Sony BDP BX310 User Manual

4-442-383-11(2)  
Getting Started  
Blu-ray Disc™ /  
DVD Player  
Playback  
Internet  
Operating Instructions  
Settings and Adjustments  
Additional Information  
Thank you for your purchase. Before using this  
player, please read these instruction carefully.  
BDP-S3100/BX310  
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Contains FCC ID : EW4DWMW069  
Contains IC : 4250A-DWMW069  
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:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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.  
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.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation  
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets the FCC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in  
Supplement C to OET65. This equipment  
should be installed and operated keeping the  
radiator at least 20cm or more away from  
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,  
wrists, feet and ankles).  
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
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.  
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with IC radiation  
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC  
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This  
equipment should be installed and operated  
keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more  
away from person’s body (excluding  
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).  
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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.  
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.  
Owner’s Record  
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.  
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.  
Model No.______________  
Serial No.______________  
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  
• 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.  
• Do not place metal objects in front of the  
front panel. It may limit reception of radio  
waves.  
• Do not place the player in a place where  
medical equipment is in use. It may cause a  
malfunction of medical instruments.  
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical  
device, consult your physician or the  
manufacturer of your medical device before  
using the wireless LAN function.  
• 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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• Take out any discs from the tray 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.  
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.  
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.  
– Do not pinch the AC power cord between  
the player and wall, shelf, etc.  
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when  
moving the player.  
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC  
power cord or pull on the AC power cord  
itself.  
• 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.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
section with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. Your ears and the speakers may be  
damaged when the sound level reaches the  
peak.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
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  
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.  
televisions are susceptible to this.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
On replacement of parts  
In the events that this player is repaired,  
repaired parts may be collected for reuse or  
recycling purposes.  
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• Manufactured under license under U.S.  
Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;  
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.  
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• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”  
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Cinavia Notice  
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit  
the use of unauthorized copies of some  
commercially-produced film and videos and  
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an  
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will  
be displayed and playback or copying will be  
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• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology  
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• This product incorporates proprietary  
technology under license from Verance  
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content access technology to protect their  
intellectual property, including copyrighted  
content. This device uses PlayReady  
technology to access PlayReady-protected  
content and/orWMDRM-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  
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Contents  
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4
WARNING  
Precautions  
Getting Started  
10 Guide to Parts and Controls  
14 Step 1: Supplied Accessories  
14 Step 2: Connecting the Player  
16 Step 3: Preparing for Network Connection  
16 Step 4: Easy Setup  
Playback  
18 Playing a Disc  
19 Playing from a USB Device  
19 Playing via a Network  
22 Available Options  
Internet  
24 Browsing Websites  
Settings and Adjustments  
26 Using the Settings Displays  
26 [Network Update]  
26 [Screen Settings]  
27 [Audio Settings]  
28 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings]  
29 [Parental Control Settings]  
29 [System Settings]  
30 [Network Settings]  
31 [Easy Network Settings]  
31 [Resetting]  
Additional Information  
32 Troubleshooting  
36 Specifications  
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Getting Started  
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  
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray to avoid  
accidental opening of the tray.  
While the player is turned on, hold down  
the N button on the player for more  
than 10 seconds to lock or unlock the  
tray.  
B Z (open/close)  
C N (play)  
D x (stop)  
E [/1 (on/standby) / Power  
indicator  
Turns on the player, or sets to  
standby mode.  
F
(USB) jack  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
G Remote sensor  
10  
     
Rear panel  
A LAN (100) terminal  
B HDMI OUT jack  
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
11  
The player automatically returns to  
standby mode  
Remote  
If any button on the player or remote is  
not pressed for more than 30 minutes,  
the player automatically returns to  
standby mode.  
The available functions of the remote are  
different depending on the disc or the  
situation.  
A Z OPEN/CLOSE  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
-TV- INPUT  
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/track  
numbers, etc.  
b
Track numbers are applicable to CD-DA  
(Music CD) only.  
VOL +/–  
Adjusts the TV volume.  
AUDIO (page 28)  
Selects the language track when  
multi-lingual tracks are recorded on  
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
Selects the sound track on CDs.  
SUBTITLE (page 28)  
Selects the subtitle language when  
multi-lingual subtitles are recorded  
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.  
z
DISPLAY (page 19)  
Displays the playback and web  
browsing information on the screen.  
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY  
buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as  
a reference when operating the player.  
C Color buttons (YELLOW/  
BLUE/RED/GREEN)  
Shortcut keys for interactive  
functions.  
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D TOP MENU  
N PLAY  
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s  
Top Menu.  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
NETFLIX  
POP UP/MENU  
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s  
Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.  
Enables access to the “NETFLIX”  
online service.  
x STOP  
OPTIONS (page 22)  
Displays the available options on the  
screen.  
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.  
HOME  
Enters the player’s home menu.  
Displays the wall paper when  
pressed on the category icon of the  
home menu.  
SEN (page 19)  
Accesses the “Sony Entertainment  
Network™” online service.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous display.  
Home menu display  
</M/m/,  
Moves the highlight to select a  
displayed item.  
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.  
Category  
Item  
X PAUSE  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
m/M (fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc  
when you press the button during  
playback. The search speed  
changes each time you press the  
button during video playback.  
• Plays in slow motion, when  
pressed for more than one second  
in pause mode.  
[Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.  
[Photo]: Displays photos.  
[Music]: Plays music.  
[Video]: Plays videos.  
[Network]: Displays network items.  
• Plays one frame at a time, when  
you press for a short time in pause  
mode.  
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Step 1: Supplied Accessories  
Check that you have the following items:  
• High Speed HDMI Cable (1) *  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
* Supplied for BDP-BX310 only  
Step 2: Connecting the Player  
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.  
Connecting to your TV  
Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable.  
High quality  
*
High Speed HDMI Cable  
* See “Step 1: Supplied Accessories” (page 14).  
b
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals from VCRs can be affected by copyright  
protection systems that cause the picture on the TV to be distorted.  
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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 27).  
*
High Speed HDMI Cable  
High Speed HDMI Cable  
(not supplied)  
t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 27).  
Coaxial digital cable  
(not supplied)  
* See “Step 1: Supplied Accessories” (page 14).  
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Step 3: Preparing for  
Network Connection  
Step 4: Easy Setup  
When turned on for the first time  
Wait for a short while before the  
player turns on and starts [Easy  
Initial Settings].  
If you are not going to connect the player  
to a network, proceed to “Step 4: Easy  
Setup” (page 16).  
Wired Setup  
1 Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries  
by matching the 3 and # ends on  
the batteries to the markings  
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN  
(100) terminal on the player.  
inside the battery compartment.  
LAN cable  
(not supplied)  
Internet  
ADSL modem/ Broadband  
Cable modem router  
z
2 Plug the player into the AC outlet.  
Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),  
straight or crossing, is recommended.  
to AC outlet  
Wireless Setup  
3 Press [/1 to turn on the player.  
Use the wireless LAN that is built into  
the player.  
LAN cable (not supplied)  
4 Turn on the TV and set the input  
selector on your TV. This will  
show the signal from the player  
on your TV screen.  
Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet  
router  
Cable modem  
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5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings].  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make the basic settings using  
</M/m/, and ENTER on the  
remote.  
</M/m/,  
ENTER  
b
When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete,  
select [Easy Network Settings] to use the  
network functions of the player.  
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Enjoying BONUSVIEW/  
BD-LIVE  
Playback  
Playing a Disc  
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE”  
logo* have bonus contents and other  
data that can be downloaded for your  
enjoyment.  
For playable discs, see page 37.  
1 Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
*
player appears on your TV screen.  
1 Connect a USB memory to the  
USB jack on the player (page 10).  
Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory  
as your local storage.  
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place  
a disc on the disc tray.  
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE  
only).  
• Connect the player to a network  
(page 16).  
• Set [BD Internet Connection] in  
[BD/DVDViewingSettings]setup  
to [Allow] (page 28).  
Playing side facing down  
3 Insert a BD-ROM with  
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.  
The operation method differs  
depending on the disc. Refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
disc.  
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the  
disc tray.  
Playback starts.  
If playback does not start  
automatically, select  
[Video], [Music], or  
[Photo] category, and press  
ENTER.  
in the  
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To delete data in the USB memory, select  
[Delete BD Data] in the  
[Video]  
category, and press ENTER. All data stored in  
the buda folder will be erased.  
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Displaying the play  
information  
Playing from a USB  
Device  
You can view the playback information,  
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.  
The displayed information differs  
depending on the disc type and player  
status.  
For “Playable types of files”, see  
page 38.  
1 Connect the USB device to the  
USB jack on the player (page 10).  
Refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the USB device before  
connecting.  
Example: when playing a BD-ROM  
2 Select  
[Video],  
[Photo] category on the  
[Music],  
or  
home menu using </,.  
3 Select [USB device] using  
M/m, and press ENTER.  
Playing via a Network  
A Output resolution/Video frequency  
B Title number or name  
C The currently selected angle  
D The currently selected audio setting  
Enjoying Sony Entertainment  
Network  
E Available functions (  
angle,  
audio,  
subtitle)  
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a  
gateway, delivering the selected Internet  
content and a variety of on-demand  
entertainment straight to your player.  
F Playback information  
Displays the Play mode, Playing  
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,  
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,  
and Total playing time.  
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• Some Internet content requires registration  
via a PC before it can be played.  
For further details, visit the following  
website:  
G Chapter number  
• Some Internet content may not be available  
in some regions/countries.  
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1 Connect the player to a network  
(page 16).  
Playing files on a Home  
Network (DLNA)  
2 Press SEN button on the remote.  
A DLNA-compatible product can play  
video/music/photo files stored on  
another DLNA-compatible product via a  
network.  
3 Select an Internet content and a  
variety of on-demand  
entertainmentusing</M/m/,,  
and press ENTER.  
1 Prepare to use DLNA.  
• Connect the player to a network  
(page 16).  
Video streaming control panel  
The control panel appears when the  
video file starts playing. The displayed  
items may differ depending on Internet  
content providers.  
• Prepare the other necessary  
DLNA-compatible products.  
Refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the product.  
To display again, press DISPLAY.  
To play a file from a DLNA server via  
this unit (DLNA player)  
Server  
Player  
A Control display  
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for  
playback operations.  
Select the DLNA server icon from  
B Playing status bar  
[Video],  
[Music], or  
[Photo]  
Status bar, Cursor indicating the  
current position, Playing time,  
Duration of the video file  
category, then choose the file you want  
to play.  
C Network condition  
indicates the signal strength for  
wireless connection.  
indicates the wired connection.  
D Network transmission speed  
E The file name of the next video  
F The file name of the current video  
selection  
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To play a file from a DLNA server via  
another product (Renderer)  
When you play files from a DLNA  
Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA  
Controller-compatible product (a phone,  
etc.), to control playback.  
To use the player as PARTY host  
Select a track in [Music] category,  
then select [Start PARTY] from the  
options menu to start a PARTY.  
To use the player as PARTY guest  
Select  
[PARTY] in  
[Music]  
category, then select the PARTY host  
product icon.  
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Server  
The sale and product lineup of products that  
are compatible with the PARTY  
STREAMING function differ depending on  
the area.  
Renderer  
Controller  
Using “TV SideView”  
Control this unit using a DLNA  
controller. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the DLNA  
controller.  
“TV SideView” is a free mobile  
application for remote devices (such as  
smartphone, etc.). By using “TV  
SideView” with this player, you can  
easily enjoy the player by using the  
operation on your remote device. You  
can launch a service or application  
directly from the remote device and view  
the disc information during disc  
playback. “TV SideView” also can be  
used as a remote control and software  
keyboard.  
Before you use the “TV SideView”  
device with this player for the first time,  
be sure to register the “TV SideView”  
device. Follow the on-screen  
instructions on the “TV SideView”  
device for registration.  
Playing the same music in  
different rooms (PARTY  
STREAMING)  
You can play music files on the player  
(PARTY host) in other rooms  
simultaneously through Sony products  
(PARTY guest) which are compatible  
with DLNA and the PARTY  
STREAMING function, or vice versa.  
1 Prepare for PARTY STREAMING.  
• Connect the player to a network  
(page 16).  
• Connect the products which are  
compatible with the PARTY  
STREAMING function to a  
network.  
b
The registration can only be performed on the  
Home Menu.  
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x [Audio]: Switches the language track  
when multilingual tracks are recorded  
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects  
the sound track on CDs.  
x [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle  
language when multilingual subtitles  
are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD  
VIDEOs.  
Available Options  
Various settings and playback  
operations are available by pressing  
OPTIONS. The available items differ  
depending on the situation.  
Common options  
x [Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat  
mode.  
x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the  
playback.  
x [Play from beginning]: Plays the  
item from the beginning.  
x [Change Category]: Switches  
x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing  
angles when multi-angles are  
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD  
VIDEOs.  
x [IP Content Noise Reduction]:  
Adjusts the picture quality of Internet  
contents.  
x [Video Search]: Displays  
information on the BD-ROM/  
DVD-ROM based on Gracenote  
technology.  
Searches for related information using  
keywords from Gracenote when  
selecting [Cast] or [Related].  
Displays a list of titles when selecting  
[Playback History] or [Search  
History].  
category between  
[Music] and  
[Video],  
[Photo] category.  
[Video] only  
x [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).  
x [Video Settings]:  
– [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the  
picture settings for different lighting  
environments.  
– [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like  
block noise in the picture.  
– [MNR]: Reduces minor noise  
around the picture outlines  
[Music] only  
x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers  
music files in the USB memory as  
slideshow background music (BGM).  
x [Start PARTY]: Starts a PARTY with  
the selected source. This item may not  
appear depending on the source.  
x [Leave PARTY]: Leaves a PARTY  
which the player is participating in.  
The PARTY STREAMING function  
continues among other participating  
products.  
x [Close PARTY]: Closes a PARTY  
which the player is participating in.  
The PARTY STREAMING function  
ends for all other participating  
products.  
(mosquito noise).  
x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.  
x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or  
DVD’s Top Menu.  
x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the  
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s  
menu.  
x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on  
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts  
playback from the beginning.  
x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a  
chapter and starts playback from the  
beginning.  
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x [Music Search]: Displays  
information on the audio CD  
(CD-DA) based on Gracenote  
technology.  
Searches for related information using  
keywords from Gracenote when  
selecting [Track], [Artist] or  
[Related].  
Displays a list of titles when selecting  
[Playback History] or [Search  
History].  
[Photo] only  
x [Slideshow Speed]: Changes the  
slideshow speed.  
x [Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect  
for slideshows.  
x [Slideshow BGM]:  
– [Off]: Turns off the function.  
– [My Music from USB]: Sets the  
music files registered in [Add  
Slideshow BGM].  
– [Play from Music CD]: Sets the  
tracks in CD-DAs.  
x [Change Display]: Switches  
between [Grid View] and [List View].  
x [View Image]: Displays the selected  
photo.  
x [Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.  
x [Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo  
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.  
x [Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo  
clockwise by 90 degrees.  
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Internet browser display  
Internet  
You can check the website information  
by pressing DISPLAY.  
The display information differs  
depending on the website and page  
status.  
Browsing Websites  
You can connect to the Internet and  
enjoy websites.  
1 Prepare the Internet Browser.  
Connect the player to a network  
(page 16).  
2 Select  
[Network] on the home  
menu using </,.  
3 Select  
[Internet Browser]  
using M/m, and press ENTER.  
A Page title  
B Page address  
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This browser does not support some websites  
functions, and some websites may not be  
shown correctly.  
C Cursor  
Move by pressing </M/m/,.  
Place the cursor on the link you want  
to view, then press ENTER. The  
linked website is displayed.  
To enter a URL  
Select [URL entry] from the options  
menu. Enter the URL using the software  
keyboard, then select [Enter].  
D SSL icon  
Displays when the website is  
protected and connected safely.  
To set the default start page  
While displaying the page you want to  
set, select [Set as start page] from the  
options menu.  
E Signal strength indicator (wireless  
network connection only)  
F Progress bar/Loading icon  
Appears when the page is being  
read, or during file download/  
transfer.  
To return to the previous page  
Select [Previous page] from the options  
menu.  
When the previous page does not appear  
even if you select [Previous page], select  
[Window List] from the options menu  
and select the page you want to return to  
from the list.  
G Text input field  
Press ENTER and select [Input]  
from the options menu to display the  
software keyboard.  
H Scroll bar  
To quit the Internet browser  
Press HOME.  
Press </M/m/, to move the page  
display left, up, down or right.  
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x [Set as start page]: Sets the  
currently displayed website as the  
default start page.  
Available options  
x [Open in new window]: Opens a link  
in a new window.  
x [Character encoding]: Sets the  
character code.  
x [Display certificate]: View server  
certificates sent from pages that  
support SSL.  
Various settings and operations are  
available by pressing OPTIONS.  
The available items differ depending on  
the situation.  
x [Browser Setup]: Displays the  
Internet Browser settings.  
– [Zoom]: Increases or decreases the  
size of the displayed contents.  
– [JavaScript Setup]: Enables or  
disables JavaScript.  
– [Cookie Setup]: Sets whether or not  
to accept cookies.  
– [SSL Alarm Display]: Enables or  
disables SSL.  
x [Input]: Displays the software  
keyboard to enter characters while  
browsing a website.  
x [Break]: Moves the cursor to the next  
line in the text input field.  
x [Delete]: Erases one character on the  
left side of the cursor during text  
input.  
x [Window List]: Displays a list of  
currently opened website windows.  
Allows you to return to a previously  
displayed website by selecting the  
window.  
x [Bookmark List]: Displays the  
bookmark list.  
x [URL entry]: Allows you to enter a  
URL when the software keyboard is  
displayed.  
x [Previous page]/[Next page]:  
Moves to the previous/next page.  
x [Cancel loading]: Stops loading a  
page.  
x [Reload]: Reloads the same page.  
x [Add to Bookmark]: Adds the  
currently displayed website to the  
bookmark list.  
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[Screen Settings]  
Settings and Adjustments  
x [TV Type]  
Using the Settings  
Displays  
[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.  
Select  
[Setup] on the home menu  
when you need to change the settings of  
the player.  
The default settings are underlined.  
x [Screen Format]  
1 Select  
[Setup] on the home  
menu using </,.  
[Full]: 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.  
[Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit  
the screen size with the original picture  
aspect ratio.  
2 Select the setup category icon  
using M/m, and press ENTER.  
[Network Update]  
x [DVD Aspect Ratio]  
[Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture  
with black bands on the top and bottom.  
Select [OK] to update the player’s  
software via the network.  
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• We recommend performing the network  
update every 2 months or so.  
• For information about update functions,  
visit the following website:  
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height  
picture on the entire screen, with  
trimmed sides.  
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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  
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.  
conversion method.  
[Video]: The conversion method suited  
for video-based material will always be  
selected regardless of the material.  
[Off]: Select this when the picture is  
unstable or colors appear unnatural.  
x [Pause Mode]  
x [Output Video Resolution]  
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.  
[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic  
moving pictures appear without blurring.  
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high  
resolution.  
[Audio Settings]  
x [BD-ROM 24p Output]  
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz  
video signals only when connecting a  
1080/24p-compatible TV using the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
[On]: Turns on the function.  
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not  
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.  
x [Digital Audio Output]  
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs  
audio signals according to the status of  
the connected devices.  
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jack.  
x [DVD-ROM 24p Output]  
x [BD Audio MIX Setting]  
[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.  
[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 [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.  
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x [DTS Neo:6]  
[BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings]  
[Cinema]/[Music]: Outputs the  
simulated multi-channel sound from  
2 channel sources via the HDMI OUT  
jack according to the capability of the  
connected device using DTS Neo:6  
Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Music mode.  
[Off]: Outputs the sound with its original  
number of channels via the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
x [BD/DVD Menu Language]  
Selects the default menu language for  
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
Select [Select Language Code], and  
enter the code for your language,  
referring to “Language code list”  
(page 41).  
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 [Audio Language]  
Selects the default track language for  
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
When you select [Original], the  
language given priority in the disc is  
selected.  
Select [Select Language Code], and  
enter the code for your language,  
referring to “Language code list”  
(page 41).  
[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.  
x [Subtitle Language]  
Selects the default subtitle language for  
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.  
Select [Select Language Code], and  
enter the code for your language,  
referring to “Language code list”  
(page 41).  
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]  
[BD]: Plays BD layer.  
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.  
x [BD Internet Connection]  
[Allow]: Normally select this.  
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet  
connection.  
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[Parental Control  
Settings]  
[System Settings]  
x [OSD Language]  
Selects on-screen display language for  
your player.  
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.  
x [HDMI Settings]  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with HDMI functions with a  
High Speed HDMI Cable, operation is  
simplified.  
[Control for HDMI]  
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync  
features are available:  
– One-Touch Play  
– System Power-Off  
– Language Follow  
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.  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
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For details, refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the TV or components.  
x [BD Parental Control] /  
[DVD Parental Control] /  
[Linked to TV-off]  
[On]: Automatically turns off the player  
and HDMI-compatible components  
when the connected TV enters standby  
mode (BRAVIA Sync).  
[Internet Video Parental Control]  
By setting Parental Control, scenes can  
be blocked or replaced with different  
scenes. Follow the on-screen  
instructions and enter your four-digit  
password.  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
x [Startup Screen]  
Set the startup screen when turning on  
the player.  
[Network Service Screen]: Starts on  
Sony Entertainment Network portal  
screen.  
x [Internet Video Unrated]  
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated  
Internet videos.  
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated  
Internet videos.  
[Home Menu Screen]: Starts on home  
menu.  
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x [Quick Start Mode]  
[On]: Shortens the startup time when  
turning on the player.  
x [Software License Information]  
Displays information about the Software  
License.  
[Off]: Reduces standby power  
consumption.  
[Network Settings]  
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.  
x [Internet Settings]  
Connect the player to the network  
beforehand. For details, see “Step 3:  
Preparing for Network Connection”  
(page 16).  
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you  
connect to a broadband router using a  
LAN cable.  
[Wireless Setup(built-in)]: Select this  
when you use the wireless LAN that is  
built into the player for wireless network  
connection.  
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.  
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For further details, visit the following website  
and check the FAQ contents:  
x [Software Update Notification]  
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of  
newer software version information  
(page 26).  
x [Network Connection Status]  
Displays the current network status.  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
x [Gracenote Settings]  
x [Network Connection  
Diagnostics]  
Checks for the proper network  
connection by running the network  
diagnostics.  
[Auto]: Automatically downloads disc  
information when disc playback stops.  
Connect to the network for  
downloading.  
[Manual]: Downloads the disc  
information when [Video Search] or  
[Music Search] is selected.  
x [Connection Server Settings]  
Sets whether or not to display the  
connected server.  
x [System Information]  
Displays the player’s software version  
information and the MAC address.  
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x [Renderer Options]  
[Resetting]  
[Auto Access Permission]: Sets whether  
or not to allow automatic access from  
newly detected DLNA controller-  
compatible product.  
[Renderer Name]: Displays the player’s  
name as it is listed on other DLNA  
products on the network.  
x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]  
Resets the player settings to the factory  
default by selecting the group of settings.  
All the settings within the group will be  
reset.  
x [Renderer Access Control]  
Displays a list of DLNA controller-  
compatible products and sets whether or  
not each product is accessible via this  
player.  
x [Initialize Personal Information]  
Erases your personal information stored  
in the player.  
x [PARTY Auto Start]  
[On]: Starts a PARTY or joins an  
existing PARTY at the request of a  
networked product compatible with the  
PARTY STREAMING function.  
[Off]: Turns off the function.  
x [Registered Remote Devices]  
Displays a list of your registered remote  
devices.  
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To use this function, please update the player's  
software via the network.  
[Easy Network  
Settings]  
Select [Easy Network Settings] to  
specify the network settings. Follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
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The display language on the screen  
switches automatically when  
, When [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI  
Settings] is set to [On] (page 29), the  
display language on the screen  
Additional Information  
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.  
automatically switches according to  
the language setting of the connected  
TV (if you change the setting on your  
TV, etc.).  
Sound  
Picture  
There is no sound or the sound is not  
output correctly.  
There is no picture or the picture is  
not output correctly.  
, Check that all the connecting cables  
are securely connected (page 14).  
, Switch the input selector on your AV  
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio  
signals of the player are output from  
your AV amplifier (receiver).  
are securely connected (page 14).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV  
to display the signal from the player.  
, Reset the [Output Video Resolution] to  
the lowest resolution by pressing x on  
the player for more than 10 seconds.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the player  
off and on again. 2Turn the connected  
equipment off and on again.  
, If the audio signal does not come  
through the DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check  
the audio settings (page 27).  
, 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 that does not support  
copyright protection technology.  
, Check the [Output Video Resolution]  
settings in the [Screen Settings] setup  
(page 27).  
, For BD-ROMs, check the [BD-ROM  
24p Output] setting in the [Screen  
Settings] setup (page 27).  
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).  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a  
DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept  
audio signals).  
, For DVD-ROMs, check the  
[DVD-ROM 24p Output] setting in the  
[Screen Settings] setup (page 27).  
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, The device connected to the HDMI  
OUT jack does not support the audio  
format of the player. Check the audio  
settings (page 27).  
Disc  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is dirty or skewed.  
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] in [Audio  
Settings] setup to [Off] (page 27).  
, Check that the connected AV amplifier  
(receiver) is compatible with each HD  
Audio format.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc  
with the playback side facing down.  
, The disc has a format that cannot be  
played back by this player (page 37).  
, 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.  
USB device  
The interactive audio is not output.  
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio  
Settings] setup to [On] (page 27).  
The player does not detect a USB  
, 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.  
Message Code 3 [Audio outputs  
temporarily muted. Do not adjust the  
playback volume. The content being  
played is protected by Cinavia and is  
not authorized for playback on this  
device. For more information, see  
Code 3] appears on the screen when  
playing a disc.  
Sony Entertainment Network  
, The audio track of the video that you  
are playing contains a Cinavia code  
indicating that it is an unauthorized  
copy of professionally-produced  
content (page 6).  
The picture/sound is poor/certain  
programs display a loss of detail,  
especially during fast-motion or dark  
scenes.  
, Picture/sound quality may be  
improved by changing the connection  
speed. Recommended connection  
speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for  
standard definition video (10 Mbps for  
high definition video).  
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The picture is small.  
The desired wireless router do not  
appear in the wireless network list.  
, Press RETURN to return to the  
previous screen, and try wireless setup  
again. If the desired wireless router is  
still not detected, press RETURN to  
select [Manual registration].  
, Press M to zoom in.  
Network connection  
The player cannot connect to the  
network.  
, Check the network connection  
(page 16) and the network settings  
(page 30).  
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.  
, See [Network Update] (page 26) to  
update the player to a newer software  
version.  
The PC cannot connect to the Internet  
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)] is  
performed.  
, The wireless settings of the router may  
change automatically if you use the  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before  
adjusting the settings of the router. In  
this case, change the wireless settings  
of your PC accordingly.  
The PARTY STREAMING function  
cannot start.  
, Check that [PARTY Auto Start] in  
[Network Settings] setup is set to [On]  
(page 31).  
You cannot connect the player to the  
wireless LAN router.  
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on.  
, Depending on the surrounding  
environment, such as the wall material,  
radio wave receiving condition, or  
obstacles between the player and the  
wireless LAN router, the  
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA  
Sync)  
The [Control for HDMI] function does  
not work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that [Control for HDMI] in  
[HDMI Settings] is set to [On]  
communication distance may be  
shortened. Move the player and the  
wireless LAN router closer to each  
other.  
(page 29).  
, If you change the HDMI connection,  
turn the player off and on again.  
, If power failure occurs, set [Control  
for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to  
[Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in  
[HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 29).  
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency  
band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth,  
or digital cordless device, may  
interrupt the communication. Move  
the player away from such devices, or  
turn off such devices.  
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, Check the following and refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
component.  
Others  
– the connected component is  
compatible with the [Control for  
HDMI] function.  
– the connected component’s setting  
for the [Control for HDMI] function  
is correct.  
Playback does not start from the  
beginning of content.  
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from  
beginning].  
Playback does not start from the  
playing.  
, The resume point may be cleared from  
memory depending on the disc when  
– you open the disc tray.  
, 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.  
– if you change the HDMI  
– you disconnect the USB device.  
– you play other content.  
connection, disconnect and  
– you turn off the player.  
reconnect the AC power cord, or a  
power failure occurs, try the  
following: 1Switch the input  
selector of the AV amplifier  
Message Code 1 [Playback stopped.  
The content being played is protected  
by Cinavia and is not authorized for  
playback on this device. For more  
information, see http://  
appears on the screen when playing a  
disc.  
(receiver) so that the picture from  
the player appears on the TV screen.  
2Set [Control for HDMI] in  
[HDMI Settings] to [Off], then set  
[Control for HDMI] in [HDMI  
Settings] to [On] (page 29). Refer to  
the instruction manual supplied  
with the AV amplifier (receiver).  
, The audio track of the video that you  
are playing contains a Cinavia code  
indicating it was intended for  
The System Power-Off function does  
not work (BRAVIA Sync).  
, Check that [Control for HDMI] and  
[Linked to TV-off] in [HDMI Settings]  
are set to [On] (page 29).  
presentation using professional  
equipment only and is not authorized  
for playback by consumers (page 6).  
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The disc tray does not open and you  
cannot remove the disc even after you  
press Z.  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
, 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. 5Hold down [/1 on the player  
for more than 10 seconds until the  
player turns off.  
Inputs and outputs  
(Jack name:  
Jack type/Output level/Load  
impedance)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):  
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
HDMI OUT:  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
LAN (100):  
100BASE-TX Terminal  
USB:  
The player does not respond to any  
button.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the  
player (page 4).  
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more  
than 10 seconds until the player turns  
off.  
USB jack Type A (For connecting a  
USB memory, memory card reader,  
digital still camera, and digital video  
camera)  
Wireless  
If the player still does not respond to  
any button, disconnect then reconnect  
the AC power cord.  
Wireless LAN standard:  
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n  
Frequency range:  
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11  
Modulation:  
DSSS and OFDM  
General  
Power requirements:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption: 9.9 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
290 mm × 199 mm × 43 mm  
(11 1/2 in. × 7 7/8 in. × 1 3/4 in.)  
(width/depth/height)  
incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)  
Operating temperature:  
5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Operating humidity:  
25 % to 80 %  
Supplied accessories  
See page 14.  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Note on Discs  
Playable 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.  
Blu-ray  
Disc*1  
BD-ROM  
BD-R*2/BD-RE*2  
DVD*3  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-R/DVD-RW  
DVD+R/DVD+RW  
CD*3  
CD-DA (Music CD)  
CD-ROM  
CD-R/CD-RW  
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.  
*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.  
*2  
*3  
BD-RE: Ver.2.1  
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs  
The playback pictures and sound may be  
momentarily interrupted when the layers  
switch.  
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.  
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  
Discs that cannot be played  
• BDs with cartridge  
identical region codes or  
.
ALL  
• BDXLs  
• DVD-RAMs  
Region code  
• HD DVDs  
• DVD Audio discs  
• PHOTO CDs  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• 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).  
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Playable types of files  
Video  
Codec  
Container Extension  
With Audio  
MPEG-1  
PS  
.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG  
.mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG  
Video*1  
PS*3  
TS*4  
MPEG-2  
Video*2  
.m2ts, .mts  
.avi  
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC  
Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3  
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3  
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3  
AAC  
AVI  
Xvid  
MKV  
MKV*1  
MP4*1  
TS*1  
.mkv  
.mkv  
.mp4, .m4v  
.m2ts, .mts  
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC  
MPEG4/AVC*5  
Quick  
.mov  
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3  
AAC  
Time*6  
3gpp/  
.3gp, .3g2,  
.3gpp, .3gp2  
3gpp2*6  
VC1*1  
WMV9*1  
TS  
.m2ts, .mts  
.wmv, .asf  
Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC  
WMA9  
ASF  
Quick Time .mov  
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3  
Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3  
Motion JPEG*6  
AVI  
.avi  
Format  
AVCHD (Ver.2.0)*1*7*8  
Music  
Photo  
Codec  
Extension  
Format  
Extension  
.jpeg, .jpg, .jpe  
.png*10  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio  
JPEG  
PNG  
GIF  
.mp3  
Layer III)*9  
AAC/HE-AAC*1*9  
WMA9 Standard*1  
LPCM*9  
.m4a, .aac*6  
.wma  
.gif*10  
.wav  
FLAC*6  
Dolby Digital*6*9  
.flac, .fla  
.ac3  
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*1  
*2  
*3  
*4  
*5  
*6  
*7  
*8  
The player may not play this file format on  
a DLNA server.  
The player can only play standard  
definition video on a DLNA server.  
The player does not play DTS format files  
on a DLNA server.  
The player can only play Dolby Digital  
format files on a DLNA server.  
The player can support AVC up to Level  
4.1.  
The player does not play this file format on  
a DLNA server.  
• Some USB devices may not work with this  
player.  
• 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.  
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the  
USB memory or devices, turn off the player  
when connecting or removing the USB  
memory or devices.  
• The player may not play high bit rate video  
files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is  
recommended to play such files using  
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.  
The player can support frame rate up to  
60 fps.  
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.  
The player can play “.mka” files.  
This file cannot be played on a DLNA  
server.  
About wireless LAN security  
*9  
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.  
*10  
b
The player does not play animated PNG or  
animated GIF files.  
• Some files may not play depending on the  
file format, file encoding, recording  
condition, or DLNA server condition.  
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.  
• Some files may not be able to perform fast  
forward or fast reverse function.  
• The player does not play coded files such as  
DRM and Lossless.  
• The player can recognize the following files  
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB  
devices:  
– up to folders in the 9th layer, including the  
root folder  
No Security  
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.  
– up to 500 files/folders in a single layer  
• The player can recognize the following files  
or folders stored in the DLNA server:  
– up to folders in the 19th layer  
– up to 999 files/folders in a single layer  
• The player can support frame rate:  
– up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC)  
only.  
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.  
– up to 30 fps for other video codecs.  
• The player can support video bit rate up to  
40 Mbps.  
• The player can support video resolution up  
to 1920 × 1080p.  
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WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)  
TKIP is a security technology developed  
to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP  
assures a higher security level than  
WEP.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or  
sticker adhesive on it.  
• Do not resurface the playing side of a  
disc to remove surface scratches.  
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)  
AES is a security technology that uses an  
advanced security method that is distinct  
from WEP and TKIP.  
Codenumbersofcontrollable  
TVs  
AES assures a higher security level than  
WEP or TKIP.  
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.  
Notes About the Discs  
• To keep the disc  
clean, handle the  
disc by its edge. Do  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
not touch the  
surface.  
Hitachi  
02  
04  
13  
04  
19  
21  
16  
10  
20  
18  
07  
LG/Goldstar  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
NEC  
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the  
disc may cause it to malfunction.  
• 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.  
• Do not use solvents  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
RCA  
Samsung  
Sharp  
Toshiba  
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.  
• 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.  
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Code Language  
1357 Malay  
Language code list  
1358 Malese;  
Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1369 Nepali  
1379 Norwegian  
1403 Oromo  
1417 Punjabi;  
Panjabi  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1365 Nauru  
1376 Dutch  
1393 Occitan  
1408 Oriya  
1428 Polish  
For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing  
Settings] (page 28).  
The language spellings conform to the  
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
1436 Portuguese  
1027 Afar  
1028 Abkhazian  
1039 Amharic  
1045 Assamese  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1057 Byelorussian  
1060 Bihari  
1066 Bengali  
1070 Breton  
1093 Corsican  
1103 Welsh  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1032 Afrikaans  
1044 Arabic  
1051 Aymara  
1053 Bashkir  
1059 Bulgarian  
1061 Bislama  
1067 Tibetan  
1079 Catalan  
1097 Czech  
1105 Danish  
1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1495 Sanskrit  
1501 Sangho;  
Sango  
1503 Singhalese; 1505 Slovak  
Sinhalese  
1506 Slovenian  
1508 Shona  
1511 Albanian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1498 Sindhi  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1507 Samoan  
1509 Somali  
1512 Serbian  
1109 German  
1142 Greek  
1130 Bhutani;  
Dzongkha  
1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;  
1144 English  
1149 Spanish  
1151 Basque  
1165 Finnish  
1171 Faroese  
1181 Frisian  
1145 Esperanto  
1150 Estonian  
1157 Persian  
1166 Fiji  
1174 French  
1183 Irish  
Sotho  
southern  
1516 Swedish  
1521 Tamil  
1527 Tajik  
1529 Tigrinya  
1532 Tagalog  
1515 Sundanese  
1517 Swahili  
1525 Telugu  
1528 Thai  
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician  
1531 Turkmen  
1196 Guarani  
1209 Hausa  
1203 Gujarati  
1217 Hindi  
1534 Setswana;  
Tswana  
1538 Turkish  
1540 Tatar  
1557 Ukrainian  
1572 Uzbek  
1587 Volapük  
1632 Xhosa  
1535 Tonga; Tonga  
islands  
1539 Tsonga  
1543 Twi  
1226 Croatian  
1233 Armenian  
1239 Interlingue  
1248 Indonesian  
1254 Italian  
1261 Japanese  
1283 Javanese  
1297 Kazakh  
1229 Hungarian  
1235 Interlingua  
1245 Inupiak  
1253 Icelandic  
1257 Hebrew  
1269 Yiddish  
1287 Georgian  
1564 Urdu  
1581 Vietnamese  
1613 Wolof  
1665 Yoruba  
1697 Zulu  
1684 Chinese  
1703 Not specified  
1298 Greenlandic;  
Kalaallisut  
1299 Cambodian; 1300 Kannada  
Khmer  
1301 Korean  
1307 Kurdish  
1313 Latin  
1305 Kashmiri  
1311 Kirghiz  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian  
1347 Maori  
1350 Malayalam  
1353 Moldavian  
1345 Malagasy  
1349 Macedonian  
1352 Mongolian  
1356 Marathi  
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Parental control/area code  
For details, see [Parental Control Area  
Code] (page 29).  
Code Area  
2044 Argentina  
2046 Austria  
2070 Brazil  
2047 Australia  
2057 Belgium  
2090 Chile  
2092 China  
2115 Denmark  
2174 France  
2200 Greece  
2248 India  
2093 Colombia  
2165 Finland  
2109 Germany  
2219 Hong Kong  
2238 Indonesia  
2254 Italy  
2239 Ireland  
2276 Japan  
2304 Korea  
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia  
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands  
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway  
2427 Pakistan  
2428 Poland  
2489 Russia  
2149 Spain  
2424 Philippines  
2436 Portugal  
2501 Singapore  
2499 Sweden  
2086 Switzerland 2543 Taiwan  
2528 Thailand 2184 United  
Kingdom  
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The software of this player may be updated in the future. For information about any  
available updates and the latest Operating Instructions, please visit the following  
website:  
4-442-383-11(2)  
© 2013 Sony Corporation  
Printed in Malaysia  

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