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Product Type Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player with 400-Disc Changer
Brand Sony
Model BDP-CX960
Dimensions (approx.) 430 x 430 x 130 mm
Weight (approx.) 7.5 kg
Power Supply 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Supported Disc Formats BD-ROM, BD-RE/BD-R, DVD VIDEO, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG
Changer Capacity Up to 400 discs
Video Outputs HDMI, Component (Y/Pb/Pr), Composite Video
Audio Outputs HDMI, Digital Optical/Coaxial, Analog Stereo (L/R)
Network Connectivity Ethernet (LAN 100BASE-TX)
Special Features BonusView/BD-Live, BRAVIA Sync, x.v.Color, PhotoTV HD, Random/Repeat Playback
External Memory EXT port for USB key (local storage for BD-Live)
Maintenance and Cleaning Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a neutral detergent solution. Do not use solvents.
Safety Do not expose to rain or moisture. Unplug during thunderstorms. Do not block ventilation openings.
Spare Parts and Repairability Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer.
General Information Manual available for download at notice-facile.com. Compatible with HD TVs and AV receivers.

Frequently Asked Questions - BDPCX960 SONY

How do I insert a disc into the changer?
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the front panel. Turn the DISC/AMS dial to select an empty slot, then insert the disc with the label facing right. Close the panel by pressing OPEN/CLOSE again.
How do I load information for all discs?
Make sure the home menu is displayed, then press DISC LOAD (or LOAD on the remote). The player reads information for unknown discs and displays them in the list.
How do I enjoy BonusView/BD-Live functions?
Insert an external memory (USB key) into the EXT slot. Connect the player to the Internet via the LAN port. Set BD Internet Connection to Allow in the BD/DVD settings. Insert a compatible disc and use the on-screen options.
How do I connect the player to my TV?
Use an HDMI cable for best quality. Connect it between the HDMI OUT jack on the player and the HDMI input on the TV. Follow the Easy Setup at first power on to configure the resolution.
How do I adjust picture quality during playback?
During playback, press OPTIONS, select A/V Settings then Video Settings. You can adjust the picture mode, video equalizer, and noise reduction.
How do I play all audio discs continuously?
In the Music menu, press OPTIONS, choose Play All Discs then Yes. You can also activate random playback (Random Disc) or repeat (Repeat).
How do I clean the player and discs?
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a neutral detergent solution. Do not use solvents. For discs, wipe from the center outward with a soft cloth. Do not use lens cleaners.
How do I reset the player to factory settings?
In the home menu, select Setup then Easy Setup. You can also go to Reset to restore default settings.
How do I update the player's software?
Make sure the player is connected to the Internet via the LAN port. In the Setup menu, select Network Update and follow the on-screen instructions. Do not disconnect the device during the update.
How do I use the remote to control my Sony TV?
Press the TV button at the top of the remote to switch to TV mode. Use VOL +/– for volume, INPUT to change input, and THEATER to activate cinema mode if your TV is compatible.

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USER MANUAL BDPCX960 SONY

Operating Instructions.

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© 2009 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"

within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. BDP-CX960

Serial No.

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.

For customers in the USA

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

Precautions

  • To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
  • Keep the external memory away from children. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor.

Precautions

On safety

  • 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 with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

On placement

  • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
  • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
  • Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
  • 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.
  • Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
  • Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the player.

  • Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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  • 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.
  • When you move the player, disconnect the AC power cord and all other cables from the player.

On transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions.

1) Remove all the discs from the disc slots.
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the front cover. Make sure that "NO DISC" appears on the front panel display.
3) Wait for 10 seconds, then press I/O to turn off the player. The player enters standby mode.
4) Disconnect the AC power cord.

On power sources

  • If you are not going to use the player for a long time, bc sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

  • Observe following points to prevent the AC power cord being damaged. Do not use the AC power cord if it is damaged, as doing so may result in an electric shock or fire.

  • Do not pinch the AC power cord between the player and wall, shelf, etc.

  • Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or pull on the AC power cord itself.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

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

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.

Notes about the discs

  • Do not use the following discs.

-A disc with a label or sticker on it.

A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it. Tape or sticker

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Adhesive material

-A disc that has a nonstandard shape (e.g., card, heart).

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-8 cm (3-inch) disc adaptor. The player cannot play an 8 cm disc. Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) disc or an 8 cm (3-inch) disc adaptor. It may damage the player and disc.

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Adaptor 8 cm disc

-A lens cleaning disc.

If you have printed the disc's label, dry the label before playing.

  • If burrs or adhesive material attach on the disc, the player may work unstably. In order to ensure stable operation, insert a disc after removing burrs or foreign objects. Burrs may be removed by rubbing the edge of the disc with the side of a pen or pencil. If a disc does not play, check for burrs on the disc and its two adjacent discs.

Extra

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adhesive material
Burrs

  • Do not insert discs other than those described in "Playable Discs" (page 80). Inserting a disc in a format not compatible may cause a malfunction.

To ensure stable operation

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

Be careful not to leave fingerprints especially on Bluray Discs.

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

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  • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

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  • Do not resurface the playing side of a disc to remove surface scratches.
  • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/ lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
  • 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 removing a disc from the disc slot, store the disc in its case.

Copyrights and Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
- This product incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
- "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark.
- "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVDVIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks.
- "BD-Live" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
- "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
  • 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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gracenote.

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

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.

About This Manual

  • In this manual, "disc" is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.
  • Icons, such as BD at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 80).
  • 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 icon. NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the icon.

Table of Contents

WARNING 2

Precautions 3

About This Manual 6

Guide to Parts and Controls 9

Guide to On-screen Menu Display 15

Getting Started

Hooking Up the Player 17

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV 18

Connecting to an HDMI jack 19

Connecting to component video jacks (Y/P B/PR) 21

Connecting to an audio/video jack 22

Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) 23

Connecting to an HDMI jack 24

Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) 25

Connecting to audio L/R jacks 26

Step 3: Inserting an External Memory 27

Step 4: Connecting to the Network 28

When connecting to a broadband router directly 28

When connecting via a wireless LAN router 29

Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord 29

Step 6: Preparing the Remote 30

Step 7: Easy Setup 30

Step 8: Inserting Discs 33

Inserting a rental disc 34

Step 9: Loading Disc Information 35

Playback

Playing BDs/DVDs 36

Using the BD's or DVD's menu 38

Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live 38

Searching for a scene quickly (Scene Search) 39

Searching for a Title/Chapter 40

Adjusting picture and sound for videos 40

Playing Music CDs 42

Playing Music repeatedly 44

Playing Discs in random order (Shuffle Play) 45

Creating Playlists 45

Playing Photo Files 46

Playing a Slideshow 48

Organizing Discs

Loading the Disc Information 49

Loading the information of all discs 49
Loading a disc information 50

Editing a Disc/Title/File Information 51

Editing the video disc information 51
Editing the music disc information 51
Editing the photo disc name 52
Entering characters 52

BRAVIA Sync Features

About the BRAVIA Sync Features (HDMI connections only) 54

Remote Control Features

Operating the Player and Other Components 56

Changing the Remote Code to Operate Other Components 58

Changing the Command Mode 60

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Display 61

Network Update 62

Video Settings 63

Audio Settings 66

BD/DVD Viewing Settings 68

Photo Settings 7

System Settings 71

Network Settings 73

Easy Setup 74

Resetting 74

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 75

Self-Diagnosis Function 79

Playable Discs 80

Video Output Resolution 82

Audio Output Signals 83

Specifications 84

Language Code List 85

Parental Control/Area Code 85

Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 86

Software License Information 89

Glossary 98

Index 100

Before operating the player, please read "Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement" (page 86).

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

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1 (on/standby) (page 30)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

2 Remote sensor (page 30)
3RENTAL SLOT (page 34)

Opens or closes the front cover to play a disc in slot number 1.

DISC LOAD (page 35)

Reads the disc information of all unknown discs, and loads it into the memory.

4Front panel display (page 10)
5 OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)

Opens or closes the front cover.

DISC EJECT (page 33)

Opens the front cover and ejects the disc.

6 play page 36

Starts playback.

II (pause) (page 36)

Pauses playback.

stop) (page 36)

Stops playback.

7+100 (page 33)

Skipping 100 disc slots ahead when selecting discs.

DISC CHANGE

Switches to the dial function for selecting the disc.

Switches to the dial function for searching for a chapter/track.

DISC/AMS dial (page 33)

Selects a disc in DISC CHANGE mode. Searches for a chapter/track/scene in DIRECT SEARCH mode.

The selected mode indicator is lit in the front panel display.

9Front cover

Opens or closes when you insert or eject discs.

10Blu-ray Disc indicator

Lights up when a BD is recognized.

To lock the front cover (Child Lock)

You can lock the front cover to prevent it being opened by mistake.

When the player is turned on, hold down on the player for more than 10 seconds until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. The front cover is locked.

To unlock the front cover, hold down on the player until "UNLOCK" appears in the front panel display.

Front panel display

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1File format

Displays the format of the currently playing file.

2Disc type

Displays the currently playing disc type.

3EXT (page 27)

Lights up when the external memory is recognized.

HDMI (page 19)

Lights up when an HDMI device is connected.

4HD (page 64)

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.

24P (page 65)

Lights up when outputting 1080p / 24Hz video signals of BD-ROMs.

5Play mode

Displays a currently playing play mode.

Displays either selected function mode for the dial.

7Disc slot number

Displays the number of the disc slot currently selected or playing back.

8Playback information (page 13)

Displays the disc/title/chapter/track number.

9,II

Lights up during playback or pause.

10Network connection indicator

Lights up when downloading the player's software.

For details on downloading the player's software, see page 62.

Rear panel

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LAN (100) terminal (page 28)
2HDMI OUT jack (page 19, 24)
3 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jacks (page 25)
4EXT slot (page 27)
5 AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (page 22, 26)

VIDEO OUT jack (page 22)
7 COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (Y / P_B / P_R) jacks (page 21)
8 Ventilation holes The ventilation fan is inside the player.

Remote

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The number 5, AUDIO, TV CH +, and PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

Button functions differ depending on the mode selected by the OPERATION CHANGE buttons.

BD,TV, AMPD indicate

functions available for each operation mode.

#

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

1 AVI/on/standby) (page 57)

TV AMP Turns on the connected TV or AV amplifier, or sets to standby mode.

I (on/standby) (page 30)

BD Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

Changes the operation mode to control the component by the remote.

BD Operates the player.
TV Operates a connected TV.
AMP Operates a connected AV amplifier.

3△OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)

BD Opens or closes the front cover.

INPUT (input select)

TV Switches between TV and other input sources.

THEATER (page 54)

TV Automatically switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies.

#

The THEATER button functions only when a Theater Mode-compatible TV is connected.

4Number buttons (page 38, 40, 58, 68, 69, 70)

BD TV AMP

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

ENTER (page 38, 40, 58, 60)

BD Enters a selected item.

CLEAR/ (dot)

BD Clears the entry field.

TV Inputs "(dot) when inputting numerics.

5 AUDIO (page 68)/FAVORITES

BD SAEc is the language when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO.

Selects the sound track on CDs.

TV Displays the favorite TV channel list.

SUBTITLE (page 68)/CC

BD Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO.

TV Changes the subtitle of the TV.

ANGLE/WIDE

BD Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO.

TV Changes the aspect ratio of the connected TV.

6REPEAT

BD Plays music tracks repeatedly. Pressing repeatedly cycles through all track repeat, one track repeat, and off.

SHUFFLE

BD Plays all the music discs in random order. Pressing the button toggles between random playback on and off.

ALL DISCS

BD Plays all the music or photo discs in the player.

Plays all the music discs repeatedly or randomly during Repeat Play or Shuffle Play.

The ALL DISCS indicator lights up in the front panel display.

To cancel, press the button again.

7 TIME

BD Displays the elapsed/remaining playback time in the front panel display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.

When playing a BD-ROM/DVDVIDEO

Elapsed time of the current title Remaining time of the current title

When playing a CD

Elapsed time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Elapsed time of the current disc Remaining time of the current disc

DISPLAY (page 15)

BD TV AMP

When playing a video or photo

Displays the disc or file information on the screen.

When playing music

Displays the playback information on the front panel display.

Each press changes the display as follows:
Playing time Track name Album name

When displaying the home menu

Displays the currently selected category icon/group name/sorting order and operation guide.

Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW)

BD Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD's menus (can also be used for BD's Java interactive operations).

9TOP MENU (page 38)/GUIDE

BD Opens or closes a BD's or DVD's Top Menu.
TV Displays the Digital Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

POP UP/MENU (page 38)/GUI MODE

BD Opens or closes a BD-ROM's Pop-up Menu or the DVD's menu.
AMP Switches the menu display mode between GUI MODE and DISPLAY MODE.

OPTIONS (page 37, 43, 47)/ TOOLS

BD TV AMP

The options menu that can be selected appears on the screen.

HOME (page 15, 36, 61)

BD TV AMP

Enters or exits the home menu.

RETURN

BD TV AMP

Returns to the previous display.

←/↑/↓/→

BD TV AMP

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

(enter)

BD TV AMP

Enters the selected item.

10SORT

BD Changes the title order. Each time you press the button, the list is sorted by the selected item.

GROUP

BD Displays titles by category. Each time you press the button, the list is switched by the selected category.

11 PREV/NEXT (previous/ next)

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

To go to the beginning of the previous track, press PREV twice.

REPLAY/ADVANCE (instant replay/instant advance)

BD Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

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(fast reverse/fast forward)

BD Fast reverses/fast

forwards the disc when pressed during playback.

Each time you press the button, search speed changes as follows*:

Playback direction

1 (× 10) 2(× 30) 3

(×120)

Reverse direction

(× 1) 1(× 10) 2(× 30)

3 (×120)

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

  • Search speed does not change when playing CDs.

Speed multiple values are approximate.

  • To resume normal playback, press

▶PLAY.

To play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only)

Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when

is pressed for more than one second in pause mode.

Plays one frame at a time when is pressed briefly in pause mode.

  • To resume normal playback, press

▶PLAY.

▶PLAY (page 36)

BD Starts or re-starts

playback.

Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted.

SCENE SEARCH (page 39)

BD Switches to Scene Search mode, which lets you move quickly between scenes within the title currently being played back.

IIPAUSE (page 37)

BD Pausds or re-starts playback.

STOP

BD Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point) (page 37, 44).

12 MUTING (page 57)

TV AMP

Turns off the sound

temporarily.

VOLUME/TV VOL + / - (page 57)

BD TV

AMP

Adjusts the volume.

DISC SKIP (page 37, 44, 47)/TV CH (channel) +/-

BD Selects the disc you want to play. Press DISC SKIP + / - repeatedly until you find the disc you want to play. When you release the button, playback of the selected disc starts.

TV Selects the TV channels up and down.

13 DIMMER

BD Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

RENTAL SLOT (page 34)

BD Opens or closes the front cover to play a disc in slot number 1.

LOAD (page 49)

Reads the disc information of all unknown discs, and loads it into the memory.

Guide to On-screen Menu Display

Home menu display

The "home menu" appears when you press HOME, and provides entries to select a disc or setting item.

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1 Category icons

“Video”: Lists the discs containing video.
“Music”: Lists the discs containing music.
Photo":Lists the discs containing photo.
"Setup": Lists the setting items.

2Discs, Playlists

The disc icons indicate as follows.

Other Discs': Group of invalid discs or an update disc
"Unknown Discs": Group of unidentified discs
"Playlists": Group of music playlists
- (disc icon): Discs whose jacket picture cannot be acquired from Gracenote Database.

3Disc information icons

To display information at the top and bottom of the screen

Press DISPLAY. Press the button again to turn off the display.

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1Header information
Displays the currently selected category/ folder name and list type (group name/ sorting order)
2Footer information
Displays available buttons and their functions

Screen displays during playback

For video and photo playback, the display turns on/off by pressing DISPLAY.

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

When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO

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1 The currently selected angle
2 Title number or name
The currently selected audio or subtitle setting
4 Available functions (angle/ audio/subtitle)

5Playback information Displays Disc type/Play mode/Video codec/Bit rate/Playing status bar/ Playing time (Remaining time*)
6 Output resolution/Video frequency

  • Displayed when you press TIME repeatedly.

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  • You can also check the playback information in the front panel display (page 10).
  • Press SUBTITLE, AUDIO, or ANGLE, and you can check each type of information.

When playing a photo file

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1File name
2Album name
3Shooting date
4 Rotating status
5Disc type/Playing status
Current file number/total number of files

When playing a music CD/MP3 audio track

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1 Track/file name
2 Audio mode

3Playing information Displays Disc type/Playing status bar/ Track number/Playing time
4 Track information Displays Artist name/Album name/ Genre name/Play mode

Hooking Up the Player

Check that you have the following items.

Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 1)
- Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Follow steps 1 through 9 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach "Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord" (page 29).

Getting Started

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV

The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jack on your TV.

If you connect the player to your TV using an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.

Jack type Video resolution Hookup

High qualityDigitalHDMI OUTHigh Definition: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 480p, 480iSee “Connecting to an HDMI jack” (page 19).
AnalogY PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUTHigh Definition: 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 480p, 480iSee “Connecting to component video jacks (Y/PB/PR)” (page 21).
VIDEO OUTStandard Definition: 480iSee “Connecting to an audio/video jack” (page 22).
Standard quality

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  • 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.
  • Do not apply too much pressure on the connecting cables. Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may damage the cable.

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not supplied). A DVI jack will not accept audio signals, so you need to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 23).

Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

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" (BRAVIA Sync) function (page 54), 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.

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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.

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  • Be sure to disconnect an HDMI cable when moving the player.

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  • If you place the player on a cabinet with an 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.

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  • Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the VIDEO OUT jack. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
  • If the picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your satisfaction, change the video output resolution in step 3 of "Output Video Format" under the "Video Settings" setup (page 64).
  • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.

Connecting to component video jacks (Y / P_B / P_R)

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 AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks using the audio/video cord.

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Signal flow

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When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the audio/video cord.

Connecting to an audio/video jack

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack and AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.

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: Signal flow

Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

AV amplifier (receiver) and cable requirements differ as follows, depending on the source. To enjoy BD high quality sound, set "BD Audio Setting" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).

To enjoy secondary audio and interactive audio, set "BD Audio Setting" to "Mix" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).

To enjoy Source AV amplifier (receiver)Cable (hookup)
7.1 channel audioDolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)HDMI cable* (page 24)
Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)
DTS-HD (DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio)DTS-HD-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)
LPCM 7.1 channel LPCM-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)
5.1 channel audioDolby Digital Dolby Digital-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)HDMI cable (page 24), Digital optical/coaxial cord (page 25),
DTS DTS-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)
Stereo audio — Stereo audio-Stereo audio cord (page 26)
  • When "BD Audio Setting" is set to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup, audio signals decoded by the AV amplifier (receiver) are output.

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  • The supported audio formats of BDs/DVDs are specified on the back of each package.
  • For details on audio output signals, see "Audio Output Signals" on page 83.

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  • 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 or audio/video cord).
  • 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.

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 54), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).

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Make the following settings to enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver).

  • Set "Audio Output Priority" to "HDMI" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).
  • Set "Audio (HDMI)" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).
  • Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).

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Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer also to instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver).

Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

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.

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Signal flow

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 66).
3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 67). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

Connecting to audio L/R jacks

If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.

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Signal flow

Step 3: Inserting an External Memory

To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you will need to use an external memory (not supplied).

Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL or USM2GH) into the EXT slot as your local storage.

Insert the external memory into the EXT slot as far as it will go.

Check that the EXT indicator lights up in the front panel display when turning the player on.

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To remove the external memory

1 Press / to turn the player off.
2 Pull the external memory out from the EXT slot.

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  • 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 it.
  • Do not apply too much pressure to the external memory in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction.
  • The Sony USM2GL (available as of September 2009) is recommended.
  • Other USB flash devices may support this function. However we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB flash memory devices.
  • When inserting a USB flash memory, check the insertion direction before inserting it.
  • Some USB flash memory devices may stick out from the EXT slot. Do not force into the slot or apply pressure to the protruding portion of the USB flash memory.
  • To avoid data corruption or damage to the external memory, turn the player off when inserting or removing the external memory.
  • If the EXT indicator does not light up, turn the player off, remove and re-insert the external memory, then turn the player on again.
  • The external memory is used as the local storage for Bonus View/BD-Live. Insert a blank external memory, or one containing nothing other than photo or music files, to avoid corrupting the contained data.

Step 4: Connecting to the Network

Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source using a network cable to receive disc information or update the player's software. You can also enjoy the BD-Live function (page 38).

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
  • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the instructions supplied with the broadband router or the wireless LAN router.

2 Make the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 73).

To update the player's software using the network

See "Network Update" (page 62) and "Software Update Notification" (page 72).

To enjoy the BD-Live function

See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 38).

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  • Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.
  • For optimal performance of BD-Live functions, we recommend using an Internet connection with an effective speed of 1 Mbps or greater.
  • To allow Internet connections from BD contents, select "Allow" in "BD Internet Connection" during Easy Setup (page 30). To change the setting, see page 70.

When connecting to a broadband router directly

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About network (LAN) cables

Depending on the modem or router, the type of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing, differs. For details on network (LAN) cables, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the modem or router.

When connecting via a wireless LAN router

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Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord

After all other connections are complete, plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

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Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the LAN terminal of the PC.

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor in the player (page 9).

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  • 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.
  • 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.

Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player.

Make the settings below in the following order.

When turned on for the first time

Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup.

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1 Press AV I/O to turn on the TV.
2 Press I/O to turn on the player.

The player turns on after a moment.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

The display for OSD language selection appears.

  • If the display for OSD language selection does not appear, press HOME, and select "Easy Setup" in "Setup" (page 74). Then, select "Start," and press

4 Select a language for the on-screen displays using / , and press

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The initial settings message appears.

5 Select "Start," and press .+

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6 Select the cable type used to connect the player to your TV, and press

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Select "HDMI" when connecting your TV using an HDMI cable, and go to step 7.

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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 a component video cable, and go to step 7. Select "Video" when connecting your TV using a video cord, and go to step 8.

7 Select a video output resolution for the connected TV, and press

For details about the video output resolution, see page 65.

When you select "HDMI" in step 6

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When "Auto" or "1080p" is selected and the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks are connected at the same time, video signals may output from the HDMI jack only.

When connecting other equipment at the same time, press RETURN to return to step 6 and change the "TV Connection Method" setting.

When you select "Component Video" in step 6

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Follow the on-screen instructions and go to the next step.

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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 those 30 seconds. In this case, press on the player for more than 10 seconds to reset the video output to the lowest resolution. To change the video output resolution, set "Output Video Format" in the "Video Settings" setup (page 64).

8 Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV, and press

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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.

9 (Only when connecting your TV using an HDMI cable) Set the "Control for HDMI" function to "On" or "Off," and press

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Select "On" to use the "Control for HDMI" function when connecting Sony components that are compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 54). If you do not use the "Control for HDMI" function, select "Off."

10 Select "Allow" to allow Internet connection from BD contents, and press

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Select "Do not allow" to not allow Internet connection from BD contents.

11 Set "Quick Start Mode" to "On" or "Off," and press

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For details about "Quick Start Mode," see page 71.

12 Select "Finish," and press

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  • You can reset settings to their factory defaults (page 74).

  • You can run "Easy Setup" again from "Easy Setup" in "Setup" (page 74).

Step 8: Inserting Discs

You can insert up to 400 discs into this player.

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1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The front cover opens.

2 Turn the DISC/AMS dial until you find the disc slot where you want to insert a disc.

You can check the disc slot number indicated on the front panel display or by the slot.

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3 Insert a disc with the label side facing right.

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Label facing right (playback side on double-sided disc facing left)

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Insert the disc all the way into the slot until it is completely seated.

4 Repeat the above steps to insert more discs.

5 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The front cover closes. The turntable turns and the disc slot last selected is set to the playing position.

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To skip 100 disc slots ahead, press +100 on the player.

After the front cover is closed, the disc inserted in the slot at the loading position will be automatically loaded and set to the playing position.

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  • Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a right angle to the turntable. If the disc is not inserted properly, it may damage the player or the disc.
  • If you drop a disc into the player and/or the disc does not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Make sure the turntable comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs.

  • The front cover closes automatically when you press PLAY. Be careful not to put your hand into the player after pressing PLAY, otherwise your hand may be caught in the front cover.

To remove discs

1 While checking the disc slot number indicated on the front panel display or by the slot, turn the DISC/AMS dial until you find the disc you want to remove.

2 Press DISC EJECT. The selected disc is set to the loading position and the front cover opens. The disc in the selected slot moves up.

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Ejected disc

3 Remove the disc. Repeat the above steps to remove other discs.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE. The front cover closes.

You can remove the current disc by directly pressing DISC EJECT on the player.

  • Do not turn the turntable by hand.
  • Do not reach inside of the turntable compartment. Always follow the correct steps for inserting and removing discs.
  • When transporting the player, remove all discs from the player. Failure to remove the discs may cause damage to the player.
  • When closing the front cover, be careful not to let anything get caught between the door and the player.

Inserting a rental disc

By pressing RENTAL SLOT, slot number 1 is set to the loading position for easy playback/removal of a rental disc.

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RENTAL SLOT

1 Press Rental SLOT.

Slot number 1 is set to the loading position and the front cover opens.

2 Insert a disc.
3 Press Rental SLOT.

The front cover closes and slot number 1 is set to the playing position.

To remove the disc

1 Press Rental Slot.
Slot number 1 is set to the loading position and the front cover opens.
2 Remove the disc.

When the front cover opens, pressing RENTAL SLOT sets slot number 1 to the loading position.

Step 9: Loading Disc Information

The player reads the disc information of all the unknown discs and loads it all into memory so that disc type, titles, and other text information can be displayed on the list.

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Press DISC LOAD when the player's home menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Loading starts.

The player accesses the Gracenote Database for disc information.

When loading finishes, the title list appears.

To cancel loading

Press (stop).

The loaded data is saved.

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  • Discs whose information is not in the Gracenote Database will be indicated as "No Name" in the title list.
  • The player cannot load disc information during playback. You need to stop playback and display the home menu before pressing DISC LOAD. When viewing a photo or video, press (stop). When playing music, press RETURN.
  • Loading disc information for approx. 300 or 400 discs at one time may take a long time to complete. Loading time also depends on your network speed.
  • Discs that failed to register at the time of loading are indicated as "Unknown Discs" in the title list. You can register them manually (page 50).

Playback

Playing BDs/DVDs

BD DVD

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1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.
2 Press HOME.
3 Select (Video) using

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Guide to Disc Information

1Disc jacket
Slot number

3Title (Release year)
4Rating/ Director name/ Cast name/Genre

4 Select a disc using / , and press PLAY.

To select a title

When you play BDs or DVDs recorded on other equipment, you can select a title.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Playing BDs/ DVDs" (page 36).
2 Select a disc using / , and press . The titles appear.
3 Select a title using / , and press PLAY.

Available OPTIONS

The options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

1 Press OPTIONS.
The options menu appears.
2 Select an item using / , and press .

Available OPTIONS on the list screen

Items Details
Load All Discs Loads all disc information.
Sort By Changes the title order. • Title Name • Slot Number • Release Year
Group ContentDisplays titles by categories. • All Titles • By Genre • By C a s t • By Director
Play Resumes playback from the stop point. Resume Play is canceled when: - The disc is changed.
StartStarts version up (page 63).
EditEdits the disc information (page 51).
LoadLoads disc information (page 49).
EjectEjects the disc.

Available OPTIONS during playback

Items Details
A/V SettingsAdjusts settings for picture and sound. • Video Settings (page 40) • Audio Settings (page 42)
Play from beginningPlays the title from the beginning.
Top MenuDisplays the disc's Top Menu (page 38).
Menu/Popup MenuDisplays the BD-ROM's Pop-up Menu or DVD's menu (page 38).
StopStops playback.
Title SearchSearches for a title and starts playback from the beginning (page 40).
Chapter SearchSearches for a chapter and starts playback from the beginning (page 40).
EjectEjects the disc.

Various video playback operations

ButtonsOperations
▶ PLAYStarts playback from the point where you pressed STOP.
■STOPStops playback.
IIPAUSEPauses playback.
DISC SKIP+/-Changes the disc.
DISPLAYDisplays the disc information.

Using the BD's or DVD's menu

BD

DVD

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To display Top Menu

When you play a BD or DVD, you can display the Top Menu.

1 Press TOP MENU during playback. The Top Menu appears.
2 Select an item using / /

To display Pop-up Menus

Some BD-ROMs contain Pop-up Menus that appear without interrupting playback.

1 Press POP UP/MENU during playback. The Pop-up Menu appears.
2 Select an item using / / , the color buttons or the number buttons, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live

BD

Some BD-ROMs have bonus contents and other data that can be downloaded to the external memory (local storage) for enjoyment.

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1 Turn the player off.
2 Insert the external memory (not supplied) into the EXT slot on the rear of the player.

The external memory is used as the local storage.

Make sure that the external memory is properly inserted into the player (page 27).

3 Connect the player to a network (page 28).
4 Turn the player on.
5 Set "BD Internet Connection" to "Allow" in the "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" setup (page 70).
6 Insert a BD-ROM with BonusView/BDLive.

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 Press HOME.
2 Select (Video) using
3 Select "BD Data" using / , and press.
4 Select the disc name, and press OPTIONS.
5 Select "Erase," and press.
6 Select "OK," and press. The data of the selected disc will be deleted.

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To delete all data in the external memory at once, select "Erase All" in step 5.
- Press instead of OPTIONS in step 4 to skip step 5.

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Depending on the BD-ROM, the disc name may not be displayed.

DVDE

You can move quickly between scenes within the title currently being played back.

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1 Press SCENE SEARCH during playback or in pause mode.

Playback pauses and a bar with a scene indicator (square-shaped - indicates the current point) appears at the bottom of the screen.

2 Move the scene indicator to the scene you are searching for using or /

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The scene indicator on the bar is displayed around the playing point.

3 Release the button at the point you 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 / .

4 Press SCENE SEARCH, ,▶ PLAY, or IIPAUSE.

Playback starts.

To cancel Scene Search mode

Press SCENE SEARCH, PLAY, or PAUSE.

Playback starts from the point you pressed the button.

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  • 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.

Searching for a Title/Chapter

BD

DVD

You can search for a chapter if the title contains chapter marks.

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1 Press OPTIONS during playback or in pause mode.

The options menu appears.

2 Select a search method using / , and press

"Title Search" (for BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs)

"Chapter Search"

The display for entering the number appears.

Example: Chapter Search

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3 Enter the number of the title or chapter using the number buttons.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR, and re-enter another number.

4 Press ENTER.

After a while, the player starts playback from the selected number.

Adjusting picture and sound for videos

BD

DVD

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To adjust the picture

1 Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears.

2 Select "A/V Settings" using / , and press .
3 Select "Video Settings" using / , and press The "Video Settings" screen appears.

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4 Select an item using / , and press . The default settings are underlined.

Items Details
Picture Quality Mode (Standard/ Brighter Room/ Theater Room/ Memory)Selects the picture settings for different lighting environments.
Video EqualizerThis setting is selectable when “Picture Quality Mode” is set to “Memory” (see ““Video Equalizer” elements” on page 41).
NR (Noise Reduction)Reduces the noise in the picture (see ““NR” elements” on page 41).

5 Select or adjust the settings using / / / and press To adjust any other items, repeat steps 4 and 5.

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  • Set the picture setting of your TV to "Standard" before changing the "Picture Quality Mode" settings.
  • "Video Settings" is not available when the connected TV is set to Theater Mode (page 54).
    Depending on the disc or the scene being played, "FNR," "BNR" or "MNR" effects may be hard to discern.

"Video Equalizer" elements

1 Select "Video Equalizer" in step 4 above, and press
2 Select an item, and press.

Items Details
Contrast ((weak) -3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong))Changes the contrast.
Brightness ((dark) -3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright))Changes the overall brightness.
Chroma ((light) -3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep))Deepens deep colors, or lightens light colors.
Hue ((red) -3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green))Changes overall color balance.
Sharpness ((soft) 0 ~ 3 (sharp))Changes the overall sharpness.
Gamma Adjusts the picture balance between light and dark areas.

"NR" elements

1 Select "NR" in step 4 above, and press
2 Select an item, and press.

Items Details
FNR (Off/Auto)Reduces random noise appearing in the picture.
BNR (Off/Auto)Reduces mosaic-like block noise in the picture.
MNR (Off/Auto)Reduces minor noise around the picture outlines (mosquito noise).

To adjust the audio characteristics

1 Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears.
2 Select "A/V Settings" using / , and press .
3 Select "Audio Settings" using / , and press The "Audio Settings" screen appears.

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4 Select an item using / , and press . The default settings are underlined.

Items Details
AV SYNC (short) 0 ~ 20 ~ 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).
Audio Filter (for analog audio signals only)• S ha:pPresents a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. Normally select this. • Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.

5 Select or adjust the settings using / / and press To adjust any other items, repeat steps 4 and 5.

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  • The "Audio Filter" function does not work for digital audio signals output from the HDMI OUT/DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks.
  • There may be little effect by changing the "Audio Filter" setting depending on the disc or playback environment.

Playing Music CDs

1 2 DATA DVD CD DATA CD

1 BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
^
2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
*3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Music) using / .

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Guide to Disc Information

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1Disc jacket
2Slot number
3Album name (Release year)
4 Artist name/ Genre

3 Select a disc using / , and press PLAY.

The Music Player screen appears, then playback starts.

To select a track

1 Follow steps 1 to 2 of "Playing Music CDs" (page 42).
2 Select a disc, and press. The music list appears.
3 Select a track using / . To play the selected track, press

▶PLAY.

Available OPTIONS

The options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

1 Press OPTIONS. The options menu appears.
2 Select an item using / , and press .

Available OPTIONS on the music list screen

Items Details
Group ContentDisplays titles by categories. • A l l A l b u m s • By Genre • B y A r t i s t
Sort By Changes the title order. • A l b u m N a m e • Slot Number • Release Year
Items Details
Play All Discs Displays options for Play All Discs. ·On ·Off
Repeat Displays options for Repeat Play (page 44).
Disc Shuffle Displays options for Shuffle Play (page 45).
Load All Discs Loads all disc information (page 49).
Play Starts playback.
StartStarts version up (page 63).
EditEdits the disc information (page 51).
LoadLoads disc information (page 49).
EjectEjects the disc.
Add to PlaylistCreates and edits the Playlist (page 45).
Clear Playlist
Delete from Playlist
Move to top
Move up
Move down
Move to bottom

Available OPTIONS during playback

Items Details
Play All Discs Displays options of Play All Discs. · On · Off
Disc Shuffle Displays options for Shuffle Play (page 45).
Repeat Displays options for Repeat Play (page 44).
Play Plays the selected track.
StopStops playing the track.
EjectEjects the disc.

Various music playback operations

Buttons Operations
▶PLAY Starts playback.
■STOP Stops playback.
IIPAUSE Pauses playback.
I►PREV/NEXT►Skipping to the beginning of the current or next track. To go to the previous track, press PREV twice.
Fast reverse/fast forwards when pressed during playback.
TIME Switches time information on the screen and the front panel display.
DISC SKIP+/- Changes the disc.

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When you press STOP, music CD returns to the top of the disc. DATA disc returns to the file of the top of the folder. Playlist returns to the top of creating file.

Playing Music repeatedly

BD*1 DATA DVD*2 CD DATA CD*3

1 BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
^
2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
*3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks

You can play all albums/tracks on a disc, or a single album or track repeatedly.
By selecting All Discs mode (page 43), you can repeat all of the discs in the player.

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1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Select "Repeat" using / , and press.
3 Select an item using / , and press.

Items Details
All Tracks Plays all tracks on a disc repeatedly.
One Track Plays a track repeatedly.
Off Disabilities Repeat Play.

Playing Discs in random order (Shuffle Play)

1 2 DATA DVD CD DATA CD

1 BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
^
2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
*3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks

You can have the player "shuffle" discs.

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1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Select "Disc Shuffle" using / , and press .
3 Select an item using / , and press .

Items Details
On Plays discs in random order.
Off Enables Shuffle Play.

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By selecting All Discs mode (page 43), you can shuffle all of the discs in the player.

Creating Playlists

BD *1*2 DATA DVD CD DATA CD

1 BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
^
2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks
*3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks

You can create eight Playlists by selecting the tracks of the favorite.

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1 Select a track you want to add to a Playlist, and press OPTIONS. The options menu appears.
2 Select "Add to Playlist" using / , and press
3 Select a Playlist number using / and press The selected track is added to the Playlist.

To play a Playlist

1 Press HOME and select Music using
2 Select (Playlists) using / , and press .
3 Select a Playlist using / , and press PLAY.

To change the playing order

1 Select a Playlist using / , and press .
2 Select a track using / , and press OPTIONS.
3 Select an item using / , and press .

Items Details

Move to top Moves to top of the Playlist.
Move up Moves up one track.
Move down Moves down one track.
Move to bottomMoves to bottom of the Playlist.

The selected track moves to a new location.

To delete the selected track

You can delete a track or all tracks from a Playlist.

To delete one track from a Playlist

1 Select a Playlist using / , and press .
2 Select a track using / , and press OPTIONS.
3 Select "Delete from Playlist" using / and press

To delete all tracks from a Playlist

1 Select a Playlist using / , and press OPTIONS.
2 Select "Clear Playlist" using / , and press .

Playing Photo Files

BD

*1 DATA DVD *2 DATA CD *3

1 BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files
^
2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing JPEG image files
*3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing JPEG image files

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Photo) using .

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3 Select a disc, and press.

The file list or folder list appears.

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4 Select a file or folder using / , and press .

When you select a folder, select a file in the folder using / , and press .

The selected photo file is displayed.

Available OPTIONS

The options menu appears when you press OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation.

1 Press OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.

2 Select an item using / , and press .

Available OPTIONS on the file list screen

Items Details
Slideshow SpeedChanges the slideshow speed. • F a s t • Normal • S l o w
Play All Discs Displays options for Play All Discs. • On • Off
Load All Discs Loads all disc information.
View Image Shows a selected photo.
Slideshow Plays a slideshow.
Edit Edits disc name (page 52).
Start Starts version up (page 63).
LoadLoads disc information (page 49).
EjectEjects the disc.

Available OPTIONS during playback

Items Details
Slideshow SpeedChanges the slideshow speed. • F a s t • Normal • S l o w
Play All DiscsDisplays options for Play All Discs. • On • Off
StopStops a slideshow.
Items Details
Rotate LeftRotates a photo counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
Rotate RightRotates a photo clockwise by 90 degrees.
EjectEjects the disc.

Various photo playback operations

ButtonsOperations
■ STOP RETURNStops a slideshow.
■ PAUSEPauses a slideshow.
PRE/ NEXT ⇌Displays the previous or next photo.
DISC SKIP+/-Changes the disc.
DISPLAYDisplays the file information.

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  • When you attempt to play the following photo 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)
    photo files exceeding 32 MB
    photo files with extreme aspect ratios (greater than 50:1 or 1:50)
    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.
    Large photo files may take some time to display or to start a slideshow.

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 settings.

1 Connect the player to the TV using an HDMI cable (not supplied).
2 Set "HDMI Resolution" of "Output Video Format" to "Auto," "1080i," or "1080p" in the "Video Settings" setup (page 65).
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.

Playing a Slideshow

BD

*1*2*3

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DATA CD

^1 BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs containing JPEG image files
^
2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing JPEG image files
*3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing JPEG image files

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1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of "Playing Photo Files" (page 46).
2 Press▶PLAY.

The slideshow starts.

Organizing Discs

Loading the Disc Information

BD

DVD

CD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can view the disc information by loading discs.

Loading the information of all discs

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) using / , and press OPTIONS.
3 Select "Load All Discs" using / , and press

The player loads the information of all discs. When loading is completed, the information appears on the screen.

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To cancel loading

1 Select "Cancel," and press. The display asks for confirmation.
2 Select "OK" using , and press - "Updating the database." appears and the loaded data is saved.

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When pressing LOAD, the player loads the information of unknown discs.

Loading a disc information

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) using .
3 Select a disc using / , and press OPTIONS.
4 Select "Load" using / , and press .

The player accesses the Gracenote Database. When obtaining disc information, information options appear on the screen.

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5 Select the desired disc information from options using / , and press .

The information you selected is registered as the disc information.

Editing a Disc/Title/File Information

BD DVD CD DATADVD DATA CD

You can change the information (such title and artist name) of loaded discs.

Editing the video disc information

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Video) using / .
3 Select a disc using / , and press OPTIONS.
4 Select "Edit" using / , and press .
5 Select the item you want to edit and press

For details about entering characters, see "Entering characters" (page 52).

Available OPTIONS

Items Details

Rename Title/ Rename DiscChanges the title or disc name.
Change GenreChanges the genre information.
Items Details
Re-enter Cast NameEnters a new name.
Re-enter Director NameEnters a new name.
Change Release YearEnters the release year.

Editing the music disc information

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Music) using .
3 Select a disc using / , and press OPTIONS.
4 Select "Edit" using / , and press .
5 Select the item you want to edit and press

For details about entering characters, see "Entering characters" (page 52).

Available OPTIONS when selecting an audio album

Items Details
RenameAlbum/Rename DiscChanges the album or disc name.
ChangeGenreChanges the genre information.
Re-enter Artist NameEnters a new name.
Change Release YearEnters the release year.

Available OPTIONS when selecting an audio track

Items Details
Re-enter Artist NameEnters a new name.
Rename TrackChanges the track name.

Editing the photo disc name

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1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Photo) using / .
3 Select a disc using / , and press OPTIONS.
4 Select "Edit" using / , and press .
5 Select "Rename Disc," and press. For details about entering characters, see "Entering characters" (page 52).

Entering characters

The display for entering characters appears when you enter a name for a title, album, etc.

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Entry field You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name, a title name, an album name, an artist name, a track name or a genre name.
2 Cursor
3 Scroll mark Displays when a character string can be scrolled.
4 [Clear All]
Cleared input characters.
[Cancel]
Cancels the setting and ret
previous display.
5Number buttons and assigned characters Each press of the button cycles through the character options.
[Finish] The input is entered and the setting is finished.
Letter type] (RED button) Switches between upper case letters, lower case letters and numbers. [^] (GREEN button) Displays for French. ECAE Displays for French. [Symbol] (YELLOW button) Displays symbols.

8[Clear]

Erases the character to the right of the cursor. Erases the character to the left of the cursor when no character is to the right of the cursor.

To enter characters using / / /

Example: To enter "Sea"

1 Select [PQRS7] and press. Character options appear.
2 Select [S] and press.
3 Select [DEF3] and press. Character options appear.
4 Select [e] and press.
5 Select [ABC2] and press. Character options appear.
6 Select [a] and press.
7 Select [Finish] and press.

To enter characters using number buttons

Example: To enter "Sea"

1 Press "7" four times to select [S].
2 Press RED to switch to the lower case letters.
3 Press "3" twice to select [e].
4 Press "2" once to select [a].
5 Press ENTER.

Available buttons

Buttons Details
RED(Letter Type)Switches the keyboard between upper case letters, lower case letters and numbers.
GREEN/BLUE Displays the keyboard for French.
YELLOW(Symbol)Displays the keyboard for symbols.
CLEAR(Clear/Clear All)Erases the selected character.When holding CLEAR for 2 seconds or more, erase all characters to the right of the cursor. Erases all characters to the left of the cursor when no character is to the right of the cursor.
RETURN(Cancel)Returns to the previous display, canceling the input.
←/▲/▼/◆/①• Select an input function using ↓/▲/▼/◆, and press Ⓞ. • Enter characters as follows: ① Select a character selection panel using ↓/▲/▼/◆, and press Ⓞ. ② Select a character using ←/◆, and press Ⓞ. • Press Ⓞreturn to the previous display after input is complete.

Available characters

Type Characters
Letters ABCDEFGHJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZÉÀÉUÀ ÉIÔUEIùçAE Abcbefghijklmnopqrstuv wxyzéàèuêIôüëiùçAE
Symbols . , - ! ? : ' & ; " ~ / @ [ ] < > () # * _ | + = % ¥^

About the BRAVIA Sync Features (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.

-1/0

  • PLAY: 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.

Theater

When you press THEATER, the player automatically switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. When connected with an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cable, the speaker output also switches automatically. When connected with a Theater Mode-compatible TV using an HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to Theater Mode. Press the button again to return to the original setting.

Language Follow

If you change the language for the on-screen display on your TV, the player's on-screen display language 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 71).

For details on settings of your TV or other connected components, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV or components.

BRAVIA Sync Features

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  • When connecting a Sony TV that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" Easy Setting function using an 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 a Sony TV that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync features using an 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.

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  • Depending on the connected component, the "Control for HDMI" function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
  • 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.

Remote Control Features

Operating the Player and Other Components

You can operate this player, a TV or AV amplifier using the supplied remote.

The remote is factory set to control Sony components. If you have other components listed in the table on page 58, change the remote code to control them (page 58).

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1 Press one of the OPERATION CHANGE buttons to select the operation mode.

BD for the player operation
TV for TV operation
AMP for Sony AV amplifier operation

The remote enters the selected mode and the pressed button lights up for one second.

2 Press a button on the remote that is available for the selected mode.

The selected mode button lights up.

Available buttons

You can use the following buttons to control each component.

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Depending on the manufacturer setting, some buttons may not work.
- Depending on the component, control of some or all buttons may not be possible.
- When you press buttons not available for the selected mode, the mode button does not light up.

Buttons BD TV AMP
THEATER
INPUT
AV I/II
I/O
△OPEN/CLOSE
Number buttons
CLEAR/(dot)
ENTER
AUDIO/ FAVORITES
SUBTITLE/CC
ANGLE/WIDE
TIME
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS
DISPLAY
Color buttons
TOP MENU/ GUIDE
POP UP/MENU/ GUI MODE
RETURN
OPTIONS/ TOOLS
HOME
←/↓/↑/→/
SORT
GROUP
PREV/ NEXT
Buttons BD TV AMP
←● REPLAY/ADVANCE ●→
←/▶
▲ PLAY●●
SCENESEARCH
II PAUSE●●
■ STOP●●
MUTING
VOLUME/TV VOL
DISC SKIP/TV CH
DIMMER ●
RENTAL SLOT
LOAD

Changing the Remote Code to Operate Other Components

To operate other components by the supplied remote, set the appropriate manufacture's code for each operation mode.

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When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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1 Press POP UP/MENU while pressing one of the OPERATION CHANGE buttons.

TV for TV operation
AMP for Sony AV amplifier operation
BD for volume control of a TV

(default) or AV Amplifier

The pressed button flashes.

2 While the button is flashing, enter the manufacturer's code number using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

See "Code numbers of controllable components" (page 58). Note that the code number for BD differs depending on the command mode set for the player. If you successfully set the manufacturer's code, the button will flash twice slowly. If the setting is unsuccessful, the button will flash five times quickly.

Code numbers of controllable components

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

For TV mode
For AMP mode

ManufacturerCode number
Sony501 (default), 502
Daewoo503, 506, 515, 544
Emerson567
Funai548
GE503, 509, 510, 544
Goldstar/LG503, 515, 517, 544, 568
Grundig533
Hitachi503, 514, 515, 517, 544, 557, 571
ITT/Nokia521, 522
JVC516
Loewe515, 518
Mitsubishi/MGA503, 527, 544, 566, 568
NEC503, 517, 544, 564, 566
Nokia521, 522, 573, 575
Panasonic509, 553, 572
Philips515, 518, 557, 570, 571
Pioneer509, 526, 551
Radio Shack503, 510, 527, 565, 567
RCA/Proscan503, 510, 544
Saba530, 537, 547, 549, 558
Samsung503, 515, 517, 544, 557, 566, 569, 571, 574
Sanyo508, 545, 567
Sharp517, 535, 565
Telefunken530, 537, 547, 549, 558
Thomson530, 537, 547, 549
Toshiba535, 541, 551
Zenith543, 567
ManufacturerCode number
Sony011, 012 (default), 013

For BD mode

You can set VOLUME + / - and MUTING *1 to control the volume of either a TV (default) or AV amplifier. Select a code number appropriate to the command mode set for the player.

*1 For TVs and Sony AV amplifiers only.

Command mode BD1

Manufacturer Code number
Sony 321, 322, 323
Denon 327, 328, 329
Kenwood 331, 332
Onkyo 324, 325, 326
Panasonic 336, 337
Pioneer 338
Sansui 330
Yamaha 333, 334, 335
(TV) 310*2 (default)

Command mode BD2

Manufacturer Code number
Sony 341, 342, 343
Denon 347, 348, 349
Kenwood 351, 352
Onkyo 344, 345, 346
Panasonic 356, 357
Pioneer 358
Sansui 350
Yamaha 353, 354, 355
(TV) 311*2 (default)

Command mode BD3

Manufacturer Code number
Sony 361, 362, 363
Denon 367, 368, 369
Kenwood 371, 372
Onkyo 364, 365, 366
Panasonic 376, 377
Pioneer 378
Sansui 370
Yamaha 373, 374, 375
(TV) 312 *2 (default)

*2 You can control the volume of the TV that you set for TV mode.

Changing the Command Mode

When you have more than one Sony Blu-ray disc/DVD player, the supplied remote may interfere with another player. In this case, change the command mode for this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other player.

The default command mode for this player and the supplied remote is BD1.

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To switch the command mode for the player

1 Press HOME to display the home menu.
2 Select (Setup) using / .
3 Select "System Settings" using / , and press .
4 Select "Command Mode," and press. (+)
5 Select a command mode (BD1, BD2, or BD3), and press The display asks for confirmation.
6 Select "Yes," and press. The command mode for the player is changed to the one you set in step 5.

To switch the command mode for the remote

Set the command mode for the remote so it matches the command mode you set in step 6 above (for the player).

1 Press POP UP/MENU while pressing down BD.
2 While BD is flashing, enter the 3-digit code number using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

Command mode Code number
BD1310
BD2311
BD3312

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If the command mode for the player does not match the remote, the command mode for the player appears on the front panel display when you try to operate the remote.

Using the Settings Display

Select Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.

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Settings and Adjustments

1 Press HOME.
2 Select (Setup) using / .

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3 Select the setup category icon to change using / , and press

For details on setting options and setup category icons, see "Setting list" (page 62).

Example: Video Settings

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4 Set the options.

Setting list

You can set up the following options.

Icon Explanation

Network Update (page 62) Updates the software of the player.
Video Settings (page 63) Makes the video settings according to the type of connecting jacks.
Audio Settings (page 66) Makes the audio settings according to the connection used.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 68) Makes detailed settings for BD/ DVD playback.
Photo Settings (page 71) Makes photo-related settings.
System Settings (page 71) Makes player-related settings.
Network Settings (page 73) Makes detailed Internet and network settings.
Easy Setup (page 74) Re-runs Easy Setup to make basic settings.
Resetting (page 74) Reset the player to the factory defaults.

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Network Update

You can update and improve the functions of the player.

For information about update functions, refer to the following website;

The player connects to the network, and the display asks for confirmation.

2 Select "OK" using / , and press .

The player starts downloading, then updates the software automatically. When updating finishes, "FINISH" appears for 5 seconds in the front panel display, then the player automatically turns off.

3 Press I/O to turn on the player.

The player starts up with the updated software.

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  • The "VERSION UP /9" counter ("") indicates the total number of updates performed in the front panel display also shows update progress.
  • You can check the current software version by selecting "System Information" in the "System Settings" setup (page 72).
  • 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 72).

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  • Do not disconnect the AC power cord or network cable while downloading or updating software.
  • Any operations, including opening the front cover, 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 Settings" on page 73).

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 dealers or local authorized Sony service facilities.

1 Insert the update disc.
2 Select "Other Discs," and press.
3 Select the update disc using / , and press .

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select "OK," and press.

The update progress is displayed in the front panel display. When updating finishes, the player automatically turns off.

5 Press I/O to turn the player on.

The player starts up with the updated software.

  • You can check the current software version by selecting "System Information" in the "System Settings" setup (page 72).
  • 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 authorized Sony Service facility; http://csupport.sony.com

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  • Do not disconnect the AC power cord while updating.
  • Any operations, including front panel buttons, are not available while updating.

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Video Settings

The default settings are underlined.

TV Type

Selects your TV type.

16:9 Select thiswhen connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
4:3 Select thiswhen connecting to a 4:3 screen TV without a wide mode function.

Screen Format

Selects the display configuration for a 4:3 screen picture on a 16:9 wide screen TV.

Original Selectthis 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.
Fixed Aspect RatioChanges the picture size to fit the screen size at the original picture aspect ratio.

DVD Aspect Ratio

Selects the display configuration for playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen TV (available when "TV Type" is set to "4:3" and "Screen Format" is set to "Fixed Aspect Ratio").

Letter Box Displayplays a wide picture with black bands at the top and bottom.
Pan & Scan Displayplays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.

Letter Box

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Pan & Scan

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Depending on the DVD, "Letter Box" may be selected automatically instead of "Pan & Scan," or vice versa.

Cinema Conversion Mode

Sets the video conversion method for 480p 720p,1080i,or 1080p^* signals from the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

  • HDMI only
Auto Normallyselect 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

Selects the jack type to output video signals ("TV Connection Method") and output resolution ("HDMI Resolution"/"Component Resolution").

1 Select "Output Video Format" in "Video Settings," and press
2 Select the jack type to output video signals using / , and press

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When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time, select "Component Video."

TV Connection Method

HDMI Outputs signals from the HDMI OUT jack according to the “HDMI Resolution” setting below.
Component VideoOutputs signals from the COMPONENTVIDEO OUT jacks according to the “Component Resolution” setting below.
VideoOutputs signals from the VIDEO OUT jack.

3 (Setting "HDMI" or "Component Video" only)

Select the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENTVIDEOOUT jacks using / , and press ④

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.

The HD indicator lights up when outputting 720p / 1080i / 1080p video signals.

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  • 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 on the player for more than 10 seconds to reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution.
  • When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other video output jacks at the same time with "Auto" or "1080p" selected, video signals may only output from the HDMI OUT jack.
    When connecting other equipment at the same time, press RETURN to return to step 2, and change the "TV Connection Method" setting.

HDMI Resolution/Component Resolution

Auto (HDMI only)Normally select this. The player outputs signals starting from the highest resolution acceptable by the TV: 1080p > 1080i > 720p > 480p > 480i If the resulting image format is undesirable, try another setting that suits your TV.
480i Outputs 480i video signals.
480p Outputs 480p video signals.
720p Outputs 720p video signals.
1080i Outputs 1080i video signals.
1080p (HDMI only)Outputs 1080p video signals.

BD-ROM 1080/24p Output

Sets to output 1920 × 1080p / 24Hz video signals when playing film-based materials on BD-ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz). 1920 × 1080p / 24Hz video signals can be output when all of the following conditions are met.

  • You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack,
  • "Output Video Format" is set to "HDMI," and
    -HDMI Resolution" is set to "Auto" or ^1080p.

The 24P indicator lights up when outputting 1920 × 1080p / 24Hz video signals.

Auto Outputs 1920 × 1080p/ 24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/ 24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.
On Outputs 1920× 1080p/ 24 Hz video signals regardless of the connected TV type.
Off Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/ 24p video signals.

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No BD-ROM picture appears if the connected TV is not 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.

YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)

Sets the color for video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the setting that matches the connected TV type.

Auto Automatically detects the connected TV type, and switches to the matching color setting.
YCbCr (4:2:2)Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals.
YCbCr (4:4:4)Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video signals.
RGB (16-235)Select this when connecting to a device that only supports RGB limited range.
RGB (0-255)Select this when connecting to an RGB (0-255) device.

x.v.Color Output

Sets whether to send xvYCC information to the connected TV.

Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a TV that supports x.v.Color display accurately reproduces object colors present in nature.

Auto Normallyselect this.
Off Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural.

Pause Mode

Sets the picture mode for DVD playback pause status. For BD-ROMs, "Pause Mode" automatically switches to "Auto."

Auto Normallyselect this. Dynamic moving pictures appear without blurring.
Frame Displaysstatic pictures at high resolution.

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Audio Settings

The default settings are underlined.

Audio Output Priority

Selects the jack type to output audio signals. 2-channel linear PCM signals are output at 48kHz maximum from output jacks other than the priority jacks.

HDMI Outputs aAudio signals from the HDMI OUT jack.
Coaxial/ OpticalOutputs audio signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.
Stereo AnalogOutputs audio signals from the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks.

Audio (HDMI)

Selects the signal type for the HDMI OUT jack.

Auto Normally select this. Outputs audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device.
2ch PCM Down mixes to 2-channel Linear PCM signals before outputting from the HDMI OUT jack.

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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.

BD Audio Setting

Selects whether to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that contains such audio.

Mix Mixes the interactive and secondary audio as primary audio.
Direct Outputs the primary audio only.

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PCM 96kHz and PCM 192kHz audio signals are output as PCM 48kHz audio signals when "BD Audio Setting" is set to "Mix."

Audio ATT

Lowers the audio output level to prevent sound distortion.

On Enables Audio Attenuation.
OffDisables Audio Attenuation.

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"Audio ATT" does not affect the output from the HDMI OUT jack or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jack.

Dolby Digital

Selects the audio signals output when playing Dolby Digital discs.

This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jack.

Downmix PCMConverts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital Select this when connecting an audio device with a built- in Dolby Digital decoder.

DTS

Selects the audio signals output when playing DTS discs. This setting affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jack.

Downmix PCMConverts to output Linear PCM signals. Select this when connecting to an audio device without a built-in DTS decoder.
DTS Select thiswhen connecting to an audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.

48kHz/96kHz PCM

Selects the maximum sampling frequency for the PCM signals output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jack.

48kHz/16bit Outoutputs audio signals of 96 kHz sampling as 48 kHz/16 bit.
96kHz/24bit Outoutputs 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.

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  • 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.
  • "48kHz/96kHz PCM" is not effective when "Audio Output Priority" is set to "HDMI," or "Stereo Analog."

Audio DRC

Selects the dynamic range (compression level of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC."

Auto Performspplayback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). Other discs are played back at the "Standard" level.
Standard Performspplayback at a compression level between "TV Mode" and "Wide Range."
TV Mode Soundsare compressed heavily. Low sounds are easier to hear.
Wide Range Nocompression works. A more dynamic sound is produced.

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  • "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 67), "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.
  • when "Audio Output Priority" is set to "HDMI," or "Stereo Analog."

Downmix

Sets the downmix method of multi-channel to two-channel sound.

Dolby SurroundOutputs the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) signals in 2 channels. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
Normal Outputsaudio signals without Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect. Select this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

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"Downmix" has no effect on the bitstream audio output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

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BD/DVD Viewing

Settings

The default settings are underlined.

BD/DVD Menu

Selects the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.

When you select "Select Language Code," the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to "Language Code List" (page 85).

Audio

Selects the default track language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.

When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected.

When you select "Select Language Code," the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to "Language Code List" (page 85).

Subtitle

Selects the default subtitle language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.

When you select "Select Language Code," the display for entering the language code appears. Enter the code for your language by referring to "Language Code List" (page 85).

BD Parental Control

Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited according to the age of the user. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

1 Select "BD Parental Control" in "BD/DVD Viewing Settings," and press
2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3 Select "OK," and press

4 Select the age restriction, and press

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

If you select "Select Age Restriction," you can enter a value from "0" to "255" using / / or the number buttons.

  • To cancel the Parental Control setting, select "No Restrictions."

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You can change the password (see "Password" on page 70).

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  • The password is not reset even if you reset the player (page 74). Keep a note of your password.
  • Discs that do not have the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this player.
  • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
  • When "255" is selected in "Select Age Restriction," the Parental Control setting is canceled.

To play restricted BDs

When you play a restricted BD, change the setting or enter the age in "Select Age Restriction."

DVD Parental Control

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

1 Select "DVD Parental Control" in "BD/DVD Viewing Settings," and press ①
2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3 Select "OK," and press
4 Select a level, and press

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

  • To cancel the Parental Control setting, select "No Restrictions."

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You can change the password (see "Password" on page 70).

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  • The password is not reset even if you reset the player (page 74). Keep a note of your password.
  • Discs that do not have the Parental Control function 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.

To play restricted DVDs

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.

Parental Control Region Code

Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to geographic area. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

1 Select "Parental Control Region Code" in "BD/DVD Viewing Settings," and press
2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3 Select "OK," and press
4 Select the area restriction, and press

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 Control/Area Code" (page 85).

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You can change the password (see "Password" on page 70).

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  • The password is not reset even if you reset the player (page 74). Keep a note of your password.
  • Discs that do not have the Parental Control function 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.

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.

1 Select "Password" in "BD/DVD Viewing Settings," and press
2 Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.
3 Select "OK," and press

To change the password

1 After step 3, enter a new password using the number buttons.
2 Select "OK," and press.

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Hybrid DiscPlayback Layer

Selects the layer priority when playing a Hybrid Disc. To change the setting, turn the player off and on again.

BD Plays BD layer.
DVD/CD PlaysDVD or CD layer.

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 (page 73).

Allow Normallyselect this.
Do not allowProhibits Internet connection.

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Photo Settings

The default setting is underlined.

Slideshow Speed

Changes the slideshow speed.

Fast Photos change rapidly.
Normal Photos change at normal speed.
Slow Photos change slowly.

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System Settings

The default settings are underlined.

OSD

Selects your language for the player on-screen displays.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Bright Bright light.
Dark Low lighting.
Off 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 54).
OffTurns off the function.

Quick Start Mode

On Shortens thestartup time when turning on the player.
OffThe default setting.

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When "Quick Start Mode" is set to "On,"

power consumption will be higher than when "Quick Start Mode" is set to "Off" and
- the ventilation fan may turn on depending on the surrounding temperature.

Auto Standby

The player automatically turns off if you do not press any of the buttons on the player or remote for more than 30 minutes, unless you are playing BDs/DVDs/CDs/photo files or are updating software.

On Turns on the“Auto Standby” function.
Off Turns off thefunction.

Auto Display

On Automaticallyly displays information on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc.
Off Displays infoformation 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).

On Turns on thescreen saver function.
Off Turns off thefunction.

Command Mode

Changes the command mode of the player if other equipment is assigned the same command mode. Change the command mode of the supplied remote to match the player. For details, see "Changing the Command Mode" (page 60).

BD1 The defaultcommand mode of the player.
BD2 Select thisif the default command mode conflicts with other equipment.
BD3 Select thisif the default command mode conflicts with other equipment.

Software Update Notification

Informs you of newer software version information. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 73).

On Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 62).
Off Turns off the function.

Child Lock

You can lock the front cover to prevent it being opened by mistake.

On Locks the front cover.
OffUnlocks the front cover.

Accessing Gracenote

When loading the disc, you can acquire disc information from the Gracenote Database. Network connections and settings are required when using this function (page 73).

On Accesses theGracenote Database.
Off Does not accessess the Gracenote Database.

System Information

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

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Network Settings

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.

1 Select "Internet Settings" in "Network Settings," and press
2 Select "IP Address Acquisition," and press
3 Select an item, and press .

Use DHCP Select this when DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server settings are available from your Internet service provider. The network settings necessary for the player will be assigned automatically.
Use Static IP AddressSet the IP address manually according to your network environment.
  • When you select "Use DHCP" If you set "DNS Server Auto Acquisition" to "Off," set the following item:
  • DNS Server (Primary)/DNS Server (Secondary)
  • 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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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.

4 If your ISP has a specific proxy server setting, select "Proxy Settings" using / , and press

The "Proxy Settings" display appears. If the proxy server does not have a specific setting, go to step 8.

5 Set "Use of Proxy Server" to "On."
6 Select "Proxy Server" and "Port," and enter the settings.

To enter the proxy server, see "Entering characters" (page 52).

7 Press RETURN.
8 Select "Network Diagnostic" using / , and press
9 Select "Start," and press
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.

Re-runs Easy Setup to make the basic settings.

1 Select "Easy Setup," and press
2 Select "Start" using / , and press .
3 Follow the instructions for "Step 7: Easy Setup" (page 30) from step 4.

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Resetting

You can return a specific group of player settings to their factory defaults. All the settings within the group will be reset.

1 Select "Resetting," and press
2 Select "Reset to Factory Default Settings," and press
3 Select the settings you want to reset to default, and press

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 ①

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  • 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 37) are not reset.
  • The password for "BD Parental Control" or "DVD Parental Control" in "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" (page 68) is not reset.

Troubleshooting

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

Power

The power does not turn on.

  • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
    It takes a short while before the player turns on.

The message "A new software version has been found on the network. Perform version update?" appears on the screen when turning the player on.

See "Network Update" (page 62) to update the player to a newer software version.

When turning the player on, appears on the screen, and "SYSTEM ERROR" appears in the front panel display.

Disconnect the power cord and wait for a while, then re-connect the power cord. If the condition persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Disc

The disc does not play.

The disc is dirty.
The disc is reversed. Insert the disc with the playback side facing left.
The disc is skewed.
You are attempting to play a disc with a format that cannot be played back by this player (page 81).
The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player.
The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 81).

Disc playback is limited according to user age. To change the restriction, you need the "BD Parental Control" or "DVD Parental Control" password in "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" (page 68). Keep a note of your password. The password is not reset even if you reset the player (page 74). If you forget the password, contact our Customer Information Service Center.

Picture

See also "Connecting to an HDMI jack" (page 19) when connecting equipment using an HDMI cable.

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected.
Check whether the connecting cables are damaged.
Check the connection to your TV (page 18) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
When playing a double-layer BD/DVD, the video and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

No picture appears when the video output resolution selected in "Output Video Format" is incorrect.

Press 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 DVD (page 64).

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 (page 64).

The dark area of the picture is too dark/the bright area is too bright or unnatural.

Set "Picture Quality Mode" to "Standard" (default) (see "Adjusting picture and sound for videos" on page 40).

The picture is not output correctly.

Check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Video Settings" setup (page 64).

No BD-ROM picture appears.

Check the "BD-ROM 1080/24p Output" setting in the "Video Settings" setup (page 65).

Sound

See also "Connecting to an HDMI jack" (page 24) when connecting equipment using an HDMI cable.

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 23) 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 audio settings (page 66).

The sound is not output correctly.

Check the "Audio Output Priority" setting in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).

The volume is low.

The volume is low on some BDs or DVDs.
Try setting "Audio DRC" to "TV Mode" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 67).
Set "Audio ATT" to "Off" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 67).

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 66).
Check that the connected AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with each HD Audio format.

The interactive audio is not output.

Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Mix" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).

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 equipment off and on again. ③Disconnect and then reconnect an 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 (page 64).

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).

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 (page 66).

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

When "Control for HDMI" is set to "On" (page 71), the display language on the screen automatically switches according to the language setting of the connected TV (if you change the setting on your TV, etc.).

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

Check that the AC power cord of the connected component is securely connected.
If the HDMI indicator does not appear in the front panel display, check the HDMI connection (page 19, 24).
Set "Control for HDMI" to "On" (page 71).
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 71).
For details on the "Control for HDMI" function, see "About the BRAVIA Sync Features (HDMI connections only)" (page 54).
If you connect the player to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver) that is not compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function, you may be unable to control the TV from the player.

External memory (local storage)

The external memory is not recognized.

Try the following: ① Turn the player off. ② Insert the external memory. (In the case of the USM1GH/USM2GH, insert with the mark facing up towards the mark at the top left of the EXT slot.) ③ Turn the player on. ④ Check that the EXT indicator lights up in the front panel display.

Bonus contents or other data that are contained in a BD-ROM cannot be played.

Try the following: ① Remove the disc. ② Turn the player off. ③ Remove and reinsert the external memory (page 27). ④ Turn the player on. ⑤ Check that theEXTindicator lights up in the front panel display. ⑥ Insert the BD-ROM with BonusView/BD-Live.

A message indicating that the local storage does not have enough space appears on the screen.

Delete unnecessary data in the external memory (page 39).

Operation

The remote does not function.

The batteries in the remote are weak (page 30).
The distance between the remote and the player is too far.
The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player.
Different command modes are set for the player and remote. Set the same command mode (page 60).

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 disc does not start playing from the beginning.

Resume Play is on (page 37).

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 (page 38).
Multi-lingual tracks/subtitles or multiangles 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.

The front cover does not open and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display.

When "LOCKED" appears, the player is locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold down on the player until "UNLOCK" appears in the front panel display (page 10).

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 indicators in the front panel display turn off. If the player still does not respond to any button, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord.

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 ERRContact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. “xxxx” represents an error code (number).
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

Depending on the situation, the remedy in "Power" of "Troubleshooting" (page 75) may solve the problem. If any problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Playable Discs

Type Disc LogoIcon used in this manualCharacteristics
Blu-ray DiscBlu-ray DiscBDBD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BDMV and BDAV mode, and DL discs
DVD VIDEODVDVIDEODVDDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
DVDDVDRWDVDR4.7DVD+ReWritableDVDDVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video and VR mode, and DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL discs
DATA DVDDATA DVDDVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3*1 audio tracks and JPEG*2 image files
CDCOMPACTDISCGDIGITAL AUDIOCDMusic CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
DATA CD—DATA CDCD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3*1 audio tracks and JPEG*2 image files

1 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
2 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 83.

Discs that cannot be played

  • BDs with cartridge
    DVD-RAMs
    HD DVDs
    DVD Audio discs
    PHOTO CDs
    Data part of CD-Extras
    VCDs/Super VCDs
  • HD layer on Super Audio CDs
  • DualDiscs
  • BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 81).
  • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).
  • 8cm discs

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.

Region code (BD-ROM/DVDVIDEO only)

Your player has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled also play on this player.

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.

SONY BDPCX960 - Region code (BD-ROM/DVDVIDEO only) - 1
Region code

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- 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.

A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. 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 finalized. In this case, view the disc using normal playback.

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.

Note on DualDiscs

Using a DualDisc with this product may scratch or abrade the surface of the video side of the DualDisc and affect its playability and should not be used with this product.

Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs

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

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 83.

Video Output Resolution

Output resolution differs depending on the "Output Video Format" setting in the "Video Settings" setup (page 63).

Resolution settingWhen “Output Video Format” is set to “HDMI”When “Output Video Format” is set to “Component Video”
VIDEO OUT jackCOMPONENTVIDEO jackHDMI OUT jackVIDEO OUT jackCOMPONENTVIDEO jackHDMI OUT jack
480i480i 480i480i 480i 480i480i
480p480i 480i480p 480i 480p480p
720p480i 480i720p 480i 720p*1720p *1
1080i480i 480i1080i 480i 1080i*11080i *1
1080p480i *2480i *21080p unavailableavailable unavailableavailable unavailable

1 Protected contents on DVDs are output at 480p resolution.
2 No picture appears when outputting at 1080/24p resolution.

When "Output Video Format" is set to "Video"

480i video signals are output from the VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO

jack, and 480p video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack.

Audio Output Signals

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

Disc/source\Jacks/ settings*1Digital Analog
HDMI OUT jack*2DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jacks*2AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks
Auto*32ch PCM*3Bitstream*4PCM
BD LPCCM 2ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2chM 2ch LPCM 2ch2ch
LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 5.1ch LPCM 2chM 5.1ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch2ch
LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 7.1ch LPCM 2chM 7.1ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch2ch
Dolby Digital LPCM 5.1ch *5LPCM 2chLPCM 2chDolby Digital/ LPCM 2ch*6LPCM 2ch 2ch
Dolby Digital PlusLPCM 7.1ch*5LPCM 2chDolby Digital/ LPCM 2ch*6LPCM 2ch 2ch
Dolby TrueHD LPCM 7.1ch *5LPCM 2chLPCM 2chDolby Digital/ LPCM 2ch*6LPCM 2ch 2ch
DTS LPCM 5.1ch *5LPCM 2chLPCM 2chDTS/ LPCM 2ch*6LPCM 2ch 2ch
DTS-HD High Resolution AudioLPCM 7.1ch*5LPCM 2chDTS/ LPCM 2ch*6LPCM 2ch 2ch
DTS-HD Master AudioLPCM 7.1ch*5LPCM 2chDTS/ LPCM 2ch*6LPCM 2ch 2ch
DVD LPCM LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2CHLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LPCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2ch Dolby Digital LTCM 2CHLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch
DTS DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTS LPCM 2ch DTCLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch
CD LPCLPCM LPCM LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 20LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2chLPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch LPCM 2ch
DTS 5.1 MUSIC DISCDTS LPCM 2chDTS LPCM 2ch2ch

1 When "Audio Output Priority" is set to "Stereo Analog," LPCM 2ch signals are output from each jack.
2 When "Audio Output Priority" is set to "HDMI" or "Coaxial/Optical," LPCM 2ch signals are output from jacks other than the selected jack.
3 Auto: when "Audio (HDMI)" is set to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66). 2ch PCM: when "Audio (HDMI)" is set to "2ch PCM" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66).
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4 Bitstream: when "Dolby Digital" is set to "Dolby Digital" or "DTS" is set to "DTS" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 67).
*5 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 (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.

  • When the AV amplifier (receiver) does not support HD Audio, Multi-ch LPCM or Dolby Digital/DTS, LPCM 2ch is output.

*6 The 2-channel or less-channel primary/ secondary audio signals are output as LPCM 2ch signals.

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When outputting 480i / 480p 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 66).

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)

Analog Audio Output: Stereo Output: Phono jack/2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

Digital Audio Output: Optical Output: Optical output jack/ -18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) Coaxial Output: Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/ 75 ohms

Analog Video Output Component Output (Y / PB / PR) :Phono jack/ Y:1.0 Vp-p/PB,PR:0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms Composite Output:Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/ 75 ohms

HDMI Output HDMI 19-pin standard connector

LAN (100): 100BASE-TX Terminal

EXT: External memory slot (For connecting the external memory) DC output: 5V500mA Max

General

Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption: 28 W

Dimensions (approx.): 430mm× 240mm× 535mm (17in.× 9^1 / 2in.× 21^1 / 8in.) width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 13.4 kg (29 lb 9 oz)

Operating temperature: 5^ to 35^ (41^ to 95^)

Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

See page 17.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

  • Standby power consumption 0.3W .
  • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

Language Code List

For details, see page 68.

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

Number, Language
1027Afar1186Scotts Gaelic1349Macedonian1511Albanian
1028Abkhazian1194Galician1350Malayalam1512Serbian
1032Afrikaans1196Guarani1352Mongolian1513Siswati; Swati
1039Amharic1203Gujarati1353Moldavian1514Sesotho; Sotho
1044Arabic1209Hausa1356Marathisouthern
1045Assamese1217Hindi1357Malay1515Sundanese
1051Aymara1226Croatian1358Malese; Maltese1516Swedish
1052Azerbaijani1229Hungarian1363Burmese1517Swahili
1053Bashkir1233Armenian1365Nauru1521Tamil
1057Byelorussian1235Interlingua1369Nepali1525Telugu
1059Bulgarian1239Interlingue1376Dutch1527Tajik
1060Bihari1245Inupiak1379Norwegian1528Thai
1061Bislama1248Indonesian1393Occitan1529Tigrinya
1066Bengali1253Icelandic1403Oromo1531Turkmen
1067Tibetan1254Italian1408Oriya1532Tagalog
1070Breton1257Hebrew1417Punjabi; Panjabi1534Setswana; Tswana
1079Catalan1261Japanese1428Polish1535Tonga;
1093Corsican1269Yiddish1435Pashto; PushtoTonga islands
1097Czech1283Javanese1436Portuguese1538Turkish
1103Welsh1287Georgian1463Quechua1539Tsonga
1105Danish1297Kazakh1481Rhaeto-Romance1540Tatar
1109German1298Greenlandic;1482Kirundi; Rundi1543Twi
1130Bhutani; DzongkhaKalaallisut1483Romanian1557Ukrainian
1142Greek1299Cambodian; Khmer1489Russian1564Urdu
1144English1300Kannada1491Kinyarwanda1572Uzbek
1145Esperanto1301Korean1495Sanskrit1581Vietnamese
1149Spanish1305Kashmiri1498Sindhi1587Volapuk
1150Estonian1307Kurdish1501Sangho; Sango1613Wolof
1151Basque1311Kirghiz1502Serbo-Croatian1632Xhosa
1157Persian1313Latin1503Singhalese;1665Yoruba
1165Finnish1326LingalaSinhalese1684Chinese
1166Fiji1327Laothian; Lao1505Slovak1697Zulu
1171Faroeese1332Lithuanian1506Slovenian1703not specified
1174French1334Latvian1507Samoan
1181Frisian1345Malagasy1508Shona
1183Irish1347Maori1509Somali

Parental Control/Area Code

For details, see page 68.

Number, Area (Code)
2044, Argentina (ar)2200, Greece (gr)2379, Norway (no)
2047, Australia (au)2219, Hong Kong (hk)2427, Pakistan (pk)
2046, Austria (at)2248, India (in)2424, Philippines (ph)
2057, Belgium (be)2238, Indonesia (id)2428, Poland (pl)
2070, Brazil (br)2239, Ireland (ie)2436, Portugal (pt)
2079, Canada (ca)2254, Italy (it)2489, Russia (ru)
2090, Chile (cl)2276, Japan (jp)2501, Singapore (sg)
2092, China (cn)2304, Korea (kr)2149, Spain (es)
2093, Colombia (co)2333, Luxembourg (lu)2499, Sweden (se)
2115, Denmark (dk)2363, Malaysia (my)2086, Switzerland (ch)
2165, Finland (fi)2362, Mexico (mx)2543, Taiwan (tw)
2174, France (fr)2376, Netherlands (nl)2528, Thailand (th)
2109, Germany (de)2390, New Zealand (nz)2184, United Kingdom (gb)

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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.

BD-J application

The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions.

"BD-J" offers content providers almost unlimited functionality when creating interactive BD-ROM titles.

BD-R (page 80)

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.

BD-RE (page 80)

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.

BD-ROM (page 80)

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.

Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 80)

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.

Dolby Digital Plus (page 83)

Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound.

Dolby TrueHD (page 83)

Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the original source bit-for-bit.

DTS (page 83)

Digital audio compression technology that DTS, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio.

Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (page 83)

Developed as an extension to DTS Digital Surround format. It supports a maximum sampling frequency of 96kHz and 7.1 multichannel surround.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy compression (Lossy).

DTS-HD Master Audio (page 83)

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 192kHz and maximum of 7.1ch.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 19)

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.

LPCM (Linear PCM) (page 83)

A digital audio format that does not cause deterioration in data compression and expansion.

LTH (Low to High) (page 81)

LTH is a recording system that supports organic pigment type BD-R.

PhotoTV HD (page 48)

"PhotoTV HD" allows for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony "PhotoTV HD" compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. For instance, the delicate texture of the human skin, flowers, sand and waves can now be displayed on a large screen in beautiful photo-like quality.

Pop-up menu (page 38)

An enhanced menu operation available on BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu appears when POP UP/MENU is pressed during playback, and can be operated while playback is in progress.

x.v.Color (page 66)

x.v.Color is a familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony.
xvYCC is an international standard for Color space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

24p True Cinema (page 65)

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.

Index

Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.

Numerics

24p True Cinema 99

A

"A/V Settings" 40

AACs 98

"Accessing Gracenote" 72

Angle 13

Audio 12

"Audio Output Priority" 66

Audio output signals 83

"Audio Settings" 42, 66

"Auto Standby" 72

B

Batteries 30

"BD Data" 39, 78

"BD/DVD Viewing

Settings" 68

BD-Live 27,38

BD-R80,98

BD-RE 80,98

Bitstream 83

Blu-rayDisc80,98

BonusView 38

BRAVIA Sync 54, 77

C

CD 80

Chapter Search 40

"Child Lock" 72

Child Lock 10, 78

Color buttons 13

"Command Mode" 72

Connecting

AV amplifier

(receiver) 23

TV 18

"Control for HDMI" 54, 71, 77

D

"Dimmer" 71

DISC LOAD35

DISPLAY 13

Dolby Digital 25, 67

Dolby Digital Plus 83, 98

Dolby TrueHD 83, 98

DTS 25, 67

DTS-HD 83,98

DVD 80

E

Easy Setup 30, 74

"Edit" 51

External memory 27, 38, 77

F

Front panel display 10

G

Genre 51

"Group Content" 37, 43

H

HDMI 19,24,31,64,66, 77,99

HOME 13

Home menu 42, 46, 61

L

Language Follow 54

LOAD 50

Local storage 27, 38, 77

LTH 99

M

MP3 80

MPEG-4 97

"Music" 42

N

"Network Diagnostic" 73

"Network Settings" 73

"Network Update" 28, 62

0

One-Touch Play 54

OPTIONS 13, 37, 43, 47

"OSD" 71

P

Parental Control 68

"Photo" 46

"Photo Settings" 71

PhotoTV HD 48, 99

Playable discs 80

POPUP/MENU13,38

Q

"Quick Start Mode" 71

R

Region code 81

Remote 12, 30

RENTAL SLOT 34

"Resetting" 74

Resetting the player 74

Resume 14, 37

s

SCENE SEARCH 14

Searching 39, 40

Self-diagnosis function 79

"Setup" 61

"Software Update

Notification"28,62,72

"Sort By" 37, 43

Subtitle 12

System Power-Off 54

"System Settings" 71

T

THEATER 12, 54

Title Search 40

TOP MENU 13, 38

Troubleshooting 75

"TV Type" 63

U

Update 28, 62

V

"Video" 36

Video output resolution 82

"Video Settings" 40, 63

X

x.v.Color 66,99

AVERTISSEMENT

Raccordement aux prises audio L/R 27

Raccordement aux prises audio L/R

OPTIONS dispensibles

La lecture commence.

OPTIONS dispensibles

OPTIONS dispensibles

[^A"] (Touche GREEN)

[Symbole] (Touche YELLOW)

Touches BD TV AMP
PREV/NEXT
REPLAY/ADVANCE
/▲
PLAY●●
SCENESEARCH
PAUSE●●
STOP●●
MUTING
VOLUME/TV VOL
DISC SKIP/TV CH
DIMMER
RENTAL SLOT
LOAD

Specifications techniques

Système

Dimensions (approx.):

430mm× 240mm× 535mm

(17po× 9^1 / 2po× 21^1 / 8po)

saillantes comprises

Poids (approx.):

13,4 kg (29 lb 9 oz)

Copyright ©1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.

51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston MA 02110-1301 U.S.A.

http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ licence.html

Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd et Clark Cooper Copyright (c) 2001, 2002, 2003 Expat maintainers.

Mémoire externe 28, 39, 80

OPTIONS 13, 38, 44, 48

OSD 73

P

« Photo» 47

PhotoTV HD 49, 104

Piles 31

POPUP/MENU13,39

«Priorité de sortie audio» 67

R

Raccordement

Amplificateur (amplituner) AV 24

Televiseur 19

Rech.Chap.41

Rech. Titre 41

Rechercher 40, 41

Verrouillage infant 10, 80

« Video37

X

x.v.Color 67,104

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Brand : SONY

Model : BDPCX960

Category : Blu-ray player