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... such as a bookcase or build-in a residential installation. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product will increase eye hazard. When a cart is harmful to eyes,.... 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the...designed to qualified service personnel. Install in Model No. BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or...
... such as a bookcase or build-in a residential installation. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product will increase eye hazard. When a cart is harmful to eyes,.... 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. As the laser beam used in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from the...designed to qualified service personnel. Install in Model No. BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or...
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.... - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the player and have any discs. CAUTION You are not going to use the player for 10 seconds, then press [/1 to the player or the object. • When you move the player, take ... disc slots. 2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to be sure to us at 1-877-899-7669 or write to disconnect the player from a cold to radio or television reception, which the receiver is brought directly from the wall outlet. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony....
.... - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the cabinet, unplug the player and have any discs. CAUTION You are not going to use the player for 10 seconds, then press [/1 to the player or the object. • When you move the player, take ... disc slots. 2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to be sure to us at 1-877-899-7669 or write to disconnect the player from a cold to radio or television reception, which the receiver is brought directly from the wall outlet. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony....
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... • If burrs or adhesive material attach on the AC power cord itself. On cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners Do not use the following points to leave fingerprints especially on Bluray Discs. A disc with a label or sticker on it to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air... power cord being damaged. Notes about the discs • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). The player cannot play , check for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to malfunction. • Clean the disc with a mild detergent solution. To ensure ...
... • If burrs or adhesive material attach on the AC power cord itself. On cleaning discs, disc/ lens cleaners Do not use the following points to leave fingerprints especially on Bluray Discs. A disc with a label or sticker on it to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air... power cord being damaged. Notes about the discs • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). The player cannot play , check for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to malfunction. • Clean the disc with a mild detergent solution. To ensure ...
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... Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Gracenote®. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to your television ...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. • "...
... Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Gracenote®. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to your television ...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. • "...
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...; NEED-to-know information (to -know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the b icon. About This Manual • In this manual, "disc" is listed under the z icon. 6US NICE-to prevent incorrect operation) is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise...explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used with the function being explained. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 80). • Instructions in...
...; NEED-to-know information (to -know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the b icon. About This Manual • In this manual, "disc" is listed under the z icon. 6US NICE-to prevent incorrect operation) is used as a general reference for BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise...explanation indicate what kind of media can also use the controls on the player if they have the similar symbols as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used with the function being explained. For details, see "Playable Discs" (page 80). • Instructions in...
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... the 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 a Title/Chapter 40 Adjusting picture and sound for videos 40 Playing Music CDs 42 Playing Music repeatedly 44 Playing Discs in random order ...
... the 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 a Title/Chapter 40 Adjusting picture and sound for videos 40 Playing Music CDs 42 Playing Music repeatedly 44 Playing Discs in random order ...
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... Setup 74 Resetting 74 Additional Information Troubleshooting 75 Self-Diagnosis Function 79 Playable Discs 80 Video Output Resolution 82 Audio Output Signals 83 Specifications 84 Language Code List 85 Parental Control/Area Code 85 Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 86 Software License Information 88 Glossary 97 Index...
... Setup 74 Resetting 74 Additional Information Troubleshooting 75 Self-Diagnosis Function 79 Playable Discs 80 Video Output Resolution 82 Audio Output Signals 83 Specifications 84 Language Code List 85 Parental Control/Area Code 85 Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 86 Software License Information 88 Glossary 97 Index...
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... 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; C Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 33) Opens or closes the front cover. Selects the sound... field. SUBTITLE (page 68)/CC Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on CDs. Displays the favorite TV channel list. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. Operates the player. b The THEATER button functions only when a Theater Mode-compatible TV...
... 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; C Z OPEN/CLOSE (page 33) Opens or closes the front cover. Selects the sound... field. SUBTITLE (page 68)/CC Selects the subtitle language when multi-lingual subtitles are recorded on CDs. Displays the favorite TV channel list. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. Operates the player. b The THEATER button functions only when a Theater Mode-compatible TV...
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... Track name t Album name When displaying the home menu Displays the currently selected category icon/group name/sorting order and operation guide. The ALL DISCS indicator lights up Menu or the DVD's menu. Each time you press the button, the list is sorted by the selected item. ,continued...the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc r Remaining time of the connected TV. When playing music Displays the playback information on some BD's menus (can be used for BD's Java interactive operations). H Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short ...
... Track name t Album name When displaying the home menu Displays the currently selected category icon/group name/sorting order and operation guide. The ALL DISCS indicator lights up Menu or the DVD's menu. Each time you press the button, the list is sorted by the selected item. ,continued...the current track r Remaining time of the current track r Elapsed time of the current disc r Remaining time of the connected TV. When playing music Displays the playback information on some BD's menus (can be used for BD's Java interactive operations). H Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ BLUE/YELLOW) Short ...
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If you connect the player to the instructions supplied with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not supplied). Standard quality b • Plug in addition to DVI jacks that does not have a video input jack. • Do ... TV The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jack on your TV using an HDMI cable, you need to use another audio connection in cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to your TV. Jack type High Digital quality Video resolution...
If you connect the player to the instructions supplied with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not supplied). Standard quality b • Plug in addition to DVI jacks that does not have a video input jack. • Do ... TV The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jack on your TV using an HDMI cable, you need to use another audio connection in cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to your TV. Jack type High Digital quality Video resolution...
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... using an HDMI cable to disconnect an HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Blu-ray Disc/...cable connected, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector. ,continued 19US or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. • ...HDMI" (BRAVIA Sync) function (page 54), refer to the cabinet wall. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound...
... using an HDMI cable to disconnect an HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you place the player on the rear of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes. Blu-ray Disc/...cable connected, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector. ,continued 19US or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. • ...HDMI" (BRAVIA Sync) function (page 54), refer to the cabinet wall. If you connect a Sony TV that is not upside down or tilted. • Be sure to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound...
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In the case of "Output Video Format" under the "Video Settings" setup (page 64). • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that the user switch the connection to your satisfaction, change the video output resolution in the picture. If there are fully ... 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 bears the HDMI logo. 20US
In the case of "Output Video Format" under the "Video Settings" setup (page 64). • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that the user switch the connection to your satisfaction, change the video output resolution in the picture. If there are fully ... 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 bears the HDMI logo. 20US
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... the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. Connecting to that of the jack. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Getting Started (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video...
... the jack. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) of the same kind and length. Connecting to that of the jack. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Getting Started (red) (white) (green) (blue) (red) Audio/video...
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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. TV : Signal flow 22US Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. 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. TV : Signal flow 22US Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
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... (receiver) DTS DTS-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) Stereo audio - Connect your AV amplifier (receiver) to your TV using an HDMI cable, or - Connect the player to your TV using a video cable other than an HDMI cable (component video cable or audio/video cord). • If you connect ...conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come from the speakers, which could damage your AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cable, do one of BDs/DVDs are output. To enjoy Source AV amplifier (receiver) 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD- To enjoy ...
... (receiver) DTS DTS-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) Stereo audio - Connect your AV amplifier (receiver) to your TV using an HDMI cable, or - Connect the player to your TV using a video cable other than an HDMI cable (component video cable or audio/video cord). • If you connect ...conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come from the speakers, which could damage your AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cable, do one of BDs/DVDs are output. To enjoy Source AV amplifier (receiver) 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD- To enjoy ...
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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. Connecting to that of the jack. : Signal flow AV amplifier (receiver) 26US
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...the external memory. • If the EXT indicator does not light 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 external memory in the front panel display ... Do not connect anything other than a USB flash memory, such as an HDD, etc., to use an external memory (not supplied). Getting Started Step 3: Inserting an External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BonusView/BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you force the external memory into the slot, this function.
...the external memory. • If the EXT indicator does not light 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 external memory in the front panel display ... Do not connect anything other than a USB flash memory, such as an HDD, etc., to use an external memory (not supplied). Getting Started Step 3: Inserting an External Memory To 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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...the player's software using an Internet connection with an effective speed of 1 Mbps or greater. • To allow Internet connections from BD contents, select "Allow" in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 73). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network...source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to receive disc information or update the player's software. Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your ...
...the player's software using an Internet connection with an effective speed of 1 Mbps or greater. • To allow Internet connections from BD contents, select "Allow" in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 73). When connecting to a broadband router directly Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Network...source include: • Connecting to a broadband router directly • Connecting via a wireless LAN router Refer also to receive disc information or update the player's software. Step 4: Connecting to the Network Connect the LAN (100) terminal of the player to your ...
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... BD 1 2 3 123 4 5 6 456 77 88 99 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 [/1 AV [/1 B/V/v/b/ TOP GU TOOPOTLISONS MOD/MEENU RETURN HOME HOME SORT GROUP PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT ...OSD language selection appears. • If the display for a short while before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup. b • Use the batteries correctly to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the ...
... BD 1 2 3 123 4 5 6 456 77 88 99 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 [/1 AV [/1 B/V/v/b/ TOP GU TOOPOTLISONS MOD/MEENU RETURN HOME HOME SORT GROUP PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT ...OSD language selection appears. • If the display for a short while before the player turns on and starts Easy Setup. b • Use the batteries correctly to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the ...
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...same time, press RETURN to return to step 8. Select "Component Video" when connecting your TV, and press . Select "Video" when connecting your TV using a component video cable, and go to step 6 and change the video output resolution, set "Output Video Format" in step 6 Select "HDMI" ...Video" in the "Video Settings" setup (page 64). ,continued 31US When you press any buttons. In this case, press x on -screen displays using a video cord, and go to the resolution setting screen. Getting Started 4 Select a language for the on the player for about the video output ...
...same time, press RETURN to return to step 8. Select "Component Video" when connecting your TV, and press . Select "Video" when connecting your TV using a component video cable, and go to step 6 and change the video output resolution, set "Output Video Format" in step 6 Select "HDMI" ...Video" in the "Video Settings" setup (page 64). ,continued 31US When you press any buttons. In this case, press x on -screen displays using a video cord, and go to the resolution setting screen. Getting Started 4 Select a language for the on the player for about the video output ...