Sony SMP-U10 Operating Manual

4-157-000-21(1)

USB Media Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

SMP-U10

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 adaptor must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

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

Precautions

• The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.

• The power requirements of this unit are indicated on the AC adaptor. 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.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

• Install the player so that the AC power adaptor 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.

For customers in the U.S.A 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. SMP-U10 Serial No.______________

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 de signed 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.

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.

Precautions

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

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

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.

• 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 install this equipment in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

On AC adaptor

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

• Do not disassemble or reverseengineer.

• Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.

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

• Do not drop or apply shock.

On adjusting volume

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

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and powerline surges.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet 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.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

Licensing and trademarks

• This player incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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

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• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

About this manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the

b icon. NICE-

z icon.

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.

Table of Contents

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

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

Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

‘BRAVIA Sync’ display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 3: Connecting the AC Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 4: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Controlling TVs with the remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 5: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting a photo file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Viewing a high quality slide show (PhotoTV HD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Menu display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

List of Control Menu items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Customizing the Playback Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the playback picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . 20

Sharpening the picture (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC) . . . . . . . 21

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LANGUAGE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

CUSTOM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AUDIO SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the digital output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

HDMI SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Notes About Video, Photo, or Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Remote

The VOL (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

A PICTURE NAVI (16)

Divides the screen into 16 subscreens to display photo files as thumbnails.

TV INPUT (input select) (12)

Switches between TV and other input sources.

TV [/1 (on/standby) (12)

Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.

[/1 (on/standby) (13)

Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode.

VOL (volume) +/– (12)

Adjusts the TV volume.

B Number buttons

Enters the track number, etc.

CLEAR (19)

Clears the entry field.

C TIME/TEXT

Displays the playing time. If a music file has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/ track title from the ID3 tag information. This player supports ID3 versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.

AUDIO ( )

Changes the audio language or audio channel.

SUBTITLE ( )

– Changes the subtitles when

subtitles are recorded on DivX video files only.

– Displays lyrics for a music file

when pressed during playback. For details see page 16.

D MEDIA SELECT (15)

Selects the file type (video, photo, or music) to be played.

FILE LIST (16)

Displays the album list.

RETURN (15)

Returns to the previous display.

DISPLAY (18)

Displays the playback information.

C/X/x/c (13)

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

Center button (ENTER) (13)

Enters the selected item.

E ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next)

Skips to the previous/next track or file in continuous play mode.

/ REPLAY/ADVANCE (replay/

advance/step)

– Replays the scene*1/briefly fast

forward the scene

when pressed

during playback.

– Plays forward*2 one frame at a time

when pressed during pause mode.

– Changes the LUN (Logical Unit

Number) devices when pressed during the list of albums or tracks is displayed (page 15).

m/M (scan/slow)

– Fast reverses/fast forwards when

pressed during playback. The speed changes when pressed repeatedly.

– Plays forward

in slow motion when pressed repeatedly during pause mode.

N PLAY

Starts or re-starts playback.

X PAUSE

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x STOP

Stops playback.

ZOOM

Zooms the images.

*1For DivX video files only.

These functions may not work with some scenes.

For video files only.

Some playback functions may not work with an unsupported MPEG-4 format (page 29).

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Front panel

MUSICPHOTOVIDEO

A [/1 (on/standby) button (13) B (remote sensor) (12)

Rear panel

OUT

HDMI

C Media indicators (15)

Indicates the selected media type.

D USB jack (type A) (15)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y

LINE OUT

L-AUDIO-RVIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIALDC IN 6V

A HDMI OUT (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface out) jack (9, 11)

B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (9) C LINE OUT (L-AUDIO-R) jacks (11)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (9) E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (11) F DC IN 6V (AC adaptor input) jack (12)

Hookups and Settings

When unpacking, check the supplied accessories by referring to page 30.

• Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV

Connect this player to your TV using a video cable. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, you must use pattern B. Select pattern C when connecting to a TV equipped with HDMI input. Be sure to also make an audio connection in the case of patterns A and B (page 11).

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(green)

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

(red)

(blue)

Hookups and Settings

(white) (yellow)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

(white) (yellow)

USB media player

(red)

A Video input jack

You will enjoy standard quality images.

B Component video input jacks

B, PR)

(Y, P

You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

C HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.

to HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

: Signal flow

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

Component video cable (not supplied)

(green)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(blue) (red)

PB PRY

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When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack

Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI OUT jack. Improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

button on the TV’s remote, the components compatible with CONTROL FOR HDMI function turn off automatically.

Depending on the connected component, the CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work. Refer to the op erating instructio ns supplied with the component.

Upside down Not straight

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (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 11). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Some images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 22.

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

• If the picture appears too white when you are using A connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 23).

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player.

• If you place the player on a cabinet with the HDMI cord connected, do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.

About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’ (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), you can enjoy the following features:

• One-Touch Play (page 16)

• System-Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the [/1

‘BRAVIA Sync’ display

You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s option menu. Some TVs may have other buttons available to turn on the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display, or require setting on the TV. Depending on the TV, the setting display may appear before the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

‘BRAVIA Sync’ display

Displays “FILE LIST” and “PICT. NAVI” (Picture Navigation). Select an item using C/c and then press ENTER.

To change the display

Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote repeatedly to turn on or change the display. ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display and Control Menu are displayed alternately.

To turn off the display

Press the RETURN or SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote repeatedly.

You can also control these functions on the player’s remote.

• The items in the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display have the same functions as the player’s remote buttons (page 6).

• You can only use this function if your TV supports ‘BRAVIA Sync.’

• For more details on ‘BRAVIA Sync,’ please refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

A Audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound.

B Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a Dolby Digital decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) surround effect. If you connect to a Sony audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.

• After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 13). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• When you connect the player to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the audio component to the TV with

the HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord or audio/video cord).

• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack. Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI cord.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals

(page 9).

TV, projector, or

audio component

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

USB media player

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) or HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

Audio/video cable (supplied)

(red)

HDMI cord (not supplied)

Audio component with a decoder

(white) (yellow)*

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial/ HDMI digital input

to LINE OUT (L-AUDIO-R)

(yellow)*(white)(red)

DIGITAL IN

(COAXIAL)

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Step 3: Connecting the

Step 4: Preparing the

AC Adaptor

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN 6V jack of the player.

DC IN 6V

DC plug

Connect the AC adaptor to an AC outlet

Stop playback before disconnec ting the power cord. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction.

Remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote.

Available buttons

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using some or all of the buttons on the supplied remote.

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off VOL (volume)

+/– TV INPUT

(input select)

Adjust the volume of the TV

Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources

To control other TVs with the remote

You can control the volume, in put source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code.

When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

1 While holding down TV [/1, press the

number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code.

2 Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Hitachi 24 LG/Goldstar 76 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08, 72 RCA 77 Samsung 71 Sharp 29 Toshiba 38

Step 5: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

1 Turn on the TV, then press [/1. 2 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 19).

3 Press ENTER without connecting a

USB device.

The Language Setup Display appears.

4 Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

5 Press ENTER.

The Screen Setup Display appears.

Hookups and Settings

6 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

Select “16:9” or “4:3 LETTER BOX” (page 22).

7 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your audio component appears.

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8 Press X/x to select the type of jack

(if any) you are using to connect to an audio component, then press ENTER.

Select “NO” if you do not connect an audio component, then go to step 10. Select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” if you connect an audio component using an audio cable, then go to step 10. Select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT” if you connect an audio component using a digital coaxial cable/HDMI cord.

9 Press X/x to select the type of

Dolby Digital signal to your audio component.

If your audio component has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

10Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.

When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 17), the selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped.

The list of albums appears.

Playback

Playing Files

Before connecting a USB device to the player, check the USB devices and file types playable on the player. Refer to “Playable USB Devices” (supplement) and also the operating instructions supplied with the USB device. For details on playable files, see “Notes About Video, Photo, or Music Files” (page

29).

1 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

2 Connect a USB device to the USB

jack.

MUSICPHOTOVIDEO

USB device

Depending on the device, an album list may appear on the TV screen.

3 Press MEDIA SELECT repeatedly

to select “VIDEO,” “PHOTO (MUSIC),” “PHOTO (BGM),” or “MUSIC,” then press ENTER.

VIDEO

PHOTO(MUSIC)

PHOTO(BGM)

MUSIC

4 Press X/x to select an album. 5 Press N.

Playback starts from the selected album. Adjust the volume on the TV or the audio component. To select a specific video or music file, press ENTER and press X/x to select a track or file, and then press ENTER. To select a specific photo file, see “Selecting a photo file” (page 16).

To stop playback

Press x.

To pause playback

Press X.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN.

To go to the next or previous music/video file

Press > or . during playback. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using ., and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

To remove the USB device

Stop playback and disconnect the USB device from the USB jack.

• By setting “MEDIA” to “PHOTO (MUSIC),” you can view a slideshow with sound when the music and photo files are placed in the same album.

• Depending on the contents, the player will play all files regardless of the “MEDIA” settings.

• You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” or “OFF” (page 24).

• Take the precaution of backing up important files on the USB device before connecting it to the player.

Playback

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• Do not forcibly connect the USB device and make sure the plug is oriented correctly.

• Do not connect the player and the USB device through a USB hub.

• Make sure no virus-infec ted files are contain ed on a USB device before use.

• This player supports USB Mass Storage Class only.

• This player supports USB devices of FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 format only.

• Some USB devices may not work with this player.

• For some device, LUN (Logical Unit Number) may appear. To change the LUN or original storage, press when the list of albums or tracks is displayed.

• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when another file is played. – when the player is turned off. This includes

when the player is automatically turned off by the Auto Power Off function. Press X instead of x to stop viewing.

– when the USB device is removed. – when the “MEDIA” settings are changed.

To play music with lyrics

Press SUBTITLE while playing music files that contain unsynchronized lyric information. To display the next/previous line, press X/x.

Selecting a photo file

1 Press FILE LIST.

The list of albums appears.

2 Press X/x to select an album, then

press PICTURE NAVI.

The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

To display additional images, select a bottom image and press x. To return to a previous image, select a top image and press X.

3 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you

want to view, and press ENTER.

The selected image appears.

Set “MEDIA” to “MUSIC” to enable lyrics function.

The player supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.

One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections only)

With one touch of the N button on the remote, the player and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the player. Playback starts automatically. The TV’s input will also switch to the player automatically in the following cases: – You press the N, FILE LIST or DISPLAY

button on the remote. Note that these buttons are not effective when you play music files in “MUSIC” mode.

To go to the next or previous photo file

Press C or c during playback. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using C. Select the previous album from the album list.

To rotate a photo image

Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image.

To display photo information

Press SUBTITLE while viewing photo files. The detailed information for the selected photo file appears.

is displayed when the picture was taken

using flash.

is displayed when the image is automatically rotated. To hide the information, press SUBTITLE. Note that the above information may not appear depending on the digital camera.

To stop viewing the photo

Press x.

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “MUSIC” or “VIDEO” is selected in “MEDIA” (page 15).

Viewing a high quality slide show (PhotoTV HD)

If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best quality images by the following connection and setting.

1 Connect the player to the TV using an

HDMI cord (not supplied).

2 Set the TV’s video setting to “Video-A”

mode.

For details about “Video-A,” refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Set “JPEG RESOLUTION” to “PhotoTV

HD” in “HDMI SETUP” (page 26).

On “PhotoTV HD”

“PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colours. By connecting Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an HDMI cord, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. For instance, the delicate texture of human skin, flowers, sand, and waves can now be displayed on a large screen in beautiful photolike quality.

• By connecting to a Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible device using an HDMI cord, the TV will set the optimal image quality for viewing still pictures automatically. For more details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

• “PhotoTV HD” is activated when “JPEG RESOLUTION” is set to “PhotoTV HD,” photo playback is available, and the player is connected to a TV by an HDMI cord.

• You cannot select “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” or “SHARPNESS” when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated.

• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the player changes the video signal output setting in “HDMI RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i,” “TV TYPE” to “16:9,” and “YC

BCR” automatically, although the current

“YC settings are kept.

• You cannot select “HDMI RESOLUTION” or

BCR/RGB (HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP”

“YC (page 26), or “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 22) when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated.

• If you set “PhotoTV HD” mode, the effect, rotation and zoom functions are not available.

• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped during Quick Setup (page 13).

BCR/RGB (HDMI)” to

Setting the pace for a

slide show (INTERVAL)

You can set the time the slides are displayed.

1 After selecting (INTERVAL) on

the Control Menu (page 18), press X/ x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• NORMAL: sets to standard duration

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than SLOW 1

2 Press ENTER.

Duration of interval depends on the “JPEG RESOLUTION” setting in “HDMI SETUP” (page 26).

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Selecting the slides’

appearance (EFFECT)

You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.

1 After selecting (EFFECT) on

the Control Menu (page 18), press X/ x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• MODE 1

: the images randomly cycle

through the effects

• MODE 2: the next image sweeps in from top left to bottom right

• MODE 3: the image sweeps in from top to bottom

• MODE 4: the image sweeps in from left to right

• MODE 5: the image stretches out from the center of the screen

• OFF: turns off this function

2 Press ENTER.

• Note that this setting does not work if the JPEG file has rotation information.

• Depending on the “JPEG RESOLUTION” setting (page 26), some effect may not function.

Control Menu display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

(

1 1 ( 4

OFF OFF USB ALBUM FILE

REPEAT

)

0 : 00 : 02

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

USB

A Control Menu items B Currently playing album number/Total

number of albums

C Currently playing file number/Total

number of files

D Playing time* E Selected media type F Playback status G Selected item icon/menu options H Operation message I Function name of selected Control

Menu item

* Displays the date of photo files.

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (Except when “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC”)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the media type.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a video file. Press X/x to select the Control Menu item, then press ENTER. For details about the item, see “List of Control Menu items” (page 19).

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function

ALBUM

Selects the album that contains the video file to be played.

FILE

Selects the video file to be played.

ALBUM

Selects the album that contains music or photo files to be played.

FILE

Selects the photo file to be played.

TRACK

Selects the track to be played.

To search for an album, file or track

1 Select “ALBUM,” “FILE,” or

“TRACK” from the Control Menu.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).

3 Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

4 Press the number buttons to select the

number you want to search.

5 Press ENTER.

TIME/TEXT

Checks the elapsed time. Input the time code for picture and music searching (DivX video files only).

1 Press ENTER. 2 Input the time code using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the b eginning, just enter “2:10:20.”

DATE

Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

MEDIA

Selects a media type to be played. VIDEO: plays video files. PHOTO (MUSIC): plays photo and music files as a slide show. PHOTO (BGM): plays photo files with the player’s internal background sound. To choose the melody of the background sound, press AUDIO repeatedly while viewing the image. MUSIC: plays music files.

• For details on playable files, see “Notes About Video, Photo, or Music Files” (page 29).

• Depending on the contents, the player will play all files regardless of the “MEDIA” settings.

REPEAT

Selects the item to be repeated when pressed repeatedly. USB: repeats all albums. TRACK: repeats the current music track. FILE: repeats the current video file. ALBUM: repeats the current album. To return to normal play, press CLEAR or select “OFF.”

SETUP (page 13, 22) QUICK: Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal.

CUSTOM: In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.

RESET: Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ZOOM

Magnifies the image up to four times the original size, and scroll using C/ X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. This function is available for all pictures except a background image.

INTERVAL (page 17) Specifies the duration the slides are displayed.

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EFFECT (page 18) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 20) Selects the picture quality that best suits the program you are watching.

SHARPNESS (page 21) Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

AV SYNC (page 21) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF” (“REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” “ZOOM” only). The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The “AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set to more than 0 ms.

when you select any item

Customizing the Playback Configuration

Adjusting the playback

picture

You can adjust the video signal from the player to obtain the picture quality you want.

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

1 After selecting (CUSTOM

PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu (page 18), press X/x to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: picture

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and color intensity

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level

• CINEMA 2: white colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and color contrast is increased

•MEMORYt: adjusts the picture in greater detail

PICTURE Changes the contrast. BRIGHTNESS Changes the overall

COLOR Makes colors deeper

HUE Changes the color

displays a standard

brightness.

or lighter.

balance.

2 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.

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