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4-148-375-11(1) Printed in Malaysia 4-148-375-11(1) Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-CX960 Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR © 2009 Sony Corporation
4-148-375-11(1) Printed in Malaysia 4-148-375-11(1) Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player BDP-CX960 Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR © 2009 Sony Corporation
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...numbers are located at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13)Unplug this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to disassemble the cabinet. BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11...installation. As the main plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not attempt to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been ...
...numbers are located at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13)Unplug this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to disassemble the cabinet. BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11...installation. As the main plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not attempt to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been ...
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...and/or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the U.S. For more patents owned by U.S. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ... Licensing LLC. • "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" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA"...
...and/or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the U.S. For more patents owned by U.S. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ... Licensing LLC. • "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" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA"...
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... cover. x (stop) (page 36) Stops playback. H DISC/AMS dial (page 33) Selects a disc in DIRECT SEARCH mode. J Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is lit in the front panel display. DISC LOAD (page 35) Reads the disc information of all unknown discs, and loads it into the memory. X (pause) (page... the pages in slot number 1. The selected mode indicator is recognized. 9 ,continued US I Front cover Opens or closes when you insert or eject discs. B Remote sensor (page 30) C RENTAL SLOT (page 34) Opens or closes the front cover to play ) (page 36) Starts playback. ...
... cover. x (stop) (page 36) Stops playback. H DISC/AMS dial (page 33) Selects a disc in DIRECT SEARCH mode. J Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is lit in the front panel display. DISC LOAD (page 35) Reads the disc information of all unknown discs, and loads it into the memory. X (pause) (page... the pages in slot number 1. The selected mode indicator is recognized. 9 ,continued US I Front cover Opens or closes when you insert or eject discs. B Remote sensor (page 30) C RENTAL SLOT (page 34) Opens or closes the front cover to play ) (page 36) Starts playback. ...
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Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI ... connector. • Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on a cabinet with the TV. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack Observe the following as improper handling may damage the HDMI ... connector. • Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on a cabinet with the TV. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.
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... in the picture. b • Not all high definition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is recommended that bears the HDMI logo. 20US
... in the picture. b • Not all high definition television sets are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, please contact our customer service center. • If the picture is recommended that bears the HDMI logo. 20US
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... cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the jack. Match the color of the plug to that of the audio/video cord. ,continued 21US Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Getting Started (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Match the...
... cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the jack. Match the color of the plug to that of the audio/video cord. ,continued 21US Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Getting Started (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Match the...
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Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. TV : Signal flow 22US You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) (yellow) (yellow) Match the color of the plug to an audio/video jack Connect the VIDEO OUT jack and AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the jack.
Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. TV : Signal flow 22US You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) (yellow) (yellow) Match the color of the plug to an audio/video jack Connect the VIDEO OUT jack and AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of the jack.
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... Output Priority" to an HDMI jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the AV amplifier (receiver). HDMI cable (not supplied) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Make the following settings to enjoy higher quality...
... Output Priority" to an HDMI jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the AV amplifier (receiver). HDMI cable (not supplied) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Make the following settings to enjoy higher quality...
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... Settings" setup (page 66). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 67). AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued 25US Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the player and your AV...
... Settings" setup (page 66). 3 Make the appropriate settings in "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" under the "Audio Settings" setup (page 67). AV amplifier (receiver) ,continued 25US Blu-ray Disc/DVD player or Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) : Signal flow 1 Connect the digital jack of the player and your AV...
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Connecting to that of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 26US Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to audio L/R jacks If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use this connection.
Connecting to that of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 26US Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color 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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...; Insert the external memory straight. Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL or USM2GH) into the EXT slot as your local storage. b • Do not connect anything other than... memory (not supplied) Terminal side up in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction. • The Sony USM2GL (available as of the USB flash memory. • To avoid data corruption or damage to the protruding portion... enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function.
...; Insert the external memory straight. Insert the external memory device (1 GB or larger USB flash memory, such as Sony USM2GL or USM2GH) into the EXT slot as your local storage. b • Do not connect anything other than... memory (not supplied) Terminal side up in the slot, as it may cause a malfunction. • The Sony USM2GL (available as of the USB flash memory. • To avoid data corruption or damage to the protruding portion... enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function.
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...contents, select "Allow" in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 73). To update the player's software using a network cable to receive disc information or update the player's software. b • Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction...Setup (page 30). To enjoy the BD-Live function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 38). When connecting 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)...
...contents, select "Allow" in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 73). To update the player's software using a network cable to receive disc information or update the player's software. b • Do not connect a phone line to the LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction...Setup (page 30). To enjoy the BD-Live function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 38). When connecting 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)...
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When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all other connections are complete, plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Getting Started Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 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 LAN terminal of the PC. 29US
When connecting via a wireless LAN router Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all other connections are complete, plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Getting Started Network cable (not supplied) Ethernet/wireless LAN media converter 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 LAN terminal of the PC. 29US
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...OPERATION CHANGE AMP TV BD 1 2 3 123 4 5 6 456 7 8 9 789 CLEAR 0 ENTER 0 ENTER FAVORITES CC WIDE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE TIME REPEAT SHUFFLE ALL DISCS DISPLAY RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW IDEMENU POP GUI UP BD ENTER POP UP/ MENU B/V/v/b/ To switch the command mode for the remote Set the command... mode for the remote so it matches the command mode you set in step 6 above (for the player 1 Press HOME to one Sony Blu-ray disc/DVD player, the supplied remote may interfere with another player. Changing the Command Mode When you have more than one that differs from the...
...OPERATION CHANGE AMP TV BD 1 2 3 123 4 5 6 456 7 8 9 789 CLEAR 0 ENTER 0 ENTER FAVORITES CC WIDE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE TIME REPEAT SHUFFLE ALL DISCS DISPLAY RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW IDEMENU POP GUI UP BD ENTER POP UP/ MENU B/V/v/b/ To switch the command mode for the remote Set the command... mode for the remote so it matches the command mode you set in step 6 above (for the player 1 Press HOME to one Sony Blu-ray disc/DVD player, the supplied remote may interfere with another player. Changing the Command Mode When you have more than one that differs from the...
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... Settings - Easy Setup Re-runs Easy Setup to make the basic settings. 1 Select "Easy Setup," and press . 2 Select "Start" using B/b, and press . Network Settings - the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. - Resetting You can reset the following settings: -
... Settings - Easy Setup Re-runs Easy Setup to make the basic settings. 1 Select "Easy Setup," and press . 2 Select "Start" using B/b, and press . Network Settings - the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. - Resetting You can reset the following settings: -
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... depending on the disc type and the version. Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in music CD format DATA CD - For details, see page 83. 80US 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 in video...
... depending on the disc type and the version. Playable Discs Type Blu-ray Disc DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Characteristics BD BD-ROMs and BD-REs/BD-Rs in music CD format DATA CD - For details, see page 83. 80US 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 in video...
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...aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which are owned by Sony. Sony also provides and maintains associated service (the "Service"), including any and all of your passwords associated with the Product and all...the Software could lead 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 responsible for all your activities hereunder, including all legal liability incurred from ...
...aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which are owned by Sony. Sony also provides and maintains associated service (the "Service"), including any and all of your passwords associated with the Product and all...the Software could lead 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 responsible for all your activities hereunder, including all legal liability incurred from ...
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...capacities as the BD below . Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in the Gracenote Servers. BD-R (page 80) BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a specification for statistical purposes. The re-recordable feature makes extensive editing and time-shifting..., these restrictions. Gracenote is free to discontinue its own name. BD-RE (page 80) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in the future and is not obligated to provide you directly in the same capacities as the BD...
...capacities as the BD below . Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc, available in the Gracenote Servers. BD-R (page 80) BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a specification for statistical purposes. The re-recordable feature makes extensive editing and time-shifting..., these restrictions. Gracenote is free to discontinue its own name. BD-RE (page 80) BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in the future and is not obligated to provide you directly in the same capacities as the BD...
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...carries standard- LPCM (Linear PCM) (page 83) A digital audio format that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. By connecting Sony "PhotoTV HD" compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of 7.1ch. xvYCC is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital...such as an extension to DTS Digital Surround format. x.v.Color (page 66) x.v.Color is digital. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up menu appears when POP UP/MENU is pressed during playback, and can express a wider color range than ...
...carries standard- LPCM (Linear PCM) (page 83) A digital audio format that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. By connecting Sony "PhotoTV HD" compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of 7.1ch. xvYCC is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital...such as an extension to DTS Digital Surround format. x.v.Color (page 66) x.v.Color is digital. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up menu appears when POP UP/MENU is pressed during playback, and can express a wider color range than ...