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.... • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, 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 Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of radio waves. • Do not place the player in a place...
.... • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, 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 Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" and the "PhotoTV HD" logo are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of radio waves. • Do not place the player in a place...
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...the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as BD , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they have the similar symbols as a general reference for your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects .... 8) Do not install near any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used in this document. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of time. 14)Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to your television screen indefinitely...
...the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as BD , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they have the similar symbols as a general reference for your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects .... 8) Do not install near any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used in this document. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of time. 14)Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to your television screen indefinitely...
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...Setting wireless LAN (Automatic registration (WPS 30 Setting wireless LAN (Access point scan 31 Playback Playing BDs/DVDs 33 Using the BD's or DVD's menu 35 Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE 35 Searching for a Title/Chapter 36 Displaying the playing time and play information 37 Adjusting ...pictures and sound for videos 37 Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks 38 Playing Photo Files 40 Playing from a USB device 41 Playing Photo Files via a Network 42 Preparing for the server/player...
...Setting wireless LAN (Automatic registration (WPS 30 Setting wireless LAN (Access point scan 31 Playback Playing BDs/DVDs 33 Using the BD's or DVD's menu 35 Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE 35 Searching for a Title/Chapter 36 Displaying the playing time and play information 37 Adjusting ...pictures and sound for videos 37 Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks 38 Playing Photo Files 40 Playing from a USB device 41 Playing Photo Files via a Network 42 Preparing for the server/player...
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... 44 Video Settings 45 Audio Settings 48 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 51 Photo Settings 53 System Settings 53 Network Settings 55 Easy Setup 59 Resetting 60 Additional Information Troubleshooting 61 Self-Diagnosis Function 65 Playable Discs 66 Video Output Resolution 68 Audio Output Signals and Player Settings 69 About Wireless LAN Security 70...
... 44 Video Settings 45 Audio Settings 48 BD/DVD Viewing Settings 51 Photo Settings 53 System Settings 53 Network Settings 55 Easy Setup 59 Resetting 60 Additional Information Troubleshooting 61 Self-Diagnosis Function 65 Playable Discs 66 Video Output Resolution 68 Audio Output Signals and Player Settings 69 About Wireless LAN Security 70...
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... a tactile dot. Selects the sound track on the disc or the situation. ANGLE Switches to other input sources.... playback time in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. b The available functions of the remote differ depending on CDs. A THEATER (page... SUBTITLE (page 51) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. 8 B Number buttons (page 36, 57) Enters the... when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-compatible TV. VOL (volume) +/- (page 27)...
... a tactile dot. Selects the sound track on the disc or the situation. ANGLE Switches to other input sources.... playback time in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. b The available functions of the remote differ depending on CDs. A THEATER (page... SUBTITLE (page 51) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs. 8 B Number buttons (page 36, 57) Enters the... when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-compatible TV. VOL (volume) +/- (page 27)...
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... PAUSE Pauses or re-starts playback. Speed multiple values are approximate. - To play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only) Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when M is pressed for more than one frame at the selected speed until you press ADVANCE , briefly fast forwards... the current scenes for a photo folder. ,continued 9 Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. DISPLAY (page 37) Displays the playback information on the screen. HOME (page 33, 43) Enters the player's home menu. Plays one second in pause mode. - To resume normal playback, ...
... PAUSE Pauses or re-starts playback. Speed multiple values are approximate. - To play in slow, freeze frame (playback direction only) Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when M is pressed for more than one frame at the selected speed until you press ADVANCE , briefly fast forwards... the current scenes for a photo folder. ,continued 9 Plays a slideshow when a disc containing JPEG image files is inserted. DISPLAY (page 37) Displays the playback information on the screen. HOME (page 33, 43) Enters the player's home menu. Plays one second in pause mode. - To resume normal playback, ...
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...When the player is turned on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. B Disc tray (page 33) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up in the front panel display. 10 H Z (open/close) (page 33) Opens or closes the disc tray. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to... this jack. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the player for more than 10 seconds until "UNLOCK" appears in blue when playing BDs. To unlock the disc tray, hold down N on...
...When the player is turned on the player until "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. B Disc tray (page 33) C Blu-ray Disc indicator Lights up in the front panel display. 10 H Z (open/close) (page 33) Opens or closes the disc tray. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to... this jack. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 28) Turns on the player for more than 10 seconds until "UNLOCK" appears in blue when playing BDs. To unlock the disc tray, hold down N on...
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...the time information. Press TIME repeatedly during playback or pause. For details on the disc. The display changes as follows. b The network connection indicator may be displayed depending on downloading the player's software, see page 44. D EXT (page 23) Lights up during the network... diagnostic or other operations even when accessing the network. ,continued 11 When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO Elapsed time of the current title ...
...the time information. Press TIME repeatedly during playback or pause. For details on the disc. The display changes as follows. b The network connection indicator may be displayed depending on downloading the player's software, see page 44. D EXT (page 23) Lights up during the network... diagnostic or other operations even when accessing the network. ,continued 11 When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO Elapsed time of the current title ...
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...Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). "Audio (HDMI)" is set to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 48). "Audio Output Priority" is set "BD... Audio Setting" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 48). - To enjoy the secondary audio (commentary), set to "HDMI" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). b Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI...
...Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HDMI" function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected AV amplifier (receiver). "Audio (HDMI)" is set to "Auto" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 48). "Audio Output Priority" is set "BD... Audio Setting" to "Direct" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 48). - To enjoy the secondary audio (commentary), set to "HDMI" in the "Audio Settings" setup (page 49). b Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers (receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI...
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... External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you insert the external memory in the USB jack on the front panel. Insert the external memory into the slot or apply pressure to the protruding portion of the player Sony USM2GL (not supplied) b • Insert the external memory...
... External Memory To enjoy additional content (such as BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you insert the external memory in the USB jack on the front panel. Insert the external memory into the slot or apply pressure to the protruding portion of the player Sony USM2GL (not supplied) b • Insert the external memory...
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... the instruction manual supplied with the wireless LAN router. 2 Check your connection environment on your PC and make the appropriate settings. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Wireless LAN router (access point) PC ADSL modem/ Cable modem LAN cable (not supplied) Internet Refer also to your PC screen. No ...Select the connecting method, connecting via a wireless LAN router (access point) (below) or to the Help of your PC. *2 You can enjoy the BD-LIVE function (page 35), play photo files via a wireless LAN router. You can set .*3 Check the security setting of your connected network on the ...
... the instruction manual supplied with the wireless LAN router. 2 Check your connection environment on your PC and make the appropriate settings. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Wireless LAN router (access point) PC ADSL modem/ Cable modem LAN cable (not supplied) Internet Refer also to your PC screen. No ...Select the connecting method, connecting via a wireless LAN router (access point) (below) or to the Help of your PC. *2 You can enjoy the BD-LIVE function (page 35), play photo files via a wireless LAN router. You can set .*3 Check the security setting of your connected network on the ...
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...Internet 2 Make the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 55). To enjoy the BD-LIVE function See "Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE" on your connection environment and network condition. Hookups and Settings To connect a broadband router directly 1 Connect the ...greater, depending on page 35. b • Depending on the LAN cables, refer to a broadband router. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player LAN cable (not supplied) To update the player's software using an Internet connection with the modem or router. • Do not connect the LAN terminal of...
...Internet 2 Make the appropriate settings in "Internet Settings" under the "Network Settings" setup (page 55). To enjoy the BD-LIVE function See "Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE" on your connection environment and network condition. Hookups and Settings To connect a broadband router directly 1 Connect the ...greater, depending on page 35. b • Depending on the LAN cables, refer to a broadband router. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player LAN cable (not supplied) To update the player's software using an Internet connection with the modem or router. • Do not connect the LAN terminal of...
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... "Finish," and press ENTER. Hookups and Settings Current video output resolution setting b If no picture appears, press RETURN to return to allow Internet connections from BD contents. Select "16:9" when connecting to step 6, and select "Component Video." 2 Select "Finish," and press ENTER. For the test screen, see page 47. When you... Select "Do not allow" to your TV, and press ENTER. 7 Make the appropriate settings depending on the cables connected to not allow Internet connections from BD contents, and press ENTER.
... "Finish," and press ENTER. Hookups and Settings Current video output resolution setting b If no picture appears, press RETURN to return to allow Internet connections from BD contents. Select "16:9" when connecting to step 6, and select "Component Video." 2 Select "Finish," and press ENTER. For the test screen, see page 47. When you... Select "Do not allow" to your TV, and press ENTER. 7 Make the appropriate settings depending on the cables connected to not allow Internet connections from BD contents, and press ENTER.
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...'s Pop-up Menu or DVD's menu (page 35). Using the BD's or DVD's menu BD DVD To display Top Menu When you play a BD or DVD, you pressed x STOP. The available items differ depending on the disc type or player situation. Title List Play Play from the point where you can display... Stops playback. The Top Menu appears. 2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Plays the title from the beginning (page 36). Displays the disc's Top Menu (page 35). Audio Settings Adjusts settings for a chapter and starts playback from the beginning (page 36). Searches for picture (page 37). ...
...'s Pop-up Menu or DVD's menu (page 35). Using the BD's or DVD's menu BD DVD To display Top Menu When you play a BD or DVD, you pressed x STOP. The available items differ depending on the disc type or player situation. Title List Play Play from the point where you can display... Stops playback. The Top Menu appears. 2 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Plays the title from the beginning (page 36). Displays the disc's Top Menu (page 35). Audio Settings Adjusts settings for a chapter and starts playback from the beginning (page 36). Searches for picture (page 37). ...
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7 Insert a BD-ROM with the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. To delete data in the external memory You can delete unnecessary data. 1 If a disc is inserted, remove the disc from the player. 2 Press HOME. 3 Select "Video" using The operation method differs depending on the disc.
7 Insert a BD-ROM with the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. To delete data in the external memory You can delete unnecessary data. 1 If a disc is inserted, remove the disc from the player. 2 Press HOME. 3 Select "Video" using The operation method differs depending on the disc.
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Press DISPLAY. Example: when playing a BD-ROM Adjusting pictures and sound for different (Standard/ lighting environments. z • You can check the title information, including the video transmission rate, etc. The default settings are underlined. The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and player status. Brighter Room/ Theater Room) FNR (Off/Auto) Reduces...
Press DISPLAY. Example: when playing a BD-ROM Adjusting pictures and sound for different (Standard/ lighting environments. z • You can check the title information, including the video transmission rate, etc. The default settings are underlined. The displayed information differs depending on the disc type and player status. Brighter Room/ Theater Room) FNR (Off/Auto) Reduces...
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The options menu appears. 2 Select "Audio Settings" using M/m, and press ENTER. The "Audio Settings" screen appears. 3 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Audio Filter (for analog audio signals only) • Sharp: Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. The default settings are underlined. Items Details AV SYNC (short) 0 ~ 120 msec (long) Adjusts the gap between picture and sound, by delaying the sound output in relation to the picture output (0 to 120 milliseconds). Normally select this. • Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound. 4 Select or adjust the ...
The options menu appears. 2 Select "Audio Settings" using M/m, and press ENTER. The "Audio Settings" screen appears. 3 Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. Audio Filter (for analog audio signals only) • Sharp: Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. The default settings are underlined. Items Details AV SYNC (short) 0 ~ 120 msec (long) Adjusts the gap between picture and sound, by delaying the sound output in relation to the picture output (0 to 120 milliseconds). Normally select this. • Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound. 4 Select or adjust the ...
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.... Skips to the beginning of some MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. 39 you turn off the player. • The player can play the following MP3 albums/tracks. - you open the disc tray, or - Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz - Playing time: 1 sec to 320 kbps -... Extension: .mp3/.MP3 - MP3 albums containing MP3 audio tracks with extremely long names - MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-Rs in...
.... Skips to the beginning of some MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. 39 you turn off the player. • The player can play the following MP3 albums/tracks. - you open the disc tray, or - Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz - Playing time: 1 sec to 320 kbps -... Extension: .mp3/.MP3 - MP3 albums containing MP3 audio tracks with extremely long names - MP3 albums/tracks recorded on BD-Rs in...