Sony BDPS360 - Blu-Ray Disc Player User manual

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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player
BDP-S360
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-135-579-11(1)

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire orelectric
shock, do notexpose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing 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.
&This symbol
is
tintended to alert the
~ Iuser to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that
may be
of sufficient magnitude to
constitutearisk
of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol
is
intended to alert the
user
to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
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 radioffV technician
for help.
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.
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-S360
Serial No.
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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 call 1-877-602-
2008 for Peace of Mind
Warranty Replacement
service.
Forother product related questions
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

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 airducts,
or leave it
in acar 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 acleaning
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 orsticker
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
The power requirements and
power consumption
of this
player are indicated on the back
of the player. Check that the
player's operating voltage is
identical with your local power
supply.
Power requirements and
power consumption
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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
near abathtub orshower room.
Should any solid object or
liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified
personnel before operating it
any further.
•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
bookshelf or 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 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.
•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 may cause damage to
the player or the object.
•When you move the player,
take out any discs.
If you
don't, the disc may be
damaged.
•When you move the player,
disconnect the
AC power cord
and all other cables from the
player.
On power sources
•The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source as
long as
it is connected to the
wall outlet, even ifthe player
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
player for along time, be sure
to disconnect the player from
the wall outlet. 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 powercord or pull
on the
AC power cord itself.
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For the model supplied
with the AC plug adaptor
If the AC plug of your unit does
not fit into the wall outlet, attach
the supplied AC plug adaptor.
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, the speakers
may be damaged when apeak
level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and
controls with asoftcloth. Do not
use any type
of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, discI
lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or
disc/lens cleaners(including wet
orspray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
Copyrights and
Trademarks
•This product incorporates
copyright protection
technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.
Use
of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
•"AVCHD" and the
"A VCHD"
logo are trademarks
of
Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
•Java and all Java-based
trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
•
';", "XMB,"and "xross media
bar" are trademarks
of Sony
Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
•This product incorporates
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface
(HDMITM)
technology. HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
•"Blu-ray Disc" is atrademark.
•"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.Color" and "x.v.Color"
logo are trademarks
of Sony
Corporation.
•
"BRA VIA Sync" and
"BRA VIA Sync" logo are
trademarks
of Sony
Corporation.
•"PhotoTV HD" and the
"PhotoTV HD" logo are
trademarks
of Sony
Corporation.
•This product meets ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
ENERGY STAR and the
ENERGY STAR mark are
registered U.S. marks.
ENERGY STAR is a
registered mark owned by the
U.S. government.
•Other system and product
names are generally
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of the
manufacturers. ™and ®
marks are not indicated in this
document.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is
capable of holding astill
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.
Important Safety
Instructions
I) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this appardtus 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, orother
apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety
purpose ofthe polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug
has two blades
with one wider
than the other.
Agrounding type plug
has two
blades and athird 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.
JO)Protect
the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

II) 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 acart
is used, use caution
when moving the cart!
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing
is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged
in any way,
such
as power-supply cord or
plug
is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed
to
rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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
•• ~::'IJr: ••••,listed
at the top
of each explanation
indicate what kind
of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see "Playable
Discs" (page 59).
•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 your
TV
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
.~. 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 HOMI jack 15
About the BRAVIA Sync features (for HOMI 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 HOMI 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 LAN router 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 BOs/OVOs 30
Using the BO's or OVO's menu 32
Enjoying BONUSVIEW/BO-L1VE 32
Searching for aTitle/Chapter 33
Oisplaying the playing time and play information 34
Adjusting pictures and sound for videos 34
Playing Music COs and MP3 Audio Tracks 35
Playing Photo Files 37
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Settings Oisplays 39
Network Update 40
Video Settings
41
Audio Settings 44
BO/OVO Viewing Settings 47
Photo Settings 49
System Settings 50
Network Settings
51
Easy Setup 53
Resetting 53

Additional Information
Troubleshooting 54
Self-Diagnosis Function 58
Playable Discs 59
Video Output Resolution 62
Audio Output Signals and Player Settings 63
Specifications 64
Language Code List 65
Parental Control/Area Code 65
Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License Agreement 66
Software License Information 68
Glossary 77
Index 79
Before operating the player, please read "Terms and Conditions of Use and End User License
Agreement" (page 66).
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Guide to Parts and
Controls
For more information, see the pages in
parentheses.
III THEATER (page 16)
Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically. When
connected with an AV amplifier
(receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
speaker output also switches
automatically.
When connected with aTheater Mode-
compatible TV using the HDMI cable,
the
TV's video mode switches to Theater
Mode.
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3
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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/(9 (on/standby) (page 26)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
11(9 (on/standby) (page 27)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
[g] Number buttons (page 33, 52)
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.
AUDIO (page 47)
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMslDVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
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Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and ~ PLAY buttons
have atactile dot. Use the tactile dot as areference
when operating the player.
SUBTITLE (page 47)
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMslDVD VIDEOs.
ANGLE
Switches to other viewing angles when
multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/
DVD VIDEOs.

~ Color buttons (RED/GREEN!
BLUENELLOW)
Short cut keys for selecting items on
some
BD's menus (can also be used for
BD's Java interactive operations).
@] 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, 37)
The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.
HOME (page 30, 39)
Enters the player's home menu.
Exits the home menu when a
CD is
inserted.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
+-/t/ .. /-+
Moves the highlight to select adisplayed
item.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
[ID ~ 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 scenelbriefly 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)
Fastreverses/fastforwards the disc when
pressed during playback.
Each time you press the button, search
speed changes as follows*:
Playback direction
~I (x 10) -+ ~2 (x30) -+ ~3
(xI20)
Reverse direction
....... (xl) -+ ~I (xIO) -+ ~2 (x30)
-+ ~3 (x120)
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 BDslDVDs 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).
Plays aslideshow when adisc containing
JPEG image files
is inserted.
DISPLAY (page 34)
Displays the playback informationon the
screen.
.. PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
•STOP
Stops playback and remembers the stop
point (resume point) (page 31, 36).
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.
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rn 1/(9 (on/standby) (page 27)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
I1J 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)
[§] Remote sensor (page 26)
lID ~ (play), •(stop) (page 30)
Starts or stops playback.
II] ~ (open/close) (page 30)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
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.
[2] HD (page 42)
Lights up when outputting nOp/1080i/
1080p video signals from the HDMI
OUT jack or nOp/1080i video signals
from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
@] HDMI (page 15)
Lights up when an HDMI device is
recognized.
@] EXT (page 23)
Lights up when the external memory is
recognized.
[ID 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
t
Remaining time of the current title
When playing a CD
Elapsed time of the current track
t
Remaining time of the current track
t
Elapsed time of the current disc*
t
Remaining time of the current disc*
*Except MP3 audio tracks
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"T" (Title or Track), "C" (Chapter), or "0"
(Disc) may be displayed depending on the
disc.
[§J 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 40.
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[§] EXT slot (page 23)
[l] AC IN terminal (page 25)
[ID COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y,
PB, PR) jacks (page 17)
[ID HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20)
11m LAN (100) terminal (page 24)
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mDIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
(page 21)
[2] LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks
(page 17,
18,22)
@] LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18)
~ DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 21)
lID Ventilation holes
The ventilation fan is inside the player.
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Hookups and
Settings
Hooking Up the Player
Check that you have the following items.
•Audio/video cable (phono plug x3)
(I)
•AC power cord (1)
•Remote commander (remote) (1)
•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Follow steps 1through 7 to 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).
•
13

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 HOMI cable, you can enjoy high quality
digital pictures and sound through the HOMI OUT jack.
Standard
quality
See "Connecting to
audio/video jacks"
(page 18).
See "Connecting
to
component video jacks
(Y, Pb, Pr)" (page 17).
See "Connecting
to an
HDMI jack" (page 15).
To connect to a TV with OVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cable (not
supplied).
The OVI jack 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 OVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVljacks on PC displays).
Analog
Jack type
High Digital
quality
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•Plug in cables securely to prevent unwanted
noise.
•Refer
to the instructions supplied with the
components to be connected.
•
You cannot connect this player to a TV 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 or jacks.
14

Connect the player and your TV using an HDMIcable 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 operating instructions supplied with the TV.
If you connect a1080/24p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use aHigh Speed HOMI cable.
HOMI cable (not supplied)
•
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 HOMI connector
by checking their shapes. Make sure the
connector is not upside down
or tilted.
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•Be sure to disconnect the HOMI cable when
moving the player.
• If you place the player on acabinet with the
HOMI cable connected, do not apply too
much pressure to the cabinet wall. 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/48Op1720p/1 080i/l 080p 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/480p/720pl
1080i/1080p 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
"Video Settings" setup (page 42).
•Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the
HDMI logo.
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.
-I/C,)
-HOME: The home menu appears
automatically (page
9, 30, 39).
-
~ PLAY: Playback starts automatically
(page 31).
•System Power-Off
When you turn off the TV using TV
I/C,) 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 HOMIcable, 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 offand on.
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
Set "Control for HOMI" to "On" in the
"System Settings" setup (page 50).
For details on settings
of your TV or other
connected components, refer
to the operating
instructions 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 HDMI"
setting on the connected TV is set to "On." Refer
to the operating instructions 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." Referto the operating instructions supplied
with the TV.
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Depending on the connected component, the
"Control for HDMI" function may not work. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using acomponent
video cable (not supplied). 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.
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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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audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound.
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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
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Hookup
See "Connecting to an HDMI jack" (page 20).
See "Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL!
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For correct speaker location, refer to the operating
instructions 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 HOMI"
function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AVamplifier (receiver).
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HOMI cable (not supplied)
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1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the
player and your AV amplifier
(receiver).
2 Set "DO Audio Setting" to "Direct" in
the "Audio Settings" setup (page 45).
To enjoy the secondary audio
(commentary), set
"BO Audio Setting"
to
"Mix."
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Check the following settings:
-"Audio Output Priority" is set to "HDMI" in the
"Audio Settings" setup (page 44).
-"Audio (HDMI)" is set to "Auto" in the "Audio
Settings" setup (page 44).
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Not all HDMI-compatible AV amplifiers
(receivers) accept 8ch Linear PCM signals. Refer as
well to instructions supplied with the connected AV
amplifier (receiver).