4-579-669-15(1) Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Operating Instructions Getting Started Playback Settings and Adjustments Additional Information Thank you for your purchase. Before using this player, please read these instruction carefully.
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.______________ For customers in the USA If this product is not working properly, please call 1-800-222-SONY(7669).
• 5 150 - 5 250 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only. • High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5 250 5 350 MHz and 5 650 - 5 850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. – 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.
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.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor and all other cables from the player when you move the player. On power sources • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. • Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you are not going to use the player for a long time. To disconnect the AC adaptor, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. • Observe following points to prevent the AC adaptor being damaged.
On watching 3D video images Copy Protection Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe necessary.
• The terms HDMI and HDMI HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. • Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-LIVE™, BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. • Blu-ray 3D™ and Blu-ray 3D™ logo are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. • “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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Contents 2 4 WARNING Precautions Getting Started 10 15 16 16 Guide to Parts and Controls Step 1: Connecting the Player Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection Step 3: Easy Setup Playback 18 20 20 22 23 Playing a Disc Playing from a USB Device Playing via a Network Listening to Audio from a Bluetooth Device Available Options Settings and Adjustments 25 25 25 26 28 29 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 Using the Settings Displays [Software Update] [Accessibility Settings] [Screen Settings] [Audio Settings] [Bluetoo
Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Front panel 1 2 6 5 A Door tray To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) B Z (open/close) You can lock the disc tray to avoid accidental opening of the tray. While the player is turned on, press x STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU button on the remote to lock or unlock the tray. C 1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. D Power indicator Lights up when the player is turned on. E (USB) jack Connect a USB device to this jack.
Rear panel B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack Getting Started A Ventilation holes C HDMI OUT jack D LAN (100) terminal E DC IN 12 V (AC adaptor input) jack 11
Remote The available functions of the remote are different depending on the disc or the situation. z N PLAY, TV VOL +, and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 12 The player automatically returns to standby mode If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 20 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- INPUT Switches between TV and other input sources.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs Hold down -TV- 1 and the TV manufacturer’s code using the remote buttons for 2 seconds.
Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC adaptor until you have made all the connections. Connecting to your TV Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable. Getting Started High Speed HDMI Cable* * See “Supplied accessories” (page 39). Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver) Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver).
Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection If you are not going to connect the player to a network, proceed to “Step 3: Easy Setup” (page 16). Wired Setup Step 3: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Initial Settings]. 1 Insert two Size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment of the remote. 2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the numeric order shown below.
3 Press 1 to turn on the player. Home screen display The home screen appears when you press HOME. Select an application using
Playback Playing a Disc For “Playable discs”, see page 40. 1 2 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Enjoying BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo have bonus contents and other data that can be downloaded for your enjoyment. 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray. Connect a USB memory to the USB jack on the player (page 10). Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory as your local storage.
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the “Blu-ray 3D” logo. 1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback. 2 You can view 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 Playback • Connect the player to your 3Dcompatible devices using a High Speed HDMI Cable. • Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] in [Screen Settings] (page 26).
Playing from a USB Device For “Playable types of files”, see page 41. 1 3 Server Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player (page 10). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB device before connecting. 2 To play a file from a DLNA server via this unit (DLNA player) Select [USB device] using
Using Spotify Connect 1 Select [Screen mirroring] from home screen using
Listening to Audio from a Bluetooth Device To listen to an audio source from a Bluetooth device (e.g. headphone) via this player, you need to pair the Bluetooth device with this player. 4 When the Bluetooth connection is established, the device name will appear on the TV screen. 5 6 Pairing with a Bluetooth device Pairing is an operation where the Bluetooth devices are registered to each other before connection.
x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between picture and sound, by delaying the sound output in relation to the picture output (0 to 120 milliseconds). x [Video Settings]: Available Options Various settings and playback operations are available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the situation. Common options x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat mode. [3D Menu]: x x – [Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the simulated 3D effect. – [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the depth of 3D image.
*1 Available when output 2K video signal. To display these options when the player is connected to 4K-compatible equipment, set [4K Output] in [Screen Settings] to [Off]. *2 Available when output 4K video signal. x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home screen when you need to change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined. Select [Setup] on the home screen using
x [Enlarge] [On]: Text is displayed in large size. [Off]: Text is displayed in normal size. x [DVD Aspect Ratio] [Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with black bands on the top and bottom. x [Auto-Scroll Speed] [Fast] / [Normal] / [Slow] / [Very Slow]: Sets the speed of automatic text scrolling. x [Accessibility Shortcut] [On]: Turns on the shortcut in [Options] window. [Off]: Turns off the shortcut. [Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
[BD-ROM 24p Output] [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack. [On]: Turns on the function. [Off]: Select this when your TV is not compatible with 1080/24p video signals. [DVD-ROM 24p Output] [Data content 24p Output] This function is available for playback contents stored in USB memory or data disc. [Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.
x [HDMI Deep Color Output] x [DSD Output Mode] [Auto]: Normally select this. [16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/ 12bit/10bit video signals when the connected TV is compatible with Deep Color. [Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or colors appear unnatural. [Auto]: Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD and DSD format file. Outputs LPCM signals instead if the HDMI connected device not support DSD.
x [Downmix] [Surround]: Outputs audio signals with surround effects. Select this when connecting an audio device that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6. [Stereo]: 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. x [Bluetooth Mode] [On]: Enables Bluetooth settings and functions. [Off]: Disables Bluetooth settings and functions.
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] x [Delete BD Data] Deletes data in the USB memory. All data stored in the buda folder will be erased. x [BD/DVD Menu Language] Selects the default menu language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Select [Select Language Code], and enter the code for your language, referring to “Language code list” (page 44). x [Audio Language] Selects the default audio language for BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select [Original], the language given priority in the disc is selected.
x [Internet Video Unrated] [Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated Internet videos. [Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos. [Music Settings] [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. [Linked to TV-off] [Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio CD layer. [CD]: Plays the CD layer.
x [Software Update Notification] [On]: Sets the player to inform you of newer software version information (page 25). [Off]: Turns off the function. x [Network Connection Diagnostics] Checks for the proper network connection by running the network diagnostics. x [Device Name] x [Screen mirroring RF Setting] Displays the player’s name. The player’s name can be changed. [Auto]: Sets the RF (Radio Frequency) channel band automatically for Screen mirroring connection.
[Easy Network Settings] Select [Easy Network Settings] to specify the network settings. Follow the on-screen instructions. [Resetting] Resets the player settings to the factory default by selecting the group of settings. All the settings within the group will be reset. x [Initialize Personal Information] Erases your personal information stored in the player.
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. The display language on the screen switches automatically when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not support the audio format of the player. Check the audio settings (page 28). The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstream. , Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio Settings] to [Off] (page 28). , Check that the connected AV amplifier (receiver) is compatible with each HD Audio format. , Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio Settings] to [On] (page 28).
There is no options menu during Internet streaming. The desired wireless router do not appear in the wireless network list. , Options menu is not available during Internet streaming. , Press RETURN to return to the previous screen, and try wireless setup again. If the desired wireless router is still not detected, select [New connection registration] to perform [Manual registration]. Network connection The player cannot connect to the network.
, The connection registration information has been erased. Perform the connection operation again. There is no sound, the sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) The [Control for HDMI] function does not work (BRAVIA Sync). , Check that [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] is set to [On] (page 31). , If you change the HDMI connection, turn the player off and on again.
Others Playback does not start from the beginning of content. , Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from beginning]. Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stopped playing. , The resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the disc when – you open the disc tray. – you disconnect the USB device. – you play other content. – you turn off the player. Message Code 1 [Playback stopped. The content being played is protected by Cinavia and is not authorized for playback on this device.
System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Power requirements: 12 V DC with AC adaptor Rating: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption (when using AC adaptor): 12 W Dimensions (approx.): 255 mm × 192 mm × 39 mm (10 1/8 in. × 7 5/8 in. × 1 9/16 in.) (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 0.
Playable discs Blu-ray Disc*1 BD-ROM BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD*3 DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and the version. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.
Playable types of files Video Codec Container MPEG-1 Video*1 MPEG-2 Video*2 Xvid .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis PS*3 .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG TS*4 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3 MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis MKV*1 .
*8 Music Codec Extension *9 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio .mp3 Layer III)*11 AAC/HE-AAC*1*11 WMA9 Standard *1 .m4a, .aac*6 .wma WMA 10 Pro*12 .wma *11 .wav LPCM *12 FLAC*1 .flac, .fla *13 Dolby Digital*6*11 .ac3 *14 DSF*1 .dsf DSDIFF*1*13 .dff AIFF*1 .aiff, .aif ALAC*1 .m4a Vorbis .ogg Monkey’s Audio .ape Photo Format Extension JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe PNG .png*14 GIF .gif*14 MPO .mpo*6*15 BMP .
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard. • To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or devices, turn off the player when connecting or removing the USB memory or devices. • The player may not play high bit rate video files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is recommended to play such files using DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.
– 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. Language code list For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] (page 30). The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Parental control/area code For details, see [Parental Control Area Code] (page 30).
The software of this player may be updated in the future. To download any available updates and the Operating Instructions with advanced features, please visit the following website: http://www.sony.
