Sony DVD Player BDP S380 User Manual

4-285-921-12(1)  
The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any  
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Operating Instructions  
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player  
BDP-S380/BX38  
4-285-921-12(1)  
Printed in Malaysia  
© 2011 Sony Corporation  
 
FCC WARNING  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) must be  
used with the equipment in order to comply with the  
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of  
Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified  
service shop.  
b
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be  
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the  
like.  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with this product will  
increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-  
ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt  
to disassemble the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
This label is located on the laser protective housing  
inside the enclosure.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Important Safety Instructions  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to  
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the product’s enclosure  
that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to  
the presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
Precautions  
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.  
• Install this unit so that the AC power cord can be  
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.  
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as  
a rug that might block the ventilation holes.  
• Do not install this player in a confined space, such  
as a bookshelf or similar unit.  
• Do not place the player in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on  
ships, or on other vessels.  
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the  
player. Should this occur, the player may not  
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and  
leave the player turned on for about half an hour  
until the moisture evaporates.  
• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It  
is designed to be operated in a horizontal position  
only.  
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of  
the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided  
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your  
Sony dealer regarding this product.  
• This player should be installed and operated with  
a minimum distance of at least 20 cm or more  
between the player and a person’s body  
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and  
ankles).  
Model No.______________  
Serial No.______________  
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the  
player.  
• Do not place any objects other than discs on the  
disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the  
player or the object.  
• Take out any discs when you move the player. If  
you don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord and all other  
cables from the player when you move the player.  
For customers in the USA  
If this product is not working properly, please call  
1-866-909-7669.  
For Customers in Canada  
If this product is not working properly, please contact  
our Customer Information Service Center at  
1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer  
Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,  
Ontario, M2H 3R6  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected from the AC  
power source as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.  
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you  
are not going to use the player for a long time. To  
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• Observe following points to prevent the AC  
power cord being damaged. Do not use the AC  
power cord if it is damaged, as doing so may  
result in an electric shock or fire.  
Precautions  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive  
using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.  
The power requirements and power consumption of  
this player are indicated on the back of the player.  
Check that the player’s operating voltage is  
identical with your local power supply.  
– Do not pinch the AC power cord between the  
player and wall, shelf, etc.  
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC power  
cord or pull on the AC power cord itself.  
Power requirements and power  
consumption  
m
For the model supplied with the AC plug  
adaptor  
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall  
outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.  
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If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your player, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
section with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, your ears and the speakers may  
be damaged when a peak level section is played.  
Copy Protection  
Please be advised of the advanced content  
protection systems used in both Blu-ray Disc™ and  
DVD media. These systems, called AACS  
(Advanced Access Content System) and CSS  
(Content Scramble System), may contain some  
restrictions on playback, analog output, and other  
similar features. The operation of this product and  
the restrictions placed may vary depending on the  
date of purchase, as the governing board of the  
AACS may adopt or change its restriction rules  
after the time of purchase.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft  
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may cause the  
apparatus to malfunction.  
On replacement of parts  
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired  
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
Copyrights and Trademarks  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
• Java, the coffee cup logo, and all Java based  
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other  
countries.  
On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack  
Observe the following as improper handling may  
damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.  
• Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear  
of the player and the HDMI connector by  
checking their shapes. Make sure the connector is  
not upside down or tilted.  
, “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
• This product incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the  
United States and other countries.  
• “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.  
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when  
moving the player.  
• “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 of Sony Corporation.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when  
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do  
not twist or force the HDMI connector into the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
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Caution: This player is capable of holding a  
still video image or on-screen display image on  
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave  
the still video image or on-screen display  
image displayed on your TV for an extended  
period of time you risk permanent damage to  
your television screen. Plasma display panel  
televisions and projection televisions are  
susceptible to this.  
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Table of Contents  
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• Windows Media is either a registered trademark  
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
This product contains technology subject to  
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.  
Use or distribution of this technology outside of  
this product is prohibited without the appropriate  
license(s) from Microsoft.  
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™  
content access technology to protect their  
intellectual property, including copyrighted  
content. This device uses PlayReady technology  
to access PlayReady-protected content and/or  
WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to  
properly enforce restrictions on content usage,  
content owners may require Microsoft to revoke  
the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-  
protected content. Revocation should not affect  
unprotected content or content protected by other  
content access technologies. Content owners may  
require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their  
content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be  
able to access content that requires the upgrade.  
®
• This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines  
for energy efficiency.  
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark  
are registered U.S. marks. ENERGY STAR is a  
registered mark owned by the U.S. government.  
• Music and video recognition technology and  
®
related data are provided by Gracenote .  
Gracenote is the industry standard in music  
recognition technology and related content  
delivery. For more information, please visit  
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-  
related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright ©  
2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software,  
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or  
more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this  
product and service. See the Gracenote website  
for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote  
patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,  
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,  
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote  
in the United States and/or other countries.  
• All other trademarks are trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
• Other system and product names are generally  
trademarks or registered trademarks of the  
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated  
in this document.  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
Front panel  
z
The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.  
A Disc tray  
F x (stop)  
B Power indicator  
Lights up in white when the player is  
turned on.  
G N (play)  
H Z (open/close)  
I [/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
C Remote sensor  
D Front panel display  
N, X: Lights up during playback or  
pause.  
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being  
opened by mistake.  
: Lights up when enabling the repeat  
setting.  
: Lights up when outputting 720p/  
1080i/1080p video signals.  
When the player is turned on, hold down N  
on the player for more than 10 seconds. The  
disc tray is locked or unlocked.  
E
(USB) jack  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
Rear panel  
A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks  
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack  
C HDMI OUT jack  
E
(USB) jack  
F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB, PR) jacks  
D LAN (100) terminal  
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A Z OPEN/CLOSE  
Remote  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
-TV- INPUT  
Switches between TV and other input  
sources.  
The available functions of the remote differ  
depending on the disc or the situation.  
-TV- [/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.  
[/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the player, or sets to standby  
mode.  
B Number buttons (0 - 9)  
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
Selects the language track when multi-  
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
Selects the sound track on CDs.  
Selects the subtitle language when multi-  
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
Displays the playback information on the  
screen.  
C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/  
RED/GREEN)  
Shortcut keys for interactive functions.  
D TOP MENU  
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top  
Menu.  
POP UP/MENU  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up  
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.  
z
• Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY  
buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a  
reference when operating the player.  
• Gray-colored buttons glow in the dark (BDP-  
BX38 only).  
The options menu that can be selected  
appears on the screen.  
HOME  
The player automatically returns to  
standby mode  
If any button on the player or remote is not  
pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player  
automatically returns to standby mode.  
Enters the player’s home menu.  
Displays the wall paper when pressed on  
the category icon of the home menu.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous display.  
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</M/m/,  
Moves the highlight to select a displayed  
item.  
Home menu display  
The home menu appears when you press  
HOME. Select a category using </,.  
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.  
Center button (ENTER)  
Enters the selected item.  
E . PREV/NEXT >  
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,  
or file.  
Item  
Category  
X PAUSE  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
m/M (fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
• Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc  
when pressed during playback. Each  
time you press the button during  
playback of videos, the search speed  
changes.  
[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.  
[Photo]: Displays photos.  
[Music]: Plays music.  
[Video]: Plays videos.  
[Network]: Displays network items.  
• Plays in slow motion, when pressed for  
more than one second in pause mode.  
• Plays one frame at a time, when pressed  
briefly in pause mode.  
N PLAY  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online service.  
x STOP  
Stops playback and remembers the stop  
point (resume point).  
The resume point for a title/track is the  
last point you played or the last photo for  
a photo folder.  
QRIOCITY  
Accesses the “Qriocity” online service.  
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Hookups and Settings  
Step 1: Connecting the Player  
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.  
Connecting to your TV  
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.  
Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.  
High quality  
*1  
HDMI cable  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
*2  
Component video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
Standard  
quality  
*1  
*2  
Protected content on BD-ROMs is output at 480i resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack  
b
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright  
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.  
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Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)  
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV  
amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio  
Settings] setup (page 17).  
*1  
HDMI cable  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 17).  
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)  
*2  
t Set [Dolby Digital ] (page 18)  
*3  
and [DTS ] (page 18).  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
*1  
*2  
*3  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;  
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S.  
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS  
and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &  
DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS  
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product  
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
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Step 2: Easy Setup  
Connecting to the  
Network  
When turned on for the first time  
Wait for a short while before the player  
turns on and starts [Easy Setup].  
Wired Setup  
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)  
terminal on the player.  
1 Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the  
batteries to the markings inside the  
battery compartment.  
LAN cable  
(not supplied)  
Broadband  
router  
ADSL modem/  
Cable modem  
Internet  
z
Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),  
straight or crossing, is recommended.  
2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.  
To set the network settings  
Select[Network Settings], [InternetSettings],  
then [Wired Setup] (page 20), and follow the  
on-screen instructions to complete the setup.  
to AC outlet  
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.  
USB Wireless Setup  
Turn off the player, then connect the USB  
Wireless LAN Adapter (UWA-BR100 only  
available as of October 2010) to the USB jack  
on the front or rear of the player.  
b
The USB Wireless LAN Adapter may not be  
available in some regions/countries.  
4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input  
selector on your TV so that the signal  
from the player appears on your TV  
screen.  
USB Wireless  
LAN Adapter  
5 Perform [Easy Setup].  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make the basic settings using </M/m/  
, and ENTER on the remote.  
LAN cable  
(not supplied)  
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet  
router  
Cable modem  
</M/m/,  
To set the network settings  
ENTER  
Select [Network Settings], [Internet  
Settings], then [USB Wireless Setup]  
(page 20), and follow the on-screen  
instructions to complete the setup.  
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3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/  
BD-LIVE.  
Playback  
The operation method differs depending  
on the disc. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the disc.  
Playing a Disc  
z
For playable discs, see “Playable discs”  
To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase BD  
Data] in the  
[Video], and press ENTER. All data  
stored in the buda folder will be erased.  
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player  
appears on your TV screen.  
Displaying the play information  
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a  
You can check the playback information,  
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.  
disc on the disc tray.  
The displayed information differs depending  
on the disc type and player status.  
Example: when playing a BD-ROM  
Playing side facing down  
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the  
disc tray.  
Playback starts.  
If playback does not start automatically,  
select  
or  
ENTER.  
in the  
[Video],  
[Music],  
[Photo] category, and press  
A Output resolution/Video frequency  
B Title number or name  
C The currently selected audio setting  
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE  
D Available functions (  
angle,  
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo*  
have bonus content and other data that can be  
downloaded for enjoyment.  
audio,  
subtitle)  
E Playback information  
Displays the Play mode, Playing status  
bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,  
Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total  
playing time.  
*
1 Connect a USB memory to the USB  
jack on the rear of the player (page 7).  
As your local storage, use a 1 GB or  
larger USB memory.  
F Chapter number  
G The currently selected angle  
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).  
• Connect the player to a network  
• Set [BD Internet Connection] to  
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2 Select  
[Photo] on the home menu using  
</,.  
[Video],  
[Music], or  
Playing from a USB  
Device  
3 Select an Internet content provider  
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.  
When an Internet content list has not  
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a  
new icon is displayed.  
You can play video/music/photo files on the  
connected USB device.  
For playable USB devices, see “Playable  
1 Connect the USB device to the USB  
jack on the player.  
To use the control panel  
The control panel appears when the video file  
starts playing. The displayed items may differ  
depending on Internet content providers.  
To display again, press DISPLAY.  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the USB device before connecting.  
USB device  
A Control display  
2 Select  
[Photo] on the home menu using  
</,.  
[Video],  
[Music], or  
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for  
playback operations.  
B Playing status bar  
Status bar, Cursor indicating the  
current position, Playing time,  
Duration of the video file  
3 Select  
[USB device] using M/m,  
and press ENTER.  
C Network condition  
indicates the signal strength for  
wireless connection.  
indicates a wired connection.  
D Network transmission speed  
E The next video file name  
Playing via a Network  
Streaming BRAVIA Internet  
Video  
F The currently selected video file name  
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected  
Internet content and a variety of on-demand  
entertainment straight to your player.  
z
• Some Internet content requires registration via a  
PC before it can be played. For further details,  
visit the following website:  
• Some Internet content may not be available in  
some regions/countries.  
1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video.  
Connect the player to a network  
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Items  
Details  
Available Options  
Various settings and playback operations are  
available by pressing OPTIONS. The  
available items differ depending on the  
situation.  
[Pause]  
[Top Menu]  
Pauses the playback.  
Displays the BD’s or DVD’s  
Top Menu.  
[Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s  
Menu]  
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s  
menu.  
Common options  
[Title Search] Searches for a title on BD-  
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and  
starts playback from the  
beginning.  
Items  
Details  
[Playback  
History List]  
Displays a title in playback  
history of BD-ROM/DVD-  
ROM/CD-DA based on  
Gracenote technology.  
[Chapter  
Search]  
Searches for a chapter and  
starts playback from the  
beginning.  
[Repeat  
Setting]  
Sets the repeat mode.  
[Angle]  
Switches to other viewing  
angles when multi-angles  
are recorded on BD-ROMs/  
DVD VIDEOs.  
[Favorites List] Displays the Favorites List.  
[Play/Stop]  
Starts or stops the playback.  
[IP Content  
Noise  
Adjusts the picture quality of  
Internet content.  
[Play from  
beginning]  
Plays the item from the  
beginning.  
Reduction]  
[Information  
Display]  
Displays information on the  
BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-  
DA based on Gracenote  
technology.  
[Music] only  
Items  
Details  
[Database  
Browser]  
Searches for related  
information based on  
keywords acquired from  
Gracenote on the  
[Add  
Slideshow  
BGM]  
Registers music files in the  
USB memory as slideshow  
background music (BGM).  
[Information Display].  
[Photo] only  
[Search  
Contents]  
Searches for BRAVIA  
Internet Video content based  
on keywords acquired from  
Gracenote on the  
Items  
Details  
[Slideshow  
Speed]  
Changes the slideshow  
speed.  
[Information Display].  
[Slideshow  
Effect]  
Sets the effect for  
slideshows.  
[Add to  
Adds Internet content to the  
Favorites List.  
Favorites]  
[Slideshow  
BGM]  
• [Off]: Turns off the  
function.  
• [My Music from USB]:  
Sets the music files  
registered in [Add  
[Remove from Removes Internet content  
Favorites]  
from the Favorites List.  
[Video] only  
Slideshow BGM]. If no  
music file is registered,  
[(Not registered)] is  
displayed.  
• [Play from Music CD]:  
Sets the tracks in CD-DAs.  
Items  
Details  
[A/V SYNC]  
Adjusts the gap between  
picture and sound, by  
delaying the sound output in  
relation to the picture output  
(0 to 120 milliseconds).  
[Slideshow]  
[Rotate Left]  
Plays a slideshow.  
[Video  
Settings]  
• [Picture Quality Mode]:  
Selects the picture settings  
for different lighting  
environments.  
Rotates the photo  
counterclockwise by  
90 degrees.  
• [BNR]: Reduces the  
mosaic-like block noise in  
the picture.  
[Rotate Right] Rotates the photo clockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
• [MNR]: Reduces minor  
noise around the picture  
outlines (mosquito noise).  
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Icon  
Explanation  
[Easy Setup] (page 20)  
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make  
the basic settings.  
Settings and Adjustments  
Using the Settings  
Displays  
[Resetting] (page 20)  
Resets the player to the factory  
settings.  
Select  
[Setup] on the home menu when  
you need to change the settings of the player.  
The default settings are underlined.  
[Network Update]  
1 Select  
[Setup] on the home menu  
using </,.  
Select [OK] to update the player’s software  
via the network.  
2 Select the setup category icon using  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
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• We recommend the network update every 2  
months or so.  
• For information about update functions, visit the  
following website:  
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Explanation  
[Network Update] (page 16)  
Updates the software of the  
player.  
[Screen Settings] (page 16)  
Makes the video settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
[Screen Settings]  
[Audio Settings] (page 17)  
Makes the audio settings  
according to the type of  
connecting jacks.  
x [TV Type]  
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode  
function.  
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3  
screen TV without a wide mode function.  
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]  
Makes detailed settings for BD/  
DVD playback.  
x [Screen Format]  
[Parental Control Settings]  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Parental Control function.  
[Original]: Select this when connecting to a  
TV with a wide mode function. Displays a  
4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even  
on a wide-screen TV.  
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture  
size to fit the screen size with the original  
picture aspect ratio.  
[Music Settings] (page 19)  
Makes detailed settings for  
Super Audio CD playback.  
[System Settings]  
Makes the player-related  
settings.  
[Network Settings]  
Makes detailed settings for the  
Internet and network.  
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x [DVD Aspect Ratio]  
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with  
black bands on the top and bottom.  
x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]  
[Auto]: Automatically detects the connected  
TV type, and switches to the matching color  
setting.  
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2  
video signals.  
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4  
video signals.  
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.  
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture  
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.  
x [HDMI Deep Color Output]  
[Auto]: Normally select this.  
[16bit], [12bit], [10bit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/  
10bit video signals when the connected TV  
is compatible with Deep Color.  
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable  
or colors appear unnatural.  
x [Cinema Conversion Mode]  
[Auto]: Normally select this. The player  
automatically detects whether the material is  
video-based or film-based, and switches to  
the appropriate conversion method.  
[Video]: The conversion method suited for  
video-based material will always be selected  
regardless of the material.  
x [Pause Mode]  
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic  
moving pictures appear without blurring.  
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high  
resolution.  
x [Output Video Format]  
[HDMI]: Normally select [Auto].  
Select [Original Resolution] to output the  
resolution recorded on the disc. When the  
resolution is lower than the SD resolution, it  
is scaled up to the SD resolution.  
[Component Video]: Select the resolution  
that suits your TV.  
[Audio Settings]  
x [Audio (HDMI)]  
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs audio  
signals according to the status of the  
connected HDMI device.  
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest  
resolution.  
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x [DSD Output Mode]  
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other  
video output jacks at the same time, select  
[Component Video].  
• If no picture appears when setting [HDMI] or  
[Component Video] resolution, try another  
resolution setting.  
• When connecting via the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jack and [Component Video] is  
selected, BD-ROM playback of protected  
content is only supported at 480i output  
resolution (page 4).  
[On]: Outputs DSD signals from the HDMI  
OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.  
When [On] is selected, no signal is output  
from other jacks.  
[Off]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI  
OUT jack when playing a Super Audio CD.  
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]  
[On]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing  
the interactive and secondary audio to the  
primary audio.  
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. Select  
this to output HD audio signals to an AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
x [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output]  
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video  
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-  
compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.  
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not  
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.  
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x [Dolby Digital]  
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this when connecting an  
audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
[BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings]  
[Dolby Digital]: Select this when connecting  
an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
x [BD/DVD Menu]  
Selects the default menu language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
When you select [Select Language Code],  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
x [DTS]  
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear  
PCM signals. Select this when connecting to  
an audio device without a built-in DTS  
decoder.  
x [Audio]  
Selects the default track language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
[DTS]: Select this when connecting to an  
audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.  
When you select [Original], the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
When you select [Select Language Code],  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
x [DTS Neo:6]  
[Cinema]: Outputs simulated multichannel  
sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI  
OUT jack according to the capability of the  
connected device using DTS Neo:6 Cinema  
mode.  
[Music]: Outputs simulated multichannel  
sound from 2 channel sources via the HDMI  
OUT jack according to the capability of the  
connected device using DTS Neo:6 Music  
mode.  
x [Subtitle]  
Selects the default subtitle language for BD-  
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
When you select [Select Language Code],  
the display for entering the language code  
appears. Enter the code for your language by  
[Off]: Outputs sound with its original  
number of channels via the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]  
[BD]: Plays BD layer.  
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.  
x [Audio DRC]  
[Auto]: Performs playback at the dynamic  
range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).  
Other discs are played back at the [On] level.  
[On]: Performs playback at a standard  
compression level.  
x [BD Internet Connection]  
[Allow]: Normally select this.  
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet  
connection.  
[Off]: No compression works. A more  
dynamic sound is produced.  
x [Downmix]  
[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with  
surround effects. Select this when  
connecting an audio device that supports  
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6.  
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without  
surround effects. Select this when  
connecting an audio device that does not  
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or  
DTS Neo:6.  
[Parental Control  
Settings]  
x [Password]  
Sets or changes the password for the Parental  
Control function. A password allows you to  
set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD  
VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If  
necessary, you can differentiate the  
restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD  
VIDEOs, and Internet videos.  
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x [Parental Control Area Code]  
Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD  
VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be limited  
according to the geographic area. Scenes  
may be blocked or replaced with different  
scenes. Follow the on-screen instructions  
and enter your four-digit password.  
[System Settings]  
x [OSD]  
Selects your language for the player on-screen  
displays.  
x [Dimmer]  
[Bright]: Bright lighting.  
[Dark]: Low lighting.  
[Off]: Turns off the lighting during playback.  
Low lighting other than during playback.  
x [BD Parental Control]  
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited  
according to the age of the users. Scenes may  
be blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter  
your four-digit password.  
x [Control for HDMI]  
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync features  
are available:  
–One-Touch Play  
–System Power-Off  
x [DVD Parental Control]  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to the age of the users.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
–Language Follow  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
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x [Internet Video Parental Control]  
Playback of some Internet videos can be  
limited according to the age of the users.  
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the TV or components.  
x [HDMI: Linked to TV-off]  
[On]: Automatically turns off the player and  
HDMI-compatible components when the  
connected TV enters standby mode  
(BRAVIA Sync).  
x [Internet Video Unrated]  
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated  
Internet videos.  
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated  
Internet videos.  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
x [Quick Start Mode]  
[On]: Shortens the startup time when turning  
on the player.  
[Off]: Reduces standby power consumption.  
x [Auto Display]  
[On]: Automatically displays information on  
the screen when changing the viewing titles,  
picture modes, audio signals, etc.  
[Off]: Displays information only when you  
press DISPLAY.  
[Music Settings]  
x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer]  
[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super Audio  
CD layer.  
x [Screen Saver]  
[On]: Turns on the screen saver function.  
The screen saver image appears when you do  
not use the player for more than 10 minutes  
while an on-screen display is displayed.  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
[CD]: Plays the CD layer.  
x [Super Audio CD Playback Channel]  
[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area.  
[DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel area.  
x [Software Update Notification]  
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of newer  
software version information (page 16).  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
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x [Gracenote Settings]  
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc  
information when disc playback stops.  
Connect to the network for downloading.  
[Manual]: Downloads the disc information  
when [Playback History List] or  
[Information Display] is selected in the  
options menu.  
[Resetting]  
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]  
You can reset the player settings to the  
factory default by selecting the group of  
settings. All the settings within the group  
will be reset.  
x [System Information]  
Displays the player’s software version  
information and the MAC address.  
x [Initialize Personal Information]  
You can erase your personal information stored  
in the player.  
[Network Settings]  
x [Internet Settings]  
Connect the player to the network  
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to  
[View Network Status]: Displays the current  
network status.  
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you connect  
to a broadband router using a LAN cable.  
[USB Wireless Setup]: Select this when you  
use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter.  
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For further details, visit the following  
website and check the FAQ contents:  
x [Network Connection Diagnostics]  
You can run the network diagnostic to check  
if the network connection has been made  
properly.  
x [Media Remote Device Registration]  
Registers your “Media Remote” device.  
x [Registered Media Remote Devices]  
Displays a list of the registered your “Media  
Remote” devices.  
[Easy Setup]  
Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to make the basic  
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Sound  
Additional Information  
There is no sound or the sound is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 10).  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the player, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
, Switch the input selector on your AV  
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals  
of the player are output from your AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
, If the audio signal does not come through  
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jack, check the audio settings  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
, For HDMI connections, if the player is  
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier  
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable  
directly to the TV. Refer also to the  
instruction manual supplied with the AV  
amplifier (receiver).  
Picture  
There is no picture or the picture is not  
output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables are  
securely connected (page 10).  
, Switch the input selector 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 more than 10 seconds.  
, For HDMI connections, try the following:  
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn  
the connected equipment off and on again.  
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI  
cable.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT  
jack does not support the audio format of  
the player. Check the audio settings  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device that does not support copyright  
protection technology.  
, For HDMI connections, check the [Output  
Video Format] settings in the [Screen  
Settings] setup (page 17).  
, When the analog signals are also output, set  
[BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output] to [Off]  
in the [Screen Settings] setup (page 17).  
, For BD-ROMs, check the [BD/DVD-ROM  
1080/24p Output] setting in the [Screen  
Settings] setup (page 17).  
The HD 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 [Off] in the  
[Audio Settings] setup (page 17).  
, Check that the connected AV amplifier  
(receiver) is compatible with each HD  
Audio format.  
The display language on the screen  
switches automatically when connected to  
The interactive audio is not output.  
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] to [On] in the  
[Audio Settings] setup (page 17).  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
, When [Control for HDMI] is set to [On]  
(page 19), the display language on the  
screen automatically switches according to  
the language setting of the connected TV (if  
you change the setting on your TV, etc.).  
Disc  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is dirty or skewed.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with  
the playback side facing down.  
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, The disc has a format that cannot be played  
back by this player (page 24).  
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that  
is not correctly finalized.  
, The region code on the BD or DVD does  
not match the player.  
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync)  
The [Control for HDMI] function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that [Control for HDMI] is set to  
[On] (page 19).  
, If you change the HDMI connection, turn  
the player off and on again.  
USB device  
, If power failure occurs, set [Control for  
HDMI] to [Off], then set [Control for  
HDMI] to [On] (page 19).  
, Check the following and refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
The player does not detect a USB device  
connected to the player.  
, Make sure that the USB device is securely  
connected to the USB jack.  
, Check if the USB device or a cable is  
damaged.  
, Check if the USB device is on.  
, If the USB device is connected via a USB  
hub, connect the USB device directly to the  
player.  
– the connected component is compatible  
with the [Control for HDMI] function.  
– the connected component’s setting for  
the [Control for HDMI] function is  
correct.  
, When you connect the player to a TV  
through an AV amplifier (receiver),  
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not  
compatible with the [Control for HDMI]  
function, you may be unable to control  
the TV from the player.  
BRAVIA Internet Video  
The picture/sound is poor/certain  
programs display a loss of detail,  
especially during fast-motion or dark  
scenes.  
, Picture/sound quality may be poor  
depending on Internet content providers.  
, Picture/sound quality may be improved by  
changing the connection speed. We  
recommend a connection speed of at least  
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video  
(10 Mbps for high definition video).  
, Not all videos will contain sound.  
– if you change the HDMI connection,  
disconnect and reconnect the AC power  
cord, or a power failure occurs, try the  
following: 1Switch the input selector of  
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the  
picture from the player appears on the  
TV screen. 2Set [Control for HDMI] to  
[Off], then set [Control for HDMI] to  
[On] (page 19). Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the AV amplifier  
(receiver).  
The picture is small.  
, Press M to zoom in.  
The System Power-Off function does not  
work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and  
[HDMI: Linked to TV-off] are set to [On]  
Network connection  
The player cannot connect to the network.  
, Check the network connection (page 12)  
Others  
Playback does not start from the  
beginning of content.  
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from  
beginning].  
The message [A new software version is  
available. Please go to the “Setup”  
section of the menu and select “Network  
update” to perform the update.] appears  
on the screen when turning the player on.  
the player to a newer software version.  
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Playback does not start from the resume  
point where you last stopped playing.  
, The resume point may be cleared from  
memory depending on the disc when  
– you open the disc tray.  
Specifications  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
– you disconnect the USB device.  
– you play other content.  
– you turn off the player.  
Inputs and outputs  
(Jack name:  
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)  
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L:  
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):  
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/  
The disc tray does not open and  
“LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears on the  
front panel display.  
, When “LOCKED” appears, the player is  
locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold  
down N on the player until “UNLOCK”  
appears on the front panel display (page 7).  
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LINE OUT VIDEO:  
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
LAN (100):  
The disc tray does not open and you  
cannot remove the disc even after you  
press Z.  
100BASE-TX Terminal  
USB:  
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB  
memory, memory card reader, digital still  
camera, and digital video camera)  
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off,  
and disconnect the AC power cord.  
2Reconnect the AC power cord while  
pressing down Z on the player. 3Keep  
pressing down Z on the player until the tray  
opens. 4Remove the disc. 5When  
“OPEN” appears on the front panel display,  
hold down [/1 on the player for more than  
10 seconds until the player turns off.  
General  
Power requirements:  
U.S. and Canada models:  
120V AC, 60Hz  
Models for other areas:  
110-240V AC, 50/60Hz  
See page 3 for further information.  
Power consumption:  
18 W  
“Exxxx” or “TEM ERR” appears on the  
front panel display.  
, When “Exxxx” appears, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility and give the error  
code.  
, When “TEM ERR” appears, place the  
player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
Dimensions (approx.):  
430 mm × 199 mm × 36 mm  
(17 in. × 7 4/5 in. × 1 7/16 in.)  
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.):  
1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)  
Operating temperature:  
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Operating humidity:  
25 % to 80 %  
The player does not respond to any button.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the player  
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than  
10 seconds until the indicators on the front  
panel display turn off.  
Supplied accessories  
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)  
• HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX38 only)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
A plug adaptor is included with some models.  
If the player still does not respond to any  
button, disconnect then reconnect the AC  
power cord.  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Notes About the Discs  
Playable discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc  
may cause it to malfunction.  
Blu-ray  
Disc*1  
DVD*3  
BD-ROM  
BD-R*2/BD-RE*2  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-R/DVD-RW  
DVD+R/DVD+RW  
CD*3  
CD-DA (Music CD)  
CD-ROM  
CD-R/CD-RW  
Super Audio CD  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave  
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside  
the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe  
the disc from the center out.  
*1  
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new  
and evolving, some discs may not be playable  
depending on the disc type and the version.  
The audio output differs depending on the  
source, connected output jack, and selected  
audio settings.  
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 recordable.  
A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been  
correctly finalized. For more information, refer  
to the instruction manual supplied with the  
recording device.  
*2  
*3  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available disc/lens  
cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for  
vinyl LPs.  
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the  
label before playing.  
Discs that cannot be played  
• BDs with cartridge  
• BDXLs  
• DVD-RAMs  
• HD DVDs  
• DVD Audio discs  
• Do not use the following discs.  
– A lens cleaning disc.  
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
• PHOTO CDs  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• VCDs/Super VCDs  
• Audio material side on DualDiscs  
• A disc recorded in a color system other than  
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms  
to the NTSC color system).  
• Do not resurface the playing side of a disc  
to remove surface scratches.  
Note on Discs  
This product is designed to playback discs  
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music  
discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies do not conform to the Compact  
Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs  
may not be playable by this product.  
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Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs  
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs  
may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this player plays BDs/  
DVDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available.  
Photo  
File format  
Extensions  
JPEG  
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”  
*1  
The player does not play coded files such as  
DRM.  
The player plays AVCHD format files that are  
recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The  
AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized.  
*2  
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs  
The playback pictures and sound may be  
momentarily interrupted when the layers  
switch.  
*3  
The player does not play coded files such as  
Lossless.  
b
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)  
Your player has a region code printed on the  
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/  
DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region  
• Some files may not play depending on the format,  
the encoding, or recording condition.  
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.  
• The player can recognize the following files or  
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices:  
– up to folders in the 3rd tree  
codes or  
ALL  
.
– up to 500 files in a single tree  
• Some USB devices may not work with this  
player.  
Region code  
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class  
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an  
HDD), Still Image Capture Device (SICD) class  
devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack only).  
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB  
memory or devices, turn the player off when  
connecting or removing the USB memory or  
devices.  
Playable types of files  
Video  
File format  
Extensions  
• The player may not play high bit rate video files  
on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended  
to play such files using DATA DVDs.  
MPEG-1 Video/PS*1  
MPEG-2 Video/PS,  
TS*1  
“.mpg,” “.mpeg,”  
“.m2ts,” “.mts”  
MPEG-4 AVC*1  
“.mkv,” “.mp4,”  
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”  
“.mts”  
About wireless LAN security  
Since communication via the wireless LAN  
function is established by radio waves, the  
wireless signal may be susceptible to  
interception. To protect wireless  
communication, this player supports various  
security functions. Be sure to correctly  
configure the security settings in accordance  
with your network environment.  
WMV9*1  
AVCHD  
Xvid  
“.wmv,” “.asf”  
*2  
“.avi”  
Music  
No Security  
File format  
Extensions  
Although you can easily make settings,  
anyone can intercept wireless  
communication or intrude into your wireless  
network, even without any sophisticated  
tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of  
unauthorized access or interception of data.  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”  
Layer III)  
AAC*1*3  
“.m4a”  
“.wma”  
“.wav”  
WMA9 Standard*1*3  
LPCM  
,continued  
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WEP  
WEP applies security to communications to  
prevent outsiders from intercepting  
communications or intruding into your  
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security  
technology that enables older devices, which  
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected.  
Language code list  
The language spellings conform to the ISO  
639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)  
TKIP is a security technology developed to  
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP  
assures a higher security level than WEP.  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic;  
Kalaallisut  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)  
AES is a security technology that uses an  
advanced security method that is distinct  
from WEP and TKIP.  
AES assures a higher security level than  
WEP or TKIP.  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian 1300 Kannada  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1299 Cambodian;  
Khmer  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian; Lao  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian  
1345 Malagasy  
1347 Maori  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani;  
Dzongkha  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
Code numbers of controllable  
TVs  
While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the TV  
manufacturer’s code using the number  
buttons.  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the  
one that works with your TV.  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
1358 Malese;  
Maltese  
Hitachi  
02  
04  
13  
04  
19  
21  
16  
10  
20  
18  
07  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
LG/Goldstar  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
NEC  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1183 Irish  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
Panasonic  
Philips  
1186 Scots Gaelic 1417 Punjabi;  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
Panjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto; Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
Pioneer  
RCA  
1217 Hindi  
Samsung  
Sharp  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1482 Kirundi; Rundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
Toshiba  
1501 Sangho;  
Sango  
1257 Hebrew  
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Code Language  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1503 Singhalese;  
Sinhalese  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana;  
Tswana  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1535 Tonga; Tonga  
islands  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1513 Siswati; Swati 1564 Urdu  
1514 Sesotho;  
Sotho southern1581 Vietnamese  
1572 Uzbek  
1515 Sundanese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1528 Thai  
1529 Tigrinya  
1703 Not specified  
Parental control/area code  
Code Area  
2044, Argentina  
2047, Australia  
2046, Austria  
2057, Belgium  
2070, Brazil  
2333, Luxembourg  
2363, Malaysia  
2362, Mexico  
2376, Netherlands  
2390, New Zealand  
2379, Norway  
2427, Pakistan  
2424, Philippines  
2428, Poland  
2436, Portugal  
2489, Russia  
2501, Singapore  
2149, Spain  
2090, Chile  
2092, China  
2093, Colombia  
2115, Denmark  
2165, Finland  
2174, France  
2109, Germany  
2200, Greece  
2219, Hong Kong  
2248, India  
2499, Sweden  
2086, Switzerland  
2543, Taiwan  
2238, Indonesia  
2239, Ireland  
2254, Italy  
2276, Japan  
2304, Korea  
2528, Thailand  
2184, United  
Kingdom  
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HDMI: Linked to TV-off  
Setup 16  
Software update 16, 19  
Index  
HOME 8  
SUBTITLE 8  
Home menu 16  
System Power-Off 19  
System Settings 19  
A
AUDIO 8  
Audio Settings 17  
I
T
Internet content 14  
IP Content Noise  
Reduction 15  
TOP MENU 8  
Troubleshooting 21  
TV Type 16  
B
BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings 18  
L
BD-LIVE 13  
BD-R 24  
BD-RE 24  
Bitstream 21  
Blu-ray Disc 24  
BONUSVIEW 13  
BRAVIA Internet Video  
U
Language Follow 19  
Update 16  
USB 14  
M
MAC address 20  
Music Settings 19  
W
WEP 25  
WPA2-PSK (AES) 25  
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 25  
WPA-PSK (AES) 25  
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 25  
N
NETFLIX 9  
BRAVIA Sync 22  
Network Settings 20  
Network Update 16  
C
Child Lock 7, 23  
Color buttons 8  
Connecting  
O
One-Touch Play 19  
OPTIONS 8  
OSD 19  
AV amplifier  
(Receiver) 11  
Network 12  
P
Control for HDMI 19, 22  
Parental Control 18  
Parental Control Settings  
D
Play information 13  
Playable discs 24  
POP UP/MENU 8  
Deep Color 17  
Dimmer 19  
DISPLAY 8  
Dolby Digital 18  
DSD Output Mode 17  
DTS 18  
Q
QRIOCITY 9  
Quick Start Mode 19  
E
Easy Setup 12, 20  
R
Region code 25  
Remote 8  
Resetting 20  
Resetting the player 20  
Resume 9, 23  
G
Gracenote Settings 20  
H
HDMI 17  
S
Screen Settings 16  
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