4-151-461-12(1)
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-N460
4-151-461-12(1)
Printed in Malaysia
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
Precautions
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
• Install this unit so that the AC
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
Model No. BDP-N460
Serial No.______________
immediately in the event of
trouble.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
For customers in the USA
If this product is not working
properly, please call 1-866-909-
7669.
FCC WARNING
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches
on the disc may cause it to
malfunction.
CAUTION
The shielded Interface cable (LAN
cable) must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
b
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Do not expose the disc to
direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct
sunlight as the temperature
may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in
its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
– Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/
lens cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc.
– A disc that has a non-
standard shape (e.g., card,
heart).
• Keep the player and the discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
Precautions
On safety
• Do not place heavy or unstable
objects on the player.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the player, or place
the player near water, such as
near a bathtub or shower room.
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified
• Do not place any objects other
than discs on the disc tray.
Doing so may cause damage to
the player or the object.
• Take out any discs when you
move the player. If you don’t,
the disc may be damaged.
• Disconnect the AC power cord
and all other cables from the
player when you move the
player.
– A disc with a label or sticker
on it.
– A disc that has cellophane
tape or sticker adhesive on it.
• Do not resurface the playing
side of a disc to remove
surface scratches.
personnel before operating it
any further.
• Do not touch the AC power
cord with wet hands. Doing so
may cause an electric shock.
On power sources
• This unit operates on 120 V
AC, 60 Hz. Check that the
unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local
power supply.
On placement
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player
itself has been turned off.
• Disconnect the player from the
wall outlet if you are not going
to use the player for a long
time. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Observe following points to
prevent the AC power cord
being damaged. Do not use the
AC power cord if it is
damaged, as doing so may
result in an electric shock or
fire.
– Do not pinch the AC power
cord between the player and
wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy
on the AC power cord or pull
on the AC power cord itself.
• Do not place the player on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the player in a
location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player
outdoors, in vehicles, on ships,
or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the player.
Should this occur, the player
may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and
leave the player turned on for
about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while
listening to a section with very
low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, your ears and
the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is
played.
• Do not install the player in an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
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• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,”
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are
On cleaning
Important Safety
Instructions
Clean the cabinet, panel, and
controls with a soft cloth. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
trademarks.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE”
logo, and “BONUSVIEW” are
trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color”
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the
“PhotoTV HD” logo are
trademarks of Sony
On cleaning discs, disc/
lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or
disc/lens cleaners (including wet
or spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
Corporation.
• This product meets ENERGY
®
STAR guidelines for energy
Copyrights and
Trademarks
• 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.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD”
logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
efficiency.
ENERGY STAR and the
ENERGY STAR mark are
registered U.S. marks.
ENERGY STAR is a
registered mark owned by the
U.S. government.
• Other system and product
names are generally
trademarks or registered
trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ®
marks are not indicated in this
document.
11)Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
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.
• Java and all Java-based
trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
•
, “XMB,” and “xross media
bar” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Sony
13)Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of
time.
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• This product incorporates
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Licensing LLC.
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14)Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.
About this manual
• In this manual, “disc” is used
as a general reference for the
BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
• Icons, such as
, listed
BD
at the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of discs can
be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see “Playable
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the player if they
have the similar symbols as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
illustrations used in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect
operation) is listed under the
b icon. NICE-to-know
information (tips and other
useful information) is listed
under the z icon.
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Table of Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 1: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 4: Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playing BDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Playing Photo Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Internet Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Video Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Custom Rating System Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically. When
connected with an AV amplifier
(receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
speaker output also switches
automatically.
Guide to Parts and
Controls
For more information, see the pages in
parentheses.
When connected with a Theater Mode-
compatible TV using the HDMI cable,
the TV’s video mode switches to Theater
Mode.
Remote
b
The THEATER button functions only when
connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible
AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater
Mode-compatible TV.
TV INPUT (TV input select)
Switches between TV and other input
sources.
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
VOL (volume) +/– (page 26)
Adjusts the TV volume.
TIME (page 11)
Displays the elapsed/remaining playback
time in the front panel display. Each time
you press the button, the display switches
between elapsed playback time and
remaining playback time.
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 48)
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
b
ANGLE
The available functions of the remote differ
depending on the disc or the situation.
Switches to other viewing angles when
multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.
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C Color buttons (RED/GREEN/
BLUE/YELLOW)
m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when
Short cut keys for BD’s interactive
functions.
pressed during playback.
Each time you press the button, search
speed changes as follows*:
Playback direction
M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t M3
(×120)
Reverse direction
n (×1) t m1 (×10) t m2 (×30)
t m3 (×120)
When you press and hold the button, fast
forward/fast reverse continues at the
selected speed until you release the
button.
* Search speed does not change when playing
CDs and MP3 audio tracks.
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
Menu.
POP UP/MENU (page 32)
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.
Enters the player’s home menu.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
Speed multiple values are approximate.
– To resume normal playback, press
N PLAY.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
To play in slow, freeze frame (playback
direction only)
Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when
M is pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.
Plays one frame at a time when M is
pressed briefly in pause mode.
– To resume normal playback, press
N PLAY.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
E . PREV/NEXT > (previous/
next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
To go to the beginning of the previous
track, press . PREV twice.
Starts or re-starts playback.
Resumes playback from the point where
you press x STOP (Resume Play).
REPLAY/ADVANCE
(instant replay/instant advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards
the scene.
DISPLAY (page 33)
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
Each time you press ADVANCE
,
briefly fast forwards the current scenes
for 15 seconds.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
Each time you press
REPLAY,
briefly replays the current scenes for 10
seconds.
x STOP
Stops playback and remembers the stop
The resume point for a title/track is the
last point you played or the last photo for
a photo folder.
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Front panel
The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being
opened by mistake.
When the player is turned on, hold down N
on the player for more than 10 seconds until
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel
display. The disc tray is locked.
C Blu-ray Disc indicator
Lights up in white when the player is
turned on.
Lights up in blue when playing BDs.
To unlock the disc tray, hold down N on the
player until “UNLOCK” appears in the front
panel display.
Starts or stops playback.
Opens or closes the disc tray.
H BRAVIA Internet Video indicator
Lights up when using the BRAVIA
Internet Video.
I
USB jack (page 40)
Connect a USB device to this jack.
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Front panel display
A N, X
F Network connection indicator
Lights up when accessing the network
and downloading the player’s software.
For details on downloading the player’s
Lights up during playback or pause.
Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/
1080p video signals from the HDMI
OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
Lights up when an HDMI device is
recognized.
Lights up when the external memory
inserted into the EXT slot on the rear of
the player is recognized.
E Playback information
You can check the time information.
Press TIME repeatedly during playback.
The display changes as follows.
When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
Elapsed time of the current title
r
Remaining time of the current title
When playing a CD
Elapsed time of the current track
r
Remaining time of the current track
r
Elapsed time of the current disc*
r
Remaining time of the current disc*
* Except MP3 audio tracks
z
“T” (Title or Track), “C” (Chapter), or “D”
(Disc) may be displayed depending on the
disc.
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
F Ventilation holes
The ventilation fan is inside the player.
B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
C LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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Hooking Up the Player
Check that you have the following items.
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
• AC power cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and
adjust the settings of the player. Do not
connect the AC power cord until you reach
Hookups and
Settings
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Step 1: Connecting to Your TV
About video/HDMI OUT jacks
The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input
jacks on your TV.
When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality
digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
Jack type
Video resolution Hookup
High
quality
Digital
High Definition:
1080/24p, 1080p,
1080i, 720p
See “Connecting to an
Standard Definition:
480p, 480i
Analog
High Definition:
1080i, 720p
See “Connecting to
Standard Definition: (Y, Pb, Pr)” on
Standard Definition: See “Connecting to
480i
Standard
quality
b
To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
• Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted
noise.
• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does
not have a video input jack.
Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI
OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• Do not apply too much pressure on the connecting
cables. Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may
damage the cables or jacks.
• Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video
signals fed through VCRs may be affected by
copyright protection systems and the picture will
be distorted on the television.
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Connecting to an HDMI jack
Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and
sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
If you connect a 1080/24p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
HDMI cable (not supplied)
TV
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the
connector.
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
rear of the player and the HDMI connector
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down or tilted.
• Do not press the player against the cabinet
wall when you place the player in a cabinet
with the HDMI cable connected. It may
damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI
cable.
• When connecting or disconnecting, do not
screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.
About indicators for HDMI connection
When the connected HDMI-compatible
component is recognized, the HDMI
indicator lights up in the front panel display.
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b
• Language Follow
• 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 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan picture
problems, it is recommended that the user switch
the connection to the LINE OUT VIDEO jack. If
there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 480i/480p/720p/
1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please
contact our customer service center.
When you change the language for the on-
screen display on your TV, the player’s
language for the on-screen display is also
changed after turning the player off and on.
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the
For details on settings of your TV or other
connected components, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV or
components.
• If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your
satisfaction, change the video output resolution in
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the
HDMI logo.
z
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting
function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for
HDMI” setting of the player automatically
switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”
setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI
cable, you can control the basic functions of the
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for
HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to
“On.” Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the TV.
About the BRAVIA Sync
features (for HDMI connections
only)
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),
operation is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play
With one touch of the following buttons, the
connected TV turns on and the input
selector on the TV is switched to the player
automatically.
b
Depending on the connected component, the
“Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the
component.
– [/1
– HOME: The home menu appears
– N PLAY: Playback starts automatically
• System Power-Off
When you turn off the TV using TV [/1 or
the power button on the TV’s remote, the
player and HDMI-compatible components
turn off automatically.
• Theater
When you press THEATER, the player
automatically switches to the optimum
video mode for watching movies. When
connected with a Sony AV amplifier
(receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
speaker output also switches automatically.
When connected with a Theater Mode-
compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the
TV’s video mode switches to Theater
Mode. Press the button again to return to the
original setting.
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Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR)
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component
video cable. You can enjoy high-quality pictures.
Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(red)
(white)
Component video
cable (not supplied)
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(red)
(white)
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
TV
: Signal flow
b
When you connect the player and TV using a
component video cable, disconnect the video plug
(yellow) of the audio/video cable.
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Connecting to audio/video jacks
Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the
audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
(red)
(white)
(yellow)
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
(red)
(white)
(yellow)
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
TV
: Signal flow
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Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
About audio/HDMI OUT jacks
The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver)
according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver).
Jack type
Hookup
Digital
Analog
z
For correct speaker location, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the connected components.
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Connecting to an HDMI jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, use this connection. You can enjoy higher
quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver).
To enjoy 7.1 channel sound, use a High Speed HDMI cable.
If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
HDMI cable (not supplied)
AV amplifier (receiver)
HDMI cable (not supplied)
TV
z
1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the
Check that “Audio (HDMI)” is set to “Auto” in the
player and your AV amplifier
(receiver).
b
2 Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Direct” in
Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers
(receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer as
well to instruction manual supplied with the
To enjoy the secondary audio
(commentary), set “BD Audio Setting”
to “Mix.”
connected AV amplifier (receiver).
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Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)
*1
*2
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS decoder and
a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS
(5.1ch) surround effects.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
or
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
AV amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
*1
*2
1 Connect the digital jack of the player
and your AV amplifier (receiver).
2 Make the appropriate settings in
“Dolby Digital” and “DTS” under the
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will
come from your speakers.
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b
• Insert the external memory straight. If you force
the external memory into the slot, this will cause
damage to both the external memory and the
player.
• Keep the external memory away from small
children to prevent them from accidentally
swallowing the external memory.
• Do not apply too much pressure to the external
memory in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction.
• We recommend use of the Sony USM2GL
available as of April 2009.
• Other USB flash devices may support this
function. However we cannot guarantee
compatibility with all USB flash memories.
• When inserting a USB flash memory, check the
insertion direction before inserting it.
• Depending on the USB flash memory, it may
stick out from the EXT slot. Do not force into the
slot or apply pressure to the protruding portion of
the USB flash memory.
Step 3: Inserting the
External Memory
To enjoy additional content (such as
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray
Disc titles, you will need to use external
memory (not supplied).
Insert the external memory device (1 GB or
larger USB flash memory, such as Sony
USM2GL, USM4GL, or USM1GH) into the
EXT slot as your local storage.
b
The BD-LIVE function will not be available even if
you insert the external memory in the USB jack on
the front panel.
Insert the external memory into the EXT
slot as far as it will go.
Check that the EXT indicator lights up in the
front panel display when turning the player
on.
• Do not connect anything other than a USB flash
memory to the EXT slot.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
external memory, turn the player off when
inserting or removing the external memory.
• When the EXT indicator does not light up, turn
the player off, remove and re-insert the external
memory, then turn the player on again.
• Do not insert the external memory that contains
photo or music files to avoid corrupting the
external memory data.
Rear of the player
Sony USM2GL
(not supplied)
• When re-formatting the USB flash memory, use
FAT16 or FAT32 format.
With the logo side up
To remove the external memory
1
2
Press [/1 to turn the player off.
Pull out the external memory from the
EXT slot.
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When connecting to a
Step 4: Connecting to
the Network
broadband router directly
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player
to your Internet source using a LAN cable to
enjoy the BRAVIA Internet Video and
update the player’s software. You can also
b
• Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100)
terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.
• Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to
the LAN terminal of the PC.
1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the
player to your Internet source.
Methods to connect to your Internet
source include:
LAN cable
(not supplied)
Broadband router
To PC
• Connecting to a broadband router
directly
• Connecting via a wireless bridge
Refer also to the instruction manual
supplied with the broadband router, or to
those with the wireless bridge and the
wireless LAN router (access point).
LAN cable
(not supplied)
2 Make the appropriate settings in
“Internet Settings” under the
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
To update the player’s software using the
network
Internet
To enjoy the BD-LIVE function
About LAN cables
Depending on the modem or router, the type
of LAN cable, straight or crossing, differs.
For details on the LAN cables, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the modem
or router.
b
To enjoy the BD-LIVE function, we recommend
using an Internet connection with an effective speed
of 1 Mbps or greater, depending on your connection
environment and network condition.
To enjoy the BRAVIA Internet Video
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When connecting via a
wireless bridge
Step 5: Connecting the
AC Power Cord
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
After all of the other connections are
complete, connect the supplied AC power
cord to the AC IN terminal of the player.
Then plug the player and TV AC power cords
into the AC outlet.
LAN cable
(not supplied)
to AC IN
1
2
Wireless bridge*
(Linksys by
to AC outlet
Cisco WET610N
as of August
2009)
To PC
Wireless LAN router
(access point)
LAN cable
(not supplied)
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet
* For more information about compatible wireless
bridges, visit the following website:
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Controlling TVs with the
remote
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the volume, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
You can control the player using the supplied
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries
to the markings inside the battery
b
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may be reset to the default setting. Set
the appropriate code number again.
compartment. When using the remote, point
it at the remote sensor
on the player
TV INPUT
TV [/1
VOL +/–
Number
buttons
b
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible
leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do
not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the
following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid
inside the battery compartment, and insert new
batteries.
Available buttons
Depending on the connected unit, you may
not be able to control your TV with some or
all of the buttons (TV [/1, TV INPUT, or
VOL +/–).
Buttons
Operations
TV [/1
Turns your TV on or off.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct
on
TV INPUT (TV
input select)
Switches your TV’s input
source between the TV
and other input sources.
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The player may
not respond to the remote.
VOL (volume)
+/–
Adjusts the volume of
your TV.
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.
b
If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
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1
While holding down TV [/1, enter the
TV’s manufacturer code using the
number buttons.
Step 7: Easy Setup
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then
“9.”
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.
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.
Make the settings below in the following
order.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player
turns on and starts Easy Setup.
01 (default)
Hitachi
02
04
13
04
19
21
16
10
20
18
07
LG/Goldstar
Mitsubishi/MGA
NEC
[/1
TV [/1
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Toshiba
HOME
2
Release TV [/1.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
The player turns on after a moment.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
The display for OSD language selection
appears.
• If the display for OSD language
selection does not appear, press
HOME, and select “Easy Setup” in the
“Start,” and press ENTER.
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4 Select a language for the on-screen
displays using M/m, and press
ENTER.
7 Make the appropriate settings
depending on the cables connected to
your TV.
When you select “HDMI” in step 6
1Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The test screen appears for about 30
seconds.
Example: when the video output
resolution is set to 1080i
The initial settings message appears.
5 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
Current video output resolution setting
b
If no picture appears, press RETURN to
Video.”
6 Select the cable type used to connect
the player and your TV, and press
ENTER.
2Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
3Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press
ENTER.
When you select “Component Video” in
step 6
1Select a video output resolution for
the connected TV, and press ENTER.
For details about the video output
b
When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and
other video output jacks at the same time,
select “Component Video.”
The test screen appears for about 30
seconds. For the test screen, see
(above).
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b
10 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
If no picture appears, press RETURN to
return to the previous screen, and change
the resolution setting.
2Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
3Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press
ENTER.
When you select “Video” in step 6
Select an aspect ratio that matches your
TV, and press ENTER.
z
• You can reset settings to their factory settings
• You can run “Easy Setup” again from “Easy
Select “16:9” when connecting to a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
function.
Select “4:3” when connecting to a 4:3
screen TV without a wide mode function.
8 Select “Allow” to allow Internet
connections from BD content, and
press ENTER.
Select “Do not allow” to not allow
Internet connections from BD content.
9 Set “Quick Start Mode” to “On” or
“Off,” and press ENTER.
For details about “Quick Start Mode,”
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Playing BDs/DVDs
BD
DVD
Number
buttons
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
HOME
N PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
Playback
2 Press Z on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
Playing side facing down
3 Press Zon the player to close the disc
tray.
• When you insert a commercially
available BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO,
playback automatically starts
depending on the disc.
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b
4 Press HOME.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
from memory when:
5 Select
6 Select
(Video) using </,.
– you open the disc tray,
– you play another title,
– you change the settings on the player, or
– you remove the external memory (for BD-
ROMs).
using M/m, and press
N PLAY or ENTER.
• The player may not resume playback depending
on the disc or stop point.
To play restricted BDs or DVDs (Parental
Control)
When you play a restricted BD, change the
“BD Parental Control” setting in the
When you play a restricted DVD, the display
for entering your password appears on the
screen.
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, and press ENTER.
Playback starts.
For commercially available BD-ROMs
or DVD VIDEOs, playback starts.
For BDs or DVDs recorded on other
equipment, the title list appears. Select a
title using M/m, and press N PLAY or
ENTER.
Playback starts.
To register or change the password, see
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
To play restricted BD-REs or BD-Rs (Disc
Lock)
When you play a BD-RE or BD-R restricted
by the Disc Lock function, the display for
entering your password appears on the
screen.
To pause playback
Press X PAUSE.
z
In the title list, “PL” (Playlist) is displayed next to
the name of titles that are created and edited from
their originals.
1
Enter the four-digit password that has
been registered when creating the disc
using the number buttons, and press
ENTER.
b
• Depending on the disc you may not be able to do
some of the playback operations. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the disc.
• Depending on BDs or DVDs recorded on other
equipment, title lists or title names may not be
displayed.
2
Select a title, and press N PLAY or
ENTER.
Playback starts.
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connection
only)
To resume playback from the point where
you stopped (Resume Play)
Press N PLAY.
After stopping playback, select
using M/
The player and the connected TV turn on and
the input selector on the TV is switched to the
player, then playback starts automatically.
m, and press N PLAY or ENTER.
The player resumes playback from the point
where you pressed x STOP.
b
To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS
to select “Play from beginning,” and press
ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning
of the title.
• When using the HDMI connection, there may be
a delay before the playback picture appears on the
screen, and the beginning portion of the playback
picture may not be displayed.
• To use the One-Touch Play function, set “Control
for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “System
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Available OPTIONS
Using the BD’s or DVD’s menu
1
Press OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
BD DVD
2
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
The available items differ depending on
the disc type or player situation.
To display Top Menu
When you play a BD or DVD, you can
display the Top Menu.
1
2
Press TOP MENU during playback.
The Top Menu appears.
Items
Details
Audio Settings Adjusts settings for
Select an item using </M/m/,.
sound (page 34).
PictureQuality Adjusts settings for
To display Pop-up Menu
Some BD-ROMs contain Pop-up Menu that
appear without interrupting playback.
Mode
Title List
Play
Displays the title list.
1
2
Press POP UP/MENU during playback.
The Pop-up Menu appears.
Plays the title from the
point where you pressed
x STOP.
Select an item using </M/m/,, color
buttons, or the number buttons, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Play from
beginning
Plays the title from the
beginning.
Top Menu
Displays the disc’s Top
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
Menu/Popup Displays the BD-
Menu
ROM’s Pop-up Menu or
BD
Some BD-ROMs with “BD-LIVE Logo*”
have bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded to the external memory (local
storage) for enjoyment.
Stop
Stops playback.
Title Search
Searches for a title and
starts playback from the
beginning (page 33).
*
Chapter
Search
Searches for a chapter
and starts playback
from the beginning
1 Turn the player off.
2 Insert the external memory (not
supplied) into the EXT slot on the rear
of the player.
The external memory is used as the local
storage.
Make sure that the external memory is
properly inserted into the player
3 Connect the player to a network
4 Turn the player on.
5 Set “BD Internet Connection” to
“Allow” in the “BD/DVD Viewing
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6 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
4 Press ENTER.
After a while, the player starts playback
from the selected number.
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
Displaying the playing time and
play information
To delete all data
DVD
BD
1
2
3
Press HOME.
You can check the title information,
including the video transmission rate, etc.
Select
(Video) using </,.
Select “BD Data” using M, and press
OPTIONS.
Press DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending
on the disc type and player status.
4
5
Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
Searching for a Title/Chapter
BD
DVD
You can search for a chapter if the title
contains chapter marks.
1 Press OPTIONS during playback or in
pause mode.
The options menu appears.
2 Select a search method using M/m,
and press ENTER.
A The current selected angle
B Title number or name
“Title Search” (for BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs)
“Chapter Search”
C The currently selected audio setting
The display for entering the number
appears.
Example: Chapter Search
D Available functions (
audio/ subtitle)
angle/
E Playback information
Displays Disc type/Play mode/Video
codec/Bit rate/Playing status bar/
Playing time (Remaining time*)
F Output resolution/Video frequency
* Displayed when you press TIME repeatedly.
3 Enter the number of the title or chapter
using the number buttons.
z
• You can also check the playback information in
• Press SUBTITLE, AUDIO, or ANGLE to switch
each setting.
If you make a mistake, press “0”
repeatedly to erase the entered number,
then re-enter another number.
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To adjust the picture
Adjusting pictures and sound
for videos
1
Press OPTIONS during playback.
The options menu appears.
2
Select “Picture Quality Mode” using M/
m, and press ENTER.
The “Picture Quality Mode” dialog box
appears.
DVD
BD
To adjust the audio characteristics
1
2
Press OPTIONS during playback.
The options menu appears.
3
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
Select “Audio Settings” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
The “Audio Settings” screen appears.
Items
Details
Standard
Normally select this.
Brighter Room Select this for a brighter
room.
Theater Room Provides the optimum
video mode for a theater
room.
b
3
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
• Set the picture setting of your TV to ‘Standard’
before changing the “Picture Quality Mode”
settings.
• “Picture Quality Mode” is not available when the
The default settings are underlined.
Items
Details
AV SYNC
(short) 0 ~
120 msec
(long)
Adjuststhe gap between
picture and sound, by
delaying the sound
output in relation to the
picture output (0 to
120 milliseconds).
Audio Filter
(for analog
audio signals
only)
• Sharp: Provides a
wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
Normally select this.
• Slow: Provides
smooth and warm
sound.
4
Select or adjust the settings using </
,, and press ENTER.
To adjust any other items, repeat steps 3
and 4.
b
• The “Audio Filter” function does not work for
digital audio signals output from the HDMI OUT/
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks.
• There may be little effect by changing the “Audio
Filter” setting depending on the disc or playback
environment.
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3 Select an Internet content provider
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.
Playing Video Files via a
Network (BRAVIA
Internet Video)
BRAVIA Internet Video serves as a gateway
delivering the selected Internet content and a
variety of on-demand entertainment straight
to your player.
4 Select a video file using </M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
z
To enjoy the BRAVIA Internet Video service, we
recommend the following connection speeds:
– Standard Definition video: 2.5 Mbps
– High Definition video: 10 Mbps
Playback of the selected video file starts
and the control panel appears at the
bottom of the screen.
It may take some time before playback
starts depending on the video file or
player situation.
b
Your registration information and past purchases
may remain on the server depending on some
BRAVIA Internet Video services. For details on
deleting your personal information on the server,
visit the following website:
1 Control display
Preparing for the BRAVIA
Internet Video service
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for
playback operations.
2 Playing status bar
Connecting to the Network” on page
24.
Status bar/Cursor indicating the
current position/Playing time/
Duration of the video file
2 Make the appropriate settings in
“Region” under the “Internet Video
3 The next video file name
4 The currently selected video file
name and rating
Playing video files via a
network
z
To update the BRAVIA Internet Video content
providers, select “Restart Internet Channels” in the
The display and available buttons may differ
depending on Internet content providers.
b
Playback of some Internet videos can be limited
according to the restriction level set in “Internet
Video Parental Control” under the “Parental
1 Press HOME.
2 Select
(Video) using </,.
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Available OPTIONS during playback
About messages
You can find important messages about new
features, Internet content providers, and
more.
1
Press OPTIONS during playback.
The options menu appears.
2
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
1
2
3
Press HOME.
The available items differ depending on
Internet content providers.
Select
(Network) using </,.
Select “Messages,” and press ENTER.
The message inbox opens.
Items
Details
To scroll the message list, press
. PREV/NEXT >.
Restart
Plays the current video
file from the beginning.
4
Select a message you want to view using
M/m, and press ENTER.
The message is displayed.
Next
Plays the next video file
in the list.
Continuous
Play
Plays the video files in
the list in sequence.
Control Panel Displays the control
panel.
Various playback operations
Buttons
Operations
x STOP
RETURN
Returns to the previous
screen.
</,
m/M
Seeks backward/forward
when pressed during
playback.
Each time you press the
button, the seek speed
changes in 3 steps.
When you press and hold the
button, seeking continues at
the selected speed until you
release the button.
DISPLAY
ENTER
M/m
Displays the control panel.
Pauses or re-starts playback.
Enlarges/reduces the screen
size.
Each time you press the
button, the screen size
changes as follows:
Original size y 2× y
Full screen size
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4 Select an album or track using M/m,
and press ENTER.
Playing Music CDs and
MP3 Audio Tracks
When you select an album, select a track
in the album using M/m, and press
N PLAY or ENTER.
To play an entire album, select the
album, and press N PLAY.
Playing music CDs
CD
Available OPTIONS
1 Insert a music CD.
1
Press OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
The Music Player screen appears.
2 Press N PLAY.
2
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts.
The available items differ depending on
the situation.
Items
Details
Audio Filter
(for analog
audio signals
only)
• Sharp: Provides a
wide frequency range
and spatial feeling.
Normally select this.
• Slow: Provides
smooth and warm
sound.
To select a music CD track
Play
Plays the selected track.
1
2
3
Press HOME.
Play from
beginning
Plays the current track
from the beginning.
Select
(Music) using </,.
Select , and press ENTER.
The music list appears.
Stop
Stops playing the track.
b
4
Select a track using M/m, and press
N PLAY or ENTER.
• The “Audio Filter” function does not work for
digital audio signals output from the HDMI OUT/
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks.
• There may be little effect by changing the “Audio
Filter” setting depending on the disc or playback
environment.
Playing MP3 audio albums or
tracks
Various music playback operations
*1
*2
*3
DATA BD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
Buttons
Operations
*1
*2
BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing
MP3 audio tracks
N PLAY
Starts or re-starts playback.
Resumes playback from the
point where you pressed
x STOP.
*3
x STOP
Stops playback.
Pauses playback.
1 Insert a disc containing MP3 audio
tracks.
X PAUSE
. PREV/
NEXT >
Skips to the beginning of the
current or next track. To go
to the previous track press
. PREV twice.
2 Select
(Music) using </,.
3 Select , and press ENTER.
The list of albums and tracks appears.
To play an entire disc, press N PLAY
instead of ENTER.
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Buttons
Operations
Playing Photo Files
m/M
Fast reverses/fast forwards
when pressed during
playback.
*1
*2
*3
DATA BD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
TIME
Switches time information
on the screen and the front
panel display (page 11).
*1
*2
BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files
DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs containing JPEG image files
CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing
JPEG image files
*3
AUDIO
Selects stereo or monaural
tracks (except MP3 audio
tracks).
You can play photo files on a disc.
To play photo files on the connected USB
b
• The point where you stopped playing (resume
point) is cleared from memory when:
– you open the disc tray, or
1 Press HOME.
– you turn off the player.
• The player can play the following MP3 audio
tracks.
– Format: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3
– Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
– Number of channels: Monaural or 2ch
– Bit rate: 64 kbps to 320 kbps
– File size: 1 GB Max
2 Select
(Photo) using </,.
– Playing time: 1 sec to 9,000 sec
– Extension: .mp3/.MP3
– Number of tracks: Up to 500 tracks (incl.
albums if any)
• The player does not recognize the following MP3
albums/tracks.
– MP3 albums/tracks with extremely long names
– MP3 albums containing MP3 audio tracks with
extremely long names
3 Select , and press ENTER.
The file list or folder list appears.
– MP3 albums in the 5th tree and MP3 albums/
tracks in the 6th tree or lower
• The player cannot play the following MP3
albums/tracks.
– MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-Rs in any
format other than UDF (Universal Disk Format)
2.6
– MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-REs in any
format other than UDF (Universal Disk Format)
2.5
• The elapsed time of some MP3 audio tracks may
not be displayed correctly.
4 Select a file or folder using M/m, and
press ENTER.
When you select a folder, select a file in
the folder using M/m, and press ENTER.
The selected photo file is displayed.
• To play a slideshow, press N PLAY.
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b
Available OPTIONS during playback
• When you attempt to play the following photo
1
Press OPTIONS during playback.
The options menu appears.
files, the
mark appears on the screen and they
cannot be played.
– photo files larger than 8,192 pixels (width or
height)
– photo files smaller than 15 pixels (width or
height)
2
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.
The available items differ depending on
the situation.
– photo files exceeding 32 MB
– photo files with extreme aspect ratios (greater
than 50:1 or 1:50)
Items
Details
Slideshow
Speed
Changes the slideshow
speed.
• Fast
• Normal
• Slow
– photo files in Progressive JPEG format
– photo files that have a “.jpeg” or “.jpg”
extension, but not in JPEG format
– photo files that have an extremely long name
• The following photo files cannot be played.
– photo files recorded on BD-Rs in any format
other than UDF (Universal Disk Format) 2.6
– photo files recorded on BD-REs in any format
other than UDF (Universal Disk Format) 2.5
• The following photo files or folders cannot be
displayed in the file list or folder list.
– photo files that have an extension other than
“.jpeg” or “.jpg”
Stop
Stops a slideshow.
Rotate Left
Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by
90 degrees.
Rotate Right
Rotates the photo
clockwise by
90 degrees.
– photo files that have an extremely long name
– photo folders in the 5th tree and photo files/
folders in the 6th tree or lower
Various photo playback operations
– 501th or more folders when the total number of
folders and files in a single tree exceeds 500
• Photo files edited on a PC may not be played.
• Thumbnail images of some photo files may not be
displayed.
Buttons
Operations
x STOP
RETURN
Stops a slideshow.
X PAUSE
Pauses a slideshow.
• Large photo files may take some time to display
or to start a slideshow.
. PREV/
NEXT >
</,
Displays the previous or
next photo.
To view best quality images
If you have a Sony TV compatible with
“PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality
images by the following connection and
setting.
DISPLAY
Displays the file
information.
1
2
Connect the player to the TV using an
HDMI cable (not supplied).
Set the TV’s video setting to [VIDEO-A]
mode.
For details on [VIDEO-A], refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV.
b
You can enjoy “PhotoTV HD” only when “HDMI
Resolution” of the player is set to “Auto,” “1080i,”
or “1080p” in the “Output Video Format” under the
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b
• Do not remove the USB device during operation.
Stop playback and turn off the file list and folder
list beforehand.
• The player cannot play photo files on a USB
device if it is connected to the EXT slot on the
rear panel of the player.
Playing from a USB device
You can play photo files on the connected
USB device.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
jack on the player.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the USB device before connecting.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
to USB jack
USB device
b
• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.
• The player can recognize:
– Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are
FAT-compatible and non-partitioned, and
– Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class
devices.
If the MSC devices are partitioned, the
player may not recognize the devices.
2 Press HOME.
3 Select
(Photo) using </,.
4 Select
(USB Device) using m, and
press ENTER.
The file list or folder list appears.
5 Select a file or folder using M/m, and
press ENTER.
When you select a folder, select a file in
the folder using M/m, and press ENTER.
The selected photo file is displayed.
• To play a slideshow, press N PLAY.
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Using the Settings
Displays
Select
(Setup) on the home menu when
you need to change the settings of the player.
1 Press HOME.
2 Select
(Setup) using </,.
3 Select the setup category icon to
change using M/m, and press ENTER.
For details on setting options and setup
category icons, see “Setting list”
Example: Screen Settings
Settings and
Adjustments
4 Set the options.
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Setting list
You can setup the following options.
Network Update
Icon
Explanation
You can update and improve the functions of
the player. We recommend the network
update every 2 months or so.
Network Update (page 42)
Updates the software of the
player.
For information about update functions, visit
the following website:
Screen Settings (page 43)
Makes the video settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
1 Select “Network Update” using M/m,
and press ENTER.
Audio Settings (page 46)
Makes the audio settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
The player connects to the network, and
the display asks for confirmation.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
2 Select “OK” using </,, and press
ENTER.
The player starts downloading, then
updating the software automatically.
When updating finishes, “FINISH”
appears for 5 seconds in the front panel
display, then the player automatically
turns off.
Parental Control Settings
Makes detailed settings for the
Parental Control function.
Photo Settings (page 51)
Makes the photo-related settings.
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
The player starts up with the updated
software.
Internet Video Settings
Makes the BRAVIA Internet
Video settings.
z
• You can check the current software version by
selecting “System Information” in the “System
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating.
• The player informs you of newer software version
information when “Software Update
System Settings (page 52)
Makes the player-related
settings.
Network Settings (page 54)
Makes detailed settings for
Internet and network.
Easy Setup (page 56)
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
b
• Do not disconnect the AC power cord or LAN
cable while downloading or updating software.
• Any operations, including opening the disc tray,
are not available while updating.
Resetting (page 56)
Resets the player to the factory
settings.
• Downloading times may differ depending on the
server provider or line status.
• When error messages on network connections
appear, check the network settings (see “Internet
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To update the software using an update
disc
You can update and improve the functions of
the player using an update disc provided by
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
Screen Settings
The default settings are underlined.
1
2
Insert the update disc.
The display asks for confirmation.
TV Type
Selects your TV type.
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Software update starts.
When updating finishes, “FINISH”
appears for 5 seconds in the front panel
display, then the disc tray automatically
opens.
16:9
4:3
Select this when connecting
to a wide-screen TV or a TV
with a wide mode function.
Select this when connecting
to a 4:3 screen TV without a
wide mode function.
3
4
Remove the disc.
The player automatically turns off.
Press [/1 to turn the player on.
The player starts up with the updated
software.
Screen Format
Selects the display configuration for a 4:3
screen picture on a 16:9 wide screen TV.
z
Original
Select this when connecting
to a TV with a wide mode
function. Displays a 4:3
screen picture in 16:9 aspect
ratio even on a wide-screen
TV.
• You can check the current software version by
selecting “System Information” in the “System
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating.
• For information about other software update
methods, visit the following website or consult
your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
Service facility:
Fixed Aspect Changes the picture size to
Ratio
fit the screen size with the
original picture aspect ratio.
b
• Do not disconnect the AC power cord while
updating.
• Any operations, including opening the disc tray,
are not available while updating.
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DVD Aspect Ratio
Output Video Format
Selects the display configuration for
playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3
screen TV (effective when “TV Type” is set
to “4:3” and “Screen Format” is set to “Fixed
Aspect Ratio”).
Selects the jack type to output video signals
(“TV Connection Method”) and output
resolution(“HDMIResolution”/“Component
Resolution”).
1
2
Select “Output Video Format” in “Screen
Settings,” and press ENTER.
Letter Box
Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and
bottom.
Select the jack type to output video
signals using M/m, and press ENTER.
Pan & Scan
Displays a full-height
picture on the entire screen,
with trimmed sides.
b
When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and
other video output jacks at the same time,
select “Component Video.”
Letter Box
TV Connection Method
HDMI
Outputs signals from
the HDMI OUT jack
according to the “HDMI
Resolution” setting
Pan & Scan
Component
Video
Outputs signals from
the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks
according to the
“Component
b
Depending on the DVD, “Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “Pan & Scan” or
vice versa.
Resolution” setting
Video
Outputs signals from
the LINE OUT VIDEO
jack.
Cinema Conversion Mode
Sets the video conversion method for 480p,
720p, 1080i, or 1080p* signals from the
HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
3
(When you select “HDMI” or
“Component Video” only)
1Select the signal type for the HDMI
OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks using M/m, and press
ENTER.
When you change the video output
resolution, the test screen appears for
about 30 seconds.
* HDMI only
Auto
Normally select this. The
player automatically detects
whether the material is
video-based or film-based,
and switches to the
appropriate conversion
method.
b
If no picture appears, press RETURN to
return to the previous screen, and change
the resolution setting.
Video
The conversion method
suited for video-based
material will always be
selected regardless of the
material.
2Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
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3Select “OK” or “Cancel,” and press
ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
BD-ROM 1080/24p Output
Sets to output 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video
signals when playing film-based materials on
BD-ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz).
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals can be
output when all of the following conditions
are met.
– You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV
using the HDMI OUT jack,
– “Output Video Format” is set to “HDMI,”
and
The HD indicator lights up when
outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video
signals.
b
• If no picture appears after changing the
“Output Video Format” settings, hold down
x on the player for more than 10 seconds.
The video output resolution will be reset to
the lowest resolution.
– “HDMI Resolution” is set to “Auto” or
“1080p.”
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and
other video output jacks at the same time,
video signals may not output from the jacks,
other than from the HDMI OUT jack, when
When connecting other equipment at the
same time, press RETURN to return to step
2 and change the “TV Connection Method”
setting.
Auto
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/
24 Hz video signals only
when connecting a 1080/
24p-compatible TV using
the HDMI OUT jack.
On
Off
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/
24 Hz video signals
regardless of the connected
TV type.
HDMI Resolution/Component Resolution
Auto (HDMI
only)
Normally select this.
The player outputs
signals starting from the
highest resolution
Select this when your TV is
not compatible with 1080/
24p video signals.
acceptable to the TV:
1080p > 1080i > 720p >
480p > 480i
If the resulting image
format is undesirable,
try another setting that
suits your TV.
b
No BD-ROM picture appears when the connected
TV is non-compatible with 1080/24p and “BD-
ROM 1080/24p Output” is set to “On.” In this case,
press HOME to display the home menu, and set
“BD-ROM 1080/24p Output” to “Off.”
480i
Outputs 480i video
signals.
YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)
480p
720p
1080i
Outputs 480p video
signals.
Sets the color setting for video signals output
from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the setting
that matches the connected TV type.
Outputs 720p video
signals.
Outputs 1080i video
signals.
Auto
Automatically detects the
connected TV type, and
switches to the matching
color setting.
1080p (HDMI Outputs 1080p video
only) signals.
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video
signals.
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video
signals.
RGB
Outputs RGB video signals.
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HDMI Deep Color Output
Audio Settings
Sets the Deep Color (color depth) setting for
video signals output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
The default settings are underlined.
The color depth is indicated by the number of
bits, and more colors can be reproduced as
the value increases. The player supports a
color depth of up to 12 bits. Connecting the
player and a TV that supports Deep Color
allows more accurate color reproduction than
when connecting it to a TV that does not
support Deep Color.
Audio (HDMI)
Selects the signal type for the HDMI OUT
jack.
Auto
Normally select this.
Outputs audio signals
according to the status of the
connected HDMI device.
Auto
12bit
10bit
Off
Normally select this.
PCM
Outputs PCM signals from
the HDMI OUT jack.
Outputs 12bit video signals.
Outputs 10bit video signals.
b
Select this when the picture
is unstable or colors appear
unnatural.
Select “PCM” when connecting a TV or an AV
amplifier (receiver) that does not support Dolby
Digital or DTS, otherwise noise or no sound may
result.
x.v.Color Output
BD Audio Setting
Sets whether to send xvYCC information to
the connected TV.
Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a
TV that supports x.v.Color display makes it
possible to more accurately reproduce object
colors present in the natural world.
Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive
audio and secondary audio (commentary)
when playing a BD that contains such audio.
Mix
Outputs the audio obtained
by mixing the interactive
audio and secondary audio
to the primary audio.
Auto
Off
Normally select this.
Select this when the picture
is unstable or colors appear
unnatural.
Direct
Outputs the primary audio
only.
b
PCM 96 kHz and PCM 192 kHz audio signals are
output as PCM 48 kHz audio signals when “BD
Audio Setting” is set to “Mix.”
Pause Mode
Sets the picture mode for DVD playback
pause status. For BD-ROMs or discs
containing AVCHD files, “Pause Mode”
automatically switches to “Auto.”
Audio ATT
Lowers the audio output level to prevent
sound distortion.
Auto
Normally select this.
Dynamic moving pictures
appear without blurring.
On
Off
Enables Audio Attenuation.
Disables Audio Attenuation.
Frame
Displays static pictures at
high resolution.
b
“Audio ATT” does not affect the output from the
HDMI OUT jack and the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
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Dolby Digital
Audio DRC
Selects the audio signals output when playing
Dolby Digital discs.
This setting affects the output from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
jack.
Selects the dynamic range (compression level
of the sound) setting when playing a BD or
DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.”
Auto
Performs playback at the
dynamic range specified by
the disc (BD-ROM only).
Other discs are played back
at the “Standard” level.
Downmix
PCM
Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this
when connecting an audio
device without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Standard
Performs playback at a
compression level between
“TV Mode” and “Wide
Range.”
Dolby Digital
Select this when connecting
an audio device with a built-
in Dolby Digital decoder.
TV Mode
Sounds are compressed
heavily. Low sounds are
easier to hear.
DTS
Wide Range
No compression works. A
more dynamic sound is
produced.
Selects the audio signals output when playing
DTS discs. This setting affects the output
from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) jack.
b
• “Audio DRC” is effective only when playing
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby
TrueHD audio signals.
Downmix
PCM
Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this
when connecting to an audio
device without a built-in
DTS decoder.
• When “Dolby Digital” is set to “Dolby Digital” in
DRC” has no effect on the audio output from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack
(except when “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Mix”
when playing a BD).
DTS
Select this when connecting
to an audio device with a
built-in DTS decoder.
Downmix
48kHz/96kHz PCM
Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to
two-channel sound.
Selects the maximum sampling frequency for
the PCM signals output from the DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
Dolby
Surround
Outputs the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) signals in 2
channels. Select this when
connecting an audio device
that supports Dolby
48kHz/16bit
Outputs audio signals of
96 kHz sampling as 48 kHz/
16 bit.
Surround (Pro Logic).
96kHz/24bit
Outputs audio signals of
96 kHz sampling as 96 kHz/
24 bit. However, the signals
will be output as 48 kHz/
16 bit if the source is copy-
protected.
Normal
Outputs audio signals
without Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect. Select
this when connecting an
audio device that does not
support Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic).
b
If you select “96kHz/24bit” when an AV amplifier
(receiver) that does not support 96 kHz is
b
“Downmix” has no effect on the bitstream audio
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
connected, no sound or a loud sound may result.
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BD Internet Connection
BD/DVD Viewing
Settings
Sets whether to allow Internet connections
from the content of a BD (in BDMV mode)
being played. Network connections and
settings are required when using this function
The default settings are underlined.
BD/DVD Menu
Allow
Normally select this.
Allows Internet connections
from BD content. Select this
to enjoy the BD-LIVE
function.
Selects the default menu language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Select Language Code,”
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
Do not allow
Prohibits Internet
connection.
Audio
Selects the default track language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select “Select Language Code,”
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
Subtitle
Selects the default subtitle language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Select Language Code,”
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
Hybrid Disc Playback Layer
Selects the layer priority when playing a
Hybrid Disc. To change the setting, turn the
player off and on again.
BD
Plays BD layer.
DVD/CD
Plays DVD or CD layer.
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4 Select the area code, and press
ENTER.
Parental Control
Settings
When you select “Select Area Code,” the
display for entering the area code
appears. Enter the code for the area
restriction by referring to “Parental
The default settings are underlined.
Password
z
You can change the password (see “Password” on
page 49).
Sets or changes the password for the Parental
Control function. A password allows you to
set a restriction on BD-ROM, DVD VIDEO,
and Internet video playback. If necessary,
you can differentiate the restriction levels for
BD-ROMs and DVD VIDEOs.
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the Parental Control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level.
1 Select “Password” in “Parental
Control Settings,” and press ENTER.
2 Enter your four-digit password using
the number buttons.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
BD Parental Control
To change the password
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited
according to the age of the users. Scenes may
be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
2
the number buttons.
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
1 Select “BD Parental Control” in
“Parental Control Settings,” and
press ENTER.
Parental Control Area Code
2 Enter your four-digit password using
the number buttons.
Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD
VIDEOs can be limited according to the
geographic area. Scenes may be blocked or
replaced with different scenes.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
4 Select the age restriction, and press
1 Select “Parental Control Area Code”
in “Parental Control Settings,” and
press ENTER.
ENTER.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
If you select “Select Age Restriction,”
you can enter the age from “0” to “255”
using </M/m/, or the number
buttons.
• To cancel the Parental Control setting,
select “No Restrictions.”
2 Enter your four-digit password using
the number buttons.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
z
You can change the password (see “Password” on
page 49).
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b
• If you forget the password, reset the player
Internet Video Parental Control
Playback of some Internet videos can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes.
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the Parental Control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level.
• When “255” is selected in “Select Age
Restriction,” the Parental Control setting is
canceled.
1 Select “Internet Video Parental
Control” in “Parental Control
Settings,” and press ENTER.
2 Enter your four-digit password using
the number buttons.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
DVD Parental Control
4 Select the restriction level, and press
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes.
ENTER.
No
No programs are blocked
Restrictions from viewing based on
their ratings.
1 Select “DVD Parental Control” in
“Parental Control Settings,” and
press ENTER.
Child
Ratings permitted are:
For United States
TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G
MPAA: G
For Canada
English TV rating: C, G
French TV rating: G
2 Enter your four-digit password using
the number buttons.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Youth
Maximum ratings
permitted are:
For United States
TV Rating: TV-PG
MPAA: PG
For Canada
English TV rating: PG
French TV rating: 8 ans+
4 Select a level, and press ENTER.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
• To cancel the Parental Control setting,
select “No Restrictions.”
Young Adult Maximum ratings
permitted are:
z
You can change the password (see “Password” on
For United States
TV Rating: TV-14
MPAA: PG-13
For Canada
English TV rating: 14+
French TV rating: 13 ans+
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the Parental Control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level.
Custom
Sets ratings manually.
For details, see “Custom
z
If you are not familiar with the parental
guideline rating system, we recommend
selecting “Child,” “Youth,” or “Young Adult”
to help simplify the rating selection. To set
more specific ratings, select “Custom.”
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Internet Video Unrated
Photo Settings
Sets whether or not to play unrated Internet
videos.
The default setting is underlined.
1 Select “Internet Video Unrated” in
“Parental Control Settings,” and
press ENTER.
Slideshow Speed
Changes the slideshow speed.
2 Enter your four-digit password using
the number buttons.
Fast
Photos change rapidly.
Normal
Photos change at normal
speed.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Slow
Photos change slowly.
4 Select whether or not to play unrated
Internet videos, and press ENTER.
Allow
Block
Normally select this.
Allows programs and
movies that are
broadcast without a
rating.
Prohibits playing of
unrated Internet videos.
Blocks all programs and
movies that are
broadcast without a
rating.
b
If you block unrated TV programs, the following
types of programs may be blocked:
– programs broadcast from another country
– emergency broadcasts
– political programs
– sports
– news
– public service announcements
– religious programs
– weather
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Internet Video
Settings
System Settings
The default settings are underlined.
Region
OSD
Set your region to receive services from
Internet content providers.
Selects your language for the player on-
screen displays.
1 Select “Region” in “Internet Video
Settings,” and press ENTER.
Dimmer
2 Select your region using M/m, and
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
press ENTER.
Bright
Dark
Off
Bright lighting.
Low lighting.
3 Enter your ZIP code using the number
buttons.
Turns off the lighting during
playback. Low lighting other
than during playback.
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Restart Internet Channels
Control for HDMI
You can reconnect to the network and
reacquire the Internet channels.
On
Allows you to use the
“Control for HDMI”
1 Select “Restart Internet Channels” in
“Internet Video Settings,” and press
ENTER.
Off
Turns off the function.
2 Select “Start” using </,, and
Quick Start Mode
press ENTER.
The player starts to reconnect to the
network and reacquire the Internet
channels.
On
Off
Shortens the startup time
when turning on the player.
The default setting.
3 Select “Close,” and press ENTER.
b
When “Quick Start Mode” is set to “On,”
– power consumption will be higher than when
“Quick Start Mode” is set to “Off” and
– the ventilation fan may turn on depending on the
surrounding temperature.
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Auto Power Off
Software Update Notification
The player automatically turns off if you do
not press any of the buttons on the player or
remote for more than 30 minutes, unless you
are playing BDs/DVDs/CDs/photo files or
are updating software.
Informs you of newer software version
information. Network connections and
settings are required when using this function
On
Sets the player to inform you
of newer software version
On
Turns on the “Auto Power
Off” function.
Off
Turns off the function.
Off
Turns off the function.
System Information
Auto Display
Displays the following information:
– Software Version
– MAC Address
– Registration Number
– LINK Connection Status
– Current IP Address
On
Automatically displays
information on the screen
when changing the viewing
titles, picture modes, audio
signals, etc.
Off
Displays information only
when you press DISPLAY.
– Provisioning Server Connection Status
Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears when you do
not use the player for more than 10 minutes
while an on-screen display, such as the home
menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The
screen saver image helps prevent your
display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting).
On
Turns on the screen saver
function.
Off
Turns off the function.
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3 Select the IP address and proxy server
setting method, and press ENTER.
Network Settings
Auto
Select this when you set
the IP address
automatically without
using the proxy server.
Then, go to step 6.
Internet Settings
These items are necessary when you connect
to the Internet via a LAN cable. Enter the
respective (alphanumeric) values for your
broadband router or wireless LAN router.
The items that need to be set may differ,
depending on the Internet service provider or
the router. For details, refer to the instruction
manuals that have been provided by your
Internet service provider or supplied with the
router.
Custom
Select this when:
– you set the IP address
manually, or
– you set the IP address
automatically and use
the proxy server.
Then, go to step 4.
4 Select the IP address setting method,
and press ENTER.
Auto
Select this when you set
the address
automatically. Then, go
1 Select “Internet Settings” in “Network
Settings,” and press ENTER.
2 Select an item, and press ENTER.
Manual
Select this when you set
the IP address manually.
Set also the following
items:
– IP Address
– Subnet Mask
– Default Gateway
– Primary DNS
– Secondary DNS
View Network Displays the current
Status
network status.
Wired Setup
Select this when:
– you connect to a
broadband router
directly, or
– you set up the wireless
bridge on a PC.
Then, go to step 3.
b
Wireless
Select this when you use
When you set the “Primary DNS”/“Secondary
DNS” addresses manually, enter the “Primary
DNS” address. Otherwise, the “Internet
Settings” will be set incorrectly.
Bridge Setup Linksys by Cisco
WET610N as a wireless
bridge without setting
up the wireless bridge
on a PC. Then, follow
the on-screen
instructions. For details,
visit the following
website and check the
FAQ contents:
5 Set the proxy server setting to “No,”
and press ENTER.
If your Internet service provider has a
specific proxy server setting, select
“Yes,” and press ENTER. Then, fill the
“Proxy Server” and “Port” rows. To enter
blurayupdate/
6 Check your network connection
settings, and press ,.
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7 Select “Save & Connect,” and press
ENTER.
Network Connection
Diagnostics
The network diagnostic starts. Results
are displayed after the player finishes the
network diagnostic. If an error message
appears, follow the on-screen
instructions.
For further details, visit the following
website and check the FAQ contents:
You can run the network diagnostic.
1 Select “Network Connection
Diagnostics” in “Network Settings,”
and press ENTER.
2 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The network diagnostic starts.
Results are displayed after the player
finishes running the network diagnostic.
If an error message appears, follow the
on-screen instructions and perform
“Network Connection Diagnostics”
again.
8 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
To enter characters
The display for entering characters appears
when you select “Proxy Server” in the proxy
server setting.
3 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
1
Press a number button repeatedly to
select a character.
Example:
Press the number 3 button once to enter
“d.”
Press the number 3 button three times to
enter “f.”
To switch the keyboard to upper case,
lower case, numbers, or symbols, select
“abc,” and press ENTER repeatedly.
2
3
Press ,, and enter the next character.
Press the green button (“Enter”) to finish.
Available buttons
Buttons
Details
Red button
(Delete)
Deletes the character to the
left of the cursor.
Green button
(Enter)
Sets the input and finishes
the setting.
</,
Moves the cursor.
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Easy Setup
Resetting
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic
settings.
You can reset the player settings to the
factory default by selecting the group of
settings. All the settings within the group will
be reset.
1 Select “Easy Setup,” and press
ENTER.
1 Select “Resetting,” and press ENTER.
2 Select “Start” using </,, and
2 Select “Reset to Factory Default
press ENTER.
Settings,” and press ENTER.
3 Select the settings you want to reset to
default, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
You can reset the following settings:
– Screen Settings
– Audio Settings
– BD/DVD Viewing Settings
– Parental Control Settings
– Photo Settings
– Internet Video Settings
– System Settings
– Network Settings
– All Settings
4 Select “Start” using </,, and
press ENTER.
b
– all settings within
(Setup) are reset.
– “Picture Quality Mode” and “Audio Settings”
that can be adjusted by pressing OPTIONS during
– the BRAVIA Internet Video registration
information and past purchases remaining on the
server are not deleted. For details on deleting your
personal information on the server, visit the
following website:
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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.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
, It takes a short while before the player turns
on.
The message “A new software version has
been found on the network. Perform
update under "Network Update."” appears
on the screen when turning the player on.
the player to a newer software version.
Additional
Information
Disc
The disc does not play.
, The disc is dirty.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
the playback side facing down.
, The disc is skewed.
, You are attempting to play a disc with a
format that cannot be played back by this
player (page 63).
, The region code on the BD or DVD does
not match the player.
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
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No BD-ROM picture appears.
, Check the “BD-ROM 1080/24p Output”
setting in the “Screen Settings” setup
Picture
See also “Connecting to an HDMI jack”
(page 15) when connecting equipment using
the HDMI cable.
Sound
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Check that all the connecting cables are
securely connected.
, Check whether the connecting cables are
damaged.
See also “Connecting to an HDMI jack”
(page 20) when connecting equipment using
the HDMI cable.
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, When playing a double-layer BD/DVD, the
video and audio may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
There is no sound.
, Check that all the connecting cables are
securely connected.
, Check whether the connecting cables are
damaged.
, Check the connection to your AV amplifier
selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so
that the audio signals of the player are
output from your AV amplifier (receiver).
, The player is in scan mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the
No picture appears when the video output
resolution selected in “Output Video
Format” is incorrect.
, Press x on the player for more than 10
seconds to reset the video output resolution
to the lowest resolution.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “DVD
Aspect Ratio” under “Screen Settings.”
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some BDs or
DVDs.
, Try setting “Audio DRC” to “TV Mode” in
, Set “Audio ATT” to “Off” in the “Audio
Video signals are not output from the
jacks, other than from the HDMI OUT jack,
when connecting the HDMI OUT jack and
other video output jacks at the same time.
, Set “Output Video Format” to “Component
Video” in the “Screen Settings” setup
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,
and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output
by bitstream.
, Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Direct” in the
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
The dark area of the picture is too dark/the
bright area is too bright or unnatural.
, Set “Picture Quality Mode” to “Standard”
(default) (see “Adjusting pictures and
The interactive audio is not output.
, Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Mix” in the
The picture is not output correctly.
, Check the “Output Video Format” settings
in the “Screen Settings” setup (page 44).
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The “Control for HDMI” function does not
work (BRAVIA Sync).
HDMI
, Check that the AC power cord of the
connected component is securely
There is no picture or no sound 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 reconnect the HDMI cable.
, If the player is connected to a TV through
an AV amplifier (receiver), try connecting
the HDMI cable directly to the TV. If the
problem is fixed, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the AV amplifier
(receiver).
connected.
, If the HDMI indicator does not appear in
the front panel display, check the HDMI
, Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to
, Make sure that the connected component is
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function. For details, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the component.
, Check the connected component’s setting
for the “Control for HDMI” function. For
details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the component.
, If you change the HDMI connection, turn
the player off and on again.
, If power failure occurs, set “Control for
HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for
, For details on the “Control for HDMI”
function, see “About the BRAVIA Sync
There is no picture or picture noise
appears when connected to the HDMI OUT
jack.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device that does not support copyright
protection technology.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video
output, changing the video output
resolution may solve the problem
, If you connect the player to a TV through an
AV amplifier (receiver) that is not
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function, you may be unable to control the
TV from the player.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
, When you connect the player to a TV
through an AV amplifier (receiver), if you
change the HDMI connection, disconnect
and reconnect the AC power cord, or a
power failure occurs, try the following:
1Switch the input selector of the AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the picture from
the player appears on the TV screen. 2Set
“Control for HDMI” to “Off,” then set
“Control for HDMI” to “On” (page 52).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).
The sound is not output correctly when
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT
jack does not support the audio format of
the player. Check the audio settings
The display language on the screen
switches automatically when connected to
the HDMI OUT jack.
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”
(page 52), the display language on the
screen automatically switches according to
the language setting of the connected TV (if
you change the setting on your TV, etc.).
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The file name is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display ISO 8859-1-
compliant character formats. Other
character formats may be displayed
differently.
, Depending on the writing software used,
the input characters may be displayed
differently.
External memory (local
storage)
The external memory is not recognized.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off.
2(USM1GH only) Align the V mark of the
EXT slot with the V mark on the external
memory, and insert the external memory.
3Turn the player on. 4Check that the
EXT indicator lights up in the front panel
display.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
Bonus content or other data that are
contained in a BD-ROM cannot be played.
, Try the following: 1Remove the disc.
2Turn the player off. 3Remove and re-
4Turn the player on. 5Check that the
EXT indicator lights up in the front panel
display. 6Insert the BD-ROM with
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
Some functions such as Stop or Search
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. Refer to
the instruction manual supplied with the
disc.
The language for the soundtrack/subtitle
or angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the BD’s or DVD’s menu instead
of the direct selection button on the remote
, Multi-lingual tracks/subtitles or multi-
angles are not recorded on the BD or DVD
being played.
A message indicating that the local
storage does not have enough space
appears on the screen.
, Delete unnecessary data in the external
, The BD or DVD prohibits the changing of
the language for the soundtrack/subtitle or
angles.
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
The disc tray does not open and
“LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears in the
front panel display.
, When “LOCKED” appears, the player is
locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold
down N on the player until “UNLOCK”
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
The player does not detect a USB device
connected to the player.
, Make sure that the USB device is securely
connected to the USB jack on the front
, Check if the USB device or a cable is
damaged.
, Check if the USB device is on.
, The USB device is connected via a USB
hub. Connect the USB device directly to the
player.
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The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
The sound quality is not satisfactory.
, Sound quality may be poor depending on
Internet content providers.
, Sound quality may be improved by
changing the connection speed. We
recommend the connection speed of at least
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video
(10 Mbps for high definition video).
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off,
and disconnect the AC power cord.
2Reconnect the AC power cord while
pressing down Z on the player. 3Keep
pressing down Z on the player until the tray
opens. 4Remove the disc. 5When
“WAIT” appears in the front panel display,
hold down [/1 on the player for more than
10 seconds until the player turns on again.
Self-Diagnosis Function
The player does not respond to any button.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than
10 seconds until the indicators in the front
panel display turn off.
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, an
error code appears in the front panel display.
In this case, check the following table.
Error code Corrective action
If the player still does not respond to any
button, disconnect then reconnect the AC
power cord.
Exxxx
Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the
error code.
FAN ERR
• Check that the ventilation
holes on the rear of the player
are not blocked.
BRAVIA Internet Video
The player cannot connect to the network.
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
The picture is poor/certain programs
display a loss of detail, especially during
fast-motion or dark scenes.
, Picture quality may be poor depending on
Internet content providers.
, Picture quality may be improved by
changing the connection speed. We
recommend the connection speed of at least
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video
(10 Mbps for high definition video).
The picture is small.
, Press M to zoom in.
There is no sound.
, Not all videos will contain sound.
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Playable Discs
Icon used in
this manual
Type
Disc Logo
Characteristics
BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in
BDMV and BDAV mode, including
8 cm discs (single layer) and DL discs
BD
Blu-ray Disc
BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio
tracks* or JPEG image files
DATA BD
DVD
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented
DVD VIDEO
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in video and +VR
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video
and VR mode, including 8 cm discs
(single layer) and DVD+R DL/DVD-R
DL discs
DVD
DVD
DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3
audio tracks* or JPEG image files
DATA DVD
DATA DVD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format
CD
CD
CD-ROMs and CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3 audio tracks* or JPEG
image files
DATA CD
—
DATA CD
* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission)
MPEG which compresses audio data.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Notes about BD-ROM compatibility
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new
and evolving, some discs may not be playable
depending on the disc type and the version.
The audio output differs depending on the
source, connected output jack, and selected
audio settings.
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b
Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
• Notes about BD-REs/BD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs
Some BD-REs/BD-Rs, 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. The BD-Rs recorded on a PC
cannot be played if postscripts are recordable.
A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, refer to
the instruction manual supplied with the
recording device. 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 using normal
playback.
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• VCDs/Super VCDs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
• BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms
to the NTSC color system).
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 content the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the BDs/
DVDs.
• Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
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.
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)
Your player has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
• 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 BDs/DVDs
The playback pictures and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.
• Note about 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs
Some 8 cm BD-REs/8 cm BD-Rs cannot be
played on this player.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
this player.
will also play on
ALL
Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO,
no region code may be indicated even though
playing the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
• Note about BD-REs/BD-Rs
This player supports Ver. 2.1 BD-RE and
Ver. 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 BD-R including organic
pigment type BD-R (LTH type).
Region code
• Note about DTS 5.1 MUSIC DISCs
This player can play DTS 5.1 MUSIC DISCs.
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*1
*2
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.
About playback of discs recorded in
AVCHD format
This player can play AVCHD format discs.
TM
b
What is the AVCHD format?
• 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.
The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital
video camera format used to record SD (standard
definition) or HD (high definition) signals of either
*1
the 1080i specification or the 720p
*2
specification on DVDs, using efficient data
compression 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.
Video Output Resolution
Output resolution differs depending on the “Output Video Format” setting in the “Screen
When “Output Video Format” is set to
“HDMI”
When “Output Video Format” is set to
“Component Video”
Resolution
setting
LINE OUT COMPONENT HDMI OUT
LINE OUT COMPONENT HDMI OUT
VIDEO jack VIDEO jacks
jack
VIDEO jack VIDEO jacks
jack
480i*1
480p*1
720p
480i
480i
480i
480i
480i
480i
480p
480i
480i
480i
480i
480i
480i
480p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
720p*2
1080i*2
1080i*2
720p*2
1080i*2
1080i
1080p
unselectable unselectable unselectable
*1
For Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio,
set “HDMI Resolution” of “Output Video
Format” to other than “480i” or “480p” in the
Protected content on DVDs are output at 480p
resolution.
When “Output Video Format” is set to
“Video”
480i video signals are output from the LINE
OUT VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO
jack, and 480p video signals are output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
*2
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs and outputs
(Jack name:
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):
Optical output jack/–18 dBm
(wave length 660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT:
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT VIDEO:
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal
EXT:
External memory slot (For connecting the
external memory)
DC output: 5 V 500 mA Max
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting digital
still camera and USB memory)
General
Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
26 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 mm × 238 mm × 70 mm
3
7
(17 in. × 9 / in. × 2 / in.)
8
8
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
3
2.8 kg (6 lb 2 / oz)
4
Operating temperature:
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
not specified
Parental Control/Area Code
Number, Area (Code)
2044, Argentina (ar)
2047, Australia (au)
2046, Austria (at)
2057, Belgium (be)
2070, Brazil (br)
2200, Greece (gr)
2219, Hong Kong (hk)
2248, India (in)
2379, Norway (no)
2427, Pakistan (pk)
2424, Philippines (ph)
2428, Poland (pl)
2238, Indonesia (id)
2239, Ireland (ie)
2436, Portugal (pt)
2489, Russia (ru)
2501, Singapore (sg)
2149, Spain (es)
2499, Sweden (se)
2086, Switzerland (ch)
2543, Taiwan (tw)
2528, Thailand (th)
2184, United Kingdom (gb)
2079, Canada (ca)
2090, Chile (cl)
2254, Italy (it)
2276, Japan (jp)
2092, China (cn)
2093, Colombia (co)
2115, Denmark (dk)
2165, Finland (fi)
2174, France (fr)
2109, Germany (de)
2304, Korea (kr)
2333, Luxembourg (lu)
2363, Malaysia (my)
2362, Mexico (mx)
2376, Netherlands (nl)
2390, New Zealand (nz)
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Custom Rating System Chart
Rating system
Details
TV Rating
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
All children
Directed to children age 7 and older
General audience
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Parental guidance suggested
Parents strongly cautioned
Mature audience only
Movie Rating
G
All children and general audience
PG
Parental guidance suggested
PG-13
Parental guidance for children under 13
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17
No one 17 or under allowed
R
NC-17 and X
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BD-RE (page 62)
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.
Glossary
AACS
“Advanced Access Content System” is a
specification for managing digital
entertainment content stored on the next
generation of prerecorded and recorded
optical media. The specification enables
consumers to enjoy digital entertainment
content, including high-definition content.
BD-ROM (page 62)
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 content, these discs have enhanced
features such as interactive content, menu
operations using the pop-up menu, 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/DVD players.
AVCHD (page 64)
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 1080i
*1
*2
specification or the 720p specification on
DVDs, using efficient 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
Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 62)
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.
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 signal.
BRAVIA Internet Video (page 35)
BRAVIA Internet Video delivers streaming
video, audio, or other Internet content to the
device, creating a TV viewing experience
using content from the Internet.
*1
A high definition specification that utilizes 1080
effective scanning lines and the interlace format.
A high definition specification that utilizes 720
*2
effective scanning lines and the progressive
format.
Deep Color (page 46)
These are video signals for which the color
depth of signals passing through an HDMI
jack have been enhanced. With a Non-Deep
Color-compatible player, the number of
colors 1 pixel can express is 8 bits per
component video signal (Y, PB, PR) (24 bits/
16,777,216 colors). However, with a Deep
Color-compatible player, 1 pixel can express
more bits, such as 12 bits per component
video signal (Y, PB, PR) (36 bits). With more
bits, the gradation of color depth can be
expressed more finely, and continuous color
changes will be displayed more smoothly.
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.
BD-R (page 62)
BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a
recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc,
available in the same capacities as the BD
below. Since content can be recorded and
cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be used to
archive valuable data or storing and
distributing video material.
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Dolby Digital Plus
PhotoTV HD (page 39)
Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital,
the audio coding technology supports 7.1
multi-channel surround sound.
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle
textures and colors. By connecting Sony
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an
HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
For instance, the delicate texture of the
human skin, flowers, sand and waves can
now be displayed on a large screen in
beautiful photo-like quality.
Dolby TrueHD
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.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Developed as an extension to DTS Digital
Surround format. It supports a maximum
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and 7.1 multi-
channel surround.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a
maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with
lossy compression (Lossy).
Pop-up menu (page 32)
An enhanced menu operation available on
BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu appears when
POP UP/MENU is pressed during playback,
and can be operated while playback is in
progress.
x.v.Color (page 46)
x.v.Color is a familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony.
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio has a maximum
transmission rate of 24.5 Mbps, and uses
lossless compression (Lossless), and DTS-
HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum
sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and
maximum of 7.1ch.
xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range
than the currently used broadcast standard.
24p True Cinema (page 45)
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 (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) (page 15)
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 content for HDMI.
LTH (Low to High) (page 63)
LTH is a recording system that supports
organic pigment type BD-R.
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D
O
Index
“Dimmer” 52
Disc Lock 31
DISPLAY 9
“OSD” 52
Words in quotations appear
in the on-screen displays.
Dolby Digital Plus 69
Dolby TrueHD 69
P
Numerics
“ParentalControlSettings”
24p True Cinema 69
DTS-HD 69
A
“Photo” 38
DVD 62
“Photo Settings” 51
“Picture Quality Mode” 34
Play information 33
Playable discs 62
AACS 68
ANGLE 8
AUDIO 8
“Auto Power Off” 53
E
Enter characters 55
Q
B
F
“Quick Start Mode” 52
Batteries 26
Freeze frame 9
Front panel display 11
“BD Data” 33
“BD/DVD Viewing
Settings” 48
R
Region code 63
“Resetting” 56
Resetting the player 56
H
HD Audio 58
Bitstream 58
BONUSVIEW 32
BRAVIA Internet Video
Home menu 41
S
“Screen Settings” 43
Self-diagnosis function 61
“Setup” 41
I
“Internet Video Settings”
Slow-motion play 9
SUBTITLE 8
System Power-Off 16
“System Settings” 52
C
CD 62
“Chapter Search” 33
Color buttons 9
Connecting
L
Language Follow 16
LTH 69
AV amplifier
(receiver) 19
TV 14
M
T
MAC address 53
“Music” 37
“Title Search” 33
Troubleshooting 57
“TV Type” 43
N
“Network Settings” 54
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