Sony BDP-S550 User Manual
3-452-778-11(1)
Printed in Japan
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player
BDP-S550
3-452-778-11(1)
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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 serv icing to
qualified personnel only.
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Keep the external memory away
from children. If swallowed,
promptly see a doctor.
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
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
“dangerous voltage”
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
operating and
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
The shielded Interface cable
(Network cable) must be used with
the equipment in order to comply
with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
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.
– 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.
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
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. BDP-S550
Serial No.______________
Model No. USM1GH
Serial No.______________
For customers in the U.S.A
If this product is not working
properly, please call 1-866-909-
7669.
The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: USM1GH
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions.: (1)This device may
not cause harmful interference,
and (2)this device must accept
any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working
properly, please call 1-877-6022008 for Peace of Mind
Warranty Replacement
service.
For other product related questions
please contact our Customer
Information Service Center at
1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115
Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
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
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 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.
Precautions
On safety
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the player, or place
the player near water, such as
near a bathtub or shower ro om.
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified
personnel before operating it
any further.
• Do not touch the AC power
cord with wet hands. Doing so
may cause an electric shock.
On placement
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not 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.
• 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.
• Keep the player and the discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy or unstable
objects on the player.
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• Do not place any objects other
than discs on the disc tray.
Doing so may cause damage to
the player or the object.
• When you move the player,
take out any discs. If you
don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
• When you move the player,
disconnect the AC power cord
and all other cables from the
player.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
player for a long time, be sure
to disconnect the player from
the wall outlet. To disconnect
the AC power cord, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Observe following points to
prevent the AC power cord
being damaged. Do not use the
AC power cord if it is
damaged, as doing so may
result in an electric shock or
fire.
– Do not pinch the AC power
cord between the player and
wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy
on the AC power cord or pull
on the AC power cord itself.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while
listening to a section with very
low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers
may be damaged when a peak
level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and
controls with a soft cloth slight ly
moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder
or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/
lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or
disc/lens cleaners (including wet
or spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
Copyrights and
Trademarks
• This product incorporates
copyright protection
technology that is protect ed by
U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD”
logo are trademarks of
Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.
• Java and all Java-based
trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
• , “XMB,” and “xross media
bar” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• This product incorporates
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,”
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are
trademarks.
• “BD-Live” and “BonusView”
are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color”
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “BRAVIA Sync” is a
trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the
“PhotoTV HD” logo are
trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• Other system and product
names are generally
trademarks or registered
trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ®
marks are not indicated in this
document.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is
capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen
display image on your
television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or onscreen display image
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you
risk permanent damage to
your television screen.
Plasma display panel
televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to
this.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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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.
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.
About this manual
• In this manual, “disc” is used
as a general reference for the
BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
• Icons, such as , listed
at the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see “Playable
Discs” (page 62).
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the player if they
have the similar symbols as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
illustrations used in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect
operation) is listed under the
b icon. NICE-to-know
information (tips and other
useful information) is listed
under the z icon.
BD
13)Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of
time.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 1: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to an HDMI jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . 16
Connecting to component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to an HDMI jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to 7.1 channel jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to audio L/R jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 3: Inserting the External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 4: Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
When connecting to a broadband router directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
When connecting via a wireless LAN router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playback
Playing BDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the BD’s or DVD’s menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Searching for a scene quickly (Scene Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Searching for a Title/Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Displaying the playing time and play information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting pictures and sound for videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Playing CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing Photo Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Self-Diagnosis Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Video Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Audio Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Parental Control/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . 69
Software License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Before operating the player, please read “Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License
Agreement” (page 69).
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in
parentheses.
Remote
Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and N PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
A Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 32)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
THEATER (page 16)
Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically. When
connected with an AV amplifier
(receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
speaker output also switches
automatically. Press the button again to
return to the original setting.
When connected with a Theater Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable,
the TV’s video mode switches to Theater
Mode.
b
The THEATER button functions only when
connected to a Theater Mode-compatible TV.
TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 27)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
[/1 (on/standby) (page 29)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
B Number buttons (page 36, 55)
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
CLEAR
Clears the entry field.
C TIME (page 11)
Displays the elapsed/remaining playback
time in the front panel display. Each time
you press the bu tton, the display switches
between elapsed playback time and
remaining playback time.
AUDIO (page 51)
Selects the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 51)
Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
ANGLE
Switches to other viewing angles when
multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.
DISPLAY (page 36)
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
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D Color buttons (RED/GREEN/
BLUE/YELLOW)
Short cut keys for selecting items on
some BD’s menus (can also be used for
BD’s Java interactive operations).
E TOP MENU (page 34)
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
Menu.
POP UP/MENU (page 34)
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (page 34, 40)
The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.
HOME (page 41)
Enters the player’s home menu.
Exits the home menu when a CD is
inserted.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
F . PREV/NEXT > (previous/
next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
To go to the beginning of the previous
track, press . PREV twice.
REPLAY/ADVANCE
(instant replay/instant advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards
the scene.
m/M
(fast reverse/fast forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when
pressed during playback.
Each time you press the button, search
speed changes as follows*:
Playback direction
M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t M3
(×120)
Reverse direction
n (×1) t m1 (×10) t m2 (×30)
t m3 (×120)
When you press and hold the button, fast
forward/fast reverse continues at the
selected speed until you release the
button.
* Search speed does not change when playing
CDs.
Speed multiple values are approximate.
– To resume normal playback, press
N PLAY.
N PLAY (page 32)
Starts or re-starts playback.
Resumes playback from the point where
you press x STOP (Resume Play).
Plays a slideshow when a disc containing
JPEG image files is inserted.
SCENE SEARCH (page 35)
Switches to Scene Search mode that lets
you move quickly between scenes within
the title currently being played back.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
x STOP
Stops playback and remembers the stop
point (resume point) (page 33, 39).
The resume point for a title/track is the
last point you played or the last photo for
a photo folder.
G For TVs operable with the following
buttons, see page 27.
MUTING
Mutes the TV sound.
VOL (volume) +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
CH (channel) +/–
Selects the TV channels up and down.
INPUT (input select)
Switches between TV and other input
sources.
LIGHT
Lights up the 5 and 6 buttons (except
</M/m/, and ENTER) and is useful
for operation in the dark.
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Front panel
A [/1 (on/standby) (page 29)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
B Disc tray (page 32)
C Blu-ray Disc indicator
Lights up when a BD is recognized.
z
When the player is turned on for the first time,
the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns
off when Easy Setup is complete.
D Front panel display (page 11)
E Remote sensor (page 27)
F 24P indicator (page 45)
Lights up when outputting 1080p/24 Hz
video signals of BD-ROMs.
G N (play), X (pause), x (stop)
(page 32)
Starts, pauses, or stops playback.
H A (open/close) (page 32)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being
opened by mistake.
When the player is turned on, hold down X
on the player for more than 10 seconds until
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel
display. The disc tray is locked.
To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the
player until “UNLOCK” appears in the front
panel display.
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Front panel display
A N, X
Lights up during playback or pause.
B HD (page 44)
Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/
1080p video signals from the HDMI
OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
C HDMI (page 15)
Lights up when an HDMI device is
connected.
D EXT (page 24)
Lights up when the external memory is
recognized.
E Playback information
You can check the time information.
Press TIME repeatedly during playback.
The display changes as follows.
When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
Elapsed time of the current title
r
Remaining time of the current title
When playing a CD
Elapsed time of the current track
r
Remaining time of the current track
r
Elapsed time of the current disc
r
Remaining time of the current disc
F Network connection indicator
Lights up when do wnloading the player’s
software.
For details on downloading the player’s
software, see page 42.
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“T” (Title or Track), “C” (Chapter), or “D”
(Disc) may be displayed depending on the
disc.
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Rear panel
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
B, PR) jacks (page 17)
(Y, P
B LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack
(page 18)
C LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
(page 18, 23)
D MULTI CHANNEL OUTPUT
(FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R,
SUR BACK L/R, CENTER, SUB
WOOFER) jacks (page 22)
E AC IN terminal (page 26)
F Ventilation holes
The ventilation fan is inside the player.
G EXT slot (page 24)
H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL) jacks (page 21)
I LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18)
J HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20)
K LAN (100) terminal (page 25)
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Hookups and
Settings
Hooking Up the Player
Check that you have the following items.
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
• AC power cord (1)
• External memory (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and
adjust the settings of the player. Do not
connect the AC power cord until you reach
“Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord”
(page 26).
Hookups and Settings
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Step 1: Connecting to Your TV
About video/HDMI OUT jacks
The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input
jack on your TV.
When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality
digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
Jack type Video resolution Hookup
High
quality
Digital
Analog
High Definition: 1080/
24p, 1080p, 1080i,
720p
Standard Definition:
480p, 480i
High Definition: 1080i,
720p
Standard Definition:
480p, 480i
See “Connecting to an
HDMI jack” (page 15).
See “Connecting to
component video jacks
(Y, Pb, Pr)” (page 17).
Standard
quality
b
• Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted
noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the
components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does
not have a video input jack.
• Do not apply too much pressure on the connect ing
cables. Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may
damage the cable.
Standard Definition:
480i
Standard Definition:
480i
See “Connecting to an
audio/video or S VIDEO
jack” (page 18).
See “Connecting to an
audio/video or S VIDEO
jack” (page 18).
To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
connection (page 19).
Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI
OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
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Connecting to an HDMI jack
Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and
sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16),
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
If you connect a 1080/24p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
HDMI cable (not supplied)
TV
Hookups and Settings
Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the
connector.
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
rear of the player and the HDMI connector
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down or tilted.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
• If you place the player on a cabinet with the
HDMI cable connected, do not apply too
much pressure to the cabinet wall. It may
damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI
cable.
• When connecting or disconnecting, do not
screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.
About indicators for HDMI connection
When connecting an HDMI compatible
component, the HDMI indicator lights up in
the front panel display.
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b
• Consumers should note that not all high definit ion
television sets are fully compatible with this
product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in
the picture. In the case of 480i/480p/720p/1080i/
1080p scan picture problems, it is recommended
that the user switch the connection to the LINE
OUT VIDEO or S VIDEO jack. If there are
questions regarding our TV set compatibilit y with
this model 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer
service center.
• If the picture is not clear , not natural or not to your
satisfaction, chan ge the video output resolution in
step 3 of “Output Video Format” under the
“Video Settings” setup (page 44).
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the
HDMI logo.
About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only)
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),
operation is simplified as below:
•One-Touch Play
With one touch of the following buttons, the
connected TV turns on and the input
selector on the TV is switched to the player
automatically.
– [/1
– HOME: The home menu appears
automatically (page 41).
– N PLAY: Playback starts automatically
(page 33).
• System Power-Off
When you turn off the TV using the power
button on the TV’s remote, the player and
HDMI-compatible components turn off
automatically.
• Theater
When you press THEATER, the player
automatically switches to the optimum
video mode for watching movies. When
connected with an AV amplifier (receiver)
using the HDMI cable, the speaker output
also switches automatically. When
connected with a Theater Mode-compatible
TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video
mode switches to Theater Mode. Press the
button again to return to the original setting.
• Language Follow
When you change the language for the onscreen display on your TV, the player’s
language for the on-screen display is also
changed after turning the player off and on.
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the
“System Settings” setup (page 53).
For details on settings of your TV or other
connected components, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the TV or
components.
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• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting
function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for
HDMI” setting of the player automatically
switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”
setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the
TV.
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI
cable, you can control the basic functions of the
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for
HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to
“On.” Refer to the op erating instructions supplied
with the TV.
b
Depending on the connected component, the
“Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
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Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR)
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component
video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You can enjoy
high-quality pictures.
Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks using the audio/video cable.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Hookups and Settings
(green) (red)(blue)
Component video
cable (not supplied)
(green) (red)(blue)
Match the color of the plug to that
of the jack.
: Signal flow
b
When you connect the player and TV using a
component video cable, disconnect the video plug
(yellow) of the audio/video cable.
(red) (white)
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
(red) (white)
Match the color of the plug to that
of the jack.
TV
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Connecting to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack
Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) jacks of the player and your TV using the
audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
(yellow) (red) (white)
or
S-video cable
(not supplied)
(yellow) (red) (white)
: Signal flow
b
When you connect the player and TV using an Svideo cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of
the audio/video cable.
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
TV
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
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Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
About audio/HDMI OUT jacks
The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver)
according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
Jack type Hookup
Digital See “Connecting to an HDMI jack” (page 20).
See “Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL)” (page 21).
Analog See “Connecting to 7.1 channel jacks” (page 22).
See “Connecting to audio L/R jacks” (page 23).
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For correct speaker location, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the connected
components.
Hookups and Settings
b
• When you connect the player to your AV
amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cable, do one
of the following:
– Connect your AV amplifier (receiver) to your
TV using an HDMI cable, or
– Connect the player to your TV using a video
cable other than an HDMI cable (component
video cable, S-video cable, or audio/video
cable).
• If you connect a component that does n ot conform
to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come from the speakers, which could
damage your ears or the speakers.
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Connecting to an HDMI jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you can enjoy surround sound.
If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
HDMI cable (not supplied)
AV amplifier (receiver)
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Set the following settings and you can enjoy higher
quality sound from the connected AV amplifier
(receiver).
– Set “Audio Output Priority” to “HDMI” in the
“Audio Settings” setup (page 46).
– Set “Audio (HDMI)” to “Auto” in the “Audio
Settings” setup (page 49).
– Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Direct” in the “Audio
Settings” setup (page 49).
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HDMI cable (not supplied)
TV
b
Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers
(receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer as
well to instructions supp lied with the connected AV
amplifier (receiver).
Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS*2 decoder and
a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS
(5.1ch) surround effects.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
or
Hookups and Settings
Optical digital cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
1 Connect the digital jack of the player
and your AV amplifier (receiver).
2 Set “Audio Output Priority” to
“Coaxial/Optical” in the “Audio
Settings” setup (page 46).
3 Make the appropriate settings in
“Dolby Digital” and “DTS” under the
“Audio Settings” setup (page 49).
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will
come from your speakers.
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
AV amplifier (receiver)
*1
*2
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Connecting to 7.1 channel jacks
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 7.1 channel inputs, you can enjoy multi channel surround
sound.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
1 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the
player and your AV amplifier
(receiver).
2 Set “Audio Output Priority” to “Multi
Channel Analog” in the “Audio
Settings” setup (page 46).
Stereo audio cable
(not supplied)
Monaural audio
cable (not supplied)
AV amplifier (receiver)
Monaural audio
cable (not supplied)
3 Make the appropriate settings in
“Speaker Settings” under the “Audio
Settings” setup (page 46).
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Connecting to audio L/R jacks
If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
(white)(red)
Audio/video cable (supplied)
(white)(red)
Match the color of the plug t o
that of the jack.
Hookups and Settings
: Signal flow
AV amplifier (receiver)
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Step 3: Inserting the External Memory
To enjoy additional content (such as
BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray
Disc titles, you will need to use the supplied
external memory.
Insert the external memory device (1 GB or
larger USB flash memory, such as Sony
USM1GH) into the EXT slot as your local
storage.
Insert the external memory in the V
direction into the EXT slot as far as it will
go.
Check that the EXT indicator lights up in the
front panel display when turning the player
on.
Rear of the player
External memory
(supplied)
With the terminal side up
b
• Do not connect anything other than a USB flash
memory, such as an HDD, etc., to the EXT slot.
• Insert the external memory straight. If you force
the external memory into the slot, this will cause
damage to both the external memory and the
player.
• Keep the external memory away from small
children to prevent them from accidentally
swallowing the external memory.
• Do not apply too much pressure to the external
memory in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction.
• We recommend use of the Sony USM1GH
available as of April 2008.
• Other USB flash devices may support this
function. However we cannot guarantee
compatibility with all USB flash memories.
• When inserting a USB flash memory other than
Sony USM1GH, check the insertion direction
before inserting it.
• Depending on the USB flash memory, it may
stick out from the EXT slot. Do not force into the
slot or apply pressure to the protruding portion of
the USB flash memory.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
external memory, turn the player off when
inserting or removing the external memory.
• When the EXT indicator does not light up, turn
the player off, remove and re-insert the external
memory, then turn the player on again.
• Do not insert the external memory that contains
photo or music files to avoid corrupting the
external memory data.
To remove the external memory
1 Press [/1 to turn the player off.
2 Pull out the external memory from the
EXT slot.
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Step 4: Connecting to the Network
Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player
to your Internet source using a network cable
to update the player’s software. You can also
enjoy the BD-Live function (page 35).
1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the
player to your Internet source.
Methods to connect to your Internet
source include:
• Connecting to a broadband router
directly
• Connecting via a wireless LAN router
Refer also to the instructions supplied
with the broadband router or the wireless
LAN router.
2 Make the appropriate settings in
“Internet Settings” under the
“Network Settings” setup (page 54).
To update the player’s software using the
network
See “Network Update” (page 42) and
“Software Update Notification” (page 54).
b
Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100)
terminal, as it may cause a malfunction.
When connecting to a broadband router directly
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Network cable
(not supplied)
Broadband router
To PC
Network cable
(not supplied)
ADSL modem/
Cable modem
Hookups and Settings
To enjoy the BD-Live function
See “Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live”
(page 35).
Internet
About network (LAN) cables
Depending on the modem or router, the type
of network (LAN) cable, straight or crossing,
differs. For details on the network (LAN)
cables, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the modem or router.
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