Sony BDPS560 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player

BDP-S560

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.

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 appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

For customers in Australia

The above symbol is applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

For customers in European countries

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

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

Notes About the Discs

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

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

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

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

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

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

– A disc with a label or sticker

on it.

– A disc that has cellophane

tape or sticker adhesive on it.

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

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 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 (mains lead) 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.

• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on ship s, 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.

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• 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 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.

• This player should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm or more between the player and a person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

• 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 when you move the player. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

• Disconnect the A C power cord (mains lead) 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 (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

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

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

cord (mains lead) between the player and wall, shelf, etc.

– Do not put anything heavy

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

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, your ears and the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth. 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 Panasonic Corporation 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,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

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

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™” and “Wi-Fi Protected Setup™” are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•DLNA

• Microsoft and Windows are

• Other system and product

, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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.

Notice for the customers in Europe

This product is intended to be used in the following countries: AD, AL, AT, BA, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR , HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MD, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR, VA

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

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Notice for the customers in France

The WLAN feature of this BDPS560 shall exclusively be used inside buildings. Any use of the WLAN feature of this BDP-S560 outside of the buildings is prohibited on the French territory. Please make sure that the WLAN feature of this BDP-S560 is disabled before any use outside of the buildings. (ART Decision 20021009 as amended by ART Decision 03-908, relating to radio-frequencies use restrictions).

Notice for the customers in Italy

Use of the RLAN network is governed: – with respect to private use, by

the Legislative Decree of

1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communic ations”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted;

– with respect to the supply to

the public of the RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree of 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for electronic communications networks and services) of the Code of electronic communications.

– with respect to private use, by

the Ministerial Decree

12.07.2007

Notice for the customers in Cyprus

The end user must register the RLAN (or WAS or WiFi) devices in the Department of Electronic Communications (P.I. 6/2006 and P.I. 6A/2006). P.I. 6/2006 is the Radiocommunications (Categories of Stations Subject to General Authorization and Registration) Order of 2006. P.I. 6A/2006 is the General Authorization for the use of Radiofrequencies by Radio Local area Networks and by Wireless Access Systems, including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN).

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 discs can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Playable Discs” (page 69).

• 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.

Notice for the customers in Norway

Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.

Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting to an HDMI jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . 18

Connecting to component video jacks (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to audio/video or S VIDEO jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to an HDMI jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to audio L/R jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 3: Inserting the External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 4: Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Step 8: Setting Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting wireless LAN (Automatic registration (WPS)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting wireless LAN (Access point scan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playback

Playing BDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the BD’s or DVD’s menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching for a Title/Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Displaying the playing time and play information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting pictures and sound for videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing Photo Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Playing from a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing Photo Files via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Preparing for the server/player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing photo files on a DLNA server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Photo Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Self-Diagnosis Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Video Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Audio Output Signals and Player Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

About Wireless LAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Parental Control/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . 76

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Before operating the player, please read “Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement” (page 76).

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

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

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

A THEATRE (page 18)

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. When connected with a Theatre Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video mode switches to Theatre Mode.

The THEATRE button functions only when connected to a Sony Theatre Mo de-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theatre Mode-compatible TV.

TV t (TV input select) (page 29)

Switches between TV and other input sources.

TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 29)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.

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

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

B Number buttons (page 38, 59)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

2 (volume) +/– (page 29)

Adjusts the TV volume.

TIME (page 13)

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 53)

Selects the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects the sound track on CDs.

SUBTITLE (page 53)

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.

C Colour buttons (red/green/

yellow/blue)

Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD’s menus (can also be used for BD’s Java interactive operations).

D TOP MENU (page 37)

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

POP UP/MENU (page 37)

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

OPTIONS (page 37, 42)

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

HOME (page 35, 45)

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.

Centre button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item.

E ./> (previous/next)

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

/ (instant replay/instant

advance)

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene. Each time you press , briefly fast forwards the current scenes for 15 seconds. Each time you press , briefly replays the current scenes for 10 seconds.

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 and MP3 audio tracks. Speed multiple values are approximate.

– To resume normal playback, press N.

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

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

N (play) (page 35)

Starts or re-starts playback. Resumes playback from the point where you press x (Resume Play). Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted.

DISPLAY (page 39)

Displays the playback information on the screen.

X (pause)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x (stop)

Stops playback and remembers the stop point (resume point) (page 36, 41). The resume point for a title/track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder.

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Front panel

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

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

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

B Disc tray (page 35) C Blu-ray Disc indicator

Lights up in white when the player is turned on. Lights up in blue when playing BDs.

D Front panel display (page 13) E WLAN indicator

Lights up when “Wireless” is selected as a connection method in “Internet Settings” under the “Network Settings” setup (page 57).

F Remote sensor (page 28) G N (play), x (stop) (page 35)

Starts or stops playback.

H Z (open/close) (page 35)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

I USB jack (page 43)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

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 N 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 N on the player until “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel display.

Front panel display

A N, X

Lights up during playback or pause.

B HD (page 48)

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 17)

Lights up when an HDMI device is recognised.

D EXT (page 25)

Lights up when the external memory is recognised.

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

Remaining time of the current title

When playing a CD

Elapsed time of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Elapsed time of the current disc*

Remaining time of the current disc*

* Except MP3 audio tracks

F Network connection indicator

Lights up when accessing the network and downloading the player’s software. For details on downloading the player’s software, see page 46.

The network connection indicator may not light up during the network diagnostic or other operations even when accessing the network.

“T” (Title or Track), “C” (Chapter), or “D” (Disc) may be displayed depending on the disc.

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Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack

(page 23)

B LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks

(page 19, 20, 24)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 20) D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

(page 23)

E Ventilation holes

The ventilation fan is inside the player.

F EXT slot (page 25) G AC IN terminal (page 28) H LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack

(page 20)

I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (page 19)

(Y, P

J HDMI OUT jack (page 17, 22) K LAN (100) terminal (page 26)

Hookups and

Settings

Hooking Up the Player

Check that you have the following items.

• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) (for Australian model only)

• Mains lead (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Follow steps 1 through 8 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 28).

Hookups and Settings

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 jacks 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

Analogue

High Definition: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 576p/480p, 576i/ 480i

High Definition: 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 576p/480p, 576i/ 480i

See “Connecting to an HDMI jack” on page 17.

See “Connecting to component video jacks (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)” on page 19.

Standard quality

• Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instruction manual 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 cables or jacks.

Standard Definition: 576i/480i

See “Connecting to audio/video or S VIDEO jacks” on page 20.

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 21). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

Connecting to an HDMI jack

Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 18), refer to the instruction manual 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)

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.

• Do not press the player against the cabinet wall when you place the player in a cabinet with the HDMI cable connected. 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 the connected HDMI-compatible component is recognised, the HDMI indicator lights up in the front panel display.

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• Not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480i/576i/480p/576p/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 compatibility with this model 480i/ 576i/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.

• 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 48).

• 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 11, 35, 45).

– N: Playback starts automatically

(page 36).

• System Power-Off When you turn off the TV using TV [/1 or the power button on the TV’s remote, the player and HDMI-compatible components turn off automatically.

•Theatre When you press THEATRE, the player automatically switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. When connected with a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the speaker output also switches automatically. When connected with a Theatre Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video mode switches to Theatre 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 55). For details on settings of your TV or other connected components, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV or components.

• 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 instruction manual 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 instruction manual supplied with the TV.

Depending on the connected component, the “Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the component.

Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable.

(green) (red)(blue)

Component video cable (not supplied)

(green) (red)(blue)

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

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

(red) (white)

Audio/video cable*

(red) (white)

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

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

* See “Hooking Up the Player” on page 15.

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

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Connecting to audio/video or S VIDEO jacks

Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) 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

(red) (white) (yellow)

Audio/video cable*

(red) (white) (yellow)

: Signal flow

* See “Hooking Up the Player” on page 15.

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

S-video cable (not supplied)

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

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 jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver).

Jack type Hookup

Digital See “Connecting to an HDMI jack” on page 22.

See “Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)” on page 23.

Analogue See “Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 24.

For correct speaker location, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected components.

Hookups and Settings

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Connecting to an HDMI jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, use this connection. You can enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver). To enjoy 7.1 channel sound, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 18), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver).

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

HDMI cable (not supplied)

AV amplifier (receiver)

1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the

player and your AV amplifier (receiver).

HDMI cable (not supplied)

2 Set “BD Audio Setting” to “Direct” in

the “Audio Settings” setup (page 51).

To enjoy the secondary audio (commentary), set “BD Audio Setting” to “Mix.”

Check the following settings: – “Audio Output Priority” is set to “HDMI” in the

“Audio Settings” setup (page 50).

– “Audio (HDMI)” is set to “Auto” in the “Audio

Settings” setup (page 50).

Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer as well to instruction manual supplied 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

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

1 Connect the digital jack of the player

and your AV amplifier (receiver).

AV amplifier (receiver)

2 Set “Audio Output Priority” to

“Coaxial/Optical” in the “Audio Settings” setup (page 50).

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3 Make the appropriate settings in

“Dolby Digital” and “DTS” under the “Audio Settings” setup (page 51).

Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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)

: Signal flow

* See “Hooking Up the Player” on page 15.

Audio/video cable*

(white)(red)

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

AV amplifier (receiver)

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 external memory (not supplied). Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL, USM4GL, or USM1GH) into the EXT slot as your local storage.

The BD-LIVE function will not be available even if you insert the external memory in the USB jack on the front panel.

Insert the external memory into the EXT slot as far as it will go.

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

Rear of the player

Sony USM2GL (not supplied)

• 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 USM2GL available as of April 2009.

• Other USB flash devices may support this function. However we cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB flash memories.

• When inserting a USB flash memory, 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.

• Do not connect anything other than a USB flash memory to the EXT slot.

• 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.

• When re-formatting the USB flash memory, use FAT16 or FAT32 format.

Hookups and Settings

With the logo side up

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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