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.... - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: USM1GH Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the unit. Keep the external memory away from that interference will increase eye hazard. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
.... - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: USM1GH Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the unit. Keep the external memory away from that interference will increase eye hazard. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player...
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... the audio codec of the title being played is set to "On" (default) in the front panel display. 10 z When the player is turned on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up in the front panel display. H N (play) (page 33) Starts playback. To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the following cases when a BD is complete. F Front panel display (page 11) G A (open...
... the audio codec of the title being played is set to "On" (default) in the front panel display. 10 z When the player is turned on the player for the first time, the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up in the front panel display. H N (play) (page 33) Starts playback. To unlock the disc tray, hold down X on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the following cases when a BD is complete. F Front panel display (page 11) G A (open...
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...- Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the "Control for HDMI connection When connecting an HDMI compatible component, the HDMI indicator lights up in or rotate the HDMI connector. Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player...
...- Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the "Control for HDMI connection When connecting an HDMI compatible component, the HDMI indicator lights up in or rotate the HDMI connector. Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player...
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... "Control for HDMI" setting on the connected TV is set to the operating instructions supplied with a Theater Mode-compatible TV using the power button on the TV's remote, the player and HDMI-compatible components turn off and on. When connected with the TV. Refer to "On." In the case of "Output Video Format" under the "Video Settings" setup (page 46). • Be sure to Theater Mode. N PLAY: Playback starts automatically (page 34). • System Power-Off When you change the video output resolution in...
... "Control for HDMI" setting on the connected TV is set to the operating instructions supplied with a Theater Mode-compatible TV using the power button on the TV's remote, the player and HDMI-compatible components turn off and on. When connected with the TV. Refer to "On." In the case of "Output Video Format" under the "Video Settings" setup (page 46). • Be sure to Theater Mode. N PLAY: Playback starts automatically (page 34). • System Power-Off When you change the video output resolution in...
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... "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). - Set "Audio Output Priority" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). - Refer as well to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Set "Audio (HDMI)" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not 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). - b Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. If you connect...
... "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). - Set "Audio Output Priority" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). - Refer as well to instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Set "Audio (HDMI)" to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not 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). - b Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. If you connect...
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Connecting to "Coaxial/Optical" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from 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 (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack...
Connecting to "Coaxial/Optical" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from 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 (5.1ch), Dolby Pro Logic (4.0ch), or DTS (5.1ch) surround effects. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack...
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Connecting to "Multi Channel Analog" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Speaker Settings" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). ,continued 23 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow 1 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to 7.1 channel jacks If...
Connecting to "Multi Channel Analog" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Speaker Settings" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). ,continued 23 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Hookups and Settings Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Stereo audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Monaural audio cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) : Signal flow 1 Connect the 7.1 channel jacks of the player and your AV amplifier (receiver). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to 7.1 channel jacks If...
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... not connect a phone line to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To update the player's software using the network See "Network Update" (page 44) and "Software Update Notification" (page 57). To enjoy the BD-Live function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 36). For details on the modem or router, the type of 1 Mbps or greater. To PC Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About network (LAN) cables Depending on the network (LAN) cables...
... not connect a phone line to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network cable (not supplied) Broadband router To update the player's software using the network See "Network Update" (page 44) and "Software Update Notification" (page 57). To enjoy the BD-Live function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 36). For details on the modem or router, the type of 1 Mbps or greater. To PC Network cable (not supplied) ADSL modem/ Cable modem Internet About network (LAN) cables Depending on the network (LAN) cables...
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... "4:3" when connecting to the lowest resolution. When you select "Component Video" in step 6 b If the picture is displayed in the "Video Settings" setup (page 46). 8 Select an aspect ratio that are compatible with a wide mode function. When connecting other than 10 seconds to reset the video output resolution to a 4:3 screen TV without pressing any button within that 30 seconds. To change the "TV Connection Method" setting. Select from the HDMI OUT jack, when "Auto" or "1080p...
... "4:3" when connecting to the lowest resolution. When you select "Component Video" in step 6 b If the picture is displayed in the "Video Settings" setup (page 46). 8 Select an aspect ratio that are compatible with a wide mode function. When connecting other than 10 seconds to reset the video output resolution to a 4:3 screen TV without pressing any button within that 30 seconds. To change the "TV Connection Method" setting. Select from the HDMI OUT jack, when "Auto" or "1080p...
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... BD-ROM, the disc name may not be downloaded to the external memory (local storage) for enjoyment. 1 Turn the player off. 2 Insert the external memory (supplied) into the player (page 25). 3 Connect the player to a network (page 26). 4 Turn the player on. 5 Set "BD Internet Connection" to skip step 5. Searching for using indicates the current point) appears at once, select "Erase All" in the "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" setup (page 55). 6 Insert...
... BD-ROM, the disc name may not be downloaded to the external memory (local storage) for enjoyment. 1 Turn the player off. 2 Insert the external memory (supplied) into the player (page 25). 3 Connect the player to a network (page 26). 4 Turn the player on. 5 Set "BD Internet Connection" to skip step 5. Searching for using indicates the current point) appears at once, select "Erase All" in the "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" setup (page 55). 6 Insert...
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PREV/ NEXT > Various photo playback operations Buttons x STOP RETURN X PAUSE .
PREV/ NEXT > Various photo playback operations Buttons x STOP RETURN X PAUSE .
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Setting list You can update and improve the functions of connecting jacks. Network Settings (page 58) Makes detailed settings for BD/ DVD playback. Icon Explanation Network Update (page 44) Updates the software of connecting jacks. BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 54) Makes detailed settings for Internet and network. Resetting (page 60) Resets the player to make the basic settings. Audio Settings (page 49) Makes the audio settings according to the following options. Easy Setup (page 60) Re-runs the Easy Setup to the factory settings. Network Update You...
Setting list You can update and improve the functions of connecting jacks. Network Settings (page 58) Makes detailed settings for BD/ DVD playback. Icon Explanation Network Update (page 44) Updates the software of connecting jacks. BD/DVD Viewing Settings (page 54) Makes detailed settings for Internet and network. Resetting (page 60) Resets the player to make the basic settings. Audio Settings (page 49) Makes the audio settings according to the following options. Easy Setup (page 60) Re-runs the Easy Setup to the factory settings. Network Update You...
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... server does not have a specific setting, go to step 8. 5 Set "Use of Proxy Server" to the previous display, canceling the input. If the message does not appear, follow the on-screen messages. Yellow button (Finish) The input is finished. Green button (A/a) Switches the keyboard between alphabet and numbers. RETURN (Cancel) Returns to "On." 6 Select "Proxy Server" and "Port," and enter the settings. appears. The setup is entered, and the player...
... server does not have a specific setting, go to step 8. 5 Set "Use of Proxy Server" to the previous display, canceling the input. If the message does not appear, follow the on-screen messages. Yellow button (Finish) The input is finished. Green button (A/a) Switches the keyboard between alphabet and numbers. RETURN (Cancel) Returns to "On." 6 Select "Proxy Server" and "Port," and enter the settings. appears. The setup is entered, and the player...
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... connecting equipment using the HDMI cable. 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 Setting" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). , Check that the audio signals of the disc is fixed on your AV amplifier (receiver). , The player is not output correctly. , Check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Video Settings" setup (page 47). Sound See also "Connecting to "Off" in "DVD Aspect Ratio" under "Video Settings." , The aspect ratio of the player...
... connecting equipment using the HDMI cable. 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 Setting" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 52). , Check that the audio signals of the disc is fixed on your AV amplifier (receiver). , The player is not output correctly. , Check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Video Settings" setup (page 47). Sound See also "Connecting to "Off" in "DVD Aspect Ratio" under "Video Settings." , The aspect ratio of the player...
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... you change the HDMI connection, turn the player off and on again. 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cable. The "Control for HDMI" function does not work (BRAVIA Sync). , Check that is compatible with the component. , Check the connected component's setting for the "Control for HDMI" function. HDMI There is no picture or no picture or picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to "Mix" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page...
... you change the HDMI connection, turn the player off and on again. 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI cable. The "Control for HDMI" function does not work (BRAVIA Sync). , Check that is compatible with the component. , Check the connected component's setting for the "Control for HDMI" function. HDMI There is no picture or no picture or picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to "Mix" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page...
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..., Software, Content and Product for your passwords associated with the Product or otherwise provided by which the failure of the Software could lead to the following: Use of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are reserved by Sony Electronics Inc. Rental. You may create data files automatically for use of the suppliers (software suppliers, service providers or Sony). The Software includes software embedded in part...
..., Software, Content and Product for your passwords associated with the Product or otherwise provided by which the failure of the Software could lead to the following: Use of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are reserved by Sony Electronics Inc. Rental. You may create data files automatically for use of the suppliers (software suppliers, service providers or Sony). The Software includes software embedded in part...
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... definition) signals of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on DVDs, using pop-up menus, selection of subtitle display, and slideshow. AVCHD (page 68) The AVCHD format is a specification for interactive functions. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM is used to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound. Other...
... definition) signals of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on DVDs, using pop-up menus, selection of subtitle display, and slideshow. AVCHD (page 68) The AVCHD format is a specification for interactive functions. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM is used to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound. Other...
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... Color 48, 84 "Dimmer" 57 Disc information 37 Disc Lock 34 DISPLAY 8 Dolby Digital 22, 52 Dolby Digital Plus 70, 84 Dolby TrueHD 70, 84 DTS 22, 52 DTS-HD 70, 85 DVD 66 E Easy Setup 30, 60 Enter characters 59 External memory 25, 36, 63 F Front panel display 11 H "HD Reality Enhancer" 38, 41, 85 HDMI 15, 21, 30, 46, 48, 49, 52, 63, 85 HOME 9 Home menu 40, 41, 43 L Language Follow...
... Color 48, 84 "Dimmer" 57 Disc information 37 Disc Lock 34 DISPLAY 8 Dolby Digital 22, 52 Dolby Digital Plus 70, 84 Dolby TrueHD 70, 84 DTS 22, 52 DTS-HD 70, 85 DVD 66 E Easy Setup 30, 60 Enter characters 59 External memory 25, 36, 63 F Front panel display 11 H "HD Reality Enhancer" 38, 41, 85 HDMI 15, 21, 30, 46, 48, 49, 52, 63, 85 HOME 9 Home menu 40, 41, 43 L Language Follow...
Marketing Specifications
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... 1GB flash memory4 Backlit remote Composite Video and stereo Audio cable (2) AA Batteries Instruction Manual Color: Black UPC Code: 027242745513 1. 1080p playback requires HDMI connector (sold separately) and compatible HDTV with select Sony televisions and home theater products, excluding camcorders. Fees may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. DVD Media/formats are approximate. Please check your owner's manual for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 12/07/2008 Only when displaying video from x.v.Color™ enabled video sources...
... 1GB flash memory4 Backlit remote Composite Video and stereo Audio cable (2) AA Batteries Instruction Manual Color: Black UPC Code: 027242745513 1. 1080p playback requires HDMI connector (sold separately) and compatible HDTV with select Sony televisions and home theater products, excluding camcorders. Fees may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. DVD Media/formats are approximate. Please check your owner's manual for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 12/07/2008 Only when displaying video from x.v.Color™ enabled video sources...