4-169-144-13(1)

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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S570/BX57
4-169-144-13(1)

Printed in Malaysia © 2010 Sony Corporation

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WARNING user to the presence
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” expressly approved in this
To reduce the risk of fire or electric within the product’s enclosure that manual could void your
shock, do not expose this apparatus may be of sufficient magnitude to authority to operate this
to rain or moisture. constitute a risk of electric shock to equipment.
persons.
To avoid electrical shock, do not This transmitter must not be co-
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to This symbol is located or operating in
qualified personnel only. intended to alert the conjunction with any other
user to the presence antenna or transmitter.
The AC power cord must be of important
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operating and
shop. maintenance (servicing)
(LAN cable) must be used with
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Batteries or batteries installed accompanying the appliance. comply with the limits for a
apparatus shall not be exposed to digital device pursuant to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
Precautions Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
fire or the like.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, Rules.
CAUTION do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
The use of optical instruments with apparatus.
this product will increase eye • Install this unit so that the AC
hazard. As the laser beam used in power cord can be unplugged
this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is from the wall socket
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to immediately in the event of
disassemble the cabinet. trouble.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
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 Notes About the Discs • Do not use solvents such as
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not
benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/ Precautions
touch the surface. lens cleaners, or anti-static
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches spray intended for vinyl LPs. On placement
on the disc may cause it to • If you have printed the disc’s • Place the player in a location
malfunction. label, dry the label before with adequate ventilation to
playing. prevent heat build-up in the
• Do not use the following discs. player.
– A lens cleaning disc. • Do not place the player on a
– A disc that has a non- soft surface such as a rug that
standard shape (e.g., card, might block the ventilation
heart). holes.
• Do not expose the disc to – A disc with a label or sticker • Do not install this player in a
direct sunlight or heat sources on it. confined space, such as a
such as hot air ducts, or leave it – A disc that has cellophane bookshelf or similar unit.
in a car parked in direct tape or sticker adhesive on it. • Do not place the player in a
sunlight as the temperature location near heat sources, or
may rise considerably inside in a place subject to direct
the car. sunlight, excessive dust, or
• After playing, store the disc in mechanical shock.
its case. • Do not place the player
• Clean the disc with a cleaning • Do not resurface the playing outdoors, in vehicles, on ships,
cloth. Wipe the disc from the side of a disc to remove or on other vessels.
center out. surface scratches. • If the player is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the player.
Should this occur, the player
may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and
leave the player turned on for
about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• Do not install the player in an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Do not place metal objects in
front of the front panel. It may
limit reception of radio waves.
• Do not place the player in a
place where medical
equipment is in use. It may
cause a malfunction of
medical instruments.

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• If you use a pacemaker or On adjusting volume On connecting to the HDMI
other medical device, consult Do not turn up the volume while OUT jack
your physician or the listening to a section with very Observe the following as
manufacturer of your medical low level inputs or no audio improper handling may damage
device before using the signals. If you do, your ears and the HDMI OUT jack and the
wireless LAN function. the speakers may be damaged connector.
• Do not place heavy or unstable when a peak level section is • Carefully align the HDMI
objects on the player. played. OUT jack on the rear of the
• Do not place any objects other
player and the HDMI
than discs on the disc tray. On cleaning connector by checking their
Doing so may cause damage to
Clean the cabinet, panel, and shapes. Make sure the
the player or the object.
controls with a soft cloth. Do not connector is not upside down
• Take out any discs when you
use any type of abrasive pad, or tilted.
move the player. If you don’t,
scouring powder or solvent such
the disc may be damaged.
as alcohol or benzine.
• Disconnect the AC power cord
and all other cables from the
player when you move the
On cleaning discs, disc/
player. lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or
On power sources disc/lens cleaners (including wet
• The player is not disconnected or spray types). These may cause
from the AC power source as the apparatus to malfunction.
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player On replacement of parts
itself has been turned off. In the events that this player is
• Disconnect the player from the repaired, repaired parts may be
wall outlet if you are not going collected for reuse or recycling
• Be sure to disconnect the
to use the player for a long purposes.
HDMI cable when moving the
time. To disconnect the AC
player.
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 • Hold the HDMI connector
result in an electric shock or straight when connecting or
fire. disconnecting the HDMI
– Do not pinch the AC power cable. Do not twist or force the
cord between the player and HDMI connector into the
wall, shelf, etc. HDMI OUT jack.
– Do not put anything heavy
on the AC power cord or pull
on the AC power cord itself.

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 On watching 3D video 10)Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
images IMPORTANT NOTICE particularly at plugs,
Some people may experience Caution: This player is convenience receptacles, and
discomfort (such as eye strain, capable of holding a still the point where they exit from
fatigue, or nausea) while video image or on-screen the apparatus.
watching 3D video images. 11)Only use attachments/
display image on your
Sony recommends that all accessories specified by the
television screen manufacturer.
viewers take regular breaks indefinitely. If you leave the 12)Use only with the cart, stand,
while watching 3D video still video image or on- tripod, bracket, or table
images. The length and screen display image specified by the manufacturer,
frequency of necessary breaks displayed on your TV for an or sold with the apparatus.
will vary from person to person. extended period of time you When a cart is used, use caution
You must decide what works risk permanent damage to when moving the cart/
best. If you experience any apparatus combination to avoid
your television screen.
discomfort, you should stop injury from tip-over.
Plasma display panel
watching the 3D video images televisions and projection
until the discomfort ends; televisions are susceptible to
consult a doctor if you believe this.
necessary. You should also
review (i) the instruction manual If you have any questions or 13)Unplug this apparatus during
and/or the caution message of problems concerning your lightning storms or when
any other device used with, or player, please consult your unused for long periods of
Blu-ray Disc contents played nearest Sony dealer. time.
with this product and (ii) our 14)Refer all servicing to qualified
website (http:// service personnel. Servicing is
Important Safety required when the apparatus
esupport.sony.com/) for the
latest information. The vision of Instructions has been damaged in any way,
1) Read these instructions. such as power-supply cord or
young children (especially those plug is damaged, liquid has
under six years old) is still under 2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings. been spilled or objects have
development. Consult your 4) Follow all instructions. fallen into the apparatus, the
doctor (such as a pediatrician or 5) Do not use this apparatus near apparatus has been exposed to
eye doctor) before allowing water. rain or moisture, does not
young children to watch 3D 6) Clean only with dry cloth. operate normally, or has been
video images. 7) Do not block any ventilation dropped.
Adults should supervise young openings. Install in accordance
children to ensure they follow with the manufacturer’s
the recommendations listed instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
above. sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Preparing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 2: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 3: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing from a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing via a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
BD/DVD Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parental Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Music Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Additional Information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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 Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

z
The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

A Disc tray F (USB) jack

Connect a USB device to this jack.
B Power indicator
Lights up in white when the player is G x (stop)
turned on.
H N (play)
C Remote sensor
I Z (open/close)
D Front panel display
J [/1 (on/standby)
N, X: Lights up during playback or
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
pause.
mode.
: Lights up when enabling the repeat
setting.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
: Lights up when outputting 720p/
You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being
1080i/1080p video signals.
opened by mistake.
E WLAN indicator When the player is turned on, hold down N
Lights up when using a wireless LAN. on the player for more than 10 seconds. The
disc tray is locked or unlocked.

Rear panel

A LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks F (USB) jack

B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack G HDMI OUT jack
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (Y, PB, PR) jacks

E Ventilation holes I LAN (100) terminal

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 A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Remote Opens or closes the disc tray.

The available functions of the remote differ -TV- INPUT

depending on the disc or the situation. Switches between TV and other input
sources.
-TV- [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode.
[/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the player, or sets to standby
mode.
B Number buttons (0 - 9)
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
VOL +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
THEATER (page 34)
Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically.
The THEATER button functions only
when connected to a Sony Theater
Mode-compatible AV amplifier
(receiver) or Sony Theater Mode-
compatible TV.
AUDIO (page 24)
Selects the language track when multi-
lingual tracks are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
Selects the sound track on CDs.
SUBTITLE (page 24)
Selects the subtitle language when multi-
lingual subtitles are recorded on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
FAVORITES (page 19)
Displays the Internet content added to the
Favorites List. You can save up to 18 of
your favorite Internet content programs.
z
C Color buttons (YELLOW/BLUE/
Number 5, AUDIO, VOL +, and N PLAY buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference RED/GREEN)
when operating the player. Short cut keys for interactive functions.
D TOP MENU
The player automatically returns to
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top
standby mode Menu.
If any button on the player or remote is not
pressed for more than 30 minutes, the player POP UP/MENU
automatically returns to standby mode. Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up
Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (page 18)
The options menu that can be selected
appears on the screen.

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 HOME
Enters the player’s home menu. Home menu display
Displays the wall paper when pressed on
the category icon of the home menu. The home menu appears when you press
RETURN HOME. Select a category using </,.
Returns to the previous display. Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
Item Category
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a displayed
item.
Center button (ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
E . PREV/NEXT >
Skips to the previous/next chapter, track,
or file.
REPLAY/ADVANCE
(Setup): Adjusts the player settings.
Briefly replays the current scenes for
(Photo): Displays photos.
10 seconds/briefly fast forwards the
current scenes for 15 seconds. (Music): Plays music.
(Video): Plays videos.
m/M (fast reverse/fast
(Network): Displays network items.
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.
N PLAY
Starts or re-starts playback.
DISPLAY (page 17)
Displays the playback information on the
screen.
X PAUSE
Pauses or re-starts playback.
x 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.

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 Step 1: Preparing the
Player

Checking the supplied

Hookups and Settings

accessories
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1)
• HDMI cable (1) (BDP-BX57 only)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Preparing the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries
to the markings inside the battery
compartment.

Hookups and
Settings

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 Step 2: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV
Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your TV.
Match the color of the plug to that of the jack when connecting.

High quality
HDMI cable*

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Component video cable

(not supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Standard
quality
* See “Checking the supplied accessories” (page 11).

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b
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.

Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your AV
amplifier (receiver). When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio

Hookups and Settings

Settings” setup (page 23).

HDMI cable*1

HDMI cable
(not supplied)

t Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” (page 23).

Coaxial digital cable (not supplied)

or

Optical digital cable (not supplied)

t Set “Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical)*2” (page 23)
and “DTS (Coaxial / Optical)*3” (page 23).

Audio/video cable (supplied)

*1 See “Checking the supplied accessories” (page 11).

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 *2

Step 3: Easy Setup

*3
When turned on for the first time
Wait for a short while before the player
turns on and starts “Easy Setup.”

1 Plug the player into the AC outlet.

to AC outlet

2 Press [/1 to turn on the player.

3 Turn on the TV, then switch the input

selector on your TV so that the signal
from the player appears on your TV
screen.

4 Perform “Easy Setup.”

Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using </M/m/
, and ENTER on the remote.

</M/m/,

ENTER

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Connecting to the
Network

Wired Setup

Hookups and Settings

Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN (100)
terminal on the player.

LAN cable
(not supplied)

Broadband ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

To set the network settings

Select “Network Settings,” “Internet
Settings,” then “Wired Setup” (page 26), and
follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the setup.

Wireless Setup
Use a wireless LAN that is built into the
player.

LAN cable (not supplied)

Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

To set the network settings

Select “Network Settings,” “Internet
Settings,” then “Wireless Setup” (page 26),
and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.

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 Playing a Disc
For playable discs, see “Playable discs”
(page 32).

1 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the player
appears on your TV screen.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
disc on the disc tray.

Playing side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the

disc tray.
appears on the home menu and
playback starts.
Playback If playback does not start automatically,
select in the (Video), (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 enjoyment.
*

1 Prepare for BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.

• Connect the player to a network
(page 15).
• Set “BD Internet Connection” to
“Allow” (page 24).
2 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/
BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs depending
on the disc. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.

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z A Output resolution/Video frequency
To delete data in the internal memory or USB
memory, select “Erase BD Data” in the B Title number or name
(Video), and press ENTER. When the USB C The currently selected audio setting
memory is used as local storage, all data stored in
the buda/budb folder will be erased. D Available functions ( angle,
audio, subtitle)
E Playback information
Enjoying Blu-ray 3D Displays the Play mode, Playing status
You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with the bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate,

Playback
“Blu-ray 3D” logo*. and Repeat type.

* F Chapter number
G The currently selected angle
1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc playback.
• Connect the player to your 3D-
compatible TV using a High Speed
HDMI cable.
• Set “3D Output Setting” and “TV
Playing from a USB
Screen Size Setting for 3D” in the
“Screen Settings” setup (page 21).
Device
2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc. You can play video/music/photo files on the
The operation method differs depending connected USB device.
on the disc. Refer to the instruction For playable USB devices, see “Playable
manual supplied with the disc. types of files” (page 33).

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

z jack on the player.
Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
your TV.
with the USB device before connecting.

Displaying the play information

You can check the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs depending
on the disc type and player status. USB device

Example: when playing a BD-ROM 2 Select (Video), (Music), or

(Photo) on the home menu using
</,.
3 Select (USB device) using M/m,
and press ENTER.

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 Playing via a Network Playing files on a DLNA server
Plays video/music/photo files on your home
server, such as a DLNA certified PC by
Streaming BRAVIA Internet connecting the player to the home network.
Video
1 Prepare for playing files on a DLNA
Serves as a gateway delivering the selected server.
Internet content and a variety of on-demand • Connect the player to a network
entertainment straight to your player. (page 15).
• Set “Connection Server Settings”
1 Prepare for BRAVIA Internet Video. (page 26).
Connect the player to a network
(page 15). 2 Select (Video), (Music), or
(Photo) on the home menu using
2 Select (Video), (Music), or </,.
(Photo) on the home menu using
</,. 3 Select a DLNA server using M/m, and
press ENTER.
3 Select an Internet content provider The file list or folder list appears.
icon using M/m, and press ENTER.
When an Internet content list has not
been acquired, an unacquired icon or a
new icon is displayed.
Available Options
To use the control panel Various settings and playback operations are
The control panel appears when the video file available by pressing OPTIONS. The
starts playing. The displayed items may differ available items differ depending on the
depending on Internet content providers. situation.
To display again, press DISPLAY.
Common options
Items Details
Playback Displays a title in playback
History List history of BD-ROM/DVD-
ROM/CD-DA based on
Gracenote technology.
A Control display Repeat Sets the repeat mode.
Press </M/m/, or ENTER for Setting
playback operations. Favorites List Displays the Favorites List.
B Playing status bar Play/Stop Starts or stops the playback.
Status bar, Cursor indicating the Play from Plays the item from the
current position, Playing time, beginning beginning.
Duration of the video file Information Displays information on the
Display BD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-
C The next video file name DA based on Gracenote
D The currently selected video file name technology.
and rating

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Items Details Items Details
Search Searches for related Angle Switches to other viewing
History information based on angles when multi-angles
keywords acquired from are recorded on BD-ROMs/
Gracenote on the DVD VIDEOs.
“Information Display.”
IP Content Adjusts the picture quality of
Search Searches for BRAVIA Noise Internet content.
Contents Internet Video content based Reduction
on keywords acquired from
Gracenote on the (Music) only

Playback
“Information Display.”
Items Details
Add to Adds Internet content to the
Favorites Favorites List. Add Registers music files in the
Slideshow USB memory as slideshow
Remove from Removes Internet content BGM BGM.
Favorites from the Favorites List.
(Photo) only
(Video) only
Items Details
Items Details
Slideshow Changes the slideshow
3D Output Sets whether or not to output Speed speed.
Setting 3D video automatically.
Slideshow Sets the effect for
AV SYNC Adjusts the gap between Effect slideshows.
picture and sound, by
delaying the sound output in Slideshow • Off: Turns off the
relation to the picture output BGM function.
(0 to 120 milliseconds). • My Music from USB: Sets
the music files registered
Video Settings • Picture Quality Mode: in “Add Slideshow BGM.”
Selects the picture settings If no music file is
for different lighting registered, “(Not
environments. registered)” is displayed.
• FNR: Reduces the random • Play from disc: Sets the
noise appearing in the tracks in CD-DAs.
picture.
• BNR: Reduces the mosaic- Slideshow Plays a slideshow.
like block noise in the Rotate Left Rotates the photo
picture. counterclockwise by
• MNR: Reduces minor 90 degrees.
noise around the picture
outlines (mosquito noise). Rotate Right Rotates the photo clockwise
by 90 degrees.
Play/Pause Starts or pauses the
playback.
Top Menu Displays the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
Menu/Popup Displays the BD-ROM’s
Menu Pop-up Menu or DVD’s
menu.
Title Search Searches for a title on BD-
ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and
starts playback from the
beginning.
Chapter Searches for a chapter and
Search starts playback from the
beginning.

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 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 (Setup) on the home menu

using </,.
2 Select the setup category icon using
M/m, and press ENTER.
Icon Explanation
Network Update (page 21)
Updates the software of the
player.
Screen Settings (page 21)
Makes the video settings
according to the type of
connecting jacks.
Audio Settings (page 23)
Makes the audio settings
according to the type of
Settings and connecting jacks.
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Adjustments (page 24)
Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.
Parental Control Settings
(page 24)
Makes detailed settings for the
Parental Control function.
Music Settings (page 25)
Makes detailed settings for
Super Audio CD playback.
System Settings (page 25)
Makes the player-related
settings.
Network Settings (page 26)
Makes detailed settings for the
Internet and network.
Easy Setup (page 27)
Re-runs the Easy Setup to make
the basic settings.
Resetting (page 27)
Resets the player to the factory
settings.

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 Network Update Screen Settings
Select “OK” to update the player’s software 3D Output Setting
via the network. Auto Normally select this.
z Off Select this to display all
• We recommend the network update every 2 content in 2D.
months or so.
• For information about update functions, visit the TV Screen Size Setting for 3D
following website: Sets the screen size of your 3D-compatible
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/
TV.

Settings and Adjustments

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 Changes the picture size to
Ratio 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.

Pan & Scan Displays a full-height

picture on the entire screen,
with trimmed sides.

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 Cinema Conversion Mode YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)
Auto Normally select this. The Auto Automatically detects the
player automatically detects connected TV type, and
whether the material is switches to the matching
video-based or film-based, color setting.
and switches to the
YCbCr (4:2:2) Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video
appropriate conversion
signals.
method.
YCbCr (4:4:4) Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video
Video The conversion method
signals.
suited for video-based
material will always be RGB Outputs RGB video signals.
selected regardless of the
material. HDMI Deep Color Output
Auto Normally select this.
Output Video Format
HDMI Normally select “Auto.” 12bit Outputs 12bit/10bit video
Select “Original Resolution” signals when the connected
10bit
to output the resolution TV is compatible with Deep
recorded on the disc. When Color.
the resolution is lower than Off Select this when the picture
the SD resolution, it is scaled is unstable or colors appear
up to the SD resolution. unnatural.
Component Select the resolution that
Video suits your TV. Pause Mode
Video Automatically sets the Auto Normally select this.
lowest resolution. Dynamic moving pictures
appear without blurring.
z Frame Displays static pictures at
• When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and other high resolution.
video output jacks at the same time, select
“Component Video.”
• If no picture appears when setting “HDMI” or
“Component Video” resolution, try another
resolution setting.

BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output

Auto Outputs 1920 × 1080p/
24 Hz video signals only
when connecting a 1080/
24p-compatible TV using
the HDMI OUT jack.
Off Select this when your TV is
not compatible with 1080/
24p video signals.

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 DTS Neo:6
Audio Settings Cinema Performs “DTS Neo:6
Cinema” mode decoding. A
source recorded in 2-channel
Audio (HDMI) format is decoded into 7
Auto Normally select this. channels.
Outputs audio signals Music Performs “DTS Neo:6
according to the status of the Music” mode decoding. A
connected HDMI device. source recorded in 2-channel
PCM Outputs PCM signals from format is decoded into 7
the HDMI OUT jack. channels. This setting is
ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
DSD Output Mode

Settings and Adjustments

On Outputs DSD signals from Off Turns off “DTS Neo:6”
decoding.
the HDMI OUT jack when
playing a Super Audio CD.
When “On” is selected, no Audio DRC
signal is output from other Auto Performs playback at the
jacks. dynamic range specified by
Off Outputs PCM signals from the disc (BD-ROM only).
the HDMI OUT jack when Other discs are played back
playing a Super Audio CD. at the “Standard” level.
Standard Performs playback at a
BD Audio MIX Setting standard compression level.
On Outputs the audio obtained Wide Range No compression works. A
by mixing the interactive more dynamic sound is
and secondary audio to the produced.
primary audio.
Off Outputs the primary audio Downmix
only. Select this to output Surround Outputs audio signals with
HD audio signals to an AV surround effects. Select this
amplifier (receiver). when connecting an audio
device that supports Dolby
Dolby Digital (Coaxial / Optical) Surround (Pro Logic) or
Downmix Converts to output Linear DTS Neo 6.
PCM PCM signals. Select this Stereo Outputs audio signals
when connecting an audio without surround effects.
device without a built-in Select this when connecting
Dolby Digital decoder. an audio device that does not
Dolby Digital Select this when connecting support Dolby Surround
an audio device with a built- (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo 6.
in Dolby Digital decoder.

DTS (Coaxial / Optical)

Downmix Converts to output Linear
PCM 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.

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 BD/DVD Viewing Parental Control
Settings Settings
BD/DVD Menu Password
Selects the default menu language for BD- Sets or changes the password for the Parental
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Control function. A password allows you to
When you select “Select Language Code,” set a restriction on BD-ROM or DVD
the display for entering the language code VIDEO, and Internet video playback. If
appears. Enter the code for your language by necessary, you can differentiate the
referring to “Language code list” (page 37). restriction levels for BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, and Internet videos.
Audio
Selects the default track language for BD- Parental Control Area Code
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
When you select “Original,” the language VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be limited
given priority in the disc is selected. according to the geographic area. Scenes may
When you select “Select Language Code,” be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
the display for entering the language code Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
appears. Enter the code for your language by your four-digit password.
referring to “Language code list” (page 37).
BD Parental Control
Subtitle Playback of some BD-ROMs can be limited
Selects the default subtitle language for BD- according to the age of the users. Scenes may
ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
When you select “Select Language Code,” Follow the on-screen instructions and enter
the display for entering the language code your four-digit password.
appears. Enter the code for your language by
referring to “Language code list” (page 37). DVD Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer limited according to the age of the users.
BD Plays BD layer. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
DVD/CD Plays DVD or CD layer. instructions and enter your four-digit
password.
BD Internet Connection
Allow Normally select this. Internet Video Parental Control
Playback of some Internet videos can be
Do not allow Prohibits Internet
connection. limited according to the age of the users.
Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes. Follow the on-screen
BD Data Jack Selection
instructions and enter your four-digit
Internal Stores the BD data in the password.
memory internal memory.
USB device Stores the BD data in the Internet Video Unrated
(rear) USB memory connected to Allow Allows the playback of
the USB jack (rear). unrated Internet videos.
Block Blocks the playback of
unrated Internet videos.

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 Music Settings System Settings
Super Audio CD Playback Layer OSD
Super Audio Plays the Super Audio CD Selects your language for the player on-
CD layer. screen displays.
CD Plays the CD layer.
Dimmer
Super Audio CD Playback Channel Bright Bright lighting.

DSD 2ch Plays the 2ch area. Dark Low lighting.

DSD Multi Plays the multi-channel area. Off Turns off the lighting during
playback. Low lighting other

Settings and Adjustments

than during playback.

Control for HDMI

On Allows you to use the
“Control for HDMI”
function (page 34).
Off Turns off the function.

Quick Start Mode

On Shortens the startup time
when turning on the player.
Off Reduces standby power
consumption.

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.

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 Software Update Notification
On Sets the player to inform you Network Settings
of newer software version
information (page 21).
Internet Settings
Off Turns off the function. Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to
Gracenote Settings the Network” (page 15).
Auto Automatically downloads View Network Displays the current
disc information when disc Status network status.
playback stops. Connect to
the network for Wired Setup Select this when you
downloading. connect to a broadband
Manual Downloads the disc router directly.
information when “Playback Wireless Select this when you use a
History List” or Setup wireless LAN router.
“Information Display” is For further details, visit the
selected in the options menu. following website and check
the FAQ contents:
DivX(R) VOD (Canada models only) http://www.sony.com/
For details, visit the following website: bluraysupport/
vod.divx.com
Network Connection Diagnostics
System Information You can run the network diagnostic to check
Displays the player’s software version if the network connection has been made
information and the MAC address. properly.

Connection Server Settings

Sets whether or not to display the connected
server.

BD Remote Device Registration

Registers your “BD Remote” device.

Registered BD Remote Devices

Displays a list of the registered your “BD
Remote” devices.

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 Easy Setup
Re-runs the “Easy Setup” to make the basic
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Resetting
Reset to Factory Default Settings
You can reset the player settings to the

Settings and Adjustments

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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 Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

Picture
There is no picture or the picture is not
output correctly.
, Check that all the connecting cables are
securely connected (page 12).
, Switch the input selector on your TV to
display the signal from the player.
, Reset the video output resolution to the
lowest resolution by pressing x on the
player for more than 10 seconds.
, For HDMI connections, try the following:
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn
the connected equipment off and on again.
Additional 3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI
cable.
Information , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device that does not support copyright
protection technology.
, For HDMI connections, check the “Output
Video Format” settings in the “Screen
Settings” setup (page 22).
, When the analog signals are also output, set
“BD/DVD-ROM 1080/24p Output” to
“Off” in the “Screen Settings” setup
(page 22).
, For BD-ROMs, check the “BD/DVD-ROM
1080/24p Output” setting in the “Screen
Settings” setup (page 22).

The display language on the screen

switches automatically when connected to
the HDMI OUT jack.
, When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”
(page 25), the display language on the
screen automatically switches according to
the language setting of the connected TV (if
you change the setting on your TV, etc.).

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Sound Disc
There is no sound or the sound is not The disc does not play.
output correctly. , The disc is dirty or skewed.
, Check that all the connecting cables are , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
securely connected (page 12). the playback side facing down.
, Switch the input selector on your AV , The disc has a format that cannot be played
amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals back by this player (page 32).
of the player are output from your AV , The player cannot play a recorded disc that
amplifier (receiver). is not correctly finalized.
, If the audio signal does not come through , The region code on the BD or DVD does
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL/ not match the player.
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the
audio settings (page 23).
, For HDMI connections, try the following: USB device

Additional Information
1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn
the connected equipment off and on again. The player does not detect a USB device
3Disconnect and then reconnect the HDMI connected to the player.
cable. , Make sure that the USB device is securely
, For HDMI connections, if the player is connected to the USB jack.
connected to a TV through an AV amplifier , Check if the USB device or a cable is
(receiver), try connecting the HDMI cable damaged.
directly to the TV. Refer also to the , Check if the USB device is on.
instruction manual supplied with the AV , If the USB device is connected via a USB
amplifier (receiver). hub, connect the USB device directly to the
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI player.
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
, The device connected to the HDMI OUT BRAVIA Internet Video
jack does not support the audio format of
the player. Check the audio settings The picture/sound is poor/certain
(page 23). programs display a loss of detail,
especially during fast-motion or dark
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby scenes.
TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, , Picture/sound quality may be poor
and DTS-HD Master Audio) is not output depending on Internet content providers.
by bitstream. , Picture/sound quality may be improved by
, Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “Off” in changing the connection speed. We
the “Audio Settings” setup (page 23). recommend the connection speed of at least
, Check that the connected AV amplifier 2.5 Mbps for standard definition video
(receiver) is compatible with each HD (10 Mbps for high definition video).
Audio format. , Not all videos will contain sound.

The interactive audio is not output. The picture is small.

, Set “BD Audio MIX Setting” to “On” in the , Press M to zoom in.
“Audio Settings” setup (page 23).

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 Network connection BRAVIA Sync (“Control for
HDMI”)
The player cannot connect to the network.
, Check the network connection (page 15) The “Control for HDMI” function does not
and the network settings (page 26).
work (BRAVIA Sync).
, Check that “Control for HDMI” is set to
You cannot connect your PC to the Internet “On” (page 25).
after “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” is , If you change the HDMI connection, turn
performed. the player off and on again.
, The wireless settings of the router may , If power failure occurs, set “Control for
change automatically if you use the Wi-Fi HDMI” to “Off,” then set “Control for
Protected Setup function before adjusting HDMI” to “On” (page 25).
the settings of the router. In this case, , Check the following and refer to the
change the wireless settings of your PC instruction manual supplied with the
accordingly. component.
– the connected component is compatible
You cannot connect the player to the with the “Control for HDMI” function.
– the connected component’s setting for
wireless LAN router.
the “Control for HDMI” function is
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on.
correct.
, Depending on the surrounding
, When you connect the player to a TV
environment, such as the wall material,
through an AV amplifier (receiver),
radio wave receiving condition, or obstacles
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
between the player and the wireless LAN
compatible with the “Control for HDMI”
router, the communication distance may be
function, you may be unable to control
shortened. Move the player and the wireless
the TV from the player.
LAN router closer to each other.
– if you change the HDMI connection,
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency band,
disconnect and reconnect the AC power
such as a microwave, Bluetooth, or digital
cord, or a power failure occurs, try the
cordless device, may interrupt the
following: 1Switch the input selector of
communication. Move the player away
the AV amplifier (receiver) so that the
from such devices, or turn off such devices.
picture from the player appears on the
TV screen. 2Set “Control for HDMI” to
The desired wireless router is not “Off,” then set “Control for HDMI” to
detected even if “Scan” is performed. “On” (page 25). Refer to the instruction
, Press RETURN to return to the previous manual supplied with the AV amplifier
screen, and try “Scan” again. If the desired (receiver).
wireless router is still not detected, press
RETURN to select “Manual registration.”

The message “A new software version has

been found on the network. Perform
update under "Network Update."” appears
on the screen when turning the player on.
, See “Network Update” (page 21) to update
the player to a newer software version.

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 “Exxxxx” or “FAN ERR” appears on the
Others front panel display.
Playback does not start from the , When “Exxxxx” appears, contact your
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized
beginning of content.
Sony service facility and give the error
, Press OPTIONS, and select “Play from
code.
beginning.”
, When “FAN ERR” appears, try the
following: 1Check that the ventilation
Playback does not start from the resume holes on the rear of the player are not
point where you last stopped playing. blocked. 2Place the player in a location
, The resume point may be cleared from with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
memory depending on the disc when build-up in the player.
– you open the disc tray.
– you disconnect the USB device. The player does not respond to any button.
– you play other content. , Moisture has condensed inside the player
– you turn off the player.

Additional Information
(page 4).
, Hold down [/1 on the player for more than
The disc tray does not open and 10 seconds until the indicators on the front
“LOCKED” or “TLK ON” appears on the panel display turn off.
front panel display. If the player still does not respond to any
, When “LOCKED” appears, the player is button, disconnect then reconnect the AC
locked. To cancel the Child Lock, hold power cord.
down N on the player until “UNLOCK”
appears on the front panel display (page 8).
, When “TLK ON” appears, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

The disc tray does not open and you

cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off,
and disconnect the AC power cord.
2Reconnect the AC power cord while
pressing down Z on the player. 3Keep
pressing down Z on the player until the tray
opens. 4Remove the disc. 5When
“OPEN” appears on the front panel display,
hold down [/1 on the player for more than
10 seconds until the player turns on again.

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 General
Specifications Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
System 24 W
Laser: Semiconductor laser Dimensions (approx.):
430 mm × 219 mm × 46 mm
Inputs and outputs (17 in. × 8 5/8 in. × 1 13/16 in.)
(Jack name: (width/depth/height) incl. projecting parts
Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) Mass (approx.):
LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L: 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 1/8 oz)
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms Operating temperature:
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
Optical output jack/–18 dBm Operating humidity:
(wave length 660 nm) 25 % to 80 %
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms Supplied accessories
HDMI OUT: See page 11.
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Specifications and design are subject to
(Y, PB, PR): change without notice.
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT VIDEO:
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
Playable discs
LAN (100):
100BASE-TX Terminal Blu-ray BD-ROM
USB: Disc*1 BD-R*2/BD-RE*2
USB jack Type A (For connecting a USB
memory, memory card reader, digital still DVD*3 DVD-ROM
camera, and digital video camera) DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+R/DVD+RW
Wireless CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD)
Wireless LAN standard: CD-ROM
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n CD-R/CD-RW
Frequency range: Super Audio CD
U.S. models:
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11 *1 Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are new
5 GHz band: Channels 36-64, 100-140, and evolving, some discs may not be playable
149-165 depending on the disc type and the version.
Canada models: The audio output differs depending on the
2.4 GHz band: Channels 1-11 source, connected output jack, and selected
5 GHz band: Channels 36-64, 100-116, audio settings.
132-140, 149-165 *2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1
Modulation: BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic
DS-SS Modem and OFDM Modem pigment type BD-R (LTH type)
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be played if
postscripts are recordable.
*3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not been

correctly finalized. For more information, refer

to the instruction manual supplied with the
recording device.

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Discs that cannot be played
• BDs with cartridge Playable types of files
• DVD-RAMs
• HD DVDs Video
• DVD Audio discs
File format Extensions
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras MPEG-1 Video/ “.mpg,” “.mpeg,”
• VCDs/Super VCDs PS*1*5 “.m2ts,” “.mts”
• Audio material side on DualDiscs MPEG-2 Video/PS,
• A disc recorded in a color system other than TS*1*6
NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms DivX*2 “.avi,” “.divx”
to the NTSC color system). MPEG-4 AVC*1*5 “.mkv,” “.mp4,”
“.m4v,” “.m2ts,”
Note on Discs “.mts”
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) WMV9*1*5 “.wmv,” “.asf”

Additional Information
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music AVCHD*5 *3

discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies do not conform to the Compact Music
Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs
File format Extensions
may not be playable by this product.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio “.mp3”
Note on playback operations of BDs/DVDs Layer III)
Some playback operations of BDs/DVDs AAC*1*4*5 “.m4a”
may be intentionally set by software
WMA9 “.wma”
producers. Since this player plays BDs/
Standard*1*4*5
DVDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback LPCM “.wav”
features may not be available.
Photo
Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs File format Extensions
The playback pictures and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg”
switch. *1 The player does not play coded files such as
DRM.
Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) *2 Canada models only

Your player has a region code printed on the ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital
rear of the unit and will only play BD-ROMs/ video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an
DVD-ROMs labeled with identical region official DivX Certified device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more
codes or ALL
. information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This
Region code
DivX Certified® device must be registered in
order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
content. To generate the registration code, locate
the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu.
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete
the registration process and learn more about
DivX VOD.
*3 The player plays AVCHD format files that are

recorded on a digital video camera, etc. The

AVCHD format disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized.
*4 The player does not play coded files such as

Lossless.

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 *5 The player does not play this file format on a • System Power-Off
DLNA server. When you turn off the TV using -TV- [/1
*6 The player can only play standard definition
or the power button on the TV’s remote, the
video on a DLNA server. player and HDMI-compatible components
turn off automatically.
b
• Some files may not play depending on the file • Theater
format, file encoding, recording condition, or When you press THEATER, the player
DLNA server condition. automatically switches to the optimum
• Some files edited on a PC may not play. video mode for watching movies. When
• The player can recognize the following files or connected with a Sony AV amplifier
folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB devices: (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the
– up to folders in the 5th tree speaker output also switches automatically.
– up to 500 files in a single tree When connected with a Theater Mode-
• The player can recognize the following files or
compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the
folders stored in the DLNA server:
– up to folders in the 20th tree TV’s video mode switches to Theater
– up to 999 files in a single tree Mode. Press the button again to return to the
• Some USB devices may not work with this original setting.
player. • Language Follow
• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class When you change the language for the on-
(MSC) devices (such as flash memory or an screen display on your TV, the player’s
HDD) that are FAT-compatible and non- language for the on-screen display is also
partitioned, Still Image Capture Device (SICD) changed after turning the player off and on.
class devices and 101 keyboard (front USB jack
only).
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
memory or devices, turn the player off when Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the
connecting or removing the USB memory or “System Settings” setup (page 25).
devices. For details on settings of your TV or other
• The player may not play high bit rate video files connected components, refer to the
on DATA CDs smoothly. You are recommended instruction manual supplied with the TV or
to play such files using DATA DVDs. components.

z
About the BRAVIA Sync • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
with the “Control for HDMI” Easy Setting
features (for HDMI connections function using the HDMI cable, the “Control for
only) HDMI” setting of the player automatically
switches to “On” if the “Control for HDMI”
By connecting Sony components that are setting on the connected TV is set to “On.” Refer
compatible with the “Control for HDMI” to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
function with an HDMI cable (supplied with • When connecting the Sony TV that is compatible
BDP-BX57 only), operation is simplified as with the BRAVIA Sync features using the HDMI
cable, you can control the basic functions of the
below:
player with the TV’s remote if the “Control for
• One-Touch Play HDMI” setting on the connected TV is set to
With one touch of the following buttons, the “On.” Refer to the instruction manual supplied
connected TV turns on and the input with the TV.
selector on the TV is switched to the player
automatically. b
– [/1 Depending on the connected component, the
– HOME: The home menu appears “Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer
automatically (page 10, 16, 20). to the instruction manual supplied with the
component.
– N PLAY: Playback starts automatically.

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About wireless LAN security Copyrights and Trademarks
Since communication via the wireless LAN • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are
function is established by radio waves, the trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
wireless signal may be susceptible to Corporation.
interception. To protect wireless • Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
communication, this player supports various
Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other
security functions. Be sure to correctly countries.
configure the security settings in accordance • , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are
with your network environment. trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
No Security Computer Entertainment Inc.
Although you can easily make settings, • This product incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
anyone can intercept wireless
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
communication or intrude into your wireless Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
network, even without any sophisticated trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Additional Information
tools. Keep in mind that there is a risk of • “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
unauthorized access or interception of data. • “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
WEP “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
WEP applies security to communications to
• “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” logo, and
prevent outsiders from intercepting “BONUSVIEW” are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
communications or intruding into your Association.
wireless network. WEP is a legacy security • “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are
technology that enables older devices, which trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected. • “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
TKIP is a security technology developed to • “PhotoTV HD” and the “PhotoTV HD” logo are
correct for the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP trademarks of Sony Corporation.
assures a higher security level than WEP. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
AES is a security technology that uses an Thomson.
• DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are
advanced security method that is distinct
registered trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used
from WEP and TKIP. under license (Canada models only).
AES assures a higher security level than • Windows Media is either a registered trademark
WEP or TKIP. or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• 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.

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 • Music and video recognition technology and
related data are provided by Gracenote®. Code numbers of controllable
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content TVs
delivery. For more information, please visit
www.gracenote.com. While holding down -TV- [/1, enter the
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video- TV’s manufacturer code using the number
related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © buttons.
2000-present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, If more than one code number is listed, try
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. One or entering them one at a time until you find the
more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this one that works with your TV.
product and service. See the Gracenote website
for a nonexhaustive list of applicable Gracenote Manufacturer Code number
patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,
Sony 01 (default)
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either Hitachi 02
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote
in the United States and/or other countries. LG/Goldstar 04
Mitsubishi/MGA 13
NEC 04
Panasonic 19
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a certification
mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Philips 21
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Mark is a mark of Pioneer 16
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™” and “Wi-Fi Protected RCA 10
Setup™” are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Samsung 20
• DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or Sharp 18
certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance. Toshiba 07
• 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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Language code list
For details, see “BD/DVD Viewing Settings” (page 24).
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language

Additional Information
not specified

Parental control/area code

For details, see “Parental Control Area Code” (page 24).
Number, Area (Code)

2044, Argentina (ar) 2219, Hong Kong (hk) 2427, Pakistan (pk)
2047, Australia (au) 2248, India (in) 2424, Philippines (ph)
2046, Austria (at) 2238, Indonesia (id) 2428, Poland (pl)
2057, Belgium (be) 2239, Ireland (ie) 2436, Portugal (pt)
2070, Brazil (br) 2254, Italy (it) 2489, Russia (ru)
2090, Chile (cl) 2276, Japan (jp) 2501, Singapore (sg)
2092, China (cn) 2304, Korea (kr) 2149, Spain (es)
2093, Colombia (co) 2333, Luxembourg (lu) 2499, Sweden (se)
2115, Denmark (dk) 2363, Malaysia (my) 2086, Switzerland (ch)
2165, Finland (fi) 2362, Mexico (mx) 2543, Taiwan (tw)
2174, France (fr) 2376, Netherlands (nl) 2528, Thailand (th)
2109, Germany (de) 2390, New Zealand (nz) 2184, United Kingdom (gb)
2200, Greece (gr) 2379, Norway (no)

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 D P
Index Deep Color 22 Parental Control 24
“Dimmer” 25 “Parental Control Settings”
Words in quotations appear DISPLAY 10 24
in the on-screen displays. DLNA 18, 26 Play information 17
Dolby Digital 23 Playable discs 32
Numerics “DSD Output Mode” 23 POP UP/MENU 9
3D 17 DTS 23
“3D Output Setting” 21 DVD 32 Q
“Quick Start Mode” 25
A E
AUDIO 9 “Easy Setup” 14, 27 R
“Audio Settings” 23 Region code 33
F Remote 9, 11
B FAVORITES 9 “Resetting” 27
Batteries 11 Resetting the player 27
“BD/DVD Viewing G Resume 10, 31
Settings” 24 “Gracenote Settings” 26
BD-LIVE 16 S
BD-R 32 H “Screen Settings” 21
BD-RE 32 HDMI 22, 23 “Setup” 20
Bitstream 29 HOME 10, 20 Software update 21, 26
Blu-ray Disc 32 Home menu 20 SUBTITLE 9
BONUSVIEW 16 System Power-Off 34
BRAVIA Internet Video I “System Settings” 25
18
Internet content 9, 18
BRAVIA Sync 30, 34 T
“IP Content Noise
Reduction” 19 THEATER 9, 34
C TOP MENU 9
CD 32 L Troubleshooting 28
Child Lock 8, 31 “TV Screen Size Setting
Language Follow 34
Color buttons 9 for 3D” 21
Connecting “TV Type” 21
AV amplifier
M
MAC address 26
(Receiver) 13
“Music Settings” 25
U
Network 15 Update 21
TV 12 USB 17
“Control for HDMI” 25, N
30, 34 “Network Settings” 26
W
“Network Update” 21
WEP 35
WPA2-PSK (AES) 35
O
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) 35
One-Touch Play 34
WPA-PSK (AES) 35
OPTIONS 9
WPA-PSK (TKIP) 35
“OSD” 25

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