Sony BDP-S185 User manual

4-290-282-11(2)
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc ™ / DVD Player
BDP-S185
© 2011 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified
service shop.
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.
This label is located on the laser protective housing
inside the enclosure.
For customers in European countries
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland
A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e.,
marked with <^> or ^ mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in Australia/New Zealand
The above symbol is applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection
systems.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates lhat the battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
Ry ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with
an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced
by qualified service staff only.
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To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other, batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in European countries
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz. Check
that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your
local power supply.
• 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 (mains
lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of trouble.
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.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as
a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
• Do not install this player in a confined space, such
as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on
ships, or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the player turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the
player.
• Do not place any objects other than discs on the
disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the
player or the object.
• Take out any discs from the tray when you move
the player. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and
all other cables from the player when you move
the player.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) 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 (mains lead), grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
power cord (mains lead) being damaged. Do not
use the AC power cord (mains lead) if it is
damaged, as doing so may result in an electric
shock or fire.
- Do not pinch the AC power cord (mains lead)
between the player and wall, shelf, etc.
- Do not put anything heavy on the AC power
cord (mains lead) or pull on the AC power cord
(mains lead) itself.
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.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause' the
apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling may
damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.
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• 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.
HDMIOUT HDMIOUT
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
moving the player.
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI cable. Do
not twist or force the HDMI connector into the
HDMI OUT jack.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image on
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave
the still video image or on-screen display
image displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time you risk permanent damage to
your television screen. Plasma display panel
televisions and projection televisions are
susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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, analogue 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.
Copyrights and Trademarks
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
• Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
• “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
• This product incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI ™ ) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
• “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
• “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and
“BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark
or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of
this product is prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady ™
content access technology to protect their
intellectual property, including copyrighted
content. This device uses PlayReady technology
to access PlayReady-protectcd content and/or
WMDRM-protected content. I f the device fails to
properly enforce restrictions on content usage,
content owners may require Microsoft to revoke
the device’s ability to consume Play Ready-
protected content. Revocation should not affect
unprotected content or content protected by other
content access technologies. Content owners may
require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be
able to access content that requires the upgrade.
• All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
• Other system and product names are generally
trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturers. ™ and ® marks are not indicated
in this document.
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Table of Contents
WARNING.2
Precautions .3
Guide to Parts and Controls .6
Hookups and Settings
Step 1: Connecting the Player ..9
Step 2: Easy Setup .11
Connecting to the Network ..11
Playback
Playing a Disc . 1 2
Playing from a USB Device.13
Playing via a Network .13
Available Options.14
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings Displays.15
[Network Update].15
[Screen Settings]. 1 5
[Audio Settings] .16
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings].17
[Parental Control Settings]. 1 7
[System Settings].18
[Network Settings].18
[Easy Setup] .18
[Resetting].19
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.20
Specifications. 2 2
Index .26
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front panel
The ► button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
Q] Disc tray
\ 2 \ ± (open/close)
[3] ► (play)
0] ■ (stop)
[5] Power indicator
Lights up when the player is turned on.
® (USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
[7] 1/(1) (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
[8] Remote sensor
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
► button on the player for more than 10
seconds to lock or unlock the tray.
Rear panel
Q] LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack 0] HDMI OUT jack
\ 2 \ DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack [5] LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
[3] LAN (100) terminal
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Remote
The available functions of the remote differ
depending on the disc or the situation.
Number 5, AUDIO, +, and ► buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the player..
|T] ± (open/close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- -E) (TV input select)
Switches between TV and other input
sources.
-TV- l/c!) (TV on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
1/(1) (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
\ 2 \ Number buttons (0 - 9)
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
^ (volume) +/-
Adjusts the TV volume.
AUDIO (page 17)
Selects the language track when multi¬
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOS.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 17)
Selects the subtitle language when multi¬
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOS.
(favourites) (page 14)
Displays the Internet content added to the
Favourites List. You can save up to 18 of
your favourite Internet content
programmes.
\ 3 \ Colour buttons (red/green/
yellow/blue)
Shortcut keys for interactive functions.
0] TOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
Menu.
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (page 14)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
HOME
Enters the player’s home menu.
Displays the wall paper when pressed on
the category icon of the home menu.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
◄ -/t/W
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
Centre button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
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[§] ! ◄◄ / ►► ! (previous/next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
II (pause)
Pauses or re-starts playback.
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
• Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc
when pressed during playback. Each
time you press the button during
playback of videos, the search speed
changes.
• Plays in slow motion, when pressed for
more than one second in pause mode.
• Plays one frame at a time, when pressed
briefly in pause mode.
► (play)
Starts or re-starts playback.
DISPLAY (page 12)
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
■ (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the stop
point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is the
last point you played or the last photo for
a photo folder.
SEN
Accesses the “Sony Entertainment
Network ™ ” online service.
Home menu display
The home menu appears when you press
HOME. Select a category using
Select an item using and press ENTER.
Item Category
"^^^-Network Update
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Screen Settings
Audio Settings
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Parental Control Settings
^ [Setup]: Adjusts the player settings.
ft [Photo]: Displays photos.
fj [Music]: Plays music,
a [Video]: Plays videos.
(§) [Network]: Displays network items.
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Hookups and Settings
Step 1: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the mains lead until you have made all the connections.
For supplied accessories, see page 22.
Connecting to your TV
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.
Match the colour of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.
©
Do not connect the player through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
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Hookups
and
Settings

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 © or ©, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio
Settings] setup (page 16).
- ► Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 16).
Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)
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— ► Set [Dolby Digital* 1 ] (page 16) and [DTS* 2 ] (page 16).
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Audio/video cable
* 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
2 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;
7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS
and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &
DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the
DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
* 3 See “Supplied accessories” (page 22).
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Step 2: Easy Setup
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player
turns on and starts [Easy Setup].
1 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the © and © ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment.
5 Perform [Easy Setup].
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using
and ENTER on the remote.
2 Plug the player into the mains.
c
1
(cf)
—to mains
4 Turn on the TV, then switch the input
selector on your TV so that the signal
from the player appears on your TV
screen.
Connecting to the
Network
Wired Setup
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)
terminal on the player.
Internet
LAN cable
(not supplied)
ADSL modem/ Broadband
Cable modem router
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Using a shielded interface cable (LAN cable),
straight or crossing, is recommended.
To set the network settings
Select [Network Settings], [Internet
Settings], then [Wired Setup] (page 18), and
follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the setup.
Hookups
and
Settings

Playback
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see page 23.
1 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
2 Press ±, and place a disc on the disc
tray.
3 P ress ± to close the disc tray.
Playback starts.
If playback does not start automatically,
select O in the |Z| [Video], J*J [Music],
or [Photo] category, and press
ENTER.
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE
Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE” logo*
have bonus content and other data that can be
downloaded for your enjoyment.
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1 Connect a USB memory to the USB
jack on the player (page 6).
Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory as
your local storage.
2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE only).
• Connect the player to a network
(page 11).
• Set [BD Internet Connection] to
[Allow] (page 17).
3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
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To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase
BD Data] in the jjlj [Video], and press ENTER.
All data stored in the buda folder will be erased.
Displaying the play information
You can view the playback information, etc.,
by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending
on the disc type and player status.
Example: when playing a BD-ROM
|T| Output resolution/Video frequency
|~2l Title number or name
[3] The currently selected audio setting
|~4l Available functions (Qi angle,
QD audio, Q subtitle)
[5] Playback information
Displays the Play mode, Playing status
bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,
Repeat type, Elapsed time, and Total
playing time.
[6] Chapter number
[7l The currently selected angle
Playing from a USB
Device
You can play video/music/photo files from
the connected USB device.
For playable USB devices, see page 23.
1 C o n n e c t the USB device to the USB
jack on the player.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the USB device before connecting.
USB device
2 Select |z| [Video], [Music], or
[Photo] on the home menu using
3 Select [USB device] using f l\,
and press ENTER.
1 Prepare for Sony Entertainment
Network.
Connect the player to a network
(page 11).
2 Select |z| [Video], fj [Music], or
[Photo] on the home menu using
3 Select an Internet content provider
icon using \l\, and press ENTER.
When an Internet content list has not
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a
new icon is displayed.
To use the control panel
The control panel appears when the video file
starts playing. The displayed items may differ
depending on Internet content providers.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
Press or ENTER for
playback operations.
Playing via a Network
Enjoying Sony Entertainment
Network
Sony Entertainment Network serves as a
gateway, delivering the selected Internet
content and a variety of on-demand
entertainment straight to your player.
[2| Playing status bar
Status bar, Cursor indicating the
current position, Playing time,
Duration of the video file
[3] Network condition
indicates the wired connection.
[4] Network transmission speed
|~5l The next video file name
[6l The currently selected video file name
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Some Internet content requires registration via a PC
before it can be played.
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Playback

Available Options
Various settings and playback operations are
available by pressing OPTIONS. The
available items differ depending on the
situation.
Common options
Item
Details
[Repeat
Setting]
Sets the repeat mode.
[Favourites
List]
Displays the Favourites List.
[Play]/[Stop]
Starts or stops the playback.
[Play from
start]
Plays the item from the
beginning.
[Add to
Favourites]
Adds Internet content to the
Favourites List.
[Remove from
Favourites]
Removes Internet content
from the Favourites List.
R-fl [Video] only
Item
Details
[A/V SYNC]
Adjusts the gap between
picture and sound, by
delaying the sound output in
relation to the picture output
(0 to 120 milliseconds).
[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 (mosquito noise).
[Pause]
Pauses the playback.
[Top Menu]
Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
[Menu]/
[Popup Menu]
Displays the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
[Title Search]
Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOS and
, starts playback from the
beginning.
Item
Details
[Chapter
Search]
Searches for a chapter and
starts playback from the
beginning.
[Angle]
Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOS.
[IP Content
Noise
Reduction]
Adjusts the picture quality of
Internet content.
[Music] only
Item
Details
[Add
Slideshow
BGM]
Registers music files in the
USB memory as slideshow
background music (BGM).
£l [Photo] only
Item
Details
[Slideshow
Speed]
Changes the slideshow
speed.
[Slideshow
Effect]
Sets the effect for
slideshows.
[Slideshow
BGM]
• [Off]: Turns off the
function.
• [My Music from USB]:
Sets the music files
registered in [Add
Slideshow BGM]. If no
music file is registered,
[(Not registered)] is
displayed.
• [Play from Music CD]:
Sets the tracks in CD-DAs.
[Slideshow]
Plays a slideshow.
[Rotate Left]
Rotates the photo
counterclockwise by
90 degrees.
[Rotate Right]
Rotates the photo clockwise
by 90 degrees.
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings
Displays
Select [Setup] on the home menu when
you need to change the settings of the player.
The default settings are underlined.
1 Select mi [Setup] on the home menu
using
2 Select the setup category icon using
t/4, and press ENTER.
Icon
Explanation
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[Network Update] (page 15)
Updates the software of the
player.
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[Screen Settings] (page 15)
Adjusts the video settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
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[Audio Settings] (page 16)
Adjusts the audio settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
(page 17)
Customises the viewing options.
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[Parental Control Settings]
(page 17)
Customises the Parental Control
function.
[System Settings]
(page 18)
Customises the player settings.
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[Network Settings]
(page 18)
Adjusts detailed settings for the
Internet and network.
1-2-3
[Easy Setup] (page 18)
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
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[Resetting] (page 19)
Resets the player to the factory
settings.
^ [Network Update]
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:
For customers in European countries
http://support.sony-europe.com/
For customers in Australia/New Zealand
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/
^3 [Screen Settings]
■ [TV Type]
[16:9] : Select this when connecting to a wide¬
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3
screen TV without a wide mode function.
■ [Screen Format]
[Original] : Select this when connecting to a
TV with a wide mode function. Displays a
4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on
a wide-screen TV.
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture
size to fit the screen size with the original
picture aspect ratio.
■ [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[Letter Box] : Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and bottom.
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Settings
and
Adjustments

[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
■ [Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Auto] : Normally select this. The player
automatically detects whether the material is
video-based or film-based, and switches to
the appropriate conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for
video-based material will always be selected
regardless of the material.
■ [Output Video Format]
[HDMI] : Normally select [Auto]. Select
[Original Resolution] to output the resolution
recorded on the disc. When the resolution is
lower than the SD resolution, it is scaled up to
the SD resolution.
[Video]: Automatically sets the lowest
resolution.
■ [BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output]
[Auto] : Outputs 1920 x 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.
■ [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
[Auto] : Automatically detects the connected
TV type, and switches to the matching colour
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.
■ [HDMI Deep Colour Output]
[Auto] : Normally select this.
[ 16bit]/[ 12bit]/[ 1 Obit]: Outputs 16bit/12bit/
lObit video signals when the connected TV is
compatible with Deep Colour.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable
or colours appear unnatural.
■ [Pause Mode]
[Auto] : Normally select this. Dynamic
moving pictures appear without blurring.
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high
resolution.
^>) [Audio Settings]
■ [Audio (HDMI)]
[Auto] : Normally select this. Outputs audio
signals according to the status of the
connected HDMI device.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
HDMI OUT jack.
■ [BD Audio MIX Setting]
[On] : Outputs the audio obtained by mixing
the interactive and secondary audio to the
primary audio.
[Off]: Outputs the primary audio only. Select
this to output HD audio signals to an AV
amplifier (receiver).
■ [Dolby Digital]
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this when connecting an
audio device without a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
[Dolby Digital] : Select this when connecting
an audio device with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
■ [DTS]
[Downmix PCM]: Converts to output Linear
PCM signals. Select this when connecting to
an audio device without a built-in DTS
decoder.
[DTS] : Select this when connecting to an
audio device with a built-in DTS decoder.
■ [DTS Neo:6]
[Cinema]: 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 mode.
[Music]: Outputs the simulated multi¬
channel sound from 2 channel sources via the
HDMI OUT jack according to the capability
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Music mode.
[Off] : Outputs the sound with its original
number of channels via the HDMI OUT jack.
When you select [Select Language Code], the
display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 24).
■ [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.
[Off]: No compression works. A more
dynamic sound is produced.
■ [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer]
[BD] : Plays BD layer.
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer.
■ [BD Internet Connection]
[Allow]: Normally select this.
[Do not allow] : Prohibits Internet connection.
■ [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.
'O [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings]
■ [BD/DVD Menu]
Selects the default menu language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Select Language Code], the
display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 24).
■ [Audio]
Selects the default track language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
When you select [Original], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select [Select Language Code], the
display for entering the language code
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 24).
■ [Subtitle]
Selects the default subtitle language for BD-
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs.
^ [Parental Control
Settings]
■ [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.
■ [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.
■ [BD Parental Control]
Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited
according to the age of the users. Scenes may
be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
your four-digit password.
■ [DVD Parental Control]
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
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■ [Internet Video Parental Control]
Playback of some Internet videos can be
limited according to the age of the users.
Scenest> may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
■ [Internet Video Unrated]
[Allow] : Allows the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
Internet videos.
c=a [System Settings]
■ [OSD]
Selects on-screen display language for your
player.
■ [Control for HDMI]
[On] : The following BRAVIA Sync features
are available:
-One-Touch Play
- System Power-Off
- Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.
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For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the TV or components.
■ [HDMkLinked to TV-off]
[On] : Automatically turns off the player and
HDMI-compatible components when the
connected TV enters standby mode
(BRAVIA Sync).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
■ [Auto Standby]
[On] : Automatically returns to standby mode if
no button is pressed for more than 30 minutes.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
■ [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.
■ [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.
■ [Software Update Notification]
[On] : Sets the player to inform you of newer
software version information (page 15).
[Off]: Turns off the function.
■ [System Information]
Displays the player’s software version
information and the MAC address.
[Network Settings]
■ [Internet Settings]
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to
the Network” (page 11).
[View Network Status]: Displays the current
network status.
[Wired Setup] : Select this when you connect
to a broadband router using a LAN cable.
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check the FAQ contents:
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■ [Network Connection Diagnostics]
Checks for the proper network connection by
running the network diagnostics.
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Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1!) [Resetting]
■ [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
You can reset the player settings to the
factory default by selecting the group of
settings. All the settings within the group will
be reset.
■ [Initialize Personal Information]
You can erase your personal information
stored in the player.
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