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...not use the AC power cord if it is played. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are not going to use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). • Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with a soft cloth. It ...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 Microsoft Corporation in an electric shock or fire. - Doing so may limit reception of radio waves. • Do not place the player in a place where medical equipment is a trademark of Sony...
...not use the AC power cord if it is played. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are not going to use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). • Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with a soft cloth. It ...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 Microsoft Corporation in an electric shock or fire. - Doing so may limit reception of radio waves. • Do not place the player in a place where medical equipment is a trademark of Sony...
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...differ depending on the player, or sets to standby mode. THEATER (page 16) Switches to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-compatible TV. TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) (page 29) Turns on the disc or the situation. CLEAR.../chapter numbers, etc. When connected with a Theater Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable, the speaker output also switches automatically. Selects the sound track on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. Remote Number 5, AUDIO, N PLAY, and TV VOL + buttons have a tactile dot.
...differ depending on the player, or sets to standby mode. THEATER (page 16) Switches to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-compatible TV. TV [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) (page 29) Turns on the disc or the situation. CLEAR.../chapter numbers, etc. When connected with a Theater Modecompatible TV using the HDMI cable, the speaker output also switches automatically. Selects the sound track on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. Remote Number 5, AUDIO, N PLAY, and TV VOL + buttons have a tactile dot.
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...Pauses or re-starts playback. HOME (page 35, 47) Enters the player's home menu. To go to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. To play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only) Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when M is pressed for 15 seconds. Each ...BD's menus (can be used for a title/track is pressed briefly in pause mode. RETURN Returns to the previous display. (previous/ next) Skips to the beginning of the previous track, press . m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Plays a slideshow when a disc...
...Pauses or re-starts playback. HOME (page 35, 47) Enters the player's home menu. To go to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. To play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only) Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when M is pressed for 15 seconds. Each ...BD's menus (can be used for a title/track is pressed briefly in pause mode. RETURN Returns to the previous display. (previous/ next) Skips to the beginning of the previous track, press . m/M (fast reverse/fast forward) Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Plays a slideshow when a disc...
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LIGHT Lights up the 5 and 6 buttons (except PHONE LEVEL +/- (page 41) Adjusts the headphone volume when headphones are connected and a disc is being played. TV VOL (TV volume) +/- (page 28) Adjusts the TV volume. G i SURROUND (page 41) Turns on or off the headphone surround mode. Front panel INPUT (input select) (page 28) Switches between TV and other input sources.
LIGHT Lights up the 5 and 6 buttons (except PHONE LEVEL +/- (page 41) Adjusts the headphone volume when headphones are connected and a disc is being played. TV VOL (TV volume) +/- (page 28) Adjusts the TV volume. G i SURROUND (page 41) Turns on or off the headphone surround mode. Front panel INPUT (input select) (page 28) Switches between TV and other input sources.
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... even when accessing the network. ,continued 11 F Network connection indicator Lights up during playback or pause. For details on the disc. Front panel display A N, X Lights up when accessing the network and downloading the player's software. When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO Elapsed time of the current title r Remaining time of the current title When...
... even when accessing the network. ,continued 11 F Network connection indicator Lights up during playback or pause. For details on the disc. Front panel display A N, X Lights up when accessing the network and downloading the player's software. When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO Elapsed time of the current title r Remaining time of the current title When...
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... Setup-compatible wireless LAN routers (access points) may have the logo (" "). *3 For details, see "No Security" on page 33. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Wireless LAN router (access point) PC ADSL modem/ Cable modem LAN cable (not supplied) Internet Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with... one press of your PC. *2 You can enjoy the BD-LIVE function (page 37), play photo files via a network (page 46), or update the player's software (page 48). 1 Connect the player to your PC screen. No security is enabled. A message indicates that security...
... Setup-compatible wireless LAN routers (access points) may have the logo (" "). *3 For details, see "No Security" on page 33. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Wireless LAN router (access point) PC ADSL modem/ Cable modem LAN cable (not supplied) Internet Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with... one press of your PC. *2 You can enjoy the BD-LIVE function (page 37), play photo files via a network (page 46), or update the player's software (page 48). 1 Connect the player to your PC screen. No security is enabled. A message indicates that security...
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Playback Playback Playing BDs/DVDs BD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons HOME N PLAY X PAUSE
Playback Playback Playing BDs/DVDs BD DVD Z OPEN/ CLOSE Number buttons HOME N PLAY X PAUSE
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... 39). Available OPTIONS 1 Press OPTIONS. Video Settings Adjusts settings for sound (page 41). The available items differ depending on the disc type or player situation. Title List Play Play from the beginning. Displays the BDROM's Pop-up Menu or DVD's menu (page 37). Stops playback. Items Details Headphones Selects the...the Top Menu. 1 Press TOP MENU during playback. The Top Menu appears. 2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Using the BD's or DVD's menu BD DVD To display Top Menu When you play a BD or DVD, you pressed x STOP. Displays the disc's Top Menu (page 37).
... 39). Available OPTIONS 1 Press OPTIONS. Video Settings Adjusts settings for sound (page 41). The available items differ depending on the disc type or player situation. Title List Play Play from the beginning. Displays the BDROM's Pop-up Menu or DVD's menu (page 37). Stops playback. Items Details Headphones Selects the...the Top Menu. 1 Press TOP MENU during playback. The Top Menu appears. 2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Using the BD's or DVD's menu BD DVD To display Top Menu When you play a BD or DVD, you pressed x STOP. Displays the disc's Top Menu (page 37).
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Refer to the instruction manual supplied with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. To delete data in the external memory You can delete unnecessary data. 1 If a disc is inserted, remove the disc from the player. 2 Press HOME. 3 Select "Video" using The operation method differs depending on the disc. 7 Insert a BD-ROM with the disc.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. To delete data in the external memory You can delete unnecessary data. 1 If a disc is inserted, remove the disc from the player. 2 Press HOME. 3 Select "Video" using The operation method differs depending on the disc. 7 Insert a BD-ROM with the disc.
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... and shorter than 100 hours. • The Scene Search function may not be available depending on the disc type and player status. Example: Chapter Search 3 Enter the number of the title or chapter using M/m, and press ENTER. After a while, ... If you press TIME repeatedly. Example: when playing a BD-ROM A The current selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle/ audio/ subtitle) E Playback information Displays Disc type/Play mode/Video codec/Bit rate/Playing status bar/ Playing time (Remaining time*) F Output resolution/Video ...
... and shorter than 100 hours. • The Scene Search function may not be available depending on the disc type and player status. Example: Chapter Search 3 Enter the number of the title or chapter using M/m, and press ENTER. After a while, ... If you press TIME repeatedly. Example: when playing a BD-ROM A The current selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle/ audio/ subtitle) E Playback information Displays Disc type/Play mode/Video codec/Bit rate/Playing status bar/ Playing time (Remaining time*) F Output resolution/Video ...
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... settings are output from the HDMI OUT jack (see ""NR" elements" on page 40). Items Details Picture Quality Selects the picture Mode settings for videos BD DVD To adjust the picture 1 Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. 2 Select "Video Settings" using M/m, and press ENTER. Brighter Room/ Theater Room/ Memory...
... settings are output from the HDMI OUT jack (see ""NR" elements" on page 40). Items Details Picture Quality Selects the picture Mode settings for videos BD DVD To adjust the picture 1 Press OPTIONS during playback. The options menu appears. 2 Select "Video Settings" using M/m, and press ENTER. Brighter Room/ Theater Room/ Memory...
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To select a music CD track 1 Press HOME. 2 Select (Music) using Playback starts. RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks *3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks 1 Insert a music CD. The Music Player screen appears. 2 Press N PLAY. Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks DATA BD *1 DATA DVD *2 CD DATA CD *3 *1 BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks *2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
To select a music CD track 1 Press HOME. 2 Select (Music) using Playback starts. RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks *3 CD-ROMs and CD-RWs/CD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks 1 Insert a music CD. The Music Player screen appears. 2 Press N PLAY. Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks DATA BD *1 DATA DVD *2 CD DATA CD *3 *1 BD-REs/BD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks *2 DVD-ROMs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
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...: .mp3/.MP3 - albums if any) • The player does not recognize the following MP3 albums/tracks. - MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-Rs in the 6th tree or lower • The player cannot play the following MP3 albums/tracks. - To play the following MP3 audio tracks. - Playback b • ...The point where you open the disc tray, or - MP3 albums containing MP3 audio...
...: .mp3/.MP3 - albums if any) • The player does not recognize the following MP3 albums/tracks. - MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-Rs in the 6th tree or lower • The player cannot play the following MP3 albums/tracks. - To play the following MP3 audio tracks. - Playback b • ...The point where you open the disc tray, or - MP3 albums containing MP3 audio...
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... obtained by mixing the interactive audio and secondary audio to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that does not support Dolby Digital or DTS, otherwise noise or no sound may result. Select this when connecting an audio ... (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jack, and the PHONES jack. On Enables Audio Attenuation. Dolby Digital Selects the audio signals output when playing Dolby Digital discs. Downmix PCM Dolby Digital Converts to prevent sound distortion. Audio ATT Lowers the audio output level to output Linear PCM signals....
... obtained by mixing the interactive audio and secondary audio to mix or not mix interactive audio and secondary audio (commentary) when playing a BD that does not support Dolby Digital or DTS, otherwise noise or no sound may result. Select this when connecting an audio ... (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jack, and the PHONES jack. On Enables Audio Attenuation. Dolby Digital Selects the audio signals output when playing Dolby Digital discs. Downmix PCM Dolby Digital Converts to prevent sound distortion. Audio ATT Lowers the audio output level to output Linear PCM signals....
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...is set to "Mix" when playing a BD. - when "BD Audio Setting" is produced. Performs playback at the "Standard" level. However, this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). Select this excludes the following cases. - Sounds are played back at a compression level between ... sound. Auto Standard TV Mode Wide Range Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). No compression works. Downmix Sets the downmix method of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
...is set to "Mix" when playing a BD. - when "BD Audio Setting" is produced. Performs playback at the "Standard" level. However, this when connecting an audio device that does not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). Select this excludes the following cases. - Sounds are played back at a compression level between ... sound. Auto Standard TV Mode Wide Range Performs playback at the dynamic range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). No compression works. Downmix Sets the downmix method of the sound) setting when playing a BD or DVD that supports Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
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BD/DVD Viewing Settings The default settings are underlined. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. Audio Selects the default track language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select "Select Language Code," the display for entering the ... to "Language Code List" (page 79). 4 Select the age restriction, and press ENTER. Enter the code for your language by referring to "255" using BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. When you can enter the...
BD/DVD Viewing Settings The default settings are underlined. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. Audio Selects the default track language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. When you select "Select Language Code," the display for entering the ... to "Language Code List" (page 79). 4 Select the age restriction, and press ENTER. Enter the code for your language by referring to "255" using BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. When you can enter the...
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...," and press ENTER. To change the password (see "Password" on page 59). BD DVD/CD Plays BD layer. b • If you forget the password, reset the player (page 67) and set a new password (see "Password" on page 59). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on...
...," and press ENTER. To change the password (see "Password" on page 59). BD DVD/CD Plays BD layer. b • If you forget the password, reset the player (page 67) and set a new password (see "Password" on page 59). • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on...
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...an HDMI jack" (page 15) when connecting equipment using the player, use this player (page 74). , The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player. , The player cannot play . , The disc is dirty. , The disc is not correctly finalized (page 74). The message "A new .... Picture See also "Connecting to play a disc with the playback side facing down . Disc The disc does not play a recorded disc that cannot be played back by this troubleshooting guide to a newer software version. Insert the disc with a format that is upside down . , The disc is skewed. , You are securely...
...an HDMI jack" (page 15) when connecting equipment using the player, use this player (page 74). , The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player. , The player cannot play . , The disc is dirty. , The disc is not correctly finalized (page 74). The message "A new .... Picture See also "Connecting to play a disc with the playback side facing down . Disc The disc does not play a recorded disc that cannot be played back by this troubleshooting guide to a newer software version. Insert the disc with a format that is upside down . , The disc is skewed. , You are securely...
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... in a color system other side. This system is prohibited by this product. • Note on the other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Refer to the instruction manual supplied...
... in a color system other side. This system is prohibited by this product. • Note on the other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Refer to the instruction manual supplied...