Sony Blu ray Player 3 452 779 111 User Manual

3-452-779-11(1)  
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Operating Instructions  
Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player  
BDP-S550  
3-452-779-11(1)  
Printed in Japan  
© 2008 Sony Corporation  
 
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom and  
Republic of Ireland  
A molded plug complying with  
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment  
for your safety and convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug  
supplied need to be replaced, a 5  
AMP fuse approved by ASTA or  
BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this apparatus  
to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not  
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
Disposal of waste  
or  
mark) must be used.  
batteries (applicable in  
the European Union and  
other European countries  
with separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on  
the packaging indicates that the  
battery provided with this product  
shall not be treated as household  
waste.  
If the plug supplied with this  
equipment has a detachable fuse  
cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse  
cover. If you should lose the fuse  
cover, please contact your nearest  
Sony service station.  
Batteries or batteries installed  
apparatus shall not be exposed to  
excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
Keep the external memory away  
from children. If swallowed,  
promptly see a doctor.  
CAUTION  
By ensuring these batteries are  
disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment  
and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate wastehandling of the  
battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
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.  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and  
other European countries  
with separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol on the product or on  
its packaging indicates that this  
product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be  
handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic  
equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the  
environment and human health,  
which could otherwise be caused  
by inappropriate waste handling of  
this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve  
natural resources. For more  
Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity  
reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated  
battery, this battery should be  
replaced by qualified service staff  
only.  
To ensure that the battery will be  
treated properly, hand over the  
product at end-of-life to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
This label is located on the laser  
protective housing inside the  
enclosure.  
For all other batteries, please view  
the section on how to remove the  
battery from the product safely.  
Hand the battery over to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries.  
This appliance is classified as a  
CLASS 1 LASER product. The  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
MARKING is located on the laser  
protective housing inside the  
enclosure.  
detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please  
contact your local Civic Office,  
your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
For more detailed information  
about recycling of this product or  
battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
For customers in Australia  
The above symbol is applicable in  
the European Union and other  
European countries with separate  
collection systems.  
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For customers in European  
countries  
The manufacturer of this product is  
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan  
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075  
Japan. The Authorized  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth. Wipe the disc from the  
centre out.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Representative for EMC and  
product safety isSony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,  
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any  
service or guarantee matters please  
refer to the addresses given in  
separate service or guarantee  
documents.  
• 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  
personnel before operating it  
any further.  
• Do not touch the AC power  
cord (mains lead) with wet  
hands. Doing so may cause an  
electric shock.  
• Do not use solvents such as  
benzine, thinner,  
commercially available disc/  
lens cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• If you have printed the disc’s  
label, dry the label before  
playing.  
• Do not use the following discs.  
– A disc that has a non-  
standard shape (e.g., card,  
heart).  
Precautions  
• This unit operates on 220 V –  
240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Check  
that the unit’s operating voltage  
is identical with your local power  
supply.  
• 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 mains  
lead can be unplugged from the  
wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
– A disc with a label or sticker  
on it.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
– A disc that has cellophane  
tape or sticker adhesive on it.  
• Do not resurface the playing  
side of a disc to remove  
surface scratches.  
Notes About the Discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle  
the disc by its edge. Do not  
touch the surface.  
• Do not place the player on a  
soft surface such as a rug that  
might block the ventilation  
holes.  
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches  
on the disc may cause it to  
malfunction.  
• 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.  
• If the player is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location,  
or is placed in a very damp  
room, moisture may condense  
on the lenses inside the player.  
Should this occur, the player  
may not operate properly. In  
this case, remove the disc and  
leave the player turned on for  
about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
• Do not 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.  
• Do not install the player in an  
inclined position. It is  
• After playing, store the disc in  
its case.  
designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
• Keep the player and the discs  
away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
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• Do not place heavy or unstable  
objects on the player.  
• This product incorporates  
High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface (HDMI™)  
technology. HDMI, the HDMI  
logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and  
controls with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder  
or solvent such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
• Do not place any objects other  
than discs on the disc tray.  
Doing so may cause damage to  
the player or the object.  
• When you move the player,  
take out any discs. If you  
don’t, the disc may be  
damaged.  
• “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 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.  
• When you move the player,  
disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) and all other  
cables from the player.  
trademarks.  
• “BD-Live” and “BonusView”  
are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
• “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour”  
logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “BRAVIA Sync” is a  
trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “PhotoTV HD” and the  
“PhotoTV HD” logo are  
trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Other system and product  
names are generally  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected  
from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet,  
even if the player itself has  
been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the  
player for a long time, be sure  
to disconnect the player from  
the wall outlet. To disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains  
lead), grasp the plug itself;  
never pull the cord.  
• Observe following points to  
prevent the AC power cord  
(mains lead) being damaged.  
Do not use the AC power cord  
(mains lead) if it is damaged,  
as doing so may result in an  
electric shock or fire.  
On replacement of parts  
In the events that this player is  
repaired, repaired parts may be  
collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
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  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of the  
manufacturers. ™ and ®  
marks are not indicated in this  
document.  
– Do not pinch the AC power  
cord (mains lead) between  
the player and wall, shelf,  
etc.  
– Do not put anything heavy  
on the AC power cord  
(mains lead) or pull on the  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
itself.  
authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD”  
logo are trademarks of  
Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd. and Sony  
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.  
Corporation.  
• Java and all Java-based  
trademarks and logos are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Sun  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while  
listening to a section with very  
low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, the speakers  
may be damaged when a peak  
level section is played.  
Microsystems, Inc.  
, “XMB,” and “xross media  
bar” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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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 media  
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  
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A Z (open/close) (page 31)  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
Guide to Parts and  
Controls  
THEATRE (page 16)  
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  
For more information, see the pages in  
parentheses.  
automatically. Press the button again to  
return to the original setting.  
When connected with a Theatre Mode-  
compatible TV using the HDMI cable,  
the TV’s video mode switches to Theatre  
Mode.  
Remote  
b
The THEATRE button functions only when  
connected to a Theatre Mode-compatible TV.  
TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 27)  
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.  
[/1 (on/standby) (page 28)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
B Number buttons (page 35, 54)  
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.  
CLEAR  
Clears the entry field.  
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 50)  
Selects the subtitle language when multi-  
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
ANGLE  
Switches to other viewing angles when  
multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/  
DVD VIDEOs.  
Number 5, AUDIO, PROG +, and N buttons have  
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when  
operating the player.  
Displays the playback information on the  
screen.  
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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.  
D Colour buttons (red/green/  
yellow/blue)  
Short cut keys for selecting items on  
some BD’s menus (can also be used for  
BD’s Java interactive operations).  
E TOP MENU (page 33)  
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top  
Menu.  
Speed multiple values are approximate.  
– To resume normal playback, press N.  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up  
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
Resumes playback from the point where  
you press x (Resume Play).  
Plays a slideshow when a disc containing  
JPEG image files is inserted.  
OPTIONS (page 33, 39)  
The options menu that can be selected  
appears on the screen.  
Switches to Scene Search mode that lets  
you move quickly between scenes within  
the title currently being played back.  
Enters the player’s home menu.  
Exits the home menu when a CD is  
inserted.  
X (pause)  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous display.  
x (stop)  
Stops playback and remembers the stop  
point (resume point) (page 32, 38).  
The resume point for a title/track is the  
last point you played or the last photo for  
a photo folder.  
</M/m/,  
Moves the highlight to select a displayed  
item.  
Centre button (ENTER)  
Enters the selected item.  
G For TVs operable with the following  
F ./> (previous/next)  
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,  
or file.  
buttons, see page 27.  
% (muting)  
Mutes the TV sound.  
To go to the beginning of the previous  
track, press . twice.  
2 (volume) +/–  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
/
(instant replay/instant  
advance)  
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards  
PROG (programme) +/–  
Selects the TV channels up and down.  
the scene.  
t (input select)  
Switches between TV and other input  
sources.  
m/M  
(fast reverse/fast forward)  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when  
pressed during playback.  
Each time you press the button, search  
speed changes as follows*:  
Playback direction  
(light)  
Lights up the 5 and 6 buttons (except  
</M/m/, and ENTER) and is useful  
for operation in the dark.  
M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t M3  
(×120)  
Reverse direction  
n (×1) t m1 (×10) t m2 (×30)  
t m3 (×120)  
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Front panel  
A [/1 (on/standby) (page 28)  
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 X  
on the player for more than 10 seconds until  
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel  
display. The disc tray is locked.  
B Disc tray (page 31)  
C Blu-ray Disc indicator  
Lights up when a BD is recognised.  
z
To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the  
player until “UNLOCK” appears in the front  
panel display.  
When the player is turned on for the first time,  
the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns  
off when Easy Setup is complete.  
D Front panel display (page 11)  
E Remote sensor (page 27)  
F 24P indicator (page 44)  
Lights up when outputting 1080p/24 Hz  
video signals of BD-ROMs.  
G N (play), X (pause), x (stop)  
Starts, pauses, or stops playback.  
H A (open/close) (page 31)  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
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Front panel display  
A N, X  
F Network connection indicator  
Lights up when downloading the player’s  
software.  
Lights up during playback or pause.  
For details on downloading the player’s  
software, see page 41.  
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  
connected.  
Lights up when the external memory is  
recognised.  
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  
z
“T” (Title or Track), “C” (Chapter), or “D”  
(Disc) may be displayed depending on the  
disc.  
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Rear panel  
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
F Ventilation holes  
The ventilation fan is inside the player.  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (page 17)  
G EXT slot (page 24)  
B LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack  
H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/  
COAXIAL) jacks (page 21)  
C LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks  
I LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18)  
J HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20)  
K LAN (100) terminal (page 25)  
D MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT  
(FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R,  
SUR BACK L/R, CENTER, SUB  
WOOFER) jacks (page 22)  
E AC IN terminal (page 26)  
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Hooking Up the Player  
Check that you have the following items.  
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)  
• Mains lead (1)  
• External memory (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and  
adjust the settings of the player. Do not  
connect the mains lead 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  
jack 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/ See “Connecting to an  
24p, 1080p, 1080i,  
720p  
Standard Definition:  
576p/480p, 576i/480i  
Analogue  
High Definition: 1080i, See “Connecting to  
720p  
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)”  
Standard Definition:  
576p/480p, 576i/480i (page 17).  
Standard Definition:  
576i/480i  
See “Connecting to an  
audio/video or S VIDEO  
Standard Definition:  
576i/480i  
See “Connecting to an  
audio/video or S VIDEO  
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  
connection (page 19).  
• Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted  
noise.  
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the  
components to be connected.  
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does  
not have a video input jack.  
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 cable.  
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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.  
If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16),  
refer to the operating instructions 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.  
• If you place the player on a cabinet with the  
HDMI cable connected, do not apply too  
much pressure to the cabinet wall. 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 connecting an HDMI compatible  
component, the HDMI indicator lights up in  
the front panel display.  
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b
• Language Follow  
• Consumers should note that not all high definition  
television sets are fully compatible with this  
product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in  
the picture. In the case of 480i/576i/480p/576p/  
720p/1080i/1080p scan picture problems, it is  
recommended that the user switch the connection  
to the LINE OUT VIDEO or S VIDEO jack. If  
there are questions regarding our TV set  
compatibility with this model 480i/576i/480p/  
576p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD  
player, please contact our customer service  
centre.  
When you change the language for the on-  
screen display on your TV, the player’s  
language for the on-screen display is also  
changed after turning the player off and on.  
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features  
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the  
“System Settings” setup (page 52).  
For details on settings of your TV or other  
connected components, refer to the operating  
instructions 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  
step 3 of “Output Video Format” under the  
“Video Settings” setup (page 43).  
• 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 operating instructions 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 operating instructions 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 operating instructions supplied with the  
component.  
[/1  
– HOME: The home menu appears  
automatically (page 40).  
N: Playback starts automatically  
• System Power-Off  
When you turn off the TV using the power  
button on the TV’s remote, the player and  
HDMI-compatible components turn off  
automatically.  
• Theatre  
When you press THEATRE, the player  
automatically switches to the optimum  
video mode for watching movies. When  
connected with an AV amplifier (receiver)  
using the HDMI cable, the speaker output  
also switches automatically. When  
connected with a Theatre Mode-compatible  
TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video  
mode switches to Theatre Mode. Press the  
button again to return to the original setting.  
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Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)  
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component  
video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You can enjoy  
high-quality pictures.  
Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks using the audio/video cable.  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
(red)  
(white)  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
Component video  
cable (not supplied)  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
(red)  
(white)  
Match the colour of the plug to that  
of the jack.  
Match the colour 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.  
,continued  
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Connecting to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack  
Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) 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  
(yellow)  
(red)  
(white)  
or  
S-video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
(yellow)  
(red)  
(white)  
Match the colour of the plug to  
that of the jack.  
TV  
: Signal flow  
b
When you connect the player and TV using an S-  
video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of  
the audio/video cable.  
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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 jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).  
Jack type  
Hookup  
Digital  
Analogue  
z
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected  
components.  
b
• When you connect the player to your AV  
amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cable, do one  
of the following:  
– Connect your AV amplifier (receiver) to your  
TV using an HDMI cable, or  
– Connect the player to your TV using a video  
cable other than an HDMI cable (component  
video cable, S-video cable, or audio/video  
cable).  
• If you connect a component that does not conform  
to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no  
sound) will come from the speakers, which could  
damage your ears or the speakers.  
,continued  
19  
 
   
Connecting to an HDMI jack  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound.  
If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
HDMI cable (not supplied)  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
HDMI cable (not supplied)  
TV  
z
b
Set the following settings and you can enjoy higher  
quality sound from the connected AV amplifier  
(receiver).  
Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers  
(receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer as  
well to instructions supplied with the connected AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
– Set “Audio Output Priority” to “HDMI” in the  
“Audio Settings” setup (page 45).  
– Set “Audio (HDMI)” to “Auto” in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 48).  
– Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Direct” in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 48).  
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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 Set “Audio Output Priority” to  
“Coaxial/Optical” in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 45).  
3 Make the appropriate settings in  
“Dolby Digital” and “DTS” under the  
“Audio Settings” setup (page 48).  
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will  
come from your speakers.  
,continued  
21  
 
   
Connecting to 7.1 channel jacks  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 7.1 channel inputs, you can enjoy multi channel surround  
sound.  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Monaural audio  
cable (not supplied)  
Monaural audio  
cable (not supplied)  
Stereo audio cable  
(not supplied)  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
: Signal flow  
1 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the  
player and your AV amplifier  
(receiver).  
3 Make the appropriate settings in  
“Speaker Settings” under the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 45).  
2 Set “Audio Output Priority” to “Multi  
Channel Analogue” in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 45).  
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Connecting to audio L/R jacks  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
(red)  
(white)  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
(red)  
(white)  
Match the colour of the plug  
to that of the jack.  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
: Signal flow  
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b
• Do not connect anything other than a USB flash  
memory, such as an HDD, etc., to the EXT slot.  
• 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 USM1GH  
available as of April 2008.  
• Other USB flash devices may support this  
function. However we cannot guarantee  
compatibility with all USB flash memories.  
• 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.  
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 the supplied  
external memory.  
Insert the external memory device (1 GB or  
larger USB flash memory, such as Sony  
USM1GH) into the EXT slot as your local  
storage.  
Insert the external memory in the V  
direction 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.  
Rear of the player  
External memory  
(supplied)  
With the terminal 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.  
24  
 
     
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 network cable  
to update the player’s software. You can also  
enjoy the BD-Live function (page 34).  
1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the  
player to your Internet source.  
Methods to connect to your Internet  
source include:  
• Connecting to a broadband router  
directly  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
• Connecting via a wireless LAN router  
Refer also to the instructions supplied  
with the broadband router or the wireless  
LAN router.  
Broadband router  
To PC  
2 Make the appropriate settings in  
“Internet Settings” under the  
“Network Settings” setup (page 53).  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
To update the player’s software using the  
network  
ADSL modem/  
Cable modem  
b
Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100)  
terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.  
To enjoy the BD-Live function  
Internet  
About network (LAN) cables  
Depending on the modem or router, the type  
of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing,  
differs. For details on the network (LAN)  
cables, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the modem or router.  
,continued  
25  
 
       
When connecting via a  
wireless LAN router  
Step 5: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player  
After all of the other connections are  
complete, connect the supplied mains lead  
(AC power cord) to the AC IN terminal of the  
player. Then plug the player and TV mains  
leads (AC power cords) into the mains.  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
to AC IN  
1
2
to mains  
Ethernet/wireless  
LAN media converter  
To PC  
Wireless LAN router  
(access point)  
Network cable  
(not supplied)  
ADSL modem/  
Cable modem  
Internet  
b
Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to  
the LAN terminal of the PC.  
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Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
Step 6: Preparing the  
Remote  
You can control the volume, input source,  
programme position, and power switch of  
your Sony TV with the supplied remote.  
You can control the player using the supplied  
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries  
to the markings inside the battery  
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 [/1  
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.  
t
%
2 +/–  
PROG +/–  
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked  
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct  
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The player may  
not respond to the remote.  
on  
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,  
PROG +/–  
,
2
+/–,  
%, or number buttons).  
Buttons  
Operations  
Turns your TV on or off.  
TV [/1  
2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of  
your TV.  
PROG  
Selects the programme  
(programme) +/– position on your TV.  
t (input select) Switches your TV’s input  
source between the TV  
and other input sources.  
% (muting)  
Mutes the sound.  
,continued  
27  
 
         
To control other TVs with the remote  
You can control the volume, input source,  
programme position, and power switch of  
non-Sony TVs as well.  
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the  
appropriate manufacturer’s code.  
Step 7: Easy Setup  
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.  
b
If you enter a new code number, the code number  
previously entered will be erased.  
Make the settings below in the following  
order.  
1
While holding down TV [/1, enter the  
TV’s manufacturer code using the  
number buttons.  
When turned on for the first time  
Wait for a short while before the player  
turns on and starts Easy Setup.  
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then  
“9.”  
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.  
[/1  
TV [/1  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
11  
24  
ITT  
15, 16  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
JVC  
33  
RETURN  
LG/Goldstar  
Loewe  
76  
HOME  
45  
Nokia  
15, 16, 69, 73  
17, 49  
Panasonic  
Philips  
06, 07, 08, 72  
12, 13, 74  
22, 23, 71  
25  
Saba  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Press [/1 to turn on the player.  
The player turns on after a moment.  
Sharp  
29  
Telefunken  
Thomsom  
Toshiba  
36  
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.  
43, 75  
38  
2
Release TV [/1.  
• If the display for OSD language  
selection does not appear  
Press HOME, and select “Easy Setup”  
in the “Setup” setup (page 55). Then,  
select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
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4 Select a language for the on-screen  
displays using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
7 Select a video output resolution for  
the connected TV, and press ENTER.  
For details about the video output  
resolution, see page 44.  
When you select “HDMI” in step 6  
The initial settings message appears.  
5 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
Select from “Auto,” “480i/576i,” “480p/  
576p,” “720p,” “1080i,” 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 “Auto” or “1080p” is  
selected.  
When connecting other equipment at the  
same time, press RETURN to return to  
step 6 and change the “TV Connection  
Method” setting.  
6 Select the cable type used to connect  
the player and your TV, and press  
ENTER.  
When you select “Component Video” in  
step 6  
Select “HDMI” when connecting your  
TV using the HDMI cable, and go to step  
Select from “480i/576i,” “480p/576p,”  
“720p,” or “1080i.”  
When you change the video output  
resolution, a picture is displayed in the  
selected resolution for about 30 seconds,  
then the display asks for confirmation.  
Follow the on-screen instructions and go  
to the next step.  
b
When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and  
other video output jacks at the same time,  
select “Component Video.”  
Select “Component Video” when  
connecting your TV using the component  
video cable, and go to step 7.  
Select “Video or S Video” when  
connecting your TV using the video  
cable or S-video cable, and go to step 8.  
,continued  
29  
 
       
b
10 Select “Allow” to allow Internet  
connections from BD contents, and  
press ENTER.  
If the picture is distorted or no picture appears,  
wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any  
buttons. The display returns to the resolution  
setting screen.  
If the selected video output resolution is  
incorrect, no picture will appear on the screen  
when you press any button within that  
30 seconds. In this case, press x on the player  
for more than 10 seconds to reset the video  
output resolution to the lowest resolution. To  
change the video output resolution, set  
“Output Video Format” in the “Video  
Settings” setup (page 43).  
Select “Do not allow” to not allow  
Internet connections from BD contents.  
8 Select an aspect ratio that matches  
your TV, and press ENTER.  
11 Select “Quick Start” to shorten the  
startup time from standby mode, and  
press ENTER.  
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.  
For details about “Standby Mode,” see  
page 52.  
12 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
9 (Only when connecting your TV using  
the HDMI cable)  
Set the “Control for HDMI” function to  
“On” or “Off,” and press ENTER.  
z
• You can reset settings to their factory settings  
Select “On” to use the “Control for  
HDMI” function when connecting Sony  
components that are compatible with the  
“Control for HDMI” function (page 16).  
If you do not use the “Control for HDMI”  
function, select “Off.”  
• You can run “Easy Setup” again from “Easy  
Setup” in “Setup” (page 55).  
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Playing BDs/DVDs  
BD  
DVD  
Z
Number  
buttons  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
N
X
x
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player  
appears on your TV screen.  
Playback  
2 Press Z, and place a disc on the disc  
tray.  
Playing side facing down  
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.  
• When you insert a commercially  
available BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO,  
playback automatically starts  
depending on the disc.  
b
Playback does not start by pressing N while  
the disc tray is open.  
,continued  
31  
 
     
b
4 Press HOME.  
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
from memory when:  
5 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).  
6 Select using M/m, and press N 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 “BD/  
DVD Viewing Settings” setup (page 50).  
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 or  
ENTER.  
Playback starts.  
To register or change the password, see  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
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.  
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 or ENTER.  
Playback starts.  
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connection  
only)  
Press N.  
The player and the connected TV turn on and  
the input selector on the TV is switched to the  
player, then playback starts automatically.  
To resume playback from the point where  
you stopped (Resume Play)  
After stopping playback, select  
m, and press N or ENTER.  
The player resumes playback from the point  
using M/  
where you pressed x.  
b
• 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” in the “System Settings”  
To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS  
to select “Play from start,” and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the beginning of the  
title.  
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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  
A/V Settings  
Adjusts settings for  
picture and sound.  
• Video Settings  
Select an item using </M/m/,.  
To display Pop-up Menus  
Some BD-ROMs contain Pop-up Menus that  
appear without interrupting playback.  
• Audio Settings  
1
2
Press POP UP/MENU during playback.  
The Pop-up Menu appears.  
Title List  
Play  
Displays the title list.  
Plays the title from the  
point where you pressed  
x.  
Select an item using </M/m/,, colour  
buttons, or the number buttons, and  
follow the on-screen instructions.  
Play from start Plays the title from the  
beginning.  
Top Menu  
Displays the disc’s Top  
Menu/Popup Displays the BD-  
Menu  
ROM’sPop-up Menu or  
DVD’s menu (page 33).  
Stop  
Stops playback.  
Title Search  
Searches for a title and  
starts playback from the  
Chapter  
Search  
Searches for a chapter  
and starts playback  
from the beginning  
,continued  
33  
 
       
z
• To delete all data in the external memory at once,  
select “Erase All” in step 5.  
Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live  
• Press ENTER instead of OPTIONS in step 4 to  
skip step 5.  
BD  
Some BD-ROMs have bonus contents and  
other data that can be downloaded to the  
external memory (local storage) for  
enjoyment.  
b
Depending on the BD-ROM, the disc name may not  
be displayed.  
1 Turn the player off.  
Searching for a scene quickly  
(Scene Search)  
2 Insert the external memory (supplied)  
into the EXT slot on the rear of the  
player.  
BD DVD  
The external memory is used as the local  
storage.  
Make sure that the external memory is  
properly inserted into the player  
You can move quickly between scenes within  
the title currently being played back.  
1 Press SCENE SEARCH during playback  
or in pause mode.  
3 Connect the player to a network  
Playback pauses and a bar with a scene  
indicator (square-shaped – indicates the  
current point) appears at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4 Turn the player on.  
5 Set “BD Internet Connection” to  
“Allow” in the “BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings” setup (page 51).  
2 Move the scene indicator to the scene  
you are searching for using </, or  
m/M.  
6 Insert a BD-ROM with BonusView/BD-  
Scene indicator  
Live.  
The operation method differs depending  
on the disc. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the disc.  
To delete data in the external memory  
You can delete unnecessary data.  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
The current point  
Select “Video” using </,.  
The scene indicator on the bar is  
displayed around the playing point.  
Select “BD Data” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
3 Release the button at the point you  
4
Select the disc name, and press  
OPTIONS.  
want to watch.  
The scene at which you released the  
button is displayed in pause mode.  
To search for a scene again, move the  
scene indicator using </, or m/  
M.  
5
6
Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.  
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The data of the selected disc will be  
deleted.  
4 Press SCENE SEARCH, ENTER, N, or  
X.  
Playback starts.  
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To cancel Scene Search mode  
Press SCENE SEARCH, ENTER, N, or X.  
Playback starts from the point you pressed  
the button.  
Displaying the playing time and  
play information  
DVD  
BD  
b
You can check the title information,  
including the video transmission rate, etc.  
• The Scene Search function is available for titles  
longer than 100 seconds and shorter than 100  
hours.  
• The Scene Search function may not be available  
depending on the disc.  
Press DISPLAY.  
The displayed information differs depending  
on the disc type and player status.  
Searching for a Title/Chapter  
Example: When playing a BD-ROM  
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.  
“Title Search” (for BD-ROMs/DVD  
VIDEOs)  
“Chapter Search”  
A The current selected angle  
B Title number or name  
The display for entering the number  
appears.  
Example: Chapter Search  
C The currently selected audio or subtitle  
setting  
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  
3 Enter the number of the title or chapter  
using the number buttons.  
* Displayed when you press TIME repeatedly.  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR,  
and re-enter another number.  
z
• You can also check the playback information in  
the front panel display (page 11).  
• Press SUBTITLE, AUDIO, or ANGLE, and you  
can check each type of information.  
4 Press ENTER.  
After a while, the player starts playback  
from the selected number.  
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b
• Set the picture setting of your TV to ‘Standard’  
before changing the “Picture Quality Mode”  
settings.  
Adjusting pictures and sound  
for videos  
• “Video Settings” is not available when the  
connected TV is set to Theatre Mode (page 16).  
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,  
“FNR,” “BNR” or “MNR” effects may be hard to  
discern.  
DVD  
BD  
To adjust the picture  
1
2
3
Press OPTIONS during playback.  
The options menu appears.  
“Video Equaliser” elements  
Select “A/V Settings” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
1
2
Select “Video Equaliser” in step 4 above,  
and press ENTER.  
Select “Video Settings” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
Select an item, and press ENTER.  
The “Video Settings” screen appears.  
Items  
Details  
Contrast  
Changes the contrast.  
((weak) –3 ~ 0  
~ 3 (strong))  
Brightness  
Changes the overall  
((dark) –3 ~ 0 brightness.  
~ 3 (bright))  
Chroma  
Deepens deep colours,  
((light) –3 ~ 0 or lightens light colours.  
~ 3 (deep))  
4
Select an item using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
Hue ((red) –3 Changes the overall  
~ 0 ~ 3  
(green))  
colour balance.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Items  
Details  
Sharpness  
(0 ~ 3)  
Sharpens or softens the  
picture outlines.  
PictureQuality Selects the picture  
Mode  
settings for different  
lighting environments.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the picture  
balance between light  
and dark areas.  
(Standard/  
Brighter Room/  
Theatre Room/  
Memory)  
“NR” elements  
Video  
Equaliser  
This setting isselectable  
when “Picture Quality  
Mode” is set to  
1
2
Select “NR” in step 4 above, and press  
ENTER.  
“Memory(see““Video  
page 36).  
Select an item, and press ENTER.  
Items  
Details  
NR (Noise  
Reduction)  
Reduces the noise in the  
picture (see ““NR”  
FNR  
(Off/Auto)  
Reduces random noise  
appearing in the picture.  
BNR  
(Off/Auto)  
Reduces mosaic-like  
block noise in the  
picture.  
5
Select or adjust the settings using </M/  
m/,, and press ENTER.  
To adjust any other items, repeat steps 4  
MNR  
(Off/Auto)  
Reduces minor noise  
around the picture  
outlines (mosquito  
noise).  
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To adjust the audio characteristics  
Playing CDs  
1
2
3
Press OPTIONS during playback.  
The options menu appears.  
CD  
Select “A/V Settings” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
1 Insert a CD.  
Select “Audio Settings” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
The “Audio Settings” screen appears.  
The Music Player screen appears.  
2 Press N.  
Playback starts.  
4
Select an item using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
The default settings are underlined.  
To select a track  
Items  
Details  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
AV SYNC  
(short) 0 ~  
120 msec  
(long)  
Adjusts the gap between  
picture and sound, by  
delaying the sound  
output in relation to the  
picture output (0 to  
120 milliseconds).  
Select  
(Music) using </,.  
Select , and press ENTER.  
The music list appears.  
4
Select a track using M/m.  
To play the selected track, press N or  
ENTER.  
Audio Filter  
(for analogue  
audio signals  
only)  
• Sharp: Provides a  
wide frequency range  
and spatial feeling.  
Normally select this.  
• Slow: Provides  
smooth and warm  
sound.  
Available OPTIONS  
1
Press OPTIONS.  
The options menu appears.  
2
Select an item using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
The available items differ depending on  
the situation.  
5
Select or adjust the settings using </M/  
m/,, and press ENTER.  
To adjust any other items, repeat steps 4  
Items  
Details  
b
Play  
Plays the selected track.  
• 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.  
Play from start Plays the current track  
from the beginning.  
Stop  
Stops playing the track.  
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Various music playback operations  
Playing Photo Files  
Buttons  
Operations  
N
Starts playback from the  
point where you pressed x.  
*1  
*2  
*3  
BD  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
*1  
*2  
BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs  
containing JPEG image files  
x
Stops playback.  
Pauses playback.  
X
*3  
CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing JPEG image files  
./>  
Skips to the beginning of the  
current or next track. To go  
to the previous track press  
. twice.  
1 Press HOME.  
2 Select  
(Photo) using </,.  
m/M  
Fast reverse/fast forwards  
when pressed during  
playback.  
TIME  
Switches time information  
on the screen and the front  
panel display (page 11).  
b
The point where you stopped playing (resume  
point) is cleared from memory when:  
– you open the disc tray, or  
3 Select , and press ENTER.  
– you turn off the player.  
The file list or folder list appears.  
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.  
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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”  
– photo files that have an extremely long name  
– photo files in the 5th tree or lower  
– 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.  
Stop  
Stops a slideshow.  
Rotate Left  
Rotates the photo  
counterclockwise by 90  
degrees.  
Rotate Right  
Rotates the photo  
clockwise by 90  
degrees.  
Various photo playback operations  
Buttons  
Operations  
x
Stops a slideshow.  
RETURN  
• Large photo files may take some time to display  
or to start a slideshow.  
X
Pauses a slideshow.  
./>  
</,  
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 “HDMI Resolution” of “Output  
Video Format” to “Auto,” “1080i,” or  
“1080p” in the “Video Settings” setup  
3
Set the TV’s video setting to [VIDEO-A]  
mode.  
For details on [VIDEO-A], refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the  
TV.  
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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: Video 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.  
For information about update functions, refer  
to the following website;  
Network Update (page 41)  
Updates the software of the  
player.  
Video Settings (page 42)  
Makes the video settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
1 Select “Network Update” using M/m,  
and press ENTER.  
Audio Settings (page 45)  
Makes the audio settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
The player connects to the network, and  
the display asks for confirmation.  
2 Select “OK” using </,, and press  
BD/DVD Viewing Settings  
Makes detailed settings for BD/  
DVD playback.  
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.  
Photo Settings (page 52)  
Makes the photo-related settings.  
System Settings (page 52)  
Makes the player-related  
settings.  
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.  
The player starts up with the updated  
software.  
Network Settings (page 53)  
Makes detailed settings for  
Internet and network.  
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Easy Setup (page 55)  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make  
the basic settings.  
• The “VUP */9” counter (“*” indicates update  
step) in the front panel display also shows  
progress of the update.  
• You can check the current software version by  
selecting “System Information” in the “System  
Settings” setup (page 53).  
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating.  
• The player informs you of newer software version  
information when “Software Update  
Notification” is set to “On” (default) (page 53).  
Resetting (page 55)  
Resets the player to the factory  
settings.  
b
• Do not disconnect the mains lead or network  
cable while downloading or updating software.  
• Any operations, including opening the disc tray,  
are not available while updating.  
• 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 authorised Sony service  
facility.  
Video 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.  
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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.  
• The “VUP */9” counter (“*” indicates update  
step) in the front panel display also shows  
progress of the update.  
• You can check the current software version by  
selecting “System Information” in the “System  
Settings” setup (page 53).  
• The “Setup” settings remain after updating.  
• For information about other software update  
methods, refer to the following website or consult  
your nearest Sony dealer or local authorised 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 mains lead 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 (selectable 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 “Video  
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 theHDMI  
Resolution” setting  
below.  
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  
below.  
Video or  
S Video  
Outputs signals from  
the LINE OUT VIDEO  
or S VIDEO jack.  
Cinema Conversion Mode  
Sets the video conversion method for 480p/  
576p, 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)  
Select 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, a picture is displayed in the  
selected resolution for about 30 seconds,  
then the display asks for confirmation.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
* 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.  
The HD indicator lights up when  
outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video  
signals.  
Video  
The conversion method  
suited for video-based  
material will always be  
selected regardless of the  
material.  
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b
• If the picture is distorted or no picture  
appears, wait for about 30 seconds without  
pressing any buttons. The display returns to  
the resolution setting screen.  
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.  
If the selected video output resolution is  
incorrect, no picture will appear on the  
screen when you press any button within that  
30 seconds. In this case, press x on the  
player for more than 10 seconds to reset the  
video output resolution to the lowest  
resolution.  
– You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV  
using the HDMI OUT jack,  
• 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  
“Auto” or “1080p” is selected.  
When connecting other equipment at the  
same time, press RETURN to return to step  
2 and change the “TV Connection Method”  
setting.  
– “Output Video Format” is set to “HDMI,”  
and  
– “HDMI Resolution” is set to “Auto” or  
“1080p.”  
The 24P indicator lights up when outputting  
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals.  
Auto  
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/  
24 Hz video signals only  
when connecting a 1080/  
24p-compatible TV using  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
HDMI Resolution/Component Resolution  
Auto (HDMI  
only)  
Normally select this.  
The player outputs  
signals starting from the  
highest resolution  
On  
Off  
Outputs 1920 × 1080p/  
24 Hz video signals  
regardless of the connected  
TV type.  
acceptable to the TV:  
1080p > 1080i > 720p >  
480p > 480i  
If the resulting image  
format is undesirable,  
try another setting that  
suits your TV.  
Select this when your TV is  
not compatible with 1080/  
24p video signals.  
b
480i/576i  
480p/576p  
720p  
Outputs480i/576i video  
signals.  
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 change  
the “BD-ROM 1080/24p Output” setting.  
Outputs 480p/576p  
video signals.  
Outputs 720p video  
signals.  
1080i  
Outputs 1080i video  
signals.  
1080p (HDMI Outputs 1080p video  
only) signals.  
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YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)  
Audio Settings  
Sets the colour setting for video signals  
output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the  
setting that matches the connected TV type.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Auto  
Automatically detects the  
connected TV type, and  
switches to the matching  
colour setting.  
Audio Output Priority  
Selects the jack type to output audio signals.  
2-channel linear PCM signals are output at  
48 kHz maximum from output jacks other  
than the priority jacks.  
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video  
signals.  
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video  
HDMI  
Outputs audio signals from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
signals.  
RGB (16-235) Select this when connecting  
to a device that only  
Coaxial/  
Optical  
Outputs audio signals from  
the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL)  
jack.  
supports RGB limited range.  
RGB (0-255) Select this when connecting  
to an RGB (0-255) device.  
Multi Channel Select this when connecting  
Analogue  
an AV amplifier (receiver)  
via the MULTI CHANNEL  
OUTPUT jacks.  
x.v.Colour Output  
Stereo  
Analogue  
Outputs audio signals from  
the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/  
R) jacks.  
Sets whether to send xvYCC information to  
the connected TV.  
Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a  
TV that supports x.v.Colour display makes it  
possible to more accurately reproduce object  
colours present in the natural world.  
Speaker Settings  
To obtain the best possible surround sound,  
set the speakers you have connected and their  
distance from your listening position.  
Then use the test tone to adjust the volume  
and the balance of the speakers to the same  
level.  
Auto  
Off  
Normally select this.  
Select this when the picture  
is unstable or colours appear  
unnatural.  
This setting is selectable when “Audio  
Output Priority” is set to “Multi Channel  
Analogue.”  
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.”  
To set the speakers  
1
Select “Speaker Settings” in “Audio  
Settings,” and press ENTER.  
Auto  
Normally select this.  
Dynamic moving pictures  
appear without blurring.  
Frame  
Displays static pictures at  
high resolution.  
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45  
 
           
2
3
4
Select “Size,” “Distance,” and press  
ENTER.  
• Subwoofer  
Yes  
Select this if you connect a  
subwoofer to output the  
LFE (low frequency effect)  
signals from the subwoofer.  
Select a setup item using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
Select or set a setting using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
None  
Select this if you do not  
connect a subwoofer.  
Size  
Selects the size of the speakers.  
• Front  
b
Large  
Normally select this  
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the  
subwoofer may output excessive sound.  
• When you play a BD or DVD that does not have  
subwoofer output recorded, no sound is produced  
from the subwoofer, even if “Subwoofer” is set to  
“Yes.”  
position.  
Small  
Select this when the  
speakers cannot reproduce  
adequate low frequencies.  
• Since subwoofer use is set as the player default  
setting, “Subwoofer” cannot be set to “None”  
when “Front” is set to “Small.”  
• Centre  
Large  
Normally select this  
position.  
• When connecting the front speakers that cannot  
reproduce adequate low frequencies and a  
subwoofer is not connected, set “Front” to  
“Large,” and “Subwoofer” to “None.”  
Small  
None  
Select this when the speaker  
cannot reproduce adequate  
low frequencies.  
Distance  
Sets the distance from your listening position  
to the speakers.  
Select this if you do not  
connect a centre speaker.  
Set the distance to your front speakers in  
“Front” first (A = 1.0 m to 15.0 m). Then  
adjust the values in “Centre” (centre speaker  
B), “Surround” (surround speakers C),  
“Surround Back” (surround back speakers  
D), and “Subwoofer” (E) to reflect the  
actual distance to your centre speaker,  
surround speakers, surround back speakers,  
and subwoofer.  
• Surround  
Large  
Normally select this  
position.  
Small  
None  
Select this when the  
speakers cannot reproduce  
adequate low frequencies.  
Select this if you do not  
connect surround speakers.  
• Surround Back  
Large  
Normally select this  
position.  
Small  
None  
Select this when the  
speakers cannot reproduce  
adequate low frequencies.  
Select this if you do not  
connect surround back  
speakers.  
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Change the “Distance” setting each time you  
move the speakers. Start from the front  
speakers.  
4
From your listening position, adjust the  
value of “Level” using </M/m/,.  
The test tone is emitted from the selected  
speaker.  
Front  
Set this between 1.0 metre  
and 15.0 metres in 0.2 metre  
increments.  
5
6
Press ENTER when you finish adjusting.  
Select “Test Tone” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
(1.0 ~ 3.0 ~ 15.0 [m])  
Centre  
Set this within –1.6 metres  
and +0.6 metre of the  
7
Select “Off” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
“Front” setting in 0.2 metre  
increments. For example, if  
“Front” is set to 1.6 metres,  
“Centre” can be set between  
0 metre and 2.2 metres.  
(0 ~ 3.0 ~ 15.6 [m])  
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To adjust the level without listening to the test tone,  
select “Level” in step 2 and press ENTER, then  
adjust the level using M/m, and press ENTER.  
Surround  
Set this within –5.0 metres  
and +0.6 metre of the  
“Front” setting in 0.2 metre  
increments. For example, if  
“Front” is set to 5.0 metres,  
“Surround” can be set  
between 0 metre and  
5.6 metres.  
Level  
You can vary the level of each speaker as  
follows. Be sure to set “Test Tone” to “On”  
for easy adjustment.  
Front  
Left  
Front  
Right  
Adjust the level of the  
front speakers (–12 dB to  
0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).  
(0 [dB])  
(0 ~ 3.0 ~ 15.6 [m])  
Surround  
Back  
Set this within –5.0 metres  
and +0.6 metre of the  
“Front” setting in 0.2 metre  
increments. For example, if  
“Front” is set to 5.0 metres,  
“Surround Back” can be set  
between 0 metre and  
Centre  
Adjust the level of the  
centre speaker (–12 dB to  
0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).  
(0 [dB])  
Surround  
Left  
Surround  
Right  
Adjust the level of the  
surround speakers (–12 dB  
to 0 dB, 0.5 dB  
5.6 metres.  
(0 ~ 3.0 ~ 15.6 [m])  
increments). (0 [dB])  
Subwoofer  
Set this within –1.6 metres  
and +0.6 metre of the  
“Front” setting in 0.2 metre  
increments. For example, if  
“Front” is set to 1.6 metres,  
“Subwoofer” can be set  
between 0 metre and  
Surround  
Back  
Left  
Surround  
Back  
Right  
Adjust the level of the  
surround back speakers  
(–12 dB to 0 dB, 0.5 dB  
increments). (0 [dB])  
2.2 metres.  
(0 ~ 3.0 ~ 15.6 [m])  
Subwoofer  
Adjust the level of the  
subwoofer (–12 dB to  
0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).  
(0 [dB])  
To adjust the speaker level  
1
2
3
Select “Speaker Settings” in “Audio  
Settings,” and press ENTER.  
Select “Test Tone” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
Select “On” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
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Test Tone  
On  
Audio ATT  
The player emits a test tone  
in sequence from the  
MULTI CHANNEL  
OUTPUT jacks to adjust the  
sound level from each  
speaker. When you select  
one of the “Speaker  
Lowers the audio output level to prevent  
sound distortion.  
On  
Off  
Enables Audio Attenuation.  
Disables Audio Attenuation.  
Settings” items, the test tone  
is emitted from the selected  
speaker.  
b
“Audio ATT” does not affect the output from the  
HDMI OUT jack and the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.  
Off  
The test tone is not emitted  
from the speakers.  
Dolby Digital  
Audio (HDMI)  
Selects the audio signals output when playing  
Dolby Digital discs.  
This setting affects the output from the  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)  
jack.  
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.  
Downmix  
PCM  
Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this  
when connecting an audio  
device without a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
2ch PCM  
Downmixes to 2-channel  
Linear PCM signals before  
outputting from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
Dolby Digital  
Select this when connecting  
an audio device with a built-  
in Dolby Digital decoder.  
b
Select “2ch 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.  
DTS  
Selects the audio signals output when playing  
DTS discs. This setting affects the output  
from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/  
OPTICAL) jack.  
BD Audio Setting  
Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive  
audio and secondary audio (commentary)  
when playing a BD that contains such audio.  
Downmix  
PCM  
Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this  
when connecting to an audio  
device without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Mix  
Outputs the audio obtained  
by mixing the interactive  
audio and secondary audio  
to the primary audio.  
DTS  
Select this when connecting  
to an audio device with a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
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.”  
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b
• “Audio DRC” is effective only when playing  
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby  
TrueHD audio signals.  
• When “Dolby Digital” is set to “Dolby Digital” in  
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 48), “Audio  
DRC” has no effect on the audio output from the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.  
However, this excludes the following cases.  
– when “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Mix” when  
playing a BD.  
48kHz/96kHz PCM  
Selects the maximum sampling frequency for  
the PCM signals output from the DIGITAL  
OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.  
48kHz/16bit  
Outputs audio signals of  
96 kHz sampling as 48 kHz/  
16 bit.  
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.  
– when “Audio Output Priority” is set to  
“HDMI,” “Multi Channel Analogue,” or  
“Stereo Analogue.”  
Downmix  
b
Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to  
two-channel sound.  
• If you select “96kHz/24bit” when an AV  
amplifier (receiver) that does not support 96 kHz  
is connected, no sound or a loud sound may  
result.  
Dolby  
Surround  
Outputs the Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) signals in 2  
channels. Select this when  
connecting an audio device  
that supports Dolby  
• “48kHz/96kHz PCM” is not effective when  
“Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI,” “Multi  
Channel Analogue,” or “Stereo Analogue.”  
Surround (Pro Logic).  
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).  
Audio DRC  
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.  
b
“Downmix” has no effect on the bitstream audio  
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/  
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.  
Standard  
Performs playback at a  
compression level between  
“TV Mode” and “Wide  
Range.”  
TV Mode  
Sounds are compressed  
heavily. Low sounds are  
easier to hear.  
Wide Range  
No compression works. A  
more dynamic sound is  
produced.  
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4 Select the age restriction, and press  
ENTER.  
BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings  
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.  
The default settings are underlined.  
• To cancel the Parental Control setting,  
select “No Restrictions.”  
BD/DVD Menu  
Selects the default menu language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
When you select “Select Language Code,”  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
z
You can change the password (see “Password” on  
page 51).  
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player  
(page 55) and set a new password (see  
Audio  
• When you play discs which do not have the  
Parental Control function, playback cannot be  
limited on this player.  
Selects the default track language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
• 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  
cancelled.  
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  
DVD Parental Control  
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  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to the age of the users.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes.  
1 Select “DVD Parental Control” in “BD/  
DVD Viewing Settings,” and press  
ENTER.  
BD Parental Control  
2 Enter your four-digit password using  
the number buttons.  
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited  
according to the age of the users. Scenes may  
be blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select a level, and press ENTER.  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
1 Select “BD Parental Control” in “BD/  
DVD Viewing Settings,” and press  
ENTER.  
• 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.  
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z
You can change the password (see “Password” on  
page 51).  
Password  
Sets or changes the password for the Parental  
Control function. A password allows you to  
set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD  
VIDEO playback. If necessary, you can  
differentiate the restriction levels for BD-  
ROMs and DVD VIDEOs.  
b
• If you forget the password, reset the player  
(page 55) and set a new password (see  
• 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 “BD/DVD  
Viewing Settings,” and press ENTER.  
2 Enter your four-digit password using  
the number buttons.  
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
Parental Control Region Code  
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.  
To change the password  
1
2
After step 3, enter a new password using  
the number buttons.  
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
1 Select “Parental Control Region  
Code” in “BD/DVD Viewing Settings,”  
and press ENTER.  
Hybrid Disc Playback Layer  
2 Enter your four-digit password using  
the number buttons.  
Selects the layer priority when playing a  
Hybrid Disc. To change the setting, turn the  
player off and on again.  
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select the area restriction, and press  
BD  
Plays BD layer.  
ENTER.  
DVD/CD  
Plays DVD or CD layer.  
When you select “Select Region Code,”  
the display for entering the region code  
appears. Enter the code for the area  
restriction by referring to “Parental  
BD Internet Connection  
Sets whether to allow Internet connections  
from the contents of a BD (in BDMV mode)  
being played. Network connections and  
settings are required when using this function  
z
You can change the password (see “Password” on  
page 51).  
Allow  
Normally select this.  
b
Do not allow  
Prohibits Internet  
connection.  
• If you forget the password, reset the player  
(page 55) and set a new password (see  
• 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.  
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Photo Settings  
System Settings  
The default setting is underlined.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Slideshow Speed  
OSD  
Changes the slideshow speed.  
Selects your language for the player on-  
screen displays.  
Fast  
Photos change rapidly.  
Normal  
Photos change at normal  
speed.  
Dimmer  
Slow  
Photos change slowly.  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
Bright  
Dark  
Off  
Bright lighting.  
Low lighting.  
Turns off the lighting during  
playback. Low lighting other  
than during playback.  
Control for HDMI  
On  
Allows you to use the  
“Control for HDMI”  
function (page 16).  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Standby Mode  
Quick Start  
Shortens the startup time  
from standby mode. You can  
operate the player quickly  
after turning it on.  
Normal  
The default setting.  
b
When “Standby Mode” is set to “Quick Start,”  
– power consumption will be higher than when  
“Standby Mode” is set to “Normal” and  
– the ventilation fan may turn on depending on the  
surrounding temperature.  
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Auto Display  
Network Settings  
On  
Automatically displays  
information on the screen  
when changing the viewing  
titles, picture modes, audio  
signals, etc.  
Internet Settings  
These items are necessary when you connect  
to the Internet via a network 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.  
Off  
Displays information only  
when you press DISPLAY.  
Screen Saver  
The screen saver image appears when you do  
not use the player for more than 15 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).  
1 Select “Internet Settings” in “Network  
Settings,” and press ENTER.  
2 Select “IP Address Acquisition,” and  
press ENTER.  
On  
Turns on the screen saver  
function.  
3 Select an item, and press ENTER.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Use DHCP  
Select this when DHCP  
(Dynamic Host  
Configuration Protocol)  
server settings are  
Software Update Notification  
available from your  
Internet service  
provider. The network  
settings necessary for  
the player will be  
Informs you of newer software version  
information. Network connections and  
settings are required when using this function  
assigned automatically.  
On  
Sets the player to inform you  
of newer software version  
information (page 41).  
Use Static IP Set the IP address  
Address  
manually according to  
your network  
environment.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
• When you select “Use DHCP”  
If you set “DNS Server Auto  
Acquisition” to “Off,” set the following  
item:  
– DNS Server (Primary)/DNS Server  
(Secondary)  
System Information  
Displays the player’s software version  
information and the MAC address.  
• When you select “Use Static IP  
Address”  
Set the following items:  
– IP Address  
– Subnet Mask  
– Default Gateway  
– DNS Server (Primary)/DNS Server  
(Secondary)  
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b
3
Press the blue button (“Finish”) to finish.  
When you set the “DNS Server (Primary)”/  
“DNS Server (Secondary)” addresses  
manually, enter the “DNS Server (Primary)”  
address. Otherwise, the “Internet Settings”  
will be set incorrectly.  
Available buttons  
Buttons  
Details  
Red button  
(Letter Type)  
Switches the keyboard  
between alphabet and  
numbers.  
4 If your ISP has a specific proxy server  
setting, select “Proxy Settings” using  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
Green button  
(A/a)  
Switches the keyboard  
between upper case and  
lower case.  
The “Proxy Settings” display appears.  
If the proxy server does not have a  
specific setting, go to step 8.  
Yellow button  
(Symbol)  
Displays the keyboard for  
symbols.  
5 Set “Use of Proxy Server” to “On.”  
Blue button  
(Finish)  
The input is entered, and  
the player returns to the  
previous display.  
6 Select “Proxy Server” and “Port,” and  
enter the settings.  
To enter the proxy server, see “To enter  
CLEAR  
Erases the selected  
(Clear/Clear All) character.  
To erase all displayed  
characters, press and hold  
CLEAR for 2 seconds or  
more.  
7 Press RETURN.  
8 Select “Network Diagnostic” using M/  
m, and press ENTER.  
RETURN  
(Cancel)  
Returns to the previous  
display, cancelling the  
input.  
9 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
10 Check that the message “Network  
connections are correct.” appears.  
The setup is finished. If the message does  
not appear, follow the on-screen  
messages.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
• Select an input function  
using </M/m/,, and  
press ENTER.  
• Enter characters as  
follows: 1Select a  
character selection panel  
using </M/m/,, and  
press ENTER. 2Selecta  
character using </,,  
and press ENTER.  
To enter characters  
The display for entering characters appears  
when you select “Proxy Server” in “Proxy  
Settings.”  
1
2
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.”  
Press ,, and enter the next character.  
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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 Follow the instructions for “Step 7:  
3 Select the settings you want to reset to  
default, and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
You can reset the following settings:  
– Video Settings  
– Audio Settings  
– BD/DVD Viewing Settings  
– Photo Settings  
– System Settings  
– Network Settings  
– All Settings  
4 Select “Start” using </,, and  
press ENTER.  
b
When “All Settings” is selected in step 3,  
– the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off  
when Easy Setup is complete.  
– all settings within  
(Setup) are reset.  
– “A/V Settings” that can be adjusted by pressing  
OPTIONS during playback (page 36) are not  
reset.  
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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 mains lead 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 62).  
, The region code on the BD or DVD does  
not match the player.  
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that  
is not correctly finalised (page 62).  
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No BD-ROM picture appears.  
, Check the “BD-ROM 1080/24p Output”  
setting in the “Video Settings” setup  
Picture  
(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.  
(page 20) when connecting equipment using  
the HDMI cable.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 14)  
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 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  
(receiver) (page 19) and switch the input  
selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so  
that the audio signals of the player are  
output from your AV amplifier (receiver).  
, The 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 “Video Settings.”  
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your  
The sound is not output correctly.  
, Check the “Audio Output Priority” setting  
in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 45).  
, Check the speaker settings (page 45).  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some BDs or  
DVDs.  
, Try setting “Audio DRC” to “TV Mode” in  
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 49).  
, Set “Audio ATT” to “Off” in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 48).  
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 “Video 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  
“Audio Settings” setup (page 48).  
, 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”  
The picture is not output correctly.  
, Check the “Output Video Format” settings  
in the “Video Settings” setup (page 43).  
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57  
 
The interactive audio is not output.  
, Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Mix” in the  
“Audio Settings” setup (page 48).  
The “Control for HDMI” function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that the mains lead of the connected  
component is securely connected.  
, If the HDMI indicator does not appear in  
the front panel display, check the HDMI  
connection (page 15, 20).  
HDMI  
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  
, Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (page 52).  
, Make sure that the connected component is  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the component.  
, Check the connected component’s setting  
for the “Control for HDMI” function. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions  
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  
HDMI” to “On” (page 52).  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then reconnect the HDMI cable.  
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  
, For details on the “Control for HDMI”  
, If you connect the player to a TV through an  
AV amplifier (receiver) that is not  
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).  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”  
function, you may be unable to control the  
TV from the player.  
External memory (local  
storage)  
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 external memory is not recognised.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off.  
2Align the V mark of the EXT slot with  
the V mark on the external memory, and  
insert the external memory (page 24).  
3Turn the player on. 4Check that the  
EXT indicator lights up in the front panel  
display.  
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.).  
Bonus contents 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-  
insert the external memory (page 24).  
4Turn the player on. 5Check that the  
EXT indicator lights up in the front panel  
display. 6Insert the BD-ROM with  
BonusView/BD-Live.  
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A message indicating that the local  
storage does not have enough space  
appears on the screen.  
, Delete unnecessary data in the external  
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 X on the player until “UNLOCK”  
appears in the front panel display (page 10).  
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
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 you  
cannot remove the disc even after you  
press A.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off,  
and disconnect the mains lead.  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote  
sensor on the player.  
2Reconnect the mains lead while pressing  
down A on the player. 3Keep pressing  
down A 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.  
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.  
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.  
The disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
, Resume Play is on (page 32).  
If the player still does not respond to any  
button, disconnect then reconnect the mains  
lead.  
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 operating 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.  
, The BD or DVD prohibits the changing of  
the language for the sound track/subtitle or  
angles.  
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Self-Diagnosis Function  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated  
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, an  
error code appears in the front panel display,  
or just  
appears without any messages on  
the entire screen.  
In these cases, check the following.  
When an error code appears in the front  
panel display  
Error code Corrective action  
Exxxx  
SYS ERR  
Contact your nearest Sony  
dealer or local authorised Sony  
service facility and give the  
error code.  
FAN ERR  
• Check that the ventilation  
holes on the rear of the player  
are not blocked.  
• Place the player in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
When just  
appears without any  
messages on the entire screen  
Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local  
authorised Sony service facility.  
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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  
Blu-ray Disc  
BD  
Discs such as movies that can be  
purchased or rented  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +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+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs containing JPEG* image files  
DATA DVD  
DATA DVD  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music  
CD format  
CD  
CD  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing JPEG*  
image files  
DATA CD  
DATA CD  
* JPEG format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk  
Format).  
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. For details, see page 65.  
,continued  
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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  
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.  
• DVD-RAMs  
• HD DVDs  
• DivX discs  
• DVD Audio discs  
• PHOTO CDs  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• VCDs/Super VCDs  
A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been  
correctly finalised. For more information, refer to  
the operating instructions 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  
finalised. In this case, view the disc using normal  
playback.  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• Audio material side on DualDiscs  
• BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different  
region code (page 62).  
Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs  
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs  
may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this player plays BDs/  
DVDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available. Refer to the  
instructions 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) labelled 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 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 labelled  
on this player.  
will also play  
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.  
Region code  
Note about BD-REs/BD-Rs  
This player supports Ver. 2.1 BD-RE and Ver. 1.1  
and 1.2 BD-R including organic pigment type  
BD-R (LTH type).  
Note about DTS 5.1 MUSIC DISCs  
This player can play DTS 5.1 MUSIC DISCs.  
Audio signals are output in the formats specified  
under the “Audio Output Signals” table on page  
65.  
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About playback of discs recorded in  
AVCHD format  
This player can play AVCHD format discs.  
TM  
What is the AVCHD format?  
The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital  
video camera format used to record SD (standard  
definition) or HD (high 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.  
*1  
A high-definition specification which utilizes  
1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace  
system.  
A high-definition specification which utilizes  
*2  
720 effective scanning lines and the progressive  
system.  
b
• 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 finalised.  
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Video Output Resolution  
Output resolution differs depending on the “Output Video Format” setting in the “Video  
Settings” setup (page 42).  
When “Output Video Format” is set to  
“HDMI”  
When “Output Video Format” is set to  
“Component Video”  
Resolution  
setting  
LINE OUT  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO/  
S VIDEO  
jack  
COMPONENT HDMI OUT  
VIDEO/  
S VIDEO  
jack  
COMPONENT HDMI OUT  
VIDEO jack  
jack  
VIDEO jack  
jack  
480i/576i  
480p/576p  
720p  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
no picture  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
no picture  
480i/576i  
480p/576p  
720p  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480i/576i  
480p/576p 480p/576p  
720p*  
720p*  
1080i  
1080i  
1080i*  
1080i*  
1080p  
1080p  
unselectable unselectable unselectable  
* Protected contents on DVDs are output at 480p/  
576p resolution. Protected contents on BDs are  
output at 576p resolution.  
When “Output Video Format” is set to  
“Video or S Video”  
480i/576i video signals are output from the  
LINE OUT VIDEO/S VIDEO or  
COMPONENT VIDEO jack, and 480p/576p  
video signals are output from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
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Audio Output Signals  
The audio output differs as follows, depending on the source, output jack, and the selected  
settings.  
Digital  
Analogue  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ MULTI  
Jacks/  
settings*1  
LINEOUT  
HDMI OUT jack*2  
COAXIAL) jacks*2  
CHANNEL (AUDIO  
OUTPUT L/R)  
Auto*3  
2ch PCM*3 Bitstream*4 PCM  
jacks*2  
jacks  
Disc/source  
BD  
LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 5.1ch  
LPCM 7.1ch  
LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 2ch 2ch  
LPCM 2ch 5.1ch  
2ch  
LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch  
Dolby Digital/  
2ch  
LPCM 2ch 7.1ch  
LPCM 2ch 5.1ch  
2ch  
Dolby Digital LPCM 5.1ch*5 LPCM 2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
LPCM 2ch*6  
Dolby Digital  
LPCM 7.1ch*5 LPCM 2ch  
Plus  
Dolby Digital/  
LPCM 2ch*6  
LPCM 2ch 7.1ch  
LPCM 2ch 7.1ch  
LPCM 2ch 5.1ch  
Dolby Digital/  
LPCM 2ch*6  
Dolby TrueHD LPCM 7.1ch*5 LPCM 2ch  
DTS/  
DTS  
LPCM 5.1ch*5 LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 7.1ch*5 LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 7.1ch*5 LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 2ch*6  
DTS-HD High  
Resolution  
Audio  
DTS/  
LPCM 2ch 7.1ch  
2ch  
2ch  
LPCM 2ch*6  
DTS-HD  
Master Audio  
DTS/  
LPCM 2ch 7.1ch  
LPCM 2ch 2ch  
LPCM 2ch*6  
DVD  
CD  
LPCM  
LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
2ch  
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch 5.1ch  
DTS  
DTS  
LPCM 2ch DTS  
LPCM 2ch 5.1ch  
LPCM 2ch 2ch  
LPCM 2ch 2ch  
LPCM 2ch 5.1ch  
MPEG  
LPCM  
LPCM 2ch  
LPCM  
DTS  
LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch  
LPCM 2ch DTS  
DTS 5.1 MUSIC DISC  
*1  
*2  
When “Audio Output Priority” is set to “Stereo  
Analogue,” LPCM 2ch signals are output from  
each jack.  
When “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI,”  
“Coaxial/Optical” or “Multi Channel  
Analogue,” LPCM 2ch signals are output from  
jacks other than the selected jack.  
Auto: when “Audio (HDMI)” is set to “Auto” in  
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 48).  
– When the AV amplifier (receiver) does not  
support HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby  
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and  
DTS-HD Master Audio) but supports Multi-ch  
LPCM, up to LPCM 7.1ch is output.  
– When the AV amplifier (receiver) does not  
support HD Audio or Multi-ch LPCM but  
supports Dolby Digital/DTS, a Dolby Digital  
or DTS bitstream is output.  
*3  
2ch PCM: when “Audio (HDMI)” is set to “2ch  
PCM” in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 48).  
Bitstream: when “Dolby Digital” is set to  
“Dolby Digital” or “DTS” is set to “DTS” in the  
“Audio Settings” setup (page 45).  
When “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Direct,”  
audio recorded by the source is output by  
bitstream. However, this audio may be output as  
follows depending on the audio formats  
supported by the AV amplifier (receiver).  
– When the AV amplifier (receiver) does not  
support HD Audio, Multi-ch LPCM or Dolby  
Digital/DTS, LPCM 2ch is output.  
The 2-channel or less-channel primary/  
secondary audio signals are output as LPCM 2ch  
signals.  
*4  
*5  
*6  
b
When outputting 480i/576i or 480p/576p video  
signals from the HDMI OUT jack, Dolby TrueHD  
and DTS-HD Master Audio are output as LPCM,  
Dolby Digital, or DTS bitstream signals even if  
“BD Audio Setting” is set to “Direct” in the “Audio  
Settings” setup (page 48).  
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Specifications  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Inputs and outputs  
(Jack name:  
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)  
LINE OUT AUDIO L/R:  
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  
MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT:  
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT VIDEO:  
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT S VIDEO:  
4-pin mini DIN/  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 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  
General  
Power requirements:  
220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
28 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
430 mm × 220 mm × 70 mm  
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.):  
3.3 kg  
Operating temperature:  
5 ºC to 35 ºC  
Operating humidity:  
25 % to 80 %  
Supplied accessories  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Language Code List  
For details, see page 50.  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Number, Language (BD Language Code/DVD Language Code)  
not specified  
Parental Control/Area Code  
For details, see page 50.  
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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3. Automatic Update  
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automatically when the Product is connected to a server  
belonging to Sony or to a third party designated by Sony. When  
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and further use of the Software may be affected thereby.  
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IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS  
7. Export Control  
You agree not to export from anywhere the Software or thereof  
provided to you except in compliance with, and with all licences  
and approvals required under, applicable export laws, rules and  
regulations.  
8. Sony’s Right to Terminate or Modify Terms or  
Conditions of this Agreement  
Sony may add to, change, or remove any part, term, or condition  
of this Agreement at any time, without prior notice. Any changes  
to this Agreement or any terms posted on the Service and/or Site  
apply as soon as they are posted. By continuing to use the  
Service, Product, Software and/or Site after any changes are  
posted, you are indicating your acceptance of those changes.  
SONY MAY ADD, CHANGE, DISCONTINUE, REMOVE,  
OR SUSPEND ANY OTHER CONTENT POSTED ON THE  
SERVICE AND/OR SITE, INCLUDING FEATURES AND  
SPECIFICATIONS OF PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR  
DEPICTED ON THE SERVICE AND/OR SITE,  
WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE, SERVICE, AND/  
OR SITE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU (AND NOT SONY OR  
A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME  
THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING,  
REPAIR OR CORRECTION.  
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO SONY’S NEGLIGENCE OR ISSUES  
TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY, AT ANY TIME,  
WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT LIABILITY.  
WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO ANY OTHER RIGHTS, SONY  
MAY SUSPEND OR TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT  
IMMEDIATELY UPON NOTICE IF YOU FAIL TO  
COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS  
AGREEMENT. Upon termination, you shall destroy the  
Software within fourteen (14) days after the date of such  
termination, and upon Sony’s request, provide Sony with the  
certification of such destruction. Sony may take any legal and  
technical remedies to prevent the violation of and/or to enforce  
this Agreement, including without limitation, immediate  
termination of your access to the Service if we believe in our  
discretion you are violating this Agreement.  
RELATED TO THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS,  
SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,  
DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR  
SPECIAL DAMAGES RELATED TO (A) THE USE OF, (B)  
THE INABILITY TO USE, OR (C) ERRORS OR OMISSIONS  
IN THE SOFTWARE, SERVICE, PRODUCT, AND/OR SITE,  
EVEN IF SONY OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE  
THEREOF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF  
SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION  
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO  
EVENT SHALL SONY’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR  
ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION  
(WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)  
EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.  
9. Indemnification  
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Sony and all of its  
agents, directors, employees, information providers, licensors  
and licensees, affiliates, content providers, officers, and parent  
(collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), harmless from and against  
any and all liability and costs (including, without limitation,  
attorneys’ fees and costs), incurred by the Indemnified Parties in  
connection with any claim arising out of (i) any breach or alleged  
breach by you of this Agreement in any manner, (ii) any  
information you submit to Sony hereunder, (iii) any breach or  
alleged breach by you of a third party’s rights or (iv) any damage  
caused by or alleged to have been caused by you to the Service.  
You will cooperate as fully as reasonably required in  
Indemnified Party(s) defense of any claim. Sony and/or  
Indemnified Parties reserve the right, at its own expense, to  
assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter  
otherwise subject to indemnification by you and you shall not in  
any event settle any matter without the written consent of Sony  
and/or Indemnified Parties.  
SOME STATES, TERRITORIES AND COUNTRIES DO NOT  
ALLOW CERTAIN WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS, SO TO  
THAT EXTENT THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER AND  
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
THE TERMS OF THIS DISCLAIMER DO NOT AFFECT OR  
PREJUDICE YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS AS  
CONSUMER, NEITHER DO THEY LIMIT OR EXCLUDE  
ANY LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY  
CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SONY OR ANY  
OTHER LIABILITY IF AND TO THE EXTENT THAT IT  
CANNOT BE LIMITED OR EXCLUDED BY APPLICABLE  
LAW .  
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11. General Provisions  
This Agreement, the limited warranty accompanying the  
Product, plus any additional terms posted on the Service or Site,  
together constitute the entire agreement between Sony and you  
with respect to your use of the Product, Service, Site, Content,  
and Software. Any notice by Sony hereunder may be made by  
letter, email, or posting on the Service or Site. Any cause of  
action you may have with respect to your use of this Site must be  
commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action  
arises. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds  
any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be  
unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum  
extent permissible so as to affect the intent of this Agreement,  
and the remaining terms and conditions of the Agreement shall  
continue in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be  
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.  
Glossary  
AACS  
“Advanced Access Content System” is a  
specification for managing digital  
entertainment contents stored on the next  
generation of prerecorded and recorded  
optical media. The specification enables  
consumers to enjoy digital entertainment  
content, including high-definition content.  
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  
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.  
*1  
A high definition specification that utilises 1080  
effective scanning lines and the interlace format.  
A high definition specification that utilises 720  
*2  
effective scanning lines and the progressive  
format.  
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 (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a  
recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc,  
available in the same capacities as the BD  
below. Since contents can be recorded and  
cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be used to  
archive valuable data or storing and  
distributing video material.  
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DTS-HD Master Audio (page 65)  
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.  
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.  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface) (page 15)  
BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only  
Memory) are commercially produced discs  
and are available in the same capacities as the  
BD below. Other than conventional movie  
and video contents, these discs have  
enhanced features such as interactive content,  
menu operations using pop-up menus,  
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.  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection. The  
HDMI connection carries standard- to high-  
definition video signals and multi-channel  
audio signals to AV components such as  
HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without  
degradation.  
The HDMI specification supports HDCP  
(High-bandwidth Digital Contents  
Protection), a copy protection technology for  
digital entertainment contents for HDMI.  
Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 61)  
LTH (Low to High) (page 62)  
LTH is a recording system that supports  
organic pigment type BD-R.  
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.  
PhotoTV HD (page 39)  
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed  
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle  
textures and colours. 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 Digital Plus (page 65)  
Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital,  
the audio coding technology supports 7.1  
multi-channel surround sound.  
Dolby TrueHD (page 65)  
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.  
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.  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (page 65)  
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).  
x.v.Colour (page 45)  
x.v.Colour is a familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony.  
xvYCC is an international standard for  
Colour space in video.  
This standard can express a wider colour  
range than the currently used broadcast  
standard.  
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24p True Cinema (page 44)  
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.  
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Disc Lock 32  
DISPLAY 8  
PhotoTV HD 39, 71  
Playable discs 61  
Index  
Dolby Digital 21, 48  
Dolby Digital Plus 65, 71  
Dolby TrueHD 65, 71  
DTS 21, 48  
POP UP/MENU 9, 33  
Words in quotations appear  
in the on-screen displays.  
Q
“Quick Start” 52  
DTS-HD 65, 71  
DVD 61  
Numerics  
24p True Cinema 72  
R
Region code 62  
Remote 8, 27, 28  
“Resetting” 55  
Resetting the player 55  
Resume 9, 32, 38  
E
A
Easy Setup 28, 55  
Enter characters 54  
External memory 24, 34,  
“A/V Settings” 36  
AACS 70  
ANGLE 8  
AUDIO 8  
S
“Audio Output Priority”  
Audio output signals 65  
“Audio Settings” 37, 45  
AVCHD 63, 70  
F
SCENE SEARCH 9  
Searching 34, 35  
Self-diagnosis function 60  
“Setup” 40  
Front panel display 11  
H
HDMI 15, 20, 29, 43, 45,  
Slideshow 38  
Software update 25, 41,  
B
HOME 9  
Batteries 27  
Home menu 37, 38, 40  
“Speaker Settings” 45  
“Standby Mode” 52  
SUBTITLE 8  
System Power-Off 16  
“System Settings” 52  
“BD Data” 34, 59  
“BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings” 50  
L
BD-Live 24, 34  
Language Follow 16  
Local storage 24, 34, 58  
LTH 71  
BD-R 61, 70  
BD-RE 61, 71  
Bitstream 65  
T
Blu-ray Disc 61, 71  
BonusView 34  
BRAVIA Sync 16, 58  
THEATRE 8, 16  
M
Title 35  
MULTI CHANNEL  
OUTPUT 22, 45  
“Music” 37  
TOP MENU 9  
Troubleshooting 56  
“TV Type” 42  
C
Chapter 35  
Child Lock 10, 59  
Colour buttons 9  
Connecting  
AV amplifier  
(receiver) 19  
N
U
“Network Diagnostic” 54  
“Network Settings” 53  
“Network Update” 25, 41  
Update 25, 41  
V
“Video” 31  
O
Video output resolution 64  
“Video Settings” 36, 42  
One-Touch Play 16, 32  
OPTIONS 9, 33, 37, 39  
“OSD” 52  
“Control for HDMI” 16,  
X
x.v.Colour 45, 71  
P
D
Parental Control 32, 50  
“Dimmer” 52  
Disc information 35  
“Photo” 38  
“Photo Settings” 52  
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