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4-151-461-11(1)
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
BDP-N460
4-151-461-11(1)
Printed in Malaysia © 2009 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record Precautions The model and serial numbers are � To prevent fire or shock hazard, WARNING located at the rear of the unit. do not place objects filled with Record the serial number in the liquids, such as vases, on the space provided below. Refer to apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric them whenever you call upon your � Install this unit so that the AC shock, do not expose this apparatus Sony dealer regarding this product. power cord can be unplugged to rain
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� If you have printed the disc’s � Keep the player and the discs label, dry the label before away from equipment with Precautions playing. strong magnets, such as � Do not use the following discs. microwave ovens, or large – A lens cleaning disc. loudspeakers. On safety – A disc that has a non- � Do not place heavy or unstable � To prevent fire or shock standard shape (e.g., card, objects on the player. hazard, do not place objects heart). � Do not place any objects other filled with liq
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� “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. On cleaning Important Safety � “Blu-ray Disc,” “DVD+RW,” Clean the cabinet, panel, and Instructions “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” controls with a soft cloth. Do not 1) Read these instructions. “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” use any type of abrasive pad, 2) Keep these instructions. and “CD” logos are 3) Heed all warnings. scouring powder or solvent such trademarks. 4) Follow all instructions. as alcohol or benzine. 5) Do not use this apparatus near � “BD-LIVE,” “BD-LIVE” wa
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14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. About this manual � In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for the BDs, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illus
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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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Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 BD/DVD Viewing Settings . .
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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-comp
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C Color buttons (RED/GREEN/ m/M (fast reverse/fast BLUE/YELLOW) forward) Short cut keys for BD’s interactive Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when functions. pressed during playback. Each time you press the button, search D TOP MENU (page 32) speed changes as follows*: Opens or closes the BD’s or DVD’s Top Playback direction Menu. M1 (×10) t M2 (×30) t M3 POP UP/MENU (page 32) (×120) Opens or closes the BD-ROM’s Pop-up Reverse direction Menu, or the DVD’s menu. n (×1) t m1 (×10) t m2 (×
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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 44) For details on downloading the player’s Lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/ software, see page 42. 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 (OPTICAL) jack F Ventilation holes (page 21) The ventilation fan is inside the player. G AC IN terminal (page 25) B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 21) H LAN (100) terminal (page 24) C LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks I HDMI OUT jack (page 15, 20) (page 17, 18, 22) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (page 18) (Y, PB, PR) jacks (page 17) E EXT slot (page 23) 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) � 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” on 1080i, 720p page 15. Standard Definition: 480p, 480i Analog
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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 instruction manual 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 (not 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. 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 color of the p
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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” on page 20. See “Connecting to digital jacks (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL)” on page 21. Analog See “Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 22. z For correct speaker location, refer to the instructio
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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 instruction manual supplied with the AV amplifier (receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI cable (not supplied) AV amplifier (receiver) H
