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... or pause. : Lights up when enabling the repeat setting. : Lights up in white when the player is turned on the player, or sets to prevent it being opened by mistake. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. Guide to this jack. When the player is locked or unlocked. Rear panel A LINE...
... or pause. : Lights up when enabling the repeat setting. : Lights up in white when the player is turned on the player, or sets to prevent it being opened by mistake. A Disc tray B Power indicator Lights up when outputting 720p/ 1080i/1080p video signals. Guide to this jack. When the player is locked or unlocked. Rear panel A LINE...
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... BD-ROM's Pop-up to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Modecompatible TV. VOL +/- SUBTITLE (page 24) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on the player, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- Adjusts the...
... BD-ROM's Pop-up to a Sony Theater Mode-compatible AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater Modecompatible TV. VOL +/- SUBTITLE (page 24) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on the player, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) Turns on BDROMs/DVD VIDEOs. A Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. -TV- Adjusts the...
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...) • Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback of the home menu. X PAUSE Pauses or re-starts playback. Select a category using HOME Enters the player's home menu. Skips to the previous display. DISPLAY (page 17) Displays the playback information on the category icon of videos, the search speed changes. •...
...) • Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback of the home menu. X PAUSE Pauses or re-starts playback. Select a category using HOME Enters the player's home menu. Skips to the previous display. DISPLAY (page 17) Displays the playback information on the category icon of videos, the search speed changes. •...
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Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. 11
Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Preparing the Player Checking the supplied accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) • HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. 11
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... Do not connect the player through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings HDMI cable*1 HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" (page 23). Video signals fed through a ...on the television. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set "Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2" (page 23) and "DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3" (page 23). Audio/video cable (supplied) *1 See "Checking the supplied accessories" (page 11). ,continued 13 When ...
... Do not connect the player through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on your AV amplifier (receiver). Hookups and Settings HDMI cable*1 HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" (page 23). Video signals fed through a ...on the television. Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) or Optical digital cable (not supplied) t Set "Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2" (page 23) and "DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3" (page 23). Audio/video cable (supplied) *1 See "Checking the supplied accessories" (page 11). ,continued 13 When ...
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...LIVE. If playback does not start automatically, select in the (Video), (Music), or (Photo) category, and press ENTER. The operation method differs depending on the home menu and playback starts. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see "Playable discs" (page 32). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV... be downloaded for enjoyment. * 1 Prepare for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE. • Connect the player to a network (page 15). • Set "BD Internet Connection" to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. appears on the disc. Playback 16 Playing side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the...
...LIVE. If playback does not start automatically, select in the (Video), (Music), or (Photo) category, and press ENTER. The operation method differs depending on the home menu and playback starts. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see "Playable discs" (page 32). 1 Switch the input selector on your TV... be downloaded for enjoyment. * 1 Prepare for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE. • Connect the player to a network (page 15). • Set "BD Internet Connection" to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. appears on the disc. Playback 16 Playing side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the...
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... is used as local storage, all data stored in the (Video), and press ENTER. F Chapter number G Output resolution/Video frequency USB device 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the disc type and player status. A The currently selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle) E Playback information Displays the...
... is used as local storage, all data stored in the (Video), and press ENTER. F Chapter number G Output resolution/Video frequency USB device 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the disc type and player status. A The currently selected angle B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle) E Playback information Displays the...
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Playing via a Network Available Options Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to a network (page 15). 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the home menu using Connect the player to your player. 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.
Playing via a Network Available Options Streaming BRAVIA Internet Video Serves as a gateway delivering the selected Internet content and a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to a network (page 15). 2 Select (Video), (Music), or (Photo) on the home menu using Connect the player to your player. 1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.
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The default settings are underlined. 1 Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. Settings and Adjustments 20 Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu using
The default settings are underlined. 1 Select (Setup) on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. Settings and Adjustments 20 Using the Settings Displays Select (Setup) on the home menu using
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... Displays static pictures at the same time, select "Component Video." • If no picture appears when setting "HDMI" or "Component Video" resolution, try another resolution setting. Video The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material....recorded on the disc. Output Video Format HDMI Normally select "Auto." YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals. Off Select this . 12bit 10bit Outputs 12bit/10bit video signals when the connected TV is not compatible with Deep Color. The player automatically detects whether...
... Displays static pictures at the same time, select "Component Video." • If no picture appears when setting "HDMI" or "Component Video" resolution, try another resolution setting. Video The conversion method suited for video-based material will always be selected regardless of the material....recorded on the disc. Output Video Format HDMI Normally select "Auto." YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video signals. Off Select this . 12bit 10bit Outputs 12bit/10bit video signals when the connected TV is not compatible with Deep Color. The player automatically detects whether...
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...code list" (page 37). Enter the code for your four-digit password. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. BD Internet Connection Allow Normally select this. USB device (rear) Stores the BD data in the internal memory. DVD Parental .... When you select "Select Language Code," the display for BD-ROMs and DVD VIDEOs. Password Sets or changes the password for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Internet Video Parental Control Playback of some Internet videos can be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Enter the code for BDROMs or ...
...code list" (page 37). Enter the code for your four-digit password. When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is selected. BD Internet Connection Allow Normally select this. USB device (rear) Stores the BD data in the internal memory. DVD Parental .... When you select "Select Language Code," the display for BD-ROMs and DVD VIDEOs. Password Sets or changes the password for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Internet Video Parental Control Playback of some Internet videos can be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Enter the code for BDROMs or ...
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... any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. , Check that does not support copyright protection technology. , For HDMI connections, check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Screen Settings" setup (page 22). Additional Information ...on your TV to display the signal from the player. , Reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution by pressing x on the player for HDMI" is connected to a DVI device that all the connecting cables are also output, set to "On" (page 25), the display language...
... any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture or the picture is not output correctly. , Check that does not support copyright protection technology. , For HDMI connections, check the "Output Video Format" settings in the "Screen Settings" setup (page 22). Additional Information ...on your TV to display the signal from the player. , Reset the video output resolution to the lowest resolution by pressing x on the player for HDMI" is connected to a DVI device that all the connecting cables are also output, set to "On" (page 25), the display language...
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... Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstream. , Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). , The HDMI OUT jack is not correctly finalized. , The region code ... Switch the input selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals of the player. BRAVIA Internet Video The picture/sound is small. , Press M to the TV. Disc The disc does not play a recorded disc that is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals). , The device...
... Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output by bitstream. , Set "BD Audio MIX Setting" to the instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). , The HDMI OUT jack is not correctly finalized. , The region code ... Switch the input selector on your AV amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals of the player. BRAVIA Internet Video The picture/sound is small. , Press M to the TV. Disc The disc does not play a recorded disc that is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals). , The device...
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...;F) Operating humidity: 25 % to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device. 32 Playable discs Blu-ray Disc*1 DVD*3 CD*3 BD-ROM BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW...settings. *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc... OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms LAN (100...
...;F) Operating humidity: 25 % to the instruction manual supplied with the recording device. 32 Playable discs Blu-ray Disc*1 DVD*3 CD*3 BD-ROM BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 DVD-ROM DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+R/DVD+RW...settings. *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1 BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic pigment type BD-R (LTH type) The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if postscripts are new and evolving, some discs may not be playable depending on the disc... OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT VIDEO: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms LAN (100...
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...and will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. *4 The player does not play coded files such as PAL (this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to convert your files into DivX video. Additional Information Discs that cannot be played • BDs with this code to complete the ... of CD-Extras • VCDs/Super VCDs • Audio material side on Discs This product is a digital video format created by software producers. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be intentionally set by DivX, Inc. Go to vod.divx.com with cartridge • DVD-...
...and will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. *4 The player does not play coded files such as PAL (this player plays BDs/ DVDs according to convert your files into DivX video. Additional Information Discs that cannot be played • BDs with this code to complete the ... of CD-Extras • VCDs/Super VCDs • Audio material side on Discs This product is a digital video format created by software producers. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be intentionally set by DivX, Inc. Go to vod.divx.com with cartridge • DVD-...
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...such as below: • One-Touch Play With one touch of the player automatically switches to "On" if the "Control for HDMI" setting on the connected TV is set to the instruction manual supplied with BDP-BX57 only), operation is simplified as flash memory or an HDD) that ... refer to play such files using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are recommended to the instruction manual supplied with a Theater Modecompatible...
...such as below: • One-Touch Play With one touch of the player automatically switches to "On" if the "Control for HDMI" setting on the connected TV is set to the instruction manual supplied with BDP-BX57 only), operation is simplified as flash memory or an HDD) that ... refer to play such files using the HDMI cable, the TV's video mode switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies. About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are recommended to the instruction manual supplied with a Theater Modecompatible...
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...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," "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 and Sony...viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this player supports various security functions. WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES... settings in mind that is prohibited. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony ...
...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," "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 and Sony...viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this player supports various security functions. WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES... settings in mind that is prohibited. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony ...
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... B Batteries 11 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 32 BD-RE 32 Bitstream 29 Blu-ray Disc 32 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video 18 BRAVIA Sync 30, 34 C CD 32 Child Lock 8, 31 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 13 Network 15 TV 12 "Control for HDMI" ... Play 34 OPTIONS 9 "OSD" 25 P Parental Control 24 "Parental Control Settings" 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 32 POP UP/MENU 9 Q "Quick Start Mode" 25 R Region code 33 Remote 9, 11 "Resetting" 27 Resetting the player 27 Resume 10, 31 S "Screen Settings" 21 "Setup" 20 Software update 21, 26 SUBTITLE 9 System Power-Off...
... B Batteries 11 "BD/DVD Viewing Settings" 24 BD-LIVE 16 BD-R 32 BD-RE 32 Bitstream 29 Blu-ray Disc 32 BONUSVIEW 16 BRAVIA Internet Video 18 BRAVIA Sync 30, 34 C CD 32 Child Lock 8, 31 Color buttons 9 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 13 Network 15 TV 12 "Control for HDMI" ... Play 34 OPTIONS 9 "OSD" 25 P Parental Control 24 "Parental Control Settings" 24 Play information 17 Playable discs 32 POP UP/MENU 9 Q "Quick Start Mode" 25 R Region code 33 Remote 9, 11 "Resetting" 27 Resetting the player 27 Resume 10, 31 S "Screen Settings" 21 "Setup" 20 Software update 21, 26 SUBTITLE 9 System Power-Off...