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WARNING Notes About the Discs Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other To reduce the risk of fire or electric European countries with separate collection � To keep the disc clean, handle the disc systems) shock, do not expose this apparatus to by its edge. Do not touch the surface. This symbol on the product or on its packaging rain or moisture. indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be hand
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On cleaning discs, disc/lens Precautions cleaners Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction. On replacement of parts On safety In the events that this player is repaired, Should any solid object or liquid fall into repaired parts may be collected for reuse the cabinet, unplug the player and have it or recycling purposes. checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. IMPORTANT
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Locking a Disc ....................................................29 Setting/changing the password ..........................29 Table of Contents Setting the Parental Control for DVD VIDEOs ................................................30 Setting the Parental Control for BD-ROMs ........30 Watching Movie Files WARNING ...............................................................2 Notes About the Discs ........................................2 Viewing All Titles ............................
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About this manual This Player Can Play the Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. Following Discs and Files You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below: Disc Format Icon Meaning Blu-ray Disc Functions available for BD-ROMs BD including DL discs. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD DVD VIDEO DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/D
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Examples of discs that the player About playback of discs recorded in cannot play AVCHD format The player cannot play the following discs: This player can play AVCHD format discs. � BD-REs/BD-Rs. TM � BDs with cartridge. � DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs of VR mode. � DVD-RAMs. � HD DVDs. What is the AVCHD format? � DVD Audio discs. The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera � DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music CD format). format used to record SD (standard definition) or HD (high � CD-R
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BD/DVD region code Main Features Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play BD-ROM/DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. ALL DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player. Experience the high definition (HD) quality audio/video output and the library function of this Blu-ray Disc Player. Depending on the BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indication, even though playin
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) digital interface When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a single HDMI cord, the player can output both SD to HD video and multi-channel audio signals, in digital form without degradation. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. Library function for recorded files (For JPEG image, MP3 audio, MPEG-
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Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: Getting Started � Video cord (phono plug × 1) (1) � Stereo audio cord (phono plug × 2) (1) Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the � Mains lead (1) settings of the player. � Remote commander (remote) (1) For jack and button names, see “Index to � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � GNU License Information (English only) (1) Parts and Controls” (page 58). Notes � Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. � Refer to t
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B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Step 2: Connecting the Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy Video Cords/HDMI Cord high quality images. Blu-ray Disc player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT OUT Y OUT FRONT REAR CENTER DIGITAL OUT VIDEO AC IN PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL L L PB/CB amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns HDMI OUT PR/CR R R S VIDEO WOOFER A throug
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Getting Started About indicators for HDMI connection D Connecting to an HDMI input jack After the player is turned on, the HD indicator on the front panel lights up when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video signals. The Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high HDMI indicator lights up when an HDMI device is connected. quality digital pictures and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. You will enjoy higher quality pictures from 480p/576p/1080i, or Notes 1080p (highest among the pl
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Notes about the HDMI OUT jack � When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) Step 3: Connecting the using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a TV with the HDMI Audio Cords cord. – Connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than an HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or video Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read cord). the instructions for the components you wish to c
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Getting Started B A Connecting to your TV Connecting to a stereo amplifier This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. (receiver) and 2 speakers If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L and R, use B-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use B-2 . Blu-ray Disc player Blu-ray Disc player COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT OUT Y OUT Y OUT FRONT REAR CENTER OUT FRONT REAR CENTER DIGITA
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C D-1 Connecting to an AV amplifier Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro (receiver) with 5.1ch input jacks and 6 Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use jacks, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input . D-1 jack, use C-2 . You can enjoy surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audio (D
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Getting Started D-2 D-3 Connecting to an AV amplifier Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and (receiver) with an HDMI input jack and 6 speakers 8 speakers If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function If your AV amplifier (receiver) accepts 8ch Linear PCM input on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using with an HDMI connection, you can enjoy the surround sound . You can enjoy a more realistic audio presence. using . D-2
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Step 4: Connecting the Step 5: Preparing the Mains Lead Remote After all of the other connections are complete, connect the You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the player. Then R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the plug the player and TV mains lead (power cords) into the mains. batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the play
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Getting Started To control other TVs with the remote If you want to control your TV with the You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. supplied remote If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of manufacturer’s code. your Sony TV with the supplied remote. 1 While holding down TV [/1, press the number TV buttons to select your TV manufacturer’s code TV \/1 (see the table b
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e Select “Start,” and press ENTER to start “Easy Setup.” Step 6: Easy Setup Easy Setup Before using, make some simple settings for the BD player. Start Cancel Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings. adjustments for using the player. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your player. Use to select then press ENTER. Make the settings below in the following order. Conf
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Getting Started g Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV, and press ENTER. Step 7: Additional Adjustments Easy Setup TV Type 16:9 4:3 The following settings and adjustments are necessary when your connection applies. Select the screen aspect ratio to match your TV. For video connection Confirm SYSTEM MENU Exit ◆When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Pattern C –page 10) ◆ If you have a wide screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV � Select the video output resolution for your TV by pressing
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Playing a Disc Basic BD DVD CD Operations TV Z \/1 Most of the BD playback operations are DIMMER DISPLAY common to DVD. This section covers BD/ 123 DVD/CD playback in general, together with Number buttons 456 the basic operation of the player. 78 9 VIDEO FORMAT CLEAR For browsing recorded files on DATA 0 DVDs*, a separate library function is AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE Colour buttons available. See also page 32 for movie, 36 for SYSTEM TOP MENU MENU music, 40 for photo files. SY
