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USER MANUAL BDP-S495 SONY

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Playback

Internet

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

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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.

The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

The above symbol is applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

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Disposal of waste batteries

The above symbol is applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

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For customers in Russia

The date of manufacture is indicated on the rear of the player.

The recommended use-by date is indicated on the minus side of the battery.

For customers in Ukraine

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

  • This unit operates on 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 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 AC power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On placement

  • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
  • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
  • Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
  • Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
  • Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels.
  • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
  • Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
  • Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the player.
  • Do not place any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the player or the object.
  • Take out any discs from the tray when you move the player. If you don't, the disc may be damaged.
  • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and all other cables from the player when you move the player.

On power sources

- The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

- Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you are not going to use the player for a long time. To disconnect the AC power cord (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.

- 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.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Your ears and the speakers may be damaged when the sound level reaches the peak.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the events that this player is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

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.

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- Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player.

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- Hold the HDMI connector straight when connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI connector into the HDMI OUT jack.

On watching 3D video images

Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe necessary. You should also review (i) the instruction manual and/or the caution message of any other device used with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with this product and (ii) our website (http://www.sony-europe.com/myproduct/) for the latest information. The vision of young children (especially those under six years old) is still under development. Consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor)

before allowing young children to watch 3D video images.

Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Copy Protection

Please be advised of the advanced content protection systems used in both Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD media. These systems, called AACS (Advanced Access Content System) and CSS (Content Scramble System), may contain some restrictions on playback, analogue output, and other similar features. The operation of this product and the restrictions placed may vary depending on the date of purchase, as the governing board of the AACS may adopt or change its restriction rules after the time of purchase.

Cinavia Notice

This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.

More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about

Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

Copyrights and Trademarks

  • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
  • Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
    •, XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
  • This product incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
  • “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
  • “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
  • This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

- Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device's ability to consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

- Music and video recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

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- D L N®Athe DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

- O p e®Browser from Opera Software ASA. Copyright 1995-2010 Opera Software ASA. All rights reserved.

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  • All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ^TM and marks are not indicated in this document.

Gracenote® End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.

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Table of Contents

WARNING 2

Precautions 3

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls 9

Step 1: Supplied Accessories 12

Step 2: Connecting the Player ..... 13

Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection ..... 16

Step 4: Easy Setup 17

Playback

Playing a Disc 18

Playing from a USB Device 20

Enjoying Karaoke 20

Playing via a Network 22

Available Options 24

Internet

Browsing Websites 26

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays 28

[Network Update] 28

[Screen Settings] 28

[Audio Settings] 29

[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] 30

[Parental Control Settings] 31

[Music Settings] 31

[System Settings] 31

[Network Settings] 32

[Easy Setup] 33

[Resetting] 33

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 34

Specifications 37

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.

The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or

Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.

© Gracenote, Inc. 2009

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

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The ▶ button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

1 I/ (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

② Disc tray

3 Front panel display

4 ▲ (open/close)

5 play

6 ■ (stop)

7 (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

8 Remote sensor

9 ECHO LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of the echo effect.

10 MIC LEVEL control

Adjusts the microphone volume.

11 MIC 1/MIC 2 jacks

Connect a microphone to these jacks.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to avoid accidental opening of the tray.

While the player is turned on, hold down the ▶ button on the player for more than 10 seconds to lock or unlock the tray.

Rear panel

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1 LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack
② DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
3 (USB) jack
4 LAN (100) terminal

5 HDMI OUT jack
6LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
7 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

Remote

The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation.

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Number 5, AUDIO, △+, and ▶ buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

1 ▲ (open/close)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

-TV- → (TV input select)

Switches between TV and other input sources.

-TV- I/⏻ (TV on/standby)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.

I/⏻ (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

2 Number buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

(volume) +/-

Adjusts the TV volume.

AUDIO (page 30)

Selects the language track when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

Selects the sound track on CDs.

SUBTITLE (page 30)

Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOS.

DISPLAY (page 19)

Displays the playback and web browsing information on the screen.

③Colour buttons (red/green/yellow/blue)

Shortcut keys for interactive functions.

4TOP MENU

Opens or closes the BD's or DVD's Top Menu.

POP UP/MENU

Opens or closes the BD-ROM's Pop-up Menu, or the DVD's menu.

OPTIONS (page 24)

Displays the available options on the screen.

HOME

Enters the player's home menu. Displays the wall paper when pressed on the category icon of the home menu.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

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Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

Centre button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

5 ◀◀◀/▶▶▶ (previous/next)

Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file.

II (pause)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

◀◀/▶▶ (fast reverse/fast forward)

  • Fast reverse/fast forward the disc when you press the button during playback. The search speed changes each time you press the button during video playback.
  • Plays in slow motion, when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.
  • Plays one frame at a time, when you press for a short time in pause mode.

▶ (play)

Starts or re-starts playback.

KEY CTRL (page 21)

Opens [Key Control] function.

■ (stop)

Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point).

The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

SEN (page 22)

Accesses the “Sony Entertainment Network™” online service.

Home menu display

The home menu appears when you press HOME. Select a category using

←/→. Select an item using ↑/↓, and press ENTER.

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    A["Item"] --> B["Network Update"]
    B --> C["Category"]
    C --> D["Setup"]
    D --> E["Screen Settings"]
    D --> F["Audio Settings"]
    D --> G["8D/DVD Viewing Settings"]
    D --> H["Parental Control Settings"]

[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.
[Photo]: Displays photos.
[Music]: Plays music.
[Video]: Plays videos.
[Network]: Displays network items.

Step 1: Supplied Accessories

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
- Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Player

Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.

Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.

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Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals from VCRs can be affected by copyright protection systems that cause the picture on the TV to be distorted.

Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 29).

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A

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    A["High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied)"] --> B["HDMI IN"]
    A --> C["HDMI OUT"]
    B --> D["HDMA In"]
    C --> E["HDMA IN"]
    F["High Speed HDMI Cable (not supplied)"] --> G["HDMA IN"]

→ Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 29).

B
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text_image Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL

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→ Set [Dolby Digital ^1 / DTS ^2 ] (page 29).

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text_image C VIDEO R AUDIO L LINE OUT Audio/video cable (supplied) AUDIO IN L R

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection

If you are not going to connect the player to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy Setup” (page 17).

Wired Setup

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100) terminal on the player.

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    A["Internet"] --> B["ADSL modem/Cable modem"]
    B --> C["Broadband router"]
    D["LAN cable (not supplied)"] --> C
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Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable), straight or crossing, is recommended.

USB Wireless Setup

Turn off the player, then connect the USB Wireless LAN Adapter (UWA-BR100 as of December 2011) to the USB jack on the rear of the player.

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  • The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be available in some regions/countries.
  • The receiving sensitivity changes depending on the environment. Use the extension cable supplied with the USB Wireless LAN Adapter if necessary.

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text_image USB Wireless LAN Adapter LAN cable (not supplied) Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet router Cable modem

Step 4: Easy Setup

When turned on for the first time

Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Initial Settings].

1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the ⊕ and ⊖ ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

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2 Plug the player into the mains.

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3 Press I/⏻ to turn on the player.

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4 Turn on the TV and set the input selector on your TV. This will show the signal from the player on your TV screen.

5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings].

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the basic settings using

←/↑/↓/→ and ENTER on the remote.

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[NO TEXT]

When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete, select [Easy Network Settings] to use the network functions of the player.

Playback

Playing a Disc

For playable discs, see page 38.

1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.
2 Press ▲, and place a disc on the disc tray.

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Playing side facing down

3 Press ▲ to close the disc tray.

Playback starts. If playback does not start automatically, select in the [Video], Music], or [Photo] category, and press ENTER.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE

Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo* have bonus contents and other data that can be downloaded for your enjoyment.

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1 Connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the player (page 9). Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory as your local storage.
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).

  • Connect the player to a network (page 16).
  • Set [BD Internet Connection] to [Allow] (page 30).

3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.

The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

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To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase BD Data] in the [Video], and press ENTER. All data stored in the buda folder will be erased.

Enjoying Blu-ray 3D Displaying the play information

You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the “Blu-ray 3D” logo*.

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1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback.

  • Connect the player to your 3D-compatible devices using a High Speed HDMI Cable.
  • Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 28).

2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.

The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV and the connected device.

You can view the playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY.

The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and player status.

Example: when playing a BD-ROM

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text_image 1 2 3 4 5 100k/24p Angle 2(3) J: 2.English DoBy Digital:15.1ch-48MHz 7.486ps Chapter 4(9) 82.4K/24p MPWR 15.188ps 1 50.42.52/95.58.58 7 6

1 Output resolution/Video frequency
② Title number or name
③The currently selected angle
4 The currently selected audio setting
5 Available functions ( karaoke, angle, ○○○ audio, subtitle)
6Playback information Displays the Play mode, Playing status bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total playing time.
7 Chapter number

Playing from a USB Device

For “ playable types of files”, see page 39.

1 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player (page 9).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting.
2 Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo] on the home menu using ←/→.
3 Select [USB device] using ↑/↓, and press ENTER.

Enjoying Karaoke

You can enjoy karaoke features by setting this player to karaoke mode. You can connect up to two microphones to the player.

1 Plug a microphone into the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.

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text_image MIC 1/2 jacks

Microphones (not supplied)

The player enters karaoke mode, and “” appears on your TV screen.

2 Start audio playback by following the steps in “Playing a Disc” (page 18) or “Playing from a USB Device” (page 20).

To set the player to karaoke mode without connecting a microphone

Press OPTIONS, select [KARAOKE Mode], and select [On].

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  • The Control Menu does not appear when there is no inserted disc or connected USB device.
  • Press AUDIO on the remote to select the soundtrack.

To cancel [KARAOKE Mode]

Disconnect the microphone, or set [KARAOKE Mode] to [Off].

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Before connecting, set the microphone volume to minimum.

To add echo effect

Adjust the ECHO LEVEL control on the front panel.

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  • If howling occurs:
    – move the microphone away from the speakers.
    – lower the microphone volume or echo level.
    – lower the overall volume.
  • You can check the audio information by pressing AUDIO. When playing a Karaoke DVD, “K” appears as the current audio format.

Changing the song key (Key Control)

You can change the audio key to suit your vocal range when the [KARAOKE Mode] is set to [On].

To open the [Key Control] window

Press KEY CTRL on the remote, or press OPTIONS and select [Key Control].

You can set the key lower or higher (-7 to +7) using the remote [] [] keys.

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  • [↓] [↑] keys are disabled when maximum or minimum value is set.
  • [Key Control] value setting is only available when [Key Control] window is displayed.
  • The setting is stored until [KARAOKE Mode] is set to [Off].

Playing via a Network

Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network

Sony Entertainment Network serves as a gateway, delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to your player.

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  • Some Internet content requires registration via a PC before it can be played.
  • Some Internet content may not be available in some regions/countries.

1 Connect the player to a network (page 16).
2 Press SEN button on the remote.
3 Select an Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment using /// , and press ENTER.

Video streaming control panel

The control panel appears when the video file starts playing. The displayed items may differ depending on Internet content providers.

To display again, press DISPLAY.

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["00:01:23"]
    B --> C["2"]
    C --> D["00:05:00"]
    D --> E["3"]
    D --> F["4"]
    E --> G["6"]
    F --> H["5"]
    G --> I["13.4Mbps"]

1 Control display Press ←/↑/↓/→ or ENTER for playback operations.

2 Playing status bar Status bar, Cursor indicating the current position, Playing time, Duration of the video file

3 Network condition |||| indicates the signal strength for wireless connection. □ indicates the wired connection.

4 Network transmission speed
5 The file name of the next video
6 The file name of the current video selection

Playing files on a Home Network (DLNA)

A DLNA-compatible product can play video/music/photo files stored on another DLNA-compatible product via a network.

1 Prepare to use DLNA.

  • Connect the player to a network (page 16).
    • Prepare the other necessary DLNA-compatible products. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the product.

To play a file from a DLNA server via this unit (DLNA player)

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Server"] --> B["File Processing"]
    B --> C["Player"]

Select the DLNA server icon from [Video], [Music], or [Photo], then choose the file you want to play.

To play a file from a DLNA server via another product (Renderer)

When you play files from a DLNA Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA Controller-compatible product (a phone, etc.), to control playback.

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Server"] --> B["Renderer"]
    C["Controller"] --> B["Renderer"]
    D["File Operations Icon"] --> B["Renderer"]

Control this unit using a DLNA controller. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DLNA controller.

Playing the same music in different rooms (PARTY STREAMING)

You can play music files on the player (PARTY host) in other rooms simultaneously through Sony products (PARTY guest) which are compatible with DLNA and the PARTY STREAMING function, or vice versa.

1 Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.

  • Connect the player to a network (page 16).
  • Connect the products which are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function to a network.

To use the player as PARTY host

Select a track in Music], then select [Start PARTY] from the options menu to start a PARTY.

To use the player as PARTY guest

Select [PARTY] in [Music], then select the PARTY host product icon.

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The sale and product lineup of products that are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function differ depending on the area.

Available Options

Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

Common options

■[Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat mode.
■[3D Menu]:

– [Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect.
– [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the depth of 3D image.
- [2D Playback]: Sets playback to 2D image.

■[Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the playback.

■[Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the playback.

■[Play from start]: Plays the item from the beginning.

[Video] only

■[3D Output Setting]: Sets whether or not to output 3D video automatically.
■[A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between picture and sound, by delaying the sound output in relation to the picture output (0 to 120 milliseconds).

■[Video Settings]:

– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the picture settings for different lighting environments.
- [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like block noise in the picture.
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise around the picture outlines (mosquito noise).

■[Pause]: Pauses the playback.

■[Top Menu]: Displays the BD's or DVD's Top Menu.
■[Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the BD-ROM's Pop-up Menu or DVD's menu.
■[Title Search]: Searches for a title on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts playback from the beginning.
■[Chapter Search]: Searches for a chapter and starts playback from the beginning.
■[Audio]: Switches the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects the sound track on CDs.
■[Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
■[Angle]: Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
■[IP Content Noise Reduction]:

Adjusts the picture quality of Internet contents.

■[Video Search]: Displays information on the BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based on Gracenote technology. Searches for related information using keywords from Gracenote when selecting [Cast] or [Related]. Displays a list of titles when selecting [Playback History] or [Search History].

♪ [Music] only

■[Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers music files in the USB memory as slideshow background music (BGM).

■[Start PARTY]: Starts a PARTY with the selected source. This item may not appear depending on the source.

■[Leave PARTY]: Leaves from a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function continues among other participating products.

■[Close PARTY]: Closes a PARTY which the player is participating in. The PARTY STREAMING function ends for all other participating products.

■[Music Search]: Displays information on the audio CD (CD-DA) based on Gracenote technology. Searches for related information using keywords from Gracenote when selecting [Track], [Artist] or [Related]. Displays a list of titles when selecting [Playback History] or [Search History].

■[KARAOKE Mode]:

– [On]: Karaoke feature, echo and microphone output is enabled.

– [Off]: Karaoke feature, echo and microphone output is disabled.

■[KARAOKE PON]: Removes vocal when [KARAOKE Mode] is set to [On], except when recorded in Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

– [On]: Removes vocal sound.

– [Auto]: Turns on the [KARAOKE PON] function automatically by microphone sound input.

- [Off]: Turns off the function.

■[Key Control]: Changes the audio key when [KARAOKE Mode] is set to [On].

[Photo] only

■[Slideshow Speed]: Changes the slideshow speed.

■[Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect for slideshows.

■[Slideshow BGM]:

  • [Off]: Turns off the function.
    – [My Music from USB]: Sets the music files registered in [Add Slideshow BGM].
    – [Play from Music CD]: Sets the tracks in CD-DAs.

■[Change Display]: Switches between [Grid View] and [List View].

■[Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.

■[Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

■[Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees.

Internet

Browsing Websites

You can connect to the Internet and enjoy websites.

1 Prepare the Internet Browser.

Connect the player to a network (page 16).

2 Select [Network] on the home menu using ←/→.

3 Select www [Internet Browser] using ↑/↓, and press ENTER.

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This browser does not support some websites functions, and some websites may not be shown correctly.

To enter a URL

Select [URL entry] from the options menu. Enter the URL using the software keyboard, then select [Enter].

To set the default start page

While displaying the page you want to set, select [Set as start page] from the options menu.

To return to the previous page

Select [Previous page] from the options menu.

When the previous page does not appear even if you select [Previous page], select [Window List] from the options menu and select the page you want to return to from the list.

To quit the Internet browser

Press HOME.

Internet browser display

You can check the website information by pressing DISPLAY.

The display information differs depending on the website and page status.

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1Page title
2 Page address
3 Cursor

Move by pressing ←/↑/↓/→.

Place the cursor on the link you want to view, then press ENTER. The linked website is displayed.

4 SSL icon
Displays when the website is protected and connected safely.
5 Signal strength indicator (wireless network connection only)
6 Progress bar/Loading icon

Appears when the page is being read, or during file download/transfer.

7 Text input field

Press ENTER and select [Input] from the options menu to display the software keyboard.

8 Scroll bar

Press ←/↑/↓/→ to move the page display left, up, down or right.

Available options

Various settings and operations are available by pressing OPTIONS.

The available items differ depending on the situation.

■[Browser Setup]: Displays the Internet Browser settings.

  • [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the size of the displayed contents.
    – [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or disables JavaScript.
    – [Cookie Setup]: Sets whether or not to accept cookies.
    – [SSL Alarm Display]: Enables or disables SSL.

■[Input]: Displays the software keyboard to enter characters while browsing a website.

■[Break]: Moves the cursor to the next line in the text input field.

■[Delete]: Erases one character on the left side of the cursor during text input.

■[Window List]: Displays a list of currently opened website windows. Allows you to return to a previously displayed website by selecting the window.

■[Bookmark List]: Displays the bookmark list.

■[URL entry]: Allows you to enter a URL when the software keyboard is displayed.

■[Previous page]/[Next page]: Moves to the previous/next page.

■[Cancel loading]: Stops loading a page.

■[Reload]: Reloads the same page.

■[Add to Bookmark]: Adds the currently displayed website to the bookmark list.

■[Set as start page]: Sets the currently displayed website as the default start page.

■[Open in new window]: Opens a link in a new window.

■[Character encoding]: Sets the character code.

■[Display certificate]: View server certificates sent from pages that support SSL.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays

Select [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined.

1 Select [Setup] on the home menu using ←/→.

2 Select the setup category icon using ↑/↓, and press ENTER.

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[Network Update]

Select [OK] to update the player's software via the network.

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• We recommend performing the network update every 2 months or so.
- For information about update functions, visit the following website:
http://support.sony-europe.com/

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[Screen Settings]

■[3D Output Setting]

[Auto]: Normally select this. [Off]: Select this to display all content in 2D.

■[TV Screen Size Setting for 3D]

Sets the screen size of your 3D-compatible TV.

■[TV Type]

[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. [4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide mode function.

■[Screen Format]

[Full]: Select this when connecting to a TV with a wide mode function. Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a wide-screen TV. [Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit the screen size with the original picture aspect ratio.

■[DVD Aspect Ratio]

[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom.

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natural_image Simple line drawing of a mountain landscape with a tree and road (no text or symbols)

[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.

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natural_image Simple line drawing of a mountain landscape with trees and water (no text or symbols)

■[Cinema Conversion Mode]

[Auto]: Normally select this. The player automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to the appropriate conversion method.

[Video]: The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material.

■[Output Video Format]

[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original Resolution] to output the resolution recorded on the disc. When the resolution is lower than the SD resolution, it is scaled up to the SD resolution.

[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest resolution.

■[BD-ROM 24p Output]

[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. [On]: Turns on the function. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p video signals.

■[DVD-ROM 24p Output]

[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p video signals.

■[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]

[Auto]: Automatically detects the connected TV type, and switches to the matching colour setting. [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals. [YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals. [RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.

■[HDMI Deep Colour Output]

[Auto]: Normally select this. [16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/10bit video signals when the connected TV is compatible with Deep Colour.

[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or colours appear unnatural.

■[Pause Mode]

[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic moving pictures appear without blurring. [Frame]: Displays static pictures at high resolution.

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[Audio Settings]

■[Audio (HDMI)]

[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device. [PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack.

■[DSD Output Mode]

[On]: Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD. When [On] is selected, no signal is output from other jacks. [Off]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.

■[BD Audio MIX Setting]

[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the interactive and secondary audio to the primary audio. [Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. Select this to output HD audio signals to an AV amplifier (receiver).

■[Dolby Digital / DTS]

[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

[Bitstream]: Select this when connecting an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

■[DTS Neo:6]

[Cinema]/[Music]: Outputs the simulated multi-channel sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack according to the capability of the connected device using DTS Neo:6 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Music mode. [Off]: Outputs the sound with its original number of channels via the HDMI OUT jack.

■[Audio DRC]

[Auto]: Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the [On] level. [On]: Performs playback at a standard compression level. [Off]: No compression works. A more dynamic sound is produced.

■[Downmix]

[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with surround effects. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6. [Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without surround effects. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6.

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[BD/DVD Viewing ings]

■[BD/DVD Menu Language]

Selects the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOS. Select [Select Language Code], and enter the code for your language, referring to “Language code list” (page 41).

■[Audio Language]

Selects the default track language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOS. When you select [Original], the language given priority in the disc is selected. Select [Select Language Code], and enter the code for your language, referring to “Language code list” (page 41).

■[Subtitle Language]

Selects the default subtitle language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Select [Select Language Code], and enter the code for your language, referring to “Language code list” (page 41).

■[BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]

[BD]: Plays BD layer. [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.

■[BD Internet Connection]

[Allow]: Normally select this. [Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet connection.

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[Parental Control

Settings]

■[Password]

Sets or changes the password for the Parental Control function. A password allows you to set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If necessary, you can differentiate the restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet videos.

■[Parental Control Area Code]

Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be limited according to the geographic area. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password.

■[BD Parental Control] /

[DVD Parental Control] /

[Internet Video Parental Control]

By setting Parental Control, scenes can be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your four-digit password.

■[Internet Video Unrated]

[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated Internet videos.

[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos.

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[Music Settings]

■[Super Audio CD Playback Layer]

[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD layer.

[CD]: Plays the CD layer.

■[Super Audio CD Playback Channels]

[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area.

[DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area.

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[System Settings]

■[OSD Language]

Selects on-screen display language for your player.

[Dimmer]

[Bright]: Bright lighting.

[Dark]: Low lighting.

[Off]: Turns off the lighting during playback. Low lighting other than during playback.

■[Control for HDMI]

[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync features are available:

- One-Touch Play

- System Power-Off

– Language Follow

[Off]: Turns off the function.

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For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components.

■[HDMI:Linked to TV-off]

[On]: Automatically turns off the player and HDMI-compatible components when the connected TV enters standby mode (BRAVIA Sync).

[Off]: Turns off the function.

■[Quick Start Mode]

[On]: Shortens the startup time when turning on the player.

[Off]: Reduces standby power consumption.

■[Auto Standby]

[On]: Automatically returns to standby mode if no button is pressed for more than 30 minutes.

[Off]: Turns off the function.

■[Auto Display]

[On]: Automatically displays information on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc.

[Off]: Displays information only when you press DISPLAY.

■[Screen Saver]

[On]: Turns on the screen saver function. The screen saver image appears when you do not use the player for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display is displayed.

[Off]: Turns off the function.

■[Software Update Notification]

[On]: Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 28).

[Off]: Turns off the function.

■[Gracenote Settings]

[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc information when disc playback stops. Connect to the network for downloading.

[Manual]: Downloads the disc information when [Video Search] or [Music Search] is selected.

■[System Information]

Displays the player's software version information and the MAC address.

■[Software License Information]

Displays information about the Software License.

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[Network Settings]

■[Internet Settings]

Connect the player to the network beforehand. For details, see “Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection” (page 16).

[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect to a broadband router using a LAN cable.

[USB Wireless Setup]: Select this when you use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter. [View Network Status]: Displays the current network status.

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For further details, visit the following website and check the FAQ contents:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

■[Network Connection Diagnostics]

Checks for the proper network connection by running the network diagnostics.

■[Connection Server Settings]

Sets whether or not to display the connected server.

■[Renderer Set-up]

[Automatic Access Permission]: Sets whether or not to allow automatic access from newly detected DLNA controller-compatible product.

[Renderer Name]: Displays the player's name as it is listed on other DLNA products on the network.

■[Renderer Access Control]

Displays a list of DLNA controller-compatible products and sets whether or not each product is accessible via this player.

■[PARTY Auto Start]

[On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an existing PARTY at the request of a networked product compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function.

[Off]: Turns off the function.

■[Media Remote Device Registration]

Registers your "Media Remote" device.

■[Registered Media Remote Devices]

Displays a list of your registered “Media Remote” devices.

■[Remote Start]

[On]: Turns on or off the player using your “Media Remote” when connecting to the network.

[Off]: Turns off the functions.

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This function does not work with the USB Wireless LAN Adapter.

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[Easy Setup]

■[Easy Initial Settings]

Select [Easy Initial Settings] to specify the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■[Easy Network Settings]

Select [Easy Network Settings] to specify the network settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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[Resetting]

■[Reset to Factory Default Settings]

You can reset the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset.

■[Initialize Personal Information]

You can erase your personal information stored in the player.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Picture

There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly.

→Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 13).
→Switch the input selector on your TV to display the signal from the player.
→Reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution by pressing ■ on the player for more than 10 seconds.
→For HDMI connections, try the following: ①Turn the player off and on again. ②Turn the connected equipment off and on again. ③Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cable.
→The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that does not support copyright protection technology.
→For HDMI connections, check the [Output Video Format] settings in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 29).
→When the analogue signals are also output, set [BD-ROM 24p Output] or [DVD-ROM 24p Output] to [Off] in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 29).

→For BD-ROMs, check the [BD-ROM 24p Output] or [DVD-ROM 24p Output] setting in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 29).

The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

→When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 31), 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.).

Sound

There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly.

→Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 13).
→Switch the input selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals of the player are output from your AV amplifier (receiver).
→If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the audio settings (page 29).
→For HDMI connections, try the following: ①Turn the player off and on again. ②Turn the connected equipment off and on again. ③Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cable.
→For HDMI connections, if the player is connected to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable directly to the TV. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).

→The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
→The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 29).

The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstream.

→Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [Off] in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 29).
→Check that the connected AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with each HD Audio format.

The interactive audio is not output.

→Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [On] in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 29).

Microphone sound is not output.

→Set [KARAOKE Mode] to [On].
→Connect the microphone to the unit properly.
→Connect a monaural dynamic microphone.

Disc

The disc does not play.

→The disc is dirty or skewed.
→The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
→The disc has a format that cannot be played back by this player (page 38).
→The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalised.
→The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player.

USB device

The player does not detect a USB device connected to the player.

→Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the USB jack.
→Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged.
→Check if the USB device is on.
→If the USB device is connected via a USB hub, connect the USB device directly to the player.

Sony Entertainment Network

The picture/sound is poor/certain programmes display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.

→Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. Recommended connection speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video (10 Mbps for high definition video).

The picture is small.

→Press ↑ to zoom in.

Network connection

The player cannot connect to the network.

→Check the network connection (page 16) and the network settings (page 32).

The message [A new software version is available. Please go to the “Setup” section of the menu and select “Network update” to perform the update.] appears on the screen when turning the player on.

→See [Network Update] (page 28) to update the player to a newer software version.

You cannot start the PARTY STREAMING function.

→Check that [PARTY Auto Start] is set to [On] in [Network Settings] (page 33).

Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync)

The [Control for HDMI] function does not work (BRAVIA Sync).

→Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to [On] (page 31).
→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 31).
→Check the following and refer to the instruction manual supplied with the component.

– the connected component is compatible with the [Control for HDMI] function.

- the connected component's setting for the [Control for HDMI] function is correct.

→When you connect the player to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), – if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not compatible with the [Control for HDMI] function, you may be unable to control the TV from the player. – if you change the HDMI connection, disconnect and reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or a power failure occurs, try the following: ①Switch the input selector of the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the picture from the player appears on the TV screen. ②Set [Control for HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control for HDMI] to [On] (page 31). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).

The System Power-Off function does not work (BRAVIA Sync).

→Check that [Control for HDMI] and [HDMI:Linked to TV-off] are set to [On] (page 31).

Others

Playback does not start from the beginning of content.

→Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from start].

Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stopped playing.

→The resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the disc when - you open the disc tray. - you disconnect the USB device. - you play other content. - you turn off the player.

The disc tray does not open and "LOCK" or "D ON" appears on the front panel display.

→When “LOCK” appears, the player is locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold down ▶ on the player until “UNLCK” appears on the front panel display (page 9).
→When “D ON” appears, contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not open and you cannot remove the disc even after you press ▲.

→ Try the following: ①Turn the player off, and disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). ②Reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while pressing down ▲ on the player.
③Keep pressing down ▲ on the player until the tray opens. ④Remove the disc. ⑤When “OPEN” appears on the front panel display, hold down I/⏻ on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns off.

"Exxxx" or "TEMP" appears on the front panel display.

→When “Exxxx” appears, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility and give the error code.
→When “TEMP” appears, place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. “TEMP” will appear for a short time.

The player does not respond to any button.

→Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3).
→ Hold down ⏻/⏻ on the player for more than 10 seconds until the player turns off.
If the player still does not respond to any button, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Inputs and outputs

(Jack name:

Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)

LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:

Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

Optical output jack/-18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

HDMI OUT:

HDMI 19-pin standard connector

LINE OUT VIDEO:

Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

MIC Input 1/2:

Phone jacks

LAN (100):

100BASE-TX Terminal

USB:

USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB memory, memory card reader, digital still camera, and digital video camera)

General

Power requirements:

220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 15 W

Dimensions (approx.):

430 mm × 202 mm × 42 mm (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 1.6 kg

Operating temperature:

5^ to 35^

Operating humidity:

25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 12.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

playable discs

Blu-rayDisc*1BD-ROM BD-R^*2/BD-RE^*2
DVD*3DVD-ROMDVD-R/DVD-RWDVD+R/DVD+RW
CD*3CD-DA (Music CD)CD-ROMCD-R/CD-RWSuper Audio CD

*1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version.

The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings.

^*2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1

BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are recordable.

*3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device.

Discs that cannot be played

  • BDs with cartridge
    • BDXLs
  • DVD-RAMs
  • HD DVDs
    • DVD Audio discs
  • PHOTO CDs
    • Data part of CD-Extras
  • Super VCDs
    • Audio material side on DualDiscs

Note on Discs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.

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.

Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs

The playback pictures and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.

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 labelled with identical region codes or ALL

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playable types of files

Video

File format Extensions
MPEG-1 Video/PS*1*2MPEG-2 Video/PS,TS*1*3“.mpg,”“.mpeg,”“.m2ts,”“.mts”
MPEG-4 AVC*1*2“.mkv,”“.mp4,”“.m4v,”“.m2ts,”“.mts”
WMV9*1*2“.wmv,”“.asf”
AVCHD*2*4 *5
Xvid “.avi”

Music

File format Extensions
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)“.mp3”
AAC/HE-AAC *1*2*6“.m4a”
WMA9 Standard *1*2*6“.wma”
LPCM “.wav”

Photo

File format Extensions
JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”
PNG “.png*7,,
GIF “.gif*7,,
MPO “.mpo*8,,

*1 The player does not play coded files such as DRM.
^*2 The player may not play this file format on a DLNA server.
*3 The player can only play standard definition video on a DLNA server.
*4 This player can play AVCHD Ver.2.0 format.
*5 The player plays AVCHD format files that are recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised.
*6 The player does not play coded files such as Lossless.
*7 The player does not play animated PNG or animated GIF files.
*8 For MPO files other than 3D, the key image or the first image is displayed.

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  • Some files may not play depending on the file format, file encoding, recording condition, or DLNA server condition.
  • Some files edited on a PC may not play.
  • The player can recognise the following files or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:

– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the root folder

- up to 500 files/folders in a single layer

- The player can recognise the following files or folders stored in the DLNA server:

- up to folders in the 19th layer - up to 999 files/folders in a single layer

  • Some USB devices may not work with this player.
  • The player can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard.

  • To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or devices, turn off the player when connecting or removing the USB memory or devices.

  • The player may not play high bit rate video files on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended to play such files using DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.

About wireless LAN security

Since communication via the wireless LAN function is established by radio waves, the wireless signal may be susceptible to interception. To protect wireless communication, this player supports various security functions. Be sure to correctly configure the security settings in accordance with your network environment.

No Security

Although you can easily make settings, anyone can intercept wireless communication or intrude into your wireless network, even without any sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of unauthorised access or interception of data.

WEP

WEP applies security to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network. WEP is a legacy security technology that enables older devices, which do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.

◆ WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

TKIP is a security technology developed to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP assures a higher security level than WEP.

◆ WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)

AES is a security technology that uses an advanced security method that is distinct from WEP and TKIP.

AES assures a higher security level than WEP or TKIP.

Notes About the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

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Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

  • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
    • After playing, store the disc in its case.
  • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.
  • 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 lens cleaning disc.

  • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
    – A disc with a label or sticker on it.
    – A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it.

- Do not resurface the playing side of a disc to remove surface scratches.

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

While holding down -TV- I/⏻, enter the TV manufacturer's code using the number buttons.

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)
Hitachi 24
LG/Goldstar 76
Loewe 45
Panasonic 17, 49
Philips 06, 08, 72
Samsung 71
Sharp 29
Toshiba 38

Language code list

For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 30).

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama1066 Bengali
1067 Tibetan1070 Breton
1079 Catalan1093 Corsican
1097 Czech 1103Welsh
1105 Danish1109 German

Code Language

1130Bhutani; Dzongkha1142Greek
1144English 1145Esperanto
1149Spanish1150Estonian
1151Basque1157Persian
1165Finnish1166Fiji
1171Faroese1174French
1181Frisian1183Irish
1186Scots Gaelic1194Galician
1196Guarani1203Gujarati
1209Hausa 1217Hindi
1226Croatian1229Hungarian
1233Armenian1235Interlingua
1239Interlingue1245Inupiak
1248Indonesian1253Icelandic
1254Italian1257Hebrew
1261Japanese1269Yiddish
1283Javanese1287Georgian
1297Kazakh1298Greenlandic; Kalaallisut
1299Cambodian; Khmer1300Kannada
1301Korean1305Kashmiri
1307Kurdish1311Kirghiz
1313Latin1326Lingala
1327Laothian; Lao1332Lithuanian
1334Latvian1345Malagasy
1347Maori1349Macedonian
1350Malayalam1352Mongolian
1353Moldavian1356Marathi
1357Malay1358Malese; Maltese
1363Burmese1365Nauru
1369Nepali 1376 Dutch
1379Norwegian1393Occitan
1403Oromo1408Oriya
1417Punjabi; Panjabi1428Polish
1435Pashto; Pushto1436Portuguese
1463Quechua1481Rhaeto-Romance
1482Kirundi; Rundi1483Romanian
1489Russian1491Kinyarwanda
1495Sanskrit1498Sindhi
1501Sangho; Sango1502Serbo-Croatian
1503Singhalese; Sinhalese1505Slovak
1506Slovenian1507Samoan

Code Language

1508 Shona 1509 Somali
1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;
Sotho southern
1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik
1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana; 1535 Tonga; Tonga Tswana islands
1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar 1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu
1703 Not specified

Parental control/area code

For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 31).

Code Area

2044 Argentina2047 Australia
2046 Austria2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil2090 Chile
2092 China2093 Colombia
2115 Denmark2165 Finland
2174 France2109 Germany
2200 Greece 2219 Hong Kong
2248 India2238 Indonesia
2239 Ireland 2254 Italy
2276 Japan2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan2424 Philippines
2428 Poland2436 Portugal
2489 Russia 2501 Singapore
2149 Spain2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland2543 Taiwan
2528 Thailand2184 United Kingdom

The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any available updates and the latest Operating Instructions, please visit the following website:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

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To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct/

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