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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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... attempt to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to disassemble the cabinet. A polarized plug has... apparatus. 11)Only use of the apparatus with the apparatus. Record the serial number in BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12)Use only with ... tip-over. 13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your Sony dealer regarding this product. The wide blade or the third prong are located at plugs...
... attempt to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is intended to alert the user to disassemble the cabinet. A polarized plug has... apparatus. 11)Only use of the apparatus with the apparatus. Record the serial number in BDP-CX960 Serial No CAUTION The use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12)Use only with ... tip-over. 13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your Sony dealer regarding this product. The wide blade or the third prong are located at plugs...
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... period of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This product incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Dolby Laboratories. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of... "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 a trademark of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are provided by...
... period of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • This product incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-related data from Dolby Laboratories. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of... "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 a trademark of the manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are provided by...
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... +100 (page 33) Skips 100 disc slots ahead when selecting discs. I Front cover Opens or closes when you insert or eject discs. DISC EJECT (page 33) Opens the front cover and ejects the disc. The selected mode indicator is recognized. 9 ,continued US J Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is... a disc in slot number 1. DISC CHANGE Switches to standby mode. DISC LOAD (page 35) Reads the disc information of all unknown discs, and loads it into the memory. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (page 30) Turns on the player, or sets to the dial function for selecting the disc. DIRECT...
... +100 (page 33) Skips 100 disc slots ahead when selecting discs. I Front cover Opens or closes when you insert or eject discs. DISC EJECT (page 33) Opens the front cover and ejects the disc. The selected mode indicator is recognized. 9 ,continued US J Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up when a BD is... a disc in slot number 1. DISC CHANGE Switches to standby mode. DISC LOAD (page 35) Reads the disc information of all unknown discs, and loads it into the memory. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) (page 30) Turns on the player, or sets to the dial function for selecting the disc. DIRECT...
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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 OUT jack ... your TV using an HDMI cable to disconnect an HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you connect a 1080/24p- 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...
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 ... your TV using an HDMI cable to disconnect an HDMI cable when moving the player. • If you connect a 1080/24p- 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...
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... 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
... 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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Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) 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) ... video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cord. Be sure to connect to that of the same kind and length.
Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable or three video cables (not supplied) 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) ... video cable, disconnect the video plug (yellow) of the jack. You can enjoy high-quality pictures. TV : Signal flow b When you connect the player and TV using the audio/video cord. Be sure to connect to that of the same kind and length.
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TV : Signal flow 22US You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. 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 You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Connecting to that of the player and your TV using the audio/video cord. 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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..."Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66). - Refer also to instructions supplied 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 "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66). -... accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Connecting 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 "Control for HDMI" function (page 54), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the...
..."Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66). - Refer also to instructions supplied 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 "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 66). -... accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Connecting 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 "Control for HDMI" function (page 54), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the...
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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 speakers. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your AV amplifier (receiver). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) ...
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 speakers. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your AV amplifier (receiver). 2 Set "Audio Output Priority" to digital jacks (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) ...
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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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...; The external memory is recommended. • Other USB flash devices may cause a malfunction. • The Sony USM2GL (available as of the player External memory (not supplied) Terminal side up , turn the player off . 2 Pull the external memory out from the EXT slot. Insert a blank external memory, or one...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. If you will cause damage to both the external memory and the player. • Keep the external memory away from small children to ...
...; The external memory is recommended. • Other USB flash devices may cause a malfunction. • The Sony USM2GL (available as of the player External memory (not supplied) Terminal side up , turn the player off . 2 Pull the external memory out from the EXT slot. Insert a blank external memory, or one...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. If you will cause damage to both the external memory and the player. • Keep the external memory away from small children to ...
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To change the setting, see page 70. 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 Depending on network (LAN) ... function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 38). For details on the modem or router, the type 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 1 Mbps or greater. • To ...
To change the setting, see page 70. 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 Depending on network (LAN) ... function See "Enjoying BonusView/BD-Live" (page 38). For details on the modem or router, the type 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 1 Mbps or greater. • To ...
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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 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.
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..., BD2, or BD3), and press . 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 changed to one that differs from the other player. TOP GU TOOPOTLISONS MOD/MEENU RETURN HOME HOME SORT GROUP...
..., BD2, or BD3), and press . 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 changed to one that differs from the other player. TOP GU TOOPOTLISONS MOD/MEENU RETURN HOME HOME SORT GROUP...
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... BD/DVD Viewing Settings - Network Settings - b • When "All Settings" is not reset. 74US You can return a specific group of player settings to their factory defaults.All the settings within (Setup) are not reset. • The password for "BD Parental Control" or "DVD Parental ... Select "Reset to Factory Default Settings," and press . 3 Select the settings you want to reset to default, and press . Video Settings - the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. - Resetting You can reset the following settings: - Photo Settings - System Settings - ...
... BD/DVD Viewing Settings - Network Settings - b • When "All Settings" is not reset. 74US You can return a specific group of player settings to their factory defaults.All the settings within (Setup) are not reset. • The password for "BD Parental Control" or "DVD Parental ... Select "Reset to Factory Default Settings," and press . 3 Select the settings you want to reset to default, and press . Video Settings - the Blu-ray Disc indicator lights up, then turns off when Easy Setup is complete. - Resetting You can reset the following settings: - Photo Settings - System Settings - ...
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... Activities. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are provided and maintained by Sony, its licensors, and suppliers. 2. The Software includes software embedded in part. You agree to notify Sony immediately of any and all materials on more than Software upon which you...
... Activities. Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement The Sony Blu-ray Disc player ("Product") and associated software ("Software") are provided and maintained by Sony, its licensors, and suppliers. 2. The Software includes software embedded in part. You agree to notify Sony immediately of any and all materials on more than Software upon which you...
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... in the same capacities as the BD below. Gracenote is free to change data categories for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. ,continued 97US GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE...ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. 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 with new enhanced or additional data types or categories ...
... in the same capacities as the BD below. Gracenote is free to change data categories for managing digital entertainment contents stored on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players. ,continued 97US GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE...ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. 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 with new enhanced or additional data types or categories ...
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... 78 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 68 BD-Live 27, 38 BD-R 80, 97 BD-RE 80, 97 Bitstream 83 Blu-ray Disc 80, 98 BonusView 38 BRAVIA Sync 54, 77 C CD 80 Chapter Search 40 "Child Lock" 72 Child Lock 10,... 72 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 23 TV 18 "Control for HDMI" 54, 71, 77 D "Dimmer" 71 DISC LOAD 35 DISPLAY 13 Dolby Digital 25, 67 Dolby Digital Plus 83, 98 Dolby TrueHD 83, 98 DTS 25, 67...Q "Quick Start Mode" 71 R Region code 81 Remote 12, 30 RENTAL SLOT 34 "Resetting" 74 Resetting the player 74 Resume 14, 37 S SCENE SEARCH 14 Searching 39, 40 Self-diagnosis function 79 "Setup" 61 Software update ...
... 78 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 68 BD-Live 27, 38 BD-R 80, 97 BD-RE 80, 97 Bitstream 83 Blu-ray Disc 80, 98 BonusView 38 BRAVIA Sync 54, 77 C CD 80 Chapter Search 40 "Child Lock" 72 Child Lock 10,... 72 Connecting AV amplifier (receiver) 23 TV 18 "Control for HDMI" 54, 71, 77 D "Dimmer" 71 DISC LOAD 35 DISPLAY 13 Dolby Digital 25, 67 Dolby Digital Plus 83, 98 Dolby TrueHD 83, 98 DTS 25, 67...Q "Quick Start Mode" 71 R Region code 81 Remote 12, 30 RENTAL SLOT 34 "Resetting" 74 Resetting the player 74 Resume 14, 37 S SCENE SEARCH 14 Searching 39, 40 Self-diagnosis function 79 "Setup" 61 Software update ...