Sony BDP-N460 - Blu-Ray Disc Player User manual

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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-N460
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-151-461-12
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire orelectric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Referservicing to
qualified personnel only.
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such
as sunshine,
fire or the like.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard.
As the laser beam used in
this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE. AISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT RBmVE COVEA (OR a..-,CI()
NO USEH·SEAVICEA8LE PARTS INSIDE
REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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This symbol is
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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 arisk
of electric shock to
persons.
&This symbol
is
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intended to alert the
user
to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Precautions
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
•Install this unit so that the AC
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket
immediately
in the event of
trouble.
FCC WARNING
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved
in this manual
could void your authority
to
operate this equipment.
The shielded Interface cable (LAN
cable) must be used with the
equipment
in order to comply with
the limits for adigital device
pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
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This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for aClass Bdigital 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.
-Connect the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit different from
that to which the receiver
is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radiolTV technician
for help.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear
of the unit.
Record the serial number
in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. BDP-N460
Serial No. _
For customers in the USA
If this product is not working
properly, please call 1-866-909-
7669.
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches
on the disc may cause it to
malfunction.
• 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 such as
benzine, thinner,
commercially available discI
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 anon-
standard shape (e.g., card,
heart).
- A disc with alabel or sticker
on
it.
- A disc that has cellophane
tape
or sticker adhesive on it.
•Do not resurface the playing
side
of adisc to remove
surface scratches.
Precautions
On safety
•To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such
as
vases, on the player, or place
the player near water, such as
nearabathtub orshowerroom.
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified
personnel before operating it
anyfurther.
•Do not touch the AC power
cord with wet hands. Doing so
may cause an electric shock.
On placement
•Place the player in alocation
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
•Do not place the player on a
soft surface such
as arug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
•Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelfor similar unit.
•Do not place the player in a
location near heat sources, or
in aplace subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
•Do not place the player
outdoors, in vehicles, on ships,
or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly
from acoldto awarm location,
or is placed in avery 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 halfan 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.
•Keep the player and the discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such
as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
•
Do not place heavy or unstable
objects on the player.
•Do not place any objects other
than discs on the disc tray.
Doing so maycause damage to
the player or the object.
•Take out any discs when you
move the player.
If you don't,
the disc may be damaged.
•Disconnect the AC powercord
and all other cables from the
player when you move the
player.
On power sources
•This unit operates on 120 V
AC, 60 Hz. Check that the
unit's operating voltage is
identical with your local
power supply.
•The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player
itselfhas been turned off.
•Disconnect the playerfrom the
wall outlet
if you are not going
to use the player for along
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.
-Do not put anything heavy
on the AC powercordor pull
on the AC power cord itself.
On adjusting volume
Do not tum up the volume while
listening
to asection with very
low level inputs or no audio
signals.
If you do, your ears and
the speakers may be damaged
when apeak level section is
played.
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On cleaning
•"Blu-ray Disc" is atrademark.
Important Safety
Clean the cabinet, panel, and •"Blu-ray Disc,"
"DVD+RW,"
Instructions
controls with asoft cloth. Do not
"DVD-RW," "DVD+R,"
I) Read these instructions.
use any type
of abrasive pad, "DVD-R,"
"DVD VIDEO,"
2) Keep these instructions.
scouring powder
or solvent such and
"CD" logos are
3) Heed all warnings.
as alcohol
or benzine. trademarks.
4)
Follow all instructions.
•
"BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE"
5)
Do not use this apparatus near
On cleaning discs, disci
logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are water.
trademarks
of Blu-ray Disc
6)
Clean only with dry cloth.
lens cleaners
Association.
7) Do not block any ventilation
Do not use cleaning discs
or
•"x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" openings. Install
in accordance
disc/lens cleaners (including wet with the manufacturer's
logo are trademarks
of Sony instructions.
or spray types). These may cause Corporation.
8)
Do not install near any heat
the apparatus to malfunction. •
"BRA VIA" is atrademark of
sources such as radiators, heat
On replacement of parts
Sony Corporation. registers, stoves, or other
•
"PhotoTV HD" and the apparatus (including
In the events that this player is
"PhotoTV HD" logo are amplifiers) that produce heat.
repaired, repaired parts may be trademarks
of Sony 9) Do not defeat the safety
collected for reuse
or recycling Corporation. purpose
of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
purposes. •This product meets
ENERGY
polarized plug has two blades
ST AR®guidelines for energy with one wider than the other.
Copyrights and efficiency. Agrounding type plug has two
Trademarks
ENERGY STAR and the blades and athird grounding
•This product incorporates
ENERGY STAR mark are prong. The wide blade or the
copyright protection registered U.S. marks. third prong are provided for
ENERGY STAR is ayour safety. Ifthe provided
technology that is protected by registered mark owned by the plug does not fit into your
U.S. patents and other outlet, consult
an electrician for
intellectual property rights. U.S. government. replacement
of the obsolete
Use
of this copyright •Other system and product outlet.
protection technology must be names are generally
10) Protect the power cord from
authorized by Macrovision, trademarks
or registered being walked
on or pinched
and is intended for home and trademarks
of the particularly at plugs,
other limited viewing uses manufacturers. ™and ®convenience receptacles,
and
marks are not indicated in this the point where they exit from
only unless otherwise document. the apparatus.
authorized by Macrovision.
11 )Only use attachments/
Reverse engineering
or
accessories specified by the
disassembly is prohibited.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
manufacturer.
•
"AVCHD" and the "AVCHD"
Caution: This player is
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
logo are trademarks
of
tripod, bracket, or table
capable of holding astill specified
by the manufacturer,
Panasonic Corporation and
video image or on-screen
or sold with the apparatus.
Sony Corporation.
display image on your
When acart is used, use caution
•
Java and all Java-based
television screen
when moving the cart/
trademarks and logos are
indefinitely. If you leave the
apparatus combination to avoid
trademarks
or registered still
video image or on-
injury from tip-over.
trademarks
of Sun
screen display image
Microsystems, Inc.
displayed on your TV for an
I)
• .~ •• , "XMB," and "xross media
extended period of time you
~~~
bar" are trademarks of Sony
risk permanent damage to
Corporation and Sony
your television screen.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
Computer Entertainment Inc.
Plasma display panel
lightning storms or when
•
This product incorporates
televisions and projection
unused for long periods of
High-Definition Multimedia
televisions are susceptible to time.
Interface
(HDMJTM)
this.
technology. HDMI, the
HDMI
logo and High-Definition
If you have any questions or
Multimedia Interface are problems concerning your
trademarks
or registered player, please consult your
trademarks
of HDMI
nearest Sony dealer.
Licensing LLC.
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l4)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.
About this manual
• In this manual, "disc" is used
as ageneral reference for the
BDs,
DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
•Icons, such as
•• ~::'lJr: ••••,listed
at the top
of each explanation
indicate what kind
of discs can
be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see "Playable
Discs" (page 62).
•Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the player
if they
have the similar symbols as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
illustrations used
in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on
yourTV
screen.
•NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect
operation) is listed under the
"icon. NICE-to-know
information (tips and other
useful information)
is listed
under the
'Q' icon.
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Table of Contents
WARNING 2
Precautions 3
Guide to Parts and Controls 8
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Player 13
Step
1: Connecting to Your TV 14
Connecting to
an HDMI jack 15
About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HDMI connections only) 16
Connecting to component video jacks (Y,
Pb, Pr) 17
Connecting to audio/video jacks 18
Step
2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) 19
Connecting to
an HDMI jack 20
Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAUCOAXIAL)
21
Connecting to audio UR jacks 22
Step
3: Inserting the External Memory 23
Step
4: Connecting to the Network 24
When connecting to abroadband router directly 24
When connecting via awireless bridge 25
Step
5: Connecting the AC Power Cord 25
Step
6: Preparing the Remote 26
Controlling TVs with the remote 26
Step
7: Easy Setup 27
Playback
Playing BDs/DVDs 30
Using the BD's or DVD's menu 32
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-L1VE
32
Searching for aTitle/Chapter 33
Displaying the playing time and play information
33
Adjusting pictures and sound for videos 34
Playing Video Files via aNetwork (BRAVIA Internet Video) 35
Preparing for the BRAVIA Internet Video service 35
Playing video files via anetwork 35
Playing Music CDs and MP3 Audio Tracks 37
Playing music CDs 37
Playing MP3 audio albums or tracks
37
Playing Photo Files 38
Playing from aUSB device 40

Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings Displays 41
Network Update 42
Screen Settings 43
Audio Settings 46
BD/DVD Viewing Settings 48
Parental Control Settings 49
Photo Settings
51
Internet Video Settings 52
System Settings 52
Network Settings 54
Easy Setup 56
Resetting 56
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 57
Self-Diagnosis Function
61
Playable Discs 62
Video Output Resolution 64
Specifications 65
Language Code List 66
Parental Control/Area Code 66
Custom Rating System Chart 67
Glossary 68
Index 70
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Guide to Parts and
Controls
For more information, see the pages in
parentheses.
rn THEATER (page 16)
Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically. When
connected with an AV amplifier
(receiver) using the HDMJ cable, the
speaker output also switches
automatically.
When connected with aTheater Mode-
compatible TV using the HDMJ cable,
the
TV's video mode switches to Theater
Mode.
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The THEATER button functions only when
connected to aSony TheaterMode-compatible
AV amplifier (receiver) or Sony Theater
Mode-compatible TV.
TV INPUT (TV input select)
(page 26)
Switches between TV and other input
sources.
TV 1/6 (on/standby) (page 26)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
1/6 (on/standby) (page 27)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
[gJ Number buttons (page 33, 55)
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
VOL (volume) +/- (page 26)
Adjusts the TV volume.
TIME (page 11)
Displays the elapsed/remaining playback
time
in the front panel display. Each time
you press the button, the display switches
between elapsed playback time and
remaining playback time.
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AUDIO (page 48)
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL+, and ~ PLAY buttons
have atactile dot. Use the tactile dot as areference
when operating the player.
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The available functions of the remote differ
depending on the disc or the situation.
SUBTITLE (page 48)
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
ANGLE
Switches to other viewing angles when
multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.
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@l Color buttons (RED/GREEN/
BLUElYELLOW)
Short cut keys for BD's interactive
functions.
@] TOP MENU (page 32)
Opens or closes the BD's or DVD's Top
Menu.
POP UP/MENU (page 32)
Opens or closes the BD-ROM's Pop-up
Menu, or the
DVD's menu.
OPTIONS (page 32, 39)
The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.
HOME (page 30,41)
Enters the player's home menu.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
~/tf."/'"
Moves the highlight to select adisplayed
item.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
[§] ...... PREV/NEXT ~ (previous/
next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
To go to the beginning
of the previous
track, press
..... PREY twice.
+. REPLAY/ADVANCE ...
(instant replay/instant advance)
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards
the scene.
Each time you press ADVANCE
... ,
briefly fast forwards the current scenes
for
15 seconds.
Each time you press
+. REPLAY,
briefly replays the current scenes for
10
seconds.
.... /~ (fast reverselfast
forward)
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when
pressed during playback.
Each time you press the button, search
speed changes
as follows*:
Playback direction
~1 (xlO) --+ ~2 (x30) --+ ~3
(xI20)
Reverse direction
...... (xl) --+ .... 1 (xlO) --+ .... 2 (x30)
--+ .... 3 (xI20)
When you press and hold the button, fast
forward/fast reverse continues at the
selected speed until you release the
button.
*Search speed does not change when playing
CDs and MP3 audio tracks.
Speed multiple values are approximate.
-To resume normal playback, press
~PLAY.
To play in slow, freeze frame (playback
direction only)
Plays BDs/DVDs in slow motion when
~ is pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.
Plays one frame at atime when
~ is
pressed briefly in pause mode.
-To resume normal playback, press
~PLAY.
~ PLAY (page 30)
Starts or re-starts playback.
Resumes playback from the point where
you
press. STOP (Resume Play).
DISPLAY (page 33)
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
II PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
•STOP
Stops playback and remembers the stop
point (resume point) (page 31, 38).
The resume point for atitle/track is the
last point you played or the last photo for
aphoto folder.
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The ~ button has atactile dot. Use the tactile dot as areference when operating the player.
10
[I] 1/(9 (on/standby) (page 27)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
[1] Disc tray (page 30)
~ Blu-ray Disc indicator
Lights up in white when the player is
turned on.
Lights up
in blue when playing BDs.
@] Front panel display (page 11)
[ID Remote sensor (page 26)
[§J ~ (play), •(stop) (page 30)
Starts or stops playback.
[l] ~ (open/close) (page 30)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
[ID BRAVIA Internet Video indicator
(page 35)
Lights up when using the BRAVIA
Internet Video.
[ID ~ USB jack (page 40)
Connect aUSB device to this jack.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being
opened by mistake.
When the player is turned on, hold down
~
on the player for more than 10 seconds until
"LOCKED" appears in the front panel
display. The disc tray
is locked.
To unlock the disc tray, hold down
~ on the
player until "UNLOCK" appears in the front
panel display.

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Lights up during playback or pause.
[2J H0(page 44)
Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/
I080p video signals from the
HDMI
OUT jack or 720p/l080i video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
~ HOMI (page 15)
Lights up when an HDMI device is
recognized.
@] EXT (page 23)
Lights up when the external memory
inserted into the EXT slot
on the rear of
the player is recognized.
[§] Playback information
You can check the time information.
Press TIME repeatedly during playback.
The display changes as follows.
When playing a BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
Elapsed time of the current title
!
Remaining time of the current title
When playing a CD
Elapsed time of the current track
!
Remaining time of the current track
!
Elapsed time of the current disc*
!
Remaining time of the current disc*
*Except MP3 audio tracks
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"T" (Title or Track), "C" (Chapter), or "D"
(Disc) may
be displayed depending on the
disc.
rnJ Network connection indicator
Lights up when accessing the network
and downloading the player's software.
For details on downloading the player's
software, see page 42.
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[I] DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 21)
[ZJ DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
(page 21)
~ LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
(page 17,
18,22)
@] LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18)
[ID EXT slot (page 23)
rnJ Ventilation holes
The ventilation fan is inside the player.
[l] AC IN terminal (page 25)
[ill LAN (100) terminal (page 24)
[ID HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20)
l12l COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, Ps, PR) jacks (page 17)
12

Hookups and
Settings
Hooking Up the Player
Check that you have the following items.
•Audio/video cable (phono plug x3) (1)
•AC power cord (1)
•Remote commander (remote) (1)
•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Follow steps 1through 7to hook up and
adjust the settings
of the player. Do not
connect the AC power cord until you reach
"Step
5: Connecting the AC Power Cord"
(page 25).
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Step 1: Connecting to Your TV
About video/HOMI OUT jacks
The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input
jacks on your TV.
When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality
digital pictures and sound through the HDMI
OUT jack.
See "Connecting to
audio/video jacks"
on
page 18.
See "Connecting to
component videojacks
(Y, Pb, Pr)" on
page
17.
To connect to a TV with OVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not
supplied). The
DVljack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
connection (page 19).
Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI
OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
VIDEO
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LINE OUT
HOMIOUT
Analog
Jack type
High Digital
quality
Standard
quality
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•Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted
noise.
•Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
components to be connected.
•You cannot connect this player to aTV that does
not have avideo input jack.
•Do not apply too much pressure on the connecting
cables. Pushing against the cabinet wall, etc., may
damage the cables orjacks.
•Do not connect the unit through aVCR. Video
signals fed through VCRs may be affected by
copyright protection systems and the picture will
be distorted on the television.
14

Connect the player and your TV using an HOMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and
sound through the HOMI OUT jack.
If you connect aSony TV that is compatible with the "Control for HOMI" function (page 16),
refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
If you connect a1080124p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use aHigh Speed HOMI cable.
HOMI cable (not supplied)
TV
•
Notes on connecting to the HOMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling
may damage the HOMI
OUT jack and the
connector.
•Carefully align the HOMI
OUT jack on the
rear
of the player and the HOMIconnector
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down or tilted.
•Be sure
to disconnect the HOMIcable when
moving the player.
•
00 not press the player against the cabinet
wall when you place the player in acabinet
with the HOMI cable connected. It may
damage the HOMI
OUT jack or the HOMI
cable.
•When connecting
or disconnecting, do not
screw in or rotate the HOMI connector.
About indicators for HOMI connection
When the connected HOMI-compatible
component is recognized, the HOMI
indicator lights up in the front panel display.
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•Not all high definition television sets are fully
compatible with this product and may cause
artifacts to be displayed
in the picture. In the case
of 480i/480p1720pll080ill080p scan picture
problems, it
is recommended that the user switch
the connection to the LINE OUT VIDEO jack. If
there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 480i/480pI720p/
1080il1080p Blu-ray DisclDVD player, please
contact our customer service center.
• If the picture is not clear, not natural ornot to your
satisfaction, change the video output resolution
in
step 3 of "Output Video Format" under the
"Screen Settings" setup (page 44).
•Be sure
to use only an HDMI cable that bears the
HDMIlogo.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the "Control for HOMI"
function with an HOMIcable (not supplied),
operation is simplified as below:
•One-Touch Play
With one touch
of the following buttons, the
connected TV turns on and the input
selector on the TV is switched to the player
automatically.
-1/6
-HOME: The home menu appears
automatically (page
9,30,41).
- ~ PLAY: Playback starts automatically
(page 31).
•System Power-Off
When you tum
off the TV using TV 1/6 or
the power button on the
TV's remote, the
player and HOMI-compatible components
tum
off automatically.
•Theater
When you press THEATER, the player
automatically switches to the optimum
video mode for watching movies. When
connected with aSony AV amplifier
(receiver) using the
HOMI cable, the
speaker output also switches automatically.
When connected with aTheater Mode-
compatible TV using the
HOMI 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 HOMI" to "On" in the
"System Settings" setup (page 52).
For details on settings
of your TV or other
connected components, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV or
components.
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•When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the "Control for HDMI" Easy Setting
function using the HDMI cable, the "Control for
HDMI" setting
of the player automatically
switches
to "On" if the "Control for HDM!"
setting on the connected TV is set
to "On." Refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
•When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI
cable, you can control the basic functions
of the
player with the
TV's remote if the "Control for
HDMI" setting on the connected TV is set
to
"On." Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the TV.
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Depending on the connected component, the
"Control for HDMI" function may not work. Refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the
component.

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks of the player and your TV using acomponent
video cable. You can enjoy high-quality pictures.
Be sure to connect
to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable. •
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
(white) t
.............
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
TV
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When you connect the player and TV using a
component video cable, disconnect the video plug
(yellow) of the audio/video cable.
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Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the
audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
Match the color of the plug to
that of the jack.
R- AUDIO· L VIDEO
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Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
About audio/HDMI OUT jacks
The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver)
according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). •
Jack type
Digital
Analog
HOMIOUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCMIDTS
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CDAllIAL
LINE OUT
R - AUDIO -L VIDEO
Hookup
See "Connecting to an HDMI jack" on page 20.
See "Connecting
to digital jacks (OPTICAL!
COAXIAL)" on page 21.
See "Connecting to audio L/R jacks" on page 22.
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For correct speaker location, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the connected components.
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If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HOMI input, use this connection. You can enjoy higher
quality sound from the connected AVamplifier (receiver).
To enjoy
7.1 channel sound, use aHigh Speed HOMI cable.
If you connect aSony AVamplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the "Control for HOM1"
function (page 16), refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AVamplifier (receiver).
Blu-ray Oisc/OVO player
HOMI cable (not supplied)
AV amplifier (receiver)
HOMI cable (not supplied)
TV
20
1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the
player and your AV amplifier
(receiver).
2 Set "BD Audio Setting" to "Direct" in
the "Audio Settings" setup (page 46).
To enjoy the secondary audio
(commentary), set
"BD Audio Setting"
to "Mix."
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Check that "Audio (HDMI)" is set to "Auto" in the
"Audio Settings" setup (page 46).
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Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers
(receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer
as
well to instruction manual supplied with the
connected AV amplifier (receiver).