Sony BDP-CX960 User Manual

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Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player

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BDP-CX960

© 2009 Sony Corporation

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Instructions-.I!IIIII

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WARNING

To reduce the riskoffireorelectric
shock, do notexpose this apparatus
to rain

or

moisture.

To

reduce the riskoffireorelectric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to dripping
place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.

To
cover the ventilation opening
the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not
place the naked flame sourcessuch
as lighted candles on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used
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
confined space, such as a bookcase

or

build-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries

apparatus with battery installed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire

it

within the product's enclosure that

may be

constitute a risk

persons.

&

maintenance (servicing)

instructions

accompanying the appliance.

The unit is not disconnected from

the mains as long as

to the AC outlet, even
itself has been turned off.

or

splashing, and do not

reduce the riskoffire, do not

of

to

in

or

or

the like.

This symbol

is
intended to alert the
user to the presence

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of

uninsulated

"dangerous voltage"

of

sufficient magnitude to

of

electric shock to

This symbol

is

intended to alert the
user to the presence
of

important

operating and

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in

the literature

it

is connected

if

the unit

a

Important Safety
Instructions

I) 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

registers, stoves,

as

radiators, heat

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
outlet, consult
replacement

fit

into your

an

electrician for

of

the obsolete

outlet.

10)Protect the
being walked on

power

cord from

or

pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

II

)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 cartl

apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

I)

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

or

when

of

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing

is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged
such as power-supply cord

in

any way,

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 useofoptical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

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
model manufactured for sale
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

15ofthe FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference

residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy

and,

if

not installed and used

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may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is
interference will not occur
particular installation.
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the

- Increase the separation between

- Connect the equipment into an

- Consult the dealer or an

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any

changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

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

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guarantee that

in

a

If

this

by

turning the

of

the

receiving antenna.

the equipment and receiver.

outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.

experienced radiorrV technician
for help.

you have any questions about

For CustomersinCanada

This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

If

this product is not working

properly, please call 1-877-602­2008 for Peace

Warranty Replacement
service.

For other product related questions
please contact our Customer
Information Service Center at

1-877-899-7669 or write to
Customer Information Service
Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6

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Precautions

• To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Referservicing
to qualified personnel only.

• Keep the external memory away
from children.
promptly see a doctor.

If

swallowed,

Precautions

On

safety

•Toprevent
hazard,donot
filled with liquids, such as
vases,
the

player
nearabathtuborshower
Should
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug
checked
personnel before
any further.

•

Do

not touch theACpower
cord

may

On

placement

•

Place
with
prevent
player.

•

Do

not place the

soft
might
holes.

•

Do

not

location
in a place
sunlight,
mechanical

•

If

the
fromacold
orisplaced
room,
on

the lenses inside the player.
Should
may
this case,
leave the
about
moisture
Keep

•
away
strong magnets,

microwave

loudspeakers.

•

Do

not place heavyorunstable

objects

fireorshock

place objects

on

the player,orplace

near

water,

such

room.

any solid

the

by qualified

with

wet

causeanelectric shock.

the

player

adequate

heat

surface

block

place the

near

excessive

playerisbrought

moisture

this occur, the

not

operate

remove

player

halfanhour

evaporates.

the

player

from

on

object

or

player

and

have

operating

hands.

Doing

in a location

ventilation to

build-up in the

playerona

such

as a rug that

the ventilation

player

in a

heat

sources,

subjecttodirect

dust,

shock.

directly

to a

warm

location,

in a very

equipment

ovens,orlarge

the player.

damp

may

condense

player

properly. In

the disc

turnedonfor

until the

and the discs

with

such

as

or

as

it

it

so

or

and

•

Do

not

install the
inclined position. It is
designedtobe
horizontal position only.

•

Do

not

place

than discsonthe disc tray.
Doingsomay
the

playerorthe object.

When

•

•

On

Before
follow the
return the internal
to

I)

2)

3) Wait for

4) Disconnect the

On

•Ifyou

you

take

out

any discs.Ifyou

don't,

the disc
damaged.
When

you
disconnect
and

all

other

player.

transporting

transporting the player,

procedure

their original positions.

Remove all the discs from the
disc slots.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to close
the front cover.
Make sure that "NO DISC"
appears on the front panel
display.

10

1/(9

to tum off the player.
The player enters standby
mode.

power

player
to

disconnect
the wall outlet.
the
plug itself;

sources

are not

for a long time, be sure

AC

power

player

operated in a

any

objects

cause

damage

move

the player,

may

be

move

the player,

theACpower

cables

from

the

below

mechanisms

seconds, then press

AC

powercord.

goingtouse

the

player

To

disconnect

cord,

never

pull the cord.

in an

other

player

from

grasp

to

cord
the

to

the

the

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• Observe following points
prevent the AC power cord
being damaged. Do notuse the
AC power cord
damaged, as doing so may

in

result
fire.

- Do not pinch the AC power

- Do not put anything heavy

On

Do not tum up the volume while
listening
low level inputs or no audio
signals.
may be damaged when a peak
level section

On

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

On
lens

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

On

In

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

an electric shock or

cord between the player and
wall, shelf, etc.

on the AC powercordorpull
on the AC power cord itself.

adjusting

to

If

you do, the speakers

cleaning

cleaning

cleaners

replacementofparts

ifitis

volume

a section with very

is

played.

discs,

to

discI

is

be

of

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

Tape or sticker

Adhesive
material

- A disc that has a non­standard 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 8cmdisc

- 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 unstabl
ensure stable operation, insert
a disc after removing burrs or
foreign objects. Burrs may
removedbyrubbing the edge
of

the disc with the sideofa
pen or pencil. Ifadisc does not
play, check for burrs on the
disc and its two adjacent discs.

Extra

adhe~ive

matena~

Burrs

y.

In order to

...

be

• Do not insert discs other than
in

those described
Discs" (page 80). Inserting a

in

a format not compatible

disc
may cause a malfunction.

To

ensure

• 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,

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
surface scratches.

• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner,
commercially available disci
lens cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to
direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hotairducts, or leave it
in

a car parked in direct
sunlight
may rise considerably inside
the car.

• After removing a disc from the
disc slot, store the disc
case.

stable

of

a disc to remove

as

"Playable

operation

or

scratches

the temperature

in

its

• Do not

discs.

- A disc with a label orsticker

use the following

on it.

o

• This product incorporates
copyright protection

is

technology that
U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.

of

Use
protection technology must be
authorized
and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly

• Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the

double-D symbol are
trademarks
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
U.S. and worldwide patents
issued
registered trademark and the
DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD

Essential are trademarks

• Java and all Java-based

·

+.,

• This product incorporates

• "Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark.

this copyright

& pending. DTS

and DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
Microsystems, Inc.

"XMB," and "xross media
bar" are trademarks
Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.

High-Definition Multimedia
Interface
technology. HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

(HDMITM)

protected by

by

Macrovision,

is

prohibited.

of

Dolby

of

Sun

& other

is

of

Sony

a

of

• "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW,"
"DVD-RW," "DVD+R,"
"DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO,"
and "CD" logos are
trademarks.

• "BD-Live" and "BonusView"
are trademarks
Association.

• "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color"
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

• "BRAVIA" is a trademark
Sony Corporation.

• "PhotoTV HD" and the
"PhotoTV HD" logo are

of

trademarks
Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer lIS

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
reoistered mark owned

e>

U.S. government.

• Music and video recognition

technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote®.
Gracenote
standard in music recognition

I

technology and related content
delivery. For more
information, please visit
www.gracenote.com.
CD, DVD, BIu-ray Disc, and
music and video-related data
from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright
Gracenote. Gracenote

Software, copyright
present Gracenote. One or
more patents owned

Gracenote applytothis

product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a non-

exhaustive list

Gracenote patents. Gracenote,
CDDB, MusicID,
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote
logo and logotype, and the
"Powered
are either registered

trademarks or trademarks

Sony

is

the industry

© 2000-present

by

Gracenote" logo

of

BIu-ray Disc

© 2000-

by

of

applicable

by

of

the

of

Gracenoteinthe United States
and/or other countries.

•

gracenote.

~

• Other system and product
names are generally
trademarks or registered

of

trademarks
manufacturers.
marks are not indicated
document.

IMPORTANT

Caution: This
capable
video image
display image on
television screen
indefinitely.
still video image
screen display
displayedonyour
extended
risk

permanent

your

television screen.
Plasma
televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to
this.

If

problems concerning your
player, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

display panel

you have any questions or

the

™ and ®

NOTICE

player

of

holding a still

or

on-screen

your

If

you leave the

or

image

TV

periodoftime

damage

in

is

on-

for

you

to

this

an

About

This

Manual

• In this manual, "disc"isused
as a general reference for BDs,

DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.

• Icons, such
at the top
indicate what kind

can be used with the function

being explained.
For details, see "Playable
Discs" (page 80).

• Instructions

describe the controls on the

remote. You can also use the
controls on the player
have the similar symbols
those on the remote.

• The on-screen display
illustrations used
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on yourTV
screen.

• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect
operation)

U icon. NICE-to-know

information (tips and other
useful information)

under the

as

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of

each explanation

in

this manual

is

listed under the

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icon.

in

of

this

is

listed

media

if

they

as

listed

Table

WARNING 2
Precautions 3
About This Manual 6
Guide to Parts and Controls 9
Guide to On-screen Menu Display 15

of

Contents

Getting

Hooking Up the Player 17
Step

Step

Step
Step

Step
Step
Step
Step

Step

Started

1:

Connecting to Vour TV 18
Connecting to an HDMI jack 19
Connecting to component video jacks (V, Ps,
Connecting to an audio/video jack 22
2:

Connecting to Vour AV Amplifier (Receiver) 23
Connecting to an HDMI jack 24
Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAUCOAXIAL) 25
Connecting to audio
3:

Inserting an External Memory 27
4:

Connecting to the Network 28
When connecting to a broadband router directly 28
When connecting via a wireless LAN router 29
5:

Connecting the AC Power Cord 29
6:

Preparing the Remote 30

7:

Easy Setup 30

8:

Inserting Discs 33
Inserting a rental disc 34
9:

Loading Disc Information 35

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jacks 26

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21

Playback

Playing BDs/DVDs 36

Playing Music CDs 42

Playing Photo Files 46

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

Playing Music repeatedly 44

in

Playing Discs
Creating Playlists 45

Playing a Slideshow 48

random order (Shuffle Play) 45

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us

Organizing

Loading the Disc Information 49

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

Editing a DiscfTitle/File Information

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

Discs

51
51
51

BRAVIA

Remote

Settings

Sync

About the BRAVIA Sync Features (HDMI connections only) 54

Control

Operating the Player and Other Components 56
Changing the Remote Code to Operate Other Components 58
Changing the Command Mode 60

and

Using the Settings Display
Network Update 62
Video Settings 63
Audio Settings 66
BD/DVD Viewing Settings 68
Photo Settings
System Settings
Network Settings 73
Easy Setup 74
Resetting 74

Additional

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

Features

Features

Adjustments

61

71
71

Information

Sus

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

GuidetoParts

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

and

Controls

3

06

[I]

IIC,)

(on/standby) (page 30)

Turns on the player,orsets to standby
mode.

10

4

5

6

9

[l]

+100 (page 33)

Skips 100 disc slots ahead when
selecting discs.

[gJ

Remote sensor (page 30)

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RENTAL SLOT (page 34)

Opensorcloses the front cover to
disc in slot number

DISC LOAD (page 35)

Reads the disc informationofall

unknown discs, and loads it into the
memory.

@]

Front panel display (page 10)

rID

OPEN/CLOSE (page 33)

Opens or closes the front cover.

DISC EJECT (page 33)

Opens the front cover and ejects the disc.

[§]

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(play) (page 36)

Starts playback.

II

(pause) (page 36)

Pauses playback.

• (stop) (page 36)

Stops playback.

1.

playa

DISC CHANGE

Switches to thedial function for selecting
the disc.

DIRECT SEARCH

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

[ID

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.

[ID

Front cover

Opens orcloses when you insert or eject
discs.

I1Q]

Blu-ray Disc indicator

Lights up when a BD is recognized.

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To

lock

the

front

cover

You can lock the front cover to prevent it being opened by mistake.
When the player is turned on, hold down
"LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. The front cover is locked.

To

unlock the front cover, hold downIIon the player until "UNLOCK" appearsinthe front

panel display.

(Child

Lock)

II

on the player for more than10seconds until

[]

File format

Displays the formatofthe currently
playing file.

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Disc type

Displays the currently playing disc type.

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EXT (page 27)

Lights up when the external memory
recognized.

HDMI (page 19)

Lights up when an HDMI device is
connected.

[I] HD (page 64)

Lights up when outputting

1080p video signals from the HDMI
OUT jack or 720pll080i video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.

24P (page 65)

Lights up when outputting I080p/24 Hz

video signals

of

BD-ROMs.

nOp/I080i/

[ID

Play mode

Displays a currently playing play mode.

[§]

DISC CHANGEIDIRECT SEARCH

Displays either selected function mode
for the dial.

[Z]

Disc slot number

is

Displays the numberofthe disc slot

or

currently selected

lID

Playback information (page 13)

Displays the disc/title/chapter/track
number.

lID

~,

II

Lights up during playbackorpause.

llQI

Network connection indicator

Lights up when downloading the player's
software.
For details on downloading the player's

software, see page 62.

playing back.

10

us

AUDIO

OUT

VIOEOOUT POHENTVlDEO

8

[I] LAN (100) terminal (page 28)

[2] HDMI OUT

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DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAU
COAXIAL)

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EXT

slot

[§]

AUDIO OUT (UR)

26)

jack

(page 19, 24)

jacks

(page 25)

(page 27)

jacks

(page 22,

[ID

VIDEO OUT

[1]

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y,

PB,

PR)

[ID

Ventilation holes

The ventilation fan is inside the player.

jack

jacks

(page 22)

(page 21)

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off.

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ALL DISCS

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~

playback time in the front panel display.
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freeze

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is

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(page 37, 44).

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The disc icons indicate as follows.

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discs or an update disc

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unidentified discs

II

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playingaBD-ROM/DVD

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6

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currently selected angle

[2] Title number

or

name

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currently selected audioorsubtitle

setting

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Hooking

Check that you have the following items.

• Audio/video cord (phono plug x3)

• Remote commander (remote)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Follow steps 1 through 9 to hook up and
adjust the settings
connect the AC power cord until you reach

5:

"Step
(page 29).

Connecting the AC Power Cord"

Up

the

of

the player. Do not

Player

(I)

(I)

•

Getting Started

17

us

Step

The

jackonyour

If

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pictures

player

connect

and

1:

ConnectingtoYour

has the following video

TV.

sound

Jack type

High Digital

quality

the

playertoyour

through

HOMIOUT

the

jacks.

TV

usinganHOMI

HOMI

OUT

Connect

jack.

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the

playertoyour

cable,

you

can

TV

according

enjoy

high quality digital

to the

input

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PB

PR

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COMPONENT

VIDEO

Standard

quality

• Plugincables securelytoprevent unwanted

"

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componentstobe

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cannot connect this playertoaTVthat does

•

not

have

a video input jack.

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not apply

•
cables. Pushing against the cabinetwall, etc.,
damage

the

connected.

too

much pressureonthe

cable.

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OUT

the

connecting

may

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connecttoaTVwith

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(page 23).
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OVI

so

you need to use

in addition to this connection

(e.g.,

OVI

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component video jacks

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See "Connecting to an
audio/video jack"

(page 22).

converter

jack

cannot
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connect

that are

input

cable (not

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the

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displays).

to

audio

audio

HOMI

HOCP

18

us

Connect the player and your TV using an HDMIcable 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.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

•

Notesonconnectingtothe

Observe the following as improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUTjack and the
connector.

• Carefully align the HDMI OUTjack on the

rearofthe player and the HDMI connector
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside downortilted.

HDMI

OUT

jack

• 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.

or

• When connecting
screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.

disconnecting, do not

"continued

19us

• Not all high definition television sets are fully

"

compatible with this product and may cause

in

artifacts to be displayed
of

480i/480p/720p/l 080i/1080p scan picture
problems, it is recommended that the user switch
the connection to the VIDEO OUT jack.
are questions regarding ourTV set compatibility
with this model 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p
Blu-ray Oisc/OVO player, please contact our
customer service center.

•

If

the picture is not clear, unnaturalornot to your
satisfaction, change the video output resolution
step 3of"Output Video Format" under the
"Video Settings" setup (page 64).
Be

sure to use only an HOM I cable that bears the

•
HOMI logo.

the picture. In the case

If

there

in

20

us

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacksofthe player and your TV using a component

of

video cable or three video cables (not supplied)
high-quality pictures.
Be sure to connect to the AUDIO OUT

(UR)

the same kind and length. You can enjoy

jacks using the audio/video cord.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

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

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"

component video cable, disconnect the video plug

of

(yellow)

the audio/video cord.

: Signal flow

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

TV

"continued

21

us

Connect the VIDEO OUTjack and AUDIO OUT
the audio/video cord. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.

(UR)

jacksofthe player and your TV using

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

~

AUDIO

IN

o

: Signal flow

VIDEO

IN

TV

Match the color of
the plug to that
the jack.

of

22

us

Step

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).
Toenjoy secondary audio and interactive audio, set
Settings" setup (page 66).

To enjoy Source

7.1 channel Dolby

audio

2:

ConnectingtoYour

AVamplifier
(receiver)

TrueHD

Dolby
compatible AV
amplifier (receiver)

TrueHD-

AV

Amplifier

"BD

Audio Setting" to "Mix" in the "Audio

Cable (hookup)

HDMI

cable* (page 24)

(Receiver)

C)

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Dolby Digital
Plus

DTS-HD
HD
Resolution and
DTS-HDMaster
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LPCM

5.1 channel Dolby Digital

audio

DTS

Stereo audio -

*When "BDAudio Setting"

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

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• The supported audio formatsofBDsJDVDs are
specified on the back ofeach package.

• For details on audio output signals, see "Audio
Output Signals" on page 83.

(DTS-

High

is

Dolby
compatible AV
amplifier (receiver)

DTS­AV amplifier
(receiver)

7.1

setto"Direct"inthe

Digital Plus-

HD-compatible

channel
compatible
amplifier (receiver)

Dolby
compatible AV
amplifier (receiver)

DTS-compatible AV
amplifier (receiver)

Stereo audio­compatible
amplifier (receiver)

Digital-

LPCM-

AV

AV

by

HDMI
Digital optical/coaxial

Stereo audio cord (page 26)

cable (page 24),

cord

(page 25),

u

• When you connect the playertoyour AV
amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cable, do one
of

the following:

- Connect your AV amplifier (receiver) to your

TV using

- Connect the player

cable other than
video cable or audio/video cord).

•

If

you

to

the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or
sound) will come from the speakers, which could
damage your ears or the speakers.

an

HDMI cable, or

to

your TV using a video

an

HDMI cable (component

connect a component that does not conform

no

"continued

23

us

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).

HDMI cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

.~.

Make the following settingstoenjoy higher quality
sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver).

in

- Set "Audio Output Priority" to "HDMI"
"Audio Settings" setup (page 66).

to

- Set "Audio (HDMI)"
Settings" setup (page 66).

- Set "BD Audio Setting"
Settings" setup (page 66).

"Auto"inthe "Audio

to

"Direct"inthe "Audio

the

AV amplifier (receiver)

Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers

"

(receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer
also

to

instructions supplied with the connected AV

amplifier (receiver).

24

us

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.lch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS
(5.lch) surround effects.

Digital optical cord
(not supplied)

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Digital coaxial cord
(not supplied)

CO)

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and

2

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Settings"

3

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"Dolby
"Audio

Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will

come from your speakers.

the

digital

yourAVamplifier

"Audio

Output

setup

the

appropriate
Digital"
Settings"

jackofthe

Priority"

(page

and

setup

: Signal flow

(receiver).

to

"Audio

66).

settings

"D1S"

under

(page

1'I:::=z°_O_1

player

in

the

67).

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AV

amplifier (receiver)

"continued

25us

If

your AV amplifier (receiver) only has

Land

R audio inputjacks, use this connection.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

c-f'>"

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..

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Match thecolor of the plug to
that of the jack.

0

AV amplifier (receiver)

26

us

Step
External

To enjoy additional content (such as
BonusView/BD-Live) on certain BIu-ray
Disc titles, you will need to use an external
memory (not supplied).
Insert the external memory device
larger USB flash memory, such as Sony
USM2GL or USM2GH) into the EXT slot as
your local storage.

Insert
slotasfarasit

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

3:

Inserting

Memory

the

external

will

Rear of the player

memory

go.

an

into

(1

the

GB or

EXT

• Do not connect anything other than a USB flash

"

memory, such asanHOD, etc., to the EXT slot.

• Insert the external memory straight.Ifyou 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
memoryinthe slot, as it may cause a malfunction.

• The Sony USM2GL (available asofSeptember

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 portionofthe
USB flash memory.

• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
external memory, tum 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 memoryisused as the local storage
for Bonus View/BD-Live. Insert a blank external
memory,orone containing nothing other than
photo or music files,toavoid corrupting the
contained data.

•

To

remove

1 Press

the

external

1/(9

to tum the player off.

memory

2 Pull the external memory out from the

EXT slot.

27

us

Step

4:

Connecting

to

the

Connectthe LAN (100) terminalofthe player
to your Internet source using a network cable

to receive disc information
player's software. You can also enjoy the
BD-Live function (page 38).

1

2

Network

or

update the

Connect
playertoyour

Methods to connecttoyour Internet
source include:

• Connecting to a broadband router
directly

• Connecting via a wireless LAN router

Refer also to the instructions supplied
with the broadband routeror the wireless
LAN router.

Make
"Internet
"Network

the

LAN

the

appropriate

Settings"

Settings"

(100)

Internet

under

setup

terminalofthe
source.

settings

the

(page

in

73).

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Broadband router

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I

to

PC

To

update

network

See "Network Update" (page 62) and

"Software Update Notification" (page 72).

To

enjoy

See "Enjoying BonusViewIBD-Live"
(page 38).

• Do not connect a phone line to the LAN

"

tenninal, asitmay cause a malfunction.

• For optimal performance
we recommend using an Internet connection with
an effective speedofI 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.

the

the

BO-Live

player's

function

software

of

BD-Live functions,

using

the

(l00)

Network cable
(not supplied)

ADSL modem/
Cable modem

I

Internet

About

Depending on the modemorrouter, the type
of
differs. Fordetails on network (LAN) cables,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the modem or router.

network

network (LAN) cable, straightorcrossing,

(LAN)

cables

28

us

Step
AC

Power

5:

Connecting

Cord

the

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Network cable
(not supplied)

LAN media converter

Ethernet/wireless

Afterall otherconnections are complete,plug
the player and TV power cords into an AC
outlet.

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(not supplied)

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Do not connect the LAN terminalofthe player to
the LAN terminalofthe PC.

29

us

Step

6:

Prepari

ng

the

Step

7:

Easy

Setup

Remote

You can control the player using the supplied
remote.

Inserting

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

batteries

into

the

remote

® and e ends on the batteries

II

on the player

Follow the steps below to make the minimum

of

number
player.
will appear each time you tum on your
player.
Make the settings below in the following
order.

When

Wait for a short while before the player
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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
of

batteries

- Do not attempt

-

If

you do not intend to use the remote for

extended periodoftime, 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)
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The player may
not respond to the remote.

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recharge the batteries.

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The display for OSD language selection
appears.

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

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