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4-135-656-11(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-135-656-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-BX2 © 2009 Sony Corporation To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://esupport.sony.com TM Printed in the future.
4-135-656-11(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-135-656-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-BX2 © 2009 Sony Corporation To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://esupport.sony.com TM Printed in the future.
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... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. This symbol is ... in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Model No. BDP-BX2 Serial No For customers in the USA If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended...
... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. This symbol is ... in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Model No. BDP-BX2 Serial No For customers in the USA If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended...
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...questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights and Trademarks • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the manufacturers. ™ and 174; marks are trademarks of the...BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA Sync" and "BRAVIA Sync" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are...
...questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Copyrights and Trademarks • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the manufacturers. ™ and 174; marks are trademarks of the...BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA Sync" and "BRAVIA Sync" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are...
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...display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 26) F N (play), x (stop) (page 30) Starts or stops playback. When the player is locked. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) Turns on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. 10 Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Lights up in blue when...standby mode. The disc tray is turned on, hold down N on . B Disc tray (page 30) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on the player for more than 10 seconds until "UNLOCK" appears in the front panel display. Use the tactile dot as a ...
...display (page 11) E Remote sensor (page 26) F N (play), x (stop) (page 30) Starts or stops playback. When the player is locked. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) Turns on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. 10 Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Lights up in blue when...standby mode. The disc tray is turned on, hold down N on . B Disc tray (page 30) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on the player for more than 10 seconds until "UNLOCK" appears in the front panel display. Use the tactile dot as a ...
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... "Control for HDMI connection When the conneced HDMI-compatible component is recognized, the HDMI indicator lights up in or rotate the HDMI connector. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) TV Notes on a cabinet with the HDMI cable connected, do not screw in the front panel display. ,continued... TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you place the player on connecting to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI...
... "Control for HDMI connection When the conneced HDMI-compatible component is recognized, the HDMI indicator lights up in or rotate the HDMI connector. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) TV Notes on a cabinet with the HDMI cable connected, do not screw in the front panel display. ,continued... TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you place the player on connecting to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI...
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...high definition television sets are fully compatible with this model 480i/480p/720p/ 1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is also changed after turning the player off and on. HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 9, 30, 39).... for HDMI" function with this product and may not work. z • When connecting the Sony TV that are questions regarding our TV set to the operating instructions supplied with a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the operating ...
...high definition television sets are fully compatible with this model 480i/480p/720p/ 1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is also changed after turning the player off and on. HOME: The home menu appears automatically (page 9, 30, 39).... for HDMI" function with this product and may not work. z • When connecting the Sony TV that are questions regarding our TV set to the operating instructions supplied with a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the operating ...
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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 (... Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Be sure to connect to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect ...the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable (not supplied). Connecting to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using a ...
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (... Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cable. Be sure to connect to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect ...the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable (not supplied). Connecting to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using a ...
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TV : Signal flow 18 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) (yellow) Match the color of the plug to audio/video jacks Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the jack. Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
TV : Signal flow 18 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) (yellow) Match the color of the plug to audio/video jacks Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the jack. Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
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If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 45). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) 1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver...
If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 45). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) 1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver...
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... "Coaxial/Optical" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 44). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 45). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the...
... "Coaxial/Optical" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 44). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 45). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Optical 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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..., then turn the player on again. • Do not insert the external memory that the EXT indicator lights up b • Insert the external memory straight. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you... force the external memory into the EXT slot as Sony USM2GL, USM4GL, or USM1GH) into the slot, this function. Rear of the player Sony USM2GL (not supplied) With the logo side up in the front ...
..., then turn the player on again. • Do not insert the external memory that the EXT indicator lights up b • Insert the external memory straight. Hookups and Settings Step 3: Inserting the External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you... force the external memory into the EXT slot as Sony USM2GL, USM4GL, or USM1GH) into the slot, this function. Rear of the player Sony USM2GL (not supplied) With the logo side up in the front ...
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... 32). 1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of LAN cable, straight or crossing, differs. When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player LAN cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC LAN cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About LAN cables Depending on... BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE" (page 32). For details on the LAN cables, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an effective speed of the player to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the...
... 32). 1 Connect the LAN (100) terminal of LAN cable, straight or crossing, differs. When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player LAN cable (not supplied) Broadband router To PC LAN cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About LAN cables Depending on... BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE" (page 32). For details on the LAN cables, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an effective speed of the player to your Internet source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to the...
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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. LAN cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet To PC Wireless LAN router (access point) LAN 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 Then plug the player and TV AC power cords into the AC outlet.
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. LAN cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 1 to AC IN 2 to AC outlet To PC Wireless LAN router (access point) LAN 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 Then plug the player and TV AC power cords into the AC outlet.
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For details, see page 63. ,continued 59 Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in music CD CD format DATA CD CD-ROMs ... a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data. 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...
For details, see page 63. ,continued 59 Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in music CD CD format DATA CD CD-ROMs ... a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data. 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...
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... assumed that you agree (a) that you any business, commercial, or public purpose. Rental. Sony and its affiliates ("Sony"). Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are provided and maintained by Sony. WHEN YOU ACCESS, BROWSE, OR USE THE SERVICE, PRODUCT, SOFTWARE, AND/OR...
... assumed that you agree (a) that you any business, commercial, or public purpose. Rental. Sony and its affiliates ("Sony"). Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are provided and maintained by Sony. WHEN YOU ACCESS, BROWSE, OR USE THE SERVICE, PRODUCT, SOFTWARE, AND/OR...
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..., and slideshow. Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. The re-recordable feature makes extensive editing and time-shifting applications possible. Other than that utilizes 720 effective scanning ...lines and the progressive format. Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 59) A disc format developed for recording/ playing high-definition (HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for interactive functions. However, with a Deep Color-compatible player, 1 pixel can express is a lossless ...
..., and slideshow. Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a specification for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. The re-recordable feature makes extensive editing and time-shifting applications possible. Other than that utilizes 720 effective scanning ...lines and the progressive format. Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 59) A disc format developed for recording/ playing high-definition (HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for interactive functions. However, with a Deep Color-compatible player, 1 pixel can express is a lossless ...
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... 61, 77 B Batteries 26 "BD Data" 33 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 47 BD-LIVE 23, 32 BD-R 59, 77 BD-RE 59, 77 Bitstream 55 Blu-ray Disc 59, 77 BONUSVIEW 32 BRAVIA Sync 16, 56 C CD 59 Chapter 33 Child Lock 10, 57 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 19 TV..." 49 PhotoTV HD 38, 78 Playable discs 59 POP UP/MENU 9, 32 Q "Quick Start Mode" 50 R Region code 60 Remote 8, 26 "Resetting" 53 Resetting the player 53 Resume 9, 31, 36 S Searching 33 Self-diagnosis function 58 "Setup" 39 Slideshow 37 Slow-motion play 9 Software update 24, 40, 51 SUBTITLE 8 System Power...
... 61, 77 B Batteries 26 "BD Data" 33 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 47 BD-LIVE 23, 32 BD-R 59, 77 BD-RE 59, 77 Bitstream 55 Blu-ray Disc 59, 77 BONUSVIEW 32 BRAVIA Sync 16, 56 C CD 59 Chapter 33 Child Lock 10, 57 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 19 TV..." 49 PhotoTV HD 38, 78 Playable discs 59 POP UP/MENU 9, 32 Q "Quick Start Mode" 50 R Region code 60 Remote 8, 26 "Resetting" 53 Resetting the player 53 Resume 9, 31, 36 S Searching 33 Self-diagnosis function 58 "Setup" 39 Slideshow 37 Slow-motion play 9 Software update 24, 40, 51 SUBTITLE 8 System Power...