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3-452-777-12(1) Printed in Malaysia 3-452-777-12(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-BX1 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-452-777-12(1) Printed in Malaysia 3-452-777-12(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-BX1 © 2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A If this apparatus to persons. BDP-BX1 Serial No For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is not ...vases, on a circuit different from the wall socket immediately in Canada If this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" ... to comply with the instructions, may be used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to...
...important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A If this apparatus to persons. BDP-BX1 Serial No For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is not ...vases, on a circuit different from the wall socket immediately in Canada If this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" ... to comply with the instructions, may be used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to...
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... result in a location near a bathtub or shower room. Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or pull on the player. • Do not place any discs. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with liquids, such as vases, on it may... be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the player and the discs away from the AC power source as long as it . • Do not resurface the playing side of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent...
... result in a location near a bathtub or shower room. Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or pull on the player. • Do not place any discs. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with liquids, such as vases, on it may... be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the player and the discs away from the AC power source as long as it . • Do not resurface the playing side of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent...
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... of parts In the events that is prohibited. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are provided for an extended period of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This Blu-ray Disc/DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. On replacement of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If you risk permanent damage...
... of parts In the events that is prohibited. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are provided for an extended period of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This Blu-ray Disc/DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. On replacement of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If you risk permanent damage...
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...is listed under the z icon. 5 NICE-to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 59). • Instructions in this manual, "disc" is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the similar symbols as those on the remote. • The on-screen display...8226; Icons, such as BD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the controls on the player if they have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 14)Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, ...
...is listed under the z icon. 5 NICE-to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 59). • Instructions in this manual, "disc" is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the similar symbols as those on the remote. • The on-screen display...8226; Icons, such as BD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the controls on the player if they have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 14)Refer all servicing to rain or moisture, ...
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Additional Information Troubleshooting 54 Self-Diagnosis Function 58 Playable Discs 59 Video Output Resolution 62 Audio Output Signals 63 Specifications 64 Language Code List 65 Parental Control/Area Code 65 Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 66 Software License Information 68 Glossary 77 Index 79 Before operating the player, please read "Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement" (page 66). 7
Additional Information Troubleshooting 54 Self-Diagnosis Function 58 Playable Discs 59 Video Output Resolution 62 Audio Output Signals 63 Specifications 64 Language Code List 65 Parental Control/Area Code 65 Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 66 Software License Information 68 Glossary 77 Index 79 Before operating the player, please read "Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement" (page 66). 7
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... entry field. DISPLAY (page 35) Displays the playback information on CDs. AUDIO (page 47) Selects the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on the player, or sets to Theater Mode. Remote Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the...
... entry field. DISPLAY (page 35) Displays the playback information on CDs. AUDIO (page 47) Selects the language track when multilingual tracks are recorded on the player, or sets to Theater Mode. Remote Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the...
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.... - D Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short cut keys for selecting items on the screen. HOME (page 40) Enters or exits the player's home menu. To go to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. PREV twice. m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the... press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you press x STOP (Resume Play). Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is the last point you move quickly between TV and other input sources. The resume point for a title/track is inserted...
.... - D Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short cut keys for selecting items on the screen. HOME (page 40) Enters or exits the player's home menu. To go to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. PREV twice. m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the... press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you press x STOP (Resume Play). Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is the last point you move quickly between TV and other input sources. The resume point for a title/track is inserted...
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..., hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 26) F 24P indicator (page 44) Lights up when a BD is locked. The disc tray is recognized. B Disc tray (page 31) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when...
..., hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. D Front panel display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 26) F 24P indicator (page 44) Lights up when a BD is locked. The disc tray is recognized. B Disc tray (page 31) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when...
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... of the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc r Remaining time of the current disc z "T" (Title or Track), "C" (Chapter), or "D" (Disc) may be displayed depending on downloading the player's software, see page 41. ,continued 11 B HD (page 43) Lights up when downloading... the player's software. For details on the disc. E Playback information You can check the time information. The display changes as follows. Press TIME repeatedly during playback or pause. ...
... of the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc r Remaining time of the current disc z "T" (Title or Track), "C" (Chapter), or "D" (Disc) may be displayed depending on downloading the player's software, see page 41. ,continued 11 B HD (page 43) Lights up when downloading... the player's software. For details on the disc. E Playback information You can check the time information. The display changes as follows. Press TIME repeatedly during playback or pause. ...
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... a High Speed HDMI cable. Make sure the connector is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the cabinet wall. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack or.... ,continued 15 Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you connect a 1080/24p- If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to...
... a High Speed HDMI cable. Make sure the connector is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the cabinet wall. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack or.... ,continued 15 Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you connect a 1080/24p- If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to...
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...setting. • Language Follow When you change the video output resolution in the "System Settings" setup (page 50). z • When connecting the Sony TV that are compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function with an HDMI cable (supplied), operation is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" Easy...television sets are questions regarding our TV set to use only an HDMI cable that is compatible with this model 480p/ 720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your satisfaction, change...
...setting. • Language Follow When you change the video output resolution in the "System Settings" setup (page 50). z • When connecting the Sony TV that are compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function with an HDMI cable (supplied), operation is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" Easy...television sets are questions regarding our TV set to use only an HDMI cable that is compatible with this model 480p/ 720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is not clear, not natural or not to your satisfaction, change...
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.... Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the same kind and length. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Match the...
.... Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using a component video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the same kind and length. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Match the...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or (yellow) (red) (white) S-video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (yellow) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using an Svideo cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18 You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or (yellow) (red) (white) S-video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) (yellow) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to an audio/video or S VIDEO jack Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using an Svideo cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18 You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
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... Settings" setup (page 45). - Refer as well to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Set the following settings and you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to...
... Settings" setup (page 45). - Refer as well to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Set the following settings and you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to...
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... *2 Settings" setup (page 45). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued 21 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the...
... *2 Settings" setup (page 45). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued 21 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Optical digital cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 22 Connecting to that of the plug to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 22 Connecting to that of the plug to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.
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... all USB flash memories. • When inserting a USB flash memory other than Sony USM1GH, check the insertion direction before inserting it. • Depending on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this will go. Hookups and... Settings Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView) on the USB flash memory, it may support this function. If you will need to use of the Sony USM1GH available as of the player Sony...
... all USB flash memories. • When inserting a USB flash memory other than Sony USM1GH, check the insertion direction before inserting it. • Depending on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this will go. Hookups and... Settings Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView) on the USB flash memory, it may support this function. If you will need to use of the Sony USM1GH available as of the player Sony...
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Methods to connect to your Internet source. When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About network (LAN) cables Depending...the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 51). For details on the modem or router, the type of the player to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the instructions supplied ...
Methods to connect to your Internet source. When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About network (LAN) cables Depending...the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 51). For details on the modem or router, the type of the player to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the instructions supplied ...
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Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet. Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet To PC Wireless LAN router (access point) Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet b Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the AC IN terminal of the PC. 25 Hookups and Settings When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied AC power cord to the LAN terminal of the player.
Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet. Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet To PC Wireless LAN router (access point) Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet b Do not connect the LAN terminal of the player to the AC IN terminal of the PC. 25 Hookups and Settings When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all of the other connections are complete, connect the supplied AC power cord to the LAN terminal of the player.