Thank you for your purchase. Before using this
player, please read these instruction carefully.
Getting Started
Playback
Settings and Adjustments
Additional Information
BDP-S2500
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as
sunshine and fire.
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
Precautions
• 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 adaptor can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in
the event of trouble.
FCC WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
b
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.
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– 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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This
equipment should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Contains FCC ID : PPQ-WN4636R
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)Un plug 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.______________
Serial No.______________
If this product is not working properly, please call
1-800-222-SONY(7669).
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Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection cable shorter
than 3 metres.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
• Do not install this player in a co nfined space,
such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• 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 metal objects in front of the
front panel. It may limit reception of radio
waves.
• Do not place the player in a place where
medical equipment is in use. It may cause a
malfunction of medical instruments.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical
device, consult your physician or the
manufacturer of your medical device before
using the wireless LAN function.
• 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.
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• Disconnect the AC adaptor and all other
cables from the player when you move the
player.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is conne cted 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 adaptor, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
adaptor being damaged. Do not use the AC
adaptor if it is damaged, as doing so may
result in an electric shock or fire.
– Do not pinch the AC adaptor between the
player and wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC
adaptor or pull on the AC adaptor itself.
On AC adaptor
• Use the supplied AC adaptor for this player,
as other adaptors may cause a malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed
place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
traveler’s electric transformer, which may
generate heat and cause a malfunction.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
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 abra sive 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,
analog output, and other similar features. The
operation of this product and the restrictions
placed may vary depending on the date of
purchase, as the governing board of the AACS
may adopt or change its restriction rules after
the time of purchase.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
To request additional information about
Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your
mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer
Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
Copyrights and Trademarks
• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its
affiliates.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
•The terms HDMI® and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo 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 Blu-ray Disc Association.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of
DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark 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
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Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate license(s)
from Microsoft.
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™
content access technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrighted
content. This device uses PlayReady
technology to access PlayReady-protected
content and/or WMDRM-protected con tent.
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
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• This product meets ENERGY STAR®
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•Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and
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• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™,
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Software License Information
For EULA (End User License Agreement),
please refer to [License agreement] in the
option menu on each network service icon.
For details of the other software licenses,
please select [Setup] and refer to [Software
License Information] in [System Settings].
This product contains software that is subject
to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”)
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customers have the right to acquire, modify,
and redistribute the source code of said
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Please note that Sony cannot respond to any
inquiries regarding the content of this source
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Disclaimer regarding services offered
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Services offered by third parties may be
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prior notice. Sony does not bear any
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
You can lock the disc tray to avoid
accidental opening of the tray.
While the player is turned on, press
x STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU
button on the remote to lock or unlock
the tray.
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3
4
5
10
Rear panel
A Ventilation holes
B HDMI OUT jack
C DC IN 12 V (AC adaptor input) jack
Getting Started
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Remote
The available functions of the remote are
different depending on the disc or the
situation.
z
N PLAY, VOL +, and AUDIO buttons have
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
The player automatically returns to
standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is
not pressed for more than 20 minutes,
the player automatically returns to
standby mode.
A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- INPUT
Switches between TV and other
input sources.
-TV- [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby
mode.
[/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to
standby mode.
B Color buttons (YELLOW/
BLUE/RED/GREEN)
Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.
C 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 21)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
b
M/mas a shortcut key to launch track
search window and input track number
during music CD playback.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
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HOME
Enters the player's home screen.
FAVORITE (page 14)
Accesses the application registered
as favorite.
NETFLIX
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online
service. For further NETFLIX
online service details, visit the
following website and check the
FAQ:
http://www.sony.com/
bluraysupport/
D 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.
. PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
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.
SUBTITLE (page 26)
Selects the subtitle language when
multi-lingual subtitles are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
VOL +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
AUDIO (page 26)
Selects the language track when
multi-lingual tracks are recorded on
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
MUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
DISPLAY (page 20)
Displays the playback information
on the screen.
Code numbers of controllable
TVs
Hold down -TV- [/1 and the TV
manufacturer’s code using the remote
buttons for 2 seconds.
ManufacturerRemote Button
Sony (Default) Color button
(YELLOW)
HitachiColor button
(BLUE)
LG/Goldstar/NECColor button
(RED)
ToshibaColor button
(GREEN)
RCATOP MENU
Mitsubishi/MGAM
PioneerPOP UP/MENU
Sharp<
PanasonicENTER
Samsung,
PhilipsRETURN
Getting Started
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Home screen display
Available options
The home screen appears when you
press HOME. Select an application
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Tools
All AppsUpdate Services
Setup
You can enjoy many Apps
with your BD player.
Please select here and
press [ + ] on your
remote control.
Application
No Disc
You can customize this area by adding your favorite apps.
[My Apps]: Manages favorite
application. You may add shortcuts for
application from [All Apps].
[Featured Apps]: Displays
recommended application.
[Update Services]: Updates network
applications list. Appears when network
application update is available.
[All Apps]: Shows all available
applications. You can add applications
to [My Apps] by pressing OPTIONS,
and select [Add to My Apps].
[Setup]: Adjusts the player’s settings.
Various settings and playback
operations are available by pressing
OPTIONS. The available items differ
depending on the situation.
[Move Application]: Arranges
applications in [My Apps].
[Remove Application]: Deletes
applications in [My Apps].
[Register as Favorite]: Registers 1
application into FAVORITE remote
button.
[Data Contents]: Plays the contents of
mixed disc.
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Step 1: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC adaptor until you have made all the connections.
Connecting to your TV
Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable.
High Speed HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
Getting Started
High quality
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Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)
Make the appropriate settings in [Audio Settings] (page 25).
High Speed HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
High Speed HDMI Cable
(not supplied)
t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 25).
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Step 2: Preparing for
Network Connection
If you are not going to connect the player
to a network, proceed to “Step 3: Easy
Setup” (page 17).
Step 3: Easy Setup
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the
player turns on and starts [Easy
Initial Settings].
Wireless Setup
Use the wireless LAN that is built into
the player.
LAN cable (not supplied)
Wireless LAN
router
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Internet
1 Insert two Size AAA (R03)
batteries (not supplied) by
matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings
inside the battery compartment of
the remote.
2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor
in the numeric order shown
below. When removing them, do
so in reverse order.
1 to DC IN
12 V
AC adaptor (supplied)
to AC outlet
2
Getting Started
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3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.
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, the
player will automatically find the available
network.
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Playback
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE
Playing a Disc
For “Playable discs”, see page 34.
1 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on your TV screen.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place
a disc on the disc tray.
Playing side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the
disc tray.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start
automatically, select [Video],
[Music], or [Photo] category
in (Disc), and press ENTER.
z
(Mixed disc) contains data contents. Press
OPTION on the remote and select [Data
Contents] to playback any available contents.
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 10).
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 17).
• Set [BD Internet Connection] in
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to
[Allow] (page 26).
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
[Delete BD Data] in [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings], and press ENTER. All data stored in
the buda 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 35.
1 Connect the USB device to the
USB jack on the player (page 10).
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the USB device before
connecting.
2 Select [USB device] using
</M/m/,, and press ENTER.
3 Select [Video], [Music],
or [Photo] category 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 and
closed caption settings
E Available functions (angle,
audio, subtitle,
closed caption)
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
Using “TV SideView”
“TV SideView” is a free mobile
application for remote devices (such as
smartphone, etc.). By using “TV
SideView” with this player, you can
easily enjoy the player by using the
operation on your remote device. You
can launch a service or application
directly from the remote device and view
the disc information during disc
playback. “TV SideView” also can be
used as a remote control and software
keyboard.
Before you use the “TV SideView”
device with this player for the first time,
be sure to register the “TV SideView”
device. Follow the on-screen
instructions on the “TV SideView”
device for registration.
b
The registration can only be performed on the
home screen.
Using Screen mirroring
“Screen mirroring” is a function to
display the screen of a mobile device on
the TV by Miracast technology.
The player can be connected directly
with a Screen mirroring compatible
device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can
enjoy the display screen of the device on
your large TV screen. No wireless router
(or access point) is required to use this
feature.
b
• When using Screen mirroring, the quality of
picture and sound may sometimes be
deteriorated due to interference from other
network. You may improve by adjusting
[Screen mirroring RF Setting] (page 28).
• Some network functions may not be
available during Screen mirroring.
• Make sure that the device is comp atible with
Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast
compatible devices is not guaranteed.
1 Select [Screen mirroring]
from home screen using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
2 Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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 beginning]: Plays the
item from the beginning.
x [Change Category]:Switches
category between [Video],
[Music] and [Photo] category.
[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 [Closed Captions]: Selects closed
caption format when available.
x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
x [Number Entry]: Selects the number
by using </M/m/, key on the
remote.
x [Video Search]: Displays
information on the
BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based on
Gracenote technology.
Searches for related information using
keywords from Gracenote when
selecting [Cast] or [Related].
Displays a list of titles when selecting
[Playback History] or [Search
History].
[Music] only
x [Track Search]: Searches the track
number during music CD playback.
x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers
music files in the USB memory as
slideshow background music (BGM).
x [Music Search]: Displays
information on the audio CD
(CD-DA) based on Gracenote
technology.
Searches for related information using
keywords from Gracenote when
selecting [Track], [Artist] or
[Related].
Displays a list of titles when selecting
[Playback History] or [Search
History].
[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 [View Image]: Displays the selected
photo.
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
Using the Settings
Displays
Select [Setup] on the home screen
when you need to change the settings of
the player.
The default settings are underlined.
1 Select [Setup] on the home
screen using </M/m/,.
2 Select the setup category icon
using M/m, and press ENTER.
[Software Update]
x [Update via Internet]
Updates the player’s software using
available network. Make sure that the
network is connected to the Internet. For
details, see “Step 2: Preparing for
Network Connection” (page 17).
x [Update via USB Memory]
Updates the player’s software using
USB memory. Make sure that the
Software Update Folder is correctly
named as “UPDATE” and all the update
files must be stored in this folder. The
player can recognize up to 500 files/
folders in a single layer including the
update files/folders.
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• We recommend performing the software
update every 2 months or so.
• If your network condition is poor, visit
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ to
download the latest software version and
update via USB memory.
You can also get information about update
functions from the website.
[Screen Settings]
x [TV Type]
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode
function.
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.
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[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.
x [Output Video Resolution]
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.
x [24p Output]
Outputs 24p video signals only when
you connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV
via an HDMI connection and the [Output
Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or
[1080p].
[BD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
HDMI OUT jack.
[On]: Turns on the function.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
[DVD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
video signals only when connecting a
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
HDMI OUT jack.
[
Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
[Data content 24p Output]
This function is available for playback
contents stored in USB memory or data
disc.
[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.
[Network content 24p Output]
This function is available for playback
contents from other network, such as
Screen mirroring, etc.
[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 color setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2
video signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4
video signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
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x [HDMI Deep Color Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this.
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/
12bit/10bit video signals when the
connected TV is compatible with Deep
Color.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is
unstable or colors appear unnatural.
x [Pause Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
resolution.
[Audio Settings]
x [Digital Audio Output]
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the status of
the connected devices.
[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 D Compatible Output]
[On]: Converts DTS audio source to
Dolby Digital audio by using EDID
(Extended Display Identification Data).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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.
[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 38).
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x [Audio Language]
Selects the default audio 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 38).
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 38).
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.
x [Delete BD Data]
Deletes data in the USB memory.
All data stored in the buda folder will be
erased.
: Prohibits Internet
[Parental Control
Settings]
x [Password]
Sets or changes the password for the
Parental Control function. A password
allows you to set a restriction on
BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet
video playback. If necessary, you can
differentiate the restriction levels for
BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet
videos.
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.
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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 [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 [Closed Caption Settings]
Customizes the format of Closed
Caption displayed.
Select [Original] in [Text Settings]
setting to disable.
x [HDMI Settings]
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with HDMI functions with a
High Speed HDMI Cable, operation is
simplified.
[Control for HDMI]
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
features are available:
– One-Touch Play
– System Power-Off
– Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV or components.
[Linked to TV-off]
[Valid]: Automatically turns off the
player when the connected TV enters
standby mode (BRAVIA Sync).
[Invalid]: Turns off the function.
x [Quick Start Mode]
[On]: Shortens the startup time when
turning on the player.
[Off]
: Reduces standby power
consumption.
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 23).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Gracenote Settings]
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc
information when disc playback stops.
Connect to the network for
downloading.
[Manual]
: Downloads the disc
information when [Video Search] or
[Music Search] is selected.
x [Device Name]
Displays the player’s name. The player’s
name can be changed.
x [System Information]
Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.
x [Software License Information]
Displays information about the Software
License.
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[Network Settings]
x [Internet Settings]
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Step 2:
Preparing for Network Connection”
(page 17).
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For further details, visit the following website
and check the FAQ contents:
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/
[Easy Network
Settings]
Select [Easy Network Settings] to
specify the network settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
[Resetting]
x [Network Connection Status]
Displays the current network status.
x [Network Connection
Diagnostics]
Checks for the proper network
connection by running the network
diagnostics.
x [Screen mirroring RF Setting]
[Auto]: Sets the RF (Radio Frequency)
channel band automatically for Screen
mirroring connection.
[CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: Sets CH 1/
CH 6/CH 11 as priority.
x [Registered Remote Devices]
Displays a list of your registered remote
devices.
x [Remote Start]
[On]: Turns the player on or off using
your remote device when connecting to
the network.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
Resets the player settings to the factory
default by selecting the group of settings.
All the settings within the group will be
reset.
x [Initialize Personal Information]
Erases your personal information stored
in the player.
b
If you dispose, transfer or resell this unit,
please delete all Personal Information for
security purposes. Please take the appropriate
measures such as logging out after using a
network service.
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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.
The display language on the screen
switches automatically when
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, When [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
Settings] is set to [On] (page 27), the
display language on the screen
automatically switches according to
the language setting of the connected
TV (if you change the setting on your
TV, etc.).
Sound
Picture
There is no picture or the picture is
not output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables
are securely connected (page 15).
, Switch the input selector on your TV
to display the signal from the player.
, Reset the [Output Video Resolution] to
the lowest resolution by pressing
x STOP, HOME, and then POP UP/
MENU button on the remote.
, Try the following:
off and 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.
, Check the [Output Video Resolution]
settings in [Screen Settings] (page 24).
, For BD ROMs/DVD ROMs/Data
content/Network content, check the
[24p Output] settings in [Screen
Settings] (page 24).
1Turn the player
2Turn the connected
There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables
are securely connected (page 15).
, Switch the input selector on your AV
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio
signals of the player are output from
your AV amplifier (receiver).
, Check the audio settings (page 25).
, Try the following:
off and on again.
equipment off and on again.
3Disconnect and then reconnect the
HDMI cable.
, If the player is connected to a TV
through an AV amplifier (receiver), try
connecting the HDMI cable directly to
the TV. Refer also to the instruction
manual supplied with the AV amplifier
(receiver).
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept
audio signals).
, The device connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not support the audio
format of the player. Check the audio
settings (page 25).
1Turn the player
2Turn the connected
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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] in [Audio
Settings] to [Off] (page 25).
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
The interactive audio is not output.
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio
Settings] to [On] (page 25).
Message Code 3 [Audio outputs
temporarily muted. Do not adjust the
playback volume. The content being
played is protected by Cinavia and is
not authorized for playback on this
device. For more information, see
http://www.cinavia.com. Message
Code 3] appears on the screen when
playing a disc.
, The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating that it is an unauthorized
copy of professionally-produced
content (page 5).
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 34).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc
that is not correctly finalized.
, The region code on the BD or DVD
does not match the player.
USB device
The player does not detect a USB
device connected to the player.
, Make sure that the USB device is
securely connected to the USB jack.
, Check if the USB device or a cable is
damaged.
, Check if the USB device is on.
, If the USB device is connected via a
USB hub, connect the USB device
directly to the player.
Internet streaming
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).
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Network connection
The player cannot connect to the
network.
, Check the network connection
(page 17) and the network settings
(page 28).
The desired wireless router do not
appear in the wireless network list.
, Press RETURN to return to the
previous screen, and try wireless setup
again. If the desired wireless router is
still not detected, select [New
connection registration] to perform
[Manual registration].
The PC cannot connect to the Internet
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is
performed.
, The wireless settings of the router may
change automatically if you use the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before
adjusting the settings of the router. In
this case, change the wireless settings
of your PC accordingly.
You cannot connect the player to the
wireless LAN router.
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
, Depending on the surrounding
environment, such as the wall material,
radio wave receiving condition, or
obstacles between the player and the
wireless LAN router, the
communication distance may be
shortened. Move the player and the
wireless LAN router closer to each
other.
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency
band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth,
or digital cordless device, may
interrupt the communication. Move
the player away from such devices, or
turn off such devices.
The message [A new software version
is available. Please go to the “Setup”
section of the menu and select
“Software Update” to perform the
update.] appears on the screen when
turning the player on.
, See [Software Update] (page 23) to
update the player to a newer software
version.
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
Sync)
The [Control for HDMI] function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] is set to [On]
(page 27).
, If you change the HDMI connection,
turn the player off and on again.
, If power failure occurs, set [Control
for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to
[Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 27).
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, 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 adaptor, or a
power failure occurs, try the
following:
selector of the AV amplifier
(receiver) so that the picture from
the player appears on the TV screen.
2Set [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] to [Off], then set
[Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
Settings] to [On] (page 27). Refer to
the instruction manual supplied
with the AV amplifier (receiver).
1Switch the input
The System Power-Off function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and
[Linked to TV-off] in [HDMI Settings]
are set to [On] and [Valid] (page 27).
Others
Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from
beginning].
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.
Message Code 1 [Playback stopped.
The content being played is protected
by Cinavia and is not authorized for
playback on this device. For more
information, see http://
www.cinavia.com. Message Code 1]
appears on the screen when playing a
disc.
, The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating it was intended for
presentation using professional
equipment only and is not authorized
for playback by consumers (page 5).
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The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
, While the player is turned on, press x
STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU
button on the remote to unlock the tray
and disable the Child Lock (page 10).
, Try the following:
off, and disconnect the AC adaptor.
2Reconnect the AC adaptor while
pressing down Z on the player.
3Keep pressing down Z on the player
until the tray opens.
disc.
5Disconnect and reconnect the
AC adaptor again to recover the
player.
1Turn the player
4Remove the
The message [[EJECT] Key is
currently unavailable.] appears on
the screen after Z is pressed.
, Contact your nearest Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
The player does not respond to any
button.
, Moisture has condensed inside the
player (page 4).
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs and outputs
HDMI OUT:
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting a
USB memory, memory card reader,
digital still camera, and digital video
camera)
DC IN:
12 V DC, 650 mA
Wireless
Wireless LAN standard:
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11
Modulation:
DSSS and OFDM
General
Power requirements:
12 V DC with AC adaptor
Rating: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption (when using AC
adaptor):
9.5 W
Dimensions (approx.):
230 mm × 190 mm × 39 mm
1
(9
/8in. × 71/2in. × 19/16in.)
(width/depth/height)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz)
Operating temperature:
5ºC to 35ºC (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity:
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
AC adaptor (AC-M1208UC) (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
(Batteries not supplied)
Additional Information
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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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 t he 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 finalized. For more
information, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the recording device.
Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge
• BDXLs
•DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs
• DVD Audio discs
•PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Super VCDs
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
• A disc recorded in a color system other
than NTSC, such as PAL (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
BD-ROM
*2
BD-R
DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
CD-DA (Music CD)
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
/BD-RE
*2
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 labeled with
identical region codes or .
ALL
Region code
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Playable types of files
Video
CodecContainer ExtensionWith Audio
MPEG-1 Video
MPEG-2 Video
Xvid
MPEG4/AVC
VC1
*2
WMV9
Motion JPEG
PS.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
MKV.mkvDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
PS.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
TS.m2ts, .mtsDolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MKV.mkvDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
AVI.aviDolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3
MKV.mkvDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MKV.mkvDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MP4.mp4, .m4vAAC
TS.m2ts, .mtsDolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
*1
Quick Time .movDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
FLV.flv, .f4vLPCM, AAC, MP3
3gpp/3gpp2
TS.m2ts, .mtsDolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
MKV.mkvDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
ASF.wmv, .asfWMA9, WMA 10 Pro
MKV.mkvDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
Quick Time .movDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
AVI.aviDolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
.3gp, .3g2,
.3gpp, .3gp2
AAC
Additional Information
Format
AVCHD (Ver.2.0)
*3*4
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Music
CodecExtension
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III)
*5
AAC/HE-AAC
.mp3
*5
.m4a, .aac
WMA9 Standard.wma
WMA 10 Pro.wma
*5
LPCM
.wav
FLAC.flac, .fla
Dolby Digital
*5
.ac3
Vorbis.ogg
Monkey’s Audio.ape
Photo
FormatExtension
JPEG.jpeg, .jpg, .jpe
PNG.png
GIF.gif
*1
The player can support AVC up to Level
4.1.
*2
The player can support WMV9 up to
Advance Profile.
*3
The player can support frame rate up to
60 fps.
*4
The player plays AVCHD format files t hat
are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.
The AVCHD format disc will not play if it
has not been correctly finalized.
*5
The player can play “.mka” files.
*6
The player does not play animated PNG or
animated GIF files.
*6
*6
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• Some files may not play depending on the
file format, file encoding, or recording
condition.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• Some files may not be able to perform fast
forward or fast reverse function.
• The player does not play coded files such as
DRM and Lossless.
• The player can recognize the following files
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
devices:
– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the
root folder.
– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer.
• The player can support frame rate:
– up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC)
only.
– up to 30 fps for other video codecs.
• The player can support video bit rate up to
40 Mbps.
• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.
• The player can recognize Mass Storage
Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory
or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device
(SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
USB memory or devices, turn off the player
when connecting or removing the USB
memory or devices.
• The player may not play high bit rate video
files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is
recommended to play such files using
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.
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About wireless LAN securityNotes About the Discs
Since communication via the wireless
LAN function is established by radio
waves, the wireless signal may be
susceptible to interception. To protect
wireless communication, this player
supports various security functions. Be
sure to correctly configure the security
settings in accordance with your network
environment.
No Security
Although you can easily make settings,
anyone can intercept wireless
communication or intrude into your
wireless network, even without any
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that
there is a risk of unauthorized access or
interception of data.
WEP
WEP applies security to
communications to prevent outsiders
from intercepting communications or
intruding into your wireless network.
WEP is a legacy security technology that
enables older devices, which do not
support TKIP/AES, to be connected.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
TKIP is a security technology developed
to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
assures a higher security level than
WEP.
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
AES is a security technology that uses an
advanced security method that is distinct
from WEP and TKIP.
AES assures a higher security level than
WEP or TKIP.
• 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
center 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
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Language code list
For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings] (page 25).
The language spellings conform to the
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
For details, see [Parental Control Area
Code] (page 26).
Code Area
2044 Argentina2047 Australia
2046 Austria2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil2090 Chile
2092 China2093 Colombia
2115 Denmark2165 Finland
2174 France2109 Germany
2200 Greece2219 Hong Kong
2248 India2238 Indonesia
2239 Ireland2254 Italy
2276 Japan2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan2424 Philippines
2428 Poland2436 Portugal
2489 Russia2501 Singapore
2149 Spain2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland2543 Taiwan
2528 Thailand2184 United
2586 Vietnam
Kingdom
Additional Information
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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: