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Blu-ray Disc™ / Getting Started

DVD Player Playback

Settings and Adjustments

Operating Instructions
Additional Information
Thank you for your purchase. Before using this
player, please read these instruction carefully.

BDP-S6700/BDP-BX670
 Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the
bottom 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.______________
This symbol is intended to alert the
Serial No.______________
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
For customers in the USA
product’s enclosure that may be of
If this product is not working properly, please call
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
1-800-222-SONY(7669).
risk of electric shock to persons.
For Customers in Canada
This symbol is intended to alert the
If this product is not working properly, please
user to the presence of important
contact our Customer Information Service
operating and maintenance
Center at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
(servicing) instructions in the
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker
literature accompanying the
Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6
appliance.

Precautions
• The nameplate is located on the bottom of the
WARNING unit.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. apparatus.
• Install this unit so that the AC adaptor can be
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
the event of trouble.
Do not expose batteries or appliances with
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
sunshine and fire.
This equipment complies with IC radiation
CAUTION exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment should be installed and operated
The use of optical instruments with this product keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used away from person’s body (excluding
in this Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is harmful to
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Contains IC : 2878D-J20H086
For Customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

This label is located on the laser protective

housing inside the enclosure.
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• 5 150 - 5 250 MHz band is restricted to indoor – Increase the separation between the
operations only. equipment and receiver.
• High-power radars are allocated as primary – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5 250 - circuit different from that to which the
5 350 MHz and 5 650 - 5 850 MHz and that
these radars could cause interference and/or
receiver is connected.
damage to LE-LAN devices. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
For United States customers. Not FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
applicable in Canada, including in the This equipment complies with FCC radiation
province Of Quebec. exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio
Pour les consommateurs Aux États-
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This
Unis. Non applicable au Canada, y equipment should be installed and operated
compris la province de Québec. keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more
away from person’s body (excluding
FCC WARNING extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this Contains FCC ID : MCLJ20H086
manual could void your authority to operate
Compliance with FCC requirement
this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or 15.407©
operated in conjunction with any other Data transmision is always initiated by
antenna or transmitter. software, which is the passed down through
The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) the MAC, through the digital and analog
must be used with the equipment in order to baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several
comply with the limits for a digital device speacial packets are initiated by MAC. These
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC are the only ways the digital baseband portion
Rules. will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then
turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore,
b the transmitter will be on only while one of the
This equipment has been tested and found to aforementioned packets is being transmitted.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital In other words, this device automatically
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. discontinue transmission in case of either
These limits are designed to provide absence of information to transmit or
reasonable protection against harmful operational failure.
interference in a residential installation. This Frequency Tolerance : ± 20 ppm
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed Important Safety Instructions
and used in accordance with the instructions, 1) Read these instructions.
may cause harmful interference to radio 2) Keep these instructions.
communications. However, there is no 3) Heed all warnings.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a 4) Follow all instructions.
particular installation. If this equipment does 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
cause harmful interference to radio or 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
television reception, which can be determined in accordance with the manufacturer’s
by turning the equipment off and on, the user instructions.
is encouraged to try to correct the interference 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
by one or more of the following measures: radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

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 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 Precautions
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade This equipment has been tested and found to
or the third prong are provided for your safety. comply with the limits set out in the EMC
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
Directive using a connection cable shorter
of the obsolete outlet. than 3 metres.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
On placement
receptacles, and the point where they exit • Place the player in a location with adequate
from the apparatus. ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by player.
the manufacturer. • To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ventilation opening of the appliance with
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
• Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
combination to avoid injury from tip-over. sources (for example, lighted candles).
• Do not install this player in a confined space,
such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in
vehicles, on ships, or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms damp room, moisture may condense on the
or when unused for long periods of time. lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service the player may not operate properly. In this
personnel. Servicing is required when the
case, remove the disc and leave the player
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, turned on for about half an hour until the
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen moisture evaporates.
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been • Do not install the player in an inclined
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate position. It is designed to be operated in a
normally, or has been dropped. 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.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical
device, consult your physician or the
manufacturer of your medical device before
using the wireless LAN function.
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on
the player.
• Do not place any objects other than discs on
the disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to
the player or the object.
• Take out any discs from the tray when you
move the player. If you don’t, the disc may
be damaged.
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• Disconnect the AC adaptor and all other On replacement of parts
cables from the player when you move the In the events that this player is repaired,
player. repaired parts may be collected for reuse or
recycling purposes.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
power source as long as it is connected to the Observe the following as improper handling
wall outlet, even if the player itself has been may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the
turned off. connector.
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if • Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the
you are not going to use the player for a long rear of the player and the HDMI connector
time. To disconnect the AC adaptor, grasp by checking their shapes. Make sure the
the plug itself; never pull the cord. connector is not upside down or tilted.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
adaptor being damaged. Do not use the AC
adaptor if it is damaged, as doing so may
result in an electric shock or fire.
– Do not pinch the AC adaptor between the
player and wall, shelf, etc.
– Do not put anything heavy on the AC
adaptor or pull on the AC adaptor itself.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cable when
On AC adaptor moving the player.
• Use the supplied AC adaptor for this player,
as other adaptors may cause a malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed
place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
• Hold the HDMI connector straight when
traveler’s electric transformer, which may
connecting or disconnecting the HDMI
generate heat and cause a malfunction.
cable. Do not twist or force the HDMI
• Do not drop or apply shock.
connector into the HDMI OUT jack.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. Your ears and the speakers may be
damaged when the sound level reaches the
peak.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may
cause the apparatus to malfunction.

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 On watching 3D video images Copy Protection
Some people may experience discomfort Please be advised of the advanced content
(such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while protection systems used in both Blu-ray
watching 3D video images. Sony recommends Disc™ and DVD media. These systems,
that all viewers take regular breaks while called AACS (Advanced Access Content
watching 3D video images. The length and System) and CSS (Content Scramble System),
frequency of necessary breaks will vary from may contain some restrictions on playback,
person to person. You must decide what works analog output, and other similar features. The
best. If you experience any discomfort, you operation of this product and the restrictions
should stop watching the 3D video images placed may vary depending on the date of
until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if purchase, as the governing board of the AACS
you believe necessary. You should also may adopt or change its restriction rules after
review (i) the instruction manual and/or the the time of purchase.
caution message of any other device used
with, or Blu-ray Disc contents played with this Cinavia Notice
product and (ii) our website This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
(http://esupport.sony.com/) for the latest the use of unauthorized copies of some
information. The vision of young children commercially-produced film and videos and
(especially those under six years old) is still their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
under development. Consult your doctor (such unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before be displayed and playback or copying will be
allowing young children to watch 3D video interrupted.
images. Adults should supervise young
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recommendations listed above. provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
To request additional information about
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a still video image or on-screen display Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San
image on your television screen Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
indefinitely. If you leave the still video Copyrights and Trademarks
image or on-screen display image • Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its
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trademarks of HDMI Licensing content. This device uses PlayReady
Administrator, Inc. in the United States and technology to access PlayReady-protected
other countries. content and/or WMDRM-protected content.
• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-LIVE™, If the device fails to properly enforce
BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are restrictions on content usage, content
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. owners may require Microsoft to revoke the
• Blu-ray 3D™ and Blu-ray 3D™ logo are device’s ability to consume PlayReady-
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affect unprotected content or content
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technologies. Content owners may require
you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
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Software License Information

For EULA (End User License Agreement),
please refer to [License agreement] in the
option menu on each network service icon.

For details of the other software licenses,

please select [Setup] and refer to [Software
License Information] in [System Settings].

This product contains software that is subject

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Contents
2 WARNING
4 Precautions

Getting Started
10 Guide to Parts and Controls
15 Step 1: Connecting the Player
16 Step 2: Preparing for Network Connection
16 Step 3: Easy Setup

Playback
18 Playing a Disc
20 Playing from a USB Device
20 Playing via a Network
22 Listening to Audio from a Bluetooth Device
23 Available Options

Settings and Adjustments

25 Using the Settings Displays
25 [Software Update]
25 [Accessibility Settings]
26 [Screen Settings]
28 [Audio Settings]
29 [Bluetooth Settings]
30 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings]
30 [Parental Control Settings]
31 [Music Settings]
31 [System Settings]
32 [Network Settings]
33 [Easy Network Settings]
33 [Resetting]

Additional Information
34 Troubleshooting
39 Specifications

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 Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

1 2 34

6 5

A Door tray To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

B Z (open/close) You can lock the disc tray to avoid
accidental opening of the tray.
C 1 (on/standby) While the player is turned on, press
Turns on the player, or sets to x STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU
standby mode. button on the remote to lock or unlock
D Power indicator the tray.
Lights up when the player is turned
on.
E (USB) jack
Connect a USB device to this jack.
F Remote sensor

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Rear panel

Getting Started
A Ventilation holes
B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack
C HDMI OUT jack
D LAN (100) terminal
E DC IN 12 V (AC adaptor input) jack

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 The player automatically returns to
Remote standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is
The available functions of the remote are not pressed for more than 20 minutes,
different depending on the disc or the the player automatically returns to
situation. standby mode.
A Z OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
-TV- INPUT
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 Color buttons (YELLOW/
BLUE/RED/GREEN)
Shortcut keys for interactive
functions.
C TOP MENU
Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s
Top Menu.
POP UP/MENU
Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s
Pop-up Menu, or the DVD’s menu.
OPTIONS (page 23)
Displays the available options on the
screen.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
</M/m/,
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
z
N PLAY, TV VOL +, and AUDIO buttons z
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a • M/m as a shortcut key to launch track
reference when operating the player. search window and input track number
during music CD playback.
• M/m as a shortcut key to rotate photo
clockwise/counterclockwise by 90
degrees.

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 • </, as a shortcut key to perform N PLAY
search functions during DLNA video Starts or re-starts playback.
playback.
. PREV/NEXT >
Center button (ENTER)
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
Enters the selected item.
track, or file.
HOME
X PAUSE
Enters the player's home screen.
Pauses or re-starts playback.
BLUETOOTH (page 22)
x STOP
• Scan device list will appear if this
Stops playback and remembers the

Getting Started
player has no paired Bluetooth
stop point (resume point).
device.
The resume point for a title/track is
• Connect to the last connected
the last point you played or the last
device if this player has a paired
photo for a photo folder.
Bluetooth device. If the connection
fails, scan device list will appear. SUBTITLE (page 30)
• Disconnect the connected Selects the subtitle language when
Bluetooth device. multi-lingual subtitles are recorded
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
NETFLIX
Accesses the “NETFLIX” online TV VOL +/–
service. For further NETFLIX Adjusts the TV volume.
online service details, visit the AUDIO (page 30)
following website and check the Selects the language track when
FAQ: multi-lingual tracks are recorded on
http://www.sony.com/ BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs.
bluraysupport/ Selects the sound track on CDs.
D m/M (fast reverse/fast MUTING
forward) Turns off the sound temporarily.
• Fast reverse/fast forward the disc DISPLAY (page 19)
when you press the button during
Displays the playback information
playback. The search speed
on the screen.
changes each time you press the
button during video playback.
• Plays in slow motion, when
pressed for more than one second
in pause mode.
• Plays one frame at a time, when
you press for a short time in pause
mode.

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 Code numbers of controllable
TVs

Hold down -TV- 1 and the TV

manufacturer’s code using the remote
buttons for 2 seconds.
Manufacturer Remote Button
Sony (Default) Color button
(YELLOW)
Hitachi Color button
(BLUE)
LG/Goldstar/NEC Color button
(RED)
Toshiba Color button
(GREEN)
RCA TOP MENU
Mitsubishi/MGA M
Pioneer POP UP/MENU
Sharp <
Panasonic ENTER
Samsung ,
Philips RETURN

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Step 1: Connecting the Player
Do not connect the AC adaptor until you have made all the connections.

Connecting to your TV
Connect the player to your TV with a High Speed HDMI Cable.

Getting Started
High Speed HDMI Cable*

* See “Supplied accessories” (page 39).

Connecting to your AV amplifier (receiver)

Select one of the following connection methods according to the input jacks on your
AV amplifier (receiver).

High Speed HDMI Cable

High Speed HDMI Cable* (not supplied)

t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio Settings] (page 28).

Coaxial digital cable

High Speed HDMI Cable* (not supplied)

* See “Supplied accessories” (page 39).

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 Step 2: Preparing for Step 3: Easy Setup
Network Connection
When turned on for the first time
If you are not going to connect the player Wait for a short while before the
to a network, proceed to “Step 3: Easy player turns on and starts [Easy
Setup” (page 16). Initial Settings].

Wired Setup 1 Insert two Size AAA (R03)

batteries by matching the 3 and
Use a LAN cable to connect to the LAN # ends on the batteries to the
(100) terminal on the player. markings inside the battery
compartment of the remote.

LAN cable
(not supplied)

Broadband ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

z
The use of a shielded and straight interface 2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor
cable (LAN cable) is recommended. in the numeric order shown
below. When removing them, do
so in reverse order.
Wireless Setup

Use the wireless LAN that is built into

the player. 1 to DC IN to AC outlet
12 V
2
AC adaptor (supplied)

LAN cable (not supplied)

Wireless LAN ADSL modem/ Internet

router Cable modem

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3 Press 1 to turn on the player. Home screen display
The home screen appears when you
press HOME. Select an application
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Application Tools

4 Turn on the TV and set the input

selector on your TV by pressing

Getting Started
INPUT button on the remote. This
will show the signal from the
player on your TV screen.

5 Perform [Easy Initial Settings].

Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the basic settings using [My Apps]: Manages favorite
</M/m/, and ENTER on the application. You may add shortcuts for
remote. application from [All Apps].
[Featured Apps]: Displays
recommended application.
[All Apps]: Shows all available
</M/m/,
applications. You can add applications
ENTER
to [My Apps] by pressing OPTIONS,
and select [Add to My Apps].
[Setup]: Adjusts the player’s settings.
b
When [Easy Initial Settings] is complete, the
player will automatically find the available
Available options
network.
Various settings and playback
operations are available by pressing
OPTIONS. The available items differ
depending on the situation.
[Move Application]: Arranges
applications in [My Apps].
[Remove Application]: Deletes
applications in [My Apps].
[Data Contents]: Displays the
contents of the mixed disc.

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 Enjoying BONUSVIEW/
Playback BD-LIVE
Playing a Disc Some BD-ROMs with the “BD-LIVE”
logo have bonus contents and other data
For “Playable discs”, see page 40. that can be downloaded for your
enjoyment.
1 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on your TV screen. 1 Connect a USB memory to the
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place USB jack on the player (page 10).
Use a 1 GB or larger USB memory
a disc on the disc tray.
as your local storage.

2 Prepare for BD-LIVE (BD-LIVE

only).
• Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
• Set [BD Internet Connection] in
[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] to
[Allow] (page 30).

3 Insert a BD-ROM with

Playing side facing down BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE.
The operation method differs
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the depending on the disc. Refer to the
disc tray. instruction manual supplied with the
Playback starts. disc.
If playback does not start
automatically, select [Video],
z
[Music], or [Photo] category in
To delete data in the USB memory, select
(Disc), and press ENTER. [Delete BD Data] in [BD/DVD Viewing
Settings], and press ENTER. All data stored in
the buda folder will be erased.
z
(Mixed disc) contains data contents. Press
OPTIONS on the remote and select [Data
Contents] to display any available contents.

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 Enjoying Blu-ray 3D Displaying the play
information
You can enjoy a Blu-ray 3D Disc with
the “Blu-ray 3D” logo. You can view the playback information,
etc., by pressing DISPLAY.
The displayed information differs
1 Prepare for Blu-ray 3D Disc depending on the disc type and player
playback. status.
• Connect the player to your 3D-
compatible devices using a High Example: when playing a BD-ROM
Speed HDMI Cable.

Playback
• Set [3D Output Setting] and [TV
Screen Size Setting for 3D] in
[Screen Settings] (page 26).

2 Insert a Blu-ray 3D Disc.

The operation method differs
depending on the disc. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
disc.

z
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied A Output resolution/Video frequency
with your TV and the connected device. B Title number or name
C The currently selected angle
D The currently selected audio and
closed caption settings
E Available functions ( angle,
audio, subtitle,
closed caption)
F Playback information
Displays the Play mode, Playing
status bar, Disc type, Video codec,
Bitrate, Repeat type, Elapsed time,
and Total playing time.
G Chapter number

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 To play a file from a DLNA server via
Playing from a USB this unit (DLNA player)
Device
For “Playable types of files”, see
page 41.
Server
Player
1 Connect the USB device to the
USB jack on the player (page 10).
Refer to the instruction manual Select [Video], [Music], or [Photo]
supplied with the USB device before category from [Media Server] in [All
connecting. Apps], then choose the file you want to
2 Select [USB device] using
play.
</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To play a file from a DLNA server via
another product (Renderer)
3 Select [Video], [Music], or When you play files from a DLNA
[Photo] category using Server on this unit, you can use a DLNA
M/m, and press ENTER. Controller-compatible product (a phone,
etc.), to control playback.

Playing via a Network

Server
Renderer
Playing files on a Home
Network (DLNA)
Controller
A DLNA-compatible product can play
video/music/photo files stored on Control this unit using a DLNA
another DLNA-compatible product via a controller. Refer to the instruction
network. manual supplied with the DLNA
controller.
1 Prepare to use DLNA.
• Connect the player to a network
(page 16).
• Prepare the other necessary
DLNA-compatible products.
Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the product.

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 Using Spotify Connect 1 Select [Screen mirroring]
from home screen using
Listen out loud with Spotify Connect </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

1 Connect your player to your wifi 2 Follow the on-screen

network. instructions.
2 Open up the Spotify app on your
phone, tablet or laptop using the same
wifi network.
3 Play a song and select Devices
Available.

Playback
4 Select your player and start listening.
b
Spotify app may not be available in some
countries/regions.

Using Screen mirroring

“Screen mirroring” is a function to

display the screen of a mobile device on
the TV by Miracast technology.
The player can be connected directly
with a Screen mirroring compatible
device (e.g. smartphone, tablet). You can
enjoy the display screen of the device on
your large TV screen. No wireless router
(or access point) is required to use this
feature.

b
• When using Screen mirroring, the quality of
picture and sound may sometimes be
deteriorated due to interference from other
network. You may improve by adjusting
[Screen mirroring RF Setting] (page 32).
• Some network functions may not be
available during Screen mirroring.
• Make sure that the device is compatible with
Miracast. Connectivity with all Miracast
compatible devices is not guaranteed.

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 Listening to Audio from
4 Press M/m repeatedly to select
the device you want, and press
a Bluetooth Device ENTER.
When the Bluetooth connection is
To listen to an audio source from a established, the device name will
Bluetooth device (e.g. headphone) via appear on the TV screen.
this player, you need to pair the
Bluetooth device with this player. 5 Start playback content.

6 Adjust the volume.

Pairing with a Bluetooth Adjust the volume of the Bluetooth
device first. If the volume level is
device still low, adjust the volume level by
pressing OPTIONS on the remote
Pairing is an operation where the during playback screen and select
Bluetooth devices are registered to each [Bluetooth Volume]. Then, press
other before connection. Set [Bluetooth M/m to adjust the volume.
Mode] in [Bluetooth Settings] to [On]
(page 29) before pairing a Bluetooth b
device with this player. Some Bluetooth device does not support
volume control.
1 Place the Bluetooth device within
To disconnect the Bluetooth device
1 meter from the player.
Perform any of the following steps:
2 Perform any of the following – Press BLUETOOTH button on the
remote (page 13).
steps:
– Disable the Bluetooth function on the
– When connecting to a device for
Bluetooth device.
the first time, press BLUETOOTH
– Turn off the player or the Bluetooth
button on the remote.
device.
– Select [Bluetooth Device] option
on the playback screen. b
– Select [Device List] in [Bluetooth Before you turn off your Bluetooth device,
Settings]. turn down the volume level of your TV to
avoid sudden high volume outbursts.
3 Set the Bluetooth device in
pairing mode.
For details on setting the Bluetooth
device in pairing mode, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
device.

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 x [A/V SYNC]: Adjusts the gap between
Available Options picture and sound, by delaying the
sound output in relation to the picture
Various settings and playback output (0 to 120 milliseconds).
x [Video Settings]:
operations are available by pressing
OPTIONS. The available items differ – [Picture Quality Mode]: Selects the
depending on the situation. picture settings for different lighting
environments.
Common options *1
z [Direct] /[Standard]
*2
[Repeat Setting]: Sets the repeat *1*2
x z [Brighter Room]
mode. *1*2
z [Theater Room]
x [3D Menu]: z [Auto]
*1
*1 *1

Playback
– [Simulated 3D]: Adjusts the z [Custom1] /[Custom2]

simulated 3D effect. x [Texture Remaster]: Adjusts the

– [3D Depth Adjustment]: Adjusts the sharpness and detail of the

depth of 3D image. edges.
– [2D Playback]: Sets playback to 2D x [Super Resolution]: Improves

image. the resolution.

x [Play]/[Stop]: Starts or stops the x [Smoothing]: Reduces on-screen

playback. banding by smoothing

x [Play from beginning]: Plays the gradations on flat areas.
item from the beginning. x [Contrast Remaster]:

x [Bluetooth Device]: Displays Automatically arranges the

Bluetooth device list. black and white levels so that the
x [Bluetooth Volume]: Displays the screen is not too dark and the
Bluetooth volume control view. This image is modulated.
option item is only available when the x [Clear Black]: Adjusts the

Bluetooth device is connected. display of the dark elements of

x [Accessibility]*1*2: the image. All shading is not
– [Screen Reader] suppressed; it allows beautifully
– [Enlarge] reproduced black tones.
– [Closed Captions]*3 x [FNR]: Reduces the random

b noise appearing in the picture.

x [BNR]: Reduces the mosaic-like
*1 [Accessibility] is only available when
block noise in the picture.
[Accessibility Shortcut] in [Accessibility
x [MNR]: Reduces minor noise
Settings] is set to [On].
*2 [Accessibility] is not available during around the picture outlines
photo or music playback. (mosquito noise).
*3 [Closed Captions] is only available during x [Contrast]

video playback. x [Brightness]

x [Color]
Video only
x [Hue]
x [3D Output Setting]: Sets whether or
not to output 3D video automatically.

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 *1 Available when output 2K video signal. To Photo only
display these options when the player is x [Slideshow Speed]: Changes the
connected to 4K-compatible equipment, set slideshow speed.
[4K Output] in [Screen Settings] to [Off].
*2 Available when output 4K video signal. x [Slideshow Effect]: Sets the effect
for slideshows.
x [Slideshow BGM]:
x [Pause]: Pauses the playback.
x [Top Menu]: Displays the BD’s or – [Off]: Turns off the function.
DVD’s Top Menu. – [My Music from USB]: Sets the
x [Menu]/[Popup Menu]: Displays the music files registered in [Add
BD-ROM’s Pop-up Menu or DVD’s Slideshow BGM].
menu. – [Play from Music CD]: Sets the
x [Title Search]: Searches for a title on tracks in CD-DAs.
x [Change Display]: Switches
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and starts
playback from the beginning. between [Grid View] and [List View].
x [View Image]: Displays the selected
x [Chapter Search]: Searches for a
chapter and starts playback from the photo.
x [Slideshow]: Plays a slideshow.
beginning.
x [Rotate Left]: Rotates the photo
x [Audio]: Switches the language track
when multilingual tracks are recorded counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
x [Rotate Right]: Rotates the photo
on BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects
the sound track on CDs. clockwise by 90 degrees.
x [Subtitle]: Switches the subtitle
language when multilingual subtitles
are recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
x [Closed Captions]: Selects closed
caption format when available.
x [Angle]: Switches to other viewing
angles when multi-angles are
recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD
VIDEOs.
x [Number Entry]: Selects the number
by using </M/m/, key on the
remote.
Music only
x [Track Search]: Searches the track
number during music CD playback.
x [Add Slideshow BGM]: Registers
music files in the USB memory as
slideshow background music (BGM).
x [Shuffle Setting]: Set to [On] to
playback music files in randomized
order.

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 z
• We recommend performing the software
Settings and Adjustments update every 2 months or so.
• If your network condition is poor, visit
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ to
Using the Settings download the latest software version and
update via USB memory.
Displays You can also get information about update
functions from the website.
Select [Setup] on the home screen • Make sure to operate the player using the
when you need to change the settings of supplied remote when updating.
the player.
The default settings are underlined.

1 Select [Setup] on the home [Accessibility

screen using </M/m/,.

Settings and Adjustments

Settings]
2 Select the setup category icon
using M/m, and press ENTER. x [Screen Reader Settings]

[Screen Reader]
[On]: Turns on the function.
[Software Update] [Off]: Turns off the function.

[Speech Rate]
x [Update via Internet] [Very Fast] / [Fast] / [Normal] / [Slow] /
Updates the player’s software using [Very Slow]: Sets the reading speed.
available network. Make sure that the
[Speech Volume]
network is connected to the Internet. For [High] / [Medium] / [Low]: Sets the
details, see “Step 2: Preparing for reading volume.
Network Connection” (page 16).
[Prioritize Speech Audio]
x [Update via USB Memory] [On]: Lowers the background sound
Updates the player’s software using volume when the sound overlaps with
USB memory. Make sure that the the read-out speech or the auditory
Software Update Folder is correctly signal.
named as “UPDATE” and all the update [Off]: Turns off the function.
files must be stored in this folder. The [Speech Verbosity]
player can recognize up to 500 files/ [High]: Read-out in detailed style.
folders in a single layer including the [Low]: Read-out in simplified style.
update files/folders.
b
This setting works with NETFLIX service
only.

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 x [Enlarge]
x [DVD Aspect Ratio]
[On]: Text is displayed in large size. [Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture
[Off]: Text is displayed in normal size.
with black bands on the top and bottom.
x [Auto-Scroll Speed]
[Fast] / [Normal] / [Slow] / [Very Slow]:
Sets the speed of automatic text
scrolling.

x [Accessibility Shortcut]
[On]: Turns on the shortcut in [Options] [Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height
window. picture on the entire screen, with
[Off]: Turns off the shortcut. trimmed sides.

[Screen Settings]
x [3D Output Setting]
[Auto]: Normally select this. x [Cinema Conversion Mode]
[Off]: Select this to display all content in [Auto]: Normally select this. The player
2D. automatically detects whether the
material is video-based or film-based,
x [TV Screen Size Setting for 3D] and switches to the appropriate
Sets the screen size of your 3D- conversion method.
compatible TV. [Video]: The conversion method suited
for video-based material will always be
x [TV Type] selected regardless of the material.
[16:9]: Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide x [Output Video Resolution]
mode function. Normally select [Auto]. Select [Original
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a Resolution] to output the resolution
4:3 screen TV without a wide mode recorded on the disc. When the
function. resolution is lower than the SD
resolution, it is scaled up to the SD
x [Screen Format] resolution.
[Full]: Select this when connecting to a
TV with a wide mode function. Displays x [24p Output]
a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio Outputs 24p video signals only when
even on a wide-screen TV. you connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV
[Normal]: Changes the picture size to fit via an HDMI connection and the [Output
the screen size with the original picture Video Resolution] is set to [Auto] or
aspect ratio. [1080p].

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[BD-ROM 24p Output]
x [4K Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz
[Auto1]: Outputs 2K (1920 × 1080)
video signals only when connecting a
video signals during video playback and
1080/24p-compatible TV using the
4K video signals during photo play when
HDMI OUT jack.
connecting to a Sony 4K-compatible
[On]: Turns on the function.
equipment.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
Outputs 4K video signals during
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
playback of 24p video contents in
BD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs/Data content/
[DVD-ROM 24p Output]
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz Network content or photo play when
video signals only when connecting a connecting to a non-Sony
1080/24p-compatible TV using the 4K-compatible equipment.
HDMI OUT jack. This setting does not work for 3D video
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not image playback.

Settings and Adjustments

compatible with 1080/24p video signals. [Auto2]: Automatically outputs 4K/24p
video signals when you connect a
[Data content 24p Output] 4K/24p-compatible equipment and make
This function is available for playback the appropriate settings in [BD-ROM
contents stored in USB memory or data 24p Output], [DVD-ROM 24p Output],
disc. [Data content 24p Output] or [Network
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz content 24p Output] and also outputs
video signals only when connecting a 4K/24p photo images when you play 2D
1080/24p-compatible TV using the photo files.
HDMI OUT jack. [Off]: Turns off the function.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
b
If your Sony equipment is not detected when
[Auto1] is selected, the setting will have the
[Network content 24p Output] same effect as [Auto2] setting.
This function is available for playback
contents from other network, such as x [YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]
Home Network, Screen mirroring, etc. [Auto]: Automatically detects the
[Auto]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz connected TV type, and switches to the
video signals only when connecting a matching color setting.
1080/24p-compatible TV using the [YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2
HDMI OUT jack. video signals.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not [YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4
compatible with 1080/24p video signals. video signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.

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 x [HDMI Deep Color Output] x [DSD Output Mode]
[Auto]: Normally select this. [Auto]: Outputs DSD signals from the
[16bit]/[12bit]/[10bit]: Outputs 16bit/ HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super
12bit/10bit video signals when the Audio CD and DSD format file. Outputs
connected TV is compatible with Deep LPCM signals instead if the HDMI
Color. connected device not support DSD.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is [Off]: Outputs PCM signals from the
unstable or colors appear unnatural. HDMI OUT jack when playing a Super
Audio CD and DSD format file.
x [SBM] (Super Bit Mapping)
[On]: Smooths the gradation of video x [BD Audio MIX Setting]
signals output from the HDMI OUT [On]: Outputs the audio obtained by
jack. mixing the interactive and secondary
[Off]: Select this when outputting audio to the primary audio.
distorted video signals or unnatural [Off]: Outputs the primary audio only.
color. Select this to output HD audio signals to
an AV amplifier (receiver).
x [IP Content NR Pro]
[Video - Strong]/[Video - Medium]/ x [Digital Music Enhancer]
[Video - Mild]/[Film - Mild]/ [On]: Set the sound effect when playing
[Film - Medium]/[Film - Strong]: Adjust Internet content or USB content.
the picture quality for Internet content. [Off]/[Sound Bar Mode]: Turns off the
[Off]: Turns off the function. function.

x [Pause Mode] x [Dolby D Compatible Output]

[Auto]: Normally select this. Dynamic [On]: Converts DTS audio source to
moving pictures appear without blurring. Dolby Digital audio by using EDID
[Frame]: Displays static pictures at high (Extended Display Identification Data).
resolution. [Off]: Turns off the function.

x [Audio DRC]
[Auto]: Performs playback at the
[Audio Settings] dynamic range specified by the disc
(BD-ROM only). Other discs are played
back at the [On] level.
x [Digital Audio Output]
[On]: Performs playback at a standard
[Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs compression level.
audio signals according to the status of [Off]: No compression works. A more
the connected devices. dynamic sound is produced.
[PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack.

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 z
x [Downmix]
LDAC is an audio coding technology
[Surround]: Outputs audio signals with developed by Sony that enables the
surround effects. Select this when transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res)
connecting an audio device that supports Audio content, even over a Bluetooth
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS connection. Unlike other Bluetooth
Neo:6. compatible coding technologies such as SBC,
[Stereo]: Outputs audio signals without it operates without any down conversion of
surround effects. Select this when the Hi-Res Audio content*, and allows
approximately three times more data** than
connecting an audio device that does not
those other technologies to be transmitted over
support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or a Bluetooth wireless network with
DTS Neo:6. unprecedented sound quality, by means of
efficient coding and optimized packetization.
* Excluding DSD format contents.
** In comparison with SBC (Subband

Settings and Adjustments

[Bluetooth Settings] Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps
(96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz)
is selected.
x [Bluetooth Mode]
[On]: Enables Bluetooth settings and x [Wireless Playback Quality]
functions. This function is enabled when
[Off]: Disables Bluetooth settings and [Bluetooth Mode] and [Bluetooth Codec
functions. - LDAC] is set to [On]. If sound output
or network streaming is unstable, please
x [Device List] select [Connection].
Displays a list of paired and detected [Auto]: Sets the transmission data rate
Bluetooth receivers when [Bluetooth for LDAC automatically.
Mode] is set to [On]. [Sound Quality]: The highest data rate is
used. Sound is sent at a higher quality,
x [Bluetooth Codec - AAC] / but audio playback may become
[Bluetooth Codec - LDAC] unstable if the link quality is not
This function is enabled when sufficient.
[Bluetooth Mode] is set to [On]. [Standard]: A medium data rate is used.
[On]: Enables AAC/LDAC codec. This provides a balance between sound
[Off]: Disables AAC/LDAC codec. quality and playback stability.
[Connection]: Stability is prioritized.
b The sound quality may be reasonable
This function is disabled during connection and the connection status will most
with a Bluetooth device. likely be stable.

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 x [Delete BD Data]
[BD/DVD Viewing Deletes data in the USB memory.
All data stored in the buda folder will be
Settings] erased.

x [BD/DVD Menu Language]

Selects the default menu language for
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. [Parental Control
Select [Select Language Code], and
enter the code for your language,
Settings]
referring to “Language code list”
(page 44). x [Password]
Sets or changes the password for the
x [Audio Language] Parental Control function. A password
Selects the default audio language for allows you to set a restriction on
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. BD-ROM or DVD VIDEO, and Internet
When you select [Original], the video playback. If necessary, you can
language given priority in the disc is differentiate the restriction levels for
selected. BD-ROMs, DVD VIDEOs, and Internet
Select [Select Language Code], and videos.
enter the code for your language,
referring to “Language code list” x [Parental Control Area Code]
(page 44). Playback of some BD-ROMs, DVD
VIDEOs, or Internet videos can be
x [Subtitle Language] limited according to the geographic area.
Selects the default subtitle language for Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
BD-ROMs or DVD VIDEOs. different scenes. Follow the on-screen
Select [Select Language Code], and instructions and enter your four-digit
enter the code for your language, password.
referring to “Language code list”
(page 44). x [BD Parental Control] /
[DVD Parental Control] /
x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] [Internet Video Parental Control]
[BD]: Plays BD layer. By setting Parental Control, scenes can
[DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. be blocked or replaced with different
scenes. Follow the on-screen
x [BD Internet Connection] instructions and enter your four-digit
[Allow]: Normally select this. password.
[Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet
connection.

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 [Control for HDMI]
x [Internet Video Unrated]
[On]: The following BRAVIA Sync
[Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated
features are available:
Internet videos.
– One-Touch Play
[Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated
– System Power-Off
Internet videos.
– Language Follow
[Off]: Turns off the function.
z
[Music Settings] For details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV or components.

x [Super Audio CD Playback Layer] [Linked to TV-off]

[Super Audio CD]: Plays the Super [Valid]: Automatically turns off the
Audio CD layer. player when the connected TV enters
standby mode (BRAVIA Sync).

Settings and Adjustments

[CD]: Plays the CD layer.
[Invalid]: Turns off the function.
x [Super Audio CD Playback
Channel] x [DUALSHOCK(TM)4 wireless
[DSD 2ch]: Plays the 2ch area. controller]
[DSD Multi]: Plays the multi-channel You can register and manage your
area. wireless controller here. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
b
DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller uses
[System Settings] Bluetooth technology. Check that [Bluetooth
Mode] in [Bluetooth Settings] is set to [On]
(page 29).
x [OSD Language]
Selects on-screen display language for x [Quick Start Mode]
your player. [On]: Shortens the startup time when
turning on the player.
x [Closed Caption Settings] [Off]: Reduces standby power
Customizes the format of Closed consumption.
Caption displayed.
Select [Original] in [Text Settings] x [Auto Display]
setting to disable. [On]: Automatically displays
information on the screen when
x [HDMI Settings] changing the viewing titles, picture
By connecting Sony components that are modes, audio signals, etc.
compatible with HDMI functions with a [Off]: Displays information only when
High Speed HDMI Cable, operation is you press DISPLAY.
simplified.

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 x [Software Update Notification] x [Network Connection
[On]: Sets the player to inform you of Diagnostics]
newer software version information Checks for the proper network
(page 25). connection by running the network
[Off]: Turns off the function. diagnostics.

x [Device Name] x [Screen mirroring RF Setting]

Displays the player’s name. The player’s [Auto]: Sets the RF (Radio Frequency)
name can be changed. channel band automatically for Screen
mirroring connection.
x [System Information] [CH 1]/[CH 6]/[CH 11]: Sets CH 1/
Displays the player’s software version CH 6/CH 11 as priority.
information and the MAC address.
x [Connection Server Settings]
x [Software License Information] Sets whether or not to display the
Displays information about the Software connected server.
License.
x [Auto Home Network Access
Permission]
[Network Settings] [On]: Allows automatic access from
newly detected DLNA controller-
compatible product.
x [Internet Settings] [Off]: Turns off the function.
Connect the player to the network
beforehand. For details, see “Step 2: x [Home Network Access Control]
Preparing for Network Connection” Displays a list of DLNA controller-
(page 16). compatible products and sets whether or
[Wired Setup]: Select this when you not to accept commands from the
connect to a broadband router using a controllers in the list.
LAN cable.
[Wireless Setup]: Select this when you x [Registered Remote Devices]
use the wireless LAN that is built into the
Displays a list of your registered remote
player for wireless network connection.
devices.
z
For further details, visit the following website x [Remote Start]
and check the FAQ contents: [On]: Allows you to turn on the player by
http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/
a device linked via a network.
[Off]: Turns off the function.
x [Network Connection Status]
Displays the current network status.

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 [Easy Network
Settings]
Select [Easy Network Settings] to
specify the network settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

[Resetting]

Settings and Adjustments

x [Reset to Factory Default Settings]
Resets the player settings to the factory
default by selecting the group of settings.
All the settings within the group will be
reset.

x [Initialize Personal Information]

Erases your personal information stored
in the player.

b
If you dispose, transfer or resell this unit,
please delete all Personal Information for
security purposes. Please take the appropriate
measures such as logging out after using a
network service.

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 The display language on the screen
Additional Information switches automatically when
connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, When [Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
Troubleshooting Settings] is set to [On] (page 31), the
display language on the screen
If you experience any of the following automatically switches according to
difficulties while using the player, use the language setting of the connected
this troubleshooting guide to help TV (if you change the setting on your
remedy the problem before requesting TV, etc.).
repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Sound
Picture There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
There is no picture or the picture is , Check that all the connecting cables
not output correctly. are securely connected (page 15).
, Check that all the connecting cables , Switch the input selector on your AV
are securely connected (page 15). amplifier (receiver) so that the audio
, Switch the input selector on your TV signals of the player are output from
to display the signal from the player. your AV amplifier (receiver).
, Reset the [Output Video Resolution] to , If the audio signal does not come
the lowest resolution by pressing through the DIGITAL OUT
x STOP, HOME, and then POP UP/ (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check
MENU button on the remote. the audio settings (page 28).
, Try the following: 1Turn the player , For HDMI connections, try the
off and on again. 2Turn the connected following: 1Turn the player off and
equipment off and on again. on again. 2Turn the connected
3Disconnect and then reconnect the equipment off and on again.
HDMI cable. 3Disconnect and then reconnect the
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a HDMI cable.
DVI device that does not support , For HDMI connections, if the player is
copyright protection technology. connected to a TV through an AV
, Check the [Output Video Resolution] amplifier (receiver), try connecting the
settings in [Screen Settings] (page 26). HDMI cable directly to the TV. Refer
, For BD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs/Data also to the instruction manual supplied
content/Network content, check the with the AV amplifier (receiver).
[24p Output] settings in [Screen , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a
Settings] (page 27). DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept
audio signals).

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, The device connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not support the audio Disc
format of the player. Check the audio
settings (page 28). The disc does not play.
, The disc is dirty or skewed.
The HD Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High with the playback side facing down.
Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD , The disc has a format that cannot be
Master Audio) is not output by played back by this player (page 40).
bitstream. , The player cannot play a recorded disc
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio that is not correctly finalized.
Settings] to [Off] (page 28). , The region code on the BD or DVD
, Check that the connected AV amplifier does not match the player.
(receiver) is compatible with each HD
Audio format.
USB device

Additional Information
The interactive audio is not output. The player does not detect a USB
, Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] in [Audio
device connected to the player.
Settings] to [On] (page 28).
, Make sure that the USB device is
securely connected to the USB jack.
Message Code 3 [Audio outputs , Check if the USB device or a cable is
temporarily muted. Do not adjust the damaged.
playback volume. The content being , Check if the USB device is on.
played is protected by Cinavia and is , If the USB device is connected via a
not authorized for playback on this USB hub, connect the USB device
device. For more information, see directly to the player.
http://www.cinavia.com. Message
Code 3] appears on the screen when
Internet streaming
playing a disc.
, The audio track of the video that you
are playing contains a Cinavia code
The picture/sound is poor/certain
indicating that it is an unauthorized programmes display a loss of detail,
copy of professionally-produced especially during fast-motion or dark
content (page 6). scenes.
, Picture/sound quality may be
improved by changing the connection
speed. Recommended connection
speed is of at least 2.5 Mbps for
standard definition video (10 Mbps for
high definition video).

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 There is no options menu during The desired wireless router do not
Internet streaming. appear in the wireless network list.
, Options menu is not available during , Press RETURN to return to the
Internet streaming. previous screen, and try wireless setup
again. If the desired wireless router is
still not detected, select [New
Network connection connection registration] to perform
[Manual registration].
The player cannot connect to the
network. The message [A new software version
, Check the network connection is available. Please go to the “Setup”
(page 16) and the network settings section of the menu and select
(page 32). “Software Update” to perform the
update.] appears on the screen when
The PC cannot connect to the Internet turning the player on.
after [Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)] , See [Software Update] (page 25) to
is performed. update the player to a newer software
, The wireless settings of the router may version.
change automatically if you use the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup function before
adjusting the settings of the router. In Bluetooth connection
this case, change the wireless settings
of your PC accordingly. Bluetooth connection cannot be done/
completed.
You cannot connect the player to the , Set [Bluetooth Mode] to [On]
wireless LAN router. (page 29).
, Check if the wireless LAN router is on. , Make sure the Bluetooth device to be
, Depending on the surrounding connected is turned on and the
environment, such as the wall material, Bluetooth function is enabled.
radio wave receiving condition, or , Move the Bluetooth device closer to
obstacles between the player and the the player.
wireless LAN router, the , Connect this player and the Bluetooth
communication distance may be device again. You may need to cancel
shortened. Move the player and the the connection with this player using
wireless LAN router closer to each your Bluetooth device first.
other. , Delete pairing information once from
, Devices that use a 2.4 GHz frequency the device list and connected device,
band, such as a microwave, Bluetooth, before retrying connection.
or digital cordless device, may , Connection may not be possible if
interrupt the communication. Move other Bluetooth devices are present
the player away from such devices, or around the player. In this case, turn off
turn off such devices. the other Bluetooth devices.

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, The connection registration , Check the following and refer to the
information has been erased. Perform instruction manual supplied with the
the connection operation again. component.
– the connected component is
There is no sound, the sound skips or compatible with the [Control for
fluctuates, or the connection is lost. HDMI] function.
– the connected component’s setting
, Move the Bluetooth device closer to
for the [Control for HDMI] function
the player.
is correct.
, Make sure the player is not receiving
, When you connect the player to a TV
any interference from a Wi-Fi
through an AV amplifier (receiver),
network, other Bluetooth device, other
– if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not
2.4 GHz wireless device, or
compatible with the [Control for
microwave oven.
HDMI] function, you may be unable
, Check that the Bluetooth connection is
to control the TV from the player.
properly made between this player and
– if you change the HDMI
the Bluetooth device.
connection, disconnect and

Additional Information
, Connect this player and the Bluetooth
reconnect the AC adaptor, or a
device again.
power failure occurs, try the
, Keep the player away from metal
following: 1Switch the input
objects or surfaces.
selector of the AV amplifier
(receiver) so that the picture from
the player appears on the TV screen.
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA
2Set [Control for HDMI] in
Sync) [HDMI Settings] to [Off], then set
[Control for HDMI] in [HDMI
The [Control for HDMI] function does Settings] to [On] (page 31). Refer to
not work (BRAVIA Sync). the instruction manual supplied
, Check that [Control for HDMI] in with the AV amplifier (receiver).
[HDMI Settings] is set to [On]
(page 31). The System Power-Off function does
, If you change the HDMI connection, not work (BRAVIA Sync).
turn the player off and on again. , Check that [Control for HDMI] and
, If power failure occurs, set [Control [Linked to TV-off] in [HDMI Settings]
for HDMI] in [HDMI Settings] to are set to [On] and [Valid] (page 31).
[Off], then set [Control for HDMI] in
[HDMI Settings] to [On] (page 31).

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 The disc tray does not open and you
Others
cannot remove the disc even after you
press Z.
Playback does not start from the
, While the player is turned on, press x
beginning of content. STOP, HOME, and then TOP MENU
, Press OPTIONS, and select [Play from button on the remote to unlock the tray
beginning]. and disable the Child Lock (page 10).
, Try the following: 1Turn the player
Playback does not start from the off, and disconnect the AC adaptor.
resume point where you last stopped 2Reconnect the AC adaptor while
playing. pressing down Z on the player.
, The resume point may be cleared from 3Keep pressing down Z on the player
memory depending on the disc when until the tray opens. 4Remove the
– you open the disc tray. disc. 5Disconnect and reconnect the
– you disconnect the USB device. AC adaptor again to recover the
– you play other content. player.
– you turn off the player.
The message [[EJECT] Key is
Message Code 1 [Playback stopped. currently unavailable.] appears on
The content being played is protected the screen after Z is pressed.
by Cinavia and is not authorized for , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or
playback on this device. For more local authorized Sony service facility.
information, see http://
www.cinavia.com. Message Code 1] The player does not respond to any
appears on the screen when playing a button.
disc. , Moisture has condensed inside the
, The audio track of the video that you player (page 4).
are playing contains a Cinavia code
indicating it was intended for
presentation using professional
equipment only and is not authorized
for playback by consumers (page 6).

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 Transmission range (A2DP):
• 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC in
Specifications sampling 96 kHz and transmit by
990 kbps)
Specifications and design are subject to • 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (in sampling
change without notice. 44.1 kHz)

System General
Laser: Semiconductor laser Power requirements:
12 V DC with AC adaptor
Inputs and outputs Rating: Input 120 V AC, 60 Hz
(Jack name: Power consumption (when using AC
Jack type/Output level/Load adaptor): 12 W
impedance) Dimensions (approx.):
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): 255 mm × 192 mm × 39 mm
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms (10 1/8 in. × 7 5/8 in. × 1 9/16 in.)
HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin standard (width/depth/height)
connector incl. projecting parts
LAN (100): 100BASE-TX Terminal Mass (approx.): 0.9 kg (2 lb)

Additional Information
USB: Operating temperature:
USB jack Type A (For connecting a 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 °F to 95 °F)
USB memory, memory card reader, Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
digital still camera, and digital video
camera)*
* Do not use for power charging Supplied accessories
purposes.
DC IN:12 V DC, 850 mA • High Speed HDMI Cable (1)*
Wireless • AC adaptor (AC-M1210UC) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
Wireless LAN standard:
• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)
Protocol IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency range: * Supplied for BDP-BX670
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz band
Modulation: DSSS and OFDM
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth Version 4.1
Bluetooth
Communication system:
Bluetooth Specification v4.1
Output:
Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 30 m
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles:
A2DP v1.2
AVRCP v1.3
Supported Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC

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 Note on Discs
Playable discs This product is designed to playback
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of
Blu-ray BD-ROM the music discs encoded with copyright
Disc*1 BD-R*2/BD-RE*2 protection technologies do not conform
DVD*3 DVD-ROM to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
DVD-R/DVD-RW therefore, these discs may not be
DVD+R/DVD+RW playable by this product.
CD*3 CD-DA (Music CD) Note on playback operations of BDs/
CD-ROM
CD-R/CD-RW
DVDs
Super Audio CD Some playback operations of BDs/
DVDs may be intentionally set by
*1 software producers. Since this player
Since the Blu-ray Disc specifications are
new and evolving, some discs may not be plays BDs/DVDs according to the disc
playable depending on the disc type and the contents the software producers
version. designed, some playback features may
The audio output differs depending on the not be available.
source, connected output jack, and selected
audio settings. Note about double-layer BDs/DVDs
*2 BD-RE: Ver.2.1
The playback pictures and sound may be
BD-R: Ver.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 including organic momentarily interrupted when the layers
pigment type BD-R (LTH type) switch.
The BD-Rs recorded on a PC cannot be
played if postscripts are recordable. Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO
*3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it has not
only)
been correctly finalized. For more
Your player has a region code printed on
information, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the recording device. the bottom of the unit and will only play
BD-ROMs/DVD VIDEOs labeled with
Discs that cannot be played identical region codes or ALL .
• BDs with cartridge
• BDXLs
• DVD-RAMs Region code
• HD DVDs
• DVD Audio discs
• PHOTO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Super VCDs
• Audio material side on DualDiscs
• A disc recorded in a color system other
than NTSC, such as PAL (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).

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Playable types of files

Video
Codec Container Extension With Audio

MPEG-1 PS .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG

Video*1 MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
PS*3 .mpg, .mpeg Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG
MPEG-2
TS*4 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
Video*2
MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, WMA9, MP3
Xvid
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
MKV*1 .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis

Additional Information
*1
MP4 .mp4, .m4v AAC
TS*1 .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
*5 Quick
MPEG4/AVC .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Time*6
FLV*6 .flv, .f4v LPCM, AAC, MP3
3gpp/ .3gp, .3g2,
AAC
3gpp2*6 .3gpp, .3gp2
TS .m2ts, .mts Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG, AAC
VC1*1
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
ASF .wmv, .asf WMA9, WMA 10 Pro
WMV9*1*7
MKV .mkv Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3, Vorbis
Quick Time .mov Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3
Motion JPEG*6
AVI .avi Dolby Digital, LPCM, AAC, MP3

Format
AVCHD (Ver.2.0)*1*8*9*10

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 *8
Music The player can support frame rate up to
60 fps.
Codec Extension *9 The player plays AVCHD format files that
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio are recorded on a digital video camera, etc.
.mp3
Layer III)*11 The AVCHD format disc will not play if it
has not been correctly finalized.
AAC/HE-AAC*1*11 .m4a, .aac*6 *10 The player can play AVCHD 3D format.
*11
WMA9 Standard *1
.wma The player can play “.mka” files.
This file cannot be played on a DLNA
WMA 10 Pro*12 .wma server.
*12
*11 The player does not play coded file such as
LPCM .wav
Lossless.
FLAC*1 .flac, .fla *13 The player does not play DST encoded
files.
Dolby Digital*6*11 .ac3 *14 The player does not play animated PNG or
DSF*1 .dsf animated GIF files.
*15 For MPO files other than 3D, the key
DSDIFF*1*13 .dff image or the first image is displayed.
*16
AIFF*1 .aiff, .aif The player does not support 16bit BMP
files.
ALAC*1 .m4a
b
Vorbis .ogg • Some files may not play depending on the
Monkey’s Audio .ape file format, file encoding, recording
condition, or DLNA server condition.
• Some files edited on a PC may not play.
Photo
• Some files may not be able to perform fast
Format Extension forward or fast reverse function.
• The player does not play coded files such as
JPEG .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe DRM.
PNG .png*14 • The player can recognize the following files
or folders in BDs, DVDs, CDs and USB
GIF .gif*14 devices:
MPO .mpo*6*15 – up to folders in the 9th layer, including the
root folder.
BMP .bmp*6*16 – up to 500 files/folders in a single layer.
• The player can recognize the following files
*1 The player may not play this file format on or folders stored in the DLNA server:
a DLNA server. – up to folders in the 19th layer.
*2 The player can only play standard – up to 999 files/folders in a single layer.
definition video on a DLNA server. • The player can support frame rate:
*3 The player does not play DTS format files – up to 60 fps for AVCHD (MPEG4/AVC)
on a DLNA server. only.
*4 The player can only play Dolby Digital – up to 30 fps for other video codecs.
format files on a DLNA server. • The player can support video bit rate up to
*5 The player can support AVC up to Level 40 Mbps.
4.1. • Some USB devices may not work with this
*6 The player does not play this file format on player.
a DLNA server.
*7 The player can support WMV9 up to
Advance Profile.
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• The player can recognize Mass Storage WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
Class (MSC) devices (such as flash memory TKIP is a security technology developed
or an HDD), Still Image Capture Device to correct the deficiencies of WEP. TKIP
(SICD) class devices and 101 keyboard.
assures a higher security level than
• To avoid data corruption or damage to the
WEP.
USB memory or devices, turn off the player
when connecting or removing the USB WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES)
memory or devices. AES is a security technology that uses an
• The player may not play high bit rate video advanced security method that is distinct
files on DATA CDs smoothly. It is from WEP and TKIP.
recommended to play such files using
AES assures a higher security level than
DATA DVDs or DATA BDs.
WEP or TKIP.

About wireless LAN security Notes About the Discs

Since communication via the wireless
• To keep the disc
LAN function is established by radio

Additional Information
clean, handle the
waves, the wireless signal may be
disc by its edge. Do
susceptible to interception. To protect
not touch the
wireless communication, this player
surface.
supports various security functions. Be
Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the
sure to correctly configure the security
disc may cause it to malfunction.
settings in accordance with your network
• Do not expose the disc to direct
environment.
sunlight or heat sources such as hot air
No Security ducts, or leave it in a car parked in
Although you can easily make settings, direct sunlight as the temperature may
anyone can intercept wireless rise considerably inside the car.
communication or intrude into your • After playing, store the disc in its case.
wireless network, even without any • Clean the disc with a
sophisticated tools. Keep in mind that cleaning cloth. Wipe
there is a risk of unauthorized access or the disc from the
interception of data. center out.
WEP • Do not use solvents
WEP applies security to such as benzine,
communications to prevent outsiders thinner, commercially available disc/
from intercepting communications or lens cleaners, or anti-static spray
intruding into your wireless network. intended for vinyl LPs.
WEP is a legacy security technology that • If you have printed the disc’s label, dry
enables older devices, which do not the label before playing.
support TKIP/AES, to be connected. • Do not use the following discs.
– A lens cleaning disc.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., card, heart).

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 – A disc with a label or sticker on it. Code Language
– A disc that has cellophane tape or 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz
sticker adhesive on it. 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala
• Do not resurface the playing side of a 1327 Laothian; Lao 1332 Lithuanian
disc to remove surface scratches. 1334 Latvian 1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian
Language code list 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi
1357 Malay 1358 Malese;
Maltese
For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru
Settings] (page 30). 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch
The language spellings conform to the 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. 1403 Oromo 1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi; 1428 Polish
Code Language Panjabi
1435 Pashto; 1436 Portuguese
1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian Pushto
1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-
1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese Romance
1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1482 Kirundi; Rundi 1483 Romanian
1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda
1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi
1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali 1501 Sangho; 1502 Serbo-
1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton Sango Croatian
1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1503 Singhalese; 1505 Slovak
Sinhalese
1097 Czech 1103 Welsh
1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan
1105 Danish 1109 German
1508 Shona 1509 Somali
1130 Bhutani; 1142 Greek
Dzongkha 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian
1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1513 Siswati; Swati 1514 Sesotho;
Sotho
1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian southern
1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish
1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil
1171 Faroese 1174 French 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik
1181 Frisian 1183 Irish 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog
1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1534 Setswana; 1535 Tonga; Tonga
1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi Tswana islands
1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga
1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi
1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu
1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese
1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof
1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba
1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu
1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic; 1703 Not specified
Kalaallisut
1299 Cambodian; 1300 Kannada
Khmer
1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri

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Parental control/area code

For details, see [Parental Control Area

Code] (page 30).
Code Area
2044 Argentina 2047 Australia
2046 Austria 2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil 2090 Chile
2092 China 2093 Colombia
2115 Denmark 2165 Finland
2174 France 2109 Germany
2200 Greece 2219 Hong Kong
2248 India 2238 Indonesia
2239 Ireland 2254 Italy
2276 Japan 2304 Korea
2333 Luxembourg 2363 Malaysia

Additional Information
2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan 2424 Philippines
2428 Poland 2436 Portugal
2489 Russia 2501 Singapore
2149 Spain 2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland 2543 Taiwan
2528 Thailand 2184 United
Kingdom
2586 Vietnam

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The software of this player may be updated in the future. To download any available
updates and the Operating Instructions with advanced features, please visit the
following website:

http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/

© 2016 Sony Corporation 4-579-669-15(1)