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Reference Guide
Sony Customer Support
4K Media Player
FMP-X1
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.______________
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
appliance.
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.
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.
Install this unit so that the AC power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the player.
Installing
Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
FCC WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modific ations not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable STP type) must
be used with the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15
of FCC Rules.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Please Call Before Returning the Product to the Store
Important Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) 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.
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Precautions
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 place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on
ships, or on other vessels.
If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may form on the outer surface and on
interior of the player.
Should this occur, the player may not operate
properly. In this case, leave the player turned on for
about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the
player.
Disconnect the AC power cord and all other cables
from the player when you move the player.
Keep the player away from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk has a high storage density, which
enables quick access to the written data. However, it
can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust,
and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid
losing important data, observe the following
precautions.
Do not apply a strong shock to the player.
Do not place the player in a location subject to
mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.
Do not place the player on top of a hot surface,
such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).
Do not use the player in a place subject to extreme
changes in temperature (temperature gradient less
than 10 °C/hour).
Do not move the player with its AC power cord
connected.
Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the
power is on.
Do not move the player for one minute after you
have unplugged the AC power cord.
Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk
by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.
If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot
recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a
temporary storage space.
About repairing the hard disk drive
The contents of the h ard disk drive may be chec ked
in case of re pair or in spec tion during a ma lfun ctio n
or modification. However, the contents will not be
backed up or saved by Sony.
If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced,
it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All
contents of the hard disk drive will be erased,
including contents that violate copyright laws.
On power sources
Follow the procedure below when disconnecting
the AC power cord.
Disconnect the LAN cable or pause the
download by using the 4K application setting in
the “Application” items of the TV home menu.
Wait for about five minutes after turning the
player off.
Make sure that the hard disk drive is not
operating (the power indicator and HDD
indicator are off).
Disconnect the AC power cord.
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, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
Observe following points to prevent the AC power
cord being damaged. Do not use the AC power
cord if it is damaged, as doing so may result in an
electric shock or fire.
Do not pinch the AC power cord between the
player and wall, shelf, etc.
Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord
or pull on the AC power cord itself.
On AC adapter
Use the supplied AC adapter for this player, as
other adapters may cause a malfunction.
Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
Do not confine the AC adapter in a closed place
such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
Do not connect the AC adapter to a traveler’s
electric transformer, which may generate heat and
cause a malfunction.
Do not drop or apply shock.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio signals.
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 replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
On connecting to the HDMI jack
Observe the following as improper handling may
damage the HDMI jack and the connector.
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the rear of the
player and the HDMI connector by checking their
shapes. Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
Hold the HDMI connector straight when
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do
not twist or force the HDMI connector into the
HDMI jack.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display
image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video
image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time, you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma display
panel televisions and projection televisions
are susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use
of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and their
soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be
displayed and playback will be interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
To request additional information about Cinavia by
mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to:
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box
86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.