Operating Instructions
Page 1
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
Operating Instructions
Page 2
...following FCC statement applies only to the version of this product will increase eye hazard. BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place... appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. When a cart is used...enclosure. This symbol is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of electric shock to...
...following FCC statement applies only to the version of this product will increase eye hazard. BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place... appliance. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. When a cart is used...enclosure. This symbol is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of electric shock to...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
...United States and/or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is the industry standard in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. If you leave the still...of HDMI 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" is...
...United States and/or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is the industry standard in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. If you leave the still...of HDMI 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" is...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
NICE-to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as BD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this ... (to -know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon. 6US About This Manual • In this manual, "disc" is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as those on the remote. • The on-screen...
NICE-to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as BD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this ... (to -know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon. 6US About This Manual • In this manual, "disc" is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as those on the remote. • The on-screen...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
... 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 Guide to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to On-screen Menu Display 15 Getting Started Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Connecting to Your TV 18 Connecting to an HDMI jack 19 Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR 21 Connecting to...AC Power Cord 29 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 30 Step 7: Easy Setup 30 Step 8: Inserting Discs 33 Inserting a rental disc 34 Step 9: Loading Disc Information 35 Playback Playing BDs/DVDs 36 Using the BD's or DVD's menu 38 Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live 38 Searching for a scene quickly (Scene Search 39 Searching for...
... 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 Guide to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to On-screen Menu Display 15 Getting Started Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Connecting to Your TV 18 Connecting to an HDMI jack 19 Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR 21 Connecting to...AC Power Cord 29 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 30 Step 7: Easy Setup 30 Step 8: Inserting Discs 33 Inserting a rental disc 34 Step 9: Loading Disc Information 35 Playback Playing BDs/DVDs 36 Using the BD's or DVD's menu 38 Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live 38 Searching for a scene quickly (Scene Search 39 Searching for...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
...discs 49 Loading a disc information 50 Editing a Disc/Title/File Information 51 Editing the video disc information 51 Editing the music disc information 51 Editing the photo disc name 52 Entering characters 52 BRAVIA Sync Features About the BRAVIA Sync Features (HDMI connections only 54 Remote Control Features Operating the Player... 63 Audio Settings 66 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 68 Photo Settings 71 System Settings 71 Network Settings 73 Easy Setup 74 Resetting 74 Additional Information Troubleshooting 75 Self-Diagnosis Function 79 Playable Discs 80 Video Output Resolution 82 ...
...discs 49 Loading a disc information 50 Editing a Disc/Title/File Information 51 Editing the video disc information 51 Editing the music disc information 51 Editing the photo disc name 52 Entering characters 52 BRAVIA Sync Features About the BRAVIA Sync Features (HDMI connections only 54 Remote Control Features Operating the Player... 63 Audio Settings 66 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 68 Photo Settings 71 System Settings 71 Network Settings 73 Easy Setup 74 Resetting 74 Additional Information Troubleshooting 75 Self-Diagnosis Function 79 Playable Discs 80 Video Output Resolution 82 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... playback or pause. When the player is recognized. Front panel display 1 2 34 5 6 BD DVD CD EXT HD ALL DISCS SHUFFLE MP3 JPEG HDMI 24P PLAYLIST REPEAT 1 DISC TITLE CHAP TRACK DISC CHANGE DIRECT SEARCH HOUR 7 DISC MIN SEC q; 9 8 A File format Displays the format of the disc slot currently selected or playing back. B Disc type Displays the currently playing...
... playback or pause. When the player is recognized. Front panel display 1 2 34 5 6 BD DVD CD EXT HD ALL DISCS SHUFFLE MP3 JPEG HDMI 24P PLAYLIST REPEAT 1 DISC TITLE CHAP TRACK DISC CHANGE DIRECT SEARCH HOUR 7 DISC MIN SEC q; 9 8 A File format Displays the format of the disc slot currently selected or playing back. B Disc type Displays the currently playing...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
... sources. E AUDIO (page 68)/FAVORITES AMP Selects the language when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. Operates the player. C Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 33) Opens or closes the front cover. Inputs "." (dot) when inputting numerics... RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW IDEMENU POP GUI UP HOME SORT GROUP PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SCENE SEARCH PAUSE STOP TV VOL TV CH VOLUME DISC SKIP MUTING DIMMER RENTAL SLOT LOAD 1 2 4 7 8 9 q; D Number buttons (page 38, 40, 58, 68, 69, 70) AMP Enters the title/...
... sources. E AUDIO (page 68)/FAVORITES AMP Selects the language when multi-lingual tracks are recorded on a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. Operates the player. C Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 33) Opens or closes the front cover. Inputs "." (dot) when inputting numerics... RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW IDEMENU POP GUI UP HOME SORT GROUP PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SCENE SEARCH PAUSE STOP TV VOL TV CH VOLUME DISC SKIP MUTING DIMMER RENTAL SLOT LOAD 1 2 4 7 8 9 q; D Number buttons (page 38, 40, 58, 68, 69, 70) AMP Enters the title/...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... Displays the currently selected category icon/group name/sorting order and operation guide. G TIME Displays the elapsed/remaining playback time in the player. When playing music Displays the playback information on the screen. POP UP/MENU (page 38)/GUI MODE Opens or closes a BD-ROM...and off . Pressing the button toggles between GUI MODE and DISPLAY MODE. The ALL DISCS indicator lights up Menu or the DVD's menu. Displays the Digital Electronic Program Guide (EPG). Plays all the music discs in the front panel display. H Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short ...
... Displays the currently selected category icon/group name/sorting order and operation guide. G TIME Displays the elapsed/remaining playback time in the player. When playing music Displays the playback information on the screen. POP UP/MENU (page 38)/GUI MODE Opens or closes a BD-ROM...and off . Pressing the button toggles between GUI MODE and DISPLAY MODE. The ALL DISCS indicator lights up Menu or the DVD's menu. Displays the Digital Electronic Program Guide (EPG). Plays all the music discs in the front panel display. H Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short ...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If you connect a 1080/24p- Make ... your TV using an HDMI cable to the cabinet wall. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. 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 OUT jack ...
If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If you connect a 1080/24p- Make ... your TV using an HDMI cable to the cabinet wall. or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. 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 OUT jack ...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... VIDEO OUT jack. 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 the user switch the connection to use only an HDMI cable that...
... VIDEO OUT jack. 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 the user switch the connection to use only an HDMI cable that...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... cables (not supplied) of the audio/video cord. ,continued 21US TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cord. Be sure to connect to that of the jack. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Getting Started (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) (red...
... cables (not supplied) of the audio/video cord. ,continued 21US TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cord. Be sure to connect to that of the jack. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Getting Started (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) Component video cable (not supplied) (red...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
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. Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord.
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 54), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). 24US HDMI cable (not supplied) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Make...
... your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 54), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). 24US HDMI cable (not supplied) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cable (not supplied) TV z Make...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... 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...
... 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 26US 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 cord (supplied) (red) (white) Match the color of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 26US 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.
Operating Instructions
Page 28
...Internet source. 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) cables... LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction. • For optimal performance of the player to your Internet source using a network cable to receive disc information or update the player's software. Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of BD-Live functions,...
...Internet source. 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) cables... LAN (100) terminal, as it may cause a malfunction. • For optimal performance of the player to your Internet source using a network cable to receive disc information or update the player's software. Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of BD-Live functions,...
Operating Instructions
Page 29
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
Operating Instructions
Page 60
...remote is changed to one that differs from the other player. The command mode for this player and the supplied remote to the one Sony Blu-ray disc/DVD player, the supplied remote may interfere with another player. The default command mode for the player is BD1. Changing the Command Mode When you have ...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 player 1 Press HOME to operate the remote. TOP GU...
...remote is changed to one that differs from the other player. The command mode for this player and the supplied remote to the one Sony Blu-ray disc/DVD player, the supplied remote may interfere with another player. The default command mode for the player is BD1. Changing the Command Mode When you have ...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 player 1 Press HOME to operate the remote. TOP GU...
Operating Instructions
Page 97
...Gracenote Servers") and to provide you will contain movies in High Definition format, for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. ,continued 97US BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for the Gracenote service. Additional Information Gracenote® ...time. Gracenote is not obligated to perform other functions. Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote...
...Gracenote Servers") and to provide you will contain movies in High Definition format, for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. ,continued 97US BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for the Gracenote service. Additional Information Gracenote® ...time. Gracenote is not obligated to perform other functions. Glossary AACS "Advanced Access Content System" is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote...