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4-290-281-11(2)
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-S185/BX18
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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FCC WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or WARNING modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not equipment. expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The shielded Interface cable (LAN cable) must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. limits for a digital device pursuant
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11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the � If the player is brought directly from a cold to a manufacturer. warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or moisture may condense on the lenses inside the table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the player. Should this occur, the player may not apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and moving the cart/appa
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� Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack � , “XMB,” and “xross media bar” are Observe the following as improper handling may trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector. Computer Entertainment Inc. � Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the rear � This product incorporates High-Definition of the player and the HDMI connector by Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. checking their shapes. Make sure t
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 2: Easy Setu
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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 G [/1 (on/standby) Turns on the player, or sets to standby B Z (open/close) mode. C N (play) H Remote sensor D x (stop) To lock the disc tray (Child Lock) E Power indicator You can lock the disc tray to avoid accidental Lights up when the player is turned on. opening of the tray. F (USB) jack While the player is turned on, hold down the Connect a
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-TV- INPUT Remote Switches between TV and other input sources. The available functions of the remote differ -TV- [/1 depending on the disc or the situation. Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. [/1 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. AUDIO (page 17) Selects the language track when multi- lingual tracks are recorded on BD- ROMs/DVD VIDEOs. Selects the sound track on CDs. SUBTITLE (pag
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E . PREV/NEXT> Home menu display Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. The home menu appears when you press X PAUSE HOME. Select a category using
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Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the connections. For supplied accessories, see page 21. 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. DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL VIDEO R AUDIO L LINE OUT HDMI OUT LAN(100) High quality * HDMI cable HDMI OUT Audio/video cable (
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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 Settings] setup (page 16). DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ COAXIAL DOLBY DIGITAL VIDEO R AUDIO L LINE OUT HDMI OUT LAN(100) *1 HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 16). Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ COAXIAL DOLBY DIG
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Hookups and Settings 5 Perform [Easy Setup]. Follow the on-screen instructions to Step 2: Easy Setup make the basic settings using
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3 Insert a BD-ROM with BONUSVIEW/ BD-LIVE. Playback The operation method differs depending on the disc. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. Playing a Disc For playable discs, see page 22. z To delete data in the USB memory, select [Erase 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so BD Data] in the [Video], and press ENTER. that the signal from the player All data stored in the buda folder will be erased. appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a Display
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Playback 1 Prepare for Sony Entertainment Network. Playing from a USB Connect the player to a network Device (page 11). 2Select [Video], [Music], or You can play video/music/photo files from [Photo] on the home menu using the connected USB device.
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Item Details Available Options [Angle] Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are recorded on BD-ROMs/ Various settings and playback operations are DVD VIDEOs. available by pressing OPTIONS. The available items differ depending on the [IP Content Adjusts the picture quality of Noise Internet content. situation. Reduction] Common options [Music] only Item Details Item Details [Repeat Sets the repeat mode. [Add Registers music files in the Setting] Slideshow USB memory as slides
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Settings and Adjustments [Network Update] Settings and Adjustments Select [OK] to update the player’s software Using the Settings via the network. Displays z � We recommend performing the network update every 2 months or so. Select [Setup] on the home menu when � For information about update functions, visit the you need to change the settings of the player. following website: The default settings are underlined. http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ 1 Select [Setup] on the home menu using
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x [Cinema Conversion Mode] [Auto]: Normally select this. The player [Audio Settings] automatically detects whether the material is video-based or film-based, and switches to x [Audio (HDMI)] the appropriate conversion method. [Auto]: Normally select this. Outputs audio [Video]: The conversion method suited for signals according to the status of the video-based material will always be selected connected HDMI device. regardless of the material. [PCM]: Outputs PCM signals from the HDMI OUT j
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Settings and Adjustments x [Audio DRC] x [BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer] [Auto]: Performs playback at the dynamic [BD]: Plays BD layer. range specified by the disc (BD-ROM only). [DVD/CD]: Plays DVD or CD layer. Other discs are played back at the [On] level. [On]: Performs playback at a standard x [BD Internet Connection] compression level. [Allow]: Normally select this. [Off]: No compression works. A more [Do not allow]: Prohibits Internet connection. dynamic sound is produced. x [Downmix] [S
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x [Internet Video Unrated] x [System Information] [Allow]: Allows the playback of unrated Displays the player’s software version Internet videos. information and the MAC address. [Block]: Blocks the playback of unrated Internet videos. [Network Settings] [System Settings] x [Internet Settings] Connect the player to the network x [OSD] beforehand. For details, see “Connecting to Selects on-screen display language for your the Network” (page 11). player. [View Network Status]: Displays the cur
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Additional Information Sound Additional Information There is no sound or the sound is not Troubleshooting output correctly. , Check that all the connecting cables are securely connected (page 9). If you experience any of the following , Switch the input selector on your AV difficulties while using the player, use this amplifier (receiver) so that the audio signals troubleshooting guide to help remedy the of the player are output from your AV problem before requesting repairs. Should amp
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Disc Network connection The disc does not play. The player cannot connect to the network. , The disc is dirty or skewed. , Check the network connection (page 11) , The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with and the network settings (page 18). the playback side facing down. , The disc has a format that cannot be played The message [A new software version is back by this player (page 22). available. Please go to the “Setup” , The player cannot play a recorded disc that section of the menu
