Sony BDP-SX90, BDP-SX910 User Manual

4-411-688-11(1)

Portable Blu-ray
Disc™ / DVD Player

Operating Instructions

Preparations

Playback

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

BDP-SX910/SX90

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.

The AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.

Batteries or batteries install ed 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 bottom of the unit.

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 power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in
the event of trouble.

• 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.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

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 th e 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.

– Con sult the dealer or an experienced r adio/TV

technician for help.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the
bottom 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
1-866-909-7669.

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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.

Precautions

Road safety

Do not use the monitor unit and headphones
while driving, cycling, or operating any
motorized vehicle. Doing so may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your headsets at
high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

On safety

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.

On power sources

• 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 adaptor,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands.
Doing so may cause shock hazard.

• Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design
of the wall outlet.

Wall outlet

AC adaptor (supplied)

13)Unplug 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.

Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so
can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest
Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of
rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.

AC plug adaptor
(not supplied)

• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a traveler’s
electric transformer, which may generate heat
and cause a malfunction.

On temperature increases

Heat may build up inside the player during
charging or if it is being used for a long time.
This is not a malfunction.

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On placement

• Do not place the player in a confined space
such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not cover the v entilation of the player with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do
not place the player on a soft surface, such as
a rug.

• Do not place the player and adaptors in a
location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, exce ssive dust, sand,
moisture, rain, or mechanical shock, or in a car
with its windows closed.

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

• Keep the player and discs away from
equipment with strong magnet, such as
microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not drop or apply strong shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the player and
accessories.

On operation

• 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 for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates. Wipe off
moisture attached to the LCD surface with
tissue etc. Turn on the power again later.

• Keep the lens on the player clean and do not
touch it. Touching the lens may damage the
lens and cause the player to malfunction.
Leave the disc lid closed except when you
insert or remove discs.

• Do not use the player in an area subject to
excessive dust or cigarette smoke. Dust build­up or cigarette smoke residue on internal
components such as the lens may cause the
player to malfunction.

• Do not turn off the player during software
update, as it may cause a malfunction.

On Liquid Crystal Display

• Although manufactured with high precision
technology, the LCD may occasionally
display dots of various colors. That is not a
malfunction.

• Do not place or drop any object onto the LCD
surface. Also, do not apply pressure from
hands or elbows.

• Do not damage the LCD surface with a sharp
edged tool.

On rechargeable battery

• Because of the battery’s limited life, its
capacity gradually deteriorates over time and
repeated use. Exchange a new one for the old
one when the battery holds about only half the
normal period.

• To prevent battery deterioration, charge the
battery at least once every half a year or every
year.

• Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.

On AC adaptor and car battery adaptor

• Use the supplied adaptors for the player, as
other adaptors may cause a malfunction.

• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.

• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may cause a
short and damage the adaptors, especially if
touched by other metal objects.

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 headphones

• Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using
headphones at high volumes. Hearing experts
advise against continuous, loud, and extended
play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.

• Showing consideration for others: Keep the
volume at a moderate level. This will allow
you to hear external sounds and still be
considerate to the people around you.

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On cleaning

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

• Wipe the LCD surface with the soft dry cloth
lightly. To prevent dirt buildup, wipe it
frequently.
Do not wipe the LCD surface with a wet cloth.
If water enters, a malfunction may result.

• If picture/sound is distorted, the lens may be
covered with dust. In this case, use a
commercially-available blower brush for
camera lenses to clean the lens.
Avoid touching the lens directly during
cleaning.

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 tha t this player is repaired, repaire d
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
right of the player and t he 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.

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 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.

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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.

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 detecte d, 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 informa tion about Cinavia
by mail, send a postcard with your mailing
address to: Cinavia Consumer Information
Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138,
USA.

Copyrights and Trademarks

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

• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may
be trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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

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

• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/
Logo Licensing Corporation.

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

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

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

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

• Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate license(s)
from Microsoft.

• Other system and prod uct names are gen erally
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not
indicated in this document.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Preparations

Checking the Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Charging the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the Car Battery Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Guide to Parts and Controls

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

Player

z

The VOLUME + and N (play) buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.

A LCD panel
B VOLUME (sound volume) +/–

Adjusts the volume.

C Remote sensor
D N (play)

Starts or re-starts playback.

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.

./> (previous/next)

Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
Only the buttons on the player have
the following functions:

• Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc
when pressed for more than one
second during playback. Each time
you press the button briefly, the
search speed changes.

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

E HOME

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

DISPLAY (page 14)

Displays the playback information on
the screen.

POP UP/MENU

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

OPTIONS (page 15)

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

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RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

</M/m/,

Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.

ENTER (center button)

Enters the selected item.

F HOLD

To avoid accidental button operation
of the player, press the button for more
than two seconds. All the buttons on
the player are locked, while the
buttons on the remote remain
operable.

G SOUND

Switches among 4 different sound
modes each time pressed.
This function is available for the
sound output from the player’s
speaker and headphones.

H Speaker
I Disc lid
J OPEN button

Opens the disc lid.

K PUSH CLOSE

Closes the disc lid.

L POWER indicator

Lights up when the player is turned on.

M CHARGE indicator

Lights up when charging the
rechargeable battery.
Flashes when the battery is empty.

N ON/STANDBY / OFF (power

switch)

• Turns on the player or sets to
standby mode when slid to ON/
STANDBY.

• Turns the main power off when set
to OFF. The player does not respond
to the remote. You can prevent
battery consumption when not in
use.

O PHONES (headphones) jack

P (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.

Q HDMI OUT jack
R DC IN 12V jack

Connect the AC adaptor or car battery
adaptor.

Remote

z

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

S Number buttons (0 - 9)

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

AUDIO (page 19)

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

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SUBTITLE (page 19)

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

T Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/

RED/GREEN)

Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.

U TOP MENU

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

V m/M (fast reverse/fast

forward)

• Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc

when pressed during playback. Each
time you press the button during
playback of videos, the search speed
changes.

• Plays in slow motion, when pressed

for more than one second in pause
mode.

• Plays one frame at a time, when

pressed briefly in pause mode.

W / (replay/advance)

Briefly replays the current scenes for
10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the
current scenes for 15 seconds.

X [/1 (on/standby)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.

Home menu display

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

Item Category

(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.
(Photo): Displays photos.
(Music): Plays music.
(Video): Plays videos.

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Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel to the vertical
position, then slowly rotate it 180 degrees.

After rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees
clockwise, push the LCD panel down onto
the main body of the player. In this
position the panel is facing up.

To return the LCD panel to its original
position

Open the LCD panel to the vertical
position and slowly rotate the LCD panel
counter-clockwise.

b

Return the LCD panel to its original position
after use, so the LCD panel will not be damaged
by sudden shocks or rough treatment.

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Preparations

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check that you have the following items:

•AC adaptor (1)

• Car battery adaptor (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

To prepare the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the battery
compartment.

Charging the Rechargeable Battery

Charge the rechargeable battery before
using the player for the first time, or when
the battery is depleted.

Connect the AC adaptor.

Charging begins. The CHARGE indicator
lights up while charging.

To a wall outlet

AC adaptor (supplied)

b

Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Charging time and playing time

Charging time: approx. 4.5 hours
Playing time: approx. 4.5 hours

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Times indicated are under the following
conditions:

• Charging time
– moderate temperature (20°C (68°F))
– power-off

• Playing time
– moderate temperature (20°C (68°F))
– headphone use
– backlight set to minimum

Depending on the ambient temperature or
rechargeable battery condition, charging
time may be longer, or playing time may
be reduced.

To check the battery level

When the player is stopped, the battery
indicator is displayed. When the battery is
empty, is displayed or the CHARGE
indicator flashes.

Connecting to a TV

You can enjoy images on your TV or
monitor.

Full Empty

Using the Car Battery Adaptor

The car battery adaptor is for a 12V car
battery, negative earth (do not use it with a
24V car battery, positive earth).

Connect the car battery adaptor.

To cigarette
lighter socket

Car battery adaptor (supplied)

After using the player in a car

Disconnect the car battery adaptor from
the cigarette lighter socket.

b

• The driver should not connect or disconnect
the car battery adaptor while driving.

• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the
driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel
where the driver can watch.

• Clean the cigarette lighter socket. If dirty, the
cigarette lighter socket may cause contact
failure or malfunction.

• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine
running. If it is used with the car engine off,
the car battery may become depleted.

• Do not leave the player or accessories in the
car.

1 Connect the player to your TV or

monitor using the HDMI cable.

HDMI cable
(not supplied)

To HDMI input jack
of a TV or monitor

2 Turn on the player.

Check the “HDMI/LCD Video
Format” settings in the “Screen
Settings” setup (page 18).

z

The player can connect to an AV amplifier in the
same way as a TV.

b

• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the equipment to be connected.

• Before connecting, turn off the player and the
equipment to be connected, then unplug them
from their wall sockets.

• No sound is output from the player’s speaker
and headphones when connecting with an
HDMI cable.

Preparations

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Playback

Playing a Disc

Enjoying BONUSVIEW

Some BD-ROMs have bonus content and
other data that can be downloaded for
enjoyment.

For playable discs, see “Playable discs”
(page 24).

1 Open the LCD panel, and turn on

the player.

2 Press OPEN to open the disc lid,

and place the disc.

Place with the playback side down
and push gently until it clicks. Do not
touch the lens surface.

Playing side facing
down

Lens

3 Close the disc lid.

Playback starts.
If playback does not start
automatically, select in the

(Video), (Music), or

(Photo) category, and press

ENTER.

1 Connect a USB memory to the USB

jack on the player (page 9).

As your local storage, use a 256 MB
or larger USB memory.

2 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW.

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

z

When you select “All Settings” in the
“Resetting” setup under (Setup) with the
USB memory connected, the data stored in the
USB memory will be erased. All data stored in
the buda folder will be erased.

Displaying the playback
information

You can check 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

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A The currently selected angle

B Title number or name
C The currently selected audio setting
D Available functions ( angle,

audio, subtitle, battery

status)

E Displays the Play mode, Playing

status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
and Total playing time.

F Chapter number

Playing from a USB Device

You can play video/music/photo files on
the connected USB device.
For playable USB devices, see “Playable
types of files” (page 25).

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

jack on the player.

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

USB device

2 Select (Video), (Music), or

(Photo) on the home menu

using </,.

3 Select (USB device) using M/

m, and press ENTER.

Available Options

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

Common options

Item Details

LCD Mode • LCD Aspect: Changes

Repeat
Setting

Play/Stop Starts or stops the

Play from
beginning

(Video) only

Item Details

A/V SYNC Adjusts the gap between

Pause Pauses the playback.

Top Menu Displays the BD’s or

Menu/Popup
Menu

the picture size.

• Backlight: Adjusts the
brightness.

• Contrast: Adjusts the
difference between light
and dark areas.

• Hue: Adjusts the red and
green color balance.

• Color: Adjusts the
richness of colors.

• Default: Returns all
settings to the factory
defaults.

Sets the repeat mode.

playback.

Plays the item from the
beginning.

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

DVD’s Top Menu.

Displays the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.

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Playback

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Item Details

Title Search Searches for a title on BD-

Chapter
Search

Angle Switches to other viewing

Audio Switches the language

Subtitle Switches the subtitle

ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and
starts playback from the
beginning.

Searches for a chapter and
starts playback from the
beginning.

angles when multi-angles
are recorded on BD­ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

track when multi-lingual
tracks are recorded on BD­ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.

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

(Music) only

Item Details

Add
Slideshow
BGM

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

(Photo) only

Item Details

Slideshow
Speed

Slideshow
Effect

Slideshow
BGM

Slideshow Plays a slideshow.

Rotate Left Rotates the photo

Rotate Right Rotates the photo

Changes the slideshow
speed.

Sets the effect for
slideshows.

• Off: Turns off the

function.

• My Music from USB:

Sets the music files
registered in “Add
Slideshow BGM.” If no
music file is registered,
“(Not registered)” is
displayed.

• Play from Music CD:

Sets the tracks in CD­DAs.

counterclockwise by
90 degrees.

clockwise by 90 degrees.

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Settings and Adjustments

Screen Settings

Using the Settings Displays

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

1 Select (Setup) on the home

menu using </,.

2 Select the setup category icon

using M/m, and press ENTER.

Icon Explanation

Screen Settings
(page 17)

Makes the video settings.

Audio Settings (page 18)

Makes the audio settings.

BD/DVD Viewing
Settings (page 19)

Makes detailed settings for
BD/DVD playback.

Parental Control
Settings (page 19)

Makes detailed settings for
the Parental Control
function.

System Settings
(page 20)

Makes the player-related
settings.

Resetting (page 20)

Resets the player to the
factory settings.

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.

Screen Format

Original: 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.

Fixed Aspect Ratio: Changes the picture

size to fit the screen size with the
original picture aspect ratio.

DVD Aspect Ratio

Letter Box: Displays a wide picture with

black bands on the top and bottom.

Pan & Scan: Displays a full-height picture

on the entire screen, with trimmed
sides.

Cinema Conversion Mode

Auto: Normally select this. The player

automatically detects whether the
material is video-based or film-based,
and switches to the appropriate
conversion method.

Video: The conversion method suited for

video-based material will always be
selected regardless of the material.

Settings and Adjustments

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HDMI/LCD Video Format

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.

z

If no picture appears on the connected TV after
setting the resolution, try another resolution
setting.

BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output

Auto: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video

signals only when connecting a 1080/
24p-compatible TV using the HDMI
OUT jack.

Off: Normally select this when your TV is

not compatible with 1080/24p video
signals.

b

No picture appears on the LCD screen when 24p
video signals are output from the HDMI OUT
jack.

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.

Pause Mode

Auto: Normally select th is. Dynamic moving

pictures appear without blurring.

Frame: Displays static pictures at high

resolution.

Audio Settings

Audio (HDMI)

Auto: Normally select this. Outputs audio

signals according to the status of the
connected HDMI device.

PCM: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI

OUT jack.

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).

DTS Neo:6

Cinema: Outputs the simulated multi-

channel sound from 2 channel sources
via the HDMI OUT jack according to
the capability of the connected device
using “DTS Neo:6 Cinema” mode.

Music: Outputs the simulated multi-

channel sound from 2 channel sources
via the HDMI OUT jack according to
the capability of the connected device
using “DTS Neo:6 Music” mode.

Off

: Outputs the sound with its original

number of channels via the HDMI
OUT jack.

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.

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Downmix

Surround: Outputs audio signals with

surround effects. Select this when
connecting an audio device that
supports Dolby Surround (Pro

*1

Logic)

Stereo

*1

*2

or DTS Neo:6*2.

: 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.

Audio

Selects the default track language for BD­ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select “Select Language Code,”
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language
by referring to “Language code list”
(page 25).

Subtitle

Selects the default subtitle language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Select Language Code,”
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language
by referring to “Language code list”
(page 25).

BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer

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

Settings and Adjustments

BD/DVD Viewing

Settings

BD/DVD Menu

Selects the default menu language for BD­ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select “Select Language Code,”
the display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language
by referring to “Language code list”
(page 25).

Parental Control

Settings

Password

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

Parental Control Area Code

Playback of some BD-ROMs or DVD
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.

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BD Parental Control

Playback of some BD-ROMs can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.

Auto Standby

On: Turns on the “Auto Standby”

function. Automatically returns to
standby mode if no button on the
player or remote is pressed for more
than 30 minutes.

Off: Turns off the function.

DVD Parental Control

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.

System Settings

OSD

Selects your language for the player on­screen displays.

Control for HDMI

On: The following BRAVIA sync features

are available:

– One-Touch Play
– System Power-Off
– Language Follow

Off: Turns off the function.

z

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

HDMI: Linked to TV-off

On: Automatically turns off the player and

HDMI-compatible components when
the connected TV enters standby
mode (BRAVIA sync).

Off

: Turns off the function.

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.

Screen Saver

On: Turns on the screen saver function.

The screen saver image appears when
the player is not used for more than 10
minutes whil e displaying an on-screen
display.

Off: Turns off the function.

System Information

Displays the player’s software version
information.

Software License Information

Displays the information about software
license.

Resetting

Reset to Factory Default Settings

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

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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.

Power

The power is not turned on.

b Check that the AC adaptor is securely

connected (page 12).

b Check that the rechargeable battery is

sufficiently charged (page 12).

The power is not turned on even if you
press [/1 on the remote.

b The power switch is set to OFF. Slide the

power switch to ON/STANDBY.

The rechargeable battery cannot be
charged or charging time is long.

b If the CHARGE indicator flashes with the

AC adaptor connected, the ambient
temperature is not appropriate. Charge the
battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F).

b Charging takes longer if the player is

turned on. Before charging, turn off the
player.

b If you have not used the player for more

than a year, the battery may have
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Picture

There is no picture.

b No picture appears on the LCD screen

when 24p video signals are output from the
HDMI OUT jack. Set “BD/DVD-ROM
1080/24p Output” to “Off” in the “Screen
Settings” setup (page 18).

The black points appear and the red,
blue, green points remain on the LCD.

b This is a structural property of the LCD

and not a malfunction.

Sound

There is no sound.

b T he p la yer is in p au se m od e or in sl ow pla y

mode.

b The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

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

b Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “Off” in

the “Audio Settings” setup (page 18).

The interactive audio is not output.

b Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “On” in

the “Audio Settings” setup (page 18).

Disc

The disc does not play.

b The disc is dirty or skewed.
b The disc is not set until it clicks (page 14).
b The disc is upside down. Insert the disc

with the playback side facing down.

b The disc has a format that cannot be played

back by this player (page 24).

b The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized.

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Additional Information

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b The region code on the BD or DVD does

not match the player (page 24).

Hookup

Operations

Playback does not start from the
beginning of content.

b Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from

beginning.”

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

b The resume point may be cleared from

memory when
– you open the disc lid.
– you disconnect the USB device.
– you play other content.
– you turn off the player.
– you change some settings under the

“Setup.”

The player does not respond to any
button.

b The HOLD function has been set. To

cancel the function, press the button for
more than two seconds.

b Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 4).

b Set the power switch to OFF and leave it

for one minute.

USB device

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

b Make sure that the USB device is securely

connected to the USB jack.

b Check if the USB device or a cable is

damaged.

b Check if the USB device is on.
b If the USB device is connected via a USB

hub, connect the USB device directly to the
player.

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

b Check that all the connecting cables are

securely connected.

b Switch the input selector on your TV to

display the signal from the player.

b Try the following:

and on again.
equipment off and on again.
and then reconnect the HDMI cable.

b The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a

DVI device that d oes not support copyright
protection technology.

b Check the “HDMI/LCD Video Format”

settings in the “Screen Settings” setup
(page 18).

b For BD-ROMs, check the “BD/DVD-

ROM 1080/24p Output” setting in the
“Screen Settings” setup (page 18).

1Turn the player off

2Turn the connected

3Disconnect

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

b Check that all the connecting cables are

securely connected.

b Try the following:

and on again.
equipment off and on again.
and then reconnect the HDMI cable.

b The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a

DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept aud io
signals).

b The device connected to the HDMI OUT

jack does not support the audio format of
the player. Check the audio settings
(page 18).

b Set “Audio (HDMI)” to “Auto” in the

“Audio Settings” setup (page 18).

b The sound mode can be switched only for

the sound output from the player’s speaker
and headphones. Only “Standard” is
available for the sound output from the
HDMI OUT jack.

1Turn the player off

2Turn the connected

3Disconnect

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

b When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”

(page 20), 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.).

“Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA
Sync)

The “Control for HDMI” function does
not work (BRAVIA Sync).

b Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to

“On” (page 20).

b If you change the HDMI connection, turn

the player off and on again.

b If power failure occurs, set “Control for

HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for
HDMI” to “On” (page 20).

b 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.

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

b Check that “Control for HDMI” and

“HDMI: Linked to TV-off” are set to “On”
(page 20).

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system

Inputs/Outputs

PHONES (headphones):

Stereo minijack

USB:

USB jack Type A, maximum current
500 mA (For connecting a USB
memory, memory card reader, digital
still camera, and digital video camera)

HDMI OUT:

HDMI 19-pin standard connector

Liquid Crystal Display

Panel size (approx.):

9 inches wide (diagonal)

Driving system:

TFT active matrix

Resolution:

800 × 480

General

Power requirements:

DC 12 V 1.5 A (AC adaptor/Car battery
adaptor)

Power consumption:

8.5 W (when playing a BD-ROM using
headphones)

Dimensions (approx.):

246.7 mm × 184.7 mm × 42.2 mm

3

/4 in. × 7 3/8 in. × 1 11/16 in.)

(9
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting
parts

Mass (approx.):

1.31 kg (2.89 lbs)

Operating temperature:

5ºC to 35ºC (41°F to 95°F)

Operating humidity:

25 % to 80 %

AC adaptor:

110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Car battery adaptor:

12 V DC

: NTSC

Additional Information

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Supplied accessories

See page 12.

Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

Playable discs

Blu-ray

*1*2

Disc

*4

DVD

*4

CD

*1

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

*2

The player supports BD-ROM Profile 1
Ver.1.1 only.

*3

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.

*4

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.

*5

Only BDP-SX910 supports double-layer
discs.

Discs that cannot be played

• BDs with cartridge

• BDXLs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD DVDs

• DVD Audio discs

• PHOTO CDs

• Data part of CD-Extras

• VCDs/Super VCDs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

BD-ROM

*3

BD-R

DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD+R

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

/BD-RE

*5

/DVD-RW

*5

/DVD+RW

*3

• 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).

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)

The system that is used to protect
copyrights. The region code is shown on
the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO packages
according to the region of sale.
BD-ROMs labeled “A” will play on the
player.

DVD VIDEOs labeled “ALL” or “1” will
play on the player.

ALL

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Playable types of files

Video

File format Extensions

*1

*1*4

*1

“.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
“.m2ts,” “.mts”

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

“.wmv,” “.asf”

“.mp3”

“.m4a”

*1*4

“.wma”

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

*1

TS

MPEG-4 AVC

*1

WMV9

*2 *3

AVCHD

Music

File format Extensions

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III)

AAC/HE-AAC

WMA9 Standard

LPCM “.wav”

Photo

File format Extensions

JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”

PNG “.png*5”

GIF “.gif*5”

*1

The player does not play coded files such as
DRM.

*2

The player plays AVCHD Ver.2.0 format.

*3

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

*4

The player does not play coded files such as
Lossless.

*5

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

b

• Some files may not play depending on the
format, the encoding, or recording condition.

• Some files edited on a PC may not play.

• The player can recognize the foll owing files or
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:
– up to folders in the 3rd tree
– up to 500 files in a single tree
The number of files or folders differs
depending on the conditions.

• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.

• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices such as flash memory, as well
as Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class
devices.

• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
USB memory or devices, turn the player off
when connecting or removing the USB
memory or devices.

• The player may not play high bit rate video
files on DATA CDs smoothly. You are
recommended to play such files using DATA
DVDs.

Language code list

For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing
Settings” (page 19).
The language spellings conform to the
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

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

Dzongkha
1144 English 1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian
1151 Basque 1157 Persian
1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji

1142 Greek

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Additional Information

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Code Language

1171 Faroese 1174 French
1181 Frisian 1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician
1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic;

1299 Cambodian;

Khmer
1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin 1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian 1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi
1357 Malay 1358 Malese;

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

Panjabi
1435 Pashto;

Pushto
1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

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

Sango
1503 Singhalese;

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

1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik

Kalaallisut

1300 Kannada

Maltese

1428 Polish

1436 Portuguese

Romance

1502 Serbo-

Croatian

1505 Slovak

Sotho
southern

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Code Language

1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana;

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

1535 Tonga; Tonga

islands

Parental control area code

For details, see “Parental Control Area
Code” (page 19).

Code Area

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

Kingdom

Index

Words in quotations
appear in the on-screen
displays.

A

AUDIO 9
“Audio Settings”
“Auto Standby”

18

20

H

HDMI 18
HOME

8, 17

Home menu

17

L

“LCD Mode” 15

O

OPTIONS 8

20

“OSD”

T

TOP MENU 10
Troubleshooting
“TV Type”

17

U

USB 15

21

B

Batteries 12
“BD/DVD Viewing
Settings” 19

24

BD-R
BD-RE

24

Bitstream
Blu-ray Disc
BONUSVIEW
BRAVIA Sync

21

24

14
23

C

CD 24
Charging time and
playing time 12
Color buttons
Connecting to a TV
“Control for HDMI”
23

10

D

DISPLAY 8
Dolby Digital

18

DTS
DVD

19

24

13

20,

P

Parental Control 19
“Parental Control
Settings” 19
Playable discs
Playback information
POP UP/MENU

24

8

R

Region code 24
Remote

9, 12

“Resetting”
Resetting the player
Resume

20

8, 22

S

“Screen Settings” 17

17

“Setup”
SOUND
SUBTITLE
“System Settings”

9

10

20

14

20

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

http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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