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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Step 1: Connecti
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Additional Information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Self-Diagnosis Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Video Output Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Audio Output Signals and Player S
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A THEATER (page 16) Switches to the optimum video mode for Guide to Parts and watching movies automatically. When connected with an AV amplifier Controls (receiver) using the HDMI cable, the speaker output also switches For more information, see the pages in automatically. parentheses. When connected with a Theater Mode- compatible TV using the HDMI cable, the TV’s video mode switches to Theater Remote Mode. b The THEATER button functions only when connected to a Sony Theater Mode-com
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Each time you press the button, search C Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ speed changes as follows*: BLUE/YELLOW) Playback direction Short cut keys for selecting items on M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t M3 some BD’s menus (can also be used for (×120) BD’s Java interactive operations). Reverse direction D TOP MENU (page 32) n (×1) t m1 (×10) t m2 (×30) Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top t m3 (×120) Menu. When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the POP UP/MENU (page 32
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Front panel The N button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A [/1 (on/standby) (page 27) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) Turns on the player, or sets to standby You can lock the disc tray to prevent it being mode. opened by mistake. When the player is turned on, hold down N B Disc tray (page 30) on the player for more than 10 seconds until C Blu-ray Disc indicator “LOCKED” appears in the front panel Lights up in white when the player is displa
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Front panel display A N, X F Network connection indicator Lights up during playback or pause. Lights up when accessing the network and downloading the player’s software. B HD (page 42) For details on downloading the player’s Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/ software, see page 40. 1080p video signals from the HDMI OUT jack or 720p/1080i video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. C HDMI (page 15) Lights up when an HDMI device is recognized. D EXT (page 23) Lights up when the exte
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Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack F EXT slot (page 23) (page 21) G AC IN terminal (page 25) B LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (page 17, 18, 22) (Y, PB, PR) jacks (page 17) C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18) I HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20) D DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack J LAN (100) terminal (page 24) (page 21) E Ventilation holes The ventilation fan is inside the player. 12
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Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Player Check that you have the following items. � Audio/video cable (phono plug ×3) (1) � AC power cord (1) � HDMI cable (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Follow steps 1 through 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Do not connect the AC power cord until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord” (page 25). Hookups and Settings 13
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Step 1: Connecting to Your TV About video/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following video jacks. Connect the player to your TV according to the input jacks on your TV. When connecting the player to your TV using the HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Jack type Video resolution Hookup High Digital High Definition: See “Connecting to an quality 1080/24p, 1080p, HDMI jack” (page 15). 1080i, 720p Standard Definition: 480p, 480i Analog H
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Hookups and Settings Connecting to an HDMI jack Connect the player and your TV using an HDMI cable to enjoy high quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. If you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If you connect a 1080/24p- or 1080p-compatible TV, use a High Speed HDMI cable. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) TV Notes on connecting to the HDMI OUT jack � B
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b � Language Follow � Not all high definition television sets are fully When you change the language for the on- compatible with this product and may cause screen display on your TV, the player’s artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case language for the on-screen display is also of 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p scan picture changed after turning the player off and on. problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the LINE OUT VIDEO jack. If To prepare for t
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Hookups and Settings Connecting to component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the player and your TV using a component video cable (not supplied). You can enjoy high-quality pictures. Be sure to connect to the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks using the audio/video cable. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Component video Audio/video cable cable (not supplied) (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) (red) (white) Match the color of the plug to Match the
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Connecting to audio/video jacks Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO, R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the player and your TV using the audio/video cable. You can enjoy standard quality pictures and sound. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (red) (white) (yellow) Audio/video cable (supplied) (red) (white) (yellow) Match the color of the plug to that of the jack. TV : Signal flow 18
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Hookups and Settings Step 2: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) About audio/HDMI OUT jacks The player has the following audio jacks. Connect the player to your AV amplifier (receiver) according to the input jacks on your AV amplifier (receiver). Jack type Hookup Digital See “Connecting to an HDMI jack” (page 20). See “Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)” (page 21). Analog See “Connecting to audio L/R jacks” (page 22). z For correct speaker location, refer to the operating in
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Connecting to an HDMI jack If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an HDMI input, use this connection. You can enjoy higher quality sound from the connected AV amplifier (receiver). To enjoy 7.1 channel sound, use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you connect a Sony AV amplifier (receiver) that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function (page 16), refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) H
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4-135-656-11(1)
The software of this player may be updated in the future. To find out details on any
available updates, please visit: http://esupport.sony.com
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player
BDP-BX2
4-135-656-11(1)
Printed in Malaysia © 2009 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record CAUTION The model and serial numbers are You are cautioned that any WARNING located at the rear of the unit. changes or modifications not Record the serial number in the expressly approved in this manual space provided below. Refer to could void your authority to To reduce the risk of fire or electric them whenever you call upon your operate this equipment. shock, do not expose this apparatus Sony dealer regarding this product. to rain or moisture. The shielded Interfac
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� Keep the player and the discs Notes About the Discs away from equipment with � To keep the disc clean, handle Precautions strong magnets, such as the disc by its edge. Do not microwave ovens, or large touch the surface. loudspeakers. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches On safety � Do not place heavy or unstable on the disc may cause it to � To prevent fire or shock objects on the player. malfunction. hazard, do not place objects � Do not place any objects other filled with liquids, suc
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� This product incorporates On cleaning High-Definition Multimedia Clean the cabinet, panel, and IMPORTANT NOTICE Interface (HDMI™) controls with a soft cloth. Do not Caution: This player is technology. HDMI, the HDMI use any type of abrasive pad, capable of holding a still logo and High-Definition scouring powder or solvent such video image or on-screen Multimedia Interface are as alcohol or benzine. display image on your trademarks or registered television screen trademarks of
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11)Only use attachments/ � NEED-to-know information accessories specified by the (to prevent incorrect manufacturer. operation) is listed under the 12)Use only with the cart, stand, b icon. NICE-to-know tripod, bracket, or table information (tips and other specified by the manufacturer, useful information) is listed or sold with the apparatus. under the z icon. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13)Unplug this
