Sony FMP-X5 Reference guide
4K Media Player
FMP-X5
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the 4K Media Player.
Preparations and Connections
Enjoying 4K Video Content
Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus)
Parts and Controls
Announcements
Troubleshooting
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Table Of Contents
Help Guide FMP-X5 i.........................................................................................................................
Preparations and Connections 1.......................................................................................................
About 4K Media Player 7.............................................................................................................
Features of the 4K Media Player 35......................................................................................
Home menu 36......................................................................................................................
Preparations 8.............................................................................................................................
Procedure to start using the 4K Media Player 37..................................................................
Supplied accessories 38........................................................................................................
Checking the series name of your BRAVIA TV 40................................................................
Connecting a TV 41...............................................................................................................
Connecting an AV receiver 43...............................................................................................
Configuring the internet connection 44..................................................................................
Connecting a USB flash drive 46...........................................................................................
Connecting a 4K camcorder 47.............................................................................................
Preparing the remote control 48............................................................................................
Turning on the 4K Media Player 49.......................................................................................
Performing the initial setup (Initial Setup) 50.........................................................................
Connecting devices 10................................................................................................................
Connecting a TV 41...............................................................................................................
Connecting an AV receiver 43...............................................................................................
Connecting a USB flash drive 46...........................................................................................
Connecting a 4K camcorder 47.............................................................................................
Connecting the 4K Media Player to the internet 11.....................................................................
Configuring the internet connection 44..................................................................................
Enjoying 4K Video Content 2.............................................................................................................
Netflix 12......................................................................................................................................
Enjoying 4K video content on Netflix 51................................................................................
4K camcorder 13.........................................................................................................................
Playable video file formats 52................................................................................................
Enjoying 4K video content on a 4K camcorder 53.................................................................
Using the USB flash drives 14.....................................................................................................
Playable video file formats 52................................................................................................
Enjoying 4K video content on a USB flash drive 54..............................................................
Configuring Settings (Settings/Customer Support menus) 3.............................................................
Picture settings 15.......................................................................................................................
Producing film-like images (24p output) 55...........................................................................
Sound settings 16........................................................................................................................
Compressing the dynamic range of audio signals (Audio DRC) 56.......................................
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Outputting audio signals according to the connected HDMI device (Audio
output) 57...............................................................................................................................
Setting whether to mix down multi-channel audio signals (Downmix) 58..............................
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V SYNC) 59.........................................................
Setting the HDMI OUT jack for output of audio signals (Audio from HDMI
OUT) 60.................................................................................................................................
Network settings 17.....................................................................................................................
Configuring the network (Network Setup) 61.........................................................................
Refresh the internet content list (Refresh Internet Content) 62.............................................
General settings 18.....................................................................................................................
Selecting the language to be displayed on the screen (Language) 63..................................
Saving power (Eco) 64..........................................................................................................
HDMI settings 19.........................................................................................................................
Controlling the 4K Media Player together with the TV (Control for HDMI) 65........................
Turning off the 4K Media Player simultaneously when turning off the TV (
Device Auto Power Off) 66....................................................................................................
Initial settings 20..........................................................................................................................
Performing the initial setup (Initial Setup) 50.........................................................................
Resetting all settings 21..............................................................................................................
Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings) 67.........................................................
Customer support 22...................................................................................................................
System Information 68...........................................................................................................
View Network settings and status 69.....................................................................................
Automatic Software Download 70..........................................................................................
Software Update 71...............................................................................................................
Software License Information 72...........................................................................................
Parts and Controls 4..........................................................................................................................
Main unit 23.................................................................................................................................
Front panel 73........................................................................................................................
Rear panel 74........................................................................................................................
Indicators 24................................................................................................................................
Indicators 75..........................................................................................................................
Remote control 25.......................................................................................................................
Remote control 76.................................................................................................................
Screen 26....................................................................................................................................
Home menu 36......................................................................................................................
Announcements 5..............................................................................................................................
Trademarks 78............................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 6..............................................................................................................................
Power 28.....................................................................................................................................
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The power does not turn on. 79.............................................................................................
Picture 29....................................................................................................................................
There is no picture. 80...........................................................................................................
The Initial Setup screen does not appear. 81........................................................................
Netflix content is not in 4K image quality. 82.........................................................................
Sound 30.....................................................................................................................................
There is no sound. 83............................................................................................................
Sound output is interrupted. 84..............................................................................................
Internet 31...................................................................................................................................
The 4K Media Player cannot connect to the internet/network. 85.........................................
Update fails before completion. 86........................................................................................
Connections 32............................................................................................................................
A message appears, indicating that your TV's HDMI port is not
compatible. 87.......................................................................................................................
The 4K Media Player does not detect the USB device connected to the
4K Media Player. 88..............................................................................................................
There is no picture or sound when the 4K Media Player is connected to
an AV receiver. 89.................................................................................................................
Remote control 33.......................................................................................................................
The 4K Media Player does not respond to any button. 90.....................................................
If the problem is not solved 34.....................................................................................................
Resetting the 4K Media Player (Reset All Settings) 67.........................................................
Customer support websites 91..............................................................................................
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4K Media Player
FMP-X5
Preparations
Procedure to start using the 4K Media Player
Explains the basic process for setting up the 4K Media Player and enjoying 4K video content after you purchase the 4K Media
Player.
Supplied accessories
Provides a list of the accessories included with the 4K Media Player.
Checking the series name of your BRAVIA TV
[Required] Explains how to find out the series name of the BRAVIA TV you have connected to the 4K Media Player.
Connecting a TV
[Required] Explains how to connect the 4K Media Player to a TV using the High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied).
Connecting an AV receiver
[Optional] Explains how to connect the 4K Media Player to an AV receiver using a High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied). You
can enjoy sound of the 4K Media Player with high quality using an AV receiver.
Configuring the internet connection
[Required] Explains the required network environment and how to connect the 4K Media Player to the internet via a wired LAN
connection.
Connecting a USB flash drive
[Optional] Explains how to connect a USB flash drive to the 4K Media Player. By connecting a storage device to the 4K Media
Player, you can play video content stored on the storage device.
Connecting a 4K camcorder
[Optional] Explains how to connect a 4K camcorder to the 4K Media Player via the front USB port of the 4K Media Player using
a USB cable (not supplied). By connecting a 4K camcorder to the 4K Media Player, you can play video content recorded by the
camcorder.
Preparing the remote control
[Required] Explains how to use the remote control for the first time.
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Turning on the 4K Media Player
[Required] Explains how to turn on the 4K Media Player.
Performing the initial setup (Initial Setup)
[Required] Explains the initial setup process. The 4K Media Player automatically enters initial setup mode (Initial Setup) when it
is turned on for the first time. You can set up the 4K Media Player easily by following the on-screen instructions.
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4K Media Player
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Connecting devices
Connecting a TV
[Required] Explains how to connect the 4K Media Player to a TV using the High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied).
Connecting an AV receiver
[Optional] Explains how to connect the 4K Media Player to an AV receiver using a High Speed HDMI cable (not supplied). You
can enjoy sound of the 4K Media Player with high quality using an AV receiver.
Connecting a USB flash drive
[Optional] Explains how to connect a USB flash drive to the 4K Media Player. By connecting a storage device to the 4K Media
Player, you can play video content stored on the storage device.
Connecting a 4K camcorder
[Optional] Explains how to connect a 4K camcorder to the 4K Media Player via the front USB port of the 4K Media Player using
a USB cable (not supplied). By connecting a 4K camcorder to the 4K Media Player, you can play video content recorded by the
camcorder.
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4K Media Player
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Using the USB flash drives
Playable video file formats
Explains the video file formats that can be played on the 4K Media Player.
Enjoying 4K video content on a USB flash drive
Explains how to watch non-copyrighted 4K video content on the USB flash drive.
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Sound settings
Compressing the dynamic range of audio signals (Audio DRC)
Explains how to compress the dynamic range of audio signals at a standard compression level.
Outputting audio signals according to the connected HDMI device (Audio output)
Explains how to output audio signals according to the status of the connected HDMI device.
Setting whether to mix down multi-channel audio signals (Downmix)
Explains how to set whether to apply the Dolby Surround effects to the output audio signals.
Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V SYNC)
Explains how to delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and a visual display.
Setting the HDMI OUT jack for output of audio signals (Audio from HDMI OUT)
Explains how to configure the setting to output audio signals to either the HDMI OUT 1 (for AUDIO VIDEO) or the HDMI OUT
2 (for AUDIO) jack. Change this setting if you use an audio system.
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