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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S470
4-184-341-13(1)

Printed in Malaysia © 2010 Sony Corporation

 This symbol is b
intended to alert the
WARNING user to the presence
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
of important limits for a Class B digital
operating and
To reduce the risk of fire or electric device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
maintenance (servicing)
shock, do not expose this apparatus instructions in the literature FCC Rules. These limits are
to rain or moisture. accompanying the appliance. designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
To avoid electrical shock, do not
Precautions interference in a residential
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, installation. This equipment
do not place objects filled with generates, uses, and can radiate
The AC power cord must be liquids, such as vases, on the radio frequency energy and, if
changed only at a qualified service apparatus. not installed and used in
shop. • Install this unit so that the AC accordance with the instructions,
power cord can be unplugged may cause harmful interference
Batteries or batteries installed from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
to radio communications.
apparatus shall not be exposed to However, there is no guarantee
excessive heat such as sunshine, trouble.
fire or the like.
that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
CAUTION equipment does cause harmful
FCC WARNING
The use of optical instruments with
interference to radio or
You are cautioned that any
this product will increase eye television reception, which can
changes or modifications not
hazard. As the laser beam used in be determined by turning the
expressly approved in this
this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is equipment off and on, the user is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
manual could void your
encouraged to try to correct the
disassemble the cabinet. authority to operate this
interference by one or more of
Refer servicing to qualified equipment.
the following measures:
personnel only. The shielded Interface cable – Reorient or relocate the
(LAN cable) must be used with receiving antenna.
the equipment in order to – Increase the separation
comply with the limits for a between the equipment and
digital device pursuant to receiver.
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC – Connect the equipment into an
Rules. outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.
This label is located on the laser – Consult the dealer or an
protective housing inside the experienced radio/TV
enclosure. technician for help.

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.

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Owner’s Record Notes About the Discs • Do not use the following discs.
The model and serial numbers are • To keep the disc clean, handle – A lens cleaning disc.
located at the rear of the unit. – A disc that has a non-
Record the serial number in the
the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface. standard shape (e.g., card,
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Dust, fingerprints, or scratches heart).
Sony dealer regarding this product. on the disc may cause it to – A disc with a label or sticker
malfunction. on it.
Model No.______________ – A disc that has cellophane
Serial No.______________ tape or sticker adhesive on it.

For customers in the USA

If this product is not working
properly, please call 1-866-909-
7669.
• Do not expose the disc to
For Customers in Canada direct sunlight or heat sources • Do not resurface the playing
If this product is not working such as hot air ducts, or leave it side of a disc to remove
properly, please contact our in a car parked in direct surface scratches.
Customer Information
Service Center at 1-877-899-
sunlight as the temperature
7669 or write to us at: Customer may rise considerably inside
Information Service 115 Gordon the car.
Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, • After playing, store the disc in
M2H 3R6 its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.

• 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.

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 • Take out any discs when you On adjusting volume
Precautions move the player. If you don’t,
the disc may be damaged.
Do not turn up the volume while
listening to a section with very
• Disconnect the AC power cord low level inputs or no audio
The power requirements and and all other cables from the signals. If you do, your ears and
power consumption of this player when you move the the speakers may be damaged
player are indicated on the back player. when a peak level section is
of the player. Check that the played.
player’s operating voltage is On power sources
identical with your local power • The player is not disconnected On cleaning
supply. from the AC power source as Clean the cabinet, panel, and
Power requirements and
long as it is connected to the controls with a soft cloth. Do not
power consumption wall outlet, even if the player use any type of abrasive pad,
m itself has been turned off. scouring powder or solvent such
• Disconnect the player from the as alcohol or benzine.
wall outlet if you are not going
to use the player for a long On cleaning discs, disc/
time. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug
lens cleaners
On placement itself; never pull the cord. Do not use cleaning discs or
• Observe following points to disc/lens cleaners (including wet
• Place the player in a location
prevent the AC power cord or spray types). These may cause
with adequate ventilation to
being damaged. Do not use the the apparatus to malfunction.
prevent heat build-up in the
player. AC power cord if it is
• Do not place the player on a damaged, as doing so may On replacement of parts
soft surface such as a rug that result in an electric shock or In the events that this player is
might block the ventilation fire. repaired, repaired parts may be
holes. – Do not pinch the AC power collected for reuse or recycling
• Do not install this player in a cord between the player and purposes.
confined space, such as a wall, shelf, etc.
bookshelf or similar unit. – Do not put anything heavy
• Do not place the player in a on the AC power cord or pull
location near heat sources, or on the AC power cord itself.
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or For the model supplied
mechanical shock. with the AC plug adaptor
• Do not place the player If the AC plug of your unit does
outdoors, in vehicles, on ships, not fit into the wall outlet, attach
or on other vessels. the supplied AC plug adaptor.
• 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.
• 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.

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On connecting to the HDMI You must decide what works Important Safety
OUT jack best. If you experience any Instructions
discomfort, you should stop
Observe the following as 1) Read these instructions.
watching the 3D video images 2) Keep these instructions.
improper handling may damage
until the discomfort ends; 3) Heed all warnings.
the HDMI OUT jack and the
consult a doctor if you believe 4) Follow all instructions.
connector.
necessary. You should also 5) Do not use this apparatus near
• Carefully align the HDMI water.
review (i) the instruction manual
OUT jack on the rear of the 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
and/or the caution message of
player and the HDMI 7) Do not block any ventilation
any other device used with, or
connector by checking their openings. Install in accordance
Blu-ray Disc contents played
shapes. Make sure the with the manufacturer’s
with this product and (ii) our instructions.
connector is not upside down
website (http:// 8) Do not install near any heat
or tilted.
esupport.sony.com/) for the sources such as radiators, heat
latest information. The vision of registers, stoves, or other
young children (especially those apparatus (including
under six years old) is still under amplifiers) that produce heat.
development. Consult your 9) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or
doctor (such as a pediatrician or
grounding-type plug. A
eye doctor) before allowing polarized plug has two blades
young children to watch 3D with one wider than the other.
video images. A grounding type plug has two
Adults should supervise young blades and a third grounding
children to ensure they follow prong. The wide blade or the
the recommendations listed third prong are provided for
above. your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
• Be sure to disconnect the IMPORTANT NOTICE replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
HDMI cable when moving the Caution: This player is 10)Protect the power cord from
player. capable of holding a still being walked on or pinched
video image or on-screen particularly at plugs,
display image on your convenience receptacles, and
television screen the point where they exit from
indefinitely. If you leave the the apparatus.
still video image or on- 11)Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
screen display image
• Hold the HDMI connector manufacturer.
displayed on your TV for an 12)Use only with the cart, stand,
straight when connecting or
extended period of time you tripod, bracket, or table
disconnecting the HDMI
risk permanent damage to specified by the manufacturer,
cable. Do not twist or force the
your television screen. or sold with the apparatus.
HDMI connector into the When a cart is used, use caution
Plasma display panel
HDMI OUT jack. when moving the cart/
televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to apparatus combination to avoid
On watching 3D video this. injury from tip-over.
images
Some people may experience If you have any questions or
discomfort (such as eye strain, problems concerning your
fatigue, or nausea) while player, please consult your
watching 3D video images. nearest Sony dealer. 13)Unplug this apparatus during
Sony recommends that all lightning storms or when
viewers take regular breaks unused for long periods of
while watching 3D video time.
images. The length and
frequency of necessary breaks
will vary from person to person.

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 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.

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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Preparing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 2: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 3: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Additional Information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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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 G N (play)
Lights up in white when the player is
H Z (open/close)
turned on.
I [/1 (on/standby)
C Remote sensor
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
D Front panel display mode.
N, X: Lights up during playback or
pause. To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
: Lights up when enabling the repeat You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being
setting. opened by mistake.
: Lights up when outputting 720p/ When the player is turned on, hold down N
1080i/1080p video signals. 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 F (USB) jack

B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack G HDMI OUT jack
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (Y, PB, PR) jacks

E Ventilation holes I LAN (100) terminal

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 A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Remote Opens or closes the disc tray.

The available functions of the remote differ -TV- INPUT

depending on the disc or the situation. Switches between TV and other input
sources.
-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.
THEATER (page 33)
Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically.
The THEATER button functions only
when connected to a Sony Theater
Mode-compatible AV amplifier
(receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-
compatible TV.
AUDIO (page 24)
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 24)
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
FAVORITES (page 19)
Displays the Internet content added to the
Favorites List. You can save up to 18 of
your favorite Internet content programs.
z
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference RED/GREEN)
when operating the player. Short cut keys for interactive functions.

The player automatically returns to D TOP MENU

standby mode Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
If any button on the player or remote is not Menu.
pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player POP UP/MENU
automatically returns to standby mode. Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (page 18)
The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.

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 HOME
Enters the player’s home menu. Home menu display
Displays the wall paper when pressed on
the category icon of the home menu. The home menu appears when you press
RETURN HOME. Select a category using </,.
Returns to the previous display. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
Item Category
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
E . PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
REPLAY/ADVANCE
(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.
Briefly replays the current scenes for
(Photo): Displays photos.
10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the
current scenes for 15 seconds. (Music): Plays music.
(Video): Plays videos.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
(Network): Displays network items.
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.
• 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.
DISPLAY (page 17)
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
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.

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 Step 1: Preparing the
Player

Checking the supplied

Hookups and Settings

accessories
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
• 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.

Hookups and
Settings

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 Step 2: 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
HDMI cable (not supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Component video cable

(not supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Standard
quality

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 23).

Hookups and Settings

HDMI cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable
(not supplied)

t Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” (page 23).

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

or

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

t Set “Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*1” (page 23)
and “DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*2” (page 23).

Audio/video cable (supplied)

*1 *2

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 Step 3: 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)
1 Plug the player into the AC outlet. terminal on the player.

to AC outlet LAN cable

(not supplied)

2 Press [/1 to turn on the player.

Broadband ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

To set the network settings

Select “Network Settings,” “Internet
Settings,” then “Wired Setup” (page 26), and
3 Turn on the TV, then switch the input follow the on-screen instructions to complete
selector on your TV so that the signal the setup.
from the player appears on your TV
screen.
USB Wireless Setup
Turn off the player, then connect the USB
Wireless LAN Adapter (UWA-BR100 only
available as of January 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.
USB Wireless
LAN Adapter

4 Perform “Easy Setup.” LAN cable

Follow the on-screen instructions to (not supplied)
make the basic settings using </M/m/
, and ENTER on the remote.
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet
router Cable modem

</M/m/,

ENTER

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To set the network settings
Select “Network Settings,” “Internet
Settings,” then “USB Wireless Setup”
(page 26), and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.

Hookups and Settings

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 Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable discs”
(page 31).

1 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
disc on the disc tray.

Playing side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the

disc tray.
appears on the home menu and
playback starts.
Playback If playback does not start automatically,
select in the (Video), (Music),
or (Photo) category, and press
ENTER.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo*
have bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded for enjoyment.
*

1 Connect a USB memory to the USB

jack on the rear of the player (page 8).
As your local storage, use a 1 GB or
larger USB memory.
2 Prepare for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
• Connect the player to a network
(page 14).
• Set “BD Internet Connection” to
“Allow” (page 24).

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3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ A Output resolution/Video frequency
BD-LIVE. B Title number or name
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction C The currently selected audio setting
manual supplied with the disc. D Available functions ( angle,
audio, subtitle)
z E Playback information
To delete data in the USB memory, select “Erase BD
Displays the Play mode, Playing status
Data” in the (Video), and press ENTER. All
data stored in the buda/budb folder will be erased.
bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,

Playback
and Repeat type.

Enjoying Blu-ray 3D F Chapter number

G The currently selected angle
You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the
“Blu-ray 3D” logo*.
*
Playing from a USB
1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback.
• Connect the player to your 3D- Device
compatible TV using a High Speed
HDMI cable. You can play video/music/photo files on the
• Set “3D Output Setting” and “TV connected USB device.
Screen Size Setting for 3D” in the For playable USB devices, see “Playable
“Screen Settings” setup (page 21). types of files” (page 32).
2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction jack on the player.
manual supplied with the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the USB device before connecting.

z
Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with
your TV.

Displaying the play information

USB device
You can check the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending
2 Select (Video), (Music), or
(Photo) on the home menu using
on the disc type and player status.
</,.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
3 Select (USB device) using M/m,
and press ENTER.

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 Playing via a Network Playing files on a DLNA server
Plays video/music/photo files on your home
server, such as a DLNA certified PC by
Streaming BRAVIA Internet connecting the player to the home network.
Video
1 Prepare for playing files on a DLNA
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected server.
Internet content and a variety of on-demand • Connect the player to a network
entertainment straight to your player. (page 14).
• Set “Connection Server Settings”
1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. (page 26).
Connect the player to a network
(page 14). 2 Select (Video), (Music), or
(Photo) on the home menu using
2 Select (Video), (Music), or </,.
(Photo) on the home menu using
</,. 3 Select a DLNA server using M/m, and
press ENTER.
3 Select an Internet content provider The file list or folder list appears.
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.
Available Options
To use the control panel Various settings and playback operations are
The control panel appears when the video file available by pressing OPTIONS. The
starts playing. The displayed items may differ available items differ depending on the
depending on Internet content providers. situation.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
Common options
Items Details
Playback Displays a title in playback
History List history of BD-ROM/DVD-
ROM/CD-DA based on
Gracenote technology.
A Control display
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for Repeat Sets the repeat mode.
Setting
playback operations.
Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.
B Playing status bar
Status bar, Cursor indicating the Play/Stop Starts or stops the playback.
current position, Playing time, Play from Plays the item from the
Duration of the video file beginning beginning.
Information Displays information on the
C The next video file name
Display BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-
D The currently selected video file name DA based on Gracenote
and rating technology.

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Items Details Items Details
Search Searches for related Angle Switches to other viewing
History information based on angles when multi-angles
keywords acquired from are recorded on BD-ROMs/
Gracenote on the DVD VIDEOs.
“Information Display.”
Search Searches for BRAVIA (Music) only
Contents Internet Video content based Items Details
on keywords acquired from
Gracenote on the Add Registers music files in the
Slideshow USB memory as slideshow

Playback
“Information Display.”
BGM BGM.
Add to Adds Internet content to the
Favorites Favorites List.
(Photo) only
Remove from Removes Internet content
Favorites from the Favorites List. Items Details
Slideshow Changes the slideshow
(Video) only Speed speed.
Items Details Slideshow Sets the effect for
Effect slideshows.
3D Output Sets whether or not to output
Setting 3D video automatically. Slideshow • Off: Turns off the
BGM function.
AV SYNC Adjusts the gap between • My Music from USB: Sets
picture and sound, by the music files registered
delaying the sound output in in “Add Slideshow BGM.”
relation to the picture output If no music file is
(0 to 120 milliseconds). registered, “(Not
Video Settings • Picture Quality Mode: registered)” is displayed.
Selects the picture settings • Play from disc: Sets the
for different lighting tracks in CD-DAs.
environments. Slideshow Plays a slideshow.
• FNR: Reduces the random
noise appearing in the Rotate Left Rotates the photo
picture. counterclockwise by
• BNR: Reduces the mosaic- 90 degrees.
like block noise in the Rotate Right Rotates the photo clockwise
picture. by 90 degrees.
• MNR: Reduces minor
noise around the picture
outlines (mosquito noise).
Play/Pause Starts or pauses the
playback.
Top Menu Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s
Menu Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
Title Search Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and
starts playback from the
beginning.
Chapter Searches for a chapter and
Search starts playback from the
beginning.

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 Using the Settings
Displays
Select (Setup) on the home menu when
you need to change the settings of the player.
The default settings are underlined.

1 Select (Setup) on the home menu

using </,.
2 Select the setup category icon using
M/m, and press ENTER.
Icon Explanation
Network Update (page 21)
Updates the software of the
player.
Screen Settings (page 21)
Makes the video settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
Audio Settings (page 23)
Makes the audio settings
according to the type of
Settings and connecting jacks.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Adjustments (page 24)
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
Parental Control Settings
(page 24)
Makes detailed settings for the
Parental Control function.
Music Settings (page 25)
Makes detailed settings for
Super Audio CD playback.
System Settings (page 25)
Makes the player-related
settings.
Network Settings (page 26)
Makes detailed settings for the
Internet and network.
Easy Setup (page 26)
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
Resetting (page 26)
Resets the player to the factory
settings.

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 Network Update Screen Settings
Select “OK” to update the player’s software 3D Output Setting
via the network. Auto Normally select this.
z Off Select this to display all
• We recommend the network update every 2 content in 2D.
months or so.
• For information about update functions, visit the TV Screen Size Setting for 3D
following website: Sets the screen size of your 3D-compatible
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TV.

Settings and Adjustments

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.

Screen Format
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 Changes the picture size to
Ratio fit the screen size with the
original picture aspect ratio.

DVD Aspect Ratio

Letter Box Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and
bottom.

Pan & Scan Displays a full-height

picture on the entire screen,
with trimmed sides.

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 Cinema Conversion Mode YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)
Auto Normally select this. The Auto Automatically detects the
player automatically detects connected TV type, and
whether the material is switches to the matching
video-based or film-based, color setting.
and switches to the
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video
appropriate conversion
signals.
method.
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video
Video The conversion method
signals.
suited for video-based
material will always be RGB Outputs RGB video signals.
selected regardless of the
material. HDMI Deep Color Output
Auto Normally select this.
Output Video Format
HDMI Normally select “Auto.” 12bit Outputs 12bit/10bit video
Select “Original Resolution” signals when the connected
10bit
to output the resolution TV is compatible with Deep
recorded on the disc. When Color.
the resolution is lower than Off Select this when the picture
the SD resolution, it is scaled is unstable or colors appear
up to the SD resolution. unnatural.
Component Select the resolution that
Video suits your TV. Pause Mode
Video Automatically sets the Auto Normally select this.
lowest resolution. Dynamic moving pictures
appear without blurring.
z Frame Displays static pictures at
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other high resolution.
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.

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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 DTS Neo:6
Audio Settings Cinema Performs “DTS Neo:6
Cinema” mode decoding. A
source recorded in 2-channel
Audio (HDMI) format is decoded into 7
Auto Normally select this. channels.
Outputs audio signals Music Performs “DTS Neo:6
according to the status of the Music” mode decoding. A
connected HDMI device. source recorded in 2-channel
PCM Outputs PCM signals from format is decoded into 7
the HDMI OUT jack. channels. This setting is
ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
DSD Output Mode

Settings and Adjustments

On Outputs DSD signals from Off Turns off “DTS Neo:6”
decoding.
the HDMI OUT jack when
playing a Super Audio CD.
When “On” is selected, no Audio DRC
signal is output from other Auto Performs playback at the
jacks. dynamic range specified by
Off Outputs PCM signals from the disc (BD-ROM only).
the HDMI OUT jack when Other discs are played back
playing a Super Audio CD. at the “Standard” level.
Standard Performs playback at a
BD Audio MIX Setting standard compression level.
On Outputs the audio obtained Wide Range No compression works. A
by mixing the interactive more dynamic sound is
and secondary audio to the produced.
primary audio.
Off Outputs the primary audio Downmix
only. Select this to output Surround Outputs audio signals with
HD audio signals to an AV surround effects. Select this
amplifier (receiver). when connecting an audio
device that supports Dolby
Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical) Surround (Pro Logic) or
Downmix Converts to output Linear DTS Neo 6.
PCM PCM signals. Select this Stereo Outputs audio signals
when connecting an audio without surround effects.
device without a built-in Select this when connecting
Dolby Digital decoder. an audio device that does not
Dolby Digital Select this when connecting support Dolby Surround
an audio device with a built- (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo 6.
in Dolby Digital decoder.

DTS (Coaxial / Optical)

Downmix Converts to output Linear
PCM PCM signals. Select this
when connecting to an audio
device without a built-in
DTS decoder.
DTS Select this when connecting
to an audio device with a
built-in DTS decoder.

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 BD/DVD Viewing Parental Control
Settings Settings
BD/DVD Menu Password
Selects the default menu language for BD- Sets or changes the password for the Parental
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Control function. A password allows you to
When you select “Select Language Code,” set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD
the display for entering the language code VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If
appears. Enter the code for your language by necessary, you can differentiate the
referring to “Language code list” (page 37). restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, and Internet videos.
Audio
Selects the default track language for BD- Parental Control Area Code
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
When you select “Original,” the language VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be limited
given priority in the disc is selected. according to the geographic area. Scenes may
When you select “Select Language Code,” be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
the display for entering the language code Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
appears. Enter the code for your language by your four-digit password.
referring to “Language code list” (page 37).
BD Parental Control
Subtitle Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited
Selects the default subtitle language for BD- according to the age of the users. Scenes may
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
When you select “Select Language Code,” Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
the display for entering the language code your four-digit password.
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 37). DVD Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer limited according to the age of the users.
BD Plays BD layer. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
DVD/CD Plays DVD or CD layer. instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
BD Internet Connection
Allow Normally select this. Internet Video Parental Control
Playback of some Internet videos can be
Do not allow Prohibits Internet
connection. 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.

Internet Video Unrated

Allow Allows the playback of
unrated Internet videos.
Block Blocks the playback of
unrated Internet videos.

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 Auto Display
Music Settings On Automatically displays
information on the screen
when changing the viewing
Super Audio CD Playback Layer titles, picture modes, audio
Super Audio Plays the Super Audio CD signals, etc.
CD layer. Off Displays information only
CD Plays the CD layer. when you press DISPLAY.

Super Audio CD Playback Channel Screen Saver

DSD 2ch Plays the 2ch area. On Turns on the screen saver
function. The screen saver
DSD Multi Plays the multi-channel area. image appears when you do

Settings and Adjustments

not use the player for more
than 10 minutes while an on-
screen display is displayed.
System Settings Off Turns off the function.

OSD Software Update Notification

Selects your language for the player on- On Sets the player to inform you
screen displays. of newer software version
information (page 21).
Dimmer Off Turns off the function.
Bright Bright lighting.
Gracenote Settings
Dark Low lighting.
Auto Automatically downloads
Off Turns off the lighting during
disc information when disc
playback. Low lighting other
playback stops. Connect to
than during playback.
the network for
downloading.
Control for HDMI
Manual Downloads the disc
On Allows you to use the information when “Playback
“Control for HDMI” History List” or
function (page 33). “Information Display” is
Off Turns off the function. selected in the options menu.

Quick Start Mode DivX(R) VOD (Canada models only)

For details, visit the following website:
On Shortens the startup time
vod.divx.com
when turning on the player.
Off Reduces standby power System Information
consumption. Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.

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 Network Settings Easy Setup
Internet Settings Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic
Connect the player to the network settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to
the Network” (page 14).
View Network Displays the current
Status network status. Resetting
Wired Setup Select this when you
connect to a broadband Reset to Factory Default Settings
router directly. You can reset the player settings to the
factory default by selecting the group of
USB Wireless Select this when you use a
settings. All the settings within the group will
Setup USB Wireless LAN
Adapter. be reset.
For further details, visit the
following website and check Initialize Personal Information
the FAQ contents: You can erase your personal information
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bluraysupport/

Network Connection Diagnostics

You can run the network diagnostic to check
if the network connection has been made
properly.

Connection Server Settings

Sets whether or not to display the connected
server.

BD Remote Device Registration

Registers your “BD Remote” device.

Registered BD Remote Devices

Displays a list of the registered your “BD
Remote” devices.

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 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.

Picture
There is no picture or the picture is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables are

Additional Information
securely connected (page 12).
, 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.
Additional 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI
cable.
Information , 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 22).
, When the analog signals are also output, set
“BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output” to
“Off” in the “Screen Settings” setup
(page 22).
, For BD-ROMs, check the “BD/DVD-ROM
1080/24p Output” setting in the “Screen
Settings” setup (page 22).

The display language on the screen

switches automatically when connected to
the HDMI OUT jack.
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”
(page 25), 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.).

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 Sound Disc
There is no sound or the sound is not The disc does not play.
output correctly. , The disc is dirty or skewed.
, Check that all the connecting cables are , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
securely connected (page 12). the playback side facing down.
, Switch the input selector on your AV , The disc has a format that cannot be played
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals back by this player (page 31).
of the player are output from your AV , The player cannot play a recorded disc that
amplifier (receiver). is not correctly finalized.
, If the audio signal does not come through , The region code on the BD or DVD does
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ not match the player.
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the
audio settings (page 23).
, For HDMI connections, try the following: USB device
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn
the connected equipment off and on again. The player does not detect a USB device
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI connected to the player.
cable. , Make sure that the USB device is securely
, For HDMI connections, if the player is connected to the USB jack.
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier , Check if the USB device or a cable is
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable damaged.
directly to the TV. Refer also to the , Check if the USB device is on.
instruction manual supplied with the AV , If the USB device is connected via a USB
amplifier (receiver). hub, connect the USB device directly to the
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI player.
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
(page 23).

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 23).
, Check that the connected AV amplifier
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.

The interactive audio is not output.

, Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “On” in the
“Audio Settings” setup (page 23).

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BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Sync (“Control for
HDMI”)
The picture/sound is poor/certain
programs display a loss of detail, The “Control for HDMI” function does not
especially during fast-motion or dark work (BRAVIA Sync).
scenes. , Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to
, Picture/sound quality may be poor “On” (page 25).
depending on Internet content providers. , If you change the HDMI connection, turn
, Picture/sound quality may be improved by the player off and on again.
changing the connection speed. We , If power failure occurs, set “Control for
recommend the connection speed of at least HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for
2.5 Mbps for standard definition video HDMI” to “On” (page 25).
(10 Mbps for high definition video). , Check the following and refer to the
, Not all videos will contain sound. instruction manual supplied with the
component.

Additional Information
The picture is small. – the connected component is compatible
, Press M to zoom in. with the “Control for HDMI” function.
– the connected component’s setting for
the “Control for HDMI” function is
Network connection correct.
, When you connect the player to a TV
The player cannot connect to the network. through an AV amplifier (receiver),
, Check the network connection (page 14) – if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
and the network settings (page 26). compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
function, you may be unable to control
the TV from the player.
The message “A new software version has
– if you change the HDMI connection,
been found on the network. Perform disconnect and reconnect the AC power
update under "Network Update."” appears cord, or a power failure occurs, try the
on the screen when turning the player on. following: 1Switch the input selector of
, See “Network Update” (page 21) to update the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the
the player to a newer software version. picture from the player appears on the
TV screen. 2Set “Control for HDMI” to
“Off,” then set “Control for HDMI” to
“On” (page 25). Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the AV amplifier
(receiver).

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 , When “FAN ERR” appears, try the
Others following: 1Check that the ventilation
holes on the rear of the player are not
Playback does not start from the blocked. 2Place the player in a location
beginning of content. with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
, Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from build-up in the player.
beginning.”
The player does not respond to any button.
Playback does not start from the resume , Moisture has condensed inside the player
point where you last stopped playing. (page 4).
, The resume point may be cleared from , Hold down [/1 on the player for more than
memory depending on the disc when 10 seconds until the indicators on the front
– you open the disc tray. panel display turn off.
– you disconnect the USB device. If the player still does not respond to any
– you play other content. button, disconnect then reconnect the AC
– you turn off the player. power cord.

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 8).
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

The disc tray does not open and you

cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
, 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 on again.

“Exxxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the

front panel display.
, When “Exxxxx” appears, contact your
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and give the error
code.

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Specifications Playable discs

System Blu-ray BD-ROM

Disc*1 BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
Laser: Semiconductor laser
DVD*3 DVD-ROM
Inputs and outputs DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Jack name: DVD+R/DVD+RW
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD)
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L: CD-ROM
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms CD-R/CD-RW
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Super Audio CD
Optical output jack/–18 dBm
(wave length 660 nm) *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
and evolving, some discs may not be playable
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
depending on the disc type and the version.
HDMI OUT:

Additional Information
The audio output differs depending on the
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
source, connected output jack, and selected
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):
audio settings.
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic
LINE OUT VIDEO:
pigment type BD-R (LTH type)
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if
LAN (100):
postscripts are recordable.
100BASE-TX Terminal *3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been
USB:
correctly finalized. For more information, refer
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB
to the instruction manual supplied with the
memory, memory card reader, digital still
recording device.
camera, and digital video camera)

General Discs that cannot be played

Power requirements:
• BDs with cartridge
U.S. and Canada models: • DVD-RAMs
120 V AC, 60 Hz • HD DVDs
Models for other areas: • DVD Audio discs
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • PHOTO CDs
See page 4 for further information. • Data part of CD-Extras
Power consumption: • VCDs/Super VCDs
22 W • Audio material side on DualDiscs
Dimensions (approx.): • A disc recorded in a color system other than
430 mm × 219 mm × 36 mm
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms
(17 in. × 8 5/8 in. × 1 7/16 in.)
(width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts to the NTSC color system).
Mass (approx.):
2.0 kg (4 lb 6 1/2 oz) Note on Discs
Operating temperature: This product is designed to playback discs
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F) that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
Operating humidity: standard. DualDiscs and some of the music
25 % to 80 % discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the Compact
Supplied accessories Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs
See page 11. may not be playable by this product.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

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 Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs Playable types of files
may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays BDs/ Video
DVDs according to the disc contents the
File format Extensions
software producers designed, some playback
*1*5
features may not be available. MPEG-1 Video/PS “.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
MPEG-2 Video/PS, “.m2ts,” “.mts”
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs TS*1*6
The playback pictures and sound may be DivX*2 “.avi,” “.divx”
momentarily interrupted when the layers
MPEG-4 AVC*1*5 “.mkv,” “.mp4,”
switch. “.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
“.mts”
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only)
Your player has a region code printed on the WMV9*1*5 “.wmv,” “.asf”
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/ *5 *3
AVCHD
DVD-ROMs labeled with identical region
codes or ALL Music
.
File format Extensions
Region code MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”
Layer III)
AAC*1*4*5 “.m4a”
WMA9 Standard*1*4*5 “.wma”
LPCM “.wav”

Photo
File format Extensions
JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”
*1 The player does not play coded files such as
DRM.
*2 Canada models only
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital
video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an
official DivX Certified device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more
information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This
DivX Certified® device must be registered in
order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
content. To generate the registration code, locate
the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu.
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete
the registration process and learn more about
DivX VOD.
*3 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.
*4 The player does not play coded files such as

Lossless.

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*5 The player does not play this file format on a
DLNA server.
*6 The player can only play standard definition
About the BRAVIA Sync
video on a DLNA server. features (for HDMI connections
only)
b
• Some files may not play depending on the file By connecting Sony components that are
format, file encoding, recording condition, or compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
DLNA server condition.
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
• The player can recognize the following files or
operation is simplified as below:
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: • One-Touch Play
– up to folders in the 5th tree With one touch of the following buttons, the
– up to 500 files in a single tree connected TV turns on and the input
• The player can recognize the following files or selector on the TV is switched to the player
folders stored in the DLNA server: automatically.
– up to folders in the 20th tree – [/1
– up to 999 files in a single tree – HOME: The home menu appears

Additional Information
• Some USB devices may not work with this
automatically (page 10, 16, 20).
player.
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class
– N PLAY: Playback starts automatically.
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an • System Power-Off
HDD) that are FAT-compatible and non- When you turn off the TV using -TV- [/1
partitioned, Still Image Capture Device (SICD) or the power button on the TV’s remote, the
class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack player and HDMI-compatible components
only). turn off automatically.
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB • Theater
memory or devices, turn the player off when When you press THEATER, the player
connecting or removing the USB memory or
automatically switches to the optimum
devices.
• The player may not play high bit rate video files
video mode for watching movies. When
on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended connected with a Sony AV amplifier
to play such files using DATA DVDs. (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
speaker output also switches automatically.
When connected with a Theater Mode-
compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the
TV’s video mode switches to Theater
Mode. Press the button again to return to the
original setting.
• Language Follow
When you change the language for the on-
screen display on your TV, the player’s
language for the on-screen display is also
changed after turning the player off and on.

To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features

Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the
“System Settings” setup (page 25).
For details on settings of your TV or other
connected components, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV or
components.

,continued 33
 z
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible About wireless LAN security
with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting
function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for Since communication via the wireless LAN
HDMI” setting of the player automatically function is established by radio waves, the
switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”
wireless signal may be susceptible to
setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
interception. To protect wireless
• When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible communication, this player supports various
with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI security functions. Be sure to correctly
cable, you can control the basic functions of the configure the security settings in accordance
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for with your network environment.
HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to
No Security
“On.” Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the TV.
Although you can easily make settings,
anyone can intercept wireless
b communication or intrude into your wireless
Depending on the connected component, the network, even without any sophisticated
“Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of
to the instruction manual supplied with the unauthorized access or interception of data.
component.
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.
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.
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.

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 • Music and video recognition technology and
Copyrights and Trademarks related data are provided by Gracenote®.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are recognition technology and related content
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony delivery. For more information, please visit
Corporation. www.gracenote.com.
• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright ©
Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other 2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software,
countries. copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or
• , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony product and service. See the Gracenote website
Computer Entertainment Inc. for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote
• This product incorporates High-Definition patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. in the United States and/or other countries.

Additional Information
• “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 • DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or
Association. certification marks of the Digital Living Network
• “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are Alliance.
trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • Other system and product names are generally
• “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks trademarks or registered trademarks of the
of Sony Corporation. manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. in this document.
• “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.
• DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are
registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used
under license (Canada models only).
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• 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.

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 Code numbers of controllable
TVs
While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the
TV’s manufacturer 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.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 01 (default)
Hitachi 02
LG/Goldstar 04
Mitsubishi/MGA 13
NEC 04
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
Pioneer 16
RCA 10
Samsung 20
Sharp 18
Toshiba 07

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Language code list
For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 24).
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language

Additional Information
not specified

Parental control/area code

For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 24).
Number, Area (Code)

2044, Argentina (ar) 2219, Hong Kong (hk) 2427, Pakistan (pk)
2047, Australia (au) 2248, India (in) 2424, Philippines (ph)
2046, Austria (at) 2238, Indonesia (id) 2428, Poland (pl)
2057, Belgium (be) 2239, Ireland (ie) 2436, Portugal (pt)
2070, Brazil (br) 2254, Italy (it) 2489, Russia (ru)
2090, Chile (cl) 2276, Japan (jp) 2501, Singapore (sg)
2092, China (cn) 2304, Korea (kr) 2149, Spain (es)
2093, Colombia (co) 2333, Luxembourg (lu) 2499, Sweden (se)
2115, Denmark (dk) 2363, Malaysia (my) 2086, Switzerland (ch)
2165, Finland (fi) 2362, Mexico (mx) 2543, Taiwan (tw)
2174, France (fr) 2376, Netherlands (nl) 2528, Thailand (th)
2109, Germany (de) 2390, New Zealand (nz) 2184, United Kingdom (gb)
2200, Greece (gr) 2379, Norway (no)

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 D P
Index Deep Color 22 Parental Control 24
“Dimmer” 25 “Parental Control Settings”
Words in quotations appear DISPLAY 10 24
in the on-screen displays. DLNA 18, 26 Play information 17
Dolby Digital 23 Playable discs 31
Numerics “DSD Output Mode” 23 POP UP/MENU 9
3D 17 DTS 23
“3D Output Setting” 21 DVD 31 Q
“Quick Start Mode” 25
A E
AUDIO 9 “Easy Setup” 14, 26 R
“Audio Settings” 23 Region code 32
F Remote 9, 11
B FAVORITES 9 “Resetting” 26
Batteries 11 Resetting the player 26
“BD/DVD Viewing G Resume 10, 30
Settings” 24 “Gracenote Settings” 25
BD-LIVE 16 S
BD-R 31 H “Screen Settings” 21
BD-RE 31 HDMI 22, 23 “Setup” 20
Bitstream 28 HOME 10, 20 Software update 21, 25
Blu-ray Disc 31 Home menu 20 SUBTITLE 9
BONUSVIEW 16 System Power-Off 33
BRAVIA Internet Video I “System Settings” 25
18
Internet content 9, 18
BRAVIA Sync 29, 33 T
L THEATER 9, 33
C TOP MENU 9
Language Follow 33
CD 31 Troubleshooting 27
Child Lock 8, 30 “TV Screen Size Setting
Color buttons 9
M
for 3D” 21
Connecting MAC address 25
“TV Type” 21
AV amplifier “Music Settings” 25
(Receiver) 13 U
Network 14 N Update 21
TV 12 “Network Settings” 26
USB 17
“Control for HDMI” 25, “Network Update” 21
29, 33 W
O WEP 34
One-Touch Play 33
WPA2-PSK (AES) 34
OPTIONS 9
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 34
“OSD” 25
WPA-PSK (AES) 34
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 34

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