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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
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As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not expose this product is not ... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. BDP-BX1 Serial No For customers in the event of trouble. Refer servicing to excessive heat such as vases, ...the limits for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For Customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver ...
As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not expose this product is not ... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. BDP-BX1 Serial No For customers in the event of trouble. Refer servicing to excessive heat such as vases, ...the limits for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For Customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver ...
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.... • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This Blu-ray Disc/DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If the provided plug does not fit into your...
.... • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This Blu-ray Disc/DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If the provided plug does not fit into your...
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...is recognized. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to standby mode. H A (open/close) (page 31) Opens or closes the disc tray. The disc tray is turned on, hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up when outputting ...front panel display. 10 When the player is locked. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the player, or sets to prevent it being opened by mistake. B Disc tray (page 31) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is complete. z When the player is turned on for more than 10...
...is recognized. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to standby mode. H A (open/close) (page 31) Opens or closes the disc tray. The disc tray is turned on, hold down X on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up when outputting ...front panel display. 10 When the player is locked. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the player, or sets to prevent it being opened by mistake. B Disc tray (page 31) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is complete. z When the player is turned on for more than 10...
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or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. 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 .... • When connecting or disconnecting, do not apply too much pressure 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 the cabinet wall. It may damage the ...
or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. 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 .... • When connecting or disconnecting, do not apply too much pressure 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 the cabinet wall. It may damage the ...
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..., the "Control for HDMI" setting of 480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan picture problems, it is compatible with this model 480p/ 720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play With one touch of... function using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. z • When connecting the Sony TV that is recommended that bears the HDMI logo. b Depending on the connected TV is switched to "On." About indicators for HDMI connection When...
..., the "Control for HDMI" setting of 480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan picture problems, it is compatible with this model 480p/ 720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is simplified as below: • One-Touch Play With one touch of... function using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. z • When connecting the Sony TV that is recommended that bears the HDMI logo. b Depending on the connected TV is switched to "On." About indicators for HDMI connection When...
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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 color of the plug to that of the jack. Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player... of the plug to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the jack. Be sure to connect to that of ...
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 color of the plug to that of the jack. Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player... of the plug to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the jack. Be sure to connect to that of ...
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TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. 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. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18
TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. 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. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Connecting to that of the audio/video cable. 18
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..., you can enjoy surround sound. Set "Audio Output Priority" to the operating instructions supplied with the connected 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 can enjoy ...higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver). - If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI...
..., you can enjoy surround sound. Set "Audio Output Priority" to the operating instructions supplied with the connected 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 can enjoy ...higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver). - If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI...
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..." in the "Audio *2 Settings" setup (page 45). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). 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... player *1 and your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5....
..." in the "Audio *2 Settings" setup (page 45). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46). 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... player *1 and your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (5....
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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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...connect anything other than a USB flash memory, such as an HDD, etc., to use of the Sony USM1GH available as of the player Sony USM1GH (not supplied) With the terminal side up , turn the player on again. • Do not insert the external memory that the EXT indicator lights up in ... memory. If you will go. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function. Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as...
...connect anything other than a USB flash memory, such as an HDD, etc., to use of the Sony USM1GH available as of the player Sony USM1GH (not supplied) With the terminal side up , turn the player on again. • Do not insert the external memory that the EXT indicator lights up in ... memory. If you will go. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function. Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as...
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b Do not connect a phone line 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 on the network (... router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the instructions supplied with the modem or router. 24 To update the player's software using the network. 1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source. Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the...
b Do not connect a phone line 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 on the network (... router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the instructions supplied with the modem or router. 24 To update the player's software using the network. 1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your Internet source. Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the...
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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. Then plug the player and TV power cords into the AC outlet.
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... differs depending on the disc type and the version. Additional Information Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BD BDMV and BDAV mode, including 8 cm discs (single layer) and DL discs DVD Discs such as movies that ... playable depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. Notes about BD-ROM compatibility Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be purchased or rented DVD DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs ...
... differs depending on the disc type and the version. Additional Information Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in BD BDMV and BDAV mode, including 8 cm discs (single layer) and DL discs DVD Discs such as movies that ... playable depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. Notes about BD-ROM compatibility Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be purchased or rented DVD DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs ...
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...Software's performance depends on might be interrupted or discontinued at the discretion of the suppliers (software suppliers, service providers or Sony). The Software is Sony Electronics Inc., 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127. You may be automatically updated as necessary to improve security ... breach of security related to the following: Use of Software. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are only for use on more than Software upon which it is updated automatically when ...
...Software's performance depends on might be interrupted or discontinued at the discretion of the suppliers (software suppliers, service providers or Sony). The Software is Sony Electronics Inc., 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127. You may be automatically updated as necessary to improve security ... breach of security related to the following: Use of Software. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are only for use on more than Software upon which it is updated automatically when ...
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.... It supports a maximum sampling frequency of 6 Mbps, with lossy compression (Lossy). ,continued 77 BD-R (page 59) BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a lossless coding technology that supports up to archive valuable data or storing and distributing video material. Although a BD-ROM ... and slideshow. Dolby TrueHD (page 63) Dolby TrueHD is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in High Definition format, for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is a specification for playback on the next generation of...
.... It supports a maximum sampling frequency of 6 Mbps, with lossy compression (Lossy). ,continued 77 BD-R (page 59) BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a lossless coding technology that supports up to archive valuable data or storing and distributing video material. Although a BD-ROM ... and slideshow. Dolby TrueHD (page 63) Dolby TrueHD is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in High Definition format, for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is a specification for playback on the next generation of...
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..." 36, 45 AVCHD 61, 77 B Batteries 26 "BD Data" 34, 56 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 47 BD-R 59, 77 BD-RE 59, 77 Bitstream 63 Blu-ray Disc 59, 77 BonusView 23, 33 BRAVIA Sync 16, 56 C CD 59 Chapter 34 Child Lock 10, 57 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 19 TV... "OSD" 50 P Parental Control 32, 47 "Photo" 38 "Photo Settings" 49 PhotoTV HD 39, 78 Playable discs 59 POP UP/MENU 9, 33 Q "Quick Start" 50 R Region code 60 Remote 8, 26, 27 "Resetting" 53 Resetting the player 53 Resume 9, 32, 37 S SCENE SEARCH 9 Searching 34 Self-diagnosis function 58 "Setup" 40 Slideshow 38...
..." 36, 45 AVCHD 61, 77 B Batteries 26 "BD Data" 34, 56 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 47 BD-R 59, 77 BD-RE 59, 77 Bitstream 63 Blu-ray Disc 59, 77 BonusView 23, 33 BRAVIA Sync 16, 56 C CD 59 Chapter 34 Child Lock 10, 57 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 19 TV... "OSD" 50 P Parental Control 32, 47 "Photo" 38 "Photo Settings" 49 PhotoTV HD 39, 78 Playable discs 59 POP UP/MENU 9, 33 Q "Quick Start" 50 R Region code 60 Remote 8, 26, 27 "Resetting" 53 Resetting the player 53 Resume 9, 32, 37 S SCENE SEARCH 9 Searching 34 Self-diagnosis function 58 "Setup" 40 Slideshow 38...
Planned Firmware update for BD-LIVE
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... of following methods: 1 Register your Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player serial number close at hand. Of course, there will be no charge. This enhancement will be delivered to function a broadband internet connection is available, please use one of packaged Blu-ray Disc media. Planned firmware update for BD-LIVE In 2008, Sony plans to issue a product update for...
... of following methods: 1 Register your Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player serial number close at hand. Of course, there will be no charge. This enhancement will be delivered to function a broadband internet connection is available, please use one of packaged Blu-ray Disc media. Planned firmware update for BD-LIVE In 2008, Sony plans to issue a product update for...
Quick Start Guide
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...] Capable up to 1080p, 1080/24p resolution (recommended) Quick Start Guide Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-BX1 Follow the steps below to use your Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player. 1 Select 2 Connect t 3 Setupp 4 Play For any inquiries, please call 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or visit the Sony Web Site : http://esupport.sony.com/ For more information, refer to the supplied Operating Instructions. ©...
...] Capable up to 1080p, 1080/24p resolution (recommended) Quick Start Guide Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-BX1 Follow the steps below to use your Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player. 1 Select 2 Connect t 3 Setupp 4 Play For any inquiries, please call 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or visit the Sony Web Site : http://esupport.sony.com/ For more information, refer to the supplied Operating Instructions. ©...