Sony BDP-S190 User Manual

4-410-136-41(1)

Blu-ray Disc™ /
DVD Player

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Playback

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

BDP-S190

WARNING

Precautions

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions

• This unit operates on 110 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating
voltage is identical with your local power
supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

• Install this unit so that the AC power cord
(mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall
socket immediately in the event of trouble.

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

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the ventilation
holes.

• Do not install this player in a confined space,
such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.

• Do not place the player outdoors, in
vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels.

• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.

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

• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on
the player.

• Do not place any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to
the player or the object.

• Take out any discs from the tray when you
move the player. If you don’t, the disc may
be damaged.

• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)
and all other cables from the player when
you move the player.

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On power sources

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

• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if
you are not going to use the player for a long
time. To disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.

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

lead) between the player and wall, shelf,
etc.

– Do not put anything heavy on the AC

power cord (mains lead) or pull on the AC
power cord (mains lead) itself.

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

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

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

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

On replacement of parts

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

On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack

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

• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
rear of the player and the HDMI connector

by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down or tilted.

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding
a still video image or on-screen display
image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video
image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma display
panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.

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

Copy Protection

Please be advised of the advanced content
protection systems used in both Blu-ray
Disc™ and DVD media. These systems,
called AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) and CSS (Content Scra mble System),
may contain some restrictions on playback,
analogue output, and other similar features.
The operation of this product and the
restrictions placed may vary depending on the
date of purchase, as the go verning board of the

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AACS may adopt or change its restriction
rules after the time of purchase.

Cinavia Notice

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

More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
To request additional information about
Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your
mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer
Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

Copyrights and Trademarks

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.

• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its
affiliates.

• , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.

• This product incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.

• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-Ray™, BD-Live™,
BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.

• “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.

• This product incorporates proprietary
technology under license from Verance
Corporation and is protected by U.S. Patent
7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide
patents issued and pending as well as
copyright and trade secret protection for
certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia
is a trademark of Verance Corporation.
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation.
All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropr iate license(s)
from Microsoft.
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™
content access technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrighted
content. This device uses PlayReady
technology to access PlayReady-protected
content and/or WMDRM-protected content.
If the device fails to properly enforce
restrictions on content usage, content
owners may require Microsoft to revoke the
device’s ability to consume PlayReady­protected content. Revocation should not
affect unprotected content or content
protected by other content access
technologies. Content owners may require
you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
content. If you decline an upgrade, you will
not be able to access content that requires
the upgrade.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 1: Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 2: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 4: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

[Network Update] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

[Screen Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

[Audio Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

[Parental Control Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

[System Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

[Network Settings] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

[Easy Setup] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

[Resetting] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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•Opera® Browser from Opera Software
ASA. Copyright 1995-2010 Opera Software
ASA. All rights reserved.

• All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.

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

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Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

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

Getting Started

A Disc tray
B Z (open/close)
C N (play)
D x (stop)
E Power indicator
F [/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.

G (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

H Remote sensor

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to avoid
accidental opening of the tray.
While the player is turned on, hold down
the N button on the player for more
than 10 seconds to lock or unlock the
tray.

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Rear panel

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

L

PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

HDMI OUT

LAN(100)

A LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack
B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
C LAN (100) terminal

D HDMI OUT jack
E LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks

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Remote

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

AUDIO SUBTITLE

DISPLAY

z

Number 5, AUDIO, 2 +, and N buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the player.

SEN

A Z (open/close)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

-TV- t (TV input select)

Switches between TV and other
input sources.

-TV- [/1 (TV on/standby)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby
mode.

[/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.

B Number buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

2 (volume) +/–

Adjusts the TV volume.

AUDIO (page 21)

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

SUBTITLE (page 21)

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

(muting)

Turns off the sound temporarily.

C Colour buttons (red/green/

yellow/blue)

Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.

D TOP MENU

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

POP UP/MENU

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

OPTIONS (page 17)

Displays the available options on the
screen.

Getting Started

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HOME

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

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

</M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.

Centre button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

E ./> (previous/next)

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

X (pause)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

m/M (fast reverse/fast
forward)

• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc
when you press the button during
playback. The search speed
changes each time you press the
button during video playback.

• Plays in slow motion, when
pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.

• Plays one frame at a time, when
you press for a short time in pause
mode.

N (play)

Starts or re-starts playback.

DISPLAY (page 16)

Displays the playback information
on the screen.

x (stop)

Stops playback and remembers the
stop point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is
the last point you played or the last
photo for a photo folder.

SEN (page 16)

Accesses the “Sony Entertainment
Network™” online service.

Home menu display

The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using </,.
Select an item using M/m, and press
ENTER.

Item

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

Category

Step 1: Supplied Accessories

Check that you have the following items:

• High Speed HDMI Cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

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Step 2: Connecting the Player

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

Connecting to your TV

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your
TV.
Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

COAXIAL

AUDIO

LINE OUT

L

DOLBY DIGITAL

HDMI OUT

LAN(100)

VIDEO

R

Getting Started

High Speed HDMI Cable

(supplied)

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

High quality

Standard

quality

b

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

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Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your
AV amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in
the [Audio Settings] setup (page 20).

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

COAXIAL

AUDIO

LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

L

DOLBY DIGITAL

HDMI OUT

LAN(100)

High Speed HDMI Cable (supplied)

Coaxial digital cable

(not supplied)

High Speed HDMI Cable
(not supplied)

t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 20).

VIDEO

R

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

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t Set [Dolby Digital

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

*1

/ DTS*2] (page 20).

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

*2

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

Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection

If you are not going to connect the player
to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy
Setup” (page 13).

Step 4: Easy Setup

When turned on for the first time

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

Getting Started

1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries

by matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings
inside the battery compartment.

Wired Setup

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

LAN cable
(not supplied)

Internet

ADSL modem/
Cable modem

z

Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),
straight or crossing, is recommended.

Broadband
router

2 Plug the player into the mains.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

COAXIAL

DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

HDMI OUT

LINE OUT

LAN(100)

to mains

3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.

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4 Turn on the TV and set the input

selector on your TV. This will
show the signal from the player
on your TV screen.

5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings].

Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using
</M/m/, and ENTER on the
remote.

</M/m/,

ENTER

b

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

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Playback

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE

Playing a Disc

For playable discs, see page 27.

1 Switch the input selector on your

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

2 Press Z, and place a disc on the

disc tray.

Playing side facing down

3 Press Z to close the disc tray.

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

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

*

1 Connect a USB memory to the

USB jack on the player (page 7).

Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory
as your local storage.

2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE

only).

• Connect the player to a network
(page 13).

• Set [BD Internet Connection] to
[Allow] (page 21).

3 Insert a BD-ROM with

BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.

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

z

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

Playback

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Displaying the play
information

You can view the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs
depending on the disc type and player
status.

Example: when playing a BD-ROM

Playing from a USB Device

For “Playable types of files”, see
page 28.

1 Connect the USB device to the

USB jack on the player (page 7).

Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the USB device before
connecting.

2 Select [Video], [Music],

or [Photo] on the home menu
using </,.

3 Select [USB device] using

M/m, and press ENTER.

A Output resolution/Video frequency
B Title number or name
C The currently selected angle
D The currently selected audio setting
E Available functions ( angle,

audio, subtitle)

F Playback information

Displays the Play mode, Playing
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
and Total playing time.

G Chapter number

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Playing via a Network

Enjoying Sony Entertainment
Network

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

z

• Some Internet content requires registration
via a PC before it can be played.

• Some Internet content may not be available
in some regions/countries.

1 Connect the player to a network

(page 13).

2 Press SEN button on the remote.
3 Select an Internet content and a

variety of on-demand
entertainment using </M/m/,,
and press ENTER.

Video streaming control panel

The control panel appears when the
video file starts playing. The displayed
items may differ depending on Internet
content providers.
To display again, press DISPLAY.

A Control display

Press </M/m/, or ENTER for
playback operations.

B Playing status bar

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

C Network condition

indicates the wired connection.

D Network transmission speed
E The file name of the next video
F The file name of the current video

selection

Available Options

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

Common options

x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat

mode.

x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the

playback.

x [Play from start]: Plays the item

from the beginning.

[Video] only

x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between

picture and sound, by delaying the
sound output in relation to the picture
output (0 to 120 milliseconds).

x [Video Settings]:

– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the

picture settings for different lighting
environments.

– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like

block noise in the picture.

– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise

around the picture outlines
(mosquito noise).

x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.
x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or

DVD’s Top Menu.

x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the

BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.

x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on

BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts
playback from the beginning.

x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a

chapter and starts playback from the
beginning.

Playback

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x [Audio]: Switches the language track

when multilingual tracks are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects
the sound track on CDs.

x [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle

language when multilingual subtitles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.

x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing

angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.

x [IP Content Noise Reduction]:

Adjusts the picture quality of Internet
contents.

[Music] only

x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers

music files in the USB memory as
slideshow background music (BGM).

[Photo] only

x [Slideshow Speed]: Changes the

slideshow speed.

x [Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect

for slideshows.

x [Slideshow BGM]:

– [Off]: Turns off the function.
– [My Music from USB]: Sets the

music files registered in [Add
Slideshow BGM].

– [Play from Music CD]: Sets the

tracks in CD-DAs.

x [Change Display]: Switches

between [Grid View] and [List View].

x [Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.
x [Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo

counterclockwise by 90 degrees.

x [Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo

clockwise by 90 degrees.

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Settings and Adjustments

[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode
function.

Using the Settings Displays

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

1 Select [Setup] on the home

menu using </,.

2 Select the setup category icon

using M/m, and press ENTER.

[Network Update]

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

z

• We recommend performing the network
update every 2 months or so.

• For information about update functions,
consult your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorised Sony Service facility. You can
also visit the following website:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/

[Screen Settings]

x [TV Type]

[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.

x [Screen Format]

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

x [DVD Aspect Ratio]

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

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

x [Cinema Conversion Mode]

[Auto]: Normally select this. The player
automatically detects whether the
material is video-based or film-based,
and switches to the appropriate
conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited
for video-based material will always be
selected regardless of the material.

Settings and Adjustments

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x [Output Video Format]

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

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

x [Pause Mode]

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

x [BD-ROM 24p Output]

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

x [DVD-ROM 24p Output]

[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
HDMI OUT jack.

Off]: Select this when your TV is not

[
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.

x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]

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

x [HDMI Deep Colour Output]

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

[Audio Settings]

x [Audio (HDMI)]

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

x [BD Audio MIX Setting]

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

x [Dolby Digital / DTS]

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

x [DTS Neo:6]

[Cinema]/[Music]: Outputs the
simulated multi-channel sound from 2
channel sources via the HDMI OUT jack
according to the capability of the

: Select this when connecting

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connected device using DTS Neo:6
Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Music mode.
[Off]

: Outputs the sound with its original
number of channels via the HDMI OUT
jack.

x [Audio DRC]

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

x [Downmix]

[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with
surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that supports
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS
Neo:6.
[Stereo]

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

x [Audio Language]

Selects the default track language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the
language given priority in the disc is
selected.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
(page 30).

x [Subtitle Language]

Selects the default subtitle language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
(page 30).

x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]

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

x [BD Internet Connection]

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

: Prohibits Internet

Settings and Adjustments

[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]

x [BD/DVD Menu Language]

Selects the default menu language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list”
(page 30).

[Parental Control

Settings]

x [Password]

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

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x [Parental Control Area Code]

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

x [BD Parental Control] /

[DVD Parental Control] /
[Internet Video Parental Control]

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

x [Internet Video Unrated]

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

[System Settings]

x [OSD Language]

Selects on-screen display language for
your player.

x [Control for HDMI]

[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
features are available:
– One-Touch Play
– System Power-Off
– Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.

z

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

x [HDMI:Linked to TV-off]

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

x [Quick Start Mode]

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

: Reduces standby power

[Off]
consumption.

x [Auto Standby]

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

x [Auto Display]

[On]: Automatically displays
information on the screen when
changing the viewing titles, picture
modes, audio signals, etc.
[Off]: Displays information only when
you press DISPLAY.

x [Screen Saver]

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

x [Software Update Notification]

[On]: Sets the player to inform you of
newer software version information
(page 19).
[Off]: Turns off the function.

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x [System Information]

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

x [Software License Information]

Displays information about the Software
License.

[Resetting]

x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]

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

[Network Settings]

x [Internet Settings]

Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Step 3:
Preparing for Network Connection”
(page 13).
[Wired Setup]
connect to a broadband router using a
LAN cable.
[View Network Status]: Displays the
current network status.

x [Network Connection

Diagnostics]

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

: Select this when you

[Easy Setup]

x [Easy Initial Settings]

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

x [Initialize Personal Information]

You can erase your personal information
stored in the player.

Settings and Adjustments

x [Easy Network Settings]

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

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Picture

, For BD-ROMs, check the [BD-ROM

24p Output] or [DVD-ROM 24p
Output] setting in the [Screen Settings]
setup (page 20).

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

, When [Control for HDMI] is set to

[On] (page 22), 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.).

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

, Check that all the connecting cables

are securely connected (page 11).

, Switch the input selector on your TV

to display the signal from the player.

, Reset the video output resolution to the

lowest resolution by pressing x on the
player for more than 10 seconds.

, For HDMI connections, try the

following:
on again.
equipment off and on again.

3Disconnect and then reconnect the

HDMI cable.

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a

DVI device that does not support
copyright protection technology.

, For HDMI connections, check the

[Output Video Format] settings in the
[Screen Settings] setup (page 20).

, When the analogue signals are also

output, set [BD-ROM 24p Output] or
[DVD-ROM 24p Output] to [Off] in
the [Screen Settings] setup (page 20).

1Turn the player off and

2Turn the connected

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Sound

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

, Check that all the connecting cables

are securely connected (page 11).

, Switch the input selector on your AV

amplifier (receiver) so that the audio
signals of the player are output from
your AV amplifier (receiver).

, If the audio signal does not come

through the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check
the audio settings (page 20).

, For HDMI connections, try the

following:
on again.
equipment off and on again.

3Disconnect and then reconnect the

HDMI cable.

, For HDMI connections, if the player is

connected to a TV through an AV
amplifier (receiver), try connecting the
HDMI cable directly to the TV. Refer
also to the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a

DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept
audio signals).

1Turn the player off and

2Turn the connected

, The device connected to the HDMI

OUT jack does not support the audio
format of the player. Check the audio
settings (page 20).

, If the USB device is connected via a

USB hub, connect the USB device
directly to the player.

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

, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [Off]

in the [Audio Settings] setup
(page 20).

, Check that the connecte d AV amplifier

(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.

The interactive audio is not output.

, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [On] in

the [Audio Settings] setup (page 20).

Disc

The disc does not play.

, The disc is dirty or skewed.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc

with the playback side facing down.

, The disc has a format that cannot be

played back by this player (page 28).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc

that is not correctly finalised.

, The region code on the BD or DVD

does not match the player.

USB device

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

, Make sure that the USB device is

securely connected to the USB jack.

, Check if the USB device or a cable is

damaged.

, Check if the USB device is on.

Sony Entertainment Network

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

, Picture/sound quality may be

improved by changing the connection
speed. Recommended connection
speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for
standard definition video (10 Mbps for
high definition video).

The picture is small.

, Press M to zoom in.

Network connection

The player cannot connect to the
network.

, Check the network connection

(page 13) and the network settings
(page 23).

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

, See [Network Update] (page 19) to

update the player to a newer software
version.

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Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
Sync)

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

, Check that [Control for HDMI] is set

to [On] (page 22).

, 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 22).

, Check the following and refer to the

instruction manual supplied with the
component.
– the connected component is

compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function.

– the connected component’s setting

for the [Control for HDMI] function
is correct.

, When you connect the player to a TV

through an AV amplifier (receiver),
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not

compatible with the [Control for
HDMI] function, you may be unable
to control the TV from the player.

– if you change the HDMI

connection, disconnect and
reconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), or a power failure
occurs, try the following:
the input selector of the AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the
picture from the player appears on
the TV screen.
HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control
for HDMI] to [On] (page 22). Refer
to the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).

2Set [Control for

1Switch

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

, Check that [Control for HDMI] and

[HDMI:Linked to TV-off] are set to
[On] (page 22).

Others

Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.

, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from

start].

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

, The resume point may be cleared from

memory depending on the disc when
– you open the disc tray.
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
– you turn off the player.

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

, Try the following: 1Turn the player

off, and disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead).
power cord (mains lead) while
pressing down Z on the player.

3Keep pressing down Z on the player

until the tray opens.
disc.
for more than 10 seconds until the
player turns off.

2Reconnect the AC

4Remove the

5Hold down [/1 on the player

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The player does not respond to any
button.

, Moisture has condensed inside the

player (page 2).

, Hold down [/1 on the player for more

than 10 seconds until the player turns
off.
If the player still does not respond to
any button, disconnect then reconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Inputs and outputs

(Jack name:

Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)

LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:

Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

HDMI OUT:

HDMI 19-pin standard connector

LINE OUT VIDEO:

Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

LAN (100):

100BASE-TX Terminal

USB:

USB jack Type A, maximum current
500 mA (For connecting USB device)

General

Power requirements:

110 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 10 W
Dimensions (approx.):

290 mm × 196 mm × 43 mm
(width/depth/height)
incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 1.1 kg
Operating temperature:

5ºC to 35ºC

Operating humidity:

25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 10.

Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

Playable discs

Blu-ray

*1

Disc

*3

DVD

*3

CD

*1

Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are
new and evolving, some discs may not be
playable depending on the disc type and the
version.
The audio output differs depending on the
source, connected output jack, and selected
audio settings.

*2

BD-RE: Ver.2.1
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic
pigment type BD-R (LTH type)
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be
played if postscripts are recordable.

*3

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

BD-ROM
BD-R

*2

/BD-RE

*2

DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW

CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW

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Discs that cannot be played

• BDs with cartridge

• BDXLs

•DVD-RAMs

• HD DVDs

• DVD Audio discs

•PHOTO CDs

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Super VCDs

• Audio material side on DualDiscs

Note on Discs

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

Note on playback operations of BDs/
DVDs

Some playback operations of BDs/
DVDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player
plays BDs/DVDs according to the disc
contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may
not be available.

Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs

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

Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
only)

Your player has a region code printed on
the rear of the unit and will only play
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labelled with
identical region codes or .

ALL

Region code

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Playable types of files

Video

File format Extensions

MPEG-1 Video/PS
MPEG-2 Video/PS,

*1

TS

MPEG-4 AVC

*1

WMV9

*2 *3

AVCHD

Xvid “.avi”

Music

File format Extensions

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III)

AAC/HE-AAC

WMA9 Standard

LPCM “.wav”

Photo

File format Extensions

JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”

PNG “.png*5”

GIF “.gif*5”

*1

The player does not play coded file s such as
DRM.

*2

This player can play AVCHD Ver.2.0
format.

*3

The player plays AVCHD format files that
are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.
The AVCHD format disc will not play if it
has not been correctly finalised.

*4

The player does not play coded file s such as
Lossless.

*5

The player does not play animated PNG or
animated GIF files.

*1

*1

*1*4

*1*4

“.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
“.m2ts,” “.mts”

“.mkv,” “.mp4,”
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”

“.wmv,” “.asf”

“.mp3”

“.m4a”

“.wma”

b

• Some files may not play depending on the

format, the encoding, or recording
condition.

• Some files edited on a PC may not play.

• The player can recognise the following files

or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
devices:
– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the

root folder

– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer

• Some USB devices may not work with this

player.

• The player can recognise Mass Storage

Class (MSC) devices, Still Image Capture
Device (SICD) class devices and 101
keyboard.

• To avoid data corruption or damage to the

USB memory or devices, turn off the player
when connecting or removing the USB
memory or devices.

• The player may not play high bit rate video

files on DATA CDs smoothly. You are
recommended to play such files using
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.

Notes About the Discs

• To keep the disc

clean, handle the
disc by its edge. Do
not touch the
surface.
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct

sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the
centre out.

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

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

• Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape

(e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or

sticker adhesive on it.

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

Additional Information

Code numbers of controllable
TVs

While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the
TV manufacturer’s code using the
number buttons.
If more than one code number is listed,
try entering them one at a time until you
find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Hitachi 24

LG/Goldstar 76

Loewe 45

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08, 72

Samsung 71

Sharp 29

Toshiba 38

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Language code list

For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings] (page 21).
The language spellings conform to the
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali
1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton
1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican
1097 Czech 1103 Welsh
1105 Danish 1109 German
1130 Bhutani;

Dzongkha
1144 English 1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian
1151 Basque 1157 Persian
1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese 1174 French
1181 Frisian 1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician
1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic;

1299 Cambodian;

Khmer
1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin 1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian 1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi

1142 Greek

Kalaallisut

1300 Kannada

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Code Language

1357 Malay 1358 Malese;

1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan
1403 Oromo 1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi;

Panjabi

1435 Pashto;

Pushto

1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian
1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho;

Sango

1503 Singhalese;

Sinhalese
1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan
1508 Shona 1509 Somali
1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;

1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik
1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana;

Tswana
1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar 1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu
1703 Not specified

Maltese

1428 Polish

1436 Portuguese

Romance

1502 Serbo-

Croatian

1505 Slovak

Sotho
southern

1535 Tonga; Tonga

islands

Parental control/area code

For details, see [Parental Control Area
Code] (page 22).

Code Area

2044 Argentina 2047 Australia
2046 Austria 2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil 2090 Chile
2092 China 2093 Colombia
2115 Denmark 2165 Finland
2174 France 2109 Germany
2200 Greece 2219 Hong Kong
2248 India 2238 Indonesia
2239 Ireland 2254 Italy
2276 Japan 2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan 2424 Philippines
2428 Poland 2436 Portugal
2489 Russia 2501 Singapore
2149 Spain 2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland 2543 Taiwan
2528 Thailand 2184 United

Kingdom

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

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/

© 2012 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia

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