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... the Player 12 Step 3: Easy Setup 14 Connecting to the Network 15 Playback Playing a Disc 16 Playing from a USB Device 17 Playing via a Network 18 Available Options 18 Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays 20 Network Update 21 Screen Settings 21 Audio Settings 23 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 24 Parental Control Settings 24 Music Settings 25 System Settings 25 Network Settings...
... the Player 12 Step 3: Easy Setup 14 Connecting to the Network 15 Playback Playing a Disc 16 Playing from a USB Device 17 Playing via a Network 18 Available Options 18 Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays 20 Network Update 21 Screen Settings 21 Audio Settings 23 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 24 Parental Control Settings 24 Music Settings 25 System Settings 25 Network Settings...
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...indicator Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. The disc tray is turned on, hold down N on the player for more than 10 seconds. Guide to prevent it being opened by mistake. Rear panel A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL...open/close) J [/1 (on/standby) Turns on . When the player is locked or unlocked. F (USB) jack Connect a USB device to standby mode. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on the player, or sets to this jack. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating...
...indicator Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. The disc tray is turned on, hold down N on the player for more than 10 seconds. Guide to prevent it being opened by mistake. Rear panel A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL...open/close) J [/1 (on/standby) Turns on . When the player is locked or unlocked. F (USB) jack Connect a USB device to standby mode. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up in white when the player is turned on the player, or sets to this jack. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating...
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... sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode. z Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- VOL +/- FAVORITES (page 18) Displays the Internet content added to a Sony...
... sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode. z Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- VOL +/- FAVORITES (page 18) Displays the Internet content added to a Sony...
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Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. 11
Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. 11
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... through a VCR. When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 23). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set "Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2" (page 23) and "DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3" (page 23). b Do not connect the player through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems...
... through a VCR. When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 23). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set "Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2" (page 23) and "DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3" (page 23). b Do not connect the player through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems...
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... resolution/Video frequency USB device 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the disc type and player status. Displaying the play information You can play video/music/photo files on the player. Refer to the USB jack on the connected USB device. For playable USB devices, see...playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. A The currently selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle) E Playback information Displays the Play mode, Playing status bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate, and Repeat type.
... resolution/Video frequency USB device 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the disc type and player status. Displaying the play information You can play video/music/photo files on the player. Refer to the USB jack on the connected USB device. For playable USB devices, see...playback information, etc., by pressing DISPLAY. A The currently selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle) E Playback information Displays the Play mode, Playing status bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate, and Repeat type.
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Settings and Adjustments 20 Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu using The default settings are underlined. 1 Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.
Settings and Adjustments 20 Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu using The default settings are underlined. 1 Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player.
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... status of the connected HDMI device. No compression works. BD Audio MIX Setting On Outputs the audio obtained by the disc (BD-ROM only). Downmix Surround Stereo Outputs audio signals with a built-in DTS decoder. Select this . Audio Settings Audio (HDMI) Auto PCM Normally select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. A more dynamic...
... status of the connected HDMI device. No compression works. BD Audio MIX Setting On Outputs the audio obtained by the disc (BD-ROM only). Downmix Surround Stereo Outputs audio signals with a built-in DTS decoder. Select this . Audio Settings Audio (HDMI) Auto PCM Normally select this when connecting an audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. A more dynamic...
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Audio Selects the default track language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Subtitle Selects the default subtitle language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. A password allows you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. If necessary, you select "Select Language Code," the display for ... display for entering the language code appears. Scenes may be limited according to the age of the users. BD/DVD Viewing Settings Parental Control Settings BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for your language by referring to "Language code list" (page 37). BD ...
Audio Selects the default track language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Subtitle Selects the default subtitle language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. A password allows you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. If necessary, you select "Select Language Code," the display for ... display for entering the language code appears. Scenes may be limited according to the age of the users. BD/DVD Viewing Settings Parental Control Settings BD/DVD Menu Selects the default menu language for your language by referring to "Language code list" (page 37). BD ...
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...layer. Displays information only when you to use the player for the player onscreen displays. Screen Saver On Off Turns on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. Super Audio CD Playback Channel DSD 2ch Plays the 2ch area..... Quick Start Mode On Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. Off Turns off the function. ,continued 25 Turns off the lighting during playback. Settings and Adjustments Music Settings System Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer Super Audio Plays the Super Audio CD CD layer.
...layer. Displays information only when you to use the player for the player onscreen displays. Screen Saver On Off Turns on the screen when changing the viewing titles, picture modes, audio signals, etc. Super Audio CD Playback Channel DSD 2ch Plays the 2ch area..... Quick Start Mode On Shortens the startup time when turning on the player. Off Turns off the function. ,continued 25 Turns off the lighting during playback. Settings and Adjustments Music Settings System Settings Super Audio CD Playback Layer Super Audio Plays the Super Audio CD CD layer.
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... are output from your AV amplifier (receiver) so that is not correctly finalized. , The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player. Check the audio settings (page 23). Insert the disc with the AV amplifier (receiver). , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept...
... are output from your AV amplifier (receiver) so that is not correctly finalized. , The region code on the BD or DVD does not match the player. Check the audio settings (page 23). Insert the disc with the AV amplifier (receiver). , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept...
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... DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be played if postscripts are subject to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device. 32 Specifications...mm × 46 mm (17 in. × 8 5/8 in. × 1 13/16 in.) (width/depth/height) incl. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot...
... DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW CD-DA (Music CD) CD-ROM CD-R/CD-RW Super Audio CD *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new and evolving, some discs may not be played if postscripts are subject to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device. 32 Specifications...mm × 46 mm (17 in. × 8 5/8 in. × 1 13/16 in.) (width/depth/height) incl. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings. *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot...
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...8226; VCDs/Super VCDs • Audio material side on Discs This product is a digital video format created by software producers. This is an official DivX Certified device that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since this player conforms to the disc contents the software producers designed, some...," ".jpeg" *1 The player does not play coded files such as PAL (this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to the NTSC color system). DualDiscs and some playback features may be intentionally set by DivX, Inc. Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed...
...8226; VCDs/Super VCDs • Audio material side on Discs This product is a digital video format created by software producers. This is an official DivX Certified device that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since this player conforms to the disc contents the software producers designed, some...," ".jpeg" *1 The player does not play coded files such as PAL (this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to the NTSC color system). DualDiscs and some playback features may be intentionally set by DivX, Inc. Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed...
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...xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from ...Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks of WEP. Be sure to correctly configure the security settings...Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark. • "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are registered trademarks of data. Use of this player...
...xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from ...Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks of WEP. Be sure to correctly configure the security settings...Blu-ray Disc" is a trademark. • "Blu-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are registered trademarks of data. Use of this player...
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A AUDIO 9 "Audio Settings" 23 B Batteries 11 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 32 BD-RE 32 Bitstream 29 Blu-ray Disc 32 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video 18 BRAVIA Sync 30, 34 C CD 32 Child Lock 8, 31 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 13 ... Play 34 OPTIONS 9 "OSD" 25 P Parental Control 24 "Parental Control Settings" 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 32 POP UP/MENU 9 Q "Quick Start Mode" 25 R Region code 33 Remote 9, 11 "Resetting" 27 Resetting the player 27 Resume 10, 31 S "Screen Settings" 21 "Setup" 20 Software update 21, 26 SUBTITLE 9 System Power-Off...
A AUDIO 9 "Audio Settings" 23 B Batteries 11 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 32 BD-RE 32 Bitstream 29 Blu-ray Disc 32 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video 18 BRAVIA Sync 30, 34 C CD 32 Child Lock 8, 31 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 13 ... Play 34 OPTIONS 9 "OSD" 25 P Parental Control 24 "Parental Control Settings" 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 32 POP UP/MENU 9 Q "Quick Start Mode" 25 R Region code 33 Remote 9, 11 "Resetting" 27 Resetting the player 27 Resume 10, 31 S "Screen Settings" 21 "Setup" 20 Software update 21, 26 SUBTITLE 9 System Power-Off...