Sony BDP-CX960 Operating Instruction

4-148-375-11(1)

Printed in Malaysia

4-148-375-11(1)

Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player

Operating Instructions

BDP-CX960

Mode d’emploi

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

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

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.

“dangerous voltage”

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

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.

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.

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 1-877-6022008 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 sho wer 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 uns table objects on the player.

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

• 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

[/1 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, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

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• 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 slight ly 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

Adhesive material

– A disc that has a non-

standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

– 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.

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 doe s not play, check for burrs on the disc and its two adjacent discs.

Extra adhesive material

Burrs

Pen or pencil

• Do not insert discs other than those described in “Playable Discs” (page 80). Inserting a disc in a form at 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 scratche s on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

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

• 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

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• 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 (HDMI™) 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,” “DVD VIDEO,” 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.

• This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government.

• 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 © 2000present 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.

• Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ 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 onscreen 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 , listed 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 displaye d on your TV screen.

• NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon.

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

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

B, PR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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

A [/1 (on/standby) (page 30)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

B Remote sensor (page 30) C RENTAL 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.

D Front panel display (page 10) E OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)

Opens or closes the front cover.

DISC EJECT (page 33)

Opens the front cover and ejects the disc.

F N (play) (page 36)

Starts playback.

X (pause) (page 36)

Pauses playback.

x (stop) (page 36)

Stops playback.

G +100 (page 33)

Skips 100 disc slots ahead when selecting discs.

DISC CHANGE

Switches to the dial function for selecting the disc.

DIRECT SEARCH

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

H 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.

I Front cover

Opens or closes when you insert or eject discs.

J Blu-ray Disc indicator

Lights up when a BD is recognized.

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To lock the front cover (Child Lock)

12 34 765

You can lock the front cover to prevent it being opened by mistake. When the player is turned on, hold down X on the player for more than 10 seconds until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The front cover is locked.

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

Front panel display

DVD CD

MP3

JPEG

HDMI 24P PLAYLIST

ALL DISCSHDEXT

A File format

Displays the format of the currently playing file.

B Disc type

Displays the currently playing disc type.

C EXT (page 27)

Lights up when the external memory is recognized.

HDMI (page 19)

Lights up when an HDMI device is connected.

D HD (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/24 Hz video signals of BD-ROMs.

SHUFFLE

REPEAT 1 DIRECT SEARCH

DISC CHANGE

89q;

E Play mode

Displays a currently playing play mode.

F DISC CHANGE/DIRECT SEARCH

Displays either selected function mode for the dial.

G Disc slot number

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

H Playback information (page 13)

Displays the disc/title/chapter/track number.

I N, X

Lights up during playback or pause.

J Network connection indicator

Lights up when downloading the player’s software. For details on downloading the player’s software, see page 62.

DISC

SECMINHOURTRACKCHAPTITLEDISC

Rear panel

A LAN (100) terminal (page 28) B HDMI OUT jack (page 19, 24) C DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/

COAXIAL) jacks (page 25)

D EXT slot (page 27) E AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (page 22,

26)

F VIDEO OUT jack (page 22) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B, PR) jacks (page 21)

(Y, P

H Ventilation holes

The ventilation fan is inside the player.

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Remote

THEATER

AUDIO

MUTING

The number 5, AUDIO, TV CH +, and N 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.

, , and indicate the

functions available for each operation mode.

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

INPUT

OPERATION CHANGEOPEN/CLOSE

AMP TV BD

6325874

ENTER

CLEAR

CC WIDEFAVORITES

SUBTITLE

ANGLE TIME

SHUFFLE ALL DISCS DISPLAYREPEAT

GREEN BLUE YELLOWRED

VOLUME DISC SKIP

DIMMER RENTAL SLOT LOAD

REPLAY NEXTADVANCEPREV

PLAY

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A AV [/1 (on/standby) (page 57)

AMP

Turns on the connected

TV or AV amplifier, or sets to standby mode.

[/1 (on/standby) (page 30)

Turns on the player, or sets to

standby mode.

B OPERATION CHANGE (page 56)

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

Operates the player. Operates a connected TV.

AMP

Operates a connected AV

amplifier.

C Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)

Opens or closes the front cover.

INPUT (input select)

AMP

Switches between TV and

other input sources.

THEATER (page 54)

Automatically switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies.

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

D Number buttons (page 38, 40, 58,

68, 69, 70)

AMP

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

ENTER (page 38, 40, 58, 60)

Enters a selected item.

CLEAR/ (dot)

Clears the entry field.

Inputs “.” (dot) when inputting

numerics.

E AUDIO (page 68)/FAVORITES

AMP

Selects the language

when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO. Selects the sound track on CDs.

Displays the favorite TV channel

list.

SUBTITLE (page 68)/CC

Selects the subtitle language

when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO.

Changes the subtitle of the TV.

ANGLE/WIDE

Switches to other viewing angles

when multi-angles are recorded on a BDROM/DVD VIDEO.

Changes the aspect ratio of the

connected TV.

F REPEAT

Plays music tracks repeatedly.

Pressing repeatedly cycles through all track repeat, one track repeat, and off.

SHUFFLE

Plays all the music discs in

random order. Pressing the button toggles between random playback on and off.

ALL DISCS

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.

G TIME

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/DVD VIDEO

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)

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 t Track name t Album name

When displaying the home menu

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

H Color buttons (RED/GREEN/

BLUE/YELLOW)

Short cut keys for selecting items

on some BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive operations).

I TOP MENU (page 38)/GUIDE

Opens or closes a BD’s or DVD’s

Top Menu.

Displays the Digital Electronic

Program Guide (EPG).

POP UP/MENU (page 38)/GUI MODE

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

AMP

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

HOME (page 15, 36, 61)

AMP

Enters or exits the home menu.

RETURN

AMP

Returns to the previous display.

B/V/v/b

AMP

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

(enter)

AMP

Enters the selected item.

J SORT

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

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GROUP

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

K . PREV/NEXT > (previous/

next)

Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. To go to the beginning of the previous track, press . PREV twice.

REPLAY/ADVANCE

(instant replay/instant advance)

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Each time you press the button, search speed changes as follows*: Playback direction M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t M3 (×120) Reverse direction

n (×1) t m1 (×10) t m2 (×30) t m3 (×120)

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

* Search speed does not change when playing

CDs. Speed multiple values are approximate.

– To resume normal playback, press

N PLAY.

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

Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when M is pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when M is pressed briefly in pause mode. – To resume normal playback, press

N PLAY.

N PLAY (page 36)

Starts or re-starts playback. Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted.

SCENE SEARCH (page 39)

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

X PAUSE (page 37)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x STOP

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

L MUTING (page 57)

AMP

Turns off the sound

temporarily.

VOLUME/TV VOL +/– (page 57)

Adjusts the volume.

AMP

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

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.

Selects the TV channels up and

down.

M DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

RENTAL SLOT (page 34)

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.

To display information at the top and bottom of the screen

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

A Header information

Displays the currently selected category/ folder name and list type (group name/ sorting order)

B Footer information

Displays available buttons and their functions

A 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.

B Discs, 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.

C Disc information icons

: Music genre

: Movie genre

: Music artist/Movie cast

: Movie director

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

A The currently selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio or subtitle

setting

D Available functions ( angle/

audio/ subtitle)

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E Playback information

Displays Disc type/Play mode/Video codec/Bit rate/Playing status bar/ Playing time (Remaining time*)

F Output resolution/Video frequency

* Displayed when you press TIME repeatedly.

• 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

A File name B Album name C Shooting date D Rotating status E Disc type/Playing status F Current file number/total number of

files

C Playing information

Displays Disc type/Playing status bar/ Track number/Playing time

D Track information

Displays Artist name/Album name/ Genre name/Play mode

When playing a music CD/MP3 audio track

A Track/file name B Audio mode

Getting Started

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 quality

Digital

High Definition: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 480p, 480i

See “Connecting to an HDMI jack” (page 19).

Analog

Standard quality

• 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 connect ing cables. Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may damage the cable.

High Definition: 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 480p, 480i

Standard Definition: 480i

See “Connecting to component video jacks

B, PR)” (page 21).

(Y, P

See “Connecting to an audio/video jack” (page 22).

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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HDMI cable (not supplied)

Getting Started

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.

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

• 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, chan ge 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, PB, PR)

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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Getting Started

(red) (white)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red) (white)

Match the color of the plug to that of the jack.

: Signal flow

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

(green) (red)(blue)

Component video cable (not supplied)

(green) (red)(blue)

Match the color of the plug to that of the jack.

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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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(yellow)(red) (white)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

(yellow)(red) (white)

Match the color of the plug to that of the jack.

: 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

7.1 channel audio

5.1 channel audio

Stereo audio — Stereo audio-

* W hen “BD Audio Setting” is set to “Direct” in the

“Audio Settings” setup, audio signals decoded by the AV amplifier (receiver) are output.

• 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.

Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD-

Dolby Digital Plus

DTS-HD (DTSHD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio)

LPCM 7.1 channel LPCM-

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital-

DTS DTS-compatible AV

(receiver)

compatible AV amplifier (receiver)

Dolby Digital Pluscompatible AV amplifier (receiver)

DTS-HD-compatible AV amplifier (receiver)

compatible AV amplifier (receiver)

amplifier (receiver)

compatible AV amplifier (receiver)

Cable (hookup)

HDMI cable* (page 24)

HDMI cable (page 24), Digital optical/coaxial cord (page 25),

Stereo audio cord (page 26)

• 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 compone nt 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.

Getting Started

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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).

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

HDMI cable (not supplied)

AV amplifier (receiver)

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).

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer also to instructions s upplied 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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Getting Started

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

: 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.

Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

AV amplifier (receiver)

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Connecting to audio L/R jacks

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

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(white)(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)(red)

Match the color of the plug to that of the jack.

AV amplifier (receiver)

: 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.

Rear of the player

External memory (not supplied)

Terminal side up

To remove the external memory

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

EXT slot.

• 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.

Getting Started

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).

When connecting to a broadband router directly

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Network cable (not supplied)

Broadband router

to PC

Network cable (not supplied)

ADSL modem/ Cable modem

• 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.

Internet

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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Network cable (not supplied)

Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter

Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord

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

Getting Started

to PC

Wireless LAN router (access point)

Network cable (not supplied)

ADSL modem/ Cable modem

Internet

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

Step 6: Preparing the

Step 7: Easy Setup

Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player (page 9).

• 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 on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The player may not respond to the remote.

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.

THEATER

RETURN

HOME

CLEAR

AUDIO

TV VOL TV CH

INPUT

OPERATION CHANGEOPEN/CLOSE

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ENTER

CC WIDEFAVORITES

ANGLE TIME

SUBTITLE

SHUFFLE ALL DISCS DISPLAYREPEAT

GREEN BLUE YELLOWRED

REPLAY NEXTADVANCEPREV

PLAY

PAUS ESCENE SEARCH

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GROUPSORT

[/1 AV [/1

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B/V/v/b/

STOP

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

The player turns on after a moment.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

The display for OSD language selection appears.

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

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