Audio discs.
• DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music CD format).
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera
format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high
1
definition) signals of either the 1080i specification* or the 720p
2
specification* on DVDs, using efficient data compression
• VCDs/Super VCDs.
coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted
to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM
system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher
efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing
format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high
definition (HD) video signal shot on a digital video camera
recorder to be recorded on DVD discs, in the same way as it
would be for a standard definition (SD) television signal.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
• A BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still
left on it.
Notes
“AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics
of the recording device and authoring software.
1
*
*
A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning
lines and the interlace system.
A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning
lines and the progressive system.
2
The DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback
functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even
if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc
by normal playback.
Notes
• Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording
condition.
• The AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD
recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the
other side.
However, since the audio material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
• Note about double-layer DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily
interrupted when the layers switch.
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BD/DVD region code
Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and
only will play BD-ROM/DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
Main Features
ALL
DVD VIDEOs labelled
will also play on this player.
Experience the high definition (HD) quality audio/video output
and the library function of this Blu-ray Disc Player.
Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO, there may be no region
code indication, even though playing the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
BD-ROM playback
BD-ROM is a next generation optical disc format in the HD era.
Featuring massive storage capacity of 25 to 50 GB (five times
larger than a DVD) and a high-speed transfer rate of up to 54
Mbps, the format offers not only uncompromised HD quality
1 2
video* * , but also enables rich bonus content on a single disc
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
and HD quality audio up to 8ch, and interactive operability.
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
1
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
P
B/CB
*
A compatible HD display device is necessary to enjoy the same
HDMI
OUT
R/
C
R
R
R
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
quality.
2
*
Some discs allow viewing only with an HDMI connection.
24p True Cinema
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. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the BDs/DVDs.
Movies shot with a film camera consist of 24 frames per second.
Since conventional televisions (both CRT and flat panels)
display frames either at 1/60 or 1/50 second intervals, the 24
frames do not appear at an even pace.
When connected to a TV with 24p capabilities, the player
displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals — the same interval
originally shot with the film camera, thus faithfully reproducing
the original cinema image.
HDMI Control (‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync)
Copyrights
‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync Function makes operations simple by
connecting Sony components that are compatible with the
HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied).
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
BD-J application
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions.
“BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality
when creating interactive BD-ROM titles*.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries.
Esmertec and Jbed are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Esmertec AG.
© 2000-2007 Esmertec AG
* This player does not support downloadable BD-J content.
Support of uncompressed multi-channel Linear
PCM
In combination with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can
output up to 8ch Linear PCM surround sound*. With a non-
compatible amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals
from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for high quality audio enjoyment.
* Note that the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack does not
output 8ch signals. You will need an HDMI cord and an HDMI-
compatible device that support 8ch signals.
AVCHD format disc playback
The player supports AVCHD format files–high definition
recordings made on AVCHD-compatible camcorders. Your high
definition personal archive is readily playable in HD quality.
,continued
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
digital interface
When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a
single HDMI cord, the player can output both SD to HD video
and multi-channel audio signals, in digital form without
degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection), a copy protection technology that
incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
Library function for recorded files (For JPEG
image, MP3 audio, MPEG-2 PS movie files
only)
With DATA DVDs created on other DVD devices, three
separate movie/music/photo Title List-browsers allow for easy
sorting, searching and playback including a slideshow.
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Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Video cord (phono plug × 1) (1)
• Stereo audio cord (phono plug × 2) (1)
• Mains lead (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Getting Started
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the player.
For jack and button names, see “Index to
• GNU License Information (English only) (1)
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to
be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have
a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component
before connecting.
• Do not apply too much pressure on the connecting cords.
Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may damage the
cord.
• Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/
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B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy
high quality images.
Step 2: Connecting the
Video Cords/HDMI Cord
Blu-ray Disc player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns
A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector or AV amplifier (receiver).
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
OUT
VIDEO
Y
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
P
B/CB
HDMI
OUT
R/
CR
R
R
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
In order to view 1080p progressive signals with a compatible
TV, projector, or monitor with an HDMI input jack, you must
select pattern D. You can use pattern C to view 480p/576p/
720p progressive signals or 1080i interlace signals on a
compatible device with component video input jacks.
to S VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)
S VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
A Connecting to a video input jack
Connect the supplied video cord (yellow) to the yellow (video)
jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
Blu-ray Disc player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
B/CB
HDMI
OUT
C Connecting to component video
PR/
CR
R
R
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
to VIDEO OUT
(yellow)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video
cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy
accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. You can
also enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/576p/720p
progressive signals or 1080i interlace signals, if your TV,
projector or AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible.
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(yellow)
Video cord (supplied)
L
AUDIO
Blu-ray Disc player
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
B/CB
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
HDMI
OUT
PR/
CR
R
R
: Signal flow
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To
Y
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
PB/CB
PR
/CR
Note
Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass
the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the
player to this jack.
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
: Signal flow
VCR
Blu-ray Disc player
TV
Connect
directly
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About indicators for HDMI connection
D Connecting to an HDMI input jack
After the player is turned on, the HD indicator on the front panel
lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. The
HDMI indicator lights up when an HDMI device is connected.
Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high
quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
You will enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/576p/1080i, or
1080p (highest among the player output), if your TV, projector
or AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible.
Notes
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are
fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be
displayed in the picture. In the case of 480/576/720/1080 progressive
scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the
connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p/576p/720p/
1080p Blu-ray Disc player, please contact our customer service centre.
• If the picture is not clear, natural, or to your satisfaction, change the
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cord that bears the HDMI logo.
Blu-ray Disc player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
P
B/CB
HDMI
OUT
R/
C
R
R
R
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
to HDMI OUT
About the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync
features (for HDMI connections only)
HDMI cord (not supplied)
By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the
HDMI Control function with an HDMI cord (not supplied),
operation is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play (page 21)
You can turn on the player and TV/AV receiver, set the TV/AV
receiver’s input to the player, and start playback with one touch
of the H button.
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
HDMI IN
• System Power-Off
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the
TV’s remote, the HDMI compatible components turn off
automatically.
This Blu-ray Disc player 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.
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync
Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling may damage the
HDMI OUT jack and the connector.
features
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the player
and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Make sure
the connector is not upside down or tilted.
Note
Depending on the connected component, the HDMI Control function
may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
HDMI
OUT
I
HDM
UT
O
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player.
• If you place the player on the cabinet with the HDMI cord
connected, do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall.
It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.
• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate
the HDMI connector.
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Notes about the HDMI OUT jack
• When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver)
using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following:
–Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a TV with the HDMI
cord.
Step 3: Connecting the
Audio Cords
–Connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than an
HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or video
cord).
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the
HDMI connector with the jack. Do not bend or apply pressure
to the HDMI cord.
Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
• If you change the component connected to the HDMI OUT
jack, change “Audio (HDMI)” in “Audio Setup” to match the
settings for up to five components.
• The HDMI connection is compatible with 2ch Linear PCM
signals (48 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), and 6 to 8ch Linear PCM
signals (48 to 96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit), in addition to Dolby
Digital and DTS bit stream (5.1ch signals up to 96 kHz, 16/20/
24bit).
Connection
Your setup
A
TV
B
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and
two speakers
Note
If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio
signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, which
could damage your ears or speakers.
C
AV amplifier (receiver) having a
*1
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic)
D-1
AV amplifier (receiver) with
5.1ch input jacks and 6 speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital
(5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
D-2
AV amplifier (receiver) with a
digital input jack having a Dolby
*2
Digital or DTS decoder and 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital
(5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
D-3
AV amplifier (receiver) with an
HDMI input jack and 8 speakers
• Surround effects: 8ch Linear
PCM
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
DTS, Inc.
*2
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B
A
Connecting to your TV
Connecting to a stereo amplifier
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.
(receiver) and 2 speakers
If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L
and R, use B-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input
jack, use B-2 .
Blu-ray Disc player
Blu-ray Disc player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
Y
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
AC IN
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
B
/C
B
P
P
B/CB
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
P
R/
C
R
R
R
R/
C
R
R
R
WOOFER
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
to AUDIO OUT L/R
(white)
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
B-2
B-1
L
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
L
R
R
(red)
TV
INPUT
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to AUDIO OUT
L/R
Stereo audio cord
(supplied)
VIDEO
(white)
(red)
L
(white)
(white)
(red)
AUDIO
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
R
or
Stereo audio
cord (supplied)
Coaxialdigital cord
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
(red)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
to audio input
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Front (R)
: Signal flow
,continued
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C
D-1
Connecting to an AV amplifier
Connecting to an AV amplifier
(receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input
jacks, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input
jack, use C-2 .
(receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6
speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use
D-1 .
You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby
Surround audio or multi-channel audio (Dolby Digital or DTS)
discs.
Blu-ray Disc player
Blu-ray Disc player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
Y
Y
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
AC IN
L
L
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
P
B/CB
PB/CB
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
R
R
PR/CR
R
R
R/CR
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
D-1
C-2
C-1
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
L
L
R
OOFER
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to AUDIO OUT
L/R
to 5.1CH
OUTPUT
(white)
(red)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
or
Stereo audio
cord (one is
supplied)
Monaural
audio cord
(not supplied)
Stereo audio
cord (supplied)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
to audio input
[Speakers]
to coaxial or optical
digital input
to audio input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
AV amplifier
(receiver) with
5.1ch inputs
[Speakers]
AV Amplifier
(receiver) with a
decoder
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Centre
Front (R)
Rear (L) Rear (R)
Front (R)
Centre
Front (L)
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
Front (L)
Subwoofer
Rear (mono)
: Signal flow
z Hint
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, you do not need the “Rear (mono)” speaker
above.
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D-2
D-3
Connecting to an AV amplifier
Connecting to an AV amplifier
(receiver) with a digital input jack and
6 speakers
If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function
on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using
(receiver) with an HDMI input jack and
8 speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) accepts 8ch Linear PCM input
with an HDMI connection, you can enjoy the surround sound
. You can enjoy a more realistic audio presence.
using
.
D-2
D-3
Blu-ray Disc player
Blu-ray Disc player
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
Y
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
VIDEO
AC IN
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
L
L
AC IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
B/CB
P
B/CB
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
PR
/C
R
R
R
PR
/C
R
R
R
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
D-2
D-3
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
to HDMI OUT
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL
to HDMI OUT
or OPTICAL)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
or
or
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
to HDMI input
[Speakers]
to coaxial or optical
digital input
to HDMI input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
AV amplifier
AV amplifier
(receiver) having a
decoder
(receiver) with 8ch
outputs
Rear (L)
Centre
Rear1 (L)
Centre
Subwoofer
Rear (R)
Rear1 (R) Rear2 (R)
Rear2 (L)
Front (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
Front (L)
Front (L)
z Hint
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the
connected components.
Note
Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear
PCM signals. See also the operating instructions supplied with the
connected AV amplifier (receiver).
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Step 4: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
After all of the other connections are complete, connect the
supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then
plug the player and TV mains lead (power cords) into the mains.
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two
R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player
AC IN
to AC IN
to mains
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly
when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting
apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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To control other TVs with the remote
You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of
non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate
manufacturer’s code.
If you want to control your TV with the
supplied remote
You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of
your Sony TV with the supplied remote.
1
While holding down TV [/1, press the number
buttons to select your TV manufacturer’s code
(see the table below).
TV
TV \/1
DIMMER DISPLAY
t
2
Release TV [/1.
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
◆Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at
a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
7
VIDEO
FORMAT
CLEAR
AUDIO
SUBTITLE ANGLE
RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
SYSTEM
TOP
MENU
01 (default)
MENU
Aiwa
01
Grundig
Hitachi
Loewe
11
23, 24, 72
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
06, 45
Nokia
15, 16, 69, 73
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
17, 49
PLAY MODE
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72
PROG
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
PROG +/–
%
Samsung
Sanyo
06, 22, 23, 71, 72
25
Sharp
29
2 +/–
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
LG
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
12, 13, 43, 74, 75
38
06
33
JVC
By pressing
You can
◆To return the remote to its default settings
TV [/1
2 +/–
t
Turn the TV on or off.
1
2
Remove the batteries from the remote.
Adjust the volume of the TV.
Re-insert the batteries while pressing down 1, 2,
and 3 of the number buttons.
Switch the TV’s input source between the
TV and other input sources.
3
Wait for a few seconds.
PROG +/–
Select the channel up and down.
%
Mute the sound (for Sony TV only).
Note
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your
TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
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e Select “Start,” and press ENTER to start
“Easy Setup.”
Step 6: Easy Setup
Easy Setup
Before using, make some simple
settings for the BD player.
Start
Cancel
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic
adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy
Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player.
Make the settings below in the following order.
Please use the Initial Setup if you
want to make more detailed settings.
When turned on for the first time
Wait about 90 seconds before the player turns on and starts
Easy Setup. The start-up time will be much shorter once Easy
Setup is completed.
◆If the above display does not appear
Go to step 6. This display appears only when the player is turned
on for the first time.
f Select the video output format for the
connected TV, and press ENTER.
TV
"/1
◆ When using the HDMI OUT jack
DIMMER DISPLAY
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Easy Setup
Output Video Format
7
VIDEO
FORMAT
Auto
CLEAR
576i/480i
576p/480p
720p
AUDIO
SUBTITLE ANGLE
1080i
RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE
1080p
Source Direct
SYSTEM
MENU
TOP
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Select from “Auto,” “576i/480i,” “576p/480p,”
“720p,” “1080i,” “1080p,” or “Source Direct,”
then go to step 8. “TV Type” in step 7 will be set
to “16:9” (wide screen).
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
◆ When using the jacks other than the HDMI OUT
a Turn on the TV.
jack
b Press [/1 to turn on the player.
Easy Setup
The player turns on after a moment.
Output Video Format
S-Video/Video only
576i/480i
576p/480p
720p
c Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.
1080i
Don't Know
If the display for OSD language selection does not
appear, select “Start” of “Easy Setup” in “Options”
Select from “S-Video/Video only,” “576i/480i,”
“576p/480p,” “720p,” “1080i” or “Don’t Know.”
If you select “720p” or “1080i,” go to step 8. “TV
Type” in step 7 will be set to “16:9” (wide
screen).
d Select the OSD language you want to display,
and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
Language
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
This will determine the Audio, Subtitle and BD/
DVD menu languages as well.
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g Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV,
and press ENTER.
Step 7: Additional
Adjustments
Easy Setup
TV Type
16:9
4:3
The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your
connection applies.
For video connection
◆When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
• Select the video output resolution for your TV by pressing
◆ If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV
with a wide screen mode
◆When using the HDMI OUT jack
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• Select the video output resolution for your TV by pressing
• Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack in
h Select “Finish Setup,” and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
For audio connection
◆When using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
Settings are complete.
Enjoy using your BD player!
Finish Setup
Go Back
(Connection B-2 , C-2 ,
D-2
• Set “Dolby Digital Output” and “DTS Output” in “Audio
decoder.
◆When using the HDMI OUT jack
(HDMI connection of D-2 ,
D-3
• Set “Dolby Digital Output” and “DTS Output” in “Audio
decoder.
• Select the audio output method from the HDMI OUT jack in
z Hints
• If you want to reset these settings to their factory defaults, see
◆When using the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks
◆When using the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
• Set “Audio Output Mode” to “5.1 Channel” in “Speakers”
your system.
Notes
• If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio
signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers,
which could damage your ears or speakers.
• If you connect using the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks and the picture does not appear clearly, the connected
display device may not be compatible with the progressive signals. In
this case, connect the display device to the S VIDEO jack or the
additional adjustment is required.
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Playing a Disc
Basic
BD
DVD
CD
Operations
TV
Z
\/1
Most of the BD playback operations are
common to DVD. This section covers BD/
DVD/CD playback in general, together with
the basic operation of the player.
DIMMER DISPLAY
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number buttons
7
VIDEO
FORMAT
CLEAR
For browsing recorded files on DATA
DVDs*, a separate library function is
For operations using the remote, a complete
AUDIO
SUBTITLE ANGLE
RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE
Colour buttons
SYSTEM
MENU
TOP
MENU
SYSTEM MENU
RETURN
TOP MENU
</M/m/,, ENTER
POP UP/MENU
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
*
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing
MPEG-2 PS movie, MP3 audio, or JPEG image files.
H
x
PLAY MODE
X
PROG
a Press \/1.
The player turns on after a moment.
b Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the player appears on your
TV screen.
c Press Z to open the disc tray.
d Place a disc on the disc tray with the playback
side facing down.
Playback side facing down
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e Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait a short while until the disc type appears on the
front panel display.
About the screen saver function
To prevent damage to your display device (ghosting), a screen
saver image appears when the player is left unattended, has no
disc inserted, or no title/slideshow is displayed for 15 minutes.
To cancel, press any button on the remote or the player.
f Press H to start playback.
For more information about the remote’s operations,
About One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections
only)
Buttons
Details
With one touch of the H button, the player and your TV/AV
receiver automatically turn on and the TV/AV receiver’s input is
switched to the player. Playback starts automatically. To use this
function, set “HDMI Control” of “Options” setup to “On”
X
Pauses playback, or restarts playback from the same
point.
x
Stops playback, or cancels the resume point when
pressed twice.
The TV/AV receiver’s input will also switch to the player
automatically, in the following cases:
H
Starts or restarts playback from the previous stop
point.
–You press H, SYSTEM MENU, TOP MENU, or POP UP/
MENU buttons on the remote.
–A disc with auto playback function is loaded.
g When you finish playing, press Z to open the
disc tray.
h Remove the disc, and press Z again to close
the disc tray.
i Press \/1 to turn off the player.
To use the BD’s or DVD’s menu
When you play a BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R
(Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP
MENU or POP UP/MENU. Some BDs/DVDs display the menu
automatically. Either cases, navigate through the menu using
</M/m/,, ENTER, or the number buttons and the colour
buttons as indicated by the disc’s on-screen instructions. The BD
menu is operable without interrupting playback.
To play restricted BDs
If “CAN’T PLAY” appears on the front panel display for a BD-
To play restricted DVDs
For a restricted DVD, the display asks for the password. For
1
2
Enter your four-digit password using the number
buttons.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Notes about Resume Play
• Playback starts from the beginning if the title has not been
played or the previous stop point is cancelled.
• The stop point is cancelled when:
–you change the settings on the player.
–you turn off the player (BD-ROM and DATA DVD only).
–you press x twice.
–you open the disc tray.
–you finish a search.
• The player remembers the stop point for one title/track/file
only. On a music CD, playback resumes from the beginning of
the track.
• Depending on the disc, the Resume function may not work.
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Title List
For DATA DVDs, this display leads further to the Title Lists of
content type. The three Title Lists appear similar and are
operable in a similar way.
Guide to Displays
Title List
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
Movies
Photos
Music
When ‘Select an item, and press ENTER’ appears in this manual,
press the </M/m/, keys on the remote to select the item then
the entry button in the middle. You can operate the player
likewise using displays.
System Menu
Select the Title List you want to view; from “Movies,” “Photos,”
or “Music,” and press ENTER.
Title List
A/V Control
Setup
◆Movies
◆Photos
◆Music
A/V Control (page 27)
a Press SYSTEM MENU to turn on the above
“System Menu.”
Adjusts the audio/video settings. Select either “Video Control,”
or “Audio Control,” and press ENTER.
The player’s start menu appears, with entries to all of
the functions.
A/V Control
b Select an item, and press ENTER.
Each item leads to the following function displays.
See the pages in parentheses for operations. When
you want to return to the previous display, press
RETURN.
Video Control
Audio Control
Setup (page 44)
Enters the Setup displays for changing the player’s settings.
Select the related Setup display, and press ENTER.
Setup
Video Setup
Audio Setup
Language
TV Type
16:9
4:3 Video Output
DVD Aspect Ratio
YCbCr/RGBPC(HDMI)
24p Output
Normal
Letter Box
Y, Cb, Cr
Off
Parental Control
Speakers
Options
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Entering characters
DATA DVD
When an on-screen keyboard appears (e.g., when searching for a
title), enter the characters as follows.
s_
A
K
B C D E F G H
L M N O P Q R S
I
J
T
;
U V W X
1
_
Y
5
Z
6
,
7
.
8
:
9
2
3
(
4
)
0
SHFT
SPC
DEL
CLR
DONE
CANCEL
a Select the character you want to enter, and
press ENTER.
The character appears in the entry field. If necessary,
select the following items, and press ENTER.
Items
Details
SHFT
Switches between upper and lower case
characters. Select this before entering the
character.
SPC
DEL
CLR
Inserts a space.
Deletes the last character input.
Clears all input characters.
b Repeat step 1 to complete the entry.
c Select “DONE,” and press ENTER to close
the on-screen keyboard.
Note
You cannot use the extended character set.
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Guide to the Remote
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
– Turns the TV on or to standby mode.
The following covers all of the remote’s functions. Refer to the
list when necessary.
– Turns on, or sets the player to standby mode.
– Changes the brightness of the front panel display
on the player (when completely darkened,
indicators on the front panel are also turned off
and the FL OFF indicator lights up).
TV
DIMMER DISPLAY
DISPLAY (page 26)
– Displays the disc information on the screen.
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
– Switches between TV and other input sources.
7
VIDEO
FORMAT
– Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
CLEAR
CLEAR
– Clears the entry field.
AUDIO
SUBTITLE ANGLE
RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE
– Changes the video output resolution from the
HDMI OUT jack and the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks. Press this button repeatedly if no
picture appears.
SYSTEM
MENU
TOP
MENU
E AUDIO*1 (page 49)
– Selects the sound track or the language track on a
BD/DVD.
1
*
When playing MPEG-2 movie files or MP3 music files on a
DATA DVD, or a music CD, you cannot select the left or
right channel only.
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
SUBTITLE (page 49)
– Selects the subtitle language on a BD/DVD.
ANGLE
PLAY MODE
– Switches to other viewing angles when available.
PROG
F Colour buttons (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE)
– Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD’s
menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive
operations).
Number 5, AUDIO, PROG+, and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
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– Enters/exits the player’s start menu (“System
Menu”).
I For TVs operable with the following buttons, see
TOP MENU (page 20)
– Mutes the TV sound.
– Opens/closes the BD’s or DVD’s top menu.
POP UP/MENU (page 20)
– Adjusts the TV volume.
– Opens/closes the BD’s pop up menu, or the
DVD’s disc menu.
PROG (programme) +/– (page 17)
– Selects the TV channels up and down.
– Returns to the previous display.
Playing in various play mode
– Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
– Enters the selected item.
a During playback, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly.
H ./> (previous/next)
Available items differ depending on the current title/
track/file or the disc type. To cancel the Play Mode,
press PLAY MODE again. For “Time Search,” see
– Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.
c/ C (slow/step)*2
– Plays in slow motion or stop motion. To return to
normal play, press H.
◆When playing a video or movie title
• To play in slow motion
Items
Details
Press
play starts, press
C during playback. When slow motion
C repeatedly to change the
Repeat Chapter
(BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)
Repeats the current chapter.
speed : 1/16 t 1/8 t 1/4 t 1/2 of normal playback
speed.
Repeat Title
Repeats the current title.
• To play in stop motion (step by step)
Press X during playback, then press c or
C
repeatedly.
◆When playing a music track
m/M (scan)*2
Items
Details
– Scans backwards or forward. The speed changes
when pressed repeatedly.
Repeat Track
Repeat All
Repeats the current track.
Repeats all the tracks on the disc or the
“Music” Title List.
2
*
Depending on the disc or file type, the function may not work
or the scan speeds may differ.
Random
Plays all the tracks on the disc or the
“Music” Title List in a random order.
H (play)
– Starts or re-starts playback.
◆When playing a photo image
Items
Details
PLAY MODE
Repeat All
Repeats all the files on the disc or
“Photos” Title List.
– Switches to other play modes (Repeat Play, etc.)
when pressed during playback.
Random
Plays all the files on the disc or “Photos”
Title List in a random order.
X (pause)
– Pauses/re-starts playback.
x (stop)
– Stops playback.
– Clears the resume point when pressed twice. The
resume point for a title is the last point you
played, the last track for an audio file, or the last
photo for a photo file.
,continued
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Searching using the remote
Checking the Disc
Information
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
You can search by entering the title/chapter number or the time
code (elapsed time from the beginning of the disc).
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
TV
You can check the title/chapter/track information including
video transmission rate etc., by pressing DISPLAY. The
information differs depending on the disc type and the player
status.
DIMMER DISPLAY
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number buttons
7
VIDEO
FORMAT
CLEAR
a Press DISPLAY.
AUDIO
SUBTITLE ANGLE
RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO.
SYSTEM
MENU
TOP
MENU
ENTER
Play
DVD-VIDEO
1-1 2.01.23
Chapters 12
Title Total
Repeat Title
2h15m34s
POP UP/
MENU
RETURN
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
PROG
The following information appears:
1 Playback status
2 Disc type
3 Title information
• Currently playing title number/currently playing
chapter number.
• Total number of chapters within the title.
• Total playback time of the title.
To search for a title or chapter (BD-ROM, DVD
VIDEO only)
4 Elapsed time of the current title
5 Play mode
1
Enter the title number using the number buttons
while the player is in stop mode.
To search for a chapter, enter the chapter number
during playback. If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR once and re-enter.
b Press DISPLAY again.
2
Press ENTER to start playback.
Play
DVD-VIDEO
1-1 2.01.23
Chapter Time
Chapter Total
Repeat Title
01.11.56
2h15m34s
10.03 Mbps
To search for a specific point
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “Time Search” appears.
2
Enter the time code using the number buttons.
Enter the time in minutes and seconds (e.g., ‘12030’
for 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds). If you make
a mistake, press CLEAR once and re-enter.
The display switches to show the following
information:
3
Press ENTER to start playback.
1 Chapter information
Note
• Elapsed time of the current chapter.
• Total playback time of the current chapter.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO/BD-ROM/DATA DVD, these search
functions may not work.
2 Video transmission rate and the stream
information
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z Hints
• You can check disc information also on the front panel display
• You can check the audio information by pressing AUDIO.
Clarifying Low Volume
Sounds (Audio DRC)
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
Even at low volume, you can make low sounds such as dialogues
more audible.
Audio Control
Audio DRC
Off
Max
Convenient when you cannot turn up the volume (e.g., at
night)
a Press SYSTEM MENU during playback.
b Select “A/V Control,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Audio Control,” and press ENTER to
turn on the above display.
d While “Audio DRC” is highlighted, select
from “Max” to “Off” by pressing </,.
e Press ENTER.
Note
“Audio DRC” is effective only when the disc is a Dolby Digital Blu-ray
Disc or DVD, and:
– “Dolby Digital Output” in “Audio Setup” is set to “Downmix PCM”
(page 47) and the audio signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack or the HDMI OUT jack.
audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack.
– the audio signals are output from the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks or the
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks.
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Fine-tuning the picture to your
preference
Adjusting the Pictures
Memory1
Min
Min
Max
Max
Red
Max
White Enhancer
Black Enhancer
Hue
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
Green
Min
Chroma Level
The “cinema tuned” picture preset setting will allow you to
maximize the visual impact of the BD or DVD you are watching
by optimizing the picture settings for different lighting
environments. “Memory” allows you to make your own detailed
adjustments.
a Select from “Memory 1” to “Memory 3” in
b Select “Detailed Settings,” and press ENTER
to turn on the above display.
To switch to another “Memory,” press RETURN.
c Select each of the picture elements, and
Standard
adjust using </,.
Detailed Settings
◆ To adjust while previewing the effect
Select a setting and press ENTER to switch the
display for the setting. Press </, to adjust
while checking the effect on the background
playback picture. Then press ENTER to save the
adjustment.
a Press SYSTEM MENU during playback.
b Select “A/V Control,” and press ENTER.
Underlined are the default settings for “Memory.”
c Select “Video Control,” and press ENTER to
turn on the above display.
Items
Details
White Enhancer
(Min~(mid)~Max)
Adjusts the brightness of white
colours.
d Press </, to select a setting.
Black Enhancer
Adjusts the richness of dark colours.
Items
Details
(Min~(mid)~Max)
Brighter Room
Theatre Room
For a room brighter than normal.
Hue
Balances the green and the red
colours.
(Green~(mid)~Red)
For a dark room such as a home
theatre.
Chroma Level
Adjusts the colour saturation.
(Min~(mid)~Max)
Standard (default)
Memory (1-3)
Normally, select this.
Select a setting when you want to
use the detailed picture adjustments
you previously made, or when you
want to make a new set. The player
remembers up to three sets (see
page 28).
d Press RETURN.
e Press ENTER.
z Hint
The above description applies when the picture setting of your TV (if
any) is set to ‘Standard.’
Note
“Memory” settings do not affect the output from the S VIDEO OUT or
VIDEO OUT jacks.
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Setting/changing the password
Locking a Disc
BD
DVD
Setup
BD
DVD
Video Setup
Change Password
Next Screen
Next Screen
Next Screen
Audio Setup
Language
DVD Parental Control
BD Parental Control
Parental Control
Speakers
By setting the password and your limit in “Parental Control”
Setup, you can control playback of inappropriate discs.
Options
BD PLAYER
Parental Control
Use the number buttons to
enter the password to turn
off parental control.
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
Current Level
Disc Level
3
5
b Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Parental Control,” and press ENTER
to turn on the above “Parental Control”
Setup.
The password is required when the DVD exceeds the
level you set
d Select “Change Password (Set Password),”
Notes
and press ENTER.
• You cannot limit playback if the DVD VIDEO/BD-ROM does not
have the “Parental Control” function.
• If you forget the password, you will have to return all of the player
• The above display does not appear for BD-ROM. If you cannot play a
BD-ROM because of Parental Control, reset “Change Age Restriction”
e Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER to
turn on the password display.
◆ When you have not yet registered a password
Enter a four-digit password using the number
buttons, and press m. Re-enter it for
confirmation, and press ENTER.
◆ When you have already registered a password
Enter the four-digit password using the number
buttons, and press ENTER. Enter a new password
and press m, then re-enter it for confirmation, and
press ENTER.
z Hint
To continue to set “DVD Parental Control,” go to step 4 of “Setting the
,continued
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Setting the Parental Control for DVD
VIDEOs
Setting the Parental Control for BD-
ROMs
DVD
BD
Setup
Setup
Change Level
Change Age Restriction
Video Setup
Audio Setup
Language
Video Setup
Audio Setup
Language
Password
Level
Password
Parental Control
Speakers
Parental Control
Speakers
Age Restriction
Off
255
Options
Options
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
b Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Parental Control,” and press ENTER
c Select “Parental Control,” and press ENTER
to turn on the “Parental Control” Setup.
to turn on the “Parental Control” Setup.
d Select “DVD Parental Control,” and press
d Select “BD Parental Control,” and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
e Select “Change Level,” and press ENTER to
turn on the above display.
e Select “Change Age Restriction,” and press
ENTER to turn on the above display.
For BD-ROMs, the restriction is set by age, not by
level.
This will set the playback limitation level.
f Enter the password using the number
f Enter the password using the number
buttons, and press ENTER.
buttons, and press ENTER.
g Press </, to select the limitation level
from “Off” to “Level 8,” and press ENTER.
Note that the lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
g Press </, to select the age from “0” to
“255,” and press ENTER.
h When the display returns to the “Parental
Control” Setup, select “BD Parental
Control,” and press ENTER.
h When the display returns to the “Parental
Control” Setup, select “DVD Parental
Control,” and press ENTER.
i Select “BD Country Code,” and press
ENTER.
i Select “DVD Country Code,” and press
ENTER.
This ensures that you see the scenes intended for
This ensures that you see the scenes intended for
your residential area.
your residential area.
j On the “BD Country Code” display, enter the
password using the number buttons, and
press ENTER.
j On the “DVD Country Code” display, enter
the password using the number buttons, and
press ENTER.
k Press </, to select your country code (see
your area using the number buttons.
k Press </, to select your country code (see
your area using the number buttons.
l Press ENTER.
l Press ENTER.
z Hint
To continue to set “BD Parental Control,” go to step 4 of “Setting the
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Viewing All Titles
Watching Movie
Files
DATA DVD
The “Movies” Title List first displays all titles on the disc.
All Movies
1214 items
Use the “Movies” Title List to browse
through and sort MPEG-2 PS movie files on
DATA DVDs.
Spider
Smoother
Sideway
Home
Alpinist
Electricity
Lemon Grove
Bridget
All Movies
Browse
Search
Sort
Finding Never-Ever Land
Meet My Mom
The Browse menu appears when you press <
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Movies,” and press ENTER.
The above “All Movies” display appears, showing
all titles (scrollable by pressing m). From “All
Movies” you can apply items to all titles using the
Browse menu (see below).
To use the Browse menu
Press < after step 3 to display the items for the “Movies” Title
List. For operations, see the pages in parentheses. Available
items differ depending on the display.
Items
Details
All Movies
Browse
Lists all titles (as above).
Displays a list of genres, Quicklist, or
Search
Sort
Searches for a title using the on-screen
Reorders the titles by date or alphabet (see
below).
◆Example: To apply “Sort” to all titles
A Select “Sort,” and press ENTER.
B Select the setting you want to sort by; “Recent first,”
“Oldest first,” “By title (AtZ),” “By title (ZtA),” and
press ENTER.
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About the “Movies” (All Movies) Title List
display
Playing a title
select the title you want to play, and press
ENTER.
All Movies
1214 items
Spider
Smoother
Sideway
The title starts playing. You can apply other playback
settings to the selected title using the “Options”
menu (see below).
Home
Date
: 2006
Alpinist
Electricity
Lemon Grove
Bridget
Genre : Adventure
Format : MPEG
Finding Never-Ever Land
Meet My Mom
All Movies
1214 items
Spider
Options
Smoother
Sideway
Play from Beginning
Add to Quicklist
Home
Date
: 2006
Alpinist
Electricity
Lemon Grove
Bridget
Genre : Adventure
Format : MPEG
1 Detailed information
Displays details about the selected title.
• Date: Displays the recording year.
• Genre: Displays the genre name.
Finding Never-Ever Land
Meet My Mom
• Format: Displays the coding format.
The “Options” menu appears when you select a title and
2 List area
Displays the title names of all content.
press ,
To use the “Options” menu
Press , instead of ENTER in the above step to display the
“Options” menu settings applicable to the title in the given
situation. In the above example, the following items are
available.
Items
Details
Play from Beginning
Starts playing the title you selected from
the beginning.
Add to Quicklist
Adds the selected title to the Quicklist.
◆Example: To apply “Play from Beginning” to the selected title
A Select “Play from Beginning,” and press ENTER.
To play in other play mode
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly. The selected
“Repeat Title” — “Repeat Off”
z Hint
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Browsing by Genre,
Quicklist, or Folder
Searching for a Title
DATA DVD
DATA DVD
Narrow down the list of titles by selecting the category type (e.g.,
“Folders”), then the category.
You can find the exact title, or titles with a similar name.
Search Results
5 items
Folders
2 items
Say No
Sea
Winter games 2006
Interviews
Sideway
Spider
Stay Alive
s_
A
B
L
V
2
C
M
W
3
D
N
X
4
)
E
O
Y
5
F
P
Z
6
G
Q
,
H
R
.
I
S
:
J
T
;
K
U
1
7
8
9
0
_
(
SHFT
SPC
DEL
CLR
DONE
CANCEL
Search results are narrowed down as more characters
are entered
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Movies,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “Browse,” and press ENTER.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Movies,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “Search,” and press ENTER to turn on
the above display.
f Select the list you want to view from
“Genres,” “Quicklist,” or “Folders,” and
press ENTER.
f Enter the title name using the on-screen
The list of genres/Quicklist/folders appears as above.
For details about the Quicklist, see “Programming
z Hint
You can select a title and start playback by pressing ENTER, or using the
“Options” menu (press ,).
g Select the genre/Quicklist/folder you want to
view, and press ENTER.
z Hint
You can select a title and start playback by pressing ENTER, or using the
“Options” menu (press ,).
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To remove the title from the “Quicklist”
Programming Playback
(Quicklist)
1
Select the title you want to remove from the
displayed “Quicklist,” and press ,.
2
Select “Remove,” and press ENTER.
z Hint
You can play the “Quicklist” content in other play modes by pressing
DATA DVD
Play your favourite titles in the order you like by making your
own “Quicklist.”
Note
The “Quicklist” may be cleared after some operations (e.g., opening the
disc tray, or turning off the player etc.).
Quicklist
14 items
Spider
Smoother
Sideway
Home
Date
: 2006
Alpinist
Electricity
Lemon Grove
Bridget
Genre : Adventure
Format : MPEG
Finding Never-Ever Land
Meet My Mom
The “Quicklist” does not affect the original recording on
the disc
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Movies,” and press ENTER.
d When the “All Movies” Title List appears,
select the title you want to add to the top of
the “Quicklist,” and press ,.
e Select “Add to Quicklist” from the “Options”
menu, and press ENTER.
f Repeat step 4 and 5 to select all the desired
titles.
Select in the order you want to play. You can add the
same title multiple times.
The “Quicklist” can contain up to 25 titles.
g Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
h Select “Browse,” and press ENTER.
i Select “Quicklist,” and press ENTER to turn
on the above display.
The “Quicklist” Title List appears with the
programmed content.
j Select the title you want to start playback,
and press ENTER.
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Viewing All Artists
Listening to
Music Files
DATA DVD
The “Music” Title List first displays a list of the artist names on
the disc.
Use the “Music” Title List to browse
through and play the MP3 track files on
DATA DVDs. You can make a “Quicklist”
of your favourites and play in various play
modes.
A
r
t
i
s
t
s
7
items
A
l
l
Artis
A
n
g
e
l
a
S
i
on
6
Albums
B
l
u
e
Glas
5
Albums
B
o
h
e
m
i
a
n
t
6
Albums
Cela
4
Albums
C
l
a
s
s
i
c
x
5
Albums
Commotion
2
Albums
C
o
u
n
t
Drala
2
Albums
The Browse menu appears when you press <
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
The above “Artists” display appears, showing all
artist names (scrollable by pressing m). From
“Artists” you can apply items to all tracks using the
Browse menu (see below).
To use the Browse menu
Press < after step 3 to display the items for the “Music” Title
List. For operations, see the pages in parentheses. Available
items differ depending on the display.
Items
Details
All Songs
Browse
Displays a list of artists, albums, genres,
Search
Searches for a track using the on-screen
Sort
Reorders the tracks by alphabet, or year,
etc. (see below).
Now Playing
Displays the track information and the
playback information during playback.
◆Example: To apply “Sort” to all tracks
A To display the list of tracks, select “All Songs” from the
Browse menu and press ENTER.
B Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
C Select “Sort,” and press ENTER.
D Select the setting you want to sort by; “Recent first,”
“Oldest first,” “By title (AtZ),” “By title (ZtA),” “By
artist (AtZ),” “By artist (ZtA),” and press ENTER.
• Browsing by Artist, Album, Genre, Quicklist,
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About the “Music” (All Songs) Title List display
Playing a track
All Songs
1214 items
narrow down the list of tracks by selecting
the artist, then the album.
Never Let Me Down (Split Mix)
9:31
8:00
7:31
3:55
6:33
5:26
4:57
9:36
6:18
6:18
Policies of Truth
Shout in Rio
Home
Artist:DeepGreen
Album:Splash!
Genre:Alternative
Format:MP3
Strangled
To list all tracks, press < and select “All Songs”
from the Browse menu.
Rash (Spiritual Mix)
I Feel You (Remix)
Route 57 (Beatmasters Mix)
Free (DJ Remix)
Personal Note
b Select the track you want to play, and press
ENTER.
The title starts playing. You can apply other playback
settings to the selected track using the “Options”
menu (see below).
1 Detailed information
Displays details about the selected track.
• Artist: Displays the artist name.
All Songs
1214 items
• Album: Displays the album name.
• Genre: Displays the genre name.
• Format: Displays the coding format.
Never Let Me Down (Split Options
Policies of Truth
Shout in Rio
Play Song
Add to Quicklist
Home
Artist : Deep Green
Album : Splash!
Genre : Alternative
Format : MP3
Strangled
Rash (Spiritual Mix)
I Feel You (Remix)
Route 57 (Beatmasters Mix
Free (DJ Remix)
Personal Note
2 List area
Displays overall content.
• Main area: Displays the track names.
• Sub area: Displays the total playback time of each
track.
The “Options” menu appears when you select a track
and press ,
About unplayable audio track files
The player does not play the file if:
–The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that
conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
–The audio track file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
–The data is not formatted properly even though it has the
extension “.MP3.”
–The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data.
–The data is recorded in mp3PRO format.
–The file name contains characters other than numbers and
English alphabet.
To use the “Options” menu
Press , instead of ENTER in the above step to display the
“Options” menu settings applicable to the track in the given
situation. In the above example, the following items are
available.
Items
Details
Play Song
Starts playing the track you selected from
the beginning.
Add to Quicklist
Adds the selected track to the Quicklist.
◆Example: To apply “Play Song” to the selected track
A Select “Play Song,” and press ENTER.
To play in other play mode
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly. The selected
item changes with each press: “Repeat Track” — “Repeat All”
— “Random” — “Repeat Off”
z Hints
• Even after stopping playback, the player resumes playback from the
last track you played.
• Depending on the writing software used, the displayed track or album
names may be different from the characters you input.
Notes
• Playback time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
• If you put an extension “.MP3” to a non-MP3 file, the file may
accidentally play on the player. Note that such output may cause the
connected device to malfunction.
• Playback may not start immediately after skipping to another album.
• When using the Resume function on MP3 tracks, playback starts from
the beginning of the track.
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Browsing by Artist, Album, Searching for a Track
Genre, Quicklist, or Folder
DATA DVD
DATA DVD
Narrow down the list of tracks by selecting the category type
(e.g., “Genres”), then the category.
You can find the exact track, or tracks with a similar name.
Search Results
7 items
9:31
Genres
20 items
Raga
All Genres
Raging Plants
Ragamufin
Ree
Alternative
Blues
8:00
7:31
7:32
6:33
6:34
6:35
2876 Songs
195 Songs
16 Songs
304 Songs
841 Songs
32 Songs
2 Songs
Books And Spoken
Celtic
Rise
R
Rose Bed
Rule the World
Classical
Comedy
A
B
L
V
2
C
M
W
3
D
N
X
4
)
E
O
Y
5
F
P
Z
6
G
Q
,
H
R
.
I
S
:
J
T
;
K
U
1
Country
Dance
460 Songs
60 Songs
7
8
9
0
Dark
_
(
SHFT
SPC
DEL
CLR
DONE
CANCEL
Search results are narrowed down as more characters
are entered
Genres without content do not appear in the list
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “Browse,” and press ENTER.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “All Songs,” and press ENTER.
f Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
f Select the list you want to view from
“Artists,” “Albums,” “Genres,” “Quicklist”
or “Folders,” and press ENTER.
The list of artists/albums/genres/Quicklist/folders
appears as above.
g Select “Search,” and press ENTER to turn on
the above display.
For details about the Quicklist, see “Programming
h Enter the track name using the on-screen
g Select the artist/album/genre/Quicklist/
z Hints
folder you want to view, and press ENTER.
• You can select a track from the search result, and start playback by
pressing ENTER, or using the “Options” menu (press ,).
• You can search for a genre, artist, album, or folder name from each
Title List (e.g., “Genres”).
z Hint
You can select a track from the list of tracks, and start playback by
pressing ENTER, or using the “Options” menu (press ,).
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To remove the title from the “Quicklist”
Programming Playback
(Quicklist)
1
Select the track you want to remove from the
displayed “Quicklist,” and press ,.
2
Select “Remove,” and press ENTER.
z Hint
You can play the “Quicklist” content in other play modes by pressing
DATA DVD
Play your favourite tracks in the order you like by making your
own “Quicklist.”
Note
The “Quicklist” may be cleared after some operations (e.g., opening the
disc tray, or turning off the player etc.).
Quicklist
3 items
9:31
Never Let Me Down (Split Mix)
Policies of Truth
Shout in Rio
8:00
7:31
Artist : Deep Green
Album : Splash!
Genre : Alternative
Format : MP3
The “Quicklist” does not affect the original recording on
the disc
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “All Songs,” and press ENTER.
f When the “All Songs” Title List appears,
select the track you want to add to the top of
the “Quicklist,” and press ,.
g Select “Add to Quicklist” from the “Options”
menu, and press ENTER.
h Repeat step 6 and 7 to select all the desired
tracks.
Select in the order you want to play. You can add the
same track multiple times.
The “Quicklist” can contain up to 25 tracks.
i Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
j Select “Browse,” and press ENTER.
k Select “Quicklist,” and press ENTER to turn
on the above display.
The “Quicklist” Title List appears with the
programmed content.
l Select the track you want to start playback,
and press ENTER.
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Viewing All Folders
Viewing Photo
Files
DATA DVD
The “Photos” Title List first displays all the folders on the disc.
Use the “Photos” Title List to view the
JPEG images on DATA DVDs. You can
reorder the files and start playing a
slideshow.
Folders
2 items
Kurobe-dam 2005
Jungfraujoch 2006
The Browse menu appears when you press < while on
the leftmost row
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Photos,” and press ENTER.
The above “Folders” display appears, showing all
folders (scrollable by pressing m). From “Folders”
you can apply items to all files using the Browse
menu (see below).
To use the Browse menu
Press < after step 3 to display the items for “Photos” Title List.
For operations, see the pages in parentheses. Available items
differ depending on the display.
Items
Details
All Photos
Displays all files in alphabetical order
Browse
Search
Sort
Displays a list of dates, Quicklist, or
Searches for a file using the on-screen
Reorders the files by date or alphabet (see
below).
◆Example: To apply “Sort” to all files
A To display the list of all files, select “All Photos” from the
Browse menu and press ENTER.
B Move the highlight to the left most row, and press < to
turn on the Browse menu.
C Select “Sort,” and press ENTER.
D Select the setting you want to sort by; “Recent first,”
“Oldest first,” “By title (AtZ),” “By title (ZtA),” and
press ENTER.
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About the “Photos” (All Photos) Title List
display
Playing a slideshow
press < and select “All Photos” from the
Browse menu.
All Photos
1214 items
File:DSC00434.jpg
Date:12/10/2007
Resolution:293x196
Format:JPEG
b Select the file you want to start from, and
press ENTER to turn on the “Options”
menu.
c Select “Slideshow,” and press ENTER.
Slideshow starts.
You can apply other playback settings to the selected
file using the “Options” menu (see below).
1 Detailed information
Displays details about the selected file.
• File: Displays the file name.
All Photos
1214 items
• Date: Displays the shooting date.
• Resolution: Displays the picture resolution in width ×
height.
Options
Slideshow
Add to Quicklist
File : DSC00434.jpg
Date : 12/10/2007
Resolution: 293 x 196
Format: JPEG
• Format: Displays the recording format.
2 List area
Displays overall photo content in thumbnail.
About unplayable photo files
The “Options” menu appears when you select a file and
press ENTER
The player does not play the file if:
–The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that
conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
–The photo file is not recorded in a format that conforms to the
DCF*.
–The file has an extension other than “.JPEG.”
–The image is larger than 4,096 (width) × 4,096 (height) in
normal mode, or progressive JPEG.
To use the “Options” menu
Available “Options” menu settings differ depending on the
situation. In the above example of the use of the “Options”
menu, the following items are available.
–The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced).
–The file name contains characters other than numbers and
English alphabet.
• Even when the above are not applicable, some files may not
play depending on the recording condition or the method (e.g.,
writer software).
Items
Details
Slideshow
Add to Quicklist
Starts playing a slideshow as above.
Adds the selected file to the Quicklist for
later slideshow playback.
• Files may not play on this player if edited on a PC.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital
cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
To play in other play mode
During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly. The selected
item changes with each press:
“Repeat All” — “Random” — “Repeat Off”
Note that in Random mode, only files in the list area (20 files
maximum) are randomly played.
z Hints
• Even after stopping playback, the player resumes playback from the
last file you played.
Note
The photos may appear slowly depending on the size and the number of
files.
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Browsing by Date,
Quicklist, or Folder
Searching for a Photo
DATA DVD
DATA DVD
Narrow down the list of files by selecting the category type (e.g.,
“Date”), then the category.
You can find the exact file, or files with a similar name.
10 items
Search Results
7 items
Year
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
R_
A
B
L
V
2
C
M
W
3
D
N
X
4
)
E
O
Y
5
F
P
Z
6
G
Q
,
H
R
.
I
S
:
J
T
;
K
U
1
7
8
9
0
_
(
SHFT
SPC
DEL
CLR
DONE
CANCEL
Search results are narrowed down as more characters
are entered
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Photos,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “Browse,” and press ENTER.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Photos,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “All Photos,” and press ENTER.
f Select the list you want to view from “Date,”
“Quicklist,” or “Folders” and press ENTER.
The list of date/Quicklist/folders appears as above.
For details about the Quicklist, see “Programming a
f Move the highlight to the leftmost row, and
press < to turn on the Browse menu.
g Select “Search,” and press ENTER to turn on
the above display.
g Select the date/Quicklist/folder you want to
view, and press ENTER.
h Enter the file name using the on-screen
z Hint
You can select a file and start slideshow by using “Options” menu (press
,).
z Hint
You can select a file and start slideshow by using “Options” menu (press
,).
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m Select “Slideshow” from the “Options”
menu, and press ENTER.
Programming a Slideshow
Playback (Quicklist)
To remove from the “Quicklist”
1
Select the file you want to remove from the
displayed “Quicklist,” and press ENTER.
DATA DVD
2
Select “Remove,” and press ENTER.
Play a slideshow in the order you like by making your own
“Quicklist.”
z Hint
You can play the “Quicklist” content in other play modes by pressing
Quicklist
22 items
Note
The “Quicklist” may be cleared after some operations (e.g., opening the
disc tray, or turning off the player etc.).
File : DSC00434.jpg
Date : 12/10/2007
Resolution: 293 x 196
Format: JPEG
The “Quicklist” does not affect the original recording on
the disc
a Press SYSTEM MENU.
b Select “Title List,” and press ENTER.
c Select “Photos,” and press ENTER.
d Press < to turn on the Browse menu.
e Select “All Photos,” and press ENTER.
f When the “All Photos” Title List appears,
select the file you want to add to the top of the
“Quicklist,” and press ENTER.
g Select “Add to Quicklist” from the “Options”
menu, and press ENTER.
h Repeat step 6 and 7 to select all the desired
files.
Select in the order you want to play. You can add the
same file multiple times.
The “Quicklist” can contain up to 25 files.
i Move the highlight to the leftmost row, and
press < to turn on the Browse menu.
j Select “Browse,” and press ENTER.
k Select “Quicklist,” and press ENTER to turn
on the above display.
The “Quicklist” Title List appears with the
programmed content.
l Select the file you want to start playback, and
press ENTER.
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Using the Setup Displays
Changing the
BD
DVD
DATA DVD
CD
From the “System Menu,” enter the “Setup” displays to change
the settings of the player.
Initial Settings
Select “Setup” from the “System Menu”
when you need to change the settings of the
player (e.g., when changing the connected
device or the audio/video output, etc.).
The last part of this section explains how to
return all of these settings to their factory
defaults.
Setup
Video Setup
Audio Setup
Language
TV Type
16:9
4:3 Video Output
DVD Aspect Ratio
YCbCr/RGBPC(HDMI)
24p Output
Normal
Letter Box
Y, Cb, Cr
Off
Parental Control
Speakers
Options
Note
Playback settings described in this section may not work
when there is any preset playback setting in the disc. The
disc’s playback settings take priority over the player’s
playback settings.
a Press SYSTEM MENU while the player is
stopped.
b Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
c Select the “Setup” display you want to use,
from “Video Setup,” “Audio Setup,”
“Language,” “Parental Control,”
“Speakers,” or “Options,” and press
ENTER.
The “Setup” display appears with the related items.
Note that the display switches to the screen saver if
you do not operate for 15 minutes.
d Select the item you want to change, and press
ENTER.
Refer to the explanations in the following sections.
To return to the previous display
Press RETURN.
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Video Setup
Underlined items are the default settings.
TV Type
4:3
–4:3 screen TV.
–Select your TV type.
16:9
–Wide-screen TV, or a TV with a wide mode function.
4:3 Video Output
Full
–Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio.
–Select the display configuration for a 4:3
screen picture on a 16:9 wide screen TV.
Normal
–Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 4:3 aspect ratio with black bands on the sides. Select
this if your TV does not have a 4:3 screen mode.
DVD Aspect Ratio
Letter Box
–Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and
bottom.
–Select the display configuration for a 16:9
DVD picture on a 4:3 screen TV (selectable
when “TV Type” is set to “4:3”).
Note that the aspect ratio is fixed on some
discs. For example, a 4:3 letterbox picture
may appear even when “Pan Scan” is
selected.
Pan Scan
–Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with
trimmed sides.
YCbCr / RGBPC (HDMI)
Y, Cb, Cr
–Select this when connecting to an HDMI device.
–Select the type of output from the HDMI
OUT jack.
RGB (16-235)
–Select this when connecting to a device with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.
RGB (0-255)
–Select this when connecting to an RGB (0-255) device.
24p Output
On
–Sends 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals when playing Film-based materials on BD-
ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz). Select this when the connection applies.
–For connection to a 1080/24p-compatible TV
using the HDMI OUT jack.
Off
–Select this for any other connection.
Note
“TV Type” and “DVD Aspect Ratio” can be set when video output resolution is 480i/576i or 480p/576p.
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To set the video output resolution
Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to select the desired resolution. Note that the resolution differs depending on the display device,
connecting jack and the source material as below.
Connecting
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/S VIDEO
jack
Settings
Auto
Automatically selects the
recommended resolutionacceptable
for your TV.
480i/576i
480i/576i
576i/480i
576p/480p
720p
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p
480i/576i
480i/576i
480i/576i
480i/576i
480i/576i
480i/576i
480i/576i
480p/576p
1
BD:720p/576i* , DVD:480p/576i
1
1080i
1080i
BD:1080i/576i* , DVD:480p/576i
1080p
1080p
480i/576i
Source Direct
Output differs depending on source Output differs depending on source
2
3
material*
material*
1
* 576i when in 50Hz to comply with the international standards.
2
* Outputs in the same resolution and frequency as recorded on the disc.
3
* 1080/24p video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Notes
• If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another resolution that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For the details, refer also
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
• 480i/576i or 480p/576p video signals may be output when you connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and play some copy-guarded BDs/
DVDs. To enjoy the HD quality resolution in this case, connect the display device to the HDMI OUT jack using an HDMI cord.
• Even when you select a setting other than “Auto,” the player automatically adjusts the video signals if the TV cannot accept the set resolution.
To output the 1080/24p video signals
A 1080/24p-compatible TV is required for this setting.
1
2
Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to select “Auto” or “Source Direct.”
Note
If there is no picture, press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly until the picture appears correctly.
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Audio Setup
Underlined items are the default settings. Since many factors
affect the type of audio output, see also “About the audio output
Dolby Digital Output
Dolby Digital
–Select this when connecting to a device with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
–Select the audio signals output when playing
Dolby Digital discs. This setting affects the
output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL
or OPTICAL) jack.
Downmix PCM
–Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to a device
without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
DTS Output
DTS
–Select this when connecting to a device with a built-in DTS decoder.
–Select the audio signals output when playing
DTS discs. This setting affects the output
from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
Downmix PCM
–Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to a device
without a built-in DTS decoder.
DTS Downmix
Stereo
–Downmixes multi-channel audio signals for two channel stereo.
–Select the type of 2-channel signals when
down-mixed from multi-channel DTS
sources (effective for audio connections
when “DTS Output” is set to “Downmix
PCM”).
Lt/Rt
–Allows you to hear surround sound when the connected device has a built-in Dolby
Pro Logic decoder.
Audio (HDMI)
Auto
–Normally, select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected
HDMI device.
–Select the output method from the HDMI
OUT jack.
PCM
–Converts all audio signals to Linear PCM.
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About the audio output signals
The audio output differs as follows, depending on the source, output jack, and the selected settings.
Jacks/
settings
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL) jacks*
1
3
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks*
HDMI OUT jack*
2
Disc/source
4
4
2ch
5.1ch
PCM
Bitstream
PCM*
Auto*
BD-
ROM
Linear PCM 2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch Downmix 2ch Downmix
LPCM LPCM
2ch Downmix 2ch Downmix
5
5.1ch
*
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
5.1ch LPCM
7.1ch LPCM
5.1ch LPCM
7.1ch LPCM
Dolby Digital
5.1ch
Downmix
7.1ch
2ch Downmix
LPCM
LPCM
2ch Downmix
LPCM
Dolby Digital
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1ch LPCM
2ch Downmix
LPCM
6
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
Dolby Digital 7.1ch LPCM* Dolby Digital
2ch Downmix
LPCM
Dolby Digital 5.1ch LPCM
Dolby Digital
DTS
2ch Downmix
LPCM
DTS
5.1ch LPCM
5.1ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch Downmix
LPCM
DTS-HD
DTS
DTS
DVD Linear PCM
Dolby Digital
DTS
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
Dolby Digital
DTS
2ch Downmix
LPCM
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1ch LPCM
2ch Downmix
LPCM
DTS
5.1ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
5.1ch LPCM
MPEG
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
—
2ch LPCM
2ch LPCM
DTS
CD
Linear PCM 2ch
DTS
2ch LPCM
DTS
2ch Downmix
LPCM
2ch Downmix 5.1ch
1
*
*
“2 Channel” and “5.1 Channel” are selectable under “Audio Output Mode” in “Speakers” Setup (page 51).
PCM : when “Dolby Digital Output” or “DTS Output” in “Audio Setup” is set to “Downmix PCM” (page 47).
2
Bitstream : when “Dolby Digital Output” or “DTS Output” in “Audio Setup” is set to “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” (page 47).
Selectable under “Audio (HDMI)” in “Audio Setup” (page 47). Resulting output may differ depending on the connected HDMI device.
When the sampling frequency is 192 kHz, the player downmixes to 2ch signals even if the disc or source is 5.1ch.
Outputs 7.1ch LPCM signals decoded from Dolby Digital Plus audio stream.
3
4
5
6
*
*
*
*
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Language
Underlined items are the default settings.
Notes
• When you select a language in “Audio,” “Subtitles,” “BD/DVD Menu”
that is not recorded on the disc, one of the recorded languages is
automatically selected.
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over these settings.
OSD
English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español
–Displays the menus and messages in English/French/German/Italian/Spanish.
–Select your language for the player on-screen
displays.
Audio
English / French / German / Italian / Spanish
–Plays the soundtrack in the selected language.
–Select the default soundtrack language for
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Other
Subtitles
English / French / German / Italian / Spanish
–Displays the subtitles in the selected language.
–Select the default subtitle language for BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Other
BD/DVD Menu
w/Subtitle Language
–Displays BD’s/DVD’s menus in the same language as the subtitle language.
–Select the default menu language for BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
English / French / German / Italian / Spanish
–Displays BD’s/DVD’s menus in the selected language.
Other
Subtitle Display
On
–Turns on the subtitles.
Off
–Turns off the subtitles.
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Parental Control
This function limits playback of DVD VIDEOs and BD-ROMs.
The default settings are underlined.
Notes
• You cannot limit playback if the disc does not have the Parental Control
function.
• If you forget the password for “Parental Control,” you will need to reset
their defaults.
Change Password (Set Password)
Next Screen
–Set or change the password for the “Parental Control” function. You will be asked for
the password when playing restricted discs or when changing the control level.
DVD Parental Control
Change Level
–Set the control level. The display asks for the password if the disc’s pre-determined
level exceeds the limit you set. The default setting is “Off.”
DVD Country Code
–This ensures that you see the scenes intended for your residential area. The default
setting is “us” (2119).
BD Parental Control
Change Age Restriction
–Set the control level. The display asks for the password if the disc’s pre-determined
age restriction is higher than the age you set. The default setting is “255.”
BD Country Code
–This ensures that you see the scenes intended for your residential area when playing
BD-ROMs. The default setting is “us” (2119).
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Speakers
The following items are necessary when using the 5.1CH
OUTPUT jacks.
The default settings are underlined.
Audio Output Mode
2 Channel
–Select this when connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the AUDIO OUT (L/
R) jacks.
–For analog connection.
5.1 Channel
–Select this when connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the 5.1CH OUTPUT
jacks.
Speaker Setup
Next Screen
1 Select the speaker setting that needs adjusting by pressing M/m.
• “C” (centre speaker): “Yes” or “No”
• “Ls/Rs” (left surround speaker/right surround speaker): “Yes” or “No”
• “L/R” (left front speaker/right front speaker): “Large” or “Small”
2 Adjust the setting by pressing </,.
–This setting affects the output from the
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks.
• For “C” and “Ls/Rs,” select whether the speakers are included in your system.
• For “L/R,” select the size. This setting is disabled if either of “C” or “Ls/Rs” is set
to “No.”
3 Press ENTER to save the adjustments.
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Options
Underlined items are the default settings.
On Screen Display
On
–Displays playback status.
–Select whether to display the playback status
on the screen (Stop, Play, etc.).
Off
–Playback status is not displayed.
Auto Power Off
On
–Turns off the player when the player is left in stop or pause mode without operation
for 30 minutes.
Off
–Select whether to activate the “Auto Power
Off” function of the player.
–The player remains turned on with or without operation.
Easy Setup
Start
–Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic
settings.
HDMI Control
On
–Activates the function.
Off
–Turns off the function.
–Select whether to activate the HDMI Control
Hybrid Disc Playback Layer
BD
–Plays BD layer.
DVD
–Plays DVD layer.
CD
–Select the layer priority when playing a
Hybrid Disc. Remove the disc when you
change the setting.
–Plays CD layer.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using
the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional
Information
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
, It takes a short while before the player turns on.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player
appears on the TV screen.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes through your
VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some BD/DVD programmes could affect picture
quality. If you still experience problems even when you
connect your player directly to your TV, try connecting your
, The player is connected to an input device that is not HDCP-
compliant (the HDMI indicator on the front panel does not
, If the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks are used for video output, changing the output
FORMAT repeatedly until the picture appears correctly.
, Depending on the disc, the picture quality may be poor when
the VIDEO FORMAT setting is set to other than “480i,”
even when the player is connected to a progressive or HD
TV using a component cord or an HDMI cord. If this
happens, press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly to switch to
“480i.”
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the video and audio may
be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
There is no picture or picture noise appears
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again.
2Turn the connected equipment off and on again.
3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the
Press VIDEO FORMAT repeatedly until the picture appears
correctly.
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The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type”
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side
facing down.
under “Video Setup.”
, The disc is skewed.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your BD/DVD. See
, The region code on the BD/DVD does not match the player.
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly
, The movie file size exceeds 2 GB.
, The file on the DATA DVD contains characters other than
numbers and English alphabet.
The dark area of the picture is too dark/the
bright area is too bright or unnatural.
, Set “Video Control” in “A/V Control” to “Standard”
, Adjust each picture setting for “Memory” in “Video
The MP3 audio track file cannot be played
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3 format that
conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
, The audio track file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted properly even though it has the
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in mp3PRO format.
, Characters other than numbers and English alphabet are
contained in the file name.
Sound
There is no sound.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.
, The player is in scan mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not
conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “Audio
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that
conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
, The file has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
, The image is larger than 4,096 (width) × 4,096 (height) in
normal mode. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this specified
capacity.)
, The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced).
, Characters other than numbers and English alphabet are
contained in the file name.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital
cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
The sound is not output correctly.
, Check the “Audio Output Mode” in “Speakers” Setup
(page 51) if the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks or the 5.1CH
OUTPUT jacks are used for audio connection.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again.
2Turn the connected equipment off and on again.
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cord.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI
jacks do not accept audio signals).
The file name is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other
characters may be displayed differently.
, Depending on the writing software used, the input characters
may be displayed differently.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some BDs/DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you adjust the “Audio Control”
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
Operation
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
The remote does not function.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, There are obstacles between the remote and the player.
, The distance between the remote and the player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player.
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
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Some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-
motion Play, Repeat Play, or Random Play
The disc tray does not open and “LOCK”
appears on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of
the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that
comes with the disc.
The disc tray does not open and you cannot
remove the disc even after you press Z.
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
, Turn on the player.
As soon as “POWER ON” appears on the front panel
display, press x on the player (not the remote) repeatedly
until the tray opens. Repeat the above procedure several
times if the tray does not open on the first try.
changed.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct
, Multi-lingual tracks are not recorded on the BD/DVD being
played.
, The BD/DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
“UNPLAYABLE” appears when playing a DATA
DVD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play/view
is damaged.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data.
, The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF*
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct
, Multi-lingual subtitles are not recorded on the BD/DVD
being played.
, The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,”
but is not in JPEG format.
, The BD/DVD prohibits the changing of subtitles.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital
cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead of the direct
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the BD/DVD being played.
, The BD/DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not accept any button.
, Hold down \/1 on the player for more than five seconds
until the indicators on the front panel display turn off.
The HDMI Control function does not work.
, If the HDMI indicator on the front panel does not light up,
, Make sure that the connected component is compatible with
the HDMI Control function. Refer to the operating
instructions of the component for details.
, Check that the mains lead of the connected component is
connected securely.
, Check the connected component’s setting for the HDMI
Control function. Refer to the operating instructions of the
component.
, If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect
the mains lead, or if a power failure occurs, set “HDMI
Control” to “Off,” then set “HDMI Control” to “On”
The display language on the screen switches
automatically.
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 player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
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Self-Diagnosis Function
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the
player from malfunctioning, the “ERR” error code appears on
the front panel display indicating the cause.
Error code
Cause and/or corrective
action
AACS ERR
AACS read failure.
tRemove the protected disc.
LSI1 ERR
LSI2 ERR
LSI3 ERR
MEM ERR
FLASH ERR
ROM ERR
tContact your nearest Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service
facility and give the error code.
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Index to Parts and Controls
Buttons on the remote and the player have the same function if they have the same or similar name.
For details, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
HDMI
HD
FL OFF
– Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.
– Lights up when an HDMI device is connected.
HD indicator (11)
– Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p
video signals.
– Starts, pauses, or stops playback.
– Lights up when the front panel display and other
indicators on the front panel are turned off.
– Skips to the previous/next chapter or track.
– Scans forward or backwards when held down.
H Blu-ray Disc indicator
– Opens or closes the disc tray.
– Lights up when a BD is recognized.
– Lights up for a few seconds when the player is
turned on.
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Front panel display
The playback information is displayed as follows.
A H
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO or a BD-ROM
– Lights up during playback.
B Playback information
z Hint
You can change the brightness of the front panel display by pressing
A Current title number
B Current chapter number
Note that the chapter number is not displayed if the
title’s elapsed time exceeds 10 hours.
C Elapsed time of the title
Rear panel
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
Y
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
AC IN
L
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
P
B/CB
HDMI
OUT
PR
/C
R
R
R
WOOFER
S
VIDEO
G 5.1CH OUTPUT (FRONT L/R, REAR L/R, CENTER,
WOOFER) jacks (14)
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks
(10)
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BD-ROM (page 5)
Dolby TrueHD (page 48)
BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only
Memory) are commercially produced
discs and are available in the same
capacities as the BD below. Other than
conventional movie and video contents,
these discs have enhanced features such
as interactive content, menu operations
using pop-up menus (see below),
selection of subtitle display, and
slideshow. Although a BD-ROM may
contain any form of data, most BD ROM
discs will contain movies in High
Definition format, for playback on Blu-
ray Disc players.
Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding
technology that supports up to 8
channels of multi-channel surround
sound for the next generation optical
discs. The reproduced sound is true to
the original source bit-for-bit.
Glossary
AACS
DTS (page 47)
“Advanced Access Content System” is a
specification for managing digital
entertainment contents stored on the next
generation of prerecorded and recorded
optical media. The specification enables
consumers to enjoy digital entertainment
content, including high-definition
content.
Digital audio compression technology
that DTS, Inc. developed. This
technology conforms to multi-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is
stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer
channel in this format. DTS provides the
same discrete channels of high quality
digital audio.
Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 5)
Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data is
recorded discretely and little
deterioration occurs because all channel
data processing is digital.
A disc format developed for recording/
playing high-definition (HD) video (for
HDTV, etc.), and for storing large
amounts of data. A single layer Blu-ray
Disc holds up to 25 GB, and a dual-layer
Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 GB of data.
AVCHD (page 6)
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to
record SD (standard definition) or HD
(high definition) signals of either the
1
1080i specification* or the 720p
DTS-HD (page 48)
2
specification* on DVDs, using efficient
DTS-HD is an extended format of the
Coherent Acoustics audio coding
system, which also encompasses DTS
Digital Surround, DTS-ES, and DTS 96/
24. DTS-HD is highly flexible in
supporting the number of discrete
surround sound channels. While 7.1ch
surround sound is planned for Blu-ray
Discs, the audio signals can be
Chapter (page 25)
data compression coding technology.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is
adopted to compress video data, and the
Dolby Digital or Linear PCM is used to
compress audio data. The MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compression format. The MPEG-4
AVC/ H.264 format enables a high
definition (HD) video signal shot on a
digital video camera recorder to be
recorded on DVDs in the same way as
for a standard definition (SD) television
Sections of a picture or a music feature
that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters.
Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.
Dolby Digital (page 47)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to multi-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is
stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer
channel in this format. Dolby Digital
provides the same discrete channels of
high quality digital audio found in
“Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is
realized because all of the channel data is
recorded discretely and little
downmixed to 5.1 or 2 channels for
backward compatibility, and the
reproduced audio quality can either be at
the bit rate of DTS Digital Surround or
the lossless mode.
signal.
DVD VIDEO (page 5)
1
*
A high definition specification that
utilizes1080 effective scanning lines and
the interlace format.
A high definition specification that utilizes
720 effective scanning lines and the
progressive format.
A disc format that contains up to eight
hours of moving pictures on a disc the
same diameter as a CD. A single-layer
single sided DVD holds up to 4.7 GB; a
double layer single-sided DVD, 8.5 GB;
a single layer double-sided DVD, 9.4
GB; double-layer double-sided DVD, 17
GB. The MPEG 2 format is adopted for
the efficient video data compression.
The variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated
2
*
deterioration occurs because all channel
data processing is digital.
BD-J application
Dolby Digital Plus (page 48)
Developed as an extension to Dolby
Digital, the audio coding technology
supports 7.1 multi-channel surround
sound.
The BD-ROM format supports Java for
interactive functions.
“BD-J” offers content providers almost
unlimited functionality when creating
interactive BD-ROM titles.
according to the status of the picture is
adopted for reproducing high-quality
pictures. Audio information is recorded
in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing for a realistic audio
presence.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
BD-R
BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a
recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc,
available in the same capacities as the
BD below. Since contents can be
recorded and cannot be overwritten, a
BD-R can be used to archive valuable
data or storing and distributing video
material.
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for
surround sound. When the input signal
contains a surround component, the Pro
Logic process outputs the front, centre
and rear signals. The rear channel is
monaural.
BD-RE
BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a
recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc,
available in the same capacities as the
BD below. The re-recordable feature
makes extensive editing and time-
shifting applications possible.
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DVD-R (page 5)
Interlace format
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the
same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents
can be recorded only once to a DVD-R,
and will have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO. The DVD-R has two different
modes: VR mode and Video mode.
DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while
discs created in VR (Video Recording)
mode allow the contents to be
Interlace format shows every other line
of an image as a single “field” and is the
standard method for displaying images
on television. The even number field
shows the even numbered lines of an
image, and the odd numbered field
shows the odd numbered lines of an
image.
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
MPEG-2
Outputs
programmed or edited.
One of the video data compression
schemes established by the Moving
Picture Experts Group (MPEG), which is
adopted for DVD VIDEOs and digital
broadcasts worldwide. The scheme
specifies MPEG-2 PS (Program Stream)
for recordable media such as a DVD
VIDEO, and MPEG-2 TS (Transport
Stream) for digital broadcasts and other
communications.
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/
Load impedance)
DVD-RW (page 5)
AUDIO OUT L/R:
A DVD-RW is a recordable and
rewritable disc that is the same size as a
DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two
different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode
have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to
be programmed or edited.
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):
Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave
length 660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
5.1CH OUTPUT:
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
HDMI OUT:
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, PB/
CB, PR/CR):
Pop-up menu
An enhanced menu operation available
on BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu
appears when MENU is pressed during
playback, and can be operated while
playback is in progress.
DVD+R (page 5)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a
recordable disc that is the same size as a
DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded
only once to a DVD+R, and will have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO.
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/
CR: progressive or interlace
= 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
Progressive format
VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
S VIDEO: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:
1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)/
75 ohms
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an
image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This
means that while the Interlace format can
show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in
one second, the Progressive format can
show 50-60 frames in one second. The
overall picture quality increases and still
images, text, and horizontal lines appear
sharper.
DVD+RW (page 5)
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a
recordable and rewritable disc.
DVD+RWs use a recording format that
is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
General
Power requirements:
220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 33 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 79 × 375 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 4.5 kg
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC
Film-based software, Video-based
software
DVDs can be classified as Film-based or
Video-based software. Film-based
DVDs contain the same images (24
frames per second) that are shown at
movie theatres. Video-based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sitcoms,
display images at 25 frames/50 fields (30
frames/60 fields) per second.
Title (page 26)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
HDMI is an interface that supports both
video and audio on a single digital
connection. The HDMI connection
carries standard to high definition video
signals and multi-channel audio signals
to AV components such as HDMI
equipped TVs, in digital form without
degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection), a copy protection
technology for digital entertainment
contents for HDMI.
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Language (abbr.)
Hindi (hi)
Code
0809
0818
0821
0825
0901
0905
0911
0914
0919
0923
1009
1023
1101
1111
1112
1113
1114
1119
1121
1125
1201
1214
1215
1220
1222
1307
1309
1311
1312
1314
1315
1318
1319
1320
1325
1401
1405
1415
1503
1513
1518
1601
1612
1619
1620
1721
1813
1814
1815
1823
1901
1904
1907
1908
Language (abbr.)
Sinhalese (si)
Slovak (sk)
Slovenian (sl)
Samoan (sm)
Shona (sn)
Code
1909
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
2001
2005
2007
2008
2009
2011
2012
2014
2015
2018
2019
2020
2023
2111
2118
2126
2209
2215
2315
2408
2515
2621
Language Code
List
Croatian (hr)
Hungarian (hu)
Armenian (hy)
Interlingua (ia)
Interlingue (ie)
Inupiak (ik)
Somali (so)
Albanian (sq)
Serbian (sr)
Siswati (ss)
Sesotho (st)
Sundanese (su)
Swedish (sv)
Swahili (sw)
Tamil (ta)
Language (abbr.)
Japanese (ja)
English (en)
French (fr)
Code
1001
0514
0618
0405
0920
0519
1412
1821
2608
1115
0512
0101
0102
0106
0113
0118
0119
0125
0126
0201
0205
0207
0208
0209
0214
0215
0218
0301
0315
0319
0325
0401
0426
0515
0520
0521
0601
0609
0610
0615
0625
0701
0704
0712
0714
0721
0801
Indonesian (in)
Icelandic (is)
Hebrew (iw)
Yiddish (ji)
German (de)
Italian (it)
Javanese (jw)
Georgian (ka)
Kazakh (kk)
Spanish (es)
Dutch (nl)
Russian (ru)
Chinese (zh)
Korean (ko)
Greek (el)
Greenlandic (kl)
Cambodian (km)
Kannada (kn)
Kashmiri (ks)
Kurdish (ku)
Kirghiz (ky)
Telugu (te)
Tajik (tg)
Thai (th)
Tigrinya (ti)
Turkmen (tk)
Tagalog (tl)
Setswana (tn)
Tonga (to)
Afar (aa)
Abkhazian (ab)
Afrikaans (af)
Amharic (am)
Arabic (ar)
Latin (la)
Lingala (ln)
Laothian (lo)
Lithuanian (lt)
Latvian (lv)
Turkish (tr)
Tsonga (ts)
Tatar (tt)
Assamese (as)
Aymara (ay)
Azerbaijani (az)
Bashkir (ba)
Byelorussian (be)
Bulgarian (bg)
Bihari (bh)
Malagasy (mg)
Maori (mi)
Twi (tw)
Ukrainian (uk)
Urdu (ur)
Macedonian (mk)
Malayalam (ml)
Mongolian (mn)
Moldavian (mo)
Marathi (mr)
Malay (ms)
Uzbek (uz)
Vietnamese (vi)
Volapük (vo)
Wolof (wo)
Xhosa (xh)
Yoruba (yo)
Zulu (zu)
Bislama (bi)
Bengali (bn)
Tibetan (bo)
Breton (br)
Maltese (mt)
Burmese (my)
Nauru (na)
Catalan (ca)
Corsican (co)
Czech (cs)
Nepali (ne)
Welsh (cy)
Norwegian (no)
Occitan (oc)
Danish (da)
Bhutani (dz)
Esperanto (eo)
Estonian (et)
Basque (eu)
Persian (fa)
Finnish (fi)
Oromo (om)
Oriya (or)
Panjabi (pa)
Polish (pl)
Pashto, Pushto (ps)
Portuguese (pt)
Quechua (qu)
Rhaeto-Romance (rm)
Kirundi (rn)
Fiji (fj)
Faroese (fo)
Frisian (fy)
Irish (ga)
Romanian (ro)
Kinyarwanda (rw)
Sanskrit (sa)
Scots-Gaelic (gd)
Galician (gl)
Guarani (gn)
Gujarati (gu)
Hausa (ha)
Sindhi (sd)
Sangho (sg)
Serbo-Croatian (sh)
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I
Interlace format 61
Parental Control Index
Country/Area
L
“Language” 49
Code List
M
Words in quotations appear in the on-
“Memory” 28
“Movies” 32
MPEG 32
“Music” 36
screen displays.
Area (abbr.)
Argentina (ar)
Australia (au)
Austria (at)
Code
0118
0121
0120
0205
0218
0301
0312
0314
0411
0609
0618
0405
0811
0914
0904
0920
1016
1118
1325
1324
1412
1426
1415
1611
1608
1620
1821
1907
0519
0308
1905
2023
2008
0702
Numerics
O
A
“Options” 52
Belgium (be)
Brazil (br)
“A/V Control” 22
AACS 60
P
Canada (ca)
ANGLE 24
AUDIO 24
“Audio Control” 27
“Audio Output Mode” 51
“Audio Setup” 47
“Parental Control” 50
“Photos” 40
Chile (cl)
POP UP/MENU 25
Progressive format 61
China (cn)
Denmark (dk)
Finland (fi)
France (fr)
R
B
Germany (de)
Hong Kong (hk)
India (in)
Region code 7
Resetting the Player 53
Batteries 16
‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync 11
Indonesia (id)
Italy (it)
S
C
CD 5
“Setup” 22
Japan (jp)
Chapter 60
Colour buttons 24
Connecting
the audio cords 12
the video cords 10
Setup Displays 44
“Slideshow” 41
“Speaker Setup” 51
SUBTITLE 24
Korea, Republic of (kr)
Malaysia (my)
Mexico (mx)
Netherlands (nl)
New Zealand (nz)
Norway (no)
Pakistan (pk)
Philippines (ph)
Portugal (pt)
Russian Federation (ru)
Singapore (sg)
Spain (es)
D
T
Title 61
Title List 22
TOP MENU 25
Troubleshooting 54
“TV Type” 45
DIMMER 24
Disc Information 26
DISPLAY 24
Display
front panel display 59
“Dolby Digital Output” 47
DTS 60
“DTS Downmix” 47
“DTS Output” 47
DVD VIDEO 60
DVD+R 61
U
Usable discs 5
Switzerland (ch)
Sweden (se)
V
Video based software 61
“Video Control” 28
“Video Setup” 45
Taiwan (tw)
Thailand (th)
United Kingdom (gb)
DVD+RW 61
DVD-R 61
United States of America 2119
(us)
DVD-RW 61
E
Easy Setup 18
F
Film based software 61
Front panel display 59
H
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